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Bitter Fruit The Politics of Black-Korean Conflict in New York City Claire Jean Kim
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An examination of escalating conflicts between Blacks and Koreans in American cities. It focuses on the Flatbush Boycott of 1990, led by Black and Haitian activists against Korean-owned produce stores in Brooklyn. Claire Jean Kim rejects conventional wisdom that Black-Korean conflict constitutes racial scapegoating and argues instead that it is a response to white dominance in American society.
Claire Jean Kim is assistant professor in the Department of Political Science and the Asian American Studies programme at the University of California, Irvine.
Winner of the American Political Science Association?s 2001 Ralph Bunche Award for the best scholarly work in political science
?Kim richly documents an important set of racial conflicts and social movements with a unique flair for theoretical insights.??Joe R. Feagin, University of Florida ?The book deserves a wide audience. It bridges theorizing on race/ethnicity and social movements, offers a too-rare picture of post-1965 black protest, and joins a rich empirical analysis of interethnic conflict with an ambitious and provocative argument.??Francesca Polletta, American Journal of Sociology?In the 1990s, the specter of the Black-Korean conflict haunted the megalopolises of the United States. . . . Bitter Fruit superbly limns a major episode from the specter. The boycott of the Family Red Apple store. . . . Kim deftly delineates the dynamics of the boycott and in so doing offers nuanced narratives of the complex panoply of actors, voices, interests, and motivations. In terms of ethnographic richness and depth, this book may well become the definitive study on the Red Apple boycott. . . . Bitter Fruit?written with verve and intelligence--signals the debut of a very promising scholar.??The Journal of Asian Studies"Sophisticated, provocative, and original, Bitter Fruit explodes the inadequacy of the racial scapegoating theory in explaining Black-Korean conflict, and refocuses us on the importance of racial power, racial ordering, and resistance. A must read for all those interested in contemporary social movements, American politics, and race relations in the United States."?Yen Le Espiritu, author of Home Bound: Filipino American Lives Across Cultures, Communities, and Countries Please feel free to edit ?Bitter Fruit is a brilliant book. Claire Jean Kim?s bracing analysis of Black-Korean conflict moves beyond surface appearances to delineate in exquisite detail how hidden political, social, and economic inequalities generate inter-ethnic conflict between aggrieved communities of color. Bitter Fruit is both a richly detailed and dramatic history of one particular protest movement as well as a searing critique of existing scholarship on social movements, urban geography, and racial stratification. Kim?s creative and complex work makes visible previously occluded aspects of racialized privilege and power, while pointing to political solutions aimed at the real causes of racial antagonisms, not just their symptoms and effects.??George Lipsitz, author of The Possessive Investment in Whiteness
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America's Perfect Pageants America's Perfect Teen UNETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT, DECEPTIVE JUDGING and FRAUD Hollywood, Internet
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My niece competed this August 2012 in the Americas Perfect Pageant, which turned out to be a huge waste of her time and monetary investment due to fraud, deception and misrepresentation on behalf of Michael Gallanes and his Americas Perfect Pageant staff, including phoney fake judges.
I attended every night of competition for my lovely niece who is more stunning and has more modeling and natural beauty and talent than 99% of any of the contestants combined, she is also represented by one of the top model management companies in the world.
I have very strong evidence against the ethics of this Americas Perfect Pageants organization, as I video-taped the judges sitting there each night of competition for the contestants and not one of them was using a pen or pencil or anything to note a score for the young ladies they were suppose to be judging.
These judges were merely puppets paid to act as if they were judging when in fact they were not. It is also a known fact that each of the the ladies pays for ads in the program book to promote her state name and title as a contestant.
I noticed the top 15 and final 5 were the ones who spent the most money....many of them had no real modeling talent or even potential whatsoever, except one of them, who will need to come back the next year and spend more money in order to PAY for her to win.
The new winner this year bought and paid a huge price for her to capture her title.. This pageant is clearly a huge money making greedy scam.
My niece didn't need to be there as she has more professional industry contacts than the owners and staff combined. Had we known what a huge fraud this would of been we would not have invested the money for travel, hotel and fashion wardrobe for an event that does not even have any true concept of what true fashion and beauty modeling is about.
My hope is that for any parents and contestant to think twice and do their background searches on Michael Gallanes and Americas Perfect Pageants via Youtube and internet before spending a penny on a huge money making scam that this Americas Perfect Pageant is.
My media report is about exposing a dishones and fraudulent pageant that is based on money and greed and the choosing of some young ladies who truly could never ever be a professional model as their finalists and winners. More to come.
America's Perfect Pageants are the worst scam I have ever witnessed. This type of pre-fixed pageants and pre-arranged to who they have chosen to win before the actual pageant happens is what gives the pageantry industry a very bad name. America's Perfect Pageant should be ASHAMED of themselves for this money making scamgpageantry/fashion-modeling business with no ethics.
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Primeone Financial ripped off and scammed for 187.00 out of my savings with a promise of a credit card New York New York
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She proceeded to ask me some questions like, my full name, social security, my address, annual income, the name of my bank and city where it was located etc...
When I had supplied her with all the information she needed, she explained that the money would be withdrawn from my account in fifteen days and I would be receiving my card within about 20-25 days.
She went on to say that someone else would shortly contact me from her financial office to verify my information. Afew minutes later some did and this time it was a male and after speaking with me I received a confirmation# 4817.
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NFL Quarterback Rankings: Week 11
To me, Sunday's game at Washington is make-or-break for the Cowboys. It's playoffs or implosion.
They need Tony Romo to be at his substance-over-style best. People out at Valley Ranch are telling me that his little funk is over. You remember it, right? I expect him and his pinkie to play well and the offense to produce more.
The results had better improve. By my math, the Cowboys are replacing the 32nd-best quarterback with the No. 4. Which begs the question, even with bumbling Brad Johnson how did the Cowboys lose to the Rams by 20 points? The same Rams that trailed the mediocre Jets 40-0 at halftime last Sunday?
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2011 Grammy Awards early winners announced: The Beatles, Lady Gaga
Here are the early winners of 2011 Grammy Awards, pre-broadcast categories released by the Recording Academy for smaller and lesser-known categories.
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Best Long Form Music Video - The Doors ("When You're Strange)
Best Short Form Music Video - Lady Gaga, Bad Romance
Best Historical Album - The Beatles (The Original Studio Recordings)
Best Surround Sound Album - Brittens Orchestra
Best Remix Recording, Non-Classical - Revolver (David Guetta's One Love Club Remix)
Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical - Battle Studies
Best Album Notes - Keep An Eye On The Sky (Robert Gordon)
Best Instrumental Arrangement - Carlos
Best Instrumental Composition - Billy Childs
Best Dance Recording - Rihanna, "Only Girl (In the World)"
Best Musical Show - "American Idiot"
Best Country Performance - Lady Antebellum, "Need You Now"
Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals - Lady Antebellum, "Need You Now"
Best Alternative Album - Black Keys, "Brothers"
Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals - Black Keys, "Tighten Up"
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration - Jay-Z, "Empire State of Mind" featuring Alicia Keys
Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group Jay-Z "On to the Next One," featuring Swizz Beatz
Best R&B Album - The Roots and John Legend, "Wake Up"
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Best Contemporary R&B Album - Usher "Raymond V. Raymond"
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance - Usher, "There Goes My Baby"
Best Rock Instrumental Performance - Jeff Beck, "Hammerhead"
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Sleeper berths are to be replaced by first class seats that convert to flat beds on Brisbane-Cairns route
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- February 27, 2013
CATCHING a nap on the new Sunlander trains will be a bit trickier with the State Government doing away with sleeper berths.
The latest model has omitted sleeper cabins in favour of 35 first-class seats that convert into flat beds on the Cairns-Brisbane tourist train.
The current Sunlander has 115 beds in first and second-class sleeper berths, which are regularly booked out for the 30-hour trip.
The feature is promoted on Queensland Rail's website, as one of the "comforts" of the Sunlander.
"See the Queensland coastline unfold as you relish the comfort of a traditional train service, offering overnight sleepers, dining, lounge and club cars," the Sunlander page says.
"Our guests tell us the Sunlander is the highlight of their holiday."
The older Sunlander trains will be retired mid next year, when replacement tilt trains arrive.
Transport Minister Scott Emerson said the buying of sleeper carriages was "under consideration".
"Should private suite carriages be added to the tilt train fleet, we would expect fares to be higher than railbed sleeper fares," he said.
The new Sunlander tilt train models have been steeped in controversy from the start, after the previous Labor government ordered them from Maryborough firm Downer EDI, without seats. A Queensland Rail spokesman said the seats were ordered separately.
Premier Campbell Newman said the new design had saved taxpayers almost $50 million, with the number of passenger carriages reduced from 12 to seven but two new locomotives added to the order.
"In true Labor style the project was set to blow out from $189 million to almost $250 million," Mr Newman said.
"Our Sunlander will include seats and operate six times a week between Brisbane and Cairns carrying up to 172 passengers a trip."
Opposition transport spokeswoman Jackie Trad said the omission of sleepers from the new trains was "just another chaotic decision from a government that cuts before it thinks".
"Building a train that travels overnight between Brisbane and Cairns, without giving passengers the option of a private area to sleep is just ridiculous," Ms Trad said.
"Such a decision will deprive the Sunlander of any chance to succeed."
Mr Emerson said extra features of the trains included "personal on-demand entertainment systems with flat screens" in every seat.
The first of the new Sunlanders is due for delivery in August, with all three trains to be completed by mid-2014 when the current model will be retired.
Existing tilt trains will also be refurbished with the new flat bed feature in first class.
The fast trains do not include a full-recline option for passengers.
The reduction in size of the new trains from original plans, was largely due to the fact a 12-carriage Sunlander would not fit into existing maintenance facilities.
A spokesman for Mr Emerson said they would have had to build new maintenance areas at even greater cost.
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The historic Intercontinental Stephen F Austin Hotel is a prominent, luxury Austin hotel conveniently located in downtown Austin. The Intercontinental Stephen F Austin Hotel is one block from Austin entertainment districts. This Austin hotel is three blocks from the hip warehouse district. The Intercontinental Stephen F Austin Hotel is only six blocks from the University of Texas campus. The hotel is an icon of Austin splendor and seamlessly connects historic elegance with renewed glamour and.. opulence. Many of the original architectural features have been magnificently restored. Deep mahogany furniture compliments bright, contemporary decor in the spacious rooms and suites featuring luxurious marble bathrooms complete with terry robes. Breakfast served daily in the hotel's Café Julienne; specialty martinis are available at Stephen Fs Bar & Terrace - a wonderful way to round off the day. Roaring Fork, an American Bistro, is located just off the lobby of the hotel and serves lunch and dinner.The Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel offers luxury for the discerning traveler. The Intercontinental concierge is committed to ensuring that your Austin experience is truly authentic.VIEW MORE »VIEW LESS »
I stayed at the Stephen F Austin Intercontinental hotel last week and was amazed that my business room had a computer and flat screen monitor. The bathroom was huge and it was nice to be able to walk to all the downtown spots
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State investigators have found a 15-year-old girl who was missing for more than four months, authorities said.
Investigators with the Texas Attorney General's Office found the girl in the 800 block of North Lincoln Street on Tuesday evening, police said. She was unharmed.
Investigators found the girl with a man who was trying to hide her, authorities said.
No arrests have been made.
State officials turned the girl over to Child Protective Services, which temporarily placed her with a family friend, police said.
The girl went missing on May 29 and had last been seen at a business near Grand Street and East Amarillo Boulevard.


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Savor Libertyville, A Chef Fest!
MainStreet Libertyville and the David Adler Music and Arts Center have joined forces to co-sponsor an inaugural event for this year. Join your friends for this tasty gathering and enjoy the ambiance of the David Adler Music and Arts Center, one of Libertyville's historic treasures. The evening will feature gourmet tastings from Libertyville chefs, specialty cocktails and a sweets table. Tickets are $100 and must be purchased in advance.
Welcome warmer weather and shake off cabin fever during Naper Settlement's annual tribute to the changing of the seasons. Learn the time-honored method of collecting sap the old-fashioned way and see a maple tree tapping demonstration. Enjoy hands-on activities and presentations that recount Illinois' Native American heritage and pioneer past and try a tasty maple treat. Each of the historic buildings will have a different theme and special activities for families to enjoy.
David Adler Music and Arts Center
The David Adler Music and Arts Center is dedicated to promoting music and the arts as an integral part of everyday life. Its year-round activities are designed to foster critical thinking and interpretation, participation, entertainment, and achievement in music and the arts for the people of Northern Illinois. The David Adler Music and Arts Center maintains and interprets the historic home of architect David Adler, which is the base of its activities, and a visual image of the harmony between music, the arts and daily life.
The Little Mermaid: Live Broadway Production
The blockbuster Disney movie comes to life in this awe-inspiring Paramount production that is perfect for the young and the young at heart. This is the kind of production that has the Paramount creative team chomping at the bit. Bringing the underwater surroundings to life, creating the costumes that transform humans into creatures, developing a system that will allow mermaids to swim and arranging a score for the Paramount orchestra that will give audiences chills are exactly the challenges they thrive on. No matter your age, no matter your experience with the story, no matter if you believe in mermaids or not, when that curtain goes up, you will want to be in your seats to experience this production.
Aurora Architectural Driving Tour
Enjoy a self-guided driving tour of Aurora's historic districts. Go back in time to Pre-Civil War era when Illinois' second largest city was being formed. Visit the Roundhouse, Stolp Island, Central Fire Station, Auto-Row, the house made of coal and much more. Online tour information available by clicking the link to the City of Aurora's Historic Preservation page of the City's web site.
From 1908 to 1940, Sears Roebuck and Company ordered, manufactured and sold homes to hundreds of thousands of Americans. Sears homes were popular in the railroad community of Aurora, which boasts 136 authenticated properties, making Aurora one of the largest concentrations of Sears homes in the country. Take the tour - stop by the literature center at 43 W. Galena Blvd. or download an entire list of Sears Homes from the City's web site.
The Aurora Elks Lodge No. 705 is a Mayan style building on Stolp Island in Aurora, Illinois. It is included in the Stolp Island Historic District. The building was built in 1926 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. (Re-development planning in process.)
Lake Forest Symphony Concert - Eroica
Maestro Kulenovic and the Lake Forest Symphony begin the 59th Season with a reverent tribute to the victims and heroes of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Barber's solemn Adagio opens the program, and guest soloist Stefan Milenkovic champions Beethoven's Violin Concerto. The orchestra closes the program with the courageous optimism of the Eroica Symphony.
200 indoor booths of quality hand-crafted items by exhibitors from 7 states. Holiday decor, oil paintings, water colors, yard art, metal work, mosaic art, purses, home decor. A quality show.
CITY:St. Charles
Lynfred Winery invites wine lovers to come out for Wine Boot Camp. Event begins at 9 A.M. and goes until 2 P.M. Guests will learn and experience fermentation tank maintenance, grape crushing, witness a chemistry panel, and a blending session. Ticket price is $225.00.
Leland Tower is a twenty-two story tall building located on Stolp Island in Aurora, Illinois. Leland Tower was at one point the tallest building in Illinois outside of Chicago. Stolp Island is recognized as a Historical District by the National Register of Historical Places. Leland Tower was at one time the tallest building in the world, and dominates the downtown of Aurora, dwarfing all the other buildings located there. The tower was built initially as a hotel. The Leland Hotel project was conceived in 1926 and was one of the most ambitious projects in the city's history. The project was announced by an organization known as the Aurora Building Corporation through Herbert P. Heiss of the First Illinois Company. Mr. Heiss had located and purchased the site for the proposed hotel. The building contract was awarded to the H.G. Chtistman Company, general contractors of South Bend, Indiana and Detroit, Michigan. Anker Sveere Graven and Arthur Guy Mayger were chosen to design the hotel which was planned to be one of the grandest buildings outside of Chicago.
Moonlight Madness: Holiday Open House in Downtown Sycamore
The downtown Sycamore shops are once again gearing up for this year's shopping marathon. Stores will be open late for Moonlight Madness on Friday, November 18. The Moonlight Madness sales will display the best deals of the season! Stroll and shop in our historic downtown and experience one of a kind magical holiday shopping. Watch storefront windows "come alive" as local arts, theater and dance groups perform from 6 to 8pm. Arts and entertainment groups from all over the county will be participating.
The Official Blues Brothers Revue
This live concert show combines the comedy and hits from the original movie and pays homage to Chicago's rich history of blues, gospel and soul. Hear all the Blues Brothers classics such as "Soul Man" and "Sweet Home Chicago".
CITY:Arlington Heights
Downtown Glen Ellyn is the place to shop and dine this holiday season. This event offers something for everyone: shopping, fellowship and new boutiques to explore! Grab your friends! Hundreds of women have joined us each year to get a head start on their holiday shopping and to just enjoy Downtown Glen Ellyn. This year will even be better than ever! More than 20 stores are throwing a party just for you! The night is full of music, cocktails, appetizers and special deals. Event runs from 5 P.M. until 9 P.M.
CITY:Glen Ellyn
We focus on Belgian inspired session ales, oak barrel-aging, and alternative fermentation. Our beers are brewed with intention, as part of a 'beer first' culture. Our pursuit of balance inspires effort to bring order to random. Our lives are enriched by personal experience, some more common than others, but each as unique as the next. This random collective becomes who we are, what we do, and how we remember. We liken our beers to these experiences.
A family-friendly restaurant featuring Prime beef burgers, thin-crust pizza, and craft-brewed beers, including 6 brewed on the premises.
Emmett's Brewing Company - Downers Grove
Emmett's uses only traditional ingredients - water, malt, hops and yeast. When you try a German Pilsener or an English Pale Ale at Emmett's, your pint will be as close to the original as you can get (without actually getting on a plane and flying across the pond). Brewery tours are available.
CITY:Downers Grove
Granite City Food and Brewery - Schaumburg
Granite City Food & Brewery is a polished casual American restaurant featuring fresh, high-quality menu items prepared from made-from-scratch recipes. Signature dishes include Signature Meatloaf, Big Show Burger, Maple Bacon Flatbread, Mahi Tacos as well as burgers, sandwiches, salads and steaks. Granite City Food & Brewery's signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Batch (Double IPA), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.
Ram Restaurant & Brewery - Wheeling
The RAM offers a casual dining atmosphere, including a brew house with adjoining bar/lounge and restaurant areas. Lively environment accompanied by great house-brewed beers and daily food specials.
At Light the Lamp Brewery, we're always inspired by great beer. Our tap room is inspired by our passion; hockey. All of our beers undergo a rigorous process from start to finish to ensure that every sud gratifies your taste buds.
Granite City Food & Brewery - Naperville
Granite City Food & Brewery is a polished casual American restaurant featuring fresh, high-quality menu items prepared from made-from-scratch recipes. Signature dishes include Signature Meatloaf, Big Show Burger, Maple Bacon Flatbread, Mahi Tacos as well as burgers, sandwiches, salads and steaks. Granite City Food & Brewery's signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Batch (Double IPA), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.
Emmett's uses only traditional ingredients - water, malt, hops and yeast. When you try a German Pilsener or an English Pale Ale at Emmett's, your pint will be as close to the original as you can get (without actually getting on a plane and flying across the pond).
Fall Color Festival and Glass Pumpkin Patch
Celebrate the cool crisp weather and the changing of the seasons in nature! Fall Color Fest at The Morton Arboretum is a festival of activities to entertain the entire family. One of the most anticipated events is the Glass Pumpkin Patch. Each piece is unique and each particular glass pumpkin has been made exclusively for this event at The Morton Arboretum. Don't miss your chance to take home one (or more!) of these exquisite pieces of art. Fun is nestled in a radiant nature show of reds, golds, and oranges. All ages.
This festival, on the Historic Woodstock Square, is organized by Off Square Music and features bluegrass bands, fiddle contest and craft show. The Olde Tyme Fiddle Contest offers levels for even the very youngest fiddler to compete. This year's festival will feature Chicken Wire Empire, Don Stiernberg AllStar Bluegrass Pals and Art Stevenson & High Water playing some of the best bluegrass around. Experience this festival in charming Woodstock -- a small town with a personality all it's own, only 47 miles from Chicago.
Watch as intricate rod puppets perform A Halloween Spooktacular. Featuring a collection of haunting classics from musicals. Reservations are required.
CITY:Rolling Meadows
Welcome to Hofbräuhaus Chicago, the first and only German micro brewery, beer hall, restaurant and beer garden to call Chicago home. As a replica of the legendary Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany, we take great pride in giving you an experience as authentic and unforgettable as the 400-year-old original. From the traditional Beer Hall bursting with nightly live entertainment, to the King Ludwig Room and the Biergarten in summer, everything has a bold touch of Bavaria you won't forget any time soon.
Valley Green Executive Golf Course
Valley Green hosts a laid-back, unobtrusive environment perfect for those who are new to golfing, kids, leagues, or those experienced golfers who want to concentrate on their short game. Try their famous Night-light golf! Valley Green is a public, 18 hole, Par 60, 3841 yard executive course. Open all winter...weather permitting.
CITY:North Aurora
Cary Ale House & Brewing Company
The Cary Ale House is a gastro pub focusing on high quality food made from scratch daily in our kitchen. All of our signature sauces accompanying the menu items are artfully designed and homemade bringing a unique and wonderful flavor profile for our guests to enjoy. Besides the excellent food, we boast a selection of over 85 beers as well as a fully stocked bar with craft spirits, wine and hand-crafted specialty cocktails.
Noon Whistle believes that session beers reflect a lifestyle. The lower alcohol and strong, distinct flavor in our beers can be enjoyed with family and friends. Styles? You will enjoy an imaginative menu with different styles and 10 rotating draft handles. Where can you get our beer? Come in for a pint at the Noon Whistle tasting room or take Noon Whistle to go. You will also find Noon Whistle on draft around Chicagoland.
McHenry County Conservation District
McHenry County Conservation District manages over 25,000 acres of diverse woodlands, wetlands and prairie. Explore outdoor recreational opportunities, programs and special events at 33 sites.
The Mecum Auction Company is the world leader of collector car, vintage and antique motorcycle, and Road Art sales, hosting auctions throughout the United States. The company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 27 years, now offering more than 15,000 vehicles per year and averaging more than one auction each month.
Brewery & Restaurant located Downtown Weaton near the Metra Train Station. Upscale Casual Fare & Award Winning Handcrafted Beer.
Now in its 39th year, this festival hosted by the McHenry County Historical Society and Museum features Civil War re-enactors along with live music, old-fashioned cider making and barn-raising demo. Bakery items, kettle corn, antique clothing and white elephant items will also be available for purchase. During the festival, the museum, the Gannon 1843 log cabin and the 1895 West Harmony one-room school will be open and free.
In the Mood at the James Lumber Center
n The Mood celebrates the music of the 1930s and 40s, the Big Band era, with a sensational 13-piece String of Pearls Orchestra and fabulous singers and dancers. The great melodies and lyrics that are still with us today are presented in a musical revue that is jazzy, sentimental, rhythmic, nostalgic and patriotic-all happening at the same time. With music arrangements, costumes and choreography, In The Mood is as authentic as it gets.
Masters of Soul at the James Lumber Center
The Temptations, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Diana Ross and the Supremes, The Jackson Five, and Stevie Wonder are just some of the iconic Motown artists who have earned their place in the history of all popular music. In this ultimate stroll down memory lane, Masters of Soul celebrates these artists and many more via incredible harmonies, stylish costumes and endless smooth moves.
The Magic of Bill Blagg at the James Lumber Center
Bill Blagg is one of the nation's top touring illusionists, thrilling thousands and leaving people in complete disbelief as he creates the impossible. Prepare to be amazed as he passes through the blades of an industrial fan, shrinks his body to just 6" tall and instantly teleports across the theatre.
You've Got A Friend 'The Music of Carole King and James Taylor' at the James Lumber Center
This nostalgic concert performance pays homage to the music, lyrics and melodies that comprise the timeless songbook of Carole King and James Taylor. Two long-time friends and collaborators, hit songwriter, Kirsti Mann, and national recording artist, Jonathan Birchfield, share their incredible onstage chemistry and unique artistry, capturing the essence of friendship through music.
Off Square Music's Open Mic Nights
Off Square Music's Open Mic Nights take place on the second and fourth Fridays of every month (first and third Fridays in August) at the Stage Left Café on the historic Woodstock Square. The evening starts at 7 pm, offering seasoned professionals and up and coming artists an opportunity to showcase their talents. A featured performer anchors each open mic night.
Genoa is thrilled to announce the first ever VolksFest, a weekend-long festival! There will be something for everyone including a Volksmarch, a Craft Beverage Festival, live music at the Lion's Club Sound Stage and the Great Genoa Duck Race. Everything will take place at Carroll Memorial Park in Genoa.
Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas at James Lumber Center
From the infinite treasury of Ireland's cultural heritage comes Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas - a recreation of a night before Christmas in a remote farmhouse in the west of Ireland in the 1940s. Neighbors gather around the fireside for a night of traditional Irish music, song, dance and storytelling from native Irish storyteller, Tomáseen Foley. There is magic in the air when the neighbors knock sparks off the flagstone floors with their dancing and the rafters sing with fiery traditional music. A wholesome Christmas show for all the family to enjoy. Contact the Box Office for complete details on the tickets.
An Afternoon with Rita Moreno at the James Lumber Center
For pairing an afternoon of story with song, Rita Moreno is both master chef and sommelier. The table is set with a full course that includes some of Rita's favorites from the American songbook -- Broadway classics, including selections from West Side Story, Sunset Boulevard, Master Class, Swing, Jazz, selections from her new Spanish album, Una Vez Más and even Rap. Enjoy a confection of her experiences, anecdotes and encounters collected over her storied lifetime.
Fame! The Musical at the James Lumber Center
Derived from the award-winning film and television series, Fame - The Musical follows the incredible journey of a group of vibrant, multi-cultural young artists at New York's High School of Performing Arts. Featuring music for the ages, this riveting theatrical odyssey inspires audiences to embrace their talents and follow their dreams.
Grassroots Outdoor Community Market
New local outdoor market featuring locally grown farm produce, meat, eggs, honey, baked goods, gourmet oils, essential oils, body care products, arts, crafts, and much more! With a wide selection of gluten-free, organic, vegan and natural goods. Grassroots Juicery & Cafe will be open and serving smoothies, juices, wraps, soups, salads, teas and more, so you can have lunch while enjoying the market. Serving the Illinois cities of Sycamore, DeKalb, Cortland, Maple Park, Malta, Genoa, and surrounding communities. We are hosting this new Sunday market outside in our parking lot. The market will be open 9 am to 1 pm on these dates: 5/22, 6/12, 6/26, 7/10, 7/24, 8/14, 8/28, 9/11, 9/25, and 10/9.
Crystal Lake's largest one-day event brings families and the community together to celebrate fall. Activities include live music, pony rides, petty zoo, pumpkin train, wagon rides, cider press demos, craft fair, farmers market and the Great Ball Race when thousands of balls race down Brink Street in Downtown Crystal Lake. Meet Johnny Appleseed as he strolls the streets of downtown telling his story.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Mamma Mia! Live Paramount Production
This is a story of love and friendship, of lost dreams and that last chance to make it all right. Best of all, the entire show is set to the music of one of the most popular bands in world – ABBA. From "Dancing Queen" to "Take a Chance," from "SOS" to "Knowing Me, Knowing You," it's one hit song after another that will have you mouthing the words, dancing in your seats and touching your heart. Experience the musical that is an international phenomenon, experience Mamma Mia! Suggested Rating: PG.
2017 NCAA National Golf Championships at Rich Harvest Farms
The 2017 NCAA National Golf Championships will be held at Rich Harvest Farms and hosted for the first time by Northern Illinois University, with play taking place from May 19-24 (women) and May 26-31 (men). Sugar Grove will be only the third Illinois city to host the Division I Golf Championships. Cook County's Olympia Fields Country Club hosted the men's championship in 1943, while Conway Farms Golf Club outside of Chicago played host to the men's as well in 1997.
CITY:Sugar Grove
Dig out your berets and bowlers, ushankas and sombreros, and celebrate diversity in style! This event is a dancing, eating, creating and learning celebration of Aurora's diverse cultures, past and present, benefitting Family Focus Aurora, World Relief and the Aurora Historical Society. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. 5-9 pm
Take a kayaking class or a kayaking trip with an ACA certified instructor on the beautiful Fox River, Batavia. It's fun and informative. Check out some videos on what you will learn in the different classes. Several group and private kayaking classes - first time kayakers to intermediate. See the calendar for dates and times. So grab your friends and let's go paddling!
Aurora's Zagster Bike-Share Program
The City of Aurora and Zagster, Inc. launched a new bike-share program that will provide Aurora visitors with a convenient, affordable and healthy way to get around town. 18 cruiser bikes are available at three downtown stations for riders to use for on-demand, local trips. Stations are located at RiverEdge Park - 360 Broadway Ave., Aurora City Hall - 44 E. Downer Place and Santori Public Library of Aurora - 101 S. River Street. This initiative creates new opportunities for visitors to experience the Aurora Area from a different vantage point and see it in a whole new light.
The feel is casual, comfortable yet energetic and an inviting, exciting and sophisticated atmosphere. The menu features artesian hand tossed Pizza made in a wood fired oven with a very thin crust and exceptional flavor profiles, house made chips, Dutch oven steamed mussels, truffle deviled eggs, proprietary ground beef blend hand patty burgers, Braised Beef of the Day and baked pasta dishes. The Brew-House will produce up to 12 different brews to be served, from Lagers to IPA's, to Stout's and seasonal, and even some small batch wood barrel aged specialty beers. The Brew Master will also create craft sodas, do brewery tours and walk throughout the facility and let guests sample our craft brews, and be educated on the Half Day Brewing experience.
More than 50 craft brews, ciders, music, and snacks will be on hand for your enjoyment! Rain or shine, come out for a fun day.
1042 guest rooms, IACC-Certified Space to 2000. Amenities: Business Center, Exercise Room, Lounge, Spa. No leisure guests-corporate and association meetings only.
CITY:St. Charles
122 guest rooms, Amenities: Business Center, Exercise Room, Outdooe Pool, Complimentary Hot Breakfast. Pet friendly - charges apply.
CITY:St. Charles
Opened in October of 2014 and headquartered in Geneva, Fox River Distilling Company produces premium handcrafted artisan spirits using traditional distilling methods. Free tours are given to the general public on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons and at other scheduled times for private parties and events. Join us for "First Friday" – A monthly open house where the distillery and tasting room will be open to the public for extended hours.
Tighthead Brewing Company is a craft brewery located in Mundelein, a suburb of Chicago. Our brewpub is a neighborhood institution where friends and families can meet up and enjoy great music, wonderful company, and the best beer in town. Since we opened our doors in 2011, we have poured our heart and soul into every glass. Stop in and taste what we're talking about!
Presented by the Alpine Runners, this is a 1/2 Marathon, 5K Run/Walk, Youth Mile, and also offers kid's races. Something for all runners and the whole family. The races run through the streets and along the shores of beautiful Paulus Park in Lake Zurich. Gatorade, water, and time splits will be available along the course. Food and drinks will be available to participants at the finish line. No dogs, strollers, bikes, rollerblades or headphones are allowed in the races please.
CITY:Lake Zurich
Windmill City Spinners & More Decor
Our shop specializes in artisan garden spinners, crafted by Bill Saloga. These beautiful pieces are as efficient as they are artistic, using an aerodynamic and bearing technology Bill and his dad developed, allowing the spinner to perform with as little as two m.p.h wind speed. As Windmill City Spinners changes from season to season our artistic presentation of home and garden décor makes this little shop a worthy destination.
Clucker's serves only the highest quality organic, natural, golden plump chickens. As each bird is carefully roasted, the irresistible aromas of open air charcoal are infused into the chickens giving them a rich, earthy flavor that's sure to ignite every appetite. From Cajun to Latin the chickens cater to a wide range of taste buds. Menu also includes turkey burgers, salads, Chicken Enchiladas, BBQ Brisket and more along with an array of sides.
Chef Alain Roby, a three-time Guinness World Record holder, prepares exquisite desserts and truffles from the finest grand cru-quality Belgian and Swiss chocolate, as well as authentic Italian Gelato, just like in Rome! The Devil's Food cake he prepared as a guest star on The Martha Stewart Show also can be enjoyed while admiring the life-sized chocolate sculptures that are seen on many Food Network specials.
67 guest rooms. Amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Pet friendly-charges apply.
CITY:St. Charles
Please join us in Elmhurst City Centre for great local food, beer and wine and some of the area's best live music! The two day festival will run on Friday, September 9th from 4 to 10:30 pm and Saturday, September 10th from Noon to 10:30 pm.
Da Baffone Cucina Italiana, in downtown Crystal Lake, is a culinary gem and everything you want a family-owned restaurant to be. Sample old-world recipes made with fresh ingredients while you sip wines from around the world. With a knowledgeable and friendly wait staff, this restaurant is the best of Italiana without renewing your passport. Reservations highly recommended.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Courtyard by Marriott St. Charles
121 guest rooms. Amenities: Business center, exercise room, extended stay, indoor pool, restaurant, lounge. Pet friendly-charges apply. Guest rooms renovated 2014
CITY:St. Charles
Winner of ABC's 2013 Great Christmas Light Fight. Over one million led Christmas lights displayed in sync with a dozen different songs including the Blackhawks' song.
Enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables and bakery. Shop pumpkin/harvest decorations, U-cut and Pre-cut Christmas trees in season.
A one-of-a-kind festival celebrating craft beer, wings and live music. Benefiting Operation Support our Troops. There are hundreds of craft brew fests to attend every year in and around Chicagoland. Why attend Cock-A-Doodle Brew Fest? Simple, because we will be offering an atmosphere like no other. Equal balance of craft beer that cannot be found elsewhere, a variety of different wings to amaze your taste buds, and a solid lineup of local bands ensure you have a great time. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Operation Support our Troops. Plus, you can upgrade to a VIP experience and share a brew with one of your favorite DJs. This is strictly a 21 and over event – so leave the little ones at home. Everyone entering the fest must present a valid government issued ID.
Trivia Night at Cademon Brewing Co.
Are you ready for another trivia night?! Join us the first Tuesday of the month for another round of Trivia at Cademon! Teams of 1-5 people participate in 4 rounds of 10 questions, followed by a final wagered question. At the end of each of the first four rounds, you turn in your answer sheet and all the empty glasses from that round. You get points for correctly answering, and a point for each glass your team emptied in that round.Entry Fee: none! We do this for free for you. - Top three teams get "house cash!"
Jaci's Cookies is a gourmet cookie company based in Woodstock, IL. Open since Halloween of 2008, Jaci's Cookies offers delicious versions of classic cookie favorites. Jaci's also offers a variety of cookies catering to those with dietary restrictions, such vegan and gluten-free.
Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine and Juke Box Show
This show is the largest show of its type in the world. It's very popular with dealers and collectors from across the country and around the world for its wide range of high quality antique collectibles. Some items you might find, slot machines, coke machines, barber poles, pinball machines and much more.
CITY:St. Charles
O.A.R. is renowned for its intense, vibrant live show and the communal feeling it shares with its fans. With each studio album, the band has endeavored to achieve that sense of immediacy. Bring the friends out for this great concert at Ravinia.
CITY:Highland Park
Sale of juried artist created work. Includes pottery. jewelry. textiles, ornaments. more. Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm; Fri.Sat 10am-5pm; Closed Sunday.
CITY:St. Charles
Bring the friends out for a great night of music with Bonnie Raitt at Ravinia. Her songs and albums incorporate elements of blues, rock, folk and country. This is her Dig in Deep Tour and should be a concert not to be missed.
CITY:Highland Park
Savor the Flavor of the Seasons' Bounty at the Deerfield Farmer's Market. Look for the bright orange carrot. Locally grown seasonal vegetables and fruit, organic and naturally grown vegetables and flowers, fresh-cut flowers, potted flowering plants, annuals and perennials, freshly baked breads, muffins and cookies, hand-crafted Wisconsin cheese, tasty maple syrup and honey, and other specialty products and much more! This market is held in downtown Deerfield at the Metra Commuter Parking Lot, located at 850 Waukegan Rd. (Deerfield and Robert York Ave).
Clucker's serves only the highest quality organic, natural, golden plump chickens. As each bird is carefully roasted, the irresistible aromas of open air charcoal are infused into the chickens giving them a rich, earthy flavor that's sure to ignite every appetite. From Cajun to Latin the chickens cater to a wide range of taste buds. Menu also includes turkey burgers, salads, Chicken Enchiladas, BBQ Brisket and more along with an array of sides.
This independently-owned, hometown bookstore offers a great selection of best sellers and local favorites with a knowledgeable staff who will help you choose the perfect read. The store also includes a selection of toys, an old-fashioned candy counter and many local gift items. Located in the Historic Woodstock Square.
Double Yolk Pancake House and Restaurant
Finding a brunch spot as delicious as Double Yolk is about as rare as finding a double yolk in an egg. With homemade corned beef hash, the shamrock benedict is great! The hollandaise is perfect, especially when paired with the corned beef hash. Their chipotle chicken sandwich is seasoned to perfection. *This restaurant recently ranked one of TOP 25 in the USA by Restaurant.com.*
Autumn Craft & Treasures Market
The 44th annual Autumn Craft & Treasures Market, sponsored by the Sycamore Music Boosters, is part of the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival weekend October 29 & 30, 2016. This event will be held at the Sycamore High School Fieldhouse, Saturday, October 29 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday, October 30 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. There are over 250 vendors featuring a wide variety of quality crafts, handmade wood products, specialty items such as wool products, candles, spices, candies, antiques, ceramics and much more.
North Aurora Hotel Inn and Suites
North Aurora Hotel has 120 comfortable, convenient guest rooms including King, Queen, Double and King Suites. Complimentary continental breakfast from 7 - 10 am every day. 24-hour front desk welcome center. Kitchenettes, free WiFi access and cable TV. Spacious free parking for up to 250 cars. Conveniently located right off I-88, Exit 117 at Rt. 31. Minutes from Chicago Premium Outlets, Hollywood Casino Aurora and the Aurora Transportation Center.
CITY:North Aurora
Kane County Flea Market/Dec.2017
"The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere"-up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles, & Fancy Junque. Food is served both days.
CITY:St. Charles
The Chicago Bandits are a women's professional softball team based in Rosemont, Illinois. Since the 2005 season, they have played as a member of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF). The Bandits won the 2008 NPF championship, defeating the Washington Glory in the final game of the championship series. The team won their second NPF championship following the 2011 season when they won the championship series two games to none over the USSSA Pride. Following the 2015 season the team won its third NPF championship defeating the USSSA Pride two games to none. They play their home games at Rosemont Stadium in Rosemont, Illinois.
Kane County Flea Market/June 2017
"The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere"--Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles, & Fancy Junque. Food is served both days.
CITY:St. Charles
Fermilab's Lederman Science Center
The Leon M. Lederman Science Education Center houses hands-on exhibits for ages 10+, technology and science labs, a store and the K-12 Teacher Resource Center. Science Adventures classes for all ages take place at the Lederman Science Center. The Center also has a unique collection of indoor and outdoor exhibits introducing students to the world of particle physics. Open to the public Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM and on Saturdays from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. The Center can accommodate groups of five or fewer on a walk-in basis. Larger groups must book a visit. Call 630-840-8258 for more information. A guided tour for families is available the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 am to noon.
Marty Stuart & Billy Bob Thorton and the Boxmasters at Ravinia
Marty Stuart is an American country music singer-songwriter, known for both his traditional style, and eclectic merging of rockabilly, honky tonk, and traditional country music. In the early 1990s, he had a successful string of country hits. Along with Billy Bob Thorton and the Boxmasters this should be a great night of music under the stars at Ravinia.
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America's Baking and Sweets Show
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Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium
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Kane County Flea Market/October/ 2017
"The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere" - Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles, & Fancy Junque. Food is served both days.
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Celebrate all things German at Itasca's Annual Oktoberfest including authentic German food and gift, music, and more! This is a free fest.
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Nestled on the eastern edge of Highland Park's bustling Central Avenue among other trendy boutiques is Ooh-La-La, a small shop that's big on style and service. Located in the historic Highland Park Movie Theatre Building, in a space previously dedicated to a millinery shop during the 30's and 40's, proprietor and designer Lisa Farrell interprets the art of millinery with a modern eye. This tres chic boutique feels like a Parisian millinery salon complete with draped velvet curtains, an elegant chaise lounge and an ornate vintage mirror. By far the most dramatic element of the salon is the wall lined with old hat blocks – a true mark of craftsmanship seldom seen in department stores. Beautifully handcrafted women's hats are displayed in small vignettes throughout the intimate salon. These one-of-a-kind couture creations are wonderfully detailed with frothy feathers, sumptuous fabrics, vintage beading or another well-crafted trim.
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Kane County Flea Market/Sept. 2017
"The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere"-Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles, & Fancy Junque. Food is served both days.
CITY:St. Charles
Fun Inc. is a manufacturer and wholsale distributor of magic tricks and gag novelties. Our knowledgeable and experienced factory staff, most of whom have been with the company for over 20 years, take pride in paying attention to the smallest details. This makes accurate fulfillment of orders and timely shipments a top priority.
Celebrate Labor Day weekend as Batavia MainStreet hosts a 'Taste of Batavia' sampler party complete with live music, activities and dancing! For kids, there will be plenty of activities and a play area-- River City Church will host a bounce house, face painting, balloons, and a raffle. Lawn games and bags Classic Car Show on River St. Sept. 4, 4 pm - 9 pm.
Knowledgeable members of the Chicago Herpetological Society will give short talks about crocodiles and their kin, including some of our very own residents. Jim Nesci and his world-famous American alligator, 'Bubba,' will pay a visit from 10 – 12. Come see the skull of a 24-foot saltwater crocodile, today's largest living terrestrial predator! There'll be face painting, storytelling and other activities for children. There will also be craft vendors and other fun for the whole family.
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Iconic Michael's opened in 1977 as a hot dog stand in downtown Highland Park. At the infamous counter the food is made-to-order before the customer's eyes. Order the fare that made Michael's famous such as Chicago-style hot dogs, hamburgers, teriyaki chicken sandwiches, Italian beef, Polish sausage and cheddar fries. Alternatively, opt for healthier selections such as wraps, bison burgers, pockets, baked potatoes, veggie or turkey burgers, signature greens or create-your-own salad from our 60+ salad ingredient choices. Talk with our professional Events by Michael's staff about a corporate event, milestone celebration, reunion or fundraiser. Catering at the restaurant or your place. Let us bring our popular Char Bar to your backyard BBQ or if you desire a more upscale menu, we have you covered. In early 2016 Michael's will undergo a full renovation including private event space with sophisticated AV, a fully-equipped bar and a built-in DJ booth.
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Chain O'Lakes Brewing Company is McHenry County's favorite taproom and biergarden to enjoy locally brewed craft beer and conversation. Visit "Brewery Corner" in downtown McHenry in the building of McHenry Brewing from 1868-1942 and ask about our "prohibition" tunnel.
Bill's Friendly Christmas Tree Farm
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"I'm not calling for a coup d'etat, but go talk to your leaders and tell them you do not accept what is happening in Gaza".— Hezbollah Sec-Gen Hasan Nasrallah calling for Egyptians "in millions" to demonstrate their
support for opening the Rafah crossing from Gaza to Egypt, 28 December 2008
"...it is essential if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law." (Preamble)Giggling like smitten teenagers, exchanging Channakah and Eid greetings (neither acknowledges the more Shi'a associated Ashoura) Hosni Mubarak and Tzipi Livni 'hooked up' this past week in Cairo to discuss Gaza.
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights December 10, 1948
Both spoke of their desire to see Corporal Shalit returned safely. Both knew Israel's former Mossad operative, current Foreign Minister, and Prime Minister wannabee had a permission slip from the Bush Administration for all-out war against the Palestinians in the 25 by 6 mile territorial snippet along the Eastern Mediterranean. When the correct photo-op was selected for public distribution, it showed a concerned and dour Egyptian President brooding with arching brow.
The duo focused on 'diplomatic logistics and cover' and the urgency to crush Hamas. They appeared oblivious to all who happened to be in the vicinity of American rockets and bombs or institutions leveled by waves of F-16 fighter jets and missiles kept in ready use from the $ 200 million worth of spare parts supplied by US taxpayers from 200l-2006, as well as 186 million gallons of JP-8 aviation jet fuel , and thousands of TOW, Hellfire and "bunker buster" bombs and missiles, freed up for delivery to Israel last year when the Bush administration signed a $ 1.3 billion contract with Raytheon.
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What was not on the agenda was what both knew but ignored. The fate of 1.5 million people, one of the highest population densities in the world with nearly 60% of its population 16 years or younger and nearly 75% of whom are malnourished, and according to one recent estimate by the World Health Organization, 46% of whom are afflicted with acute anemia, with 30% suffering from stunted growth as a result of chronic malnutrition and who would need an escape via Rafah.
One wonders if the dynamic duo discussed the fact that 10% of these children have permanent brain damage or that eighty-two percent are afflicted with post-traumatic stress disorder; the great majority of them having witnessed death first-hand or that more than eighty percent of the population as a whole is dependent on food aid? Were Mubrak and Livni aware of reports that the sonic booms associated with Israeli overflights have caused widespread deafness, especially among children?
The UN and eyewitnesses such as members of the Free Gaza Project report that unemployment is rampant – upwards of 60% with most Gazans subsisting on less than $2 a day.
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Even a cursory examination of the events which began on December 27, 2008 require that Mohammad Hosni Mubarak be added as an accomplice to the pending International Criminal Court (ICC) case concerning international crimes being committed by Israel with American weapons.
HOKOK, the Beirut- and Washington DC-based International Coalition against Impunity, which filed a case against Israeli political leaders regarding Israeli crimes committed in Gaza with the International Criminal Court at The Hague on December 10, 2008, will send international lawyers back to the ICC on January 15, 2009, to amend its complaint under the Rome Statute and indict Egypt's Mubarak among the Defendants.
To his great credit, Professor Richard Falk, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories and professor emeritus of international law at Princeton University, has joined HOKOK's call for the International Criminal Court to investigate Israeli violations and determine whether the Israeli leaders responsible for the Gaza siege should be indicted and prosecuted for violations of international criminal law.
The Case against Mohammad Hosni Mubarak
Mubarak knew that Gazans would need a safety valve, an escape route from the coming carnage, which according to the Washington-based Council for the National Interest (CNI), appears to be another Sharpeville Massacre. CNI points out that "Nearly fifty years ago, the South African regime attacked a crowd protesting the conditions in the Bantustan of Sharpeville and in a matter of minutes killed some 69 black South Africans. Eventually, after world reaction to this "incident," sanctions were imposed and they led to the end of apartheid in South Africa. Using American weapons, Israel has just indiscriminately killed more than four times that number in Gaza. In 1960 there were 20 million black South Africans and today there are only one and a half million Palestinians in Gaza. So the first two days of the American-supported Israeli attempt to wipe out Hamas is sixty times as criminal as the Sharpeville massacre.
Mubarak's actions make him complicit in International Crimes outlawed by Article 2 of the Convention on Genocide by assisting in the killing members of a specific ethnic group; causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group; deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part.
By sealing its border with Gaza and forcing back many Palestinians at gunpoint who were trying to escape the slaughter, Mubarak violates basic Islamic, Christian and Judaic morality that requires that he open the cork of the bottle and let these men, women and children live. So does international law. Otherwise he is actively responsible and complicit in Israel's project of creating a situation where Palestinians, in Rafael Eitan's infamous phrase, "will only be able to scurry around like drugged roaches in a bottle."
By denying the possibility of a broad range of necessities – food, cooking or heating oil, water, electricity, shelter, medicines, for a population unable to be self-sufficient at the end of decades of occupation, and locking them inside Gaza in a blazing holocaust, amidst millions of gallons of untreated sewage is criminal conduct: Moubarak is complicit.
Oh mightiest Pharaoh, Let my People go!
By forcing Palestinians from Gaza back into killing fields and subjecting them to massive collective punishment, Mubarak is in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law as laid down in Article 33 of the Fourth Geneva Convention.
On Monday morning, Israeli planes bombed a mosque. The house next to the mosque collapsed and inside, five sisters aged 2 to 10 years old were killed. Mubarak is helping Israel turn Gaza into a modern version of the Warsaw ghetto.
By slamming and sealing the life saving escape route Mubrak signs on to the effects of the scorn of international revulsion, the genocide, the political objective, the empirical objectives of Western dominance of the Middle East for a Greater Israel alongside an Egyptian Kingdom, the religious fanaticism, the psychopathology and the indiscriminate brutality and ruthlessness.
Mubarak's actions make him complicit in International Crimes outlawed by Article 2 of the Convention on Genocide by assisting in the killing members of a specific ethnic group; causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group; deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part.
Some believe Egypt's President went further. London-based newspaper al-Quds al-Arabi quote sources who say Egyptian intelligence minister deliberately misled the Palestinian organization about IDF intentions. Hamas sources say this is why movement's compounds were not evacuated: "Egypt collaborated with Israel in its Gaza attack and lulled Hamas into thinking the Israel Defense Forces would not attack Gaza", Al Quda al-Arabi claimed The report, based on Arab diplomatic sources, claims that Egyptian Intelligence Minister Omar Suleiman told a number of Arab leaders that Israel was intending to attack the Gaza Strip in a limited manner in order to pressure the Palestinian organization into agreeing to a renewed ceasefire.
Hamas sources close to former Palestinian Foreign Minister Mahmoud al-Zahar also reported that Egypt told Hamas on Friday evening that Israel had agreed to begin negotiations about a potential ceasefire and would not attack Gaza before Cairo had attempted to settle the issue.
These sources noted that, in general, Hamas' internal ministry orders the evacuation of its security compounds following any Israeli threat of operative action. They had not done so this time based on Egypt's assurance that Israel wouldn't attack and based on the assumption that an IDF attack would not be launched on Saturday.
Colluding with Israel, the Bush administration and the Palestinian Authority in this aggression toward the Palestinians of Gaza, Mubarak reminds one of the Jews who served the Nazis as capos inside the ghettos of German controlled Europe during World War II, their baksheeh being that that they will be the last to be destroyed.
Hasan Nasrallah has reminded the Egyptian people of their duty, and once it becomes widely known that Mubarak cooperated with Israel as an adjunct of its colonial army in the assault against Gaza he may be deposed as un-redeemable. Rejecting the Resistance to Zionism, Mubarak invites Revolution.
UPDATE: Lebanon reacts to the Gaza Massacre
Lebanon has witnessed no fewer than 30 demonstrations and day and night student vigils against the Gaza slaughter during the past 72 hours. Tens of thousands of people massed in the southern suburbs of Beirut and packed the surrounding streets for a Hezbollah-led protest rally yesterday, calling for support for Gaza as it underwent its third day of Israeli attacks. Three more demonstrations are planned for this evening.
Sunday saw a joint Fatah-Hamas demonstration which included Osama Hamdan and Fatah's Abass Zaki outside the UN HQ known as ESCWA (Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia). Hezbollah plans daily demonstrations until Gaza is free according to its Media Office.
All alongside countless smaller manifestations composed of smaller groups, boy and girl scouts from various confessions, individuals, shopkeepers, and increased attendance in Mosques and Churches, some of the latter ringing bells, throughout Lebanon.
The sewage and rain flooded alleys of Beirut's Palestinian Refugee Camps, Shatila, Burj Burajneh and the smaller Mar Elias Camp, are filled with equally steadfast refugees in support of their countrymen to the south.
Franklin Lamb, an international lawyer and researcher, currently based in Beirut, drafted, for HOKOK, the International Coalition against Impunity, its Complaint/Submission filed, on December 10, 2008, the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with the Internationally Criminal Court in The Hague. The Case charges Israel with continuing Rome Statue International crimes in Gaza and throughout Occupied Palestine. In January 2009 HOKOK will petition the ICC to include Mohammad Hosni Mubarak as an additional defendant in the Case.
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Premier Solutions ripoff loan company received security deposit of $2119.00 and delivered nothing and refuses to refund my deposit Beware of this Scam Loan Sydney Nebraska
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We of course didn't have the money and had to borrow the money from a friend promising to re-pay her once the money was "direct deposited" into our checking account as per the agreement with Premier Solution. They requested that they have the money sent Western Union to a certain individual due to location of the loan co. also which cost $119.00 to send! Keep in mind that they have already sent a 12 page contract in full desciption of the terms and contents.(I was leary of the whole cituation and told my husband to forget it that I didn't like the sound of this deal) And that within 24 to 72 hour of receipt of the "deposit" the $20,000.00 would be direct deposited into our checking account in which they have all of my husbands identity information.
So after 72 hours have passed, I contacted Premier Solution but was transfered to a different agent then the one who contacted us and delt with through out the processing. Then we were told by a new agent that our loan was put on hold due to a lack of "security funds" and I explained that that was what the contract(signed sealed and delivered) requested and was agreed upon, then they explained that there was an oversight on my husbands credit report and since it was not to par with their loan policy that they needed $2800.00 more of a "deposit" before we could get the loan. So I instantly said no that's not going to happen because we had a hard time in borrowing the initial $2000.00!
I felt a panic inside me right at that instant and knew that we had been " taken for that horrible ride" and asked to have our money refunded right a way and they explained that it would take 30 days before it would be refunded and my husband blew a fuse and argued with them that we sent them the money by Western Union in 1 hour so why couldn't they do the same or direct deposit the refund into our account like they were going to with the loan and they gave us a lame excuse about it being against their policy. Well to make this long story short, I had called them on a daily bases for about a month,(sometimes pleading with them to return our money because now ontop of being in debt we owe $2000.00 to someone who expected it within 3 to 4 days and now it's been over 2 months)with no results, just hang-ups, message machines or "you've got the wrong number" but I know that they are still there!
I have been advised to not call them any more due to my large phone bill which I found out that they had me calling them in Canada! So ontop of the $2119.00 we have $85.00 in Canada calls alone! So we have been dealing with "Phonebusters", the Police Dept. The Better Business Bureau and now the FBI! So please avoid this Premier Solution because their only solution it to fill their pockets with your money!!
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Dawn Mountain Rentals provides high quality cross-country ski and snowshoe equipment for rent. We are skiers, snowshoers, club members and regular users of Dawn Mountain so you can expect to receive both quality equipment and knowledgeable tips on the sport and the area.
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An excellent base for exploring the city. Near the metro, across the street from a grocery store, next to the Vatican. Super friendly staff, room exactly as pictured. Only one shared bathroom, so you occasionally have to wait for your turn. Very clean, and a generous breakfast.
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Wonderful B&B. The hosts were very kind and welcoming. Upon our immediate arrival into Italy and even before we checked in, they offered us breakfast to help us start our day.
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This is a great BnB option in a fantastic part of Rome - the Vatican museums are so close! St Peters and the river are also walking distance. The owners, Vincenzo and Daniela, are incredibly sweet and helpful. We had a double room with a shared bathroom, which was very comfortable. With ear plugs in, you can't hear anything outside your walls, and we slept very well. The rooms and bathroom were kept very clean. The highlight was the breakfast, which is included, and had a lot of variety!
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