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15 ounces Eden Black Beans, 1 can drainedor cooked Eden Dry Black Beans
14.5 ounces Eden Diced Tomatoes w/Green Chilies, 1 can drained
1/2 cup red onion, minced
2 Tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
2 tsp Eden Shoyu Soy Sauce
1 tsp fresh cilantro, mincedor 1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp Eden Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Combine all of the above ingredients. Mix, taste, and add extra shoyu, if desired. Serve with Eden Brown Rice Chips or organic corn chips.
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Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2; Director, Michael Bogdanov; Designer, Chris Dyer; Photographer, Donald Cooper (ahds.ac.uk/performindarts); English Stage Company, February 1989.
"This universal or, at least, timeless view perfectly justifies the anachronistic mix of costumes: full medieval armour and khaki battle dress; a World War I padre (John Darrell's Archbishop of York), dog-collared and riding-breeched: a Pistol in black leather, with Hal's initials picked out on his back. What could be a gimmick becomes the visual equivalent of the plays' sweeping vision of society." Martin Hoyle, Financial Times 4.2.89
Opening Date: 1 February 1989; Theatre: Old Vic

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La Reina Bed & Breakfast
It's located in a historic building with elevator and provides four new rooms (twin, double and triple) and two completely equipped luxury bathrooms to share, one of them with king size shower.
The rooms are very clean, modern and functional with all new furniture as large double beds of 160x200 cm, spacious closets and free Wi-Fi internet.
Breakfast at the Bar until 12 am
Fans and heaters
Electronic Iron
Water dispenser
Free Wi-Fi internet
Credit and Debit Cards accepted
Each 3 days cleaning of the room, change of the bed linen and towels
Fresh fruit, tea and infusions free everyday
Two complete bathrooms to share, cleaned daily
Childrens under 7 years free if they do not request a seperate bed
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Check in time. 14pm
Check out time at 12am
Cancellation policy 72 hours before arrival
We accept credit card and cash on arrival
Breakfast is included
Taxes are included
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Laundry Service
Bikes and Segway
SPA service: sauna, massages, beauty treatments
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B&B Facilities & Policies
- Bicycle hire
- Free Breakfast
- Child Friendly
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Elevator
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free WiFi
- Hair Dryers
- Internet Access
- Luggage Storage
- Taxes included
- Towels Included
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 3 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
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Check in time. 14pm
Check out time at 12am
Cancellation policy 72 hours before arrival
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Breakfast is included
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You can easily reach the B&B by metro (21 minutes) until Colon station, that is 4 minutes walking from the B&B.
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The central train station 'Estacion del Northe' is at 14 minutes walk from the B&B and 20 minutes walk from the 'Joaquin Sorolla' station.
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Located in the famous 'Calle del Mar' just a few meters from Plaza de la Reina, Plaza de la Virgen and Plaza Ayuntamiento all of Valencias main squares are in walking distance. Moreover La Reina is situated nearby the Metro station Colon, the gardens of the Rio Turia, the Central Market and the cosmopolitan district of El Carmen


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Trainer Bob Harper has changed countless people's lives on The Biggest Loser, but his decision to come out publicly as a gay man could impact countless others.
"I haven't talked about my sexuality on this show ever," Harper, 48, said on the show's Tuesday episode. "I really do believe this is the right time."
That "right time" was influenced by his decision to encourage contestant Bobby Saleem to come out to his father, who was visiting his son at the ranch.
"I come from a very strict Catholic background," said Saleem, who admitted on the show that he was gay. "Homosexuality, in a sense, was wrong, so I kind of hid it. It's just something I've kind of kept from my parents, or at least my dad. I always felt like there was something wrong with me."
"I want to show Bobby that he doesn't have to live in shame," Harper said, telling Saleem, "Being gay doesn't mean that you are less than anybody else. It's just who you are."
Harper, who stated on the show that he "knew a very long time ago that I was gay," said he actually came out when he was 17.
"When I came out … I realized that there was going to be so many obstacles," he told Saleem. "But being gay doesn't mean being weak."
Those words turned out to be prophetic, as Harper's admission was met with incredible support on Twitter.
"THANK YOU to everyone who supported my decision to talk about being gay w/Bobby," Harper Tweeted. "I felt like it was appropriate and necessary. LOVE Y'ALL!!"
And his words have already impacted Saleem.
"Thank you @MyTrainerBob for the words that have changed the path of my life," Tweeted Saleem, who promised to have a talk with his father in the near future.
The Biggest Loser's Bob Harper Comes Out as Gay on the Show
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|Ground Fault Protection in Workplace
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Ground Fault Protection in Work Place
Is your workplace as safe as it can be?
Make your workplace safer with protection from electric shocks.
Due to the dynamic, rugged nature of construction work, normal use of electrical equipment at your site causes wear and tear that can result in insulation breaks, short-circuits, and exposed wires. If there is no ground-fault protection, these can cause a ground-fault that sends current through the worker's body, resulting in electrical burns, explosions, fire, or death.
Here are some tips from the Occupational Safety and health Administration (OSHA) to help keep you and your co-workers safe at work sites. To avoid hazards, make sure to use ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) on all 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles. If your site doesn't use GFCIs, make sure there is a properly implemented assured equipment grounding conductor program (AEGCP). An AEGCP will assign company personnel to assure the installation and maintenance of grounding conductors for temporary wiring on construction sites in accordance with OSHA standards. If your work site uses GFCI protection, make sure you follow all of the manufacturers' recommended testing procedure to insure that they are working correctly. Use double-insulated tools and equipment, and make sure the tools and equipment are used according to the instructions included in their listing, labeling or certification. Finally, visually inspect all electrical equipment before use. Remove from service any equipment with frayed cords, missing ground prongs, cracked tool casings, etc. Apply a warning tag to any defective tool and do not use it until the problem has been corrected.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reported the following story as an example of what can happen when there is a lack of ground fault protection at a work site.
A journeyman HVAC worker was installing metal duct work using a double-insulated drill connected to a drop light cord. Power was supplied through two extension cords from a nearby residence. The individual's perspiration-soaked clothing/body contacted bare exposed conductors on one of the cords, causing an electrocution. No GFCIs were used. Additionally, the ground prongs were missing from the two cords.
Following these safety tips can help keep you alive and uninjured and your work site a safer place.


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J.P. Morgan Securities PUTTERs & DRIVERs Trust Series 790, relating to Ohio (Ohio Building Authority) state facilities bonds (administrative building fund projects) 2005 series A, are rated 'AAA/A-1+' and 'AAA', respectively. The long-term component of the rating and the long-term rating are based on the FSA-insured underlying bonds. The short-term component of the rating is based on a liquidity facility provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. scheduled to expire on March 30, 2006. The receipt holders' ability to receive the purchase price from the liquidity provider may terminate without notice under certain conditions set forth in the documents. The short-term portion of the rating does not apply to any receipts that are designated "restricted PUTTERs" pursuant to section 2.8 of...
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When evaluating OTC dry-eye drops (primarily artificial tears), there are two primary features to be aware of:
The viscosity of the product, and the preservative used.
The preservative helps to extend the life of the product and, more importantly, reduce the likelihood of
contamination by bacteria. However, some preservatives also can damage the eye and cause stinging and burning
when used over lengthy time-periods. Preservative-free artificial tears avoid these problems, but must be supplied
in unit-dose containers to avoid contamination, which significantly increases cost. Newer preservatives such as
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Generally, the more viscous the drop, the longer it will remain on the eye, and therefore the longer the effect
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Wednesday, January 16, 2013
If youre heading to Atlanta and it seems as if almost everyone east of the Cooper heads there fairly frequently to visit children, grandchildren or other relatives and friends carve out some time to visit one of the newest of Georgias capital citys many great attractions.
Billed as the worlds biggest such facility when it opened in 2005, the Georgia Aquarium, in the heart of the city, contains more than 8.5 million gallons of fresh and salt water and is home to some 120,000 fish and other sea creatures ranging over 500 species and including such prized inhabitants as whale sharks, beluga whales, bottlenose dolphins and manta rays.
Among the scores of fascinating exhibits and attractions offered by the Georgia Aquarium is one sure to please both adults and children of all ages. Its AT&T Dolphin Tales, and at less than two years in operation it has become a must see experience. Three times each day, the aquariums 11 bottlenose dolphins cavort in a huge aquatic arena for 20 to 30 minutes, along with their skilled young trainers.
All of the dolphins incredible leaps and surface skills are set in the context of a nautical-themed show that allows members of the aquariums talented young human staff a chance to display their performing prowess in and around the watery amphitheater. Best of all, AT&T Dolphin Tales is free with the aquariums total ticket admission, but reservations are required because of seating space limitations and the huge demand to witness this show.
Throughout the aquarium are colorful and educational exhibits featuring all manner of aquatic life, from Japanese spider crabs to African penguins, loggerhead turtles, alligators, otters, jawfish, jellyfish, frogs, eels and so much more. Complete information on the Georgia Aquarium, its attractions and ticketing is available at www.georgiaaquarium.org.
Incredibly entertaining and educational as the aquarium itself, the old saying rings true: sometimes the journey is more memorable than the destination. At least thats what Judy and I discovered when we visited Atlanta.
Our backstory is that neither of us is tremendously mobile. Between us we have two replaced hips, circulatory issues in our legs, neuropathy, arthritis, a crushed spinal disc and sciatic nerve disorder. Were pretty agile around home but sufficiently disabled for the State of South Carolina to consider us handicapped.
That notwithstanding, as neither of us was very familiar with the city, we decided to head for the aquarium on foot and by MARTA public transportation to see a bit of the city and experience some of its unique flavor.
We were assured by the desk clerk at our hotel in Buckhead that a MARTA station was only two blocks away and after a short ride the train would deposit us at the stop for the aquarium. That sounded pretty good to us.
Mistake number one. Those two blocks were nothing like short crosstown blocks in Manhattan, or Charleston for that matter. At first we felt good, because at least the walk was all downhill. Then, we realized that on the way back, it would be all uphill.
The train ride was swift and smooth but when we arrived at the MARTA stop for the aquarium and emerged into the sunlight, we astutely noticed that there was no aquarium to be seen. A local told us to just go two blocks that wretched two blocks again and take a left. The aquarium would be straight ahead.
Mistake number two. Straight ahead it was. Straight head and more than a mile away, plus another half-mile struggle through Centennial Park, home of the Atlanta Olympic Games, with frequent rest stops on park benches.
We arrived at the aquarium barely able to stand, much less walk. Then, Judy had a Eureka! moment. Well get a wheelchair,{ she said. What good will one wheelchair be? I asked. Said Judy,Well take turns. First youll ride and Ill push. Then well switch. And, so we did. We saw the terrific dolphin show, and all manner of other denizens of the deep, some of which seemingly flew over us as we passed under a spectacular overhead glass tank.
We were thoroughly enjoying this great aquarium - taking turns with the wheelchair every 10 minutes or so. The aquarium is well set up for wheelchair access, with ramps leading to virtually all its attractions and designated sections right up front for wheelchair patrons. Then we stopped in front of a family of four. From my perch aboard the wheelchair I noticed the wife pointing at us. It didnt take a lip reader to determine that she was whispering to her husband Wasnt she in the chair with him pushing when we saw them at the killer whale exhibit?
Long story short, the wheelchair salvaged our journey to the briny world of the Georgia Aquarium.
P.S. we took a cab, not public transportation, to get back to our hotel. And, after a welcome rest, we went out to dinner. But, that night, we ordered steak, not fish.
(Bill Farley moved to the Charleston, South Carolina, area from Los Angeles after retiring from his position as vice president of Marketing for Playboy Enterprises, Inc. He is a freelance writer living in Mount Pleasant.)
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Unique Art Glass Sculpture Adds an Exotic, Tropical Flair
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These three thick art glass sculptural pieces are individually mouth-blown, so each is a unique work of art. Set of three includes powder-coated steel stakes that are covered with protective rubber sleeves. Simply install the stakes and then slip the glass pieces over the stakes. In sandy soils, we recommend embedding the stakes in concrete for stability.
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quote: Whatever one thinks of WikiLeaks, it is an indisputable fact that the group has never been charged by any government with any crime, let alone convicted of one. Despite that crucial fact, WikiLeaks has been crippled by a staggering array of extra-judicial punishment imposed either directly by the US and allied governments or with their clear acquiescence.In December 2010, after WikiLeaks began publishing US diplomatic cables, it was hit with cyber-attacks so massive that the group was "forced to change its web address after the company providing its domain name cut off service". After public demands and private pressure from US Senate Homeland Security Chairman Joe Lieberman, Amazon then cut off all hosting services to WikiLeaks. Sophisticated cyber-attacks shortly thereafter forced the group entirely off all US website services when its California-based internet hosting provider, Everydns, terminated service, "saying it did so to prevent its other 500,000 customers of being affected by the intense cyber-attacks targeted at WikiLeaks".Meanwhile, Chairman Lieberman's public pressure, by design, also led to the destruction of WikiLeaks' ability to collect funds from supporters. Master Card and Visa both announced they would refuse to process payments to the group, as did America's largest financial institution, Bank of America. Paypal not only did the same but froze all funds already in WikiLeaks' accounts (almost two years later, a court in Iceland ruled that a Visa payment processor violated contract law by cutting of those services). On several occasions in both 2011 and 2012, WikiLeaks was prevented from remaining online by cyber-attacks.Over the past two years, then, this group - convicted of no crime but engaged in pathbreaking journalism that produced more scoops than all other media outlets combined and received numerous journalism awards - has been effectively prevented from functioning, receiving funds, or even maintaining a presence on US internet servers.While it's unproven what direct role the US government played in these actions, it is unquestionably clear that a top US Senator successfully pressured private corporations to cut off its finances, and more important, neither the US nor its allies have taken any steps to discover and apprehend the perpetrators of the cyber-attacks that repeatedly targeted WikiLeaks, nor did it even investigate those attacks.The ominous implications of all this have never been fully appreciated. Recall that all the way back in 2008, the Pentagon prepared a secret report (ultimately leaked to WikiLeaks) that decreed WikiLeaks to be a "threat to the US Army" and an enemy of the US. That report plotted tactics that "would damage and potentially destroy" its ability to function. That is exactly what came to pass.So this was a case where the US government - through affirmative steps and/or approving acquiescence to criminal, sophisticated cyber-attacks - all but destroyed the ability of an adversarial group, convicted of no crime, to function on the internet.
quote: Wikileaks is useless now.
quote: What happened with that hard drive from a Bank of America Exec. that had proof of BOA ripping people off?
quote: That information didn't get released because it didn't make the American government look foolish.
quote: I don't agree with a lot of the things our government is doing, ok most of it,
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quote: Wikileaks lost all credibility when Assange turned it into an Anti-US Government publishing agency.
quote: That's all he wants to publish, forget about any other matters of importance.


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Welcome to the University of Central Oklahoma's Homecoming Page!
Homecoming has always been, and will continue to be, a standing tradition here at UCO. The Homecoming Activities Board strengthen bonds with the Alumni Office and Athletic Department, works closely with our philanthropy recipients and created new and exciting events for all of our participants. This is a time for celebration, as we have now seen 125 amazing years of this wonderful place.
From the Territorial Normal School to Central State College to the University of Central Oklahoma, we have accumulated an enormous amount of history and tradition, all of which is well worth our week long celebration!
Homecoming Activities for Saturday November 7
Homecoming Parade - 10am
Tailgating - 11:30am
Football Game - 2pm
Are you your organization's Homecoming Representative for 2015? Fill out the form here to be added to the email distribution list!
Homecoming 2015 Dates to Remember
Cheer and Dance: 10pm
Homecoming Parade: Satuday November 7 - 10am
Homecoming Tailgate: Saturday November 7 - 11:30am
Homecoming Football Game: Saturday November 7 - 2pm


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The Marcus Addison Cinema is your premiere entertainment destination with 21 state-of-the-art auditoriums. The facility can accommodate rentals for group outings, corporate events, birthday parties & various other occasions.
A variety of arts events are staged at this location in Argonne.
Argonne is one of the country's premier facilities for energy-related research and development. Visitors must be at least 16 years old.
Metropolis Performing Arts Center
More than 40 productions and 360 performances each year ranging from musical theatre, plays, live music, dance, family shows, The Second City Comedy and professional regional children's theatre.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Arlington International Racecourse
At Arlington International, we aim to make every day of the season special by combining the excitement of thoroughbred racing, gorgeous grounds and fantastic food to create a winning track experience for our guests! Whether you're looking for a fun and exciting day out with friends and family, a casual and charming afternoon at the races, or a sophisticated and stylish get-together, Arlington International offers an extraordinary experience for everyone! Live racing and entertainment from May through September or find a full calendar of race dates and events at arlingtonpark.com.
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Big Shot Piano Lounge & Restaurant
Big Shot is an upscale Restaurant & Piano Bar. A cozy place to meet, eat, and drink while listening and interacting with talented musicians. From the warm atmosphere to the variety of enticing menu items, this intimate spot will showcase live talent every night. The extremely friendly restaurant will invite its patrons to participate and sing along with new songs performed by talented professionals. This will definitely be a place to start and end an evening.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Downtown Arlington Heights Shopping & Entertainment District
Diverse collection of charming local shops and major retailers. Outstanding restaurants, theaters, nightlife, and entertainment, all within walking distance.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Enjoy the fusion of traditional Indian architecture with modern technology; Explore the various facets of Hindu rites & rituals, as well as the core philosophical precepts of the religion; Experience peace & serenity. All are welcome.
Above and Beyond Framing and Gallery
Custom framing, art and gift gallery. Featuring Steve Hanks, Tom Lynch and Scanlan.
Civic Center Authority Visitor Center
The Bedford Park Heritage Corridor Visitor Center is full of information and literature of exciting things to do and see throughout the Heritage Corridor. The Visitor Center provides National Heritage Corridor promotional literature and I&M Canal related resources to the public. It is operated by the Civic Center Authority in partnership with Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Village of Willow Springs. The Center is staffed by volunteers recruited and managed by the Civic Center Authority. Open Saturday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
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FitzGerald's, just across the street from Oak Park in Berwyn, has built a legendary reputation for an eclectic mix of music in a casual, comfortable setting that attracts music fans of all ages. The New York Times calls the club "a musical gem" and it has consistently been ranked among the top five music venues in Chicago. For special events, FitzGerald's offers a unique setting for all types of gatherings from 30 to 300. The family's award-winning restoration and classic look extends from its intimate private party room to the courtyard and legendary music club next door. An in house event planner can assist with any and all aspects of your event as needed.
Winner of the Broadway in Chicago 2013 Emerging Theater Award and named Chicago Magazine's Best Emerging Theater of 2013, 16th Street Theater presents award-winning new plays at affordable prices. A nationally-recognized professional Equity theater, 16th Street is a program of the North Berwyn Park District and operates year round out of the Berwyn Cultural Center just 9 miles west of downtown Chicago. Come engage with us!
Wire is located on Roosevelt Road in Berwyn. Just west of Chicago, something is growing... a facility for music production, performance, education and distribution unlike any other. Come experience this first class venue, boasting top notch audio equipment, as well as full service modern lighting and video production. A place every artist will want to play and every fan will want to see. This very modern venue is available to rent for your especially unique event. A must see!
Located in the Family Pavilion, near the entrance to Navy Pier, the 395-seat Navy Pier IMAX Theatre features Chicago's largest flat movie screen -- a soaring, six-story, 60 x 80 foot screen.
Prop Thtr is a Chicago storefront theater focused on original or newly adapted theatrical works based in literary traditions.
Navy Pier's resident 148-foot, four-masted schooner pays tribute to the Great Lakes' rich maritime heritage during a variety of cruises each day.
Architecture River Tour with Shoreline Sightseeing
Enjoy a 75-minute Chicago River tour led by our experienced and entertaining guides. Discover why Chicago is known as the birthplace of the skyscraper as you cruise by more than 40 world-famous landmarks. Day and evening departures from two convenient locations: Gateway Park at Navy Pier and the Michigan Avenue Bridge.
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
The Federal Reserve Bank Visitors Center features interactive displays that explain the Federal Reserve's functions, the U.S. economy, banking history, money and consumer interests.
International Latino Cultural Center
Most recognized for the production of the Chicago Latino Film Festival, ILCC has screened more than 900 films and videos, including many award-winners that otherwise would have never been shown in Chicago.
The Old Town School of Folk Music provides a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Whatever one's interest, the Old Town School provides broad access to more than 700 accredited class offerings, private lessons, and workshops that span an array of artistic genres. The school features a main stage where concerts are held year round, along with a great shop that sells music and instruments.
Performing Arts Chicago is dedicated to the presentation of new work by local, national and international artists.
The St. James parish, featuring the oldest Episcopal church in Chicago, is one of the oldest in Illinois. The church's plaza is used for a variety of religious and community activities.
Located in Chicago's historic Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood, the Beverly Art Center is a multidisciplinary, cultural center offering classes in art, music, dance, and theater. Offers rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and performing art.
A 90-foot jet stream creates an arc across the Chicago River for ten minutes on the hour.
In the center of downtown Chicago at the Daley Civic Center, see the world-renowned Picasso sculpture. "Under the Picasso" entertainment features music dance and cultural programs weekdays at noon.
Facets Multimedia screens a diverse assortment of films, including the latest from Eastern Europe, South America, Africa and the former Soviet Union.
The Illinois Art Gallery is the only gallery in Chicago whose purpose it is to exhibit Illinois art.
Immense glass and steel structure, designed by Helmut Jahn, houses State of Illinois government offices and three levels of stores and restaurants in an atrium mall.
The largest indoor convention exhibit area in the country is 2.2 million square feet, with 8 levels of exhibit halls, restaurants, meeting rooms and audiovisual theaters that provide all the necessary amenities for a successful trade show or convention. McCormick Place is designed by Gene Summers, who worked for Mies van der Rohe. It is derivative of a long-span convention center proposed by Mies van der Rohe. When the earlier version of McCormick was destroyed by fire, the firm C.F. Murphy was retained for the job and hired Summers specifically to design the new structure.
Mexican Folklore Dance Company of Chicago
As Chicago's oldest Mexican dance institution, MFDC has received countless recognitions and awards, performed for three presidents and represented Mexico in the 1994 USA World Cup opening ceremony, as well as numerous national television performances, most recently at the 2009 Latin Grammy Awards. MFDC's performances reflect Mexico's rich history which shapes its traditional arts, culture, and values. The historical periods revealed in the dances include pre-Columbian indigenous times, the Spanish Colonial Period, the Struggle for Independence and the 1910 Mexican Revolution.
Visit two restored original buildings from Chicago's first settlement house. Exhibits and educational programs depict the life and work of courageous social worker and Illinois native Jane Addams.
Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center
Situated in Chicago's River North neighborhood, the Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center is dedicated to the preservation of the Hellenic culture. Visitors can see unique exhibitions and participate in programs that showcase Greek art and culture.
The Paderewski and Kosciuszko memorial rooms, folk art, photos and documents all tell the fascinating history of the Polish immigration to America and Chicago, where the largest Polish population outside of Warsaw resides.
Located in Andersonville, a Swedish enclave in Chicago, this is a cultural and learning center with artifacts, photographs and exhibits tracing Swedish American history.
Donny's Skybox Theatre and the de Maat Studio Theatre are dedicated to presenting productions that are rooted in the crafts of theatrical improvisation and sketch comedy as taught by The Second City Training Center. Alumni, faculty, students, and other members of the extended Second City family unite to develop new voices and points-of-view in a manner that honors the history of the work and seeks to propel it into the future. Donny's Skybox is a studio environment where both emerging and established artists are encouraged to experiment, innovate, and grow.
The theater's artistic mission is to generate critical work, casting a critical eye on American values, culture and perspectives and asking the audience to change its role from spectator to participant.
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
The historic landmark Auditorium Theatre, an architectural masterpiece designed by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan, opened in 1889. The Auditorium, which regularly hosts live performances, is renowned for its amazing acoustics.
A nicely renovated space (opened in early 1996 and converted from a 1912 nickelodeon), this comfortable theater offers excellent sight lines and adequate acoustics. The Mercury is located in Chicago's vibrant Southport Corridor, the stretch of Southport Avenue between Belmont to the south and Irving Park Road to the north. A popular neighborhood for shopping and nightlife, the Corridor is home to a diverse range of restaurants, cozy pubs, and eclectic boutiques. Neighboring Wrigleyville is home to Chicago's most popular sports bars, and of course, Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.
The Gene Siskel Film Center - School of the Art Institute of Chicago
One of the largest and most comprehensive programs of its kind in the country, the Gene Siskel Film Center presents premieres of new American and foreign films, revivals of classics, retrospectives, independent productions, and festivals of international scope. Open to the public seven days a week, $11 general admission, $8 groups, $7 for students. Visit our website at siskelfilmcenter.org for more information.
Formerly known as The Broadway Theatre, this 340 seat house is being renovated from a former movie theater.
Today's Soldier Field comprises two distinct structures. There is classical stone-clad shell designed in the 1920s. Its contemporary interior is a 2003 retrofit designed specifically for the NFL's Chicago Bears. The original stadium seated 120,000. The new Soldier Field seats 61,5000 in a boldly asymmetrical steel and concrete bowl set within the confines of the original colonnades.
The Chopin Theatre is a two-stage complex in the heart of Wicker Park that plays host to various theatrical and literary events. Roadworks Productions has been the resident theatre company, producing at least three main stage shows each season.
The Joan W. and Irving B, Harris Theater for Music and Dance
The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance is a state-of-the-art facility bringing together diverseperforming companies in a 1500-seat intimate theater with fine acoustics.
The Athenaeum hosts theatrical and dance performances throughout the year.
Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
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Set in a red brick building beneath the towering trees of Lincoln Park, Theater on the Lake offers a great view of Lake Michigan and low ticket prices.
In the heart of the city you'll find a state-of-the-art park designed for the new millennium. Discover the reflective Cloud Gate sculpture, the multimedia Crown Fountain and the Frank Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion, all with Chicago's stunning architecture as a backdrop. The park is also host to many free cultural programs, concerts and family activities. Plus, there's alfresco dining in the summer and an ice skating rink in the winter.
This venue was completely restored and renovated during 1999, named the Cadillac Palace. the Cadillac palace has been the home to several pre-Broadway hits including "The Producers—The New Mel Brooks Musical" and "Mamma Mia!" in 2001.
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, across from the Art Institute, Archicenter features exhibits, a city model, galleries, special events, daily tours and great shopping.
Chicago Theater Stories Walking Tour
Stroll around the downtown theater district and hear stories from the golden age of Chicago theater, a century defined by a pioneering spirit and cataclysmic events.
Chicago River Architecture Tour - Wendella Sightseeing Boats
The Chicago River Architecture Tour is a 60-minute journey through the heart of the city. Led by an architectural expert, this in-depth tour traces the history and innovations of urban architecture in Chicago.
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Chicago at Sunset Tour - Wendella Sightseeing Boats
The setting sun gives way to the city's nightly light show as each building begins to shine. For two hours you'll be treated to what's been called the world's most beautiful skyline.
Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place
An intimate 549-seat performance space presenting contemporary plays and musicals as well as classics from Broadway and beyond.
One of the newest additions to the downtown theater district, offering innovative programming and featuring Chicago's best off-loop theater and dance companies.
Designed by Louis Sullivan with assistance from his junior draftsman, Frank Lloyd Wright, the Charnley-Persky House is recognized as a pivotal work of modern American architecture. Docent-led tours of the exterior and interior of the Charnley-Persky House (1891-1892) are offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the year. The National Historic Landmark building serves as the headquarters of the Society of Architectural Historians. Photos by David Schalliol.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Frederick C. Robie House
Recognized as an architectural masterpiece, Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House is located in Hyde Park on the University of Chicago campus. The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust offers guided tours of this quintessential Prairie-style home, which the American Institute of Architects named one of the 10 most significant buildings of the 20th century.
The Chicago History Museum is a major museum and research center for Chicago and American history. From permanent galleries to special exhibitions and exciting programs, people of all ages are able to experience the past and better understand the present. Please call for museum hours, pricing and exhibitions.
This opera company specializes in a unique repertoire that focuses on works from the 17th, 18th and 20th centuries, performed beautifully in a small venue.
This South Side cultural arts center features year round main stage productions and an art gallery.
Music of the Baroque performs classical pieces in venues around Chicago.
The urban gateway to nature and science. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a place where city dwellers can reconnect with the wonder of the natural world. From a hands-on water lab to a wilderness walk to the only international, year-round butterfly haven, science comes alive.
Built in 1836, Clarke House is Chicago's oldest home.
The world-renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) performs at the grand Symphony Center on Michigan Avenue in the Loop. The CSO is led by Music Director Riccardo Muti, and often collaborates with some of the biggest names in classical music. In the summer, the CSO takes up residence at the outdoor Ravinia Festival in north suburban Highland Park. Photo credit: Todd Rosenberg as photographer for CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
This city tour travels in luxury coaches and highlights African-American social, cultural and historical events.
Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier
Hands-on exhibits and daily-changing activities make every visit unique for young children and adults, too. Dig deep into the Dinosaur Expedition, try to stay dry in WaterWays, make a masterpiece in the KraftArtabounds Studio, and climb up to the crow's nest on the Kovler Family Climbing Schooner. Toddlers can have fun in Kids Town and Treehouse Trails.
Chicago Center For The Performing Arts
This theater venue includes three performing arts schools, a casting center, a 350-seat theater, a lobby bar and banquet space. Plays, musicals and original productions are performed here.
If you don't know what holograms are, put this museum on your sights-to-see list. This is the only institution in the United States devoted exclusively to the holographic art form. Marvel at the more than 200 three-dimensional laser-generated images.
The 299 seat theater is named after Harriet Elizabeth Vittum, head resident of the Northwestern University Settlement House from 1907 to 1947. Miss Vittum was a friend, counselor, and good neighbor to thousands of new Chicagoans in her community. She advocated dramatic and musical arts because she believed that they empower self-expression and self-worth.
D'Arcy Museum, Loyola University Chicago
Medieval, renaissance and baroque art, including paintings, sculpture, and rare decorative art.
Ford Center for the Performing Arts (Oriental Theatre)
This 1926 movie palace's rebirth as a magnificent venue for live theater is another wonderful addition to the emerging North Loop Theater District.
One of Chicago's best equipped multimedia facilities, this historic theatre has been an integral part of the entertainment scene since it opened in the 1920's. Capacity 100-1000.
The Terra Foundation for the Arts Collection encompasses nearly 700 American works of art.
River North Chicago Dance Company
River North Chicago delivers a show-stopping dance and musical experience, with humor, style and a sense of adventure.
David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art
The Smart Museum of Chicago's Fine Art Museum. Located on the University of Chicago Campus, the Smart Museum houses a collection of over 7,500 objects, spanning 5,000 years of artistic creation.
DuSable Museum of African American History
The DuSable Museum of African American History is located on University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus. Experience a unique cultural environment as you travel through African American history. DuSable Museum shares African American history through a variety of impactful traveling and insightful permanent exhibits, educational programs and special seasonal celebrations. Visit, learn, and enjoy! Ongoing: Red, White, Blue & Black: A History of Blacks in the Armed Services; A Slow Walk to Greatness: The Harold Washington Story.
The Newberry Library is an independent library free and open to the public for research and reference in the humanities. The library offers a vast array of lectures, seminars, concerts and exhibits related to its collections.
The Apollo Theater in Chicago is a lush venue with a prestigious reputation located in the fashionable Lincoln Park Theatre District. Its repertiore includes a fresh blend of comedies, musicals and special events.
For more than 50 years the University of Chicago's Court Theatre has celebrated the power and relevance of classic theater. Call for shows and tickets.
The Goodman Theatre is Chicago's oldest and largest not-for-profit theater, winning international renown for the quality of productions, the depth and diversity of artistic leadership, and the excellence of its many community and educational programs.
Chicago's own Chinatown features beautiful Chinese-style buildings, as well as exotic dining and shopping experiences that have made the neighborhood a popular destination for visitors and locals alike.
Chicago Architecture Foundation
Experience Chicago's world renowned architecture with one of 80+ different tours offered by The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF). Explore by boat, foot, bus, bicycle or Segway, and choose from tours such as the Devil in the White City tour, Lights, Camera, Architecture! Tour, the Daniel Burnham Tour and many others. Interested in the boat tour? Only the Chicago Architecture Foundation and Chicago's First Lady Cruises can showcase Chicago's world renowned city architecture with style, class and comfort. Learn more at www.cruisechicago.com. Also offered: FREE exhibitions, programs and workshops, youth education, family programs and an architecture and design-themed retail store. Private tours and group tour rates available. Open daily 9:30-5:00.
Tour Chicago's legendary Merchandise Mart, which houses an estimated 1,800 contract and residential showrooms. Guides conduct 1 1/2-hour tours that highlight that Mart's fascinating history, showrooms and design floors. Two floors of stores.
Explore Chicago with a friendly, knowledgeable Chicago Greeter as your guide! Visitors can register for a free 2-4 hour guided walking tour of a neighborhood or special local interest of their choice. This free service matches an individual, family or small group of friends with one of over 200 enthusiastic volunteer Greeters who love sharing their expertise and passion about the city and all there is to see and do here. For more information, visit http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/tours/tourism/chicago_greeter_tours.html.
ComedySportz Theatre - Chicago
ComedySportz is the longest running short-form improv show in Chicago. Now in our 25th year! It's not stand-up comedy about sports...it's improv comedy played as a sport! We're also known for corporate training and corporate entertainment, improv classes and as a great place for any group celebrating a special occasion. If you like great comedy improvisation, visit our theater, the ComedySportz Theatre.
The Bank of America Theatre opened in 1906 originally as the Majestic Theatre in downtown Chicago. The theater has gone through a couple of different name changes including recently the LaSalle Bank Theatre, and the Sam Shubert Theatre before that. The Bank of America Theatre box office has been host to many traveling Broadway shows and events since it's most recent renovation in 2006.
National Museum of Mexican Art
Come to The National Museum of Mexican Art, where you can immerse yourself in the richness of Mexican art and culture right here in Chicago. Whatever your background, you'll connect to this museum on a very personal level. We showcase 3,000 years of creativity from both sides of the border, connecting museum visitors to the diversity of Mexican culture. You'll find us in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. Here, in the heart of the city's Mexican community, our 8,500-piece permanent collection meets the highest museum standards.
National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum
The National Veterans Art Museum inspires greater understanding of the real impact of war with a focus on Vietnam. The museum collects, preserves and exhibits art inspired by combat and created by veterans.
Multi-purpose arena, home of the Chicago Bulls (NBA) and the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL). Other events - concerts, ice shows, circus, etc.
Lyric Opera of Chicago is one of the world's great opera companies. It is renowned internationally for its artistic excellence and financial strength. Founded in 1954, since its earliest years Lyric has distinguished itself by presenting the finest international singers, directors, and designers in classic and less-familiar operatic repertoire and in world-premiere productions. Opera performances are from September through March.
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
The Adler Planetarium—America's First Planetarium—is more than a museum; it is a laboratory, a classroom, and a community exploring the Universe together. The Adler offers interactive exhibitions, live planetarium shows, hands-on, minds-on STEM education programs, and world-class collections.
Strap a mask and flippers onto your imagination and chart a course to Shedd Aquarium. Have you ever seen eye-to-eye with a dolphin? Said hello to a penguin on a stroll to the South Pole? Immersed yourself in a flooded Amazon forest? Or met a friendly beluga whale? You can do it all at Shedd! Photo courtesy of the John G. Shedd Aquarium
Located minutes N. of Chicago's Loop with four theaters in one complex, 450 main stage, this venue is one of the premeir mid-sized theaters in Chicago.
Gallery 37 Center for the Arts
The Gallery 37 Center for the Arts provides a venue for youth, families and adults to participate in several innovative arts programs, including After School Matters and the Chicago Public Schools' Advanced Arts Education Program. Home to three site-specific public artworks created to enhance and celebrate its mission as a center for learning, Gallery 37 Center for the Arts is free and open to the public.
Located in Grant park, this historic venue houses Chicago's summer music festivals put on by the Mayor's Office of Special Events, the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Chicago Park District.
Chicago's internationally acclaimed professional theater dedicated to presenting the works of William Shakespeare.


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I've been duck hunting in the ACE Basin, Francis Marion National Forest and the Santee Delta for quite a few years, and I've yet to bag a pintail (a mallard, either, but that's a different, equally sad story).
Woodies galore, plenty of teal, ringnecks, black ducks, gadwall and shovelers ("Super Lips!"). But no pintails.
Maybe my time has come. Waterfowl biologists along the coast are hoping for a strong start to the late duck season, which began this weekend. I hear there are a few pintails around.
Greg Lynch, a state biologist working on the Upper Coastal Waterfowl Project in the Santee Coastal Reserve near McClellanville, said last week he was expecting a great start to the public draw hunts in the reserve.
"There's a pile of pintails here now, a fair amount of teal, and there's always a bunch of shovelers," Lynch said last Tuesday, adding that during a recent youth hunt one lucky hunter went home with a redhead drake.
Though the drawings for hunts in the famed preserve have long since been conducted, hunters plying the public waterways and private plantations of the Santee Delta could have a solid opening weekend, as well.
"The Delta's got a good number of birds now. There are 6,000 to 7,000 birds sitting over there," Lynch said last Tuesday.
Lynch said the number of birds within the intensively managed Santee Coastal Reserve seems about average, with a puzzling addition of a good number early-arriving pintails and less-than-desirable coots, snipe and grebes.
He noted that the same early influx of coots and grebes happened at the beginning of the 2010-11 winter, which turned out to be a nice cold season with above-average hunting.
"Maybe something different is going on this year. But it's hard to tell. We're just so weather-dependent down here. The birds up north have to get run off for one reason or another. The last couple of years we had a couple hundred thousand in areas along the Outer Banks of North Carolina; they just stopped there.
"We just have to have the cold weather. Last couple years we've been picking up people (duck hunting) in T-shirts. The mosquitoes and gnats have been driving everybody crazy.
"Birds just don't move as much or feed like they should unless it's cold."
Lynch advises hunters hoping to join the delta duck action to look for unpressured public waterways where flocks might circle over as they approach private plantations and preserves.
Those ducks will sometimes drop down into a nice spread of decoys in the waterway.
"I'd say getting away from people is probably the most important thing."
Hunters can access the Santee Delta via the Pole Yard landing on the North Santee River off U.S. Highway 17, or the South Island Ferry Landing just south of Winyah Bay. Hunters could also put in at one the many landings near Bull's Bay and run north into the Delta.
South of Charleston, in the famed ACE Basin, the start of duck season also looks good.
Dean Harrigal, another state waterfowl expert, says they're seeing the usual suspects in "our wetland complexes: a few pintails, some green wings (teal), some wigeon, blue wings (teal), gadwall and shovelers.
"There aren't numbers to get super-excited about, but still, the ducks are there."
It's a little tougher to find out how many birds are holding within the Basin's many vast private plantations, he said.
"People are tight-lipped down here. There are probably a couple of places that are loaded up, but you'll never know.
"Bottom line, I think there will be enough ducks around for people to have a pretty good opener."
Harrigal also confirmed what some of us have been noticing in the deer woods: There seems to be no shortage of wood ducks around the Lowcountry.
The end of the drought, capped by a deluge of rain this spring and summer, flooded countless acres of bottomland timber. Woodies seem to have flourished.
"Now we're having a nice, dry fall, so these birds are starting to get bunched up in places."
Duck hunters can access the ACE Basin from more than a dozen public boat ramps. The Willtown Bluff landing on the South Edisto River serves as one of the Lowcountry's most popular jumping-off points for public waterfowl hunting. Other ramps include the Steel Bridge landing off U.S. 17 and Brickyard on the Ashepoo near Bear Island.
For full waterfowl rules and regs (there are many), go to dnr.sc.gov. But there's more to mastering the rules of the road than knowing which licences are needed and the types and number shells you can load.
If you intend to hunt ducks from a john boat on public waterways, remember that on most lakes and some designated waterways, hunters must stay at least 200 yards from residences. (Check the state's waterfowl guidebook for details.)
On all waterways, duck hunters must remain in their boat or risk running afoul of not only DNR officers, but also angry landowners and private-land hunters. Some duck hunters test the boundaries of the law by "navigating" their vessels into skinny tidal creeks bordering intensely managed plantations.
The question of "navigable water" is sometimes debated in magistrate's court following a dust-up amongst hunters.
Hunters with area-specific questions should call DNR's regional office at 843-953-9307 and ask for a local enforcement officer, Harrigal said.
Hunters should also watch where they point high-powered spotlights. Don't shine another boat. If you're already set up and you're worried an approaching boatload of hunters may set up too close or run over your decoy spread, flash the spotlight into the sky a few times. They'll get the hint.
When trying to launch your boat and park your rig at a crowded, pre-dawn boat ramp, don't rush, pay attention and don't get rattled. After you park, take a good look at your rig. Did you block someone in? Did you leave enough room for others to turn around at the ramp? Are you sticking out too far into the roadway?
Above, all, don't set up too close to other hunters. Fifty yards is far too close, and most hunters would say 100 yards is too close, as well. There's no good excuse for crowding waterfowlers who beat you to a spot.
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I'm delighted to announce that longtime outdoors writer Tommy Braswell will be returning to these pages with outdoors columns of his own.
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Good luck to Elladj Baldé going to his first championship
We just announced part of our #fsworlds13 team at the CN Tower! pic.twitter.com/PsU8aVTg
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The photo shows:
- Virtue/Moir; Gilles/Poirier
- Chan, Reynolds
- Osmond
- Duhamel/Radford; Moore-Towers/Moscovitch
No surprises there.
Just making note that Skate Canada is leaving some of its options open before announcing the complete team.
ETA, quote from Skate Canada press release:
"Although Canada qualified spots for three men, three dance teams, two pair teams and one woman, at the 2013 event, additional athletes will be named to the team following the upcoming ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Osaka, Japan later in February."
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So I guess it's a skateoff for the third men's spot (Rogozine/Balde) and waiting to see if Weaver/Poje are healthy for the third dance spot. I actually think they should have just given the third men's spot to Rogozine. Balde isn't any better than him.
As for criticisms of Weaver/Poje earlier in the thread:
Have they always had determination and ambition? Sure. What world-class athletes have not?
They also seem to value good sportsmanship. I do not think that either one would tolerate any selfishness or entitlement in the other.
Their tweet below is perfectly innocent, to my eyes. Please don't tell me that words like these are being turned against them.
..We had a great time seeing our amazing friends compete and meeting all of you. Now it's back to work! Hope to see you @ you-know-where..!
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If Chartrand is age-eligible for 4CC why isn't she going instead of Lacoste?
I have absolutely no issue with W/P getting on the team with a medical bye. They finished fourth at last year's worlds for heaven's sake! If that doesn't make you deserving of a bye, I don't know what does. Furthermore, even with a difficult GP season this year, they still nabbed two bronze medals, far better than anyone else fared (except for V/M). I just don;t think recovery by march is realistic given the nature of the injury, but if it does happen, more power to them!
The obvious choice for alternates would be Orford/Williams, of course, after their bronze medals. But, I can't help but think that Skate Canada must be pondering this. We are fighting for three spots to the Olympics, after all, and it's entirely possible that Gilles/Poirier could achieve this, but I wonder how their programs will be received by the worlds judges. Putting them aside, however, I think the next best team in terms of scoring potential would be Paul/Islam, if they could get through their programs the way that they did during their senior B events this year. They were scoring well into the mid 80's, and have improved greatly in speed and polish since then. I know they're inconsistent, but I also think they're a safer bet than Orford/Williams in terms of trying to scrounge out Olympic spots should the need arise, since I think O/W are incapable of those kinds of numbers even with a clean skate. Of course, there's really no way to justify sending them when they didn't finish third, and since they wren't going to 4CC, there's no avenue for them to "face off" against Orford/Williams, so to speak. Really, they should have gotten the chance to do at least that, especially since they're willing to let the men skate off at 4CC even though Rogozine was the clear victor there (in terms of bronze). Perhaps this is just wishful thinking from me.
Top ten. Top 12 guarantees her two GP slots.
Please don't apply American rules to Canadian team selection.
Does this change anything? The minimum scores for singles and pairs have dropped, but the ice dance ones stay high. I know that Virtue/Moir, Weaver/Poje, Gilles/Poirier and Paul/Islam met these minimums already, but I'm not sure about Orford/Williams. I think they might have met them last season. Can anyone confirm??


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The next Harry Potter game, The Half-Blood Prince, is due for release later this year on every conceivable format under the sun. Last week we caught up with executive producer Jonathan Bunney and the appropriately-named producer Darren Potter, chatting about waggling, the Potter licence and the challenges of making games for kids.
VideoGamer.com: This is an amazing licence you're working with, but are there ever times when it feels restrictive, in terms of how creative you can be?
Jonathan Bunney: I think there are times when it feels like that, but the truth is that JK Rowling's world is amazing. What we do differently with the Harry Potter game, compared to other movie-game makers, is really embrace the fiction. We get a 120 page script and a 650 page book, and it's, "wow, what an amazing opportunity!" rather than, "oh, have we got to tell the story? Wouldn't it be cool if Harry Potter had a machine gun?". There are times when you think, "Wouldn't it be cool if we did this?", But actually there are lots of other cool things we can do. I don't think we'd have come up with a potions game if potions hadn't been in this book. It's not something we've done before…
Darren Potter: I don't think we'd even considered it for previous games.
JB: And there's no way you'd invent Quidditch.
DP: But to be fair there have been occasions where we have proposed our own fiction. The beauty of working so closely with not only the film-makers but also with Joanne (K Rowling) is that she effectively signs off on everything we do. All of our scripts go to her, all of our mission plans. Not just the script of the mission… if we want character A to do something or other, she might say, "actually, I don't think that character would have done that. Why don't you try this?".
VideoGamer.com: Is she quite strict?
JB: There are a couple of stages, so Warner Brothers gets to see everything we do first then they forward it on to J.K Rowling. We tend to make sure that anything that leaves our building is good, so I actually don't think that in nine years she's ever said no to anything we wanted to do. So on that basis, no she's not strict. But we're pretty damn strict on ourselves because we're fans of the fiction. We simply don't let people join the game team unless they like Harry Potter. It's not a normal thing for grown men to be into, let's face it. We get lots of people join us who say they love Harry Potter but that they don't know all the terminology, and then you realise three weeks later that they're using all the language - because actually it's been within them. Certainly when I hang out with my friends I don't talk about Levi Corpus spells, but in the studio it feels perfectly natural.
DP: We are lucky. And the fact that this is now the sixth game, and it's been the same production company all the way through in terms of the movies, and we've always had a very close working relationship with Warner brothers… you kind of grow together in a way. In the same way that the films have grown as big as they have - they're always eagerly awaited - it's definitely the case now that we know that what they like is what we like. The great thing is that things have now come to the point where… well, last year on Order of the Phoenix we built Hogwarts in full 3D. Kids loved it, and the movie production company loved it as well, so this time around [for the film] they looked at our 3D models and started planning shots.
JB: Their locations are all over the place, a castle in Scotland, a cathedral in Bath, so this lets them see how things join.
VideoGamer.com: How did the game's adaptive difficulty system come about?
DP: When we were focused on looking back at things, we were thinking, "we've never made a game that's too easy". The adaptive difficulty is a great step forward because as soon you make things very easy and not challenging people stop playing. It's great for me because I know that everyone is going to be able to finish the game. There's a stat that only five per cent of people finish a game…
JB:… and the thing is, it's not like they don't see the 25 per cent of the game that's a tutorial at the beginning - they don't see the 25 per cent that's the grand finale, the coolest bits!
VideoGamer.com: Do you think there's a tendency for kids games to be patronising?
JB: I don't know. You're not the first person to ask that question. Great games can be simple. Wii Sports is very simple and it's great, right? It's not Grand Theft Auto, but it's great. I love Left 4 Dead, and fundamentally that's just "fire your weapon as fast as you can". It's very straightforward. A lot of movie games I play aren't great, and the truth is that a lot of games I play in general aren't great. Obviously, with games that are constrained by timelines… but then all games have a timeline of some kind, there's always a release window. So yeah, I don't know. I have played some great kids games.
DP: We play a lot of kids games. Not just kids games, but a lot of action platformer, adventure games. I don't know if they're easier, but you generally find that kids game are much better explained to the player than a lot of other games. One of the games I really love is Jak and Daxter. It's one of the only things I've ever 100 per cent completed, and while it might have been quite cute and cuddly to look at, it's actually quite a hardcore game. Sometimes people lose that distinction. But in terms of the games that are age-specific to kids…. Spiderwick Chronicles was something we looked at, being another movie game. It's a good example of something that's nice and easy to understand or to pick up. We know there's no point in us making a hardcore game because eight-to-twelve year old kids won't understand it. So the key for us is making sure there's that depth that keeps everyone really focused, and the adaptive difficulty is a real boon for us because we know anyone can pick up our game and have a great experience. It's something that JB and I are very proud of, because we know that anyone who picks up our game should be able to finish it. They're not going to get stuck. And the real cool thing is that it's not just adaptive difficulty for everything, there's adaptive difficulty for flying, potion making and just wandering around…
JB: And they're all independent of each other. They're completely different skills. You've got a racing game, a pattern-matching game and then the duelling. We've all got different abilities. You said just now that you weren't so good at the Quidditch, so if you could print out what your difficulty levels were at the end of the game, you might be a bit lower on flying.


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LOCKPORT – A Niagara Falls man, who pleaded guilty to a felony violation of Leandra's Law for driving drunk with children in his vehicle, was placed on five years' probation Tuesday by State Supreme Court Justice Richard C. Kloch Sr.
Marlowe J. Smith, 31, of 23rd Street, also must serve 60 days in the county work program and pay $605 in fees and surcharges.
His blood alcohol content was measured at 0.24 percent, three times the legal threshold for intoxication, when he was pulled over June 25 in the Falls while driving his girlfriend's car with her children, ages 1 and 6, in the back seat. Smith said the woman is now his ex-girlfriend.


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Convert peninsula into 'hockey heaven'
Denise Jewell Gee put the blade to the ice in her article about creating neighbors for Dug's Dive. Now, we should make strides, and convert the little-used peninsula of land between Gallagher Beach and the Small Boat Harbor into a slice of "hockey heaven."
Perhaps Sabres' owner Terry Pegula would reward the fans' patience and spend a few million to construct the Rick Martin Pavilion, home to North America's finest sheet of outdoor ice. Large enough to accommodate the annual Labatt pond hockey tournament, it would be free and open the rest of the season to families, ice skaters and pond hockey enthusiasts.
Ringed by a giant speed-skating oval, the approximately 200-foot-by-600-foot ice surface would attract serious skaters from all over the country and the world to train. In the summer it would feature an enormous concrete pad for skating, roller hockey and dry land training for speed skaters.
A rustic pavilion that covers the entire surface would ensure all-weather play. Solar panels and skylights would provide light and energy to run the compressors and concession stands. Small wind turbines would charge the batteries of the Zamboni.
The design is simple: wooden beams, the open-sided look of an oversized picnic shelter, with roll-down screens for wind abatement. Smaller picnic shelters could overlook the main pavilion, so parents can keep a safe and comfortable eye on their kids.
After the Sabres' initial donation to fund construction, the operating budget would be funded by a percentage of the concessions from the surrounding businesses that pop up, similar to Dug's Dive business model.
The Rick Martin Pavilion would feature man-made ice, smooth skating and family fun for generations to come. "Hockey heaven, anyone?"
Marty Walters


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LAMAR - Krislund Camp and Conference Center recently celebrated the opening of a 4,000 square foot Fellowship Lodge for youth and adults throughout Central Pennsylvania.
The facility is the result of 12 months of concentrated volunteer labor, drawing workers from places like Tyrone, Allensville, Philipsburg, Lewistown, Bellwood, Clearfield, State College, Williamsport, Lock Haven, Carlisle and Harrisburg.
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A new Fellowship Lodge is now open for use at the Krislund Camp and Conference Center in Lamar. Volunteers built the new facility using recycled materials from the camp.
The new lodge includes rooms equipped with furniture for overnigh visits.
In recognition of the more than 25,000 hours of donated volunteer time, Krislund property manager Kent Rishel said the workers saved the camp over half the cost of the building.
Using materials recycled from the demolition of four old youth cabins, volunteers turned old floor boards into wood trim for doors and windows, created wainscoting from used knotty pine and built walls from recycled 2x4s. The balance of the building costs were donated by private donors.
In addition to building the facility from the foundation to the roof, the volunteers also built full sized bunks, re-upholstered furniture donated from a local hotel, landscaped the site, and added the finishing touches that make the lodge a modern, comfortable, handicapped accessible, versatile retreat center.
The Fellowship Lodge has four attached bunkrooms each equipped with full-size mattresses, two sleeper sofas, a large meeting table with eight chairs, a walk-in closet, private bathrooms and individually controlled heating and air conditioning. The lodge has a full kitchen and a large meeting space. The stone fireplace provides a centerpiece for the great room, and the spacious deck has Adirondack chairs for guests to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Krislund is a ministry of the Presbyterian Churches of Central Pennsylvania and is situated on 875 acres of mountain valley land between Lamar and Madisonburg. Founded in 1963, the camp and conference center offers year-round lodging and meeting spaces. Krislund facilities are available for church, civic and educational groups as well as families and businesses.
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Cato Howe, Plato Turner, Prince Goodwin, Quamony Quash--four patriots, four stories, four young African-American men. One a free man, two former slaves, and one who fought for his country's liberty while still enslaved. All four were veterans of the American Revolution.
The town of Plymouth granted these four patriots land near the Kingston border in an area known as Parting Ways. Howe, Turner, Goodwin, and Quash left behind a legacy. The New Guinea Settlement they founded survived into the early 20th century.
The Parting Ways Museum of Afro-American Ethno-History is dedicated to preserving and presenting these aspects of American history.
Learn more about the Parting Ways / New Guinea Project
Where the roads split at Parting Ways / New Guinea, two cultures merged to create a new American community. In 1975, an archaeological crew set out to discover clues revealing how the early black settlers retained African Culture when confronted by the radically different Anglo-Saxon culture. The dig was led by now deceased, world famous Dr. James Deetz, then professor of Anthropology at Brown University & the Asst. Director of Plimoth Plantation.
It is very important to note and officially record the accurate and true official records of all public & private officials who participated in the Archaeological Dig at the Parting Ways / New Guinea Site & Burial Ground. The Parting Ways / New Guinea archeological investigation was divided into three (3) phases:
The first dig was conducted by nationally famed archaeologist, Dr. James Deetz, in 1975/1976 with field assistant Connie Crosby (former Director of the Massachusetts Historical Commission) under Secretary of State William Francis Galvin and former Secretary of State Michael J. Connerly.
The second dig was conducted by Connie Crosby in 1978, without Dr. Deetz.
The third dig was conducted by the University of Massachusetts Boston.
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In the 40 cases of cystic adventitial disease of the popliteal artery reported in the world literature, 20 patients have been treated by graft replacement with two of four synthetic graft failures and two of 14 vein-graft failures. Simple cyst evacuation has succeeded in all but two of 19 cases and reevaluation of cyst has succeeded in both of the evacuation failures. The condition causes severe calf claudication in young men, but does not progress to severe ischemia nor need for amputation, even with failure of arterial reconstruction. Etiology of the condition is obscure but may be related to cellular incorporation of mucin-secreting cells within the arterial adventitia.
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Election Committee of AB Volvo
In preparation of the Annual General Meeting of AB Volvo on 9 April 2008, Volvo's Election Committee has received confirmation of candidacy from Ravi Venkatesan, who accordingly is proposed by the Election Committee to become a new member of the Board of Directors in addition to the proposal already disclosed by the Election Committee.
Ravi Venkatesan, 45 chairman of Microsoft Corporation (India) Pvt. Ltd, is responsible for Microsoft's marketing, operational and business development activities in India.
Before joining Microsoft, Ravi Venkatesan worked for over 17 years with Cummins, Inc, a US-based designer, manufacturer and distributor of engines and related technologies. He served in various leadership capacities at Cummins, including chairman of Cummins India Ltd and managing director of Tata Cummins Ltd, a joint venture between Cummins Inc and Tata Motors Ltd. Under his leadership, Cummins became the leading provider of power solutions and the largest manufacturer of automotive engines in the country.
Further more, Ravi Venkatesan has a MBA from Harvard University and a Master's Industrial Engineering from Purdue University.
Ravi Venkatesan will add a relevant industrial experience for Volvo as well as a geographical knowledge from India and Asia in general.
The Election Committee's complete proposals regarding the constitution of the Board are accordingly as follows. The Election Committee proposes nine members and no deputy members. The Election Committee further proposes the re-election of Peter Bijur, Tom Hedelius, Leif Johansson, Finn Johnsson as Chairman, Philippe Klein, Louis Schweitzer, Lars Westerberg and Ying Yeh and the election, for the first time, of Ravi Venkatesan.
A survey among Volvo's shareholders indicates that owners representing more than 50 percent of the votes in the company support the proposal of the Election Committee.
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ABUJA, 20 November 2012 - The Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment and the UNIDO Office in Abuja today commemorated Africa Industrialization Day.
The event brought together high-level Federal Government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, the UN System, private sector representatives, investors and civil society organizations.
The event featured an exhibition of products made in Nigeria.
The Minister (State) for Trade and Investment of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Samuel Ortom, congratulated his fellow countrymen for their resilience despite infrastructure challenges affecting the industrial sector.
He encouraged investors to work closely with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council and UNIDO to help improve on product quality and packaging. He also said that the Ministry had developed an Industrial Revolution plan for Nigeria with three pillars – industry, innovation and skills development.
UNIDO representative in Nigeria, Patrick Kormawa, said he was confident Nigeria was on the path to putting together the necessary building blocks for sustainable industrial development.
Kormawa also said that in order to achieve the objectives for industrialization Africa needed to "refine the legal and institutional framework to provide the incentives for investment and trade; develop and implement long-term policies and strategies with focus on specific sectors; develop and implement an industrial upgrading and modernizing programme for targeted priority sectors, and develop skills to support technology and innovation uptake and product quality".
It was also necessary to strengthen existing industrial corridors, and improve risk mitigation for private investors through partial risk guarantees, added Kormawa.
A the end of the event, the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment presented awards to twelve best performing companies and industries in 2012.
The UNIDO Office in Nigeria was also recognized for its programmes and efforts towards the promotion of sustainable industrialization in Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region.
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If you're interested in a Tumbleweed cottage, they meet code in most places as a primary residence, so just take the study plans for your chosen model to the local zoning authority and check with them.
Tiny houses on wheels are a bit of a hybrid – neither conventional house nor truly a travel trailer. There are places where it's clearly legal to live in one (such as RV or mobile home parks), places where it's clearly illegal, and places where it's a gray area.
They are generally viewed as Recreational Vehicles by zoning officials and therefore can be researched at your local zoning office as an RV or travel trailer. Laws vary from place to place but it's generally legal to 'camp' in the yard of an existing home in an RV, but not legal to 'inhabit' one full time. For the most part, communities don't have the manpower or budget to actively enforce those codes, and the only way you would come to their attention would be if neighbors called in complaints. If you're a good neighbor who keeps things clean, lives in harmony with the people in the area, and treats your wastes responsibly, you can greatly increase your odds of living peacefully for as long as you like in a given locale. The unique charm of a tiny Tumbleweed often makes them so attractive to people that they're more likely to come over and see your place, introduce themselves, and generally be delighted to have you as part of the neighborhood.
Your best bet is either finding someone who is willing to rent a spot on their land to place your little house on, or buy land that already has a house on it – perhaps an extreme fixer to save you money. You can place a little Tumbleweed on the land and live in it while you renovate the existing structure. As far as renovations blowing your budget – maybe the renovations just take a long time. Someday when they're done, you can consider renting out the main house for income. It's a gray area, but folks are often able to live in peace indefinitely because the houses are so charming that people rarely complain.
The reason to avoid raw land is that most communities would never voluntarily let your tiny Tumbleweed be the only house on the land. In order to get utilities in place you would have to get a permit for building a conventional house, which requires full plans and expensive permit fees – and the permits and costs for getting utilities to a piece of land are astronomically high, unless you want to develop your utilities off grid.....Read More


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At the recent "Superbugs and Superdrugs" conference in London, Nora Kaarela, CEO of Ipsat Therapies (www.ipsat-ther.com), commented, "Hospital-acquired bacterial infections are a leading cause of death in the U.S., and it costs between $16,000 and $100,000 per patient to treat this largely preventable problem."
Despite the alarming rise in resistant bacteria, only a dozen or so new antibiotics have been approved by the FDA in the past ten years compared to double that number from 1988–1998, which begs the question: What's behind the steady decline in numbers of new antibiotics coming to market?
Jeff Alder, Ph.D., senior director, global clinical development, at Bayer Healthcare (www.bayerhealthcare.com) observed, "A complex blend of properties is needed for an antibacterial drug, it is much tougher than developing a cancer therapy. To beat antibiotic resistance in bacteria we have to develop antibiotics that act against multiple targets or products of multiple genes.
"These targets have to be in the membrane or cell wall and they need to contain genes that require multistep mutations to make the bacteria resistant.
"For example, although rifampicin is 100 times more potent than vancomycin, it is a poor antibiotic because it only requires bacteria to have one point mutation to become resistant, whereas vancomycin requires many."
Another reason why fewer antibiotics are coming to market might be due to the lack of approvals of near-market antibiotics. According to Dr. Alder, the FDA is more cautious about this drug class after Ketek™. The Sanofi-Aventis (www.sanofi-aventis.com) antibiotic to treat sinusitis and lung infections caused a rare but serious side effect, resulting in three deaths in 2006 from liver damage.
Against such a backdrop, it's easy to see why developing novel antibacterial therapies is the road-less-travelled by big pharma and biotechs firms. A few brave souls, however, have ventured in and are showing some promising results.
Both New Haven-based Rib-X Pharmaceuticals (www.rib-x.com) and Prolysis (www.prolysis.com) in Oxford, U.K., presented novel approaches to designing new antibiotics.
"The bacterial ribosome is a highly validated target for antibiotics," said Albert Collinson, Ph.D., CBO of Rib-X, "and we at Rib-X used an approach of structure-driven drug design to build a substantial database of 3-D information that enables an understanding of exactly how old and new classes of antibiotics bind to and inhibit the ribosome.
"Using this information in conjunction with the company's computational chemistry software, we are able to more rapidly and efficiently design antibiotics that target the ribosome. Our discovery process reduces the cost and time necessary for us to identify new antibiotics that target the most resistant bacteria and address unmet medical need."
Rib-X has produced RX-1741, an oxazolidinone antibiotic that exhibits activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other gram-positive organisms as well as Haemophilus influenzae and the atypical pathogens such as Legionella that can cause respiratory tract infections.
Dr. Collinson presented data from a Phase II study in which RX-1741 was compared against market leading Zyvox® (linezolid) to treat uncomplicated skin infections. The interim analysis showed that of the 39 patients treated with RX-1741 orally, either once a day or twice a day, all were cured and none experienced secondary lesion formation.
"In our Phase II study," added Dr. Collinson "the predominant pathogen isolated was MRSA, against which RX-1741 is fourfold more potent than linezolid."
Furthermore, according to Dr. Collinson, RX-1741 has been well tolerated in this study with only minor gastrointestinal complaints reported. Rib-X plans to continue to develop this compound and will look to identify a strategic partner to assist in the development and commercialization of RX-1741.
Prolysis has also used a structure-based approach by making crystals of the FtsZ protein, which is located in a ring at the edge of the bacterial septum. Inhibiting FtsZ's activity prevents cell division.
Using molecular docking, Prolysis identified a series of inhibitory compounds, one of which, CDI-936, has shown promising activity against S. aureus.
"With S. aureus, CDI-936 binds to FtsZ inhibiting septum production during cell division, the cell balloons, and because it cannot divide, it dies," explained Lloyd Czaplewski, Ph.D., research director for Prolysis. "One point mutation in FtsZ can confer resistance to the compound series, but the frequency is low, and we are working to reduce this. Therefore, we believe CDI-936 is still a good candidate for further development."
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Julianne Hough, Derek Hough, Chelsie Hightower and Ricki Lake joined Karina Smirnoff to support her former partner Gavin DeGraw at his concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
"At @GavinDeGraw concert with the gang!" Smirnoff Tweeted, along with a photo of the group. "Woo hoo!"
Following the show, the gang made their way to the Living Room Lounge at the W Hollywood for the hotel's popular Sunday Jazz Series, where Kenny G, Kellan Lutz, Ashley Greene, Lucy Hale and fellow former DWTS contestant Michael Bolton were all on hand as well.
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