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Giannis Antetokounmpo's other name
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Without a doubt, Giannis Antetokounmpo is the best thing to happen to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013 (and probably over a timeframe much longer than that.) He is candid, ever-smiling and engaging. He routinely makes plays that only a handful of NBA players could make because of his stunning combination of size and physical grace.
To wit: the 19-year-old has made 28-of-28 dunk attempts (100%) this season — an average of more than one per game — a number that should only rise now that he is playing starter's minutes.
Best of all, the Bucks were able to snag him with a middle-of-the-pack first-round pick because other teams questioned his NBA potential due to a brief organized playing history in Greece.
So to this point, the only real hiccup in his rookie season has been when folks have tried to figure out how to pronounce his name (For the record, it's YAHN-iss ah-deh-toh-KOON-boh). And really, it shouldn't be that hard. As soon as the silent 'G' is pointed out, his first name should be a done deal, and his last name isn't any more complicated than a flight attendant recalling a frequent traveler's favorite drink: "Tomato juice, no?".
Ah-deh-toh-KOON-boh, ah-deh-toh-KOON-boh — it's really not that hard. But Giannis has another name too.
His parents, Charles and Veronica, moved from Nigeria to Athens in 1991, leaving behind their firstborn son with his grandparents. The pair emigrated in search of a better future, but Greece fell on extremely hard times and scraping by in Athens soon became just as hard or harder than making a living in Lagos.
While living as stateless residents in a new homeland, four more sons would follow — Thanasis, Giannis, Kostas, and Alex. To remember their collective past, Veronica gave each son both a Greek and a Nigerian name. The name she chose for Giannis was Ougko (OO-goh).
Every time Giannis arrives in an NBA city for the first time, there's an overdone fuss about the length of his name. And again, it's not that hard. Two syllabus: YAHN-iss. Five syllables: ah-deh-toh-KOON-boh. All told, it's shorter and flows off the tongue easier than 'Michael Carter-Williams'.
There are contrived attempts at a nickname — e.g., 'The Greek Freak' or 'The Alphabet' — that are unflattering if they aren't creeping on dehumanizing.
But he has another name that reflects his beautiful complicated heritage. He even wrote down the Nigerian name in angular letters that look more Greek than anything else.
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Long Live Ougko!
We can call him Mister Fantastic becuz, well, I'm sure you get it.
I dont think he minds "The Greek Freak" at all – Giannis identifies as Greek, and he's nominated for Greece for rep duties, and will play any time any place they ask for him, but if he wasnt a superlative sports talent then he'd still be an undocumented illegal immigrant. Oh, and those Golden Dawn nazis can go die in a fire – the Greek Freak's Greek.
Similarly, 'The Alphabet' is a great nickname for a player who does everything from Assists to Drunks to Rebounds to Zzzz he's shooting lights out …
It's not "Greek" that is offensive, but the word "freak"
"Freak" isn't offensive in this context, and hardly ever is when referring to an athlete. It is often used with a negative connotation, but the word itself is neutral in intent. A "freak" is simply an oddity, anomaly, abnormailty, etc. He's not like everyone else, and on the court, that's exactly what you want to be. You could argue that almost any nickname is offensive. The "manimal" would suggest that he is not fully human, but on the court it means that he has a highly aggressive game, as if he has an "animal instinct." I also do not think people believe that the "Sandman" actually goes into children's rooms and sprinkles dust on their face. Nicknames are earned, and it often has to do with where they come from and their playing style. Giannis has a very unique body structure and can play many positions, which is not common. He is also Greek, so the name Greek Freak makes perfect sense. I even hear people refer to players like Lebron as "freaks of nature" because their ability to play the game is simply uncanny and unmatched. In this context, it is a compliment. I do not think people will find the "Normal Greek" very intimidating anyways.
I never liked the "Greek Freak" nickname either, I've always refereed to him as Giannis. I've also liked "The Alphabet" but keeping it simply "Giannis" is best imo.
Really like Giannis.
I'm really tired of discussing his name. Its a name. I really like discussing his game. Let's stick to that from now on, okay? Chad Ford being asked (during his latest online chat) who he would select in the top three if he the 2013 Draft was re-done today goes as follows…. 1. Antetokounmpo 2. Oladipo 3.Carter-Williams Finally the Bucks got some fortunate luck.
I thought I heard someone (maybe Giannis himself?) say they called him Gio back home.
"Freak" describes a (fantasy basketball) statistical juggernaut similar to the context, "Beast" or "beast-mode" etc.
Typically dominant or double-digit in 6 of the 7 following stats: pts/dunks/FG%/rebs/asts/stls/blks.
The distinction is that the physical tools of the player are abnormally long/large (Rudy Gobert) instead of being muscularly massive (DeMarcus Cousins).
Fantasy All-Freak Team
Michael Carter Williams
Giannis Antetokounmpo
John Henson
Anthony Davis
Andre Drummond
I love Ougko for another reason:
it'll be easy for the crowd to chant when he goes 40-10-10 a la Steph Curry on somebody.
I really like Giannis by itself. I am hoping that he becomes great enough to be like other superstars that go by one name (e.g. Lebron, Kobe, Shaq).


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On the one hand, it all sounds very nice, my romantic view of extracting DNA and working with the city and trying to be sensitive. On the other side of that—and this is what's interesting—the city is a brand and that needs to be understood.
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Hani Rashid on working with clients
I have to hand it to them, if I look back, I would say it's great working with clients like that, but at the time, it was painful.
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Once India freed itself from Britain's colonial rule it set up a democracy to build up the nation and not an authoritarian rule which could've easily been established during a period of uncertainty and instability like the one India was facing. Tharoor sees India's model as a democratic success for the fact that even though India's citizens face a myriad of problems they have never taken to "demonstrations calling for regime change." Instead India's citizens have taken to other means such as "debates in Parliament, political alliance-making, and eventually the ballot box" to instigate change and solutions to pressing issues.
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The Social Security Catch-22
If you claimed retirement benefits early but were forced back to work by an uncertain economy, you might be in for an unpleasant surprise.
It sounds like a cruel joke.
After a lifetime in the work force, you call it quits at 62 to claim Social Security benefits and begin a long and satisfying retirement.
Then, the worst economic calamity since the Great Depression hits with the vengeance of Hurricane Katrina, decimating your nest egg and depleting the value of your home. Faced with the painful reality that you must go back to work, you count yourself lucky to find a job at a time of high unemployment.
And your reward? The federal government suspends your Social Security benefits.
Say hello to the confusing and controversial Social Security earnings test. This provision of the law says sure, you can claim your benefits as early as age 62, but you can't necessarily keep the cash if you work before reaching your normal retirement age (66 for workers born in 1943 through 1954).
The earnings test cost a quarter of a million working Social Security beneficiaries about $100 million each month in 2009, according to a ballpark estimate Social Security officials made for Kiplinger.
No one knows how much of that figure is a result of retirees being forced by deteriorating finances to go back to work. But it's clear that anyone who claims Social Security benefits early -- or who's thinking about it -- needs to understand what's going on here.
And that includes the increasing number of 62-plus men and women who have lost their jobs and, as they've struggled to find new ones, have filed for Social Security early to pay the bills until they can restart their paychecks. There's been a big jump in the number of Americans claiming benefits early since the recession began driving unemployment higher.
How the earnings test works
If you apply for Social Security benefits early, you'll be asked whether you plan to keep working and, if so, how much you expect to earn -- to determine whether you'll be stung by the earnings test.
For 2012, the test applies if you make more than $14,640. And for every $2 you earn over that limit, you'll lose $1 of benefits. Suppose you claim benefits at age 62 and your monthly benefit is $1,500 (and you estimate that you'll earn $30,000 during the year). Because $30,000 is $15,360 over the limit, you would lose half of the excess, or $7,680, in benefits.
The Social Security Administration doesn't trim each check by a proportional amount. Your benefits are withheld completely until the squeeze is satisfied. In this example, you'd get no benefits for five months (covering $7,500 of the lost benefits), and your benefit in the sixth month would be $1,500 minus the final $180 claimed by the earnings test, or $1,320.
In the year you first claim benefits, the test basically lets you ignore money you made before you applied and squeezes benefits based on monthly earnings for the rest of the year. In the calendar year you reach normal retirement age, a more lenient earnings test applies: You lose $1 for every $3 in earnings over $38,880 before your birthday. Starting in the month you reach normal retirement age, there's no earnings test. You can earn as much as you want without losing a dime in benefits.
Note: For purposes of the earnings test, only wages from a job or self-employment income count. Investment earnings, pension benefits, money drawn from an individual retirement account or 401k, or even lottery winnings do not.
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Although you will be asked to estimate your earnings, your projection isn't the final word. When you file your tax return, the Internal Revenue System lets the Social Security Administration know exactly how much wage and self-employment earnings you report.
That figure is compared with your estimate, and the government reconciles the books by either sending you a check -- if your estimate of earnings was too high and the earnings test clawed back too much of your benefits -- or dunning you for a balance due.
This final point is particularly important if you unexpectedly return to work while you're subject to the earnings test. You should let the Social Security agency know of the change in circumstances as soon as possible so that your benefits can be trimmed if you run afoul of the earnings test. Failing to do so could come back to haunt you later. If the tax return you file shows earnings that should have triggered reduced benefits, you'll be asked to pay back the excess in a lump sum or see future benefits reduced.
A silver lining in the earnings test
Although the earnings test is often derided as an unconscionable 50% surtax -- because $2 in earnings can cost you $1 in benefits -- it's not as evil as critics complain. Benefits lost to the test are not gone forever. Instead, the law is designed to ensure that you recover any forfeited amount via higher monthly benefits later.
Remember, if you claim benefits before your full retirement age, your benefits will be permanently reduced (see the table below). But for any month you lose benefits to the earnings test, the Social Security agency will ratchet up future benefits.
Say you retire at 62, happy to accept the 25% haircut in benefits in exchange for collecting four years early. Then you have to go back to work and wind up forfeiting 12 months' worth of benefits. Basically, when recalculating your benefits at your full retirement age, you'll be treated as though you claimed benefits three years early, not four. Instead of having your lifetime benefits reduced by 25%, in this example you'd suffer about a 20% reduction going forward.
And if your earnings during your period of forced re-employment are higher than one of the 35 years of earnings originally used by Social Security to compute your benefit, your monthly payments could rise even more.
The earliest age for full benefits
Through most of Social Security's history, 65 was the magic age. Claiming retirement benefits before then -- and you can start as early as age 62 -- meant accepting a lifetime reduction in benefits.
For folks retiring this year, though, the magic age is 66. And the age at which you can start collecting benefits without being docked for starting early -- or being threatened by the earnings test -- is increasing.
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|66 and 2 months
|66 and 4 months
|66 and 6 months
|66 and 8 months
|66 and 10 months
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I retired the day I turned 62 in 2008. I was well prepared and knew of the 2 for 1 benefit clause .
For 95% of the people who went back to work due to the down turn they simply didn't do their homework. The ratio of assets to retirement spending at age 62 is 9 to one. If you spend 52,000 plus pay the taxes you needed 500,000 in assets (do not count the equity in your home as an asset) according to fortune magazine only 200,000 people a year have achieved that number. The rest need to work smarter not harder. and for about 25% of the baby boomers who now realize the word retirement is not in their future. I hope they enjoyed the fancy cars and vacations when they had them
Why don't we know the rules for almost any process? Social Security publishes the rules. Reading comprehension must be at an all time low. Maybe it's financial illiteracy. These types of articles are published over and over.
If you are not comprehending some big event in our life, go ahead and talk to the idiot neighbor for advice because to read confuses but the spoken word is comforting.
You want to privatize the system? Go back and figure what you paid in taxes to Social Security over your work life. Then put that money in a theoretical 401(k). Put it in before 1999, and watch your money disappear in the dot com bust. Then it builds back up, but watch it disappear again in 2008. Is that what you want?
I'm 67, and haven't filed for benefits yet. I have to work, so there's no point in collecting yet. And for every year after 66 that I don't get a social security check, the amount of my check increases by 8%. Try getting that kind of payback with your 401(k)!
I am 50 years old and just went on-line to look at my ssn statement. It says I have paid in over 190K over my working career. Since I paid in that amount I feel I should get a return on it regardless of whether I continue to work or not. Banks/investment firms don't rate your returns on the income you are bringing in. As for those who have paid in less, I think they will just sign-up for social programs (welfare/food stamps/etc) and probably get the same total amount as me when it all shakes out. It just seems like "fuzzy math."
Here is my suggestion: Let Warren Buffett or Peter Lynch have a crack at the budget. Betcha one of those fellows balance it within a year.
Have a good day and keep your karma clean!
Social Security is indeed an entitlement. If you have contributed for 40 quarters and are 62 or older, you are entitled to receive Social Security payments, and those who have applied for SS payments since 1994, must be an US Citizen or lawful resident alien. (There are some exceptions for the disabled and spousal and children survivors if the worker dies)
An entitlement is really just a term for any government program guaranteeing certain benefits to a segment of the population. These benefits are enforceable in court.
Social Security has nothing to do with whether recipients are deserving or needy or rich as Donald Trump.
I tried to find a way to help them so they could still make some extra money (considering the economy and their age) but I failed short in most conventional ways. At the end all I could come up with was online surveys. I'm glad I did. My inlaws now manage to make easy $200 each month on the internet using their free time. There is lots of info sites that will explain and guide anyone interested. I understand $200 is not much for most of us but its quite easy to get and anyone can do it without a need to leave their home. If you know anyone that could benefit from it you should let them know, I myself had no idea that this thing is for real until just recently. I used a website called Surveyjet.netwhere they show images of checks and invitations from different survey sites (so I knew it's all legitimate), but the web is full of information and all you need to do is type paid surveys and I'm sure you will find something interesting for yourself . Not many sites show real earned money so I liked surveyjet for that matter becouse other sites just say "...o it's all great, sign up" then you get spamed with offers, or they feature some model with hands full of $100 bills whitch means "o look, thats how much I got paid for making this picture"(smell fish for a mile!).
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Hit or Miss: Nike Basketball Christmas
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Officially known as the "Holiday Collection," each sneaker represents something different, the LeBron X resembles the rare red diamond, the Kobe 8 grabs inspiration from the rhinoceros viper and the KD V is a reminder of Kevin Durant's love of video games.
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Kobe – Hit, just half size but they fit ok.
Brons – Hit last pair.
KD – Layaway, because the X "Prism" are priority in my LIFE!!!
Miss me with the entire pack.
Honestly had no idea they were dropping, probably would have stayed in Houston another day for the Kobe's. The KD's are nice but that LeBron X (I just earled all over the keyboard, they are just as ugly as every other colorway I have seen minus the corks)
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SMITHFIELF, RI- It's too soon to tell if the Red Sox will win the American League Championship Series, but a local company is gearing up just in case.
Inside Cool Air Creations, located in Smithfield, the official ALCS design for if the Red Sox win the series is being kept from the public eye.
In two days, the Boston Red Sox could be declared the 2013 American League Champions.
During game 5, and up to games 6, or 7, a crew of 30 people will be on standby.
"We'll probably produce somewhere between 15 and 20–thousand on the first night. Depending on what's going on and how hot it really is, it could go for days," said owner, David Campbell.
If the Red Sox win, printing machines will immediately start printing 1,000 tees per hour. Shirts are picked up by retailers starting at 2 am.
Campbell says, "The next morning, the stores will be open with shirts on the shelves."
The last time this company had a major order for Red Sox gear was after the 2004 World Series.
Only about four New England contractors have MLB rights to make the series shirts; another reason for keeping the design a secret.
"There are plenty of little guys out there trying to make a quick buck. What makes it official is always going to be the World Series hologram."
If the Red Sox lose, no shirts will be created and no one outside these walls will ever see the design.
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Let me preface this post by saying…
we did entirely too much eating — by which I mean exactly enough — but I swear after this I am down to just *one* more meal. The most amazing of all, of course. And so without further ado, the second to the last:
The plat was but a prelude to our actual meal at Le Bistrot Paul Bert, next door.
As you do.
Out of respect for the fruits de mer that had so lately made their way to our tummies, we shared an appetizer at Paul Bert. We're not cochons, after all. (Mmm, and now I am thinking of Cochon.)
M.'s cocotte (there that hussy is again!) of quail and girolles. It's a tragedy but I can't for the life of me remember what that dish tasted like. I was too obsessed with the chanterelles that accompanied my fish (really, France in fall is where this mushroom-lover wants to be).
And, of course, fromage and dessert.
(Now you'll understand why I returned to the States thinking hard, for the first time, about "why French women don't get fat". Could I accept the loss of snacking if it meant I could eat indulgently — yet mindfully? Where would I find the self-discipline to live around such temptation? Do I really want to give up strenuous exercise? Is that even a question? For now, I have returned to my usual — very typical-American — ways. I am strict about diet and exercise except when I am blatantly not. Needless to say, there are many places for improvement, many pathways to a better balance. Something to work on….)
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Cannes, France (21 June 2013) – Interbrand, the world's leading brand consulting firm, is pleased to announce that it has received the Bronze Design Lion award at the 60th Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The honor goes to Interbrand's Australia office, which won in the 360° Brand & Identity Experience category for the creation of IGLOO, a new TV service launched by SKY New Zealand and TVNZ.
Turning the standard cable TV experience into an entertaining brand experience, Interbrand Australia brought to life a distinctive and playful identity designed to capture the minds and hearts of fun-loving New Zealand families. Rather than focusing on the cable box as the driver of content, the Interbrand Australia team, led by Creative Directors Mike Rigby and Chris Maclean, created a collection of family friendly creatures called IGLOO -- all dedicated to breathing new life into homes across New Zealand.
"The brand revolves around ease-of-use, entertainment and fun," said Interbrand Australia Creative Director, Mike Rigby. "Rather than focus on the device itself, it was important that we create an open and accessible brand – one with colorful characters and humor, suited to a target audience that is looking for a more flexible and cost effective offer."
From entertaining users to explaining the various package options, the IGLOOs serve a useful purpose throughout the brand experience. A unique language was developed called "IGLISH." It evokes the brand's verbal identity: witty, irreverent and distinctly "Kiwi." The brand was also designed to engage employees internally, with every new staff member receiving his or her own special IGLOO avatar for use on business cards. Interbrand Australia also designed the packaging, merchandise elements, TV user interface and the look and feel of the website.
"I am extremely proud of Interbrand Australia for receiving this honor," said Andy Payne, Interbrand's Global Chief Creative Officer. "This is the first Lion ever to be won by Interbrand – signifying an important day in the company's history."
This year, the Design Lions attracted 2,373 entries. After shortlisting 234 entries, 23 gold, 50 silver and 64 bronze Lions were awarded. Presiding over the Jury was Mary Lewis, Creative Director and Founding Partner at Lewis Moberley.
Interbrand London was also recognized at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this year. Its refreshed brand identity for Cancer Research UK was shortlisted in the 360° Brand & Identity Experience category.
To view Interbrand Australia's winning submission, please visit: http://www.canneslions.com/work/2013/design/entry.cfm?entryid=28250&award=4
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Energy and Computing Ressource Aware Feedback Control Strategies for H.264 Video Decoding
Sylvain Durand 1, 2Anne-Marie Alt 2Daniel Simon 1, 2Nicolas Marchand 1
Résumé : Embedded devices using highly integrated chips must cope with conflicting constraints, while executing computationally demanding applications under limited energy storage. Automatic control and feedback loops appear to be an e ective solution to simultaneously accommodate for performance uncertainties due to the tiny scale gates variability, varying and poorly predictable computing demands and limited energy storage constraints. This report presents the practical example of an embedded video decoder controlled by several cascaded feedback loops to carry out the trade-o between decoding quality and energy consumption, exploiting the frequency and voltage scaling capabilities of the chip. The inner loop controls the Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS) through a fast predictive control strategy to adapt the computing speed of the chip to the demands of the video flow decoder. The outer loop is fed back with measures coming from the current frame decoding execution, and computes the scheduling set-points needed by the inner loop to process the next frame decoding. The feedback loops have been implemented on a standard PC and some experimental results are provided. It is shown that a noticeable reduction of the energy consumption can be achieved through a very small execution overhead while preserving a requested decoding quality, and that the robustness of feedback loops accommodates for the uncertainty coming both from the silicon's variability and from the demanded computing burden.
- 1 : Grenoble Images Parole Signal Automatique (GIPSA-lab)
- CNRS : UMR5216 – Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble I – Université Pierre-Mendès-France - Grenoble II – Université Stendhal - Grenoble III – Institut Polytechnique de Grenoble - Grenoble Institute of Technology
- 2 : NeCS (INRIA Grenoble Rhône-Alpes / Gipsa-lab)
- CNRS : UMR5216 – INRIA – Gipsa-lab – Université Joseph Fourier - Grenoble I – Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble (INPG)
- Collaboration : ARAVIS
- Domaine : Sciences de l'ingénieur/Automatique / Robotique
- Mots-clés : Feedback control – feedback scheduling – QoS – Energy-performance trade-off – Fast predictive control – H.264 video decoder
- Référence interne : RR-8122
- Commentaire : A shortened version of this report has been submitted for publication in the International Journal of Systems Science
- Versions disponibles : v1 (02-03-2012) v2 (14-11-2012)
- hal-00675593, version 2
- http://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-00675593
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- Contributeur : Patricia Reynier
- Soumis le : Mercredi 14 Novembre 2012, 15:19:56
- Dernière modification le : Mercredi 27 Mars 2013, 15:25:58


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Well, let's think about it:
As I recall, the purpose of the "Drug War" and ancillary operations like the "Just Say No" campaign were intended to reduce the use of illegal drugs in the US. In part, this would be through an education process that sought to teach people the evils of illegal drugs, much as happened with tobacco use. The "war" would also contain a militarized intervention wing, the end point of which was to raise the price of drugs by destroying crops overseas or interdicting them in transit. Finally, the penalties for illegal drug use would be raised so high through things like mandatory sentences for drug possession and use that a simple cost-benefit calculation would deter most people from considering drug use.
Basically, the "war" promised lower drug use through education ("only dopes smoke dope!") penalties ("if you use, you lose") and economic disincentives (abstinence through high prices).
So how's it all working out? Let's take each in turn:
Education: no doubt one could fill the prison system with DARE graduates who have been arrested for drug use. It seems clear that the scare tactics of the drug war have backfired — that education has played only a limited role in curtailing illegal drug use in the United States. More, given the growth in numbers of Americans advocating at least the legalization of marijuana, if not most other drugs, I'd say the education campaign has been a total failure.
Penalties: on this one the US certainly has been "successful." The United States incarcerates the highest percentage of its population, per capita, of any democracy in the world. Most of those in prison are there for minor, nonviolent drug offenses. However, the very size of the drug-related prison population suggests that prison is not quite the disincentive the planners of the "drug war" imagined: lots of people clearly don't worry about going to jail when they start dealing with illegal drugs … or else they wouldn't get arrested for using or possessing illegal drugs.
Prevention/interdiction: This one has been a profound failure. Cocaine is from all accounts plentiful and cheap, as are most illegal drugs. Heroin is apparently really inexpensive. New drugs like meth and even those ridiculous bath salt things are plentiful and apparently fairly easy to make, transport and sell. If anything, America's interdiction efforts have only fueled a turn to a domestic, chemistry-based drug culture. Which is on the ironic side of consequences of the drug war.
So who's winning the drug war?
Well, on the government side of the ledger, at least two groups have done pretty well for themselves. One is the prison-industrial complex: private and public prisons and the associated interests that support the prison system in America (courts, communities, prison guard unions, contractors who provide services, etc.). The other is the prosecution industry: police and other departments that have expanded; prosecutors who have parlayed their "get tough on crime" stance into runs for higher office; the hanging judges who do pretty much the same. That seems about it.
On the non-government side of the ledger, it's pretty clear that the drug gangs, drug dealers and chemists have done really well. They make a broadly desired product that people are willing to face some risk — both legal and personal, up to and including murder by one's own gang — to buy and consume. Their operations have grown exponentially and, despite even the horrible violence in Mexico, they don't seem to be on the verge of slowing down.
It seems to me pretty much all the rest of us are losers. We pay vast sums of money to fund efforts that fail to achieve their intended results, and write open-ended checks to put ever more people into prison for drug offenses of all kinds. And then we wonder where the money went.
It's hard to imagine Americans fighting any other "war" for 40 years with such utterly miserable results. It's been said — probably too often — that the definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. But the fact that the saying has been overused in no way detracts from its truth.
The United States has lost the drug war. It's time for a change.


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Dr. Charles Wright House
Built in 1889 by Dr. C.M. Wright, this stately Renaissance Revival home holds three generations of Wright family furnishings, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
CITY: Altamont
Ballard Nature Center
Just minutes away from the city but a world away, Ballard Nature Center is home to dozens of species of birds and wildlife. Natural prairie, wetlands, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, ponds and creeks round out the outdoor experience.
CITY: Altamont
Melvin Price Locks & Dam
Get the best view of Alton and the Mississippi River from eight stories in the air atop the Melvin Price Locks & Dam. Take a free guided tour and see towboats and barges as they push their way through this incredible structure. It's also a great spot to eagle watch in the winter.
CITY: Alton
Alton Hauntings Tours
Based on the book Haunted Alton by Troy Taylor, Alton Hauntings Tours offers an entertaining and spine-tingling trip into the unknown, taking visitors to the most authentic haunted places in Alton. Uncover the eerie folklore, ghostly tales and documented haunted spots on a three-hour walking tour of the city's most haunted sites. Visitors will see sites that have become nationally known, like the old Alton penitentiary, First Unitarian Church, Enos Sanitarium and many others. The tours have been proven to be popular with ghost enthusiasts and history buffs alike, and nowhere else can you learn as much about the real, haunted history of Alton. Walking tours and bus tours are offered during two touring seasons – Spring & Summer and the Haunted Fall Season. Private tours are also available for groups of 20 or more. Reservations must be made in advance for all tours.
CITY: Alton
Alton Hauntings Tours
Based on the book Haunted Alton by Troy Taylor, Alton Hauntings Tours offers an entertaining and spine-tingling trip into the unknown, taking visitors to the most authentic haunted places in Alton. Uncover the eerie folklore, ghostly tales and documented haunted spots on a three-hour walking tour of the city's most haunted sites. Visitors will see sites that have become nationally known, like the old Alton penitentiary, First Unitarian Church, Enos Sanitarium and many others. The tours have been proven to be popular with ghost enthusiasts and history buffs alike, and nowhere else can you learn as much about the real, haunted history of Alton. Walking tours and bus tours are offered during two touring seasons – Spring & Summer and the Haunted Fall Season. Private tours are also available for groups of 20 or more. Reservations must be made in advance for all tours.
CITY: Alton
Mineral Springs Haunted Tours
Take an eight-block tour of some of the haunted locations in downtown Alton, investigate the four floors of the Mineral Springs Hotel, be part of a seance and top the evening off with a tarot card reading. All tours begin and end at the Mineral Springs Mall. Tour options include New Moon Haunted Tours, Waking the Dead Walking Tours, Cemetery Tours and Haunted Overnights.
CITY: Alton
Vintage Voices Living History Tour
Relive the past firsthand as local actors/historians "bring to life" some of Alton's most interesting citizens. Individuals and groups will have a chance to learn about the women and men who shaped the city's rich history, View some beautiful vintage costumes and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the City and National Cemetery. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students and will be available at the Alton Convention and Visitors Bureau and online at www.altonlittletheater.org, (beginning Sept. 1) and at the front gate of the City Cemetery each Saturday, beginning at 12:45 p.m. More information about touring opportunities can be obtained by calling the ALT office at (618) 462-3205. www.AltonLittleTheater.org.
CITY: Alton
Beall Mansion - An Elegant Bed & Breakfast Inn
Indulge yourself at the Beall Mansion, a sumptuous Bed and Breakfast Inn located 12 blocks from the Mississippi River. Designed by Lucas Pfeiffenberger and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this elegant mansion features 18 ionic columns, eleven and a half foot ceilings, crystal chandeliers and marble and bronze statuary throughout. Let us pamper you with sumptuous feather beds, whirlpools for two, 24 hour "all you can eat" chocolate buffet, and optional gourmet breakfast in bed. Free Wi-fi. In room massage, spa, golf and corporate packages available.
CITY: Alton
Beall Mansion Historic Tours
Tour the mansion built as a wedding present by railroad baron and riverboat magnate Z.B. Job for his son and bride Mary Drummond, heiress to the Drummond tobacco fortune. Today this three-story mansion serves as a bed and breakfast.
CITY: Alton
McPike Mansion
When just about any native of the Alton area thinks of a haunted house, normally one name comes to mind - the infamous McPike Mansion. Thousands of visitors and paranormal investigators have visited the grounds of the notorious McPike Mansion claiming spirits still roam this property. Some claim the haunts date back to the property before the mansion was even built, with native American ghosts and a residue from a possible Underground Railroad stop. Other mysterious stories include servants of the building, a cook in the kitchen and a strange death of a woman in the bathtub. Some even believe that Eleanor and Henry McPike still roam the corridors of their former home. All total, more than 11 different spirits have been experienced in recent years.
CITY: Alton
Christmas Wonderland
Begin your holiday celebration escaping from the chaos of the season and experiencing the enchantment of Christmas at the "Christmas Wonderland" holiday light display. The "Grandpa Gang" has been at it again transforming Rock Springs Park in Alton, Illinois into a Winter Wonderland. Visitors can drive through the park to view more than 2 million lights, cascading waterfalls of lights, lighted trees and displays, and visit Santa Claus in the Enchanted Forest. Christmas Wonderland 2009 will be open from November 27th through December 27th. The suggested donation is $7 for cars and small vans or $1 per person for vehicles holding more than 10 people. Carriage rides will be available with advanced reservations by calling Greatting Horse Farm at 618-458-6986. For more information about Christmas Wonderland, call 1-866-465-7890.
CITY: Alton
Historic Museum of Torture Devices
Displays of torture devices from around the world, pictures and written explanations are part of this self-guided tour. Hours: Jan. 1 - May 31: Saturday & Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m. June 1 - Aug. 31: Friday - Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m.
CITY: Alton
Mineral Springs Paranormal Research Center
Share evidence and peruse scientific research on the paranormal at one of the most haunted buildings in Alton -- the former Mineral Springs Hotel -- now the home of the Mineral Springs Paranormal Research Center. Overnight paranormal events are held at the site, in addition to meetings with other paranormal experts, investigators and researchers. Ghost hunting equipment is used in every investigation and there are over 140 EVPs obtained over the years at the hotel and at other investigation sites.
CITY: Alton
Underground Railroad Shuttle Tours
Learn about local, Underground Railroad sites on a shuttle tour with J.E. Robinson Tours and the Alton Regional CVB on the last Saturday of each month (10 a.m. to noon). The two-hour guided shuttle tours will stop at some of the sites that were part of the Underground Railroad system including the Old Rock House, Rocky Fork Church and more. Alton's riverfront location along the Mighty Mississippi played a vital role in helping slaves make connections to the freedom of the northern states. Buried beneath the streets of Alton and Godfrey, remnants of this period in history still exist. For more information on the Underground Railroad shuttle tours or to make advance registrations, please contact the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 258-6645.
CITY: Alton
McPike Mansion Haunted Tours
Learn the history of the McPike Mansion and take a look at the documented photos of the mansion and paranormal activity. Then, take a tour of the surrounding grounds and the crypt. Talking with the spirits with Dowsing rods and join us for a dark session in the cellar with our experienced medium. Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. All proceeds go toward the restoration of the mansion. For more information, contact Sharon at (618) 830-2179.
CITY: Alton
Civil War Weekend
The Shawnee Hills Art Council of Anna Arts Center and P.A.S.T. of Union County are co-sponsoring a Civil War Weekend in Anna, IL. A quick snapshot of the planned events include: Historical bus tour: "Lincoln's Footsteps and Friends in Anna-Jonesboro"; exhibits which include guns and quilts; re-enactors and encampment; storytelling; and Civil War era food and music. So mark your calendars and plan on coming to Anna Arts Center for a journey back in time.
CITY: Anna
Dicken's Holiday Village
Olde England comes alive in Historic Downtown Antioch with lifelike figures representing scenes from the Dickens Era. Experience this public art exhibit while strolling among the delight streets of Antioch. Enjoy the charm of Dickens among the many boutiques, gift shops and eateries. Also enjoy special Saturday Dickens activities.
CITY: Antioch
Amish Country Tours
A step on guide will accompany your tour of the Amish countryside. The tours will also include meals in Amish homes, and Amish home, buggy shop, dairy farm and woodworking tours. Additional highlights include an Amish museum, local attractions, restaurants, and accommodations.
CITY: Arcola
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne is one of the country's premier facilities for energy-related research and development. Visitors must be at least 16 years old.
CITY: Argonne
Amish Country Tours with ACM Tours
ACM Tours is a full service, receptive tour guide company with many special services available at no additional cost. We literally open the door to fabulous Illinois Amish Country! We are ready to assist you with meals, attractions, lodging and step on guide service. We have available trained, professional, local step-on guides who are well versed in the history, customs and folklore of this most unique part of Illinois.
CITY: Arthur
Amish Adventures & Stellar Tours, Inc
Amish Adventures will give you an up close and personal tour of the Illinois Amish culture and religion as you travel back in time along our quaint country roads with our professional and informed tour guide. To help our visitors learn more about the Amish culture, we offer a variety of tours that are customized to fit your itinerary. Tours of Amish homes, Amish farms, Amish woodworker's shop, a meal in an Amish home and a Step-on Guided Tour of the Amish countryside!
CITY: Arthur
Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum
Has electronic audio narrated dioramas that depict Abe the railsplitter, the self-taught scholar, the story teller, the lawyer and the politician.
CITY: Athens
The Colaw Rooming House
Return to Rt. 66, circa 1947, when you overnight at The Colaw Rooming House. Where you'll experience travel on the Mother Road before Interstates and motel chains were the norm. Located just 2 blocks from Rt. 66 in quaint Atlanta, Illinois, The Colaw Rooming House offers three bedrooms, two full baths, a charming living room with fireplace, dinning room, curved front porch, and delightful yellow and red 1940's kitchen. To further enhance your step back in time, your stay includes a complimentary breakfast at The Palms Grill Cafe-Atlanta's fully restored, circa 1935 small town diner. For more information please visit our website www.thecolawhouse.com
CITY: Atlanta
Aurora Downtown Walking Tour
Take a self-guided tour of Aurora's historic downtown. Tour brochures are available at the Aurora Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
CITY: Aurora
Aurora's Holiday Festival of Lights
Enjoy the sparkle, shimmer and shine of the 2014 Festival of Lights. One of the largest free outdoor holiday light displays in Northern Illinois. Dazzling displays that will delight both adults and children. A winter wonderland of animated visual arts, lighted tunnels, a forest full of lights and more! Open from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; and 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday starting Nov. 28 through Dec. 28, 2014. Donations accepted.
CITY: Aurora
Fermi is the site of the world's most powerful particle accelerator, where particles circle the four-mile ring 57,000 times each second. Restored prairie grass areas, historic barns and a buffalo herd are also on display.
CITY: Batavia
Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District
The Lincoln courtroom in Beardstown was the site of the famous Duff Armstrong case, and now features a museum with daily tours.
CITY: Beardstown
Lincoln Theatre
The historic theatre features first-run movies, organ concerts, puppet shows, and other special events. Tours are available by appointment.
CITY: Belleville
State Farm Insurance Tour
State Farm is Bloomington-Normal's largest employer and the nation's largest insurance company. Tours are offered at the Corporate Building on State Farm Plaza and the historic Fire Building.
CITY: Bloomington
Spirits of Bloomington Historic Ghost Tours
The Spirits of Bloomington Historic Ghost Tours feature guides dressed as President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln who reveal fascinating tales, myths and paranormal accounts of McLean County.
CITY: Bloomington
David Davis Mansion
The David Davis Mansion was the home of Judge David Davis, the friend, mentor and campaign manager for Abraham Lincoln. The elegant 36-room Victorian home tells the story of the generation that led the United States through the Civil War and early years of Reconstruction. Take a tour of the lavishly decorated mansion, where you'll learn about the important friendship between Davis and Lincoln, and get a peek at what life was like for a wealthy Victorian-era family.
CITY: Bloomington
Evergreen Cemetery Walk
The Evergreen Cemetery Walk brings the voices of McLean County's history to life. Costumed actors portray individuals representing all walks of life from the county's past on the beautiful grounds of Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Put on your walking shoes and bring your family to participate in this fascinating, award-winning outdoor theatrical program. Evergreen Memorial Cemetery is one of the richest historical resources in our community. People from all walks of life are buried in this over 150 year old cemetery. Rich, poor, famous, infamous, loved or forgotten alike, they are all buried here. Evergreen provides an honorable resting place for all members of our community. This annual event is a collaboration between the McLean County Museum of History, Illinois Voices Theatre and Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.
CITY: Bloomington
Blue Island Historical Society's 29th House Walk
Our tour begins at the BIHS/Albee house where you will receive your tour booklet. Then travel at your own pace to tour the designated homes.
CITY: Blue Island
Magnolia Manor
Built in 1869, the brick mansion boasts 14 rooms featuring Italianate architecture and local river lore history. Tours offered daily. The Historical Society hosts special events & luncheons.
CITY: Cairo
Windsong Acres
Step back in history as you tour one of Illinois' most beautiful and unique show barns, the 1912 Show Barn, or visit the artistic home studio of commercial artist Shelly Rasche. Take a pottery class, kick up your heels at a genuine barn dance, or take in a breathtaking prairie sunset.
CITY: Camp Point
Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive
Fulton County offers unusual beauty of the colors throughout the Spoon River Valley, which inspired founders to hold the first Fall Festival and to organize the Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive. The first weekend of the Scenic Drive brought large crowds and a second consecutive weekend was held in October 1968. The Scenic Drive's Fall Festival has since been held each year during the first two full weekends of October. Fulton County's Spoon River Valley country offers much to the visitor during the Fall Festival and during other seasons of the year. While there are many attractions a visitor may find interesting, a few highlights may include the lone dam on the Spoon River at Bernadotte, a public boat dock at London Mills, the historical Ellisville Opera House, and the breathtaking scenery along the entire route of the Spoon River. Foods have become a tradition during the Fall Festival such as apple butter made before your eyes at London Mills, baked potatoes and hot cider at Farmington, chicken and noodles at Smithfield's Red Brick School, funnel cakes in Lewistown, baked goods in Duncan Mills and the famed ham in Ellisville. Visitors to the area are welcome to join us on the highways and byways of Fulton County which sport the colors of the four seasons and are open to visitors year around with routes running through London Mills, Farmington, Fairview, Ellisville, Smithfield, Cuba, Canton, Avon, Lewistown, Bernadotte, Duncan Mills, Waterford Township, Ipava and Astoria. These routes cover more than 100 miles in Fulton County.
CITY: Canton
Southern Illinois University Animal Science & Nutritional Department
Southern Illinois University Carbondale offers guided field trips of its farms, conducted by student agri-ambassadors.
CITY: Carbondale
Grand Rivers Distillery
A locally-owned craft distillery in Southern Illinois, Grand River Spirits creates a selection of spirits that showcase the delicious fruits and grains of Southern Illinois. This national award-winning micro-distillery offers brandy, whiskey, bourbon, rum, seasonal spirits (such as grappa and schnapps), and of course Red Eye Moonshine. Don't let their small size fool you, all of the storage, packaging, distilling and tasting is housed under one roof. See the action for yourself — Grant Rivers Distillery offers free 30-minute distillery tours for up to 10 people by appointment only, available Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday.
CITY: Carbondale
Harrison/Bruce Historical Village
The Robert L. Mees Village Centre serves as the hub of the Harrison/Bruce Historical Village by providing a venue for College and community events. Historical buildings include: The Purdy School, a one-room public school in Perry County, IL from 1860-1951. The Julia Harrison Bruce House, a replica of the house the house that was built in 1868 by David Ruffin Harrison. The Harrison Storefront, this "double dog trot" style log cabin is a replica of the cabin the David Ruffin Harrison family occupied prior to the construction of the brick, "Harrison House". And The Hunter Cabin, Emmanuel Hunter built the Hunter Log Cabin in 1818; the year Illinois became a state.
CITY: Carterville
SI Tours
Locally owned tour bus that can seat up to 12 people. Services available include wine trail tours, scenic tours, as well as sporting and special events.
CITY: Carterville
Cedarville Historical Museum
This museum is located in an 1889 school building and features a permanent exhibit honoring Jane Addams, who was born and raised in Cedarville. Miss Addams was an internationally famous humanitarian and social work pioneer who founded Chicago's Hull House and won the Nobel Peace Prize. Museum exhibits include personal items and memorabilia from her life and the life of her family. There are also changing exhibits on topics of local historical interest and a research center and a research center. Open: May thru October: Saturday and Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm; or by appointment.
CITY: Cedarville
Centralia Carillon
Centralia's resident carilloneur performs on the town's 65-bell carillon, one of the few in the country. The surrounding park also features a museum and tours of the 165-foot-tall tower.
CITY: Centralia
Champaign County Farm Bureau
The Farm Bureau acts as an intermediary to set up specific tours of area farms for visitors to Champaign County.
CITY: Champaign
University of Illinois Champaign Urbana
The University of Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching and public engagement. It's distinguished by the breadth of their programs, broad academic excellence and internationally renowned faculty. This Big Ten school offers rich experiences beyond the classroom from the best in performing arts to world-class sports. Discover the scenic campus through tours of the historic buildings and those that are pushing the envelope in technology.
CITY: Champaign
Virginia Theatre
Since 1921, The Virginia Theater has been a landmark in the business district of Champaign and in the history of the region. For 75 years, the 1,525 seat theater has offered entertainment as a vaudeville house, legitimate theater, and movie house. The historic theater plays host to Roger Ebert's Ebertfest Film Festival every spring.
CITY: Champaign
Tall Ship Windy
Navy Pier's resident 148-foot, four-masted schooner pays tribute to the Great Lakes' rich maritime heritage during a variety of cruises each day.
CITY: Chicago
Seadog Speedboat Rides
The largest speedboats in the country, the 70-foot-long, bright yellow Seadog boats carry up to 149 passengers and offer 30-minute speedboat rides along the lakefront. Seadog rides depart from Navy Pier.
CITY: Chicago
Architecture River Tour with Shoreline Sightseeing
Enjoy a 75-minute Chicago River tour led by our experienced and entertaining guides. Discover why Chicago is known as the birthplace of the skyscraper as you cruise by more than 40 world-famous landmarks. Day and evening departures from two convenient locations: Gateway Park at Navy Pier and the Michigan Avenue Bridge.
CITY: Chicago
O'Leary's Chicago Fire Truck Tours
Board a genuine open-air antique fire truck and take a tour that focuses on the Chicago FIre, and stops at two Chicago fire stations. Reservations required.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Theater Stories Walking Tour
Stroll around the downtown theater district and hear stories from the golden age of Chicago theater, a century defined by a pioneering spirit and cataclysmic events.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago River Architecture Tour - Wendella Sightseeing Boats
The Chicago River Architecture Tour is a 60-minute journey through the heart of the city. Led by an architectural expert, this in-depth tour traces the history and innovations of urban architecture in Chicago.
CITY: Chicago
Combined Lake and River Tour - Wendella Sightseeing Boats
The Combined Lake and River Tour offers a comprehensive overview of Chicago, with breathtaking views of the magnificent skyline and an up-close perspective from the Chicago River.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago at Sunset Tour - Wendella Sightseeing Boats
The setting sun gives way to the city's nightly light show as each building begins to shine. For two hours you'll be treated to what's been called the world's most beautiful skyline.
CITY: Chicago
Charnley-Persky House Museum
Designed by Louis Sullivan with assistance from his junior draftsman, Frank Lloyd Wright, the Charnley-Persky House is recognized as a pivotal work of modern American architecture. Docent-led tours of the exterior and interior of the Charnley-Persky House (1891-1892) are offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the year. The National Historic Landmark building serves as the headquarters of the Society of Architectural Historians. Photos by David Schalliol.
CITY: Chicago
Frank Lloyd Wright's Frederick C. Robie House
Recognized as an architectural masterpiece, Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House is located in Hyde Park on the University of Chicago campus. The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust offers guided tours of this quintessential Prairie-style home, which the American Institute of Architects named one of the 10 most significant buildings of the 20th century.
CITY: Chicago
Tour Black Chicago
This city tour travels in luxury coaches and highlights African-American social, cultural and historical events.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Architecture Foundation
Experience Chicago's world renowned architecture with one of 80+ different tours offered by The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF). Explore by boat, foot, bus, bicycle or Segway, and choose from tours such as the Devil in the White City tour, Lights, Camera, Architecture! tour, the Daniel Burnham Tour and many others. Interested in the boat tour? Only the Chicago Architecture Foundation and Chicago's First Lady Cruises can showcase Chicago's world renowned city architecture with style, class and comfort. Learn more at www.cruisechicago.com. Also offered: FREE exhibitions, programs and workshops, youth education, family programs and an architecture and design-themed retail store. Private tours and group tour rates available. Open daily 9:30-5:00.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Greeter Service
Explore Chicago with a friendly, knowledgeable Chicago Greeter as your guide! Visitors can register for a free 2-4 hour guided walking tour of a neighborhood or special local interest of their choice. This free service matches an individual, family or small group of friends with one of over 200 enthusiastic volunteer Greeters who love sharing their expertise and passion about the city and all there is to see and do here. For more information, visit http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/tours/tourism/chicago_greeter_tours.html.
CITY: Chicago
City Segway Tours - Chicago
Chicagoland's first guided Segway tour provides an informative ride with unique and fascinating Chicago stories, fantastic photo ops and the chance to ride the coolest machine in the world.
CITY: Chicago
Watson Adventure Scavenger Hunts
Explore museums, historic neighborhoods and more while hunting for answers to tricky, humorous questions. Monthly hunts are offered for the public and private groups.
CITY: Chicago
Mies van der Rohe Society Tours
The Illinois Institute of Technology's Mies van der Rhoe Society offers dynamic tours of its architecturallly significant campus. Architects Mies, Koolhaas and Jahn are all represented here.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Chocolate Tours
Take a fun, educational guided walking and tasting tour of select chocolate shops along the Magnificent Mile or in the Loop. Learn about the history of chocolate and sample chocolate delights on this tasty tour
CITY: Chicago
Odyssey Lunch/Dinner/Champagne Cruises
Step aboard Odyssey and enjoy a two or three-hour escape to the signature elegance and total entertainment experience only a luxury cruising vessel can provide. Creative appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared fresh onboard daily. Award-winning wines. Dancing to live music. And unmatched skyline views.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Dine-Around
Embark on a culinary adventure to Chicago's finest restaurants. Guests are chauffeured around the city to enjoy hors d'oeuvres served at the first restaurant, the main course at a second restaurant and dessert at a third restaurant.
CITY: Chicago
Bike Chicago
Rent a bike and ride along the city's breathtaking Lakefront Trail with a guide from Bike Chicago, or pick up a free map and take your own self-guided tour. The section of the bike path that winds along North Avenue Beach is featured in the dramatic comedy The Break-Up.
CITY: Chicago
Kanan Cruises
Chicago's newest and largest cruise ship located at Navy Pier. Cruises are available for group and private charters along Chicago's lakefront for groups of 50 to 400 passengers.
CITY: Chicago
Noble Horse Carriage Ride
Let Noble Horse make your day or evening special. See the city from a lovely antique horse carriage ride. Noble Horse Carriages are available at 2 locations: Michigan Avenue: 820 N. Michigan Avenue, the corner of Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue and Old Town: 1410 N. Orleans Street, the corner of Schiller and Orleans.
CITY: Chicago
Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours
Try a segway tour, where you'll enjoy fantastic views of Chicago's famous attractions. Explore Chicago by day or night with friendly tour guides.
CITY: Chicago
Bobby's Bike Hike Chicago Tours
Tour Chicago on a cool cruiser-style bicycle and follow a guide who makes brief stops at the most popular sights, providing light-hearted commentary that will keep you entertained. Some fun rides include the Lakefront Neighborhoods Tour, Bikes, Bites and Brews Tour, and the Southside Gangster Tour.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago's First Lady Cruises
Join us on Chicago's #1 architecture tour! Only the Chicago Architecture Foundation and Chicago's First Lady Cruises can showcase Chicago's world renowned city architecture with style, class and comfort. Learn about the architecture and design of over 50 buildings as described by CAF-certified Volunteer Docents/Guides. Don't settle for imitations, look for the CAF logo. Cruises depart daily. Open-air and air-conditioned seating is available. Full Service Bar onboard each vessel. Cruising April - November. Visit our website for full schedule. For a truly unique CAF Cruise experience, join us for our specialty river cruise experiences, including: Capture Chicago Photography Cruise, summer Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9am; Twilight Cruise, summer Thursday, Friday and Sunday evenings at 7:30pm; American Girl Dinner + River Cruise, select summer afternoon and evenings. For more information, visit www.cruisechicago.com/architecture_tours and view our "NEW for 2014" tab.
CITY: Chicago
Mercury's Urban Adventure Cruise
Immerse yourself in Chicago's rich history with a live commentated, family-friendly 90-minute tour cruising the Chicago River and Lake Michigan aboard Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline. Learn fun facts and hear fascinating tales as you cruise amongst the city's famous architectural giants. Capture incredible photos as only can be experienced from the unique vantage point of the Chicago River, and marvel at incredible skyline views from the expansive waters of Lake Michigan. Cruises depart daily, May through October.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Neighborhood Tours
These half-day bus excursions celebrate the history, stories, traditions, and most importantly, the people of our great city. Tours departing weekly from the Chicago Cultural Center. Explore Chicago's neighborhoods with local tour guides. All tours are conducted by motorcoach and by foot, and depart from the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 East Randolph Street. Check in at 9:30 am in the main seating area behind the Randolph Cafe. Unless otherwise specified, tours do not include lunch or refreshments. All tours are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors/students/children, with the exception of Taste of the Neighborhoods ($50/$45). Cash and major credit cards are accepted. Chicago Neighborhood Tours is presented by the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Tours
Get an insider's look at this historic American landmark that has enchanted baseball fans for almost a century. Each 90-minute guided tour shows guests the clubhouses, bleachers, press box, dugout, field, and more.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Private Tours
Provides tours in nine languages. Each tour comes with a chauffeur, expert guide, and luxury vehicle. Group tours available.
CITY: Chicago
Steve's Segway Tours
Explore Chicago's lakefront, museums and Millennium Park on a three-hour Segway tour led by guides all year round.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Pizza Tours
This bus tour allows visitors to sample four types of Chicago pizza: thin crust, deep dish, stuffed and Neopolitan. Learn about and see Chicago one slice at a time.
CITY: Chicago
Segway Experience of Chicago
Chicago's only Segway-authorized touring company has locations at Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue, plus certified tour docents who will ensure a memorable, safe experience.
CITY: Chicago
Tastebud Tours
Embark on a three-hour walking tour that's an unforgettable food adventure, offering the traditional tastes of Chicago.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Savvy Tours
Chicago Savvy Tours specializes in architectural and historical tours of Chicago, and offers a variety of services for both private and group tours.
CITY: Chicago
MetroWalkz Self-Guided Walking Tours
Our numerous self-guided walking tours with easy-to-use maps and insider narratives make sightseeing a breeze. Current tours include Loop Architecture, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Magnificent Mile, Museum Campus, Grant Park, Chinatown, Old Town, Gold Coast and the West Loop.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Photo Safaris
A professional photographer takes visitors to a landmark Chicago destination while giving tips on composition, lighting and exposure. These sessions are for photographers of any skill level with any kind of camera, digital or film.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Detours
Experience history and culture through educated commentary and multimedia on iPads while exploring stories and places even locals don't know about. Highly trained guides share forgotten stories from the past on regularly scheduled tours.
CITY: Chicago
Andersonville & Edgewater: Chicago Neighborhood Tours
Discover the gay-friendly shops and restaurants of Andersonville, then head to Edgewater to see Art Deco and Tudor Revival architecture in the Bryn Mawr Historic District. Tours depart from the Chicago Cultural Center.
CITY: Chicago
Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline
Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline offers 90-minute tours for the whole family that include lake and river cruises, fireworks cruises, canine cruises and night cruises all departing from the landscaped dock on Chicago's Riverwalk at the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Cruising season May - October.
CITY: Chicago
Mercury's Canine Cruise
Dogs on boats? Yes! Bring your pooch on a leash and enjoy quality time with your dog while cruising on Chicago's waterways. This tour highlights dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, dog parks and fire hydrants. Enjoy the cool breeze in your hair (and fur!) aboard the Skyline Queen which offers plenty of safe outdoor-seating. Dogs may choose to sit on your lap, in a seat or on the deck. Don't worry, we have one-restroom for humans and one lined with newspapers for your pet. Water bowls are also onboard. Buy online or at the ticket office open daily at 8:30am.
CITY: Chicago
Eli's Cheesecake World
Eli's Cheesecake bakery cafe has the largest selection of Eli's anywhere! Take the Eli's experience and learn Eli's history, see cake decorators at work, enjoy a slice and more. Reservations required. Open Mon-Fri, 8a.m.-6p.m.; Sat, 9a.m.-5p.m.; Sun, 11a.m.-5p.m.
CITY: Chicago
American Sightseeing / Gray Line Tours
Offers sightseeing tours in more than 150 destinations on six continents and is widely recognized as the world's leader in sightseeing tours, ground transportation, charter service, airport transfers, and convention services.
CITY: Chicago
Kayak Chicago
Kayak through canyons of skyscrapers and architectural wonders, or explore the waters just off beautiful Lake Michigan. Kayak Chicago is Chicago's premier full-service outfitter, offering a variety of tours with certified instructors and guides. It's a truly unique way to experience the urban landscape.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Food Planet Tours
Take the 3-hour food tasting and cultural walking Chicago tours, which combine delicious food and drink tastings with some serious fun in Chicago's most delicious, off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, you'll experience delectable foods from one-of-a-kind specialty food stores and ethnic eateries while receiving an insiders view into the culture, history and architecture that defines the Windy City. Walk away with new culinary perspectives, big smiles, satisfied taste buds and the confidence to continue exploring the areas where locals live.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Music Tour
Chicago Music Tour, Inc. specializes in guided bus tours of Chicago music history, including jazz, rock, blues, classical & soul. Tours feature a soundtrack of songs for each sight or stop. Open since 2011, the tours have received widespread acclaim. Tours include the Chicago Bound Blues Tour, Chicago Rocks 1980-2005, The Chicago Music Tour, Raised in Chicago Jazz Tour, Michigan Avenue Serenade Soul Tour, & Chicago Rock Stars tour. Tours run on weekends, but are available for private events.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Co.
We operate Chicago's premier Hop On Hop Off ® city sightseeing tours in the classic red & green Trolleys and fun-filled Double Decker buses. We also offer private group transportation for special events such as weddings, parties, and corporate outings. For 19 years the Hop On Hop Off® sightseeing tour has been the gold standard for entertaining and informative tours. Covering 13 miles and 14 stops, the Signature Tour is an eye-popping adventure through the heart of Chicago, giving you the option of Hopping On and Off at your choice of stops to visit the hottest retail, cultural, and family attractions. Summer tours include neighborhood tours and night tours.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Pedway Tour
The Chicago Pedway Tour will lead you through the Pedway, the backdrop for an amusing and enlightening tour of some of the hot-spots (or a least warm-spots) of downtown Chicago. The tour focuses on interesting anecdotes and tales about some of the great buildings downtown, but it's also a study of the city underneath the city. The Pedway is a strange and wonderful place and adds so much to the city's personality. These are great tours for Chicagoans who want to learn more about the city and for tourists who want a full Chicago experience without ever going outside. The tour is 90 minutes and is $20. Monday/Thursday/Saturday at 10:30 am. Please note: the start location for the Monday and Thursday tour is at 40 W. Lake St. in the "Gallery of Shops." The start location for the Saturday tour is at start at Block 37 – 108 N. State St.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago Hauntings
The Chicago Haunting tours follow a course of history that starts with the very beginnings of Chicago, traveling from its humble origins as a frontier outpost, through the 19th century -- including the Great Chicago Fire and its aftermath--, into the 20th century and the gangster era of the 1920s and 1930s, and forward to today. Chicago Hauntings cover a lot of information and many, many stories. There is no exact formula,and they don't set out to scare. Rather, they let the stories and their own experiences speak for themselves. They never fail.
CITY: Chicago
CTA Holiday Train
Every year for the holidays, the Chicago Transit Authority decorates one of its trains, inside and out, with twinkling lights and festive decorations. As the holiday train pulls into each station, Santa waves to boarding passengers from his sleigh on an open-air flatcar while elves serenade riders between stops.
CITY: Chicago
Dry Hop Brewery
DryHop brews hop-centric ales, in addition, to traditional, Belgian, and experimental craft beers – all only available in Lakeview and to-go in DryHop's 64- and 32-oz. growlers. DryHop's kitchen menu showcases the flavors and seasonality of the brewery through unpretentious shared plates. Visiting DryHop is all about being in a brewery; feeling connected to the craft brewing and culinary worlds; and most importantly, feeling a personal connection to a community of craftsman.
CITY: Chicago
Pullman State Historic Site
Tour availability of the 1881 Hotel Florence and Pullman Factory site are subject to change. Please call or link to www.pullman-museum.org for the most up-to-date information.
CITY: Chicago


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Arnold Newman
|Arnold Newman
|Arnold Abner Newman
March 3, 1918
New York, New York, USA
|June 6, 2006
(aged 88)
New York, New York, USA
|Known for
|Portrait Photography
News Photography
Photography Teacher
|Notable work(s)
|Environmental Portraiture (founder/coined phrase)
|Infinity Award (1999)
Lucie Award (2004)
Arnold Abner Newman (born 3 March 1918 - June 6, 2006) was an American photographer, noted for his "environmental portraits" of artists and politicians. He was also known for his carefully composed abstract still life images.
Early life and career[edit]
Born in Manhattan, Newman grew up in Atlantic City, New Jersey and later moved to Miami Beach, Florida. In 1936, he studied painting and drawing at the University of Miami. Unable to afford continuing after two years, he moved to Philadelphia to work for a studio making 49-cent portraits in 1938.
Newman returned to Florida in 1942 to manage a portrait studio in West Palm Beach. Three years later he opened his own business in Miami Beach.
In 1946, Newman relocated to New York, opened Arnold Newman Studios and worked as a freelance photographer for Fortune, Life, and Newsweek. Though never a member, Newman frequented the Photo League during the 1940s.[1]
Success as a photographer[edit]
Newman found his vision in the empathy he felt for artists and their work. Although he photographed many personalities—Marlene Dietrich, John F. Kennedy, Harry S. Truman, Piet Mondrian, Pablo Picasso, Arthur Miller, Marilyn Monroe, Ronald Reagan, Mickey Mantle, and Audrey Hepburn—he maintained that even if the subject is not known, or is already forgotten, the photograph itself must still excite and interest the viewer.
Newman is often credited with being the first photographer to use so-called environmental portraiture, in which the photographer places the subject in a carefully controlled setting to capture the essence of the individual's life and work. Newman normally captured his subjects in their most familiar surroundings with representative visual elements showing their professions and personalities. A musician for instance might be photographed in their recording studio or on stage, a Senator or other politician in their office or a representative building. Using a large-format camera and tripod, he worked to record every detail of a scene.
"I didn't just want to make a photograph with some things in the background," Newman told American Photo magazine in an interview. "The surroundings had to add to the composition and the understanding of the person. No matter who the subject was, it had to be an interesting photograph. Just to simply do a portrait of a famous person doesn't mean a thing."
Newman's best-known images were in black and white, although he often photographed in color. His black and white portrait of Igor Stravinsky seated at a grand piano became his signature image, even though it was rejected by the magazine that gave the assignment to Newman. He was one of the few photographers allowed to make a portrait of the famously camera-shy Henri Cartier-Bresson.
Among Newman's best-known color images is an eerie portrait that shows convicted former Nazi slave labor boss Alfried Krupp in one of Krupp's factories.
On December 19th 2005, Arnold made his last formal portrait of director James (Jimmy) Burrows at the NBC studio on the Saturday Night Live stage. This session was particularly special for Newman because he had photographed Jimmy's father Abe Burrows several times.[2]
Newman taught photography at Cooper Union for many years. He was recovering from a stroke when he died at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York.[3]
"One Mind's Eye, The Portraits and Other Photographs of Arnold Newman", by Arnold Newman, Introduction by Robert A. Sobieszek, David R. Godine, Publisher, 1974.
"Arnold Newman", Essay by Phillip Brookman, Taschen, 2006.
- 1999 Infinity Award for Master of Photography, International Center of Photography, Manhattan[4]
- 2004 Lucie Award for Outstanding Achievement in Portrait Photography, International Photography Awards program, Los Angeles, California[5]
- 2004 He was awarded The Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal and Honorary Fellowship (HonFRPS) in recognition of a sustained, significant contribution to the art of photography.[6]
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