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The Warrior Mojo Hockey Stick offers a great value and has a similar design to the Dynasty stick. The Mojo sticks features the Warrior AXY SYM technology and X-weave to increase recoil and stick pop. The greatest differences between the Mojo and Dynasty are the materials used and blade core.
Warrior has used the carbon deluxe material which utilizes high-quality carbon-fiber for great power and a lightweight. The Mojo stick features a soft core blade that improves feel and resists torque. The AXY SYM technology adds compression fibers to the back side of the shaft, and when the stick is loaded, this causes the front to stretch more. More stretch equals more power. The puck is released faster with no energy loss. Left and right sticks are built differently to spring the force directionally.
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Since the trend is making a comeback (at least in our minds—can we get a hell yeah for gradient denim!?), we couldn't help but revisit these rad white jeans with easter-egg-esque dye jobs. From the ladie's line over at Akademiks, these gorgeous, vibrant bottoms have us thinking summer vacation thoughts. Style this look with complimenting colors (but not matching, lest you look like Easter candy yourself) like a pale peach tank for the blue gradient jeans or a cool grey top with the pink gradient. A killer combo? Try an electric yellow top with the purple-dyed jeans.
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By GARY ARRINGTONSports Writer
The local junior high school wrestling season draws to a close next Wed Dec. 9 at Canyon View Junior High. The host school looks like the team to beat again as they perennially are.
Canyon View is coached by Doug Mecham, Reed Fehlberg and Rick Bird while Yory Allred coaches San Rafael.
Wrestling this season for Canyon View are Ben Cook at 81 lbs., Chase Sherman at 87 lbs., Cort Jensen and Zach Walls at 93 lbs., Dusty Jensen and Haden Hatch at 99 lbs., Addison Collard and Colton Wilcox at 105 lbs., Jace Guymon and Keith Bird at 111 lbs., Yoshio Espino and Brett Johnson at 118 lbs., Chance Ariotti and Jacob Marshall at 124 lbs., Jake Nielson and Jake Gardner at 132 lbs., Mike Jones at 140 lbs., Derrick Allred at 148 lbs., Kaeden Murdock at 155 lbs., Nathan Cook and Drew Bohn at 165 lbs., Wade Bohn at 175 lbs. and Tracy Jackson, Caleb Jones and Jake Young at heavyweight.
Wrestling this season for San Rafael are Garrett Horton and Jessie Jewkes at 81 lbs., Jason Giles at 87 lbs., Brandz Woolsey at 99 lbs., Vern Kofford, Jonathan Colby and Chase Humphrey at 105 lbs., Davin Bennett, Scott Larsen, Jordon Ockey and JT Noyes at 111 lbs., Caleb Worthen and Levi Swasey at 118 lbs., Jordon Phelps and Cade Whittle at 124 lbs., Daniel Wheeler at 132 lbs., Eian Cunningham and Cody Thompson at 140 lbs., Dustin Nielson at 148 lbs., Jesse McArthur at 155 lbs., Trevor Mitcheson at 165 lbs., Kenny Baker at 175 lbs. and Bo Bloomer and Morgan Clark at heavyweight.
Canyon View tied Mont Harmon at 42 each in their opening match and then defeated San Rafael 57-30, East Carbon 60-30, Helper 54-42, Mont Harmon 57-33 and San Rafael 72-30.
Undefeated varsity wrestlers for the Cougars this season are Addison Collard, Jace Guymon, Chance Ariotti, Mike Jones, Wade Bohn and Tracy Jackson.
Canyon View also took seven wrestlers this year to the Spanish Fork Junior High wrestling tournament with well over 1,000 participants and the local kids did very well. Mike Jones and Wade Bohn took first place, Tracy Jackson and Nathan Mecham took second place, Chance Ariotti and Drew Bohn took fourth place and Spencer Fehlberg took fifth place.
Coach Doug Mecham had this to say about his team, "We started off a little sluggish this year but the team worked hard and is getting stronger. We expect to do well at the tournament and hope to repeat as both league and tournament champions. We have had great leadership from the experienced wrestlers, especially Mike Jones and Wade Bohn."


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UCLA makes it look easy in rematch with USC
LOS ANGELES – It almost seemed too easy the way UCLA ran up and down the floor at Galen Center on Sunday, running its offense with a newfound ease that couldn't have been any more different than when it last matched up with USC.
That was certainly how UCLA coach Ben Howland had intended for the second matchup with the Bruins' crosstown rival to go. All week long, he showed his players film from the first matchup – a four-point loss at Pauley Pavilion – in hopes of re-creating the bad taste his players had in their mouths soon after the initial defeat.
And judging by how thoroughly UCLA dominated USC on Sunday – a 75-59 drubbing that was never in question – it seemed Howland's strategy worked.
Motivation, which has been an ongoing problem this season for such a young team, had been the Bruins' biggest question mark in the rivalry's last go-round. But there was no such issue in the two teams' second meeting, as UCLA (20-7, 10-4 Pac-12) never lost the lead – at one point leading by 25 points – and put together one of its best defensive performances of the season, holding USC (12-15, 7-7) to 35 percent from the field.
"The energy just wasn't there (in the last game)," point guard Larry Drew II said. "Guys were blowing defensive assignments left and right. We didn't play together as a team for whatever reason. It was much different today."
The victory was all the more impressive given the fact that the Bruins lost forward Travis Wear to an injury on Saturday, forcing his brother, David Wear, to step into the starting lineup. He responded with one of his best performances of the season, pulling down 11 rebounds and scoring 10 points.
Freshman Tony Parker also put together, arguably, the best performance of his short career with the Bruins, scoring eight points on 4 of 7 shooting – all of which came in the first half. Parker's performance, especially, was the subject of an onslaught of praise from Howland after the game.
"To win here on the road without Travis available to us was absolutely a significant statement by our young guys and our team," Howland said. "Dave Wear and Tony really stepped up in the absence of Travis today and played great. It just shows we have a lot of great players."
The Bruins certainly flashed some signs of greatness in the blowout, but with four key games remaining before the end of the regular season, prolonging that kind of performance will be key, especially this weekend when Arizona and Arizona State come to town. It's a weekend that could potentially put the Bruins in the driver's seat for at least a share of the Pac-12 title.
And on Sunday, UCLA looked like a potential Pac-12 contender for the first time in a long time. The shots were falling – the Bruins shot 59 percent in the first half. They were creating turnovers – 17 of them, to be specific. And their offense put together one of its most balanced efforts of the season as all five UCLA starters scored in double figures.
"When we have that kind of balance, that's when we've had our best games and our best teams over the years," Howland said. "This is a huge win."
Travis Wear, who sprained a ligament in his right foot in the first five minutes of practice on Saturday, is day-to-day, Howland said. Wear still had a lot of swelling before Sunday's game. ... Shabazz Muhammad scored 11 points on 2-of-7 shooting on Sunday, but he was still visibly affected by pink eye, which kept him out of practice earlier in the week. Sunday's game was Muhammad's first day wearing contact lenses again.
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When I was a kid at Boy Scout camp we used to sit around the campfire immolating Kraft puffed marshmallows on a stick. Everyone said they thought these smoldering lumps of puffy sugar were great—I didn't and I don't believe anyone else did either. The only good thing about a burnt Kraft marshmallow was that they usually fell off the skewer and I didn't have to eat it. Now don't get me wrong, I had a sweet tooth unparalleled to anyone. I loved sweets (still do), but hated those over-puffed, sickeningly sweet, machine-made, sticky, white, commercial marshmallows.
A marshmallow is a confection that, in its modern form, typically consists of sugar, high fructose corn syrup, water and gelatin. Commercial manufacturers add some artificial flavors and colors, then whip it into a sticky, spongy mass.
The original recipes for making marshmallow used an extract from the root of the (marsh) mallow plant, Althaea officinalis, instead of the gelatin used today. The Althaea officinalis is a pink-to-white flowering perennial herb, indigenous to the salt marshes and sea-bordering wetlands of Eastern Europe, North Africa and Asia. While not a native to North America, this member of the Hibiscus or mallow plant family was eventually brought to the Americas and became naturalized in the eastern portion of the continent.
Marshmallows were originally made from the stems of the marsh mallow plant (no kidding; that what it's called). When peeled they reveal a soft and spongy pith with a texture similar to manufactured marshmallow. This pith was boiled in sugar syrup and dried to produce a soft, chewy concoction. This mucilage was used to soothe sore throats in the days when the Egyptians ruled the world around 2000 B.C.
In 1948 things changed (for the worse) when Alex Doumak got a patent on an extrusion process where marshmallows were extruded as soft cylinders, cut in sections and rolled in a mix of finely ground cornstarch and powdered sugar. This began the bastardization of the marshmallow.
Why I Love Marshmallows
At Choclatique, we make marshmallow better. Our artisanal, all-natural ingredient marshmallows are made the slow, old-fashioned way—one batch at a time. While we don't use the pith of the Althaea officinalis, we carefully blend Hawaiian cane sugar, egg whites, gelatin, corn syrup and natural vanilla to create Choclatique's fantastic artisanal marshmallows. While the sugars are being cooked, the egg whites are beaten. Then we slowly merge the hot and cold ingredients together and continue to blend and whip the mixture into a fluffy air-filled mass. The mixture is poured into trays and the marshmallows are set aside for 24 hours to cure before cutting, coating and drizzling with our rich, smooth and creamy Private Reserve Dark or Prestige Milk Chocolate. The marshmallows themselves more closely resemble what would have been made and eaten in the early 1900's. And, that's a really good thing.
We are always looking to develop new flavors of marshmallows. This holiday season we will introduce our new Candy Cane Marshmallow. For Valentine's Day 2010 we will introduce our new Cinnamon Marshmallow and for Easter, our new Lemon Drop Marshmallow. If you have a great marshmallow flavor, let us know. We will name it after you (provided your name is not "Stinky") and enroll you in the Chocolates of the Month club for a 3-month, free membership. Remember, free is a good thing.
So now you know that there's no need to continue burning marshmallows over an open fire or dipping them in chocolate or anything else for that matter. Choclatique's chocolate-enrobed artisanal marshmallows are great all by themselves.


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By Alan J. Peterson, Helper
Please accept my public comments on the proposed closure of 172 abandoned mines in the San Rafael Swell into the official record.
I ask that you not move forward with this wasteful and unnecessary project.
The history and heritage of all public lands and especially The San Rafael Swell should be enjoyed by the public...not destroyed, by the Federal Government.
If there is a particular vertical shaft that needs to be fenced, then fence it. If there's a particular adit that is collapsing, then block it off. But, to execute a blanket closure of 172 mines because somebody might, possibly, somehow, someday get injured is absurd.Â
People need to accept that they are responsible for their actions and that risks taken, involve consequences. Bottom line is, "life leads to death".Â
The Federal Government can't legislate, nor enforce common sense. It's time they quit wasting time, energy and money attempting to do just that.Â
I ask that the BLM manage these areas just as they manage any other resource found on public lands. If some of these mines need closing, close them.Â
And, while you are managing them instead of destroying them, why not use a fraction of the money, time and energy to provide some education to the visitors? You could enlighten the visitors about the history of the mines as well as any potential dangers. Â
A small sign at each site seems much more logical and less destructive to the environment than bulldozers and explosives. Then let the visitor determine what risks they are willing to take. I think there are far more urgent needs of our tax dollars and BLM labor hours.Â
Please leave our remote public lands and its mining history just as it is today. These sites add to the intrigue and to the value of remote areas. These mines are proof that man has been there, that man has extracted important minerals and that man has used the land and minerals to establish the high standard of living that we all enjoy in this country.
The amount of disturbance required to close 172 remote, isolated mines would be staggering. At the same time the BLM is managing many of these areas as if they had never seen the hand of man. Many of these are in Wilderness Study Areas where supposedly the imprint of man is not noticeable.Â
Hmmm, I'm seeing some hypocrisy in this scenario. Mines in WSA, go figure.
Please leave these mines as is, allow them to tell their story, help them to tell their story through information provided at select sites. Please do not repeat the disaster that took place at the MK Tunnels.


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Excuse Me, Mr. Prison-Guard Murderer, You Have Something on Your Face
Sir. Sir?
I know you must be busy right now, having just received a life sentence without parole for murdering a prison guard, after he'd escorted you to a clinic for an MRI. But you have something on your face.
It must've been hard for a strong white-power guy like you to wrestle the gun away from a 60-year-old grandfather of 18. You must still be tired.
Yes, there.
It really must've sucked that after ending a man's life, stealing a vehicle, leading the police on a high-speed chase, you got a flat tire and ended up at an Arby's, of all places.
Oh, and there too.
And then some "citizen hero," who'd just ordered a ham-and-cheese croissant and orange juice, felt the need to force the gun from your hands. Who eats breakfast at Arby's, anyway?
There's more on your cheek.
I mean, it's really too bad that you didn't at least get to eat a glop of roast-beef or dip some curly fries in Arby's strange sauce, since you'd gone so far out of your way.
Here, here, I have a Kleenex.
I can only imagine how difficult the choice to plead guilty must've been when you really "didn't want to hurt anybody" and and the whole thing "was an accident," as you told the victim's family in an uncomfortably long and bizarre apology this week.
No, it's still there.
Maybe you should just look in the mirror?


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text: vampire hunter d is a classic anime movie and has its respective following. it's the story of D a dunpeal (half-vampire) who exterminates vampires in his post apocalyptic world. with the aid of a symbiont that resides in his left hand and his excellent swordsmanship D hopes to rid the world of all vampires that are of harm to the human race. Personally this is one of the best vampire related animes that i have watched. it has the right mix of action, drama, and horror.


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Cruising through Amsterdam's picturesque canals
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Everyone wants a piece of Amsterdam. At one end of the capital city of Netherlands you have the cannibis coffee shops and red-light district. At the other end is the Museumplein or the Museum square, where you see the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum among others. And tourists do visit Anne Frank's house or Rembrandt's house as well. However, for LAKSHMI SHARATH, the heart of Amsterdam lies in its canals.
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Rarely has an England line-up lacked in caps as much as the one that will emerge to tackle Scotland in the Calcutta Cup this Saturday.
Rarely has an England line-up lacked in caps as much as the one that will take on Scotland in the Calcutta Cup.
233 will be the total amassing from the starting XV wearing white this weekend against a home side that has substantially more – 499 is their total.
Scotland are also unbeaten in their previous three clashes with England at Murrayfield, which makes it a touch surprising that they go in as underdogs. Let's face it, Andy Robinson's charges are more familiar with each other, settled on a game-plan and also have the burning desire to put World Cup memories of so-called English arrogance firmly to bed. One gets the feeling that Robbo is more fired up for these clashes than his team!
Their most recent, of course, was in the RWC when only a late Chris Ashton score denied Scotland what would have been a memory to banish their 1991 loss. But alas the soon-to-be Saracens winger crossed with three minutes remaining at Eden Park as England marched on to the quarter-finals full of confidence.
We all know what happened next.
Enough of the World Cup though as this is largely not the same squad that went through 'Ballgate' and other episodes in the Land of the Long White Cloud. England are looking to rebuild with a fresh start that sees ex-Saxons maestro Stuart Lancaster in the hotseat.
While the Cumbrian's opening 10, 12, 13 combination is comfortable at club level, Test rugby in a hotbed such as the Scottish capital will be a different kettle of fish. Charlie Hodgson seems reborn mind you following a switch from Sale and credit must go to the likes of Andy Farrell and Paul Gustard for fixing frailties. He has already mentioned of how he has gone through hard times to come out a better player – his distributive tools have always been first rate. But make no bones about it, Scotland will come at Hodgson hard, with centres Sean Lamont and Nick de Luca set to be tasked with keeping him honest.
Don't expect much width from the Scots in attack in Edinburgh, where the weather forecast is bleak. That will mean those aformentioned centres will be running straight – when they see possession from the hands of fly-half Dan Parks. Parks is chosen over Edinburgh's Greig Laidlaw to navigate the conditions, and despite grumbles from many, he does it well.
Rain means it promises to be yet another classic Scotland v England scrap and that's why I am swinging the way of the home side's stronger front-five to prevail. Win and they will head to Cardiff confident in a Six Nations that will finally see them finish near the right end of the table for a change. For England – as much as they focus on the here and now – the pressure will be tougher than Rob Andrew's grip on his chair if they lose before facing Italy in Rome.
Ones to watch:
For Scotland: The form of Jim Hamilton at Gloucester has impressed this season and that is why he gets the nod over Al Kellock, who started and skippered their last outing in the World Cup. Praise indeed from Robinson and his combination with Richie Gray could be a big factor in how this one swings. Not to be forgotten in the debutants, Lee Jones is also making his bow this week while Ross Rennie is backed over John Barclay at seven.
For England: On one hand there is a new captain to keep an eye on in openside flanker Chris Robshaw, who has promised to let his playing do the talking before barking the orders to his troops. But with a first start and the responsibility of knocking over the points from the tee, Owen Farrell consequently is the man to follow at Murrayfield. He hasn't let anyone down at Sarries just yet and we expect the same to happen in international colours.
Head-to-head: As with Big Jim at Kingsholm, Allan Jacobsen has continued to churn out top class performances in an Edinburgh jersey, which sees Michael Bradley's side mixing it with the elite when the Heineken Cup resumes later this year. His battle with Dan Cole is set to be a cracker while the ones at eight and at wing between David Denton and Phil Dowson and Max Evans and Chris Ashton are also already whetting the Six Nations appetite.
Previous results:
2011: England won 16-12 at Eden Park
2011: England won 22-16 at Twickenham
2010: 15-15 draw at Murrayfield
2009: England won 26-12 at Twickenham
2008: Scotland won 15-9 at Murrayfield
2007: England won 42-20 at Twickenham
2006: Scotland won 18-12 at Murrayfield
2005: England won 43-22 at Twickenham
2004: England won 35-13 at Murrayfield
2003: England won 40-9 at Twickenham
2002: England won 29-3 at Murrayfield
Prediction: Tension galore with the hosts sneaking it. Scotland by 4!
The teams:
Scotland: 15 Rory Lamont, 14 Lee Jones, 13 Nick De Luca, 12 Sean Lamont, 11 Max Evans, 10 Dan Parks, 9 Chris Cusiter, 8 David Denton, 7 Ross Rennie, 6 Alasdair Strokosch, 5 Jim Hamilton, 4 Richie Gray, 3 Euan Murray, 2 Ross Ford (capt), 1 Allan Jacobsen.
Replacements: 16 Scott Lawson, 17 Geoff Cross, 18 Alastair Kellock, 19 John Barclay, 20 Mike Blair, 21 Greig Laidlaw, 22 Graeme Morrison.
England: 15 Ben Foden, 14 Chris Ashton, 13 Brad Barritt, 12 Owen Farrell, 11 David Strettle, 10 Charlie Hodgson, 9 Ben Youngs, 8 Phil Dowson, 7 Chris Robshaw (capt) 6 Tom Croft, 5 Tom Palmer, 4 Mouritz Botha, 3 Dan Cole, 2 Dylan Hartley, 1 Alex Corbisiero.
Replacements: 16 Rob Webber, 17 Matt Stevens, 18 Geoff Parling, 19 Ben Morgan, 20 Lee Dickson, 21 Jordan Turner-Hall, 22 Mike Brown.
Date: Saturday, February 4
Kick-off: 17:00
Venue: Murrayfield
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Romain Poite (France), Leighton Hodges (Wales)
Television match official: Tony Redmond (Ireland)
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The Polk-a-Dot Drive In was founded over 50 years ago has become one of the most memorable attractions along Illinois Route 66. Stop in and see the collection of memorabilia and enjoy a great meal.
Haunted Trails Restaurant & Entertainment Park
Perfect setting to raise your spirits! 14 acre park offers 3 go kart tracks, two 18-hole mini golf courses, batting cages, laser tag arena, rides, 100+ games, restaurant w/ private dining room plus private 5 acre picnic grove for company picnics and groups up to 2,000.
Main Street Promenade Naperville
Whether you are visiting for work or pleasure, Naperville has something to fit your taste. Come and experience big city styles with small town smiles! Discover the charming shops and distinctive restaurants along our tree-lined streets. Stroll the Riverwalk and enjoy the many pieces of public art, fountains and covered bridges.
Bolingbrook Golf Club combines the elements of a world-class facility and championship golf. Featuring an Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest designed golf course, a learning academy, clubhouse with lounge, two full-service restaurants, and banquet facilities.
Whether you're here to watch improv or stand-up, you're in for a great time! Come early and enjoy a drink and the thousands of pieces of comedy memorabilia that puts the "shrine" in The Comedy Shrine. Interested in classes? We have those too! You are never too old or too young to try your hand at comedy. Check out our website for upcoming class dates and prices.
Welcome to one of Illinois' premier boutique wineries! Just west of Chicago, in the Fox River Valley, you have the chance to experience truly unique, fine wines of Illinois! Whether you prefer red, white, dry or sweet, you'll find the perfect wine for your palate at Fox Valley Winery. So spend a little time with them at their beautiful Fox River Valley location. Sample their wines and judge for yourself.
Enjoy the fun here that includes laser tag, an arcade room and great pizza.
Brickstone Restaurant and Brewery
Relax in the warm, comfortable atmosphere and try beers made on-site at Brickstone. Their ample menu includes pub favorites and full meals. During the warmer months enjoy your brew on their outdoor patio.
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.
Lynfred Winery's Tasting deVine
Founded in 1979, Lynfred Winery produces over 50 varieties of wine per year. Visit the tasting room and gift shop and enjoy.
Downtown Joliet is experiencing an exciting resurgence in entertainment options and business opportunities. Downtown Joliet serves as the city's main municipal center.
Two Brothers Roundhouse was awarded Enjoy Illinois: Delicious Destination Award by the Illinois Office of Tourism! Passion for beer, love of food, and appreciation for great architecture flourishes in the walls of this historic 70,000 square foot facility. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Two Brothers Roundhouse is the oldest limestone roundhouse in the United States. As they bring new life to this 155 year old building, enjoy a casual atmosphere in the main dining room gastropub, our sports tavern and music venue or our new cafe and bakery. There is more to do than dinner at the Roundhouse. Enjoy a fine steak or a burger. As with the beer and food, the live entertainment has a local flair. Whether it be a wedding, reunion or corporate event, they have a variety of spaces for friends and family to gather. Cheers! Two Brothers Roundhouse was also voted one of 17 Best Bars in the Chicago Suburbs by Thrillist Chicago!
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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.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Orland Park
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant opened in 2005 in Orland Park, a south suburb of Chicago. The concept was unique. They created a signature menu with a selection of dishes designed to pair perfectly with their own Cooper's Hawk wines, made in their own private winery. With sophisticated food and exceptional wines, the concept was born.The Cooper's Hawk concept includes four distinct components: an upscale casual dining restaurant, full-service bar, private barrel-aging room, and Napa-style tasting room and retail gift store…all under one roof. Each Cooper's Hawk location is distinctive in layout and décor, but carries the same warmth and elegance that guests have come to expect.
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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.
Discover hundreds of well-known speciality and chain stores, and dozens of great dining locations, along the Route 59 Corridor in Naperville.
Known for its live salsa music and dancing, Esteban's hosts Expression Nite on Thursdays, featuring drag performers. The dinner menu, served Wednesday through Saturday evenings, offers Latin American specialties.
Solemn Oath Brewery makes craft beer in Naperville, IL. They are driven by a passion for Belgian-inspired and barrel-aged beers. Their brewery offers a taproom where you can sample a favorite ale or try something new.
Enjoy a culinary and cultural walking experience through Naperville's historic neighborhood. One delicious taste at a time! Sample some great food and drink tastings from family run restaurants and shops. Along the way you will discover beautiful downtown Naperville, the Riverwalk and fun facts on the rich history that makes Naperville amazing.
Located in an 1847 Georgian-style mansion, featuring tapas, the authentic dishes of Spain. Indoor and garden patio dining available.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant
From the southern midlands of Ireland to the Chicago suburbs Ballydoyle carries the tradition with classic Irish brews, excellent food and live entertainment. Irish fare, boxtys, entrees and burgers. Brews on tap, by the pint, bottle and cans. Live music, parties and events. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day all year!
The Renaissance Center is a restaurant and banquet facility. Open on Wednesday for themed lunch buffet and Friday night fine dining. Available for business meetings, corporate events, anniversary parties, weddings, banquets, showers and special events.
Penny candy, gourmet chocolates, candies, Jelly Bellys, soup, sandwiches, ice-cream, pop, coffee and cappuccino.
Serving Joliet and Communities for 50 years. Warm atmosphere specializing in char-broiled steaks & seafood. Superb Sunday brunch (regular menu available.) Friday night seafood buffet (regular menu available.) Extensive wine list. Private rooms for all occasions. Open Sun 10:00 AM, Mon-Sat 11:00 AM
Fully prepared, spiral-sliced, HoneyBaked Ham or gently roasted, sweetly glazed turkey breast, you can be sure it will always be perfect. Sandwiches, dinners, box lunches, and sides are all available. Call ahead for pick-up, dine in or have an event catered with their mouth-watering selections.
The Reserve at Harrah's Joliet Casino
A steak this good is, well, rare. At our Steakhouse, The Reserve, you find sizzling new dining options like Trio Crusted Filet, in addition to spectacular steaks and pasta dishes. Pair them with a fine wine and savory side dish for a spectacular evening.
Jilly's of Naperville is a classy, upscale bistro with live entertainment, perfect for dancing and romancing. Our menu offers gourmet appetizers and the best in light fare entrees. Enjoy great martinis and personalized service in a cabaret-like setting.
Inwood Park is located southwest of Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. The park has tennis courts, fitness trails, a playground and picnic area. Horseshoes and bocce ball are also on the grounds.
Enjoy traditional Italian dishes and authentic Italian-trained chefs' recipes while dining in one of Luigi's rooms from his beautiful Italian villa. Banquet facilities available.
At CityGate Grille, you can enjoy Mediterranean influenced cuisine, perfectly paired with your choice of one of our many incredible wines or specialty drinks. Satisfaction has never had such style.
Enjoy modern, regional American cuisine. Casual fine dining in the historic Gaylord Building (1838). Beautiful seasonal patio offering dog friendly dining. Open daily Tuesday - Sunday 11:00am. Closed on Mondays.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - A 1940s Chicago-style steakhouse featuring the finest certified Angus beef, select seafood and great live jazz in a sophisticated yet comfortable ambiance. Sullivan's has an award-winning wine list & full inventory of bourbon, single malt scotch & cognac.
Est. 1976, serving pizza, pasta and home made Italian dishes. Family owned and operated.
Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport
This airport offers general aviation, flight school, air charter, restaurant and Illinois Aviation Museum all within the airport.
Friday nights will never be the same. Don't miss the all new Market on Main Street in historic downtown Oswego. There will be quality antiques, re-purposed finds, vintage treasures, handmade items, entertainment, food and more. The shops and restaurants in downtown Oswego will be open late as well. Held the last Friday of the months of July, August, and September.
At Hugo's, you'll enjoy some of the best seafood in the region. Our guests experience quality, value and hospitality in a comfortable setting that exudes class and sophistication. The lively bar features a piano player nightly.
Bring the family to Merichka's Restaurant in Crest Hill, and try a signature menu item that area residents have loved for many years – the famous Poorboy steak sandwich, smothered in garlic butter on French bread. Stories abound of fans who move away, and upon returning to the area for a visit, head straight to Merichka's for a poorboy! Owned and operated by the Zdralevich family since 1933, the restaurant continues to serve its customers on traditional red-and-white-checked tablecloths in a casual setting. The affordable menu offers tasty onion rings and fried mushrooms, jumbo hamburgers, veggie burgers, steaks, chops and surf-and turf; fried chicken, crabmeat-stuffed shrimp, Canadian walleye pike, Atlantic wild salmon and much more. Top off your meal with a bottle of domestic or imported beer, wine by the glass, a soft drink, coffee or tea – and save room for one of Merichka's tasty desserts.
CITY:Crest Hill
Mosaic at Harrah's Joliet Casino
At Mosaic, choose from 85 irresistible American and Asian signature dishes. Don't forget to bring a friend for three course chef tasting menus starting at $20.
Morton's The Steakhouse is renowned for its signature menu and legendary hospitality. Now in its 30th year, Morton's has set the standard for fine steakhouse dining, serving only the finest USDA prime-aged beef, fresh fish, seafood and elegant desserts.
Ice Cream parlor specializing in homemade hard ice creams, also homemade cookies, brownies, etc.
The Best Louisiana cookin' outside of New Orleans! Heaven on Seven, premiere location for authentic Cajun cuisine, and home to critically acclaimed Chef/Owner Jimmy Bannos, offers full-service dining, carry-out, private parties, off-premise catering, box lunches and much more.
Hollywood Stadium at Hollywood Casino
Chicagoland's most exciting sports bar and entertainment venue is now open! Watch up to eight games at once on our enormous 80 x 20 foot screen, plus over 40 flat-screen TVs, as well as personal TV's at many of the booths. Hollywood Stadium - It's what a sports bar should be.
For breakfast, lunch and dinner. Includes omelettes, skillets, crepes, sandwiches, steaks, fish and more.
Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club
Prairie Bluff is located on 237 acres of rolling terrain and is framed with prairie grass, which adds to the golf course's overall challenge and beauty for those who play here. With four sets of tees, 10 lakes and more than 40 bunkers, golfers of all skill levels will find a good challenge. At Prairie Bluff, you will enjoy our beautiful 10,000 square foot clubhouse that features a pro shop, banquet hall & bar. Beyond serving as a fabulous golf facility, Prairie Bluff is an ideal location for breakfast, lunch, dinner or cocktails. Prairie bluff's learning center offers a 10- acre driving range, short game area with bunker, putting green, private and group lessons. Let Prairie Bluff host your next golf outing!
CITY:Crest Hill
Open 7 days a week at 6:00 AM serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Family restaurant with cocktail lounge. Serving homemade food and chef's specials. Excellent food, friendly service, great prices. Serving our area for more than Thirty years.
This is the ultimate destination for anyone who loves sports. The only sports bar with 22 projection TVs and 140 flat screen TVs. If your sport is on TV they have it! OTB, slots, shuffleboard tables, pool tables, sand volleyball, team trivia, indoor tobacco shop and lounge. Fantastic menu, MUG club and drink specials. Three separate bars and private spaces available for catered parties. Salsa dancing w lessons featured on Tuesday's and Friday's as well as Team Trivia Tuesday's and Thursday's.
Chapin's is an upscale, casual restaurant located in the heart of Morris's historic Downtown. Atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Menu offers a wide selection of fine steaks and seafood, as well as fresh salads, vegetarian dishes, and scrumptious desserts. Enjoy a cappuccino or glass of wine in front of the fireplace late in the evening. Come in a stranger and leave as a friend. Traditional olde world ambiance.
One of the best kept secrets in casual dining! The Nest Bar & Grill at Bolingbrook Golf Club can accommodate over 100 guests.
Casual, family-friendly dining, with signature pizzas, pasta and sandwiches being the focus of the menu. Jugs of GoomBa Red and GoomBa White table wine will be available. Bar area and adjacent pub room now feature high-top tables, big screen TVs and updated decor.
SugarToad's regional American cuisine brings simplicity and sensibility to casual fine dining. Located in the Hotel Arista.
Casual, family dining serving chicken, fish, steaks and cocktails. Banquets and bus tours welcome.
Carrabba's Italian Grill - Naperville
Carrabba's offers authentic, handmade Italian dishes prepared to order in an exhibition kitchen. You'll enjoy our family recipes handed down for generations, including crispy calamari, lasagna, and fresh fish and steaks cooked over our wood-fired grill.
Chicago St. Pub has been a staple for drinking and dining in downtown joliet for many years now. Known for our excellent menu including: soups, salads, a variety of sandwiches, traditional Irish Fare, daily lunch specials and a wide selection of beer, liqour and wine. In addition to a great menu, the quality of entertainment and special events has made Chicago St. a number one night-time option in recent years. We take pride in the fact that we are Joliet's Premiere Music Venue for Live original Music.
Maggiano's Little Italy - Naperville
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Maggiano's is inspired by post WWII Little Italy and specializes in Southern Italian cuisine. We offer signature family-style dining as well as a variety of menu choices, ranging from traditional pastas and chicken dishes to homemade desserts.
Luigi's House Casual Italian Dining
Enjoy traditional Italian dishes and authentic Italian trained chefs' recipes, while dining in one of Luigi's rooms from his beautiful Italian villa. Banquet facilites and catering available.
CITY:Orland Park
Homemade food and daily specials. Tour groups welcome, catering available.
White Street Cafe is a family owned business located in charming Frankfort, IL. We offer delicious food that features high quality ingredients and reasonable prices.
Heritage Bluffs- The Grille Room
Daily specials, casual atmosphere in the Grille Room Restaurant at the Heritage Bluffs Golf Course. Patio area, meeting room available and banquets. Lunch from 11 - 2.
Giovan's Restaurant & Pizzeria
The complete Italian family dining experience. Family owned and operated.
CITY:Crest Hill
Carrabba's Italian Grill - Woodridge
"At Carrabba's, we bring you the same wonderful experiences we grew up on--from our warm Italian hospitality to the authentic aromas in our open kitchen, to our flavorful handmade recipes passed down for more than four generations." -Johnny Carrabba
Family style restaurant offers the biggest and best buffet and grill. Offering senior discounts daily. Offers fresh baked goods and "all you can eat" sirloin steaks.
Final Cut Steakhouse at Hollywood Casino
From premium and prime selections of beef to succulent seafood and an incredible selection of wine, enjoy state-of-the-art preparation and exceptional service.
Remington Street Grille, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
Remington Street Café is a full service restaurant and lounge, Room service menus avialble. Open at 6:00 am for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Your place for live music. Casual atmosphere, separate bar area, pool tables, outdoor volleyball courts. "The pizza is divine - sweet tomato sauce, flaky thin crispy crust, lots of gooey cheese with some spices sprinkled on top. Extra cheese is not really necessary because they are plenty generous. It's simply delicious."
Family style restaurant offers the biggest and best buffet and grill. Banquet room available. Offering senior discounts daily. Fresh baked goods and "all you can eat" sirloin steaks.
In business at the same location since 1945, Nick's retains it's old fashioned charm while remaining an in-demand restaurant in the southwest Chicago suburbs. With a comfortable, welcoming environment, Nick's sits on Main Street in historic downtown Lemont. The old fashioned charm includes lots of Cubs memorabilia, an antique cash register, and bottles of Schlitz. There's a modern ATM since Nick's never has and still doesn't take credit card. The menu is small, and they are sure to let everyone know that they don't serve fries but people come to Nick's for one thing - the famous Nickburger. As you can see from the four star reviews on Yelp, the burger is as big as the plate it comes on an is adored by people from all over Illinois and beyond. Recently Nick's and its kind hearted owner Don Quaid, were featured on Chicago's Best. Winner of a 2015 Illinois Delicious Destinations award.
Granite City Food & Brewery - Orland Park
Granite City Food & Brewery is a polished casual American restaurant featuring fresh, high-quality menu items prepared from made-from-scratch recipes. Signature dishes include Signature Meatloaf, Big Show Burger, Maple Bacon Flatbread, Mahi Tacos as well as burgers, sandwiches, salads and steaks. Granite City Food & Brewery's signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Batch (Double IPA), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.
CITY:Orland Park
Casual, care free dining, nearly world famous wings, sandwiches, seafood, and salads, all served by the famous Hooter Girls! Now with a full bar.
CITY:Orland Park
Best authentic homemade mexican food in Will County. Family atmosphere. Mondays kids eat free. Tuesdays half priced margaritas. Sunday Special $2 bottled beer.
The Patio Restaurant - Orland Park
The Patio is now a 38-year casual dining, catering and carryout BBQ tradition in the Southwest and Western suburbs.
CITY:Orland Park
A neighborhood restaurant with authentic Italian food dishes meant to be shared and served family-style. Catering, Private Party Rooms, Carry-out and Delivery.
CITY:Orland Park
A 24,000 sq. ft. restaurant and entertainment facility.
CITY:Orland Park
A fine wine & artisan cheese shop, wine bar and gourmet cafe offering wine tastings twice a week. Open Monday 10:00am-7:00pm, Tuesday 10:00am-9:00pm, Thursday-Saturday 10:00am-10:00pm and Sunday Noon - 5:00pm. See our website for more details.
Ashbury's features a cozy and inviting atmosphere with outdoor patio and beautiful views. Daily specials and events.
Live Video Gaming, Off-Track Betting, 5 Star Restaurant, Jukebox, 50 TVs (All Sports), official Blackhawks Bar, Party Room, Carry-Out, Family Friendly, Outdoor Seating, Full Service Bar.
Chapin's is an upscale casual restaurant located in the heart of Morris's historic downtown. Atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Menu offers a wide selection of fine steaks and seafood, as well as fresh salads, vegetarian dishes, and scrumptious desserts. Enjoy a cappuccino or glass of wine in front of the fireplace late in the evening. Come in a stranger and leave as a friend. Traditional Olde World ambience.
Fine, Italian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.
Cafe serving a full menu.
American home-style cuisine, antiques, nostalgic family atmosphere. 24-Hour restaurant & bakery.
Located in Lockport, IL, just 40 miles southwest of Chicago's Loop, Broken Arrow features 27 holes of Championship Golf, Driving Range, and Banquet Venue. Broken Arrow utilizes the "Prolink" GPS System by GPS Industries on its entire fleet of Club Car Golf Carts. These large and easy to use systems act as "virtual caddies" designed to give you all the information you need. At a glance, golfers can see the entire hole, hazards, bunkers, and rough areas. This system also allows the golf shop to issue weather warnings and other messages to golfers. The clubhouse features a full service golf shop, snack bar, locker rooms, restaurant, and banquet room. Accommodating up to 250 guest events, the Banquet Room is perfect for making your dream event a reality! With 27 holes of Championship Golf, Restaurant, and Banquet Venue, Broken Arrow has plenty to offer.
Epic Buffet at Hollywood Casino
Dig into a never-ending parade of flavors - Prime rib, seafood, pasta, salads, a sweet collection of delectable desserts, and plenty more.
Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant of Orland Park
"One-of-a-kind" serving exquisite Indian cuisine. Lunch and dinner buffets feature sizzling Tandoori chicken, freshly baked naan bread & specialties from our Tandoor (clay oven).
CITY:Orland Park
Award Winning Pizza served in 4 crusts - 2 1/2' stuffed, 1 1/2" stuffed Lite, Original Thin, Super Thin. Also serving Appetizers, Salads, Pasta and Sandwiches. Pick Up - Delivery - Catering. Open Daily 10 AM. Complete menu available.
Modern French cuisine. Located in an 1895 historic building - Celebrating 32 Years! Open for dinner Wednesday - Sunday. Reservations required. AAA Four Diamond Award Winner - 19th year in a row.
is the place in Will County for Chicago Style Sandwiches! Serving beef sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Gyros, Burgers, Chicken and Ice Cream. Open daily 10:30am- 9:00pm delivery and catering available.
Luigi's House invites you to come and experience true Italian cooking and casual dining in the various rooms of Luigi's home. Themed dining spaces include the kitchen, pottery room (with twinkling lights), library, or the landscaped patio. Inside Luigi's House is Julian's Piano Bar, which offers live entertainment three nights per week, great Martini's and appetizers.
Serving the Southwest Suburbs for 30 years, with fine Italian dishes, steaks, seafood, homemade pastas and award winning pizza. Catering, Carry-Out, Luncheons, Special Occasions.
CITY:Orland Park
Pollyanna Brewing Company experiments with local fruits and spices, seasonal lagers, barrel-aging, wild yeast and bacteria, and cider-beers on occasion. In our intimate and truly unique taproom, we offer tasting flights, pints, and 64oz growlers and 32oz howlers to-go, as well as free tours and a scenic look at the brewery. Bring your own food or look for our special dates with food offerings. Open Mon, Wed, Thurs - 3:00pm - 10:00pm; Fri - 3:00pm - 11:00pm; Sat. - 11:00am - 11:00pm; Sun - 11:00am - 7:00pm. Closed Tues.
The Aurora Area's Culinary Champion for best steak! The setting and ambiance are 1930's classic Hollywood, but the culinary experience is fine contemporary dining. With USDA prime beef and delicious seafood creations, plus rich pastas, fresh salads, and an award-winning selection of wine, it's no wonder Fairbanks was named Best Casino Fine Dining Restaurant by the readers of "Midwest Gaming & Travel."
America is obsessed with bacon, which is why Pomegranate Restaurant's bacon waffle just makes so much sense. If bacon's not your thing but waffles still are, try their pomegranate waffle–it comes with their pomegranate sauce and it's amazing. Another great thing about this place, aside from their fresh ingredients, is that they serve breakfast all day. Late risers, rejoice! You can get breakfast and a mimosa at 4:00 p.m. Don't let breakfast bias keep you from ordering off the lunch and dinner menus. All of their food is amazing!
Fine dining specializing in prime rib, steaks, fresh seafood, chicken, ribs, and chops. Private dining rooms available. Specialize in serving groups. Menu information on website. Dinner M-Th 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, F-S 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Sun 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Dinner For Two Specials Sun-Thurs $22.95, Fri & Sat $31.95 Ask for "Dinner for Two Special Menu"
Wilmington Downtown Merchants Association
Stop and visit Wilmington, IL an old mill town built directly on the river with the charm and hospitality you won't find anywhere else. Located on Route 66, you'll find a variety of antique and specialty shops and great restaurants.
Open 24 hrs. 7days a week. Serving Joliet's favorite coffee and donuts since 1966. Featuring over 45 varieties of donuts, eclairs, cinnamon rolls, muffins and cookies, still made by hand using our original recipes. Featured on Chicago's Best, Windy City Live, CLTV and WJOL.
Committed to producing the finest small batch hand crafted spirits in the Midwest, using premium locally sourced ingredients, tried and true processes, superior equipment, and the collective knowledge and skill of dedicated entrepreneurs.
Premium seafood and steak with a touch of Mexico! All the flavors from Mexico are mixed to give our food a unique and authentic flavor.
Blending old world tradition with culinary flair and innovations, this is a celebration of Mediterranean Cuisine. Named after the "royal" herb, Basils brings the delicate balance and warmth of Greek comfort food to the modern dining table. Named one of 15 Unique Restaurants by Only In Your State: "Who knew some of the best Greek food wasn't in Greektown but was instead in a suburb? Yes, it's at Basils, a fantastic restaurant that has phenomenal Greek food perfectly paired with wines." (July 16, 2015)


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By PATSY STODDARD, Editorand COREY BLUEMEL, Staff Writer
JoAnn Wagner, chairman, president and CEO of SOS Staffing, was the lunch keynote speaker during Senator Robert Bennett's Rural Business Conference held recently in Vernal. Wagner has been in the staffing business for more than 35 years.
Wagner stated that her first eight grades of school had been spent in a one room schoolhouse in Colorado. It was then that her family moved into Grand Junction and she learned to ride a school bus. Following high school, she attended Colorado University in Boulder and came out with a background in business. She was a stay at home mom for many years with the typical part-time jobs.
When she decided to go to work she became aware of Kelly Girls, a job placement firm for temporary office help. She set up an office in her home and began placing workers for Kelly Girls. This was in 1970, and launched her career in the staffing profession.
"It has been a great career and it has been a lot of fun," said Wagner. She went on to recruit clients for her own staffing company, which became the largest independently owned staffing company in Colorado. She sold that company and went to live in Chicago and run a similarly sized company. Following that position, she became acquainted with SOS Staffing and came to Utah to run the office there. SOS Staffing has 127 offices west of the Mississippi.
"After coming to Salt Lake, I became the chairman and CEO of SOS. In Utah not all times are great, and it has been a good learning experience to reposition ourselves during those times," added Wagner.
Wagner said there is a lot of talk in the West about natural resources, and she feels the biggest natural resource is the people. "Our natural resources are underground and above ground. Human resources should be viewed as natural resources," she said. She explained recruiting fairs which are held in the East and Midwest. These fairs focus on junior high school students and teaching them to be aware of their job goals and needs.
In the West, there is a lot of growth and expansion taking place, and SOS Staffing has now recruited more people for those jobs than there is housing for. She stated that in Utah, SOS Staffing places 12,000-13,000 people weekly, with the biggest percentage of those being in rural areas in almost every county. "Where does the future lie for Utah? It lies in keeping your talent home," said Wagner.
She then introduced one of the staff members from the Vernal office. This staff member has a daughter who was placed into a position with Halliburton as a dispatcher. After three months, she was promoted and transferred overseas and is now making $80,000 a year. That is a sample of what we do, match the right person with the right job.
Wagner went on to say that SOS provided opportunities for the workforce. She said there is not a person we cannot help. There is no cost to the applicant, the client company pays the expenses. She stated that SOS needs to continue to find people who can fill the jobs that are available and keep flexibility in the job market. Wagner also explained job sharing. This is a program that is working for a great number of people. Two people share the same job and work it for different hours or days. For example, one week the first person comes in for three days and the next week, works for two days. There are many ways to job share, and this program has the potential to provide opportunities for those rural people who want to keep their farms, but yet need additional income.
Job sharing and job partnering are only two ideas to help the workforce. "There are all kinds of creative ideas to alleviate many problems faced by the workforce," Wagner said. "You, as potential employers, must plan the future of your companies and its workforce. Employees must be trained in what skills are needed to succeed in the workplace. The internet is also providing job readiness. Employers can recruit more qualified employees from long distances. We are recruiting from Canada now.
"Our company can provide pre-screening of applicants, training and development. Many of our workers begin a position as a temporary worker, then offered a full time position within three months. We handle couples who want seasonal work so they can travel during certain times of the year. We can do payrolls for companies. We are very flexible," said Wagner. "Our goal is to see that every American is offered a job. We're all about putting people to work."
Following her talk, Wagner took questions from the audience. A person asked her what opportunities there are for young people to stay near home to work. Wagner said that if it becomes necessary for a young person to leave the area to work, SOS offers a tracking program to keep that person informed should a job in their field come available. In some cases, SOS can encourage economic development councils to notify and inform businesses to relocate to their area. As an example, she noted several call centers in rural Utah. "We are bringing more people into Utah than we are sending out," Wagner said.


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Now Toni, the good thing is they are leaving WV alone (see previous WV vs. Abercrombie and Fitch thread). The bad thing is this type of thing helps promote stereotypes that just aren't true. Not funny. Kind of like saying all Alaskans come out of the womb saying "Where's the liquor?"
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haven't heard that one...
but still I've sat through a lot of Alaska sterotypes... after all we do live in igloos, ride polar bears and somehow Penguins always get mentioned... I guess I found it funny... sent it to my "redneck" pastor, he found it funny as well... but he comes from Texas... so what do I know LOL
It's funny. My daughter is home for a visit this weekend.
She watches some reality show about a brother. We just watched the tape of it and it just really disgusts me that they pick people like the cowboy to represent Oklahoma. They are always doing that with Kansas, Okla, Ark., MO. etc. Sure there are some but most of the people are not the hicks etc. they portray.
Grgranny, DEFINITELY!


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Debates of March 8th, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #141 of the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was conservative.
- Question Period
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Points of Order
- Business of Supply
- Carol Williams
- International Women's Day
- Marie-Andrée Bertrand
- International Women's Day
- Forestry Industry
- International Women's Day
- The Economy
- Jeanne Mance
- Fraud Prevention Month
- International Women's Day
- International Women's Week
- International Women's Day
- 100th Birthday Congratulations
- Violence Against Women
- International Women's Day
- Liberal Party of Canada
- Government Accountability
- Political Financing
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Political Financing
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Political Financing
- Foreign Affairs
- Former Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
- International Co-operation
- Status of Women
- Pensions
- Status of Women
- Poverty
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Correctional Service Canada
- International Co-operation
- Natural Resources
- International Women's Day
- Points of Order
- Business of Supply
International Women's Day
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The hon. member for Brant.
The Economy
Statements By Members
March 8th, 2011 / 2:05 p.m.
Phil McColeman Brant, ON
Mr. Speaker, when I was first elected in 2008, the global economic recession had taken hold in my riding of Brant. It was a time of uncertainty for workers and their families.
Today, I am proud to report that the economic climate is changing, thanks to the hard work and determination of the good people of Brant. Our downtown core is being revitalized. We are attracting investments in green energy and technology. Our post-secondary institutions are flourishing and driving the renewal of the economy. Nipissing University, Mohawk College and Laurier Brantford are expanding their curricula, drawing in students and creating new opportunities.
Our government has been there every step of the way. We have supported efforts to build a new academic centre and install state of the art equipment at Laurier Brantford, and have supported the development of plans for a new athletic complex.
There are signs everywhere that Brant is moving toward a new era of growth, innovation and prosperity, and we are excited.
Jeanne Mance
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Carole Lavallée Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert, QC
Mr. Speaker, on the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, I would like to speak about the City of Montreal's decision to recognize Jeanne Mance as the co-founder of Montreal, Quebec's metropolis, alongside Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve.
Arriving in Montreal at the same time as Maisonneuve, on May 17, 1642, this amazing woman founded the Hôtel-Dieu hospital, which still exists today. She was also the driving force behind the colonization effort known as the "great recruitment," which brought about 100 new colonists to the area when New France's survival was in jeopardy.
Very few cities founded during that time can say that they were founded by a woman. The City of Montreal hopes to correct this historical inaccuracy in time for its 375th anniversary in 2017.
The Bloc Québécois would like to honour the great contribution this pioneer made to founding the "city of 100 steeples."
Fraud Prevention Month
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Peter Braid Kitchener—Waterloo, ON
Mr. Speaker, March is Fraud Prevention Month and I would like to remind Canadians to take precautions in order to safeguard themselves and their personal information against financial abuse and fraud.
The most common forms of fraud are telemarketing scams, the cloning or skimming of debit or credit cards and identity theft. While anyone can be a victim of fraud, this type of abuse is the number one crime against older Canadians.
Our government has demonstrated it strong commitment to seniors and we believe that all forms of elder abuse, including fraud and financial abuse, are unacceptable and should not be tolerated.
Next week, in my riding of Kitchener—Waterloo, I will be hosting an information session for seniors and will be raising awareness of this issue among my constituents. The more people know about financial abuse and fraud, the more protected they will be.
International Women's Day
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Maria Minna Beaches—East York, ON
Mr. Speaker, today, the world celebrates the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day.
Today, more women than ever before are getting an education, whether a university degree or learning a skilled trade. I recently toured an operating engineers training centre where one-third of those in the course were women learning to operate cranes and other heavy machinery. A single mom with two kids was doing her part to learn a skilled trade that is in high demand and would provide her with a well-paying job. However, without child care she will be unable to take that job. She is not looking for a handout; she is looking for her government to invest in her future.
Women are achieving great success in the workforce and excelling in leadership positions. However, there is still much more we can do to help women succeed. Families need early learning and child care spaces to help them get back to work but the Conservative government cancelled the program.
We do not want handouts. We want equality.
International Women's Week
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Sylvie Boucher Beauport—Limoilou, QC
Mr. Speaker, I encourage all Canadians to celebrate International Women's Week, which includes the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day on March 8, 2011. Canada's theme this year, "Girls' Rights Matter / Les droits des filles comptent", highlights the importance of human rights, equality and access for girls and women of all ages.
In many countries, girls are subject to injustice and violence. We will never accept such treatment for our own girls and we must not accept such treatment for others.
Canada continues to work on changing the situation by introducing stricter legislation and strengthening awareness and victims' support programs. We recently announced the very first federal strategy to combat the problem of missing and murdered aboriginal women in Canada.
I hope that this celebration, which—
International Women's Week
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2:10 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
Order, please. The hon. member for Victoria.
International Women's Day
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2:10 p.m.
Denise Savoie Victoria, BC
Mr. Speaker, today we mark 100 years of International Women's Day.
I was overwhelmed with hope this weekend when my annual IWD event filled the Belfry Theatre to capacity with women from across our community. Five of these women spoke about the issues that drive them and their experience in making change on literacy inequalities, clean energy, the environment and getting life-saving drugs to the world's poor.
These women are among countless others who are taking action where our governments and corporations have failed. As a society, we will do better when more women take a rightful place at the tables of decision-making.
Today, in honour of those who broke down the doors before us, we re-commit to breaking down many more doors for our daughters and granddaughters in the next 100 years.
100th Birthday Congratulations
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2:10 p.m.
Tilly O'Neill-Gordon Miramichi, NB
Mr. Speaker, there are many coincidences in life. Today, March 8, is the 100th anniversary of the first International Women's Day, as well as the 100th birthday of a very special woman, Florence Rice, née Belliveau, of Edmundston, New Brunswick.
Florence was born in Scoudouc and, at the age of 17, travelled to Montreal for nurse's training. After working in private home care in Montreal and New York City, she returned to Moncton during World War II. As doctors were few, Florence delivered many local babies. In the late 1940s, she moved to Edmundston where she was head nurse of surgery, lived with her husband Martin and raised three children.
Nearly 70 years later, she is still referred to as "Garde Rice" by former colleagues and patients.
On the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, this House joins with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to wish Florence a happy birthday.
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2:10 p.m.
Josée Beaudin Saint-Lambert, QC
Mr. Speaker, while International Women's Day offers us an opportunity to celebrate our achievements, I would like to draw the attention of the members to a more sobering topic: violence against women.
Since 2002, an estimated 12 young women in Canada have lost their lives in so-called honour killings. They were killed for supposedly having brought disgrace upon their families.
In 2007, spousal violence represented 94% of Canada's crime.
In 61% of cases reported to police, more than one violent incident had occurred.
In addition to being more likely to experience spousal violence, 54% of aboriginal women will be victims of the most severe forms of violence compared with 37% of non-aboriginal women.
Let us also recall that more than 600 aboriginal women have been declared missing, and the Conservatives refuse to launch an inquiry.
We need to put an end to this scourge.
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2:10 p.m.
Raymonde Folco Laval—Les Îles, QC
Mr. Speaker, today marks the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. I would like to congratulate the women of my riding, Laval—Les Îles, the women of Canada and women around the world who fight for equality, peace and liberty. The world has witnessed the strength of their vision and their tenacity. Women are standing up, side by side, against authoritarian governments in places like Egypt, Yemen, Tunisia and now Libya.
The message is clear: one century later, women are fed up. They are demanding that governments meet their millennium development goals immediately.
Here in Canada, a century later, this is what women are telling the Conservative government: stop cutting funding to NGOs that provide assistance to women and children; advance the rights of women and girls by approving safe reproductive rights; protect women and enable them to retain their dignity by supporting safe abortion practices, especially in cases of violence and rape.
Equality means dignity.
Liberal Party of Canada
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2:15 p.m.
Randy Hoback Prince Albert, SK
Mr. Speaker, while our Conservative government is focused on keeping taxes low for families and businesses, the Liberal leader and Liberal MPs want to raise taxes to pay for bigger governments and bigger government bureaucracies.
In recent years, Liberal MPs have constantly complained that Canadians are not paying enough taxes and are looking at new ways to increase our tax bill. The Liberals have talked about increasing the GST, imposing a new carbon tax on energy and even a tax on iPods. Now the Liberals are targeting job-creating businesses. As businesses try to rebuild and recover from the recession, Liberal MPs want to slap a huge $6 billion tax hike on them and are threatening to drag Canada into a costly election if we do not immediately hike taxes.
Our Conservative government will not stand for higher taxes. We do not think families and businesses should be forced to send more of their hard-earned money to Ottawa, especially as they try to recover from the global recession. We know that higher taxes mean less money in our pockets, less economic growth for business and even fewer jobs for Canadians.
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2:15 p.m.
Michael Ignatieff Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the government is facing a litany of scandals: misleading the House, committing electoral fraud and many more.
Yesterday, the government ignored a clear order from the House to produce important documents. The government's refusal demonstrates its disdain for democracy.
Does the Prime Minister realize that he is once again in contempt of Parliament?
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Mr. Speaker, our priorities are the economy and the well-being of Canadians.
The information requested by the opposition has already been provided to the House of Commons.
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Michael Ignatieff Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, it is not up to the Prime Minister to decide whether his response was sufficient. It is up to us to decide whether such was the case.
Last week the House ordered the government to produce important documents relating to the F-35 and relating to megaprisons. These involve the expenditure of billions of dollars of public money. A decent government would have complied, but the Conservative government is not a decent government. It is a government with contempt for democracy and a flagrant abuse of power. When is this pattern going to stop?


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by Joe Buscaglia
posted Aug 10 2014 6:23PM
The Buffalo Bills returned to the field on Sunday afternoon to one of the muggiest weather days once camp started in July. Some of the players were a bit feisty as well, leading to some raised voices and some heightened interactions.
However, everything was kept under control and all safe and secure while the rest of the team worked through one of their final practices before heading off to Pittsburgh. Who stood out? Here are some notes from the day:
Mike Williams: EJs new best friend?
- When in doubt, throw it up to Mike Williams. That seems to be part of EJ Manuel's reasoning over the past couple of weeks. Williams has really stepped up his game over the past two weeks and is proving to be quite the dependable target for Manuel when they need some yards in a tough spot. Once again, Sunday showed off the wide receiver's red zone abilities. He uses his basketball background to rise up and meet the ball at it's highest point, and also has the penchant for getting both feet down. He did that in the end zone, where Manuel got him the ball in the tightest of spaces for him to get his feet down. He did, and it was a touchdown. The role for Williams could be even bigger than originally thought when they acquired him.
Goal line RB
- Fred Jackson has been one of the mainstays in the Buffalo Bills organization, a fan favorite and a leader in the locker room. Among those characteristics and his hard-nosed running style, for whatever reason, he has historically struggled to punch the ball into the end zone from the goal line. He can do it, but not nearly at as high of a rate that would be indicative of his talent level. With that in mind, the Bills could have quite the goal line specialist on their hands in Anthony Dixon. He shows a general disregard on those plays and gets into the end zone at a higher rate than what Jackson has done in 2014. The Bills are in the business of getting seven points rather than just three, and if they have to bring in someone else to do it, they probably should give it a high amount of consideration.
Cranky Fred
- Fred Jackson was not the happiest of campers on Sunday afternoon. He got into the faces of some of the defensive backs, and while that shouldn't be considered to be all that serious, he let his feelings known after practice. Jackson essentially said that the two practices following a game weren't ideal, but then said they're professionals and will do what's necessary. That isn't all for Jackson, he voiced his general disapproval of heading to Latrobe, Pennsylvania for the upcoming joint practices with the Pittsburgh Steelers after having been asked if he was excited for them:
"No not at all, it's just going to be two days of games. It's going to be a game on Wednesday and a game on Thursday then on Friday we get a day off and then a game on Saturday, but it is what it is, we've got to do that and get through it and take every possible advantage of it and get better."
It's clear one didn't want to get on Jackson's bad side on Sunday. Click here for more on the feisty practice.
Bradham continuing to improve
- Heading into training camp the weakside linebacker position was one that many people thought would have been more of a battle than it has been. That's not to say rookie Preston Brown or anyone else has done poorly enough to gift the job to another, but third-year player Nigel Bradham has just taken the chance and run with it. Bradham has displayed good quickness and recognition during camp and the preseason games, showing off with solid reps against the run and against a screen on Sunday's practice. Even though he's suspended for the first game, there hasn't been any lingering doubt as to who will get that job when the season opens up.
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- The past two days of practice free safety Aaron Williams has been getting time on the field with the second-team, paving the way for Duke Williams and Da'Norris Searcy to take all the first-team reps. This could seem peculiar at the start, but don't read anything into it. It's simply a case of the coaching staff wanting other players to familiarize themselves in working with one another ahead of the regular season. If Aaron Williams happens to get injured, they want the transition for the combination of Duke Williams and Searcy to be seamless from a communication perspective. Head coach Doug Marrone added that they have been quite happy with the work that Aaron Williams has done to this point.
Day 15 MVP: WR Sammy Watkins
- Another day, and another pretty outlandish one-handed catch for Sammy Watkins. He even shocked quarterback EJ Manuel with his one grab in team drills. The throw was both behind and high of Watkins, he reached back with his left arm and had it stick to his glove like glue, one-handed. The play drew a big "ooh" and "aah" from the crowd and for good reason. It was likely better than the catch he made earlier in camp that went viral.
Day 15 LVP: QB Thad Lewis
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Horcoff on the dot
Jason Gregor
October 15 2008 08:00AM
While it's only one game, the Oilers' season opener was consistent with their pre-season games: Get out-shot, get better goaltending and lose more faceoffs. Obviously, they'd like the goaltending trend to remain but want to improve those other two facets.
Directing shots on goal will be easier than becoming a dominant team in the dot.
The Oilers won a paltry 28 per cent of the faceoffs vs Colorado. Joe Sakic and Paul Stastny were very good winning combining to win 29 of 41 draws for 66 per cent.
And they both dominated the Oilers' best faceoff man. Shawn Horcoff, a career 54 per cent in the dot, won only five of 18 draws against those two, and he finished the game only six of 22 in the circle.
Last season Horcoff tore his labrum in game two and aggravated it the most when he took draws in the next 51 games. He admitted that his lack of success on Sunday was more mental than physical.
"My shoulder feels fine. If anything, I think it was more mental. I never got in sync in the dot, and I think I was hesitant. But I was awful the first five games last season, so I'm not concerned."
While one could understand Horcoff being a bit hesitant in the draws, I was surprised when I looked at his faceoff success in those five games.
Game one vs San Jose
Horcoff won 13 of 20, for 65 per cent.
Win – Loss – Opponent 2 – 0 – Joe Pavelski 4 – 1 – Marcel Goc 5 – 0 – Torrey Mitchell 2 – 6 – Joe Thornton
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Game two vs Philly
Horcoff won 13 of 20, for 65 per cent.
W – L – Opp 4 – 2 – Jeff Carter 2 – 2 – Mike Richards 1 – 0 – Mike Knuble 6 – 3 – Daniel Briere
Horcoff was more focused in the offensive and defensive zones, as he lost four of seven in the neutral zone. If you lose a draw, the neutral zone is the place to do it.
Game three vs Detroit (Road game)
Horcoff won six of 17, for 35 per cent.
W – L – Opp 0 – 1 – Dallas Drake 1 – 4 – Kris Draper 5 – 12 – Henrik Zetterberg
Zetterberg completely dominated Horcoff in this game, but in the next two meetings Horcoff rebounded to win eight of 12.
Game four vs Minnesota (Road game)
Horcoff won 11 of 22, for 50 per cent
W – L – Opp 8 – 4 – Mikko Koivu 3 – 2 – Eric Belanger 0 – 2 – Wes Walz 0 – 3 – Pavol Demitra
Horcoff was best in the offensive zone winning 63 per cent of those draws.
Game five versus Canucks (Home game)
Horcoff won 13 of 17, for 76 per cent
W – L – Opp 1 – 0 – Alex Burrows 4 – 0 – Ryan Kesler 5 – 3 – Henrik Sedin 3 – 1 – Rick Rypien
Horcoff dominated this game, but was extra good in the offensive zone winning six of eight.
Clearly, Horcoff wasn't bad at all. In fact, he was really good combining to win 71 per cent of his draws. Horcoff will need to be better starting tonight in Anaheim, because the Oilers can't realistically expect Andrew Cogliano or Fernando Pisani to improve overnight. Cogliano won only 39 per cent of his draws last season, and only won one of seven against Colorado.
If the Oilers want to control the puck, Horcoff—along with Kyle Brodziak (four of six in game one)—will have to carry the load in the faceoff dot. If not, the Oilers will need Mathieu Garon to stand on his head once again.
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If we continue to suck in faceoffs for the next couple of weeks, is there any chance the oil pick up a faceoff specialist a la Yanic P? To me, this inability to win draws is the most glaring problem of all.
October 15 2008, 09:11AM
Perrault doesn't have a spot on this roster. The only glaring hole is the 3-line C, and I can't remember seeing Yanic play tough minutes anywhere, at any time. Brodziak (and Pouliot) are better than him for the 4-line spot because they can actually play well enough to move up once the bench gets shortened.
Dustin Penner can take faceoffs too.
October 15 2008, 09:16AM
Startling numbers for Horc. The Oil had no puck possession Sunday and if they don't get it straightened out soon they are going to find themselves in a deep hole with all these road games.
Is it just me or do those numbers not add up outside of the San Jose game?
You got, for games 2 to 5: 13/20 -- 65% 6/17 --- 35% 11/22 -- 50% 13/17 -- 76%
But from your W-L records, I got, for games 2 to 5: 13/33 -- 39% 6/23 --- 26% 11/30 -- 37% 13/17 -- 76%
So, either the W-L data is wrong, or the truth is a bit more in line with what Horcoff said. He was very bad for three of the first five games last year.
Jason I think you meant to put "Total" in place of "Losses", but the numbers look right to me.
Yup not sure what Horc was talking about. He was obviously good off the get go. It will be interesting to see how he fares against Getzlaf and Morrison tonight.
I see Scott beat me to the punch on the math. For the record, I get the same numbers he gets.
October 15 2008, 10:26AM
Hey all... I ran this past Gregor and he gave me some new numbers. Let me know if some of this still isn't making sense.
October 15 2008, 10:31AM
My bad...I had the totals of Koivu wrong and the Philly game. The % is still right. Horcoff was very good for the first five games. Especially at home, which makes Sunday's numbers even more startling. He and Brodziak should take the majorities of the draws tonight, especially in the defensive zone.
Yup, that fixes it. I made the assumption that was what was meant, based on the percentages given.
I wouldn't be worried about Horc's FW's - they will come around. He has shown he can win draws, it's just a matter of time for him.
I agree with doritogrande that Yannick can't play tough minutes. Also, other options need to be looked at before we just go out and sign someone just to improve FWs.
Looking at the Detroit model from last year, Datsyuk played C but Zetterberg took most of the draws, and then moved back to the wing and Datsyuk back to the middle. I agree it's not ideal, but winning a faceoff is a skill that, unfortunately, not every center posesses. Also, lots of wingers are great at taking draws but can't play the center position as it is a lot more difficult position to play that the wing. I'm sure MacT won't stand for the team to have FW stats like they did on Sunday so something will be done.
Good stuff, Gregor.
"I'm sure MacT won't stand for the team to have FW stats like they did on Sunday so something will be done."
I'm sure Lowe and Katz won't stand for it very long either. I don't think we can underestimate how bad our new owner wants to win.


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