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Stephenie Meyer reportedly "reviewing every panel" of remake of vampire novels
The North American publisher Yen Press will release a manhwa adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight teenage vampire novel series by Korean artist Young Kim. The Entertainment Weekly magazine reports that "Meyer herself is deeply immersed in the project, reviewing every panel." More details and illustrations will be published in the magazine's next issue on Friday, although the publication date of the manhwa itself is still to be determined.
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The Honorable Paul J. Fishman, United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, will deliver the convocation address at the Friday, May 25, 2012 commencement for Rutgers School of Law–Newark. The ceremony will begin at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) at 10 am following a bagpiper-led procession of commencement participants from the law school at 123 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102.
President Barack Obama nominated Fishman as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey in June 2009. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 7, 2009, and sworn in on October 14, 2009. A ceremonial swearing in was later held at the law school.
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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Two levies on the ballot were passed by a large margin during the voters' choice at the polls Tuesday night. The St....
Maybe St C folks have broader minds...maybe they realize they have limited options for school funding in a broken system burdened by legacy costs and unfunded mandates...maybe they realize the superintendent isn't to blame....just sayin'.
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BTW..i would donate..once a year..maybe twice depending on the finances.
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I kind of view at as asking for a large bank loan with no specifics and no accountability for how the money is spent. Don't forget..this loan will never be paid back and it's like the energizer bunny...it keeps going..and going...and going..seriously..8.25 mill levy for 5 years??? You know this will never be reversed. I suggest a bank account for donations and a public list that every one can see of who donates. Not how much but sort of like a non profit. 0 to 100. 100 to 500 .. gold club..over 500..platinum over 1000. You would be surprised at how many people pushing for the levy wouldn't donate.
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Maybe St. C could give Bellaire some pointers on how to spend their money wisely.
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STEUBENVILLE — Despite frigid temperatures and heavy snow expected later in the afternoon, about 200 turned out Saturday for the third protest rally held by Anonymous, an Internet activist group....
Justice for the victim is all that anyone of us wants.
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Justice is all everyone should want but it seems some are just giddy that they are getting thier mask covered faces on the news. If you really just want justice, which is admirable, then why wear a mask. This whole thing is just being turned into a circus...clowns and all.
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@Terry, One reason for the masks could be because it is one way to make the statement "I support you, but I don't want personal notoriety" Another might be something along the lines of being part of a group. Some use masks, some display a different type of item to show support for a cause. NOT everything is about hiding because of being ashamed.
@Tomsays, It is interesting that your comment brought 1 Disagree, who in the world would disagree with that statement?
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I find this interesting (The speaker said though he's not a former Steubenville resident, he could move there and run for mayor or sheriff if needed.) Really???
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I find it very interesting that some people take all this personally, and internaize.
The issue here is that a young woman was raped. A few participated physically, visually, mentally and di nothing about it.
We heard nothing about it until the masked people or someone like them made posts that caused this to be open to the entire world.
Justice does need to be served. Not making any assumptions but I think everyone involved is guilty......
Where will this all end? Is the real question and to add to it is: Did we all learn something?
Our system currently lacks something....and some smart people need to form an alliance and fix it. we have reached and all time low here; it's time for a come-back.
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What gets me is this statement.... "We heard nothing about it until the masked people or someone like them made posts that caused this to be open to the entire world" On August 22nd 8 days after the police report was filled out TV and the Star reported it to the Ohio Valley about the arrests. The masked people brought confusion and a circus to this town. Trying to make thing go faster then the law would go. Cover up? BS!!!! Personally...Yes some of us take anything about our city personally. You can't handle that to bad!! You seen the turn around at this rally vs the first two. They made a hugh mistake and now they are trying to rectify it. Good for them. Keep it for the victim and let the law do it job. Will anything be fixed? Will anything change? There are so many causes out there that this one.. unfortunately is just another cause to the world.
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Major, you are so funny. I would try to sell you the Ft Steuben bridge, but maybe you already heard it was out of commission.
Cover-up; that's your words. Lack of public information; slow reporting are mine.
If one gets a speeding ticket its in the daily happenings the next day.
August 14th to August 22 is an 8 day difference. Why so slow?
Confidence in the area is lacking because of what????? Nothing ever changes...
Is it Ground Hog Day again; or will we wake up and admit our problems and find ways to fix them.
Quote from Ground Hog Day:
Phil: What would you do if you were stuck in one place and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered? Ralph: That about sums it up for me.
Time for a change......just sayin!!!!
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Thank you I always wanted to try comedy. I have more confidence in this area than you... that's if you are from this area(Steubenville). Everyone and every city, state etc has troubles. And sometimes you can not fix problems until you see the problems. And some of what people preceive as problems are not problems to others. In baseball its 50% a ball or 50% a strike. And some 50% will not like it and the other 50% will. If you think you can change an entire moral compass of a city, state, country etc. Then you are the one who bought the bridge. It starts with the family and no amount of protests with or with out masks will change that moral compass. Only Dad and Mom can do that. Thats your change.
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That one I put to agree for you is exactly what I am talking about.
Family needs to fix their families, and from there it will filter down to the community.
As long as family thinks its ok to offer booze to teens at parties, things will continue to erode. as long as some people think trusted adults are great example for our kids and they turn out to NOT be, we have to calll them on it.Many allowed this thing to happen and ARE guilty. Time to pay the piper.
Masked men and women should not have to bleed out of the woodwork to tell us that.
We learned that in school; well most of us, and even in church, some of us.
I have a twisted way of making points sometime; but you and I have the concept; it needs to spread.
Thinking outside the box to lead our community to higher morals will make us all proud.
We can dig out of this hole if we want to, but some would prefer not to.
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Please research some of my posts. Character building has always been my thing.
I even defined character in a couple.
we don't need others to tell us how to run things; we just need to DOOOOOOOOOOOOO IIIIIIIIIITTTTTTT!!!
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A young woman, a human being, regardless of whether her choices in life (going to parties or not, were the right ones was raped and treated in a********fashion….NO ONE deserves to be treated the way! SHE IS A HUMAN BEING and should have been treated with respect – perhaps even helped home BEFORE these inhumane acts occurred. If FOOTBALL is such a communal force for this city, perhaps the coaches should teach the "boys" something about appropriate behavior at ALL times towards ALL human beings regardless of gender. Playing football does give you the license to act like a thug and participate in unacceptable behavior. The coaches should be discussing this with the players on an ongoing basis. As should the football players parents. And TEACHING them something about how to act in the world. Of course, how can the teachers/community do that if they are trying to whitewash the whole thing? SHAME ON YOU!
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"Juvenile charged in murders"
Very fast reporting.....just saying
Not 8 days!!!!!!!!!
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How could one disagree with the headline...its the truth.
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I was at the rally with my son. Fast Fred Abdalla was there as well as several Steubbie coppers. Very peaceful and moving hearing the stories of women telling when they were raped how the Steubenville authorities discouraged them from moving forward.
Some rotund slob looking middle aged guy in a beater of a car pulled curbside and was swearing at the crowd. REAL class! NOT!! As the moderator said, " People like him is why the world judges Steubenville!"
Reno Saccoccia could have ended this immediately rather than rewarding his players from bad behavior & choices. The fact that the citizens of Steubenville are NOT protesting at the Board of Education to have Reno's head speaks volumes of the community standards and lack of empathy. Because in this uber corrupt eyesore of a town, there is nothing to cheer about except teenagers playing a game while Steubenville just celebrated it's first double homicide of 2013.
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@JamesT, well hopefully you don't have to live in such a place as this. Surely this place is a drain on your high moral fiber. I for one, thank you for gracing our town with you time and presence. I'm sure on the outside looking in, you are a fine example of what every citizen of the world should try to emulate. A town such as ours would do well under the fine tutelage of someone such as yourself. You are a credit to the human race. Thank You
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@colkrause, I hope you are everything that you profess to be. I always think of people in the political arena and how one might be exposed for an affair and then senators come out and bash the person and insist they resign and usually the one who is the loudest is doing the same thing or worse and it just hasn't come out yet. Who holds the key to your closet? Has it been locked for more than 8 days?
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Perhaps lemermaid is putting down the people who are making suggestions for a better America.
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lemermaid. I use to live in Steubenville. I was the subject of crime one time too many. I was in " Da Ville " at the same time a former Bog Red coach was molesting a student. The same coach who lost his marriage over it and the same creep which the school system allowed him to keep on teaching.
I had several vintage collectable cars broken into, my daily was also broken into and ransacked. Two university students were kidnapped and executed, two Big Red football stars had evidence "lost " as the Big Red booster Judge Powell refused to comment on and Oh Yeah, several rapes that year. For a small town of 18,000 with the crime of Pittsburgh, it's people like you why little is done to curb the crimes. RRR = Rape Red Rape!
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- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Have an unbuttered 10in (25cm) round cake pan ready.
- Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Use your fingertips to rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs (or cut in the butter with two knives).
- Add the buttermilk and stir, adding a little more buttermilk if needed, to make a soft dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead once or twice, then gently shape into a rectangle about 1in (2.5cm) thick. Using a 21/2in (6cm) round cookie cutter, cut out the biscuits and place them in the cake pan with the sides of the biscuits touching. Gather up the scraps, knead together gently, and cut out the remaining biscuits, discarding any scraps.
- Brush the tops with buttermilk. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are risen and the tops are golden.
- 22/3in (6cm) round cookie or biscuit cutter
- Good with plenty of butter and strawberry jam.
- Another time, use the biscuits to make strawberry shortcakes: Cut each biscuit in half. Top each with lots of sliced, sweetened strawberries and whipped cream.
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How to Get What You Want from the Doctor
The Biggest, Baddest Communication Gaps
Medical malpractice insurance is often blamed for the mess in our current health-care system. There are undoubtedly some rotten doctors out there who deserve to be sued for their bad work, but in nearly three-quarters of malpractice lawsuits, the core reason for patients' unhappiness is their doctors' bad communication skills, not their technical ability. In most cases the patients did not understand the procedure, or what the tests meant, or how long the recovery would take. The lack of understanding, coupled with the doctor's poor bedside manner, left them feeling betrayed and cast aside, and those basic human emotions are what fuel most lawsuits. This is good news, because it means that despite all the scary stories about malpractice lawsuits and incompetent doctors, you actually have a lot of control over your health care. You just need to be aware of the points at which communication most often breaks down.
Barry D. Lang, M.D., of Boston, has particular insight in this area. Lang practiced orthopedic surgery from 1975 until 1996 and then did an about-face: he went to law school and became an attorney specializing in medical malpractice. "I think doctors are their own worst enemies," he says. "I believe that many of my clients, or at least some, would not come to see me even if the doctor did something wrong, if there had been better communication. This is one reason chiropractors are rarely sued. Chiropractors listen to their patients and doctors don't, and I can say that because I'm a doctor."
Many of Lang's lawsuits involve surgery, and the problems are concentrated in a few key areas. First, there is the "complete and unfettered trust" some patients place in their doctor. "They assume the doctor has more education, knows what he's doing, and will do the best for the patient—and most times this is true. Sometimes, unfortunately, it's not. If somebody goes in for a complicated hip procedure, for instance, he may be reluctant to ask the doctor, 'Have you done this before?' And the doctor is not going to tell him unless he asks."
Dr. Lang also warns patients to ask about the specific complications of their surgery, and to get it in writing. A great many of his cases involve arguments about informed consent. "The patient says, 'Gee, the doctor never told me that my foot could drop off in this operation'; the doctor says, 'Of course I did.' Many times the doctor has not even approached the subject. They give the patient a general, generic release that that says, 'My doctor has informed me of every complication,' and the patient signs it. The release is made up by the hospital. The hospital isn't privy to what the doctor and patient discussed."
Patients should also ask how long it will take them to recover from surgery—meaning a complete return to normal functioning—and how traumatic or painful the recovery period will be. Says Lang, "Doctors have a well-meaning tendency to tell a patient, 'I've done this a thousand times and everything's going to be super.' When everything isn't super, guess who the patient is angry at? The doctor." Another malpractice lawyer, Evelyn W. Bradford, attempted to educate physicians about this problem in an article for Medical Economics: "Don't gloss over surgery's effects. I hear this lament again and again in my office: 'If that doctor had told me what to expect, I wouldn't have gone through with the surgery.'...Orthopedists, I've found, are the most guilty of poor communication."
The message to the patient is clear. "Ask questions," says Barry Lang. "There is no such thing as a stupid question. Your doctor wants to help you, but he is not able to look into your mind."
If you are considering any type of surgery or treatment, be sure to ask the doctor:
- Have you done this procedure before? How many times?
- Exactly what are you going to do?
- How necessary is this procedure?
- What are my chances of being completely cured?
- What are the possible complications?
- What is the least and most amount of time it will take for me to fully recover?
- What will the recovery period be like? Is the recovery painful?
- What is your pain-management plan for this procedure and the recovery period?
- What will happen if I do not have this procedure?
Speak Up and Stay Well
Health care is truly in a state of flux, not just because of stingy HMOs and flip-flopping insurance practices but also because so many extraordinary medical breakthroughs are being made every year. Gone are the days when you could find one good, trustworthy doctor and rest easy. You will probably deal with many doctors over the course of your life, so the person you need to trust is you. You have to trust yourself to ask the right questions, speak up, and stand up for yourself. You have to trust yourself to judge the doctor instead of worrying about the doctor judging you. Luckily, this is a skill guaranteed to pay off in a big way as you get older. If you teach yourself to speak up when you're thirty, by age eighty you'll be a master—just when the whole machine is starting to sputter and you really need that expertise.
From Say the Magic Words by Lynette Padwa. Copyright © 2005. Used by arrangement with Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
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Jaci's Cookies
Jaci's Cookies is a gourmet cookie company based in Woodstock, IL. Open since Halloween of 2008, Jaci's Cookies offers delicious versions of classic cookie favorites. Jaci's also offers a variety of cookies catering to those with dietary restrictions, such vegan and gluten-free.
The Nut and Candy House
Many kinds of fresh roasted and raw nuts. Chocolates, chocolate covered nuts, yogurt covered items, snack mixes and assorted candies. Bulk, bagged or gift packed items. Open daily.
Madison on The Square
Madison on The Square opens daily at 10am offering coffee, tea, their famous cinnamon rolls, scones, muffins and other treats. Customers can enjoy free WIFI while they relax and eat. If you're on the go, Madison on The Square sells take-and-bake casseroles available for you to serve your family... You get to take it out of your own oven and brag about your "homemade recipe"! They have a wide array of baked goods and other items that can be ordered ahead and picked up for a special event, party or just because! Call for reservations.
Serving delicious breakfast's and great lunches from an impressive menu, dishes include homemade soups, salads, and fresh sandwiches.
Mirabelle Fine Pastries
Open for breakfast serving freshly made doughnuts, bagels, muffins. As well as producing other pastry items all day for those with a sweet tooth.
Flesor's Candy Kitchen
At Flesor's Candy Kitchen they're just happy that warm weather prompts folks traveling up and down Interstate 57 or Route 36 to take the Tuscola, Illinois exit, stop at their great Tanger outlet mall, and then navigate a tiny bit more to their little downtown where they discover the treasure that is their store. They are also thrilled to welcome tourists to their region who have come to explore Amish Country and include in their itinerary a look at a couple of non-Amish, ½ Greek sisters who make candy the old-fashioned way, too. During summer, people flock to their hundred-year-old soda fountain (homemade ice-cream!) and are delighted that they serve good food for lunch every day from 11:00 to 3:00. They also welcome buses, and crazy Devon is almost always on hand to stand on a chair to give her "speech" about the store's history and offer big groups a tour of the candy room.
Hy-Vee operates more than 230 retail stores in eight Midwestern states, including Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering
Sweet Dream Desserts and Catering is a family-owned bake shop, café, and full-service catering business located in Sycamore, Illinois. They want to make your sweetest dreams come true, which is why they bake the kind of homemade goodies you're too busy to make at home anymore.
The Confectionary
Tom and Sharon Smith and their son Todd have made a full line of chocolates since 1982. Besides creams, clusters, toffee and caramels, we also make hard to find pieces including divinity, chocolate dipped ginger, sponge candy (seasonally) and sugar free chocolate clusters (made with real chocolate). Our batches are small and much of the work is done the old fashioned way: by hand.
Elleson's Bakery
Elleson's Bakery is a family-owned bakery in Sycamore, Illinois, since 1987. We use fresh, hand-mixed ingredients from our family recipes, handed down generation to generation, since 1880.
Princess Alexe's Ice Cream
Opened in 2014, Sycamore's newest stop for ice cream.
Tropical Sno
Family owned and operated. Come relax and enjoy a cold, tropical shaved ice just like they make in Hawaii!
Del's Popcorn
Multitudes of flavors of popcorn and ice cream as a tasty stop on your visit.
Baker's Basket
Stop in our cosy little joint for bagels or donuts. Our creamed filled donuts are popular with the locals. You can't miss us, we're the purple building! We are a full line bakery doing things the old fashioned way - by hand. We accept special orders for all occasions including weddings, birthdays, confirmations, and more. If you'd like to discuss your special order with us please call or email us and we'd be happy to talk with you! Feel free to stop by one of our locations today to see (and taste) how we can make your day a little bit sweeter.
Sweety Pies Bakery
A family-owned operation since 2007, Sweety Pies is a bakery, cakery and cafe serving up delicious handmade goodies in he heart of downtown Skokie. Featured are family favorites such as buttery cinnamon rolls, scones, croissant, quiche and famous pies. Specializing in custom cakes, cupcakes and old-fashioned handmade desserts. Also serving omelets, sandwiches and homemade soups.
Omega Restaurant
The Omega Restaurant in Schaumburg, IL is a friendly family owned business. At Omega, we use only the freshest ingredients to prepare hearty omelettes, crepes, skillets, and a wide array of other great breakfast favorites. We're also well known for a diverse selection of lunch and dinner items including American, Greek and Italian entrees.
Savanna Marketplace
Featuring local and Illinois made gifts, foods, and specialties. Enjoy specialty coffees, muffins, desserts and other goodies in their historic building built in 1906 which boasts the original art deco soda fountain from the 30's.
Sweet Revival Antiques
Located in Kings, Illinois this coffee/antique shop, located in a historic church, is open every week Wednesday through Saturday and hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 8-2 and Friday 8-6. We have packaged gourmet coffees, sweets, and antiques all in a beautiful, historic building.
Hershey's/Heath Candy
Heath candy was invented in the early 1900s in Robinson, and Hershey's produced the Heath bar and all of your favorites here.
Blackhawk Chocolate Trail
A delicious mixture of cocoa is found every which way along the Blackhawk Chocolate Trail in the four-county area of Northwest Illinois. Enjoy visiting candy stores, bed and breakfasts with special chocolate-themed packages, gift shops and old-fashioned soda fountains.
Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream Shop
Ice cream never tasted better than at Emack & Bolio's. This ice cream company uses high-quality ingredients, no added dyes, and all of its non-fat desserts and no-sugar-added products are kosher. Over 100 flavors are introduced each year, such as Grasshopper Pie (crème de menthe liqueur with Oreos and chocolate flakes), and the ice cream is made fresh each week. Come & visit in Peoria Heights.
CITY:Peoria Heights
Trefzger's Bakery
Trefzger's Bakery has been treating the neighborhood in which it's located in Peoria with the scent of baked goodness since 1861; creating delicious pies through a process that hasn't changed much from its humble beginnings. Trefzger's also offers a variety of breakfast pastries and cookies and specializing in cakes for all occasions from luncheons to weddings. Stop in and see how a Peoria original can keep residents and visitors happy for over 150 years.
Red Hen Bread
Red Hen Bread is the best bakery on the planet...or at least in Chicago. From baguettes and ciabatta to roasted garlic and chocolate bread (Yes!! We make chocolate bread), Red Hen Bread offers a wide selection of breads, pastries, cookies, and pies. We also have a fine assortment of scones, muffins, quiche, and croissants. For lunch, we offer a wide range of sandwiches and soups. All sandwiches are made with fresh Red Hen products and use only the freshest meats and veggies. The menu offers many vegetarian options as well.
CITY:Oak Park
Max & Benny's Restaurant Deli and Bakery
Max and Benny's is an iconic north suburban deli-restaurant recently described by Chicago Magazine as the "best Jewish deli in the Chicagoland area." Specialties include corned beef, pastrami and Rueben sandwiches.
Rader Family Farms
Attractions inside the farm include: The Pumpkin Blossom Café and Gift Shoppe, Harvest Brew coffee shop, picnic area and a variety of produce. Activity admission includes access to a jumping pillow, school house education barn, little toddler village, giant mountain slide, climbing straw castle, corny bins, cattle chute jump, rodeo roundup, big digger sandbox, family hayrack rides, train rides for kids, farm animals and live music. A key part of our mission at Rader Family Farms is to educate while we entertain. Field trips and tours are available.
Arndt's Fudge
Arndt's produces mouth-watering fudge in a variety of flavors. Stop by for a sample.
Nauvoo Mill & Bakery
We're millers and bakers of whole wheat products. We grind our own grain for use in our baked from scratch wheat breads and rolls. Choose one of these to complement our fresh lean deli meats for a tasty sandwich. Add a side (salad or soup in season) and a scrumptious dessert. We have a delicious selection of hot sandwiches too. Check out our menu! While dining at the Nauvoo Mill & Bakery, be sure to browse our shelves of jams, jellies, preserves, syrups, and flour mixes. We also have no sugar added preserves and syrups for special diets. And no visit would be complete until you have a butter sorghum cookie from our cookie jar, just like grandmas!
Nauvoo Fudge Factory
Based on traditions of candy makers on Mackinac Island in northern Michigan, R. Spencer Pratt's Fudge Factory brings the same quality and delicious taste to the shores of the Mississippi River. Conveniently located in uptown Nauvoo, the Fudge Factory offers everyone a unique look at the old fashioned methods used to produce fine candies in days gone by. Because we are a small family business, our "factory" consists of making our fudge one batch at a time, using only the freshest and best ingredients available. No artificial flavors or preservatives are used in the process. Each batch is made the 'old-fashioned' way by cooking it in a copper kettle (we have no machines or automatic equipment. The cooked fudge is poured onto a cold marble table, then at just the right time it is stirred and worked around the table to make it extra creamy as it cools. Durell & Kathy Nelson have been residents of Nauvoo for more than 30 years. They have owned the Fudge Factory since 1999. "We are happy to be part of the Nauvoo Community. We love the spirit of Nauvoo and appreciate the friends we have in this wonderful city. Owning the Fudge Factory has made it possible for us to be more involved in the Community, as well as meeting many new friends who visit Nauvoo each year."
Capannari Ice Cream
Ice cream shop
CITY:Mount Prospect
Bald Guyz Bistro Cafe
20+ specialty sandwiches, baked goods and variety of lattes, coffees and more! No fried foods of any kind! We're located in the Kraft Bldg in the heart of historic Mt Carroll. Come explore the brick streets and country charm of Mt. Carroll and stop in to see our restored historic building where we also feature a health food section, gift items & locally crafted artesian items.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Donnybrook Bakery Cafe
They offer a bakery & café in a beautiful historic building. Check out their specialty ice cream, a coffee & smoothie bar. as well as a retail shop and beer/wine bar.
Lagomarcino's has been creating fine chocolates in Moline since 1908. A family run business, you can't help but feel the love and dedication to all things sweet in their historic location. This authentic, turn-of-the-century ice cream parlor and confectionery is renowned for homemade chocolates and ice cream. Stop by and get a taste of history for yourself; your life will be a lot sweeter for it.
Larry's House of Cakes
Since opening in 1963, Larry's has been hand making cakes, donuts, brownies, cookies and more daily. Larry's is a local bakery known for their birthday and occasion cakes as well as wedding and specialty cakes and cupcakes.
Mr. Koolz Frozen Yogurt and More
Mr. Koolz has 12 flavors of yogurt (including no sugar added flavors), 70 toppings, Espresso Bar, Shakes and Pies, Candies and more. You can also have parties here in our newly constructed party room. Yogurt is .45 per ounce
Ann's Gourmet Popcorn
Everyone likes popcorn! Ann's Gourmet Popcorn is a unique experience. Choose from tons of Sweet to Savory flavors of delicious non-GMO gourmet popcorn in Southern Illinois. Individual bags to party options available. Pick up a gift package today!! Currently we are making 72+ flavors of gourmet popcorn. We are keeping around 28 on the shelves on a daily basis. Some flavors are seasonal only and others will be rotated.
Jubelt's Bakery
Jubelt's Bakery in Litchfield offers routine breakfasts and lunches, but this family has been in the bakery business since their German immigrant ancestors arrived a century ago. Stop by for a slice of pie or the whole pie, either way you're sure to leave with a smile on your face.
Lena Mercantile Company
Antiques, collectibles, gifts, Amish furniture and accessories, candy, clothing, toys and country store items. Also enjoy the Mercantile Eatery which serves delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, homemade desserts, and freshly ground and roasted gourmet coffee drinks. Open: Daily: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. Lunch is served Monday thru Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm with coffee and desserts available daily, all hours.
Black Jewel Popcorn
Stop by and sample black kernels of corn that pop to the whitest popcorn you've ever seen. Tours are available.
Gayety's Chocolates & Ice Cream
At Gayety's we strive to provide every customer with the opportunity to experience chocolate and chocolate gifts made the way they are supposed to be made. Our treats and sweets are hand-dipped, using only top quality ingredients. Our nearly century long love affair with chocolate, our personalized service, and, of course, our delicious Hand-dipped chocolates are all a part of what makes Gayety's, Gayety's.
Sweet Pete's Candy
Sweet Pete's Candy is the sweetest destination on Earth. We offer handmade chocolates and confections, ice cream, frozen yogurt, cupcakes and more. Join us for a party, class or field trip for a sweet candy-making experience you will be sure to love.
CITY:Lake Forest
PL Damron's Catering Cafe & Banquets
Follow the lunch crowd and dine in a beautifully preserved historic building where everything is homemade from the soups to the entrees. PL Damron's Café is known for its fresh baked breads, bakery treats (try the cinnamon and caramel rolls!), and pies. PL Damron's Barbecue is a house specialty with pulled pork, pulled rib, beef, and chicken served in a special barbecue sauce. PL Damron's Café also offers catering and banquet services. Hours:Tuesday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, "The Scoop" open 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Home Cut Donuts
Open 24 hrs. 7days a week. Serving Joliet's favorite coffee and donuts since 1966. Featuring over 45 varieties of donuts, eclairs, cinnamon rolls, muffins and cookies, still made by hand using our original recipes. Featured on Chicago's Best, Windy City Live, CLTV and WJOL.
Cheesecake by James
Cheesecake by James is the best tasting cheesecake in the world as it is known for it's natural ingredients with a unique delicious rich lite taste!
Locally owned sweets and bakery shop.
Morkes Chocolates
Morkes Chocolates provides high quality and diverse tastes at affordable prices. With a history of candy making going all the way back to 1920, we at Morkes Chocolates continue to make our chocolate confections from scratch, with all natural chocolate, pure butter, fresh roasted nuts, and a lot of fun.
Newman & Camden Co.
Newman & Camden Co. is a walk in Bakery/Deli. They serve bagel, donuts, and great breakfast sandwiches. Lunch consists of a daily special, flatbreads, and like the Slow Roasted Turkey & Avocado BLT. All Items are made from scratch!
Chocolate Sanctuary
One-of-a-kind chocolate inspired restaurant. A fun and casual restaurant, lounge and boutique for foodies and chocolate lovers alike. Diners will find a variety of beautifully plated main courses, appetizers and desserts that incorporate the restaurant's namesake ingredient alongside delicious options where chocolate is optional - or non-existent. The venue will also offer artfully packaged craft chocolates and other treats made by independent chocolatiers and local chocolate makers.
2 Martha's
2Martha's is a restaurant, an art gallery, a boutique and catered meeting venue for small events, meetings, receptions or family gatherings. Featuring homemade food, art, gifts and atmosphere. Their goal is to provide an elegant, yet home-like, venue for people to gather.
Cacao Sweets & Treats
Organic from scratch bakery offering artisan cookies, candy bars, cupcakes, fresh breads and special occasion cakes. Cacao is a full service bakery serving local coffee and tea set in a historic building in downtown Grayslake. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday: 10am-6pm, Saturday: 8am-3pm or until sold out.
The Whole Scoop
Imagine a life boat made out of a mint chip fudge brownie, covered in strawberry ice cream and topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and a cherry. That's The Whole Scoop's newest version of their signature sundae called the "Life Boat". And it's not just sweet treats at The Whole Scoop. From secret recipe marinated chicken in the Chipotle Chicken Wrap to Mom's Recipe Chili, great homemade eats abound. Located in historic downtown Grafton, The Whole Scoop is a great place to stop during a day of shopping and river watching. Hours: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily.
Chocolate Factory
The Chocolate Factory prides itself in offering quality gourmet chocolates in a wide variety of mouth watering flavor, formulated with only the finest ingredients. Our irresistible silky smooth blended chocolates make delicious rich candies for any occasion!
Clifton Country Inn & Bake Shop
If its biscuits and gravy you crave, then Clifton Country Inn & Bake Shop is the place to go in Godfrey. In addition to traditional bakery goods like donuts, this family-owned diner also features a full breakfast and lunch menu. There are also daily lunch specials. Hours: Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday, 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Latsis Bakery
Offering premium baked goods, specialty cakes, wedding cakes and lunch items, including soups, salads and sandwiches.
The Sugar Path
The Sugar Path in Geneva is an innovative dessert bakery offering cupcakes, artisan cakes and pies. They bake farm-to-table, using ingredients sourced locally from farmers and vendors they have existing relationships with. The menu changes seasonally so you'll be sure to get the freshest ingredients available.
All Chocolate Kitchen
Chef Alain Roby, a three-time Guinness World Record holder, prepares exquisite desserts and truffles from the finest grand cru-quality Belgian and Swiss chocolate, as well as authentic Italian Gelato, just like in Rome! The Devil's Food cake he prepared as a guest star on The Martha Stewart Show also can be enjoyed while admiring the life-sized chocolate sculptures that are seen on many Food Network specials.
Indulge your decadence in the heart of historic downtown Galena. With well over 200 flavors of Swiss, German, French, Belgian, Venezuelan and domestic chocolates – Chocolate' is the destination all chocolate lovers must experience.
The Cookie Jar
Handmade and decorated cookies, cookie cutters and more. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.
The Pickwick Society Tea Room, Gifts & Antiques
Loosely based on Louisa May Alcott's novel, Little Women, with menu items named for characters. Specialties include homemade bakery items, adult tea parties and showers. Check website for special events.
Ferrara Pan Candy Company
Visit the Ferrara Pan Candy Company outlet store and see how many ways you can satisfy your candy cravings!
CITY:Forest Park
Bennison's Bakery
Bennison's Bakery has been a North Shore institution since 1938, earning a reputation as a high quality full line bakery with emphasis on European style pastries, cookies, and custom decorated cakes. Bennison's Bakery is one of the few bakeries in the country to employ two Certified Master Bakers, and with experience comes unsurpassed quality.
Homewood Grill
This local favorite opens in April and closes in October. Homewood Grill is a snack stand that serves American meals, candy, ice cream, slushies and more.
First Stop Bake Shop
Artisan retail bake shop offering a variety of baked goods and wedding cakes. Open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CITY:East Alton
Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt
With so many flavors of frozen yogurt and over 70 toppings your options are endless. Whether you prefer tart and tangy flavors, dairy-free sorbets, non-fat, low-fat or no-sugar-added varieties, you'll agree it's almost like eating premium ice cream. Their frozen yogurt is packed with live and active cultures so it's great for your immune system and digestive system health too! And they are the only frozen yogurt shop that has Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory candy pieces!
The Confectionary
Tom and Sharon Smith and their son Todd have made a full line of chocolates since 1982. Besides creams, clusters, toffee and caramels, we also make hard to find pieces including divinity, chocolate dipped ginger, sponge candy (seasonally) and sugar free chocolate clusters (made with real chocolate). Our batches are small and much of the work is done the old fashioned way: by hand.
The Neighborhood Bakery
The Neighborhood Bakery and Deli is an unique old time bakery and deli with that old fashioned price and taste. They are one of the few bakeries that are still around that is a complete full line bakery. They pride themselves on that and believe that is what makes them stand out from other bakeries. Go and check out the different types of bakery goods such as: coffee cakes, donuts, cookies, fruit breads and more...
Sunshine Scoop & Bakery
Sunshine Scoop is an ice cream shoppe and bakery combo, so that you can get your favorite dessert with a scoop of your favorite ice cream right on top. We start with quality ingredients to bring you quality products that you and your whole family can enjoy. Come and visit today for a sweet treat!!! If you have dietary concerns, we also have gluten free, low fat, dairy free, and no sugar added options!
Del's Popcorn Shop -- Decatur
"The Popcorn Shop" was opened in 1934 by John Baldwin. In 1945, Mr. Baldwin leased his business to Del and Emily Barnett. A year later the Barnett's purchased The Popcorn Shop and changed the name to "Del's Popcorn Shop". Lou Ann Jacobs purchased the Decatur business in 1978 and has added her own flare and expertise to the business taking it way beyond what anyone could have imagined. Del's always has a large variety of tempting treats, most of which can be found and ordered right here online. A package from Del's Popcorn Shop is always sure to put a smile on every face.
Le Petit Marche
Recognizing downtown Crystal Lake's need for a gourmet food shop, Le Petit Marché opened in March of 2005, offering not only baked goods but the first and finest selection of wines in the historic downtown area. Le Petit Marché quickly became a favorite gathering place for patrons of the arts (heading to the Raue Center for a performance) and fine food alike. It has continued to evolve and thrive with the passing years, introducing catering services, open microphone performances, specialty wine tastings and more than forty specialty cheeses from around the world.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Flamm Orchards/Fruits & Cream Stand
Take a drive out to the orchards and buy in-season strawberries, peaches and apples. Flamm's Fruits & Cream Stand offers treats like homemade strawberry shortcake, cobblers, apple dumplings and pies.
Flamm Orchards Fruits and Cream
Take a drive out to the orchards and buy in-season strawberries, peaches and apples. Flamm's Fruits & Cream Stand offers treats like strawberry shortcake, cobblers, apple dumplings and pies. We sell desserts out of our concession window. Picnic seating available.
Happy Thoughts Coffee
Located in Downtown Chillicothe, inside a historic bank building built in 1868. Happy Thought Coffee was established in 1998 by Wes & Sarah Williamson. The coffee bar shares space with The Vault, a unique gift shop housed inside the bank vault. Happy Thought Coffee offers breakfast, lunch and delicious treats! They feature daily soups and specials, so call for details!
Track Inn
Family restaurant in Chillicothe with home-cooked lunches, soups, dinner & desserts. Daily specials.
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
Hershey's Chicago
This engaging retail experience features the full line of Hershey's products, as well as one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs Be entertained by the singing baker at the bake shoppe, offering cupcakes, cookies and brownies all topped with Hershey's products.
Chocolate Buffet at The Peninsula Hotel Chicago
The Lobby at The Peninsula Chicago offers its Chocolate Bar from 8 p.m.- midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, an all-you-can-eat chocolate buffet features between 10 and 15 high-end confections, including cinnamon truffles, chocolate-dipped strawberries and chocolate pot de crème, plus beverages like lavender-scented white chocolate cocoa and more.
Tastebud Tours
Embark on a three-hour walking tour that's an unforgettable food adventure, offering the traditional tastes of 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.
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.
Black Dog Gelato
Located in the Ukrainian Village, Black Dog Gelato serves artisanal gelatos an sorbets with unique flavor combinations.
Magnolia Bakery
In 1996, Magnolia Bakery opened its first location on a quiet street corner in the heart of New York City's West Village. From its inception, Magnolia Bakery has been cherished for its classic American baked goods, vintage decor and warm, inviting atmosphere. In 2007, Magnolia Bakery's original owner passed her oven mitts to Steve and Tyra Abrams. Together, the Abrams' have thoughtfully expanded the bakery from its first West Village shop to locations worldwide. Today, Magnolia can be found in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Beirut, Kuwait City, Doha and Tokyo. Patrons are also invited to shop the online store, which features a selection of freshly baked cupcakes, cookies, brownies and bars, as well as corporate gift packages and seasonal assortments.
Swedish Bakery
The Swedish Bakery is famous for specializing in Swedish coffeecakes, cookies, sweet rolls, toast, petit fours and marzipan cakes. We are known for using unique ingredients such as cardamom, saffron, anise, fennel, orange peel and almond paste. We are proud to offer our customers products that are never frozen or have any added preservatives. Our most popular items are our Andersonville coffeecake, cardamom coffeecake, Swedish and butter cookies as well as our fruit glazed cake. At the Swedish Bakery, the customer comes first. We are proud to serve a community that we love and support.
The Doughnut Vault
The Doughnut Vault serves up piping-hot, fat and delicious doughnuts... Tuesdays-Friday starting at 8:00am until we run out. And Saturdays at 9:30am until we run out.
Sensational Bites
This eclectic dessert café makes everything from drop cookies, brownies and bars to cupcakes and specialty cakes, to a variety of pastries ranging from éclairs, tarts and pies.
Dinkel's Bakery
Family owned & operated since 1922, Dinkel's Bakery is a REAL working bakery in Chicago. Their signature products include: stollen, donuts, cakes, cookies, Danish and specialty baked goods.
The Fudge Pot
The Fudge Pot in Chicago provides delicious chocolate, daily. Their specialists' work around the clock making sure only the sweetest covered strawberries, apples and nuts are provided. Take your pick of famous toffees, award winning fudge and chocolate bars. You can always expect only the tastiest treats at The Fudge Pot.
Bang Bang Pie Shop
Bang Bang Pie Shop has been banging out delicious pies in Chicago for a short time, but the notoriety they have received is nothing short of delicious. Every day they offer a chocolate, cream and fruit pie option using only the freshest seasonal ingredients. But beware; if you're looking for a place that just bangs out everything for everyone, you might want to look elsewhere because these guys make their pies like Grandma used to. From made-from-scratch warm biscuits to homemade pies, either way you can't go wrong.
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
Hoosier Mama Pie Company in Chicago is a new artisanal bakery striving to be a great "old" pie company. The pies are created by hand; kneading the dough, pinching the crust and using only the freshest ingredients. It's one of the greatest pieces of diner pie you've never eaten.
First Slice
First Slice in Chicago isn't just a great place to get slice of pie, it's much more to the hundreds of people they help feed through their Shareholder Program; and even more to the people they help provide skills for so they can find work in restaurants throughout the city. That warm feeling you get from eating at First Slice could just be from the fresh delicious ingredients they use, or perhaps from the satisfaction of helping out.
Little Goat Diner
Chicago's favorite "Top Chef" Stephanie Izard has again teamed up with Boka Restaurant Group for her spin on an East Coast diner. Experience old-school diner traditions like a stool-lined counter and breakfast served all day. Stop in before closing to grab a late night bite like tiramisu and milkshakes. The attached bread shop serves up coffee drinks and sandwiches all day, and visitors can purchase merchandise or attend a private event or cooking class there.
Alliance Bakery
Situated in the picturesque Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago, Alliance Bakery features fine European pastries and desserts, custom-designed cakes to suit any occasion, and a full espresso bar. Come visit us and enjoy our free wifi lounge and outdoor café. And discover Alliance Patisserie, a modern day pastry boutique rooted in French style and tradition. Here we pair European technique with an artistic eye and an unmatched flavor profile, specializing in macarons, petits gateaux, and viennoiseries. Nestled in the River North neighborhood of Chicago's bustling downtown, we provide a sweet stopping place for neighbors and visitors alike.
Vosges Haut-Chocolat
At Vosges Haut-Chocolat®, they harness the power of storytelling to open minds, spirits and palates through the medium of esteemed chocolate, inspiring us all to interact with the world in a new and creative way.
Jarling's Custard Cup
Open seasonally throughout the year (Spring, Summer, and few Autumn days; nice cool days), this MUST STOP is the place everyone local or visiting must experience. Serving everything from custard to milk shakes, there's no question why Jarling's is a local favorite!
Sweet Indulgence Bakery
Sweet Indulgence Bakery is the perfect spot to satisfy that sweet tooth! Treat yourself to their decadent cakes and savory chocolates.
The Cookie Jar
The Cookie Jar...in the heart of the University of Illinois campus! We carry a full line of unique handmade iced decorated cookies and gourmet cookies each one handmade one by one. We have all occasion and holiday designs for special dates such as Valentine's Day, Halloween, Birthday, Christmas, and more. Come on in to our webstore and take a look around. We know that you will find exactly what you are looking for! Our cookies are made with natural ingredients with no change in flavor, presentation or biological characteristics. Our company meets all government agencies standards required to produce and export edible products. We have been appointed with all the necessary permits to bake, operate and sell our products Quite Possible the World's Best Cookies!!
Ye Olde Donut Shop
Since 1974 Ye Olde Donut Shoppe has been serving Champaign-Urbana with the highest quality handmade donuts. Real fudge, real maple. Fresh, never frozen. Since the shop closed in 2013, Ye Olde Donut has opened a food truck - catch them at the Farmer's Market and other community festivals!
Curtis Orchard
Curtis Orchard is an 80-acre apple orchard, pumpkin patch and entertainment farm offers activities for the whole family. Open July 20–December 20, the orchard country store and bakery offer a wide variety of gift and food items, including pies, fritters, apple crisp donuts and award-winning cider. Outdoor activities include seasonal apple and pumpkin picking, kids play structures, a giant slide, several mazes including the corn maze, petting zoo, toddler area, birthday parties and corporate picnics. Weekend activities include outdoor meals, live entertainment, seasonal pony rides, and an orchard wagon.


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I read in digital-bits that if I don't like the Coppola Restoration of "The Godfather" on Blu-Ray than I know nothing about movies.
Well, I guess I know nothing about movies. I'm watching it now and regardless of it's age, I think it's just way off. I've noticed Coppola has this infatuation with yellow. It's really distracting, in my opinion. It also appears blurry at times, especially during the opening Wedding sequence... I can't really put my finger on it but it just doesn't seem right to me. Coppola himself has stated that this is "the best the film has ever looked since it was first released in theatres". I can't seem to agree with that.
I never saw the first DVD release, I have heard it's just awful. I did own the trilogy on Video Cassette, again, it was loaded with yellow especially Part III.
Despite the grain which I sort of appreciate in some ways, this Coppola Restoration, it kind of feels like that WAY-OFF DIVIMAX version of "Halloween", that was just so overdone with color enhancement, key scenes just got lost in the shuffle..
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I was going through this heavily discussed and highly voted question on SO and stumbled across one comment that got 5 upvotes.
So I assume this was a great comment.But it got my head spinning at the same time. Can any one explain this comment? The comment says:
You can't compare big-O values directly without thinking about constant factors. For small lists (and most lists are small), ArrayList's O(N) is faster than LinkedList's O(1).


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There will be FREE pizza and a chance to win a sweatshirt.
The conversation will last about an hour. The PIC needs your opinions and ideas! Please RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com to attend or with questions.


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A higher equivalent exists as ATSC 1080 24 p.
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There are time when you need to locate the owner of a certain vehicle – maybe it's an hit and run case, maybe it's an abandoned vehicle you're interested in, or maybe you just need some background information about the owner.
Anyhow, this kind of information is not officially available to the public. Unless you're a police officer in duty, there are no official ways to acquire this kind of information.
Despite the above, there are a few solutions, such as getting in touch with a private investigator or subscribing to some online license plate lookup service.
In order to find a private investigator, all you have to do is open the yellow pages – there are literally tons of private investigators who will be more than happy to provide you with the information you're looking for, for a fee of course.
The online license plate lookup service option, which is usually bundled with dozens more services such as a background check lookup service, is usually a lot cheaper, yet less accurate.
Whilst in the investigator option you get to talk to someone, and complain if needed, with the online services you're usually either going to get your information or not – it all depends on the database in place.
Some online license plate lookup service providers hold outdated or partial database, making the subscription useless, while others such as SnappyLookup provide you with an up to date, almost complete, database, so you can lookup almost any license plate.


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Search Twitter for Users in Your Location
Part of the Twitter Marketing For Dummies Cheat Sheet
By meeting people offline from Twitter, you can create some unique relationships that could potentially lead to new business. With the tools in the following list, you can search for users who live within a specific range from your location:
Twellowhood: This service allows you to locate people in your neighborhood with whom you can connect. With an interactive map on the site, you can zoom in to access a list of people that the site has found.
TwitterLocal: This Adobe Air platform enables you to watch as many location-based Twitter feeds as you want. The application searches users based on the locations that appear in their profiles.
NearbyTweets: This awesome tool allows you to network with locals, find locals who have similar interests, and develop a tweetup.


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Have a good joke? Share.
I know this is subjective, but the principle "should be of interest to mathematicians" trumps. (I hope.)
Have a good joke? Share.
I know this is subjective, but the principle "should be of interest to mathematicians" trumps. (I hope.)
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Here is a joke I invented (based on a famous one) and had mixed reaction.
A young mathematician comes to present to a famous mathematician his conjecture and ideas. "You are absolutely wrong," the famous mathematician dismissed the young one. Next enters another young mathematician and presents precisely the opposite conjecture. "You are absolutely wrong" replies the famous mathematician. The famous mathematician's wife interferes. "How could you tell both of them that they are wrong," she sais. "They have made completely opposite claims, one of them must be right!" "You are also wrong," replied the famous mathematician.
Mathematician1: So why did you become a mathematician?
Mathematician2: I don't like working with numbers.
What did the forgetful functor do for his stoner friend?
He left adjoint as a free object.
An engineer hears that a famous mathematician will be giving a public lecture, and always having a soft spot for math, he attends. The mathematician then talks at length about all sorts of amazing phenomena that happen in 17 dimensional space. The engineer, amazed at this mathematician's intuition for 17 dimensional space, goes up to him afterwards and asks 'How do you picture 17 dimensions?", to which the mathematician answers 'Oh, its easy. Just imagine n-dimensional space, and set n equal to 17.'
My dad (an engineer) loves that joke.
Do good math jokes exist? Under the axiom of choice, sure. But it's not possible to find an explicit example.
Q: What's purple and commutes? A: A dead baby in a suitcase.
Q: What's purple and commutes and has a certain number of followers? A: A dead baby Jesus in a suitcase.
Less of a joke than an observation, but...
I've always found it appropriate that online identity thieves are in the business of stealing ones and zeroes.
After introducing general topological spaces, the professor began to introduce the notion of convergence without a metric. He turned around and said,
"I have no balls."
A hit for months.
There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary, and 9 others.
The water receded and the Ark came to rest upon the land. Noah opened the doors and commanded the animals, "Go forth and multiply." The animals slowly departed the Ark except for two snakes that remained in the back. Again Noah proclaimed ,"Go forth and multiply" yet the two snakes did not move. Noah walked to the back of the Arc and asked, "Why have you not followed my command".? The snakes answered, "Noah, we can't because we are Adders."
Noah then went out upon the land and felled several large trees; from these trees he made a four legged platform. He then went inside the Arc and carried the snakes outside and upon placing them on the platform, his words became true.
As everyone knows … Adders can multiply using log tables.
Perhaps the question should be, not "Do good math jokes exist", but "are they unique"?
One of my favorites. It's about a statistician - close enough for me. (I found this version of the joke here)
A physicist, an engineer, and a statistician were out game hunting. The engineer spied a bear in the distance, so they got a little closer. "Let me take the first shot!" said the engineer, who missed the bear by three metres to the left. "You're incompetent! Let me try" insisted the physicist, who then proceeded to miss by three metres to the right. "Ooh, we got him!!" said the statistician.
I find the observation that the grade school carry operation from addition-with-carry forms a non-trivial degree 1 cocycle in the group cohomology of Z/10 a pretty good joke embedded in mathematics.
There's a Notices article on this.
My favourite is supposedly a joke made by a mathematician who was interviewing a not very good graduate student who was taking generals. The interview was going badly, so to make the student feel better the mathematician asked him for an example of a compact topological space. "The reals?" suggested the student, to which the mathematician replied, "Which topology were you taking?"
An excerpt from H. Petard, "A contribution to the mathematical theory of big game hunting," The American Mathematical Monthly, vol. 45, no. 7, pp. 446-447, 1938:
I enjoy this page of Milne's Tips for Authors.
I also find the book Mathematics Made Difficult by Linderholm to be hilarious. I'm not going to search for favorites, but I find the first 2 exercises amusing:
"1. Show that a finite subset of an arbitrary set E in a ring suffices to generate the ideal generated by E if, and only if, the ring is Noetherian.
*2. Show that 17 x 17 = 289. Generalize this result."
A swiftie. Most of you are probably too young to remember them...
" $s = \displaystyle\int_a^b \sqrt{1 + [f'(x)]^2}\mathrm{d}x$ ", said Tom at length.
another one
A friend made this up recently (I prefer the first half on its own):
"No meal is complete without soup. But you have to order it first."
Also I like this meta-joke, also by a friend (who didn't understand the original):
"What's purple and commutes? An abelian eggplant."
EDIT: one more, by Elizabeth: "Does this Hausdorff measure make me look fat?"
It was proven by Cantor that a good math joke exists. Unfortunately, his proof was entirely non-constructive.
A millionaire is trying to scientifically develop the best racing horse. He asked a biologist, veterinary, trainer, and a mathematician. The biologist gives him an advice about which type of horse to cross with which other type, the veterinary advices on how to feed the horse, and how to keep him healthy, the trainer explains how to physically train the horse. The mathematician does not reply. After a few weeks the millionaire meets the mathematician and it looks that the mathematician did not sleep much in recent days. Do you have a solution for me, ask the millionaire? It is a difficult problem, answers the mathematician, but I think I have a satisfactory solution to the case of spherical horses.
Tom Lehrer was a Mathematician and this comes through in several of his famous skits. Not precisely a "math joke", but still mathy and pretty darn funny.
What did the zero say to the eight? "Nice belt."
I excuse my english if you spot some flaws...., since this is my first post here I thought it would be nice to share some neat jokes.
1) A mathematician, a physicist and an engineer were out in the countryside when they met a farmer trying to build a fence. They introduced themselves and the farmer asked them if they could help him shape the fence so he would get as much space as possible within it. The engineer stepped forward and said, that it would be best for the farmer to make the fence square, that would be easiest. The physicist then said that it would be better to make it as a circle, because then he would get as much space as possible. The mathematician laughed and said that you can get a lot more space then that! He took some pieces of fence and rolled it around himself, then he defined himself outside the fence!
2) Infinitely many mathematicians walked into a bar, the first one asked for one beer, the next one asked for half a beer, the third one asked for a quarter of a beer and the fourth one asked for one eight of a beer, then the bartender said :"screw this" and filled two glasses of beer!
3) An engineer was working on a problem when suddenly his trash bin caught fire. He immediately grabbed the fire extinguisher and put out the fire. In the next room a physicist was also working on a problem when his trash caught fire, he thought, fire extinguisher block oxygen from the fire, ergo fire is put out. So he grabs the fire extinguisher and puts out the fire. In the third room there was a mathematician working on a problem, his trash bin also caught fire so he looked at and thought, problem has a solution, and continued working!
If somebody likes mathematical logic, category theory, lambda calculus, combinatory logic, then the following article can provide him/her jokes that are at the same time correct mathematical theorems:
Ruehr, Fritz (2001). The Evolution of a Haskell Programmer. Willamette University.
The article provides approaches to implement a mere Fibonacci function with such "over-calibrated" methods like harnessing deep metamathematical theorems (combinatory logic, category theory).
Haskell is a programming language (named after the logician Haskell B. Curry). It has been developed by academia (not by industry or market), and most motivations behind its creation was cleanness and purity. And it is based directly on lambda calculus, type theory, combinatory logic. Many of the programmer practice in it is based on category theory and algebra.
Kurd Lasswitz, mathematician, writer, inventor of science fiction in Germany, wrote this "nth part of Faust" for the Breslau Mathematical Society 1882:
Prost am Tische, mit den Büchern beschäftigt. Er stärkt sich.
Habe nun, ach, Geometrie, Analysis und Algebra
Zwar bin ich nicht so hirnverbrannt,
Have you head the one about the constipated mathematician?
He had to work it with a pencil.
I once ad-libbed this one. (Alas, it is a late entrant.)
Q: Why is it important to study Verma modules of Lie algebras?
A: The most widely used modules of Lie algebras and Lie groups are finite-dimensional irreducible representations, the Weyl modules. Of course, you should learn them first when you study representation theory. But they are only the tip of the iceberg.
Q: Why was 3 afraid of 5?
A: Because "5 8 13."
(Works better when you actually say it out loud...)


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No. From p. 4 of these rules:
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You can only attack your opponent's pieces, and your own pieces cannot share a square in any way.


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Today we announced our Q2 results. In summary Pentaho:
- More than doubled new Enterprise Edition Subscriptions from Q2 2009 to Q2 2010.
- Exceeded goals resulting in Q2 being the strongest quarter in company history and most successful for the 3rd quarter in a row.
- Became the only vendor that lets customers choose the best way to access BI: on-site, in the cloud, or on the go using an iPad.
- Led the industry with a series of market firsts including delivering on Agile BI.
- Expanded globally, received many industry recognitions and added several stars to our executive bench.
How did this happen? Mostly because of our laser focus over the past 5 years to build the leading end-to-end open source BI offering. But if we really look closely over the last 12-18 months there are some clear signs pointing to our success (my top ten list):
Top 10 reasons behind Pentaho's success:
1. Customer Value – This is the top of my list. Recent analyst reports explain how we surpassed $2 billion mark during Q2 in terms of cumulative customer savings on business intelligence and data integration license and maintenance costs. In addition, ranked #1 in terms of value for price paid and quality of consulting services amongst all Emerging Vendors.
2. Late 2008-Early 2009 Global Recession – this was completely out of our control but it helped us significantly by forcing companies to look for lower cost BI alternatives that could deliver the same or better results than the high priced mega-vendor BI offerings. Making #1 more attractive to companies worldwide.
3. Agile BI – we announced our Agile BI initiative in Nov 2009 and received an enormous amount of press and positive reception from the community, partners, and customers. We've been showing previews and releasing RCs in Q1-Q2 2010 and put PDI 4.0 in GA at the end of Q2 2009.
4. Active Community – A major contributing factor to our massive industry adoption is our growing number of developer stars (the Pentaho army) that continue to introduce Pentaho into new BI and data integration projects. Our community triples the amount of work of our QA team, contributes leading plug-ins like CDA and PAT, writes best-selling books about our technologies and self-organizes to spread the word.
5. BI Suite 3.5 & 3.6 – 3.5 was a huge release for the company and helped boost adoption and sales in Q3-Q4 2009. This brought our reporting up to and beyond that of competitors. In Q2 2010 the Pentaho BI Suite 3.6 GA brought this to another level including enhancements and new functionality for enterprise security, content management and team development as well as the new Enterprise Edition Data integration Server. The 3.6 GA also includes the new Agile BI integrated ETL, modeling and data visualization environment.
6. Analyzer – the addition of Pentaho Analyzer to our product lineup in Sept-Oct 2009 was HUGE for our users – the best web-based query and reporting product on the market.
7. Enterprise Edition 30-Day Free Evaluation – we started this "low-touch/hassle free" approach in March 2009 and it has eliminated the pains that companies used to have to go thru in order to evaluate software.
8. Sales Leadership – Lars Nordwall officially took over Worldwide Sales in June 2009 and by a combination of building upon the existing talent and hiring great new team members, he has put together a world-class team and best practices in place.
9. Big Data Analytics – we launched this in May 2010 and have received very strong support and interest in this area. We currently have a Pentaho-Hadoop beta program with over 40 participants. There is a large and unfulfilled requirement for Data Integration and Analytic solutions in this space.
10. Whole Product & Team – #1-#9 wouldn't work unless we had all of the key components necessary to succeed – doc, training, services, partners, finance, qa, dev, vibrant community, IT, happy customers and of course a sarcastic CTO😉
Thanks to the Pentaho team, community, partners and customers for this great momentum. Everyone should be extremely proud with the fact that we are making history in the BI market. We have a great foundation in which to continue this rapid growth, and with the right team and passion, we'll push thru our next phase of growth over the next 6-12 months.
Quick story to end the note: I was talking and white boarding with one of my sons a few weeks ago (yes, I whiteboard with my kids) and he was asking certain questions about our business (how do we make money, why are we different than our competitors, etc.) and I explained at a high level how we are basically "on par and in many cases better" than the Big Guys (IBM, ORCL, SAP) with regards to product, we provide superior support/services, yet we cost about 10% as much as they do. To which my son replied, "Then why doesn't everyone buy our product?" Exactly.
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Your baby's eyes are almost their adult size at birth. Although the eyes continue to grow very slightly until adolescence, and the lens within the eye grows throughout life, the eye is three-quarters of its adult size at birth. Both color (cones) and black and white visual cells (rods) are present in the retina but vision is still rather poor-equivalent to being able to just see the top letter of the optician's chart. This is referred to as 20/400 vision. This means than if the baby could read, then he could read a letter at 20 ft (6 m) that a person with perfect vision could read when 400 ft (122 m) away. Because of this, your newborn may not seem to pay much attention at first; he'll have some difficulty focusing and his eye muscles will be quite weak. He will, however, be able to see objects 12 in (30 cm) away; since this is roughly the distance between your breast and face, it means your baby can see your face as he nurses.
He'll be six to eight weeks old before fixing onto and following an object, four months before he can judge distances, and two years of age before his vision has perfected to 20/20.
95 percent of babies don't arrive on their due date-of these 25 percent come early and 70 percent late.
There's a four-week window between 38 and 42 weeks of pregnancy that's regarded as normal and safe in medical circles.
A month is a long time to wait, so put a message on your voicemail along the lines of "We'll be in touch as soon as the baby's arrived." Keep yourself busy: have your hair done (much easier without a newborn in tow), catch up with friends, and, most importantly, get some sleep!
Possibly, but no one will blame you if you do! Giving birth can be incredibly painful, and you may feel emotional, irritable, shaky, and even nauseous. Don't worry too much about what you say and do: try to stay focused on the birth and ask for pain relief if you need it. Most birth partners will be forgiving and are unlikely to take the abuse personally. They will realize that you might not quite be yourself during childbirth-and if they've been by your side throughout labor will be fully understanding of what you're going through. You may also be irritable with your caregivers, but they will be used to this!
Excerpted from Pregnancy Day by Day.
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