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Too much info indeed! I decided when DS was 7 mths that I was not going to buy/read any more books or internet information on baby sleep! I have pretty much stuck to that, and have felt almost no stress about my baby's sleeping habits since then. My one exception was the Dr. Jay Gordon book on the family bed which was a wonderful book that didn't stress me out at all, and made me feel very secure in the choices I'm making. I can't tell you how great it felt to stop reading and start doing what I wanted instead of what the so called 'experts' thought I should do.
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Originally posted by naomifrederickmd View PostTry to comfort yourself that babies change a lot anyway so even if you were not starting to do thing different he would likely throw you for a loop anyway. Try not to internalize it too much (thinking "I did this, I messed it up, I'm making it worse") because the things you describe are very subtle and seem pretty gentle. If I was there I would give you a hug!
I would never discourage nursing to sleep as it's a beautiful and special time with your baby. I'm proud to have held my son in my arms simultaneously nursing and sleeping for countless hours BUT you should also think about the long-term implications. I am just one of many mothers on this site who have posted because at some point we realized that our babies had no other sleep strategies than nursing to sleep and for one reason or another it was causing a problem.
In my case, at around 9 1/2 months nursing suddenly bacame very very painful and I didn't know if I would be forced to wean my baby very suddenly. Weaning is hard enough as it is but when it's so tightly tied in to your childs sleep you feel even more guilty of depriving them of the only way they know to sleep. Also my son suddenly became a frequent night waker at 5 months, because he only knows to nurse to sleep, I'm the only one who must get up 3, 4, 5, 8...times a night. I love tending to my baby day and night but I have not slept for more than 2 hrs straight in 7 months and it catches up to you no matter how good your intentions are.
I'm not saying: Don't do it. But if I had to do it over again, I would try to get my baby used to a variety of ways to fall asleep (certainly no CIO) but that's just my experience. Whatever you decide, I wish you and your LO lots of luck and an easy transition. If you decide to nurse to sleep you'll enjoy many blissful hours watching your baby so at peace in your loving arms.
Sooooo know how you feel. Was so panicked with first baby that baught baby whisperer book.AAAAH A good friend recommended it and unfortunately was so panicked and underconfident that i followed it to a certain extent. Although we ignored most of it I put Lily in a pram and rocked her off screaming and crying for 5 to 10 minutes.At night she cried for hours in my arms while I rocked her but didnt know could boob to sleep. Poor Lily. We did however cosleep and I never let her cry on her own without trying to rock off . Still feel guilty and only found AP for the second baby. Second baby breastfed in sling practically all day I even had to go round the supermarket with her on the booby(not exagerating) was bit tiring but still have loads of milk now (2yrs later )whereas I dried up after 5months with Lily. For sleep with Jessy she didnt need very much. just half hour booby to sleep in morning and half hour in afternoon then bed at 8pm. very soon that changed to wake up at 9 am then booby to sleeep at 2pm for 2hours then sleep at 10 30pm.In the afternoon sleep She wakes up after bout 45 mins to an hour but I go up and lie next to her to booby off again then she sleeps for nother hour or so. Sometimes she wakes a third time and if she looks tired I booby to sleep again. At night I sleep next to her and she still boobies at night
This is all possible because we have two mattresses on the floor of our bedroom with pillows all round edges to stop her from bangign into wall. Papa sleeps on the bed with Lily (3yrs old) and me on the floor.
Only thing is will have to write my own message to API soon asking how to ween baby because am pregnant with third baby.
Perhaps would be good idea as message before me suggests to vary the ways to sleep because it can be tiring waking up a lot at night. That didnt bother me too much though and now she is two i say that she has to wait till the sun comes up to booby. This works when she has no teeth coming through. The only thing thats worrying me is how going to get her off to sleep when im in the hospital with new baby. So if you want to get into booby to sleep habit dont have next child close to the first.
Perhaps you are a bit like me and have tendence of overthinking? If this is so, a really really good book to read is, 'women who think too much' by Nolen you'll find it on Amazon . com. You perhaps don t need it as it is pretty normal to worry a bit, just shows you love your child, and it has led you to find answers and help, and others in the same situation.
You sound like a really great parent. Your baby is really lucky. Don t know any mothers like you because live in the middle of the french countryside. Think of the opposite of AP parenting and that is what most people do here. My mother in law is probably the worst. What i was, and am, doing is really frowned upon so its great to read your message and see there are others out there.
Loads of love to you and your happy baby,
Anna xxxxLast edited by Anna B; 07-20-2010, 09:01 AM.
Know this is waaaay late but just wanted to say that one of the characteristics of a good parent, in my opinion anyway, is that they are adaptable and roll with the punches. That is one of the main things about baby-led parenting - sometimes they will let you know that things need to change and you just need to do it, yesterday! You are doing a great job, we all doubt ourselves once in a while, write again to let us know how it's going.
I do second one of the earlier posts about giving your baby ways to put themselves to sleep besides the boob. Also, every once in a while, you may not be able to nurse to sleep and be out and about and will want to use the sling, or let the baby sleep in their car seat while you drive somewhere. Just because you have a preferred way of parenting to sleep, does not mean you can and will ALWAYS use it.
You may also want to boob to sleep until baby is relaxed and on their way to dream land, but not quite there, and then take them off the boob SLOWLY so they fall completely asleep in your lap (wait until you feel limbs fall free) and then only put them down. If you put them down to early, they wake easily. You can also let them sleep half of their nap on their own, then when they wake, be at the ready and boob to sleep again, while you share some sleep for the second 'half' of the nap.
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Originally posted by Anna B View PostHi,
What i was, and am, doing is really frowned upon so its great to read your message and see there are others out there.
My situation has got better, and i'm more chilled with it, but now changing things with night weaning and feeling guilty about it all! Trying not to overthink!
Thanks Anna x
hey LeoMommy,
It's all going great thanks, still bfing and loving it more and more and the closeness it brings. It's funny reading back to my original post when he was 5 months and now he's 14 months, what a lifetime i feel like we've been through!! he is such a wee angel! Am trying to nightwean at mo between 11ish and 5/6ish as suffering from lack of sleep. Wish I was like other AP mamas out there who are happy with bfing all night, but it started getting on top of me after a year. After 5 weeks of cuddling to sleep instead of feeding, LO is still waking a couple of times in night. I guess it takes a while when he's had it through the night for a year. I talk to him and say 'no boobie til later' not that he understands the last bit but he knows what 'no boobie' means! He's happy during the day so I'm running with it for now... at least hubby let him back into our bed which I am very chuffed about, I thought he didn't want LO in but he did! Fantastic! Love snuggling in with him!
Yes i find it easy to be flexible with sleeping in car/ buggy if with mother in law, so he is a flexible adaptable baby! I have learnt that usually it is the baby who is flexible adaptable, but the parents aren't!!! The amount of mums I hear saying 'he won't do this' or 'she won't do that' when if they gave LO a chance s/he just might!


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Canyon View sweetheart for 2007 was Crystal Richardson. She served as master of ceremonies for the event along with school principal Larry Davis. Contestants and their escorts included: Lexie Stokes and Tyrell Clement; D'Lee Gardner and Colton Collard; Kelsey Gordon and Kramer Kemple; Jordan Ward and Tyler Rowley; Jessica Guymon and Tyler Pulli.
The judges for the pageant were Jalee Stilson, Staci Moss and Jeanette Woolsey. Auditors for the pageant were Shirley Baltzer and Jackie Weihing.
At the end of the tabulations: Kelsey Gordon was awarded Miss Congeniality. Jordan Ward was awarded best talent. D'Lee Gardner was the second attendant, Lexie Stokes was voted first attendant and the 2008 Sweetheart is Jessica Guymon.
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I have used these folks with great success in the past, but current attempts to contact (email & phone) have netted no results... Have they gone out of business?
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No idea, but looking at their review it doesn't seem good.
Are you looking to place an order or are you looking for an order you have already placed? There have been a couple other threads on here about lack of communication from this company.
Was able to find a phone number from them - Worth a shot!
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That was the number I had for them and it appears to ring to a fax machine. I have an 800 number that rings to a voicemail system that says their box is full. Sadly, it appears we have lost a long-time vendor.
I tried to call them a year or two ago and mailbox was full and it was impossible to get ahold of them. I am sure I emailed too with no response. At the time they had changed their name or something which added to confusion. I honestly don't get it as they were at the St. Louis show... but good communications seems to be an on-going problem.
I read the reviews on the company that someone posted a link to, the rating was low, but only two people had rated them.
Unfortunately with sites such as those, often times the only people who do vote are the ones who are ticked off for one reason or another. Though, this is definitely a reoccurring problem. Seems odd seeing as how large the company is and for how long it has been around.
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Game Time! Leafs vs Isles
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January 24 2013 04:05PM
Complementary to Cam's wonderful game preview from earlier (that you better read or you smell), here's some essentials for tonight's game.
As many reported (we'll give credit to James Mirtle), Joffrey Lupul is expected to miss six weeks with a broken arm, and has been placed on the IR. Well that sucks big time, however, one player's fall is another's chance to rise. Who got the call-up? Matt Frattin.
Many thought Frattin should have made the team out of camp instead of, let's say Colton Orr, but this is his chance to shine. It made little sense to keep Frattin on the team as a fourth-liner playing 5-10 minutes per game. Now with Joffrey Lupul out long term, Frattin will have to rise to the occasion, along with the rest of the Leafs' offence.
Also of note, it seems the NHL boycott has been somewhat of a flop.
Toronto-Pittsburgh was the most-watched regular season NHL game on TSN since 2009: 1.4 million bit.ly/10Er7hC— James Mirtle (@mirtle) January 24, 2013
As of yet, I haven't found a source confirming the Leafs' starter, but Ben Scrivens was first off the ice this morning, indicating he should probably be starting. It only makes sense. He gave back-to-back solid performances in the Leafs' first to games, and Reimer played last night.
I also haven't been able to find Leafs lines for tonight, which is usually a Twitter frenzy whenever they go up. I'll assume Frattin gets inserted into Lupul's slot on a line with Kadri and Komarov, but that's a guess. With an injury as impactful on the team as Lupul's, I would not be surprised to see some line juggling.
As for the Islanders, John Tavares usually feasts on the Leafs offensively. Outside of him, this tweet stole the thought right out of my head.
Casey Cizikas hasn't scored a goal yet?Oh he's from Toronto? Guaranteed goal tonight.. probably the game winner. #TMLtalk #leafs— Jack G (@acmtml) January 24, 2013
I can't people call themselves leaf fans. You people need to stop bad mouthing Colton Orr. What you fail to realize is that Orr is makes much more a contribution to the team by punchy face then whatever Frattin shooting pucks into goalies chest.


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July 01 2008 11:37AM
Ah, Christmas in July.
With so much drama in the LBC, we are going to get right into the trades and the thoughts. Considering the staggering traffic on the Nation in the past two days, we know you want to talk. Let 'er rip Lambs, just remember that we are always correct, particularly Brownlee, who regularly scares off Dobermans who stop by to talk puck.
Torres for Brule - GOOD Deal
This shows you how little interest there was in Torres for any real assets around the league. Brule was drafted 6th overall and before breaking his leg was considered a hot property. At just over $700G per year, expect Brule to get the lengthy tryout denied to Rob Schremp all these years.
We like this deal because sometimes a second chance and a change of scenery is all that a player like this needs to catch fire. Plus he has literally had a bad break thus far, whereas our boy Torres has declined of his own persistent doing. 146 Games into his NHL career, there is way more potential upside to Brule than Torres.
Pitkanen for Cole - IFFY Deal
Firstly Erik, we are going to have to ask you to hand in your Stanley Cup ring that you won against the Mighty Oil, who were scorned with a referee error in SCF06G7, when the referee failed to award more goals to the Oilers than the Canes. We are going to ask that it be melted down into scrap and sold on the local market. You are an Oiler now my man, and there is no room for Cane's Cup rings up in herrre.
We like this deal because despite coming off of a serious neck injury, Cole has continued to score regularly,and with seasons of 30, 29 and 22 goals in the past three years Cole should fit in nicely on the squad. We aren't jumping into the arms of the closest hobo over the deal because of who Pitkanen could be. But you can't wait around waiting for someone to turn into something they are not, living in some sort of dream world where he is a Norris winning defenseman, Bucky's got his flowing hair back and Rexall beer is back to a reasonably priced $543 dollars per glass. Nope. If we wanted to go to fantasyland, we would go to Fantasy Land, you know at the mall, before it was renamed Galaxy Land.
Pitkanen's departure seems to be a case of being careful what you wish for. Want a soft puck moving defenseman? OK, but he is going to be the first guy off the ice at practice, and won't necessarily fit in to your dressing room of pirates and amateur magicians. Peace out Pitkanen, may you never win the Norris.
The WONDERBREAD defense
In honor of all the money being thrown at the Oilers defensive corps, we christen them Wonderbread. Why? Cause they are made of dough and as soft as a newly baked loaf of bread. You think Smid is excited to learn that he is the second toughest defenseman on the team? We will hold judgment until K-Lowe is finished, but man the Oil are softer than fresh puppy turds right now.
Stoll, Greene for Visnovsky - BAD Deal
We will go out on a limb here and say this is a bad deal for the Oil. It may be an unpopular stance, but at the end of the day, the Oil traded two young NHL players for a 31 year old puckmoving defenseman, who isn't particularly stellar on D, and makes a boat load of cash. Didn't the Oil sign one of those last year too? And didn't they just trade another one of those away mere hours ago? Hmm.
Greene is a fine young physical defenseman, and having been to the SCF has invaluable experience. Stoll at $2 mil is a great deal no matter what you think of him, and it would have been interesting to see if he was going to rebound next year, particularly with local bad influences being traded to the Blue Jackets.
You can call this the official end of Stoll's serious career. Living in Tinseltown with his old lady, he is one publicist and agent away from appearing on Dancing with the Stars.
Stoll and Greene were good Oilers, and they shall be missed.
It was also just pointed out to us here at Nation HQ that Brule was born in Edmonton. So that's sweet, cause Edmonton born players ALWAYS work out, or at the very least go on to date Hilary Duff
Wow, I think I'm almost completely at the opposite end on most of those deals. Greene was the most sheltered defender on the Oilers, and Stoll is a question mark with no room to move up the depth chart. Visnovsky and Cole are older, more expensive upgrades on Pitkanen and Torres, and Brule is fresh off a one-goal NHL season and is probably ticketed to the minors next year.
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Really? I wouldn't compare Cole to Torres beyond the fact that they both list "NHL player" on their credit card applications.
What do you mean by sheltered" defender?
I would have to agree with Wanye on the Cole deal, it's a gooder I think. Is Brule really going to the minors? The Oilers have room on the roster for him I think
It's being reported on Sportsnet that the Canucks have offered Sundin a two year deal worth $20 million.
Sundin has replied with "I don't know if I'm playing hockey next year" BURN!
What I like is something David Staples reported on his blog. When Visnovsky was freaking out about being traded to the Oilers
"Ales Hemsky (called) later in the day and the Oiler winger told him the club was just fine, a splendid place to be, and the winters weren't too bad, either, one could survive, provided one bought himself the proper clothing ... And he would take him to the appropriate stores and get him the perfect deals."
And THAT people is why you sign your Stars to long term deals
You really don't know much about hockey do you?
You seem to want to build a team that would win in 1996, not 2008.
Skating, passing, scoring wins.
I wouldn't compare Cole to Torres beyond the fact that they both list "NHL player" on their credit card applications.
Cole is a clearly superior player to Torres, but both play against the opposition's top lines. The difference of course is that Cole scores 30 goals while Torres scores 10.
What do you mean by sheltered" defender
I mean anytime a legitimate threat for the other team stepped on the ice, Greene stepped off. Huddy gave him the easiest opponents of any defender, something MacT alluded to in an interview the other day. He's plenty tough, but it's easier to look good against Eric Godard than it is against Jarome Iginla.
Well Fatguy, with insightful gems like "skating, passing, scoring wins" it's clear you must have won the Jack Adams Trophy once or twice in the past decade. Care to elaborate? I fail to see what point you are making.
Perhaps that is your point. How Zen.
Let's look at the big piture here:
I would choose Visnovsky over Pitkanen every day of the week. His stats last year are indicative of the team he was on and the way the coach played him.
I would take Erik Cole over Stoll as well. We need Left Wingers. We don't need centremen. Whether or not Stoll ever gets back to his old form is still a question mark. I would rather take a consistent banger who can put in 25 goals and actually recover from an injury over a question mark.
Greene: I loved him as much as you can love a stay at home defenseman, but truly they are pretty easy to come by.
Torres: Wheterh or not he was ever going to be consistent doesn't amtter. The fans had given up on him and it was time for him to go. Brule is just as big a question mark at a fraction of the price. Good move.
I think the soft comment is valid no matter what fatguy says. In 1996 you needed more toughness than skill true - but the Oilers are getting into dangerous territory. They have no fighter, and with the moves made in the offseason, their ability to deliver the much heralded "team toughness" is greatly reduced.


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This is my first foray into the Carnivals. I haven't really been at the social thing for very long. But when I read this one, I decided I could do it. Right. Once I started looking I discovered something. How can I pick a favorite photo? I have a million favorite photos. All of them are favorites! So, as usual, I made it harder to do than it needed to be. I did finally make a choice. Pretty easy choice, in the end.
This is my favorite photo of my favorite grandmother, Della Mae [Alexander] Jaynes. That is her little brother, Merrill Harris Alexander, sleeping peacefully in the carriage. I love her little sad face. Her dress and hair are just perfect. I'd love to have the buggy!
But, doesn't she look so sad? I told her how sad she looked and she told me why. She said, "Oh my, I was sad. I had tore a hole in my stockings putting them on and when I got home I knew Mother would see it and I was going to be in trouble." She also talked about how long they had to stand and so very still they had to be.
The photo was taken about 1909.
[Yes, she said she got [her word] 'walloped' when they got home.]
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Marino's Pizzeria & Italian Cafe
Best known for its flavorful pizzas, homemade pasta, hand tossed salads, panini's, fresh chicken, sandwiches, expresso, cappucino, and in-store deli displays, Marino's Pizzeria & Italian Cafe features an open kitchen and casual, upscale dining area.
CITY:Wood Dale
Taste the spirit of homemade Polish cuisine while you are surrounded by a vibrant wood setting directly from the Polish Highlands. The northwest's premiere Polish restaurant.
CITY:Wood Dale
Providing fine wines and craft beers for the North Shore. Every wine and beer is hand selected and taste tested before they are placed on our shelf. Stop in to select a bottle to take home or enjoy a glass in the café.
"Philoxenia" is the Greek word for traditional hospitality. Here at Avli everyone should feel like they are visiting an old friend. Traditional Greek dishes are done with passion for food.
Experience a culinary adventure of classic haute cuisine presented in a unique and contemporary design with a French country flair.
Baker's Square Restaurant - Wilmette
Baker's Square is a great place for breakfest, lunch or dinner - but don't forget to save room for pie!
Good provincial French bistro fare without the typically outrageous price-tage. Nice wine list. Casual, contemporary atmosphere.
The food is just as the name describes, butt'ry and heartwarming.
C.J.'s is a great place to eat, drink and hang out. Special concerts monthly.
Our award-winning food and wine market offers extensive selections of hot and cold prepared food.
Restaurant specializes in fresh pasta and seafood.
During the off season, our restaurant is open for lunch only, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday.The clubhouse is still available for private parties and banquets. During the golf season, the restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Ridgeview Grill is a family friendly neighborhood restaurant serving home made American comfort favorites. We are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our Breakfast – Lunch Menu is available until 4 p.m. and includes Eggs, Omelets, Benedicts, Pancakes, Waffles, and Crepes. Our Dinner Menu Starts at 4p.m. and includes salads, sandwiches, burgers, pastas, steaks, chops, and fresh fish. The entire menu is available for carry out and ready to pick up in under 20 minutes! Dinning in or Carry Out, our friendly staff are always here to serve you. Good beer and wine selection. Kids' menu too.
Good, American food.
Delicious Japanese food in suburban Wilmette.
Restaurant specializing in delicious breakfasts.
Walker Brothers Original Pancake House
Dig into an oven-baked apple pancake at this popular breakfast spot in north suburban Wilmette, where scenes from Ordinary People were shot.
Pioneer of the famous stuffed and equally renowned thin-crust pizza! Pastas, sandwiches and assorted fresh salads. Dine-in, delivery, carryout, catering and full service bar.
Willby's Restaurant & Lounge, Holiday Inn
Casual dining for local patrons and hotel guests. American cuisine. Serving breakfast, lulnch & dinner. Average cost per meal: $10-20. Evening early bird specials and the best Sunday brunch around.
The Chicken Basket in Willowbrook opened in the summer of 1946 on Historic Illinois Route 66. Dell Rhea's chicken has been bringing visitors from around the world on a regular basis for years.
Imperial Oak Brewing is a small brewery that puts the beer first. Our focus is on imperial strength and barrel aged brews but we offer an ever changing variety of styles to satisfy a wide range of tastes.
CITY:Willow Springs
There's an American History here, one you can feel, enjoy and most importantly, taste. Sparked by the invention of the Weber kettle in 1952 and fueled by a desire for great grilled food, this expertise is recreated everyday.
Homemade pizza and pasta.
Even before you succumb to the powerful flavors of immigrant Italian cooking, you'll be drunk on the decor at this exuberant send-up of post-war Italian-American supper clubs.
Casual dining and bar since 1939. Our original onion loaf and Hackney burger are not to be missed. Check out all 6 locations. Private party rooms available.
Golden Chef offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to Wheeling, IL. It has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Our Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
Committed to providing the freshest food from around the globe. Seafood is delivered from the highest quality providers from around the world.
Japanese Hibachi style cooking - a chef prepares for you at your table. Steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops & lobstertail.
Welcome to Lynfred Winery Wheeling, a satellite location for Illinois' oldest and largest, continually-operating winery. Since 1979, Lynfred Winery has been offering guests with great wine, food and lodging. We offer wine tastings, flights, and bottles every day of the week. We have received numerous awards for our wine, and we have countless events that go on throughout the year at the winery. We also have a variety of gift and gourmet food items.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Wheeling
After four years of planning and construction, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant opened in 2005 in Orland Park, a south suburb of Chicago. The concept was unique. We would create a signature menu with a selection of dishes designed to pair perfectly with our own Cooper's Hawk wines, made in our own private winery. With sophisticated food and exceptional wines, our concept was born. The Cooper's Hawk concept includes four distinct components: an upscale casual dining restaurant, full-service bar, private barrel-aging room, and Napa-style tasting room and retail gift store…all under one roof. Each Cooper's Hawk location is distinctive in layout and décor, but carries the same warmth and elegance that guests have come to expect.
Ram Restaurant & Brewery - Wheeling
The RAM offers a casual dining atmosphere, including a brew house with adjoining bar/lounge and restaurant areas. Lively environment accompanied by great house-brewed beers and daily food specials.
Traditions at Chevy Chase Golf Course
Steeped in history and rooted in old-time service, our country club is perfect for any event and any size group. Built in 1927, the classic, Tudor-style clubhouse harkens back to an era when making guests feel welcome was an art form. Our guest services teams have preserved this philosophy. From the moment you arrive, we encourage you to indulge in the historic surroundings. Your comfort is assured in an atmosphere where respect is understood and your name is remembered. Our full-service facility offers a remarkable and stylish atmosphere in a clubhouse setting. The Grand Ballroom offers available seating space for up to 500 guests.
Arrowhead Restaurant & Bar features unique American cuisine with an extensive wine and spirits collection. Patio dining is available. The restaurant offers live entertainment, special events, daily specials and private dining options.
Lynfred Winery's Tasting deVine
Founded in 1979, Lynfred Winery produces over 50 varieties of wine per year. Visit the tasting room and gift shop and enjoy.
Brewery & Restaurant located Downtown Weaton near the Metra Train Station. Upscale Casual Fare & Award Winning Handcrafted Beer.
Our chef uses the ancient, traditional cuisine of India to create richly-flavored, healthyfully-cooked, lower calorie dishes. Visit Saffron Restaurant for a culinary voyage and discover both the exotic flavor of India and the hospitality of its people.
Uncle Bub's BBQ Restaurant & Catering
Uncle Bub's award-winning BBQ is the Western Suburbs' premier barbecue place. Specializing in pig roasts and grill packages, Uncle Bub's caters events of all sizes and themes. Stop into our restaurant to enjoy the Midwest's best BBQ in a casual setting.
Experience sophisticated yet casual, contemporary American dining at Bakersfield, showcasing a wood-fired grill, heated patio, wine room & full bar.
Find Urban Legend Brewing Company nestled in an industrial park just off of 63rd street in Westmont. Featuring a lively tap room, taste our legendary craft beers where they are brewed. Join us and enjoy beer by the half pint or sample flight. Want beer to go: take home a howler, growler, bottles, or even a keg!
Contemporary seasonal American restaurant with an affinity for local ingredients.
CITY:Western Springs
Paul Virant offers his seasonal contemporary American cuisine at this establishment nestled into the Chicago suburb of Western Springs. The chef's mentor's range from Alice Waters to Jacques Pépin, while his inspiration is drawn from the rustic Illinois farms that surround him to pickling techniques passed down from both his grandmothers.
CITY:Western Springs
Emmett's Tavern & Brewery Co. - West Dundee
Emmett's uses only traditional ingredients - water, malt, hops and yeast. When you try a German Pilsener or an English Pale Ale at Emmett's, your pint will be as close to the original as you can get (without actually getting on a plane and flying across the pond). Brewery tours are available.
CITY:West Dundee
The Village Squire - West Dundee
This English pub-style casual dining restaurant has been part of the Fox Valley since 1974. Family owned and operated featuring nightly live music and a unique atmosphere.
CITY:West Dundee
Come for the great food and friendly service, and stay for our great view of the DuPage Airport.
CITY:West Chicago
Enjoy your meals with family and friends in our cozy country dining room with a warming fire during the winter months. The atmosphere at the Olde North Pancake House is warm, friendly and filled with items created by local craftsmen for that at home feeling!
CITY:West Chicago
St. Andrews Golf and Country Club
Since 1926, Chicago area golfers have sought out St. Andrews for its two championship courses, the top-ranked practice center, and award winning banquet and clubhouse services. With its vast rolling terrain, mature trees, and historic setting, St. Andrews offers quality facilities not only for discerning golfers but for golf outings, weddings, and banquet events of any size.
CITY:West Chicago
Saddle Ridge Restaurant & Banquets
A full service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, including steaks, chops, Italian dishes, prime rib, daily specials and the best Sunday Brunch in Lake County. Also offering a Friday Night Fish Fry and Thursday Night Southern Style Catfish Fiddlers. An ideal place for business meetings, conferences, or family get-togethers that is sure to please everyone! The outstanding ballroom has been accommodating brides, private parties, corporate and business people for over 25 years.
This multi-use country/western establishment provides a unique experience for those who like to dance and have fun, while also providing services and catering for businesses, conventions, meetings and special events.
Bonnie Brook Golf Course & Banquet Facility
Bonnie Brook is one of the most popular public courses in Lake County, boasting a meticulously manicured 18-hole course with rolling, wooded terrain. Its natural, picturesque landscape offers golfers the ability to enjoy tree-lined fairways, spacious greens, small lakes and the beauty of the north branch of the Waukegan River, which flows gently throughout the course. With a course length of 6,701 yards, Bonnie Brook offers championship golfers a solid test while being friendly and forgiving to the high handicappers. The clubhouse features a Indoor Golf and Learning Center which houses a P3Proswing Simulator. The simulator and its software helps analyze a player's swing and provides guidance how to improve their game and is available on an appointment basis only.
Sweet Tomatoes features an everyday selection of made-from-scratch soups and salads and hand-crafted muffins, focaccias, breads and desserts. And for a nutritious start to the day, a special Sunday Breakfast features handcrafted breakfast specialties.
Anastasia's Restaurant & Sports Lounge
Established in 1992. Family owned & operated, proudly serving Lake County families breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day. Famous for our pizza, pasta, steaks, seafood, ribs, and homemade soups. Our sports lounge is separate from our dining room area. Enjoy Anastasia's Outdoor Beer Garden with a full service bar. Take advantage of our speedy delivery and catering services. Private meeting room for Navy families to meet and greet every Thursday. Bring your family by to meet ours.
SiVer Place cuisine, outdoor dinning on Lake Michigan and live entertainment makes it an experience like any other in Waukegan, or Lake County. The Executive Chef brings an interpretation of modern but fun culinary art to the city of Waukegan. Menu includes salads, tacos, pizza, sandwiches, sliders and more. Kids and desserts menus also available.
Zumbier Brewery produces fine small batch beer. Fill growlers, give tours, tap room and food pairings. Beer is also available at many local taverns and stores.
Long Grove Confectionery Nut and Candy Factory Store
The former Nut & Candy House is now the Long Grove Confectionery's Factory Store. Along with the store's original kinds of fresh roasted and raw nuts, chocolates, chocolate covered nuts, yogurt covered items, snack mixes and assorted candies, the store will also feature Long Grove Confectionery's famous hand-made chocolates. Bulk, bagged or gift packed items also available.
Waterfront restaurant and sports bar with a view of Bangs Lake from each and every seat! Enjoy American Fare with a Caribbean Flare in our brand new restaurant or either of our outdoor decks. Entertainment every Saturday and Sunday. Private marina with over 100 slips available for seasonal rental. Outdoor venues available for wedding ceremonies, beach parties and company picnics.
A rustic, reclaimed and leather-filled lounge. Cool, welcoming color palettes and friendly faces. And best of all, food and drink capable of turning a good night into a legendary one. Of course, with a name like Side Lot Brewery, the brews had better be good. With craft beer, microbrews, craft spirits, boutique wine and even locally-roasted coffee.
Rock Bottom Brewery - Warrenville
Rock Bottom is all about the beer. Every tank tapped here represents hours of planning, experimentation, ingenuity and precision by a local Rock Bottom Brewmaster. The folks here pride themselves on the remarkably consistent quality of their handcrafted beers as well as their tasty menu of made-from-scratch food.
Two Brothers Brewing Company & Tap House
Two Brothers Brewing Company is a family owned and operated microbrewery and brewpub located in the western suburbs of Chicago. They've been handcrafting artisan beers since 1997. Currently, the brewery resides in a 40,000 square foot facility 30 miles west of Chicago. In addition to their traditional style beers, Two Brothers Brewing Company produces many specialty beers including a line of oak aged ales. Adjacent to the brewery, Two Brothers Tap House opened in 2008 as a restaurant that serves elevated, seasonal, and organic American pub fare. Brewery tours are offered on weekends.
The Odeum Sports and Expo Center, located in Chicago's western suburbs, is DuPage County's largest sports and special events facility. This 130,000 sq. ft. complex includes 3 diversified areas totaling over 85,000 sq. ft. of clear-span exhibition space.
CITY:Villa Park
Old Country Buffet - Vernon Hills
Homestyle buffet serving a variety of different foods daily.
CITY:Vernon Hills
Eat. Drink. Play. Watch. Over 40,000 square feet of fun!! With more than 200 games in the Million Dollar Midway. Win tickets playing the games and turn them in for great prizes in the Winner's Circle. Grab an appetizer at the bar, or head into the dining room for awesome dishes. With a full menu featuring burgers, steaks, seafood, pasta, salads and more, everyone will find something that satisfies. Watch sports on big screens and enjoy great deals on signature cocktails, beer and wine. Specials: 1/2 Price Games Wed - open to close. Eat & Play is $16.99 at this location, restrictions apply. House Policies: Under 18 need a parent or guardian. 6 minors per adult. Kiddie call 11pm.
CITY:Vernon Hills
The Fireside Ale House is a family-owned and operated restaurant designed to offer guests an exceptional dining experience. By offering a menu of satisfying comfort foods prepared by an experienced kitchen, a beer and wine list numbering over 80 entries, and a congenial atmosphere, Fireside Ale House will be a favorite in the Western Suburbs for years to come.
Minami Japanese Restaurant in Streamwood offers dine-in and carry-out options for it's guests. Select from one of the many authentic Japanese dishes for either lunch or dinner.
When you walk into Sakuma's Japanese Restaurant, you are greeted with a smiling face and a hearty "irasshaimase," the Japanese way of welcoming customers. Sakuma's culinary prowess is well known amongst loyal clientele who include several notable local personalities and prominent sportsmen.
Giordano's is a pizzeria that specializes in stuffed pizza and is credited as a creator of the stuffed pizza.
Los Burritos Tapatios, located in Streamwood, has a variety of Mexican dishes and house specialities. They are open late for those after dinner cravings!
Los Fernandez Taqueria has been offering Streamwood authentic Mexican food for years. With quick service and plenty of options to choose from it is a great stop for lunch or dinner.
At Pita BBQ, every order is made with the freshest, organic ingredients available. Never frozen. Never pre-made. Always fresh off the grill.
Daily food and drink specials. Burgers, chicken sandwiches, appetizers, salads, chicken, steak, and turkey wraps. Traditional tavern food. Darts, pool, and games.
CITY:St. Charles
Authentic Mexican cuisine served in a colorful, vibrant atmosphere with a tasty variety of dishes and the finest margaritas.
CITY:St. Charles
Contemporary, casually-sophisticated trattoria ambiance. Good, honest cooking, friendly service and fair prices. Our menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umba and Lazio.
CITY:St. Charles
Salerno's on the Fox Restaurant
Italian family restaurant with Southern Italian flare. Since 1975, featuring a unique menu of pizza, veal, fresh pasta, seafood, steaks.
CITY:St. Charles
When you're in the mood for something unique and delicious, Lin's Garden Restaurant has everything you crave and more. With a wide range of Chinese favorites, your family is guaranteed to find the perfect meal.
CITY:St. Charles
Outstanding buffet in the Garden Atrium at Pheasant Run Resort & Spa. From seafood, pasta, authentic Midwestern cuisine, no need to limit yourself to just one entree. Experience a wide array of tantalizing dishes, such as juicy herb crusted beef.
CITY:St. Charles
An authentic Japanese restaurant with a floating sushi boat and hibachi tables. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
CITY:St. Charles
Great Mexican cuisine.
CITY:St. Charles
Terrace Cafe in Pheasant Run Resort
Open daily to enjoy a snack, salad or specialty sandwich in a casual cafe setting. Carry out available.
CITY:St. Charles
Try us for great authentic Mexican tacos and burritos, hot dogs, fresh cut fries, hamburgers and more. Open daily.
CITY:St. Charles
Join us for our world famous Chicago style deep dish pizza. Ask about our "no charge" private party room. Our homemade soup or cheese sticks are among the many great ways to start every meal. While we are famous for our deep-dish pizza, we also serve thin crust and even gluten-free pizza. The sautéed pasta portions are huge and our marinara sauce is full of homemade goodness. Lasagna is the chef's favorite -- it takes a little time to prepare but is well worth the wait. Just like the Chicago restaurant, you can leave your mark on the place, so bring a marker.
CITY:St. Charles
Giordano's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - St. Charles
Located in the shopping center cross from Charlestowne Mall. Celebrating 30 years of pioneering the famous stuffed and equally renowned thin crust pizza! Pastas, sandwiches and assorted fresh salads. Open for lunch and dinner with a full service bar.
CITY:St. Charles
Kimmer's Ice Cream is a new ice cream concept in downtown St. Charles. Serving traditional & gourmet homemade premium ice cream as well as feature the original Gramps Frozen Custard, a summer treat in St. Charles for over 10 years. Now open year round. Come check out our great ice cream and custard as well as our selection of cakes and pies.
CITY:St. Charles
Famous for their hot dogs. Other foods include hamburgers, salads, ribs,Italian beef. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
CITY:St. Charles
Silver Lake Restaurant - St. Charles
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Healthy Asian food.
CITY:St. Charles
Appetizers, salads, and entrees.
CITY:St. Charles
Family owned since 1901, this family style restaurant is best known for its "Kitchen Sink" sundae. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and legendary ice cream.
CITY:St. Charles


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Museums of the Far East - Royal Museums for Art and History, Brussels
- Address:
Avenue Van Praet 44
1020 Brussels (BRUXELLES)
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A fascinating visit dedicated to China and Japan awaits you at the Museums of the Far East, in the Royal Domain in Laeken.
Please note, the Museums of the Far East are currently closed for security reasons.
The Museums of the Far East are composed of three remarkable buildings, built by King Leopold II. They are the Museum of Japanese Art, the Japanese Tower and the Chinese Pavilion.
The collections and the buildings themselves illustrate the intriguing meeting of Occident and Orient. The collections are also showcased through temporary exhibitions.
The Chinese Pavilion invites you to discover a collection of exported Chinese porcelain. The Japanese Tower also houses a large collection of exported Japanese porcelains, dating from the middle of the 17th century.
The Museum of Japanese Art presents the rich Japanese collections of the Royal Museums for Art and History. Among these, you can admire an internationally renowned collection of Japanese engravings.


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The faucet has a threaded shaft about 3 inches or so long, and coming out the bottom is the hose for the sprayer and 2 water lones which are bent outward somewhat, its a Pegasus brand any other ideas???Can I maybe take this thing apart and use a socket then stuff the guts back in?
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Angels, Dodgers shorted on All-Star representationJuly 14th, 2009, 9:20 am by Earl Bloom, staff writer
The Dodgers own the best record in baseball at 56-32, the best they have been at the All-Star break in 32 years.
The Dodgers have two All-Stars, right-hander Chad Billingsley and second baseman Orlando Hudson, neither a starter. A third Dodger, closer Jonathan Broxton, was selected to the NL All-Stars but scratched because of a sore toe.
The reigning World Champion Philadelphia Phillies have five NL All-Stars, including their entire starting outfield.
AL East-leading Boston has five players (of an original six) on the AL squad; defending AL champion Tampa Bay also has five (up from four), including its entire infield.Read the rest of this entry »


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Cornet Rising
October 22 2011 06:51AM
Deep into Stu MacGregor's first draft as the Oilers scouting director, the club called the name Phil Cornet. The selection took place at a point in the draft where expectations are low, but Cornet (in his second year pro) is an emerging talent in OKC.
Cornet's debut pro season (in OKC) saw him play a secondary role for the Barons. His boxcars (60, 7-16-23) ranked him 8th among forwards on the team. Oklahoma City had two 20-year old rookie pros at forward one year ago:
- Teemu Hartikainen 66, 17-25-42
- Phil Cornet 60, 7-16-23
Cornet was a high scoring junior from the Q and Hartikainen has been profiled many times on this blog as a great hope from Finland. Hartikainen--although drafted one round behind Cornet--has been ranked as the better prospect all down the line owing to consistency and a wider range of skills.
Scoring goals tends to change the pecking order. This season, Cornet is emerging as a legit scoring option at the AHL level and Hartikainen is building on last season's solid showing:
- Phil Cornet 4, 5-1-6
- Teemu Hartikainen 5, 2-2-4
It's early, but Cornet is showing some great hands and has impressed Barons coach Todd Nelson:
"He's been playing well. He plays in a lot of different situations because he's a very smart player. I think it's a credit to Phil. He put in a great summer getting into better shape, and you can see it's paying off for him."
Cornet has approached this season with an idea about how to improve:
"At the start of the year, we had meetings…and one of the things that I had to do better was to crash the net and stop at the net and get those rebounds and those tap-in goals. I think the second (goal) was a great example of that."
Cornet is tied for third in the AHL in goals this season, and if he continues to score goals things will sort themselves out. Goal scorers climb depth charts with amazing ease.Hartikainen is most certainly a better prospect at this time, but if Cornet posts an impressive goal total this season (anything north of 30) Phil Cornet's status as a fringe NHL prospect will be a distant bell.
The Oilers might have something here.
Nation Radio hits the airwaves at noon today on Team 1260 radio. Emails welcome: firstname.lastname@example.com and the following guests are scheduled to appear:
- Dan Moriarty, formerly of Cool Shots and currently with Fox Radio and Cinesport. We'll talk about the NHL in California and about some recent advice from Bill Guerin to NBA players.
- Terry Jones from the Edmonton Sun. The world's latest twitter phenom will give me the lowdown on Renney's way, the Katz arena and that Oilers blue.
- Dean Belanger from Jets Nation. Dean was the Oilers feature writer for Hockey's Future for a time and is now back at Jets Nation. He's a Jet, Oiler and Expo fan so is uniquely qualified to deal with pain. We'll discuss the return of the Jets to Winnipeg, his experience at the Pens game in Winnipeg recently and a few other Jets related items.
- Kent Wilson from Flames Nation is back this week. We'll discuss the gap between the Flames and Oilers (it's still there) and the upside down look of the NW division currently.
- Doug Sauter is an Oklahoma City legend and a great source of hockey information. We'll talk about the Barons and some obscure WHL trivia.
- Danny Gray from Leafs Nation. I'll ask about the Leafs and their early success while also trying to change their fortunes using mind control.
Hope you can tune in.
Almost forgot about him. Good to see he's still tracking well.
Neal Livingston had Cornet as his darkhorse before the season started (mine was/is Martindale) and when Neal says something about the players in OKC you should listen.. so doesn't come as a huge surprise to me.
LT: Always been rooting for Cornet, and noticed yesterday how well he was doing so far. Also wondered how long it would be before LT wrote an article on him :p here's hoping that MBS has done it again. As an aside (although i've always lumped him in with Cornet for some reason) is there any Kytnar news re: injury yet? Always found him an interesting player too.
Good to see monsieur Cornet (or any prospects) doing well. It may or may not translate down the road but they can always be used in trades, as possible sweeteners if nothing else.
Interesting to see Ryan Martindale is in Stockton, as is Cameron Abney and Olivier Roy. Martindale is 3-0-1-1 -1 so far.
Nice read on an almost forgotten guy LT.
Also nice to see the vast minority (j) who complain about your pics isnt stopping you. Love waking up to Scarlett.
I had commented during the Rookie match that Corent looked bigger, stronger, faster than I remembered. He played with focus and determination too, standing out from the other rookies with his presence. We had put it down, at the time, to being an older rookie than the others.
Nice to see him carry that play into his second pro season. The book on him coming out of the Q was that he was a lightweight perimeter style guy with decent hands and sense. If he has doffed the perimeter play for the more involved style we saw early in TC, then we likely have a guy determined to have a career and that changes everything in my opinion.
And hopefully "Corent" has more skills with stick and puck than I do with keyboard.
October 22 2011, 10:09AM
Reddox redux?
Do you know whats with Brule? OKC site says he's only played 2 games, injury? Scratch?
Too bad Hamilton is on the outs right now. I figured they'd give him more rope down there based on Draft pedigree. Maybe he should be in Stockton if he's going to be a healthy scratch?


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when i went grocery shopping earlier my lo-cal supermarket had pumpkins for sale...2 large pumpkins for 3 pounds..is that a bargain or what??
nothing right now..
nothing really.
When it seems the magic slipped away...
We find it all again on Christmas Day.
*Seeing isn't believing.Believing is seeing.*
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I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas
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The cat is out of the bag. We tried to keep all the delights of Newry city for ourselves, but the grapevine is buzzing with word of Ireland's newest city
Known as "The Gateway to the North", Newry sits snugly amidst the natural splendour of the Mourne Mountains and the Ring of Gullion. The city has blossomed since its official granting of city status in 2002 during Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee celebrations.
A heady mix of retro and modern gives this city a distinct edge, and Newry has firmly established itself as shopping heaven with locals on the island of Ireland.
Ireland's newest city it may be, but the past makes up an integral part of Newry's modern day character. And there's a lot of "past" on offer – after all, human settlement here dates back to 4,000BC.
In the 19th century, Newry was a bustling trading port, a place of merchants, markets and noisy city quays. A link to the city's industrious beginnings can be seen in its place names: Buttercrane Quay, Canal Boat Street and Custom House Quay.
Recent rejuvenation means many historically significant buildings are intact once more, each with a little tale of their own.
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If there's one thing that Newry city can do like nowhere else, it's shopping. Shopping centres such as The Quays and The Buttercrane house all the major stores and eateries you could wish for. But a jaunt out from the centres into the smaller shops comes with its own rewards, too, with niche retailers offering something unique.
At Jack Murphy Jewellers, Gemma Murphy says the key to Newry's success is its reputation for traditional family-run businesses. "Newry is known for the quality of its customer service," she notes. "And that spreads through word-of-mouth all over Ireland and much further afield."
When you're all done shopping, Newry is the perfect base to explore some of Northern Ireland's most iconic sites, such as the Mourne Mountains and the Gullion Way. And just out from the city, the peace and serenity of Rostrevor Forest Walk is a refreshing change of scenery to the fast-pace of Newry.
Shopping AND serenity? Newry, we salute you.
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A stunning dessert that lets two autumn fruits—pears and persimmons—shine.
- Yield
- Makes 6 servings
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 firm but ripe medium Bosc pears, peeled, halved, cored
- 6 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 1/3 cups semi-dry rosé wine
- 1/4 cup wildflower honey
- Persimmon Ice Cream
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears, cut side down. Tuck thyme sprigs around pears. Cook until cut sides are brown (do not turn pears over), about 3 minutes. Transfer pears to plate. Add rosé wine and wildflower honey to same skillet and boil until mixture is reduced to about 1 cup, scraping up any browned bits, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add pears, cut side up. Spoon some of juices in skillet over pears, cover skillet, and simmer until pears are tender, about 10 minutes. DO AHEAD: Pears can be made 4 hours ahead. Uncover and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm pears before continuing, if desired.
- Place 1 warm or room-temperature pear half, cut side up, on each of 6 plates. Drizzle pears with sauce from skillet. Spoon scoop of Persimmon Ice Cream alongside pears and serve.
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Nutritional Info
- Calories150
- Carbohydrates28 g(9%)
- Fat2 g(3%)
- Protein1 g(1%)
- Saturated Fat1 g(6%)
- Sodium4 mg(0%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
- Fiber3 g(13%)
- Monounsaturated Fat0 g
- Cholesterol5 mg(2%)


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Sunday, January 11, 2009
Hold back the rain
Mileage: 30.1
January mileage: 258.4
Temperature upon departure: 24
Saturday, tempo ride, 30 miles, 2.5 hours. My knee felt much better today. Still some soreness, but I've concluded the problem was almost entirely in having my seat too low. I originally lowered it to help leverage better steering control on the foot paths (i.e. winter singletrack.) I greased the seatpost heavily because it is a tight fit anyway and always a beast to adjust, and I'm guessing that caused it to slip down a little more before it froze in place. I fixed the problem today with a little help and a lot of leverage from Geoff. I am going to install a new seatpost soon.
But I felt a lot more comfortable and even a little faster heading out North Douglas today, despite yet more new snow. I pedal as hard as I can, until my quads are screaming, but that doesn't really translate to speed in these conditions. I've decided that any time I average more than 10 mph, I can count the ride as a "tempo" ride. Nearly 40 inches of snow has fallen since Jan. 2. That would translate to a 120-inch snow month if it continued at this rate, but it's not going to. A warming trend has commenced, and rain is in the forecast now. I wish the rain would hold off for two more days. After that, I'll be gone. But it probably will come Sunday. And when it does, rain on top of several feet of dry powder snow is going to make everything, and I mean everything, horrifically sloppy, nasty and completely unbikeable. Since I've lost my momentum in my 10-day training binge anyway, I see a bit of slumming at the gym in my near future.
But, on a different note, I wanted to share something I found during random Internet browsing:
It's a picture of guys in the U.K. reading my book! They didn't send this photo to me. I found it while I was browsing the blog sites of other 2009 Iditarod racers. I'm guessing one of them is John Ross, who's living the dream and training for the Iditarod Invitational in another typically wet, cold coastal climate. I was pleasantly amused. I never really thought about the possibility of other racers reading my book. I hope it doesn't dissuade anyone from showing up at the starting line. (I have to admit that I question my own sanity when I think too much about my experiences last year.)
I haven't posted about the book in a while, but it's still available. I've made a few edits since the original version and it is slowly becoming more polished. Such is the nature of spontaneous indie publishing. I've sold a little more than 500 copies since November, which is awesome! I'm slowly working on increasing the distribution. It's available now at Hearthside Books in Juneau and Speedway Cycles in Anchorage, and should be up on Amazon.com pretty soon. I'd love to further increase the distribution, but have taken close to no time to actually market the book. I still have yet to send out review copies to several magazines and publications that requested one (I keep running out of my own stash of books.) If you have a favorite little bookstore or bike shop that you think may be at all interested in stocking a book like this, send me an e-mail at email@example.com and let me know where/how I can contact them so I can send them my pitch. I'm happy with the lucrativeness of this book so far, but I think I've nearly tapped out the market from my blog. Time to branch out.
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I don't know the guy on the right, but the guy on the left is drj0n.ReplyDelete
Hi - I'm Mel in the UK and have finally signed up to blogger and begun my own blog, so now I feel I can 'take part' and comment. Just wanted to say I've been following your blog for many months now and simply love it. Your pictures are amazing as well as your fitness and endurance, I am in awe! I feel like such a baby when I stay indoors becuase there is thick frost outside then I see your adventures........Keep up the great work :-)ReplyDelete
Your book is a great read, and it's about more than the Iditarod (although that's a big enough topic by itself). As a reader, it seems like your book is about facing down your own demons. For many of us, the biggest demon of all is self-doubt, and you describe its insidious effects beautifully. This description is enhanced by how you weave together your experiences from years ago with your Iditarod experiences. A reader can see how you've grown and changed through the years from these myriad of experiences.ReplyDelete
For anyone who wants to be inspired to venture beyond their comfort zone, your book will provide inspiration!
That picture is so funny! And I have started your book! You are amazing! It's been great so far.ReplyDelete
Work and Travel AlaskaReplyDelete
Hey , Which cities have u visited ? Seems u have taken those pics at North
I just finished your book. I have to say I found it highly inspirational and amazing. I don't know how you kept going! My wife is now reading it, and my 10 and 13 year old daughters will read it after that. I am a regular reader of your blog, and like many others, followed your progress last year. Thank you for taking the time to write Ghost Trails, and I wish both you and Geoff the best of luck in the 09 race! Don't forget to pack lots of candy this time.ReplyDelete
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Hey Jill....I spoke with Geoff a bit about this already, and I think that some of the local shops here would strongly consider stocking your book. Given that you are from here and that several misadventures occured in Utah I would think it would have considerable appeal. I think that the Moab book and bike shops would absolutely be interested, given thier commitment to local writing. Anyway, I know someone at Wasatch Touring, and will talk to him about it with your permission, as well as several other shops. Oh, and REI has a section dedicated to writing by locals/about local wilderness recreation. Pretty much what I am saying is that i think you should get down here and do some marketing, find a way to write it off as business, and hang out for a week or 10. We could talk to Jamie and others, set up a showing of your photography at Gallery Stroll, or something of the like, do a book signing at King's English, and a charity ride with Author Jill Homer on behalf your efforts toward the Cancer cause, etc........ The possibilities are limitless. Marketing is key, unfortunately, in this "Image is everything" world we live in. I'm not asking you to sell out to the masses, but I've read your book and I do believe it has appeal to a much wider audience than your blog, so why not?! I'm happy to help in any way.ReplyDelete
I read your blog over a year or two ago, but lost the link. Mel commented on my blog and I went to her blog to check it out and saw your blog again as her favorite. The world is so small!ReplyDelete
So someone reading your book and your seeing it online is in the same vein.
I used to live in Alaska (20 years), but the weather got to me and now we are in Raleigh, NC. Talk about easy living.
You are amazing! Best of luck with your books, etc.
YAY for the book! and so cool to see Jon Meredith and I think that's Shaggy with him...love your work...ReplyDelete
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The Animal Archetype Test
Their result for The Animal Archetype Test ...
The Squirrel
This test categorized you based on four different axes of personality, which were then associated with a different animal. The four axes, as well as all possible results are explained below.
Wild/Domestic: This first axis categorizes you based on how much you are drawn to the outdoors, versus how much you are drawn to civilized situations. Domesticity has many shapes and forms, and varies from the joy of dolphins leaping next to a ship to the steadfast loyalty of a family dog.
Gregarious/Solitary: This axis measures how solitary you are. If you scored high, it means that you enjoy the company of other people, while a low score indicates that you prefer a more solitary lifestyle.
Trickster/Serious: This axis measures how well you line up with conventional trickster archetypes. People who fall into this archetype have a sense of humor and an excitable, highly chaotic streak. Scoring low doesn't mean that you don't have a sense of humor; it just means that you probably don't think dynamite is very funny.
Intellectual/Emotional: This last axis determines whether you are more emotional -- acting based on feelings and instinct, or rational and intelectual -- acting more on thought than on your gut feelings.
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|The Wolf
|The Weasel
|The Coyote
|The Raven
|The Frog
|The Fox
|The Dolphin
|The Horse
|The Dog
|The Rat
|The Ferret
|The Cat
|The Squirrel
Their Analysis (Vertical line = Average)
They scored 51% on domestic, higher than 43% of your peers.
They scored 48% on gregarious, higher than 74% of your peers.
They scored 25% on trickster, higher than 24% of your peers.
They scored 35% on intellect, higher than 15% of your peers.
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The Dog
Domestic, Gregarious, Serious and Emtional: you are the Dog! Companionship, loyalty, protection. Dog medicine can often teach us how to be a good friend, the power of forgiveness, and how to love unc... Read more
The Horse
Domestic, Gregarious, Serious and Intellectual: you are the Horse! Emotional intelligence, freedom, wisdom. Horse people often find a happy balance between strong social and family ties and a fiercel... Read more
The Dolphin
Domestic, Gregarious, Emotional Trickster: you are the Dolphin! Communication, intelligence, emotion. Dolphin people tend to be sociable, playful, and kind. Dolphin medicine teaches people to be moti... Read more
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Domestic, Gregarious, Intellectual Trickster: You are the Fox! Patience, wisdom, intelligence, adaptability. Fox people can be high strung or exceedingly calm, charismatic or mysterious, prone to sta... Read more
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Taxation and the Financial Sector
Douglas A. Shackelford
University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
Daniel Shaviro
New York University School of Law
Joel B. Slemrod
University of Michigan, Stephen M. Ross School of Business; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
June 1, 2010
NYU School of Law, Public Law Research Paper No. 10-30
NYU Law and Economics Research Paper No. 10-25
In the aftermath of the recent financial crisis, a variety of taxes on financial institutions have been proposed or enacted. These taxes' justifications range from punishing those deemed to have caused or unduly profited from the crisis, to addressing the budgetary costs of the crisis, to better aligning banks' and bank executives' incentives in light of the broader social costs and benefits of their actions. Although there is a long-standing literature on corrective, or Pigouvian, taxation, most of it has been applied to environmental externalities, and the externalities that arise from the actions of financial institution are structurally different. This paper reviews the justifications for special taxes on financial institutions, and addresses what kinds of taxes are most likely to achieve the various stated objectives, which often are in conflict. It then critically assesses the principal such taxes that have been proposed or enacted to date: financial transactions taxes, bonus taxes, and taxes on firms in the financial sector that apply based on size, bank liabilities, or excess profits.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 29
Keywords: financial institutions, Pigouvian taxation, 2008 financial crisis, financial reform, financial transactions tax, financial activities tax, bonus taxes
JEL Classification: G20, G21, G28, H20, H21, H23, H25
Date posted: May 9, 2010 ; Last revised: September 22, 2012
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Below is a guest post from Peter Attia (follow him on Twitter guys!) Thanks to Peter for putting this together…enjoy!
By now, everyone is familiar with the dos and don'ts of guest blogging best practices. However, this doesn't help you with your response rate of getting a guest post. Once you get a response from a blogger, your acceptance rate sky rockets; making it an important part of your outreach.
Here are a few inexpensive incentives you can offer to increase your response and acceptance rate.
(Credit: Mimi and Eunice)
1.) Offer Your Product for Free
This is one of the easiest incentives you can offer. You should be reaching out to bloggers that are in a related niche anyways, so offer them your product in exchange for a guest post.
Hey Sawyer,
My name is Peter. I work for a golf apparel company and I've been writing a review post about a popular golf course in Austin, TX. I was wondering if you'd be interested in putting the post up on golfblog.com. I'd be happy to send you one of our shirts as a thank you!
All the Best,
Of course, this depends on your product. If you're selling something that is worth several thousands, you can't just hand it out like candy. However, if you have t-shirts, ball caps, or other swag for your company, that can work as well.
2.) Offer Post Promotion
This works especially well if your client is high profile and has thousands of followers. You're probably going to tweet your guest post on those corporate accounts anyways, but the bloggers may not realize that. If you just mention that you'll be promoting the post on an account with thousands of followers, you can boost your response rate significantly.
Alternatively, you can offer to promote their next blog post instead. This is typically more enticing to them, as not only are you promoting their blog, you're promoting them as a writer as well.
3.) Offer to Match Them in a Donation
This is one that's hard for bloggers to turn down. When you're requesting a post, mention that you'd be happy to match their donation to a related charity.
Hey Ethan,
My name is Peter. I work for a computer technology company and I've been writing a piece about how simple computers have made great advancements in third world communities.
I was wondering if you'd be interested in publishing the piece on your blog. I'd be happy to match you in a donation to Computer Aid International as a thank you. They provide computers to less fortunate families all over the world.
All the Best,
This route works especially well for "sweeter than kitten blogs". For example environmental awareness blogs, mental disability blogs, child learning blogs, etc.
Some of these may also have their own charities, in which case you can offer to donate to their charities instead.
4.) Offer Them an SEO Audit
This is another one that works well with pretty much any blog. Offer them a free SEO audit as a thanks for a guest post.
Most bloggers are well aware of SEO at this point and are happy to get any helpful advice for their site.
Tread lightly when performing an SEO audit and make any issues sound as light as possible. The last thing you want to do is offend the blogger and cause them to take down your post.
5.) Connect Them with Guest Post Opportunities
This is one that requires minimal resources. During your guest post outreach you're going to have a spreadsheet full of blogs that accept guest posts. You can offer bloggers a chance to connect with other bloggers you know that accept guest posts.
Hey Miles,
My name is Peter. I've been working on an article about simple ways to stay green around the house and would love to publish it on supergreen.com.
I've been working with a few other bloggers as well and would be happy to introduce you if you'd like to guest post on their sites as well.
All the Best,
This way they get the chance to build a new relationship as well as get a guest post of their own on relevant blogs.
6.) Offer to Host Their Domain
There are plenty of WordPress and Blogspot blogs that are on custom domains, but aren't self hosted. It's not that these blogs can't afford their own hosting, hosting isn't that expensive. Most of them just don't realize the benefits of being self hosted over using a customized domain.
If you end up with more than a handful of people interested in your hosting offer, buy a separate hosting account. Again, hosting is CHEAP!
Also, do not offer hosting to any sites that do not use a custom domain, for example awesomecars.blogspot.com. Their domain name will change in the process, which can harm their search rankings and ultimately get you an angry blogger.
7.) Offer Them a Post in Exchange
This is similar to tip #5, but instead of offering them a guest post on another niche related blog, offer them a post on your corporate blog. They'll be tickled pink to write a post on a high profile blog, however your client may have issues with it. Corporate sites can be extremely picky (for good reason) about what goes up on their blogs.
If this is completely out of the question, try to instead offer them a link back from a post. For example you could write a "top 10" post for that particular niche. This way you have complete control over the content, but are still able to offer something in return.
8.) Offer to Fix a Broken Site Element
This is very simliar to broken link building. My issue with broken link building though, is the links you get are usually mixed in with lots of other links. This isn't horrible, but it's also not ideal.
Instead of asking for a link in return for pointing out a broken link, ask for a guest post instead. This isn't just for broken link building either, you can do this with any broken site elements you spot.
Hey Juliette,
My name is Peter. I'm currently working on an article for upcoming eco friendly cars and wanted to know if you'd be interested in publishing it ecocars.com.
Also, I spotted a broken contact form on your about page. I'd be happy to fix it as a thank you!
All the Best,
It's a way to get in the bloggers good graces and get something more concrete in return.
9.) Offer a Personal Incentive
This one won't work for every site, but will work for most. Instead of offering an obvious incentive, find something that hits them personally. For example, say you find a political blog, but notice in the authors about page that he plays guitar. Offer him a set of new strings as a thank you for a guest post.
You can usually keep these extremely cheap. This shows the author that you actually looked at their blog and didn't just use a standard copy/paste email when contacting them. It's also a very personal item and that means more to them than the value of the item itself.
10.) Give them an Interview Opportunity
Industry leaders love doing interviews. It boosts their already inflated egos, making it hard for them to turn down the opportunity. However, a lot of bloggers don't know this.
Reach out to a thought leader in their industry and ask them for an interview. You won't be doing the interview. Instead find someone to agree to an interview and then use that as the incentive to get a post of your own.
You're now offering that blogger a guest post and a chance for them to interview a leader in their industry. This is one of the strongest incentives you can offer for higher quality blogs.
There are lots of incentives you can offer in exchange for a link or guest post on another site. Some of the itemized incentives may hit a "grey hat" area, but I think this is being overly cautious.
If you want to stay completely white hat, offer bloggers a chance to grow socially and advance their connections. This is worth a lot more than anything of physical value, wether they realize it or not.
Bio: Peter Attia is the founder of Cucumber Nebula, an internet marketing blog. You can find him on twitter: @PeterAttia


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Establishes pilot program in DOE to recruit and match minority men to teach in certain failing schools under alternate route program.
NJEA supports A-3195 (Lampitt, Singleton, Mainor, Watson Coleman, Sumter). This bill would establish a pilot program in the NJ Department of Education to recruit and match minority men to teach in certain failing schools under the alternate route program.
Under the bill, the Commissioner of Education would choose six schools from around the state to participate in the program. The legislation would not change the requirements for the alternate route program; instead it would create a pilot to recruit minority men to participate in the program.
Schools, especially elementary schools, are traditionally filled with female teachers. Many students today come from single parent homes headed by women. It is especially important that these students have the opportunity to see and work with male role models at school. This bill will help achieve that goal.
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