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Katy Tiz Sticks To Her Guns
Lord knows that over the past five years or so, America has been under a British invasion. Not politically. Not militarily. But, musically.
When we listen over the airwaves, we can't help but hear the female Brits taking over pop music. There's Adele, Luciana, Ellie Goulding, Jessie J, Florence Welch (of Florence and the Machine), Emilie Sande ...
I could go on and on and on. But I won't, because the Brit I want to speak about is Katy Tiz.
In the fall of 2012, Tiz broke into the U.S. music scene with her single "Famous" which, if nothing else, showed us that her name could have just as well been Katy Spunk, or Katy 'Tude because her bad-ass attitude is definitely written all over the song with it's raw and non-safe lyrics. If "Famous" is an in-your-face type of song, her second single, "I Don't Give A" impresses because in it is so minimal: a stripped down acoustic version that really shows off the singing chops and writing skills of this young artist (reminiscent of fellow Brit Jessie J).
As Katy Tiz is putting the finishing touches on her yet to be titled album to be released mid-year, and preparing to do what she loves to do best and perform on stage at 2013's biggest lesbian gathering, The Dinah in Palm Springs in April, I caught up with her and chatted frankly about her music, growing into her attitude, sticking to what she believes in, the female artists she most respect, and how fucking excited she is about her opportunity to become a pop star. As she puts it, Katy Tiz is in it to win it!
About 'Famous'
BeBe: Let me say right off the bat, girl! I'm loving your 'Famous' music video and your new 'I Don't Give A' (Acoustic) music video. I'm in love with you!
Katy Tiz: Oh my God!
BeBe: I really like the vibe you got going on. Now, you pronounce your last name spelled T-I-Z as Tease?
Katy Tiz: It's Tis'
BeBe: OK, because you know over here in America, we might have a little problem if it were pronounced tease.
Katy Tiz: I know! I've been called 'Katy Tits,' and I've been called 'Katy Tears.' I just like 'Katy Tits'. I think its way more like me.
BeBe: But, I really do love your 'Famous' video, and I know that part of the message in that is how some people sort of feed off of other people's fame. They only want to have contact with you because they want to name drop and all that (indicative of lyric you only want to fuck me cause I'm famous). Is this song a warning message to those out there who might already be taking a look at your rise to fame, and you're saying stay away?
Katy Tiz: I wrote the song when I literally first got signed (to a record label), when I first came to America when it was all sort of new and fresh to me. That song is just ironic. It's not even about fame. It's kind of a role-play. It's not a hateful song. It's just ironic. And the talking part of the song kind of brings that out... that I'm not really famous anyway. That's what I want people to know about that song.
Feisty young lady
BeBe: You've already gained a reputation of being a real feisty young lady. In the introduction portion of the video, you show a feisty and brassy attitude which I love. Have you always been that in your face, or is it an attitude you've developed over time?
Katy Tiz: I used to be really quiet, like the goofiest freak in the world. I was like... weird. I don't know, I wanted to be an actress. And, I just developed... I grew up with boys, so, I know how to defend myself. And I have a decent mouth on me (we both laugh). I can stand my ground. So, I guess I kind of grew into it because I was definitely the quietest geek around. I'm still a geek I just know how to scramble.
BeBe: Your second music video is an acoustic version of your track 'I Don't Give A.' And, I want to personally thank you for that song because it has now become my anthem. What I love about the video is that you have a wonderful, wonderful voice, and it's a great an opportunity to hear your voice with this stripped down version. But, we also really get an opportunity to your phrasing of the lyric. We really get a feeling of what your singing means to you. What I want to know is when you originally wrote the song was it intended to be an acoustic track?
Katy Tiz: Well, the guy in the video is my brother.....
BeBe: (Interrupting) That was my next question, because I know you started out playing gigs with him (brother).
Katy Tiz: Yes. This is like me and him. And, that's how we wrote it. We were writing on the acoustic guitar, and all the words are real. All the words are definitely from past experiences. That song started with the hook. We were like, 'what should we write about?' And I was like 'I don't give a fuck'. (So we decided,) 'You know, let's do that!'
My brother was like all right let's do it. And we wrote about it. That's why like to do it acoustically, because I'm all about the lyrics. There's always a message, or an experience. And, acoustically, you are absolutely right, that's when it all comes across. All my songs mean a lot to me, but that these lyrics are definitely something I've been through, let's put it that way. I won't give you the name of the person though (sly laugh).
Stick to your guns
BeBe: You were speaking about your brother, and I know you started as a teen working with him, writing songs and doing acoustic gigs. And, when he went on to other things, you started writing on your own, dabbling in a lot of different genres and styles of music that, I guess, others were trying to place upon you before you found your niche. Tell me what were the other types and styles of music you were doing, and why those didn't work for you?
Katy Tiz: The one thing I realized, and the real key to becoming successful, or to have the opportunity to become successful, is to stick to your guns. I can do anything. I can do acoustic. I can be a rock singer. I can do this and that, and everyone has a different opinion on what they think you should be. They are all the Simon Cowells of 'X-Factor,' and I'll do that. And I did a lot of dance music. And there was something missing for me. The day I turned around and said to my brother, 'You know what, just fuck it. I'm just going to do what I want to do'. That's when all this shit changed for me. Now, I couldn't be happier. I live and breathe this music every day. If I don't believe in it, no one else is going to believe in it.
BeBe: And that's exactly it. You are a singer's singer. You sing with feeling. It would be easy to see you faking it...
Katy Tiz: Exactly. That is so true. It is all about passion. My passion is either 'I fucking hate you,' or 'I fucking love you.' That's how it works. And, that comes across in the song (laughs).
BeBe: Well, you have definitely used words in describing yourself such as 'real,' 'not fake.' Are those descriptions point to the things you see going on in the music industry, like the overuse of auto-tune or the major fabrication of pop stars? It isn't always necessarily about the talent, but other factors.
Katy Tiz: You know it's not so much about that at all because everybody, whether the public knows about it or not, has help in the studio when they are recording. That's just the way it is. The reason that I say I'm real is because the same road you go up on is the same road you come down on. At the end of the day, this is my career, but it's also about making good friends and meeting good people. It's all about karma for me. I'm so incredibly lucky to have this opportunity that I want everybody to have a good impression of me. The person I meet on the street today will have that experience with me, and they will have that impression of me until I give them another. So, I'm going to make sure that I'm fucking me! I don't have shit against anyone. Everyone does their own thing. And, I want everyone to know me! I want them to know how excited I am about this. Some people are cool, and keep their calm like 'yeah, I'm going to be a star, or whatever.' If I ever get to that status, I'm going to freak, because I'm so excited about this! And, I want everyone to know that.
Musical influences
BeBe: Being real and sticking to your guns is definitely the right road to take, as you say. Because you know this business called show business can chew you up and spit you out. You have the right attitude going into it.
Katy Tiz: Oh, yeah!
BeBe: Tell me who have been some of your musical influences that you may have drawn from?
Katy Tiz: Really young, I fell in love with Alicia Keys. When I first heard 'Fallin',' I was like, shit, this is ridiculous! She is one of my idols. Whether she does a song I like or don't like, as a singer, as a performer, as a writer, I respect her. She is always dignified. There ain't shit about her in the press. I love what she does. India Arie is another girl that I like. I can listen to one of her songs, and it will take me back to that moment I first heard it. There songs about feelings. People like Alicia Keys, India Arie, Lauryn Hill... I want my music to have the same kind of feeling that I get from their music. There is a memory attached to each song, you know? That's what I want people to get out of my music.
BeBe: It's interesting that the women you just mention have common threads. Number one, they are all major lyricists. Number two, they all three use their voice as an instrument to say certain things. It's not so much that they have a perfect pitch or a perfect tone, but it's how they use their voice that draws meaning. I totally see these things coming through you. It's amazing that you chose these three women. I can see how they have affected how you sing.
Katy Tiz: They are my idols, and I'll always look up to them. And you are so right about the lyrics thing. I'm so passionate about my lyrics. I'm constantly writing lyrics down.
An Englishwoman abroad
BeBe: You know I interviewed a few of your compatriots, the female Brits who have come our way and are making major waves in the States, and many of them have the same thing. They are great writers when it comes to lyrics. It's almost poetic in a lot of the things that say. The things they talk about in their songs we all can relate to. They say it terms that we understand. There's no bullshit. No play on words. They come out and just tell you how it is. I like and appreciate that. So with all of these women from the U.K. coming over here and having some success, are you at all concerned that you will get lost in the shuffle here in America. In other words, that people will say, 'she's just another Brit coming over here', and, at that point, will not pay that much attention to you?
Katy Tiz: You know, that never entered my mind! I see it as I'm joining these people. These people are setting the path for me to be able to do my thing. The reaction the Brits have gotten from Americans these days in terms of music is incredible! All of them are doing so well over here. I'm just going to do my own thing. Everybody different. If I stick at it enough, I'm going to get a reaction. When I first signed and came over to America, I was in it to win it. I fucking love it here. I love being in New York. I love being the one with the stupid British accent and talk about 'Harry Potter,' or whatever (we laugh). I don't feel a threat from anyone else because I aspire to do what these other English artists are doing over here.
BeBe: Speaking of your future here, I know the singles we spoke about earlier are planned to be apart of an album collection, and I want to know how the completion of the album is coming along and when can we expect it to drop?
Katy Tiz: The album will be out somewhere around May of this year. Definitely spring time. I don't yet have a name for it. I have a million names going through my head. That will be the last thing I do (name it). I want it to be something attached to this whole fucking thing that I've been doing for the last year. I'm very excited to give this to people. I've got some really great fucking stuff coming your way.
Katy Tiz will be performing songs from her upcoming album at The Dinah in Palm Springs April 3-7, 2013. For more information visit the Dinah website.
For updates on her debut album release and performing dates, visit visit Katy Tiz's website.
As an actress, BeBe was introduced to film with a lead role in the independent film "Under One Sun" with her character dealing with religious, racial and gender issues. Additionally, she appeared in the campy musical "Devious, Inc" (Australian Film Festival, San Francisco Short Film Fest) also adding additional vocals to the musical soundtrack. Both of these performances led to her selection for a lead role in Aisha Media's next short film series, "Con-tin.u.um" to be released in 2012.


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EAST CARBON-Our loving wife, mother and grandmother, Julia Lopez Cisneros, age 90, passed away January 30, 2013.
She was born July 1, 1922 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Jose Pablo and Lonicia Sandoval Lopez.
On November 5th of 1948 she married the love her life, Benny R. Cisneros at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in East Carbon.
As an active member of the Catholic Church, Julia served as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister and Sacristan for years. In 1986, she was honored as Good Shepherd Catholic Woman of the Year. Julia always made sure that the doors to the church were open and that everything was in order. Her dedication and devotion to her church provided great comfort to those she served. She always believed that when times were tough or things were lost, that a prayer to St. Anthony could make everything better. Over the years, many family members and friends could attest that her prayers were answered.
Her greatest joy in life was her family and she was deeply proud of their accomplishments. Julia loved to watch her family in their sporting events and regardless of the results her smile and warm embrace could cheer up anyone. She will be dearly missed by her family and a community of friends.
Survived by her husband, Benny Cisneros, East Carbon; son, Mike (Bonnie) Cisneros, Huntington; grandsons, Jeff (Val) Cisneros, Price, Jason (Tami) Cisneros, West Valley; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Tony and Paul Lopez; and three sisters, Delia Pacheco, Juanita Lopez and Cora Jones.
Funeral Mass, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, 11 a.m., Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Vigil service Monday evening 7 p.m. at the church in East Carbon. Family will be at the church Monday and Tuesday one hour prior to services. Committal service, Cliffview Cemetery, Price. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are welcome daily and many share memories of Julia at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net


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The Scarlets kept alive their slim hopes of making the RaboDirect PRO12 play-offs after battling past Edinburgh 25-21 on Saturday.
The Scarlets kept alive their slim hopes of making the RaboDirect PRO12 play-offs after battling past Edinburgh 25-21 at Parc y Scarlets.
Coming into the match in sixth and eighth respectively this PRO12 clash it always looked like being a closely run affair and it was all action from the fourth minute as Nick De Luca crashed over out wide for the visitors.
Carl Bezuidenhout slotted the conversion from the touchline and he added a penalty won by the forwards in the twelfth minute to take Edinburgh into a 10-0 lead.
The hosts took a while to get going but had turned the match on its head by half-time.
Fly-half Aled Thomas got the scoreboard ticking over with two penalties before Jordan Williams made his mark from full-back. The first of his two scores came courtesy of a fine break from scrum half Gareth Davies. The ball was quickly recycled and Williams was able to take advantage of the stretched defence, and his second saw him scythe through the Scots as he came back on the inside running a fine angle.
Just the one of his scores was converted by Thomas leaving it 18-13 to the Welsh side at the break. The second-half saw Edinburgh soon tie it up at 18 apiece as Tom Brown scored following a good passing move.
The next score was crucial and it came courtesy of Scarlets centre Adam Warren. Warren's try was converted leaving Edinburgh trailing by seven.
They were able to cut it to four points courtesy of a Jack Cuthbert penalty but they couldn't complete the comeback and fell to a 25-21 defeat.
The scorers:
For Scarlets:
Tries: J Williams 2, Warren
Con: Thomas 2
Pen: Thomas 2
For Edinburgh:
Tries: De Luca, Brown
Con: Bezuidenhout
Pen: Bezuidenhout 2, Cuthbert
Scarlets: 15 Jordan Williams, 14 Kristian Phillips, 13 Adam Warren, 12 Olly Barkley, 11 Frazier Climo, 10 Aled Thomas, 9 Gareth Davies, 8 Rob McCusker (c), 7 John Barclay, 6 Josh Turnbull, 5 Johan Snyman, 4 George Earle, 3 Samson Lee, 2 Emyr Phillips, 1 Phil John.
Replacements: 16 Kirby Myhill, 17 Rob Evans, 18 Jacobie Adriaanse, 19 Richard Kelly, 20 Sione Timani, 21 Rhodri Williams, 22 Gareth Maule, 23 Gareth Owen.
Edinburgh: 15 Jack Cuthbert, 14 Dougie Fife, 13 Nick De Luca, 12 Andries Strauss, 11 Tom Brown, 10 Carl Bezuidenhout, 9 Grayson Hart, 8 Cornell du Preez, 7 Roddy Grant, 6 Mike Coman (c), 5 Izak van der Westhuizen, 4 Grant Gilchrist, 3 WP Nel, 2 James Hilterbrand, 1 Wicus Blaauw.
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Skip to comments.Biden Says Hell Attend Dinner With Cardinals Or Ill Lose My Soul
Posted on 03/18/2013 10:44:02 AM PDT by markomalley
Looking ahead to a reception scheduled for Monday evening in Rome that will feature American Cardinals, Vice President Joe Biden quipped that his attendance at the event is mandatory if he wishes to retain his soul.
According to the vice president's office, Biden will attend the reception at Villa Aurelia in Rome along with the Presidential Delegation to the Inaugural Mass of Pope Francis, U.S. Cardinals, U.S. Members of Congress, and officials from U.S Embassy Rome, the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations Agencies in Rome.
Speaking with Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic on Monday at Villa Aurelia, Biden joked that his own allegiance to Catholicism mandated that he attend the reception.
"We invited the American cardinals to a reception," Biden said, according to a vice presidential pool report. "So unless I'm prepared to join the Eastern Orthodox Church, as a Roman Catholic, I'd better show up or I'll lose my soul."
(Excerpt) Read more at livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com ...
Whatta dork.
Incredibly out of touch with God's teachings! This man is a waste. His soul is in serious trouble and I don't think the idiot is aware of how serious it is.
The lord works in mysterious ways..staytuned
Hey Joe that went with the hair plugs.
"A little late, aren't you, Joe? "
And how! He did that when he bore false witness against an innocent man.
Joe Biden - Bearing false witness, as usual!
Joe, quit straining so hard at that gnat. You're gonna give yourself a hernia.
The jokes practically write themselves!
I sure miss VP Dan Quayle.
Remember his 'crucifiction' in the media over his comments about a FICTIONAL CHARACTER ON A TV SHOW?
The man has Assburgers Syndrome from kissing too much of it at the WH. I'm surprised his face isn't brown (btw - I know it's supposed to be Asberger's; too fitting to pass up...lol)
Biden will lose his soul anyway, as an unsaved, unregenerate reprobate, but it won't be because of not attending dinner with the Cardinals. Someday every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Those whose names are not found written in the Book of Life, will be cast for eternity into the Lake of Fire. Neither socialism or his snarky comments or down right stupidity will keep him out of Hell at that time.
Joe doesn't have a soul ~ pretty obvious to everyone but him ~ but I'm sure Obama knows that.
For his sake, I hope the adage "ignorance is bliss" applies. Honestly, I don't think he is evil... just arrogant and stupid and hell.
If true religious justice existed within the confines of the Catholic Church, Biden would be handed an envelope upon departure from the dinner with the details of the required penance in order to receive Holy Communion ever again.
Joe, you cashed out your soul the minute you jumped in with the abortion crowd... wayyyyy back then.
More proof of left-wing media bias.
And I also remember Candice Bergen, who played that fictional character, coming forth a few years later agreeing with his point.
That train left the station a long time ago.
Slow Joe, your soul doesn't rest with earthly men. You, Mr. Vice President are an idiot no bounds can comprehend.
Just don't show the temerity to request communion, Joe, because the new pope just put pro-abortion Catholics on the "do not serve" list...
I wish I believed he was just a big dope, but I doubt that.
There is no way you can get to where he is and stay there, without having some serious political skills and in has case, I believe he is a dirt bag. The dopey uncle joe gag is just a cover.
You SOLD it already, so it's not yours to lose!
Him and his same minded ilk are a waste of h2O.
He speaks the partial truth. He must confess and repent first. ;^)
["We invited the American cardinals to a reception," Biden said, according to a vice presidential pool report].......
It sounds as though the US Embassy is sponsoring this reception. That may be why he made the statement. Joe Biden has got to be one of the dumbest people in politics. OTOH, the Democrats have so many really stooooopid people, that Joe may make it to the middle of the pack rather easily.
You might wanna ask them about that whole 'baby killing' thing too, as it applies to 'losing your soul'
I LIKED Quayle's comments about Murphy Brown
But I immediately knew he was out of the game when they media attacked him and he got the 'deer in the headlights' look trying to defend it.
Where Democraps double-down, our side runs and hides. Even when we are right.
Joe, you've already lost your soul by supporting abortion, same-sex marriage and euthanasia.
Didn't you know by these broad actions that you had excommunicated yourself?
He was probably expecting another free dinner and meant "sole."
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Skip to comments.The Worst Fox News-Google Debate Moment: Audience Boos a Gay Soldier
Posted on 09/23/2011 12:19:04 AM PDT by lbryce
The last three GOP presidential primary debates have been nearly as notable for the actions of audience-members as for the candidates who appeared before them.
In California at the MSNBC-Politico debate at the Reagan library, the audience applauded mention of the high number of executions in Texas and Rick Perry's defense of the death penalty. "If you come into our state and you kill one of our children, you kill a police officer, you're involved with another crime and you kill one of our citizens, you will face the ultimate justice in the state of Texas, and that is that you will be executed," the Texas governor said to hoots, whistles, and applause.
In Tampa, Fla., at the CNN-Tea Party Express debate, the audience cheered the idea of letting an uninsured 30-year-old man die (video) without care, greeting the idea with applause and shouts of "Yeah!"
And last night, at the Fox News-Google debate in Orlando, Fla., some audience-members booed a recently-out gay soldier stationed in Iraq who submitted a question through Google's YouTube video-sharing site. His offense? Asking the candidates if they would circumvent the progress made for gays and lesbians in the military.
Watch the interaction with Stephen Hill:
"Any type of sexual activity has no place in the military," former senator Rick Santorum told Hill, saying that the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban on out service constituted "special privileges" and "social experimentation."
The audience response led former White House spokesman Ari Fleischer to tweet, "Booing a soldier serving our nation is uncalled for. If I were on stage, I would make that point."
But he wasn't on the stage, and none standing there spoke up on Hill's behalf.
(Excerpt) Read more at theatlantic.com ...
That moment and the dog poop joke were the best parts.
He's not being booed for being a soldier, he is being booed for his behavior. Being a soldier does not indemnify one against their other actions being judged.
"Any type of sexual activity has no place in the military"
This can't be repeated enough. Gays out. Women waaaaay in the back / homefront. Soldiers in.
Keep that stuff at home, off base, or on shore-leave.
worth noting that gay men have bravely served the United States in every war since the Revolutionary War. However, they kept their personal life private and that is how it should be when serving your country in the serious role of serving in the military.
Who cares about a few scattered boos. Santorum hit that question out of the park. I believe few up on stage would have taken it head on like Rick without hedging and being overly PC. Santorum is a solid guy.
He asked a question--he didn't perform any "actions". And I suspect if a soldier was booed at a Dem event, you wouldn't be defending the action because "he wasn't being booed for being a soldier" (which NO ONE has suggested).
As a soldier, he deserves the respect of those whose lives he is defending with his own. Has nothing to do with condoning his point of view.
Man, we can't even show simple respect to our soldiers anymore unless they're "our" kind of soldiers? What the heck is going on here?
Frankly the audiences at these debates may just lose this election for the Repubs.
For conduct that SHOULD get him dishonorably discharged. The disruption caused by Obama's pandering to the homosexual lobby will likely have terrible repercussions.
Rick Santorum gave an excellent answer, by the way.
The soldier's question illuminates a point: the UCMJ section banning homosexual acts is (as far as I know) unchanged. President Obama's 'ending' the ban could be reversed by another Executive Order, by the next President, or even by himself, if it should prove to be necessary for good order and discipline. So, for a serviceman or woman of homophilliac tendancies, knowing what the candidates' position would be on the question is essential. If one is such a person, and if one has made the mistake of going public with one's preferences, and if a candidate who would reinstitute the ban looks likely to win the next election , it would be a good time to consider a change in careers.
The knife is firmly embedded in the back of our military.
"I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, that his justice cannot sleep forever."
-- Thomas Jefferson
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I agree. From another thread, slightly corrected:
I wish people wouldnt boo or cheer at these things. Let the answers come, and let viewers sit there and think for themselves.
We are right on so many issues, but those we hope to sway back off at such displays from the audience—while the curious viewer should be thinking about what the candidate says, and should be thinking about that without the emotion, he's suddenly blasted with boos and instinctively backs off.
Most people don't hate gays—they just want them to leave the rest of us alone. So when a serving soldier in Iraq asks this question, to suddenly hear boos from the crowd has the potential to make a wavering viewer back off just when the candidates gave good responses that reasonable people can agree with.
No, Im not talking about preventing freedom of expression. Im just recalling how when I wasnt as conservative as I am now, listening to the answers at presidential debates given by Reagan, for example, and then later hearing the MSM flip out over certain things, Id think Thats not how I received that answer.
The cheering and such makes it so much more like a lib emotion-charged event, instead of an opportunity to hear responses. And I dont care if someones gay or whatever, if theyre a soldier they deserve to say what they have to say, even if its stupid.
Knowing the candidates' policy on rendition of dual citizenship terrorists in the military is also important to the terrorists in question. Shall we refrain from booing them also?
I think there are a hell of a lot more people who feel that way than the media lets on. And people are also tired of gays being in the debate at all with so many serious issues that need to be discussed. People have had enough of the bull coming from interest group advocacy.
Why? Have you already donated all of yours?
If you say you will put DADT back—you will get the military vote.
The privacy of the ballot protects from being arrested by the PC MPs for the new military thought crime of "homophobia."
The Democratic party of John F. Kennedy (before the commies took control) had to deal with this kind of thing in the 60s when some Strom Thurmond Dixiecrat goons stood up and went wacko with a cheer or a boo from time to time. It wasnt always cut and dry blatent or intended to be an intentional symbol of hatred, but it looks terrible on television.
the only difference is that the media was not against the Dems in those days. they are against us
The economy is collapsing in unsustainable debt and this is the most important issue........MY A**!
(No Pun Intended)
I don't think people are thinking strategery... ;) ...but they should.
I hope people enjoyed that boo, cuz you can be sure we're going to be seeing it over and over and over in the coming months leading up to the election. And it won't be our side repeating it.
Exactly. Anyone who thinks the gay rights agenda is worth a place in the national conversation has way different priorities than the average person.
How do we know that some of the booers at these debates weren''t agents-provocateurs planted by the other side? (Inquiring minds want to know).
Santorum got it dead on.
That soldier wanted to out himself as gay and people didn't approve—just like that gay military magazine said—GET OVER IT.
The Germans heckled 0bidi0t on his 08 Euro tour. He cancelled France the next day.
Ever stop to think they were booing the question? The fact that he exposes himself (no pun intended)opens him up for reactions such as this. His service is respected; his lifestyle is not.
We have had to grant special status to homosexuals and told to shut up. Just as this soldier exercises his free speech and freedom of association, so too did the audience.
There is a difference between booing a question asked, which was a "gotcha" question and the person asking it for his personal beliefs, actions, etc.
This author is doing what all liberals do in pulling the race card on anyone who asks a similar question of OZERO or criticizes him in any way.
With gays, it is Hi, Im GAY first and foremost. That they are soldiers, or teachers (or whatever) appears to be secondary to their gay agenda. This is an indicator of the narcissism that permeates their me first thinking. It is they who cant seem to get over it (being gay). In essence, they are proclaiming their special status and expectations to be coddled like babies.
The vice that dare not speak its name has become the vice that won't shut up.
The unbridled narcissism of gays is the reason people dislike them. It's ALWAYS about them and their precious sexuality - world wide, 24/7/365.
Economy tanking? People don't like where I like to put my penis.
Country overrun by illegals? People don't like where I like to put my penis.
War in Afghanistan/Iraq/Libya/Somalia/etc a disastrous embarrassment? People don't like where I like to put my penis.
Government schools turning out indoctrinated morons? People don't like where I like to put my penis.
Government trying to disarm the citizens through Fast & Furious? People don't like where I like to put my penis.
Terrorist cells forming throughout the land? People don't like where I like to put my penis.
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Dollar worthless? Earthquakes and tsunamis? Corruption and graft? Public union thuggery? Iran getting nukes? People don't like where I like to put my penis.
Aren't you people listening??? I said, people don't like where I like to put my penis!!! I'm gonna get the government to FORCE you to like where I like to put my penis. My PENIS! My precious PENIS!!! You understand? MY PENIS!!! It's a Gay Penis! It's ALL I care about, and I'm gonna force you to care about it and love it like I do. You hear?!! MY PENIS!!!!!
I agree in principle, but in both these cases (the previous debate) I saw it as more booing the policy, not the individuals involved.
That said, don't go there!
Santorum gained a lot of ground tonight, IMHO.
I think once Perry fades (and he will), Santorum will emerge as the candidate best-suited to take on Romney and win.
And I'm not a person who has paid the least bit of attention to Santorum in this race. But in the last two debates he has spoken with authenticity, not in canned soundbites. He also seems quite relaxed and simply focused on making points that are meaningful to the country's problems.
Faggot soldiers who want to push the radical homosexual agenda on the US military make me throw up in my mouth a little.
Speaking of that, has Obama ever gotten around to getting the UCMJ changed or is he expecting homosexuals to be celibate so as to be compliant with the Code?
That's a little over-dramatic, don't you think?
Most people understand that boorish behavior is representative of the individuals engaging in it.
We can all do our part to stop this "I'm special" treatment by refusing to use PC jargon. These people are NOT gay; they are homosexuals. Just as the terrorists are Mohammedans, not Muslims.
I am sure that there are many other instances where we have been forced t accept an increasingly "words mean what I say they mean" environment. STOP IT NOW!
I didn't think he was being booed for his behavior. I thought the policy was being booed and then the booing stopped as soon as it became clear that the soldier was FOR homosexuals in the military.
IOW, at first, I thought, and perhaps the audience did as well, that the soldier was in the process of saying "what are you going to do about this atrocious politicalization of the military that was the repeal of DADT?"
Anyway, clearly people should be more measured in their responses.
It wouldn't surprise me.
I understood the "cheers" for the death penalty in the context of the debate behind held in a state with just 17 executions in 30 years with over 713 awaiting death, with more dead by natural cause or suicide than by actual application of the sentence. Further there's been a judge-imposed moratorium for years. The cheer was for a place where a jury's verdict matters.
I laughed at the so-called "dying man" question because the way Wolf Blitzer presented it was outlandish.
I was not impressed by the booing of a man serving his nation and asking potential commanders-in-chief about a timely policy change directly effecting the services. It was a serious question and entirely expected. I even suspected Santorum would get it because the press want to go to the "extreme" on any question. Bachmann, an evangelical, gets a question about Church-and-State. The "anti-gay" Santorum gets the question on DADT.
Did we learn anything about Santorum on that? NO. We knew where he'd be just by searching his name online. What about Romney, who got a deferment? Or Cain, who worked for the Navy? Or Perry, who served in the Air Force? Or another candidate?
You're not wrong.
My neighbor flies a flag over his house by which he intends to let the world know what sex acts he engages in and with whom.
I agree. Your exactly right about the not allowing viewers to hear answers and make up their own minds.
Your right. I don't have that kind of hate in me. I just don't want certain things thrown in my face.
but I don't care who it is. If they are going to die for this Country, the very least they deseerve is a little respect. The booing of an Army member in Afganistan turned my stomach.
The whole thing was off putting to me - and I am a political junky. I disliked the cheering AND the booing. I disliked the quick cuts for breathless reports on Google stuff.
That the candidates signed off on the format is again evidence that The Stupid Party marches on.
Exactly. And for his politically view which does have a place in the debate. It's interesting how the MSM can spin this by saying Republicans were booing a soldier.
Open Gays in the military is the WORST thing that has happened to this country.
What if he said he's a PEDOPHILE???? What would be the difference??? He ONLY wants to think about SEX, ANAL SEX!!! They were RIGHT in BOOING! It's DISGUSTING!
I think the audience was booing the stupidity of the topic and/or question, when there are much more important things to think about.
I think it was Paul or Santorum who was answering, and it was dead-on
You can be whatever you want, just KEEP IT TO YOURSELF
Don't ask, don't tell was a perfectly fine policy. If someone talked about sex in my workplace they would be fired (hetero or gay) for discussing innapropriate topics.
And the bosses here made it clear- you're here to do your job- not to talk about your sex life. Period.
Why wasn't "Stephen" identified by his rank?
I didn't hear the booing, because as soon as the video was over I wondered aloud to my wife why the service member's rank was not given.
In every case I can think of where a service member is on the news media, they are identified by their rank, even after their ETS.
This stood out to me.
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Greenfield-Greendale swim
Jack Lennertz made his mark during the Bob White Invitational on Saturday at Wauwatosa West.
He broke a 35-year-old pool record in winning the 100 butterfly with 51.94 seconds, eclipsing the old record of 53.1 set by Dave Melville of Waukesha.
Matt Jungers won gold in the 100 backstroke with 55.87, and he and Lennertz also swam on two winning relay teams, the 200 medley with Ross Rybakowicz and Shaun Fleischhacker in 1 minute, 43.66 seconds and the 400 freestyle with Andrew Staszak and Shaun Lucchesi at 3:26.27.
Lennertz was also second in the 100 freestyle (50.76), and Staszak was runnerup in the 500 freestyle (5:10.46). Others who scored included divers Wil Kivlin and Liam Duffy and swimmers Tom Miller, Zach Hogan, Jeff Jacobs and Adam Fleischhacker.
The Panther-Hawks scored 374 points for second, behind Brookfield's 479.
Greenfield/Greendale also downed Shorewood, 99-84, in a Woodland Conference crossover dual on Jan. 26.
"From now on, every swim counts," said coach Dale Schrank. "The race rehearsals are over."
Whitnall boys basketball
After a tough 52-49 loss to Wauwatosa West on Jan. 25, the Falcons bounced back with a resounding 60-32 romp over Greendale on Friday.
Stephen Pelkofer totaled a game-high 24 points, while Luke Mentkowski put in 11 for Whitnall, which improved to 10-2 in the Woodland Conference Black Division (11-5 overall), one game ahead of South Milwaukee and New Berlin Eisenhower (9-3).
Against Tosa West, Pelkofer had 13 points and Mentkowski 10.
Central-Hale boys basketball
A 24-12 third quarter enabled West Allis Central to pull away from rival West Allis Hale and pick up a 67-43 victory on Jan. 25.
Najeal McMillian led a balanced Central attack with 16 points, while Anthony Harris added 13 and Jarvis Garrett 12. For Hale, Steve Kopet tallied 13 points, Derrick Waller 10 and Nick Sotiros seven.
On Friday, the Bulldogs were nipped by Sussex Hamilton, 43-41. McMillian scored 11 points and Garrett and Tonnie Collier each 10 for Central (4-5 in the GMC, 5-11 overall going into this week).
Hale lost to Menomonee Falls, 57-32, for its 60th straight defeat. Kopet had 14 points and Waller six for the Huskies (0-9, 0-15).
Central-Hale girls basketball
Mehryn Kraker and Claire Hankins combined for 34 points, connecting on five 3-point goals, as the Bulldogs dropped the Huskies, 60-29, on Jan. 25.
Kraker tallied 20 points and Hankins 14 for Central, which also received 12 points from Sierra Brown and eight from Janie Myles. Hale was led by Jennifer Stawicki's 12 points and Brianna Bailey's six.
Central (7-2 in the Greater Metro Conference, 11-3 overall going into this week) beat Sussex Hamilton, 51-46, on Friday behind 18 points from Kraker, 15 by Myles and 11 from Hankins. The Huskies (1-8, 1-15) lost to Menomonee Falls, 57-39, on Friday despite 13 points from Erin Barbeau and 10 by Stawicki.
West Allis gymnastics
Emily Fuchs placed second in the all-around with 36.725 points at Saturday's Kenosha Invitational.
Fuchs won the vaulting with 9.45 points, tied for second in the balance beam at 9.3, tied for third in floor exercise with 9.175 and tied for sixth on the uneven parallel bars at 8.8.
Sara Quesnell was fifth in all-around (35.65) after taking third in vaulting (9.35), fourth on bars (8.9) and tying for fourth on beam (8.925).
Lauren Walker, Kathy O'Hara, Nicole Larson and Kori Huddleston also competed for West Allis, which finished fourth (132.175).
"The girls did a great job for their first big meet of the season," coach Katie Colombo said.
West Allis swimming
West Allis placed eighth in the Racine Case Invitational on Saturday.
Chris Malnory claimed third in the 100 backstroke and fourth in the 200 individual medley, while the 400 freestyle team of Joe Lamphear, Malnory, Joe Peters and Stephen Goratowski was fourth. Goratowski was third in the 100 freestyle and fifth in the 50 freestyle and Peters took sixth in the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle.
The Wave beat Pius XI in a dual meet on Jan. 27 and captured third in the Milwaukee Riverside Sprint Invitational on Jan. 26. Winning were Peters in the 50 fly and 100 flies, Malnory in the 50 and 100 backstrokes, and Lamphear, Malnory, Peters and Goratowski in both the 200 medley and 400 freestyle relays.
Whitnall swimming
Personal bests highlighted the Falcons' 17th-place finish in the Small School State Meet on Saturday at Shorewood.
Alex Bell had bests in the 200 individual medley (2:23.16) and in the 100 breaststroke. Alex Knighton dropped almost a second in the 50 freestyle (25.74) and two seconds in the 100 backstroke (1:09.27).
In diving, Jake Damro was 15th and Nick Bell 16th for the Falcons, who tallied 24 points.
Greenfield wrestling
The Hustlin' Hawks came in fifth in the Sheboygan South Duals on Saturday.
Greenfield lost to Oshkosh North, 45-21, and to West Bend West, 55-21, then beat Lena/St. Thomas Academy, 48-26; Sheboygan South, 43-26 and Oconto, 56-18.
Heavyweight Wahid Othman and Taylor Wirtz (130 pounds) both went 5-0, while Andrew Krueger (140) and Dominic Kroll (135) both finished 4-1.
The Hawks also blanked Greendale/St. Thomas More, 77-0, on Jan. 26.
Greenfield boys basketball
Despite 19 points from Reggie Blakely, 12 from Ricky Santiago and 10 by Austin Jacobsen, the Hustlin' Hawks lost to Greendale, 52-49, on Jan. 25.
Greenfield (2-10 in the Woodland Conference and 3-14 overall) then dropped a 73-58 game to St. Thomas More on Friday despite 22 points from Santiago.
West Allis Hale wrestling
The Huskies lost a 37-34 Greater Metro Conference dual to Brookfield East on Jan. 27.
Trevor Krusick (112 pounds) and Julius Dentici (160) both provided pins for the Huskies, who next compete in the GMC Tournament on Friday, Feb. 4, at Brookfield Central.
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In 1906, this beautiful, historical home was constructed by builder W.J. Aikman, a native of Marion, a real estate tycoon, vice president of the bank and a farmer. "The Aikman House" as it became known served as the Aikman family's home until 1938. This home was purchased in 2010 and renovated to include wheelchair accessible bathroom additions, three bathrooms for the bedroom suites, two commercial kitchens, a concrete patio and more. This bed and breakfast includes four guest rooms as well as a restaurant and gift shop. Room service is available until 8pm. Massage, nails, and salon packages available. Gift baskets and trays available by request.
House 5863 Chicago Bed & Breakfast
Looking for a great place to stay in Chicago? Consider House 5863 Chicago Bed & Breakfast. House 5863 is not your typical B&B inn. They are different. There you will find no Victorian decor or rockers on a scenic porch. Rather, they are an urban, hip place to stay in the heart of Chicago's north side. Their style is contemporary comfort. Their rooms are clean, cool and most of all restive. Their approach is more hands off than hands on. They focus on providing for all of your needs behind the scenes without disrupting your stay. Common areas are designed for casual living. The fully-equipped kitchen offers continental style breakfast with all the basics to allow you to serve yourself on your own schedule and at your own pace. Their garden and deck areas offer a quiet respite for relaxed joy.
Queen Anne Victorian home built in 1892; sits on a wooded 1½-acre lot and is located 3 blocks from Eastern Illinois University.
Badollet House Bed & Breakfast
This 4 room bed and breakfast is located in downtown Salem just minutes from the Mariona County Fairgrounds.
(1886-1891) Built for the granddaughter of Chrisman's founding father, it is one of the original 7 homes in Chrisman. Decorated blending of decades from the 1880's through the early 1900's. Full Breakfast. Tea room open Thurs-Sat 11am-1pm by reservation only.
Landmark on Madison Bed & Breakfast
Historic classic Greek Revival mansion built in 1906. Built on the site of old Veranda Hotel stagecoach stop on the Vincennes Trail. Full of southern charm. A step back in time.
Modern Alpine home reflects heritage. View beautiful scenery. Fireplace, TV, VCR, books, and games in common areas. Full breakfast. Twenty minutes from Vandalia.
Peace and quite in the coutryside with an abundance of fresh air will make your stay. Enjoy bicycling, canoeing, antiquing or reading on the porch swing. In winter warm yourself in front of the fireplace when you return from skiing.
CITY:Mount Morris
Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages
Minutes from Galena's Main St., choose from three rooms in the main house or four cottages, located on ten secluded acres of meadows, gardens, a pond, and panoramic valley/sunset views.
Located in the historic village of Elsah, the Maple Leaf Cottage Inn offers bed and breakfast cottage style. All rooms have private bath, sitting area and a full hot breakfast delivered to you each morning.
Farmers Guest House & Annie's Cottage
Experience relaxed elegance in Galena's only 1800's restored inn – just a short walk to Main Street shopping – with spacious common areas, afternoon WineTime™, a DVD library, private gardens, endless cookies.
1800's Victorian furnished with family antiques, family recipe waffles and muffins made fresh each day.
Prairie River's Bed and Breakfast
Hearty breakfasts, beautiful view of Illinois River. Spacious rooms, private baths, comfortable, friendly and private.
Abe's Spring Street Guest House
Historic Galena icehouse with private spacious suites offering romance, comfort, relaxation. King beds. VCR/DVD, hot tub, Glaze & Graze, patio deck. Library, reading lamps, pottery gallery on-site. Walk to downtown.
The Walnut Grove Farm Guest House is a bed and breakfast and is a turn-of-the-century bungalow that is comfy, eclectic and artsy. It can be yours for a focused work retreat, a romantic get a way, or a family adventure in the heartland. Historic Walnut Grove Farm was homesteaded in 1835 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
A B&B by two sisters! Air conditioning, Balcony, Cats in residence, Corporate rate available, Discounts/specials available, DVD, Fireplace in room, Full breakfast, Gift shop on site, Internet Access, Meeting rooms/facilities, No smoking, Other meals upon special request, Patio, Piano, Picnic baskets, Picnic grounds, Private porch, Suites available, Television in room, VCR
Enchanted Crest Bed and Breakfast
Bed and breakfast located in Belle Rive, IL.
CITY:Belle Rive
Historic Queen Anne in downtown Ottawa within walking distance of dining, shopping & entertainment. Full Kitchen, washer/dryer, HDTV, Wi-Fi, jetted whirlpool tub. Special requests welcome. No pets/smoking.
Winner of 'Best Breakfast' and 'Best Innkeeper' awards! This 1858 mansion across from Grant's home, is a short walk to town. Bottomless chocolate chip cookies, ice cream bars, popcorn and dessert. Our B&B is the perfect place for weddings or private parties.
Reflecting on the past one might envision the charm of the neighborhood. Built in 1907 this late Queen Ann home offers a quiet comfortable getaway of yesteryear from the stress of modern life. Breakfast creations can be served in the Maurice Chevalier Dining Room or on the Front Porch. Travelers of both business and pleasure are welcome!
A lovely four square Guest House located one block from Prophetstown State Park on the banks of the Rock River. The large front porch is your first friendly hello as you enter this home away from home. With four bedrooms and a three season sleeping porch it's the perfect place for a small or large gathering of family or friends. If you're in the area exploring or home for a family event the North House is an excellent option for your day, week or month long needs. Also, consider the North House for bridal and baby showers, birthday celebrations, anniversary receptions, meetings and more.
This brick Italianate style home was built by Dr. James (Fitz) Randolph in 1873. Dr. Randolph was a medical doctor and then entered the mercantile business. He was a state legislator and on the board of Trustees of Carthage College. Unfortunately he died shortly after the home was completed and his wife was forced to take in washing and rent rooms in order to retain ownership of her home. The second owner, Mary Alice Curts-Black purchased the home in 1894 and did an extensive renovation including adding the porches. Ernest Coeur was the third owner (1943) followed by his son, Dr. James Coeur (1973) who did additional updates. Karol and Steve Carr purchased the home in 2007 and established Fitz Randolph House Inn as a Bed and Breakfast in 2008 after major renovations. The home now features 5 guest suites in addition to the two parlors, dining room, reception room and owners' suite.
Nestled ½ mile back in the woods, this lodge features all the comforts for individuals wishing to get away for the weekend.
In a spacious, beautifully restored historic home, we offer four charming rooms and a suite, all decorated with comfort in mind. We also offer a full apartment upstairs overlooking Rushville's historic town square.
Reserve this beautifully decorated log home (1450 sq. ft.) with black bear decor all to yourself. Maximum occupancy is 8 people. Included when you check in is your evening crock pot meal on the kitchen counter with homemade bread, and a complimentary bottle of wine. The candlelit table will be set with place mats, cloth napkins, water glasses and your complimentary Bear Grove Cabin wine glasses.
CITY:Mulberry Grove
Timber Creek Bed and Breakfast
Timber Creek Bed and Breakfast offers country retreat style lodging in a secluded Illinois meadow surrounded by trees and a stream. It is the ideal setting to escape fast-paced everyday living and relax, recharge, and reconnect with each other.
Three separate self-sustaining buildings, The Round House, The Cottage and The Pine Room. All units feature air conditioning, a wood burning stove, kitchenette, private bath and dish television
Hickory Hill Lodging is located down a wooded lane off of Payne Road, the gateway to Carroll County in Northwestern Illinois. Just minutes from Lake Carroll and the fine dining and relaxation in the area.
Located in an old border town, situated along the Kankakee River. Designed and built by A.E. Wikstrom in 1892, it was known as the Villa Swea and was a gathering place for visiting Swedish dignitaries and local socialites.
This bed and breakfast's original architecture dates back to 1927 and charms guests with its wood burning fireplace, French doors and vintage molding. The Inn's 42 are each uniquely designed. Personal service is complete with a continental breakfast. Conveniently located near downtown Evanston and Northwestern University. Pensiero Ristorante is a North Shore favorite and is located on the Inn's first floor.
20 acres of tranquil country breathtaking views. Three bedrooms plus private cottage with two suites. Great for family reunions, girls' getaway, wedding ceremonies, reception, special events. Banquet room for 50.
CITY:Scales Mound
Cornerstone Inn has a long and beautiful history. The ornate Italianate building gracing the square at Washington and North Main streets in Washington, IL has a history as rich as its architecture. Washington native Charles Anthony and German immigrant Henry Denhart built the brick-and-stone structure in 1874 after having co-owned a neighboring dry goods store in the previous decade. Their former business was a meeting spot for a pre-presidential Abraham Lincoln and other politicians. The U.S. Department of Interior granted it a place on the Federal Register of Historic places for its historic and architectural relevance. We at the Cornerstone Inn are proud to occupy a spot in this historically rich edifice.
The Stone House Bed and Breakfast
A choice of three guest bedroom await you as well as a private sitting parlor with firesplace; two larges porches with Mississippi River view. Full breakfast served in formal dining room.
This Victorian-style house was built in the early 1900s. It has the original woodwork, spacious rooms, two fireplaces and an open staircase. Guests can eat breakfast in the dining room or on the patio.
CITY:Camp Point
Greenbriar Country Inn & Suites
A treasury of Federal-period homes at the south end of Galena's historic district, with private parking. Twelve beautiful rooms, some with fireplaces and whirlpool tubs.
Spend the night in a true timber frame post and beam barn set in 200 acres of wooded quiet.
Conveniently located near the University of Illinois east campus. Fully furnished 5 bedroom extended stay home; rents by day, week, month or year.
Award-winning bed-and-breakfast in quiet neighborhood near historic Main Street. Wireless Internet, private baths, fireplaces, parlors, library. Gourmet breakfasts and evening parlor party.
Located in the quiet town of Waterloo. This 4-room bed and breakfast is sure to please.
They facilitate retreats for individuals and small groups seeking renewed relationships with God and each other. Come away by yourselves to a quiet place and rest a while. The conference center is approximately 100 miles west of Chicago but a world away from the hustle and worries of your busy lives.
Bed and breakfast with a beautiful, quiet country setting on a heavily wooded three acre lot. Breakfasts include international recipes. Charger ports for electric cars.
Step back in time to a gentler age when hospitality was an art form and life was unhurried. Relax in the elegant parlor, while away an hour on the front porch or explore many of the area's attractions and state parks. Located in a restored 1840's inn, guest rooms feature restored and functional antiques along with individual room telephones and cable TV. The lower level is a great place to hold meetings or celebrate special events.
The Corner George Inn is a landmark in the 150-year-old Maeystown German settlement, which is listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places. Also visit the town's 1867 church, one-lane stone arched bridge, general store, sweet shoppe, museum and visitor's center.
Unique rural setting in Pike County, Illinois.
La Maison du Rocher Country Inn and Guesthouse
This inn, built in 1885, is a two-story, rectangular limestone building containing four rooms. Originally used a hotel, the limestone building is the same rock used for the first stone walls of historic Fort de Chartres, just 3 1/2 miles away. Air conditioned. The cottage sleeps up to five.
CITY:Prairie du Rocher
This beautiful two story early 1880s home has four sleeping rooms available with a shared bath. The decor has lots of charm and elegant taste. The facility also is available for parties, showers, teas and family events - reservations needed. Meals served by reservation only, including full service breakfast. Handicap accessible. Pets accepted.
During your stay in the area come and lose your everyday stresses at Along the Way guesthouse. It offers alternative accommodations for travelers. It is your home away from home where you will experience gracious mid-western hospitality. Three suites available.
Monroe Street Suites is the first place to call when you need a place to stay in Pike County, IL. Their beautiful building is located in Pittsfield, the heart of Pike County. Just a block and a quarter southeast of the city square, they are within walking distance of many Pittsfield attractions. Guests enjoy luxurious hotel rooms, at affordable prices.
Senator Rickert Residence Bed & Breakfast
Located in the Historic District of Waterloo, IL. The home was originally built as a one story brickhouse.
Queen Anne style B & B, 2 blocks from Historic Square and Woodstock Opera House. Intimate Victorian atmosphere, elegant amenities, full gourmet breakfast. All non-smoking rooms with private baths. Central air, heat, sprinkler system. Check website.
On Chicago Tribune's Year's Best Hotel List, and included in Chicago Magazines Best Neighborhood Hotels. , the Harvey House B&B also nabbed the title of Trip Advisor's #1 Rated Place to Stay in Oak Park! The Chicago area's most luxurious romantic inn, hailed as an architectural and design triumph, features fireplaces and oversized luxury baths with jacuzzi tubs, gourmet breakfast, and late checkouts. Proximity to dozens of local shops and restaurants, as well as both of Chicago's airports, makes the inn great for romantic getaways and discriminating business trips where great furnishings, great mattresses and great food is preferred.
CITY:Oak Park
Located in north central Illinois. The farm dates back five generations to the owner's great-great grandparents who settled here in 1845, cleared the land, and built a log cabin. This charming farmhouse has been in the owner's family for five generations and stands hidden in the pine trees just waiting to offer guests a chance to experience the 1900's decor. Chat in the living room, or relax on the front porch swing as you experience the country atmosphere. Open April — October.
Award winning bed & breakfast and restaurant featuring Mediterranean cuisine, using locally available ingredients. Conveniently located off I-80. Four uniquely appointed guest suites, including private bathrooms.
An 1870 era, traditional brick home overlooking Galena and the scenic countryside. Two guest rooms, one suite. Full breakfast, A/C, cable TV in parlor. Limited smoking. Senior, off-season, multi-night discounts are available.
Deer Meadows is secluded and quiet! Surrounded by over 60 acres of woods and meadows for hiking. Keep your eyes open for deer & turkey. Kids love to catch frogs & fireflies and cruise the pond in the paddleboat. Families, large or small, will enjoy our spacious suite with family room (Satellite TV, VCR, DVD with abundance of great movies), full bath & convenient kitchenette. 2 bedrooms, 1 full and 3 queen beds plus sleeper sofa. Spacious accomodations for couples with queen bed and full, private bath. 1 room with kitchenette. Relax in the hot tub or sit on the deck. Make your dinner on the bar-b-que grill. You may be lucky enough to hear coyotes howl or the whip-poor-will call. Or, roast hot dogs on the campfire.
Romantic country inn 1.5 miles from downtown. Amazing tri-state views and unforgettable sunsets. Eight private rooms, one suite and two cottages. Lake with gazebo, outdoor pool, fireplaces, outdoor fire pit.
The Cozy Corner Bed and Breakfast wants to provide our guests with every comfort during their stay in Sparta, Illinois. We are located 55 miles of St. Louis with an array of activities and attractions to enjoy. All rooms include their own private bath, hot homemade breakfast, complimentary beverages and snacks, in-room satellite TV, use of the hot tub and pickup from the local Sparta airport. We look forward to your visit and hope to make many new friends.


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Vacant Building Fires Put Westside Residents on Edge
Bettye Cable isn't a fan of vacant properties in her west side neighborhood.
"I feel like it's dangerous especially with the kids with them going to the swimming pool and the house being right there," Cable said.
The James Leslie Harkins Aquatic Center is a popular place for kids. It sits directly across the street from three vacant buildings. One of those caught fire on Thursday.
"It wasn't notified in a real timely manner because nobody was outside," said Matthew Knott, Rockford Fire Department's Division Chief. "Nobody saw anything until the fire had progressed quite rapidly."
Of the 18 fires that the Rockford Fire Department responded to this month, seven of those are to vacant buildings. Vacant buildings can be a safety hazard and eye-sore in Rockford but it's a problem across America.
"This is a community wide issue and this is a nationwide problem of vacant unsecured buildings," said Matthew Knott, Rockford Fire Department's Division Chief. "The best thing we can do is to be good neighbors, be aware of their surroundings, make sure we call upon the proper city authority to help us with these issues."
Neighbors say this house has seen its share of homeless using it for shelter and that creates a level of uncertainty.
"You don't know to go check on them, call or leave them alone," said Bianca Roberson. "You don't know what's going on."
That also means firefighters don't know who might be inside.
"Vacant structures prompt us to take less risk because we're unsure of what we have in store there." Knott said. "(They) are very, very dangerous to firefighters.
That's one thing we hope the neighbors do is report any vacant structures and make sure they are secure and all criminal activity and trespassing reported."
While the number of fires in the month of July has increased from a year ago, Knott knows this issue is more about vacant buildings and demolition.
"There is limited funding available," Knott said. "But there's a lot of hardwork going on behind the scenes to get these properties in a safer state."
The fear of another fire like this one has Cable on edge.
"My biggest fear is the kids seeing something like that and telling their mom like we just seen this man laid out on the porch. It's kinda scary."
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Canada opens volleyball tournament with loss
MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina (September 18, 2012) – Canada's Full Time Centre (FTC) men's volleyball team lost 18-25, 33-31, 25-17, 25-20 to the Toray Arrows from Japan on Tuesday night to open the World Challenge Club Volleyball Cup.
Nicholas Hoag of Sherbrooke, Que., led the Canadians with 16 points with 12 attacks and four blocks. Stephen Gotch of Okotoks, Alta., and Graham Vigrass of Calgary added 11 points each.
"We had a very good start to the match but the Japanese started to adjust to our game," said Canada's head coach Vincent Pichette of Gatineau. "They are a very fast team and they started to put pressure on us with their serve."
Canada's next opponent is Argentinean league champions Personal Bolivar which includes several national team players as well as international stars such as Brazil's Giba and Cuba's Angel Dennis.
The other clubs entered in the tournament are the University of California - Irvine, Super Imperatriz (Brazil), and Buenos Aires Unidos (Argentina).
There are two pools of three teams and with Canada in Pool B with Toray Arrows and Personal Bolivar. The top-two in each group advance to the semifinals on September 21 with medal matches on September 22.
Canada is scheduled to remain in Argentina until October 1 for series of exhibition matches.
Canadian team roster for World Challenge Club Volleyball Cup, September 18-22 in Mar del Plata, Argentina
Setters: Jay Blankeneau, Sherwood Park, Alta.; Zachary Diboll, Portage La Prairie, Man.; T.J. Sanders, London, Ont.
Left side: Marc Howatson, Victoria; Nicholas Hoag, Sherbrooke, Que.; Stephen Gotch, Okotoks, Alta.; Sander Ratsep, London, Ont.; Terrel Bramwell, Mississauga, Ont.
Middle: Rudy Verhoeff, Calgary; Graham Vigrass, Calgary; Max Burt, Gander, N.L.; Adam Simac, Ottawa; Jonathan Sloane, Winchester, Ont.
Right side: Allen Meek, Sherwood Park, Alta.
Head coach: Vincent Pichette, Gatineau, Que.
Assistant coach: Dustin Schneider, Brandon, Man.
Team manager: Frank Boyer, Ottawa.
Physiotherapist: Isabelle Bond


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Converse Jack Purcell Linen Sneaker - Mens
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Get ready for summer with the men's Jack Purcell Linen low-top sneaker by Converse! With it's lightweight fabric and comfortable features, this cool vintage-inspired shoe will keep you on your toes. So go ahead - channel your inner Jack Purcell and get your badminton on!
- Linen upper
- 7 eyelet lace-up
- Color contrast stitching
- Rubber cap toe with trademark "smile"
- Canvas lining
- Removable contoured cushion insole
- Molded rubber wraparound midsole
- Textured rubber sipped outsole for added traction and flexibility
- Unisex sizing
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By: Preternatural
Location: Chattanooga
August 10, 2013
"This shoe looks and feels fantastic! Robust constitution mixed with style. Sizing chart is a tad misleading, though; recommended you know your exact shoe size before hand.My 10.5 is loose but comfortable; definitely should've got a 10.Overall the shoe truly speaks for itself; a must buy for casual wear."
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Black Glass Teardrop Earrings
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A teardrop has been hand forged from sterling silver wire in this delicate and striking pair of earrings. Recycled black glass flecks adorn the curve of the teardrop, wire wrapped with sterling silver wire. Dance the night away in this design that hangs from handmade sterling silver earring wires. Rubber backs included.
Size: 1.75"
Materials: sterling silver, black glass beads, recycled beads, upcycled jewelry, wire
All orders are shipped within 48 hours, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays when the post office is closed. Jewelry comes beautifully packaged in paper & ribbon, ready for gift-giving. Designs are 100% guaranteed - free repairs available for every piece of jewelry (click for details). Free ground shipping in Canada (or upgrade to Xpresspost with tracking # and fast arrival for $13). Taxes are calculated at checkout. Click here for other shop policies.


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Comments: Definitely get 1 full size up. Size 10 in my Adidas adizero is size 11 in these T7. Extremely light. Not a lot of cushioning in the forefoot for med/forefoot strikers like me (5'11, 150). They were comfortable for me right out of the box, raced a 5k in them the next day, and didn't even notice I was wearing them, which for me means they fit well and ran well, at least for my 5:50 pace. I don't know how long they will last, as the forefoot looks to wear fast. I would not suggest running more than a half marathon in these unless you are a very light efficient runner. Still a nice shoe.
From: Robert, Washington DC
Comments: Not as comfortable or breathable as the T6, but still fits the unique category of a racing shoe that isn't entirely flat (gives some Achilles/calf protection). Despite what the current description says, you should order .5 size larger (so a 12 if you normally wear a 11.5).
From: Joe, Lexington Park, MD, USA
Comments: Since the T5, things have gone downhill. The T7 simply does not give you a feel for the road which the T5 had. Please bring the T5 back.
From: Johnny, Medina, OH, USA
Comments: T7 feels like the previous T6 with one notable change. The achilles guard sits more straight up instead of digging into the achilles which is a relief if you have sensitive achilles. However, there is one drawback with this change. Over certain surfaces (mainly grass) your foot could "slip" out of the shoe slightly if you try to do an all out sprint (happened twice and had to back down or else lose the shoe). But overall, a solid racing flat over 5k-10k distances (have not tried other distances in them). Forefoot striker, 90 miles a week, low 16 minutes for 5k (road & track).
From: Mike, Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
Comments: Very light weight shoe, great for races, fits tight though. The Green Silence is more comfortable in my opinion. Buy at least a 1/2 size up, and wear socks because of the seams.
From: John, Savannah, GA, USA