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Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple
Unity Temple, Frank Lloyd Wright's modern masterpiece, celebrated the centennial of its dedication in 2009. Unity Temple is an icon of modern architecture and a destination for tens of thousands of visitors each year, and is famous for its brilliant use of light and space. One of the most complex and exciting buildings in 20th century architecture, it was Wright's first public commission and is the only surviving public building from his golden Prairie period. Available for your extraordinary special event.
CITY:Oak Park
Frankfort Area Historical Society
Small museum with unique display areas and photographs of Frankfort memorabilia.
Gallery 200 is fast becoming a haven for art lovers as a quality destination for buying and browsing great local art. The gallery, a cultural initiative supported by the City of West Chicago, hosts artist opening receptions, art talks and workshops.
CITY:West Chicago
Gallery 28 Fine & Functional Art
Tucked away in the quaint historic district of downtown Geneva, in an historic Victorian home is where you'll discover Gallery 28, an art gallery for both fine and functional art. Featuring a fresh mix of breath-taking paintings, exquisite jewelry, sculpture, photography, pottery and unique works in wood and metal along with music by premier musicians. The variety of art will interest serious fine art collectors as well as fine craft enthusiasts.
Gallery 37 Center for the Arts
The Gallery 37 Center for the Arts provides a venue for youth, families and adults to participate in several innovative arts programs, including After School Matters and the Chicago Public Schools' Advanced Arts Education Program. Home to three site-specific public artworks created to enhance and celebrate its mission as a center for learning, Gallery 37 Center for the Arts is free and open to the public.
The gallery's mission is to continue to expose the art community and provide a portal to fine art and artists of different parts of the African Diaspora. A collaborative of artists, collectors and art administrators who have come together to create a unique art experience, and ensure fine art has a place in the rebirth of Bronzeville.
Soho-style art gallery featuring contemporary art that is thought-provoking as well as aesthetic.
The Garfield Farm Museum is an 1840s living history farm featuring the story of the Garfield family, the Brick Tavern & Inn, restored barns, heirloom gardens, rare farm animals, restored prairie and more.
They offer award winning educational programs and professional exhibits that make the Geneva History Center a source of great community pride.
Producing mainstage productions throughout the year, and also hosting performances by comedy groups, musicians, playwrights and any number of other entertainers.
The Gladys Fox Museum is located in the beautifully restored Old Congregational Church, which is the oldest surviving building of its type in Illinois. The building was constructed in 1840 of native limestone on land donated by the Illinois & Michigan.
Located on Chicago's historic Prairie Avenue, the Glessner House Museum explores urban life and design through the preservation of this H. H. Richardson designed architectural treasure. Guided tours Wed - Sun at 1pm & 3pm. $10/adult, $9/senior, $6/child. Combo price w/Clarke House.
The Goodman Theatre is Chicago's oldest and largest not-for-profit theater, winning international renown for the quality of productions, the depth and diversity of artistic leadership, and the excellence of its many community and educational programs.
The Goodrich Randall theater complex includes the only IMAX screen in the Fox Valley area.
Grand Army of the Republic Hall
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.
Proudly referred to as Chicago's "Front yard," Grant Park is a public park, 319 acres located in Chicago's central business district in the Loop Community area. Grant Park's most notable features include Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, The Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum Campus. Named for United States President and Civil War General, Ulysses S. Grant, Grant Park was developed as one of Chicago's first parks and expanded through land reclamation.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Mill is the only operating waterwheel gristmill and one of three authenticated underground railroad stations in Illinois.
CITY:Oak Brook
Gray Line Tours is widely recognized as the world's leader in sightseeing tours, ground transportation, charter service, airport transfers, and convention services. See the website for their many Chicago tours.
This Art Deco-style jazz club in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood has a storied speakeasy past from the days of prohibition. Sit back and listen to some of the best jazz and cabaret music in the city at this elegant club that served as one of the locations for the hit film, High Fidelity. The Green Mill was patterned after Clark Monroe's Uptown House in Harlem (as it was during the 40's). Uniquely comfortable to all audiences, the magic of the Mill is that the audience co-mingles in its mutual respect for the music. Photo Credit: ©Adam Alexander Photography
It is our mission to nurture small to mid-size theater companies toward continued growth and expression in an artists' space at the heart of the Chicago theater community. We strive to provide an epicenter for diverse artistic points of view and excellent entertainment through area partnerships, annual programming, educational events, careful selection of resident theater companies, affiliations with the League of Chicago Theaters, and local Chambers of Commerce.
Harold Washington Library Center
The creation of Harold Washington Library Center is a product of a widely publicized architectural competition. Designed by Tom Beeby, the red brick, granite, and glass composition uses traditional design motifs to establish itself as a civic structure. A two-story battered granite base supports a five-story brick body punctuated by five arches along State Street and three facing Congress and Van Buren. The Harold Washington Library Center is a hybrid design that reflects the conflicting architectural ideas that characterized the late 1980s.
Harper College Performing Arts Center
Concerts, plays, musicals, and more. Free backstage tours for groups.
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
The Harris Theater continues to host the most diverse offerings of any venue in Chicago, featuring the city's world-renowned music and dance institutions, as well as acclaimed national and international companies.
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.
Heart of Oak Park Walking Tour
See the evolution of architecture, from early Victorian to Art Deco, on this self-guided tour. Combination tickets include admission to Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple, Ernest Hemingway's Birthplace and Museum, and Pleasant Home.
CITY:Oak Park
Home of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, this facility contains a 1200-seat theatre and an 11,340 square foot exhibition hall with fully equipped banquet kitchen. Host to many well-known artists.
Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
A destination unlike any other features Fox Valley's natural treasures. Indoor turtle pond, wetland exhibit, live animal displays. Great for birthday parties or facility rentals.
CITY:St. Charles
Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest
The area's rich heritage is celebrated at the Historical Society through exhibits, lectures and special programs regularly taking place on the second floor of Historic Pleasant Home. The society also comprises a museum in a restored Cicero Firehouse, which includes a research center, children's activity room and changing exhibits about regional history. Special events are constantly rotating, and visitors are encouraged to check the website's calendar for specific information about upcoming programs.
CITY:Oak Park
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.
Beautiful outdoor music theatre open May through September with a capacity of just under 30,000 people. Concessions and private catering available; tour buses welcome.
CITY:Tinley Park
Hollywood Palms, A Cinema, Bar & Eatery
Experience first run movies at Hollywood Palms while you enjoy our full bar and dinner menu including appetizers, entrees, desserts all while catching a flick, 18 & older after 5:30 pm. Call for "all-ages" showtimes.
Hoosier Grove Schoolhouse Museum
Originally built as a one-room schoolhouse in 1904 on the corner of Old Church and Barrington Roads, the museum was moved to its present site in 1991.
Hot Tix offers half-price tickets to more than 200 theatres for the current week and future dates. The mobile-optimized Hot Tix website, HotTix.org, also makes purchasing easy while on-the-go. If you're doing downtown, visit one of the in-person Hot Tix outlets: Across from the Chicago Cultural Center (72 E. Randolph) and inside the Block 37 Shopping Center (108 N. State). Hot Tix is a local non-profit service of the League of Chicago Theatres.
A juke-joint inspired restaurant featuring down home American cuisine in the heart of Chicago's entertainment district. World Famous Sunday Gospel Brunch. Live music nightly.
It's a singing, clapping, stomping, dance on the piano, rock 'n' roll show. It's part concert, part piano bar and all centered around audience participation.
Hyde Park Hair Salon & Barber Shop
Hyde Park Hair Salon, originally Joe's Barbershop, was founded in 1927 by young entrepreneur Joe Taylor. The salon began as an entrance to the Hyde Park Theatre but was soon sectioned off and transformed into a unique neighborhood barbershop. Years later, Joe's Barbershop was sold to a new owner, the name of the shop was later changed, becoming Hyde Park Hair Salon. In 2007, the Hyde Park Theatre building was sold to the University of Chicago. The entire building was vacated which caused Hyde Park Hair Salon to relocate to its current location on Blackstone. The overall atmosphere combined with a trendy service menu has maintained a loyal and successful clientele during the past 83 years including celebrities Spike Lee, Phil Gates, Devon Hester, Bill Veeck, Suge Knight, Muhammad Ali, Harold Washington, and President Barack Obama, a patron of more than 17 years. President Barack Obama's recent election caused a spike in the number of tourists visiting the barbershop.
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.
Illinois Artisan Shop - Chicago
Sales gallery/shop featuring the work of over 500 Illinois artisans. Established in 1985, was the first shop of its kind in the state, showcasing one of the most diverse collections of handcrafted work in the Midwest.
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.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
This new center is a 65,000 square-foot building designed by renowned architect Stanley Tigerman. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching the universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and indifference. The museum features an authentic early 20th century German rail car, an inspiring Hall of Remembrance for contemplation and reflection, a permanent exhibition chronicling life before, during and after the Holocaust, a youth exhibit for 9-11 year olds highlighting lessons of the Holocaust and a 225 seat auditorium.
Illinois State Museum - Chicago Gallery & Illinois Artisans
This museum gallery features rotating theme-based exhibitions of works created by past and contemporary Illinois artists and artisans.
Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery
Features rotating, theme-based exhibitions of works created by past and contemporary Illinois artists and artisans. Exhibits are given added dimension through educational activities and tours for all ages.
IMPROV Comedy Showcase & Restaurant
The World famous Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant will give you the ultimate comedy experience. We are the premiere destination for the country's top headliners and the best showcase for new talent.
InFusion Theatre Company's mission is to seek out new plays and organically "infuse" them with other elements of entertainment such as music, dance, and film. We strive to create dynamic performances by combining different forms of entertainment that will result in both exciting and thought-provoking work.
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.
International Museum of Surgical Science
Housed in a historic landmark mansion on the Gold Coast, the collections and exhibits portray the mysteries and milestones that have shaped modern surgical science. Of special interest to those in the medical field, our collection appeals to anyone interested in the history of surgery by means of art, surgical instruments, architecture, and books.
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
Established in 1991, Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art (Intuit) is the only nonprofit organization in the United States that is dedicated solely to presenting self-taught and outsider art — with world class exhibitions; resources for scholars and students; a Permanent Collection with holdings of more than 1,100 works of art; the Henry Darger Room Collection; the Robert A. Roth Study Center, a non-circulating collection with a primary focus in the fields of outsider and contemporary self-taught art; and educational programming for people of all interest levels and backgrounds.
Home of the best long-form improv comedy in Chicago, iO offers two theatre spaces with performances by some of the best comedians around.
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.
Irish American Heritage Center
The Irish American Heritage Center provides community events, a historic museum, musical programs, an Irish history library and a place for Irish Chicagoans to gather to celebrate their heritage.
Isle A La Cache Museum is devoted to the history of the 18th century fur trade between voyagers and Native Americans.
Elegant National Historic Landmark offers unique Victorian setting for weddings/receptions. Groups and tours welcome.
Jacob Henry Mansion Estate Dinner Theatre
Located on the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate, guests are greeted with our famous family hospitality, homemade meals and heartwarming musical productions. Lunch matinees and dinner shows are complimented by itineraries that include tours of our other historic properties, or excursions into Joliet's vibrant downtown. The Jacob Henry Mansion Estate Dinner Theatre welcomes groups with onsite motorcoach parking and handicap accessibilty.
Jambalya Night Club/Pheasant Run Resort
Jambalya Night Club has entertainment Thursday, 8PM; Friday and Saturday nights 10PM.
CITY:St. Charles
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.
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.
Architect Frank Gehry designed this spectacular outdoor concert venue in Millennium Park that is home to the Grant Park Music Festival, along with other free concerts and events.
Jeanine A Guncheon Gallery Etcetera
An unusual shop that runs the gamut from art, gifts & vintage. Uniquely individual. Owner and artist, Jeanine Guncheon, has a wide collection of her hand painted bowls, furniture, and one-of-a-kind sculptures. Commission pieces on request.
CITY:Forest Park
The South Loop's premier sports bar with 22 screens, 99 beers - 16 on tap, and world-class food.
John and Angeline Oremus Theater
The Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center (FPAC) presents quality cultural programs and popular entertainment in this 150-seat Theater.
CITY:Palos Hills
Travel through time and space! Walk through a replica of the I & M Canal, window shop on a turn-of-the-century street, take a virtual ride on a replica trolley, live the legend of Route 66, land on the moon in a walk-in simulator, and experience space exploration and the Apollo missions. Temporary exhibits change often in our Special Exhibition Gallery. There's always family fun in our discovery room, and remember your visit with a souvenir from our Gift Shop.
Take a self-guided walking tour of the magnificent murals, sculptures and mosaics found throughout Joliet's city center.
Juicebox - Chicago Cultural Center
With engaging music and dance in a kid-friendly setting, the free admission Juicebox programs are geared toward the stroller set and enjoyable for the whole family. Children will experience a diverse range of artistic and educational presentations, with hosts regularly inviting youngsters to move, dance and interact with performers. Presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the Juicebox series runs on alternating Fridays at the Chicago Cultural Center and Saturdays at the Garfield Park Conservatory, with occasional special events at other venues. Except where noted, performances are 11-11:45am.
Kane County Events and Cultural Center
This 50-acre forest preserve houses the Philip B. Elfstrom Stadium (home of the Kane County Cougars minor league baseball team), the Roberta Campbell Cultural & Conference Center (used for art exhibits and community activities) and a picnic/park area.
Kavanagh and Dempsey Galleries
The Kavanagh Gallery displays nation-wide invitational and juried shows of paintings, pottery, textiles, photography and sculpture, as well as one and two person shows, Fine Line member and faculty exhibits, and our annual holiday extravaganza. The Dempsey Gallery is filled with beautiful works of art in a wide variety of media, created by Fine Line Members. All works on display in this gallery are available for purchase.
CITY:St. Charles
Kayak through canyons of skyscrapers and architectural wonders, or explore the waters just off beautiful Lake Michigan. Kayak Chicago is Chicago's premier full-service outfitter, offering a variety of tours with certified instructors and guides. It's a truly unique way to experience the urban landscape.
KidsWork Children's Museum is a cultural institution that brings children, families and the community together to engage in fun, hands-on interactive play.
A Chicago blues institution that encourages its patrons to "hear the blues, drink booze and talk loud." Kingston Mines is a prime site for viewing celebrities out for a night on the town with more than 40 years in the business.
Kohl Children's Museum offers hands-on, interactive exhibits designed exclusively for children ages birth to 8. All of the exhibits and programs are designed to make learning fun and interesting for young children. A visit to a grocery store, a veterinarian's office as well as a day care inhabited by dolls allow children to participate in adult activities on their own scale. Children can build a house, make music, take care of cars, explore the properties of water and much more in the many engaging exhibits featured.
Art gallery featuring original artwork as well as Thomas Kinkade, H. Hargrove and Giuseppe Armani figurines.
CITY:St. Charles
Lake Fireworks Cruises with Shoreline Sightseeing
Enjoy a 60-minute panoramic Lake Michigan tour including front-row lakeside seats to enjoy the Navy Pier summer fireworks displays. Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Departs from Navy Pier.
Designed by world renowned architect Thomas Lamb, the Lake is a prime example of art deco style with sweeping bands of decorative plaster and light bands. Recently redecorated including new comfy faux leather seats. Seven auditoriums with Dolby digital surround sound and now with digital 3-D projection. Matinees daily.
CITY:Oak Park
World famous comedy club seats 375. Private booths, cabaret seating, open 7 days a week, private events, group outings.
Hilarious improvised comedy that combines live action, video, and the audience! Family-friendly and grown up shows every weekend starring Chicago's top improv comedians.
Fashionistas mingle with the suits late night while energetic music radiates. Modern lighting creates a dramatic setting. Le Bar specializes in martinis poured tableside, but is also known for champagne and wine by the glass
Located just outside the city of Chicago, the Leaning Tower of Niles is a half-sized replica of the famous tower in Pisa. It is made of steel, concrete and precast stone and is 94 ft (28 m) tall with a 7.4 ft (2.2 m) tilt. Completed in 1934 by Robert Ilg.
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.
Home of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity headquarters, this beautiful Gothic building features stained glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Lewis University Phillip Lynch Theatre
Watch an array of plays in this intimate theater on the campus of Lewis University. The Phillip Lynch Theatre presents a diverse selection of productions from comedy, to tragedy, and everything in between.
Light Opera Works presents a season of professional musical theater with a full orchestra at Cahn Auditorium.
Visit Chicago's largest visual arts center. Founded in 1975, Lillstreet Art Center is a large community of artists and students working side-by-side in a friendly environment, which encourages and inspires artistic growth in the individual. Our center on Ravenswood Ave., boasts state-of-art equipment and more than 800 art classes and workshops to choose from each year. We support the arts through educational classes for adults and youth, an artist-in-residency program, a gallery with local and national work, studio space, an outreach program, and an arts-based professional development program. Join us for free events throughout the year such as, open houses, art fairs, and gallery receptions or stop by anytime to browse our unique artisan gift shop and have a bite in the café.
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.
Dedicated on February 12, 2009, Lincoln Landing is Lockport's newest attraction. This park, located on the original Public Landing platted as a dock area by Canal Commissioners in 1836, features a unique bronze statue of a young Abraham Lincoln created by artist David Ostro. Interpretive signage through the park highlights the history of the I&M Canal, its impact on the Lockport community, and Lincoln's connections to both. This open-air museum is self-guiding, but is enhanced by a website with school lesson plans.
Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center
Now in its 35th season, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) is the largest performing arts organization in Chicago's Southland - providing professional orchestral music of beauty and excellence to the region. The IPO's repertoire ranges from Baroque and Classical masterpieces, to world premieres and modern favorites.
Little White Schoolhouse Museum
Constructed in 1854 as a church, this Greek Revival building also served as a schoolhouse for nearly 50 years. A later addition now serves as a museum of Oswego memorabilia.
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - This one-of-a-kind museum features displays of Chinese jade and other hard stone carvings, dioramas, minerals, gemstones, earth science, hands-on exhibits, and a unique gift shop. Group tours are available with reservations, and educational programs are offered.
Incredible place to browse and shop. Glass jewelry, art and more. From Tiffany to Nedobeck.
Lombard Historical Society Museum
This Victorian home features rooms furnished with artifacts exemplifying the lifestyle of the emerging middle-class during the 1870s. Group tours welcome seven days a week with reservations, based on availability. Admission free.
Housed in the historic Water Tower Water Works, this award-winning, local ensemble has offered dynamic, physical, intellectual theater since 1989. The main stage will allow Lookingglass to reconfigure the stage and audience seating as dictated by the needs of each production, allowing for a maximum capacity of 270 persons, 60 of whom may be seated at the balcony level.
Loyola University Museum of Art
The Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) is located on the Magnificent Mile in Lewis Towers, a historic 1926 Gothic Revival building. The museum, with 25,000 square feet contains eight main exhibition galleries, the William G. and Marilyn M. Simpson Lecture Hall, the Solomon Cordwell Buenz Library of Sacred Art and Architecture, the Museum Shop, the Push Pin Gallery, and the Harlan J. Berk Ltd. Works on Paper Gallery.
Lyons school is the host to the Glenview Art Fair that showcases over 110 jewelers, printmakers, stain and fused glass artists, representational and abstract artists, photographers, potters, ceramists and more.
Lyric Opera of Chicago is one of the world's great opera companies. It is renowned internationally for its artistic excellence and financial strength. Founded in 1954, since its earliest years Lyric has distinguished itself by presenting the finest international singers, directors, and designers in classic and less-familiar operatic repertoire and in world-premiere productions. Opera performances are from September through March.
M Lounge is warmly lit with candles, sconces and blue lighting that illuminates the vast selection of spirits. Honey-brown walls, burgundy velvet curtains, comfy sofas and table seating in hues of chocolates and sage make this 1,400 sq. ft. oasis and its 28ft walnut bar cozy and perfect for any occasion.
The Madison Street Theatre, founded in 1959 as the Village Players Performing Arts Center, a non-profit organization, promotes the arts through theatrical productions and educational programs that encourage cultural understanding and embrace diversity.
CITY:Oak Park
A Joliet staple for more than 30 years, this LGBT bar features dancing to live DJs on Friday and Saturday nights, Maneuvers Diva's Den drag shows and live entertainment.
Maple Avenue Gallery features sophisticated, contemporary works of art that range in price from about $500 to more than $6,000. In addition to the gallery, the company also offers custom framing and art consultations. Every month, Maple Avenue Gallery hosts receptions with live music and refreshments.


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Skip to comments.Boston Guerrilla Marketing Suspects Press Conference
Posted on 02/01/2007 10:25:00 AM PST by Lunatic Fringe
"That is not a hair question."
"That is also not a hair question."
These guys are kind of funny.
Saw it live. They were ridiculous. God, I hope my children dont end up like that.
It was funny. The media and local police helped spread the panic, and now they are browbeating a couple guys who did nothing wrong.
I would have asked, "So do you think your cell mate will use your hair for more leverage when he cornholes you without the benefits of chapstick during your first night in the Pokey?"
..and don't forget to see the movie coming in March!
I can appreciate their sense of the ludicrous when it comes to the Lame-Stream Media, I just hope they aren't digging themselves into deeper doo-doo with this irreverence.
Agreed. Littering at best.
I watched it - they had it on the local affiliate. These two are a couple of morons. Generation X slackers, probably never worked an honest day in their life.
What they should have asked was if either of them had ever bathed.
Oh, yeah. Funny as Code Pink and Cindy Sheehan--no doubt their role models. Same kind of cr*p I saw with the 60s hippies.
The media demanded a press conference, and their lawyer advised them not to talk about "the events of yesterday"- so this was the result.
It is pretty funny.
bahahaha.. They are only taking hair questions.
Kind of funny? They're hilarious!! Hairstyles of the 70s? Talking about bangs getting long? LOL
Not as big of morons as the "public officials" that mistook a lite brite for an bomb.
You honestly thought that was funny?
Umm, Gex-X has long since grown up.
Two mooks who have been told they were above average and clever all their lives, and they believed it. Time to grow up. Hope it isn't too painful for them.
let me understand this, you attach a device on a bridge span, and other areas of high pedestrian traffic, with wires protruding from them at a time of war- I know this is not a war, mearly a situation, Caused by Bush-
and the Police and other Security agencies should not be concerned?
This idiots should be treated as the lunatic they are and Turner should be made to pay a hefty fine.
Seems to me they have brilliantly, with the help of Moron media and some police stupidity, turned a cheap marketing gimmick into national news and they did it unintentionally. They have their 15 minutes, I suspect these "slackers" will probably use it to make themselves worth much more money for their advertising ideas. You ticked off because you pissed away your 15?
MASTER SHAKE: "You can say that again..."
It was irreverent, but it was strange. Sounds like something I would say (although I don't know if I would have picked hair as a topic). But considering what these two had to go through because of some idiot that doesn't know what a lite-brite looks like (that had been up three weeks mind you in multiple cities), it's about as much reverence as the government officials deserved.
And if it HAD been a bomb, would you be calling the "public officials" morons for not doing anything?
In the post 9/11/2001 world that most of us live in, pranks like this are about as funny as yelling "Allah Akbar" in an airplane. Unless you are a 9/10 kinda person...
I love it when people won't dance to the tune of the media. It needs to happen more often.
Well put.
ATHF needs to write the Boston cops and Governor what's-'is-name in as special guest buffoons for a few shows. These bozos just tripled the movie's box office.
Oh c'mon... quit seeing terrorist threats in everything. This was guerrilla marketing that was blown WAY out of proportion by the media, and especially Fox News.
I didn't find them funny...just stupid. The situation is stupid as well, they just added their own stupidity to the equation. They could have simply said they didn't intend any harm and they didn't think what they were doing would cause the reaction it did. Apologize for the end result and shut up. Guess that'd have been too rational.
LOL! A device..? You mean a neon handbill? Please.. Any idiot outside of Boston could have recognized it wasn't a bomb.
Coulda, woulda, shoulda.
Any Maroon could see that this WAS NO BOMB!
I will drop kick anyone who goes into hysterics when they see something like this and conclude it might be a bomb.
Then I'll incite bystanders to laugh them into so much shame the idiot seriously considers suicide.
Terrorist will use trucks and vehicles, or at the very least a backpack. When the terrorist strike here they are going to use nukes anyhow, and there is not going to be any neon.
You are absolutedly right, we know what a bomb looks like.
oh wait, not a pair of gym shoes
I don't approve of what they did or the way they did it (and it's a weak campaign to begin with) but now that they are the flavor of the day for the media I hope they have some fun.
You could hear the MSMers getting flustered and one of them resorted to the old "How do you feel?" standby.
In short, they are kids making adults look and act like kids.
oh wait a bottle of water
oh wait not a tape recorder
Unless you think that anything could be a bomb in which case you better stay home.
If I was either of those 2 I would be making sure I was stocked up with cartons of cigarettes and soap-on-rope.
a FLASHLIGHT!!! It's got the requisite four D cell batteries that strike fear into the hearts of Bostonians.
I will never feel safe walking down the street again.
In your world this neon sign was just that, a normal item, that even the the police should have recoignized as such.
It's 1969, you're on The Point of a patrol in Moc Hoa. You see a Yogi Bear Doll on the street. A familiar kid's toy. It's cute. Do you pick it up?
During the day you could not see the character. Even so, you see a circuit board, wire and batteries hanging from a bridge span and you wouldn't be concerned?
Then you are a dope.
"Oh, look that man wearing the towel around his head and an explosive belt has a smiley face button on his suicide tunic...He must be a nice fellow doing Gorilla marketing! Maybe he would like to come home for dinner and meet my virgin daughter!"
It's a baby bottle of formula!!!!
Well I damn sure know what it takes to make one. After I destroy the first one with a high pressure water jet and find lights, batteries and a light board, but no explosive material, I assure you anyone with any training can - make that - should be able to tell you what this was not. Hours later they are still treating them like bombs. Over reacting, poorly trained, low IQ fools.
"Umm, Gex-X has long since grown up."
Umm, yeah did you see these two?
Over reacting and caution is precisely what keeps this fools alive.
I'm right with you. I dislike how reporters act if once they get a microphone in front of you that you are obligated to explain yourself to them, not the courts, not the authorities, but them - the journalist elite. If you run off trying to hide your face that image is slathered all over the TV as if that shows your guilt or shame. I don't know yet what I think of these guys but I enjoy seeing the journalists get ticked...as if they are being personally insulted because these guys won't play ball.
Stoners who belong behind bars, IMO
It looks like what it is even in the daylight.
Man I would have tried to steal it.
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A group of 17 men and women that represent the dairy industry met at USDA headquarters on Tuesday for the first time to find a solution to the volatile pricing of milk and milk products that has decreased industry profits and caused many operations to close.
"We need a relatively quick response from this group," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in his opening remarks to the newly-formed Dairy Industry Advisory Committee. "I hope at the end of all of this you can come up with a common solution that you can recommend to us and that we can present to the rest of the industry."
The committee, which was established by USDA in August 2009, was designed to advise the secretary on policy issues impacting the dairy industry. The three-day public meeting will allow members to review farm milk price volatility and dairy farmer profitability, and make recommendations on how USDA can best address the long- and short-term needs of the dairy industry.
"The bandwidth between the good times and bad times used to be relatively stable," said Vilsack. "Over the past couple of years it has become very dramatic. The dips are significant, increases are not as high and there is not enough time for an operator to recover."
Dairy farmers like Mary Cameron have been hit hard and continues to struggle to keep her operation running.
"My gross income has dropped to $160,000 a month and I'm about $600,000 in debt," said Cameron, who owns nearly 1,000 cows on her farm in California. "It's difficult to operate a farm when you have lost 42 percent of your income."
The price of milk is based on commodity markets, which fluctuates with global demand. During the first quarter of 2009, milk prices dropped from $16.80 per cwt to $12.23 per cwt due to oversupply. Consumers weren't buying as frequently and restaurants and other businesses cut down on how much milk and milk-based products they bought, creating a surplus of milk, which drove prices down.
According to the USDA, during that time, producers were paid half of what it cost them to produce the milk.
In response to those fluctuating prices, the government took action. "We went through a series of steps last year in an effort to try and help the industry," said Vilsack. "It ranged from counter cyclical payments to commodity purchases, to an increase in additional resources provided by Congress. The hope was that as a result of that assistance the industry would produce inventory and eventually right itself."
The assistance created a slight rebound late last year, but it did not last as current numbers show a steady decline in prices.
"The government can't keep going with the Band-Aid approach," said Vilsack. "We have to solve this and I am confident that [this group] will come up with a solution that we can implement through the legislative or regulatory process."
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack stressed the importance of the committee's work, adding that saving the dairy industry is part of the survival and revival of rural America.
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How do we want to tweak the Digiteen Project so it fits the needs for our DigiTween students?
Think of how the Team Grid and wiki can be formatted as well as the topics.
Look at the Digiteen Team Grid here: https://docs.google.com/a/csrn.org/document/d/1kjVWv369gUFKUxhTTvbz...
Look at the Teacher Guide for Awareness/Competency groups here: https://docs.google.com/a/csrn.org/document/edit?id=17r9goezmbnpgVP...
Digiteen wiki last Spring: http://digiteen12-1.flatclassroomproject.org/
We'd love your ideas in the next few days so we can get the grid and wiki up for you and the students!
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5 areas of awareness by 4 rays of understanding = 20 groups
Rays are not split. Generalize rays into one word.
Perhaps a graphic that has an icon for each ray and AoA for students to visualize
Prezi to dig into the graphic
Student leaders in each group, either vets or older students. Give them badges in Edmodo
More parent involvement
For better understanding, students comment on work outside of their group, perhaps choose one ray for each AoA to read and offer feedback in the wiki
More collaboration on planning action projects... use small groups for this.
Present videos for reflection to each Ray small group that will help foster an understanding and thus draw students into research.
Students present work in process on Edmodo.
Create discussions for each small group on the Wiki PRIOR to students entering the wiki so they have a pre-populated space for research discussion.
I like presenting their work in process on Edmodo. This also gives Edmodo another educational function. Otherwise, it seems that after the handshake, it just becomes a chat place. Perhaps we can also recommend Edmodo as a place to discuss a topic video we suggest looking at in class... picking something from an Awareness or competency area each week.
I don't have much to offer since this is my first time but I like the 4 mandatory components outlined in the teacher guide. I believe my students are very capable of creating an action project to share with our school and editing a wiki. I as a teacher would like a bit more clear and compelling standards regarding the action project and wiki. I have looked at past projects but just want to make sure that I am clear about the expectations of the project. I am very excited about this opportunity as I have read about the Flat Classroom project for several years now and I simply want to provide my students with a very powerful learning experience. I hope to learn more at our next meeting.
Thank you Gil and Erin for your suggestions! Will be creating the wiki and grid for DigiTween very soon.
Here are some of my wishes for younger kids:
1. Describe what the Digitween Project is using vocabulary and examples geared to a younger audience. Include diagrams and multimedia in the explanation ... maybe a video. This would also help with PR with parents. Perhaps this would be a good co-edit wiki page for past & present teachers in the project, as well as student mentors. This might be a great outsourcing of video for the 2nd year veteran students of the project.
2. The competency group my students have had the most trouble getting a handle on is Literacy & Fluency. The awareness group they have trouble with is Technical Access & Awareness. Again, maybe our 2nd year veteran students could put together some video or slideshares with explanations & some examples.
3. A task that is often difficult for them to do is cite their sources on a wiki. While they are used to doing it in their research papers, a wiki is different, as is citing video.
4. Kids love to do multimedia projects. They are often not the fastest typist but love being creative. I would love to see them collaborate on something multimedia based (audio, video, graphic, etc) rather than only text based.
5. Create small groups within Edmodo for the Awareness Groups. Then create small groups within Edmodo for the Competency Groups. The very small groups that are the intersection of the two (Awareness & Competency) just keep as discussion groups on the wiki where they will be editing.
Just following up, we had a little meeting today and have some great ideas! Can't wait to share at our meeting.
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CanucksArmy Presents: The Canucks Fan Round Table - Oct 2013
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October 08 2013 04:03PM
(Editors Note: It's back! Last season we debuted the "Canucks fan round-table." The reader response was really good and so were the answers from participants. Because I really enjoyed putting these pieces together last season, I figured we'd continue on with the feature this year.
Today's featured guests include Dave (@BrowntoBure), Sam (@anothersamchan) and Melissa (@mel_leigh). Here are the questions we asked:
- Do the Vancouver Canucks have the wherewithal to compete with the likes of Los Angeles and San Jose in the Pacific this season? Why or why not? What has to change to give them a fighting chance?
- On a scale of one to ten, how much do you think the team will miss Cory Schneider this season? Why or why not?
- What are you first impressions of the John Tortorella era? Are you, or are you not entertained?
- Recommend three twitter accounts - players, bloggers, fans, media or whatever - that you find indispensable for helping you follow the Canucks.
If you'd like to participate in next month's round table, just let me know in the comments section! We're going to have new guests every month, so everyone should get a shot eventually! Read on past the jump for the round table!)
The Wherewithal
Question 1: Do the Vancouver Canucks have the wherewithal to compete with the likes of Los Angeles and San Jose in the Pacific this season? Why or why not? What has to change to give them a fighting chance?
B2B: The fact it took me twice as long to answer this than the rest of your questions put together tells you all you need to know. Canucks could win the division, they could miss the playoffs. They're still a mystery at this point and their apparent lack of depth scares the hell out of me. If I had to put your money on it, I'd say they are right there with them at the end of the season though.
Sam: In a word, no. I would consider both those teams 'contenders' for the cup, and right now the Canucks are nowhere near there. If you recall from the most recent cup winners, they've all had valid contributors from their bottom six, from Greg Campbell, to Trevor Lewis, to even bloody Matt Cooke. They all chipped in with gritty hockey and timely goals. None of them had any Tom Sestitos, and you simply cannot be a contending team with a bottom six of the best waiver pickups in the league. Let's drill down a little further:
- Dale Weise - waived by Rangers
- Tom Sestito - waived by Flyers
- Mike Santorelli - waived by Panthers (!!!)
- Brad Richardson - benched by Kings
- Zac Dalpe - couldn't crack the Hurricanes (!!!!!) roster
I've always been a fan of reclamation projects, but if you're expecting 5 in one season, you must have bought too much of what Walter White was selling. This Canucks squad talent wise definitely took a dip from last year.
Mel: I'm an optimist (and a passionate fan to say the least) so I want to say "Yes! Of course they can!" The reality is that when it comes to the Pacific division we really are middle of the pack. What teams like LA and San Jose have that we don't is depth. With ever changing line-ups due to injuries, performance issues and trying to find some sort of compatibility between line mates, we have yet to determine 4 solid lines to roll with.
Another issue we seem to be facing is getting the puck on the net. Take the season opener in San Jose for example: San Jose had 35 shots on net in addition to the 22 that Vancouver blocked – that's almost 60 shots that could potentially be a goal. Vancouver had 22 shots on net and San Jose blocked 18. That's half. HALF! I know this is only one game but if, on average, we are shooting the puck half the amount of times as our biggest competition we don't stand a chance scoring more than them. Sure there is something to be said about quality over quantity, but I think at this point we need to give quantity a shot.
Miss you buddy!
Miss you buddy.....👬 pic.twitter.com/wjc5da78Ss— Strombone (@strombone1) October 8, 2013
Quesiton 2: On a scale of one to ten, how much do you think the team will miss Cory Schneider this season? Why or why not?
Mel: 3 (out of 10).
Vancouver has watched Cory Schneider grow over a number of years and the organization should be proud that they produced such an outstanding player. I'm sure his teammates will miss having him around as they would any player that they got to know over the last few years. Having said that there are a lot of great goalies in the NHL, including Roberto Luongo.
Saying that the team will miss Schneider THIS season is like saying we don't have a stellar goaltender to fall back on. Everyone is hard on Luongo when he's having his tough times (I know I'm guilty of it) and I think we forget that he is an excellent hockey player. And lets not forget about Eddie Lack – sure he's new to the big leagues, but so was Cory Schneider once upon a time. Lack has already had a couple great showings under his belt so I think we can all rest a little easier and enjoy cheering on our beloved team.
Sam: One. Goaltending has never been the problem, scoring and sitting on leads are. That being said, it would have been nice to have gotten a roster player for our best asset.
B2B: I don't like your scale, so we're going to use mine. 17, that is how much the Canucks are going to miss Cory Schneider. Seven-Teen.
Under John Tortorella-ella-ella
Question 3: What are you first impressions of the John Tortorella era? Are you, or are you not entertained?
B2B: e's been as advertised so far and I love it. Dude told an Oilers coach to shove it, ripped CBC and has the team playing a style that actually allows me to sit through a game again. Can't wait for the first meltdown.
Sam: I enjoy Tort's philosophy of aggressive hockey. I hated when AV sat on leads, because 1) it's boring 2) playing it safe never wins championships 3) it creates complacency that can't be flipped off when the playoffs roll around.
Unfortunately, it's a really crappy time for Tort's first season. The Canucks are in no-man's land. I already mentioned the lack of bottom six support, but what can they do at this point? Trade Edler or Bieska? No Trade Clause. Trade Booth or Richardson? No one wants them. Trade a prospect? Which one? Thought we were doing a youth movement. They aren't good enough to win, aren't bad enough to rebuild, and don't have enough assets to make a real splash for quality players.
So what we'll end up doing is trading Yann Sauve and a 5th rounder for a pending mediocre UFA like Brian Boyle, Steve Ott, or Gee I Hope Not Olli Jokinen, overhype them, and watch them fail. It's really too bad Torts didn't arrive 2 years earlier when there was more talent.
Mel: Oh John Tortorella. When I found out he was named head coach, the first thing I remember thinking was "the media in this city is going to eat him alive – or he'll destroy them. Hard to tell at this point." At the very least it was going to be interesting. But I do have to say I am entertained by his manner towards the media; he is calm and collected but every now and then we see his tenacity come out to play. From a coaching stand point he's got a lot on his plate and I think he's done well so far. It's really early to say too much about him, but am I entertained? Yes, yes I am.
Twitter Recommendations:
Question 4: Recommend three twitter accounts - players, bloggers, fans, media or whatever - that you find indispensable for helping you follow the Canucks.
Mel: I use Twitter as more of an entertainment piece rather than getting information and following trials and tribulations of the Canucks. So here is who I find entertaining:
- Thomas Drance (@ThomasDrance) – Sure it sounds like I'm sucking up here so I will be invited to be a part of this panel in the future here on Canucks Army. But I enjoy Mr. Drance's sense of humour and I have learned a lot about advanced stats through Canucks Army. This article is one of my favourites as it breaks down hockey (and the Canucks) in very mathematical terms. Yes, I'm a big math/stats nerd and yes I thoroughly enjoyed "Moneyball". I could go on and on about math and sports, but I'll leave it at that.
- Nucks Misconduct (@nucksmisconduct) - Competing hockey blog Nucks Misconduct usually has news about the Vancouver Canucks before it is even officially announced on the team twitter account (@VanCanucks). Although I may not agree with some of their opinions, it's nice to hear an opposing opinion once in awhile. Makes us better people, right?
- I thoroughly enjoy the witty antics of 3 of our beloved Canucks. Ryan Kesler (@Ryan_Kesler), Kevin Bieksa (@kbieksa3) and Roberto Luongo ("allegedly" @strombone1) always have something going on. My particular favourite was when this happened:
Sam: If you're reading this, you're probably already following some of the best Canucks guys in the biz, Harrison, TDrance, Scott Rintoul...so I'll go in a completely different direction and name some people you maybe haven't followed yet. All of them are and great Canucks fans (aka, not a bandwagoner), and even better people: @itsMichelleNgai, @WinMoney13, @darthchilli. Give them a try!
@Camcharron -it's almost too hard to keep up with the frantic pace in which this guy unleashes zingers during a game, he's hilarious. My knee hurts just thinking about how hard I'm going to slap it tonight.
@Passittobulis- If I forget to watch a game, I need not worry, because they sure did and they tell me what happened. These guys are also really funny, and the do great song parodies.
@Winsford99- (Al Strachan) Actually doesn't say much about the Canucks, ever. But he was awesome when he used to be on the HNIC hot stove and was let go for being essentially too honest about what he thought of the league and the people in it sometimes. He let's it rip on twitter, and it's awesome. He's also a co founder of the esteemed "Bruce Arthur is a dick" club.
Share your shap at the Canucks Army roundtable next month, and a big thanks to this month's participants!
I wish that Van would place Kassian in Wiese's position when he returns (if they are forced to put him on the roaster at all). The best part about his suspension is that I haven't had to watch him miss hits, not score, and lose fights. I know there are the faithful who continue to believe that he is the second coming of Lucic, but reality should sink in at some point, shouldn't it? The real loss was the injury to Burrows. He makes every line he plays on better and I am excited for him to get back in the line up.
My hope would be that by playing in the Pacific Division the Canucks would develop their game. They would no longer be able to rely on playing only one to two periods a game against division rivals. Perhaps this would help them late in the season and hopefully in the playoffs. I say hopefully because I don't think the new format helps the Canucks and they need to stay healthy so they do not rely on their depth. Staying healthy will not be an easy feat playing against the teams from California on a more consistent basis and playing in all 30 buildings this year.
I agree with Sam, it would've been nice to get a roster player for a great asset, the one with arguably the highest trade value.
I haven't really followed the Nucks' in great detail over the past couple of years.But it seems to me that the teams' previous approach has been to play a contained positional style of D. Along with a puck controll type of offence,that relys on great passing, positioning and set plays. Nothing wrong with this style, when it works. It can be entertaining and succesful with the right bunch of guys.But when it dosen't,it looks like the guys are playin shiny at the local rink and gettin' punked.So,I understand Gillis's change in direction. Perhaps, Tortarellas' approach to work hard, be aggresive, close the gap and force errors just may be the ticket for this bunch.And if things are going south,at least they'll look like there giving an honest effort. But seriously,lets hope the players buy into the system. And some of that aggression transitions into the offensive play, yet adding another dimension to the teams offence.
This year seems like one w more uncertainty than in others. New coach, new systems, new division/conference. But I'm cautiously optimistic. I give us a 70% of making the playoffs.
I'm not concerned about our D. The forwards are another matter. While it's a bit much for the rookies to crack the lineup and no one expected as much this year I was hoping Jensen or Gaunce would make some noise. Here's hoping Santorelli continues to surprise. If/when we suffer a few injuries those coming up from Utica don't inspire a lot of confidence. SJ and LA are both deeper and seem, at this point, more polished and sure of their system(s). The learning curve for us to catch or match them this season seems very steep. Having said that I believe we are a playoff team. But the only way we can do so is to pray on the weaker teams. In the end, unlike previous campaigns there is virtually no margin for error. We cannot afford to lose to Buf or Cgy when they're playing the 2nd of a back-to-back. I'm encouraged by the 3-1 start, but I still believe it will be a major accomplishment for us to be at .500 after the first month of the season.


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Away with the speed traps!
What would you do if you were king or queen for a day in Utah? If you could make any decision to create any law or repeal any law or pass any regulation you want, what one thing would you do? Would you get rid of the state income tax? Would you create a new tax that would only help to feed people? Would you legalize drugs? What one thing would you do if you were king or queen for the day?
As odd as it might sound, I think I would get rid of speeding tickets and speeding traps. Not that I'm plagued by speeding tickets – I've had three speeding tickets in 40 years of driving. It's just that I have a visceral and palpable animosity every time I see a speed trap. I think to myself – or sometimes say out loud in my car – "Don't you guys have anything better to do than to sit there waiting to make criminals out of otherwise innocent people?"
I should say up front that I don't oppose laws against reckless driving, just speed traps. I think excess speeds can be reckless. I'm not opposed to having speed limits. I'm just opposed to violations based on speed limits and especially speed traps. In other words, if I were king for a day I would change all speeding violations into violations for reckless driving and I'd abolish all speed traps as a matter of law enforcement policy – no more sitting around and waiting to create criminals.
First, there is something deeply offensive about the arbitrary nature of speeding laws and how they're administered when violated. The officer pulls you over and typically asks, "Do you know why I pulled you over?" Or he'll ask, "Do you know how fast you were going?" Frankly, both of those questions are designed to elicit a de facto confession. I have a friend who told me he once told an officer, "Give me a ticket or give me a lecture, but don't give me both." Either I broke the law or I didn't, right? And yet what does the officer say to us typically? "You were 20 miles per hour over the speed limit but I wrote the ticket for only five miles per hour over." And what's our response? "Thank you." We're so relieved that he didn't cuff us and take us to jail that we actually thank him for arbitrarily fining us!
Second, there are few examples of a police state more egregious than the arbitrary nature of imposing speeding violations. Again, police just sit there and wait for someone to catch. An officer can choose to let one violator go while grabbing the next one. Driving laws are so numerous that an officer can cite anyone at any time for any reason – and the only reason he wouldn't is because of his own good graces and judgment. If you look up the term "police state" in the dictionary, that's the definition you'd see.
If I were king for a day, I would require officers to act as pace cars on our highways if we're concerned about excessive speeds. Just get out there and drive. If they see someone weaving in and out of traffic or going so fast in traffic as to make driving unsafe, then go ahead and pull that driver over and cite them for reckless driving. But no more speed traps. No more sitting at the bottom of a hill waiting for people to naturally increase their speeds going downhill only to cite them for speeding. No more citing one driver going 80 mph while letting the driver next to him advance at the same speed. No more making otherwise innocent people feel as if they're criminals because they chose, consciously or not, to go five miles faster than an arbitrary speed limit permits them. No! Instead we should require law enforcement to focus on reckless driving and real threats to public safety. If police departments need more revenue, let them get it the old fashioned way: ask duly elected officials to re-allocate government funds or raise new taxes. Police departments shouldn't take funding into their own hands.


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Skip to comments.Obama Wont Wait For Congress to Act on Jobs
Posted on 10/11/2011 3:16:38 PM PDT by ColdOne
Were not going to wait for Congress. So my instruction to all the advisers who are sitting around the table is, scour this report, identify all those areas in which we can act administratively without additional congressional authorization, and just get it done, the president said at a meeting of his Jobs and Competitiveness Council in Pittsburgh.
If Congress does not pass the bill in full, the president reiterated his plan to adopt a piecemeal approach to pass the American Jobs Act. If they dont pass the whole package, were going to break it up into different parts, he said.
(Excerpt) Read more at abcnews.go.com ...
He's a friggin' dictator....2012 can't come soon enough.
Screw the American peasants. It's good to be a king.
Defund the entire Oboma administration, then impeach.
Here come the executive orders to enact regulations. I despise this POS.
If EVERY republican doesn't come out and condemn this as they begin impeachment procedures, we've got less time left than we thought.
The day he gets voted out our economy will soar.
I heard a congressman - from Texas I think - on Mark Levin and he had read this bill and was explaining some of the really disgusting things in it. It would effectively shut down the small independent oil drillers for one. There were other things but can't remember them.
Obama and his communist buddies are relentless. They wouldn't even try most of this crap if we had a decent media.
Congress should have defunded the Czars for starters on day one!
this is what this liar and chief and his supporters are all about. please pass this on
Sounds like a desperate dictator.
Sounds like a desperate dictator.
Don't let some old piece of paper from centuries ago get in the way of some dictatorial actions.
Oh yeah! It'll sky rocket. It'll be like the roaring 20's. People will party like never before.
Oh, that pesky Constitution,...Obama sees it as only an inconvenience that can be worked around. He continues to commit impeachable acts. When will the Congress tell him to stuff it?
The "Jobs Act" is only a campaign tool Obama is using in order to blame the congress for doing nothing in support of his agenda. I detest him and his minions.
we need to just tell him we are not interested in his baked BS..
His jobs bill would never work anyway, even if it were passed. There's plenty of money already in the system, but people are hording it (along with food) BECAUSE of Obomas policies. If Oboma goes, people will loosen up. The country will once again flourish.
Oboma, and not a jobs bill, is Americas problem.
Constitution? We don't NEED no stinkin' Constitution - we WON!!!!
(Once again, as if we needed it, zero reminds us that elections have consequences!)
... scour this report, identify all those areas in which we can act administratively without additional congressional authorization
... to fund kickbacks and patronage with more debt.
"The media will say we're doing this "for jobs" (general laughter)..."
I'm sure Obama Inc. have those plans already and has had them prior to his inauguration.
"If you can further WRECK THE ECONOMY, OR OTHERWISE UNDERMINE AMERICA, WITHOUT MY SIGNATURE, PLEASE ACT NOW!"
True enough but for me the same ole same ole doesn't cut it..we need a bold fresh approach...I want to hear pub candidates outright tell uhbummer to stop lying to the people..if they don't have the nerve step away from the podium..
"Screw the rule of law. If you love me, you'll piss on the peasants".
"Some animals are more equal than others".
Won't make a bit of difference. He's out in 2012 one way or another.
De-feakin'-fund it...every bit!
Don't forget to grow your little dicktator fuzz moustache while you're at it...
Superhero Barack H. Obama once again springs into action and saves us from the evil Republicans. That's what Superheros do. Obama is a man of action and will create (and save!) millions of jobs just like he did in 2009. The evil Republicans want to destroy jobs, kill puppies, abolish social security, and take away your right to choose abortion. But Barack the Good and Noble is on the case and will triumph over the evil doers.
And now back to our regularly scheduled ABC/NBC/CBS/NPR/PBS programming (or re-programming).
I believe that video, but it almost looks like a parody. I don't know why...
It is going to be interesting when he passes out the tasks and finds out that federal departments, agencies institutions won't have the budget to do their jobs AND his additional tasks. If program directors exceed their budgets, there is a possibility they can suffer serious personal consequences including, in some cases, prison. Now, if I'm a manager in a federal agency, program or institution, and I receive a new task without the budget to carry it out, which am I going to do—my prescribed tasks or my new task? The screw you—you go to prison if you want principle will no doubt take over. And Obama suffers another serious set back.
Fancies himself a dictator, does he?
I've had a sick feeling in my gut for a few days now.
Kinda like right before Klintoon got RE-ELECTED.
What will happen in 2012, when there is a dictator holding the office of President? Dictators tend to get drastic when their power is threatened.
Actually January of 2013.. But it's "the other" that I worry about.
But be that as it may, that is still a year and a quarter for him to dig the hole deeper.. possibly too deep to get out, without it collapsing on top of all of us.
We will not take no for an answer.
Oh yes you will, because there is NO MONEY!
Hey! Yeah, you Obama! Just because you are a SPENDAHOLIC, and you are terminally infected with the dreaded DEBT GREED virus, is NOT enough for you to accelerate the financial death spiral that you have caused!
Resign, or be IMPEACHED1
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In response to today's report regarding the issuance of accountability grades for 2011-2012, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz issued the following statement:
"I want to thank President Pro Tem Long and Speaker Bosma for their leadership in conducting this swift review with the Department of Education. I also want to thank John Grew & Bill Sheldrake for their diligent work in preparing this report.
"The Department of Education believes that today's report shows that discrepancies were found in the calculations of 2011-12 accountability grades regarding the adherence to State Board of Education rules and the application of those rules. I believe in a strong accountability system that is accurate, transparent and drives school improvement. The Department of Education is committed to strengthening our accountability system to address its flaws that have been talked about in our schools and communities since its inception.
"The Department of Education appreciates the statistical work of today's report and will review its findings and recommendations to inform any decisions that will be made regarding 2011-12 grades that were issued, the 2012-13 grades that will be issued, and moving forward to work with the Accountability Panel.
"Moving forward, we need an accountability system that is fair, transparent and trustworthy. As Superintendent, I will work with the Accountability Panel and leaders throughout the state to build just that system."


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Larry and Cheri Packer of Green River announce the marriage of their daughter Jayme to Steve Smith, son of Richard Smith and Lisa Smith of Sandy. They will be married on Aug. 21 at Tuscany in Salt Lake City.
A reception will be held in their honor on Aug. 21 from 7-9:30 p.m.at Tuscany, 2832 East 6200 South Salt Lake City.
Jayme and Steve will make their home in Salt Lake City where they both own and run their own business and attend the University of Utah. Steve is pursuing a business degree and Jayme a teaching degree.


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The spirit of Giacomo Puccini is about to invade Florence for a week. As one of the winter season's shows of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino's current edition, Puccini's Madame Butterfly will be performed at il Teatro Comunale, from the 6th to the 13th February, under the direction of Juraj Valčuha. The tickets' prices vary from €20 to €70.
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Balmoral Hotel
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This family-friendly La California hotel is located in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Morazan Park and National Theater. Gold Museum and Jade Museum are also within 10 minutes.
Hotel Features
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, a 24-hour business center, and conference rooms.
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Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 5907 square feet (549 square meters) include conference space. This Art Deco hotel also offers a fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Balmoral Hotel is a smoke-free property.
- Free breakfast
- Bar/lounge
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms 7
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Express check-out
- Express check-in
- ATM/banking
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Number of floors - 7
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Total number of rooms - 112
- Free valet parking
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Conference space size (meters) - 549
- Number of meeting rooms - 7
- Free self parking
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 5907
- Smoke-free property
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Porter/bellhop
- Year Built 1955
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Laundry facilities
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Free valet parking, Parking (limited spaces)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Fireplace
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room massage available
- Bathtub or shower
- Desk
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Minibar
- Free WiFi
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Room service (limited hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Day bed
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cable TV service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Down comforter
Where to Eat
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9 AM.
EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
Only service animals are allowed
Optional extras
- Early check-in fee: USD 50
- Late check-out fee: USD 50
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Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 7 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Waiver Wire Madness
Kent Wilson
October 05 2010 11:02AM
With today being the last day to submit waiver lists, a lot of notable names hit the wire this morning with some of them getting scooped up.
On the Flames front, Matt Pelech and Cam Cunning cleared waivers while Brett Sutter was placed on the wire, no doubt with a view to sending him down. That cuts the hopefuls down to Brodie and Meyers in town, meaning they will both likely be on the roster come Thursday.
- Former Canucks first round pick Michael Grabner was claimed by the New York Islanders. Acquired by the Panthers in the Ballard trade, Grabner was unable to crack a pretty feeble line-up in Florida, but was nonetheless interesting to NYI (an even more depthless roster thanks to a recent injury to Okposo).
- Mattias Ritola was claimed by Steve Yzerman and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ritola is one of the Wings better forward prospects, although his results in the AHL thus far have been just okay. Clearly, Yzerman is familiar with the player and sees something in him worht taking a chance on.
- Shane O'Brien was dealt for Ryan Parent. The former was expensive for his role in VAN at $1.6M and suffered from a number of discipline issues/run-ins with the coach last year. He's a salary dump. As for Parent, he was a former first rounder by NAS who has already been traded 3 times. At 23 years old and with a lot of marginal results behind him at both the NHL and AHL level, Parent's stock has plummeted since he was picked 18th overall in 2005.
- The Rangers placed Tim Kennedy and Todd White on waivers as well. This is an odd move seeing as both guys were recently acquired by Sather, especially since the team didn't really need to clear space since Wade Redden was recently re-assigned to the AHL. This suggests that Sather is clearing room for a specific move in the near future.
Feel free to add anything else in the comments.
I've only heard rumblings on twitter from one Roger Millions that something may be done. I'll see if Pat has heard anything.
Me too, thanks for the update though. Lets hope this is a done deal.
On twitter, Vicki Hall says that Gios agent is in town on unrelated matters and no deal is imminent.
DAMN!! And some other not postable 4 letter words.
Oh well, I'm fairly confident Gio will get a deal done with the Flames at some point. Just hope no lingering hurt feelings over the Russia year. Although I do think that year greatly improved Gio as a player.
tangs jokes iggy
hagman stajan bourque
morrison backlund kotalik
glencross connie moss.
(dunno if works cap wise)
not to bad. GET RID OF THING 1 + 2
Har, why did Sutter give those guys two year deals anyways? It's not like you can't get any one of a large number of guys with their exact same skillsets (limited as they are) at the exact same price year to year. Why lock yourself in like that?
And yes that fits under the cap with about 1.7M to spare.


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I've been working recently with a few small local businesses, trying to give them some quick and simple tips on getting the websites they have created onto the first page for a few major keywords in their niche. These aren't my usual gigs and are more me just dropping the odd email here and there saying "Do this", "Change that" and "No, you did it wrong, try again". I'm doing these in the main to help out a few buddies with very little in the way of "cash" changing hands so the amount of time I can put in is at a premium.
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One of the key factors of local SEO of course is citations and we've just got to the point in one of the projects where I'm saying, look, you need to go get you some citations. I explain this to my "clients". Blank faces stare back at me. What I want to go through in this post isn't your real high end, flashy local SEO, it's more of the stuff that needs to be done to a new site just to get the ball rolling. If you're looking for something more upmarket then I suggest you check out these posts on Skyrocket and Anthony's piece on Cucumber Nebula. If you don't mind slumming it and getting your hands dirty then stick around, I'm about to light the bum fire.
Citations for Local SEO
Citations are of course to Local SEO what links are, well, to general SEO and according to David Mihm's local search ranking factors 2012 the quantity of citations is the number 1 off page factor, in fact, the top 4 off page factors are all around citations. Quite important then. What I wanted to share was a really quick tip which is how I managed to set the business owners on their way to building citations without actually spending a ton of time finding sites which are going to accept them. The whole process below took roughly 15 minutes and I managed to harvest about 100 relevant sites. First things first, pick out the main phrase you want to rank for. Often in the world of local business the main key phrases are very obvious and don't need a lot of research. In this example I'm going to use "Wedding Photographer Cardiff" . Wedding services are an extremely popular local niche and Cardiff is Britain's eleventh largest city, so it should serve as a good example. Time will tell…
The SERPs
Head on over to your favourite search engines local search page and pop in the search phrase. I'm using the big G in this post but Bing would probably do just as well. You'll be presented with a list of sites including details such as the business name, URL, address and phone number. For the purposes of this exercise we are particularly interested in the URL and phone number of each of the top 4 sites returned. You can use more than the top 4 if you have more time, but as explained earlier, I didn't. Jump back to the regular search page for your chosen engine and set the SERP results to be the maximum allowed. I actually play around a little at this stage because, due to the ridiculous problems Google has with domain crowding it can be the case that Bing returns more unique domains in their maximum of 50 results than Google does in it's 100. (BTW, Google, you really need to sort that out) Now you have a list of 4 URLs and corresponding telephone numbers we can start to hunt down the citations these businesses have, and you need with an extremely simple query: Scrape the domains in the results of your query into a spreadsheet using something like Scraper for Chrome to give you a list of URLs where the telephone number of your competitor was found. These are sites which are likely to offer citations both relevant to your niche AND to your locality. Double Win. Repeat the task for all the competitor URL/Phone number combinations you made a note of earlier until you have one long spreadsheet full of URLs. In this example I harvested around 200 URL in total but this would obviously contain many duplicates and a much lower number of unique domains.
The Doherty Formulae
The next thing to do it to strip out the domains and eliminate all the duplicates across the 4 sites citation profiles. For this I'm going to call on the much admired John Doherty who dropped a great little post containing 8 useful excel functions for SEO. The particular function we require is to clean all of the URLs we have and leave just the domain names. "=left(A1,find("/",A1,8))" Simple eh? Just paste that little formula into cell B1 and drag down to the bottom of your list. (You may have to just type the formula in if there are any problems with pasting it in). Now you have in column B a list of all the domains, use a pivot table to remove the duplicates (or press "remove duplicates" if you are using Excel) and that, according to my calculations leaves you with around 40 unique domains which you should be able to leave a citation for your business. Taaa daaahhh And for my next trick…
This is all good stuff in terms of taking what your competitors have already done and using it to catch up with them but what about 12 months down the line? Am I expecting that you go through this process once a year/week/month in order to keep track of any new citations your competitors are getting across the web, checking against the work you've already done? Nope. Once you've got to the point of noting down all the places your competitors have gotten citations to date you can simply set up an alert to notify you of any more they get going forward. I seriously love this tip. Google will notify you of any new citations for your competitors they discover as they merrily go about their business around the web. Just drop your competitors phone number into the first box, fill in the other options as you wish, push "Create Alert" and wait for the notification. Simple. (and incredibly effective!) Post by Gaz Copeland