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This is our yearly look at young players primed to make an impact during the upcoming big-league season. They aren't necessarily baseball's best prospects but rather the ones most likely to make a mark in 2013.
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41. Oswaldo Arcia, OF, Twins: Arcia's movement through the system should be accelerated by the offseason trades of Denard Span and Ben Revere. Arcia, 21, doesn't fit into the center field opening, but he has good power and should be ready work into the right field picture sometime this year. He's only had a half-season at Class AA and his strikeout rates have been high.
42. Derek Norris, C, Athletics: Oakland entrusted a significant portion of its catching load down the stretch last season to this rookie acquired from Washington. The A's aren't ready to turn over the full-time job to Norris — hence their recent acquisition of John Jaso. Norris, 24, had good power and has produced high walk rates, yet still has a tendency to suddenly expand his strike zone – at least while adapting to upper-level pitching. He has a very strong arm, though.
43. Matt Adams, 1B, Cardinals: St. Louis has built of logjam of first base/outfield bats over the past couple of years. Adams, 24, is the current victim of the backup despite a .986 on-base-plus-slugging percentage (OPS) in a Class AAA season limited by elbow problems. He has serious power but only plays first base and doesn't figure to bump Allen Craig off that spot. Craig could move to the outfield, but Oscar Taveras (No. 10) has first call on any opening there. Adams must wait for an injury or trade to get his chance.
44. Jeff Locke, LHP, Pirates: Locke, 25, has had brief looks in the majors the past two seasons and he'll get a chance to win the fifth spot in the rotation this spring. He came from Atlanta with Charlie Morton and Gorkys Hernandez in the 2009 trade for Nate McLouth and has shown the command to be effective at Class AAA. But he's allowed nine homers in 51 major league innings, a trend he'll need to correct to stay in the majors.
45. Adeiny Hechavarria, SS, Marlins: His defense certainly qualifies him for the starting shortstop job he should win in Miami. When and how much he can contribute offensively will determine if Hechavarria, 23, ever works his way up from the bottom of the batting order. Strikeouts always were a problem for him he improved his on-base percentage last year, making him more attractive to be included in the big November deal that sent Jose Reyes to the Blue Jays.
46. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Pirates: Taillon, 21, is behind Gerrit Cole in progression to the majors, but Pittsburgh could be in for a long debate over who's really No. 1. Taillon is a power pitcher with a big, powerful frame (6-6, 225 pounds). He finished last season at Class AA and should be ready for the majors by mid-season this year. The one area where Taillon lags behind Cole is in the development of his secondary pitche but he's certainly advanced enough to make them work in the majors.
47. Jacob Turner, RHP, Marlins: OK, he's not Andrew Miller — or at least Miami hopes so. Like Miller, Turner, 21, is a former first-rounder acquired from the Tigers. But Turner has reached the majors without the control concerns Miller never overcame. The Marlins see Turner as a top-of-the-rotation talent and he'll get that chance this year. Fulfilling the expectations could take a bit of time because Turner is coming off a year that began with arm fatigue in spring and a slow (but steady) return toward his dominant past.
48. Starling Marte, OF, Pirates: Marte, 24, showed a combination of speed and pop after his July call-up to make him the top candidate to lead off and play left field this season. But that's a small sample and Marte's larger minor league record shows a guy prone to strikeouts without enough walks. That showed even amidst his big-league success. And these days, the Pirates are deep enough to have outfield options so Marte hardly has a lock on the job.
49. Hiroyuki Nakajima, SS, Athletics: He's 30 and he showed up in Oakland calling GM Billy Beane "extremely sexy and cool." But will his extrovert personality help him be extremely effective in the major leagues? He's a contact hitter with gap power and a career .302 batting average in Japan. The bigger question will be how his defense plays here, considering the difficult transition many Japanese shortstops have had moving from the mostly turf fields in their homeland.
50. Jonathan Pettibone, RHP, Phillies: Philadelphia has its next generation of pitching lined up and ready. It's just a matter of when the transition begins. John Lannan was signed to be the fifth guy for now but Pettibone, a 22-year-old ground-ball machine, is front and center in the next wave. His hit rate improved after a July promotion to Class AAA last year but he'll have to turn around a sudden jump in his walk rate to survive ifacing hitters in the Phillies' home ballpark.
51. Josh Rutledge, 2B, Rockies: Rutledge, 23, barely qualifies for this list after his mid-season promotion last year to plug the gaping hole left by shortstop Troy Tulowitzki's injury. Colorado's best player is back, but Rutledge showed enough to warrant a strong look as the starting second baseman. Rutledge has shown doubles power — which often translates into more in Denver — but he'll be pushed by DJ LeMahieu for playing time.
52. Tyler Thornburg, RHP, Brewers: He's been a solid starter in the Milwaukee system but could end up starting and relieving in the majors this year. Thornburg, 24, isn't big (under 6 feet) but throws hard with good secondary pitches. His maximum-effort delivery leads some scouts to see him as a future reliever. But with an inexperienced rotation filled with pitchers the Brewers don't want to overwork, starts should be available.
53. Edwar Cabrera, LHP, Rockies: His two spot starts last season weren't pretty, but he's been successful in high-altitude Colorado Springs with a true swing-and-miss changeup that plays well with solid other pitches. Cabrera, 25, should earn some starts in a major league rotation that's far from settled, but his left-handedness also could get him time in the bullpen if the Rockies want to use him as a swing man.
54. Darin Ruf, OF, Phillies: Only four players in all of baseball hit more home runs last year than Ruf's 41. Those four all played in the majors all season. Ruf, 26, hit 38 of his at Class AA. That's more than double what he hit in any of his previous seasons. The Phillies could use Ruf's power. They have openings in the outfield, but Ruf's defense is suspect, even when he moves to first base. Scouts want to see a larger sample against major league pitching to be sure he's overcome holes in his swing from earlier in his career.
55. Julio Teheran, RHP, Braves: It's easy to forget the lanky Colombian is just 22 — considering he's been on the prospect radar for several seasons, including the past two at Class AAA. He dominated in 2011 before a mediocre 2012, but the Braves saw enough of the dominant version this winter in the Dominican Republic that Teheran is the leading candidate for the fifth spot in the rotation. He's always had a dominating fastball but his curve and changeup are sharp again.
56. Chris McGuiness, 1B, Indians: He's a rare Rule 5 pick with a chance to be in the starting lineup. McGuiness, 24, was taken from the Rangers in December and Cleveland must keep him on the roster all season or offer him back to Texas. As a lefty with power on a team with few power options in the DH/bench mix, McGuiness could jump from Class AA. He's a contact hitter who uses the whole field and was Arizona Fall League MVP.
57. Jarred Cosart, RHP, Astros: Cosart will be one of the biggest tests of Houston's patience with its most promising young players. He's 22, finished last season at Class AAA and has big-time stuff. He's had command issues along the way. Combined with an across-the-body delivery, that's led to questions about whether he's ultimately a starter or reliever. He should get a major league look in one or both roles this season.
58. Donn Roach, RHP, Padres: Roach, 23, is one of several starters in the San Diego system closing in on a major league job. But his advantage over some of his peers is that his extreme ground-ball results also make him a candidate for the bullpen. The Padres are letting him get minor league innings as a starter as he tries to develop more pitches to go with his dynamite sinker. He could be a valuable swing man this year.
59. Andy Parrino, SS, Athletics: Hiroyuki Nakajima (No. 49) was signed to play shortstop but Parrino, acquired from the Padres this offseason, is good insurance and also has the ability to play second base (possibly his best defensive position and where the A's hope Scott Sizemore can bounce back from a season missed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, third base and the outfield. Parrino, 27, is a switch-hitter who has hit .320 over the past two seasons at Class AA and AAA.
60. Wily Peralta, RHP, Brewers: Peralta, 23, has the highest ceiling of Milwaukee's strong collection of young pitchers, but his continuing command issues keep him from being a lock for this year's rotation despite five solid September starts for the Brewers. He walked four in two of those starts, one in each of the others. That's the inconsistency with his power arsenal that he'll have to solve.


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The sequel stars Channing Tatum with Dwayne Johnson and Bruce Willis as operatives tasked with taking out the enemy Cobra. Trailers indicate that the British Parliament gets the brunt of the destruction, but when the president is replaced by an evil doppelganger, the facade of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. gets a little makeover -- a couple of black and red curtains with snake eyes.
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Skip to comments.The man who knew too much? The truth about the death of Hillary close friend Vince Foster
Posted on 01/15/2008 4:55:18 AM PST by IrishMike
On a Monday night in July 1993, a 48-year-old lawyer called Vince Foster was found dead in a park near Washington DC.
He had died from a gunshot wound to the mouth and his father's .38-calibre revolver, dating from 1913, was at his side.
It was the same method of suicide used by a Marine officer in the film A Few Good Men - which Foster was known recently to have watched.
In the movie, the officer had killed himself because he was distraught about testifying against his commanding officer.
In real life, Vince Foster was distraught at the prospect of being grilled about the shady affairs of Hillary Clinton.
A clear case of suicide, then. Or was it? As the months passed, wild rumours began to grow that a hitman had murdered him because he knew too much.
Tall and handsome, Vince Foster was one of Hillary's closest colleagues and best friends.
In Little Rock, Arkansas, they were partners in a law firm while Bill Clinton was governor of the state. And, naturally, when the Clintons moved to the White House, Vince Foster came, too.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
I think unless there is a lot of evidence, this kind of talk will hurt the GOP.
That was NOT 'his father's gun'.
It was an untraceable "drop gun" assembled from disparate parts.
Just one of the many, many, many, many holes in the "story" agreed upon by the Clintonoids.
There is plenty of evidence its just that the media ignores it.
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He was placed at the back slope of a gun emplacement reached through the adjacent wooded property acessed by an overgrown road.
It features a bunch of non-facts and poor editing.
Hillary lied, Vince Foster died.
Hopefully the GOP is loaded for bear and has LOTS of real info and facts to use against Mrs. Clinton.
Hiding the dirt til the time is right.
Has anyone ever known (or even heard of) a lawyer who killed himself due to "fretting" over the behavior of his client(s)?
The relatives identified the gun as belonging to Vince's father. Don't continue to tell a lie. There's enough evidence to involve the clintons without it.
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I hadn't seen that - thumb through the trigger guard?
Considering Maddie Albright was one of the cabinet members out on the WH lawn retelling bubba's lies and then supposidly incensed she had been used by them, I am amazed she is shilling for them. But then again, I guess money/power makes it rather easy to overlook a lack of any integrity.
Robert Fiske and Ken Starr are also colluding with the media to hide the murder?
"a 48-year-old lawyer called Vince Foster "
Was he called that or was that his name?
Just a clue that this might be a rather weak article.
Since waterboarding can't hurt you, we should do it to the Clintons so we can find out who killed Vince Foster
Where's my aluminum foil hat?
The public will never believe the innocence of the Clintons and their loyal staff.
I have written this note posthumously and of my own volition and I have never met Anthony Pelicano.
Vince Foster
Hillary ordering the White House staff to fire seven workers in the White House Travel Office for financial mismanagement, with Billy Dale accused of embezzlement. Hillary then lied to a grand jury about how she was not really involved in the firing scheme, even though staffers were writing there would be "hell to pay" if they didn't do Hillary's bidding. Billy Dale's life was ruined. Two years later, it took a jury two hours to acquit him. Why did she do that? What would voters think, Bill?
Hillary making a mysterious $100,000 profit off a $1,000 investment in cattle futures with Tyson Foods lawyer Jim Blair making her trades. Was this a bribe for the governor's wife? It certainly didn't fit Hillary's first fairytale explanation: that she made the trades just reading The Wall Street Journal. Would more focus on this still-unresolved scandal help Hillary's campaign, Bill?
Hillary's staffers rifling through Vince Foster's office for documents in the hours after Foster's death. One man seen leaving the scene with documents was White House aide and Hillary protégé Craig Livingstone. What was he taking away? Why won't anyone in your administration give an honest answer, Bill?
Hillary's Rose Law Firm records "disappeared," only to reappear in the White House after years of requests for documents from the independent counsel investigating her lawyering for her corrupt business partner Jim McDougal. What were they doing right outside Hillary's private office, Bill?
Hillary demanding a White House database of friends and enemies. The Clinton White House was found to be in possession of more than 1,000 FBI files of Republican White House employees. At the center of the controversy again was Craig Livingstone, who told friends he was Hillary's hire. Why were they there? How were they used?
Maddie Albright would have never ever been known had it not been for her networking connection all these years with Hillary. So she owes Hillary Big Time. Further given that Albright was Hillary's pick, we could say that giving nuclear to North Korea was Hillary's plan.
We have never been told one way or the other but I wonder if Hillary was in that meeting where all these upstanding Clinton appointees came out and dispersed their lies?
If Vince Foster had had a gun, he'd be alive today.
Imagine— horrible as it is— shooting yourself in the mouth with a handgun.
The gun-reversed-in-hand, thumb-on-the-trigger method would "work" "best".
What a resume, filled with experience, if only she could show us her papers. Come on Bill release her papers, you do want her to be the first woman president now don't you????
"Could some one please just sorta look into possible mismanagement of the private, nongovernmental, travel office? Maybe you might wanna just sic the FBI on Billy Dale and stake out his daughter's house and grill her, too, when she returns from her honeymoon. And if ya find nothing well, gee, it'd be swell to prosecute Billy anyway. Pretty please."
And your experience in suicide comes from where???
Joseph Farah, Paula Jones, et al.
True, but it's just like the good old days. Pretty soon, Free Republic will be all a twitter with talk of small government and a return to the Constitution. No more big government rationalization and "it's a dfferent world now" capitulance to Federal power. I'm gettin' all misty just thinking about it.
It is entirely unnnatural to fire a gun using your thumb.
OTOH-if you're going to plant a gun its the easiest digit to access.
Curious - what did ABC News have to say about this picture?
10 questions I would like to have Hillary Clinton answer:
Who in the Clinton administration devised the plan to sell taxpayer-financed trade missions in exchange for campaign contributions to the Clinton-Gore 1996 re-election campaign?
Why did you give "factually false" testimony under oath in the investigation of the White House Travel Office firings, as former Independent Counsel Robert Ray stated in his final report?
Who hired former bar bouncer Craig Livingstone and ordered him to illegally obtain for the Clinton administration the FBI files of former staffers in the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush?
Why did you fail to report more than $2 million in contributions (from Peter Paul) to your Senate 2000 campaign?
Your brothers Anthony and Hugh Rodham allegedly brokered cash deals to obtain presidential pardons from your husband on behalf of convicted criminals. Were you aware they were each paid large sums to obtain these pardons?
Did you or your lawyers hire private detectives to investigate and intimidate critics of the Clinton administration?
What did you instruct James Carville and George Stephanopoulos to say in order to discredit and defame Gennifer Flowers, a woman with whom your husband had an affair?
Records from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange reveal that you turned a $1,000 investment in cattle futures in 1978 into more than $100,000 in 10 months a return of 10,000 percent. How did you earn such an astronomical, and unbelievable, return on this investment?
How much money does Bill Clinton earn from his relationship with Ron Burkle, a contributor to your Senate campaigns, and Burkle's company, Yucaipa?
How do you explain the mysterious disappearance of your Whitewater billing records from the office of Vince Foster, the former Rose Law Firm partner and Clinton White House counsel who allegedly committed suicide in 1993?
There's more to this story than Smith knows. It will all come out one day.
Fiske concluded that there was no evidence to contradict his surmise that Foster walked into Fort Marcy Park and shot himself in the mouth with a .38-caliber revolver. The report reconciled all witness testimony with this conclusion and stated that there was no other trauma to the body that would indicate foul play or that Foster died by any other means than a self-inflicted gunshot into his mouth that exited through the back of his head.
Fiske was able to make this case because, at the time his report was issued, he controlled all of the information. However, during the almost three years that have passed, much of this information has been leaked or pried loose by lawsuits and congressional inquiries.
Moreover, witnesses have come forward who say the Fiske report distorts and manipulates the testimony they gave to the FBI agents who interviewed them. Comparisons of handwritten notes made by FBI agents while interviewing witnesses with the typed versions on the FD-302 forms and the Fiske report do show troubling transformations in meaning that seem designed to make the evidence fit the explanation and to get rid of loose ends.
The person who discovered Foster's body continues to maintain that the gun, allegedly found in Foster's hand, was not in Foster's hand or present anywhere on the scene when he discovered the body The Fiske report also glosses over the fact that witnesses agreed on the description of the car that they saw in the parking lot at the time Foster was lying dead in the park--and it was not a description of Foster's car.
The latest development shakes the very foundation of the Fiske report. In the March 2 London Sunday Telegraph, Ambrose Evans-Pritchard reports that a prosecutor on Starr's staff, disturbed by inconsistencies and conflicting evidence, quietly has been showing one of the original death-scene photos of Foster to forensic scientists and other individuals. The photo reveals a clearly visible small-caliber gunshot wound on the right side of Foster's neck, just below the jawline.
This photo conflicts with the Fiske report's claim that the only trauma to Foster's body is a wound to the back of the head from the gunshot into the mouth.
The photo confirms the testimony of paramedics present at the scene(firemen). In his deposition to the Senate Banking Committee on July 14,1994, Richard Arthur said he saw a bullet hole in Foster's neck near the jawline on the right side. When confronted with the official story of gunshot through the mouth, Arthur said: "Fine. Whether the coroner's report says that or not, fine. I know what I saw."
If you trust Fiske you'll trust anybody, and as far as Starr who knows what he was thinking. Im saying there is evidence.
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When I saw that picture the first time lo, these many years ago, I used a blue gun (rubber replica small-frame revolver) to try to figure it out.
My conclusions:
Holding the gun as though to fire it at a target to one's front, and then turning it to place the muzzle at or inside the mouth, unwieldy.
Holding it in the same manner but rotating the wrist so the gun is upside down, more "comfortable" (even with a dummy gun, my heart was racing throughout this procedure and I had to stop and rest from time to time).
Placing the thumb in the triggerguard and wrapping the fingers around the back of the handgrip, "best" and most "comfortable", and the muzzle easiest to direct. Another test with a real gun, pointed in a safe direction, showed that the thumb (mine, anyway) is strong enough for a DA trigger pull.
how about the substance of the 17 phone calls in a period of an hour or two exchanged with susan thomases that she couldn't recall the dteails of,or thomases' stonewalling on the subject?at the time i thought if they had just clipped off one of bernie nussbaum's ears,the whole story would've come out
Talk about a dead horse.
It happens that way in every administration.
The past is prologue.
I agree.
There is enough on the Clintons without using hypotheticals which will probably never be proven.
Did that photo AEP was showing around ever make onto the net?
Not to worry. It's simply the way the British speak our common language.
For example, they will normally say:
"The current President of the USA is called George Bush."
Whereas we Americans will normally say:
"The current President of the USA is named George Bush."
It's just a difference in usage, with no underhanded implication.
This Vince Foster #(%*# is old news Freepers -- so let it rest!
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American College of Surgeons Provides New PQRS Reporting Tool for Its Members
On November 27, 2013, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule (link removed) updating policies and payment rates for physician and other health care provider services paid under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) in calendar year (CY) 2014.
In the MPFS final rule, CMS did not adopt the proposal to cap practice expense payments for non-facility services at the hospital outpatient department (OPD) or ambulatory surgical center (ASC) facility rate if the non-facility payment amount exceeds the facility payment amount for the same service. This is a major victory for the AUA and the physician medical community as a whole. Had the proposal been adopted, payment amounts for several urology services would have been cut more than 50 percent. The AUA successfully advocated against the payment cap by identifying several flaws in the proposed methodology. In response to issues raised by the AUA, and the medical community, the agency plans to consider more fully the comments it received and address the issue in future rulemaking.
The MPFS final rule reflects a 20.1 percent reduction in the conversion factor (CF), however, when adjustments to the relative value scale are combined with the CF change, the net reduction in payment rates will be about 24 percent. The reduction, generated by the flawed sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, will significantly reduce the 2014 CF to $27.2006 from the current CF of $34.0230. The AUA has been working closely with Congress to permanently repeal the SGR and replace it with a new payment system.
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2014 PMN Subscription Campaign Features New Options and New Benefits
Based on extensive market research, the Practice Management Department has modified the Practice Managers' Network (PMN) for 2014 to accommodate the needs of various size practices and practices owned by hospitals. The results of a recent survey of subscribers showed us that with the movement of urology practices to large multi-specialty institutions or hospitals, their desire for interaction with other group managers exceeded their need for external coding advice. Therefore, for subscribers who renew or purchase a new subscription in 2014, there is an option with unlimited Coding Hotline access and one without for a reduced price.
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New legislation authored by Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Tom Carper (D-DE) is designed to discourage unnecessary lawsuits brought about by reporting metrics in the Affordable Care Act. Under Senate Bill 1769, ACA metrics such as meaningful use stage two, the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS), the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP) or others cannot be used to determine the appropriate standard of care patients must receive or as the sole grounds for a lawsuit.
This idea, designed to close a potentially exploitable loophole, has also received support in the House of Representatives. Similar, bipartisan legislation has been introduced by Representatives Dr. Phil Gingery (R-GA) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX).
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Chase Merrill's 80-yard game opening kickoff return gave Herrin great field position and was a sign of things to come for the Tigers in their 40-0 shutout of Harrisburg Friday night at the Harrison-Bruce Sports Complex.
Merrill finished with just over 100 yards rushing and a touchdown, while teammate Brent Milner ran in four scores to help the Tigers (6-2, 5-0 SIRR Ohio) win their sixth in a row and claim an outright conference championship.
Heading into the game, the Bulldogs (4-4, 3-2) had been having a little bit of success at Herrin. Harrisburg won there last year and had won three of its past four matchups at "The Graveyard" before Friday's contest.
But the Harrisburg offense struggled mightily to gain any traction in the conference finale. Harrisburg managed to accumulate just 116 yards of offense and didn't complete a single pass.
"Herrin's a good team and you've got to give them credit," said Harrisburg coach Jason Roper. "I thought their running backs ran hard and were physical. We just never could really establish field position and we were backed up all night."
Sophomore quarterback Noah Vallette started his third straight game under center, but didn't attempt a pass.
Junior Cooper Thompson threw three passes out of a Wildcat formation, but didn't connect on any.
The Bulldogs mustered just seven first downs all night and were paced by Jarren Goldman's 36 yards on 12 carries. Sophomore Corbin Crim added 26 rushing yards and Thompson finished with 25 yards on four touches.
Herrin enjoyed a 26-0 lead at halftime and continued to coast in the second half. The Tigers will play at Anna-Jonesboro in Week 9.
Harrisburg closes the regular season at Carbondale. Like Harrisburg, the Terriers (4-4) need a win Friday to become playoff eligible. Nick Hill and company started the year 3-0 but have dropped four out of their last five and three in a row.
Harrisburg is in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in six years.
"Carbondale's a good team with a lot of talent," said Roper. "It's going to be a tough game for us. It should be a good ballgame and hopefully our kids will rise to the occasion."
HER- TD 5 Milner run (Haynes kick), 1st 10:44
HER- TD 1 Milner run (run failed), 1st 2:28
HER- TD 23 pass Hays to McCowen (Haynes kick), 2nd 4:!3
HER- TD 8 Milner run (pass failed), 2nd 0:36
HER- TD 1 Merrill run (Haynes kick), 3rd 5:47
HER- TD 4 Milner run (Haynes kick), 4th 11:11
Page 2 of 2 - First downs 7 18
Total net yards 116 325
Rushes-yards 36-116 41-236
Passing 0 89
Comp-Att-Int 0-3-0 7-12-0
Fumbles lost 2 1
Pen-yards 3-6 3-35
RUSHING- HBG: Jarren Goldman 12-36, Daniel Lewis 4-9, Cooper Thompson 4-25, Corbin Crim 2-26, Kyle Heavener 3-11, Sean Crisenbery 5-9, Zach Perkins 1-1, Noah Vallette 5-(-1). HER: Chase Merrill 14-102, Brent Milner 12-56, Chris Butler 5-24, Patrick McCowen 3-16, Gavin Gosha 1-7, Nick Hays 1-13, Devante Branch 1-4, Jayvon Yarbrough 2-16.
RECEIVING- HER: Josh Haynes 2-10, Patrick McCowen 1-23, Chase Merrill 3-37, Kolton Lannom 1-19.
PASSING: HBG: Cooper Thompson 0-3-0 0. HER: Nick Hays 7-12-0 89.
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What A-list actor who's been teasing the press about his sexuality was spotted around town with a blonde transsexual?
Didn't know Suki was a tranny thoughReplyCancel
That guy in the story is a transsexual?ReplyCancel
@sugartitties. Lol!!
Btw – it's "transgenderED".
Riven! Come back! I think SYF just made a silly jab at Enty's outdated vocab skillz. Don't be sadsies 🙁ReplyCancel
@riven. LadyH is super right. I promise I was not taking a stab at a person, I was only referring to vocabulary.
I would not want to offend you or any of the other nice people here.ReplyCancel
I understand where you are coming from Riven, I just hate to see anyone hurt by anything on here. You are entitled to feel however you feel about it. Take the day to your awesome self and feel better! HeisenHugs <3ReplyCancel
@SYF I sincerely apologize for taking it the wrong way, I've seen you do it so many times I stopped thinking you were mocking Enty. That was my error and I appreciate the clarification. I never speak up about it so of course the one time I do I'm totally wrong.ReplyCancel
Yay!!! Peace restored. If anything: Mr X, NO ONE uses the term transsexual anymore. Except HSK. Get with it. At least Enty knows to refer to gender and not sex, despite his proclivity to add the "ed" to it. So…Mr X is not Enty then lolReplyCancel
LOL thanks for the assist LadyH. I might have to break down and take a Tylonnol 3 at work. (God even trying to spell that word is making my brain die)ReplyCancel
Unless they're from TransylvaniaReplyCancel
I get migraines too. I would first look into whatever meds you take. All sorts of drugs can cause headaches as a side effect, and other drugs like certain birth controls all the way to Adderall actually can be dangerous when interacting with migraine meds.
Stay hydrated and cool.ReplyCancel
You are soooooo right sugartits!!!ReplyCancel
I see what you're saying.
And I'm so sorry if I was offensive. I guess I didn't think anyone was offended, I thought we were going on about more of a language thing. If people are transgender, and other terms are offensive to them and that's what you were/are saying I see where bringing it up again is not nice. I'm sorry. I promise you tho, if we'd discussed the word cat vs kitty to length, and someone used the word "cat" I would said, "remember it's kitty."
Riven, I guess I didn't understand. I'm very very sorry. And I've always enjoyed you and reading what you write. You always share a lot of information, and research, and I love it.
Im sad, but I'm glad u said something because I really had no idea.ReplyCancel
Thanks so much for writing this Riven!! Really! (-:
I learned something from you, again. (-:
Lady-fellow migraine suffer here. Look at foods u eat, they can be huge triggers. Any citrus fruit, melon, of all things, bananas all trigger headaches. As does weather. Eat regularly-if i skip lunch or dinner, im gonna have a migraine the next day. Put heat on your neck. Have 5 or 6 little pretzels, some caffinated soda and couple tylenol. Feel better soon:)ReplyCancel
why are you always mocking me??
eff off tbh
@SYF internet group hug!! You always make me laugh (which is why I remembered you, I like you lol) so I'm happy to be wrong but yeah totes feelings sheepish for forgetting that it's a long-running joke. I face-palmed when I realized how bitchy I sounded AND that it was a joke that actually supports people like me against people like Enty. Yay Friday am I right?ReplyCancel
Lady & Liddy thanks for the suggestions. I think it's probably the Aderall, I asked to change my dosage and dropped from 3 a day to 2. I've been having migraines for about a week now and the time frame matches, I just didn't even think of that. But I have been a hell of a lot less anxious since the change so I can deal with migraines until my body adjusts. I will definitely try some of those tips, starting with food!ReplyCancel
Damn, I'm good!!! Adderall is famous for causing migraines, usually due to lack of sleep and strains it can cause, most notably teeth grinding. Be careful though, you should NOT take Rx migraine meds with Adderall.ReplyCancel
@riven just for you to make you feal better on friday.. sugarhuggs to you boo!!
i can't do the talk,like the talk on the tv
and i can't do a love song, like the way it's meant to be
i can't do everything, but i'll do anything for you
i can't do anything except be in love with you
It's "so" not "totes". You have offended every "so" out there. FFS.ReplyCancel


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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!
Classic, exotic automobiles from the last 100+ years. Car collection is open to the public for complimentary viewing. Also provides brokering, consignment sales, mechanical evaluation for all cars.
CITY:St. Charles
Unique shopping experience specializing in folk art classes, supplies and wooden ware; seasonal antique barn and petting zoo on site.
Serving authentic, home style Thai Cuisine to the Northwest Suburbs since 1994. We offer traditional flavors that delight your taste buds and warm your soul. Fresh from our kitchen to your table.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Antiques, collectibles, furniture, floral arrangements, jewelry, glassware, made-to-order furniture and shelves, in-home help with decorating and more.
Enjoy the fusion of traditional Indian architecture with modern technology; Explore the various facets of Hindu rites & rituals, as well as the core philosophical precepts of the religion; Experience peace & serenity. All are welcome.
Barbakoa is a fun, eclectic restaurant serving delicious Latin cuisine infused with passion, love and an unrivaled quality of service. This modern Latin bistro brings casual fine dining with an urban vibe to the Western suburbs. The restaurant is a lively and upbeat, featuring modern interpretations of Latin cuisine with roots in Central and South America, the Spanish Caribbean, and enriched by European influences.
CITY:Downers Grove
Barbra and Frank: The Concert That Never Was...
Two of the biggest voices in music history never had the opportunity to perform together, live in concert. Now, this is your chance to experience what it would have been like to see Ol' Blue Eyes and Babs share the stage, right here in Aurora. The two performers paying tribute to these legends sound like Frank and Barbra, they look like Frank and Barbra, and man, will they blow your mind. They'll cover everything from "Don't Rain on My Parade" to "The Way You Look Tonight" and so many more of those classic tunes you know and love. This is one glamorous, heart-warming and spectacular show you won't want to miss.
Casual or intimate gourmet dining for lunch or dinner.
Come to Barnelli's where secret family recipes and the freshest ingredients combine to bring you the best homestyle Italian cooking. Including favorites such as gourmet salads, award winning ribs, homemade pasta dishes, great sandwiches, and much more.
CITY:Crystal Lake
This full-service library presents a variety of arts events throughout the year.
Barrington Ice House Village Mall Shops and Restaurants
Explore this historic mall, built in 1904, featuring more than 20 specialty shops and Chessie's, an authentic 1915 train station restaurant with its own railroad car.
This 18-hole course features a practice range, pro shop, snack shop and banquet facilities. Bartlett Hills Golf Club & Banquets is also an award-winning wedding venue that can accommodate up to 230 of your friends and family.
Sports clothing and equipment
Basement of the Dead Haunted House
Features Shattered the 3D nightmare, ranked Top 13 3D Haunt in the World by Haunted Attraction Magazine. Terrifying...not for the faint of heart. Enter at your own risk. Open year-round. Recommended for ages 13 and older.
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)
Mediterranean style cuisine with a fun atmosphere and elegant ambiance.
Enjoy 48 premium flavors of ice cream and sherbet (over 150 flavors rotated)! Kid-approved flavors. Non-dairy sherbet options. Homemade waffle cones. Fruit smoothies. Custom cakes. Specialty drinks. And toppings, toppings, toppings!
Experience railroad and war history alongside Batavia-related exhibits. The original bed and dresser from Mary Todd Lincoln's room at Bellview Sanitarium are displayed here.
A 32-acre park built in cooperation with Batavia Park District, the city of Batavia and the Batavia Riverwalk Committee. Park your bikes by the Depot Museum and stroll the boardwalks through the wildflower garden.
As the centerpiece of downtown Batavia, the Riverwalk extends along the Depot Pond and Fox River to a north point pavilion, where grand views of the Fox River are available.
This three-story hotel offers 142 guestrooms accessible via interior corridors. All rooms at the Baymont Chicago offer work desks with ergonomic chairs and phones with voice mail. Wireless Internet access and local calls are complimentary. Located eight miles from O'Hare International Airport. The hotel provides 24-hour front desk, free continental breakfast and a gym/fitness center. Near I-294.
Platinum winning property for exceptional quality accommodations and unsurpassed guest service. This hotel is ideally located just minutes from many nearby points of interest, including Six Flags Great America, Naval Station Great Lakes, College of Lake County and the Libertyville Sports Complex. The hotel offers standard rooms, king whirlpool suites, and specialty theme rooms. Take advantage of the hotel's heated outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness center and an on-site cocktail lounge. Free Continental Breakfast, game room and high speed Internet included with room.
Stay just minutes from Chicago Premium Outlets, Paramount Theatre, Two Brothers Roundhouse and Hollywood Casino Aurora. 71 newly renovated rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, refrigerator, microwave, 39" LED TV. Indoor pool and fitness center. Pet friendly with deposit.
CITY:North Aurora
Baymont Inn & Suites Naperville
123-room hotel conveniently located 1/2 mile from I-88. Several restaurants within walking distance. Expanded continental breakfast, fitness room, free wireless hi-speed internet, and many other amenities.
Sporting goods retailer and team sales. Equipment and apparel for baseball, softball, soccer, football, basketball, and volleyball.
CITY:St. Charles
BC Bistro and Lounge serves an American menu with well-known and innovative dishes. Open 'til midnight. Children's Menu.
Speciality coffee beverages including espresso-based drinks, smoothies, chai tea, panini sandwiches and pastries.
Toys, dolls, games, books, crafts and more for infants to pre-teens. Our carefully-chosen toys encourage active, creative, open-ended play. Our knowledgeable staff can help you select perfect gifts for your special kids and for the kid in you.
Beer House, located on the outskirts of Yorktown Center, is a unique concept bringing over 60 tap and hundreds of bottled beers to one great venue. You can be sure to find almost half of our tap line dedicated to local breweries. Catering to both the beer aficionado and those wanting to learn more, our staff is willing to answer questions and make suggestions. Come drink the best beers, enjoy live music, catch sports on our 15 televisions, or just relax with friends!
1850 limestone Greek Revival home restored, developed as preservation study house. June-August, Tues. 1-4pm. Other hours, groups by appointment.
CITY:St. Charles
Benedictine University Sports Complex
This state-of-the-art sports complex includes baseball, softball, track, football, soccer and lacrosse fields. The complex is home to the DuPage Dragons and Chicago Bandits professional fast-pitch softball for women.
Japanese Hibachi style cooking - a chef prepares for you at your table. Steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops & lobstertail.
At Benihana your food is not only cooked - it's choreographed. Our chefs will have you craving for more as they slice and dice your meal right before your eyes. Highly skilled and well-trained, your personal chef will entertain you as they cook such favorites as steak, chicken, seafood and fresh vegetables in traditional Japanese style on a hibachi table. So, come in today and witness first hand what has become the longest running dinner show in the world. Reservations are recommended.
Japanese Hibachi style cooking - a chef prepares for at your table. Steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops & lobstertail.
Where Irish Hospitality means that pours and portions are a little more generous. Crowd-pleasing menu selections are varied and unique and the answer Ida,ways O'YES!! Bennigan's American Fare, Irish Hospitality!
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Ten minutes from O'Hare, Bensenville Park District offers everything for your leisure, fitness & banquet needs. From the outstanding White Pines Golf Club to the award-winning Deer Grove Water Park, come and enjoy a variety of activities, parks & events.
52 guest rooms, extended stay available. Amenities: business center, fitness center, outdoor heated pool. Complimentary full hot breakfast. Free wi-fi. Winner of Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence.
CITY:St. Charles
A smaller, intimate hotel catering to the business traveler with personal service and attention to detail. We feature two restaurants, banquet facilities, and a fitness center.
248-room full-service hotel conveniently located between O'Hare and downtown. Outdoor pool, fitness center, 24-hour restaurant, lounge, room service, fax and copy service. 14,000 sq.ft. of meeting/banquet space
The Best Western Des Plaines Inn is a first-class hotel located only 4½ miles away from O'Hare Airport and very convenient to Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, home of the Rosemont Expo, and All State Arena, home of the Rosemont Horizon. We offer you deluxe accommodations with complimentary breakfast, an indoor heated pool, fitness center, meeting room and free parking. There are several major shopping centers located from 3 to 8 miles from the Best Western Des Plaines Inn.
CITY:Des Plaines
45 room hotel with many amenities, located in historic Woodstock, Illinois. Close to many attractions in and around Woodstock.
Best Western Inn of St. Charles
Convenient to area restaurants, downtown St. Charles shopping. Each guest room includes a mini-fridge & microwave. New executive suite wing.
CITY:St. Charles
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Enjoy deluxe continental breakfast, lobby computer access, 24-hour exercise room. Guest rooms each have free internet access, cable TV, microwave and refrigerator. Hotel is centrally located near restaurants, shopping and more! Easy access to I-88.
Best Western Palwaukee Inn-Wheeling
Stay with us at our 3-Diamond rated facility a member of the largest hotel chain in the world. We are conveniently located, offer competitive affordable rates-WIFI included and complimentary continental breakfast. We have all the amenities to meet the needs of any traveler.
Beverly Lake Forest Preserve Trail is perfect for hiking and biking. The five mile out and back trail located near Dundee that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
CITY:Hoffman Estates
Bicycle/Hiking Trails - Aurora
More than 35 miles of scenic trails, from Aurora to Crystal Lake, pass through scenic landscapes. Active travelers enjoy biking, hiking, jogging and cross-country skiing. Nature-seekers enjoy bird watching and tranquil vegetation. Routes include the Fox River, Virgil Gilman and Red Oak Trails, and the Illinois Prairie Path.
Modern Mexican Restaurant specializing in tacos and margaritas, utilizing fresh ingredients to create a new and succulent Mexican experience.
Big Bowl Fresh Chinese and Thai Restaurant
Big Bowl is a pioneering Asian restaurant, vibrant in design and cuisine, offering the latest in authentic Chinese and Thai food.
Big Shot Piano Lounge & Restaurant
Big Shot is an upscale Restaurant & Piano Bar. A cozy place to meet, eat, and drink while listening and interacting with talented musicians. From the warm atmosphere to the variety of enticing menu items, this intimate spot will showcase live talent every night. The extremely friendly restaurant will invite its patrons to participate and sing along with new songs performed by talented professionals. This will definitely be a place to start and end an evening.
CITY:Arlington Heights
The Big Ten Experience features a collection of 13 interactive exhibits showcasing conference notables dating back to 1896, the year the conference was founded. Highlights include the Big Ten Theater which gives patrons a behind-the-scenes, immersive audio and video experience looking at student-athletes and traditions, along with radio and television features of notable accomplishments on and off the field of play.
The area's best selection of bikes, recumbents, accessories and clothing. Rentals: bikes, tandems, trailer cycles, recumbent bikes and trikes. Home of Creative Mobility featuring bikes for special needs. Just west of Randall.
CITY:St. Charles
Bill's Friendly Christmas Tree Farm
Cut your Christmas tree in a backwoods setting. We have many trees, including Norway, white spruce and blue spruce. Family owned and operated. Trees up to 23 feet tall.
Bill's Pizza & Pub is a family-friendly restaurant, since 1957, with a unique, comfortable, rustic, northwoods-inspired dining room with incredible wildlife mounts. World's renowned first double-decker and famous thin crust pizzas are outstanding! Bill's also offers delicious sandwiches and desserts. The atmosphere is relaxed, the beer is cold and served in a frosty mug, and the food is great. Throw your cares out the window and your peanut shells on the floor. Have Kids? Great! Bill's offers a large selection of video games for children. Convenient carryout and prompt delivery service, allows quality pizzas, sandwiches, and munchies to be enjoyed in the comfort of home or a hotel.
Dine-in and carryout, delivery restaurant.
Unique northwoods atmosphere serving pizza, sandwiches, appetizers and complimentary baskets of peanuts. Great game room for children. Only minutes from Six Flags. Offering carry out and delivery.
This museum located on the campus of Wheaton College is devoted to the history of Christian evangelism and its influences on society. View rare artifacts, art and displays that include a powerful 3-D presentation of the gospel message.
Contemporary restaurant that showcases hearty, American cuisine and features rustic-chic decor. The cozy and elegant homespun feel celebrates the rustic American food and design.
CITY:Arlington Heights
What started as a dream at age 6 is now a reality in the form of Bisi African Restaurant. Bisi was raised by her grandmother who taught her the secrets and art of African cuisine and has over 20 years of experience preparing various African dishes. Your food is guaranteed to be fresh from the meat type to fresh produce because just like our slogan,"Fresh ingredients make delicious food".
In Chinese culture, quality and health are more than just values, they're traditions. Everything on our menu is made to order with these two traditions in mind. We've brought the finest Dim Sum chefs in from Chinatown, and let them loose in our kitchen, to create an authentic Dim Sum selection rarely found in the suburbs.
CITY:Arlington Heights
At Bistro Dragon, all dishes are made from real ingredients and prepared in such a way that high quality flavor and nutrition are maintained. MSG and canned vegetables are never used. Chef Chen offers an inventive sushi selection combined with spectacular presentation.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
A suburban classic restaurant located in the heart of Elk Grove Village. Black Steer Charhouse offers incredible service and great food in a modern space. Known for having one of the area's best house cut steaks, creative martinis and fresh seafood, Black Steer Charhouse is the perfect place for small groups, families and parties up to 100.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Enjoy grilled to perfection steaks along with charbroiled burgers and sandwiches, pastas, chicken and ribs. Listen to live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays or indulge in our Black Steer Brunch on Sundays.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Nestled on 54 scenic acres, Blackberry Farm is a family-friendly destination that features unique play areas for all ages, live animals, amusement rides, and a living history museum that brings Aurora's history to life through demonstrations, exhibits and extensive artifact collections. Blackberry Farm is fun for all ages and is a great choice for your wedding, company picnic, birthday party or family reunion. All attractions are included with daily admission. Enjoy unlimited rides on the train, hay wagon, pedal tractors, paddle boats, carousel and ponies. Ice skating rink in winter when weather permits.
The lush bentgrass fairways and greens of Blackstone Golf Club meander through some of the most distinctive natural landscape of any course in the Chicagoland area. And although it can stretch out to a total of 6,727 yards, Blackstone features 4 sets of tees to suit golfers of all skill levels and plays to a very manageable 4,893 yards at its shortest.
The Blackthorn Grille is a traditional Irish Pub focusing on gourmet meals and a wide selection of top-quality wines and beers. You will find the finest quality in every detail at the Blackthorn Grille. From our Executive Chef to the tenured bar staff, we have created the ideal atmosphere to enjoy a meal or share a bit of drink.
CITY:Lake Villa
Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville, Illinois, has everything an outdoors fanatic could want. Hikers, bicyclers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers can enjoy more than 6 miles of turf and limestone trails, including a convenient route to the Illinois Prairie Path. Trails around the McKee Marsh area feature two observation decks, a bird blind, and signs that describe the history and ecological significance of the marsh.
Golfers will enjoy all that Bliss Creek has to offer, from the casual atmosphere of the bar and grill, to cocktails on the deck overlooking the first hole. With the addition of the Pine Room, a dedicated building designed specifically for golf outings, it is the perfect course for any size outing or fundraiser. Open to the public daily, it offers beautiful, tree-lined fairways, well-placed water hazards and a challenging 18 holes of golf that can most often be played in less than four hours. Truly one of the best golf values in the Chicagoland area.
CITY:Sugar Grove
The Bliss House Museum is operated by the Sugar Grove Historical Society and houses historical exhibits about the village of Sugar Grove and surrounding area. Anyone interested in researching their heritage, may contact the museum for access to probate and civil records dating 1839 - 1955. Hours: Open every Tuesday 1-4 pm or by appointment.
CITY:Sugar Grove
If you enjoy challenging greens and a not too overbearing of a course, you have come to the right place. Bloomingdale Golf Club offers an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all levels.
Our work embodies skill, insight, and respect for both the material and process. It is useful in the kitchen, on the table, or as an accent to decor. The warmth and beauty crafted into each pot will touch those who use it. Its artistry functions best through daily use, through intimate acquaintance.
Known throughout the Fox Valley for top-quality meats, produce, and fresh bakery products. Where service has been a family tradition for more than 70 years in St. Charles.
CITY:St. Charles
Blue Moon Bikes Cycle & Fitness
Blue Moon Bikes is a full service bicycle shop specializing in: new and classic bicycles, antique bikes, parts, bike restoration and repair, as well as trading and buying old bikes. Blue Moon Bikes is run by a group of bicycle specialists.
Blue Moon Bikes Vintage Sting Ray Museum
Blue Moon Bikes owner Rod Griffis has been an antique bicycle collector for more than a decade. He actively collects antique bikes, and Schwinn Sting-rays are his specialty. Rod's collection is world renowned for its completeness and authenticity. His extensive collection features Schwinn Sting-Rays from 1963 through the 1980's.
Facials, manicures, pedicures, body polish, haircuts, massage and more.
Blue Wind Gallery & Annex 4121
Furniture, collectibles, comics, militaria, railroad memorabilia, original landscape and wildlife paintings.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Our retail gardens and shop have become a gardener's lush retreat of two city blocks tucked away in the historic industrial district and neighborhood of beautiful Sycamore. Ponds, statuary, plants and other garden necessities. Seasonal operation. Our Garden Room and Courtyard have become a popular destination for outdoor wedding ceremonies, indoor receptions, birthday parties, family gatherings and community events. The urban ambience of Blumen Gardens' event rental space is truly one-of-a-kind for the surrounding towns.
Committed to providing the freshest food from around the globe. Seafood is delivered from the highest quality providers from around the world.
Fresh fish-delivered, inspected, hand-cut daily and grilled over oak. Enjoy flavorful, modern culinary touches such as goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and wild mushrooms.
Get into the swing of spring at Bonner Heritage Farm! Enjoy a variety of spring-themed activities, crafts and demonstrations. Wagon rides, farm animals, food and entertainment round out the afternoon. Be sure to take a guided tour of the Bonner farmhouse.
Offering good par fours with difficult par threes, this course is architecturally classic and slightly rolling, with medium-size greens.
New and gently read books, books on tape, gift items, cappuccino, biscotti and even "tea for two."
Boone Creek consists of three unique 9-hole courses that can be combined to make up three different 18-hole courses, allowing you to play a different course while visiting the same location. Boone Creek Golf Club has a natural setting with a number of wetlands and creeks that are home to a variety of wildlife including frogs, beavers, snapping turtles, wood ducks, deer, cranes, and red-tail hawks. Our golf course has large and undulating greens that provide some of the best putting surfaces in McHenry County.
Bosacki's Home Brew is a small microbrewery and tavern/tasting room providing a variety of beers with the emphasis on beer to take home and share with family and friends. Come sample the beer in our tavern and take home your favorite selection.
Upscale resale: re-defining the resale experience! Boutique Repeats is designed to provide customers with new and gently used clothes, purses, jewelry and more. At your favorite upscale resale shop, we buy, consign and sell designer and better brand name women's apparel, accessories, home decor and furniture. Let Boutique Repeats buy your high-end items, so you can go after that new must-have! This hassle-free selling experience is in a boutique environment that carries new inventory daily! Appointments are recommended for a personal buying experience, but not necessary.
Bowes Creek delivers a private club experience to the public golfer! It offers annual memberships for a day, or just enjoy Porter's Pub - an English inspired eatery.
Enjoy bowling as well as karaoke every Friday and Saturday.
Good food, good drinks, good company.
Brae Loch Banquets and Golf Club
The golf course has 18-holes and it is a par-70 course. Brae Loch Banquets feature a bright space in a country setting overlooking the fairways at the Lake County Forest Preserves Brae Loch Golf Club. A fine balance of food, location and people are the three ingredients that an event at Brae Loch brings together for a truly memorable experience. The banquet facility comfortably seats up to 165. The menu includes appetizers, entrees, and desserts that are almost too beautiful to eat, but too wonderful to skip.
An Artisan Bread Bakery featuring a delicious variety of fresh-baked breads, buns and more. Breadsmith is open Tuesday through Sunday. Stop in and see what makes us the special choice of bread lovers!
CITY:St. Charles
Welcome to Brer Rabbit Motel. We offer low daily and weekly rates. Amenities include color TV, free cable with five HBO channels. King-size beds available. All rooms are clean and comfortable.
CITY:Villa Park
Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club
The 18-hole "Poplar Creek" course at the Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club facility in Hoffman Estates, Illinois features 6,108 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70 . The course rating is 70.2 and it has a slope rating of 126 on Blue grass.
CITY:Hoffman Estates
The Broken Earth Winery in Long Grove offers wine tastings, wine club memberships, video gaming and a seasonal menu of small plates featuring wine friendly nibbles, along with wine, craft beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Broken Earth Winery brings award-winning Paso Robles wines to Illinois oenophiles.
CITY:Long Grove
This contemporary breakfast and lunch cafe opened its doors in February 2008. You'll find plenty of breakfast basics here, but we're also well-known for our decadent twists on the regulars...like the stuffed french toast, blueberry bliss cakes and berry explosion waffle. You can also enjoy a delicious mimosa or bloody mary with breakfast, brunch, or lunch.
Bowling, cosmic bowling, video arcade, Pizza Hut Express and more.


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Whether you are traveling for business or enjoying the membership benefits of our vacation ownership packages, The Manhattan Club offers a collection of luxurious amenities and services that will ensure that your stay is unforgettable.
This prestigious, all-suite property embraces the needs of the most discriminating guests offering first-class services and amenities – virtually everything you'll need for a most luxurious and rewarding stay.
Each stylish suite is elegantly appointed and equipped to make you feel at home. Plush fabrics, elegant furnishings, a kitchenette, luxurious marble baths, plush robes, pillow-top mattresses, soft linens, flat screen TVs, Sony Dream Machines and Wi-Fi internet access set the mood for a pampered stay. The Manhattan Club offers luxurious suite accommodations, fine amenities and first-class services.
You'll enjoy full access to:
A Knowledgeable Concierge Staff
Our Concierge is available daily to recommend new dining and theater experiences and to assist in making reservations or other special arrangements you may desire. Let them bring you up to date on special events taking place in town, as well as new exhibits, restaurants, shops and sights to explore.
Private Club Lounge
Join us for daily breakfast in this warm and inviting setting. Throughout the day, the Club Lounge is the perfect place to relax with a book, meet with friends or prepare for an upcoming business meeting. At night, the lounge is transformed into an intimate setting in which to enjoy cocktails before departing for an evening of theater or dining.
Share the experience with friends or meet fellow travelers. Either way, it's part of what separates The Manhattan Club from the rest.
Fitness Center
Our well-equipped Fitness Center can help you set the pace for a long day of sightseeing or unwind after a long shopping spree. State-of-the-art equipment means there's no excuse for missing your fitness routine while away from home. Wall-mounted TV screens and comfortable changing rooms make the time you spend in our fitness center a welcome and rewarding experience.
Business Center
Need to check emails, send a fax or search for information online? Our complimentary Business Center gives you the tools you need to stay in contact.
Valet Parking
For those who travel to The Manhattan Club by car, discounted Valet Parking allows you to enjoy a carefree stay from the moment you arrive. Simply give your keys to the bellman who transports your luggage and your vacation is ready to begin.
Easy Access to All Major Transportation
New York City is a very easy city to navigate. Very often you'll find yourself walking from place to place, as the locals do. If you're traveling a longer distance or should you need to get somewhere quickly, buses, subways and cabs are available within one block of The Manhattan Club to bring you safely to your destination. Our hotel is close to several NYC landmarks and attarctions including Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Broadway theaters
and more.
Our high-end amenities and prime midtown location provide you with a club-like atmosphere and easy access to so many of New York City¹s major attractions. Visit The Manhattan Club and experience it all first hand. Call us at 1-888-692-2121


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Me Too Lexus Bootie
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The Me Too Lexus is the bootie you've been waiting for! Slip on this shoe for a classic, fun, tailored look to take you into fall!
- Leather Upper
- Elastic at topline for easy on/off
- ½" hidden platform, 3½" covered heel
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
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By: SMJones
Location: Birmingham, AL
April 10, 2013
Great fall/winter shoe
"This shoe is very comfortable. It looks good w/opaque tights and a short skirt for fall/winter wear. In addition the shoe is versatile. It can go from a skirt/dress to a pant, easily. So, if you're searching for a shoe with options to extend your wardrobe, look no further. This shoe fits the bill."
By: Emina
Location: CA
April 02, 2013
Good bootie, but design is inflexible
"This bootie is quite versatile, as all the other reviewers point out. The leather is good and makes for a comfortable, true fit. Nevertheless, for my personal preference, I find the overall shape too stiff and the heel too high for my bad back. I can walk around at work in them no problem, but cannot stand for too long or I get sore. (I'm a size 7 and I'm 26)."
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Location: dallas, tx
April 01, 2013
I'm In Love
"I love my booties, received so many compliments on where I purchase."
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Tahari Lauren Sandal
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Item # 265817
Perfect your sophisticated style in the Tahari Lauren. This linen sandal can be dressed up or down for a look that will carry you through the day.
- Linen upper with braided leather trim & cutouts
- Elastic slingback strap
- Round peep toe
- 3½" metallic heel
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
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By: tresi
Location: Mo
July 07, 2013
"Killed my feet!! the sides were rubbing my feet and the peep toe rubbed my big toe raw by the end of the day. I wear a size 6 and they do run true to size so going too small or too big was not the issue."
By: Schugirl
Location: Orange County, CA
June 06, 2013
LOVE These sandals
"I tried these on in the store in both colors and they were both really stunning. While I favored the gold more, I needed black so that is what went home. The shoes in the store were really, really comfortable. Could see standing for hours without having sore feet. My new pair shipped to me is still a little stiff but assuming they will break in after a little more use. Great for work or casual."
By: VERA33414
Location: CONCORD NC
May 30, 2013
Sexy shoe
"I have both colors I received so many compliments on the tan pair I bought them in black too. Very comfortable too, I've danced in them and worked all day in them. Love this shoe"
By: MsSassy365
Location: Lansing, IL.
May 21, 2013
"I wore these shoes and received a ton of compliments. My husband thought these were very sexy. I love the comfort and style of these shoes. Again, DSW has been my go to store for stylish and sexy footwear. Thanks DSW for having a great collection of shoes for an avid shoe lover like myself."
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The Piazzoni Murals Room is located in the free zone of the museum; no tickets are required.
Share Your Story: The Impact of Rudolf Nureyev
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Stephanie Herman with Nureyev's shoes, which he gave to her after she starred as his mother in Manfred.
Rudolf Nureyev was one of the most influential personalities of the 20th century, and we want to know how his life and work had an impact on you. Did you see Nureyev perform in 1971 at Zellerbach Hall? Were you lucky enough to dance with him? Or did he inspire you to become a dancer or performer?
In conjunction with Fridays Night at the de Young this week, we'd like to capture your recollections and stories about the dance icon. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., we'll have a video camera set up in the Piazzoni Murals Room to record your memories of Nureyev. Don't forget to wear your tutu!
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Thank you for your well wishes and photo comments! Hope you had a Great Thanksgiving!!
Yes. I enjoyed a rather nice Thanksgiving Day. The weather was perfect, and I had fun baking & cooking. Time constraints were pushed aside! You enjoyed your family, no doubt. Hope so.
where i went to in germany majority of the time had to do my own cooking
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I helped with the cooking and ours was good to Thank you and have a great day tomorrow
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happy thanksgiving :)
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Thanks for the add too, have a nice day....
Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
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Thanks for adding me. As whitedovearea wrote I definitely appreciate the service to our country and fighting for our freedom.
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Thanks for the invite to become your friend....Most of all thanks for serving our country!
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You can use uncooked chicken breasts instead of the rotisserie chicken. After removing vegetables from skillet, melt 2 tablespoons margarine or butter in skillet; carefully add 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Cook over medium-high heat about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until outsides turn white. Beginning with step 3, continue with recipe as written—except omit rotisserie chicken.
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Tax time is always a challenge, especially if you are filing both individual and business tax returns. Planning all year for utilizing proper tax deductions and setting aside funds to pay taxes is important in any business, regardless of your choice of entity. It is important to make certain you did not miss any opportunities for 2011 and also plan for 2012.
Laws passed back in 2010, such as the Affordable Care Act and the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, created or expanded deductions and credits that small businesses and self-employed individuals should consider when completing their tax returns for 2011 and making business decisions in 2012.
Fortunately, the marginal individual income tax rates were extended for 2011 and 2012. So what does that mean for your small business? Well, for those who pay the individual rate, the maximum marginal rate will remain at 35 percent. That comes as a relief to small business owners who feared the rate could jump as high as 40 percent.
Small business owners should be aware of the requirement to track W-9 information and issue the 1099s to report any payment over $600 to another business unless that business is a corporation or the payment was made with a credit card. The much discussed 1099K to report all revenue from all credit, debit, gift and third-party transactions including contractors and PayPal has been postponed. Taxpayers should follow the form instructions for reporting their gross receipts or sales. Report items that qualify as a trade or business expense on the appropriate line item of Schedules C, E and F.
The health insurance deduction is a carryover from 2010. Taxpayers can claim the self-employed health insurance deduction if the insurance plan is established under their business and if: They were self-employed and had a net profit for the year, or they received wages from an S corporation in which the taxpayer was a more-than-2-percent shareholder.
There is a Small Business Health Care Tax Credit available to small employers that pay at least half of the premiums for single health insurance coverage for their employees. It is specifically targeted to help small businesses and tax-exempt organizations that primarily employ moderate- and lower-income workers.
Section 179 Expense deduction: In 2011, small businesses can expense up to $500,000 of the first $2 million of certain business property placed in service during the year.
In general, businesses can choose to treat the cost of certain property as an expense and deduct it in the year the property is placed in service instead of depreciating it over several years. This property is frequently referred to as section 179 property, after the relevant section in the Internal Revenue Code.
For 2012 the maximum Section 179 expense deduction for equipment purchases is $139,000 (down from $500,000 in 2011) of the first $560,000 (down from $2 million in 2011) of business property placed in service during the year. (Barmache & Alford, LLP). You will want to check on the depreciation limits for business vehicles as well, including the section 179 expense deduction and the 50 percent or 100 percent bonus depreciation.
Mileage Rates: The rate for business miles driven is 55.5 cents per mile for 2012, unchanged from the mid-year adjustment that became effective on July 1, 2011.
Work Opportunity Credithas been expanded to provide employers with new incentives to hire certain unemployed veterans. Businesses claim the credit as part of the general business credit and tax-exempt organizations claim it against their payroll tax liability. The credit is available for eligible unemployed veterans who begin work on or after Nov. 22, 2011, and before Jan. 1, 2013 (Barmache & Alford, LLP).
Retirement Plan contribution increases: Employee deferral limits increase for 2012 to $17,000 with a $5,500 catch up provision for any one turning age 50 during the year. For employers with Defined Contribution plans including profit sharing, the maximum contribution limit is $56,000. IRA limits for individuals have not changed. SIMPLE plan limits are unchanged at $11,500.
Estate Tax Relief: It was speculated that the maximum estate tax rate could spike to 55 percent this year. Thankfully, that's not the case. The top tax rate is 35 percent.
According to payroll processor Paychex, there are also some regulatory issues facings small business owners this year.
401(k) disclosures/target date funds: For employers offering 401(k) plans to their workers, regulations requiring disclosures pertaining to fees of the plan will be required; additionally, plans fees for all plan costs including recording keeping and administration will see further disclosure requirements July 1, 2012.
For more information regarding the 2011 and 2012 tax changes, please visit www.IRS.gov/businesses.


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Internships & Externships
Indian Estate Planning Intern Program
The Institute for Indian Estate Planning and Probate (IIEPP), develops and oversees programs, both locally and nationally, that create legal opportunities for law students while serving within and on behalf of Native American communities. These programs include:
Summer Internship Program
For the past 11 summers, the Indian Estate Planning Project has provided estate planning services to tribal members throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Indian estate planning has become particularly complex with the American Indian Probate Reform Act taking effect in 2006.
Summer Internship
Application Process
What former law student interns say
Local and National Legal Internship Opportunities for Law Students
Summer Internship
Few law student summer internships offer this level and quality of direct client involvement while also serving communities that would otherwise go without these essential services.
The summer Indian Estate Planning Project provides exceptional direct client experiences and places specially trained second and third year law students from ABA accredited schools on Indian reservations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. The Project is seeking to expand its services to include additional tribal communities both nationally and throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Project provides these services at no cost to clients and without regard to clients' income.
The interns attend a one week, fully paid, training session at Seattle University School of Law on the history of federal laws and policies creating trust lands and fractionation, trust and non-trust estate planning under federal, state and tribal laws, the federal probate process, the American Indian Probate Reform Act, will drafting and working within reservation communities. Upon completing the training, the interns provide 10 weeks of full-time estate planning legal services to tribal members on a designated reservation, under the direct supervision of licensed attorneys.
Qualifications: Students must be in their second or third years of law school and must have completed a Wills and Trusts class. A background in Indian Law is a plus but is not required. Students need to be able to complete the training and then work for at least 10 consecutive weeks during the summer. Although exact dates have not been determined (and will depend on the schedules of the schools the students attend), the intention is to begin as soon as possible after the end of the spring term.
Pay: $5,500 plus expense stipend.
Exceptional Legal Experience
Students who are summer interns with the Project gain unique legal training in a specialized area of the law. Interns also obtain the invaluable experiences of living within tribal communities while working directly with clients who are preparing their end of life documents. This project seamlessly intersects with the social justice mission of the School of Law. For more information, please read what former law students interns had to say.
Application Process
Please submit: (i) cover letter, (ii) resume, (iii) unofficial transcript, and (iv) 3 references to: Guadalupe Ceballos at email@example.com or the address listed below:
Guadalupe Ceballos
c/o The Institute for Indian Estate Planning & Probate
Seattle University School of Law
901 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis beginning August 1, 2016 and will continue until all positions are filled.
For more information on the Summer Indian Estate Planning Project contact Guadalupe Ceballos, Director, Institute for Indian Estate Planning and Probate, at (206) 398-4284 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
What former law student interns say
"I had a wonderful summer filled with experiences that I will never forget. I would definitely do the internship again in a heartbeat. I cannot say enough positive things about my experience and working with the Institute and my supervisor. I will highly recommend the internship to others."
Amelia Champion, Intern on Blackfeet Indian Reservation
Willamette University
"I had such a great time living and working on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. I made life long friends and received such a better understanding of current American Indian life."
Derek E. Kline, Intern on Blackfeet Indian Reservation
Vermont Law School
"This Project helped cement my desire to do this type of work after graduation."
Joshua Curtis, Intern on Swinomish Indian Reservation
Seattle University School of Law
"The greatest success of this internship came from the client interviews. While most of the clients know more about their land than I do, I was able to explain to them exactly what their options are for all of their land."
Eric Winn, Intern on the Umatilla Indian Reservation
University of Oregon
"One day after completing the execution ceremony for a client whose previous will was destroyed in a house fire, she came up to me and thanked me with a hug. I suddenly realized the real reason why I was here. It is all about building relationships and giving people piece of mind that things will be taken care of when they pass away."
Leah Myers, Intern on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation
University of Oregon
"The experience of writing Indian wills and serving the community is extremely rewarding."
Micah Thomas, Intern on Crow Reservation
Roger Williams University School of Law
Local and National Legal Internship Opportunities for Law Students
The Institute for Indian Estate Planning & Probate is currently developing other legal opportunities for law students, in collaboration with tribal communities and affiliates throughout the country including the Puget Sound area. For information on these developments, or if you are a Tribe interested in having a summer intern provide services to your tribal members, please contact Guadalupe Ceballos at (206) 398-4284 or email@example.com
Indian Law Externships
The Center works closely with law firms, businesses, tribes and federal agencies to find appropriate placements for students who are interested in gaining first-hand experience working in the field of Indian law.


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Week of Illumination: Revitalize your Mind, Body, Heart and Soul
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MONDAY- Humming Expressions: Open Mic Poetry, Spoken Word, Open Mic. Come express yourself.. Bartel's Programming Space @ 7pm TUESDAY- Beta Workout: Zumba Fitness Studio 1- Charger Rec @ 7pm WEDNESDAY- It's In My Heart: Informational Kaplan 102 @ 8:17 pm **Professional Attire required THURSDAY- Sex, Lies and Alcohol The substance abuse epidemic and its consequences. When is it enough? Kaplan 106 @ 7pm Hosted by: Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc
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Marvel at ancient artifacts. Gain insight into the culture of our state's inhabitants. Peruse original collections. Discover the Secret City. Take a trip to Nashville's Adventure Science Center—three floors with engaging interactive exhibits that fire the imagination. Uncover the history behind the Manhattan Project and the"Secret City" in American Museum of Science & Energy. Look into deep waters in East Tennessee at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies or the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
CTI 3-D Giant Theater, located in Memphis' Pink Palace Theater, features natural, historical & cultural exhibits of the Mid-South. Discover the creatures that inhabited West Tennessee 70 million years ago at Coon Creek Science Center. Don't miss Union City's Discovery Park of America where you can experience motion simulators, stand amazed at giant skeletons and visualize military history.


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I Do Now I Don't helps consumers sell their engagement rings and other jewelry.
Amy Dusto
Breaking up may be hard to do, but one e-commerce site is easing the blow by helping ex-couples get a little cash from their failed relationships. Web site I Do Now I Don't has been buying and selling used engagement rings in its marketplace since since 2007. Now the start-up retailer, which has expanded to include other jewelry and wedding dresses, is moving in two new directions: buying and reselling diamonds on behalf of clients and expanding internationally, says founder Josh Opperman.
"We get tons of international inquiries all the time but we can't really handle it now," Opperman says. "We need some kind of office or presence abroad."
Coordinating international deals adds complications with foreign customs, duties and taxes, Opperman says. And there's also risk in shipping and authenticating such valuable items as $10,000 diamonds that come from overseas. I Do Now I Don't is located in the heart of New York City's diamond district, so when items come in it's easy to hop next door and give them to an independent authentication company to check against their descriptions, he says. The retailer, which holds sellers' items in escrow until they are verified, processes about 150 jewels a month. Getting a ring appraised, sold and delivered to its buyer takes a week on average, he says.
Another, perhaps simpler, growth avenue for the company is I Do Now I Don't's instant offer program, which has been growing since it began about a year ago and now represents roughly 25% of transactions. For customers who don't want to make listings and wait for a sale, which could take a few months or a year, I Do Now I Don't offers to buy items and sell them to jewelry wholesalers and retailers, only holding the inventory long enough to authenticate it, Opperman says.
I Do Now I Don't brought in around $25,000 in sales its first year, Opperman says, and this year he expects sales to reach close to $3 million. The company takes a 15% cut of the sale price, he says, which ranges from $100 to about $100,000—once a customer listed a $5 million ring, but it never sold. Of the 2,000 items listed on the site, about 90% are engagement rings or wedding bands, he says. Most buyers get about 50% off what they'd pay for the same rings elsewhere, he says.
Although Opperman was inspired to start the site when his own fiancée left him and he couldn't sell back the engagement ring he bought for a good price, not all customers list their items for tragic reasons, he says. Sometimes they want to upgrade, or they inherited something they don't like or they are remarrying, he says.
In five years, only about three shipments have been lost or damaged beyond fixing, he says, though each time the jewelry was insured via FedEx for the full price. About two items a month come in different than described, he says. Sometimes, the seller didn't know the listing was incorrect. When this happens, I Do Now I Don't contacts the buyer and asks if she still wants the item, if she'd like to re-negotiate the price with the seller first or if she'd prefer a full refund.
Occasionally, Opperman says he's had to have an awkward call with a divorcee to let her know that her ex-husband did not, in fact, buy her a genuine 5-carat diamond ring as he'd claimed. At least that might make her feel a bit better about her decision to move on.