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The Uzungwa red colobus (Procolobus gordonorum), also known as the Udzungwa red colobus or Iringa red colobus, is a species of primate in the Cercopithecidae family. It is endemic to riverine and montane forest in the Udzungwa Mountains in Tanzania. It is listed as endangered by the IUCN and is mainly threatened by habitat loss. (Wiki.)
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Reality TV is often far from the reality the rest of us live. Maybe that is why I watch it; I start to feel better about my own life when I see the "reality" of those people. This post is an attempt to turn some of the worst of all reality shows into a lesson for running, and even life. I've spent way too much time watching this schlock to more » Read more
Trying to get my groove back.
Dear Santa: I confess. I've been naughty. My slippers have seen more action than my running shoes. Instead of my former schedule of five days running and two days off, I've done the opposite. I wish I could blame it on pain and discomfort; on the physical difficulties of my recent surgery being much worse than I had anticipated. This is most certainly not the case though. Read more
Running Hopes for the Holidays
A new month is here and it's time to get back to a workout routine! After my surgery, the superglue has peeled off and stitches have dissolved. My bellybutton still feels weird, but I plan to start out slow. Black Friday deals allowed us to get a treadmill, so if the winter ever kicks in to the worst CO has to offer, I'm prepared! And my work schedule is crazy more » Read more
Another Safety Reminder
On October 5th, 10 year old Jessica Ridgeway went missing in the Denver suburb where we live. I'm not sure I will ever forget the picture to the left. It was the image used on most of the "Missing" signs that were distributed all over the area. Some were posters-sized. There was even a huge banner with this picture displayed at the camp set-up to organize search parties. One day, more » Read more
My First Race! Going Ape in Record Time
I'm not going to lie. When I woke-up race morning, I was ready to chicken out. I cried…and cried…and told my husband I didn't want to do it; I didn't want to go. He wasn't going to have any of that! He told me I'd be more upset with myself if I didn't do it. The anxiety was high but it had more to do with being in a crowd more » Read more
On Your Mark. Get Set. GO-Rilla
HOLEY MOLEY!!! Where does the time go? The Denver Gorilla Run seemed so far off back when I registered. And, here it is, less than a week away. When I decided to run this 5K, I hoped I'd be able to actually run the full race. I didn't even think about how it would be to run in a gorilla suit, really. Now, it is all I think about! You more » Read more
Rookie Mistake: Keep on Running When Life Spins out of Control
As the resident beginner, I'm here to bring other beginners this cautionary tale. Over the last few months running has really become an important part of my life. I'm not sure I really appreciated how much running has improved my life and provided an escape from the every day hustle and grind. I learned how much I truly under-appreciated running last week when life exploded. At a time when I more » Read more
With the Beginner Program Complete, What Comes Next?
A few weeks ago I thought I would never get beyond the 20 minute mark. It seemed like it was a race between me and the clock…and the clock was certainly winning. With the advice and comments on my frustrated blog post, I decided to put the racing blinders on…and started leaving the watch at home. I also set my Nike+ to a basic, open-ended workout so the Nike+ Lady more » Read more
Shopping for the Right Running Store
Here in Colorado, we're lucky to have a lot of choices when it comes to shopping for athletic or outdoor gear, and where I live is no exception. Even though I was a little uneasy about my experience visiting a running store the first time, I knew it was important to shop around and find the product and the sales environment that was right for me… After all, if I'm more » Read more
Surviving the First Time at a Running Store! High Five!!!
When you combine genetics, working retail, and running the feet can be quite tortured. My poor feet are pretty beat up, and recently even just standing has been a pain in the foot-literally! I've been having some serious heel pain. My mentor Salty said it was probably time for something I've feared for a while: my first visit to a running store. As a retail manager you might think this more » Read more


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Recently, the Browns made the smart choice when they handed their starting Quarterback job over to Rookie Brandon Weeden. If all goes swimmingly, Weeden will assume the position which has without a doubt been the biggest "revolving door" in Cleveland since they returned to the National Football League in 1999. While it is never easy for a franchise to find a solid starter at such an important position, the Browns blew their biggest chance to fix their recent Quarterback issues when the 2004 Draft rolled around.
Slotted at #6 overall in the 1st Round of a Draft which would eventually produce four Pro Bowl Quarterbacks, the Browns were in a prime position to take one of three highly-touted signal-callers which were assumed to go in the Top 10 (Matt Schaub went in Round 3). Yet as they had done so many times before, and have done so many times since, the Browns dropped the ball, and the rest is history.
Apparently set with the depth they had at the position at 1st and 2nd string (newly acquired Jeff Garcia and Kelly Holcomb), Cleveland waited until Round 4 to take a Quarterback (Luke McCown). Worst of all though, Cleveland opted to go with Tight End Kellen Winslow II in Round 1 instead of a Quarterback that played his college ball in Ohio named Ben Roethlisberger.
After doing a bit of fact checking and research on the subject, I found out that Weeden will be the 13th different Quarterback to start a game for Cleveland since that fateful 2004 season. Because of this, I figured that it would be interesting to take a look at how Cleveland Quarterbacks have done since they decided that Big Ben apparently was not the answer, and how both franchises have fared since that Draft over eight years ago:
(Warning: If you are a Browns Fan you might want to look away, it gets pretty ugly and some painful memories might be drudged up)
2004 (4-12, Last in A.F.C. North)
Kelly Holcomb: (1-1) 59-87, 737 Yards, 7 TD 5 INT
Jeff Garcia: (3-7) 144-252, 1731 Yards, 10 TD 9 INT
Luke McCown: (0-4) 48-98, 608 Yards, 4 TD 7 INT
2005 (6-10, Last in A.F.C. North)
Trent Dilfer: (4-7) 199-333, 2321 Yards, 11 TD 12 INT
Charlie Frye: (2-3) 98-164, 1002 Yards, 4 TD 5 INT
2006 (4-12, Last in A.F.C. North)
Frye: (4-9) 252-392, 2454 Yards, 10 TD 17 INT
Derek Anderson: (0-3) 66-117, 793 Yards, 5 TD 8 INT
2007 (10-6, Tied 1st in A.F.C. North, Lost Tiebreaker to Pittsburgh (0-2) record)
Frye: (0-1) 34-7 Week 1 Loss to Steelers caused him to lose job (4-10, 34 Yards, 1 INT)
Anderson: (10-5) 298-527, 3787 Yards, 29 TD 19 INT
2008 (4-12, Last in A.F.C. North)
Anderson: (3-6) 142-283, 1615 Yards, 9 TD 8 INT
Ken Dorsey: (0-3) 43-91, 370 Yards, 0 TD 7 INT
Brady Quinn: (1-2) 45-89, 518 Yards, 2 TD 2 INT
Bruce Gradkowski: (0-1) 7-21, 26 Yards, 0 TD's 3 INT
2009 (5-11, Last in A.F.C. North)
Quinn: (2-7) 136-256, 1339 Yards, 8 TD 7 INT (Beat Steelers 13-6 on Thursday Night Football)
Anderson: (3-4) 81-182, 888 Yards, 3 TD 10 INT
2010 (5-11, 3rd in A.F.C. North)
Jake Delhomme: (2-2) 93-149, 872 Yards, 2 TD 7 INT
Seneca Wallace: (1-3) 64-101, 694 Yards, 4 TD 2 INT
Colt McCoy: (2-6) 135-222, 1576 Yards, 6 TD 9 INT
2011 (4-12, Last in A.F.C. North)
Wallace: (0-3) 55-107, 567 Yards, 2 TD 2 INT
McCoy: (4-9) 265-463, 2733 Yards, 14 TD 11 INT
Whenever I think that watching Bubby Brister, Kent Graham, or any of the other Quarterbacks the Steelers started between Terry Bradshaw and Big Ben was awful, I remind myself of what Browns fans have had to go through on a yearly basis as of late and tip my cap to those which have managed to watch with both eyes open. So how bad has it been? Well, Cleveland has not made the postseason from 2004-2011 (and not since 2002), has finished with a winning record only once, notched one win in sixteen chances against the Steelers, and finished with a dismal 42-86 record overall.
Compounding the absolute craptacular nature of all of this for the city of Cleveland is the fact that Derek Anderson can be considered the most "effective" Quarterback of this era simply due to the the fact that he won 10 of his 15 starts in 2007 (a season which the Browns did not beat a team with a +.500 record), yet still finished with a 16-18 regular season career record overall. Cleveland's Offenses were so ineffective during this era that Cleveland finished 27th (out of 32 teams) or worse in Points Per Game from 2004-2011 (excluding their 2007 season), and finished 26th or worse (excluding 2007 again) every season in Total Yards Per Game as well.


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Clock Corner Treasures
Come see all we have to offer! Featuring Naturally Country unique gifts. Everything from dried wreaths, candles, benches, dolls, antiques, baskets, gourmet coffees and teas, soaps, and more. Located across from the Big Clock.
CITY: Waterman
Antique Market I
Antique Market I offers a variety of accessories from elegant to depression era & Victorian.
CITY: St. Charles
La Di Da Bridal
La Di Da Bridal specializes in gowns for the Bride, Bridesmaids, Mother of the Bride, and Flower Girl. We also carry prom gowns, evening wear, and an array of accessories.
CITY: Sandwich
Pokanoka's Restaurant
Pokanoka's Cafe is named after Cheif Shabbona's Wife. The cafe overlooks scenic Shabbona Lake with a magnificent view through very large glass windows. Try our famous Pokanoka Burger! We are now offering on the water delivery, just give the restaurant a call and we will deliver your meal to your boat! Come on in after your fishing trip for a cold beer or ice cream and watch your favorite sports team.
CITY: Shabbona
La Vita
Fine cigars, gourmet coffee, boutique wine. Featuring the #1 coffee imported from Italy. Largest cigar selection in the Midwest.
CITY: St. Charles
Premier Interiors
Open daily. A shop of home furnishings.
CITY: St. Charles
Fiora's Restaurant
Located in one of Geneva's most picturesque Historic Landmark Buildings, Fiora's serves a splendid selection of fine wine and European-influenced American Cuisine.
CITY: Geneva
The Welcome Matt
The Welcome Matt is located in downtown Hinckely. We offer our Fish Fry Dinner every Friday night, and karaoke every other Saturday. Check out our menu and seasonal drink specials. We offer burgers, soups, salads, sandwichs, and more! Stop by and see why The Welcome Matt has become a regional favorite!
CITY: Hinckley
Ramada Inn Bolingbrook
The staff at the Ramada Bolingbrook is committed to providing guests a level of service that is still old-fashioned and personal. Whether your travel plans take you across the country or across the street, you will feel at home.
CITY: Bolingbrook
The Natural Gardens
Nursery specializing in Native & Ornamental Perennials & grasses since 1953.
CITY: St. Charles
Two Sisters Then & Now
Antiques galore. Come find hidden treasures, or maybe just exactly what you are looking for.
CITY: Sandwich
What-Not Shoppe
Specializing in museum quality antiques, estate jewelry, European furniture, fine art and porcelain. Est. in 1958.
CITY: St. Charles
The Wine Exchange
Featuring wines from across the Globe. Local & Hotel Delivery Available. Saturday tastings 1pm-5pm.
CITY: St. Charles
Mr. Marco Jewelers
Open Monday thru Saturday. Fine jewelry. Custom creations.
CITY: St. Charles
Wine & Cheese by TCC
A fine wine & artisan cheese shop, wine bar and gourmet cafe offering wine tastings twice a week. Open Monday 10:00am-7:00pm, Tuesday 10:00am-9:00pm, Thursday-Saturday 10:00am-10:00pm and Sunday Noon - 5:00pm. See our website for more details.
CITY: Plainfield
Ramada Limited
Indoor pool, hot tub, Jacuzzi suites.
CITY: Bolingbrook
The Olde Tyme Inn
Our goal is to satisfy our customers by providing them with quality food and friendly service at a great price. Try one of our famous burgers or fresh sandwiches or salads. We have live entertainment and drink specials often!
CITY: Sandwich
North Avenue Char House
Combine culinary delights with style and personal flair to create a unique experience every time you visit. We strive to made every visit satisfying and memorable.
CITY: St. Charles
Trattoria da Francesca
Trattoria da Francesca is located in the quaint town of Waterman. We are known for our pasta, but you will have to try one of our many items including pizza! You will not be left disappointed after your delicious Italian meal here at Trattoria da Francesca.
CITY: Waterman
Rambo's Bar and Grill
Rambo's is the consummate "neighborhood" style establishment where friends stop in to meet friends. We offer Friday night fish fries, broasted chicken, smoked meats, pizza, and much more! We provide live entertainment most Saturday nights, which you can find details about on our website.
CITY: Somonauk
Otter Cove Aquatic Park
Splash park features interactive children's water play area with safety surface.Lazy River, tube and body slides, lap pool, zero-depth entry pool, toddler pool, diving boards, concessions, sand play area.
CITY: St. Charles
Lin's Garden Chinese Restaurant
Casual and fine dining serving authentic Mandarin, Szechwan, & Cantonese Chinese food. Voted for best Asian Cuisine in Kane County. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Great selection of dinner and carry out items. Sunday buffet is highly recommended.
CITY: St. Charles
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Bolingbrook
Each spacious studio site is furnished with a sofa bed, mini-refrigerator, microwave and a desk with ergonomic chair. Other amenitiies include free deluxe continental breakfast, free high speed internet, fax service, exercise room and indoor pool.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Sushi Yama Japanese Restaurant & Grill
We invite you to try the finest Japanese cuisine in the western suburbs. Our chefs create beautiful and taste-tantalizing sushi.
CITY: St. Charles
Hampton Inn - Yorkville
Open in 2010! Located at Rt. 47 and Countryside Pkwy., this brand-new property opens in spring 2010! With 77 rooms, a swimming pool and both large and small meeting spaces— this place is sure to exceed your expectations. You will receive a complimentary hot breakfast and all rooms offer free high-speed Internet. There's also an indoor swimming pool and convenient fitness room. Single and double rooms available— even whirlpool rooms! Expect friendly service, clean rooms and comfortable surroundings each and every time!
CITY: Yorkville
Star 34 Family Restaurant
Bring the family in or come alone, here you will always feel welcome! Our portions are large and affordable. Try our ribs, or a salad with one of our homemade dressings. Have a craving for breakfast? Try our famous Mexican omlet. Our friendly staff will be waiting for you.
CITY: Sandwich
Mae's Fine Design
Mae's Fine Designs deals with the same jewelry trade companies as the big mall jewelry stores deal with, but without the high up-scale pricing. Come in to find the perfect piece of jewelry for your loved one. Mae's has everything from engagement rings to necklaces. We also offer simple repairs such as broken chain to full customize channel set diamond ring.
CITY: Waterman
Anderson's Coins & Collectibles
Kids of all ages will find something to love in the unique and ever-changing selection of toys, which includes Star Wars and Star Trek items, Lionel, Marx and other brands of trains, Coco Cola memorabilia model kits, Barbies, vintage super heroes, Hot Wheels, vintage die-cast, posters and more.
CITY: St. Charles
An Artisan Bread Bakery featuring a delicious variety of fresh-baked breads, buns and more. Breadsmith is open Tuesday through Sunday. Stop in and see what makes us the special choice of bread lovers!
CITY: St. Charles
Angel Kisses of St. Charles
Religious articles, baptism gifts, books, exquisite angel and religious figurines.
CITY: St. Charles
JP Jewelers Inc.
A fine jewelry store. Family owned and operated since 1993. Full service for jewelry and watch repair. Offering custom design.
CITY: St. Charles
Consignment Gallery
We consign and sell new and used upscale quality brand name furniture, accessories and art. Because of our growth, we are now offering residential and commercial staging and offer an estate sale service.
CITY: St. Charles
Cradles & All
Unique children's furniture store specializing in bedding and accessories from baby through teen. Gift items, custom orders and baby shower registry available.
CITY: Geneva
Amazing Grace Antiques
Historic home's 14+ rooms filled with affordable antiques, primitive to Victorian. Relaxed, kid-friendly, hometown atmosphere.
CITY: Elburn
Friacos Mexican Restaurant
Best authentic homemade mexican food in Will County. Family atmosphere. Mondays kids eat free. Tuesdays half priced margaritas. Sunday Special $2 bottled beer.
CITY: Joliet
Kitty Hawk Cafe
Come for the great food and friendly service, and stay for our great view of the DuPage Airport.
CITY: West Chicago
Theives Market
In Pheasant Run Resort. Open 7 days a week. A distinctive shop offering fresh-ground or whole bean coffee, teas, gourmet jams and food items, and a unique array of gifts.
CITY: St. Charles
S G Too
Select consignment and antique store. Everything for the home and garden.
CITY: St. Charles
Fuji Buffet
We've developed a higher standard for buffet-style dining. We offer a variety of artfully created sushi; A vast array of traditional & contemporary Chinese and Japanese hot food dishes and seafood favorites; gourmet salad and dessert bar.
CITY: St. Charles
Brickhouse Fine Food & Spirits
Brickhouse Fine Food & Spirits offers a wide variety of steaks, seafood and pasta sure to please any appetite! Join us for an evening out in our cozy inviting dining rooms. Enjoy a specialty cocktail prepared by a certified mixologist or specially selected wine at the fully appointed bar. Stop in for a quick sandwich or appetizer in our lounge.
CITY: Sandwich
Salerno's on the Fox Restaurant
For 35 years, when you spoke of great pizza, you were speaking of Salerno's. To continue the tradition, Salerno's offers authentic Italian favorities from family recipes.
CITY: St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market May 2015
Hours: Sat. 12-5, Sun.7-4. Admission:$5 adults, children 12 and younger, free. "The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere" - Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles, & fancy junque. A country breakfast is served on Sundays
CITY: St. Charles
Baker's Basket
Stop in our cosy little joint for bagel or donut. Our creamed filled donuts are popular with the locals. You can't miss us, we're the purple building!
CITY: Somonauk
Located in the heart of downtown St. Charles, Alibi offers a variety of food, beer, wine, and cocktails. Live entertainment to suit everyone. Tell' em you were here!
CITY: St. Charles
Windy City Grill
is the place in Will County for Chicago Style Sandwiches! Serving beef sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Gyros, Burgers, Chicken and Ice Cream. Open daily 10:30am- 9:00pm delivery and catering available.
CITY: Romeoville
Holiday Inn Aurora
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast cooked fresh to order or try our awesome breakfast buffet, later enjoy a delectable dinner with daily specials all served in our own Kems restaurant, Unwind in our lounge or sit in front of our dazzling fire place. Tired and just want to rest order some room service delivered hot and prompt with a smile.
CITY: Aurora
Pub 222
Upscale Irish American pub. Fun for the whole family, friendly atmosphere and great service.
CITY: St. Charles
Country Kitchen - Somonauk
Serving Good Home cooking for Breakfast, Lunch and dinner with daily specials.
CITY: Somonauk
Bike Rack
The area's best selection of bikes, recumbents, accessories and clothing. Rentals: bikes, tandems, trailer cycles, recumbent bikes and trikes. Home of Creative Mobility featuring bikes for special needs. Just west of Randall.
CITY: St. Charles
Geneva Running Outfitters
Experience a unique approach to fulfill all of your running & walking needs with personalized shoe fittings, apparel and accessories.
CITY: Geneva
Village Flower Shop
Your local florist specializing in creating customized floral designs for any occasion. Open M-F 9am-5:30pm and Saturdays 9:00a-4:00pm
CITY: Plainfield
Epic Buffet at Hollywood Casino
Dig into a never-ending parade of flavors - Prime rib, seafood, pasta, salads, a sweet collection of delectable desserts, and plenty more.
CITY: Joliet
Corfu Restaurant
Family-style dining with sandwiches, soups and salads. Greek and Italian dishes a specialty. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CITY: St. Charles
Colonial Cafe West
Family owned since 1901, this family style restaurant is best known for its "Kitchen Sink" sundae. The restaurant is open daily serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and legendary ice cream.
CITY: St. Charles
Dawn's Beach Hut
Dawn's Beach Hut features a cozy, fun and relaxed Florida Keys tropical atmosphere and music. They specialize in frozen tropical drinks, cold beer, Jambalaya, pizza, brats, shrimp cocktail and more. It's always summertime fun at Dawn's Beach Hut.
CITY: St. Charles
Bourbon Street Gallery
The Bourbon Street Gallery -- in the Bourbon Street area in Pheasant Run Resort & Spa. The gallery showcases the works of new, emerging and established Chicago artists.
CITY: St. Charles
St. Charles Place Restaurant
Ultra-fine American steakhouse with exceptional Alaskan King crab and lobster.
CITY: St. Charles
Aurora's Holiday Festival of Lights
Enjoy the sparkle, shimmer and shine of the 2014 Festival of Lights. One of the largest free outdoor holiday light displays in Northern Illinois. Dazzling displays that will delight both adults and children. A winter wonderland of animated visual arts, lighted tunnels, a forest full of lights and more! Open from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; and 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday starting Nov. 28 through Dec. 28, 2014. Donations accepted.
CITY: Aurora
Portillo's - St. Charles
Famous for their hot dogs. Other foods include hamburgers, salads, ribs,Italian beef. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
CITY: St. Charles
E & S Fish Company, Inc.
Finest seafood and service. Freshly made seafood while you wait. Eat in or carry out.
CITY: St. Charles
Geneva Motel Inn
74 guests rooms. Amenities include: Business Center; Exercise Room, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast. Pet Friendly-charges apply.
CITY: St. Charles
Bean Appetit Coffee House
Speciality coffee beverages including espresso-based drinks, smoothies, chai tea, panini sandwiches and pastries.
CITY: Wasco
Panache Etcetera Inc
Boutique -- home accessories, antiques, furniture, jewelry, apparel, bath and body.
CITY: St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market August 2015
More than 1000 dealers offer antiques, collectibles, furniture, and so much more! Held the first Sunday of the month and the preceding Saturday afternoon. Food served all day.
CITY: St. Charles
Wool & Company
Wool and Company is a full service knitting and crochet store with an extensive gift selection. We spread our love of knitting in a fun, creative and informative way.
CITY: St. Charles
Il Giardino Del Dolce
Authentic Italian desserts, specialities and cafe'. Pizza, sandwiches, Italian Gelato available eat-in or carry-out. Dinner items available for carryout until 6pm.
CITY: St. Charles
Circa Vintage Gallery
Enjoy a whimsical journey through time. Explore unique vintage finds; Paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, home decor and furniture.
CITY: St. Charles
Sorrento's Restaurant
Sorrento's Restaurant welcomes you to the finest Italian and American cuisine. We are happy to meet all of your needs, as our customers are always our number one priority. Our specialties include aged prime rib, broiled lobster tail, hickor smoked BBQ ribs, and more! Walk-ins and reservations are accepted. Cash, money orders, traveler checks and all major credit cards accepted.
CITY: Maple Park
Town House Books & Cafe
Cafe connected to independent bookstore. Features homemade sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, beer and wine.
CITY: St. Charles
Thai Zie Noodles and Bar
Authentic Thai food located downtown, featuring a unique menu such as Nam prik kapi & North Eastern Thai.
CITY: St. Charles
We specialize in rare, exceptional antiques, estate items, vintage and marcasite jewelry. We also feature furniture, fine art, oil paintings, porcelain, clocks, sterling, glassware and more.
CITY: St. Charles
Statesville Haunted Prison®
The Prisoners have rioted, the guards have fled, a darkness has seized control of this Maximum Security Prison and our Warden has opened the gates for visitors. After the prisoners have processed "The Meat/Visitors", you will be forced to find your way through 23 maximum security cells and come eye to eye with over 100 criminals that were too evil to die. Statesville Haunted Prison®. No one escapes.
CITY: Lockport
House of Tokyo
An authentic Japanese restaurant with a floating sushi boat and hibachi tables. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
CITY: St. Charles
Moveable Feast & Co.
From intimate dinner parties to gala events, Moveable Feast will help make your next event a true celebration. Catering or carry-out available.
CITY: Geneva
The Little Traveler - Geneva
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Christmas on the Fox/Art and Craft Show
Quality, hand-made arts and crafts. No commercial or manufactured items. Come and experience the delights of the season. Juried show with over 70 crafts people participating. Lunch is available.
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El Puente Restaurant
Authentic Mexican cuisine served in a colorful, vibrant atmosphere with a tasty variety of dishes and the finest margaritas.
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Best Western - Romeoville
Free Hot Breakfast Free WIFI Free local calls and HBO Channels. Indoor heated pool and fitness center. All rooms have refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, iron and ironing boards.
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Carrabba's Italian Grill - Woodridge
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - "At Carrabba's, we bring you the same wonderful experiences we grew up on--from our warm Italian hospitality to the authentic aromas in our open kitchen, to our flavorful handmade recipes passed down for more than four generations." -Johnny Carrabba
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LaQuinta Inn
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CITY: Bolingbrook
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McNally's is an authentic traditional Irish pub. We feature Irish and contemporary live music sessions Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Beer garden, Irish and American food in a casual dining atmosphere. Breakfast served on weekends.
CITY: St. Charles
Trellis Farm & Garden
Your local Purina Feed Dealership offering the best in equine, small animal and wild bird needs. The new face of feed, seed and urban gardening.
CITY: St. Charles
J&K Half Moon Tavern
J&K Half Moon Tavern staff will know you by name by the time you finish your meal. We strive to give you that true midwestern hospitality. Come in for our famous Oyster Sunday, or one of our many other specials! We take your dining experience to the next level. Try us out today!
CITY: Hinckley
Arcedium Coffeehouse
Authentic Coffeehouse. On site coffee roasting; complete line of specialty coffee drinks; sandwiches; soup; pastries; meeting room available. Banquet space available for 20 people.
CITY: St. Charles
Heinz Brothers Greenhouse Garden Center
Open daily, year-round. A greenhouse, garden center and gift shop offering annuals, perennials, bulbs, ground covers, potting needs, garden art, tools and everything else imaginable for the gardener.
CITY: St. Charles
Touch of the West
We feature custom handcrafted pine and aspen log furniture, original oil paintings, chainsaw sculptures, and many rustic accents. Bring the west into your nest.
CITY: Sandwich
Nancy's Pizza
Award Winning Pizza served in 4 crusts - 2 1/2' stuffed, 1 1/2" stuffed Lite, Original Thin, Super Thin. Also serving Appetizers, Salads, Pasta and Sandwiches. Pick Up - Delivery - Catering. Open Daily 10 AM. Complete menu available.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Giordano's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - St. Charles
Located in the shopping center cross from Charlestowne Mall. Celebrating 30 years of pioneering the famous stuffed and equally renowned thin crust pizza! Pastas, sandwiches and assorted fresh salads. Open for lunch and dinner with a full service bar.
CITY: St. Charles
Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine & Juke Box Show
This show is the largest of its type in the world. It's very popular with dealers and collectors from across the country and around the world for it's wide range of high-quality antique collectibles. Over 300 booths in two exhibition halls featuring jukeboxes, pinball machines, arcade games, slot machines, neon signs, Coke machines and signs, circus and carnival items, antique gas pumps, gumball machines and much more.
CITY: St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market July 2015
Monthly flea market at the Kane County Fair Grounds with more than 1000 dealers displaying and selling antiques, collectibles, & Fancy Junque. Food served all day.
CITY: St. Charles
Ashbury's at Boughton Ridge
Ashbury's features a cozy and inviting atmosphere with outdoor patio and beautiful views of Boughton Ridge Golf Course. Daily specials and events.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Staybridge Suites
All-suite hotel designed for business, leisure or relocating travelers. Spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom two-bath suites come with complimentary hot breakfast buffet and midweek evening dinner receptions. Features indoor pool or hot tub, gym and outdoor sports court, walking distance to Metra train station to downtown Chicago and minutes from downtown Aurora.
CITY: Aurora
The Filling Station Pub and Grill
Offering a variety of meals, burgers, sandwiches, fajitas and roasted cod (all you can eat on Fridays). Old gas station memorabilia.
CITY: St. Charles
Taste of Himalayas
Very unique and authentic nepali restaurant and bar. Come and enjoy our lunch buffet 7 days and dinner ala carte.
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2012-13 Absolute Basketball Stars in Special Edition of Panini Unwrapped (Checklist)
In this special edition of Panini Unwrapped, Panini America's Scott Prusha and Chris Reed share one box of the new 2012-13 Absolute Basketball. In addition to the sweet contents of their four packs, they also bring a few additional cards for a little game of show-and-tell at the end of the video.
We've also provided a link to the complete product checklist after the video. Oh, and what would any episode of Panini Unwrapped be without the chance for our loyal fans and collectors to win some prizes? After you've watched, please leave your candid (but respectfully delivered) feedback on the product in the comments section below. Early next week, we'll select a few winners and award some of the great cards seen in this video as well as a few boxes of the product.
Here's the video:
And here's the checklist: 2012-13 Absolute Basketball Checklist
Greg P permalinkDecember 20, 2012 7:22 pm
I love this product not only is it loaded with inserts but the base cards look like inserts.Keep up the great work.
Alex Hanek permalinkDecember 20, 2012 7:27 pm
Looks like an awesome product, missed you tracy in this one
December 20, 2012 7:50 pm
Pros: The black and white retired cards. The Hoopla autographs. The regular cards with the team colored backgrounds. The idea that you can trace the jersey or patch swatch to a particular game.
Cons: Ehh on the rookie auto cards (design-wise anyway).
Unsure: The big auto stickers. I think if the auto is big or personalized a bit, then they are fine. If the sig is smallish, then I think the huge sticker takes away from the card front!
Merry Christmas to everyone in the comments and to Panini, Scott, Chris and Tracy!!
Keith S
December 20, 2012 7:52 pm
I really like the design of these cards. Love Absolute!
brad f @mjb_cards104 permalinkDecember 20, 2012 9:08 pm
not huge into basketball, but i give it a try from time to time.. i think this product is a hit though, nice designs, cool autos and stays with the tradition of absolute but also with a few new twists, like the acetate trophy autos! pretty nice, was a fan of the acetate in elite so good to see cross brands(sports)! thanks for the previews enjoy watching you guys crack stuff open and let us see! and of coarse get chances to win some stuff! much appreciated! happy holidays!
rayan rumbaua permalinkDecember 20, 2012 9:16 pm
absolute is always the product I look forward to every year.It delivers many different varieties of autos and mem cards and really has something for every kind of collector. Like lots of rookie autos, NBA legend autos, and lots of autos from all our favorite current NBA stars. In my opinion the only thing that could make this product and better would be the RPM cards that were in 2009 and 2010 absolute. Those cards defined what absolute is all about. And its a shame that they weren't put in this years. I was really of looking forward to pulling my own Kyrie Irving RPM!!!! but unfortunately i guess not this time. Overall great product I think its the best so far this year awesome job again Panini! :)
ps (all i want for Christmas is to win one of these contests) lol just kidding but it would be really cool if i did!!
December 20, 2012 9:50 pm
Thanks for the contest guys!! Absolute is really nice this year. LOVING the HEROES autographs set. Think the design is just beautiful and the on card autos are a very sweet touch. Cards look great. Of course there's gonna be differences of opinions about the bigger stickers. I really see some pros and cons in it. For one you can give the players much more room to sign… I've talked to some people that hate sticker autos that love the big stickers in this product. The cons are obvious…the sticker is much more prominent on the card and takes your eye off the player and the design of the card. Other than that, the memorabilia is very nice and the checklist has some really interesting players. I wish you guys could have fit in some RPA's into the release, but looking forward to them in future products! Happy Holidays!
scott whalen permalinkDecember 20, 2012 10:05 pm
those cards are sick! hope i get some under my tree!!!
Sebastien Day permalinkDecember 20, 2012 10:29 pm
Nice cards… my favorite is the Spectrum Parallel… as a Warrior Fan, the David Lee card was the parralel highlight of the video.
Tim Y permalinkDecember 21, 2012 12:03 am
Base design looks great, it's like every card is a hit in itself!
Seth W. permalinkDecember 21, 2012 12:07 am
The 2012-13 Absolute Basketball "Rookie Auto's" look really clean. That "Hoopla Kobe Bryant Card" would be an insane pull. I personally like the Fat Stickers, it provides more room for a bigger Auto. Overall, product looks good and I would recommend to everyone!
Lorenz B. permalinkDecember 21, 2012 1:18 am
Hello Absolute Basketball! Thanks Scott and
Chris for unwraping another great Panini
product. I Love that Panin Design team are mixing and modifying it. The serially numbered patch is an awesome idea which we could tract what and when did the player used that particular jersey. Another panini first and the innovation is absolutely second to none.
thanks for all the great contest. Panini giving
back especially for tis time for giving. Happy Holidays! Tracy nice work on the camera, its just different. It seems different.
Brad Absher permalinkDecember 21, 2012 1:22 am
I like the fact that you increased the size of the sticker. There is nothing I hate more than getting an awesome auto with either the top or bottom of the signature off the sticker. Unless they go completely wild with their auto, it should all fit on there. Great looking product, and I'm not even a big basketball guy. Maybe a box of this could change my mind, WINK WINK!!!
December 21, 2012 4:10 am
Thanks Chris and Scott for this video. I'm glad to see the effort made by Panini on the design of the inserts (Star Gazing, Hoopla, Every Player Every Game). It looks like the design of some well known collections of the 90s. For me, the inserts of the 12/13 nba collections (eg threads and prestige) are not attractive and flashy enough. You could even take these cards for base cards! So I'am also very pleased that this effort continues with the design of the 12/13 Select, that looks very flashy.
Happy holidays to all.
Brian C permalinkDecember 21, 2012 8:33 am
I really like the appearance of the cards. They're sharp. Also a big fan of the retired cards featuring players that may not have been superstars but were stars and deserve recognition.
Joe Mello permalinkDecember 21, 2012 8:45 am
Nice photos, good number of player autographs and I'm always a fan of including retired player cards. My only criticism would be that I'm not crazy about redemptions but understand why they are included. Overall, looks great once again.
kelvin chow permalinkDecember 21, 2012 9:57 am
The 1/1 mem cards look great, and it isn't a short checklist either. A lot of great cards to pull, like the bill Russell heroes autograph card.
Durk78 permalinkDecember 21, 2012 12:26 pm
I love absolute football/basketball,but this years Certified football is Awesome as well.
robert siddall permalinkDecember 21, 2012 12:44 pm
Very nice product. I like the focus on the auto's/
December 21, 2012 4:13 pm
Big stickers for whole auto is sweet as well as the Spectrum cards! Would love a box so I will be leaving cookies and milk for Santa this Monday night–Absolutely!!!!
Elena permalinkDecember 22, 2012 7:25 am
In my opinion, it is a good idea to have more autos rather than jerseys. The "Heroes" and "Iconic" sets are just amazing.
Wide checklist with 2 rookie classes and some of them on card. Very nice job!
Jordan permalinkDecember 22, 2012 10:44 am
First off, Merry Christmas Panini & fellow collectors! I'm writing this on my iPad so I will keep it short. That foil look is sexyyyy. The colored background on the cards really give the players a nice pop! Y'all had me sold with that Hoopla card of Kobe! I love how well that card is put together with the stand up photo and the unique twist of doing the auto on the side. Very cool! These guys did pretty good on breaking but Tracy you've got to come back next episode lol.
December 23, 2012 2:12 am
First of all I have to comment on the packaging. Nice twist! The boxes remind me of Mickey Dees Apple Pie boxes. So that's a Plus 10 right there. I love the silver foil and how the colors match the team. It looks awesome. My favorite cards are the Mark of Fame and Retired cards. Basketball was at its best in the 70s-80s and I loved watching those guys play when I was a kid. The black n white fit the retired cards perfectly. Nice touch there. My 2nd favorite are the Rookies. Just such clean, clear, crisp, color to them. And there's not either to much or to little on them as far as whether their to "busy" or not. Just right! Finally I just want to mention the Kobe cards. I neither like or dislike him. And I know the packs are in all your sets. But I think if you had spread the packs out they would've had more meaning and value to them. I think NOT being in every box would've made them more exciting to pull. As well as made more people hunt for them. I know everyone likes them but just a thought. Overall I think these are great. Just classy and sharp! Anyone that has read my comments on previous posts know I call it like I see it. Great job guys!! If I don't comment again before Xmas, everyone have a great Christmas and Happy Holidays! Maybe a post of everyone's favorite Xmas hit? Cheers to all!!
Alfred permalinkDecember 23, 2012 6:28 am
this is one of those panini products in which the base cards actually look like inserts.. BIG BONUS for guys like me who actually collect selected base sets..
sticker autos are a drag but I wouldn't complain as long as you can get a chance to pull out one of those Heroes or Private Signings autos..
Looking forward to this product. Merry Christmas Panini!
RaptorsFan permalinkDecember 23, 2012 11:45 am
The retired subset reminds me of Donruss Classics, looks great. Great job on the oversized stickers, now those full vet autos won't have to be cut off or squeezed in.
LY C permalinkDecember 23, 2012 2:04 pm
Merry Christmas Panini, The oversised patches are my fave and foily base set is great too
Benjamin permalinkDecember 23, 2012 6:45 pm
Love the base card design with the silver foil, well done with the rookie autos too!
Checklist is great, nice names in there!
Merry Christmas panini!!
deloreanfan81 permalinkDecember 24, 2012 12:07 am
great detail as always to another absolute product…
Gene Olmedilla permalinkDecember 24, 2012 6:24 am
NIce product as always..Absolute is one of my favourite products.


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It's that time of year again!
Birthday, summer, festival fun times!
Just got our tickets to Pemberton Festival - YAY!
Outkast - check
Mountains - check
Old and new friends - check
Summer - check
Oh and also.. Kendrick, Ocean, Snoop, Tyler, Grimes and mooooore!!
Who's in?
Thankfully where ever we go there's always good beer! Granville Island is one of the best - local, sustainable and it comes in raspberry! ❤
Saw a seal the other day swimming in Vancouver Harbour!
My favourite animal - so luckily I get to see them all the time here!
Time is flying by here in Canada and we are busy busy busy with so many awesome opportunities, work, study and fun, but we are missing out on so many beautiful events around the world with our friends and family.
I think being apart from friends and family is the only sacrifice we really have to make to follow our dreams abroad, and it is really hard at times.
Especially with so many engagements, marriages, babies and other celebrations happening around the world! It's just not possible for us to be there for everything but we hope to come back to the UK real soon to celebrate all the weddings, births and successes that our amazing friends and family have achieved!
But for now we would like to send all our love, happy thoughts and good luck vibes to these wonderful people…
Congratulations to Harry Davies and Lucy Blair on their wedding this Saturday. We love you and we were so sad we couldn't be there but we will be back to celebrate with you soon and wish you all the love and happiness in the world!
Welcome to the world Christopher Philips! My cousin Leah and her husband Murray finally had their beautiful baby and the first boy in our family for over 20 years! I can't wait to meet him!
Also a huuuuge congratulations to my cousin Tess and her awesome partner Darren who will be welcoming their first baby into the world later this year, in Hong Kong no less! We will definitely be out again to visit you three soon! So excited!!
Yet more congratulations to my lovely friends James and Alice on their engagement this year and I soooo hope I am invited to the wedding as I will definitely be coming back for this as I know it will be theeee event of 2015!!! Cannot wait for the ultimate reunion!!!
I'm sure there are waaay more I have forgotten but these are definitely the biggies.. I also can't forget to say a big well done to my BFF Roya for running her first race on Sunday for charity. So proud of you!!! Well done to another of my cousins Anya on moving to the big smoke this month. And to all my friends living their dreams abroad and in the UK!
We love you all. I suppose we need something to celebrate now just to get you all out here to come visit!!!! Don't hold your breath just yet tho….
Lucca's Mum Claire has just emailed to say she is swimming the channel!!! Now that it is pretty impressive! I'm not sure of many more details but we obviously will be sending so many good wave vibes and donations! For more details and how to donate to support her and her team and such a great cause are below…
Most of you know my passion is sport and I take part in many races. I particularly love open water swimming and am part of a medical relay team to swim across the Channel.
We have to be ready to go anytime day or night from 25th – 30th June.
It would be impossible for me to constantly ask for sponsorship but this is a major event for me so feel it is worth the effort to try and raise a huge donation for our chosen charity:
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors without borders
Click on the link to read all about it:
Well done Claire! That truly is amazing!
25/5/14 - Updaaaaaate!!!!
We have moved to an amazing new apartment!
301 - 3560 Cambie street
British Columbia
and YES we except love letters, postcards and presents!
I have ANOTHER new job!
I am now the Assistant Manager of West Elm Market in Vancouver! (https://www.facebook.com/VancouverMarket)
Big exciting steps yay!
Lucca is hoping to apply for residency through his awesome job at SMAK (www.smakfastfood.com) they rock and hopefully through his job we can start the long process of applying for residency here in Canada!!
On that note… We finally have our visas approved for next year. Side note - if you are thinking of applying for a work visa for Canada. Message me! It is looooong and haaaarrrrd!!!!!
We have also (almost) finished our level 2 studies towards our degrees with the Open University. We are just revising for our exams next week and then we are freeee for the summer!! Cannot wait we have worked sooo hard this year! Next year I am going to be starting my level 3 study with two Environmental Management courses and Lucca is moving on to Energy and Sustainability. Exciting stuff for the future!
That leads us to our Summer plans! We will be welcoming my Mum to Vancouver for three weeks this Summer. So excited to show her how awesome Vancouver is and take some over due trips down to Seattle and San Franciso. We are also off to see Outkast at Pemberton Festival in July and we have our first baseball game coming up in a few weeks!
Life is goooood! Come and visit us!!! XO
P.S. We also went to see one of my favourite bands Haim last night, check below for some videos and see what totally awesome rockin babes they are!! <3
One of my favourite bands covering one of my favourite artists and one of my favourite songs <3 year made!
Ultimate jam. Haim, Vancouver
Saw Haim last night at the Malkin Bowl at Stanley Park in Vancouver. They were AMAZING! Such babes and they rocked it on the guitar solos. I love them so much so here's a couple more videos….
I just came across this piece I wrote for Lanta Animal Welfare in Thailand after I spent 6 weeks volunteering there over the Summer of 2012. If you are already going to Thailand or thinking of a trip, why not volunteer? Read my recommendation below to get yourself excited…
My time at Lanta Animal Welfare (LAW) is something I will never forget. The friends I have made, both human and animal, the memories and the changes that I made are something that changed my life and I encourage everyone to take some time out of your travels, holidays or work to spend some time at LAW. Whether you are just visiting for a day and can walk a dog or you can dedicate a month or two at the Centre helping it run and caring for the awesome animals, it is all worth it. I spent a month at LAW with my boyfriend after travelling around Thailand, volunteering at other sanctuaries from dogs to elephants but spending a whole month at LAW beat all the days I spent at other places as it became my home, where the fun never stopped and the other volunteers became my family, and what an awesome team we were! I not only fell in love with Thailand and its lovely people but also the culture, food, weather, scenery… It really has it all and Lanta is one of the most diverse islands in all of Thailand. From towering cliff edges and rocky beaches to beautiful palm tree-lined sandy shores, a moped and free spirit is all you need to enjoy all it has to offer. No neon lights, all night raves or trouble here, just great food and great times! Your local could be the pub on the corner or a great little family run restaurant where you can get incredible Thai food for just your spare change. There's Greek, Thai, Italian, Chinese, Seafood, BBQ, fresh smoothies every morning and cocktails in a hammock at night. Need I go on?
Arriving at LAW can be quite daunting, even flying into Bangkok can be a culture shock of smells and sights you won't have experienced before and it can be an overwhelming experience especially for first time travellers. It is however a great stop on any traveller's itinerary and taking some time out to spend at LAW is something you will never forget. A day in the life of a general volunteer can include feeding the dogs and puppies, taking care of sick or injured animals, preparing food for the hungry cats, walking 1 or 2 dogs to the river for a splash by yourself or a group to the beach for a swim with friends. You might spend your whole day cuddling a newbie or hand feeding an abandoned puppy or maybe even catching strays! If there are lots of volunteers it can be great fun working together as a team but sometimes when in short supply you might find yourself running the ship with just one or two others and even helping out the vets like I did! I got the chance to work with some wonderful vets from Poland to Singapore and learnt a huge amount not only about caring for animals but also about other people's cultures and even about myself. It can be challenging but is totally rewarding. Living on site was one of the best bits as the fun just never stopped and I was able to play with the cats or just go and hang out with my favourite dog whenever I wanted. It can be tough at times though and I definitely had my fair share of cleaning up poo, scrubbing kennels and seeing some beautiful animals pass away. The best things you can bring with you to LAW are a strong stomach, kind heart and an open mind. You will get out as much as you put in, but with a willingness to work and a love for our four legged friends, you don't need to be an expert to change their lives and your own. Every one of the dogs and cats has its own amazing personality. All the dogs are kept in four groups and spend the day socialising and walking together with their pack. The position of LAW is to sterilize nd treat animals, not to be a shelter for unwanted pets. Therefore all the animals are up for adoption.
If you decide to go, some dogs may have (hopefully) been adopted by the time you get there but if you get a chance to meet any of these guys you are in for a treat! There's kind-hearted Woody, his brother Oscar and cheeky sister Chilli who were found abandoned together and have grown up at the centre. They are always favourites among volunteers. It will take you a few days to get them to trust you but it's well worth the effort as they have so much love to give. Chilli's excited bark is something that still makes me smile. Tarzan, our 3 legged friend has his own stories to tell and it won't take you long to discover his love of cats! There's Queen B, Bones and her gang, Princess, Kisser and Michael who I could watch for hours play fighting and winding each other up. Lila and Mai Thai, the long standing ladies who may have had troubled pasts but only have love and cuddles to give now.
From Pumpkin the baby to the big bruiser of the group Dok Dek, and his best friend Owen, there will always be at least one furry friend who will steal your heart. Now the cats are a whole other bundle of fun, with at least 8 black cats, 6 black and white and many other colours to choose from, it will again be their awesome personalities that will stand out and keep you playing in the cat house for hours on end. Each one will find a special place in your heart and a nickname from Psycho Kitty to Moustache Kitty and Momma, Rosie and Drunken Kitty. You'll have your own nickname for each one by the end of your time there I'm sure! Now this is just one side of LAW - a short ride up the coast line you will find a whole other bunch of awesome cats, dogs and volunteers at Time for Lime where it all began! I'm sure I don't need to introduce you to this place but if you don't already know check out their website http://www.timeforlime.net/. This awesome bar and cookery school is what helps keep LAW running and as a volunteer it's where you will spend most of your nights drinking discounted chilli margaritas! Another great thing about my time at LAW was the after hours. If I wasn't doing the 'sleep in', keeping the dogs company at night, then I was out with the other volunteers at either Time for Lime doing a cooking class, discovering a new place or maybe even cooking together at the Centre with fresh ingredients from the local market!
My time at LAW is something I will treasure forever, along with my newfound friends, from South America to South East Asia, and all my furry friends who I am already saving up to adopt! It is hard work but totally rewarding and I will definitely be back one day.
So what's stopping you? If you're already heading to the beautiful country of Thailand, then stop by Koh Lanta and spend a month doing some good. Even if you are just looking for an alternative holiday, there are some of the best beaches and bars in Thailand here so the fun never stops. You can even be a flight volunteer and keep the good work going by flying one of the adopted dogs or cats back home with you to help them on their journey to their new loving homes. et in touch with Lanta Animal Welfare through their Facebook page or website http://www.lantaanimalwelfare.com/ and if you want to know more about my personal experience you can email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Irma Rose Pettitt (Volunteer from August - September 2012)
They say living and studying abroad is great experience and so much fun.. and it totally is. It's awesome and I feel so lucky to be able to travel the world with my best friend and partner in crime and study towards my degree at the same time. There's not many countries that are granted as free an access to move and live around the world as we are in the UK which I am so grateful for.
However.. it is tough! Having to continuously pack up our bags and move on, never fully being able to settle down or make plans, yet all we seem to be doing it planning the next step and saving for something, never really getting a chance to live in the moment.
We have been on the move for 22 months now, studying full academic years, working full time, setting up lives, making new friends, saying goodbye, saving money and getting into debt, never knowing what is coming next! I love it and I hope it all pays off in the end and we can stay in Canada, get awesome jobs, settle down and then spend our money on holidays galore! At the moment we constantly seem to be paying for visa applications, police checks, paying off debts, saving for flights..etc it is stressful at times and right now I should be writing a report to the Department of Energy and Climate Change about the pros and cons of the UK using more low-carbon energy technologies for my assignment hand in tomorrow… instead.. I am resizing passport photos, researching sitting exams in Canada, applying for visas, skyping home, sending emails, sorting out healthcare… (Thank god I have Jimmy Kimmel recorded from last night with the Toronto Mayor Rob Ford! Watch it now…Legend or total mess? I just can't decide!)
We have decided to sit our exams in Canada now as it was just too expensive and too stressful trying to pay for flights home and loose out on 2 weeks of pay from work. It's actually still cheaper for me to pay £444 to sit my two exams out here then pay for a flight home! So happy we have this opportunity. I will miss seeing my family but my best friend and my Mum are coming out for the Summer and the Summer!!! I cannot wait to be care free with pockets full of cash. Our courses done, exams done, visas done, summer break and no debts!
Hawaii here we come!!!!
If you have any tips, questions or comments about long-term life abroad as a student or just a traveller - hit me up! Lets share the experiences!
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- I need to remember this. I am always in a rush to organise my next trip, plan my next adventure and to find a place to settle. However it is the journey that matters and I need to remember to live for the moment each day. There's no rush :)
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After our Ragnaros kill we put up a thread where we asked people tell us what they wanted to know about our Ragnaros kill and t12 progress. I collected all the information and the questions and will now try to go through your requests in this short blog with the help of zyn, Deva, Kruf, Wakoz and Hermanni.
Boss is dead - Paragon Q&A
Thursday, July 28, 2011 - 20:41
Reflecting on this 10/25 debate
As you can imagine, I've been thinking about the whole 10/25 debate. It's come up many community sites and we appear to get our knickers in a twist pretty fast about it. What's 'Better', what's 'Easier', what's proof of 'Awesomeness'? I've done both raid sizes and liked them both for different reasons. Difficulty seemed to be a less straightforward issue for me as it partly depended on my experience with that fight and my role in the fight.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 12:12by Ladan
10 vs 25 comparison
So we decided to take a peek at the 10-man side of raiding. The plan was to run a 25-man normal mode raid in tandem with the hc 10-man up to Ragnaros in order not to waste any legendary pieces and get the valor points.We picked a balanced (performance-wise) raid comp that could deal with the first six bosses, made a slightly modified comp for Ragnaros, and went to beat some pixels to the ground.
Sunday, July 24, 2011 - 20:44by arx
The 10-man vs 25-man debate
Some clarifications and opening up the debate.
Sunday, July 24, 2011 - 13:51by zYN
What is difficulty?
[This is not the 10/25 comparison].
I've been considering writing about this for a while now, and now seemed like the perfect time. I'm sure I don't need to tell why.
I've never really understood some of the arguments people were (and still are) making in the 10 vs 25 debate (and elsewhere!). I'm pr ...
Saturday, July 23, 2011 - 16:49by arx
Ragnaros nerd screams from 25-man
Here they are, as ordered.
Friday, July 22, 2011 - 19:42
Diivil on Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa's Rest
Paragon's first legendary staff, Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa's Rest will go to Diivil, one of the players that has been in the guild since the beginning. Even when the item is still on it's epic state I wanted to talk to Diivil and ask him a couple of questions on why it was him who got the quest, and how has the questline been treating him.
Friday, July 22, 2011 - 17:07
So the boss is dead, what now?
So, the boss is now dead. What happens now? As most of you know, we want to respect the race by not releasing anything related to our strategy before world second kill. This means we won't publish the kill video, tactics guide, meters, or Bigwigs mods just yet, but we'll do that in the future.
We've also planned on writing something blog-like about the work we did to get the kill. It still feels like it's hard to know what you actually want to see. So please tell us what we should talk about, what you'd like to know about the past race and we'll try to work on that.
Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 07:55
You are not special
This little rant is sponsored by all those people coming to whisper "hi, % on ragna?" or something similarly stupid while we're raiding.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 10:04by Kruf
Week in hell: First week of Firelands heroic modes
First week of heroic mode progress in Firelands is finally over, and it's time to look back at the events of the past week. Here's what my memory weakened by sleep deprivation and stress can come up with:
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'All the Boys Love Mandy Lane': Aspiring to art, settling for splatter
By RICHARD ROEPER Movies Columnist October 10, 2013 4:58PM
Amber Heard in "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane."
Mandy Lane Amber Heard
Emmet Michael Welch
Garth Anson Mount
Red Aaron Himelstein
Radius-TWC presents a film directed by Jonathan Levine and written by Jacob Forman. Running time: 90 minutes. Rated R (for strong disturbing violence, pervasive drug and alcohol use, sexuality/nudity and language — all involving teens). Available now on demand and opens Friday at the Music Box Theatre.
Updated: November 12, 2013 6:12AM
If Amber Heard looks a little bit younger in "All the Boys Love Mandy Lane" than she does in the simultaneously released "Machete Kills," that's probably because there's about a seven-year gap between the time she shot the two roles.
Filmed in 2006, showcased at Toronto and other notable film festivals and given a theatrical release in the UK in 2008, "Mandy Lane" was domestically mired in a fog of acquisitions and sales and re-sales, and is only now finally seeing the light of day in the U.S. via video on demand and a theatrical release.
It wasn't really worth the wait.
This is a stylish, sometimes self-consciously artsy teen slasher film with cinematography that borrows equally from the sweeping-vista beauty of Terrence Malick and the grindhouse cinema Robert Rodriguez fetes in the "Machete" movies. It clearly aspires to be something more than another story about empty-headed teenagers in a remote cabin who get picked off one by one in gruesome fashion — but at the end of the day, that's pretty much what we're getting.
Heard is the beautiful and mysterious Mandy Lane, whose hallway strolls and track practice runs are captured in slow motion as all the boys (and many of the girls) stop and stare as if a goddess had just crossed their paths. The slobbering jocks at her Texas high school yammer on and on about how hot she is, and they argue over which one has "the first shot" at her. It's not clear if any of them has ever had a single conversation with the girl.
One particularly thick-brained lout tries to impress Mandy by jumping off his roof and into his backyard pool. That doesn't end well.
Cut to nine months later. Mandy is no longer speaking to her creepy best friend Emmet (Michael Welch), who prodded the jock into jumping off that roof. Sporting the messy haircut and oversized hoodie of the typical movie outcast, Emmet pathetically chases Mandy around the track, trying to get her to read the poems he's written about her. Mandy and her friends just laugh him off as they make plans to spend the weekend at the family ranch of Red (Aaron Himelstein), who seems just as creepy as Emmet but has a lot of friends, maybe because his out-of-town parents have given him the keys to that sweet ranch.
Once we're at the remote locale, we meet the obligatory handsome but brooding ranchhand Garth (Anson Mount). The girls think he's dreamy — but Emmet advises caution, because Garth hasn't been the same since he came back from the war. Ding-ding-ding, suspect alert!
Director Jonathan Levine's camera does a nifty job of giving us glimpses of a shadowy figure lurking outside the house as the group drinks and drugs and flirts and fights. Some of the saturated-lens stuff makes it look like we're watching an Instagram-filter movie, but remember, Instagram wasn't even invented way back when they shot this thing.
The dialogue and subplots are odd, the characters uniformly unlikable. Red says of Mandy, "There she is boys, Mandy Lane. Untouched, pure. Since the dawn of junior year men have tried to possess her, and to date all have failed. Some have even died in their reckless pursuit of this angel."
Whitney Able's Chloe continually harps at her supposed best friend Marlin (Melissa Price) about being "fat," even though Marlin is a gorgeous girl who doesn't need to lose a pound. What's that about? Meanwhile, Marlin makes fun of her little brother's ADD and mocks the equipment of the guy she supposedly loves.
And Luke Grimes' Jake is a narcissistic, casually cruel prettyboy who has recently dumped Chloe, casually uses Marlin and corners Mandy in the kitchen.
All the while, Mandy is a cipher, despite her fetching looks. Mostly she just looks on with a quizzical expression as her friends behave like shallow hedonists and make questionable decisions to wander off alone, one by one, in search of the last idiot who wandered off alone and didn't return.
Who's brutally torturing and killing the cheerleaders and the jocks? It's not much of a mystery, and about halfway through the carnage, the killer is revealed. Neither the killer's reasons for the murder spree or the subsequent "surprises" are particularly shocking. And the last five minutes are just gross and stupid. The slick-looking closing credits offer one last reminder of the director's talents, which were largely wasted on a nothing story.
"Mandy Lane" was more interesting when she was MIA then when she finally came to light.


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|Graduate School: Harvard Kennedy School
Undergraduate School: Yale University
Areas of Interest: Municipal Finance
Mentors: Lisa Calise, The Perkins School for the Blind and Matt Mayrl, City of Boston Department of Public Works
Placement: Massachusetts Executive Office for Adminstration and Finance
Supervisor: Greg Mennis, Assistant Secretary for Finance and Infrastructure
Project Description: Ashali spent this summer working at the Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration and Finance. She worked on two projects: the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Commission and the Infrastructure Investment Incentive program (I-Cubed). The OPEB Commission is looking at retiree benefits aside from pensions, which includes retiree healthcare benefits. The Commission was established at the end of 2011, and will produce any final materials by the end of November of 2012. Over the summer, she worked on materials for two OPEB Commission meetings and produced follow-up materials for her agency in preparation for the following meeting. Her research included looking at other states' eligibility requirements for health insurance subsidies and the amount of health insurance subsidies that these states provided. Additionally, she worked with her supervisor to develop an Excel model that estimates the cost savings of different options for retiree health benefit reform. She also helped coordinate logistics for the two meetings she attended. Her second project was on the Infrastructure Investment Incentive Program, which is an infrastructure program run through the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. She developed documents on the I-Cubed approval process and looked at the inclusion of construction tax revenue in I-Cubed calculations.
The OPEB Commission website is here: http://www.mass.gov/anf/opeb-commission.html
Ashali says "As a Rappaport Fellow, I was given work that was relevant for my agency and interesting to me. In my time at the Executive Office for Administration and Finance, I gained experience with fiscal policy issues, particularly issues relating to health benefits and infrastructure finance. One of the most valuable parts of the Rappaport Fellowship for me was the experience I gained working directly in a government agency. I had worked on state fiscal policy issues before, but not from inside a government agency, and the Rappaport Fellowship gave me the opportunity to see how fiscal policy is made in practice. Having this experience to draw on will be very useful for me in the future. Additionally, the value of the Rappaport Fellowship extended beyond my experience working at the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. The Rappaport seminars gave me opportunities to learn outside of my work at the agency. I got to interact with other Rappaport Fellows working in various agencies, and talking with them inside and outside of the Rappaport seminars gave me a broad view of the policy work being done in the Greater Boston area. Finally, I felt that I always had support from the Rappaport Institute, starting before the summer began, and that I will have connections with the Institute even after I graduate."


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BROOKLYN, N.Y. (WPIX)—If you're itching for some good 'ol New England seafood, no need to spend hours on I-95. A Boston native's underground lobster business is shaking up Brooklyn's seafood scene.
Chowhounds heard about it through the grapevine -- just phone in your order via Ben Sargent's cell phone for a homemade lobster roll prepared in his own Greenpoint basement kitchen.
Sargent, 32, started the unlicensed business in October. From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., he serves freshly cut Maine lobster, bought from the Red Hook Lobster Pound, on freshly toasted buns.
Customers simply call his cell phone asking for the lobster guy, and "contribute" $14 to his "dinner parties."
Sargent, who would not disclose how many rolls he sells, said it all stared when he began exploring different recipes with friends. As rave reviews spread, friends of friends -- and then complete strangers -- called, e-mailed and inquired on Facebook.
The New Englander moved to Brooklyn ten years ago and opened the now-closed seafood joint, Hurricane Hopeful. Over the years, his seafood business has evolved from unofficial, to official to underground. He says his biggest frustration with New York is that restaurateurs try to get too fancy.
"It took me a few years to learn that if you just stick to the things you're good at, people who really care -- who come from Maine, Massachusetts, coastal spots who've had a lobster roll on the side of the road -- they might just be like, 'That guy's doing it right.'"
Sargent's rolls are designed to be a three-bite slider -- made of chunks of lobster meat, never minced. He also boasts that he uses less mayo than most, topped with Old Bay seasoning.
Sadly, it may be too late to get your claws on a roll.
"Stupid me, I sort of opened my mouth... The fire department came is morning. They know me! There were ten of them on my doorstep this morning and they were [shaking their heads] 'Ben, Ben, Ben...'"
For the time being, Sargent's business is on the back burner. But keep your antennas up -- "I honestly never thought I'd have to go further underground with this," he laughs. "I don't want to let people down yet again."


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Why are the homes on Buying and Selling so much? I understand they film some in Canada but are prices that much different than the states? Their $500,000 houses are like $200,000 houses in most states.
Yes, city properties in any big city in Canada, you are looking at NYC prices. They are really not comparable to what we see here in most States or cities. but yes, in NYC.
I read these comment all the time and I'm completely baffled. This isn't anything new. There are more job opportunities in urban areas and the salaries are often higher. So based on the most rudimentary basics of supply and demand, real estate is more expensive the closer you get to a financial hub. It happens everywhere, but it is even more noticable in countries where the next large metropolis is a considerable distance away. Small housing pool in desirable area means higher prices. It's so basic I can't believe how many people don't get it.
Canada, is also more European in their culture and their way of life.
In most of Europe, people don't live in the suburbs, they live in the city or just outside that city. You just need to look at the prices of apt. or properties in many of those countries when they show, House Hunters International.
come on people....real estate prices are based on location, location...not actual house sizes....lol
Isn't that what we were saying.? A house in NYC has a different price than one in Alabama. Same anywhere. Big cities, big prices, I was making the comment that both Europeans, and Canadians tend to live in the city and not in the suburbs.
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Failing the Test: a review of Her by Greg Grooms
Back in 1950, when the best computer in the world lacked the power of your old laptop, British mathematician/philosopher Alan Turing anticipated a day in which this would no longer be so. In his paper "Computing Machinery and Intelligence" he asked a question- "Can machines think?"- and proposed a test whereby it might be answered. In the Turing Test a judge may ask any question-- via keyboard-- of two subjects: a human being and a computer. When he is no longer able to tell which answers are human and which are computer-driven, the machine has passed the test.
It's tempting to see Spike Jonze's Her as the latest chapter in the same essay-- after all a relationship between a man and his computer occupies the film's center stage-- but that would be a mistake, for Jonze really isn't interested in machines. He's interested in persons, or to be more precise, in personal relationships. Her, in his own words, is "about something that I think has maybe always been here, which is our yearning to connect, our need for intimacy, and the things inside us that prevent us from connecting."
Portrait of an Artist in Exile: a review of Searching for Sugar Man by Greg Grooms
If you plan to see Searching for Sugar Man, please, stop reading this and watch the film first. Most films, in my opinion, should be viewed without introduction, if at all possible, but none more so than this. Should you ignore my warning, the review may do more than spoil the film's drama for you; it may color your experience of it. I still feel guilty for reading Tolkien out loud to my children before they were able to know it firsthand for themselves. One of the many things they must forgive me for.
The safe details: Searching for Sugar Man is a documentary released last year by Swedish director Malik Bendjelloul . It's had rave reviews at Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW, won many awards, and been nominated for many more, including an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. This is a well-made film. But even more important, it tells a good story, or perhaps I should say two good stories.
Here's where the line between safe and spoiler gets crossed.
The first story is the story of how South Africa changed from a white-dominated police state to an open democracy. To be sure, only a small part of this story is told in SFSM, but for anyone who is an artist first and a historian later, it's one of the best parts of the story. It's the story of how art has the power to change what politics often cannot.
I know how this works. In Alabama, where I grew up during the 50s, 60s, and 70s, while our parents were electing George Wallace governor four times, we were listening to Bob Dylan: "How many roads must a man walk down, before they call him a man?" No one quotes George Wallace anymore, not even in Alabama, but I still listen to Dylan.


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Merry Christmas, readers!
I hope you all had a lovely one, my poppets, with the absolute minimum of human sacrifice!
Daggers are such an important part of a merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas, readers!
I hope you all had a lovely one, my poppets, with the absolute minimum of human sacrifice!
Daggers are such an important part of a merry Christmas.
Sarah Rees Brennan's #Unspoken (The Lynburn Legacy #1)
Quote #16
Mother knows best. (as in Tangled song http://youtu.be/jt50UtON8Go)
Even though Rosalind did never say "I love you" to Jared. Poor baby :(
I don't know if I want her die or say "I love you" to her son. But I think the second one isn't in her DNA.
(Sarah, will you ever explain why Rosalind hates Jared so much?)
I don't think Rosalind does. ;)
Contest entry for Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennan
Sorry-in-the-Vale Skipping Song
I love how creepy this looks!
So pleased to announce Sarah Rees Brennan's Lynburn Legacy is part of the store now! Come see what's NEW!
Isn't this AMAZING?
So, Viviane Hebel makes beautimous book-themed jewelry, which I think is super cool, as I live a book-themed life. I have admiiiiired Cassie's Shadowhunter jewelries many a time. I got a Magnus ring because I help write the Bane Chronicles, and I wear it all the time, SUPER PRETTY.
Anyway like I said, I was full of admiration, but I did not dream there would be jewelry for my books. Jewelry is for FANCY people, like Cassie, and Holly Black, and Leigh Bardugo. Shiny! Bestsellin'! The TALENT.
But look look look, you guys, because I have some jewelry of my VERY OWN.
And fittingly for Unspoken, it is jewelry that promises PAYNE. Endless suffrin'. I can't wait to wear the knife necklace and have my mum look upset about all my life choices.
Spooky Forest. By Occum's Bendy Straw.
I stealed this image from bunnylake (apologies and thanks!) for the last picture, mostly…
Click on it if you're wondering how Angela Montgomery and Holly Prescott are getting on in Untold…
Favourite Books → Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennan
"Angela spared a glare for Kami, and then resumed her marathon glaring session at Jared. 'It's too weird. I'm going to call you Carl.' Jared scowled. 'I don't want you to call me Carl.' 'That's interesting, Carl,' said Angela, cheering up."
PICTURES! Beautiful pictures! My reactions:
Oooh pretty, Ye Gothyk Manore, the ship of not touching, uh-oh ritual always knives and never Christmas, my cover cos this is for me!, the neeeeeewsroom, Oh BOYS, atmosFEARic woods, get it girls.
An extremely talented gent just showed me these on twitter—Unspoken posters made in the style of the posters from Holly Black's awesome Curse Workers series…
Ahahaha! Ahahahaha! AWESOME.
Also, JUST BECAUSE THE LYNBURNS DO IT DOESN'T MAKE IT OKAY is a good rule for life. The Lynburns are dreadful. Chiseled but dreadful.