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The Accelerate Program complements the Tepper School Full-Time, Part-Time On-Campus and the Part-Time Online Hybrid MBA curriculum by providing personal leadership development opportunities outside the classroom setting.
All MBA students participate in core, required activities, including an assessment, feedback workshops and immersive leadership development workshops that serve as the program's foundation. This core provides each graduating class with a shared and personalized experience. Students also may participate in optional one-to-one communication coaching, leadership coaching, and specialized training workshops. These optional offerings are available as appropriate for each program.
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Students can work one on one with professional coaches who bring experience working at all levels from front-line managers to C-Suite executives, as well as entrepreneurs. These sessions offer students an opportunity to hone their leadership skill sets.
Together, students and coaches create an individualized action plan that focuses on the students' personal goals and objectives related to their careers.
About Executive Director and Leadership Coach Laura Maxwell
Laura has been a key player in the development and delivery of Accelerate's offerings since its founding in 2012, serving as both an instructor and leadership coach. She contributes a deep knowledge of leadership development pedagogy and understands the current leadership needs of corporations. Laura's passion is helping individuals identify their talents and discover the means to achieve success. Prior to joining Tepper, Laura worked as a consultant and coach with DDI, a corporate trainer with UPMC and a career counselor at University of Pittsburgh. She holds an MS in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University.
About Leadership Coach Jarred Lazear
For the past decade, Jarred has worked with leaders who occupy the highest levels in a multi-billion dollar global organization, to startup entrepreneurs, to those influential leaders who have the innate ability to make great things happen while possessing no formal title. Also, he brings four years of experience teaching at two universities. After spending the last decade in the business environment, he has developed a burning desire to equip the next generation of leaders with the skills necessary to be prepared to successfully lead and inspire others to achieve desired results. With certifications in multiple leadership programs and assessments, he brings an ability to help individuals translate assessment results to application in the business environment. Jarred holds a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Marshall University.
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In collaboration with a vetted second-year student coach, students receive valuable insights related to coursework and career-centered activities. Communication coaches support in-class learning related to presentation, interpersonal and writing skills.
Accelerate also provides crucial support for the Career Opportunities Center through one-on-one feedback and training for mock interviews, résumés, cover letters and elevator talks.
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Accelerate's MBA Leadership Program includes Manager Ready™, a behavioral assessment that evaluates leadership proficiency in nine key areas using real-time scenarios. Developed and assessed by global talent management firm Development Dimensions International (DDI), students undergo a rigorous evaluation in:
Students' responses to the assessments are scored by highly trained assessors and used to generate feedback reports ideal for development purposes. The Tepper School is the first business school to employ DDI's award-winning assessment tools, thus giving students a competitive advantage.
Because of its significance and potential for individual growth, this assessment is a core requirement.
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In this optional workshop, students explore the foundational elements of effective leadership.
The skills and techniques in this foundation course can be applied when leaders need to:
This workshop is available to all students and required for candidates pursuing the Leadership Development Certificate.
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The Leadership Immersion Workshops consist of half-day sessions focusing on a variety of topics related to personal leadership development designed to complement learning gained in students' required coursework. Prior workshops have focused on intercultural awareness, design thinking and innovation, emotional intelligence, generational diversity, managing change and managing your accent for non-native English speakers.
Students are required to complete three of these workshops before graduation.
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These specialized workshops aid student development in key leadership and communication skills and strategies. They are developed based on student need and requests and are led by faculty and alumni.
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Carol Jackson has over 15 years of experience in chemicals, coatings and specialty steel industries and most recently served as vice president of the bar, wire, and strip business units of Carpenter Technology Corporation. In this role, she oversaw P&L for over $700 million in sales of specialty metal products to customers in the aerospace, automotive, medical, industrial, consumer and energy markets. A licensed attorney with a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Pittsburgh, she also earned a Tepper MBA in 1998.
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John McCue is a principal at Deloitte LLP with over 24 years of diverse energy and utility industry consulting experience. He is the U.S. Energy and Resources industry leader, as well as the U.S. Power and Utilities sector leader, and is a vice chairman of Deloitte LLP. McCue has deep experience in the energy and utility industries, spanning the electric, gas, water and exploration and production industry segments. Prior to Deloitte, he spent four years as a petroleum and reservoir engineer with Amoco Production Company. McCue has an MBA from the Tepper School and a BS in chemical engineering from Carnegie Mellon.
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Board of directors member and CEO 2010 of NBTY, Jeffrey Nagel also served in a variety of leadership positions at General Electric (GE) where in 2006, he was made a GE corporate officer and appointed as vice president and general manager of GE Oil and Gas Global services. His resume includes top and middle executive leadership positions established throughout his professional career.
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Executive vice president in State Street's investment services division, Gunjan Kedia oversees client services, product management, operations, financial management and strategy functions for State Street's industry-leading mutual fund servicing business. Prior to joining State Street in 2008, she was the executive vice president for global product management at BNY Mellon and also served as executive director of Investment Manager Solutions, where she led sales and client relationships in the region of the Americas. She was a partner with McKinsey & Co. and an associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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My thoughts are simple:
Madara split in two. Though not in the way you all are thinking. Everyone here seems to be enamored with the thought that Madara can suddenly split like Muu. Muu's ability is his own, and probably not copy-able. Else, we'd have seen other badass ninjas do it but alas, we have not.
That said, I do believe Madara split in two. Though again, not in the way you're thinking. Stop thinking about the Muu frames.
Madara split in two because he used Izangi. By split in two, I mean, he lost one of his EMS sharingan forever. By losing one, he lost his EMS, MS, and probably most his chakra. Madara used Izangi in the fight against Hashirama. Hasirama had him beaten, as evidence by history. Though, according to Tobi this was a façade, the true goal was to simply get Hashirama's DNA. What we don't see is a killing blow. The only frame shown was one of Madara with several swords stuck in him. If, hypothetically, Hashirama left the battlefield before Madara was completely dead he could have used Izangi to save his life, but sealing 1/2 of his sharingan forever.. (or so he thought..)
The one flaw is that to use Izangi requires senju and uchiha blood. Well, we already know Madara managed to "steal" his DNA during his fight with Hashirama, so there is no doubt in my mind he could have used the technique.
When we were introduced to Izangi, we learned several things. First, that Tobi knew exactly what it was. How? Well wouldn't it be easy to recognize a technique you once used yourself? Secondly, the technique itself, and it's power. If you believe the technique was "created" for Danzou to use and burn-out-and-die-in-a-blaze-of-glory you are sorely mistaken. It was introduced as foreshadowing. It foreshadowed the technique used by the person who acknowledged it's existence and knew it by NAME.
So who is Tobi? Tobi Is Madara. Tobi is the Madara that fought Hashirama, used Izangi to live, but lost most of his sharingan powers. He has extended his life by using Zetsu to become some-what immortal. Though it seems like it cost him even more of his humanity as he no longer bleeds.
As weird as it is to say this, but Tobi is Madara's insurance policy. Who better to make sure you get resurrected with the rinne tensei than yourself? I have no idea what Ressurected-Madara's plans were for Tobi upon resurrection. Perhaps the Rinnegan (or the EMS from the resurrected Madara) have a power to combine souls?
Why was Tobi horrified when kabuto showed him Edo-Madara? Tobi was horrified because he was supposed to be given a true resurrection and not an Edo one. It was not because he was afraid that people would find out he wasn't Madara. He IS Madara, he was upset because he did not want his one chance at regaining his "True Power" lost forever because Kabuto wanted to toy with him.
Edo Tensei (And, Rinne Tensei) bring back the user to their full original status. Meaning, dying and being Tensei'd was the only way for Madara to become "Whole," retreiving his blind Sharingan and restoring his EMS along with his Hashirama DNA making him the Sage of the Six Paths Reborn. Although, there is a difference here - a VERY VERY VERY important difference between the two resurrection techniques. Tobi AND Edo-Madara have BOTH stated that Rinne-Tensei ONLY was to be used ON or FOR him. You could argue, that if both would have restored his EMS, why didn't Madara just become Edo-Tensei'd back sooner? Well, he does not want to be controlled. Simple.
But how can you edo-tensei someone who isn't dead? I think Madara was a smart man. I believe (as someone here has already thought up as well) that Madara sealed his soul within his eyes. When he used Izangi, half his soul was "lost." Thus, allowing him to live, but also to later be resurrected and restored. Perhaps achieving EMS fuses your soul into your eyes as a by-product.
This post very much explains why Tobi refers to himself as Madara in the strange manner that he does. He is, and he isn't. Rather, he is no longer what he was, and therefore, is
As Itachi Uchiha put it,
"A shell of his former self."

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Located off I-74 just 5 minutes from Peoria the Travelodge features a continental breakfast, free local phone calls, guest laundry. Economy priced with clean rooms and a friendly staff.
Located on East Main in Olney, this motel offers comfortable rooms for travelers. Sportsmen take note, electrical hookups for boaters are available and other needs for sportsmen.
Train-Inn Vacation/Executive Rental Home
If you need longer-term accommodation this is a perfect vacation/executive rental, hotel alternative, or home away from home when visiting Carbondale or Southern Illinois University. This cottage is location adjacent to the Train-Inn B&B and has a comfortable, rustic charm. Recently renovated it offers modern comfort, with three bedrooms, easily sleeping six guests. Fully furnished and with its fully equipped kitchen, including dishes and cookware, towels, linens, washer & dryer a great place to stay while visiting the area. In addition, there is parking for up to four cars.
The Train Inn features 4 rooms, they are called "Chicago, Memphis, New Orleans and Carbondale". The house is an Arts & Crafts Bungalow with a masterfully refinished interior and many antiques including a Mission Oak staircase.
Located in a beautiful wooded area, this vacation home sleeps eight with three full baths. Hot tub, billiards, stone fireplace. Satellite TV/VCR/DVD, deck, gas grill and screened room. Access to pool, trails, golf, stable, lake and skiing.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Naperville
The perfect relocation hotel for extended-stay travelers. Providing studio & one- or two- bedroom suites with refrigerator, stove top, microwave. Free deluxe continental breakfast, high-speed wireless access, indoor pool/whirlpool. 100% smoke-free hotel!
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lombard
125-room new, moderately priced all suite hotel by Marriott designed for travelers who will be away from home for a week or months at a time.
All suite hotel featuring our "Morning Break" breakfast, "In a Pinch" market, and complimentary high speed wireless internet. Our Suites are 30% larger than a standard hotel room and feature fully equipped kitchens.
Hotel amenities include fully equipped kitchens, large work spaces with 2 phone lines, personalized voicemail, on-site business services, and more.
CITY:West Dundee
Located on the west side of the city, this is a 30 room motel with ground floor rooms, suites; non-smoking rooms; cable TV; movie channels; wireless internet; in room phones; nearby restaurants and shopping; pets welcome with manager's approval; senior citizen; truckers, government employees and multiple night discounts and wedding packages.
28 rooms, 18 rooms completely new. Enjoy a meal at Three Stars Family Restaurant.
Town and Country Inn and Suites
93 room hotel with a wide variety of rooms and suites. Rooms with microwaves and refrigerators are available. All rooms have coffee makers. Complimentary expanded continental breakfast Hi Speed Internet 300 room banquet hall – two smaller meeting rooms – full service catering available Indoor Pool Exercise Room Lounge with limited hours Whirlpool suites Two room suites Adjoining rooms
Touch of nature is the location of the conference site. Accommodations include rustic cabins and motel style rooms. Rooms are basic but convenient to the meetings.
Top O' the Morning Bed & Breakfast
1912 brick prairie style home of Rock Island Railroad President. On hill overlooking Mississippi River above downtown Rock Island. Three acres of wooded grounds.
CITY:Rock Island
Prairie-style brick mansion, built by Hiram S. Cable, President of the Rock Island Railroad, circa 1912. Original country estate used as the summer home for the Cable family. Beautiful view. Central location on the hill in Rock Island, overlooking the Mississippi River Valley across from Long View Park. Enjoy the unique experience of an overnight stay in a private home. Special features include a 600 square foot parlor with gold concert harp, grand piano, chandeliers, and large wood-burning fireplace. A full breakfast of fruit, rolls, juice, and three entrees is served either in the Dining Room or on the deck, weather permitting.
CITY:Rock Island
Located off the Shawnee Hills, 5 miles north of Alto Pass on IL 127,(2 miles from Cedar Lake) you will find these two luxury cabins, Cabin #1 accommodates eight. Cabin #2 accommodates two. The cabins offer wonderful amenities to create a relaxing enjoyable visit. Some of the special features are gourmet kitchen, hot tub, washer & dryer, gas fireplace; satellite TV, WiFi, DVD/VCR Player, central air & heat. Boat rental are available for patrons - pontoons, canoes, kayaks for use on nearby Cedar Lake. A great ending for a day would be relaxing in the hot tub or sitting on the deck overlooking the Shawnee National Forest.
Located in the heart of a large trail system called The One Horse Gap Area. Surrounded by mile after mile of the magnificent Shawnee National Forest with new and improved trails that are well marked. We border Shawnee National Forest on all four sides; ride right out of camp into the forest. Whether you enjoy horseback riding, hiking, fishing, hunting or just relaxing, come make your own memories at TK Ranch, LLC.
Unique rental property, for Weddings, Corporate and Family Reunions. The house accommodates 26 people and 80 acres has 9 hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts and Tent for up to 200 people.
CITY:Lake Villa
70,450 square foot Convention Center features 18 versatile meeting rooms with the ability to accommodate up to 4,000 making this the ideal location for trade shows, conventions and social events. Ample free parking!
CITY:Tinley Park
Timmermann House Bed & Breakfast
Timmermann House is a three room bed and breakfast. Rooms include private baths, with turkish towels, plush robes, Comfy company sheets and light weight comforters, large closets, flat screen TV/DVD player and a full homemade gourmet breakfast is served daily. Timmermann House also has its own "Farmers Market" Starting in April with asparagus going to strawberries and early to midsummer all types of vegetables and fruits, ending in the fall with pumpkins.
Three Story, six bedroom log home on 30 acres with fireplace, large deck, kitchen, central air, spa, large meeting room, trail rides, continental breakfast, TV, VCR, 5-person spa, gas grill and 2 charcoal grills. Next to Hidden Springs State Forest.
Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Shawnee National Forest, Timber Ridge offers something for everyone, from families and honeymooners to outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy some Southern hospitality while staying in a real log cabin or one-of-a-kind tree house. Each of the units, including the tree house, is equipped with a bathroom, kitchenette, heating and air conditioning. Physical Location: Karbers Ridge, IL 62955 GPS: 37°33'52.18?N 88°20'17.03?W
A rustic retreat featuring 3 bedrooms (sleeps 6), 2 bathrooms, a kitchen with microwave and refrigerator, and a fireplace, on 80 wooded acres.
Located deep in the woods just 5 miles from historic Mt Carroll, Timber Lake Resort offers 120 campsites including pull-thru RV sites with water, sewer, and electric hookups. We also offer deluxe log cabin rentals and beautiful lakeside rustic camping. Other amenities include a 1,800-square-foot pool, large group pavilion, recreation center, general store, lakeside deck, two spring-fed lakes, biking & hiking trails and Timber Lake Playhouse, Illinois' oldest professional summer stock theatre, is located next door within easy walking distance.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Timber Creek Inn and Suites - Worldhotels
In beautiful wooded surroundings, Timber Creek Inn & Suites' friendly, lodge-like ambiance adds to the adjoining state-of-the-art convention center. AAA diamond rated this full-service hotel provides big city amenities and is an ideal choice for business, wedding or leisure travelers. Choose from 100 relaxing, spacious guestrooms and suites. Enjoy a full range of lavish comforts, including plush beds, luxury bedding and 24-hour room service. Each well-appointed guest room or suite comes complete with a microwave, mini-refrigerator, cable satellite television and high-speed internet access. After a restful night enjoy a full decadent hot breakfast buffet, swim in the indoor heated swimming pool or work out in the 24-hour exercise facility. Relax again in the sumptuous spa or enjoy live entertainment on the outdoor deck. Step into the great outdoors and you'll find sand volleyball courts, fire pits, and a plethora of hiking trails crisscrossing the woodland grounds. On-site restaurant bar & grill available for your dining convenience. Selected suites add the extra indulgence of whirlpool alcoves. Conveniently located off State Route 34 just minutes from top-rated antique shopping, Silver Springs State Park, Raging Waves Water Park and Farnsworth House. 100% non-smoking, energy-efficient and eco-friendly. (Luxurious on-site spa coming soon.)
Timber Creek Bed and Breakfast
Timber Creek Bed and Breakfast offers country retreat style lodging in a secluded Illinois meadow surrounded by trees and a stream. It is the ideal setting to escape fast-paced everyday living and relax, recharge, and reconnect with each other.
Ideally placed in the historic Downtown Alton antique district, the Tiffany Inn is walking distance from shops, restaurants and the casino, with beautiful views of the Mississippi River and Clark Bridge. Located above the Alton Stained Glass Works shop, the inn has three elegant rooms decorated with lovely stained glass and antiques. Amenities include: private baths, air conditioning, mini refrigerators and coffeemakers.
Immersed in the sights and sounds of nature, Tierra Linda's two charming guest rooms offer peace and relaxation. Dog and pet-friendly, swimming, fishing, hiking, stargazing, bonfires, bird watching. No noisy roads.
Four quaint rooms; homemade gourmet breakfast, close to downtown attractions. At Three Roses Bed & Breakfast (circa 1890), you can experience the comfort of our beautiful guest rooms and enjoy personalized service when it comes to your breakfast. All breakfasts are cooked to order from scratch and can accommodate any special diets including gluten free. Just let us know of your special dietary requirements when you make your reservation. We offer our motorcycle guests and those with vintage cars a spot in our secured garage to give you extra peace of mind. Your best night sleep is our goal. We are conveniently located off Interstate 55 near Old Route 66 and on Route 116.
40 unit extended stay motel. All rooms have microwave, refrigerator, on site cafe, and laundromat, pets welcome
Whether you call it the "L" or the "El", an elevated experience is exactly what to expect at Thompson Chicago. British design icon Tara Bernerd turns her worldly, eclectic sensibility to eleven, with the loft-like, urban industrial bones of the lobby and lounge accented with warm American woods and clean, mid-century lines throughout our unique downtown Chicago hotel. Now imagine your own luxe studio in the skies overlooking the hip Gold Coast neighborhood's leafy streets, with the Chicago skyline and Great Lake waterscape daring you to look away.
Thomas Benton Gray House Bed and Breakfast
Two-story, post Victorian home built in 1886 near New Salem by Mr. Gray as his family residence. It is a historic Illinois Centennial Farm rich in family history and tradition.
CITY:New Salem
Boldly living in the heart of Chicago's theater, arts, and shopping district, theWit Hotel stands as an homage to creativity and expression. With features like eye-popping design, stunning views, and innovative culinary creations, a stay at theWit is to experience an adventure that doesn't start until after you reach your destination.
A quaint bed and breakfast located within West Salem.
CITY:West Salem
Thelma Keller Convention Center
Central Illinois' premier meeting destination, the Thelma Keller Convention Center, offers today's meeting/event/wedding planners a relaxed atmosphere, quality service and tempting cuisine designed to make every event impressive and productive. No matter what size event you are planning, they have room for your needs. Deluxe conference facilities. Impeccable service. Dedicated staff. On-site technical and meeting planning resources. The Convention Center offers over 20,000 square feet of space with a grand ballroom measuring 10,500 square feet. Perfect for your next meeting or a beautiful wedding here.
The Younker House Bed & Breakfast
3 rooms, smoke-free facility and free breakfast.
This boutique hotel is located in a historic landmark decorated with nineteenth-century French reproduction furnishings. Willows Hotel is close to Boystown bars and restaurants, as well as Lakeview and Lincoln Park shops.
The Willows Hotel is a quiet quaint boutique hotel quietly nestled in historic Utica, Illinois. We are located 90 minutes from downtown Chicago and the Quad Cities. There is no better escape from your day to day routine. We are one mile from the entrance of Starved Rock State Park, voted one of "Illinois Seven Wonders". Two miles from Matthiessen State Park. The Willows Hotel is a short stroll from shopping, organic food store,restaurants, wineries, and pubs. More than a place to rest your head, you can relax and rejuvenate. Make yourself at home in our warm residential-feel rooms or suites. For business or leisure, The Willows Hotel staff is eager to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable.
Located on the square in Pittsfield, this newly renovated historic hotel features 14 rooms which include 5 suites. Built in 1833 for William Watson, the first probate judge in Pike County. Located within walking distance of shopping, dining and the historical court house.
The Whitehall Hotel is a standout among boutique hotels in Chicago that sits at the confluence of the city's civic and cultural life, allowing guests an upfront view of luxury, innovation and exploration. Exquisite dining, thrilling nightlife, phenomenal public transit, unforgettable neighborhoods, and an ineffable sense of history permeate the experience of staying at The Whitehall Hotel. We are proud to represent the height of romantic Chicago accommodations, and are looking forward to your stay at our luxurious gem among boutique hotels in Chicago.
The White Dove Garden and Gallery
Lovely gardens, great large new painting studio, apartments and overnight accommodations. Within walking distance to downtown Champaign, West Side Park and the University of Illinois Campus.
Just a 5 minute complimentary shuttle ride from O'Hare Airport. Oversized guest rooms, great restaurants, a complete healthclub with swimming pool, business center, and meeting/banquet facilities for 6 to 1,200 people.
The Westin Chicago River North
424 rooms. 17 suites. All nonsmoking. On-site health club. One restaurant. Room service. Located on the scenic Chicago River in the progressive River North district.
The Welcome Hotel & Suites in Decatur, Illinois is located just minutes from downtown, and just 9 miles from Lake Decatur, Scovill Zoo and the Children's Museum of Illinois. With its close proximity to Millikin University, Spitler Woods State Park, Macon Speedway and Rotary Park, this hotel offers guests a convenient place to stay at an affordable price. It is located just 15 minutes from the Decatur, Illinois Airport. The hotel offers guests a complimentary hot breakfast buffet each morning, free wireless Internet, indoor pool and hot tub, fitness room, business center, and meeting space for small to medium sized groups. A welcome reception is hosted every M-Th from 5-7 PM.
The Wedding Garden & Event Center
Whether you're looking for an event venue or simply wish to be amazed, the Wedding Garden & Event Center is perfect for you! This gorgeous venue has both indoor and outdoor facilities, each carefully constructed to create a sensual atmosphere. While the garden is conveniently located in the commercial district, you would never know it based on the surroundings. It really is one of Carbondale's hidden gems!
Large comfortable rooms with queen-size beds. Only 10 minutes from Galena. Meet new friends around outdoor fireplace. Complimentary coffee/tea. Special group rates. New 26-inch flat-panel HDTVs with satellite. Free Wi-Fi.
This Victorian-style house was built in the early 1900s. It has the original woodwork, spacious rooms, two fireplaces and an open staircase. Guests can eat breakfast in the dining room or on the patio.
CITY:Camp Point
Peace and quite in the coutryside with an abundance of fresh air will make your stay. Enjoy bicycling, canoeing, antiquing or reading on the porch swing. In winter warm yourself in front of the fireplace when you return from skiing.
CITY:Mount Morris
The Tremont Chicago Hotel at Magnificent Mile
Our Magnificent Mile hotel is nestled in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood is located just a few footsteps away from its namesake: the city's world famous one-mile stretch of Michigan Avenue, where exclusive shops, museums, restaurants and bars attract shoppers and sightseers from near and far. Close to Rush Street and near many of the city's top attractions, our hotel is perfectly situated for exploring Chicago.
The Three Elizabeths Guest House
The Three Elizabeths Guest House, located in historic Elizabeth near Galena, includes classic guest rooms with private baths, Wi-Fi and Keurig coffeemakers. Reasonable rates and a welcoming front porch entice visitors.
Charming European style just steps from the John Hancock Center. Two fireplaces form a focal point in the Victorian style lobby. Completely renovated in 2001. Complimentary high speed internet access in guestrooms.
The Stone House Bed and Breakfast
A choice of three guest bedroom await you as well as a private sitting parlor with firesplace; two larges porches with Mississippi River view. Full breakfast served in formal dining room.
The Stone Cottage - A Loading Dock Guest House
The Stone Cottage, located about 2 miles from the Loading Dock, is a recently remodeled and beautifully appointed home that was built in 1840 and is Grafton's oldest original structure. It features a full kitchen and three bedrooms with beds to sleep eight. The charming modern decor is warm and inviting; the property is perfect for a group getaway.
Luxury & location in a historic mansion only 1.5 blocks to shops & dining. Wine time daily, three-course breakfasts, spacious guestrooms with fireplaces, billiard room & lovely gardens await.
The State House Inn - An Ascend Collection Hotel
Located in downtown Springfield, the State House Inn is right across the street from the Illinois State Capitol complex. The hotel is within walking distance of many historic sites, including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, as well as gay-friendly bars and restaurants.
The Standish House Bed & Breakfast
The Standish House B&B is owned and operated by a direct descendent of Miles Standish and is filled with antiques and collections of Early American history. You'll enjoy canopy beds, sumptuous breakfasts and more. We're only minutes from Lake Carroll and are located on a quiet residential street in the quaint community of Lanark.
Western-themed, fully-furnished living quarters that sleep six, attached barn and stables on the 50 acre Herold Ranch, adjacent to J&M Quarter Horses. Full kitchen, patio and BBQ. Hunters welcome. Corral and horse stall rental available.
CITY:Alto Pass
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago provides a soothing escape in which to relax and rejuvenate in Chicago's Gold Coast. Experience innovative spa treatments that combine natural ingredients with the nurturing care of our expert therapists. Private spa treatment rooms are soundproofed for peace and privacy and include massage rooms, a wet treatment room, an aesthetics room and a manicure/pedicure suite.
Unique, historic, elegant venue located in the former Masonic Temple in downtown Streator. Available for weddings, receptions, or any special occasion. Tours by appointment.
Full service motel with standard and deluxe accommodations blocks from Lake Shelbyville. Registration in adjacent turn-of-the-century National Registry home. 45 rooms; Free Wi-Fi, expanded boat parking w/ electric; flat screen TVs. Fridge/microwaves available. Convenient to golf, wineries, boat ramps, recreational areas, marinas, attractions & events. AAA rated. Open all year.
The Shaker Loft Bed & Breakfast
Contemporary B&B. Shaker loft with king-size bed, Amish room with queen bed, quilt room with full bed. Wooded lakeside serenity, driving range, boating and fishing available, reservations required.
They facilitate retreats for individuals and small groups seeking renewed relationships with God and each other. Come away by yourselves to a quiet place and rest a while. The conference center is approximately 100 miles west of Chicago but a world away from the hustle and worries of your busy lives.
Reasonably priced sleeping units one mile North of Cave-In-Rock on Hwy 1. Located at the entrance to the Shawnee National Forest. Seven units near Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock/Pounds Hollow Lake, Tower Rock and all that Southern Illinois has to offer. Extremely affordable rates.
CITY:Cave In Rock
The Riverside Cottage - A Loading Dock Guest House
Relax in this riverfront cottage located a block from Main Street in downtown Grafton. This unique, art-filled guest house is just a stone's throw from the Mississippi River. The flower-filled back deck faces the river and the historic Boatworks building, which houses the monthly Riverside Flea Market. A restful atmosphere and overstuffed comfy furniture will entice you to read by the fireplace or paint a picture at the artist's easel. A full kitchen allows for snacks of cooking in style. This cottage is designed for two. Free Wi-fi.
Small, family oriented facility. Rental available daily and monthly.
Relax, reflect and unwind in this private guest house that is a turn-of-the-century cottage completely restored with modern amenities. Located high above the confluence of the Mississippi & Illinois Rivers, it offers a quiet retreat with a spectacular view, yet it is only one block from village shops, marina, restaurants, bike trails and the scenic byway.
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There's No Such Thing As Protection, For Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Or Anyone Else
Jonathan Willis
March 27 2012 11:24PM
Jim Matheson's Edmonton Journal piece on protecting Ryan Nugent-Hopkins today neatly encapsulated the feelings of many Oilers observers. Matheson, whose time as Oilers' beat reporter goes back to the glory days of the club, referenced the old days when Wayne Gretzky had plenty of physical protection on the team.
My objection would be that no matter how hard a team tries, there's simply no protecting star players from big hits any more.
Take the Boston Bruins as an example. The Bruins are typically regarded as one of, if not the, toughest team in the National Hockey League.
They also possessed a diminutive centre, one of the most gifted offensive players in the NHL. For five consecutive seasons Marc Savard eclipsed the point-per-game mark, twice getting within five points of 100. Then this happened:
Milan Lucic was playing on Savard's wing at the time, clearly visible in the video. And, as Nation writer Cam Charron pointed out to me earlier today, the NHL's official game-sheet has Zdeno Chara on the ice too. Bruins' enforcer Shawn Thornton not only dressed; he'd been on the ice just 16 seconds earlier, lining up opposite Matt Cooke, who threw the hit that took Savard out.
Two of the NHL's most intimidating players were on the ice when that hit took place. An enforcer had been out seconds earlier. Marc Savard shouldn't have had to worry about a cheap hit from Matt Cooke, if players protecting each other worked. Yet, the above actions transpired.
Of course, Savard came back. But then this happened:
That's ex-teammate Matt Hunwick running Savard's head into the glass as he finished his check. These are the 2010-11 Bruins, the team that goes on to win the Stanley Cup in the spring, and if possible they're even tougher than they were when Cooke took Savard out. Once again, Zdeno Chara is on the ice. Nathan Horton is riding shotgun on Savard's wing. Gregory Campbell had already fought in this game. Once again Shawn Thornton was dressed; according to the NHL game sheet he'd left the ice one second before Savard got nailed. Milan Lucic is also playing; he'd score twice in this game.
There's no such thing as protection, for any player on any team in the modern NHL. The Oilers can bring in Ben Eager and Darcy Hordichuk and another dozen like them, and it won't matter. Guys are still going to try and hit Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jordan Eberle and Taylor Hall and Ales Hemsky and Sam Gagner.
For those players with predatory natures – like Matt Cooke – the fear of physical retribution isn't enough to change their nature. Cooke has seen the worst outcome possible – he fought Steve Moore in the game where Moore's neck was broken as the Canucks exacted vengeance for an earlier hit on Markus Naslund. He was still willing to take out Savard's head, even with the meat in Boston's lineup. Even having seen first-hand careers end for lesser offenses.
For other players – guys like Matt Hunwick – their continued presence in the league depends on them finishing checks. If Hunwick has Savard in the corner and doesn't hit him, what does his coach say? How does his coach react if thanks to easing up, Savard sneaks past and sets up a goal?
As Matheson notes in his piece, when Jared Boll ran Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ben Eager was right there. Darcy Hordichuk was dressed, and tried to do something about it afterward. Neither of those things prevented the hit on Nugent-Hopkins; neither of them is likely to prevent other hits on Nugent-Hopkins.
Fans can demand a physical response. They can demand nastier players. They can demand skill that can intimidate, players in the mold of Milan Lucic. In the end though, it's not going to change the fact that guys like Jared Boll are going to take runs, or that guys like Mike Brown are going to bump shoulders along the boards. It's just how things are. Until the NHL really does turn into the 'no hitting league' it's likely the way things will stay.
If Taylor Hall stayed up, maybe he would seen the Sarich hit coming, rolled off it, or took it better, and we would never talked about it. I think Sarich should of let up when Taylor fell, and I thought he had enough time to let up. I don't want Taylor should change his game, he needs to stop falling on his ass, put on 15 pounds and learn some self preservation tips from Ryan Smyth like the oopsie high stick to the chops.
Smokey, if you think Sarich has enough time to ease up once Hall fell, you've clearly been watching The Matrix a little too much. People can't move that fast.
But I agree with you that Hall needs to stay on his skates more often. The way he falls around out there, you'd think his last name was Hartnell.
Seems there's bits of truth to many of the different posts here.
JW is correct in saying you can never completely eliminate the a**holes who decide to take a one-time cheap shot.
I loved the Semenko era, and know that he usually had a very real deterrent effect on other teams' players, but that didn't stop Sheehy or Suter from cheap-shotting Gretzky (and likely shortening his career).
But still, hockey is an emotional game, and there is some degree of satisfaction when your Semenko, Brown, or MacIntyre pounds the crap out of an offender from the other team. Also noticed that when Big Mac stood up on the bench and chirped the Flames, not one set of eyes turned back his way, and nary a comment was returned. That seems like pretty effective intimidation, even if it just slows down the other team a little from thinking about taking a cheap shot?
Also can't argue with the excitement and emotion of those old Battle of Alberta games.
But times have changed, players are bigger stronger faster, yadda yadda... don't know what the answer is, but the current situation kind of sucks.


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Canadian men's volleyball team set for run-up to Olympic qualifying
OTTAWA — It has been several years since the Ottawa-Gatineau region has played host to a men's senior international volleyball tournament.
As a result, the Canadian team is excited about this week's Pan Am Cup at the Robert Guertin Arena in Gatineau and, while they want to do well, winning it isn't the important thing.
"For the players, it's always a great time when we play at home because we don't get the opportunity very often. It's an important event and they want to do well in front of their home (crowd)," said Canada's senior men's coach Glenn Hoag. "For us, though, it's more of a preparatory tournament for the Olympic qualifications."
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Skip to comments.US Senate Shoots Down Bid to Halt Sales of F-16s, Tanks to Egypt
Posted on 01/31/2013 7:20:51 PM PST by Olog-hai
The U.S. Senate Thursday defeated an amendment that aimed to prevent the Obama administration from transferring F-16 fighter aircraft and Abrams tanks to an Egypt in disarray.
A vote to block the measure proposed by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.)an amendment to the debt limit billpassed by a 7919 vote.
In a strong-worded floor statement Paul questioned the wisdom of providing the sophisticated weaponry at a time when many see Egypt descending into chaos.
I think this is particularly unwise since Egypt is currently governed by a religious zealot, a religious zealot who said recently that Jews were bloodsuckers and descendants of apes and pigs, he said. This doesnt sound like the kind of stable personality that we would be sending our most sophisticated weapons to.
(Excerpt) Read more at cnsnews.com ...
"Sales" is kind of a subjective term in situations like this.
As I understand it the sale involves us giving them the money to give to someone else and we give them the jets (and our money).
This is on the shoulders of the manufacturers as well.
They, themselves, should protest. They could stop the physical transfer of the materials from their property, but I'm not holding my breath.
Everyday, our Government gives us a new reason to question their competency.
....clearly, our Congress is bought and sold.
Our senate is slime.
So this is a roundabout way of subsidizing the Military-Industrial complex and giving Egypt jets that they can't really use. Big surprise.
I heard career politician Senator Sessions on the radio today say this was a tough vote because we have long standing arrangements. Anyone with a brain knows giving the Egyptians 200 tanks and 50 planes will only be used to kill Israelis. Shame Sessions Shame. Retire and go home. Boo...get off the stage.
Maybe they should just add an EXTRA circuit to these tanks and fighters that might ACCIDENTALLY cause the electronics to fuse into a smoking lump at the most inopportune time.
By the way he sounded like a clueless bastard living in his own bubble. We have a serious problem for those who aren't paying attention.
You're right. Are our people nuts?
Chicken Shiite senate. They must go, and I don't mean via election, because we know that doesn't work.
Long standing arrangements agreed to by that idiot Jimmy Carter. And the government he agreed with is no longer standing.
And those arrangements never committed us to supplying them with planes and tanks and the like, unless we saw fit.
These guys are a bunch of corrupt pork-grubbers. I suppose they figure if they vote against it, Obama the Muslim will give them less pork.
I do not think I will waste my time on writing him in the future. I am going to be too busy packing my bags for TX.
Toomey always was a phony. Rhode Island liberal and Harvard graduate. How the Tea Party was suckered by him, I can't figure out.
We are not selling them the latest and greatest versions of this stuff and we can cut off parts supply's at any time.
The Israelis would kill them if they got bold.
Paul redeemed himself partially after his disappointing Kerry vote, but Cruz is the man now.
I wonder how many of the 79 are Jews willing to sell out Israel for their 30 pieces of silver.
Am I still in the right country? In the United States, giving arms to the enemy is considered treason.
So now Rand Paul owes Reid one for letting his amendment get voted on...
That's not good. Maybe it'll be worth it but I doubt it.
79 votes to arm our avowed enemies (who, not incidentally, bomb Christian churches and beat up Christians in the streets). 79 votes!!! May God bless and save America
Exactly, and, the Egyptian army will need the stuff when they have to roll over the bloodthirsty muzzie mobs, and eventually, Morsi and his jihadist regime.
Take a look at the roll call vote and remind each of the numerous RINOs that voted for it that they WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE!
Does anyone have roll-call?
I'm looking to see how Dan Coats (R-IN) voted.
" - - - - The no votes all came from Republicans:
Sens. John Boozeman (Ark.),
Dan Coats (Ind.),
John Cornyn (Tex.),
Mike Crapo (Idaho),
Ted Cruz (Tex.),
Deb Fischer (Nebr.),
Chuck Grassley (Iowa),
Dean Heller (Nev.),
Mike Lee (Utah),
Jerry Moran (Kans.),
Rand Paul (Ky.),
James Risch (Idaho),
Pat Roberts (Kans.),
Marco Rubio (Fla.),
Tim Scott (S.C.),
Jeff Sessions (Ala.),
Richard Shelby (Ala.),
John Thune, (S.D.) and
David Vitter (La.). - - - - "
Thank you Senators.
Egypt's army will never go against Morsi.
Jeez Louise!! Mike Johanns was wrong AGAIN!!!
This guy hasn't made a decent vote in the last 2 years. We have GOT to get rid of him!
or it could be Turkey again and the military will be the Brotherhood scum.
American and Israeli soldiers will die at some time in the future from these airplanes.
The politicians won't give a damn.
And the Obama voters won't give a damn.
The no votes all came from Republicans: Sens. John Boozeman (Ark.), Dan Coats (Ind.), John Cornyn (Tex.), Mike Crapo (Idaho), Ted Cruz (Tex.), Deb Fischer (Nebr.), Chuck Grassley (Iowa), Dean Heller (Nev.), Mike Lee (Utah), Jerry Moran (Kans.), Rand Paul (Ky.), James Risch (Idaho), Pat Roberts (Kans.), Marco Rubio (Fla.), Tim Scott (S.C.), Jeff Sessions (Ala.), Richard Shelby (Ala.), John Thune, (S.D.) and David Vitter (La.).
I'm keeping score
The two latter groups will have to stand before God and answer for all of that. May not be soon enough to suit us, but when the time comes, we'll see lots of sweat dripping off those multitudes . . .
There is no silver. Some don't recognize Egypt as a threat, imagining taht the Muslim Brotherhood is moderate or some such. Others think that the aid is necessary to keep the Egyptian military on our side.
Which J school teaches the use of double negatives in headlines?
When it comes to Egypt & the Muslim Brotherhood, I'm a moderate.
Nuke the Aswan High Dam! Time for the world's biggest ever toilet flush!
So, these are the Jewish Senators that turned their backs on Israel in favor of Egyptian Terrorists.
Carl Levin
Frank Lautenberg
Dianne Feinstein
Barbara Boxer
Ron Wyden
Benjamin Cardin
Bernard Sanders
Al Franken
Richard Blumenthal
Brian Schatz
The "yes" GOP votes are?
Yep, figured my butt-boy Senators from TN, Lamar! and Corker, would vote with the enemy.
To #35: out of these Jewish senators, we have:
* one marxist, avowed socialist, but a RED - Sanders
* one liar, Vietnam vet fraud, Blumenthal
* one clown, Franken
* one fool who was used by the KGB in 1975 to welcome a KGB front delegation made up of top Soviet bloc communists and KGB agents of influence - Carl Levin, re World Peace Council tour, including getting the keys to Detroit
* one old fool - Lautenberg
* one stupid fool - Feinstein but slick on gun control
* one troll midget brain, Boxer (and crazy as a loon)
* veteran leftists (with repeats), Wyden, Sanders, Franken, Blumenthal, Levin, Boxer, Sanders
* One fool liberal - Ben Cardin (from my old hood)
* one new leftist fool - Schatz
As a Jew, I cannot be proud of any of them. Cardin should have known better. If his mother is still alive, she's gonna beat his ass good on this vote. If his father is still alive, he'll sentence him to life in jail (a former judge). (I think they have passed away but they were proud liberals who supported Israel as an ally and homeland for dispossed Jewsish refugees from around the world).
Ol Texas Cornyman running scared, knowin' you are going to get primaried will change your WHOLE outlook on life and voting.
Good job Cruz....making us proud in Texas....keep hammering these a$$hats.
The rest of you YES voters nothing but "teaser" bulls all running around humping and humping the air with your tool sewed to the side of your belly, just getting tired.
Not the A+ bulls that are doing the real breeding in the pasture.
Bought time to turn the "non-producers" into jerky or hamburger meat.
We should toss in some bombers and nukes to go along with them.
Only 19. Hard to swallow.
* one stupid fool - Feinstein but slick on gun control
* one troll midget brain, Boxer (and crazy as a loon)
.".. Open up your Golden Gate!" Sigh
Paul bolten yesterday explained the why.
First and most important, the palnes will be in the hands of the military. The military is not the Brotherhood.
Secondly, the planes are a continuance of the Oslo accords.
Bolton is saying what most here can't see....... the military is not the brotherhood. There is not a monolithic population of Islamists. The current demonstrations clearly show that fact.
The moneyed interests and the military will ultimately previl.
Follow the money. The US is not buying anymore tanks right now. Without this contract to send tanks to Egypt, the Abrams Tank Plant in Lima (OH) would virtually shut down. As well as all of their suppliers. If the Lima tank plant and all of their suppliers went out of business then the US would loose this industrial base. Maybe forever. It would be very, very expensive to rebuild it. And don't forget, Egypt will buy tanks even if they have to buy Russian tanks.
" - - - The yes GOP votes are? - - - "
These are the go-along-to-get-along, scratch-my-back, bipartisan cave-in RINOs.
Round One in the 2016 GOP Presidential Nomination Race has begun.
Yup. The always gullible, spineless RINOs are determined to be more like the Democrats so that the Communist Liberal Agenda Media, (CLAM), will like them.
So the Obama administration is hard at work 1) disarming "free" American citizens of small arms, and 2) sending F-16s and Abrams tanks to Egypt, which is ruled by Muslim terrorists.
Makes perfect sense! /s
People still believe this lie, dont they. The military demonstrated that they are strictly on the side of the Brotherhood by helping them to come to power in the first place. A military not in cahoots with the MB (rather than acting as an appendage of the MB as they do today) would not have allowed their top generals to be replaced by Morsi either. Yet people will still believe this lie even with Captain Obvious hitting them with an uppercut.
The military is not the Brotherhood
They really want the leftist media to like them, even though they are that media's permanent Emmanuel Goldstein?
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i did a little photoshop work, and if the pspgo was this, i'd buy it
Well the games i like the best are:
-God of War chains of Olympus
-Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core
-Final fantasy Dissidia
-Patapon 2
-Socom U.S. Navy SEALS: Fireteam Bravo 2
-Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
I would reccomend all the above, but a word of caution...if you dont like hack-n-slash GOW might not be for you. If your not an RPG-fanatic the final fantasies might not be for you. Metal Gear SOlid is for action/stealth fans. Fireteam Bravo is for shooters...but everyone loves Patapon.
Some games to look forward to:
-Final Fantasy XIII: Agito
-Socom U.S. Navy SEALS: Fire team Bravo 3
-and alot of ones i cant think of @ the moment!!!
I've played God of War, not on PSP though.
Wasn't the chain of olympus just a mhm lol ''filler?'' exclusive only for psp?
It's a shame there is no god of war 1 and 2 for psp
I only play two titles on my PSP
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 & Ridge Racer.
Both highly recommended. Pro Evo plays a lot smoother on the PSP than on the PS2.
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America may be witnessing its
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in terms of being on the bleeding edge of transportation technology. This week China, the world's most populous nation
the world's longest stretch of high-speed rail.
Linking the capital city of Beijing in the north with the southern city of Guangzhou, the 2,298 kilometer (1,428 mile) line has already began ferrying passengers at 300 kilometers per hour (186 mph). The line will cut the fastest travel time between the cities from around 20 hours to only 8 hours, making it a day trip.
150 pairs of trains (300 total) will run daily along the line, which passes through the provincial capitals cities Shijiazhuang, Wuhan and Changsha.
The rail line was not achieved without setbacks. The bullet train project's supervisor, the former railway minister, and the ministry's chief engineer were both detained in a corruption probe after a bullet train crash killed 40 people in mid-2011 and after a section of track in central China collapsed under heavy March rains. China had to rebuild some of the line and slow test runs after finding corrupt contractors had
used subpar building materials
to construct sections of the track.
Chinese dignataries gather to celebrate the launch of the world's longest stretch of high-speed track. [Image Source: The Washington Post]
China, however, is not looking to let off the gas. It will have four major east-west lines, and three more major north-south lines by 2020, linking virtually every major city in China. While the U.S. and other economic rivals initially expressed skepticism of China's ambitious rail plans -- which are expected to
cost around $1T USD
-- China has already achieved roughly half of its 18,000 kilometer goal for 2015, with 9,300 km (5,800 miles) of active high-speed track.
The Asian giant is also testing next-generation trains, which it hopes will travel at
around 310 miles per hour
, once again cutting travel time roughly in half.
The U.S., whose massively socialist
national highway project
was once perhaps the world's most ambitious and well-engineered transportation conduits, has balked at the proposal of a high-tech replacement for its aging government-owned roadways. And the private sector in the U.S. has expressed precious little interest in such a project, due to the price and low profit potential.
One of the new bullet train hurtles down the track. [Image Source: Shutterstock]
It's hard to say for sure just how big an economic boost high speed rail will provide China, but it's expected to bring radical new opportunities to the nation. To relate in U.S. terms, high speed rail would make commutes from Detroit to Chicago, Pittsburgh and New York City feasible for those willing to spend up to a few hours of their lives a day in transit possible, opening new job opportunities.
The U.S. has some
high speed rail plans
of its own, but the
billions put forth by the Obama administration
have been dwarfed by China's commitment, as have the program's respective successes. With the activation of the Guangzhou and Beijing bullet train conduit, one has to wonder whether we are witnessing the passing of the technological torch from the U.S. to China, and what the economic impact of that leadership transition will be.
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This A list mostly movie actress brought her kids to school an hour late because our actress couldn't decide what to wear for her daily school run/pap shoot
Gwenyth? She's the only one I can think of that would be this ridiculous.ReplyCancel
I was vacillating, Kristin. I think between the two of us we gots it covered.ReplyCancel
Anyone see the pics of Mimi taken dem babies to the park in a ball gown lol? She wears ball gowns to the park and bathing suits to the award shows!!!ReplyCancel
That is indeed ridiculous, who gets papped taking their kids to school?ReplyCancel
I'm not going to throw shade. Seriously is this even true?!
Some mornings when all hell was breaking loose, and we were late (rounding up 3 is tough ya'll!) I would stop the madness, tell everyone to calm down, and make a great breakfast. Sometimes a late morning with pancakes, makes for a much better day.
Now that my oldest is a sophmore in college, the middle going to be a senior, and the baby, a freshman.. I really miss those late start pancake mornings. 🙁ReplyCancel
Has to be runway ready 24/7 Gwen StefaniReplyCancel
Reese WitheredpoonReplyCancel
I might be wrong, but I can't get behind this as being Reese Witherspoon. For all her faults, I remember stories of her growing up as a straight-A student (also type A personality) who's parents are both in the medical field and encouraged her to take school seriously. I just can't imagine someone like that allowing her kids to be late for school. Or late for anything, actually. Reese is too professional for that. Aren't there stories of her getting upset at her costars for being late or unprepared? This is not her.ReplyCancel
I'm only chasing one around in the mornings AND her preschool is in the building I work in, but since she stopped being car seat portable I've get to master getting to work on time. My boss nearly had a heart attack when I left Princess I-Don't-Wanna-Go-To-School home with Grandma and got to work early one day.ReplyCancel
You better believe it is true – the actress who wants to put out to the public that she is a loving and caring mom even if she isn't, esp if she isn'tReplyCancel
If Jenn Garner was A list I'd say her.ReplyCancel
jenn garner is a list adjacent
or amy adams she loves the pap shots especially if alba did it the day before
If this is a recent incident, then it can't be Reese. She is filming in Louisiana right now (per her instagram postings), so she probably isn't driving her kids to school.ReplyCancel
Amy adams has one kid and she's obsessed by Alba only in Enty's mind
Reese's filming outside California
Gwen is not actress
Jennifer garner! Because she's photographied every dayReplyCancel
If it's Jennifer Garner that's pretty pathetic because she doesn't even dress well. It takes her an hour to decide which ill-fitting jeans and oversized sweater she wants to wear?? Then again, I guess she's trying very hard to perfect the "frumpy regular person" thing and it takes time…
Gwen Stefani was my first thought until I realized it said "movie actress". Gwen does look good, but it exhausts me when I see photos of her at a playground in full makeup, hair, high heels, skin-tight pants, etc.ReplyCancel
I don't think its jen garner…you often see her with her hair still wet and no make up…and wearing comfortable clothes…agree with Reese being to professional…I'm thinking sjp…although that would surprise me she must have a ton of designer stuff to throw on!ReplyCancel


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I wonder if he stayed in character or just stepped out of the play until they had gone?
The first would have been fun!
Just been reading about Ken Stott stopping a performance of The View Fron the Bridge for 15 minutes and demanding that a party of unruly schoolchildren left, which they eventually did.
From my personal viewpoint I applaud his action as I've been sat in theatres with some, shall we say, unruly elements.
I know there are theatregoers here so I'd be interested in your views on this.
I wonder if he stayed in character or just stepped out of the play until they had gone?
The first would have been fun!
Good for him! It must have been distracting for the performers as well as the audience.
Did someone not stop a performance recently and demand that a mobile phone user be evicted?
Shame the same can't be done in cinemas. I've lost count of the times I've shouted across the auditorium at some little scroat flashing their mobile phone. One next to me was most unfortunate. They were sending texts and I happened to spill Fanta all over their nice coat that was on the floor. They weren't impressed when lights went up.
Though witnesses to the event have had different views. Not everyone agreed there was any significant disruption and I've read people suggesting that there was an unpleasant mob mentality in the way people were shouting at the kids. Mr Stott did slightly lose my sympathy when he said that actors don't like groups in the audience. Well, I'm sure we'd all like to pick our clients but we can't all be so lucky...
Maybe I've been very lucky - I can only remember a couple of times when my viewing pleasure has been disturbed by audience members (both times parents explaining the plot to their bored kids - notably a mother with two pre-schoolers at Sweeney Todd who decided that the songs were an appropriate time to explain all the nuances of the rape and cannibalism) out of 100s of theatre trips. Perhaps I just go to the wrong shows...
I would have thought that the Front of Theatre management would have taken the matter in hand if there were those spoiling the performance.
The perils of taking an unwilling English class to the theatre I suppose. Which reminds me of a production of Macbeth for schools when the whole theatre was cleared due to smoke from the witches fire getting out of control, smoke alarms, choking atmosphere, etc.
Didn't Richard Griffiths do this a few years ago?
name='narabdela']Did someone not stop a performance recently and demand that a mobile phone user be evicted?
name='Dame Starry']Didn't Richard Griffiths do this a few years ago?
That's the one.
shouldnt this sort of thing be the job of the cinema/theatre manager ? it comes to something when the actors have to stop and intervene ,and thats not going to happen in the cinema is it ?.
are cinema/theatre job cutbacks to blame ? [ not that tickets are any cheaper ]
Pity you didn't pour it all over the blasted phone!name='Captain Casper']Shame the same can't be done in cinemas. I've lost count of the times I've shouted across the auditorium at some little scroat flashing their mobile phone. One next to me was most unfortunate. They were sending texts and I happened to spill Fanta all over their nice coat that was on the floor. They weren't impressed when lights went up.
Apparently it was just a group of three teenagers(plus teacher) who were involved. They were sitting in the front row, which made it much more distracting for the performers than for the audience.
You would think that one teacher could control three kids!
I can understand an actor getting fed up with things like mobiles and excessive chattering noise but it seems from some of the audience that Stott totally over reacted to whatever the alleged disturbance was.
A few years ago I was at a play at Birmingham Rep, (in the smaller studio space) when I had a coughing fit about 10 mins in. I left to get over it and when I tried to return an usher informed me that the director had instructed that no-one was to be admitted or re-admitted once the play had started. In the end I managed to sneak back in to a spare seat at the edge of the stage on the front row.
Ken Stott rebuked the unruly teenagers and their teacher out of character, ie in a broad Scots accent, from what I have read about it I think he was quite right to have the shame faced teacher and his pupils ( 2 or 3?) ejected from the theatre.
Al Pacino went a step further many years ago while performing a play in a fairly intimate theatre off Broadway. A woman in the front row had annoyed him during the first act by answering her ringing mobile phone and having a quick chat. During the second act her phone rang again but in the space of time it took her to answer it and put it to her ear, Pacino had stepped off the stage and grabbed the phone from her and bellowed down the mouthpiece, " This is Al Pacino here, Im trying to perform a ******* play now get off this line!" he then switched the phone off and tossed it back at the startled woman and carried on the play in character as if nothing had happened.... to a resounding round of applause.
I think it was The Wisconsin Bioscope Company that produced a silent film where a character comes off the screen and rebukes an audience member (planted) for his mobile phone use....
What did the kids actually do? Some witnesses have said they giggled at inappropriate moments which is tough on the actors (though maybe it was funny - I certainly find Miller's hystrionics more comic than tragic) but may not have disturbed that much of the audience. Of course, they're unlikely to get the ear of a national newspaper to put their case...
A friend of mine saw Brian Cox stop a play (Stoppard's Rock 'n' Roll) because of a mobile phone. After the culprit reluctantly owned up and switced it off, the was a brief pause while Cox, presumably, gathered his thoughts, then phone-guy was heard to say loudly -'You can carry on now'. Then his phone went off again about 10 minutes later...
My wife was at a Steven Berkoff one man performance where he answered an audience members cell phone with hilarious consequences. It was a small theatre and Berkoff was already amongst the audience. Mrs Bentley did not think it was a plant, due to seeing the seriously embarrased cell phone owner outside the theatre afterwards, but I guess it's possible.
Noise from the audience can be very irritating and distracting for the actors. Even if the noise wasn't audible to the entire audience I am sure a few fluffed lines or missed cues would have soon upset them. I applaud Ken Stott for his actions.


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By GARY ARRINGTONSports writer
The realization that the hard work the Huntington City mayor and city council has put in the past few months has a reward became a reality on March 11 when the Community Impact Board approved the city's application for funding for a new fire station/ ambulance garage on Huntington's main street.
The city received a $900,000 grant and a $500,000 interest-free loan to fund the structure. The city will now continue with the process of engineering, designing and bidding so that construction can begin this upcoming building season.
The city, after a lengthy search with several ground tests being completed, settled on property that is located on the east side of Main Street between 300 North and 400 North. The property is located just south of Earl's Furniture and will require an old white house to be removed.
The city also received other good news. Several months ago, the city helped fund a lobbyist at the Utah State Legislature that would help fight the fight to get sales tax revenue returned to the city in which a business was located that provided coal mining machinery. Huntington City and Wellington City had been hit particularly hard.
The city was informed that they will see a check in July for around $39,000 and that ongoing payments will be made to the city to compensate the cities for their losses. When the law was passed several years ago, the effect on small Utah communities was not really understood that the cities would suffer as much as they did.
Last fall, the city put out for bid a new announcer's stand at the rodeo grounds but the council felt the bids were higher than they wanted to pay. The council now decided that current city employees and councilmen would do the bulk of the work and they look forward to it being done before this year's Heritage Days rodeo.
The council approved the purchase of property north of the soccer field at the Lions Park. This will add about 12,000 square feet to the park.
The city is also looking at buying the property located at 400 North and Main Street owned by UDOT. After months of talking, a price was finally discussed and a firm price will be in hand by next month's regularly scheduled meeting.
The council discussed two new ordinances. One would change the fees charged to dog owners for dogs violating the city code. The other would change the fees assessed for water/secondary water shutoffs and reconnections. Both fee schedules are at least 30 years old.
In other business, the council approved a business license for All Star Landscaping. The council also approved David Sebring to be an alternate member of the planning and zoning commission.
Under public comments, a city resident thanked the city leadership for their diligence on new sidewalks, streets and the fire station and for their efforts to get the city the biggest bang for the buck. They thought the city is a much nicer city now and they are glad that the efforts are continuing.
Huntington is planning a cancer benefit fundraiser on April 16 to raise money for medical expenses for the numerous people in Huntington and Lawrence with cancer. It begins in the morning with a yard sale at Hometown Market then a dinner and auction beginning at 5 p.m. at Canyon View Junior High.
April 19 at 5:30 is the egg hunt.


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Notice is hereby given that Huntington City will hold a public
hearing on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at Huntington City
Hall, 20 South Main, in conjunction with the regular scheduled
meeting. Items of business are:
A. Open the Huntington City 2010 - 2011 fiscal budget to make
necessary adjustments for revenues and expenditures.
B. Budget Consideration of the Huntington City for fiscal year
C. Monthly rate increase in the amount of $2.00 for water, $2.00 for
sewer and $1.00 for sanitation.
D. Wage Adjustments for City Employees
Please note that in order to hear from as many people as possible,
the Mayor may at his/her discretion limit the time of each member of
the public who wishes to enter comments into the public record to five
minutes. The public is invited to attend all city council meetings. If
you need special accommodations to participate in the above meeting,
please notify the city office at (435) 687-2436, at least 3 working
days prior to the meeting.
Elden Stephens
Huntington City Recorder
Published in the Emery County Progress May 31 and June 7, 2011.