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Watch, House, Curve land in photo finish
Hollywood is in photo-finish mode with three new movies bunched up tightly for the No. 1 spot during a sleepy weekend at the box office.Studio estimates Sunday put two movies in a tie for first-place with $13 million each: Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena's police story "End of Watch" and Jennifer Lawrence's horror flick "House at the End of the Street."And right in the same ballpark was Clint...
Elgin gang-related fight ends in stabbing
An Elgin man was stabbed in the chest late Saturday night during an altercation police said started when the victim punched a member of his own gang. Two men were arrested in connection with the incident, and the victim was treated and released from the hospital early Sunday.
Daughter's death compels Arlington Hts. mom to act
Still raw with the pain of losing her 15-year-old daughter to a drunken driver, Margaret Skrzypkowski of Arlington Heights must relive that nightmare every time she helps others as a court advocate for the Ailliance Against Intoxicated Motorists. She wants people to think before they drink and drive. "We're stuck with the consequences for the rest of our lives."
Website gives recycling tips
A new website has been launched to provide the latest information, tools and tips about recycling practices and needs.
Elgin cemetery walk draws large crowd in 25th year
More than 500 people showed up for the 25th annual Cemetery Walk at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin where 10 former Elginites were brought to life, including George and Mary Lord, prominent residents who bequeathed Lords Park to the city, and John Park Brown, who moved to Elgin from Scotland and spent 40 years working at the Watch Factory.
Festival celebrates Lake County's farming past
The grain was flying, the turkeys were strutting, and the calls of an auctioneer filled the air at the 20th annual Farm Heritage Festival Sunday at the Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda. The festival offered visitors a chance to experience Lake County as it once was, before the cornfields were subdivided to make way for townhouses. The events included the popular sheep dog herding, rides on...
Images: Emmy red carpet
The stars of the small screen put their best fashion foot forward Sunday for the Emmy Awards. The red carpet was seeing plenty of color — including on Kat Dennings in J. Mendel and Padma Lakshmi in a bright strapless gown and Ginnifer Goodwin in red flame dress.
Images: Emmy Awards
While "Modern Family" may have been the favorite that pulled off a few wins, the Emmy Awards hosted by Jimmy Kimmel were not short of surprises. "Homeland" and its stars Claire Danes and Damian Lewis beat out some heavily favored shows. And "Mad Men" star Jon Hamm went home empty-handed.
Images: Emmy Awards
While "Modern Family" may have been the favorite that pulled off a few wins, the Emmy Awards hosted by Jimmy Kimmel were not short of surprises. "Homeland" and its stars Claire Danes and Damian Lewis beat out some heavily favored shows. And "Mad Men" star Jon Hamm went home empty-handed.
Driver airlifted from Kaneville crash
A driver was airlifted from the scene of a crash in Kaneville Sunday night, according to police.
Obama responds to Romneys tough talk on Mideast
President Barack Obama, defending his foreign policy record at a time of anti-American rage in the Muslim world, fired back at suggestions from Republican Mitt Romney that the president has been weak with allies and enemies alike.
No one injured in Arlington Heights house fire
No one was injured during a fire that filled an Arlington Heights home with smoke late Sunday afternoon.
Syrian opposition figures meet in Damascus
Syrian opposition figures who reject foreign intervention in Syria's 18-month conflict called for the ouster of President Bashar Assad at a rare meeting Sunday in the nation's capital.
Iran threatens attacks on U.S. bases in event of war
A senior commander in Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard warned that Iran will target U.S. bases in the region in the event of war with Israel, raising the prospect of a broader conflict that would force other countries to get involved, Iranian state television reported Sunday.
Candidates chase undecided voters
The challenge for President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney is how to lay claim to this small but mightily important swath of the electorate: undecided voters. These people are truly up for grabs, claim they're intent on voting and yet aren't paying that much attention.
Old Chicago factory site to be converted into park
The site of an old asphalt factory will become a new public park in Chicago. City officials say theyll spend $8 million to build a park on the site of the 24-acre lot thats in the neighborhood known as Little Village.
Memorial service to be held in 1978 cold case
For more than three decades, Michael Noe hoped that his older brother would walk through the front door of their familys central Illinois home, returning from his hitchhiking travels with his usual cheerful smile.
Dist. 120 budget vote Tuesday
The Mundelein High School board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the school to hold a public hearing about the proposed budget for the 2013 fiscal year.
Retired teachers to meet
The Lake County Retired Teachers Association (LCRTA) hosts its annual fall luncheon on Oct. 9 at 12:15 p.m. at Maravela's Banquets, Route 59 and Grand Avenue, in Fox Lake.
Native American spirituality program
The Lakes Region Historical Society will host "Native American Spirituality" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 at the Meeting House, 977 Main St., Antioch.
Rep: Green Days Armstrong getting treatment
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is headed to treatment for substance abuse. Sunday's announcement by the band's rep comes after the 40-year-old frontman had a meltdown onstage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on Friday. As Green Day was wrapping up its performance during the all-star, two-day concert, Armstrong profanely complained that the band's time was being cut short.
Giant panda cub born at National Zoo dies
The giant panda cub born a week ago at the National Zoo in Washington died Sunday morning, saddening zoo officials and visitors who had heralded its unexpected arrival.
Elgin teen charged with DUI after crash that injured four
An 18-year-old Elgin man sped through a stop sign early Sunday morning, causing an accident that sent three other men to area hospitals with severe injuries. The driver, Luis Romo, also was hospitalized for his injuries, which were not life-threatening. He was intoxicated with a blood alcohol content almost twice the legal limit, according to Elgin police.
Former Planned Parenthood worker from Libertyville tells anti-abortion journey
Planned Parenthood employees and anti-abortion activists share at least one thing: Compassion, said Linda Couri, a former counselor for the health organization who spoke at "Converted," a day-long conference featuring former "abortion providers" talking about why they changed their views. "These are women tring to do the right thing for women and completely believing the lie that they are helping...
Fire damages Des Plaines home, no injuries reported
No injuries were reported after firefighters put out a small blaze that started in a bedroom of a single-family Des Plaines home Sunday morning. The fire occurred about 6 a.m. in the 1500 block of Marshall Drive, firefighters said. It was contained to the room at the rear of the home where it started, and firefighters were able to get the fire under control in 15 minutes.
Hanover Park discusses Islam at community forum
A meeting Saturday to learn and ask questions about Islam is just the beginning of Hanover Park's attempts to bring understanding to this portion of its diverse population, said Village President Rodney S. Craig. "We are concerned when leaders who ought to know better say things that incite anger. We don't want to be a part of that," said Craig before Saturday's event, "Who are my Muslim...
Change: Some say new class periods arent long enough
Dundee-Crown High School junior Genevieve Goelz says the new high school schedule Community Unit District 300 adopted this year is stressing her out. The 16-year-old Algonquin student said the eight-period day has doubled the number of classes she is taking over the previous four-block schedule and also doubled the amount of homework.
Medinah's storied past adds to allure
Calvin Koeppel says he's been fortunate to witness golfing history unfold as a longtime member of Medinah Country Club. The 54-hole complex in northern DuPage County has been the site of national tournaments and major championships through the years. This week, the best professional golfers from Europe and the United States square off in the 2012 Ryder Cup. "When you join here, you don't just...
Can new technology solve 30-year-old Tylenol murders?
As the 30-year anniversary of the Tylenol murders nears, no one has yet been charged with the crime. An FBI-led task force continues to search for the killer, using new technology to re-examine the evidence. "Anyone who was involved in this case at its inception, and lived through the horror of what took place ... isn't going to forget it," said former assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy Margolis.
Lake County coroner candidates offer different skills
With incumbent Artis Yancey out of the race because of an upset loss in March's primary, Lake County's next coroner will be a newcomer to the job. And candidates -- Republican Steve Newton and Democrat Thomas Rudd -- couldn't be more dissimilar. Newton is campaigning on his experience as a former chief deputy coroner, while Rudd, a retired physician, insists the coroner should be a medical doctor.
Has Tylenol case gone cold again?
The story originally ran in August 2009.By Jamie Sotonoff email@example.com
Cards created by students greet Ryder Clup hotel guests
When Ryder Club players, fans and officals check into their hotel rooms next week, they will be welcomed by artwork and short essays done by a 1,000 schoolchildren touting Illinois and the Chicago area.
Fundraiser benefits memorial for Vernon Hills boy killed by goal post
The family of a 6-year-old Vernon Hills boy who died in 2003 after a soccer goal post fell on him held an event Saturday to benefit a memorial fund in his name. Proceeds from Zackapalooza will go to the Zachary Tran Memorial Fund, which has crusaded to enhance goal-post safety and provides educational, athletic and artistic activities for children of limited opportunity. "We are so proud that in...
Same old defense shows up for Bears
The Bears weren't exactly doing cartwheels in the locker room postgame, seemingly aware that they will need to be better next Monday night in Dallas. And though their record is what it ought to be, the last two games are a reminder that the offense is at best a work in progress.
'D' gets it done for Bears
Mike Spellman is feeling good about the D,' feeling lukewarm about the O,' and feeling just a little better O'verall, even though a Monday night showdown in Big D' is cause for concern.
Giants lose a day after clinching NL West
Yonder Alonso's two-run single in the seventh inning snapped a tie and helped the San Diego Padres beat the Giants 6-4 on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the Giants clinched the NL West Division crown.
Tigers waste chances, lose both ends of doubleheader
The Detroit Tigers shrugged off blowing chances to at least tie Chicago atop the AL Central. Jamey Carroll hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Minnesota Twins beat Detroit 2-1 Sunday, winning both games of a doubleheader to prevent the Tigers from tying or passing the slumping White Sox.
Dodgers beat Reds 5-3, keep pace for wild card
The Dodgers know that their latest win has to be the start of something spectacular. Adrian Gonzalez hit a pair of solo home runs off Homer Bailey on Sunday night, powering Los Angeles to a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that let the Dodgers keep pace in the wild card race.
Ravens defeat Patriots 31-30 on late FG
Torrey Smith turned in an emotional — and sensational — performance under very difficult circumstances. His teammates on the Baltimore Ravens helped make it a winning effort. Rookie Justin Tucker kicked a 27-yard field goal as time expired, giving the Ravens a 31-30 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday night.
Sources: NFL, officials union hold talks
The NFL and the officials union were talking again. Two people familiar with the talks say that the NFL and the locked-out officials union met on Sunday.
Manning comes up short as Texans hold off Broncos 31-25
Fall behind by 20. Mount a furious comeback. Lose by six. The ugly interceptions didn't play into Peyton Manning's second straight defeat, but so much of the rest of it sounded like a broken record — the likes of which the Broncos quarterback doesn't want to hear anymore.
Raiders rally past Steelers 34-31
With an efficient offense led by Carson Palmer, an opportunistic defense that stepped up in the final minutes and a clutch kick by Sebastian Janikowski, the Oakland Raiders turned a somber mood into a celebratory one.
A nose for the ball ... and hands to match
It's uncanny how much Bears cornerback Tim Jennings has been around the ball this season — and especially how he's been able to capitalize on those opportunities.
Bears 'D' up against Rams
The Bears' defense played so well Sunday that it needed only a mediocre performance from the offense to defeat the St. Louis Rams, and that's what it got. The defense allowed just 160 total yards, the third-lowest total in Lovie Smith's nine years as head coach. It sacked Rams quarterback Sam Bradford six times, picked him off twice and scored once, performing almost all the heavy lifting in a 23-6 victory.
Cardinals beat up Eagles 27-6
Kevin Kolb got the best of his former team. Michael Vick might be wishing he was still in Philadelphia the way the Arizona Cardinals battered him around.
Rangers edge Mariners 3-2
Ryan Dempster allowed two runs and six hits over six-plus innings and Mike Napoli and Geovany Soto homered to lead the Texas Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday and preserve a four-game lead over the Oakland A's in the AL West.
Diamondbacks dispatch Rockies 10-7
Aaron Hill hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Colorado 10-7 on Sunday, the Rockies' season-high ninth straight loss.
New Browns owner envisions role for Jim Brown with team
New Cleveland owner Jimmy Haslam III wants the greatest Browns player of them all to have a role with his team. Haslam spent an hour Saturday night meeting with Hall of Famer Jim Brown, who had been estranged from the Browns for more than two years after he was relieved of his duties as a senior adviser under outgoing owner Randy Lerner.
Ryan, DeCoud lead Falcons over Chargers 27-3
Matt Ryan threw touchdown passes to three different receivers and safety Thomas DeCoud had two interceptions and a fumble recovery for the Atlanta Falcons, who overwhelmed the San Diego Chargers 27-3 Sunday to remain undefeated.
Lewis beats out Thompson in Navistar LPGA Classic
Stacy Lewis won the Navistar LPGA Classic on Sunday for her third LPGA Tour victory in five months and second in Alabama, closing with a 3-under 69 to beat defending champion Lexi Thompson by two strokes.
Snedeker pulls away to win FedEx Cup
Brandt Snedeker played the biggest round of his career for the biggest payoff in golf. Needing to win the Tour Championship on Sunday to beat out Rory McIlroy for the FedEx Cup, Snedeker came up with three big birdies on the back nine at East Lake to take all the drama out the final day that had been loaded with possibilities.
Old Dominion QB sore after record-setting effort
Old Dominion's Taylor Heinicke threw for an NCAA Division I record 730 yards on Saturday. He broke the mark David Klingler of Houston set in 1990 with 716 yards against Arizona State.
White Sox-Tigers figured to come down to the end
While both the Sox and the Tigers are good teams, neither is good enough to run away and hide from the other.
Brewers stay close in wild-card race, beat Nats
The Milwaukee Brewers have little margin for error with a week and a half left in the regular season. On Sunday, a lot of hits kept them close in the playoff scramble. Jonathan Lucroy had a pair of RBI singles and Milwaukee collected 15 hits to beat the Washington Nationals 6-2.
Sox bow to Angels again for 5th straight loss
Jered Weaver kept the Los Angeles Angels within striking distance in the AL wild-card chase, posting his league-leading 19th victory on Sunday with a 4-1 decision over the struggling Chicago White Sox. The White Sox lost their fifth in a row and led Detroit by a half-game in the AL Central. The Tigers lost the opener of their day-night doubleheader against Minnesota.
Allen, Raiders reunite after years of turmoil
The long-running feud between Marcus Allen and the Raiders is over. In a symbolic move after years of separation and harsh words, Allen lit the eternal flame honoring late owner Al Davis before Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Santanas 2 HRs, 5 RBIs lead Indians over Royals
Carlos Santana hit two homers and drove in five runs as the Cleveland Indians routed Kansas City 15-4 Sunday in their highest-scoring game of the season.
Upton homers again as Rays beat Jays 3-0
B.J. Upton hit his eighth home run in 14 games for the Rays, and Jeremy Hellickson won for the first time since Aug. 20 with a 3-0 decision over Toronto on Sunday.
Pirates snap 5-game skid with 8-1 win over Astros
A.J. Burnett allowed one run in eight innings for his 16th win, and Josh Harrison tied a career high with four hits to jump-start Pittsburgh's offense in an 8-1 win over Houston on Sunday to avoid a sweep.
Folk makes second chance as Jets beat Miami 23-20 in OT
After Nick Folk's blocked field-goal attempt in OT was negated by a timeout, his retry was a successful 33-yarder with 6:04 left, and the Jets beat the Dolphins 23-20 on Sunday.
Cardinals keep lead with 6-3 win over Cubs
Kyle Lohse and the short-handed St. Louis Cardinals won for the sixth time in seven games, holding their lead in the NL wild-card race with a 6-3 win Sunday over the Chicago Cubs. Alfonso Soriano hit his 31st homer for the Cubs, giving him a career-high 105 RBIs. Cubs starter Justin Germano (2-9) worked 5 2-3 innings, giving up four earned runs and 10 hits.
Succop nails 6 field goals to lift Chiefs over Saints
Ryan Succop delivered a huge kick in the gut to the reeling New Orleans Saints. Succop kicked six field goals, one to force overtime in the final seconds and another from 31 yards to lift the Kansas City Chiefs to a 27-24 victory over the Saints, who remain winless through three games.
Fitzpatricks 3 TD passes lead Bills over Browns
When C.J. Spiller got hurt, the Buffalo Bills lost the NFL's leading rusher, most of their momentum and another major offensive threat. Ryan Fitzpatrick wouldn't let them lose the game.
Hamlin takes New Hampshire for 5th NASCAR win
Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR race at New Hampshire on Sunday, getting the mistake-free trip he needed to win for the series-leading fifth time this year. Jimmie Johnson finished second and took the lead in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
Tejadas single in 9th wins it for Mets
Ruben Tejada singled home the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning to give the New York Mets a 3-2 victory over Miami on Sunday, their seventh straight against the Marlins.
Titans beat Lions 44-41 in OT for 1st win
Rob Bironas kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime, and the Titans stopped backup quarterback Shaun Hill on fourth-and-1 at the Tennessee 7 to finally pull out a 44-41 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The Titans (1-2) blew a 20-9 halftime lead in a crazy game featuring big plays, scoring swings and some suspect officiating.
Hudson leads Braves to 2-1 win over Phillies
Tim Hudson pitched Atlanta to the brink of a playoff spot. The Braves are set to answer how they'd respond to their 2011 collapse with a celebration at Turner Field.
As have final comeback in win over Yankees
Cliff Pennington hit a go-ahead single in the sixth inning after a key error by backup shortstop Eduardo Nunez, and the Oakland Athletics bounced back to avoid a sweep, edging New York 5-4 Sunday and stopping the Yankees' seven-game winning streak.
Bengals outlast Redskins 38-31
The Bengals built a 17-point lead, blew the lead, and met razzle with dazzle Sunday until a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown passes by Andy Dalton made the difference in a 38-31 win over Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins.
Images: Bears vs. Rams
Images from the Chicago Bears (1-1) vs. the St. Louis Rams (1-1) in week three on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012 at Soldier Field in Chicago.The Bears won the game 23-6 over the Rams with dominating defense.
Baker heads back to Cincy after 4 days in hospital
Reds manager Dusty Baker was headed back to Cincinnati on Sunday after spending four days in a Chicago hospital getting treated for an irregular heartbeat. Baker missed the Reds' 6-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday that clinched the NL Central title.
Jaguars shock Colts 22-17 with 80-yard TD pass
Blaine Gabbert beat Andrew Luck at his own game Sunday. The second-year Jacksonville quarterback hooked up with Cecil Shorts III on an 80-yard touchdown pass with 45 seconds left to give Jacksonville its first victory under new coach Mike Mularkey — 22-17 over the Colts.
Top 2 teams in Big Ten still have lot to prove
From the outside, it looks like the premier game on the opening week of Big Ten play next Saturday: The conference's two highest ranked teams, with a combined 7-1 record. But the guys closest to No. 14 Ohio State and 20th-ranked Michigan State (3-1) know better.
Cowboys get short fields in 16-10 win over Bucs
Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys finally had some short scoring drives, and needed them. There also were a couple of extra kneel-downs by Romo before the Cowboys had secured a 16-10 victory Sunday in their home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Orioles miss big chance, lose to Boston 2-1
Cody Ross doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, Andrew Bailey escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth and the Boston Red Sox ended Baltimore's six-game winning streak, beating the Orioles 2-1 Sunday.
Suburban veteran leads U.S. Junior Ryder Cup
A legend on the PGA leadership ranks, Roger Warren got his start in golf while living in Chicago suburbas, and now he has returned to captain the United States team in the Junior Ryder Cup competition, which the PGA of America bills as "an international showcase of golf's next generation." Len Ziehm profiles Warren, who got his start as a teacher at Dundee-Crown and held key roles with the Village Links of Glen Ellyn and Seven Bridges in Woodridge early in his golf career.
Vikings stun 49ers 24-13
Christian Ponder didn't flinch, even against that swarming San Francisco defense. Minnesota's quarterback has come a long way from his rough rookie season. Ponder threw two touchdown passes to tight end Kyle Rudolph and ran for another score to help the Vikings hand the 49ers their first defeat, 24-13 on Sunday.
Cubs have plenty to accomplish in closing stretch
Len Kasper takes a closer look at the individual goals the Cubs can accomplish as they try to avoid the 100-loss mark, plus he weighs in on Melky Cabrera situation and shares his thoughts on whether a wild-card team can be a serious contender to win the World Series.
Kelly: No. 10 Notre Dame wants to use only 1 QB
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly is counting on sophomore quarterback Everett Golson to get the offense going for 10th-ranked Fighting Irish. After pulling Golson in the second quarter Saturday against Michigan and seeing backup Tommy Rees lead the Irish (4-0) to victory for a second time this season, Kelly said Sunday he doesn't see the situation as a two-quarterback system.
Referee fiasco an NFL disgrace for Goodell
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is nothing but a hypocrite when pretending the replacement officials aren't hurting the game or the players. Did he forget he's the champion of integrity and player safety? Barry Rozner has that and more in today's column.
Sky's Penicheiro retires with win
Saturday was an emotional night for the Sky as the players honored veteran point guard Ticha Penicheiro and the team won their season finale over the Washington Mystics, 77-58.
Sox in trouble after loss to Angels
The White Sox are in big trouble after dropping their fourth straight game — this one a 4-2 decision to the Angels on Saturday night at Anaheim, Calif.
Pot could be tax windfall, but skeptics abound
A catchy pro-marijuana jingle for Colorado voters considering legalizing the drug goes like this: "Jobs for our people. Money for schools. Who could ask for more?" It's a bit more complicated than that in the three states — Colorado, Oregon and Washington — that could become the first to legalize marijuana this fall.
Bernanke wants you to buy stocks, but risk is high
Ben Bernanke hopes his latest plan to stimulate the economy will get you to buy stocks and other risky assets. Maybe you should. People who did that after two similar Federal Reserve efforts are sitting on big gains today.
Decades of federal dollars helped fuel gas boom
Those who helped pioneer the technique known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, recall the government played a very active role in its development. Over three decades, the federal government contributed more than $100 million in research to develop fracking, and billions more in tax breaks.
Gas prices down just slightly over 2 weeks
The average price for regular gasoline at U.S. filling stations fell 0.38 cents in the past two weeks to $3.8338 a gallon, according to Lundberg Survey Inc., but Chicago's average pump price ranked highest in the nation.
Online instruction takes off among crafters
If you're itching to take up knitting or are stuck in a beadwork project, there's help — and many classes — online. Options range from professionally videotaped courses to quick tutorials posted on YouTube and craft blogs. Some cost money, others are free.
Asian energy boom threatens Montana ranches
The big mining companies first came knocking on Ellen Pfister's door in the 1970s, ready to tap the huge coal deposits beneath her family's eastern Montana ranch. Pfister and others successfully fended them off, and as the coal industry retreated domestically, it appeared their battle might be won. But now, a fast-growing market in exporting coal to Asia has Pfister and other ranchers seeing their long-held fears become reality.
3 investments to endure 3 more years of low rates
Risk-averse investors, prepare to be disappointed a good while longer. Expect interest rates to remain low at least three more years, with investments earning very little unless you're willing to accept plenty of risk. Money-market mutual funds are likely to continue paying barely above zero, with 10-year U.S. Treasurys yielding less than 2 percent.
Work advice: Managing your manager
I have an "old school" manager who manages via threats, intimidating emails and general bullying. Most of the time, he does this before a holiday weekend or a scheduled vacation. He seems to nitpick at someone whenever he needs a new target. Is there anything to protect those who deal with otherwise hostile situations at work?
6 steps to size up your overseas retirement plan
Moving to countries like Mexico, Ecuador and Thailand, where the cost of living can be far lower than in the U.S., can turn a modest nest egg into something more substantial. "It's really not for everybody, but there are many places where your dollar can go a lot further abroad than it can here," says Gabrielle Redford, editorial projects manager for AARP The Magazine.
Retirees heading to unconventional destinations
When Peg Davis was ready to find a retirement community to move to, she looked north — not south — for a place to spend her later years. "I wouldn't go south of Pennsylvania," said Davis, who vacationed here for years before making the move. "My mind operates like a Mainer. It doesn't operate like people who escape to Southern comfort."
For South Korean men, makeup a foundation for success
Cho Won-hyuk stands in front of his bedroom mirror and spreads dollops of yellow-brown makeup over his forehead, nose, chin and cheeks until his skin is flawless. Then he goes to work with a black pencil, highlighting his eyebrows until they're thicker, bolder. Cho's meticulous efforts to paint the perfect face are not unusual in South Korea. This socially conservative, male-dominated country, with a mandatory two-year military conscription for men, has become the male makeup capital of the world.
Life & Entertainment
'Homeland,' 'Modern Family' win big at Emmys
"Homeland," which puts the battle against terrorism on American soil, was honored as best drama series at Sunday's Emmys and earned trophies for stars Claire Danes and Damian Lewis. "Homeland" stopped "Mad Men" in its tracks, denying the show a record-setting fifth trophy and kept Bryan Cranston from his fourth consecutive best drama award for "Breaking Bad" and "Mad Men" star Jon Hamm an also-ran once more.
Urban shoots for authenticity in Dredd role
Karl Urban is probably best known for his role as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy in the reboot of the "Star Trek" franchise. Now, he takes on a futuristic crime fighter in "Dredd 3D," based on the dark British comic book. Urban, a New Zealand native, said of making the "Star Trek" sequel: "It was wonderful to continue the journey of these characters. It felt like a family coming back together."
Right at Home: animal-themed kids decor
Kids are often enthralled with the wild kingdom, so it's fun to do their rooms with animal-themed decor. And you can think beyond the standard, kitty-cat wall border or dino bedding; some of today's designs have a sophistication that will please style-minded parents, too.
Is Portland really where young people retire?
Portland may not be "a city where young people go to retire," but it's the place they go to be underemployed, a new study found. A famous quip by Fred Armisen on the television show "Portlandia" led Portland State University researchers to investigate the reality behind the comment. The quirky IFC network series pokes fun at the Oregon city's many eccentricities.
Edward Hopper painting heads to NYC auction
An oil painting of a Cape Cod autumn scene by Edward Hopper — one of the last paintings by the American artist remaining in private hands — will be offered for sale in November for a pre-sale estimate of $8 million to $12 million.
Philly pizza museum serves up slices, memorabilia
How much does Brian Dwyer love pizza? Let us count the ways: He holds the Guinness World Record for largest collection of pizza memorabilia; he has a caricature of himself, eating pizza, tattooed on his back with the phrase "Totally saucesome!"; and he is the driving force behind Pizza Brain, which he describes as the nation's first pizza museum.
Amid cultural clash, Louvre honors Islamic art
In its boldest development in a generation, the Louvre Museum has a new wing dedicated to Islamic art, a project that comes at a tense time between the West and the Muslim world. Louvre curators tout their new Islamic Art department, which took 11 years to build and opened to the public on Saturday, as a way to help bridge cultural divides. They say it offers a highbrow and respectful counterpart to the recent unflattering depictions of the Prophet Muhammad in Western media that have sparked protests by many Muslims.
Giuliana Rancic: Motherhood brings tears of joy
Giuliana Rancic may be known as a trendsetting red carpet regular, but it's the unglamorous side of new motherhood that's got her smiling from ear to ear. "I never realized how much I would love changing diapers. And how much I would love — and I'm sorry for being gross — a poopy diaper. It's like those little things where you go, `Yes! Bill come in here and look how big it is!"' Rancic said in a recent interview.
Sunday picks: Farm Heritage Fest offers fun for the family
Watch sheepherding demonstrations, a tractor parade and more at the annual Farm Heritage Festival at the Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda. Take part in Native American dancing and more at the Harvest Pow Wow at the Naper Settlement. For something different, go on the interactive Historic Elgin Cemetery Walk. Or see Eric Hutchinson in concert at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville.
On the road: Amana Colonies host Oktoberfest
The Oktoberfest at Iowa's Amana Colonies village may be one of the busiest fall fests in the Midwest. Be the first to finish eating a foot-long brat and win a gift certificate to the Amana Meat Shop, watch the keg toss and log sawing competitions or try the nail driving competition. There's also the Wisconsin Cornish Society that celebrates its heritage in Mineral Point, Wis., with a festival that offers customs, food and fun of those who emigrated from Cornwall, England.
Maria Pinto exhibit at the Field celebrates visual beauty
The Field Museum is dedicated to teaching guests about the world, putting every object it displays in context through a variety of informational signs. But "Fashion and the Field Museum Collection: Maria Pinto" is not your typical museum exhibit. This collection is only meant to be looked at within the context of visual beauty. "We're trying to encourage people to look at these objects as objects of beauty, not in a cultural context," said Janet Hong, project manager for exhibitions.
Biking the Great Allegheny Passage from Pittsburgh to Maryland
The Great Allegheny Passage between Pittsburgh and the western Maryland town of Cumberland is a smooth-rolling romp through the mountains that pleases cyclists of varying ability and just glows on fine autumn days. It stretches for 141 miles, offering sparkling river views enlivened by the screeches of whitewater rafters. It gives you a passing panorama of wind-farm turbines beating lazy arcs in the sky, and loads upon loads of peace and quiet.
Art in the garden: Reliable perennials extend the color in the fall landscape
If you want to add the beauty of fall color to your landscape but don't have room for an Autumn Blaze maple, plant perennials that feature showy autumnal foliage colors. They will not only offer beautiful blooms or fabulous form earlier in the season, but also they will keep your landscape ablaze throughout the fall. It's another way to keep the garden in full color well past Labor Day.
Screen door should not drag across the deck
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From Utah, with Love
Columnist George Will: In March 2008, in the speech ostensibly explaining the inexplicable — his 20 years in the pews of the raving Rev. Jeremiah Wright — candidate Barack Obama referred to "a racial stalemate we've been stuck in for years." Hardly.
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Timely reminder of all worth defending
An Addison letter to the editor: Thank you to the Addison Marcus Theatre for showing "The Last Ounce of Courage." It is a good Christian movie despite the classification given by Dann Gire, who listed it under "the Pits."
Confused about No Child Left Behind
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We all have to pay for the deficit
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Winning in favor of meeting standards?
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Attitude toward animals Neanderthal
A Carpentersville letter to the editor: It's been said that you can judge a society by the way it treats its animals. If that's the case, future generations surely will believe that Illinois legislators and Kane County officials were quite the Neanderthals for approving river otter trapping and, respectively, bow hunting in forest preserves.
Sad to see DeWitte go
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Posted on 11/04/2012 3:11:13 PM PST by DeaconBenjamin
German consumers will soon have to pay up to 20 percent more for milk at supermarkets, after one of the major retailers announced a significant price rise on Friday.
Discount supermarket retailer Aldi Süd said on Friday that it would increase its price for milk by about 9 cents per litre.
The other major German supermarket chains, including Edeka and Rewe, were expected to follow suit and to match the products in their lowest price categories to the Aldi prices. Lidl said it would stay in line with the market, and thus raise prices.
Prices for other dairy staples have also been rising recently. The price for butter went up twice over the past two months, making it almost 25 percent more expensive than earlier this year.
Industry experts said the price increases were caused by a higher demand for dairy products abroad, giving dairies more bargaining power in their negotiations with retailers.
Aldi Süd also decided on Friday to raise the prices on other as-yet unidentified unnamed dairy products, citing developments in the market and rising commodity prices.
Other staples are also becoming more expensive. Apple juice sold by Aldi Süd will now be 10 cents more expensive per litre. At 75 cents per litre, the price of normal apple juice is a long way from its temporary low of 49 cents per litre and has returned to the level it was around four years ago.
Producers say the rising prices are a step in the right direction and reflect increased production costs associated with energy and animal feed. Dairy farmers did not succeed, however, in their push to raise the price of a litre of milk by 15 cents.
Aldi Nord, the sister supermarket chain to Aldi Süd, did not issue a statement on prices on Friday. The companies traditionally are in step when it comes to prices. At one Aldi Nord branch in Münster on Friday, higher prices for milk and apple juice were reportedly already in effect.
Increased to $2.05/gal?
Cry me a freaking river.
With the EPA's war on farmers, you can expect to see much higher prices an all farm products, especially milk, pork, eggs, chicken and more.
Somebody has to pay for all the money Germany has been giving Greece.
It looks like the German citizens are paying the price.
My understanding is that dairy products are heavily subsidized in Europe. That someone figured out importing subsidized European dairy products rather than producing their own is not surprising.
Currently the retail price is ≈$3.90/gal.
$2.05/gal? Color me unimpressed.
My daughter says milk in Seattle is about $2.50 per gallon.
When we lived in Germany, we purchased a LOT of our groceries at LIDL, ALDI, REAL, etc. Milk was about 55 Euro cents, so about 90 cents for a liter. Much fresher taste, and I loved the packaging. Small spout, lasted longer. Butter was always more expensive than the Commissary, but fresh veggies were BY FAR better tasting and better priced. Canned veggies were very cheap and a lot less preservatives. Many canned in jars, as well. Many of these had bakeries next door, or even on site inside the grocery, so you could purchase fresh from the oven breads! Yuummm! I still miss that! I've heard that prices have gone up, but so were prices in the Commissary, as well. Prices are going up everywhere.
Your daughter is blessed by not being in California.
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Biology (Emphasis in Biotechnology)
Biology is the study of life (Latin word: "Bios" = Life and "logos" = study of). But, what is Biotechnology? When we use life or living forms and cells ("Bio" = life) to create a technology to benefit mankind, it is termed biotechnology. To make bread, we use a fungus called yeast (the life form) and mix it in dough (a plant product) to make bread (better food) through a simple chemical reaction (chemistry) in an oven (an instrument created by engineers through principles of physics and mathematics). As a unique scientific discipline, you can see from this example that biotechnology is a combination of basic biology with applied technical aspects of basic physics, analytical chemistry, simple mathematics and computer science as related to life forms.
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2011 Fantasy Football PPR Draft Rankings: Arian Foster & the Top 30 PlayersAugust 28, 2011
I find that a points per reception (PPR) draft in fantasy football is always a nice way to shake things up a bit late in the preseason after spending the past few weeks preparing for standard leagues.
The typical order of running backs—usually Adrian Peterson, Arian Foster and Chris Johnson this year—gets switched around a bit when you add receptions into the mix and then possession receivers rise up the board as well.
So less than two weeks before we kick off the season, here's my mock draft for the first 30 picks in a PPR League. I'll give a quick note as to why I like each guy in that spot, as well as a word of warning for each player.
1. Arian Foster, Houston, RB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: I'm buying last year as not a fluke, he had multiple catches in each of his final seven games including a nine-catch performance, and I don't think there is any threat on the roster to take away playing time.
WHY I'M SCARED: Hamstring injuries in the preseason are never good news for a running back.
2. Jamaal Charles, Kansas City, RB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Maybe the best receiver among the top running backs in the NFL.
WHY I'M SCARED: Still a worry that he won't get a full workload because Thomas Jones is around.
3. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota, RB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Not as valuable in PPR, but he's as reliable as any back and at the top of the draft, and that is important in any format.
WHY I'M SCARED: Only six catches in the final seven weeks last year, but maybe Donovan McNabb can find him more often.
4. LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia, RB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: During breakout season last year, he had 12 catches for 110 yards in a single game.
WHY I'M SCARED: Tough to go so early on a guy with just over 1,700 rushing yards in two full seasons.
5. Ray Rice, Baltimore, RB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Nearly 25 touches per game for a guy who can break a long run every time he touches the ball.
WHY I'M SCARED: Not as many all-around games as you might think; when he ran a lot, he didn't catch a lot of passes and vice versa.
6. Michael Vick, Philadelphia, QB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Exceeded 20 points nearly every week last year, went over 30 three times and hit 49 once.
WHY I'M SCARED: Legitimate worries about injury and the fact that teams may be more prepared for him this season.
7. Chris Johnson, Tennessee, RB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Came on as a receiver late last year with six or more catches in two of final four games, and Matt Hasselbeck likes a short passing game.
WHY I'M SCARED: I think his holdout could last into the season.
8. Andre Johnson, Houston, WR
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Tough to wait any longer for a stud in his prime who averaged more than six catches and nearly 100 yards per game.
WHY I'M SCARED: Missed three games due to injury last year and already battling injuries in the preseason.
9. Roddy White, Atlanta, WR
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: 115 catches last year, 'nuff said.
WHY I'M SCARED: Just how many of those catches will go to Julio Jones this year?.
10. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville, RB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: I think Blaine Gabbert will be the quarterback soon, and the rookie will look to handoff and throw short to Jones-Drew more often. .
WHY I'M SCARED: As always, injuries scare many owners away as much as he and the team deny any major concerns.
11. Darren McFadden, Oakland, RB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Tempted to move him up this list because I think his talent and opportunities make him a prime candidate to move into the top 10.
WHY I'M SCARED: Like so many other running backs, has missed games due to injury in the past and hurt again this preseason.
12. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay, QB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Thrown 28 touchdowns or more in each of last three years and no reason to expect anything less this year.
WHY I'M SCARED: Green Bay could run more with Ryan Grant back this season, and James Starks is no longer a rookie.
13. Tom Brady, New England, QB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Threw 36 touchdowns last year and gets to add Chad Ochocinco.
WHY I'M SCARED: He's 34 and entering his 12th season in the league, so as hard as seems to believe, could we see him start to fall back a bit?
14. Tony Romo, Dallas, QB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: I'm higher on him than most, but I think a full year with Dez Bryant and Miles Austin plus Felix Jones as a receiver out of the backfield could make him a top four quarterback.
WHY I'M SCARED: Cowboys always seem so fragile that a couple early-season losses like last year could make it tough for Romo to reach his potential even if he stays healthy all year.
15. Frank Gore, San Francisco, RB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Caught more than four passes per game and averaged nearly 10 yards per catch in addition to a heavy workload on the ground.
WHY I'M SCARED: Not only could his holdout carry into the season, he may be traded and spend the first few weeks adjusting to a new team.
16. Phillip Rivers, San Diego, QB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: His passing attempts and yards have increased in each of the past four seasons, and the return of Vincent Jackson means that should happen again.
WHY I'M SCARED: Relied so much on Antonio Gates last year, so if he battles injuries this season, Rivers will suffer.
17. Drew Brees, New Orleans, QB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: At least 4,300 passing yards and 33 touchdowns for three straight seasons.
WHY I'M SCARED: Just wish he had a more reliable No. 1 receiver.
18. Calvin Johnson, Detroit, WR
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Another guy I like more than most because I think he takes off with a full season playing with Matthew Stafford.
WHY I'M SCARED: If Stafford gets hurt again, Johnson likely takes a big hit.
19. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona, WR
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Ignore last year's stats, Kevin Kolb will bring a return to Fitzgerald's numbers from the Kurt Warner era.
WHY I'M SCARED: What if Kolb isn't any better than Derek Anderson and the rest of Arizona's quarterbacks from last season.
20. Steven Jackson, St. Louis, RB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: You forget he may be as good of an all-around back as there is when he's healthy.
WHY I'M SCARED: Is he healthy?
21. Rashard Mendenhall, Pittsburgh, RB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons before he was 24 years old.
WHY I'M SCARED: Roethlisberger never seems to look for him in the passing game.
22. Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants, WR.
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Stats increased by nearly 30 percent last year and at age 23, he could do that again.
WHY I'M SCARED: Only 79 catches last year, so you want to see that number increase for your No. 1 wide receiver.
23. Greg Jennings, Green Bay, WR.
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: At least four catches in final 11 games last season and more than 100 yards receiving in five of those games.
WHY I'M SCARED: His best season was 2008, and that was followed by a drop in 2009, so you have to hope 2010 isn't followed by another down season.
24. Matt Forte, Chicago, RB.
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: One of only five running backs to surpass 1,000 yards rushing and 500 receiving last year.
WHY I'M SCARED: Worried that Marion Barber could cut into his carries.
25. Michael Turner, Atlanta, RB.
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Double-digit touchdowns in each season since joining the Falcons.
WHY I'M SCARED: Coming off a career-low 4.1 yards per game and nearing the dangerous age of 30 for a running back.
26. Felix Jones, Dallas, RB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: This is admittedly early, but a full workload at running back and his receiving ability means he could prove worthy of going much higher than here.
WHY I'M SCARED: Only had more than 15 carries once last year, so will the heavier workload slow him down?
27. Miles Austin, Dallas, WR.
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Romo's return could lead to 2009 numbers for Austin.
WHY I'M SCARED: Dez Bryant wasn't around in 2009, so he could cut into Austin's targets.
28. Peyton Hillis, Cleveland, RB.
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: You think of him as a bruising runner, but he had six or more catches in five games last year.
WHY I'M SCARED: Heavy workload really seemed to slow him down late last year.
29. Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis, WR.
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Been a top 10 receiver for five straight seasons and still has big-game ability as he had 14 or more catches twice and exceeded 195 yards receiving twice last year.
WHY I'M SCARED: You have to take him and trust Manning is ready for the season.
30. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis. QB
WHY I'M TAKING HIM: Tough to let him drop any lower than this.
WHY I'M SCARED: That neck injury, obviously.
If you liked this, there's plenty more in The Fantasy Fix's 2011 Fantasy Football Draft Guide.
Written by Steve Mims exclusively for the The Fantasy Fix.


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Mexico is located in Azcapotzalco, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
Located in the heart of Santa Fe in Mexico, this style suite hotel enjoys a quiet location, minutes from shopping, restaurants and offices. Number of rooms: 210.
This hotel in the heart of the Zona Rosa of Mexico City, a popular tourist and financial area, offers comfortable rooms within walking distance of everything the city offers. Number of rooms: 50.
Located in the heart of the financial and commercial area of Mexico City, this hotel consists of suites in all, it offers everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay, including many comforts of home. Number of rooms: 194.
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Located in the historic heart of Mexico City, just steps from the metro, this affordable and comfortable hotel offers guests exceptional service and excellent location. Number of rooms: 140.
Take advantage of his trip to Mexico to stay in a guest house in the heart of La Condesa, the colony of fashion in Mexico. The hosts of the House in Rome department receives them with big patio and fireplace. Number of rooms: 3.
Located in the heart of Mexico City, the hotel is surrounded by several cultural attractions and 200 shops very easily accessible, and you can easily reach a variety of restaurants, museums and parks. Number of rooms: 358.
The Best Western Majestic is a four star hotel located in the heart of Mexico City. Relive the History of Mexico by visiting its seven floors have balconies outside. The lobby blends bronze and carved wood in a unique style. Number of rooms: 84.
Hotel a special category "Five Star" with the personal service you deserve, ideal for businessmen for its excellent location in the best starting point México City. Located on a street in the Av. Number of rooms: 40.
Centrally located in Mexico City, on the vibrant Patriotismo Avenue, on Metropoli Plaza near restaurants and shopping, this modern and stylish hotel offers an ideal Mexico City retreat. Number of rooms: 132.
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This property is located opposite the Museo Frida Kahlo in the colonial district of Coyoacan. The Berlin 212 Suites - Bouganvilla offers studios with free Wi-Fi. Number of rooms: 1.
This property is located opposite the Museo Frida Kahlo in the colonial district of Coyoacan. The Berlin 212 Suites - Sunflower offers studios with private patio and free Wi-Fi. Number of rooms: 1.
This apartment is located in a 14th floor next to the World Trade Center and offers stunning views of Mexico City. Located in a quiet residential street in the Naples area and has Wi-Fi and parking ... Number of rooms: 1.
Moments from subway stations offering instant access to popular Mexico City attractions, this downtown property features spacious apartment-style accommodations furnished with free wireless internet access. Number of rooms: 40.
In the middle of Mexico City is located 300 meters from the Insurgentes Metro Station Bed and Breakfast Mexico. Among its benefits including free wireless internet and 24-hour reception. Number of rooms: 9.
Located in the historic center of Mexico City, a few steps from the Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Alameda Park, this hotel offers the best prices and best service in Category 4 stars. It is located near the historic center. Number of rooms: 125.
The Best Western Royal Zona Rosa is surrounded by three of the most important avenues of Mexico City, where you find financial centers, shops and entertainment venues. Number of rooms: 162.
Located on the street in front of the Alameda Central, the oldest park in Mexico City, this contemporary boutique hotel offers a delicious regional cuisine and a central location in the business district of the city. Number of rooms: 28.
Ideally located in eastern Mexico City, only about 5 km from the International Airport of Mexico City, this hotel offers luxurious and comfortable accommodation for guests then rest while exploring the attractions ... Number of rooms: 600.
Located in southern Mexico, near the Hospital Angeles del Pedregal, this hotel offers a variety of facilities just minutes from many attractions. Number of rooms: 222.
Hotel Camino Real in Mexico is an attractive architectural style, which, thanks to the design of architect Ricardo Legoretta seems like a museum. On July 25, 1968 was open to the public. Number of rooms: 712.
El Camino Real Santa Fe is the best choice for customers seeking business accommodation in the west of Mexico City. Design, and elegant, with elements in steel, glass and marble, creating a sophisticated ambience and the ... Number of rooms: 300.
Located in Mexico City, this hotel offers a full kitchen in each suite. It has Wi-Fi and is located 1.4 km from Lake Maggiore Chapultepec. Castelar House suites have cable TV and dining area. Number of rooms: 14.
This small bed and breakfast is located in a green area, just 600 meters from the metro station Patriotismo. It offers a buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel. Number of rooms: 8.
La Casa Cranfill is located in the upmarket district of Colonia Roma, in central Mexico City and just 1 km from Chapultepec Park. Number of rooms: 2.
This beautiful Mexican boutique hotel offers personalized service, a unique style and nothing less than excellent hospitality which Mexico is so renowned for. Number of rooms: 32.
The Casa Inn Mexico City is in the best nightlife area, shopping and business district. Nearby attractions include the Reform Boulevard and the Pink a County, near the Anthropology Museum and the American Embassy. Number of rooms: 166.
The Roa House is an elegant bed and breakfast. Located in the exclusive area of Ciudad Satelite, 15 minutes walk from the Plaza Satelite Mall. Number of rooms: 5.
This guest house is situated in the historic center of Mexico City next to the pedestrian Calle Madero. It offers elegant rooms with fans, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. Number of rooms: 5.
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The Art of Language Invention - Exclusive Signed Edition
How Do You Say "Book" In Klingon?
- Behind-the-scenes look at fictional language creation
- By the creator of Dothraki for HBO's Game of Thrones
- Exclusive signed edition for ThinkGeek language fans
In this (signed!) book by the bestselling author and creator of languages for the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series Defiance, David J. Peterson offers a captivating overview of language creation, covering its history from Tolkien's creations and Klingon to today's thriving global community of conlangers (n. People who create languages.). He provides the essential tools necessary for inventing and evolving new languages, using examples from a variety of languages including his own creations, punctuated with references to everything from Star Wars to Michael Jackson.
Along the way, behind-the-scenes stories lift the curtain on how he built languages like Dothraki for HBO's Game of Thrones and Shiväisith for Marvel's Thor: The Dark World, and an included phrasebook will jumpstart your fluency in Peterson's constructed languages. The Art of Language Invention is an inside look at a fascinating culture and an engaging entry into a flourishing art form - and it might be the most fun you'll ever have with linguistics.


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The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science has traditionally provided students with generous financial aid, viewing its efforts as an investment in tomorrow's researchers and engineers for the benefit of society. Institutional financial assistance in the form of fellowships, teaching and research assistantships, readerships, and preceptorships are awarded directly by the academic departments.
Federal Financial Aid for Graduate Students
U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for loans available through the Federal Family Education Loan Program and work-study through the Federal Work-Study Program. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and an Enrollment Status Sheet must be submitted to apply for federal aid. The Enrollment Status Sheet will provide the University with information regarding the student's planned program.
Fellowships can open doors to opportunities that would otherwise seem beyond your reach. For this reason, many students apply for them. Fellowships are prestigious and highly competitive. The application for admission to Columbia Engineering graduate programs is also used to apply for institutional aid, including some fellowships.
Columbia Comprehensive Educational Financing Plan
Columbia University, in collaboration with a number of financial providers, has developed the Columbia Comprehensive Educational Financing Plan. The plan is a combination of federal, institutional, and private sources of funds that will meet the diverse needs of our student population, providing options to part-time, full-time, and international students. The providers have been carefully selected on the basis of their service, experience in higher education, and the terms they are offering Columbia students.
The Columbia Comprehensive Educational Financing Plan offers payment plans, loan programs, lines of credit, and tuition insurance options as well as loans for international students. The loan programs require that an applicant have a good credit standing and not be in default on any outstanding loans. International students with a valid U.S. Social Security number may be eligible for private loans with the assistance of a creditworthy U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
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If you apply for Federal or Private Loan(s), in addition to applying directly with the providers you must also complete a supplementary application and submit it to the Office of Financial Aid and Educational Financing if you are admitted and intend to enroll in a graduate program at Columbia Engineering. Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Educational Financing to obtain a copy of the "Graduate Loan Request Form" or send email to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Author Notes: I had an idea to make a crisp pancake. My first mistake was to start cooking with no experience in making pancakes! As I looked into the pan as it cooked, I knew I wouldn't be having anything close to a pancake. But surprisingly, I loved this flavor and texture combination I ended up with...another lesson in being open to whatever happens! —CafeAnna
Serves 2
- 1 bunch scallions/spring onions
- 1 large carrot
- 1/4 cup flour
- 10 leaves of basil chopped roughly
- 2 green chilis chopped finely
- salt to taste
- Dash of water
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and combine using a large spoon.
- Heat oil in a large flat bottomed pan on medium heat. Add the mixture to the pan, spreading it out across the pan. Cover and cook for about 3 minutes. Turn the mixture using a spatula scraping the bottom of the pan. Cover and cook for another 3 minutes. Turn off heat and serve either hot or when cool.
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Pharma Can Be Liable For Design Negligence: Pa. High Court
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It's official: LRCC students will learn restaurant biz at amazing Shaker facility
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CANTERBURY — Recalling the lyric of "Simple Gifts," the enduring Shaker song, for both Lakes Region Community College and Canterbury Shaker Village and their partnership to house the college's Culinary and Pastry Arts and Restaurant Management programs at the historic site: "'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be."
Yesterday, when Scott Kalicki, president of the college, and Funi Burdick, executive director of Canterbury Shaker Village, inc. signed the lease both spoke of their "shared educational mission," which Kalicki said they would pursue "in sophisticated and synergistic ways."
Kalicki recalled that the idea of locating the programs in Canterbury sprang from a suggestion by the former president of the college Mark Edelstein. Meanwhile, Burdick said that the village, in seeking "to stay vibrant and relevant," was offering workshops, including those in culinary arts, and "encouraging people to get their hands dirty." When she learned that the college was looking for a new home for Culinary Arts she remembered the Shaker motto — "we make you a kindly welcome."
The college will occupy a three-story building, reconstructed and furnished in the Shaker manner but fitted with a commercial kitchen, where it will conducts its classes and operate a restaurant. For the college the village provides a home for two popular programs that have been adrift since last spring when, after structural issues forced them to leave the Belmont Mill, they shuttled between the technical centers at Laconia and Concord high schools. For the village, the presence of the programs and the restaurant enriches the offerings at the historic site and serves its mission to sustain the Shaker legacy, while providing annual revenue of $40,000.
The production and preparation of food, Burdick noted was prominent strain among the Shakers. She said that the village has hosted chefs from around the state to conduct workshops and prepare meals drawing on Shaker recipes. "Lots of restaurants have wanted to lease the space," she said, "but, we don't want to be a landlord." The college, she continued, represents an opportunity "to integrate education and hospitality with our mission to 'rethink tradition, rethink Shaker Village."
Burdick anticipated that the students would be matched to the "Shaker Box Lunch" offered at the village. Furthermore, she said that the village also intends to develop a farming program, reviving a significant element of the Shaker community, as part of an initiative to encourage organic agriculture and sustainable living.
Patrick Hall, coordinator of the Culinary and Pastry Arts program, was excited at the prospect of what he called "food-to-table. It's the big thing and it's what the public wants," he said. He said that learning in an environment where the ingredients are grown and harvested would enhance the experience of students. Hall is eager to open the restaurant that is expected to serve its first diners in October.
William Walsh, chief instructor of the program, expected the setting would add to the popularity of the program. The commercial kitchen, along with storage and office space, is on the ground floor. What he called an "a la carte kitchen" and dining room, which seats 40, is on the floor above. A function room stretches across the top floor.
Walsh said there were 11 students when he joined the program seven years ago and he expects 110 when classes begin in the fall. The kitchen, he said, will accommodate classes of 10 to 12, which approximates the student-teacher ratio of the program. With the restaurant, Walsh stressed that the venue provides an ideal environment to teach everything from waiting tables to preparing deserts in elegant surroundings.
"When students complete this program here," he said, "they can step right into places like Church Landing."
Kalicki said that that ultimately the college intends to return the programs to the Laconia campus, but quickly added that he expected to pursue the partnership with the village "as far as we can take it." He said that the 2013-2014 state budget includes $3.3-million for construction of a new building to house the automotive program at the college and design the renovation of the space it will vacate.
Burdick is looking forward to an ongoing partnership. "Potential and integration are the key words," she said. "We're just going to joy the ride and hope it lasts for a long time."
CAPTION: Scott Kaliicki, president of Lakes Region Community College, and Funi Burdick, executive director of Canterbury Shaker Village, Inc., yesterday signed the lease that will provide the college's Culinary and Pastry Arts and Restaurant Management programs with a new home at the National Historic Landmark where students will operate a restaurant. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Michael Kitch).
Caption: Scott Kalicki, president of Lakes Region Community College, and Funi Burdick, executive director of Canterbury Shaker Village, Inc. are flanked by Patrick Hall (right), program coordinator, and William Walsh (left), chief instructor, of the college's Culinary and Pastry Arts and Restaurant Management programs, which will be housed at the village. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Michael Kitch).


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El Nino 'one of the most powerful ever'
The "El Nino" climate phenomenon which has helped push global temperatures to record levels and caused extreme weather, floods and droughts, is one of the most powerful ever, experts said.
The climate pattern, which has been in effect since last year, has now peaked but will remain strong and continue to influence world weather conditions in the coming months, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said.
El Nino is the result of interaction between the ocean and atmosphere in an area of the Pacific that occurs irregularly between every two and seven years, affecting the climate and increasing global temperatures.
Its peak tends to occur at the end of the calendar year - giving it its Spanish name for the Christ Child - and the 2015-16 El Nino saw eastern and central tropical Pacific temperatures more than 2C above average late last year.
While the figures provide evidence that the current El Nino is one of the strongest on record, similar to events in 1997-98 and 1982-83, it is too early to tell if it is the strongest ever recorded, the WMO said.
Last year was the hottest year on record globally, with temperatures pushed 0.76C above average by man-made climate change and the strong El Nino, and scientists warn 2016 is likely to follow suit.
WMO secretary general Petteri Taalas said: "We have just witnessed one of the most powerful ever El Nino events which caused extreme weather in countries on all continents and helped fuel record global heat in 2015.
"In meteorological terms, this El Nino is now in decline. But we cannot lower our guard as it is still quite strong and in humanitarian and economic terms, its impacts will continue for many months to come.
"Parts of South America and East Africa are still recovering from torrential rains and flooding.
"The economic and human toll from drought - which by its nature is a slowly developing disaster - is becoming increasingly apparent in southern and the Horn of Africa, central America and a number of other regions," he said.
The 2015-16 El Nino ha been linked to below average rainfall in southern Africa, including Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa, while last year's Indian monsoon was well below average.
Droughts in South East Asia helped fuel wildfires in Indonesia, causing pollution that had significant repercussions for health in the region, while El Nino also contributed to a hotter, drier year in Australia.
The phenomenon has also been linked to severe flooding in Paraguay and scientists are predicting above average rainfall in the next few months for parts of Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.
But parts of central America and Caribbean countries have been affected by severe drought, while El Nino is also affecting temperature and rainfall patterns in North America.
And record ocean temperatures, in part caused by El Nino, have contributed to a major coral bleaching event, a process which damages and destroys coral reefs and affects the species and people that rely on them.


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Jackie came to Michigan Radio as a temporary employee in May 2009. Although her background is not in radio, she finds it a challenge and a great adventure. Jackie runs our successful sustaining membership program and also handles about half of the customer service calls and emails that come into the station.
When not at work, she spends her time sailing or kayaking, reading, taking yet another class or pursuing her other passions: gardening (she's a Master Gardener) and "playing with food".


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All doctors have to do is examine quarterback Robert Griffin III, put him through tests and determine whether his twice reconstructed right knee has healed completely. That's easy. Then comes the hard part for Washington Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan: everything else about Griffin's return.
After Griffin is medically cleared to practice, Shanahan must decide when he will play for the first time since he tore knee ligaments during a playoff game last January. If Griffin achieves his goal of being reinstated at the beginning of training camp late next month, should he start in Washington's preseason opener? Should he play at all during the exhibition season? What about the regular-season opener? The young superstar is both the present and future of the franchise. Would it make the most sense for the Redskins to take it slowly with Griffin before reintroducing him to the intensity of the regular season?Read Full Article »


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Publishing Should be More About Culture Than Book Sales
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It seems too obvious to point out that publishing is a cultural activity, not just a process for corporations to make money. That being said, we rarely talk or write about publishing without talking about money, about book sales.
That's because, even though contemporary publishing has seen the emergence of diverse independent publishers and theself-publishing boom, it is still dominated by multinational corporations. And corporations are all about the numbers.
Most books are produced by one of the "big five" publishing multinationals (Penguin Random House, Macmillan, HarperCollins, Hachette and Simon & Schuster).
Katherine Bode of Australian National University puts this figure at 74% of books in Australia. These transnational corporations are, by their very nature, focused on the creation of profit rather than the creation of culture.
In fact, for some of those multinational corporations, books and writing aren't even the largest part of their business.
HarperCollins and Hachette are both subsidiaries of media companies (News Corp and Lagardère respectively). Commercial or "traditional" publishing is not so much aimed at telling a story and hopefully making a profit but at making a profit by telling a story.
In this publishing climate culture is always subsumed to business. The book and its story or narrative are merely a vehicle to generate sales and as such are understood as a unit of exchange rather than as an artefact of expression and/ or meaning.
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Dublin Core Metadata Initiative provides a set of metadata for describing numerical and physical resources, esp. for bibliographic purposes. Widespread properties in the Web of Data include:
- dcterms:creator to specify the maker of a resource,
- dcterms:date to specify a date related to the resource, or
- dcterms:description to add a description of a resource, or
- dcterms:subject to specify the topic of a resource.
Friend-of-a-Friend project (FOAF) proposes a widespread vocabulary for the description of persons, their social links and relations to other objects. Several social networks are using FOAF vocabulary to expose their data:
FOAF data establishes a distributed social network.
Semantically-Interlinked Online Communities (SIOC) is another very important vocabulary to describe social networks. SIOC exporters exist for Wordpress, Drupal or vBulletin. Prominent properties in the SIOC vocabulary are, as e.g., :
- sioc:hasCreator describes the creator of an object
- sioc:content text-only representation of content (as e.g. a blog post)
- sioc:topic indicating the topic of a resource.
Simple Knowledge Organisation System (SKOS) is used to describe concept hierarchies such as taxonomies, folksonomies, or thesauri. SKOS provides properties to represent subsumption hierarchies:
- skos:narrower describes a more specific concept,
- skos:broader describes a more general concept.
SKOS vocabulary is a powerful tool to describe domain ontologies, where the rdfs:subClassOf would be insufficient or not suited to describe a hierarchical relationship. Just take into account the following example:
|Albert Dubois-Pillet: The Banks on the Marne at Dawn (c. 1888)
A pointilistic painting, which is also an impressionistic painting.
But not all pointilistic paintings are also impressionistic paintings.
Thus, Pointilistic Painters in general are not a valid subclass of Impressionistic Painters, simply because there are some pointilistic painters that are not counted as impressionistic painters, but started a new art style like Henri-Edmond Cross, who developed from Pointilism to Neo-Impressionism and went on to Fauvism. Nevertheless, the concept 'Impressionistic Painters' is a more general concept than the concept 'Pointilistic Painters', because Pointilism branched from the Impressionistic movement.
Thus we might say:
- ex:ImpressionisticPainters skos:narrower ex:PointilisticPainters .
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Jeong, Jinsoo and Moir, Tom J. (2008) A real-time kepstrum approach to speech enhancement and noise cancellation. Neurocomputing , 71 . 2635 -2649. ISSN 0925-2312
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This paper introduces the kepstrum method of identification of acoustic transfer functions and its real-time application in techniques such as speech enhancement and noise cancellation. By using kepstrum (known elsewhere as complex cepstrum) analysis, we will show that the kepstrum method is reliable and applicable to real-time processing by providing an efficient kepstrum processing technique with a fast processing time using fast Fourier-transforms (FFTs). Furthermore, it will be shown that its application to speech enhancement methods gives several favourable effects such as: (1) application flexibility by enabling invertibility, which gives a stable minimum phase transfer function on application of the inverse of a room impulse response, (2) processing robustness by using it as building blocks and (3) computational simplicity by highly reduced weights in an adaptive algorithm when it is used with a cascaded adaptive filter. Accordingly, we will show that the kepstrum approach contributes to speech enhancement and noise cancellation with an improved performance in signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) by using only two microphones with a small physical dimension in size. Experiments on a 20 cm broadside two-microphone acoustic beamformer configuration are implemented in real-time in an indoor office.
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Dough Sheeter
Dough Sheeter. (a) A pair of adjustable steel rollers, forming part of a sweet dough makeup table (q.v.), used to reduce a dough sheet (q.v.) to the desired thickness by passage between the rollers prior to lamination (q.v.) and the actual scaling (q.v.) and forming of the dough pieces. (b) The section of a moulder (q.v.) in which the scaled, rounded dough piece is reduced to a thin sheet preliminary to its curling into a cylindrical shape for sealing and panning.