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Metros 3 - 4 Whitley Warriors(Saturday 17th March)
Billingham Stars 2 - 2 Metros (Sunday 18th March)
With three games left for both last weekend's opposition teams, the Billingham Stars topped the league by three points from Whitley Warriors. Results between these two meant that they should they finish equal on points, the Stars would be champions for 2011 -12. The stage was set for some tense progress reporting around the rinks in Altrincham, Sheffield, Whitley Bay and in Billingham!
Trafford was always playing catch-up in this game, but always seemed capable of pulling the Warriors back. The Metros fell behind when they left one of the ENL All-Star players, Whitley's DJ Good, alone in the slot after twelve minutes. DJ doesn't scorn such chances and gave Metros netminder and Man of the Match, Dave Clancy, no chance. Three minutes later, in the Metros one and only power-play of the game, John Murray equalised from close in taking helpers from Sean Day and Max Drakeley. Whilst the Warriors out-shot the Metros 16 - 8 in the period, the play didn't seem to be so one-sided.
A boarding infringement against the Metros gave the Warriors their second and final power-play of the game. With a man up Jamie Tinsley scored the first of his two of the game with assists going to Good and All-star nominee Kevin Bucas. With a minute to go in the period Metros own All-star nominations: Jamie Rogerson and Max Drakeley combined, with a clearance from Clancy, to release Rogerson down the right wing. This was a high-light reel goal as Rogerson stick-handled his way along, out-muscling a couple of Warriors in the Mets' end to find himself seriously bothered by a Whitley defenceman entering the visitor's zone, he released an unstoppable thunderbolt from the blue line as he fell. Two all at the end of the period and Billingham's fingers were well and truly crossed.
Tinsley got his second with just over six minutes of the third period gone. Five minutes later an aberration behind the Mets' goal gave sniper and another All-Star name, Dean Holland, the Warriors' fourth goal. This turned out to be just a goal too far for the Mets. With four minutes left Max Drakeley got one of his trademark goals from between the circles after work by Day and Murray. Despite considerable pressure, and a few scares in their own end, the Mets couldn't solve the Richie Lawson problem in the Whitley net. Clancy was pulled for the final seven seconds but in vain.
The game had been played with pace and skill and was really well controlled and allowed to roll by referee Blaine Evans: he called just three minor penalties all game. The players responded in kind with a cracking game which was appreciated by all in the Dome.
Mets Stats: Max Drakeley 1 + 1, John Murray 1 + 1, Sean Day 0 + 2, Jamie Rogerson 1 + 0, Dave Clancy 0 + 1, Jared Dickinson 0 + 1.
Nets: Dave Clancy: 59.53 minutes: 16 + 14 + 11 = 41 /4 (90.24%)
(Empty Net: 7 seconds. 0 shots)
Whitley's hoped for upset in Sheffield failed to materialise: as the Stars beat the Spartans by 4 -1. The stage was set for the Metros to visit Teesside and cause their own upset the following day.
A large noisy crowd gathered at the Forum, clearly in expectation of a home win. Billingham Stars started rather cautiously. Indeed the Mets recorded the first shot on goal, whilst the home team had to wait for over four minutes before troubling the goal judge in front of the cafe. The Trafford team was, as the previous day, working hard and limiting the Stars' opportunities to take hold of the game. The first period ended goal-less.
At 23.37, the Star's went man-down for a slashing minor. The face-off was taken in the Star's left circle. In what was a clearly pre-planned play. Jamie Rogerson's face-off win was pulled straight back to Max Drakeley in the centre of the blue-line whose one-time slapshot rocketed in to the back of the Star's net. A classic shot where the whole play was accomplished before, it seemed, anyone-else moved. Trafford went two goals up at thirty four minutes through a passing move on the right of the Star's zone involving That Man Drakeley and Jason Pirie giving John Murray, close in on the left of the net, a gap through which he found the back of the net. Two nil to the Mets. That wasn't in the script! At 37.25 a scramble in front Trafford netminder and Man of the Match, Tom McDonald enabled the Stars' Adam Robinson to score. The relief in the Forum was palpable.
The Mets led into the start of the third period but conceded a powerplay through a hooking infringement at 45.35. It took just twelve seconds of well-worked powerplay for Richie Thornton to equalise from the left of the Mets' net. Two all and Billingham had regained belief. The Mets' net lived a charmed life on a couple of occasions, but they defended with real heart and skill which allowed Trafford to push for their own winner. Neither team could break through and a draw seemed a fair result for another fine hockey game which kept everyone on the edge of their seats for the whole 60 minutes.
It was a privilege to be there as the hooter went and the Stars' players celebrated their league title. Well done and congratulations to them. And to both them and Whitley for making the season so interesting with the owner championship title in doubt until the end of the penultimate weekend of the season.
Mets' stats: Max Drakeley 1 + 1, John Murray 1 + 0, Jason Pirie 0 + 1, Jamie Rogerson 0 + 1.
Nets: Tom McDonald (60 mins): 11 + 15 + 14 = 40 / 2 (95.00%)


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The League of Cincinnati Theatres LCT) continues its program of recognition for 2011-2012 theater productions with recently announced awards for productions of As You Like It at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and Gruesome Playground Injuries at Know Theatre of Cincinnati. Nine shows have now been handed awards by panels of informed theatergoers.
Tracy Letts' plays haven't quite caught on in Cincinnati. We're yet to see a production locally of August: Osage County, his 2008 Pulitzer Prize winner. Neither the Cincinnati Playhouse nor Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati� have picked up Superior Donuts, his 2011 Tony-nominated script that will be staged by at least eight major regional theaters across the United States during the coming season. However, a local pick-up company will present Letts' latest script at the Clifton Performance Theatre (404 Ludlow Ave.) in a brief run (Sept. 9-18).
If you've seen The Seagull at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (and CityBeat theater reviewer Tom McElfresh recommends that you do), then you should plan a return visit for The Nina Variations, playwright Steven Dietz's delightful take on the final scene of Chekhov's play. CSC offers another way to see the 1896 classic, via Dietz's 1996 script, presented by the Bruce E. Coyle Intern Company from Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
Cincinnati Landmark Productions (CLP), operator of the Showboat Majestic and owner and operator of the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, is looking to expand its entertainment empire with a new facility in East Price Hill, not far from the Primivista Restaurant. At a meeting today with the East Price Hill Improvement Association, representatives from CLP will present a proposal to build a new performing arts center in the Incline District.
plan is for a theater with approximately 250 seats that will be
programmed throughout the year. CLP estimates 112 evenings of
performances, including theatrical productions, a summer season,
concerts, comedy events and cabarets.
CLP recently marked the tenth anniversary of the Covedale Center, a onetime movie theater that the group acquired and renovated. The West Side fixture has seen stead growth in attendance over the decade since opening in 2002. In its first year, there were 804 subscribers; 3,600 are anticipated for the coming season. Season attendance in 2002-2003 was 13, 990; for 2011-2012 it grew to 35,300.
from CLP have already met with developers and leaders of the East Price
Hill Development Association for exploratory purposes. CLP's executive
artistic director Tim Perrino says that both his organization and the
developers view the partnership as a win-win. The vacant parcel on
Matson Place has nearby parking and dining — as well as the spectacular
view that's familiar to generations of diners at Primavista.
"The people we've talked to," Perrino explains, "see the true value an arts center can bring to a neighborhood. The arts create neighborhood vibrancy, more pedestrians, good news stories, visitors from outside the neighborhood, more bar and restaurant patrons and improved neighborhood perception.
project is still a concept without a budget or plans, but it's an
exciting prospect coming from an organization that clearly knows how to
connect with audiences.
A completely different choice is the Afghan Women's Writing Project at Know Theatre, this weekend only. Playwrights Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek took material written by women in Afghanistan who risk their lives to write their stories and turn them into material for the stage. Several outstanding local actresses — including CEA Hall of Famer Dale Hodges and frequent CEA award winner Annie Fitzpatrick — are among the interpreters. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. If you go on Friday, plan to stick around for a post-show discussion. Tickets ($18): 513-300-5669
If you like heart-warming, schmaltzy tales, you should find your way to Newport's Monmouth Theatre where Falcon Theatre is presenting Visiting Mr. Green. It's the story of a young man "sentenced" to regular visits with an elderly gentleman he nearly ran over. Beneath the surface of their disparate worlds they discover some surprising common ground. What makes this rather predictable story come to life is the acting: Joshua Steele and Mike Moskowitz, who happen to be grandfather and grandson, portray their characters with believability. This is the second of two weekends, Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets: 513-479-6783
A year ago Cincinnati Shakespeare had a big hit with Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice. They've done it again with another adaptation, Sense & Sensibility. This time it's two sisters, one rational and one emotional, wonderfully portrayed by Kelly Mengelkoch (as the reserved, reasonable Elinor) and Sara Clark (as willful, romantic Marianne). They're surrounded by droll supporting characters in a story of romance and domestic intrigue. I gave the production a Critic's Pick. It's onstage until March 18, but many performances have sold out. Tickets: 513-381-2273
Speaking of Cincinnati Shakespeare, the company recently announced its 2012-2013 season, which will feature some memorable characters — Sherlock Holmes, Atticus Finch (in To Kill a Mockingbird), Romeo & Juliet, Lady Bracknell (in Oscar Wilde's hilarious The Importance of Being Earnest), Richard II and Nick Bottom (Midsummer Night Dream's aspiring actor who makes an ass of himself). You can read about the entire season in my blog post from last Sunday.
Each week in Stage Door, Rick Pender theater tips for the weekend, often with a few pieces of theater news.
While it's not part of the Fringe, Avenue Q, presented by Showbiz Players at Covington's Carnegie Center, has the same zany vibe. It's an X-rated musical with puppets that might visually remind you of Sesame Street — until they open their dirty mouths. The show was a surprise Tony Award winner several years back, and it promises lots of laughs for those who go. Through June 10. 859-957-1940.
If you want something more traditional, try Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's production of The Merchant of Venice, one of Shakespeare's most difficult plays. It's officially categorized as a comedy because it has humorous and romantic elements. But the central story about a potentially fatal argument between a moneylender and a businessman is anything but amusing. CSC's artistic director Brian Isaac Phillips takes on the role of the rapacious moneylender who has faced anti-Semitic discrimination for his entire life. Is Shylock a villain or a victim? Shakespeare gives him aspects of each, and CSC's production does not tilt in either direction. You get to decide, and it won't be easy. Box office: 513-381-2273, x1.
Be sure to consider downtown's newest performance venue, Speakeasy Theatre, storefront space at 815 Race Street. Their inaugural production is Paul Baerman's The Whistler, set in 1965 in an unnamed Southern city awash in racist attitudes. The Andy Griffith Show is in its fifth season, and the guy who whistles the theme (played here by local professional actor Michael G. Bath) is living off his royalties. But life gets more complicated when he meets an African-American trumpet player (played by Tony Davis) who shares his passion for music. The Whistler will be onstage through June 10. Box office: 513-861-7469
Each week in Stage Door, Rick Pender offers theater tips for the weekend, often with a few pieces of theater news.
I haven't seen the Showboat Majestic's opening production of its 90th season (that's right, the boat has been entertaining audiences for nine decades!), but Babes in Hollywood is another show that's light and entertaining. It's a revue of tunes made famous by Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney back in the 1930s and '40s when they were happy-go-lucky adolescent stars. I did see the four-member cast do a number at last Monday's LCT Awards event, and they have fine voices and a sense of style. I suspect this show will be popular with the grey-haired audience that frequents the Showboat, but I bet people of any age will have a good time watching. Box office: 513-241-6550.
If you want something a tad more profound, try Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's production of The Merchant of Venice, one of Shakespeare's most difficult plays. It's officially categorized as a comedy because it has humorous and romantic elements. But the central story about a potentially fatal argument between a moneylender and a businessman is anything but amusing. CSC's artistic director Brian Isaac Phillips takes on the role of the rapacious moneylender who has faced anti-Semitic discrimination for his entire life. Is Shylock a villain or a victim? Shakespeare gives him aspects of each, and CSC's production does not tilt in either direction. You get to decide, and it won't be easy. Review here. Box office: 513-381-2273, x1.
There's a new theater downtown, just a few doors north of Cincinnati Shakespeare's venue. They're calling themselves Speakeasy Theatre, and they're performing in a storefront space at 815 Race Street. Their inaugural production is Paul Baerman's The Whistler. The show, directed by Tim Waldrip, is set in 1965 in an unnamed Southern city where a lot a racist attitudes are out in the open. The Andy Griffith Show is in its fifth season, and the guy who whistles that show's theme (played here by local professional actor Michael G. Bath) is living off the royalties of his work. But life gets more complicated when he meets an African-American trumpet player (Tony Davis is taking on the role) who shares his passion for music. The show just opened on Thursday and I haven't seen it, but it's always good to give a new theater a try. The Whistler will be onstage through June 10. Box office: 513-861-7469.
Each week in Stage Door, Rick Pender offers theater tips for the weekend, often with a few pieces of theater news.
Well, the erratic LCT awards got this one right — even if the announcement arrives almost two weeks after the brief run of Oklahoma! at UC's College-Conservatory of Music. (Nov. 17-20). Three performers and the show's director and choreographer have been cited by a judging panel from the League of Cincinnati Theatres. The recreation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's trend-setting musical from 1943 is certainly one of the best productions I've seen all season. It marshaled the forces of 35 and an orchestra of more than 40 musicians. It's not likely that you'll see such a production anywhere but at a school like CCM
Professor of Musical Theatre Diana Lala, the show's director and choreographer, was recognized with an LCT award for the show's outstanding choreography. LCT panelists praised the quality and quantity of dancing, based on Agnes DeMille's legendary work for the original 1943 Broadway production, as well as its "flawless" execution.
Three student performers were cited for their contributions to the show. Senior John Riddle from Vermillion, Ohio, was awarded for his performance as a leading actor, playing the cowboy Curly McLain. Senior Julia Johanos from Louisville, Colorado, was similarly recognized as a leading actress in a musical for playing Laurey Williams, the object of Curly's romantic attention. One LCT judge said the leads "knocked this one out of the park with depth, musical talent and romantic chemistry." Senior Eric Huffman from Lenexa, Kansas, played cowboy Will Parker, a featured role for which LCT recognized him as a "confident dancer, good singer and truly gifted actor."
More information about the League can be found at www.leagueofcincytheatres.info.
For the holidays, they'll produce The Naughty List, hosted by Ronda Androski and her great staff at Arnold's Bar & Grill downtown and featuring the talent of OTR Improv, one of the groups Know has nurtured with its Jackson Street Market. They'll take holiday memories from those in attendance as they recreate holiday movies and tell you how your life would have been different if you had received that special gift you yearned for. The fun will be happeing in Arnold's courtyard on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings from Dec. 2 to 30. Tickets will be $15 in advance and $18 at the door.
Know will also offer The Apocalypse Show! for two nights on its home stage at 1120 Jackson St.. Since the world is scheduled to come to an end on Dec. 21, 2012 (according to the Mayan calendar), Know will produce a variety show to end all variety shows on Dec. 20 and 21. There will be sketch comedy, predictions, guest appearances, "gratuitous drinking and answers to all of your apocalypse FAQs." Dec. 20 will be a fundraiser (tickets: $50), despite the funny come-on that you should bring all your money, since it will be worth nothing the next day! (If you come to the performance on Dec. 21, you only need to scrape together $15 in advance or $18 at the door.)
Assuming that the world really isn't ending on Dec. 21, Know will co-host its annual New Year's Eve event with CityBeat, the Speakeasy Party from 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 (to 1 a.m.). Know typically attracts 300 well-dressed guests for this event, and everyone has fun with casino games, food, dancing to a DJ and a live band, martinis and a champagne toast at midnight.
After all this fun stuff, Know will get down to some serious theater — presenting Andrew Bovell's "best new play of 2010," When the Rain Stops Falling (Feb. 8-March 16, 2013). It's another partnership, with the production being staged by Brian Isaac Phillips, artistic director at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. (Bovell's Speaking in Tongues had a great production at the Cincinnati Playhouse last season.) The show uses an intricate fabric of overlapping connections, moving between several generations between 1959 and 2039 and between London and Australia. Acts and sins of the past are connected to three generations that follow.
More will be following, including an unnamed production running from April 5 to May 12. Sometime in late April (date TBA), just in advance of the tenth annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival (May 28-June 8, 2013), Know will host the 2013 United States Association of Fringe Festivals Conference. "We're honored to have been selected to host this year's conference," says Know's Producing Artistic Director Eric Vosmeier. "It's an amazing opportunity to work on ideas and issues at the core of all Fringe Festivals. Every time I have been to a conference, the Cincinnati Fringe is better for it. We can't wait to show off our city to festival producers from all over the United States."
One more note: Know is selling its version of a subscription, Flex Passes. But these have evolved: You can purchase six flex passes for $90. Valid for most Know productions, they do not expire. (If a show ticket has a higher price than the pass, you can use your pass and just pay the difference.) Know's website will designate: "Flex passes are valid for this event." When you run out of tickets (and you surely will), you simply need to buy another pass.
Know's Fringe Festival has promoted itself with the slogan "Weird, like us." And they're living up to that mantra in a way that should appeal to its supporters and more.


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The Volkswagen Beetle Dune is a high-riding version of the new Beetle, a toughened-up two-door hatchback now under development and heading for production.
Volkswagen is keen to build on the sales success of similarly conceived front-wheel drive offerings already offered in European markets, such as the CrossPolo, CrossGolf and CrossTouran.
Autoweek's Greg Kable takes a version of the Beetle Dune for a test drive:
Officially, the Dune is still a concept. However, Volkswagen officials have confirmed that moves are already under way to place it into production at Volkswagen's Puebla factory in Mexico alongside the standard version of the Beetle in late 2015, both in coupe and cabriolet body styles.
While the one-off concept driven here for the first time is meant to provide an idea of how the production version of Volkswagen's latest crossover will appear when it goes on sale, indications are it will be toned down slightly before it hits showrooms.
"There are regulatory measures to consider that will see certain details altered. However, the spirit of the design will remain," says Ingo Bruechmann, who was among the in-house team of Volkswagen VLKAY, -1.07% designers who contributed to its design.
To keep costs down and streamline production, the stylistic changes over the standard Beetle center mainly around non-steel body panels. Included are new LED headlamp graphics, a new front bumper with a prominent grille, round LED fog lamps housed low down within the outer air ducts and a silver protector plate.
The hood has also been modified, with added contouring and a pair of black air ducts that provide it with added height.
Along the flanks, there is black plastic cladding within the wheelhouses and, in a move harking back to the original Beetle, a subtle running plate has been added underneath the doors.
At the rear, Volkswagen's design team has provided the Beetle Dune with a prominent roof spoiler and large rear wing — the latter housing extendible blades either side to allow the external storage of surfboards, skis, snowboards and the like.
The taillamps receive new semi-oval LED graphics, giving the car additional visual width when viewed from the rear. The Dune also wears a more structured rear bumper than that adorning the standard Beetle. It receives a deep license plate recess that mirrors the shape of the front grille, as well as protective cladding that houses two round chromed tail pipes.
Power for the only Beetle Dune in existence right now hails from the same turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine as found in the Beetle 2.0 T. It is tuned to deliver 210 hp. No official torque figure has been revealed, but we're told the early concept driven here packs somewhere "in the region of 207 lb-ft on a characteristically wide range of revs".
Although it channels power exclusively to the front wheels, Volkswagen claims the high-riding hatchback boasts some off-road capability. Helping it venture away from the asphalt and into less forgiving terrain is Volkswagen's XDS electronic differential lock and a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
What's it like to drive?
The Dune is more appealing in its natural environment out on the road than on a clinical auto show stand, for sure.
With 7.1 inches of ground clearance, the Dune sits almost 2 inches higher than the standard Beetle. The addition of cladding within the front and rear wheelhouses has also enabled the addition of lower-offset wheels that effectively widen the track.
The wheels, styled to resemble the optional 18-inch Twister rims available on other Beetle models, measure 19 inches in diameter and are shod with 235/45 profile Dunlop Sport Maxx tires — not exactly off-road grade.
The big surprise when you see the Volkswagen concept up close alongside other cars is just what that added ground clearance does for its appearance. It might only be 2 inches, but the added ride height gives the Dune an instantly more imposing and more purposeful air than the standard Beetle. And these impressions continue as you swing the driver's door open and step inside. The added ground clearance sets the driver's seat at the same height as the Volkswagen Tiguan, giving you a commanding view of the road. There is also sufficient height adjustment within the seat itself to further raise the seat and sit even higher still.
As with the exterior, Volkswagen has reworked various elements of the interior, although the basic design and architecture of the standard Beetle is retained. Among the exceptions is the addition of a grab handle in the dash ahead of the passenger seat, more sporting instrument graphics, a high-gloss surround for the touch-screen infotainment monitor, elastic door pocket straps and lovely cross-stitched leather seats.
With 210 hp and a solid chunk of torque on tap, the Beetle Dune accelerates with a good deal of vigor both off the line and through the gears. Volkswagen points to a 0-62 mph time of 7.3 sec, which is 0.2 sec faster than the standard Beetle despite the increased drag brought about by the added ride height. VW also quotes a top speed of 141 mph.
The turbocharged 2-liter four-cylinder won't be the only engine offered: Volkswagen hints the existing 170 hp turbocharged 1.8 liter four-cylinder gas and 140 hp turbocharged 2-liter four-cylinder diesel units will also be available when sales begin in 2016. Forget any notion the raised ride height might be aligned to four-wheel drive to give the toughened-up Beetle proper off-road credentials; the Dune will retain the same front-wheel drive setup as its on-road biased siblings in the interest of weight saving.
Direct and light steering properties combine with the excellent vision afforded by the raised ride height to provide the new Beetle with excellent maneuverability and engaging handling. What does need sorting is the ride: The added ground clearance has robbed the suspension of crucial wheel travel, giving the concept a firm, brittle ride. Don't be surprised to see the ride height dropped slightly in production guise, if only to improve the compression and rebound characteristics.
With Volkswagen planning to crank up production of the Beetle Dune following a world debut tentatively scheduled for the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, it should reach North American showrooms in less than two years.
It is not the resurrection of the classic Baja Bug many had yearned for. And without the choice of four-wheel drive it is going to struggle to get real credibility in the burgeoning crossover ranks. But if early impressions are any guide, the high-riding Dune could well turn out to be the pick of the Beetle range.
(The story "Volkswagen Beetle Dune first drive" originally appeared on Autoweek.com.)
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Hi all,At work I have to use WinXP, but all of my development is with open sourcetools like cygwin, miktex, etc., so I'm almost happy.This morning a bad thing happened. Adobe Acrobat wanted to install anupdate 7.0.5 on my work computer, and stupidly, I allowed it. It wanted toreboot to finish the upgrade, and again, I allowed it.Unfortunately,
after the reboot, my system has become flakey. Here are somemanifestations:1. Some of the shortcuts in the start menu lost their bitmap and have becomethe default Windows bitmap of an unregistered file. Clicking on theshortcut doesn't "do" anything. When I view the properties of theshortcut, the target type is "This is not a valid shortcut". They havean empty "target".Only some of the shortcuts do this. Additionally, I can't delete them.2. Wierd errors. For example, when I try to install yahoo IM, it errors outwith "Could not load the DLL library C:\WINDOWS\USER32.DLL. Thespecified module could not be found." I've verified that this libraryexists in C:\windows\system32 but not c:\windows3. Other strangeness that feels like permissions problems.The reason why I'm posting to vox-tech is that one of the help desk guysnoted that i have a lot of "illegal software". this is the term he actuallyused; i'm
not making that up. he was referring to firefox, putty, miktex,gvim, cygwin, etc. he said i have to uninstall the "illegal and unsupportedsoftware" to "fix the machine".I've got a better idea. I'm going to try to fix whatever is wrong withoutuninstalling my "illegal" software. Hence, the post to vox-tech.First, everything points to the Acrobat upgrade, since that is the onlything that occured in between the time the system was good and not good.But this hardly matters.Any ideas? Many of the things seem to point towards permissions problems.The filesystem is NTFS. Is there a notion of permissions and file ownershipon NTFS? If so, if I didn't have access to read a *.lnk file, wouldexplorer tell me the "link is not valid" like I see in point #1 above?Many of the problems feel like permissions problems to me. Could some kindof permission problem conceivably cause problem #2 above?I don't have the admin password
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A floral shabby chic bedding collection in colors of pink, white, and green, the Harbor House Eternity bedding ensemble brings nature into your home. Available in Full, Queen, King, and California King sizes, the Harbor House Eternity comforter set includes a comforter, two standard or king shams and a bedskirt. The floral design printed on this 250 thread count comforter and the pillow shams feat


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In the late 1960s, the author spent nearly two years on the ward for teenage girls at McLean Hospital, a renowned psychiatric facility. Her memoir encompasses horror and razor-edged perceptions, while providing vivid portraits of her fellow patients and their keepers.
"Searing . . . captures an exquisite range of self-awareness between madness and insight."--Boston Globe.


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Aaron Hernandez arrested: Patriots release player after Odin Lloyd murder
Police arrested New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on June 26 in connection to the murder of Odin Lloyd. Formal charges were not filed at the time of the arrest, and Hernandez is expected to be arraigned later in the day. Following the news of the arrest, the Patriots announced that they were releasing Hernandez.
"A young man was murdered last week and we extend our sympathies to the family and friends who mourn his loss," the team says in a statement. "Words cannot express the disappointment we feel knowing that one of our players was arrested as a result of this investigation. We realize that law enforcement investigations into this matter are ongoing. We support their efforts and respect the process. At this time, we believe this transaction is simply the right thing to do."
The 23-year-old football player was handcuffed by police at around 9 a.m. and brought into police custody. Though he has not been named a suspect in the murder of Lloyd, many details connect Hernandez to the homicide. His home was searched multiple times during the week by police.
"Today at approximately 8:47 a.m. Aaron Hernandez was arrested by Massachusetts State Police and North Attleboro Police," Bristol District Attorney C. Samuel Sutter's office says in a statement. "He will be arraigned at Attleboro District Court. Following his arraignment, Bristol District Attorney C. Samuel Sutter will meet with the press and issue a statement."
Hernandez is expected to appear in court at 2 p.m. ET.


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Walnut Rosemary Polenta with Tomato Mushroom Saute
May 20th 2010By Joy of Kosher
Soft, warm polenta with savory mushroom and tomato saute is a meal unto itself. Or you can serve alongside your favorite fish.
The Perfect Shavuos Menu
May 27th 2011By Jamie Geller
Shavuos is just around the corner. Quick – what do you think of first? Me too. Images of cheesecakes start dancing before my eyes, calling my name as they do every year. I love them and they love me so much they just plant themselves on my hips, forever – now that's love. This year Shavuos begins the evening of June 7 and ends the evening of the 9th. I wonder, how many cheesecakes I can squeeze into 48 hours?
Polenta with Mushrooms
March 23rd 2011By Tamar Genger MA, RD
Although I like the ease of the polenta tubes, my son can finish one alone. When you make it on your own, you can choose the shape and play around with the flavor, it is worth the extra effort. Frying the polenta creates a perfect crust and soft inside.
Polenta Croutons
August 8th 2013By Tamar Genger MA, RD
Make gluten free polenta croutons out of leftover polenta and enjoy with soup or salad out of your hand. The flavor is unique for croutons and the crunch is very satisfying. You could make them by frying in oil, but this baked method is easier and lower in fat. Polenta is naturally whole grain and gluten free so everyone can enjoy.
October 23rd 2014By Alessandra Rovati
Polenta has been eaten in Northern Italy for at least 3,000 years! It was initially made with spelt; once the Venetians introduced maize after the discovery of America, it became the ingredient of choice. If you have only tried the instant version, you need to upgrade to the real thing! Polenta tastes wonderful when served with either earthy stews or flavorful cheeses and stewed mushrooms.
Onion Polenta with Spiced Tomato Avocado Salad
October 7th 2013By Joy of Kosher
Make a firm polenta filled with French's cripsy fried onions. Top with this flavorful salsa. It is easy and delicious and makes a wonderful presentation.
Layered Mushroom Kugel
July 24th 2011By bitzenkiv
I came up with this recipe to satisfy my love of mushrooms and as a dish that fills my gluten-free needs. I've made this pareve but to make it more decadent use dairy ingredients.


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The debut by this Paris based trio is a relaxed blend of tango dance rhythms and Argentinean instrumentation. The group was brought together by their passion to combine sound with image and to marry electronic and acoustic music. They built on their house, dub, and hip-hop influenced productions by adding two of Argentina's finest tango musicians, the musical result being supremely distinctive, incorporating bandonion (a form of accordion), violin, and vocals. This release includes 2000's most memorable jazz-house hit, "Triptico", which has already sold over 400,000 copies worldwide. The US version features the original ten tracks from the European release, along with a special bonus disc of the "Santa Maria" video plus four audio tracks.
Released in Europe in 2001, La Revancha Del Tango's sexy combination of chillout programming and authentic tango music became a lounge favorite and led to massive sales. Lightning struck twice when it was released two years later in the States--the domestic debut attracted the attention of electronic music hipsters, tango freaks, and world music geeks. And rightfully so. The Gotan trio of Philippe Cohen Solal, Christoph H. Müller, and Eduardo Makaroff write the album's strongest material themselves, but their imaginative incorporation of Frank Zappa's "Chunga's Revenge," Gato Barbieri's theme from the movie Last Tango In Paris and, not surprisingly, Astor Piazzolla's "Vuelvo Al Sur" into the Gotan world shows just how broad and inclusive their tastes really are. Naysayers may complain that this album can be heard in every hip restaurant and clothing boutique from Paris to Los Angeles, but sometimes the cream does rise to the top and gain mass acceptance, as it has here. Also includes a bonus disc of four remixes. --Tad Hendrickson


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Thread: aag VS Bengal
December 13th, 2003 #1
aag VS Bengal
bengal how about we battle it out with creatures.:cool:
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OOOH!!...yeah that will be cool...have not seen bengal draw a creature yet.....this will be a cool challenge.....muhahahahah! :evilbat:
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i hope the creature is in panties.
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the battle is set
aag wrote on December 14th, 2003 07:29 PM:
The creature itself,:hmm: it can be any type of creature, as for the environment it is entirely of the artists choosing. You can use sketches to start off the design. The battle will start on the 1st of january. I think that should be enough time to prepare.:cool:
bengal wrote on December 13th, 2003 11:15 PM:
well why not : what are the rules? we do any kind of creature in any kind of setting? yes?
i'm ready (only, i will be able to battle only after december 25-26, i have to rush on my pages before that... i hope it still fits for you).
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In response to inquiries made by Bridgehampton parents, Southampton Town councilwoman Nancy Graboski says the town board plans to construct a toddler park on a town-owned parcel on Corwith Avenue off Montauk Highway. The 1.8 acre property is adjacent to the Bridgehampton Historical Society and was purchased for $800,000 in June 2005 from the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church.
Because the land was bought with monies from the Park Fund Trust, said Graboski, there is an easement on the property which limits its sanctioned uses. The church also still maintains a right of way through the property, which connects to the church's parking lot, at the southern end of the parcel.
One permissible use for the site is a playground. Graboski noted the town has already allocated $100,000 for this project. She hopes the project will be completed by the close of 2011 at the latest. The next step, added Graboski, is to form a committee to vet designs ideas followed by creating a design package that could be put out to bid for companies.
The plan, however, already has a snag as the Bridgehampton Citizen's Advisory Committee would like to see the toddler park placed at the Children's Museum of the East End, which is located off the Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike.
"It is an appropriate place," said Bridgehampton CAC President Fred Cammann of the CMEE location. Cammann pointed out the museum already has bathrooms on the premises. He argued that Corwith Avenue and Montauk Highway are major thoroughfares, making the town-owned property dangerous for young children.
"You are going to end up in a situation where a kid is going to get badly hurt," added Cammann.
CMEE Executive Director Steve Long said the museum would be open to a range of partnership ideas with the town.
"Maybe the town would purchase the land … Or it would make more sense for the museum to donate it and have the town build and maintain the park," suggested Long. "We are trying to figure out how all of it would work."
During an interview, Graboski said the town had set their sights on the Corwith Avenue parcel for insurance reasons. She added that the park would be within walking distance to the Main Street shops and restaurants in Bridgehampton.


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This is especially true of immunoassay systems, which are among the most mechanically advanced of all medical devices. In general, these remarkable machines are able to perform high volumes of dozens of assays related to abused drugs, toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring, anemia assessment, oncology, cardiac status, endocrine functions, fertility and pregnancy, hepatic and renal function, oncology, infectious disease, and many others.
More than a dozen manufacturers produce these systems worldwide and their features vary widely, but all offer reliable, workhorse devices that form a backbone for clinical lab productivity and that have evolved to require minimal maintenance or technician interaction. Here is a brief overview of some of the leading products in this competitive category. Note that each of the companies mentioned manufactures a range of devices to accommodate the size and production levels of both large and small laboratories.
Abbott Diagnostics, a division of Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, Ill., describes its AxSYM as the leading immunoassay system in the world. It is used in more than 10,000 laboratories across the globe. This system combines continuous access, random access and STAT processing with a broad testing menu. AxSYM allows medium- and higher-volume clinical laboratories to process a variety of immunodiagnostic tests simultaneously, while also adding tests while the instrument is running.
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Bardo — The constituent session of the Children's Parliament was held on Saturday at the seat of the National Constituent Assembly (NCA).
The rules of procedure and the procedure manual for the election of the children's parliament were adopted during this session.
Director General of the Observatory of Information, Training, Documentation and Studies for Protection of Child Rights Mejda Ben Jaafar told TAP that "the only criteria for the selection of the 76 children present at the constituent session was their school grades," saying children have been picked from high, primary and vocational training schools and integrated centres in the 24 governorates of the country.
The first parliamentary elections will be held in June 2014 for a two-year term.
The speaker of the parliament and the two deputy speakers will serve for a one-year term according to the procedure manual of elections.
NCA President Mustapha Ben Jaafar said the resumption of work of the children's parliament coincides with celebrations marking the adoption of the constitution, adding that the new constitution contains in its articles 7, 8 and 47 provisions on child rights.
The assembly is composed of 120 children aged between 12 and 16, i.e. 5 children from each of the 24 governorates. Selected children should have a school grade of 12 out of 20 at the first quarter of the current school year.
Tunisia's first children's parliament was set up in 2003.


text: The Zero Point Achievements wiki last edited by Pshaw21 on 02/13/14 09:57PM View full history Not all achievements add to the player's gamerscore. Some achievements are worth zero points, and are usually awarded for failing in a game repeatedly or spectacularly. Developers may add them as a tongue-in-cheek way to permanently memorialize poor or unlucky play, as achievements cannot be removed from a gamertag.For example, in Dead or Alive 4, there are several zero point achievements for losing 5, 10 and 20 consecutive online matches, as well as having your online ranking drop to grade D or E.Not all zero point achievements are signs of failure. In Kameo: Elements of Power, a later update to the game added online co-op; achieving 'A' Rank in cooperative mode on the various levels would unlock zero point achievements, as would beating individual levels on the new 'Expert' Mode, or achieve 'A' Rank in Time Attack mode; point worthy achievements all. This update took place before Microsoft allowed developers to add an additional 250 points worth of achievements through downloadable content.Retail games do not have a monopoly on zero point achievements, as notably seen in Marathon: Durandal with the online viral achievement 'World Domination'.Zero point achievements make it possible for a player to have 100% achievement point completion in a given game (1000/1000), while simultaneously not having 100% of the achievements in the game.


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Coaches' Cafe
The perfect place for before, during or after the game. Menu features a variety of entrees, sandwiches and appetizers. Satellite TV in the bar. No better place to watch the game.
RoSal's wants their guests to remember the sounds, aromas and flavors of the old neighborhood. Fresh homemade Sicilian entrees are the specialty.
Shula's Steak House
The theme for this steak house is a virtual sports museum of the 1972 Miami Dolphins 17-0 perfect season. The decor includes pictures and game balls from the '72 season. The restaurant's reputation has been built in serving the "biggest and the best."
Jin Thai Cuisine
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Edgewater, in Chicago, Jin Thai takes the authentic cuisine to another level. Stop into this award-winning restaurant and savor the bright colors and flavors of Southeast Asian dishes.
The freshest fish, prepared using local and regional ingredients with a bold, attentive flavor in a Hawaiian state of mind.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Enjoy the atmosphere and ethnicity of good, fresh food served at the counter. Specialties include burrittos and margaritas.
MK the Restaurant
Contemporary American cuisine with French and Italian influences set in a modern lofted space with highly exceptional service.
Le Peep Pancake House & Grill
All your breakfast favorites in a relaxing and comfortable environment.
Traditional and contemporary Mexican food.
A perfect spot to enjoy excellent Italian cuisine in downtown Skokie. Brothers Ruben and Oscar serve all dishes made to order and the wine options combine perfectly with each dish. Pastas as well as meat and fish dishes round out a full range of entree options. Desserts should not be missed with the cannoli made fresh on site. Serving lunch and dinner.
Jameson's Charhouse
Jameson's Charhouse has been serving quality steaks, chops and fresh fish for exceptional value for over two decades. Menu selections feature modern American cuisine full of delicious choices. All dishes prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients.
Jameson's Charhouse
Jameson's Charhouse has been serving quality steaks, chops and fresh fish for exceptional value for over two decades. Menu selections feature modern American cuisine full of delicious choices. All dishes prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients.
Kroll's South Loop
Full-service restaurant and upscale sports bar specializing in live charcoal grilling and broasted meals. Accommodates both intimate groups and large parties. Wide variety of beer and wine, full liquor bar. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-Midnight; Fri. & Sat. 11am-2am.
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
Conveniently located in the heart of the North Shore at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center. The perfect spot for an intimate dinner for two or a large celebration for 300 people. You'll love our beautiful mahogany decor and stained glass windows; and with a fresh list and menu that changes twice daily, we are excited to offer you the freshest dining experience.
Ceres' Table
Cere's Table serves contemporary American food with Italian, particularly Sicilian, influences. We use local, seasonal & sustainable products when possible.
Edzo's Burger Shop
This ubber-popular eatery brings a hand-crafted, quality approach to the iconic Chicago hot dog stand. Featuring freshly-ground burgers, hand-cut-fries, Chicago-style dogs and great shakes.
Homestyle Taste
Located in Chicago, Homestyle Taste carefully picks their ingredients and uses only the freshest and natural ones to prepare every dish. Much attention has been attached to ensure you a cozy and inviting ambiance where you not only enjoy a great meal but also an authentic atmosphere.
Kai Zan
Kai Zan is the brainchild of local sushi legends Melvin and Carlo Vizconde. Also known as the sushi twins. With modern and traditional cooking techniques the twins will create an omakase dinner experience that you will come back for over and over again.
Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop
Dixie Kitchen "brings the best of Southern delta cooking North". Specialites include gumbo, red beans & rice, and peach cobbler. Don't foret the Dixie beer!
Mambo Grill
Vibrant colors, a dark postmodern interior and hot Latin American specialities make this a River North favorite. Unexpected twists and linusua sauces set off traditional Latin dishes.
Giordano's Oakbrook Terrace
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.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
Havana Restaurant - Pan Latin Grill - Mojito bar, Cuban fare and Latin flavor. Specialty Drinks.
Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Delicious northern Italian fare, comfortable surroundings and friendly service. Menu rotates bi-weekly in order to offer fresh, seasonal ingredients.
In Evanston is a dining experience that's much more than it seems: Found is a kitchen, a social house and a restaurant with a mission. Its rustic new American dishes change with the market and season and are served in a relaxed, creative atmosphere inspired by 1920's Bohemian Paris and icons of the Beat Generation.
Wickets Bar and Grill
A Sports Bar and Restaurant with an Urban Vibe, a new addition to The Streets of Woodfield, next to Loews Theatre. Wickets offers an innovative and delicious menu of Starters, Flame Grilled Skewers, Brick Oven Flatbreads, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Entrée's and Desserts. Enjoy a full bar with over two dozen Craft, Imported and Domestic Beers. Watch your favorite games on state of the art flat screen TV's, and a showpiece 159" projection screen. Enjoy our new Summer Special Menu while seated at our newly furnished outdoor patio seating. Wickets is open seven days per week for lunch and dinner. Free parking across the street in a covered garage and free WIFI.
Quincy Street Distillery
Quincy Street Distillery creates inspired spirits based on classic formulas with unique expressions of taste. The distillery operates in a historic storefront in the very heart of beautiful Riverside, one of the first planned suburban communities in the United States.
Midtown Kitchen & Bar
Midtown is a contemporary American restaurant offering a unique dining experience. Within steps of Michigan Ave., the Theatre District and Business District, Midtown is centrally located in the heart of Chicago. Daily 11am-10pm.
A rustic tavern specializing in wild game, signature whole animal service, craft beers and specialty cocktails. Michelin Guide recommended.
RJ Grunt's
This longtime eatery known for its massive salad bar plus comfort-food classics & a nostalgic vibe has become an icon in Chicago.
Johnny Rockets
Johny Rockets is a place where you can sit in a red-padded booth, play your favorite song and eat some good old-fashioned hamburgers and more.
8000 Miles
8000 Miles menu is comprised of Chinese and Japanese small plates. Guests looking for a custom experience can talk to their server about the Sichuan written menu with authentic gems. An entire sushi menu will be available featuring fresh nigiri and sashimi and unique maki plates along with a vast variety of fresh vegetable dishes. 8000 Miles will offer a select menu of homemade desserts and a Group Share menu will also be available for tables of six or more guests along with a Gluten Free and Kids Menus
Macku Sushi
A unique Japanese, concept restaurant offering complex flavors and textures from Japan, with subtle Asian & French flair. Michelin recommended 2010-2012.
Pensiero Ristorante
Among the North Shore's finest Italian restaurants tucked inside the historic Margarita European Inn. Pensiero Ristorante serves Italian fare prepared from the finest imported ingredients. The moment you enter the room, you know you are in for a special dining experience. The menu is seasonally inspired and the wine list is sure to compliment your dining experience. During the summer, dine outdoors in the lovely garden terrace.
Lao Hunan
Lao Hunan is Chef Tony's Hu's 5th restaurant in Chicago. It focuses on famous gourmet Hunan cuisine, which is characterized by fresh spice and lingering taste of food. The chef is from Hunan and has over 30 years experience specializing in Hunan cuisine. For exotic flavors, spices and dishes stop by and bring an appetite for an exciting culinary experience.
Sen Sushi
Sen Sushi Bar in Oak Park features an array of fish, some imported from Japan. Fresh and flavorful fits the bill at this Bib Gourmand restaurant.
CITY:Oak Park
Chicago Food Tours - Tours By Foot
Like their neighborhood history tours, the Chicago food tours have no upfront costs. All food is chosen and ordered by you. Their guides make recommendations and facilitate ordering, but you have the final say. You choose your own food and pay for it directly. They have planned in 4-5 food shops, including a dessert shop, and sometimes even a tea shop. Each establishment serves up incredibly delicious and inexpensive food served in portions that can be easily divided and shared or singularly devoured. In between the food stops, you'll have time to digest your food as well as digest the history of the neighborhood, as told to you by one of their entertaining and knowledgeable guides.
Rosebud Theater District
A Rosebud restaurant, located in 3 First National Plaza. Charming and fast paced by day, elegant and relaxing at night. Customers continuously select Rosebud as the ultimate lunch spot, pre-theater dining destination and post work haven, serving the finest complimentary appetizer buffet in town. Mon.-Fri. 11am-10pm; Sat. 4pm-10pm,
David Adler 35th Festival of the Arts
The David Adler Music and Arts Center is proud to present its 35th Annual Festival of the Arts in beautiful Cook Park located in historic downtown Libertyville, Illinois. Over the last several years, Festival of the Arts has hosted some of the finest work of artists exhibiting in the country. To supplement this fine artistry the festival also presents a variety of children's activities.
Waukegan Charter Boat Fishing
Eight experienced fishing charter boat captains offering World Class Salmon, Trout and Perch fishing April into November. The Waukegan Charter Boat Association is the oldest and largest charter boat fleet on Lake Michigan. Experience Coho Salmon, Chinook ( King ) Salmon, Rainbow (Steelhead) Trout, Brown Trout and Lake Trout fishing on the western shores of Lake Michigan out of Waukegan, Illinois.
MuckFest MS - Chicago
The run is pure athletic hilarity on a 5K course full of mud, and featuring 15+ outrageous obstacles that will spin, swing and fling you up, down and sideways. Entry fees are $55 by Apr 29 and $105 on race day.
Hot Chocolate
Chef Mindy Segal creates amazing chocolate desserts along with a concise menu of casual American dishes.
Scooby's Red Hots
Stop by Scooby's in Arlington Heights for a great meal in a warm, fun atmosphere. We have hot dogs, Italian beef, burgers, chicken and more. Check out our daily specials. Stop by and try us out - we guarantee you'll keep coming back for more!
CITY:Arlington Heights
sushi DOKKU
sushiDOKKU boasts a cult following due to the trust the owners have developed with their guests over the years. They have also been awarded a Bib Gourmand for 2014.
Food that is comfortingly familiar, yet excitingly unexpected. Quince serves contemporary American cuisine in the heart of Evanston. Offering an outstanding dining experience in a lively and comfortable setting, all at an approachable price.
Francesca's on Taylor
Delicious northern Italian fare, comfortable surroundings and friendly service. Menu rotates bi-weekly in order to offer fresh, seasonal ingredients.
RAM Restaurant and Brewery
We offer a cozy setting for dining, an impressive bar as well as our own selection of delicious micro-brews made on-site. Our restaurant features a huge variety of menu choices. Banquet rooms available.
Chicago Distilling Co.
To make their craft spirits, they start with organic grains sourced right here in Illinois. Using family recipes and techniques, they distill in small batches to ensure the best flavors and highest quality possible, every time. Tours are available at their full-service craft distillery in Logan Square to see their unique process in action. Or if you'd prefer, pick up a bottle and taste the difference for yourself.
Merle's Barbecue
Meats are slow-smoked using the greenest hickory wood to ensure the juiciest, most favorable taste. To complement that, a variety of homemade barbeque sauces and other Southern specialities including salads and seafood dishes are offered.
LaSalle Power Company
The tri-level rock n' roll inspired restaurant, bar and music venue spins a fresh take on amplified American cuisine and live stage performances weekly. Each floor offers a variety of elements; 170" plasma video wall; two stages; three full bars, large outdoor cafe and a private room offering personable service.
Shakou Sushi
Modern Japanese Cuisine Restaurant offering gorgeous decor in the venue and fresh and delicious items on the menu. Shakou features city caliber cuisine in a city caliber venue with city caliber service.
Parrot Cage
Located in the beautiful South Shore Cultural Center with a view of Lake Michigan, this hidden gem offers a seasonal menu in a upscale environment. Patio dining available. Reservations suggested
Glenview House
Extensively rehabbed and converted into an upscale American restaurant, bar and whiskey lounge, the Glenview House. Features beautifully presented, upscale American comfort food with French, Italian and Asian influences. The restaurant specializes in imported and craft beers with over 100 different selections available on draught and in bottles. Guests can enjoy lunch or dinner in one of the many dining areas. Seasonal outdoor seating available
Hoyt's Chicago
At this modern American bar and restaurant located in Hotel 71, relax on one of the oversized barstools for drinks or opt for one of the tables for more privacy. Expect to find seasonal versions of classic Midwestern comfort food, including house-made soups, salads and sandwiches that often incorporate local ingredients. Breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch also feature classic American dishes, which pair well with the local beer selection and cocktail list.
Steak 'n Shake - Evanston
This restaurant serves a full menu including chili, melts, salads, soups and club sandwiches. They are famous for their steak burgers.
Meatheads Burgers and Fries
The best meals are simple. At Meatheads Burgers & Fries we believe in a very simple process of getting a meal to your plate. All-natural burgers, made to order right here in our kitchen from 100% Certified Angus Beef®, topped with only the freshest ingredients and a locally-baked bun.
Square Roots
Featuring Alt-Country, Americana, Indie Rock, World Music, Soul and Kids Music July 10-12, 2015 in Lincoln Square The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (LSRCC) and Old Town School of Folk Music (OTSFM) present the 4th Annual Square Roots craft beer and music experience in Chicago's Lincoln Square. Over 30,000 fans attend Square Roots each year to enjoy more than 40 local craft brews (including special batch and limited release taps), great food and the diverse genres of entertainment that only the Old Town School of Folk Music can provide. What: Square Roots isn't your typical food and music festival; we tap into all that Lincoln Square has to offer to provide a multidimensional event that appeals to music, food and craft beer enthusiasts. Live entertainment: 70 acts including music, jams, dance and family activities on 4 stages (2 indoor and 2 outdoor). Craft Beer: More than 40 tasty selections from the best local and regional craft breweries. Cuisine: Eclectic fare from amazing Lincoln Square and Ravenswood restaurants. Suggested donation $10 for Adults, $5 Seniors/kids, $20 for Families. Why: Proceeds from Square Roots benefit small business workshops and community place-making efforts, and fund the Old Town School of Folk Music scholarship programs. For more info, visit www.squareroots.org
Koi Chinese and Sushi
Located right in the heart of charming Evanston's restaurant row, Koi brings the bold flavors of the eight different regions of authentic Chinese Cuisine and fresh sushi to every dining experience. The menu brings owner Sandy Chens' love for traditional Chinese cooking to the forefront.
Sarah's Pastries & Candies
Chicago native Sarah Levy developed a passion for food at an early age. The daughter of Mark Levy, co-founder of Levy Restaurants, Sarah grew up surrounded by fine food and quickly developed a passion for all things sweet. Inspired by the joy that fine food can bring to peoples' lives, Sarah founded Sarah's Pastries & Candies. Sarah started her company making chocolate candies out of her mom's kitchen. After a year she had built up a wholesale business that includes 17 Whole Foods Markets in the Midwest. Sarah launched her first retail store at 11 E. Oak St. in September 2005. She has expanded her line to include morning pastries, cakes, tarts, espresso drinks and other delectable pastries.
Mei's Kitchen
A unique blend of authentic Asian and classic American dining. Full breakfast, lunch and dinner available. Grab and go options and full espresso bar as well.
ItaliAsia - The Best of Both Worlds
ItaliAsia offers a kaleidoscope of flavors from Italy and Panasia that will satiate all kinds of appetites with affordability guests appreciate.
Come to altThai for lunch or dinner, or order online and pick-up your food hot and ready! altThai offers an extensive menu of asian cuisine and drinks.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Asian Bistro
Asian bistro has a modern, contemporary environment, fusion presentation of entrees and authentic in taste. Specializing in SzeChuan and Mandarin Cuisine as well as some popular Thai entrees and Vietnamese noodle soups.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Movies on the Green
Enjoy free movie nights under the stars each Wednesday through August on Oakbrook Center's Village Green lawn. Movies will be shown on a state-of-the-art 32 x 18 digital LED screen large enough to make your favorite characters come to life. Guests can bring blankets to enjoy the plush grass seating. Movie dates: May 27-Ocean's 11.
CITY:Oak Brook
Richard Walker's
Our menu at Richard Walkers is sure to please even the fussiest of taste buds. From omelettes to pancakes to a full lunch menu, our chefs prepare only the finest food for your enjoyment.
Camp Pulse on Tour
An exciting weekend workshop, just for dancers ages 8-13! Camp PULSE features the masterminds behind your favorite Nickelodeon and Disney TV Shows and Movies, including: Shake It Up, iCarly, Camp Rock, Victorious, High School Musical, Hannah Montana, and MORE! Dancers and teachers walk away from our conventions inspired and motivated to reach their next goals in dance. Our faculty and staff are proud of their dedication to building genuine relationships through personal interaction with dancers, parents and teachers. We realize there are many options out there for a dancer's education, and we hope you will join us for a dance experience of a lifetime!
61st Annual DuPage County Fair
Five fun filled days where families can enjoy entertainment from bands, groups, roving acts, clown, hands-on activities in Ag-Ventureland as well as Home Economics building; a variety of foods, commercial vendors, crafters, exciting carnival rides, livestock exhibits, Demolition Derbies, and so much more! Come and "Explore the Excitement!"
RM Champagne Salon
The nationally-revered nightlife visionaries of Element Collective created this opulent, accessibly elegant wine and Champagne salon. The lavish 1,500-square-foot space off Green St. is discreetly tucked-away at the foot of a secluded cobblestone alley. Sit among flowers, topiaries and tea lights in the 150-seat courtyard in this popular city hideaway.
Emerson String Quartet at Ravinia
Join the Emerson String Quartet in an evening of great classical music. They will be performing music from Beethoven, Lowell, Liebermann, and Dvorák. Tickets are $40-$60 for reserved seats and $10 for lawn seats.
CITY:Highland Park
Summer Nights On Madison
Join us in Downtown Forest Park June through August! Special shopping events, drink & food specials, live music and much more-every Thursday night through August. Check the Summer Nights Facebook Page for details.
CITY:Forest Park
Peckish Pig
The menu is presided over by a silhouette of the peckish pig himself, armed with fork and knife like a cannibal, and divided into sections: The Plank, The Bowl, Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Vegetarian, On Bread, Sides and Desserts. That makes it easy to troll through the menu and hit something from every food group; much of this food is made for sharing, and prices are reasonable, so don't worry too much about over ordering. Unique menu items include: Duck Confit Mac & Cheese, served with a Sunny-Side Up Egg, Flatbread with Arugula, Serrano Ham, Goat Cheese and Red Onion with a Fig Jam Glaze, Kimchi Potato Cakes with Plum Sauce, Lamb Burger with Cumin Fries, and Beer Big Mussels cooked in beer with onions and bacon just to name a few. Desserts are all made in house by Debbie and they are definitely calorie-worthy. "
GameWorks Entertainment
GameWorks is the perfect place for your next event. You can eat, drink and play all under one roof! GameWorks has an awesome catering menu, private rooms and lounge areas, pool tables and state of the art video games. GameWorks provides options for groups of all sizes from 10 to 1200 guests.
Burger Bungalow
Burger Bungalow offers burgers, hot dogs, chicken, beef, & sausage items as well as sandwiches & wraps for either drive-thru, carry-out, or dine-in. Located in Elk Grove Village it is the perfect burger joint for lunch or dinner.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Umphrey's McGee at Ravinia
Umphrey's McGee has been relentlessly innovative in both music and fan relations for many years. Whereas the band's stellar reputation is based on marathon concerts that mix original, technically demanding tunes with complex epics and playful covers (ranging from Toto to Metallica), it has chosen the same kind of attention to melody, song craft, and musicianship. Tickets are $45 for reserved seats and $20 for lawn seats in advance and $25 the day of the show.
CITY:Highland Park
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
A modern, casual restaurant with a menu created with our own hand crafted wines in mind. Start in the tasting room and sample our winemaker's latest creations. Shop in our gift store and finish the night in our restaurant with a delectable dish and award-winning wine.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Copper Fiddle Distillery
They are a local craft distilling business that sources grains from the Midwest and distilling equipment proudly made in the USA. All of their spirit products are handmade, grain to bottle, at their Lake Zurich location.
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Oil Lamp Theater
A unique theater space that is just as much a part of the artistic canvas as the hand-selected theatrical productions. Your experience begins with a warm greeting into a home-like environment which includes fresh-baked cookies. The performances will take you and your friends on an intimate journey to explore the human condition through the lens of relationships and love. Bring your favorite beverage and enjoy the show.
Elk Grove Historical Museum
The Elk Grove Historical Museum provides a look at pioneer living from the mid 19th to early 20th century. The Museum specializes in the history of the Elk Grove and its development over time. Open year round, the Museum offers tours, educational programs, exhibits, and assistance with research on Elk Grove Village and the surrounding area.
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2015 Christkindl Holiday Festival
Come to downtown Barrington for the annual Christkindl Festival. This is an open-air event during the holiday season featuring authentic German food, live entertainment, drinks, fun activities for families and kids crafts, live reindeer, carousel & train rides, Gingerbread House competition and even Santa's house. Please visit the website for a complete list of entertainment.
Jimmy D's District
Jimmy D's District is a local bar and restaurant in Arlington Heights. With a menu featuring everything from burgers to pizza to salad, and an extensive drink menu. It's a great place for any gathering!
CITY:Arlington Heights
Rhine Hall Distillery
In the heart of the Industrial District of Chicago, Charlie and Jenny Solberg, Father-daughter team opened a handcraft brandy distillery. Their Brandy Bar is open for tastings and cocktails on Thursdays & Saturdays, along with two scheduled tours on Saturday.
Dolce Italian Caffe and Bakery
Dolce is a unique experience that our customers love. We are a full service restaurant as well as a bakery! Stop in for our delicious dishes or our variety of fresh desserts. Our family recipes comes straight from Italy. These recipes have passed from generations of cooks and we are proud to bring them to you!
CITY:Arlington Heights
Omega Restaurant
The Omega Restaurant in Schaumburg, IL is a friendly family owned business. At Omega, we use only the freshest ingredients to prepare hearty omelettes, crepes, skillets, and a wide array of other great breakfast favorites. We're also well known for a diverse selection of lunch and dinner items including American, Greek and Italian entrees.
Wildfish Sushi
WILDFISH is Located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, Wildfish delivers the concept of contemporary Japanese dining by fusing traditional and urban cultures. Wildfish has been known to be a hidden gem as it is tucked away in the corner of downtown Arlington Heights.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Doggit Hot Dogs
At Doggit Hot Dogs we, of course, have hot dogs; but we also have other Hot Dog stand favorites. Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Italian Beef and Sausage. We also have a wide variety of Daily Specials. Don't forget to check out our Deli creations (Served M-F only). You can be rest assured, that all of our creations are made with the freshest ingredients, prepared daily.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Peter and the Star Catcher
An enchanting, swashbuckling prequel to Peter Pan, Peter And The Star Catcher is an epic romp through the Neverland you never knew. A company of twelve actors play more than a hundred unforgettable characters on a journey to solve the mystery of how Peter Pan become "The Boy Who Never Grew Up." This regional premiere of the hit Broadway play is the captivating coming-of-age tale of one of classic literature's most beloved and unforgettable characters.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
Forest Park Music Fest
Celebrate Summer at the all new Music Fest on Madison. Enjoy Chicago's best up-and-coming bands, artisans, local food vendors and merchant sidewalk sales.
CITY:Forest Park
Mago Grill and Cantina
A celebration of Mexico's heritage, Mago Grill & Cantina's original Mexican and Latin menu is comprised of authentic favorites of freshly smashed tableside guacamole, seafood ceviches, savory salsas, fresh salads, and main dishes of steak, chicken, pork and seafood including the chef's own Grandma Paula's family recipes.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Nearly Sane Trail Half Marathon
The Nearly Sane Trail Half Marathon will be 13.1 miles through the trails of Half Day Forest Preserve (permit pending), onto the trails of the Des Plaines River trail and back to the festival area where you can enjoy your well-deserved beer and hot dog! The start/finish area will be located at Shelter C of Half Day Forest Preserve in Lake County and take place on the beautiful trails of Lake County, which are some of the best that Chicagoland has to offer!
CITY:Vernon Hills
Tore & Lukes
Tore & Lukes is proudly family owned and operated by Tore Gagliano for over 33 years. Our specialties are Italian Beef, Chicago style Vienna hot dogs, calabrese style pizza, italian sausage, hamburgers, and our famous big bag of fries! We have an extensive menu for lunch and dinner for dining in or out.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Sweet Tomatoes
We offer a unique all-you-can-eat dining experience where you can create a meal tailored just for you. We have over 45 feet of fresh salad ingredients and 10 house-made dressings where you can build your own salad masterpiece. In addition, we serve a wide selection of homemade soups, pastas, baked breads and muffins, desserts and more.
Kona Kai Tiki Lounge
A Vintage Hawaiian Tiki Lounge featuring Tropical Drinks & Polynesian Appetizers in a South Pacific Island Setting.
CITY:Wood Dale
43rd Annual Gurnee Days Celebration
Gurnee Days returns this week for 4 days of family fun. Activities include a bicycle rodeo, live entertainment, Farmers Market, Gurnee Idol, golf tournament, and amusement rides, a 10K race, baby contest, rib fest and eating contest, fireworks, a pancake breakfast, parade, Scoop the Loop Car Show, petting zoo, pony rides, a talent show, exhibitors, games, food booths and stage events. Please visit the website for times and entertainment schedule.
La Roca Tapas Restaurant
To Us, food is synonymous with freshness, and quality . We are your quintessential tapas restaurant which preserves one of Spain's greatest traditions, excellent Tapas.We stay away from assembly-line work and still prepare our dishes fresh upon ordering and entirely from scratch. Where Tim Trujillo promises "The worlds greatest homemade sangria."
CITY:Arlington Heights
Amtrak - Chicago to Springfield
The train makes your trip relaxing and pleasant as you watch the miles roll by.
Clementi's Pizzeria and Bar
A neighborhood Italian ristorante just steps from Arlington Park. Clementi's strives to serve the freshest dishes in a relaxed setting at an affordable price. A true family-owned and operated restaurant, our wish to you is that you should be treated as one of our own.
CITY:Arlington Heights
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Today, you can get your hands on fresh-pressed tortillas, chips as big as your head, margaritas worth their salt, tableside guacamole and fresh Border-style food, all thanks to three pals—and a little tequila.


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The classical scientific branch arose because of the need to increase productivity and efficiency. The emphasis was on trying to find the best way to get the most work done by examining how the work process was actually accomplished and by scrutinizing the skills of the workforce.
The classical scientific school owes its roots to several major contributors, including Frederick Taylor, Henry Gantt, and Frank and Lillian Gilbreth.
Frederick Taylor is often called the "father of scientific management." Taylor believed that organizations should study tasks and develop precise procedures. As an example, in 1898, Taylor calculated how much iron from rail cars Bethlehem Steel plant workers could be unloading if they were using the correct movements, tools, and steps. The result was an amazing 47.5 tons per day instead of the mere 12.5 tons each worker had been averaging. In addition, by redesigning the shovels the workers used, Taylor was able to increase the length of work time and therefore decrease the number of people shoveling from 500 to 140. Lastly, he developed an incentive system that paid workers more money for meeting the new standard. Productivity at Bethlehem Steel shot up overnight. As a result, many theorists followed Taylor's philosophy when developing their own principles of management.
Henry Gantt, an associate of Taylor's, developed the Gantt chart, a bar graph that measures planned and completed work along each stage of production. Based on time instead of quantity, volume, or weight, this visual display chart has been a widely used planning and control tool since its development in 1910.
Frank and Lillian Gilbreth, a husband‐and‐wife team, studied job motions. In Frank's early career as an apprentice bricklayer, he was interested in standardization and method study. He watched bricklayers and saw that some workers were slow and inefficient, while others were very productive. He discovered that each bricklayer used a different set of motions to lay bricks. From his observations, Frank isolated the basic movements necessary to do the job and eliminated unnecessary motions. Workers using these movements raised their output from 1,000 to 2,700 bricks per day. This was the first motion study designed to isolate the best possible method of performing a given job. Later, Frank and his wife Lillian studied job motions using a motion‐picture camera and a split‐second clock. When her husband died at the age of 56, Lillian continued their work.
Thanks to these contributors and others, the basic ideas regarding scientific management developed. They include the following:
Whereas scientific management focused on the productivity of individuals, the classical administrative approach concentrates on the total organization. The emphasis is on the development of managerial principles rather than work methods.
Contributors to this school of thought include Max Weber, Henri Fayol, Mary Parker Follett, and Chester I. Barnard. These theorists studied the flow of information within an organization and emphasized the importance of understanding how an organization operated.
In the late 1800s, Max Weber disliked that many European organizations were managed on a "personal" family‐like basis and that employees were loyal to individual supervisors rather than to the organization. He believed that organizations should be managed impersonally and that a formal organizational structure, where specific rules were followed, was important. In other words, he didn't think that authority should be based on a person's personality. He thought authority should be something that was part of a person's job and passed from individual to individual as one person left and another took over. This nonpersonal, objective form of organization was called a bureaucracy.
Weber believed that all bureaucracies have the following characteristics:
Henri Fayol, a French mining engineer, developed 14 principles of management based on his management experiences. These principles provide modern‐day managers with general guidelines on how a supervisor should organize her department and manage her staff. Although later research has created controversy over many of the following principles, they are still widely used in management theories.
Mary Parker Follett stressed the importance of an organization establishing common goals for its employees. However, she also began to think somewhat differently than the other theorists of her day, discarding command‐style hierarchical organizations where employees were treated like robots. She began to talk about such things as ethics, power, and leadership. She encouraged managers to allow employees to participate in decision making. She stressed the importance of people rather than techniques — a concept very much before her time. As a result, she was a pioneer and often not taken seriously by management scholars of her time. But times change, and innovative ideas from the past suddenly take on new meanings. Much of what managers do today is based on the fundamentals that Follett established more than 80 years ago.
Chester Barnard, who was president of New Jersey Bell Telephone Company, introduced the idea of the informal organization — cliques (exclusive groups of people) that naturally form within a company. He felt that these informal organizations provided necessary and vital communication functions for the overall organization and that they could help the organization accomplish its goals.
Barnard felt that it was particularly important for managers to develop a sense of common purpose where a willingness to cooperate is strongly encouraged. He is credited with developing the acceptance theory of management, which emphasizes the willingness of employees to accept that managers have legitimate authority to act. Barnard felt that four factors affected the willingness of employees to accept authority:
Barnard's sympathy for and understanding of employee needs positioned him as a bridge to the behavioral school of management, the next school of thought to emerge.
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Modern Penthouse Design Overlooking the Minneapolis Lakes
This uncommon looking penthouse was designed by ALTUS Architecture+Design and accommodates a few impressive modern elements. With views towards the Minneapolis lakes, the condominium was especially developed for a young professional in need of a place to combine privacy with socializing living space. We have some information from the architects concerning the apartment's structure: "The private master suite is created behind a curved white marble dust plaster wall that pulls one into the space. A freestanding Burlington stone bathroom mass organizes the master suite and separates the bedroom area from the bath and dressing spaces.. Suspended cabinet elements of domestic and Australian Walnut draw one into the living room and kitchen spaces. Stainless steel countertops and translucent glass walls create a progressive modern quality to the interior edges of the space." We particularly enjoy how the spiral staircase that leads to the roof and garden above becomes the focal point of the living area, while creating a calm atmosphere of playful shades.
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Oh dear. That's not gone well, has it? The theory was all good for racing a Nissan 370Z at Castle Combe: drive our own long-term 370Z Roadster there, jump into the coupe racing car to see if we can inject a bit of manliness into the Nissan, go home proud.
We've been worried that this latest version of Nissan's Z car has gone a bit soft, so a proper race, against other proper racing cars, seemed like a perfect chance to test it. Except that TopGear magazine's Piers Ward got a bit too enthusiastic when he was testing out this theory of manliness. Watch the video below to see how he got on.
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Google Books wins 'fair use' but Australian copyright lags
This article is by Nicolas Suzor, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law at Queensland University of Technology. It originally appeared on The Conversation.
analysis Australia wants to foster innovation in a digital economy, but our copyright laws discourage businesses from investing in new technologies and make it harder for individuals to access the knowledge upon which innovation is based. Yesterday's US decision in the Google Books case shows why US copyright law is much more supportive of innovation than ours.
The long, drawn out litigation between the Authors Guild and Google has reached a conclusion: Google's ambitious mass-digitisation project, to scan the world's books and make them discoverable online, is "fair use".
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Today's Top Stories 1. Haaretz: Prime Minister Netanyahu told the EU's Federica Mogherini he wants to resume peace talks, with an eye to "reach understandings on the borders of settlement blocs that Israel would annex under any peace agreement." An Israeli source briefed on Netanyahu's meeting with Federica Mogherini last Wednesday said the prime minister…
Media Cheat Sheet 10/4/2011
For as long as I've worked for HonestReporting, my primary job has been to go through the papers and send a daily roundup to the staff of what I see each day — a snapshot of developments and trends in coverage of Israel, along with my two-cent observations for in-house use. Since I'm looking at 39 papers, a ton…
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• Columnist Faisal Al Qasim says the Arab regimes are are more brutal than the Zionists: But is the Arab media still able to satirise Israeli barbarism with the same vigour after it has witnessed what Arab dictators have done to their own people? Isn't it a bit silly to bombard the Israelis with criticism…
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Huffington Post falsely equates Israel with Neda's murderers.
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A primer on the core issues confronting world leaders and the media.
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Walt & Mearsheimer's book receives harsh reviews in the mainstream media.
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HonestReporting takes a look at the context behind the events of June 1967.
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Media outlets rationalize the burning of sacred Jewish sites in Gaza
Guardian of British Distortion
Irresponsible coverage like The Guardian's leaves Israel reviled in Great Britain; also, HR for Campus group in Israel for winter break.


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Amir Khan says he will prove the doubters - including his own friends - wrong by beating Marco Antonio Barrera.Back to story
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Ali Khanty says...
Tell the corner to remember the swabs, vaseline, water, the gumshield, Oh! and a bottle of Windolene for Khan's chin !!
Posted 16:07 4th March 2009
James Thomas says...
There is absolutely no way Khan will win this fight. Barrera is regarded as one of the best fighters of all time and 35 or not he will destroy Khan.
Posted 15:44 2nd March 2009
Marc Shaw says...
This lad has no chance against the likes of barrera, if barrera catches him with a clean solid punch, khan wil be in tatters on the canvas and won't be able to outbox barrera at all. In my opinion, it is the wrong time for khan to be taking on someone of barrera's class.
Posted 00:34 2nd March 2009
Lloyd Ledgister says...
Khan is taking on a very, very,very difficult fight. It is a big gamble to take & one I believe is to early for him, Khan will still have the defeat of Prescott still in his system, which will take along time to erode, he will be going into the fight knowing he is fighting a very established fighter who has been their, done it! & got the t-shirt. This fight could erode his confidence if he is beaten severley, from the moment the first bell sounds I believe he will still have the memories of prescott as he moves towards barrera. I cannot see it going more than 3 rounds.
Posted 22:23 1st March 2009
Saqib Rashid says...
Barrera is simply past his best.. People can big this up as a big win for Khan, but everybody who is involved in Boxing will know if Barrera was a few years younger, he'd have too much for Khan.. I hope Barrera wins as he is my favourite fighter of my generation, but I think youth may prevail..
Posted 22:04 1st March 2009
Ed Obasuyi says...
Amir Khan unlike many other boxers who came up the hard way has been so over pampered,the hype he had after the olympics was like no one has ever won it before.Can anyone remember a certain guy named "Fraudley" Audley Harrison?That's a guy who supposedly won gold and was treated like he was greater than joe louis,Mike Tyson,Lennox Lewis & mohammed Ali all combined but what became of him?The fact is where Amir Khan was supposed to be put against certain humble boxers like John Murray & Kevin Mitchel just to mention a few,he was fighting part-time boxers & mechanics to make him look awesome,he was made to believe he is already a star above those guys who came up the hard way.The simple fact is Khan will lose against Barerra no doubt & he will settle for fighting P.E teachers & part-time boxers to make him look like a terminator which he is not.The boy cannot simply fight.
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