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The Southeastern Illinois College Community Chorus will take center stage this holiday season to perform a potpourri of Christmas carols and songs ranging from old to new, including musical selections from Handel's Messiah.
The annual concert, now in its 36th year, has become the signature event for the chorus, which began its holiday performances in 1977 under the direction of former music teacher James Kinchen. Later, SIC music instructor Bruce Boone continued the holiday tradition until his retirement in 2005.
This year's program, A Christmas Celebration, will feature a collection of seasonal favorites under the direction of Tim Green. An orchestra, consisting of SIC students and community musicians, will accompany the chorus.
Green, pastor of Gospel Mission Tabernacle in Golconda, feels this year's chorus has extraordinary talent.
"I believe this will be one of the best Christmas concerts in the area. We are including some of the favorites we all love to hear at Christmas with some of the best vocals and choral arrangements I've ever heard," said Green.
New this year will be the hand bell choir from First United Methodist Church in Harrisburg performing Carol of the Bells. Jared Mitchell from Norris City will sing "Mary, Did You Know" and Madeline Rogers from Eldorado will perform "Sleigh Ride."
Of course, no Christmas concert would be complete without the audience joining the chorus in singing a traditional yuletide carol.
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9
WHERE: George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center at Southeastern Illinois College.
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2011: 108 receptions, 1663 yards, 14 TD
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- Can be a gadget player as well. Can throw the ball, run reverses, etc.
- Size is below average. Can he be a true number one WR?
- A body-catcher. Rather than rising up to meet the ball at it's highest point with his hands, he'll jump to rope it in to his body.
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Known best for its Italian craftsmanship and elegant style, Gucci is a worldwide legend in designer fashion. Crafted with precious metals and exquisite gems, the pave diamonds and a bold design, make these earrings simply stunning.
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Discretion and Prioritisation in Public Antitrust Enforcement, in Particular EU Antitrust Enforcement
Wouter P. J. Wils
King's College London; European Commission
February 2, 2011
World Competition: Law and Economics Review, Vol. 34, No. 3, September 2011
This paper discusses discretion and prioritisation in public antitrust enforcement, in particular in the enforcement of EU antitrust law. First, the paper defines the notion of discretion and discusses the rationale of discretion. Second, it examines the enforcement of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU by the European Commission, showing that the Commission has a broad discretion concerning the question which suspected or alleged infringements to pursue, but no discretion as to the content of the antitrust prohibitions. With regard to fines, the Commission has a significant degree of discretion, although this discretion is potentially neutralised by the General Court's unlimited jurisdiction. Third, a brief comparison is made with and between the competition authorities of the EU Member States, highlighting divergence as to discretion to set priorities. The last chapter of the paper sets out various reasons for allowing competition authorities discretion to set priorities as to which cases of suspected or alleged infringements of the antitrust prohibitions they investigate and pursue, as well as a number of risks related to prioritisation.
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Keywords: antitrust, public enforcement, discretion, prioritisation, EU
JEL Classification: K20, K21, K40, K42, L40
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As the holidays fly by us, it's about this time when we start day dreaming of the warmer weather that Spring and Summer brings. And though in fashion time we're already technically heading into pre-Fall, we're pretty sure you're ready to throw on your denim shorts just about now and not even think about that for the time being. So, to keep your day dreams nice, warm, and focused here's the latest from Brazilian brand, Forum.
For its Spring Summer 2011 campaign the brand enlists models Natalia Vodianova and Marlon Texeira for a steamy session on the beach. Dressed in head-to-toe denim looks the two roll around on the warm sand in these classic black and white images captured by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott that truly embody the essence of Summer: sensual, seductive, and effortless. So, take a lesson from Forum, and get ready to snip those jeans into short-shorts and to cut off the sleeves off of your denim jackets and take them to the beach. Of course, you might want to wait a few more months, so for now just enjoy Forum's perfect Spring Summer fantasy and imagine you're right there in it!
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The Marcus Addison Cinema is your premiere entertainment destination with 21 state-of-the-art auditoriums. The facility can accommodate rentals for group outings, corporate events, birthday parties & various other occasions.
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Built in 1878, this structure was originally built as a monument to Aurora's Civil War Veterans. The building is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has more than 2,500 artifacts, photographs, scrapbooks, medals, flags and items dating from the Civil War through the Vietnam War. This historic treasure is now open for public viewing on an initial limited basis. Self-guided public tours available Saturdays 12 noon to 4 pm and 6 - 8 pm during each First Friday event through November. Group tours (by appointment only) Wednesdays through Fridays. Tours free and open to the public. For information 630-256-INFO. Watch a quick virtual preview and then come visit in person. See the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall, Post 20: Virtual Museum and Research Center at https://www.aurora-il.org/gar/virtual_exhibit.php.
The Aurora area features diverse architectural styles, including designs by Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, Bruce Goff and George Grant Elmslie. The area is also home to one of the largest collections of Sears mail order homes.
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Come inside the intimate Riverfront Playhouse and discover a treasure. Since 1978, Riverfront Playhouse has been a destination in downtown Aurora. Located along the pedestrian-friendly Water Street Mall, Riverfront Playhouse continues to draw unique talent and appreciative crowds. This popular local theater group performs original plays, musicals, murder mysteries, comedies and thrillers in an intimate setting. See their web site for indoor and outdoor performances.
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A kinetic water sculpture fountain sculpted by internationally acclaimed artist Christian Tobin Isaac(squared) brings Aurora the most mysterious essence of both science and art. Here the hydrostatic force of water unleashing the kinetic energy of stone creates a work of compelling vitality inviting us to look and linger, talk and even dream. These four massive granite obelisks - 12 feet in height, weighing 4000 pounds each- feature top-stone segments, rhythmically rocking and swiveling, balanced on cushions of water. Each time a top-stone centers itself on the middle of its tower and is restored to equilibrium, the power of gravity is once more proclaimed: each turn of a stone replying to the center of the earth. The elemental effect of the force of water through each of these commanding rock pillars cascading onto the pedestrian walk below brings us together with the laws of nature and the transformational power of art.
This theatre offers affordable, live entertainment, comedy, concerts, dance and family shows. Group discounts/theatre rentals; perfect for meetings, performances, fundraisers and banquets.
The museum features a variety of interactive exhibits designed to educate and entertain children, families, and firefighters. Visitors can pass a leather fire bucket, marvel at a strange looking firemen's smoke mask and explore the differences in fire hose nozzles. See and hear how fire engines clear the streets with sirens, horns, and devices that control traffic lights. Watch vintage firefighting films on five video touch-screens. All this, in addition to 5 pieces of fire apparatus on display in a fully restored fire station built in 1894. Experience the new Children's Discovery Room for ages under 18. Our discovery room provides an opportunity for younger children to play and learn about fire safety. Admission $3 for children and $5 for adults.
Take a self-guided tour of Aurora's historic downtown. Tour brochures are available at the Aurora Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Recently named one of the Top Ten Theatres in Chicago by the League of Chicago Theatres, the Paramount continues to provide world-class entertainment—including dance, music, Broadway-caliber theatre, and children's programming—for an annual audience of 150,000 patrons from over 250 communities. The Paramount also hosts free community events and its opulent interiors provide a spectacular backdrop for private functions such as wedding receptions or corporate galas. (Photography: Liz Lauren & Charles Osgood)
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.
Aurora's interactive science and technology center offers over 200 hands-on exhibits demonstrating the principles of electricity, weather, astronomy and nuclear energy.
Built in 1856, this Italianate building is home of the Aurora Historical Society and where you'll find historic photos, books, documents and maps covering Aurora's history from the 1830s to now. Tours of fully furnished home & exhibits offered by appointment. Season tours begin on Sun., April 10 and will be offered at 1, 2 and 3 pm every Wed. and Sun. through Sept. 28. They will be closed on July 3 to prepare for Independence Day. Tours are free; donations appreciated.
David L. Pierce Art & History Center
The Aurora Public Art Commission hosts rotating exhibits displaying a full spectrum of innovative arts. The History Center has a collection of photographs, books, maps and other memorabilia. The Museum Shop offers hand-crafted jewelry, pottery and textiles from local artists and Aurora-themed gifts.
New York Street Memorial Bridge
Spanning the entire Fox River, features include the circa 1930 "Memory" and "Victory" statues in honor of fallen soldiers from World War I. In 1930, Chicago sculptor Emory P. Seidel designed the original plans for the bridge. As a period publication stated, using an artist made the bridge "remarkable in its beauty and unique in its design."
The 30-acre park was designed in a way that would serve many purposes. From the canoe/kayak launch and natural landscaping to the VIP Rooftop Deck and 10-acre music venue, this is the new recreation and entertainment destination of the suburbs. Bring your kids and fly a kite. Enjoy a local band in the music pavilion with friends. Spread out a blanket and watch fireworks with the family on the 4th of July. RiverEdge Park is your backyard away from home.
If These Walls Could Talk in Downtown Aurora not only provides 100% archival quality framing services their shop acts as an art gallery for visitors to enjoy, buy, and sell their art. A regular venue for Downtown Aurora's First Friday event.
Culture Stock is a social venture that operates as a hub for cultural activities and community programs while serving as a used book and media re-seller. Culture Stock, located in the heart of Downtown Aurora, offers up-and-coming musicians, poets and other artists a place to display their talents. Stop in for a taste of Aurora's culture, read a good book in a cozy corner, listen to a new performer or join a language circle. Kids have events at Culture Stock too. Check their Facebook page for a Downtown Aurora cultural experience update today!
Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium
This much-lauded and beautiful auditorium hosts classical and popular musical events as well as popular lectures and recitals. It is located in Aurora University's Institute for Collaboration building.
The Aurora Elks Lodge No. 705 is a Mayan style building on Stolp Island in Aurora, Illinois. It is included in the Stolp Island Historic District. The building was built in 1926 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. (Re-development planning in process.)
Leland Tower is a twenty-two story tall building located on Stolp Island in Aurora, Illinois. Leland Tower was at one point the tallest building in Illinois outside of Chicago. Stolp Island is recognized as a Historical District by the National Register of Historical Places. Leland Tower was at one time the tallest building in the world, and dominates the downtown of Aurora, dwarfing all the other buildings located there. The tower was built initially as a hotel. The Leland Hotel project was conceived in 1926 and was one of the most ambitious projects in the city's history. The project was announced by an organization known as the Aurora Building Corporation through Herbert P. Heiss of the First Illinois Company. Mr. Heiss had located and purchased the site for the proposed hotel. The building contract was awarded to the H.G. Chtistman Company, general contractors of South Bend, Indiana and Detroit, Michigan. Anker Sveere Graven and Arthur Guy Mayger were chosen to design the hotel which was planned to be one of the grandest buildings outside of Chicago.
Aurora Architectural Driving Tour
Enjoy a self-guided driving tour of Aurora's historic districts. Go back in time to Pre-Civil War era when Illinois' second largest city was being formed. Visit the Roundhouse, Stolp Island, Central Fire Station, Auto-Row, the house made of coal and much more. Online tour information available by clicking the link to the City of Aurora's Historic Preservation page of the City's web site.
From 1908 to 1940, Sears Roebuck and Company ordered, manufactured and sold homes to hundreds of thousands of Americans. Sears homes were popular in the railroad community of Aurora, which boasts 136 authenticated properties, making Aurora one of the largest concentrations of Sears homes in the country. Take the tour - stop by the literature center at 43 W. Galena Blvd. or download an entire list of Sears Homes from the City's web site.
Enjoy the fusion of traditional Indian architecture with modern technology; Explore the various facets of Hindu rites & rituals, as well as the core philosophical precepts of the religion; Experience peace & serenity. All are welcome.
Above and Beyond Framing and Gallery
Custom framing, art and gift gallery. Featuring Steve Hanks, Tom Lynch and Scanlan.
The mission of the Fermilab Arts and Lecture Series is to celebrate the artistic and intellectual vision of Fermilab by actively fostering an appreciation of science and the performing arts in neighboring communities. Most of the Arts and Lecture Series performances and lectures take place in Fermilab's Ramsey Auditorium.
The Goodrich Randall theater complex includes the only IMAX screen in the Fox Valley area.
This local theater troupe is located in the "attic" of Batavia's Government Center.
This cozy, professional theater presents year round productions, including comedies, dramas and musicals.
Whether you're interested in science or just fishing in the ponds near the buffalo herd you're welcome at Fermilab. Take a self-guided tour of the laboratory, the Art Gallery and science and educational displays. View the grounds from the 15th floor observation area. Visitors may also visit the Lederman Science Center. Performing arts and lectures. Groups welcome by appointment. Public tours are offered every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and as part of the Ask-a-Scientist event on the first Sunday of each month.
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Batavia
Dotted along the 179-mile byway, you'll find an unprecedented series of interpretive murals. Each artistically embodies the cultural heritage of the community where it is located and the legacy of the historic highway. Needless to say, taking a road trip to all or a couple makes for a nostalgic adventure.
As the centerpiece of downtown Batavia, the Riverwalk extends along the Depot Pond and Fox River to a north point pavilion, where grand views of the Fox River are available.
Fermilab's Lederman Science Center
The Leon M. Lederman Science Education Center houses hands-on exhibits for ages 10+, technology and science labs, a store and the K-12 Teacher Resource Center. Science Adventures classes for all ages take place at the Lederman Science Center. The Center also has a unique collection of indoor and outdoor exhibits introducing students to the world of particle physics. Open to the public Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM and on Saturdays from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. The Center can accommodate groups of five or fewer on a walk-in basis. Larger groups must book a visit. Call 630-840-8258 for more information. A guided tour for families is available the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 am to noon.
Civic Center Authority Visitor Center
The Bedford Park Heritage Corridor Visitor Center is full of information and literature of exciting things to do and see throughout the Heritage Corridor. The Visitor Center provides National Heritage Corridor promotional literature and I&M Canal related resources to the public. It is operated by the Civic Center Authority in partnership with Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Village of Willow Springs. The Center is staffed by volunteers recruited and managed by the Civic Center Authority. Open Saturday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
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FitzGerald's, just across the street from Oak Park in Berwyn, has built a legendary reputation for an eclectic mix of music in a casual, comfortable setting that attracts music fans of all ages. The New York Times calls the club "a musical gem" and it has consistently been ranked among the top five music venues in Chicago. For special events, FitzGerald's offers a unique setting for all types of gatherings from 30 to 300. The family's award-winning restoration and classic look extends from its intimate private party room to the courtyard and legendary music club next door. An in house event planner can assist with any and all aspects of your event as needed.
Winner of the Broadway in Chicago 2013 Emerging Theater Award and named Chicago Magazine's Best Emerging Theater of 2013, 16th Street Theater presents award-winning new plays at affordable prices. A nationally-recognized professional Equity theater, 16th Street is a program of the North Berwyn Park District and operates year round out of the Berwyn Cultural Center just 9 miles west of downtown Chicago. Come engage with us!
Located on Berwyn's bustling Roosevelt Road, Wire is a one-stop-shop for musicians with the latest technology for music production, performance, education, and distribution. Considered a first-class venue for its top-notch audio equipment, full-service modern lighting system, and multiple recording studios, Wire also offers a full beer list for patrons and artists alike.
This memorial is dedicated to the 50+ men from Blue Island who served in the Union armies.
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Illinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook
Providing the nation with access to the rich history of aviation in Illinois, the Illinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook focuses on technology, research, education and community service.
iPic Theaters & Salts Sports Bar & Lounge
IPic Theaters has a passion for movies and provides you with the ultimate escape. A premium and affordable movie-going experience, there is something for everyone. Enjoy fresh seasonal cocktails at Salt Sports Bar, full menu selection, billiards and more.
Located in the Family Pavilion, near the entrance to Navy Pier, the 395-seat Navy Pier IMAX Theatre features Chicago's largest flat movie screen -- a soaring, six-story, 60 x 80 foot screen.
Prop Thtr is a Chicago storefront theater focused on original or newly adapted theatrical works based in literary traditions.
Navy Pier's resident 148-foot, four-masted schooner pays tribute to the Great Lakes' rich maritime heritage during a variety of cruises each day.
Architecture River Tour with Shoreline Sightseeing
Enjoy a 75-minute Chicago River tour led by our experienced and entertaining guides. Discover why Chicago is known as the birthplace of the skyscraper as you cruise by more than 40 world-famous landmarks. Day and evening departures from two convenient locations: Gateway Park at Navy Pier and the Michigan Avenue Bridge.
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Visitor Center
The Federal Reserve Bank Visitors Center features interactive displays that explain the Federal Reserve's functions, the U.S. economy, banking history, money and consumer interests.
International Latino Cultural Center
Most recognized for the production of the Chicago Latino Film Festival, ILCC has screened more than 900 films and videos, including many award-winners that otherwise would have never been shown in Chicago.
The Old Town School of Folk Music provides a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Whatever one's interest, the Old Town School provides broad access to more than 700 accredited class offerings, private lessons, and workshops that span an array of artistic genres. The school features a main stage where concerts are held year round, along with a great shop that sells music and instruments.
The St. James parish, featuring the oldest Episcopal church in Chicago, is one of the oldest in Illinois. The church's plaza is used for a variety of religious and community activities.
Located in Chicago's historic Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood, the Beverly Art Center is a multidisciplinary, cultural center offering classes in art, music, dance, and theater. Offers rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and performing art.
A 90-foot jet stream creates an arc across the Chicago River for ten minutes on the hour. May 1 - October 1; 10am-12 midnight.
In the center of downtown Chicago at the Daley Civic Center, see the world-renowned Picasso sculpture. "Under the Picasso" entertainment features music dance and cultural programs weekdays at noon.
Facets transforms lives through the power of world, classic, and independent film. Facets is an eminent film conservator, leader in youth-focused media-education programs, and presenter of the best in children's, international, and classic films. To the late film critic Roger Ebert, Facets is a "temple of great cinema."
The Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery
The Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery exhibits and promotes the work of contemporary and historical Illinois artists. The changing exhibition schedule presents Illinois art to a statewide as well as a national and international audience. Our exhibition schedule ranges across mediums, including our outstanding quilt collection in the Decorative Arts area to electronic art, installations, and collaborative exhibitions with community organizations. Admission is free.
Immense glass and steel structure, designed by Helmut Jahn, houses State of Illinois government offices and three levels of stores and restaurants in an atrium mall.
The largest indoor convention exhibit area in the country is 2.2 million square feet, with 8 levels of exhibit halls, restaurants, meeting rooms and audiovisual theaters that provide all the necessary amenities for a successful trade show or convention. McCormick Place is designed by Gene Summers, who worked for Mies van der Rohe.
Mexican Folklore Dance Company of Chicago
As Chicago's oldest Mexican dance institution, MFDC has received countless recognitions and awards, performed for three presidents and represented Mexico in the 1994 USA World Cup opening ceremony, as well as numerous national television performances, most recently at the 2009 Latin Grammy Awards. MFDC's performances reflect Mexico's rich history which shapes its traditional arts, culture, and values. The historical periods revealed in the dances include pre-Columbian indigenous times, the Spanish Colonial Period, the Struggle for Independence and the 1910 Mexican Revolution.
Visit two restored original buildings from Chicago's first settlement house. Exhibits and educational programs depict the life and work of courageous social worker and Illinois native Jane Addams.
The Paderewski and Kosciuszko memorial rooms, folk art, photos and documents all tell the fascinating history of the Polish immigration to America and Chicago, where the largest Polish population outside of Warsaw resides.
Located in Andersonville, a Swedish enclave in Chicago, this is a cultural and learning center with artifacts, photographs and exhibits tracing Swedish American history.
The Second City - Donny's Skybox Theater
Donny's Skybox Theatre and the de Maat Studio Theatre are dedicated to presenting productions that are rooted in the crafts of theatrical improvisation and sketch comedy as taught by The Second City Training Center. Alumni, faculty, students, and other members of the extended Second City family unite to develop new voices and points-of-view in a manner that honors the history of the work and seeks to propel it into the future. Donny's Skybox is a studio environment where both emerging and established artists are encouraged to experiment, innovate, and grow.
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
The historic landmark Auditorium Theatre, an architectural masterpiece designed by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan, opened in 1889. The Auditorium, which regularly hosts live performances, is renowned for its amazing acoustics.
A nicely renovated space (opened in early 1996 and converted from a 1912 nickelodeon), this comfortable theater offers excellent sight lines and adequate acoustics. The Mercury is located in Chicago's vibrant Southport Corridor, the stretch of Southport Avenue between Belmont to the south and Irving Park Road to the north. A popular neighborhood for shopping and nightlife, the Corridor is home to a diverse range of restaurants, cozy pubs, and eclectic boutiques. Neighboring Wrigleyville is home to Chicago's most popular sports bars, and of course, Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.
The Gene Siskel Film Center - School of the Art Institute of Chicago
One of the largest and most comprehensive programs of its kind in the country, the Gene Siskel Film Center presents premieres of new American and foreign films, revivals of classics, retrospectives, independent productions, and festivals of international scope. Open to the public seven days a week, $11 general admission, $8 groups, $7 for students. Visit our website at siskelfilmcenter.org for more information.
Today's Soldier Field comprises two distinct structures. There is classical stone-clad shell designed in the 1920s. Its contemporary interior is a 2003 retrofit designed specifically for the NFL's Chicago Bears. The original stadium seated 120,000. The new Soldier Field seats 61,5000 in a boldly asymmetrical steel and concrete bowl set within the confines of the original colonnades.
The Chopin Theatre is a two-stage complex in the heart of Wicker Park that plays host to various theatrical and literary events. Roadworks Productions has been the resident theatre company, producing at least three main stage shows each season.
Harris Theater For Music And Dance
The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance at Millennium Park is a state-of-the-art facility bringing together diverseperforming companies in a 1500-seat intimate theater with fine acoustics.
The Athenaeum Theatre is multi-stage theatre complex. We sell tickets to various live theatrical, dance and music events. We have a Main Stage that seats 985 and three studio black boxes seating 67, 81 and 89.
The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago is the city's leading presenter of contemporary dance, showcasing artists of regional, national and international acclaim.
Set in a red brick building beneath the towering trees of Lincoln Park, Theater on the Lake offers a great view of Lake Michigan and low ticket prices.
In the heart of the city you'll find a state-of-the-art park designed for the new millennium. Discover the reflective Cloud Gate sculpture, the multimedia Crown Fountain and the Frank Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion, all with Chicago's stunning architecture as a backdrop. The park is also host to many free cultural programs, concerts and family activities. Plus, there's alfresco dining in the summer and an ice skating rink in the winter.
This venue was completely restored and renovated during 1999, named the Cadillac Palace. the Cadillac palace has been the home to several pre-Broadway hits including "The Producers—The New Mel Brooks Musical" and "Mamma Mia!" in 2001.
Chicago River Architecture Tour - Wendella Sightseeing Boats
The Chicago River Architecture Tour is a 60-minute journey through the heart of the city. Led by an architectural expert, this in-depth tour traces the history and innovations of urban architecture in Chicago.
Wendella's Signature Lake & River Tour
The journey begins with an up-close perspective of Chicago's internationally-known architecture as seen from the Chicago River. Then venture through the Chicago Lock on to the calm, cool waters of Lake Michigan for expansive views of Chicago's extraordinary 26-mile skyline.
Chicago at Sunset Tour - Wendella Sightseeing Boats
The setting sun gives way to the city's nightly light show as each building begins to shine. For two hours you'll be treated to what's been called the world's most beautiful skyline.
Designed by Louis Sullivan with assistance from his junior draftsman, Frank Lloyd Wright, the Charnley-Persky House is recognized as a pivotal work of modern American architecture. Docent-led tours of the exterior and interior of the Charnley-Persky House (1891-1892) are offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the year. The National Historic Landmark building serves as the headquarters of the Society of Architectural Historians. Photos by David Schalliol.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Frederick C. Robie House
Recognized as an architectural masterpiece, Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House is located in Hyde Park on the University of Chicago campus. The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust offers guided tours of this quintessential Prairie-style home, which the American Institute of Architects named one of the 10 most significant buildings of the 20th century.
The Chicago History Museum is a major museum and research center for Chicago and American history. From permanent galleries to special exhibitions and exciting programs, people of all ages are able to experience the past and better understand the present. Please call for museum hours, pricing and exhibitions.
This opera company specializes in a unique repertoire that focuses on works from the 17th, 18th and 20th centuries, performed beautifully in a small venue.
This South Side cultural arts center features year round main stage productions and an art gallery.
Music of the Baroque performs classical music at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. Holiday concerts are performed in several city and suburban churches.
The urban gateway to nature and science. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a place where city dwellers can reconnect with the wonder of the natural world. From a hands-on water lab to a wilderness walk to the only international, year-round butterfly haven, science comes alive.
Built in 1836, Clarke House is Chicago's oldest home.
The world-renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) performs at the grand Symphony Center on Michigan Avenue in the Loop. The CSO is led by Music Director Riccardo Muti, and often collaborates with some of the biggest names in classical music. In the summer, the CSO takes up residence at the outdoor Ravinia Festival in north suburban Highland Park. Photo credit: Todd Rosenberg as photographer for CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier
Hands-on exhibits and daily-changing activities make every visit unique for young children and adults, too. Dig deep into the Dinosaur Expedition, try to stay dry in WaterWays, make a masterpiece in the KraftArtabounds Studio, and climb up to the crow's nest on the Kovler Family Climbing Schooner. Toddlers can have fun in Kids Town and Treehouse Trails.
Chicago Center For The Performing Arts
This theater venue includes three performing arts schools, a casting center, a 350-seat theater, a lobby bar and banquet space. Plays, musicals and original productions are performed here.
If you don't know what holograms are, put this museum on your sights-to-see list. This is the only institution in the United States devoted exclusively to the holographic art form. Marvel at the more than 200 three-dimensional laser-generated images.
Adventure Stage Chicago creates dynamic and transformative theatre for young audiences that activates the imagination, inspires dialogue and strengthens community among families, educators and artists.
Ford Center for the Performing Arts (Oriental Theatre)
This 1926 movie palace's rebirth as a magnificent venue for live theater is another wonderful addition to the emerging North Loop Theater District.
One of Chicago's best equipped multimedia facilities, this historic theatre has been an integral part of the entertainment scene since it opened in the 1920's. Capacity 100-1000.
River North Chicago Dance Company
River North Chicago delivers a show-stopping dance and musical experience, with humor, style and a sense of adventure.


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Fiefs and Vassals: The Medieval Evidence Reinterpreted
Clarendon Press, 1994 - History - 544 pages
Fiefs and Vassals is a book that will change our view of the medieval world. Offering a fundamental challenge to orthodox conceptions of feudalism, Susan Reynolds argues that the concepts of fiefs and vassalage that have been central to the understanding of medieval society for hundreds of years are in fact based on a misunderstanding of the primary sources.
Reynolds demonstrates convincingly that the ideas of fiefs and vassalage as currently understood, far from being the central structural elements of medieval social and economic relations, are a conceptual lens through which historians have focused the details of medieval life. This lens, according to Reynolds, distorts more than it clarifies. With the lens removed, the realities of medieval life will have the chance to appear as they really are: more various, more individual, more complex, and perhaps richer than has previously been supposed.
This is a radical new examination of social relations within the noble class and between lords and their vassals, the distillation of wide-ranging research by a leading medieval historian. It will revolutionize the way we think of the Middle Ages.
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- In a future world where those between the ages of thirteen and eighteen can have their lives "unwound" and their body parts harvested for use by others, three teens go to extreme lengths to uphold their beliefs--and, perhaps, save their own lives.
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- In a society where unwanted teens are salvaged for their body parts, three runaways fight the system that would "unwind" them Connor's parents want to be rid of him because he's a troublemaker. Risa has no parents and is being unwound to cut orphanage costs. Lev's unwinding has been planned since his birth, as part of his family's strict religion. Brought together by chance, and kept together by desperation, these three unlikely companions make a harrowing cross-country journey, knowing their lives hang in the balance. If they can survive until their eighteenth birthday, they can't be harmed -- but when every piece of them, from their hands to their hearts, are wanted by a world gone mad, eighteen seems far, far away. In Unwind, Boston Globe/Horn Book Award winner Neal Shusterman challenges readers' ideas about life -- not just where life begins, and where it ends, but what it truly means to be alive.
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Backing Theo Walcott to star against Reading on Monday night could reap impressive dividends, says our Andy Schooler.
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Reading v Arsenal (2000 GMT)
In theory, this game could be just what the doctor ordered for the Gunners, still reeling from last week's League Cup exit at the hands of League Two Bradford.
Reading sit bottom of the league with just one win to their name, while they have kept just one clean sheet all season.
However, as was shown at Valley Parade, supposedly inferior opposition does not always turn up only to roll over and with Arsenal lacking in confidence at both ends of the pitch right now it would take a brave man to back them at odds-on away from home.
It's now six away games without a win for Arsene Wenger's men and just one clean sheet in 11 after their Bradford embarrassment.
Both teams to score begins to look tempting at 8/11 given those statistics - not to mention the 7-5 scoreline the pair produced in October's League Cup tie.
For those seeking a bigger price, then 15/2 about Arsenal winning from behind also has potential.
Reading, who could have Pavel Pogrebnyak and Jason Roberts back to add goal threat, have thrown away more points from winning positions (17) than any other side this season. Conceding 20 goals in the second half of games is a big reason for that.
However, a lack of fight is one thing the current Arsenal side is accused of, so I'm not convinced this is the way to go, especially with confidence so low at present.
Instead I'm going to take a punt on the man of the match market.
As I showed when backing Marouane Fellani in this market earlier in the season, it can often be easy to predict the story arc of Sky Sports' TV coverage - and significantly the winner is chosen by their commentary pundit.
Of course, the player in question then has to deliver a decent performance, but if they do they are highly likely to land the award.
The story for this one could well centre on Theo Walcott, if he's declared fit to play.
First of all he's making regular headlines in the papers right now due to contract talks - or lack of them - so expect a pre-match Gary Neville analysis on Monday Night Football on how important he is to the Gunners.
The second reason for focus on the England international is that he scored a memorable hat-trick in the aforementioned League Cup tie.
Essentially the spotlight will be on Walcott from the start and his lightning pace could again see him tear into what is a very leaky home defence - only Southampton have a worse defensive record in this season's Premier League.
Throw in the fact that the 23-year-old has scored in each of the last three away games he's started and 14/1 looks too big about Walcott winning the man of the match award.
For those concerned, if his calf injury means he does miss out then stakes will be returned.
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Jesus, the reaction to this article is startingly negative and expected.
People are bitter because A) The sheer hype this game had and Becuase it's Star Wars, and every one expects a godsend of an MMO (Which hasn't happened in any genre in nearly 8 years). The leveling was fun, I got farther in this than in Rift (Level 42 vs. 21) and I've been playing MMO's since the inital release of UO (How I hate to use my experience as a testament but it's fitting regardless).
SWTOR isn't a bad game, it never was; It's the expectations that have been set by this community (The same reason the bashing of GW2 is never ending). Sure, it may of been unpolished in some areas, but does anyone remember the first few months of old MMO's? Absolutely terrible, yet we talk about them and cling onto them like they were somewhat of a saint among a dying genre.
Personally, being sick of all MMO's at this point (Can..not..stand..quests); I will still return to SWTOR tomorrow and see where it takes me - whether it be a day, a week, or an month. Expectedly, I'll play a day and be sick of it, because let's face it.....
We want SWG, UO, AC, AC2, DAOC, etc
Still doesn't make SWTOR a bad game.
It is a solid game when you lower your expectation I quit in Feb after the whole Ilum revamp being fail, I returned last month not expecting SWTOR to be this uber awesome open world pvp game that shot lightning bolts from its ass and cured cancer and was quite surprised at what great fun I'm having.
The hype machine killed SWTOR not the game.
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People are bitter because .... Still doesn't make SWTOR a bad game.
I'm bitter, because TOR could've been an award winning game, but EA wanted the monthly fee (and agreed, TOR is not a bad game, it's 'just' a bad mmo)
I'm bitter, because f2p conversion can revitalize games if done correctly, but EA didn't change anything in the game, just put a cash shop in it to milk the existing subscribers a bit more. It was the last hope (lol) to put TOR on a right track, and they missed the chance.
I'm bitter on comments 'now people can try out the game for free' - newsflash, people had that option already with the 1-15 trial, and check how many subscribers that brought... And it was an unlimited trial, with the full, actual gameplay, not the restricted one EA now make (hello hotbars, no mails and trading, walking to everywhere, etc.)
As Frodo said "Why don't you try leveling a character using only 2 action bars. See how long you last before giving up." I did that in every mmo that went f2p under me, just to have a first-hand experience on the restrictions. There was good conversions, and a few bad one, with AoC as the worst (they also made it only to put a cash shop in-game, like EA). I think TOR's f2p won't bring in new subscribers either, only a few previous subscribers who loved the story enough to give a try to these restrictions. But with the cash shop, it will generate a few extra bucks from current subscribers, so they achieve at least this goal
Originally posted by thamighty213
It is a solid game when you lower your expectation I quit in Feb after the whole Ilum revamp being fail, I returned last month not expecting SWTOR to be this uber awesome open world pvp game that shot lightning bolts from its ass and cured cancer and was quite surprised at what great fun I'm having. The hype machine killed SWTOR not the game.
i am enjoying the game alot .possibly will subscribe next month when my wow mopd 10 day trial on both accounts end
Most of you new FTP fanbois misunderstand. Most of us are. or were subbed at one time. We've played the game with all of its flaws, still hoping that EA(I don't blame Bioware.)would get its act together and put out what was promised. To this day, they have not. Now, in a desperate hope to save it, their giving it away with restrictions so tight, that this will fail as well. (Seriously, a limited general chat, having to buy a UI, no forum posting, can't form a group. And these are just the important ones off the top of my head.) And, to make it even worse, alot of the items we were promised will probably end up in the store instead of in the game where they were supposed to be at launch. Watch how fast the numbers go up, then drop again. Sort of like their first 6 months after release, then they'll rework the the FTP system to bring it more inline. Star Trek Online/Craptics FTP model is putting them up near the top. Maybe EA should take a look at them...
I actually like SWTOR. However, for me, it was the same game I've been playing for years with just a different coat. F2P will definitely bring players back. But can it keep them?
I had the same thoughts about Rift when it first came out... and now its a really fun, engaging MMO with lots to do and lots to see.
Swtor is not SOLID or great. or even good.. its a crappy game that focus on a kind of lame movie.. worst game ever i am lucky i sold my account for about 10% more then i bought that game for..
Not only bioware introduced a crap pay model now we have reasons to play it as well.
hahahaha i suppose this a bad joke otherwise both bioware and mmorpg are trolling us very hard
I was completely put off by the number of bugs at launch and the non-urgency the developers had to fix their own game. When you compare this to the RiFT development team who have far less resources, still manage to put out a close to bug free game at launch and reported bugs are fixed in a timely manner (1-2days) I know which game I'd support. What the developers needed to do after the failings at launch was take a "FF14 / SE" look at the game and they would have maintained their credibility, as it stands SWTOR did far more harm than good to Bioware.
Once bitten twice shy, I see no reason to try this game again even when it goes F2P.
F2P does not make this game good.
SWTOR is a very solid game and is not worth the crap people give it on this site...
Not that I am surprised AT ALL. It seems that trashing games is the only thing people around here actually enjoy doing. Fortunately I also enjoy playing them.
I went back after buying the game when it first released. I went in with ZERO expectations, just like I'd never played it before. To be honest I'm actually enjoying myself. The bugs that riddled the release are gone, the zones are populated again. People talk, people group up. It's no SWG, but at least it's SOMETHING.
Maybe others might enjoy it if they stopped looking for a reason to dislike the game. Just my personal opinion. Then again this is MMORPG.com (the only website dedicated to MMO's but filled with people who hate them)
Originally posted by mnwild1998
SWTOR is a solid game, it is like any new mmo that comes out. You sub for a couple months, you go to the next game for a month you go back to your main for a few months and so on and so on. As for the haters/trolls they have been all over this game since it was announced. They are just afraid people will leave their preshish game for a bit and they will be all alone. They have spent so much time and effort to bash a video game (think those people need some serious help) there is no way they can or would join the others and play SWTOR for a bit. I started up last night after being away for awhile and the game was packed. People looking for groups, I used group finder twice waited no more then 2 min to join a group. Chat was active and very friendly I would say SWTOR is doing pretty good for what I saw last night. The haters/trolls with do their thing as they do with all MMO's. They dont like SWTOR because in their eyes there is only one good MMO and its what ever they are playing and everyone else who enjoys others are wrong.
Solid for a solo game witha few co-op style instances. To the haters comments I defended this game till the bitter end (end as in me quiting) I had high hopes and as always never fails EA gets the money and we get a shody game. I'm not sure whats sad you or the people you term haters. And as for the "Packed" comment. Really? Its going f2p ALL mmo's that go f2p have a massive influx of people wanting to give it a try or come back just before the rush thats not a big surprise or a very good leg to stand on.
ohh one last thing before you say I havent played it as of late or at all. I just unsubbed last month.
Originally posted by FrodoFragins
Originally posted by Sevenstar61
Originally posted by Swanea
Lol. The game is free for you and yet you are still going out of your way to hate on it. You aren't paying for anything. Nothing. Are you missing lots of features? Of course. But you can still play the base game for free. good lord.
I agree.
Nobody forces you guys to try this game. You should be glad that BioWare is giving away for free the best part of the Game - the story.
Reading these forums sometimes makes me really sick. There is so much hate here that no wonder there is such a misery on the Earth. If mere game can bring so much hate... Good Lord!
Quoting Obi-wan Kenobi - You all should go home and rethink your life.. and I wish I could use here the Jedi mind trick...
Why don't you try leveling a character using only 2 action bars. See how long you last before giving up.
I only use two action bars at 50. My two side bars only contain stuff like speeders, pets, buffs etc. You certainly don't NEED more than two but the extra ones do help.
12 hours downtime? HAHAHhaha.. oh, you were serious.
Bioware never, and I mean NEVER, even comes close to matching downtime predictions. If they say 2 hours, figure 4. If they say 6 hours, figure 10, or more. If they say 12 hours... well
Gotta figure it will be down most of the day today... then down for several hours tomorrow when they roll back the patch because of all the errors and breakdowns. Seeing as there are what, like 5 people left working on this game?, then this is to be expected.
So, those of you looking to try it out, you have AT LEAST till this evening EST before it comes online again, so no hurry.
All that hype about FTP and they fall on their faces again. I feel like I'm at launch all over again...
'Today's server maintenance has been extended with no ETA. We will update as soon as we have more info. Thank you for your patience.'
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Perseverance pays off
Henrico student, mom earns fellowship
A Henrico woman is one of 10 outstanding students recently selected by The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) as part of its second class of Valley Proteins Fellows.
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College student Daphne Jones was a perfect candidate for the program, which was created to celebrate and enhance leadership capacity of students who have demonstrated great potential in the community college system. Jones leads a busy life as a single mother of four who also has custody of her 17-year-old
special needs brother, who is the driving force behind her perseverance to become a nurse practitioner.
"I hit a point in my life where I made a decision to help understand my brother and educate people about taking care of others," said Jones, who describes her life as layers upon layers of lessons.
"I can say to people, 'I know the pain you're going through,' because I've been in their position. I know how it feels to wonder what the next step is, and I know how to help them through it; there's a brighter side to everything."
As a recipient of The Valley Proteins scholarship, Jones' full tuition and fees will be covered at JSRCC. The Fellows also participate in a unique leadership curriculum through community service and receive individualized assistance in obtaining financial aid and transferring to four-year institutions. This added bonus will help Jones on her long path of continued education.
Valley Proteins is a 50-year old family-owned business based in Winchester that operates 12 plants in 7 states.
"I was nervous to go to school but I went in with the idea that once I start this, no matter how hard and frustrating it will be I'm going to do it," Jones said. "I was scared but then excitement took over, then the excitement went away and I was filled with love. I'm in love with school and I'm learning to love what I'm doing; it gives me confidence."
Jones is fully dedicated to her family despite her busy schedule, as she manages to communicate and get reports from her children's teachers weekly to make sure they are on the right track. She hopes that her devotion to education will set an example for her children as she stresses that they should do what she's doing but "100 times better," while striving to go above and beyond normal expectations.
During her first year at JSRCC Jones did just that, as she earned a perfect 4.0 GPA.
JSRCC English professor Barbara Walsh remembered when she first met Jones on campus in the cafeteria and could sense that she was a hard-working student with a kind heart.
"She struck me as being a really good student, so I said, 'Why don't you sign up for my English class' and she did," Walsh recalled.
After a short time, Walsh became thoroughly impressed with Jones' dedication and unusual habits. Jones would come into class a few minutes early with a vocabulary word of the day for the class and would teach the students around her, willing to share knowledge and help other students.
Walsh has been at JSRCC for six years and had never nominated a student for the Fellows program.
"When I got the email for nominating, I knew I should nominate her," said Walsh. "I have never seen someone totally dedicated, and I have a lot of students that work hard but they don't go above and beyond. I really have never met anyone like her before."
Jones manages to balance her school and home life, involving her children in the studying process as she studies on average six to eight hours a day.
"My kids tell me I'm going to get a brain cramp," said Jones with a chuckle. "If I'm studying science I'll bring in Jayson, my 10-year-old, and I'll go on Google and watch videos, make flashcards and a Powerpoint, and then I'll have him test me on everything we just went through.
"Not only does he know about it and we both learn, but it is a bonding experience, it's how I keep them involved, and I don't have to leave the house for hours to study."
Jones will begin her second year at JSRCC this fall with the goal of earning an associate degree in nursing. She hopes to transfer to Virginia Commonwealth University to pursue a bachelor of science in nursing degree and a minor in education.
She also wants to earn a master's in nursing and then become a nurse practitioner. The schooling will be costly and timely, but Jones is dedicated and knows what she wants and intends to get it.
"I need to work even harder because so many people believe in me and think extremely highly of me," said Jones. "Eventually one day I know I'll be finished with this. Until then, I won't stop."
Villa's Flagler Housing wins national NAEH award
St. Joseph's Villa's Flagler Housing & Homeless Services was one of three entities to earn the National Alliance to End Homelessness' Champion of Change Award. The awards were presented Nov. 17 during a ceremony at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.
NAEH annually recognizes proven programs and significant achievements in ending child and family homelessness.
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Richmond International Raceway's 13th annual Community Christmas tree lighting has been rescheduled from Dec. 6 to Monday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m., due to inclement weather expected on the original date.
Entertainment Dec. 12 will be provided by the Laburnum Elementary School choir and the Henrico High School Mighty Marching Warriors band. Tree decorations crafted by students from Laburnum Elementary School and L. Douglas Wilder Middle School will be on display. Hot chocolate and cookies will be supplied by the Henrico High School football boosters. > Read more.
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Given the warm weather lately, Saturday's RVA Polar Plunge Winter Fest, benefiting Special Olympics Virginia, might actually be enjoyable! Other weekend events you're sure to enjoy include the 14th annual Richmond Kids Expo at the Richmond Raceway Complex, the Richmond Symphony and The Taters in concert at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, and the Richmond Ballet Minds in Motion Team XXL performing at the Henrico Theatre. This is also the last weekend to check out HATTheatre's production of "Bill W. and Dr. Bob." For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
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PRICE/WASHINGTON, Utah - Dennis Leonard, at the age of 62, lost his life-long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He passed away in his home on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, with his devoted sister, caregiver and friend; Kayrene Leonard; his mother and father, and family at his side.
Dennie was born on March 21, 1949, in Price, to Paul B. (Jack) and Violet Leonard. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul D. Leonard, and sister, Sharon Louise Leonard Bettino. He is survived by his three sons: Christopher, Kip and Tad Leonard; and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his loving parents: Paul B. (Jack) and Violet Leonard; his brother Brent J. Leonard; and sisters: Jacqueline Leonard Zubal, Kayrene Leonard and Dianna Leonard Carver.
Dennie served his LDS mission in North Dakota on the Native American Reservation. He was an avid fisherman, talented photographer and accomplished organist. He worked at Jack's Shoes for many years then finished his career at Mr. Mac in Taylorsville. He was also a member of the "Easy Street Band." Graveside services were held at the Salem, Utah, Cemetery on Saturday, Aug. 27.


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Skip to comments.Nazi hunter brands Austria a "paradise" for Nazis
Posted on 02/01/2006 10:42:42 PM PST by NormsRevenge
VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria's legal system and its insufficient zeal in investigating alleged crimes committed under Hitler's Third Reich make it a "paradise for Nazi war criminals," a top Nazi hunter said on Wednesday.
Frustrated at slow progress in finding suspected war criminals in Austria and bringing them to court, Simon Wiesenthal Center director Efraim Zuroff came to Vienna for talks with ministers aimed at accelerating the process.
"The law in this country does more to protect Nazis than to bring them to justice," Zuroff told reporters after talks with Austria's ministers for justice and the interior.
"There is a system here that makes Austria a paradise for Nazi war criminals, plain and simple," he added.
Austria's interior ministry declined to comment while the justice ministry was not immediately available for comment.
One case Zuroff raised in his meetings was that of Milivoj Asner, who fled Croatia after being exposed by the Simon Wiesenthal Center and now lives in the southern Austrian city of Klagenfurt.
Zagreb has asked Vienna to extradite him but Austria has so far refused on the grounds he is Austrian and is therefore ineligible for extradition, Zuroff said.
Austria is investigating the accusations against Asner, which include overseeing the deportation of hundreds of Jews, Serbs and Gypsies to Nazi concentration camps.
Because Asner is alleged to have played a part in people's killings but not to have killed anyone himself, he cannot be tried in Austria because a statute of limitations applies to such crimes, Zuroff said.
Zuroff argues that Asner, who has Croatian and Austrian passports, should be deported because he obtained Austrian citizenship "under false pretences" by not declaring he was wanted for war crimes.
"The only hope we have here is that his Austrian citizenship gets canceled," Zuroff said.
Zuroff also said not enough was being done to find war crimes suspects or inform the public of who these suspects are.
"There are too many people in this country who want these problems to disappear. This is the problem, and this is why we came here to press the case because if we didn't press the case nothing would happen."
He criticized the way investigations were handled. "Apparently the modus operandi is not to look very hard for evidence and then to speak to the suspect and ask him: 'Well, are you guilty?"' he said.
Simon Wiesenthal was a hero to all mankind, he dedicated his life to hunting down Nazi scum.
I'm glad to see the center that bears his name continues the fight.
In a few years, the hunt will end as all those who escaped will be dead.
The matter of educating folks as to the horrendous acts committed will not and should not end.
Simon Wiesenthal also believed in
Never Forget!
Hell, wasn't one of the PMs a Nazi a few years back?
And as far as 'never forget' goes; it's a rude joke. The world 'forgets' all the time. Cambodia, China, the Ukraine, the USSR, Rwanda, Iraq, Iran slaughering religious minorities...never forget my ass.
a 20 year old in 1935 would be 91 today
wasn't one of the PMs a Nazi a few years back?
Kurt Waldheim is who you're referring too, I believe.
"In 1986 he was elected president of Austria, despite the scandal caused by the revelation that he had been an officer in a German army unit that committed atrocities in Yugoslavia during World War II; he denied any knowledge of the atrocities.
An international investigation cleared him of complicity, but many felt he must have known more than he revealed. His tenure as president was marked by international isolation, and he did not run in 1992."
And these are the people that didn't want Tookie executed.
Specifically, I believe he was an intelligence officer.
Arresting a 90 something year old won't do anybody any good.
Mr. Zuroff should be pressuring Croatia to bring charges against Asner instead of pressuring Austria.
"...the ex-Wehrmacht intelligence officer with an annual pension of $124,754 which he receives in Vienna and can expect to collect every year until the day he dies, the Daily News has learned."
"(The U.N. General Assembly) voted Waldheim a series of pension-allowance raises even as evidence surfaced of his alleged role in the mass deportations of Greek and Yugoslav Jews to Nazi death camps, and in the execution of Allied prisoners, in 1942-45."
"Because the U.S. share of the UN's regular budget was 25% until January 2001, when it was reduced to 22%, Washington has shelled out about $555,000 of the total."
Kurt Waldheim (Second from the left.) with Artur Phleps outside of the Podgorica, Montenegro airfield in 1943.
I should have included this:
"Between 1982 and the end of this year, the disgraced diplomat will have pocketed more than $1.8 million."
Q. What is Waldheimer's Disease?
A. When you forget that you were once a Nazi.
I always thought the Iron Curtain was a way to keep western media and peoples relatives out of eastern Europe's/USSR's killing fields from investigating the 60 million that were murdered and property stolen.
I also found it strange that the term "IRON CURTAIN" was used by a Nazi describing what USSR was all about.
Than Winston Churchill popularized the term "Iron Curtain".
Who is next....
that's what I was thinking
Communists can kill hundreds of millions and still get a pass from most people, including Jews.Especially Jews. There is no human being more idealistic and more stupid on planet earth than a leftist Jew. They support all manner of communist schemes that invariably ending up turning anti-semitic in the extreme.
Are you a Jew? Are you a leftist? You are one brain-dead SOB. And your numbers are legion.
Including a certain ex-UN Secretary General.
Weren't they Joan?
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That's not a function of "the world", but the countries they committed their crimes in. For example, in this case Croatia is attempting to prosecute a Nazi. There's nothing preventing Russia, for example, from prosecuting former Communists. Or from requesting their deportation if they've fled the country. It simply doesn't happen very often.
There may have been a hard liner more recently, but Waldheim wore the uniform
And yet not as bad as Kofi.
One thing that gives me great peace of mind as a Christian is the specific New Testament (and implied Old Testament) teaching of judgement...for every single human being. Every country has its serious injustices...murderers who get away with it....rapists never caught...or sometimes, whole races who rise up and commit genocide (or democide, actualy the proper general term for the purposeful killing of entire populations civilians.) No matter how dilligent and competant a justice system is...some will get away with it--and on the world stage, that means thousands who've murdered innocents, go free and prosper. A terrible miscarriage of justice, for sure, however, when all is said and done, its a great comfort to know there is a Judge, who will set things right.
America's (and the UK's) system of innnocent until proven guilty foundational principle is based on that premise...that we should do all we can to punish wrong doers, but must assume innocence, as it is worse to punish an innocent man than to miss punishing a guilty one....because, even after we mess up....justice will prevail in the universe.
The most concentrated killing ever recorded though was in our lifetime....not long ago. In 1994 between April and June, up to ONE MILLION of the Tutsi tribe were slaughtered (literally, mostly by machete) by the majority Hutu tribe in Rwanda. That's nearly 300,000 a month. Even the Nazis were never so "efficient"... and the UN (and Bill Clinton) did not try to stop it. More that 10% of the country was hacked to death.
There are probably over 100,000 perpetrators of the Rwandan butchery....and most of these will never see punishment--to even try to prosecute all would be impossible practically and yes, it would destroy those who remain in that country. Prosecutors have sought out the ringleaders of the butchers...but that's the best they can do.
Yet the untold story is the amount of reconciliation that has occured....not led by UN peacekeepers, but by the churches of that land. Repentent murderers worship side by side now with those whose families they wiped out. It's almost beyond understanding how such healing can occur. I'm not saying its good policy to let repentent murderers off the hook--but with a situation like Rwanda, the numbers of people involved were so vast...it would take another genocide to punish them--something no one wants to occur. That God will hold people to account...and that the blood of Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit can forgive and even turn murderers into godly persons is truly incredible.
Beautifully said, thanks.
It is very difficult to reconcile democracy with justice for the crime committed by groups in the past. You can't argue away this contradiction; if people have the right to vote, they have the right to vote for groups that in the past committed terrible acts. It's especially difficult when the current groups do NOT intend to commit mass murder, but are guilty only of softpedaling past crimes and wanting to enact policies that fall far short of what their predecessors did.
If you ban a party that calls itself Communist, its members will regroup and call themselves Democratic Socialists, and present themselves to the voters. Nazis were banned after World War II, so their followers created Populist Parties or Nationalist Parties which did not say "we're going to kill all the Jews" (since that problem was "solved" anyway) but did put forth nationalist, anti-capitalist, anti-immigrant rhetoric. You can't keep human nature down. It's just not that easy.
Where would you even find trained judges in post-war Germany to try Nazis, when every judge has been a Nazi? A very high percentage of judges, years after the war, had been party members. Being trained in the law in the 1930s and 1940s meant being entwined with the Nazi state. These obstacles are real and enormous.
"Why aren't Communist parties illegal?"
Thats a good question.
The problem is that today's American Democrats and European Socialist are not much different then the Communist.
They could be coming to a neighborhood near you.
There are plenty, like Cindy, the media whore, that love Castro, Jackson, and Chavez.
There are two lies about WW2. The first is that Hitler was a German. The second one is that Austria was an occupied country
Kurt Waldheim was PM in Austria, and if I remember right, he was in the SS. Publically he basically shrieked "Lies! All lies! I was in law school in Vienna!" They had to add a new disease to psychiatric jounals: Waldheimer's Disease; "I was a nazi, but I forgot!"
Was that just his "cover", or was he doing something that kept him off the Eastern Front?
The mysteries about the guy are enormous.
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Hey errbody!
It's been a couple of years and although my return isn't nearly as flamboyant as I was hoping it to be, I stumbled upon this curious car-related company-type thing called NEXTMOD and had to come back and ask about it.
Perhaps I haven't been here for too long and am not aware of what's going on, but how come they have the mangashare logo? What's going on
Enlighten me, or take out the pitchforks. Whichever. Or both.


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Records: Teacher accused of sex with student married to registered sex offender
WARSAW, DUPLIN COUNTY - A former Duplin County teacher, charged for allegedly having sex with a student, has a husband who is a registered sex offender.
According to records, 38-year-old John S. Efird, of Willard, was convicted on an indecent liberty with a minor charge in November 2002. The incident happened in Dare County, records show.
His wife, 31-year-old Emily Efird, is accused of having sex with a student while she taught at James Kenan High School in Warsaw. School district officials said they learned on April 8 about the allegations. Efird was suspended and she resigned a week later, school officials said.
According to warrants, Efird is charged with two counts of indecent liberties with a student, three counts of sex offense with a student, and one count of crimes against nature.
Neighbor George Lee, a parent, said he was shocked to hear about the allegations.
"They're supposed to be a role model to the student," Lee said. "I know my kids, they look up to their teachers. You can't really depend on anything nowadays, as far as role models."
Lee told NewsChannel 12 the Efirds had always kept to themselves.
"When you have someone like that living beside you, you pay attention," Lee said. "Your guard is always up. But in [their] defense, I've never had any problem with them."
Duplin County Jail officials said Emily Efird was booked Tuesday and released on a $25,000 bond. According to the clerk of court, the suspect is expected to face a grand jury in December.