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Located on the banks of the Fox River, historic St. Charles is known for its great antique shops housed in turn-of-the-century buildings. Visit Century Corners Historic Shopping District and Old St. Charles, where you'll find landmark buildings, unique boutiques and nearly 30 restaurants.
CITY:St. Charles
Nestled in the heart of the Fox Valley, and home to dozens of delightful shops, restaurants and galleries is Geneva – a picture postcard. Come stroll along the lush, tree-lined streets and visit a historic town with exquisite dining, boutique shopping, world-class lodging and award-winning festivals. Located 50 miles from downtown Chicago, Geneva is a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle by I-88, I-90 or Metra train.
Galena Cellars Winery & Tasting Room
You're in good company. Experience the charm of Galena in suburban Geneva. The newest addition to the Galena Cellars Family, the Geneva Wine Tasting Room & Gift Shop hosts a beautiful oak bar in a light, airy setting. In the warmer months, enjoy live music with wine and cheese on the outdoor patio. Sit. Swirl. Sip & Savor. Relax on our beautiful Wine Patio after shopping Geneva's historic district.
Zanies Comedy Club - St. Charles
Popular comedians perform at Zanies, providing an evening of laughter and fun. The "sister" of the legendary downtown Zanies has been making the western suburbs laugh with the same great talent for over 20 years.
CITY:St. Charles
Whether you're here to watch improv or stand-up, you're in for a great time! Come early and enjoy a drink and the thousands of pieces of comedy memorabilia that puts the "shrine" in The Comedy Shrine. Interested in classes? We have those too! You are never too old or too young to try your hand at comedy. Check out our website for upcoming class dates and prices.
Enjoy the fun here that includes laser tag, an arcade room and great pizza.
Stockholm's is a full service restaurant and micro-brewery in a comfortable atmosphere located in downtown Geneva. Our foods are freshly prepared with the highest quality ingredients. Our hand-crafted beers are brewed in an old world tradition, naturally conditioned and unfiltered, for a full balanced flavor. Above all else, the dedication of our staff is our best asset, where tenure is measured in years of service. Each brings their unique personality and has helped Stockholm's to become your friendly neighborhood "vardshus" (tavern in Swedish).
Acquaviva is a family-owned vineyard and winery that includes a tasting bar, Neapolitan-style pizza bistro with foods paired to accompany the wines, retail market place, private event space and a visible winemaking production center.
CITY:Maple Park
Established in 1998, this family winery produces many award-winning wines, all of which are made exclusively from Illinois grape varieties, including those grown in the family's own vineyard
Farm dinners at Heritage Prairie Farm, in Elburn have been a tradition since 2007. All farm dinners include a welcome cocktail upon arrival to the farm with butler-passed appetizers, and live acoustic music. For dinner, an upscale five-course meal, introduced by the chef himself, is served family-style in a charming atmosphere, regardless of the season. Get an inside look at how the farm operates from one of their knowledgeable staff with a private tour of the farm.
Two Brothers Roundhouse was awarded Enjoy Illinois: Delicious Destination Award by the Illinois Office of Tourism! Passion for beer, love of food, and appreciation for great architecture flourishes in the walls of this historic 70,000 square foot facility. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Two Brothers Roundhouse is the oldest limestone roundhouse in the United States. As they bring new life to this 155 year old building, enjoy a casual atmosphere in the main dining room gastropub, our sports tavern and music venue or our new cafe and bakery. There is more to do than dinner at the Roundhouse. Enjoy a fine steak or a burger. As with the beer and food, the live entertainment has a local flair. Whether it be a wedding, reunion or corporate event, they have a variety of spaces for friends and family to gather. Cheers! Two Brothers Roundhouse was also voted one of 17 Best Bars in the Chicago Suburbs by Thrillist Chicago!
Waterman Winery produces wine that is made from homegrown grapes right here in DeKalb County. They offer wine tasting events, and tours upon request. Can host outdoor or indoor events.
Honey Hill Orchard is a family-owned and operated orchard that was started as a hobby by Hawken Askelson in 1965. Today, the original orchard location has 2,100 apple trees, with an additional 500 trees at a second farm location. What started out as a simple farm stand has grown to include pick your own apples, raspberries and pumpkins, honey from Honey Hill's own bee hives, a bakery, the Apple Barn Country Store and some old-fashioned family activities. In addition to providing customers with quality products, Honey Hill Orchard gives families a chance to spend a relaxing time on the farm and create some great family memories and traditions.
The Village Vintner Winery, a fully functional winery, is located in the heart of Carpentersville, Illinois. Come in, relax, and enjoy individually handcrafted award winning wines in the winery's distinctive atmosphere. They offer tastings daily of up to eight wines. Learn about different wines, food pairings or simply sample our blends of outstanding varietals. Their wine experts can help you select just the right wine for any occasion. Whether you are a beginner learning about wine, or an expert who enjoys wines from around the world, you'll find our winery the perfect place to explore new tastes and create your own personal vintage.
The Northern Illinois Wine Trail is a unique collection of 40 wineries and vineyards, each distinctive and picturesque in its own way. Follow the Northern Illinois Wine Trail from downtown Chicago's urban splendor to the unmatched scenic beauty of Galena and Northwest Illinois. You can choose to visit one winery, experience several wineries within one of our three geographic loops, or go all out and experience everything the Northern Illinois Wine Trail has to offer from East to West. Regardless of how you choose to experience the Northern Illinois Wine Trail; the staff of our family-owned wineries and vineyards are there to welcome you with incomparable Midwest hospitality and service - not to mention numerous award-winning Illinois wines.
Smitty's, in St. Charles is family owned and operated, using only the freshest, most flavorful ingredients to prepare all of their mouthwatering sandwiches, homemade soups, crisp salads, ice cream and more.
CITY:St. Charles
Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant
From the southern midlands of Ireland to the Chicago suburbs Ballydoyle carries the tradition with classic Irish brews, excellent food and live entertainment. Irish fare, boxtys, entrees and burgers. Brews on tap, by the pint, bottle and cans. Live music, parties and events. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day all year!
Emmett's Tavern & Brewery Co. - West Dundee
Emmett's uses only traditional ingredients - water, malt, hops and yeast. When you try a German Pilsener or an English Pale Ale at Emmett's, your pint will be as close to the original as you can get (without actually getting on a plane and flying across the pond). Brewery tours are available.
CITY:West Dundee
Enjoy lunch, dinner or a snack at Geneva's landmark restaurant. For over 80 years, fine food and spirits have been served at very reasonable prices in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
A' Salute is a high class lounge featuring entertainment every Friday and Saturday night with room for dancing. The menu will feature a selection of small sandwiches called "trios" which are served in threes.
CITY:St. Charles
The Sugar Path in Geneva is an innovative dessert bakery offering cupcakes, artisan cakes and pies. They bake farm-to-table, using ingredients sourced locally from farmers and vendors they have existing relationships with. The menu changes seasonally so you'll be sure to get the freshest ingredients available.
5 minutes west of downtown St. Charles in Wasco. Open daily. Delivery available. Catering too.
Old Town Pub & Eatery - Geneva
Neighborhood bar and grille that beckons friends to get together and join in the fun. Specializing in fresh salads, appetizers, mouth-watering sandwiches and tasty homemade french fries.
Hotel Baker's intimate dining features prime steaks, chops, seafood, desserts. Lunch May through December 11:30-2pm. Dinner Tues-thru Sat. Lounge open nightly. Live entertainment Thurs-Sat.
CITY:St. Charles
Known throughout the Fox Valley for top-quality meats, produce, and fresh bakery products. Where service has been a family tradition for more than 70 years in St. Charles.
CITY:St. Charles
Unique architectural shape and cozy atmosphere makes you a special part of this trattoria. Come experience friendly service and great food, where family and friends still matter.
CITY:St. Charles
Atwater's Restaurant at Herrington Inn & Spa
Experience AAA Four Diamond fine dining on the waterfront. Atwater's fresh regional cuisine, and an outstanding wine list combine to offer guests a unique and upscale dining experience with beautiful waterfront views. Reservations are suggested. Al fresco dining on our patio is available seasonally.
Located in Algonquin, Illinois, Algonquin Sub Shop serves the very best gourmet subs in the Chicago area. Fans come from all over the state to get a legendary sub prepared by the friendliest crew around. Relax at our establishment and enjoy everything from subs to homemade soups to our big deserts!
Jambalaya Restaurant & Night Club
Jambalaya offers a Cajun/American menu for lunch from 11am-2:30pm. A lighter menu is available after 2:30. It is open 8:30pm-1am Thursday through Saturday, with live entertainment Friday and Saturdays.
CITY:St. Charles
One of Mid-America's most unusual restaurants. World-class chef. Real windmill you can eat in. Sail boat you can eat in also. Fresh seafood.
Open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Tender barbeque sandwiches cooked a variety of ways.
Wide variety of food from fish, chicken, and pasta; including a breakfast menu served all day.
Terrace Cafe in Pheasant Run Resort
Open daily to enjoy a snack, salad or specialty sandwich in a casual cafe setting. Carry out available.
CITY:St. Charles
Home of the smiling burger.
Accommodates 260 between a sports bar and formal dining room. Specializes in meat.
Fast, casual dining that includes salads and sandwiches. Gyros, beef sandwiches.
Enjoy traditional Italian dishes and authentic Italian-trained chefs' recipes while dining in one of Luigi's rooms from his beautiful Italian villa. Banquet facilities available.
Very spacious, elevators, crystal chandeliers, live entertainment on weekends.
Jambalya Night Club/Pheasant Run Resort
Jambalya Night Club has entertainment Thursday, 8PM; Friday and Saturday nights 10PM.
CITY:St. Charles
Contemporary setting features Pan Asian cuisine, Sushi bar, full bar/lounge area.
CITY:St. Charles
Pinecrest Golf Club, Restaurant and Banquet Facility
Pinecrest Golf Club, Restaurant and Banquet Facility is open to the public and operated by the Huntley Park District. Pinecrest Golf Club features 18 holes of championship golf for all skill levels, driving range, sand/chipping area and putting green.
Mexican food with a modern twist. Puebla specializes in recreating the fiery and aromatic cuisine of Puebla, Mexico. The exquisite restaurant takes great pride in the authenticity of a fresh salsa, flavorful guacamole, and tasty tacos.
CITY:St. Charles
Turf Room has a winning combination of fine dining and exciting atmosphere. Cozy fireplace, fine wine, gourmet burgers. American eclectic menu that changes with each season. Whether in one of their three dining rooms, lounge, wine bar or track room, you're assured of a great experience. So relax and enjoy the upbeat atmosphere, friendly services and most of all the unique gastronomy.
CITY:North Aurora
Crumpets Tea Room and Ice Cream Parlor
Enjoy a unique dining experience in our Victorian tea room and turn of the century ice cream parlor.
Rochelle's finest restaurant, specializing in steaks, seafood, chops and pasta. Also featuring a Martini Bar and fine wine selection. Located on the Historic Lincoln Highway.
Stop by to see Rochelle's newest addition to the Hickory Grove building offering fine wines on tap and micro-brew beers. We offer an elegant atmosphere & sophisticated menu.
A beer-lover's pub featuring an excellent selection of craft-brewed beers. We also offer a full menu and are open for lunch, dinner and special events.
Milk Pail Restaurant & Entertainment Complex
Experience fresh, made-from-scratch cuisine and our warm country hospitality. Sunday Jazz Brunch, French Country Market with over 100 unique shops, weddings, mini-golf, Murder Mysteries, picnics and Bingo.
We are known for our Italian beef, gyros (cooked on the spit), 10oz. burgers, Chicago-style hot dogs, and BBQ ribs. We pride ourselves on having great food, big portions, and fair prices. Located in downtown Genoa, stop in today!
Located in the unique and fitting setting of a stylishly renovated barn, Harvest offers traditional regional cuisine with outstanding steaks and seafood, extraordinary game selections and seasonal dishes inspired by fresh ingredients available in local markets. The extensive bar not only features a wine list including outstanding vintages from Napa and Sonoma and unique selections from regional wineries. We will gladly suggest wine pairings to enhance your experience. Or try a refreshing fruit infused martini. Reservations encouraged.
CITY:St. Charles
When in Belvidere, stop by, walk-up and enjoy a refreshing desert or a quick meal. Many choices to choose from and quality is always the best.
Wildwood features upscale American cuisine that includes oak-grilled steaks and chops, fresh seafood, poultry, pasta and vegetarian dishes. Enjoy your dining experience in the warmly-decorated dining room, the spacious outdoor courtyard, or in the lounge.
You will enjoy this Fox River setting and the unusual building that Port Edward occupies. This is what a landmark AAA Motor Club calls one of Mid America's "Most Unusual Restaurants." Besides it's reputation for fine dining, Port Edward is also one of the finest nautical museums in the Midwest.
Join us for our world famous Chicago style deep dish pizza. Ask about our "no charge" private party room. Our homemade soup or cheese sticks are among the many great ways to start every meal. While we are famous for our deep-dish pizza, we also serve thin crust and even gluten-free pizza. The sautéed pasta portions are huge and our marinara sauce is full of homemade goodness. Lasagna is the chef's favorite -- it takes a little time to prepare but is well worth the wait. Just like the Chicago restaurant, you can leave your mark on the place, so bring a marker.
CITY:St. Charles
A restaurant specializing in gourmet breakfast and lunch creations set in a warm, charming, country setting with fast, friendly and efficient service.
This is the ultimate destination for anyone who loves sports. The only sports bar with 22 projection TVs and 140 flat screen TVs. If your sport is on TV they have it! OTB, slots, shuffleboard tables, pool tables, sand volleyball, team trivia, indoor tobacco shop and lounge. Fantastic menu, MUG club and drink specials. Three separate bars and private spaces available for catered parties. Salsa dancing w lessons featured on Tuesday's and Friday's as well as Team Trivia Tuesday's and Thursday's.
Pizza and Italian restaurant. Dine in, Carry out, and Delivery. Everything from pizza to sandwiches, Friday fish fry to pasta.
Dawn's Beach Hut features a cozy, fun and relaxed Florida Keys tropical atmosphere and music. They specialize in frozen tropical drinks, cold beer, Jambalaya, pizza, brats, shrimp cocktail and more. It's always summertime fun at Dawn's Beach Hut.
CITY:St. Charles
Panda House Chinese Restaurant
Panda House serves Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese Cuisine. They are open 7 days a week from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm Eat in or take out, they also deliver to DeKalb, Sycamore, Malta and Cortland with a minimum $8.00 order. They accept Visa, Master Card, Discover and Huskie Bucks.
Wildwood features upscale American cuisine that includes oak-grilled steaks and chops, fresh seafood, poultry, pasta and vegetarian dishes. Enjoy your dining experience in the warmly-decorated dining room, the spacious outdoor courtyard overlooking the Dodson Place water garden, or in the Wildwood lounge. Or just stop by to sample our extensive martini selection, wine by the glass and specialty beer offerings.
Famous for their hot dogs. Other foods include hamburgers, salads, ribs,Italian beef. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
CITY:St. Charles
Restaurant serving Italian foods. Dine-in, delivery, or carry-out available. Pasta, steaks, chicken, sandwiches, fish, pizza and more.
Serving a delicious breakfast and lunch 7 days a week.
Come enjoy what we hope you will find to be the best Hot Dog, Italian Beef, Maxwell Street Polish, Tasty Burgers, Fresh Salads and more. Bring the kids and ENJOY!
Acquaviva Tasting and Wine Bar
Wine tastings, delicatessen meats, cheeses, craft beers, wine bar. Inside and outside garden seating. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer with friends in a relaxing atmosphere.
CITY:St. Charles
Mediterraneo specilizes in Middle Eastern cuisine, which is vegetarian by nature. Mediterraneo does serve some meat, but most of our entrees are vegetarian, and many are even vegan friendly. Vegetarians and meat lovers can enjoy our open buffet every Sunday from 11am-3pm.
Open seasonally Friday - Sunday, March to November. 2016 opening day is March 18th. This seasons hours are 1:30 - 8:30, on Fri/Sat, and 1:30 - 5:30 on Sun. Enjoy farmcrafted spirits grown from the finest grain, handcrafted and distilled on our fifth generation family farm. From seed to spirit. Tours and tastings are $10/person, and include a souvenir shot glass. Tours will occur every hour on the hour, with the last tour starting one hour before close. Cocktails will be available to purchase by the glass to enjoy in the tasting room or on the cocktail patio. There will also be branded logo wear, bottles of whiskey and vodka available for purchase.
Outstanding buffet in the Garden Atrium at Pheasant Run Resort & Spa. From seafood, pasta, authentic Midwestern cuisine, no need to limit yourself to just one entree. Experience a wide array of tantalizing dishes, such as juicy herb crusted beef.
CITY:St. Charles
Craving that home cooked meal that mom use to make? Well chances are the Sycamore Parkway Restaurant can meet your expectations! If not, they are sure you will not leave hungry or dissastisfied. There is something to satisfy everyone's palate on their menu. This is a restaurant where you can fill up on delicious food, without emptying your wallet.
Stop in for an ice cold beer and enjoy a hot pizza pie. We offer burgers, salad, pasta and more! You will just have to come in and explore our menu yourself. While your here, enjoy our outdoor dining area. Great for friends and family!
Blackhawk Restaurant Group has created four brands in Illinois--- all with the same contemporary style, comfortable design, and tempting menu-- but each with its own unique personality. We offer a warm, contemporary and comfortable setting for adults to enjoy smaller plates, sweet treats, gourmet coffee and tea, along with beer and wine. We are your neighborhood place to play Illinois' newest slot and video poker games. Come in and experience a new kind of fun!
Winner of the Aurora Area's Best Burger Competition Bull Moose offers an inventive menu, with fresh, quality ingredients offered at affordable prices. The Bull Moose has taken on a Cheers-type atmosphere, becoming the local meeting place in town. The spectacular bar provides a great place for afternoon drinks or late night partying. •Award-winning Burgers •Unique Sandwiches •An array of Appetizers •Steaks & Ribs and other delicious entrees •Homemade Soups & Desserts •Great place for both Lunch & Dinner •A Full-service Bar & an Outdoor Patio •Wireless Internet & an ATM •Daily Specials & a NEW Lunch Specials Menu •Dine-In & Carry-Out
Started as a Trolley Trailer, now moved into a permanent location in Somonauk. 30 years in the food and beverage industry has provided them with the experience needed to offer excellent service and an undeniably mouth-watering menu using the freshest ingredients and a 4th generation BBQ recipe! everything from our famous Pulled Pork BBQ down to the handmade Creamy Coleslaw. Come experience their flavors that are BBQ Express!
Authentic Mexican cuisine served in a colorful, vibrant atmosphere with a tasty variety of dishes and the finest margaritas.
CITY:St. Charles
Located in the heart of downtown St. Charles, Alibi offers a variety of food, beer, wine, and cocktails. Live entertainment to suit everyone. Tell' em you were here!
CITY:St. Charles
With so many flavors of frozen yogurt and over 70 toppings your options are endless. Whether you prefer tart and tangy flavors, dairy-free sorbets, non-fat, low-fat or no-sugar-added varieties, you'll agree it's almost like eating premium ice cream. Their frozen yogurt is packed with live and active cultures so it's great for your immune system and digestive system health too! And they are the only frozen yogurt shop that has Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory candy pieces!
Authentic Mexican restaurant serving breakfast too. Daily specials, seafood, salads, tacos, burritos, and more.
Casual family restaurant.
Genoa Cafe is located in the heart of Downtown Genoa. Stop in for breakfast or lunch and achieve that small town feel. We have an extensive menu that is sure to please. We look forward to seeing you!
Pizza Pro's was voted "Best Pizza in DeKalb" in 2010. Stop on in for some yummy pizza, pasta, appetizers or just enjoy a refreshing drink while catching the game on one of our many televisions. In addition to a full service restaurant, we offer delivery, take-out, and catering.
Located in Kings, Illinois this coffee/antique shop, located in a historic church, is open every week Wednesday through Saturday and hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 8-2 and Friday 8-6. We have packaged gourmet coffees, sweets, and antiques all in a beautiful, historic building.
Appetizers, salads, and entrees.
CITY:St. Charles
We specialize in Fish, Steaks, Pastas and Grampa's own special Pizza, as well as Sandwiches & Melts for your dining pleasure!
When you're in the mood for something unique and delicious, Lin's Garden Restaurant has everything you crave and more. With a wide range of Chinese favorites, your family is guaranteed to find the perfect meal.
CITY:St. Charles
Daily food and drink specials. Burgers, chicken sandwiches, appetizers, salads, chicken, steak, and turkey wraps. Traditional tavern food. Darts, pool, and games.
CITY:St. Charles
Five Points Pub gives you that hometown feel and homemade meal. Come in today for one of our daily specials or see some live entertainment on the weekends. We are open for lunch, dinner, and late night drinks!
Dairy Dog's is the original home of the cone with eyes. We specialize in high quality fast food, made from fresh ingredients and delicious ice cream creations. It is our goal to focus on quality and delivering friendly service to our customers. All of our food is made to order, if you are in a hurry, call ahead. We look forward to meeting you.
A family friendly Sushi-Chinese restaurant. You have the choice of take-out or dining in.
CITY:St. Charles
A fun family atmosphere. Open for lunch everyday. We have a large menu for you to choose from. There is a smoke-free dining area for your enjoyment. Check in often for our Special Events!
The Little Traveler (Restaurants)
Dine in the Atrium Cafe or at the Victorian Buffet Luncheon served daily in the store's Antique Department where you will enjoy fresh entrees and delicious desserts elegantly served on silver, china and imported antique dishes.
Family restaurant with specialties such as fantastic baby back ribs that fall off the bone, charbroiled steaks & juicy prime rib that melt in your mouth, & a wide variety of glorious burgers.
We have drink specials every day of the week! Come in and see for yourself. Our specials are guaranteed to quench your thirst without breaking your wallet. Stop in to try our cuisine and treat your taste buds to a vacation in paradise. Our menu is sure to satisfy even the mightiest hungers! Host your next party or gathering on our outdoor patio or rooftop terrace! Or let us cater your next event!
Newly added addition to a great family restaurant.
CITY:East Dundee
Come into Coupe's and try one of our delicious homemade sandwiches. We have a variety of items on our menu that are sure to please you. While here, grab an ice cold beer and catch your favorite sports team.
Fatty's is the premier spot to catch a NIU football game, or any other sporting event. Conveniently located across the street from Northern Illinois University and next to Red Roof Inn & Suites. Stop in and try a delicious item off our extensive menu, or just have a drink or two! Enjoy our newly expanded beer garden & added added Novak Room. Complete onsite and offsite catering available.


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Hilary Williams, Art History Education Officer, British Museum
The act of drawing makes someone really look. Drawing heightens curiosity, one of the concepts on which the Museum was founded way back in 1753 when it aimed to attract the "interested and curious". While drawing, you are almost asking yourself, how was this made, how did that craftsman or artist form this object, mould it, carve it, colour it and use it?
Drawing objects is part of a journey. A journey asking these questions but also discovering something about yourself, as you look, perceive, question and discover. As Picasso said so eloquently, "I do not seek, I find".
The Big Draw will take place at the British Museum on Saturday 8 October 2011 and encourages participants to spend 20 to 30 minutes or more really looking at objects through drawing them.
This is our twelfth Big Draw and we've taken the theme from the forthcoming exhibition Grayson Perry: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman. That theme is the Teddy Bears Picnic and is inspired by Grayson's use of Alan Measles, his teddy bear and god of his world of creativity, and should appeal to families or children of all ages, from three to 93… Teddies will be posed with the British Museum objects which have inspired Grayson in his choice of objects included in his new exhibition.
Why do I think the Big Draw is important? Drawing can be part of the creative exercise, creating another world for thoughts, dreams, objects or whatever. Drawing can also communicate that creativity. It can be a means of showing your imagination to someone else; what a sublime experience!
Grayson Perry is a marvellous example of this. He uses drawing to create imaginary worlds and a new context for thoughts or, in the exhibition at the British Museum, for objects. We are incredibly lucky that Grayson is coming to discuss why and how he draws, on Big Draw day, at 14.00.
To see the Big Draw in action is inspiring and a real thrill. It's great to see people of all ages and backgrounds, drawing together, literally and metaphorically, across generations and cultures, without language being a barrier. Everyone can draw!
Come on a journey to draw and find curious new worlds, in front of your eyes and in your imagination!
The Big Draw: the teddy bears' picnic takes place at the British Museum on Saturday 8 October, 11.00–16.00. The full programme is available online. Children and teddy bears must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Grayson Perry: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman
is supported by AlixPartners, with Louis Vuitton.
Book tickets now
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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
JB Mounteer is anxiously awaiting the release of his second childrens book on June 17.
To aid in the celebration his parents, Janice and Percy Mounteer who own the Star Grill and Fun Center in Huntington are hosting a book party and signing for JB.
This event will be held on June 18 from 2-4 p.m. at The Star Grill and Fun Center in Huntington. There will be free popcorn and the Star Grill will have a special lunch price for the children.
J.B. is also the author and illustrator of Camp Were Wolf.
If you have a copy, bring it in and get it autographed. The Star Grill will have copies of both Camp Were Wolf and Franky Frankinstain.
Books will be available to purchase and JB can autograph the books for the children. Don't miss this event to introduce this new book to the county.


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Your tires are one of the most important parts of your vehicle and yet, if you're like many people, you may not worry as much about tire maintenance as you would about, say, making sure the engine oil gets changed on time. But failing to perform regular maintenance tasks on your tires can significantly decrease their lifespan, eventually leading to a full replacement that can be just as costly as some other repairs. Here are 3 tips to keep in mind if you want to prolong the life of your vehicle's tires. Check Tire Inflation Often You know that air pump at the local gas station that you always drive right by on your way to get gas? It's time to start taking an extra few minutes every other trip to the station to make sure your tires are properly inflated. Your vehicle's manual guide should have information on what the "correct" amount of air pressure is inside the tires. It may be a good idea to keep a glovebox tire gauge inside your car so that you can check your tires whenever needed. Tires that are not inflated properly develop extra wear and affect the car's overall performance as well. Get a Regular Alignment and Balance Check Up Correct alignment isn't just important to your tires, it's also important for the other driveline components in your car or truck. Tires that have become out of alignment or unbalanced will accumulate wear and tear much faster one one side of the tire than on the other. Proper alignment will help ensure more even wear across the entire tread. Make it a point to have the mechanic check your car's alignment and balance at each oil change. Regular Rotation Can Extend Tire Life One more thing you should have the mechanic do, if not at every oil change, then perhaps at every other one, is to rotate all four tires. Even if the tires are properly aligned, the weight distribution of your vehicle can vary from the front to the back. Rotating the tires will help ensure more even wear across the board. If you want to extend the life of your vehicle's tires, you need to start paying closer attention to things like the tires' inflation, alignment and balance. Get into the habit of regularly inspecting the air in your tires and asking a mechanic to perform a regular alignment check and tire rotation. If you are starting to notice issues with the tread or other areas, contact a company like Evans Tire & Service...read more
3 Tips For Getting Your Tires Replaced
Any time that you are looking to get your car outfitted with wonderful tires that will be useful to you, make sure that you follow some tips that will be useful. You need to address some concerns so that you are able to save money, buy the best tires and keep your vehicle well maintained. Follow along with these tips below so that you are able to make the most out of your vehicle for as long as you are driving it. Tip #1: Make Sure That You Purchase The Size Required For Your Specific Vehicle Every vehicle has a specific size tire intended to give it the best performance, tread and gas mileage. Because of this, you need to check on the exact size of your tire, which is outlined in your vehicle manual and usually on the side panel near the driver's side floor. These tire sizes will be laid out in a code, such as P264/70R14. Get this exact code, rather than just estimating your tire size, so you don't make any mistake in this regard. Tip #2: Get Some Other Things Done For A Seamless Transition To Your New Tires Any time that you are getting a tire changed, you should prepare your entire vehicle for it by getting some other work done. For instance, you should get an alignment, specifically patterned with computerized specifications. You should also have your brakes and suspension inspected and check your oil. Doing this will allow your vehicle to perform at its best when the new tire is installed, allowing you to get the best performance and your full money's worth out of the purchase. Tip #3: Buy A Warranty When You Buy New Tires As you look to purchase a new set of tires for sale, you will be able to also buy a warranty that will insure the quality of the purchase. With one of these warranties, you will be able to make sure that you don't have to come out of pocket for replacement tires in the event that your tire blows out or wears down during the timetable of the warranty. You may also be able to get free tire rotations and alignments included in the warranty, depending on the shop that you go with. Either way, always get a warranty on each and every tire purchase. Follow these three tips so that you are able to buy the tires that you need....read more
4 Signs You Need To Replace Your Tires
Tires handle a great deal of wear and tear while in use and degrade over time. The condition of your tires directly influences the performance and responsiveness of your vehicle. Ensuring that your tires are in good working order is essential to maintaining your safety and performance while driving. Understanding the main signs to look for that suggest that you need to replace your tires can help you safeguard yourself and your vehicle. General Wear The most common sign that you need to replace your tires is simply general wear, in which the treads have become too shallow to properly grip the road while in use. This can be hard to see at first glance. Tirerack.com suggests that you use a penny to measure the depth of the tread, putting the head side upside down. If you can still see the head, the tread is too worn to safely drive on and you should have your tires replaced. Alternatively, many tires have tread wear indicators built into them, which are flat bars that appear as the tread wears away. If you can see these bars (which run against the tread of the tire), it's time to get a new set of tires. Bulging Any signs of small bulges or indentations on the surface or sidewall of the tire means that the rubber is wearing extremely thin and will soon wear through. These areas tend to have increased pressure on them, which means that at high speeds they can blow out and cause a flat, a serious safety issue. Replace your tires as soon as possible to mitigate the risk of this happening. Vibrations If you notice that your vehicle or steering column is vibrating while you are driving, especially at higher speeds, it may be because your tires are wearing too thin or unevenly. You should check your tires to see if the wear is the problem, and if so, replace them as needed. If your tires are not the problem, there is another problem related to your steering, which you should consult a mechanic about and fix as soon as you can. Cracks Examine the surface of each tire, including the sidewalls, for any small cracks or punctures. These do not have to be large cracks to be serious – any sort of air leakage from your tire can rapidly expand or blow out while under pressure. Check any indentations or grooves as well, as these could be signs of damage. Any physical damage to any part of your tire will require that you change your tires out. For more information, contact Dial-A-Tire Inc. or a similar...read more
Art On Rims: 3 Wheel Upgrades To Add Color To Your Ride
If you've always wanted to drive rainbow wheels, you're living at the right time. Take off those boring factory tires and wheel covers, and put some color on the road with a combination of these 3 artistic upgrades: New-hued alloy wheels Strip your car's wheels down and go for a brand new set of performance rims to provide a base of color. To get the maximum performance upgrade, order lightweight alloy wheels if you normally drive only on relatively smooth streets and highways. If you live where there are a lot of rough roads and potholes, steel rims are a sturdier choice. The alloy rims are offered in more widths, colors, and styles, but steel rims aren't just fuddy-duddies either. There are gleaming chrome steel rims and stylish steel rims in carbon gray. Standard rims can be coated in any color of the rainbow using durable, roadworthy paints. You tire store may offer this service or will hook you up with an auto painting professional. Colored arch protectors Once you've got your base of color with new rims installed, protect the vital guts of the tire with arch protectors. Arch protectors look like giant rolls of bubblegum tape. These coiled discs are placed over the rim but under the wheel covers. Available in a spectrum of colors, the vibrant hues peek through the covers to give your tires a polished, solid look. Their alloy composition keeps debris and flying objects from damaging your rims. You can order arch protectors in the same color as your car for one effect. Order them in the same color as your rims and wheel covers for a different look. To get a rainbow effect, have rims, arch protectors and wheel covers in 3 different colors on each wheel. With 4 tires, that gives you 12 different color choices. Multiple choices in wheel covers Wheel covers come in minimalist styles, flashier styles, and pure bling material. Some are matte carbon black with colored accents while others are simple chrome stars that barely cover the lug nuts. Wheel covers are available in the primary colors of red, white and yellow, and can be custom-ordered in nearly any other shade. Special edition wheel covers are made available from time-to-time for specific models of vehicles. If you really want to go full Michelangelo, order some artsy colored tires to put on those new fancy wheels. Imagine pink rims, mint green arch protectors, pale yellow wheel covers, and baby blue tires. The possibilities are endless. Your local wheel balancing professionals are the best source of custom after-market wheel products and advice on the safest and most stylish upgrades for your vehicle. One company you might consider contacting for this service is Henry's...read more
Inspecting Used Tires For Safety: What To Look For When Buying Used Tires
Used tires are not only more affordable, but they can also be far more convenient to purchase than brand new tires. This is especially true in cases when you only need to replace one of your existing tires. However, if you are not careful, you could find yourself dealing with some serious safety issues not long after putting a used tire on your car. This is because not all of the used tires you will find at local tire yards are safe for use. Thankfully, the tips outlined below can help you to find the very best used tires a local supplier (such as F & H Tire Co) has to offer and ultimately ensure that you drive away with a safe tire on your vehicle. Tip #1: Check The Sidewall Of The Tire For Evidence Of Dry Rot Old tires can suffer from what is known as dry rot. When this happens, the tire will no longer be able to safely carry the weight of your vehicle and will give out much sooner than expected. In the event that the tire blows while driving, this could put your safety and the safety of other drivers at risk. While dry rot occurs from the inside out, it is possible to spot evidence of this problem by checking the sidewall of the tire. When a tire is suffering from dry rot, the sidewall will begin to crack and look dried out. While it is easiest to spot this type of damage on whitewalls, it is possible to detect the damage on any tire. Simply gently feel the sidewall with your hand in order to detect small cracks in darker tires which are able to better conceal the damage. Tip #2: Don't Ignore Any Lumps Or Knots On The Outside Of The Tire If the rubber of the tire has begun to pull away from the sidewall or the interior cables, you will typically see a lump or bump in the rubber exterior of the tire. While these seemingly minor cosmetic problems may not raise a red flag due to their less than severe appearance, they can actually be a sign of a very serious safety problem within the tire. Therefore, you should always refuse to purchase any used tires that contain lumps, bumps, bubbles, or knots in the rubber of the tire. Tip #3: Don't Just Check The Tread In One Place Most vehicle owners will know how to check a used tire for proper tread depth. The problem is, many vehicle owners will only check the tread in one location and simply assume that the tread on the rest of the tire is sufficient. There are many issues that can cause a tire to wear unevenly, the only way to ensure you are getting a used tire with sufficient and even tread all the way around is to take the time to check this tread in multiple locations. Be sure to check both along the length of the tire, as well as both the interior and exterior edge of the tire...read more
Tire Maintenance: A Simple Guide To Prolong The Life Of Your Tires
Your tires, especially good tires, are meant to last for about 25,000 to 50,000 miles. But, you can extend that by almost 50 percent. All you have to do is take care of your tires just a little more. The Importance Of Your Tires Hopefully, you have not experienced a tire blowout as you are driving. And, if you have, you understand how dangerous a blowout can be. Blowouts, skids, and loss of your vehicle control are associated with bad tires. And a recent study found that bad tires may contribute to automobile accidents. Simple Driving Tips To Preserve Your Tires Consider the following tire-wise tips: Remember that high speeds increase heat, which will deteriorate the tread of your tires. So, stay at the speed limit when you drive. Burning rubber, as cool as it may sound, will also deteriorate your tire treads. So, avoid speeding off. Gently press on your brakes. Abrupt stops will burn your tire treads due to the excess friction and your braking system pressing on the tire. Talk to your tire specialist to find out what your tire-load capacity is, or check your vehicle's manual. Overloading adds pressure to your tires, making them lose tread. Avoid parking your vehicle too close to the curb, as you might end up pressing the sidewall of your tires on the curb. This will add too much pressure to your tires. Do Not Forget Tire Maintenance Ensure that your tire specialist performs the following regular maintenance. Perform a tire rotation as indicated by your owner's manual. Tire rotation helps even out the wear on tires. This is important because the front tires receive most of the wear because they carry the turning pressure. And rotating your tires helps alleviate the front tires, which helps extend the life of all your tires together. Be sure that your tires are properly inflated. Check for tread wear. You want your tire tread deep and not bald. You can do this on your own. All those bumps on the road will misalign your tires at some point. This will cause unnecessary pressure on one side of your tires, which will cause uneven tread-wear. Look for cracks on the sidewall, which could mean that your tire is in danger of a blow out. Taking care of your tires doesn't take special skill, just a little knowledge and the helpful advice of your tire specialist. Contact a local tire company, such as Action Al's Tire...read more
3 Bad Habits That Can Ruin Tires
Tires are something that many car owners spend little time thinking about. And why should they? As long as their tires are in working order, many drivers feel that there is no need to spend time on maintaining them. However, tires are a big player in the safety of any car. Driving on poorly maintained tires can lead to accidents and can seriously damage a car. There are 3 bad habits in particular that can lead to tire failure and other car troubles. Not Checking The Air Pressure One of the biggest mistakes that many car owners make is not checking the air pressure in their tires on a regular basis. Low air pressure in tires can be very problematic. Underinflated tires can cause uneven tire wear and are more likely to be involved in tire related car crashes. Keeping tires inflated at the proper level is also important for fuel efficiency. Tires that are inflated to the proper pressure can improve gas mileage by up to 3.3%. Luckily checking tire pressure is very easy. Tire pressure gauges are available at most auto stores and are inexpensive. Drivers should consider checking tire pressure at least once every couple of weeks. Skipping Tire Rotation Another bad habit that many car owners have that can ruin tires is skipping tire rotation. Rotating tires involves switching the tires from one part of the car to another. Usually this means moving the front tires to the back and the back tires to the front. The reason this is done is because tires in the front of the car wear differently than the tires in the rear. Rotating tires can help increase the lifespan of each tire. It is especially important to rotate tires after tire installation. The newer tires should be rotated with the older tires if only one or two have been replaced. Skipping Wheel Alignment Wheel alignments are something that many drivers skip regularly. A wheel alignment makes sure that the wheels on a car are perpendicular to the road. When getting a car serviced, it is easy to skip the extra cost of a wheel alignment but over time this can actually cost money. When a car is not in alignment, it can lead to extra wear and tear on the tires. Skipping alignments can actually lead to a need for tires to be replaced more often than they would otherwise need to be. Alignments are an important part of regular maintenance. Tires are an important, but often overlooked, part of any car. By checking air pressure regularly, getting tires rotated, and getting wheel alignments drivers can greatly extend the lifespan of their tires. Contact professionals, such as those from Lee Tire, for any further...read more
Useful Steps When Renovating Your Older Car
If you have an old car, you might get the itch to renovate it. This process can go smoothly when you take these steps: Purchase Parts at an Auto Salvage Yard If you are looking for affordable parts for your older car, the best place to get them is at an auto salvage yard. These parts are used, so they are not going to cost as much. You also have a lot of parts to choose from, whether you are looking to enhance your car's engine, transmission or interior. In terms of the engine, you might consider investing in a cool air intake system. This system is designed to bring more cool air to your car's engine, which gives your car more power and torque. Driving your car down the street is going to be more enjoyable. For an enhanced sound, consider getting a stainless steel muffler from the salvage yard. Not only do these mufflers give your car a bolder sound, but they are durable and will last for a long time. Rotate the Tires Instead of replacing the tires on your older, you can save money simply by getting them rotated at an auto repair shop (such as Meyer's Tire Service Inc). Doing this lets your tires last longer because each tire wears down more evenly. First, professionals suspend your car on a lift system, which gives them easy access to your wheels. Each wheel is then removed and placed on a different position on your car. The process doesn't take very long, and the professionals can test drive your vehicle to make sure the rotation process was completed correctly. Apply a Car Wax Older cars typically have paint that may have faded because of the sun and other elements. Fortunately, you can give your car a shine that you can be proud of again by applying a car wax all over the body. First, you need to clean and dry your car thoroughly. It's best to use a microfiber towel when drying, as the synthetic fibers on this towel effectively soak up water. You can then dry quickly. Purchase a wax that comes in the form of a liquid, as this wax is easy to administer. You also need to rent out an orbital polisher. After applying liquid wax all over your car, use the orbital polisher to work in the wax. Wash the wax off and finish up by drying the water with the microfiber towel. Having an older car may seem like a negative, but this just gives you the opportunity to renovate it. You can make the renovation process go smoothly thanks to these...read more
Shipping Tires: Three Material Handling Products That Make Your Job Easier
Rubber tires and the wheel hubs they cling to have been as important to human transportation and commerce since the invention of the wheel itself. The only problem is that tires and wheels tend to be heavy, bulky and not easy to move. You know this already from working in a plant that produces these products. Unless you are Mr. Universe, you cannot pick up and move more than one or two tires at a time. To get them to move faster and in larger quantities, you need the following material handling products. Steel Shelving on Casters This particular product not only works well to store all of the tires and wheels your company produces, but also it doubles as a product transportation unit. You can send new products out to tire and wheel shops, and then they send used and spent tires and wheels back to you for recycling on the same rolling racks. Inside the plant, they are easy to wheel across the floor and into a warehouse or onto the loading docks to fulfill shipment orders. You can clearly see how much product is going out and take inventory as it sits on the shelving. Conveyor Belts Nothing speeds up production like a good old conveyor belt. Even though you already have this product in your plant, advancements in efficiency and work flow control may make you want to update what you have. Your employees can examine each tire and wheel as they go by for defects and pull them before they get to the end of the line. Rolling Dump Bins Regardless of what you use these for, they make short work of collecting large quantities of product and placing them where they are supposed to go. You can use them for faulty product removal, recycling old tires as they come in off the trucks, or for storing excess product when you do not have enough steel shelving on casters to sort, organize and store what comes off the line. Looking for More Sometimes these products are not quite what you need. When you are looking for more than just these three material handling products for your plant, manufacturers of industrial containers and plant aids will have something that fits with your needs and expectations. There are even a few manufacturers that will custom-make material handling products if you cannot find what you are looking for or if the products you were using are no longer on the market. For more information, contact a business such as House Of Wheels...read more


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Schools and the Children's Internet Protection Act
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Two studies commissioned by Congress, "Youth, Pornography, and the Internet," a report published in May 2002 by the National Research Council, and the Final Report of the Child Online Protection Commission (COPA), presented to Congress, October 20, 2000, found that the most effective and least intrusive way to protect our children from objectionable material on the Internet is through online information resources and family education programs.
A report forthcoming in October 2002 from the Electronic Frontier Foundation finds that schools that implement Internet blocking software with the least restrictive settings will block between a half percent and five percent of search results based on state-mandated curriculum topics. Those that implement Internet blocking software with the most restrictive settings will block up to 70 percent of those searches.
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On May 31, a three-judge panel of the federal court in Philadelphia ruled unanimously that the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was unconstitutional as applied to public libraries. The opinion was written by Chief Judge Edward R. Becker of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and joined by U.S. District Judges John P. Fullam and Harvey Bartle, III.
Subsequently, the government filed its notice of appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court on June 20. A briefing schedule for the case will be set this fall.
The three-judge panel held that CIPA is unconstitutional because the mandated use of blocking technology on all computers will result in blocked access to substantial amounts of constitutionally protected speech. The Court found that filters both overblock (block access to protected speech) and underblock (allow access to illegal or unconstitutional speech).
The Court permanently enjoined the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which respectively oversee the e-rate and Library Services Technology Act programs, from withholding funds from public libraries that have chosen not to install blocking technology on all Internet-ready terminals. As a result, public libraries are not required to install filters on their computers in order to receive funds from either agency.
While the CIPA decision applies solely to public libraries, the extensive factual findings by the Court holding that filters block a substantial amount of constitutionally protected speech for adults and minors applies equally to the filters used by schools and school libraries. The American Library Association (ALA) believes this decision will be very helpful to any school group that chooses to challenge the CIPA provisions as they apply to schools. We also believe this decision will be helpful to school administrators and school librarians deciding whether to use filters in the school context in that it provides a very thorough and careful analysis of how filters work.
The ALA remains firmly committed to supporting the school community in any legal effort by school groups to challenge the constitutionality of the Children's Internet Protection Act in the school context.
Links to ALA Information
Children's Internet Protection Act and School Libraries: A page prepared by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL).
Other News and Information
Complying with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and the Neighborhood Children's Internet Protection Act (N-CIPA): "On May 31, 2002, the CIPA filtering mandate for public libraries was declared unconstitutional by a federal district court. The court's order prevents the government from enforcing the filtering provision . . . The decision affects only public libraries. Schools must still meet CIPA filtering requirements. The Neighborhood Children's Internet Protection Act (NCIPA) is not part of the court's decision. Libraries and schools receiving E-rate must still have an Internet safety policy that meets NCIPA requirements . . . For most applicants, NCIPA requirements must [have been] met by July 1, 2002."
Watchdogs bark at filter law (September 19, 2002): "Free speech proponents are stepping up their fight against Internet filtering in schools, waging a grassroots campaign against a law that requires Web blocking as a condition of federal funding."
Watchdogs launch attack on filter law (September 18, 2002)
"The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and the American Civil Liberties Union () are asking people to send letters to their public school board members and congressional representatives, urging them to fight the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA). "
Filters, Schools Like Oil, Water: "Elfrank-Dana's class ended up doing its research at home, as getting sites unblocked proved too bureaucratic."
Why filtering laws just won't work: "To suggest, however, as some pro-censorship groups have, that public libraries will turn into 'peep shows' without a mandatory filtering law is not only false and inflammatory, but it disregards the many reasonable options that exist to protect children."
Sites Blocked by Internet Filtering Programs: "In the course of a pending ACLU challenge to the Children's Internet Protection Act (PDF), I was asked to design and implement systems to identify particular web sites that are blocked by four specific Internet filtering programs but which do not fit within the programs' self-defined categories for blocking. I was also asked to identify and describe the capabilities and flaws of widely-used Internet blocking systems. This web site reports a portion of this work and a portion of my written report. My testing focused on Surfcontrol Cyber Patrol 6, N2H2 Internet Filtering 2.0, Secure Computing SmartFilter 3.0, and Websense Enterprise 4.3. My expert report includes specific programs and sites tested, specific testing methodology, and results."—Edelman Expert Report for Multnomah County Public Library et al., vs. United States of America, et al.
Filtered for Your Viewing Pleasure: "Other manufacturers recognize the political potential of filters and use it to their own ends. The most notorious of these is Cybersitter, which would not allow you to read this page on the Web, nor Mother Jones, the NOW site, any gay or lesbian sites, or even sites devoted to arguments about software filters. When one teenager set up a site in 1996 to protest filtering software, his name and site were blocked by Cybersitter and the company contacted his service provider to try to cut his account. Two years later, the company sent an e-mail bomb to another opponent. (Cybersitter said it was done by a 'frustrated technical support employee.') Cybersitter's right-wing agenda is not mentioned on its site or in any of its promotional material, and since it keeps its filtering criteria private, consumers can't easily tell how it skews searches."


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There are lots of great reasons for bottle feeding. Perhaps you cannot breastfeed because of your health and comfort, or that of your baby. Perhaps you work and are away from your baby most of the day. Maybe you need to be able to monitor your baby's intake more closely, or perhaps you gave breastfeeding a shot and it just didn't work. In any case, there are a few things you should know about bottles and nipples before entrusting them with your baby's food.
Nipples come in a wide variety of models, but the nipple you choose, no matter what its features, should deliver breastmilk or formula in a steady drip. And whichever nipple you decide you like, you should buy it in bulk. You will need to be able to replace worn, thinning, and discolored nipples immediately because they can become choking hazards.
Bottles, too, come in a dizzying array, and you should not commit to a particular model until you have tested it. Many people prefer glass bottles, but if you prefer to use a plastic one, make sure that it is made from polypropylene. Also make sure you buy at least eight bottles, and that you pick up the four-ounce size for your newborn, and switch to the eight-ouncers later. Newborns' tummies can only hold one or two teaspoons of milk or formula, and they will soon be devouring one to two ounces, but you're still a while away from needing room for eight!
Before using new bottles, nipples, or rings, no matter their shape, size, or features, sterilize them by submerging them in boiling water for at least five minutes and sterilize them more than once if you are using well water. Let them drip dry on a clean towel. Once you have disinfected them this way once, you can routinely clean them in hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
It is equally important to make sure that the milk you are giving your baby
is safe. If your baby is finished eating and there is still a little formula or
breastmilk left over, it's best to throw it out. Every time your baby
has finished a bottle, you need to clean it thoroughly. If you're using
formula, make sure to follow the directions on the package when preparing
it, and boil the water for one to two minutes before using it, even if the
water you used was bottled rather than tap. When you're pumping milk for your baby, date the bottle or plastic liner you express into, refrigerate it, and make sure to use the milk within three or four days. Kept at room temperature, milk is usable for only 12 to 24 hours, but if you freeze the milk, at zero degrees, it can keep for as long as three to six months, though it does lose some of its antibodies.
When you are thawing frozen milk, or heating refrigerated milk, make sure to use your stovetop rather than your microwave. Microwaves heat unevenly. On your stovetop, heat water to below the boiling point with the bottle immersed, or use a bottle warmer. There is no reason to warm milk or formula before a feeding, but some babies prefer it warm because it reminds them of breastmilk direct from you. To ensure an accurate test and to redistribute the cream layer, shake the bottle before testing the temperature giving it to your baby.
Until your baby is on a schedule, you should offer to feed him or her every two to three hours, or whenever he seems hungry. To prevent him from taking in too much air, hold the bottle at a 45-degree angle and make sure that the nipple and neck of the bottle are always full. And never force your baby to suck down any more than he seems to want; when he spits out the nipple, he's done.
After every one to two ounces consumed burp your baby over your shoulder, over your lap, or while sitting and rocking. Don't rush the feedings. Watch your baby, respond to his cues, maintain eye contact, and cuddle away! Feedings are some of the most special mother-baby moments there are!
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P.O. Box 877 .
Castle Dale, Utah 84513
Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of (briefly describe
nature, scope, and major elements of the work) the Curb and Gutter
Project, 2010 will be received by :
Castle Valley Special Service District at the office of the Engineer,
Johansen & Tuttle Engineering until 2:00 p.m., April 15, 2010, and
then opened and publicly read aloud.
A bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid, made
payable to the Owner, shall accompany the Bid.
Major items of work:
1. 30-inch Concrete Curb & Gutter 5,250 L.F.
2. Concrete Waterway 30 L.F.
3. Concrete Driveway and Sidewalk Placement 840 S.F.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive
any formality or technicality in any bid in the interest of the
Prospective bidders may assemble at the office of Johansen & Tuttle
Engineering, April 7, 2010, at 10:00 A.M., for the group showing.
Attendance at the project pre-site-show meeting and site-show is
mandatory and a prerequisite to submitting a bid for the project.
Bidding Contractors, or a duly authorized representative, must arrive
at the Project Engineer's office for the said meeting and
site-showing, at Johansen & Tuttle Engineering, 90 South 100 East,
Castle Dale, UT.
The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the office of the Engineer:
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(August 08) Today we're celebrating . . . Happiness Happens DayFriday, August 8th, 2008
Happiness Happens Day
Whatever the reason you'll find lots of smiles today. Everywhere. On everyone.*
So join the fun and happiness today. Sponsored by The Society of Happy People, here's some suggestions on celebrating the day…
In August on the 8th (the official Happiness Happens Day) or anytime during August for Happiness Happens Month wear your SILVER shades, donate your SILVER coins, pay someone's toll, bus or subway fare, buy a soda, or take up a donation for your favorite charity, or pass out SILVER kisses. Why SILVER? Because not-so-secretly happy people have a way of finding the SILVER lining in even the darkest clouds.
For more ideas visit the website of The Society of Happy People.
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As the 2011-12 NHL season draws closer and closer we are getting ready for the second season of NationRadio. There are some exciting things being planned for this year and one of the most exciting is the announcement of our title sponsor Edmonton Motors.
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Ian Walker from the Vancouver Sun starts off the week with a smattering of all things Canucks including the recent Fedun hit, the pressure on Roberto Luongo this season, Ryan Kesler's "personality" and the the outlook for the upcoming season in Vancouver.
Editor of the entire Nation Air Marshall Kent Wilson checks in to give his thoughts on the Flames this week as well as Stajan, Doughty and NHL brass Brendan Shanahan.
Lowetide reads some NationRadio listeners emails and discusses the matters of import.
Helene Elliot, columnist for the LA Times discusses the Drew Doughty Saga and former Oiler-turned-King Dustin Penner. Elliot and Lowetide also discuss the Brad Richards deal, the Colin Fraser fiasco and the Fedun hit.
The legendary Terry Jones from the Edmonton Sun discusses a variety of topics on and off the ice and even sprinkles in a little CFL talk for some spice. Jones also discusses his very active Twitter account and his social media strategy.
Lowetide takes more NationRadio listeners emails and discusses some HNIC memories.
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Give McCabe 2 yrs, 4 Mil, 2.75 in yr 1 and 1.25 in yr 2. That way, we can send him to OKC in yr 2
Amazingly, this is also my salary, in Persian rugs.
Those rugs, are they hand-woven by 14 yr old virgins? If so, then the 2Mil/yr (avg) is just right
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Give McCabe 2 yrs, 4 Mil, 2.75 in yr 1 and 1.25 in yr 2. That way, we can send him to OKC in yr 2
October 02 2011, 02:06PM
Amazingly, this is also my salary, in Persian rugs.
Those rugs, are they hand-woven by 14 yr old virgins? If so, then the 2Mil/yr (avg) is just right
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The Pope launched an extraordinary parting shot at the media yesterday, accusing it of twisting the message of the Catholic Church and reducing the liturgy to a "profane communal act".
In what is likely to be interpreted as a warning about the reporting of the papal succession, he said that the media had begun to undermine the Church in the 1960s, by presenting a crucial debate about its future direction as a power struggle between factions.
The Pope was speaking at a meeting with parish priests and clergy of the Diocese of Rome in the Paul VI Hall at the


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The Toronto Raptors made an aggressive, and risky, move to acquire an athletic wingman, giving up a point guard with an expiring contract and a promising young big man in the process.
Numbers Game looks at the deals made between Toronto, Memphis and Detroit.
The Raptors Get: SF Rudy Gay and C Hamed Haddadi.
Gay, 26, is a wing player that has teased with his athletic ability, enough to get paid like a star, but is currently in the midst of his worst season since his rookie year in terms of efficiency. His Player Efficiency Rating (PER) of 14.39 is his lowest since 2006-2007, thanks to shooting a career-low 40.8% from the field.
Averaging 17.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, with 0.7 blocks and 1.3 steals per game, Gay is a fine NBA small forward, but those numbers don't suggest a star, especially when considering that he takes 16.4 field goal attempts per game.
How that fits into the Raptors' rotation will be interesting to watch. Injured PF Andrea Bargnani (who GM Byran Colangelo is apparently shopping) takes a team-high 15.2 shots per game, followed by swingmen DeMar DeRozan (14.9) and Alan Anderson (11.1). Someone is going to lose looks because the Raptors are sending 16.3 attempts per game out with the trade, except that that total covers two spots in the rotation. The most likely scenario is that DeRozan moves to shooting guard and Anderson comes off the bench.
If Gay and DeRozan are going to be the starting wings and Anderson is coming off the bench, that doesn't necessarily leave a lot of minutes for rookie Terrence Ross or Landry Fields, unless there are more moves coming. Perhaps one of those others moves will net the Raptors a backup point guard because there isn't a lot of depth behind Lowry, with John Lucas III really the only one capable of handling the point, but he's a better number three option at the point.
Gay and Raptors PG Kyle Lowry were rookies together with the Grizzlies in 2006-2007, until Lowry was traded to Houston in 2008-2009, so there is familiarity there that the Raptors will have to rely on so that nebulous chemistry could make the acquisition better than the mere sum of the parts involved.
Earning $16.46-million this season, Gay has two years and more than $37-million remaining on his contract after this year; a monstrous financial commitment (potentially putting the Raptors over the luxury tax threshold) for a player who qualifies as an above-average small forward but, particularly with this year's declining production, isn't knocking on the door of stardom.
Haddadi is a 27-year-old, 7-foot-2 centre who hasn't played more than 36 games or seven minutes per game in an NBA season. He's expected to be waived.
The Grizzlies Get: SF Tayshaun Prince, PF Ed Davis, SF Austin Daye and a second-round pick (from Toronto).
Prince, a 32-year-old small forward has made his bones as a defender and remains effective at that end of the floor. He's averaging 11.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, with 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks per game. Prince doesn't shoot a lot of threes, but is hitting a career-best 43.4% from beyond the arc this season and could thrive somewhat in that role with Memphis, since the Grizzlies have such a strong presence inside with C Marc Gasol and PF Zach Randolph.
With Gay departing from Memphis, there should be more touches available for Gasol and Randolph, both of whom are significantly more efficient offensively. Randolph, in particular, would figure to get more shots, since he's taking 13.6 per game this year, but averaged more than 16 per game in his first two years with the Grizzlies.
Prince is making a relatively modest $6.75-million this season and has two years at just under $15-million remaining on his deal. As a complementary player, particularly one with championship pedigree, Prince appears to be a nice fit for the Grizzlies.
A player that the Raptors could regret dealing, Ed Davis is a 23-year-old power forward/centre who had made significant progress in his third NBA season, averaging 9.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game on 54.9% shooting overall but, as a starter with Bargnani out, Davis has put up 12.9 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game, shooting 55.7% from the field.
Davis' minutes will be cut back with Gasol and Randolph starting in Memphis, but he's poised to be the first big off the bench.
On his entry-level deal, Davis is making just over $2.2-million this season and will make $3.15-million next season, after which Davis would be a restricted free agent if he receives a $4.36-million qualifying offer. All in all, if Davis gives the Grizzlies 24 minutes a night off the bench, between the four and the five, he's a veritable bargain.
If it turns out that Davis is worthy of a starting role by then, all the better for Memphis.
Daye, 24, is a long (6-foot-11) and lean (200 pounds) wing who can be a useful shooter off the bench. Daye is averaging 5.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game, with 0.3 blocks and 0.2 steals, but what really stands out is his 52.5% on three-point attempts this season.
Considering the Grizzlies decimated their bench in last week's trade with Cleveland, adding Daye and Davis is a major upgrade to the second string.
Daye makes just under $2.96-million this season and will be a restricted free agent if he receives a qualifying offer of nearly $4.14-million.
The Pistons Get: PG Jose Calderon.
Calderon is a 31-year-old distributor who struggles at the defensive end, but has been a net positive throughout his career for the Raptors and this season has been no different. In fact, Calderon's PER of 19.37 is the second-highest of his career (his best was 20.77 in 2007-2008) as he's done so many things well. In 28 minutes a night, Calderon has averaged 11.1 points, 7.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 0.6 steals, but his shooting has been top notch -- 47.0% from the field, 90.4% from the line and 42.9% on threes.
In Detroit, Calderon will be a significant upgrade at the point, which can allow second-year guard Brandon Knight to play shooting guard and leave Rodney Stuckey to come off the bench. Kyle Singler figures to get the majority of small forward minutes created by Prince's departure.
While Calderon helps the Pistons in the short term, his value lies in the fact that the $10.56-million he's making this season is on an expiring contract, which will allow the Pistons to create maximum room under the cap in 2013-2014, when they have committed about $35-millon to salaries under a cap that could be in the neighbourhood of $69-million, leaving a lot of room for future roster improvement.
The upshot of the deal for the Pistons is that it was a low-risk move, giving up replaceable parts like Prince and Daye to get an expiring contract of a player that can help in the short term.
For the Grizzlies, they not only improved their bench and, likely, re-distributed their shots offensively, but they managed to improve their depth and got out from under a weighty contract.
That leaves Toronto, hoping that the light goes on for Rudy Gay in his new locale, because the only way to justify the money they're paying him -- to say nothing of the assets surrendered -- is for Gay to be the driving force that leads the Raptors to a playoff berth, soon. Otherwise, the loss of financial flexibility can't be justified for a player whose value is declining because it's becoming increasingly evident that he's not going to be anything more than a pretty good starting small forward.
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Last month, as I sat in an Orlando convention center ballroom during the annual MBA Servicing Conference, I noted that the sense of anticipation for the remarks of CFPB Deputy Director Steven Antonakes seemed to range from "not that interested" to "just trying to get a sense of what's next from the bureau."
As Antonakes took the stage, attendees were still streaming in following the warm remarks of Bill Cosgrove, 2014 chairman-elect of Mortgage Bankers Association, and David Stevens, president and chief executive officer of the Mortgage Bankers Association. It was soon evident that many of the attendees had not expected to be on the receiving end of the candidly harsh tone Antonakes employed during his speech.
"Nearly eight years have passed and I remain deeply disappointed by the lack of progress the mortgage servicing industry has made," Antonakes said.
Citing the number of foreclosures and homeowners still under water with their mortgages, Antonakes did not shy away from pointing the finger directly at the servicers filling the audience before him. "This kind of continued sloppiness is difficult to comprehend and not acceptable. It is time for the paper chase to end," said Antonakes.
Noting that he did not expect a standing ovation from the crowd, Antonakes certainly did not receive one.
Fortunately, for those in attendance willing to seek it out, commentary at other sessions of the conference appeared to demonstrate that the CFPB was willing to work with servicers going forward rather than simply laying the blame on them for problems in the past.
Kelly Cochran, CFPB assistant director for regulations, emphasized that the bureau was indeed in a transition period from implementing new rules to monitoring and refinement of those rules. She noted that rulemaking was continuing and that the expectation was for debt collection in general to be an ongoing focus of the bureau.
CFPB program manager for mortgage servicing, Allison Brown, served on the panel for a session entitled "Lessons from the Industry on CFPB Servicing Exams." Brown stated that a high number of consumer complaints received by the bureau still related to mortgage servicing and that the bureau's 320 examiners were continuing to find serious problems. She discussed an ongoing issue with the transfer of servicing rights for loans with an approved loan modification in place and subsequent issues with the new servicer honoring the terms of the modification.
Despite her concerns, Brown urged attendees to work with the CFPB in crafting or modifying regulations, and she seemed to express a genuine willingness to work with servicers.
Antonakes' comments have been circulated far and wide in the industry. There is still much uncertainty as the CFPB moves into enforcement mode. The message at the MBA Servicing Conference seemed to be that the time is now for servicers to refine their compliance management, and they should not expect the scrutiny to fade anytime soon.
Courtney Gilmer is a shareholder in the Nashville office of Baker Donelson. She represents lenders, businesses, secured creditors and creditor committees in bankruptcy proceedings, financial transactions, corporate reorganizations, and state and federal court litigation.


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The family of UCLA's Shabazz Muhammad is accusing the NCAA of publicly making wrong conclusions and inaccurately portraying the investigation of the Bruins' prized freshman, who is currently ineligible because of a violation of the association's amateurism rules.
In a statement released to the Los Angeles Times, the family said it is "now faced with the situation where they are concerned that any attempt to tell more of their side of the story will result in further punitive action, as Shabazz is still under the mercy of the NCAA."
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Hours before tipoff of UCLA's season opener Friday against Indiana State, the NCAA ruled Muhammad ineligible because, among other pending issues, Muhammad accepted travel and lodging during three unofficial visits to two schools, Duke and North Carolina.
NCAA spokesperson Stacey Osburn told USA TODAY Sports in an e-mail Tuesday that the association is committed to resolving the matter as quickly as possible, but that the NCAA did not receive "critical information" until Nov. 1. "On November 9," Osburn wrote, "it was determined violations occurred, which was based on facts that were agreed upon by the university."
Osburn continued, "It is important to note that NCAA amateurism rules are in place so that when student-athletes step onto the court, they are competing against other student-athletes who have met the same standards."
Ben Lincoln, a North Carolina-based financial adviser, has acknowledged paying for the plane tickets and hotel room for Muhammad's visits to Duke and North Carolina, Lincoln's attorney, Bill Trosch, told USA TODAY Sports this summer. Trosch did not immediately return a phone message Tuesday.
Lincoln's brother, Geoff Lincoln, is an assistant coachat Bishop Gorman, Muhammad's high school team in Las Vegas.
And Trosch told USA TODAY Sports this summer that Muhammad's father, Ron Holmes, has said that the family filled out appropriate compliance forms stating that Lincoln, whom the family claims is a friend, paid for the trips.
In the statement to The Times, Muhammad's family said the NCAA for more than a year has been aware of "all the relevant facts related to its ruling last Friday. Prior to the unofficial visits in question, Ron Holmes and Ben Lincoln received approval from NCAA (through its member universities) for Mr. Lincoln to pay for airline tickets and hotel rooms. In 2010, Mr. Holmes openly and honestly revealed to the NCAA the source of the payments on the NCAA's compliance form."
Muhammad is the gem of a highly acclaimed UCLA recruiting class assembled to help lift the Bruins program back to national relevance. After reaching three consecutive Final Fours between 2006 and 2008, UCLA has not advanced to the Sweet 16 since and has missed the NCAA tournament in two of the past four seasons. What's more, a scathing expose in Sports Illustrated last season shed an unflattering light on internal dynamics within the program.
During Muhammad's recruitment, the NCAA informed schools recruiting Muhammad that there may be unresolved issues that would warrant further investigation, according to two college coaches familiar with Muhammad's recruitment. Some schools softened their recruitment or backed off almost entirely.
Greg Anthony, a college basketball analyst for CBS Sports, is a Las Vegas resident who said earlier Tuesday, "I hope in someway that he is vindicated and does not get penalized by losing his entire season. I don't know all the facts, but I obviously talked to people and from what I know, I don't think the punishment would be fitting the crime."
The Muhammad family said in the statement to The Times that it has been cooperating with the NCAA for well more than a year and that the NCAA said it would keep details of the case confidential and not issue a press release, yet the NCAA issued a release Friday night. The family pledged to "continue to honestly cooperate with the NCAA in hopes that Shabazz soon will be allowed to play basketball at UCLA."


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Yesterday Maurice Sendak died. He was the author and illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are, In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, and many other iconic and iconoclastic children's books. He was 83. The New York Times has a good write-up on his career.
Today, in response to a request from Neil Gaiman, the New Yorker has unlocked a comic by Art Spiegelman, recounting a conversation Maurice and Art had, way back in 1993. It's quite lovely and funny, and you can check it out over at their website.
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