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FAIRBANKS, AK — The federal subsistence fall hunting season for Fortymile caribou in Game Management Unit 20E will close on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, at 11:59 p.m. Federal lands in Unit 20E affected by this closure are managed by the Bureau of Land Management's Eastern Interior Field Office and the National Park Service's Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve.
The federal hunt is conducted with the State of Alaska under joint federal/state permit RC860. The state portion of this hunt was closed in most of Unit 20E (accessible from the Taylor Highway, Zone 3) on Aug. 30 and in the eastern portion of Unit 25C (Steese Highway, Zone 1) on Sept. 2, following heavy harvest along the Taylor Highway. Hunters have harvested more than twice as many caribou near the Taylor Highway in Unit 20E as the quota allotted to that portion of the hunt.
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So I was at the New York Comic-Con on Saturday and there was a guy doing autographs....so I got on line to check it out. Apparently it's for an Anime called Star Driver.
Just wandering if anyone has heard of it and if it's any good or if they know who this guy doing autographs was.
Edit: Actually, yeah he's the president. I see that now. Any other info about him?
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Skip to comments.Gun Control by Executive Order? Are there limits to what the president can accomplish this way?
Posted on 01/16/2013 7:15:51 AM PST by SeekAndFind
The horrific recent mass murder of 26 children and adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School predictably has reignited the gun-control debate in this country. Over the past month, the Obama administration has focused primarily on guns in its initial response to the Newtown shooting. The task force led by Vice President Joe Biden has met mostly with groups either in favor of or opposed to greater restrictions on guns and ammunition. Facing strong political opposition in Congress from both parties, Vice President Biden and President Barack Obama each have suggested publicly that the president will act by executive order to restrict guns.
This trial balloon for unilateral action by the president raises the question, Can he do that? The answer is, it depends how far he tries to go.
Executive orders are not constitutionally sanctioned or prohibited, but once signed, they have the force of law. Presidents have utilized them to drive policy within the executive branch since the dawn of the republic. In some cases, presidents have acted quite aggressively through executive orders. President Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus during the Civil War; President Roosevelt established internment camps during World War II; and President Truman mandated equal treatment of all members of the armed forces all through executive orders. Significantly, all three of these actions were rooted in the presidents constitutional authority as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, in the midst of national emergencies.
Presidents acting by executive order have been challenged in court, most notably in Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1952). In Youngstown Sheet & Tube, the Court held that President Truman had exceeded his authority by directing the seizure of steel mills to avert a strike during the Korean War, stating that the presidents power to see that laws are faithfully executed refutes the idea that he is to be a lawmaker. Thus, the majority found that Truman had strayed too far into the province of the legislature, violating the separation-of-powers doctrine.
But it was Justice Robert Jacksons concurrence that established the three-part framework for considering executive authority going forward. First, there are the areas of express or implied constitutional or statutory presidential authority, where the presidents authority for executive action is at its height. Second, there are areas where Congress has not legislated, and where the line of authority between the president and the Congress is vague or overlapping. Finally, there are areas where presidential action is incompatible with the express or implied will of Congress, where the presidents authority is at its lowest.
The analytical framework for executive action established by Justice Jackson thus provides a basis to consider how executive action by President Obama to restrict guns would fare in a legal challenge.
It is unlikely that the president would move to confiscate or prohibit handguns through executive action, or even through legislation, for that matter. The Second Amendment is alive and well. The U.S. Supreme Court has reaffirmed the right of individuals to possess firearms for self-defense and other traditionally lawful purposes twice in the past five years. And to be clear, President Obama has never suggested he would pursue this course of action.
On the other end of the spectrum, pursuant to his constitutional mandate to take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed, the president clearly has the authority to direct the Department of Justice to prioritize more comprehensive enforcement of the gun laws already on the books or to enhance tracking of the paperwork related to the sale and registration of guns. Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton actually implemented gun-control measures by executive orders pursuant to this authority, banning the importation of certain assault weapons under existing gun-control laws.
The key question is how much President Obama might try to accomplish by executive action in the gray areas. It is possible that he can make background checks for gun buyers mandated by the Brady Bill more effective and efficient and also facilitate better sharing of mental-health information (if he is willing to take on the ACLU in doing so) by executive action. However, if he goes further and attempts to ban assault weapons or high-capacity ammunition magazines unilaterally, he will be on shaky legal ground. Although the Heller Court stated that the right to possess a firearm does not include the right to possess any kind of weapon for any purpose, it is unclear whether a blanket ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines (even if duly passed by Congress) would survive a Second Amendment challenge (it may depend, in part, on how such weapons were defined).
Moreover, an executive order banning assault weapons falls within the legislative authority of Congress, and thus implicates the separation-of-powers doctrine. Indeed, Congress has acted in this area, passing a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in 1994, and equally significant also has chosen not to act since the ban expired in 2004. Should the president attempt to supersede Congresss clear legislative prerogative in this area by executive order, one would expect the courts, under the rationale of Youngstown Sheet & Tube, to strike his measure down.
As important, if the president decides to bypass the legislative process and act unilaterally to limit guns, he will be courting a political disaster. The NRA is not some fringe group of irrational gun nuts seeking to take advantage of the Sandy Hook tragedy to drum up members and donations, as the mainstream media and even the president have implied. Rather, it represents the serious concerns of millions of law-abiding Americans, from both parties, who value their Second Amendment right to gun ownership for self-defense, sport, and protection against disorder or government tyranny, as the Framers originally intended. The president once derisively talked about bitter small-town residents cling[ing] to guns or religion. Well, nothing would make people cling harder to their guns than an effort to ban them by executive fiat. And the courts, most likely, would support them.
The Washington Post recently released a poll showing that a small majority of Americans are more likely to support gun-control measures in the wake of Newtown. If the president taps into that underlying support and is able to approach the matter with a spirit of compromise and as part of a larger package that must also include serious proposals to better identify and compassionately treat mentally ill individuals who might be prone to violence, and efforts to have the entertainment industry tone down the indiscriminate killing without consequence in video games, television, and movies perhaps Washington will surprise us and some reasonable gun-control measure could pass. (Whether it would be effective or not is a different question.) Thus, the president should not throw up his hands and conclude that a legislative effort is too difficult to pursue. The political process really is the only way banning guns by executive order would be unnecessarily provocative and legally unsustainable, and it may not even prevent the next Newtown, which, after all, is supposed to be the goal.
Scott A. Coffina is a former associate counsel to President George W. Bush and a former assistant United States attorney. He currently is a partner at Drinker Biddle & Reath.
Seems all of this weeks discussion is silly - lots of discussion on what people will say or do. If not the President, it is Lance Armstrong and his show tomorrow.
I am all for waiting to see what is actually said then debate.
Some Liberal co-workers have argued with me this morning on this line:
The first amendment says "Congress shall make no law..." Thus, the second amendment restriction on infringement only applies to the Legislative branch. Therefore, executive orders requiring confiscation would be perfectly legal.
I mean... wow. I couldn't even counter it. The stupidity was so great as to be blinding.
Actually, the Constitution says it DOESN'T.
Since we no longer worry about that flawed document, the constitution, and Obama is worshiped by the media, there is almost no limit to his powers.
(Not to mention the electorate is under educated, and chronically distracted).
You don't think Mr. Weepy (Boner) is going to do anything, do you?
Truth is the only way to stop these commies is to unelect Democrats.We have to start State by state starting with the low hand=ging fruit!!
RE: The first amendment says Congress shall make no law...
Since this guy wants to abolish all context, then to use his argument, Congress should make no law. PERIOD.
Which means Obamacare should not be law because Congress made it. :)
What's the Constitution say about illegal Mexican "immigrants" and foreigners becoming President of the United States?
I'm not saying that Obama is an illegal alien or even born outside the country but he has failed to prove that he's eligible to be POTUS. In fact, red flags popped up when he posted a FAKE birth certificate on the White House website.
We cannot pick and choose which parts of the US Constitution are important and which parts are not.
As far as I'm concerned the man is likely as American as you and me, but there was a reason he refused to acknowledge the questions about his eligibility and it was likely nothing to do about anything he's hiding and ALL about snubbing the US Constitution. He was testing the waters as to how much the American people really care about the Constitution.
Unfortunately, only Alan Keyes and the Birthers passed this test. Only they have a right to be concerned about Obama's trampling on gun rights and the rest of the US Constitution.
The real lesson: We cannot be picking and choosing which parts of the US Constitution are enforced and which parts are not. When we do that, we're just as guilty as the Obamanists who are ripping it to shreds.
Say to them "So, in your oppinion there is no reason for congress to exist at all and you'd be happy if obama was king." Then tell them you wouldn't be happy so they should move to .........
Say to them "So, in your oppinion there is no reason for congress to exist at all and you'd be happy if obama was king." Then tell them you wouldn't be happy so they should move to .........
He will do anything he wants to do. Who will prevent him? The part of the American public with its head up its a$$ that voted for him? The wimpy Republicans?
Obama and his crew of Chicago mobsters can't find 10 million illegal aliens hiding in plain sight, yet they plan to round up 300+ million firearms.
How dumb is that?
Publishing names/addresses of citizens with legal gun permits is only the beginning.
Americans demand to know the names/addresses of federal/state/and local politicans with gun permits.
And who on the govt payroll----- at every level of govt----- has a permit to own a gun.
Weve got to have a civilian national security force (which answers to me) thats just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded as the military. - candidate Barack Obama on his plans for America.
Do individuals have a right to be protected from violence by others?
Do you know that in 2005 the Supreme Court ruled that police do not have a duty to protect citizens? There also have been other cases with the same result, which is as a US citizen you are on your own for protection.
Given these two points, ask them how do you plan to protect yourself from someone who is big, faster, stronger and may be armed with any sort of weapon from a base ball bat to a knife to an axe to a gun?
Come And Get Me Coppers!
What a maroon! Laws don't ever stop behavior; they only create penalties for behavior...
I don't know why we even engage in this debate. The 2A is a natural law, a God given right existing before the Constitution! These friggin socialist libtard pukes want to debate this they can take it up with God, in person, once the talk has ended, and they learn first hand the consequences of infringement upon this right from God fearing Patriots!
little barry bastard boy is squelching those dangerous clingers with their guns and Bibles don'tchaknow.
With the stroke of a pen...Poof...
Well, I guess he and his minions made this easy...
There may be an issue with the civilian national security force "HS" move for closer ties to local law enforcement. They get to know the local law and find leverage to coerce toeing the line; and, figure out whom won't play ball and disarm/ disband those in a surprise action. Adding several hundred reserve deputies with plan of action could make this proposition somewhat more sticky.
From District of Columbia v. Heller, in which DC tried to get the Federal District Court of Appeals judgement [for Heller] overturned:
... In sum, we hold that the Districts ban on handgun possession in the home violates the Second Amendment , as does its prohibition against rendering any lawful firearm in the home operable for the purpose of immediate self-defense. Assuming that Heller is not disqualified from the exercise of Second Amendment rights, the District must permit him to register his handgun and must issue him a license to carry it in the home."
"We are aware of the problem of handgun violence in this country, and we take seriously the concerns raised by the many amici who believe that prohibition of handgun ownership is a solution. The Constitution leaves the District of Columbia a variety of tools for combating that problem, including some measures regulating handguns, see supra, at 5455, and n. 26. But the enshrinement of constitutional rights necessarily takes certain policy choices off the table. These include the absolute prohibition of handguns held and used for self-defense in the home. Undoubtedly some think that the Second Amendment is outmoded in a society where our standing army is the pride of our Nation, where well-trained police forces provide personal security, and where gun violence is a serious problem. That is perhaps debatable, but what is not debatable is that it is not the role of this Court to pronounce the Second Amendment extinct."
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The bit about one team steals another's $$$ raises a LOT of questions for me.Teams are strictly not allowed to interfere with other team's belongings.SO....if they know one team did steal...then we have to assume it was caught on camera.And if it was caught on camera...and a team actually "steals" then we may need to assume there will be repercussions, and possibly severe penalties involved, up to and including elimination..But...we also know teams are selling tea for money this leg...maybe this is something to do with that $$ somehow and all ths is just CBS drama??
Questions:SO...Where and why is Rob dancing? Where are Ryan and Abbie running from, and to? What is Abbie carrying..and why? Is that a subway turnstile exit in the background? (some of this was discussed in the Intro and pre-season threads!)And the train shots correlate with the shot we have in spoilers, confirmed to have been 3 teams on that train together.Odd that there are more than usual whited out caps during the "travel agent" scene. Guesses for the Pitstop and Detour options?? WHatever Abbie is carrying could be part of a task "take this to Phil at the Pitstop" etc...Who steals? Who is stolen from? Are there repercussions?? Inquiring minds want to know!!
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By K. L. McIffUtah State Representative
This will be my final report. The last piece of important legislation passed the House 27 seconds before midnight. It was one of 796 bills - the most ever introduced in one session.
Many of these were "solutions looking for problems," or as Ronald Reagan once quipped, "Inventing a cure for which there is no known disease." Hopefully most of these were sorted out. Here follows a brief summary of some things I consider important in the 2008 Legislature.
Education: We found another $25 million for public education. This was added to the approximately 2.5 percent increase in the weighted pupil unit and the $1,700 salary adjustment for every teacher in the state. The downside is that these increases come with strings attached. I favored greater autonomy for local districts, but the majority was bent on micromanaging. Unfortunately, there is very little new money for higher education, but its turn will come. We did set aside $100 million to protect education until the economy rebounds.
Capital Funding Locally: To our good fortune we were able to secure $1.6 million to pay off Snow College's bonded indebtedness on the Sevier Valley Center. This was one of only two direct cash appropriations for higher education facilities. The other one was the Museum of Natural History at the
University of Utah. Fifty-four million will go to expansion of the Gunnison prison and $100,000 toward restoration of the Gunnison Community (Star) Theater.
Another $150,000 was allocated to the Sanpete Water Conservancy District to help fund a study designed to find a solution to the mudslide problem in Twelve Mile Canyon east of Mayfield and Gunnison. In this year of limited funds, District 70 faired quite well.
Appropriation of Mineral Lease Payments: Last year we adopted a formula for distribution of mineral lease payments related to exchange lands arising from creation of the Grand Staircase National Monument. However, only a portion of these funds were actually appropriated. That has now been remedied. Come mid year, some 25 counties will receive the funds that have been accumulating. Emery will be the largest recipient with something over $5 million. Garfield and Kane are also major beneficiaries because so much of their land was included in the monument. Sevier and other coal-producing counties will be appropriately compensated.
Help for School Districts in Need: School districts with assessed valuation per student below the state average will receive a state-funded base amount of $200,000 with lesser amounts for the more affluent. This will be of enormous benefit to districts like Wayne, Piute, Juab, Tintic, Beaver and others who struggle to fund capital improvements. While I sponsored the provision that led to this "base funding," the idea actually came from school superintendents in the area, even though not all of their districts are beneficiaries. They were "statesmanlike" in supporting the common good.
Immigration: The legislature took the advice of those who were encouraging caution and restraint until we see what the new federal administration does.
Some significant measures were adopted, but the effective date is July of 2009. Hopefully, the feds will get their act together before that date.
Agriculture: Two million dollars was funded for the war on cheat grass. This is the best war I can remember. Reducing the risk of major fires keeps the air clean, avoids contributing to global warming, aids the livestock industry, and keeps us safe. Conducting a war where everyone wins is highly unusual.
An animal cruelty bill passed but a felony penalty was limited to torturing a "companion" dog or cat. Farmers and ranchers can live with this.
Cities and Towns: Cities and towns will be able to bank water for future needs with reduced risk of forfeiture. Intent language which I drafted was adopted by both houses. It is designed to foster the stated objective while avoiding unintended consequences. The law governing incorporation of new towns was rewritten to require endorsement by a majority of citizens. This corrects prior bad legislation that placed control in the hands of developers.
Transportation:I-15 expansion and reconstruction in Utah County will move forward aggressively but not to the exclusion of other more limited projects throughout the state. I will continue to press for work on Highway 6. We will be obliged to bond, but will review the funding subject a year from now. I will not vote for a financial package that will compromise Utah's AAA bond rating nor its recognized stature as the best managed state in the Union. Moreover, I expect Utah County will be willing to tax itself to help this massive undertaking.
Office of Coal Mine Safety: I joined with Senator Dmitrich, in the House and Senate respectively, in sponsoring a bill which establishes the Office of Coal Mine Safety in the Utah Labor Commission. The legislation stems from the tragic loss of six miners at the Crandall Canyon Coal Mine on Aug. 6, 2007, and another three in a rescue effort 10 days later. The bill mirrors the recommendation of the Mine Safety Commission appointed by the Governor and on which I was privileged to serve. It is our fond hope that the newly created Office of Coal Mine Safety will foster a "safety-first" culture and augment and supplement the work of the federal Mine Health and Safety Administration. It is the end design of this effort that Utah coal miners be as safe as humanly possible.
Senator Mike Dmitrich Retirement: For almost 40 years, Senator Mike Dmitrich has represented Utah's coal country and beyond with extraordinary distinction and effectiveness in the Utah Legislature. His announced intent to retire caught me off-guard. He has been my friend and mentor for many years. His service has been long on common sense and without pretense, fanfare, or offense. He was always "straight-up" in his style. Whatever he told you, you could "take to the bank." He has been loved by thoughtful legislators on both sides of the aisle. His kind represents the best in public service. There are some things which we never want to see change. His legislative service fits that description. While we wish him well, he will be sorely missed.


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First-time claims for unemployment benefits fell by 42,000 in the latest week to 346,000 from an upwardly revised 388,000 a week earlier, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Last week's claims were originally estimated at 385,000, up 28,000 from the week before.
The 4-week moving average was 358,000, up 3,000 from the previous week's revised average of 355,000.
The data have been volatile the past two weeks largely because of the Easter holiday, a department spokesman says. The timing of the holiday changes from year to year. That makes it difficult to adjust for temporary layoffs.
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Jets Post-Game 19: Out Shooting The Sharks
Travis Hrubeniuk
November 10 2013 09:51PM
The Jets came out strong and fought off adversity against a strong team in the San Jose Sharks tonight. The Jets managed to out shoot and out-Corsi a team that ranked second in the league in Corsi-For % coming into this game. It ranks among one of the biggest wins for the Jets this season, and will surely bring confidence into a dressing room that desperately needed some.
The Good
The Jets started the game knowingly what they had to do. They heavily out-possessed, and outshot the Sharks for the majority of the first period, and with less than five minutes left in the period were leading the chance count 3-0. After a lull to end the period and a few minutes into the second, they got back to it and ultimately had a lot of control throughout the game.
I have been begging for a while now for the Jets defensive group to start getting more engaged through the neutral zone to drive play and create offense. Byfuglien had been showing little bits and pieces in the last few games, but tonight we finally saw the entire group taking their fair share of rushes. And guess what? It worked. Not only did both Byfuglien and Clitsome have goals, but also guys like Enstrom, Pardy and Bogosian were helping to create plays and chances throughout the night.
This might be a bit of a reach, but the Jets power play wasn't exactly abysmal on the night. On only one real power play opportunity, the Jets managed to create a couple chances. When your power play is usually a huge momentum-killer, I take it as a positive when it can help create a little energy. You saw from San Jose tonight what a good power play will do. They get bodies in front, bodies are always moving, the puck is always moving, and you get the penalty kill unit chasing the play. Learn from it boys.
He may not have had the best game overall, but Pavelec was able to make a couple key saves throughout the contest. He had a couple breakaway/odd man rush saves at times that would have really deflated the team, and was able to bounce back from a 2 goals on 4 shots beginning. I'm hard on the guy, but he has been okay in my books in the last two games.
Andrew Ladd has been an absolute shootout stud. Dating back to last year, he has consistently come through in the extra fun competition when the Jets have needed him two, and he did so again tonight.
My jaw dropped when Scheifele made this move:
The Bad
Although I did like how the defensive group was engaging in the play more, there were a few decisions I wasn't necessarily a fan of. There were a couple pinches and a few clearing attempts that left me scratching my head and resulted in goals or chances against. Byfuglien's choice to stay along the wall was one example, and this hit attempt by Enstrom was another:
Finding that balance between providing offense while making the smart decision will be key moving forward. Enstrom is usually very good at this, but the rest of the group needs to perfect the skill.
I wasn't really happy with how the Jets responded once they had fallen down 2-0. It's almost like the instantaneously forgot how well they had been playing up to that point, and were almost ready to accept defeat. It wasn't really until the Michael Frolik goal 6 minutes into the second that they got that spark back and really started pushing back hard. All in all everything worked out, but things could have gotten ugly pretty fast.
The Jets took too many bad penalties on the night. Although I didn't agree with all the calls, they cannot put themselves in those kind of situations so often. Despite how well the penalty kill has played throughout the year, you simply cannot give a team like the Sharks six power plays. Especially when so many of them came from calls and occurrences 200 feet away from the Jets net.
Taking It Home
Consistency with play like this is where the Jets need to go next. They are 3-1 in their last four and giving fans a glimmer of hope on the season. I still have my doubts with this team, but nights like tonight show everyone what this team might be able to do. They just need to do it more often.
November 11 2013, 09:34AM
Scheifele also pulled out a nifty spin-move later in the game which though didn't result in a goal was an eye-opening display of skill. More, please!
November 11 2013, 10:59AM
My only thought is that I didn't really notice Joe Thornton 5v5 last night. Wonder which terrible, no good, very bad, defenceman played against Joe for about 2/3 of his EV icetime? Think I'll leave the answer as an exercise for the reader.
November 11 2013, 07:06PM
I'm going to guess Byfuglien without watching the game (yet) or looking it up. He might be the only defenceman in the Western Conference who can manage Thornton physically. Plus, he's obviously a terrible, no good, very bad defenceman. That's why he only gets 50+ points a year. The bum.


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He is just Danzou. Get over with it. Live with it. He isn't Madara nor is he his brother. If it turns out that he is Madara or his brother you can bust my balls with a baseball bat. But seriously, he isn't Madara.
Proof :
Madara has shorter hair than Danzou, I'll post similarities pictures when I find them.
Madara's brother is dead I belive, it would be awesome to see him alive, but Madara declared that he isn't alive so we've gotta stick with that for now.
He isn't Konohamarou either, so please, don't post that, because when you post something that is not true, someone might read it and belive it and then they will tell it further to someone else and it will keep on continuing.
Now I know this is crank'd up, I'm bored, so I decided to post this. I apologize if I offended you by making this thread, but I am who I am and you can't change me. (No I'm not on crack at the moment, I'm just a goofie)


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Skip to comments.Poll: Support for Gay Marriage Grows
Posted on 04/28/2009 6:37:43 PM PDT by Alter Kaker
Forty-two percent of Americans now say same sex couples should be allowed to legally marry, a new CBS News/New York Times poll finds. That's up nine points from last month, when 33 percent supported legalizing same sex marriage.
Support for same sex marriage is now at its highest point since CBS News starting asking about it in 2004.
Twenty-eight percent say same sex couples should have no legal recognition down from 35 percent in March while 25 percent support civil unions, but not marriage, for gay couples.
As has historically been the case on this issue, liberals are more likely to support same sex marriage. Sixty-nine percent support the idea, while conservatives generally favor either civil unions (28 percent) or no legal recognition (44 percent).
(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...
CBS News is a BS "news" org.
10 percent change in one month? I hardly think so. Another phony poll.
Yet somehow these homo clowns could not win nor convince ultra-blue Mexifornia to go along with this farce.
I'm well within my rights to believe that Ann Coulter and I are married and we live in a castle on the moon.
I don't have the right to make others accept that as fact.
I think gay marriage should be mandatory for all demicrats.
Let them get married, it'll only make the lawyers richer when they get their divorces. Dem + lawyers = GREED
...And yet the gays are 0-30 in the only place it matters....the ballot box!
As all children are being taught in government schools to accept and/or be part of the same sex crowd they will have a majority soon.
But then that is what education in these United States is about in government schools, and soon to be all schools as the left takes command of all education.
Bullshit....and more bullshit....
GLSEN(Gay,Lesbian,Straight,Education Network),otherwise known as the al queda of the homosexual movement, was originally called GLSTN, Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Teachers Network. This was a more accurate description of the organization, since it is in fact mostly a network of homosexual teachers working to bring homosexuality into schools
Rasmussen 42% say they are republicans 35% say they are now dims... get the point?
While the U.S. illegal immigration population will increase, thanks to amnesty, throughout the U.S., the total population of everybody else will profoundly decrease, thanks, in part, to the ongoing increasing of the gay/lesbian lifestyle. Gays/lesbians can't ever pro-create their own children, and they will always have to depend upon others of the opposite sex, if they ever want to raise children, another issue, in and of itself, that's very controversial. The gay/lesbian lifestyle does open up a Pandora's Box of finite problems.
Well, then I want marry my sister, who wants to marry our mother who wants to marry her pet Pug.
But wait; I'm "bisexual", so I want to marry my male boss as well.
Who's going to tell us no? Who can we sue to make this happen?
(all of the above is sarcasm)
God help us!!!
(this isn't)
Who commissioned this survey all of a sudden, "Perez Hilton" "himself"?
Pollaganda alert.
IN OTHER WORDS: Nearly 60% do not support sodomite marriage
May be that intimidation, thuggery and demonizing supporters of traditional marriage is working.
They better not try to pole me!
I'm mean when it comes to that stuff!
And Biblical literacy is declining. Connection?
keep talking... keep convincing.. keep pushing.. eventually, it'll be 'in'
(pardon the pun)
The big issue going forward is the younger generation. They tend to be more pro-gay when it comes to polls. This isn't surprising given what they learn in public schools but if we aren't able to reach the younger generation and dissuade them of the garbage they learn from schools and the media then we will see gay marriage nationwide before too long.
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"marry" uh, .................. no. Union....yeah
In the fine print: "Poll was taken in San Francisco at 10 am on a weekday".
Kidding but I wouldn't be surprised.
This is funny. It would be alarming if it were true. If anything I believe the numbers are going the other way. Let me guess they over sampled liberals again.
Sin is still sin,regardless of the statistics!
When people are confronted with the actual sickening details of the homosexual lifestyle choice, they unanimously oppose it. The homos want to paint a rosy picture, but the reality of their promiscuous lifestyle and the extremely unhealthy acts they perform are shocking to almost everyone. I don't buy this phony poll for one minute.
"I'm well within my rights to believe that Ann Coulter and I are married and we live in a castle on the moon."
You lucky SOB. How did you get her to agree to that? :)
see BS
Right-oh. CBS omitted to mention that the polling sites consisted exclusively of the Upper West Side, Fire Island, and the Castro.
yea riiiiiiiggghhhhtttt
what utterB/S maybe it is me but I travel quite a lot an dtalk to new people every day and I have hardly met more than a handful who supports homo marriage.
yet another push to say hey you people who are against it are the minority
no we are not and even if i were the only one in the world I still would not accept them and tell them that they are not married at all
ever said to a homo who got hold of a kid?
"does he look like his dad/mother"
the face of the homo is jaw dropping which then turns to red then turns to "I don't need a man.woman to be a parent"
no you don't but you need two people of the different sex to have a child , bye
do not f millions in this country do not vote, because they cannot be bothered, because they feel all parties are a waste of time or for other reasons.
I know plenty of them and not one thinks homos are normal people and certainly do not think their agenda is to be accepted.
wonder where the poll was taken, maybe places like back bay(ironic) Boston or san freako or maybe other places with a lot of homos
prefer to call them homosexuals/homos or anything else as implying gay is what they want and isn't that negative
they hijacked the word and personally I would call them what they are and gay isn't one of them
karl Marx said that their ideology can not work by force but they have t get into positions of power and influence
Ayers knew that his terrorist ways would not work or win the people so
lets have a look around years later
teachers=most liberals
lawyers=most liberals or Dems
judges seem to be more liberal
professors=certainly more liberals
shrinks=liberals for the most part
they are what Marx wanted and he got it
Then we now have bozo the clown in office guided by Ayers and funded by Soros and his terrorist friends
They have got where they want to be now they will keep us down , remember Alinsky's rules, marginalise etc
from what I have seen agree
Many people I know never cared what they got up to as they thought what they do in the bedroom is their own business but since they have been out to push their agenda onto us mroe of those people are fed up with homos
If you believe this push-polling cr@p, you're stupid.
Somehow, that's not newsworthy.
Kindergarteners learn the definition of "gay," "lesbian," and "transgender."
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Posted on 04/28/2009 8:49:37 PM PDT by Maelstorm
When they polled Sodom, everyone supported it except for some right wing lunatic named Lot, his wife, two daughters and two visitors— 6 people, two of whom weren't even residents of that great city. How did that turn out?
I'm pretty sick of the MSM and their BS polls. How many Rats did they poll this time-90%?
IOW this is bootstrapping the NYT fake (push) polling.
I wonder if this is in advance of the state of california declaring the constitutional amendment unconsititutional by process.
there is only money in marriages with children.
Homosexuals are in and out of relationships in less than 5 years which is barely rehabilitative alimony territory.
With no children, marriages is just property division.
The only laywers pushing for this nonsense are homosexuals, and lawyers who draft cohabitation/pre nup agreements.
ahh but you have found the propagandists polling tool.
When the enemy polls in greater numbers you divide the enemy inot parcels so you become the plurality.
This is why they are dividing the republican into moderates, social conservatives, evangelicals, etc etc. but they only have "democrats" not far left, marxist, or socialist democrats.
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SAN FRANCISCO — PC pioneer Michael Dell, corporate raider Carl Icahn and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd, who lost his job amid allegations of sexual misconduct, may each now be vying for the future of computer maker Dell, as millions of customers and thousands of jobs hang in the balance.
What started as a plan to take the world's third-largest computer maker private has morphed into a high-stakes bidding war involving the biggest names in business takeovers and tech.
The latest saga also pits Stephen Schwarzman, CEO of private-equity giant Blackstone Group, mano a mano with rival directors at Silver Lake Partners, in what is a PC buyout for the books.
Dell on Monday said it will review proposals from Blackstone and investor Icahn, setting the stage for a battle against a group led by CEO Michael Dell — the onetime tech wunderkind — over ownership of the beleaguered PC maker.
Shares of Dell were up 2.6% to $14.51.
Dell is in tatters from its glory days as PC leader when its founder graced the covers of business glossies, trumpeted for his build-to-order business model that reinvented the supply chain. Much has changed as personal computers have become something of a commodity and masses of consumers instead snap up smartphones and tablets.
The resurrection of Dell — and the sideshow of marquee players — may leave Dell a much different company but also much the same, industry experts say.
Dell's bid to reinvent itself in a move to go private comes as a result of years of struggling in a low-margin computer business and lagging profits. Just ask Hewlett-Packard. After Hurd left — or was pushed out over sexual-conduct allegations — former CEO Leo Apotheker nearly spun out its PC business in disastrous results to the anxiety of PC buyers and its stock.
Meanwhile, the world order of PCs, dominated by the likes of HP and Dell, is facing a new mobile reality led by Google, Apple and Samsung. That's making such a deal necessary.
"The PC business, in general, is amazingly insecure," says Atari founder Nolan Bushnell, who hired Steve Jobs decades ago in computing's infancy. "If I were Dell, I would just copy Samsung."
Dell 2.0 will likely serve consumers with a slimmed-down lineup of PCs and still offer support, but don't expect a huge retail presence. For consumers, little appears changed but a fact remains: Dell, and the man behind it, needs a second act. What that means for buyers of PCs is Dell will stick in business but it may scale back its wares while it does some soul searching.
"I do think they will dial back consumer PCs," says IDC analyst Crawford Del Prete, noting that customers should expect services to continue. "I think they would significantly reduce their footprint at Best Buy."
Dell is generating about $3 billion a year of free cash flow and has more than $12 billion of cash on hand. But there's "no saying how sustainable the $3 billion of free cash flow will be, so that is the key risk," says Richard Sloan, a professor at University of California-Berkeley.
About half of Dell's business comes from PCs, a razor-thin margin area that doesn't promise fat profits. "It's a very low-margin part of their business," analyst Del Prete says.
Plans hang for Dell to go private and overhaul the company far from the scolding gaze of Wall Street. That could allow for massive layoffs and restructuring as the company sets its sights on more profitable businesses and slowly pulls away from the less profitable PC business.
Critics of Michael Dell's bid to take private his namesake PC brand private charge his $24.4 billion offer undervalues the company. Shareholder groups have come forward to oppose the deal. And the latest moves from Blackstone and corporate buyout king Icahn suggest some money was left on the table.
"We intend to work diligently with all three potential acquirers to ensure the best possible outcome for Dell shareholders, whichever transaction that may be," Alex Mandi, chairman of a special committee of Dell board members, said in a statement Monday.
Del Prete contends Dell, in addition to scaling back its PC business, will need to pivot into profitable areas of services around security, networking and consulting. "It's quite a bit different from IBM, because they can deal with these consumer customers by offering them services," he says.
Dell will also have to focus on tablets and smartphones, which have been a profit gusher for the likes of Apple, whose fortunes have played a role reversal with Dell's in the past decade. Dell will definitely stay focused on Ultrabooks that run Windows, points out Del Prete and will likely flirt more with Google's Android on phones and tablets.
"I would really look at the whole integration of tablet world in the enterprise," says Bushnell.
The proposal from Blackstone Group would offer $14.25 per share, while Icahn's plan calls for the repurchase of up to 58% of Dell shares at $15 a pop. "Both proposals could reasonably be expected to result in superior proposals, as defined under the terms of the existing merger agreement," says Dell's statement.
Both deals would also maintain Dell's standing as a publicly traded company.
Last month, Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners announced their plan to take Dell private in a $24.4 billion acquisition, or $13.65 a share. "We can deliver immediate value to stockholders, while we continue the execution of our long-term strategy and focus on delivering best-in-class solutions to our customers as a private enterprise," said Michael Dell in a statement at the time of the announcement.
The proposal was met with fierce opposition, most notably from Dell's largest outside investor, Southeastern Asset Management. In a separate statement, Icahn Enterprises says it is "pleased" Dell will consider their proposal, adding the initial buyout plan "significantly undervalues Dell."
Dell's special committee says Michael Dell has expressed "his willingness to explore in good faith the possibility of working with third parties regarding alternative acquisition proposals."
Corporate raiders and private equity are oft-cited as pirates scavenging troubled companies for booty. Such a reconfiguring of Dell in a privatization could allow new parties to take extreme measures, such as spinning off its PC business. That might lead to an uncertain future for Dell PC owners in the hands of a company new owner.
"Luckily, the number of disastrous leveraged buyouts in tech are fairly small," says says Forrester analyst David Johnson.
Blackstone has reportedly been wooing Oracle President Hurd to take the CEO seat at Dell. In such a musical chairs, founder Dell might land as the chairman to this new computer configuration, bringing two pivotal forces to the storied computer maker.
Hurd "is a man who understands all of the aspects of Dell's business," Del Prete says. "He's very focused on execution."
Hurd turned HP's fortunes and stock around following years of problems before his removal in a sudden board ouster. He was accused of sexual harassment by Jodie Fisher, an actress and marketing contractor who worked as a hostess for HP events. Hurd currently serves as Oracle CEO Larry Ellison's right-hand man.
The buyout battle arrives during a tumultuous time for the PC industry, as consumers abandon desktop PCs in favor of smartphone and tablets.
In the past 10 years, U.S. consumer sales of PC desktop sales have been shaved in half. Tablet ownership, meanwhile, has more than doubled in 2012, according to Forrester. The research firm forecasts 113 million Americans will own a tablet by 2016.
Bill Kreher, a senior tech analyst with Edward Jones, says the shift to the private sector could help the company focus on a rebound. "Dell can address the issues the company faces without dealing with quarter-to-quarter Wall Street scrutiny," he says.
However, the struggles over Dell's fate could leave consumers wary. "Disruption is a bad thing," Kreher says. "This type of uncertainty can ultimately lead to reduced sales if consumers are unsure of what the future of this company looks like."
Scott Martin reported from San Francisco and Brett Molina from Tyson's Corner, Va.


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Western New York has a strong history when it comes to producing players who are drafted by the NHL. There'll be another name added to the long list on Saturday when Dylan Blujus hears his name called out at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh.
Blujus, who played two seasons with the Wheatfield Blades and played with the Buffalo Regals under 18 team as well, was projected 57th in The Hockey News Draft guide and was ranked the 71st best skater in North America by the Central Scouting Bureau.
Blujus joined the WGR Morning show earlier this week and no doubt will be thrilled with whatever team selects him but his hometown team, the Sabres, is his favorite NHL club. "As a kid just growing up playing mini sticks in my living room" Blujus remembered. "Just messing around as a Buffalo Sabre player. Its always been a dream to play for the Sabres since I was a little kid, the Sabres have always been my top choice."
Listen to the entire interview with Blujus including his testing at the NHL combine and the toughest workout drill he's ever experienced.
Listen to the entire interview with Blujus including his testing at the NHL combine and the toughest workout drill he's ever experienced.
He didn't have a favorite Sabres player growing up but he definitely has one now. Blujus plays defense and watches Tyler Myers every chance he gets. "He's such a big guy and his skating is great. He makes it look so easy out there" Blujus said of the hulking blueliner. "He's a shifty player and I want to base my game off of his."
Blujus has played for the Brampton Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League for the last two seasons. He had four goals and 22 points two years ago and was fourth on the team in scoring last season with seven goals and 34 points. Blujus credits Battalion Coach Stan Butler for helping bring his game up to the point where NHL teams have taken notice. " I really think he's kind of settled my game down and made me realize who I am now with a two way defensive type of game with a good heavy shot from the point" Blujus told WGR. "I get all the chances in Brampton on the power play and penalty kill. I can't complain about anything. I'm getting great development there."
Athletics is in the blood lines of the 6 foot 3, 193 pound Blujus. His older brother Austin played in the Ontario Junior Hockey League with the Buffalo Junior Sabres. Blujus is also getting some good advice on what it takes to be a pro from his brother-in-law, Dan Gronkowski. Dan is one of three Gronkowski brothers who went from the high school fields of Western New York all the way to the NFL. Rob is now one of the top tight ends in the league. Dan Gronkowski will be among the family and friends in Pittsburgh celebrating Dylan's big moment this weekend.


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Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Over 25,000 acres, nearly 140 miles of trails and educational facilities. Enjoy relaxing, volunteering and exploring the forests, lakes, prairies, and open spaces.
Warm, friendly service is the hallmark of historic Downtown Wheaton. Stroll the tree-lined streets of this upscale retail and service district and delight in the quaint shops, award-winning restaurants, indulgent day spas and unique boutiques.
Lifestyle shopping center with leading shops, restaurants & services including Barnes & Noble, Chico's, Victoria's Secret, Express, Banana Republic, Talbot's, Ann Taylor, William Sonoma, Corner Bakery, Starbucks and more!
A 61-mile hiking, biking and nature trail follows the bed of a long-gone railroad. It's one of the nation's first linear recreation trails and a model for others in the United States.
Enjoy 829 acres of park facilities that include a water park, children's zoo, teams course, playgrounds, open space, athletic fields, sand volleyball, tennis, ice skating, playgrounds, swimming pools, in-line skating and hockey area and more!
Set among mature oak and hickory trees, lakes and streams, this full-service event facility with 27 holes offers both 18-hole and 9-hole play, and is recognized as one of the best public courses in America.
Arrowhead Restaurant & Bar features unique American cuisine with an extensive wine and spirits collection. Patio dining is available. The restaurant offers live entertainment, special events, daily specials and private dining options.
Lynfred Winery's Tasting deVine
Founded in 1979, Lynfred Winery produces over 50 varieties of wine per year. Visit the tasting room and gift shop and enjoy.
Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville, Illinois, has everything an outdoors fanatic could want. Hikers, bicyclers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers can enjoy more than 6 miles of turf and limestone trails, including a convenient route to the Illinois Prairie Path. Trails around the McKee Marsh area feature two observation decks, a bird blind, and signs that describe the history and ecological significance of the marsh.
A cherished landmark in the heart of downtown Wheaton, The Little Popcorn Shop is perhaps one of the most loved and narrowest stores in the Chicagoland area measuring 49 inches wide by 60 feet long. The store's small, quaint space is like walking into a Norman Rockwell painting. Popcorn is freshly popped, candy lines the wall, and locals greet each other warmly while welcoming newcomers to this very special place called The Little Popcorn Shop.
Brewery & Restaurant located Downtown Weaton near the Metra Train Station. Upscale Casual Fare & Award Winning Handcrafted Beer.
There's an American History here, one you can feel, enjoy and most importantly, taste. Sparked by the invention of the Weber kettle in 1952 and fueled by a desire for great grilled food, this expertise is recreated everyday.
Homemade pizza and pasta.
Even before you succumb to the powerful flavors of immigrant Italian cooking, you'll be drunk on the decor at this exuberant send-up of post-war Italian-American supper clubs.
Casual dining and bar since 1939. Our original onion loaf and Hackney burger are not to be missed. Check out all 6 locations. Private party rooms available.
Golden Chef offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to Wheeling, IL. It has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Our Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
Candlewood Suites-Northbrook Wheeling
An extended stay property for the leisure or business traveler. Full kitchens, free local calls, free high speed internet access; weekly maid service, complimentary guest laundry, comfortable accessible rooms.
Best Western Palwaukee Inn-Wheeling
Stay with us at our 3-Diamond rated facility a member of the largest hotel chain in the world. We are conveniently located, offer competitive affordable rates-WIFI included and complimentary continental breakfast. We have all the amenities to meet the needs of any traveler.
Committed to providing the freshest food from around the globe. Seafood is delivered from the highest quality providers from around the world.
Japanese Hibachi style cooking - a chef prepares for you at your table. Steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops & lobstertail.
Welcome to Lynfred Winery Wheeling, a satellite location for Illinois' oldest and largest, continually-operating winery. Since 1979, Lynfred Winery has been offering guests with great wine, food and lodging. We offer wine tastings, flights, and bottles every day of the week. We have received numerous awards for our wine, and we have countless events that go on throughout the year at the winery. We also have a variety of gift and gourmet food items.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Wheeling
After four years of planning and construction, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant opened in 2005 in Orland Park, a south suburb of Chicago. The concept was unique. We would create a signature menu with a selection of dishes designed to pair perfectly with our own Cooper's Hawk wines, made in our own private winery. With sophisticated food and exceptional wines, our concept was born. The Cooper's Hawk concept includes four distinct components: an upscale casual dining restaurant, full-service bar, private barrel-aging room, and Napa-style tasting room and retail gift store…all under one roof. Each Cooper's Hawk location is distinctive in layout and décor, but carries the same warmth and elegance that guests have come to expect.
Have you ever wanted to see the beautiful city of Chicago from above? Join us for an amazing helicopter skyline tour where you will see the city from a birds eye view! This is one of the most incredible adventures you can ever imagine. During our flight you will see all that the Chicagoland area has to offer.
Fun Inc. is a manufacturer and wholsale distributor of magic tricks and gag novelties. Our knowledgeable and experienced factory staff, most of whom have been with the company for over 20 years, take pride in paying attention to the smallest details. This makes accurate fulfillment of orders and timely shipments a top priority.
Ram Restaurant & Brewery - Wheeling
The RAM offers a casual dining atmosphere, including a brew house with adjoining bar/lounge and restaurant areas. Lively environment accompanied by great house-brewed beers and daily food specials.
Traditions at Chevy Chase Golf Course
Steeped in history and rooted in old-time service, our country club is perfect for any event and any size group. Built in 1927, the classic, Tudor-style clubhouse harkens back to an era when making guests feel welcome was an art form. Our guest services teams have preserved this philosophy. From the moment you arrive, we encourage you to indulge in the historic surroundings. Your comfort is assured in an atmosphere where respect is understood and your name is remembered. Our full-service facility offers a remarkable and stylish atmosphere in a clubhouse setting. The Grand Ballroom offers available seating space for up to 500 guests.
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center - Willow Springs
Forest preserve nature center designed to educate the public about the importance of wildlife and our environment.
CITY:Willow Springs
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
Nature center with 3 miles of walking/hiking trails through woodland, wetland, and prairie. Exhibit building displays local wildlife. Educational activities year round.
CITY:Willow Springs
Columbia Woods Forest Preserve
Offers places to fish and picnic. Canoe access. Biking. A host for "A River Thru History" each September, where you can step back 200 years into Chicago's past with a festive gathering of fur trappers, settlers, craftsmen, and entertains along the banks of the Des Plaines River.
CITY:Willow Springs
An easy 30-minute drive from downtown Chicago places you squarely in this sprawling forest preserve. With 78 miles of wide and singletrack trails at an intermediate level of difficulty, you should expect the unexpected, starting with plenty of hills, fast descents, meandering paths and more.
CITY:Willow Springs
Cemetery Trail in Palos lives up to its name with narrow tracks that snake through dense foliage. A must ride for any thrill-seeking trekking enthusiast.
CITY:Willow Springs
Imperial Oak Brewing is a small brewery that puts the beer first. Our focus is on imperial strength and barrel aged brews but we offer an ever changing variety of styles to satisfy a wide range of tastes.
CITY:Willow Springs
Ten-acre horse farm offers hayrides and riding lessons, plus a petting zoo, exotic animals and even a monthly line dancing event.
The perfect rest stop at the end of a busy day. Complimentary continental breakfast, free local calls, free cable and special facilities for physically challenged travelers.
220 rooms including 56 private concierge-floor rooms. Convenient to McCormick Place and Oak Brook. Complimentary Midway Airport shuttle available. Meetings to 600 people, banquets to 360.
La Quinta Inn Chicago/Willowbrook
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 130-room hotel with fitness center. In-room coffee maker, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, 25" TV, voicemail and dataport phones. Free local calls, USA Today and breakfast bar.
With newly renovated rooms, this 100% Smoke Free Red Roof Inn is located just 21 miles southwest of Downtown Chicago with easy access to METRA commuter trains and less than 20 minutes from Midway Airport. We offer a great suburban location close to restaurants, shopping at Oak Brook Center and IKEA, and entertainment at the Burr Ridge Village Center. All rooms offer free WiFi, free local calls, and free long distance calling in the continental US. This location offers On Command Video with a selection of free TV channels, pay-to-view premium channels and movies. One well-behaved family pet per room is welcome.
The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites
The Champagne Lodge is an independent boutique hotel featuring luxury spa suites that offer seclusion and privacy while pampering you with all of the contemporary conveniences of modern design. Private, irresistibly convenient, yet a world away from the everyday.
Pioneer of the famous stuffed and equally renowned thin-crust pizza! Pastas, sandwiches and assorted fresh salads. Dine-in, delivery, carryout, catering and full service bar.
Willby's Restaurant & Lounge, Holiday Inn
Casual dining for local patrons and hotel guests. American cuisine. Serving breakfast, lulnch & dinner. Average cost per meal: $10-20. Evening early bird specials and the best Sunday brunch around.
The Chicken Basket in Willowbrook opened in the summer of 1946 on Historic Illinois Route 66. Dell Rhea's chicken has been bringing visitors from around the world on a regular basis for years.
Learn about the history of Wilmette, the North Shore area and Gross Point. Housed in the former Gross Point Village Hall, the museum also offers a research library.
One of only seven in the world and the only one in North America, the Baha'i House of Worship is the largest and oldest surviving Baha'i Temple. Standing on the shores of Lake Michigan, the auditorium, with its walls of lace-like ornamentation and its dome rising 135 feet above the main floor, offers a scene of unsurpassed beauty. It is surrounded by exquisite gardens and fountains. This imposing and dramatic structure has received numerous design awards, and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Baker's Square Restaurant - Wilmette
Baker's Square is a great place for breakfest, lunch or dinner - but don't forget to save room for pie!
Good provincial French bistro fare without the typically outrageous price-tage. Nice wine list. Casual, contemporary atmosphere.
The food is just as the name describes, butt'ry and heartwarming.
C.J.'s is a great place to eat, drink and hang out. Special concerts monthly.
Our award-winning food and wine market offers extensive selections of hot and cold prepared food.
Restaurant specializes in fresh pasta and seafood.
During the off season, our restaurant is open for lunch only, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday.The clubhouse is still available for private parties and banquets. During the golf season, the restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Ridgeview Grill is a family friendly neighborhood restaurant serving home made American comfort favorites. We are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our Breakfast – Lunch Menu is available until 4 p.m. and includes Eggs, Omelets, Benedicts, Pancakes, Waffles, and Crepes. Our Dinner Menu Starts at 4p.m. and includes salads, sandwiches, burgers, pastas, steaks, chops, and fresh fish. The entire menu is available for carry out and ready to pick up in under 20 minutes! Dinning in or Carry Out, our friendly staff are always here to serve you. Good beer and wine selection. Kids' menu too.
Good, American food.
Delicious Japanese food in suburban Wilmette.
Restaurant specializing in delicious breakfasts.
Gillson Park offers 60 acres of beautiful lakefront property, including a harbor and beach. It is ideal for picnics, bicycling, volleyball, tennis and other outdoor sports.
Plaza del Lago, is the premiere luxury shopping experience with unique boutiques, destination restaurants and convenient services all beautifully bundled in the Spanish-style complex in Chicago's North Shore.
Walker Brothers Original Pancake House
Dig into an oven-baked apple pancake at this popular breakfast spot in north suburban Wilmette, where scenes from Ordinary People were shot.
Ordinary People - The Original Pancake House
This wrenching drama focuses on an affluent Lake Forest family as they deal with the accidental death of their eldest son. North Shore movie sites include The Original Pancake House in Wilmette, known for its homestyle breakfast dishes, including the popular baked apple pancake. Locations ,
Located on Chicago's North Shore, just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago, Wilmette Golf Club is one of the best public golf course challenge in the area! While Wilmette Golf Club's total yardage is only less than 6,400 from the back tees, it plays to much greater length. The short par 4's and the fact that there are only two par 5's in this par 70 track make Wilmette play like a championship layout.
The growth and history of Winnetka since 1830 is chronicled in this museum, which includes the Carlton Washburne Library.
The Home Alone House is a three-story single family detached house used for shooting the majority of the scenes in the movies Home Alone (1990) and parts of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).[3] The kitchen in the film was actually shot in the house, along with the main staircase, basement and most of the first floor landing.
The Winnetka Community House enriches the lives of the North Shore residents, their families, visitors and friends by providing diverse educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for people of all ages.
The Book Stall at Chestnut Court
A North Shore institution, The Book Stall is one of the leading independent bookstores in the area. This general trade book store has a reputation for trustworthy customer service, numerous author appearances throughout the year, and a highly popular monthly newsletter with a distribution of 8,500.
The name J. McLaughlin is synonymous with classic clothing and accessories for women and men. As a recognized retail industry leader providing high quality clothing based in New York, J. McLaughlin has made homes in 50 chic locales nationwide, serving up classic clothes with an original twist. J.McLaughlin caters to those who enjoy beautifully designed and crafted clothing and accessories.
Discover a store with unique ambiance and warmth, nestled in the heart of the North Shore. For over 30 years, Material Possessions has welcomed guests and clients into their gorgeous store. Thought-provoking pieces, designed to ignite the imagination, stir the soul and make a statement are aplenty...and a sense of humor is always at home here.
A little piece of Paris on the North Shore, a Francophiles paradise with gifts available for every occasion. This lovely boutique is THE go to spot for luxury fashion jewelry, gifts, home fashion accessories.
Providing fine wines and craft beers for the North Shore. Every wine and beer is hand selected and taste tested before they are placed on our shelf. Stop in to select a bottle to take home or enjoy a glass in the café.
"Philoxenia" is the Greek word for traditional hospitality. Here at Avli everyone should feel like they are visiting an old friend. Traditional Greek dishes are done with passion for food.
Experience a culinary adventure of classic haute cuisine presented in a unique and contemporary design with a French country flair.
The 9-mile Green Bay Trail covers North Shore towns such as Kenilworth, Winnetka, Highland Park and Lake Bluff. Because the trail stays generally within a mile of Lake Michigan, you can take any number of on-road side trips for beachfront views of the lake. The trail is suitable for even the youngest of riders, although the route does use some sidewalks and even a very small portion of residential road in Kenilworth. In addition, the surface alternates between asphalt and crushed limestone. Inexperienced cyclists and those with young children should use particular caution at road crossings and with any road riding.
The 18-hole Winnetka Golf Club in Winnetka, IL is a public golf course that opened in 1914. Designed by William Langford, Winnetka Golf Club measures 6517 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 130 and a 72.6 USGA rating. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels.
Come and play right in your backyard! Visit Maple Meadows for outings, leagues, tournaments, individual play, and the great food in our restaurant. 27 holes, no reservations required and a beautiful public course!
CITY:Wood Dale
TopGolf is an interactive high-tech golfing experience like no other. With state-of-the-art equipment, restaurant, and bars, they are able to take care of your every recreation, social, and event need.
CITY:Wood Dale
Make Salt Creek Golf Club your golfing "home course". When you select a facility to patronize regularly, you want the facility that offers the full gamut of a private club without the dues. Our 18-hole executive style golf course will challenge golfers of all skill levels. Set amidst gently rolling terrain, mature tree, and beautiful ponds, Salt Creek's 3895 yard, par 63 course challenge players of all skill levels with tree-lined fairways and strategically placed sand bunkers.
CITY:Wood Dale
DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Wood Dale/Elk Grove Village
Located in the Chancellory Business Park, only two miles east of the Thorndale exit off I-290. Convenient to both O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport, thirty-five minutes from downtown Chicago. Trains to/from Chicago just five minutes from the hotel. All rooms feature: Sweet Dreams® by Doubletree sleep experience, iron/ironing board, hair dryer, Sweet Dreams alarm clock radio with MP3 connectivity, coffeemaker, complimentary high-speed Internet access, USA Today® delivered to your room, TV Japan. 3000 square feet of meeting space, full-service Garden Cafe serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lobby lounge with tow large HD televisions. Room service available. New Japanese menu items. Sunday Champagne Brunch American and Japanese!
CITY:Wood Dale
Garden Cafe Doubletree Hotel Wood Dale/Itasca
Serves casual American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lobby lounge, pasta and salad bar for lunch.
CITY:Wood Dale
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Wood Dale
Courtyard Chicago Wood Dale is convenient to O'Hare as well as major area highways and attractions. Breakfast buffett and items cooked-to-order at this hotel. Near O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Complimentary local/metra station shuttle service. Never underestimate the importance of a good night's rest. Your Marriott awaits! Complimentary high-speed internet.
CITY:Wood Dale
The Garden Cafe & Lounge, Doubletree Hotel
Pasta and salad bar for lunch, weekdays. Steaks, chops and poultry dishes for dinner in a casual atmosphere.
CITY:Wood Dale
A historic 1800s family farm that is maintained in its original location. Programs depict settlers' lives with period accuracy.
CITY:Wood Dale
Crossroads Tavern & Eatery is a wonderful family sports pub. Enjoy the greatest dining in "The Burbs"
CITY:Wood Dale
From our humble barbecue beginnings to award-winning sauce, "now" restaurants, and premier catering—our passion for great food, and ability to throw one heckuva party and unforgettable events have taken Sweet Baby Ray's from ambitious aspirations to a whole universe of "yum".
CITY:Wood Dale
A Vintage Hawaiian Tiki Lounge featuring Tropical Drinks & Polynesian Appetizers in a South Pacific Island Setting.
CITY:Wood Dale
From our hibachi fire show to our rotating sushi bar, Yue-Sun brings the excitement of Japanese cuisine to Illinois. Our specially trained chefs will dazzle and delight the entire family as your meal is tossed about and served to perfection. We have a vast variety of items on our menu, ranging from traditional to a few unique recipes of our own.
CITY:Wood Dale
White Cottage Pizza & Italian Cuisine
In the tradition of the Finest Italian Restaurants, each dish is Made Fresh to Order. Using homemade recipes require fresh ingredients and never using canned sauces. All our dishes and their sauces are made from scratch. The extra time and effort made is worth every minute.
CITY:Wood Dale
Marino's Pizzeria & Italian Cafe
Best known for its flavorful pizzas, homemade pasta, hand tossed salads, panini's, fresh chicken, sandwiches, expresso, cappucino, and in-store deli displays, Marino's Pizzeria & Italian Cafe features an open kitchen and casual, upscale dining area.
CITY:Wood Dale
Taste the spirit of homemade Polish cuisine while you are surrounded by a vibrant wood setting directly from the Polish Highlands. The northwest's premiere Polish restaurant.
CITY:Wood Dale
Nature center, nature trail and dog park. Free admission, cost for some activities.
CITY:Wood Dale
A multipurpose open play area, Woodridge Town Center hosts a variety of festivals in Woodridge.
The Cinemark Imax experience is a 5-story tall, 7-story wide version of educational and recreational film subjects of both 2-D and 3-D.
Includes three ice surfaces, public skate 7 days a week, learn-to-skate and hockey classes, observation area, off-ice training center, party/conference rooms, arcade and a pro shop.
The 1st full service, fully integrated restaurant, bar and movie theater to open in the area. Each auditorium features terraced seating with high-back executive leather chairs.
Carrabba's Italian Grill - Woodridge
"At Carrabba's, we bring you the same wonderful experiences we grew up on--from our warm Italian hospitality to the authentic aromas in our open kitchen, to our flavorful handmade recipes passed down for more than four generations." -Johnny Carrabba
Bobak's Signature Events and Conference Center
Bobak's is a unique banquet conference facility for corporate, social and family events. Whether you are looking to plan a wedding reception, corporate function or birthday party, expert Event Specialists will work closely with you to ensure that your day is a success. From intimate to exclusive, Bobak's first-rate banquet & meeting facilities, award winning cuisine and unparalleled service will transform your event to extraordinary!
Village Greens of Woodridge golf course, located in Woodridge, Illinois, features an 18-hole, fun, affordable, public daily fee golf course always in great condition and considered one of Chicago's best value for golf. Golfers find Village Greens tree-lined fairways and golfer friendly atmosphere an ideal layout.
Seven Bridges Golf Club, a 4-Star rated course by Golf Digest, provides a golf experience unlike any other. Seven Bridges is recognized as one of the top 5 public courses in the Chicagoland area. It's a public course with a private course feel. Our finely-manicured course boasts a bucolic setting featuring 100-year-old oaks, picturesque lily pad ponds, and, of course, at least seven bridges. Following your round, you can enjoy a meal and drinks at the best 19th hole setting anywhere, The Dock, which offers great dining and sunset views.