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Bicycle Trails - Aurora
More than 35 miles of trails, from Aurora to Crystal Lake, pass through scenic landscapes. Routes include the Fox River, Virgil Gilman and Red Oak Trails, and the Illinois Prairie Path.
CITY: Aurora
Fox River Games Paintball
Bring a group of friends to play a round of paintball at Fox River Games. Open play or "walk-on" play is recreational play for all ages (age restrictions) and skill levels. Play as an individual or play in groups. Typically we are open every weekend Saturday and Sunday and during the summer we operate on Wednesdays and Fridays too. Please check our website for our operating schedule and specific hours of operation.
CITY: Aurora
Oakhurst Forest Preserve
Explore the acres of woods and lakes, with scenic trails, shelters and views of Aurora and Chicago's skyline.
CITY: Aurora
Phillips Park
Located on over 325 acres including a 28-acre fishing lake with a one-mile multiple use trail and a restored prairie grass development. The remains of the extinct elephant-like mastodon were found in this lake in the 1930s. Attractions include a life-size sculpture of a mastodon at the Mastodon Gallery, the gorgeous Sunken Garden, an 18-hole golf course and driving range, a zoo, war memorials, a winter recreation area and a 8,000-square-foot BMX & Skate Park.
CITY: Aurora
Phillips Park Zoo
Established in 1915, this free zoo is open daily, year round. Exhibits include bald eagles, wolves, mountain lions, foxes, otters, elk, goats, llamas, turkeys and peacocks.
CITY: Aurora
Sunken Garden
View the spectacular display of 15,000 flowers of 15 varieties, plus a three-tiered fountain and the Four Seasons statues that complement this exquisite English garden.
CITY: Aurora
Vaughn Athletic Center and Indoor Water Park
The Vaughan Athletic Center is dedicated to fitness excellence with quality equipment and programs designed to offer members the best value for their fitness dollar. The newest facility in the Fox Valley Park District is the Vaughan Athletic Center located on Indian Trail near Orchard Road on the far west side of Aurora. The Vaughan Athletic Center features 225,000 square feet of athletic, fitness, and aquatic fun. The Vaughan Athletic Center is home to an aquatic center with three indoor pools. The aquatic center offers lap swimming, diving boards, warm water therapy, swim lessons, and aquatic fitness classes. In addition, there is an indoor water park featuring two water slides, a lazy river, and spray and play areas. In the Vaughan Athletic Center's 10,000-square-foot, full-service fitness center, members can use a wide variety of equipment, attend the Fox Valley area's best group exercise classes, and receive personalized, one-on-one help from certified trainers. This year-round indoor water park has tube slides, zero-depth entry and interactive water play.
CITY: Aurora
Blackberry Farm
Go on a one of a kind country adventure you'll never forget! Become pioneers for a day on a real 1800s farm and village. Miniature train rides, pony rides, petting zoo, pioneer craft demonstrations, and special events. In the Discovery Barn see chickens, sheep, piglets, baby goats and more.
CITY: Aurora
Aurora Skate Center
Skate to the sounds of Top 40 music. The skate center also features special live organ music dance sessions.
CITY: Aurora
Splash Country Water Park
This deluxe water park features tube slides, a simulated river, zero-depth pools and sand activity areas.
CITY: Aurora
Airtastic Playland
A fun and exciting play land offering 10 inflatable play structures, four party rooms and two age-appropriate play areas.
CITY: Aurora
Phillips Park Aquatic Center
Deluxe water park with tube slides, simulated river, zero-depth pools and sand activity areas.
CITY: Aurora
SciTech Hands-On Museum
Aurora's interactive science and technology center offers over 200 hands-on exhibits demonstrating the principles of electricity, weather, astronomy and nuclear energy.
CITY: Aurora
Rocktown Adventures
Rocktown has an appreciation of the outdoors to inspire you to take on new challenges, leading to a healthier lifestyle, and ultimately helping you define your idea of outdoor recreation. They have experienced instructors that love to share their passion for the outdoors, and trip guides that know our waterways and trails like the back of their hand. They are located near an abundance of recreational assets waiting to be discovered by you.
CITY: Aurora
RiverEdge Park
The 30-acre park was designed in a way that would serve many purposes. From the canoe/kayak launch and natural landscaping to the VIP Rooftop Deck and 10-acre music venue, this is the new recreation and entertainment destination of the suburbs. Bring your kids and fly a kite. Enjoy a local band in the music pavilion with friends. Spread out a blanket and watch fireworks with the family on the 4th of July. RiverEdge Park is your backyard away from home.
CITY: Aurora
Phillips Park Golf Course
The state-of-the-art golf course boasts modern features like "USGA" Greens, multiple tees, larger greens, strategically placed bunkers and water hazards, cart paths, a driving range and a three hole Junior Course. The new driving range has both "All Weather Teeing Surface" for inclement weather and a massive grass tee for a more realistic feel. Phillips Park Golf Course is a quality championship caliber golf course. With three sets of tees, the golf course ranges from 4,760 yards to 6,200 yards, providing a wide range of challenge for varying abilities.
CITY: Aurora
Batavia Riverwalk
A 32-acre park built in cooperation with Batavia Park District, the city of Batavia and the Batavia Riverwalk Committee. Park your bikes by the Depot Museum and stroll the boardwalks through the wildflower garden.
CITY: Batavia
Hall Quarry Beach
Hall Quarry features a zero-depth sand beach, two islands, a youth water slide, drop slide, and a diving tower with two- and four-meter platforms.
CITY: Batavia
Red Oak Nature Center
A visit to the center will help folks learn about the native plants and animals of the Fox River Valley. Interpretive center, hiking trails, and tours of Devil's Cave.
CITY: Batavia
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
Funway Entertainment Center
Illinois' largest family entertainment center. Year round: bowling, bumper cars, roller skating, arcade, lazer tag and Rock-n-Roll mini golf. Seasonal: western trails miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages, soccer cages, jumpshot, Water Wars and bumper boats.
CITY: Batavia
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Batavia
Dotted along the 179-mile byway, you'll find an unprecedented series of interpretive murals. Each artistically embodies the cultural heritage of the community where it is located and the legacy of the historic highway. Needless to say, taking a road trip to all or a couple makes for a nostalgic adventure.
CITY: Batavia
Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
This 18-hole course is par 72.
CITY: Bristol
Garfield Farm
Discover 19th century farming, food production and native Illinois prairie at this 1840's farm. Seminars on prairie, woodlands, wetlands management: bat, blue bird box construction and tree grafting are available.
CITY: Campton Hills
I & M Canal State Trail
The I&M Canal Trail offers 61 miles of picturesque hiking and biking trails that follow the historic route of the I&M Canal from Channahon to LaSalle. The Trail also boasts Illinois' longest continuous snowmobile trail, and is a favored route for cross-country skiers.
CITY: Channahon
Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club
This premier golfing destination was awarded 4-1/2 stars in Golf Digest's list of Places to Play.
CITY: Channahon
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Cortland
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Cortland mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on Cortland and the other communities along the Illinois route.
CITY: Cortland
Siegel's Cottonwood Farm
Siegel's Cottonwood farm is a fourth generation working farm established in 1909. In the spring and early summer, the farm is open with a garden center featuring flowers, shrubs, and plants. From June 1st thru October, the farm is available for company picnics, group outings, corporate events and fundraisers. In the summer when the crop is ready its extra sweet corn. In the fall its Pumpkinfest time on the farm with playlands, cornfield mazes, new fun attractions, climbing wall, gem mining and much more. And then there is the award winning haunted prison, "Statesville."
CITY: Crest Hill
Fox Valley Ice Arena & Fitness Club
Year-round sports complex with 3 ice surfaces, full-service pro shop, full-service fitness club, and on-site restaurant. Also home of The Chicago Freeze Junior A Hockey Team.
CITY: Geneva
Settler's Hill Golf Course
This unique 18-hole course was built on the site of the old County Farm and Home; the dairy barn has been remodeled and is now used as a clubhouse. The course is 6,449 yards, par 72.
CITY: Geneva
Mill Creek Golf Club
This 18-hole championship golf course, featuring wildflowers and elevated tees, offers spectacular views of the Fox Valley region.
CITY: Geneva
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery
You're in good company. Experience the charm of Galena in suburban Geneva. The newest addition to the Galena Cellars Family, the Geneva Wine Tasting Room & Gift Shop hosts a beautiful oak bar in a light, airy setting. In the warmer months, enjoy live music with wine and cheese on the outdoor patio. Sit. Swirl. Sip & Savor. Relax on our beautiful Wine Patio after shopping Geneva's historic district.
CITY: Geneva
Fabyan Japanese Garden
A tranquil oasis where history melds with nature and design. This historic garden affords the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of Japanese gardening and enjoy a moment of harmony with nature.
CITY: Geneva
Splash Station Waterpark
Railroad-themed, outdoor water park featuring a 6 person racing slide, body slides, tube slides, lazy river and zero depth pool.
CITY: Joliet
Bird Haven Greenhouse and Conservatory
Lord and Burnham designed this historic greenhouse featuring a tropical house, cacti room, show house and outdoor gardens.
CITY: Joliet
Forest Preserve District of Will County
Biking and running trails, bird watching, camping, cross-country skiing, sledding, outdoor ice skating, canoeing and rafting and fishing. The district office provides all information on preserves and issues picnic permits.
CITY: Joliet
CPX Sports
A 143-acre extreme sports park featuring paintball, mountain bike trails, skate park and monthly airsoft games. Available for open or private play year round. Visit www.cpxsports.com or call 815/726-2800 for more info.
CITY: Joliet
Empress RV Resort
Twelve-acre RV resort. Good Sam club.
CITY: Joliet
Inwood Ice Arena
Open public skating. Skate rental and concessions.
CITY: Joliet
Race View Farms RV Camping
RV, camper and car parking during major races at Chicagoland speedway and at Rte. 66 Raceway.
CITY: Joliet
Martin Campground
Overnight and long-term RV parking.
CITY: Joliet
Woodruff Golf Course
Opened in 1921, Woodruff is an 18-hole sporty course with hilly terrain and a clubhouse.
CITY: Joliet
Wedgewood Golf Course
This 18-hole golf course is known for its hilly terrain, and features a clubhouse.
CITY: Joliet
Inwood Golf Course
Inwood offers a lighted range, pro shop and concessions.
CITY: Joliet
Inwood Park
Inwood Park is located southwest of Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. The park has tennis courts, fitness trails, a playground and picnic area. Horseshoes and bocce ball are also on the grounds.
CITY: Joliet
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
On historic Bluff Street along the waterway in downtown Joliet, this park features free summer concerts, lush grounds, outdoor bandshell and indoor theatre. Office hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 noon.
CITY: Joliet
Haunted Trails Restaurant & Entertainment Park
Perfect setting to raise your spirits! 14 acre park offers 3 go kart tracks, two 18-hole mini golf courses, batting cages, laser tag arena, rides, 100+ games, restaurant w/ private dining room plus private 5 acre picnic grove for company picnics and groups up to 2,000.
CITY: Joliet
Kuipers Family Farm
Kuipers Family Farm is a 230 acre entertainment farm. U-Pick Apple Orchard September thru October. Orchard Store is open thru Mid December offering apples, pasteurized apple cider, our famous cider donuts, home baked pies, cream & butter fudge & country gifts and goodies. Have we grown a challenge for you at The Amazing Maize Maze open weekends only thru October. U-Pick Pumpkin Farm Mid September thru October features Scarecrow Acres where customers can enjoy hay wagon and pony rides, the Haunted Forest, a petting corral and much more down-on-the-farm fun! U-Cut or precut Christmas Trees Nov. thru Mid Dec.
CITY: Maple Park
Illini State Park
Illini State Park is the type of park you think of when you think of big picnics and family gatherings. With its rustic Civilian Conservation Corps buildings and riverside picnic areas, Illini State Park offers beautiful views and a sense of history not found in many other parks. Named for the native Americans who once inhabited the area, Illini State Park is located south of the Illinois River between Marseilles and U.S. Route 6. The northern edge of the 510-acre park is bordered by the Great Falls of the Illinois River. In just 2 miles, the river drops 3 feet, creating beautiful, roaring rapids.
CITY: Marseilles
LaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
2,058 acre lake with rocky shoreline. Called a "perched" lake because it is formed by levees that rise above the surrounding land. High winds require that safety precautions be followed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
CITY: Marseilles
Marseilles State Fish and Wildlife Area
Containing 2,550 acres, the area is jointly used by the Illinois National Guard as a training facility and is open to the general public for hunting.
CITY: Marseilles
The Cliffs Insane Terrain Off Road Park
Come check out our park, it has many miles of trails, created for the beginner all the way to the advanced rider. We have wooded areas, fields, creeks, and yes, the Famous Mud Hole. (Ask park personnel where it is). Plans are in progress to create a rock climb and bog for those who want more challenges. Call ahead for hours and track conditions.
CITY: Marseilles
Prairie Lakes Country Club & Inn
Prairie Lakes offers a 9 hole golf course and a full service restaurant and hotel. Hotel and Golf packages available and banquet facilities. Golf opens daily at 7:00am and the restaurant is open 11:00am - 10:00pm daily. Call for seasonal hours.
CITY: Marseilles
Zipline Canopy Tour Chicago
Looking for that perfect daring escape for you, your friends or family? Zip Chicago Canopy Tours provides an experience you will not soon forget. It will create memories that last a life time. The tour is completely guided and contains no motorized machines for propulsion. All you have to do is enjoy your flight! Our guests can reach speeds of up to 45 mph. The platforms and suspension bridges are surrounded by an assortment of native trees. Check out our different tours to see which adventure is the right one for you!
CITY: Marseilles
I&M Canal State Trail
Enjoy hiking, jogging, cross-country skiing, camping, snowmobiling, fishing, boating, canoeing and biking along the I&M Canal State Trail. This 61-mile recreational trail begins at Brandon Road in Rockdale and parallels the canal to LaSalle Peru.
CITY: Morris
Heidecke State Fish and Wildlife Area
State hunting, fishing, and wildlife refuge.
CITY: Morris
William G. Stratton State Park
Although only 613 acres in size along the Illinois River, this state park is widely used by boaters and anglers of northeastern Illinois. Launching ramps with docks serve boaters from the Illinois River Bridge in Morris.
CITY: Morris
Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
Largest tall grass prairie in Illinois. Big bluestem, Indian grass, and switchgrass thrive here, as do broad-leafed flowering plants known as forbs. Hiking and cross-country skiing.
CITY: Morris
Kayak Morris
Less than 1 hour from Chicago, Kayak Morris provides unique rentals, guided tours and lessons. Trips are approximately 2 hours in length. Kayak and canoe tours maintain a leisurely pace, making stops along the way to enjoy nature and to take a rest. For a faster pace try a specialty kayak or canoe tour. All kayak and canoe tours will be on the Illinois River, Mazon River or I&M canal. All tours include kayak or canoe, life vest, paddle, lesson, and safety briefing. Tours are kept small in size to maintain comfort and pacing, so make sure to reserve your place ahead of time.
CITY: Morris
Gebbhard Woods State Park
Hikers, campers, picnickers, and canoeists frequent this 30-acre site, making it one of the state's most popular state parks. Fishing, boating and bird watching are also popular activities. This picturesque park is bordered on the south by the Illinois & Michigan Canal and to the north by Nettle Creek which gently flows along the perimeter and through the park adding to its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. Stately old trees including walnut, oak, ash, maple, sycamore, hawthorn and cottonwood provide ample shade throughout the park. In the spring, trillium, bluebell, white trout lily, violets, wild ginger, phlox, toothwort and spring beauties are just a sample of the wildflowers that can be enjoyed by park visitors.
CITY: Morris
Gebhard Woods State Park
Hikers, campers, picnickers, and canoeists frequent this 30-acre site, making it one of the state's most popular state parks. Fishing, boating and bird watching are also popular activities. This picturesque park is bordered on the south by the Illinois & Michigan Canal and to the north by Nettle Creek which gently flows along the perimeter and through the park adding to its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. Stately old trees including walnut, oak, ash, maple, sycamore, hawthorn and cottonwood provide ample shade throughout the park. In the spring, trillium, bluebell, white trout lily, violets, wild ginger, phlox, toothwort and spring beauties are just a sample of the wildflowers that can be enjoyed by park visitors.
CITY: Morris
Waterfall Glen Hike
Waterfall Glen Hike in DuPage County is a nice, moderate hike. This trail wraps around Argonne National Laboratory and is 11.4 miles long. The main path consists of crushed limestone, but it is ok to take the side trails that are mowed grass or part of an abandoned railroad track. Most of the path is under a tree canopy. Marshes and swamps abound in this area so be sure to bring some insect repellent.
CITY: Morris
All Seasons Ice Rink
Two full-sized rinks are open for year-round skating. All Seasons also offers a game room, ballet room, pro shop and party room.
CITY: Naperville
Odyssey Fun World
Out of this world family fun featuring a four-level exploration playland, tag team laser trek, interactive video/prize redemption/games and outdoor amusement park. Caters to groups.
CITY: Naperville
Springbrook Golf Course
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Springbrook Golf Course is a challenging 18-hole, 72-par championship facility with a natural turf driving range, short range, putting green and two practice bunkers. The clubhouse features a well-stocked golf shop and an eating area that seats 60.
CITY: Naperville
Brunswick Zone - Naperville
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Brunswick Zone in Naperville offers bowling, billiards, an arcade/game room, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars plus meeting space for corporate parties, team-building and special events.
CITY: Naperville
Centennial Beach
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Jump in to summer fun at Centennial Beach! Featuring four acres of grass and trees, a sand beach, water play features, an NCAA/U.S.S.-approved diving complex, this historic beach is a place the whole family can enjoy! With water depths ranging from zero to 15 feet, the facility caters to swimmers of all skill levels. Combined with a playground, Frisbee® Area, shallow end slide, concessions stand and Beach store, Centennial Beach is the perfect way to beat the summer heat. Named "best public place to swim" in 2008 by Fox News Chicago viewers in an online poll!
CITY: Naperville
The Old Barn Museum
Housed in an original 1840s barn, this museum features thousands of Native American artifacts, including arrows, axes, drills, stone implements, trade beads, beaded garments and natural history items.
CITY: Newark
Red Oak Nature Center
A visit to the center will help folks learn about the native plants and animals of the Fox River Valley. Interpretive center, hiking trails and tours of "Devil's Cave."
CITY: North Aurora
Oswegoland Civic Center Aquatic Park
This community water park features colorful slides, tubes, a zero-depth pool and concession booth.
CITY: Oswego
Fox Bend Golf Course
Fox Bend offers a challenging and scenic tour of streams, ponds, willow trees and elevation changes. This highly regarded course has played host to several tournaments and qualifiers.
CITY: Oswego
Saw Wee Kee Park
Saw Wee Kee Park sits along the south shore of the Fox River. Located in Oswego this park has an abundance of fun, advanced mountain bike singletrack trails to conquer. These 5 miles of steep inclines and quick descents will give you plenty of stories to tell your friends. While you are there you can also fish, kayak and canoe along the Fox River.
CITY: Oswego
River Adventures
Experience the natural beauty and tranquility of the Fox River. Call for reservations.
CITY: Ottawa
Starved Rock Adventures Harbor Villas and Suites
Waterfront family villas and suites. 1-2 bedroom housekeeping units. Deluxe and unique. Open April through October. $$
CITY: Ottawa
Black Sock Training Stable
A variety of equestrian services for beginning to advanced riders. Personalized professional instruction and scheduled trail rides.
CITY: Ottawa
Buffalo Rock State Park
On the bluffs of the Illinois River, this small but charming park is home to an enormous outdoor sculpture. Mounds representing five earthen sculptures molded from Illinois clay, known as Effigy Tumuli, invite visitors to walk around and explore. All five subjects, including a snake, turtle, catfish, frog and insect are native to the Illinois River area. This State Park offers the ideal terrain for the beginner hiker.
CITY: Ottawa
C & M Canoe Rental
Visit our friendly pub, canoe scenic Fox River.
CITY: Ottawa
Pine Hills Golf Club
Described as a Canyon Course complete with bluffs, valleys, hills and hundreds of trees. It is a challenge to both the beginner and the seasoned golfer and is recognized by many players as one of the finest 9-hole facilities in the country. The Club House offers a friendly atmosphere and includes a Pro-Shop, full service bar & restaurant with panoramic views of the Course and outdoor patio.
CITY: Ottawa
Skydive Chicago
Skydive Chicago offers the best entertainment in the Midwest! The 220-acre resort offers camping, canoeing, hiking, fishing and swimming, all onsite. Stop by today!
CITY: Ottawa
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
View Starved Rock Lock & Dam. Enjoy interacting with towboat Pilot House. Learn Illinois River's unique history and watch wildlife (bald eagles in winter).
CITY: Ottawa
Heritage Harbor Resort & Marina
Heritage Harbor Ottawa is the premier Marina Resort Community. Located in the heart of Starved Rock Country, Heritage Harbor Ottawa is home port for your next great adventure!
CITY: Ottawa
Heritage Harbor - Ottawa
Heritage Harbor Ottawa is a premier Marina Resort Community located on the banks of the Illinois River. Visit our water front restaurant or rent a cottage.
CITY: Ottawa
Starved Rock Marina
Full line dealer for Rinker, Landau Pontoons and pre-owned boats. Full service marina with slips, fuel, restaurant, boutique, boat and villa rentals.
CITY: Ottawa
Illinois River
The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—its waters lapping along the shores of many cities, including; La Salle, Peru, Peoria and Ottawa to name just a few. It's in Ottawa where the Illinois River meets Buffalo Rock. Buffalo Rock sits like a sandstone island above the surrounding land and the Illinois River, and offers sweeping views of this famed waterway. On your journey down the river, your eyes will never tire from all the wildlife that call the river home. From Black-crowed heron, river otters, Western ribbon snakes even bald eagles. In some spots you'll traverse tight canyons with tall rock formations on either side, and in other areas you'll share the river with barges and commercial boats. Whether you're kayaking or canoeing, you'll experience the shear power of the winding river that was carved by glacial melt water in all its seasonal colors, with its various incarnations of forests, wetlands, bluffs and prairies to enjoy.
CITY: Ottawa
River Bluff-Effigy Tumuli Trails
River Bluff-Effigy Tumuli Trails in Buffalo Rock State Park offers a unique hiking experience high above the Illinois River and around the massive earthen sculptures of the Effigy Tumuli. Clocking in at 3-miles this easy to moderate hike will be a sight you'll want to see. The River Bluff Trail is a great way to experience the Buffalo Rock landscape. Buffalo Rock sits like a sandstone island above the surrounding land and Illinois River. The park features oak and hickory woodlands and an expanse of restored grassland where the Effigy Tumuli rise.
CITY: Ottawa
Illinois River at Buffalo Rock State Park
The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—its waters lapping along the shores of many cities, including LaSalle, Peru, Peoria and Ottawa to name just a few. It's in Ottawa where the Illinois River meets Buffalo Rock. Buffalo Rock sits like a sandstone island above the surrounding land and the Illinois River, and offers sweeping views of this famed waterway. Whether you're kayaking or canoeing, you'll experience the shear power of the winding river that was carved by glacial melt water in all its seasonal colors, with its various incarnations of forests, wetlands, bluffs and prairies to enjoy.
CITY: Ottawa
Ogee Golf & Country Club
Ogee features a nine-hole course.
CITY: Paw Paw
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve
Nature preserve for bird watching. There are herons and egrets which flourish through the parks and around the lake.
CITY: Plainfield
Naperbrook Golf Course
Naperbrook Golf Course is an 18-hole links-style course featuring rolling hills, native prairie grass and an ever-present breeze. The course offers a ten-acre driving range, separate teaching tee, 10,000 square-foot practice green and versatile clubhouse.
CITY: Plainfield
The Homestead Sculpture Garden and Labyrinth
Art lovers will admire the beautiful brick labyrinth and distinctive contemporary sculpture garden here.
CITY: Plano
Brunswick Zone XL
Brunswick Zone XL is a full-feature, family-friendly entertainment destination with something for everyone. Our center in Romeoville sets the standard for family entertainment with more than 60,000 sq. ft. of fun for all ages. Brunswick Zone XL is a great place for Corporate Parties, Team Challenges, Monumental Moments and Birthday Parties! Call us today for more details. Become a fan of Brunswick Zone XL on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/bowlbrunswick
CITY: Romeoville
Brunswick Zone Romeoville
Brunswick Zone XL is a full- feature, family- friendly entertainment destination with something for everyone. Our center in Romeoville sets the standard for family entertainment with more than 60,000 sq. ft. of fun for all ages. Bowling, billiards, video games and more!
CITY: Romeoville
Canlan Ice Arena
Canlan Ice Sports Romeoville is a 3-sheet ice facility featuring industry leading sport development programs, leagues, special events and birthday parties. It's the premier skating facility in Romeoville, IL. Open Mon-Fri 8am-11:00pm Sat & Sun 6am-11:00pm
CITY: Romeoville
Edgebrook Country Club
This semi-private course has tree-lined fairways and a hilly terrain. There is a creek and lake that come into play on six holes, and out-of-bounds stakes on just about every hole.
CITY: Sandwich
Larson's Family Farm
Visit the Larson Family Farm for some old fashioned country fun. In the fall, the farm offers pumpkins and gourds, hay rack rides and fall home decor. Come to the farm to cut your own Christmas tree. The venue is available for special event rentals. They offer evening bonfires on fall weekends and host school groups during weekdays.
CITY: Sanwich
Springbrook Marina
Full-service marina. New and used boat sales, transient slips, fuel, restaurant. Open year-round.
CITY: Seneca


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"It's obviously not going to be extremely high," Bakhtiari said of morale. "But it's not as low as I thought. The way I look at it, we're 0-0 in the Pac-12. We're tied with every other team."
A good attitude, because buying in is part of the solution. That's Brown's take anyway.
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"I've played in Pittsburgh as a Steeler, where everybody from the guy cutting the grass, to the guy delivering the paper, to the guy who cleaned the parking lot, to the guy who was painting my house, believes the Steelers were going to win every Sunday," Brown said. "There's a reason that franchise is so successful — as a Steeler you walk around town and everyone believes in you. Everyone has your back.
"I've also been a Seahawk, where you stand in line at a club and you say, 'Hey, I'm a Seahawk, let me in,' and they go, 'I should charge you more, because you guys aren't so good.' They don't believe in you. So that collective belief is important to a psyche of a team and it actually influences what happens on the field."
That was precisely McCartney's point, too.
"Are you watching (Embree) in the wake of a devastating time? He is demonstrating that he believes in his players," McCartney said. "During the most difficult times, that's when people turn on people: 'It's not me, it's got to be somebody else.' You don't see that.
"After what they've been through, this guy is not flinching. That's how you recognize a leader."
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A new, more effective treatment for an aggressive form of breast cancer receives FDA approval.
Patients with HER2-positive breast cancer, a particularly aggressive form of the disease, now have a new, more effective treatment option with potentially fewer side effects.
Due in part to research conducted at Rush University Medical Center, in February the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the new drug T-DM1, alsoknown as Kadcyla, which is a combination of the widely used breast cancer medicine traztuzumab — best known by its brand name, Herceptin — and the chemotherapy drug emtansine. The drug treats breast cancers that have increased amounts of the HER2 protein, which account for approximately 20 percent of all cases.
Results from clinical trials of T-DM1 showed that it was more effective and less toxic than standard treatments for HER2-positive breast cancer. Patients who took T-DM1 had progressive-free survival — the amount of time between the start of treatment and when the cancer gets worse — of 9.6 months compared to 6.4 months for those who received the standard treatment.
"The treatment works by hunting down and interfering with the cancer cells," says Melody Cobleigh, MD, director of the Coleman Foundation Comprehensive Breast Cancer Clinic at Rush and lead investigator of the T-DM1 clinical trials at the Medical Center.
A Less Toxic Alternative to Chemotherapy
T-DM1 is administered directly to the cells that have the HER2 protein, sparing normal cells. This results in less toxicity than other treatments.
"Essentially, the tumor eats the T-DM1, and then the T-DM1 gets released and destroys the tumor cell from the inside out," Cobleigh says. "It delivers a one-two punch, seeking out the cancer cells and not only stopping growth but delivering the chemo right to the cell. The best part for patients is that it is very tolerable and does not have the debilitating side effects characteristic of other cancer drugs."
In clinical trials, patients taking T-DM1 did not lose their hair, and they experienced far fewer side effects overall.
"It gives patients an opportunity to lead more normal lives during treatment," Cobleigh says.
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Better than I thought it would be! I didn't have any sun-dried tomatoes and forgot the fresh basil, so it was just the dressing (Ken's) and freshly ground pepper. I used boneless and skinless chicken, and baked at 400 for 30 minutes. It came out perfectly! I served it over spaghetti, and I mixed a bit of jarred pesto into it, too. My son thought he would hate it, but ended up really liking it. I would definitely make it again-it's so easy and more flavorful than I imagined. I would try mashed potatoes with it as the sauce would be good over them, I think.
Sun-dried Tomato Chicken
beanbag Posted: 07/24/09
jens5115 Posted: 04/05/09
Pretty good, and very, very easy. I'd make it again. Make sure to put lots of extra sundried tomatoes on the top!
chelly10s Posted: 02/25/10
This recipe is so easy. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. I made it without the sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil (I subbed a sprinkling of dried basil), and it was still great. The last time I made it, I placed fresh red pepper strips over the chicken to roast, and they added a tasty sweetness that everyone enjoyed. My family is a huge fan of peppers, so that will be a permanent addition to the recipe for me. I served it with mashed potatoes and sauteed squash ribbons. Everything but the squash was a hit. Keep a bottle of the dressing in your pantry in case you need a quick dinner.
Jayzette Posted: 10/20/10
I have made this twice, and love how easy it is to make. I serve it with couscous and top the chicken with the remaing sauce. Took someones suggestion and topped with slices of red peppers and covered with foil to keep them from burning. Fabu! Ready in about 35min and my 2 yr old son loves it! What could be better.
KatieL77 Posted: 02/10/11
Very yummy. I made with chicken breasts only and sprinkled some mozzarella cheese on for the last few minutes of baking. Served with Betty Crocker butter mashed potatoes and green beans. Definately will make again.
julie64 Posted: 07/29/12
Simple and tasty. We don't usually like chicken on the bone so used boneless which were fine. Added some red chili flakes for a bit of a kick and the family really enjoyed it. Served with orzo and steamed broccoli. will definitely make again.
Cathyjgreen Posted: 03/28/13
So easy and so good. By husband raved about it
hollysing Posted: 01/23/13
Quick and easy. I marinated the chicken in the dressing for 2 hours and poured unused marinade over before baking. Used boneless chicken thighs and baked 400 degrees 30 minutes.Sprinkled on top a little shredded Pecorino or Fontina cheese last 5 minutes of baking. Used a lot of sun dried tomato on the top, fresh parsley and basil.
awerlyrivera Posted: 06/23/13
LOVE this recipe. My dad actually said it was his favorite meal, ever. I did "up" the amount of basil and sun dried tomatoes, as well as add goat cheese, which I would highly recommend. I make it with chicken breast tenders, so they're teeny and so moist and delish. I marinate if possible, too, as I think it makes it juicier and tastier. HIGHLY recommend. Everyone from 2 year old to 58 year old loved it!
NEWMOM12 Posted: 12/05/13
This was so easy to do and it tasted GREAT! Definitely a keeper! I added Turkey Bacon Bits after it was done.


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St. Louis Religious Leaders Unify for Peace In Middle East
Archbishop Carlson & others ask for prayer on Sunday, to go along with big meeting at The Vatican
Charges Dropped Against St. Louis Priest Accused of Molestation
Supporters of Reverend Joseph Jiang want his name cleared but members of SNAP are calling for more witnesses to come forward.
Dolan: Pope Francis Bringing More People to Catholicism
"I can't walk down the streets of our beloved New York without people coming up to me and saying 'thanks for Pope Francis, you guys did a good job, we love him'"
Local Lutherans, Catholic Archdiocese Sending Aid to Philippines
St. Louis-based Lutheran Church Missouri Synod has already sent $150,000 to the Lutheran Church in the Philippines to provide immediate assistance.
St. Louis Archbishop to Testify in Priest Abuse Case
The case involves a longtime Carlson associate, Father Joseph Jiang, is accused of molesting an underage girl and attempted witness tampering.
Local Bishop Sending Aid to Syrian Refugees
Bishop Robert Shaheen, based at St. Raymond's Cathedral near downtown, says the refugee crisis in Lebanon is big and growing larger by the day.
St. Stanislaus Considers Joining Mo. Episcopal Diocese
"We would not need to switch to the Anglican services or take on any Anglican tradition. We would be permitted to function as we have functioned over the last 120 years"
SLU Starts Pilot Program for High School Sports Medicine
Saint Louis University and Saint Louis University Hospital have started a three-year pilot program with the Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Mary's High School, and Bishop DuBourg High.
Mo. Diocese Identifies Priest at Accident Scene
The official identification of Rev. Dowling as the clergyman who showed up when he was needed most ends a mystery that gripped many witnesses and first responders since the Aug. 4 incident.
Young St. Louis Catholics To Hear Pope Speak in Brazil
The 21 young people from the St. Louis Archdiocese arrived Monday in Rio. Tuesday night they attended the opening mass on the crowded Copacabana Beach.


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Series Preview: Astros v. Cubs
The Chicago Cubs continue their charge to the top of the NL Central.
The Houston Astros battle it out with the Pirates for the "Worst in Division" award.
This is amazingly the third match-up between these two teams already. So far the Cubs are 4-1 against Houston and this will be the first time they meet in the Friendliest of Confines. The Cubs will be looking to win their 5th straight after having outscored the Padres 23-9. The Astros will be looking to hang on for dear life.
The Match-Ups
May 15th - Brian Moehler vs. Randy Wells
The 37-year-old Moehler can't possibly be this bad... can he? After 4 starts he's 0-2 with an 8.44 ERA. But despite his terrible record he's only surrendered 1 homerun. So how did this happen? In part blame the Pirates and don't forget to serve up a heapin' helping of blame on the Cubs. In his first 4 innings of work - the representative of his first two starts of the year - Moehler gave up 15 hits, 12 earned runs, and he walked 2. That is a WHIP of 4.25. Since he's entered the month of May he has managed to shave about 30 points off of his ERA. No, not .30 points. THIRTY points.
Randy Wells was initially supposed to start yesterday but the Cubs traded him in the rotation order with Clownsevelt. He'll be getting his second big league start later today. A decent performance could spell future use out of the bullpen.
May 16th - Roy Oswalt v. Sean Marshall
If ever Houston would win a game this series it'll be this one. Oswalt hasn't exactly been his former glorious self, and he's had nagging finger problems.* Through 8 games he's won exactly one time, and that was during his last start. Through 3 games in May his ERA is 6.00.
Sean Marshall is this year's hard luck loser in Chicago. Through 5 starts he has a better ERA than pretty much everybody in the bullpen but Ted Lilly, and yet he's only won a single game. Interestingly enough in his 7 total appearances this year, 3 have been against the Brewers and 2 have been against the Cardinals.
(*he just can't stop flipping off people in authority. President Obama visited the Astros clubhouse a few weeks ago and they had to stuff Oswalt into a meat locker. Hijinx ensued.)
May 17th - Rich Harden vs. Felipe Paulino
Harden has shockingly made his first 7 starts. He is presently on pace to win 19 this season - despite his 4.54 ERA and he's also projected to strike out more than 200. But so far the only important "pace" number is 33 - his projected starts. Harden has yet to face the Astros this year.
Felipe Paulino. 25-years-old and with the pitching stats of Mark Grace. The good news for Astros fans is that he's pitching below his career ERA so far this year. The bad news is that his career ERA is 7.01 and he's only under it by 8 points. Also if he's 6-2 and weighs only 180 pounds then I'm the bloody Pope of Nebraska.*
(*There is no Nebraskan Pope! Felipe is really fat!)
I like the Cubs' chances. They're riding a 4 game winning streak, they're facing 3 underperforming pitchers on a team with an erratic offense and their cylanders have started clicking. I predict big wins. I hope I'm not wrong.
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Series Preview - Opening Day Cubs at Astros
Series Recap - April 9th, Cubs 11 Astros 6
Series Preview - Cubs at Houston May 6-May 7
Series Recap - Cubs 2, Astros 0
NL Central Rankings of Ultimate Power (May 12)
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NL Central Rankings of Ultimate Power (May 12)
I've been meaning to do this for a while, but as per usual, my time has been at such high demand and those daily transatlantic flights have really been taking it out of me. I'll try to update this every Monday as the Cubs tend to have most Mondays off throughout the season and it seems to be the unofficial start of the new week.
Since everyone with an Internet connection likes to do "power" rankings (whatever that means), I figure we can do them too. While most experts like to rank all 30 teams, I have neither the time nor the care for anyone outside of the NL Central. Hell, I barely care about any outside of the Cubs, so the other five losers in the division should feel lucky I've even mentioning their name. Especially you Houston...good lord do I hate everything about how you choose to be (more on that later).
Also, for fun's sake, we'll compare my rankings to those of the Tribune's Phil Rogers. Here's how he ordered the division this week: Cards, Cubs, Brewers, Red, Pirates, Assblows. Let's get started.
1. St. Louis Birds on Artificially Manufactured Wooden Sticks (20-12)
Gotta respect what the Cards have been able to do here early in the season. Clearly they have the best hitter in all of baseball (a title you probably don't want to have these days) and their bullpen has been surprisingly good. Although the Cards have cooled off over their last 10 games (going 5-5), they have a favorable schedule coming up. STL is 12-5 at home (only the Dodgers and Red Sox are better in their own parks) and 17 of their next 26 games are at Buschhhhhhhhhhhhh.
2. Chicago Cubs (17-14)
So the blue and red flag might fly below three others tonight in the NLC standings, but that really doesn't mean dick when you're only 2.5 games out of first place. While some of us might be a little...distraught...over the current incarnation of the Cubbies, I'm cautiously optimistic if not encouraged. The team has been relatively spoiled the last two years as most of the big names have avoided injuries, but now it is all starting to pile on at once. A cause for concern? Hell yes, but look where the Cubs are. Two and half out with a team made up of guys who were getting PT in Iowa this time last year. If Lou can get the right chemistry in the bullpen and/or the Cubs can get their big names back and swinging, the rest of the division might want to invest in a pair of Oops I Crapped My Pants.
3. Cincinasty Reds (18-14)
I absolutely refuse to give Dusty Baker any sort of credit for this team's decent start, so let's not even think it's possible that Baker has somehow worked his magic on a club that will most likely falter in about a month. Sure, they just finished an impressive series against the Cardinals, but this team confuses me dearly. First of all, they are 7-9 at home and 11-5 on the road (best road record in the majors). Do you really think they will be able to win like this all season? Oh, and try to figure out this logic. The Harangutan has a 2.93 ERA and a 3-3 record while Bronson Arroyo is 5-2 with a 7.02 ERA. Argh, DUSTY!!!!!!!!!
4. Chicago's Northern-Most Suburb Brewers (18-14)
What did I learn from the latest series between the Cubs and Crew? I learned that Ryan Braun is really dangerous but also a little school boy biatch (Oh no poor Ryan, did the scary Canadian with the goatee throw the ball to close to you? Let me taste your tears). I learned that even though the Brewers were at full strength for that series, they really aren't that much better than half a Cubs team. I learned that as long as the Brewers trot that bullpen out there on a daily basis, they will never win this division. And I learned that my George Foreman Grill does not cook my chicken evenly (I didn't learn that from the series, but I was making some dinner during one of the games and needless to say I was disappointed).
5. Houston AssTrolls (14-17)
I could analyze Houston's most recent performances...or I could list all the reasons what I hate them: I hate how Miguel Tejada has to clap his hands furiously after he does anything that is remotely decent. I hate how Hunter Pence looks like he running around with suitcases in his hands. I hate how the Astros thought it was a good idea to have Russ Ortiz, LaTroy Hawkins and Mike Hampton on their team all at the same time. I hate how they have not one, but two players on their team named Geoff (Blum and Geary). Most of all, I hate how Lance Berkman looks like Tony Stewart and both are considered "elite athletes."
6. Pittsburgh Pirates (12-19)
I haven't had the chance to take a good look at the 'Rates this
season since they have yet to play the Cubs, but losing your last 9
games cannot be good for business (at least that's what I've
been told). Maybe the Pirates decided they were playing too good and
decided to go into a slump so they could attack under the cover of
mediocracy? The last thing Pittsburgh wants to do is gain any sort of
attention so opponents start taking them seriously, right? Well played
Pirates. Well played indeed.
Game & Series Recap - Cubs 11 (2) Astros 5 (0)
It wasn't as close as the final score indicated. Ted Lilly and the Cubs did exactly what we thought they would - beat on Russ Ortiz with a Brick the way an Army drill sargeant might beat on a recruit. That's right, the Cubs were Rocking the Suburbs, and the suburbs happened to be the baseball when pitched by Russ Ortiz. Ortiz's undefeated record was forced to Evaporate, and that's the last Ben Folds reference I'll make this article. Although I will point out that the last "hit" by Folds was the song "You Don't Know Me" which eventually landed on #28 of the Adult Alternative chart. Just saying. Regardless, the Cubs managed 14 hits yesterday along with 5 walks. Every regular starter but Fontenot got at least one hit (and Mikey still managed 2 RBI) with Alfonso Soriano hitting 2 homeruns and making one awesome glove save in the outfield. The Fonz now has 9 homers and, should he manage to avoid the freak injuries that derailed him in '07 and '08, may finally be on the brink of the kind of season he was signed to produce. Theodore Roosevelt Lilly pitched 6 innings, winning his 4th of the year and reducing his ERA to 3.11. The Cubs bullpen then delivered scoreless relief, not counting Chad Fox whose 2009 ERA is now 81.00. For the record, when all future discussions of the bullpen are made, Chad Fox will not count as being a member of the pen regardless of his status on the roster. It appears as if the Cubs are finally - FINALLY - starting to click. They've won 6 of their last 7 and enter tonight's series against Milwaukee with the chance to gain some distance from the rest of the division, the Cardinals excluded. The planned article about Marmol and Gregg remains pending, but I'll get to it eventually. Current Record: 16-12
The Cubs get the cheap sweep -- with authority!
Position in the NL Central: 2nd place, 2.5 games out of first
Best Possible Record: 150-12
Worst Possible Record: 16-146
Record needed to win 110: 94-40
On Pace For: 93-69
Series Preview: Cubs at Astros
Game Recap: Cubs 6, Astros 3
GameCast: May 7th Cubs at Astros
It wasn't as close as the final score indicated. Ted Lilly and the Cubs did exactly what we thought they would - beat on Russ Ortiz with a Brick the way an Army drill sargeant might beat on a recruit. That's right, the Cubs were Rocking the Suburbs, and the suburbs happened to be the baseball when pitched by Russ Ortiz. Ortiz's undefeated record was forced to Evaporate, and that's the last Ben Folds reference I'll make this article. Although I will point out that the last "hit" by Folds was the song "You Don't Know Me" which eventually landed on #28 of the Adult Alternative chart. Just saying.
Regardless, the Cubs managed 14 hits yesterday along with 5 walks. Every regular starter but Fontenot got at least one hit (and Mikey still managed 2 RBI) with Alfonso Soriano hitting 2 homeruns and making one awesome glove save in the outfield. The Fonz now has 9 homers and, should he manage to avoid the freak injuries that derailed him in '07 and '08, may finally be on the brink of the kind of season he was signed to produce.
Theodore Roosevelt Lilly pitched 6 innings, winning his 4th of the year and reducing his ERA to 3.11. The Cubs bullpen then delivered scoreless relief, not counting Chad Fox whose 2009 ERA is now 81.00. For the record, when all future discussions of the bullpen are made, Chad Fox will not count as being a member of the pen regardless of his status on the roster.
It appears as if the Cubs are finally - FINALLY - starting to click. They've won 6 of their last 7 and enter tonight's series against Milwaukee with the chance to gain some distance from the rest of the division, the Cardinals excluded.
The planned article about Marmol and Gregg remains pending, but I'll get to it eventually.
Current Record: 16-12
GameCast: May 7th - Cubs at Houston
Ted Lilly (3-2, 3.13 ERA) vs. Russ Ortiz (2-0, 5.21 ERA)
The Cubs continue their rock-out to Ben Folds and the Barenaked Ladies tonight in a contest against Russ Ortiz, who remembers the 90's as a decade of promise and opportunity ... until the bubble burst. (Double entente. Genius)
I've yet to see if Lee will start tonight, but he's trying to get better from a stiff neck that may or may not be a part of his hitting problems so far in '09. Or he could be a steroid user. I'm not sure how putting up really crappy numbers make one an alleged steroid user, except I am pretty sure that those who were using steroids probably still are - see Manny Ramirez. Lee, meanwhile, is getting older and broke his freaking hand a few years ago. It sort of reminds me of how Joe Borwoski had a career year with the Cubs in 2003, returned ineffective in '04, and was painted a steroid user despite the intense likelihood that he never consumed an illegal substance that wasn't a derrivative of moonshine. But I digress.
Who's Hot
Reed Johnson - went 1 for 3 with 1 walk yesterday, drove in 3 with his one hit and scored twice off of passed balls. He's gotta be juicing.
Aramis Ramirez - the sole Cub to collect 2 hits yesterday, A-Ram blasted his 4th of the year as well. He must be juicing.
Who's Not
Geo Soto - After an 0 for 3 night Soto's AVG remains at .159. He shouldn't have quit steroids.
I'm sorry, but Russ Ortiz? 2004 was a long time ago, and he hasn't exactly been effective since then (what with his 9 wins since then). Lord knows that Ted Lilly got his butt kicked in the first game he faced the Astros this season, but I'd really be shocked if Chicago doesn't beat them easily tonight.
Then agian, they play the games for a reason...
Quick Links
Series Preview: Cubs at Astros
Game Recap: Cubs 6, Astros 3
Game Recap: Cubs 6, Astros 3
It's odd, but I've read multiple recaps about the game and nowhere have I seen a mention of the passed balls capitalized on by the Cubs.
Regardless, Reed Johnson's big day was emphasized by scoring not once but twice on passed balls. But probably more impressive was Reed's 3-run triple in the 1st inning and Aramis Ramirez's homerun in the 7th, giving the Cubs all the offense they'd need to beat a putrid Astros team.
On the mound Rich Harden pitched 7 splendid innings of 1-run ball; unfortunately Lou elected to dip from the well once too often and left Harden in there to be hammered in the 8th. But then Carlos Marmol and Kevin Gregg - both of whom will be the subject of an afternoon post if I can remember it - stepped in and closed out the game for a Cubs win.
Overall the Cubs collected 8 hits and 4 walks, and the only two members of the Questionable Quartet to start today - Bradley and Soto - combined to go 1 for 8 with a walk and 2 runs scored. Not exactly splendid by any means.
Talent In, Garbage Out
Although we Cub fans appear to be brimming with common sense, Hendrinella did not release Neal Cotts yesterday and designate Angel Guzman as the defacto LOOGY, but they did smartly demote the struggling Jeff Samardzija while promoting an Iowan Fox - only not the right one for the job.
Chad Fox - rather than the ball-crushing Jake Fox - has been called up. Fox apparently enjoys the taste of pain, otherwise he'd be retired by now. Presently in 11.1 innings of Iowan work he has an ERA of 1.59, but I ask again - why do the Cubs need 7 relievers?
The other Fox presently has a .393 AVG in 89 at bats along with 12 homeruns. And did we mention that before this season he's played 274 games at catcher, 119 games at first, 4 games at third, and 99 games in the outfield? Isn't that kind of versatility valuable?
Cubs play for the mini-sweep today.
Quick Links
Series Preview: Cubs at Astros
Game Cast: May 6th Cubs at Astros
GameCast: Cubs at Houston
Rich Harden (2-1, 5.11 ERA) vs. Mike Hampton (1-2, 4.88 ERA)
Apologies because this one will be short. Pitching for the Cubs is Rich Harden, a guy with million-dollar stuff and a 10 cent arm. As Jason noted, Harden has been psyching himself up for this match-up against Mike Hampton by listening to - among others - Bitter Sweet Sympathy by the Verve and by watching reruns of the first season of Dawson's Creek.
Their first match-up of the season resulted in a Cubs series victory. Since then Houston has rocketed to the basement while the Cubs have sipped the sweet nectar of mediocrity.
Who's Hot
Mike Fontenot, Derrek Lee, and Ryan Theriot have combined for 8 homeruns and 21 RBI over the last 7 games. Lee's AVG has still been down, but you'll be shocked to know that he hasn't hit into a double play yet this year. (Then again, his neck is still bothering him and he's not playing tonight. So, er, nevermind)
Who's Not
Kosuke Fukudome - batting .182 in the past 7 games, Alfonso Soriano is also hitting weakly, batting .200. Maybe May is the new April for the Fonz and the new September for Fuku.
Mike Hampton? Pitching? Filed in the "Kurt is epically wrong" department, I was soooo pissed when the Cubs didn't sign Hampton back in the day. Anyway, if the Cubs can't destroy Houston and their attempts at a 90's revival, then I've got nothing for them.
And I promise. I swear. Zambra-0-Meter to be updated immediately following tonight's game.
Series Preview: Chicago Cubs at. Houston Astros
Ahhh, another two game series, another chance to predict a split.
The Cubs leave Wrigley for friendlier confines, leaving behind a handful of boos and a locker room full of broken hearts. Everyone from The Shark to DLee felt the razor sharp tongue (BOOOOOO) of the (BOOOOOOOOO) dissatisfied (BOOOOOO) fan (Boo) base (...boo...). I mean, no reason for them not to boo. The Cubs were about to lose a game...after winning four straight. But totally, anytime you feel the least bit dissatisfied during this 162 game season, you should boo. Perspective is for the weak.
Alright, enough of the boo talk, let's get onto some quick hits regarding your Chicago Cubs
- Yeah, as Kurt pointed out, Fukudome's being hitting around .250 for the last week or so, which is quite a step down from his the lofty level of play he's established early on (BOOOOOOOOOOO). That being said, he still looks really good, the hits just aren't dropping. Plus, the walks are still there. My big concern's going to be if his power goes away for a prolonged stretch, which would signal the return of Fuku v2008.
- Cubs, as a team, have an 85 OPS+ at Wrigley and a 108 OPS+ away from home. No wonder the boo birds have been raining down (BOOOOO). Cubs: don't like to be cold and wet. Me: not blaming them.
- In an inverse of the flip side, the Cubs pitchers have a sub-4 ERA at home and a super-5 era on the road.
- And you're surprised we're basically a .500 team?
- (okay, they're not my players)
- (I don't have any players)
- (I wish I had a pet monkey)
Onto the matchups!
Wait, what the hell? Mike Hampton and Russ Ortiz? What is this, the greatest hits of 1999? Somebody fetch me my Smash Mouth t shirt. Hey look, the Phantom Menace is coming out! That's going to be awesome!
What's a Jar Jar?
Wednesday, May 6th - Rich Harden vs. Mike Hampton
I suppose if this was 1999, Hampton would have a ERA a little bit closer to 3 (or 4, for that matter) and a bit less of the suck. It seems that he's finally done with The Contract of Insanity and can start anew with whatever the going rate is for a crappy, old lefty who was dumb enough to try to make a go of it in Colorado and say he career wash out.
Harden, on the other hand, is completely awesome. He's just had a case of the up and downs and there's been a bit more down than up so far this year. But I'll take 13.5 strikeouts per 9 innings...I'd just like Rich to pair that with a WHIP that's closer to 1 than it is to 2.Tuesday, April 28th - Ted Lilly vs. Russ Ortiz
And Russ, remember 1999? When you had the 18 wins and a career on the upswing? That was awesome. Do you wish it was still 1999 and you idn't know the secret ending of the Sixth Sense?
Ortiz has seen better days (not surprising, given this post, they were in the late 90's) and Houston has now picked him up and is watching as his career winds down. Ortiz used to be a fastball curve pitcher, so I'd guess he's now he's a mediocre fastball/mediocre curve pitcher.
Oh yeah, and Russ? Don't bother to see the Matrix 2 or 3. It's just...just don't.
Ted Lilly, on the other hand, is in full career upswing. He's working on his first Cy Young season and, if he can get around the lefty-killing Carlos Lee, he'll get right through this Astros lineup. Lilly has a WHIP just south of one and a K:BB ratio better than 4. Niiiiiiice. Of course, he also has an ERA of 9 on the road and 0.42 as home, but nothing cures a case of the road blues like the Astro's lineup. Look for Lilly to slice and dice and devour the Astros hitters. And I mean that 100% literally.Conclusions
I said that I would predict a split, but it's so hard to believe that a couple of pitchers who peaked when Britney was still hot can take down two of our best pitchers. But still, I'm the guy who calls "Edge" for every coin flip.
Sorry kids, the tea leaves say split. But expect the Cubs to get cheated out of one of these games.
Go Cubs.
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Series Recap: Cubs 2, Astros 1
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Series Recap - Cubs 11, Astros 6
The Cubs leave Houston with a winning record following an offensive explosion. Let's break it down...
The Offense
8 of the team's 11 runs were scored in the first 2 innings of the game, and only 3 of those 8 runs came from a homerun - the result of a 3-run shot by Mike Fontenot.
Impressively, Soriano went 2 for 5, scoring 2 runs and stealing a base. More impressively, #2 hitter Kosuke Fukudome went 4 for 5, including a double and a homer, silencing his critics for at least one night. Fooky also stole a base (as a part of a double steal with Sori).
In fact, every Cub regular but Milton Bradley - we'll get to him in a second - got a hit. Lee went a meager 1 for 6 (Hoffpauir is shining his bat in anticipation), while Aramis collected 4 hits and 4 RBI.
About Bradley - he remains 0 for 2009, but he also remains amazingly patient. He worked every pitch count he saw last night and drew 3 walks. It may not exactly be what we're looking for in a cleanup hitter, but who cares? Bradley's discipline is part of the reason why Ramirez drove in 4 last night.
The Pitching
Ted Lilly! Why? Last year Lilly was a fantastic pitcher, except for when he faced the Reds and ignoring his first 4 or 5 starts. Last night Teddy Roosevelt got the least-earned win imaginable. He pitched 5 innings, striking out 3, walking 0, and serving up 4 - FOUR!! - homeruns, all but one solo-shots. Lilly now has an improbable record of 1-0 with an ERA of 9.00.
As far as the pen went, Dave Patton gave a very solid performance in his major league debut. He appears to be earning a high degree of man-love from Cub fans everywhere. Oh, and Marmol and Guzman pitched shutout ball in their innings of relief as well.
The Series Recap
If the Cubs can average 2 wins for every 3 games played, then they will come pretty close to the 110 wins I'm predicting they'll win in '09. A road series win, beating the 3 best pitchers of an opposing team that's dangerous but lacking the juice to stay competitive ... well, that's pretty awesome. The Cubs killed Moehler last night, chasing him in the 2nd inning, and amazingly they were able to hold Carlos Lee to a 1 for 12 (.083 AVG) performance. It may be the first time in his career that Lee didn't burn the Cubs at least once. The guy's got a career .306 AVG against the Cubs and has hit 27 homeruns against them - 8 better than his second best against-team total.
The Cubs roll into Milwaukee next on Friday. Maybe they will continue to announce their presence with authority there by thrasing the Brewers.
Current Record: 2-1
Position in the NL Central: Tied for 1st with Pittsburgh and Milwaukee
Best Possible Record: 161-1
Worst Possible Record: 2-160
On Pace For: 108-54
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GameCast: April 8th - Cubs at Houston
Ted Lilly (0-0) vs. Brian Moehler (0-0)
Storylines: The action! The excitement! Our first series of the year and already we have a rubber game! Will the Astros dominate Lilly and seize the divisional lead? Will the Cubs come out on top in their inevitable climb to World Series glory? We'll find out in (theoretically) nine innings of heart-stopping play!
Who's Hot: Alfonso Soriano - 2 games, 2 homeruns, a .400 AVG, the Fonz is swinging a golden bat thus far in 2009. Speaking of hot starts, Ryan Theriot is batting .500 on the season with his first double last night. We'll ignore the fielding error and the time he was caught trying to steal.
Who's Not: Milton Bradley is 0 for 2009, and Geovany Soto isn't "cold" per se but he will miss at least one start while he ices his sore shoulder.
Update: After two nights of good pitching and modest offense, the bats have come alive in Houston. Every Cubs regular but Bradley has a hit as of the 5th inning (and Don't Wake Daddy has 2 walks, so he's not exactly being useless in his continued quest to get a hit). Kosuke Fukudome has sent a big Fuku to doubting Cub fans eveywhere by starting the night with a 3 for 3, 1 double, 2 steal performance and Lil' Baby Ruth hit his first homer of the year -- a 3-run jack in the 2nd inning.
The only problem so far? Ted Roosevelt Lilly is apparently designating the 2009 Astros as the new 2008 Reds. He's given up 5 through 5 innings. 4 came as solo shots, the 5th with a runner on. And yet, as the Cubs lead 10-5, Lilly is now in line to earn a win. Go figure.
Chances are the Recap will come in the morning, just in case you're wondering.
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Game Recap: Astros 3, Cubs 2 in 10 innings
Clearly this season is OVER! After all, how are the Cubs expected to steal game seven if they can't even win game two!?! Ernie Banks said the Cubs would shine in 2009, but he's a LIAR! He was clearly just telling us what we wanted to hear! It might as well have just counted as another home game for them! We had no advantage! God hates us! I cant believe we lost a game this year. I feel awful and I have to pay back all those undefeated bets! DAMMIT!
But seriously, it was not one of the best offensive performances by the 2009 Cubs. The good news - Derrek Lee popped his '09 cherry with a 3rd inning RBI single, scoring Ryan TheQuietRiot (screw you Rob, I'm making it stick!).
On the Ryan Dempster front, he wasn't fantastic but he wasn't bad either. Scratch that. He had a no hitter going for the first third of the game. He lost his touch in the 5th, though, when Hunter Pence hit a homer, and would have lost the game after giving up an RBI single in the 6th but Alfonso Soriano had other ideas.
The Fonz -- who can't hit in Chicago in April -- is benefiting from the season's start in warm Houston. He hit his 2nd homerun in as many days in the 8th, propelling the game to extra innings. The only problem was the Piniella was rolling the dice hard by a) bringing Heilman in to pitch 2 innings, only for him to be completely ineffective in the 9th and turning to Neal Cotts, who bailed the Cubs out of trouble in the 9th only to be b) brought in again in the 10th inning, where he proved to be completely ineffective. So, the Cubs lost in extra innings.
Anyway, the good points of yesterday's game:
- Dempster didn't look bad. He threw 95 pitches in 6 innings, striking out 5. He wasn't quite as wild as the NLDS Dempster, but he walked 3 and looked ugly at points.
- Alfonso smacked homer #2. I think that will officially qualify him for the who's hot segment of the GameCast.
- Guzman struck out 2 in his inning of relief, which was a relief.
- Wandy Rodriguez owns the Cubs.
I was talking a little bit with AJ about this and he pointed out to me that Ryan Theriot's stolen base attempt - and subsequent failure - cost the Cubs more than the double plays they grounded into (of which Derrek Lee had nothing to do with.
Also, and this probably deserves mentioning before now, Geo Soto left the game early due to shoulder stiffness and is expected to miss at least one game. Maybe the Cubs are downplaying it, or maybe it's really not too serious. Either way, Three Finger Hill is our catcher tonight.
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That's how the idea for this recipe was born: we had sweet strawberries from the farmers market and I thought, instead of going out for ice cream cones, we could make our own and linger in the backyard instead.
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The grilled cheese is the little black dress of sandwiches with good reason: it's classic and never goes out of style. There's just something about the simple-yet-unbeatable combination of buttered, toasted bread with gooey cheese in the middle. But what if you could up your grilled cheese game by making them even cheesier?
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Now that it's warm out, it's time to turn off the oven and make yourself something deliciously cold for dessert. No ice cream maker? No problem. There are plenty of frozen treats that don't require that seasonal kitchen tool, like a frozen Oreo cake that will have your Memorial Day crowd screaming for more. If you haven't tried that magical one-ingredient banana ice cream, now is the time (Nutella optional but recommended). Then there is the bright crush of juicy, slushy sorbets and popsicles, not to mention milkshakes; go traditional with sublime strawberry or shake it up with banana cream pie.
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The conversation over what kind of cheese is cool for consumption during pregnancy has got to be one of the more polarizing debates among cheese-eaters-with-child. Every pregnant woman has her own way of following — or not following — the supposed rules about eating unpasteurized (raw) milk cheese, so when Anjali asked me to for help with finding a selection of cheeses for her Grown-Up Baby Shower, I devised a cheese lineup that any pregnant woman can feel safe about consuming, regardless of how rule-abiding she may be.
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Willy Ronis Self-portrait in His Father's Portrait Studio, Paris 1935
"I never took a mean photo. I never wanted to make people look ridiculous. I always had a lot of respect for the people I photographed." Willy Ronis
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Louis Faurer Self-portrait, New York City 1947
"Slowly I walked down the slope leading to the second lower level platform. Was it because I was not courageous that resulted in a miss? Because I could not further humiliate him? Was this cadaver-like man with no direction beyond the need for food, thought, and love? Again, the thought came to my mind, was I cowardly? Had I become a counterpart to this man? Hadn't I been pacing, darting aimlessly, without direction, like the man? Later I related the incident to several people. I said, perhaps I thought I was he, maybe I was afraid of myself, but I wanted to think that he had experienced so much pain and anguish that additional injury to his once felt dignity was not possible and that I could not risk accepting the guilt. Or maybe from way back I heard Walker Evans once say to me, 'You wouldn't photograph a fat woman, would you?' and he might have added "and hurt [her]?" Louis Faurer, on his once planning on shooting a homeless man and then giving up and not taking that shot.
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Billy Bob Thornton Refuses to Cave to Salacious Memoir Requests
For years, actor Billy Bob Thornton was approached by various parties looking to convince him to write a certain kind of memoir. But he had no real interest in writing an autobiography, let alone one that might rate as People's juiciest.
However, as Thornton explained last night on Tavis Smiley, another rascally son of the American South finally convinced him to give the book-writing game a try. As a result, there is this month's new release The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts:
"People have asked me for years to do it. But they want some gossipy celebrity book and I just wouldn't do it. But [co-author] Kinky [Friedman] said, 'Hey, why don't you tell some of those funny stories about growing up and then give you a couple of chapters to gripe about how our society is crumbling, and, you know, we'll go from there.'"


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A 54-year-old woman showed up in the emergency room at Georgetown University Hospital with her husband, unable to remember the past 24 hours. Her newer memories were hazy, too. One thing she did recall: Her amnesia had started right after having sex with her husband just an hour before.
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How To Make Creepy Frankenstein Soda For Halloween
Frankenstein Halloween Soda Recipe is a fun way to enjoy a Halloween treat that is sweet….and sour. Make your own soda with limes and sherbet. Put a scary face on your mug and you have Frankenstein Soda. That is all there is to it. Well, almost anyways. Here is our recipe to make your own soda…. Frankenstein Halloween Soda.
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Frankenstein Halloween Soda Recipe Ingredients
- 3 limes
- 3 Tablespoons of sugar (we used 4)
- 1 Cup Lime Seltzer Water
- 1 Scoop Lime Sherbet
Frankenstein Halloween Soda Recipe
- Slice the limes in half.
- Squeeze the juice from each lime to make 1/4 cups of freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Mix the lime juice and sugar in a small bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the sparkling water and stir until mixed.
- Do a taste test. If the mixture is still too sour, add a little more sugar to your liking. (We used 4 tablespoons and thought it was PERFECT!)
- Place a scoop of lime sherbet in the bottom of a tall mason jar.
- Pour the lime mixture over the sherbet and serve immediately.
Each recipe serves one person. So double it our quadruple it until everyone in your party has their own Frankenstein soda.
Don't forget to glue your Frankenstein face to your jar for a creepy lime potion perfect for Halloween celebrations. You can buy vinyl Frankenstein faces at the craft store during the Halloween season or you can just cut them out of black construction paper. This is a great treat to bring your kids if you are babysitting. Just be sure to ask their mom first. You never know, it could cause nightmares. Pretty scary stuff, you know?
I hope you have some fun with this creepy lime concoction. Your friends will love it so be sure to make one for them when they come over to hang out. Even though it is a bit creepy it will definitely make them laugh too. I am sure they have never seen Frankenstein Halloween Soda before!
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"Andrew Wakefield, the doctor struck off the medical register for his discredited research that claimed to find a link between autism and the MMR vaccine, can add another honour to his list this Christmas: the inaugural Golden Duck award for lifetime achievement in quackery, set up by the science writer Simon Singh.
Runners-up for the award were Prince Charles and David Tredinnick, the Tory MP for Bosworth and member of the Commons health select committee. The Good Thinking Society, a campaign group led by Singh, set up the annual Golden Duck award to recognise those "who have supported or practiced pseudoscience in the most ludicrous, dangerous, irrational or irresponsible manner"."


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Now we know who the Reds will call up to fill out the expanded September rosters. As of now there will be seven players who will get the call. Some of them are familiar names to Cincinnati fans, while others will be making their debuts for the Redlegs. The Big "O" Logan Ondrusek will be coming back on September 1. You'll remember he was unlucky and got optioned to Louisville when Devin Mesoraco got suspended. Joining Ondrusek on the 1st will be infielder Henry Rodriguez, shortstop Didi Gregorius, and outfielder Denis Phipps. The afformentioned Mesoraco will rejoin the team on Sunday. Right-handed pitchers Todd Redmond and Pedro Villarreal will come to Cincinnati on Tuesday. Most notably, you see that Billy Hamilton is not mentioned among the names who will be called up in September. Collective sad face across Cincinnati, right? At least Joey Votto will be back soon. As of now it seems like he will be activated on Monda...
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The Wolf River Circuit of the Lutheran Women's Missionary Society will hold its Fall Rally on Saturday, Oct.19 at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1120 Evans Street, in Waupaca. The theme for the rally is "No one is like you, O LORD"- Jeremiah 10:6a.
Members and volunteers of The Neshkoro Enhancement Committee met on Saturday, Sept. 28 to decorate the Village for fall and the Scarecrow Festival, scheduled for Oct. 12.
Juliette Manor held their annual "Fall Festival" on Sept. 25.
Residents, family, and visitors alike enjoyed traditional festival foods, including cotton candy, hot dogs, pie, and ice cream.
Make sure you get out to Coloma this Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. for Fall Fest in Downtown Coloma. There will be a 5K run for Shelly, scarecrows, a flea and craft market, and live music. Luke the Drifter will play from 12-2 and DJ Buster and Sue will play from 2-6.
"It's a great day in Coloma" once again when the Coloma Business Association Fall Fest takes over the town on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Starting at 10 a.m. in the heart of downtown Coloma, the jam packed day is filled with activities for all ages. A fun run, food and beverages, a craft and flea market, kids' games, a bouncy castle, wagon rides, music, and more go until 6 p.m.
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Along with the inviting fresh fall air comes Neshkoro's 4th Annual Scarecrow Festival. Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12, right in the heart of the lovely "Old Mill Town", this all-day event for the entire family is filled with fun, food galore, prizes, raffle tickets and much more.
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URL: http://www.entrepreneur.com/answer/221468Face-to-face interviewing is the most time-consuming aspect of hiring. So using a process that results in face-to-face interviewing of only the few "best of the best" applicants makes good sense. Using a phone interview to determine basic employability factors with likely looking candidates is a big time saver; and whether the employee customer interactions will be in person or by phone, you can most objectively assess each individuals communications skills by phone--especially if you listen carefully (i.e., no physical distractions). A few examples of basic employability questions are:
1. Tell me about yourself--current situation and why you are interested in leaving your current employer. Tell me why you are seeking a change. What are you looking for?
2. Tell me about your past job(s): type of company, size, revenue, your duties, etc. (Ask why s/he left each past position.)
3. Tell me about your interfaces with "customers."
a. Give an example of an outstanding outcome.
b. Give an example of a less-than-outstanding outcome.
4. Tell me about your experience/training in or exposure to (actual job responsibilities or requirements from the position. Specifications should be inserted here).
Another huge timesaver is doing skills and personality testing. Keep in mind that objective, quantifiable data handily trump the observational acumen of most interviewers. Inexpensive but comprehensive online tests are readily available (e.g., ProveIt.com offers more than 800 tests; each takes about 20 minutes to complete, and results in detailed reports). If a great number of your hires need to have the same kinds or levels of skills, you might want to buy testing programs to run at your site.
Following are a few generic questions you might want to include when you meet in person with a potential finalist. Be sure to include questions focused on the actual qualifications required, and the skills and characteristics that will most likely result in the new hires success. Prepare a standard interview for each job for which you hire, and use the appropriate standardized interview with everyone. Keep copious notes. Make your determination as quickly as possible. Otherwise, days or weeks later, you may not be able to sort out which candidate most impressed you.
1. In what area would you say your strongest professional knowledge and expertise lie? Why do you feel this way?
2. What are your least positive traits or professional weaknesses?
3. What is your typical way of dealing with conflict?
4. Cite a realistic situation that could arise in the actual job and ask: "How would you solve this problem?"
5. What type(s) of thing(s) in the work place make(s) you angry? Why?
6. Tell me about your flexibility. Give me an example or two.
7. Give me an example or two of your resourcefulness.
I hope this is helpful to you in selecting the best customer-service professionals. Good luck!
Penny is a seasoned human resources executive and consultant with over 25 years of diverse business experience in advising enterprise leaders on employment-related matters.


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Strangers Can Snoop via Your Baby Monitor
It's surprisingly easy to peek into homes by tapping into the video transmissions. Should parents worry?
Breastfeeding Moms Get Just as Much Sleep
One of the biggest reasons many women give up breastfeeding very early on is that they feel that night feedings are going to cost them sleep. But not all night feedings are created equal. Breastfeeding in the middle of the night can require a woman to wake up only in the most limited sense ....
Are Birthday Gifts Bad?
As my daughter's first birthday approaches next month, the invites for other first birthdays are coming in as well. We have gotten a few invitations that have said "no gifts"; in lieu of gifts, they are taking donations for a charity of their choice. Was I being politically incorrect by letting people give my daughter presents?
Fancy Parties for 1-Year-Olds Are a Waste of Money!
Throwing a fancy birthday party for a 1-year-old is like throwing your money down the toilet. The baby won't remember it, but that's a good thing because they aren't going to enjoy it, either.
Daddies Get Postpartum Depression, Too
Research says that one in four new dads suffers from postpartum depression. Between 1,000 and 2,700 of them are diagnosed each day in the United States alone!
Breastfeeding and Rape Trauma
For many rape victims, the prospect of childbirth and breastfeeding brings a particular brand of fear. But one brave woman who had endured a violent gang rape ignored the lack of positive literature. In fact, she credits breastfeeding with empowering her and helping her take back her body from her assailants.
Are You and Your Child Astrologically Compatible?
When we are dating, we find ourselves looking up our astrological compatibility with our mates. So why not do that with our kids?
Why My Baby Doesn't Sleep in My Bed
For a few short nights, we had our baby sleeping between us, all swaddled up. But I was paranoid. Above everything, I feared having a child in our bed each and every night for years to come.


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Mizuno Black Carbon BC1
34" and 35" in steel shaft
"This is a one-piece, 100-percent milled carbon-steel putter. The milled area of the Feel Impact Technology (F.I.T) Face dramatically reduces the surface area of where the ball contacts the face, for a soft, solid feel. Has a glare-resistant black chrome finish."
Our Test Panel Says ...
Pros: Appealing look is its best asset, but impact feel is close behind; more-than-adequate directional forgiveness on mis-hits, very few 3- putts; precise, instant feel on center impact; sight line helps with alignment without being a distraction; excellent weight distribution facilitates a smooth stroke; putter face effectively dampens harshness on off-center contact; classic, contemporary look resonates with low-handicappers; softest feel in the test.
Cons: Soft feel and lightish weight can make long putts difficult to judge; distance forgiveness could be better.
"Center contact sends a congratulatory message up the shaft." Gary Wilson (13)