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[This post will be updated and pinned periodically throughout the year. Last Updated 7/18/2016, CG4th, Anisama]
Yes-Fly List
There are some seiyuu that I like. How and why I like a particular voice talent can vary a lot between any given two person. Some of them I like because of the characters they voice. Some because of the performances they put on in the shows or games they are in. I like some because of their TV/radio/Niconama/stage personality. I like some for their solo music artist careers. Some I like for their singing. I like some for their style/looks/presence. I like some for their background or personal story. Some of them are just really funny. Among other things. It really vary a lot, and it should not be a surprise that there are a plurality of reasons why I like the ones I most favor.
Some people make elaborate rankings, or lists, or whatever, to track who they like. It's a basic nerd/otaku tendency, I suppose. I do too, usually in the form of guest request lists for conventions in NA. But that list also takes into account my estimation of the maturity of the seiyuu in their career (will they be able to open up to a crowd overseas), their affiliations (are they easy guests), and how they would handle a bunch of young Americans at an anime con (eg., what would they do when "Nico Nico Knee" comes up in a panel, etc). I've been meaning to write up some kind of mega-list at some point, for that purpose. The rationale behind it would be to make it easier for con organizers to know which seiyuu are good picks and worth going after. It would add considerations based on affiliated agency, the type of work they're known for, among other things.
But, that's work. Work I don't quite have the time for. But maybe we can crowd-source it in the near future.
Next best list, I guess, is a list of seiyuu that I'd fly to see domestically. The reason is basically, I have some skin in this game–it's not just lip service. Where your treasure is, your heart is also, I suppose? But it's a lot more nuanced than that too. For example, some seiyuu I might not estimate much in my affections, but I would try to fly and see just as a matter of repping them, because they might not be all that popular with an oversea crowd. Sometimes a certain person's coming to a country by itself is worth the trip. With sufficient amount of care, fans and nerds can build enough context, and meaning, of everything their cherished idols do.
By domestically in the last paragraph, I count Hawaii and Alaska in these I suppose. So, thus the list below. This is entirely a different list than just seiyuu I like, but I guess I do like all these to a degree? "Degree" enough to list? And in no particular order:
- IDOLM@STER 765Pro AllStars+ – For franchise reasons. They can come in single or duos or whatever… (13)
- Hirata Hiromi, Nakamura Eriko, Wakabayashi Hiromi, Nigo Mayako, Kugimiya Rie, Asakura Azumi, Numakura Manami, Imai Asami, and Takahashi Chiaki are probably more of a draw for me than Hara Yumi, Shimoda Asami and Hasegawa Akiko, since I got to see them at cons already. Still would seriously think about flying to see Asapon, even if it's for the 4th time…
- Yeah, I will try to see Takita Juri too, but she's not likely to be an oversea con guest.
- Hase Yurina or whatever name she goes by these days… naturally for reasons above.
- Kuwashima Houko – One of my earliest Yes-Fly list items.
- Kana Asumi – Late 00's brightest in my opinion…
- Hanazawa Kana – Still really cool for a con, especially now. Especially since I've yet to really see her anywhere.
- Mizuki Nana – Just for the spectacle. How many people have her on their Yes-Fly list? Can't just be me right? To me going to see Nana at a con is more for that fact, rather than going to see Nana, since her dome lives are not that hard to get into.
- Mitsuishi Kotono – Not sure if she's on my list anymore but why not. These Showa idol types are great to see in person and I would try to go see her again if I could.
- Tamura Yukari – Oh man. But not really high on my list and other than nostalgia boosting her…
- IDOLM@STER MILLION STARS – After missing Miina last year I'm definitely kind of hurting. So especially now with ML3rd under the belt I feel this is where I'm most vulnerable. (37)
- Top tier: Pyon, Koro, Mochi, 10ch, Nansu, Aimin, Stef, Ueshama, Popotan, Yunkon, Miina, Suwa, Mikku, Maple, SEED, Suzie, Rieshon, Ibuibu, Kotorin, Keiko, Chouchou, Ashu, Bei, Machico, Rally, Aberika, and Rikanee
- Almost top tier: Yuucha, Zekki, Yukke, Yuiton, Pirami, Kakku, Denchan, Chakichan, Hamasaki Nana, and Atsuhime
- This is terrible in that I'd fly for all of them, the difference is how easy I can talk myself out of it.
- Taketatsu Ayana – I like her, I don't even know why. Definitely someone I want to see in person at least once (more).
- Sphere – Especially Ayahi and Aki, but probably also Tomatsu and maybe even Minako?
- Ohashi Ayaka – Why not, Red Leader of HoriPro.
- M.A.O – Kaomoji jai nai yeah. All-around talent.
- Cinderella Girls – These I like mainly because of their IM@S work, so rather not clutter the list…
- Riccasama, Iida Yuko, Waki Azumi, Aoki Ruriko, Matsuzaki Rei, Yamamoto Nozomi, Igarashi Hiromi, Fukuhara Ayaka
- Yoshimura Haruka – She's kind of mysterious so I want to get a better look.
- Ousaki Chiyo – Been rooting for her in a long while now, such adorable personality.
- Uesaka Sumire – She's kind of OP, so it's worth visiting an event with her in it, especially in the States where fashion is a big deal.
- Tsuda Minami – Slowly becoming my YRYR oshi.
- Kurosawa Tomoyo – Kinda sad of not seeing her last year…regret?
- Wake Up, Girls! – Insta-fly in this case actually, but I may be hard-pressed if it wasn't the full team…or at least if no Myu.
- Kayano Ai – Another long-time favorite I guess.
- Sakura Taisen – At one point in my life it would be pretty close to Hanagumi, Pari-gumi and NY-gumi. But now it will take some careful consideration. I think Yokoyama Chisa might still be on the list just as the poster-girl for the franchise, but my connection to the lot of them has more to do with how much time has changed my mind and eroded my feelings for the characters. To keep it short, let's just say 5-6.
- Saki Fujita – Because I need to complete my Manabi Straight collection? And she's great too.
- Certain seiyuu at certain cons. North American cons are cool for various reasons, and these kind of events are found nowhere else. But even so not all cons are equal. For example Chihara Minori at NYAF was one thing, but she would be a draw for me at a different con if there was less competition and more access.
- The people at Animazement. I would fly to see them if not for the conflict of various IM@S guests at Anime North. Or the fact that it's in driving distance/and I can carpool, so flying is often not necessary…
Anime Expo 2016: Wrap
This a short wrap for a long con with a lot of stuff happening and even more to write about. One of the core realization in my mind is the ever-merging interest of Japanese (and US) companies trying to make something good happen with fans who love their stuff. This means that the growing closeness between the notion of "fan" cons versus "industry" cons is an overall good to attendees. TL;DR: Industry Booths are good too, especially when fan booths are the same show as always.
This AX was great, despite what AX has done, I guess.
Clinton's Copyright Platform Is Probably Good for Anime
United States presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton recently revealed her campaign platform on tech, and here's the relevant segment:
And she will encourage stakeholders to work together on creative solutions that remove barriers to the seamless and efficient licensing of content in the U.S. and abroad.
Since nobody else has done one of these yet, at least nobody interesting, here is probably all there is to it in this election. Given her opponent Donald Trump's current style of campaign so far, it's hard to say if there will be a policy document for the Republican side. Of course, these are just campaign promises, which don't translate into actual policy implementation all the time, or if the implementation would ease international licensing. It's just merely on the table as an idea.
And when it comes to relatively fringe issues like international licensing, having that is way better than usual. For example Obama gave some pretty vague statement about reforms on IP during his campaign, and other than the patent reforms that went in during his second term, the current President didn't really do much during his time in the Office. Historically it's just not a subject area that gets much lip service during any presidential campaign. The past couple cycles have been a little different, and obviously I think a lot of hot topic issues today are tech oriented, so it's nice to see some splash over to archaic copyright law.
Anime Expo 2016: Info
[Last update: 6/30 2pm Eastern, gonna head out soon so no more!]
AX is upon us again. After taking a break last year I'm back…for better or worse. Thanks to ACJ's Anison Matsuri this year will be one layer more crazy than the usual barrage of AX guests that are now blowing up the event. I mean, most US cons would be lucky to land 3-4 of these guests and I think AX has like 50+?? It won't be just me feeling that Japan would have gotten better bang per buck if them, their industry reps, and others, were able to go to the other cons in the US and spread that love around, only because even with another record-shattering attendance figure, we're well into the category where there's too much things going on at the same time. Is it worth running your A+ game against every else's A+ game? I don't know. Well, maybe I do have some ideas, and you can ask me about it in person.
And as usual this is too much info for the poor con organizers, so it's time to step up and dump some links. I'll try to write this up for Jtor focusing on just the worthwhile ones. Will also try to update as info rolls in. If you have any things you want to let us know please leave a comment.
But first:
- Schedule & autograph times


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The Mystery of the Missing Bolts: New York City's Stricken Indian Nuclear Plant, May 24, 2016, Friends of the Earth and Fairewinds Associates
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's Motion For Leave to Amend Hearing Request with Second Supplemental Declaration of Arnold Gundersen In Matter of: Florida Power & Light Co. St Lucie Plant, Unit 2, November 6, 2014, Arnold Gundersen
St. Lucie Unit 2 SG Tube Inspection Report, April 15, 2016, Florida Power & Light Company
Fairewinds Energy Education has submitted a new decommissioning report entitled: The Nationwide Failures of Decommissioning Regulation: Decommissioning Trust Funds or Slush Funds? to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
In this presentation, Part Two: Economics of Nuclear Power, Mycle Schneider, an independent international energy and nuclear policy consultant and lead author of the annual World Nuclear Industry Status Report, provides an economic analysis of the cost of nuclear power including data using charts and graphs.
People today who are familiar with social media think that TMI means "Too Much Information". But to me, and anyone listening to the news in 1979, TMI will always represent the disaster at Three Mile Island, when the public received too little information, not too much.
Fairewinds' Chief Engineer Arnie Gundersen used the five minutes allotted to him by the NRC to distill 42-years of nuclear power expertise down to one main conclusion: the decommissioning and dismantlement of Vermont Yankee cannot wait.
Strontium-90 was detected in a well on Vermont Yankee's site today. The spread of strontium-90 into the groundwater was foreseen by Fairewinds in its report to the Vermont Legislature in July 2010. Fairewinds noted potential impacts on decommissioning, and made recommendations.
More than 50 years ago the Advisory Committee ignored its minority members and pushed ahead without rigorous failure-proof containment structures and systems. The Nuclear Regulatory Committee made the decision not to require stronger containments. Japan followed the American lead.
Did you know that embrittled nuclear reactors could shatter like glass? Watch Fairewinds Energy Education's Nuclear Science Guy Arnie Gundersen demonstrate reactor embrittlement and imagine the shattering glass as a shattering nuclear reactor vessel.
When we think of earthquake damage we think of buildings shaking and crumbling, pipes bursting and breaking. Diablo Canyon would suffer not only these traditional earthquake disasters, but also severe, dangerous mechanical threats. Arnie explains something engineers call "relay chatter". In three short video segments, he shows us what relays are and how a seismic event would wreak havoc at Diablo Canyon causing "relay chatter".
What oversight exists at the nuclear plant nearest you? On today's podcast Arnie, Lucas and Nat discuss the NRC's Fitness for Duty program for nuclear reactor operators, in which workers are periodically tested for mental health issues and on-the-job usage of drugs and alcohol. Fairewinds recently authored a report on the many industry-wide instances of nuclear plant operators coming to work under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Listen to our podcast and read our report to find out what areas of the country are experiencing the most violations, what is the nuclear plant operator's drug of choice, and whether rates of drug and alcohol abuse have gone up or down in the past five years (hint: they've gone up).
Beginning in 1989, United States Nuclear Power Plants (NPP) licensees have been required to implement a Fitness For Duty program that satisfies safety requirements created in the Federal Code of Regulations 10 CFR Part 26.
Watch Arnie Gundersen's presentation at the symposium entitled "Fukushima Daiichi Accident: Lessons for California" on June 4, 2013, and view his slides below. The other keynote speakers of the event are; Naoto Kan, former Prime Minister of Japan, Dr. Gregory Jaczko, former Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Peter Bradford, former commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission during the Three Mile Island nuclear accident in 1979
On behalf of Beyond Nuclear and other intervenors, Arnie Gundersen provides expert testimony that the Quality Assurance activities of Detroit Electic Co. do not satisfy the requirement of the Atomic Energy Act and its regulations.
Expert witness report examining the licensing basis for First Energy's proposed Replacement Once Through Steam Generator modification to its Davis-Besse nuclear reactor. Fairewinds concludes that First Energy is attempting to avoid the more rigorous, full license amendment process, as Edison did at San Onofre with disastrous results.
Detroit Edison implemented an approach to quality assurance which deviated from the template, and ignored its obligation to notify the NRC that portions of the Quality Assurance portion of the Fermi 3 COLA had to be modified.
This Fairewinds Associates Report on the root cause of Quality Assurance problems identified on the Fermi 3 COL application includes an explanation of why there are two Reports: one based on publicly available information and the other on "propietary" material.
A Safety Review Of The Continued Operation of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station (NGS) and Proposed Measures to Mitigate or Reduce These Risks.
Fairewinds Associates, in this presentation on behalf of Friends of the Earth, shows that San Onofre was operating outside of its design basis and the NRC had done nothing to address this major violation. The tube failures at San Onofre are the worst nuclear equipment failures since the near miss at Davis Bessie in 2002.
Fairewinds analysis of the triple meltdowns at Fukushima Daiichi determined that other Japanese reactor sites were also in jeopardy because their cooling water systems were destroyed by the same tsunami. In this film, Fairewinds provides evidence that cooling systems for 24 out of 37 diesel generators were shut down by the tsunami and that 14 additional nuclear reactors were impacted. Finally, Fairewinds also recommends that the criteria of the international nuclear accident scale have a Level 8 added. The addition of a Level 8 would reflect the nuclear accident scenario at a multi-reactor site that significantly changes the risk factors to the general public and emergency evacuation procedures.
Using NRC and Edison data, Fairewinds analysis determines that San Onofre had 3.7 times the number of plugged tubes than all the replacement steam generators in the US combined, and that 4,000 tubes show significant wear.
Why did replacement steam generators fail after two years, when the original generators worked for 28 years? This Fairewinds Associates Report for Friends of the Earth determines that a strategic decision by Edison to avoid a more thorough NRC licensing review process contributed to the resulting crisis.
Imprudent Design and Fabrication Decisions Caused Leaks in 2012. Cramming 377 more tubes into each replacement generator than were in the original generators held affected reliability and safety.
The Need for a Thorough Root Cause Analysis Requires No Early Restart. Fairewinds recommends that Units 2 and 3 remain shut down until a thorough Root Cause Analysis determines the cause of rapid tube failures are understood and repaired, reliability is assured, and radioactive releases are prevented.
The key causes lie in the institutional failures of political influence and industry-led regulation. The report concludes that this nuclear accident marks the end of the 'nuclear safety' paradigm, and exposes the deep and systemic failure of the very institutions that are supposed to control and protect people from accidents.
Prefiled Rebuttal Testimony of Arnold Gundersen on Radiological Materials at Indian Point, October 4, 2011, Arnold Gundersen
Profiled Direct Testimony of Arnold Gundersen on Radiological Materials at Indian Point, July 22, 2011, Arnold Gundersen
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) held a special ACRS meeting Thursday May 26, 2011 on the current status of Fukushima. Arnie Gundersen was invited to speak for 5 minutes concerning the lessons learned from the Fukushima accident as it pertains to the 23 Mark 1 Boiling Water Reactors (BWR's) in the US and containment integrity.
Fairewinds Associates recommend that a new decommissioning study by a new contractor should be required. The decommissioning trust fund should be analyzed for risk, and the Texas compact should be reviewed.


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I'm doing this review based on being a platinum member of SPG for 3 years, this being a SPG Category 7 Hotel and room rates starting around $620 a night. I'm comparing this hotel to other SPG Category 6 hotels.
You might like this hotel if you like the W Hollywood.
1st thing, Pool wars.. All the sunbeds that face the sun will be gone by 6:50am, all other sunbeds will be gone by 8am. The pool team tell you to come down when they open from 7am to get your beds, but the fight to get your sun beds stats at 6:30am.
They also say that if you leave your bed for long then 1 hour that they will take it back. We watched for two day that this was not enforced. Most the sunbeds where empty till 12/1pm. Customer had to put then self's on a waiting list to get a bed, but very few beds where taken back.
Only way to get your way by the pool is with a good tip to the staff.
2nd Finish in our room was very average and cheap. This is normal for a lot of the older W's, but the W South Beach is just as cheaply made as the W Hollywood both of which built brand new. It should be at the same level as the W Hong Kong or W Istanbul. Only amazing thing about the room is the view. Which it should be when you have starting rates of $620.
I think taken a 2nd hand showerhead from a Four Point Sheraton
3rd want to pay for a cabanas, but told have to wait till next year.
4th You got the beach option, yep the beach is a bit easier to get a bed. Nice… But going to have to wait 1 hour to get a drink. Should learn something from the W Barcelona.
5th Being cheap on Bliss, this hotel really trying to hold back on giving you Bliss products… They should learn something from the W London who give you double size bottles.
6th SPG Platinum don't get much, we got the offer for breakfast. But they only let you it as room service (why do want to eat in my room, when want to eat by the pool) and will not apply a credit to your bill if you want to eat elsewhere in the hotel. Should be more like St. Regis Monarch Beach. The breakfast did not look to bad.
The W Westwood give SPG Platinum two bottles of Fiji… other get discounts at the bar or restaurant.
7th Waiting for your cars takes hours, nobody from the Hotel is managing parking and way too few staff.
8th Need more staff everywhere.
The good stuff
1) Big gym, with lots of stuff (but sure the bench press is 2nd hand)
2) The view from the room
3) For 30,000 points a night is good value for SPG Points
4) Got some nice fresh drinks on the menu
5) The only options in South beach
Some FYI, if you planning on booking… If going to pay the prices for your private pool, make sure you know that the people in the cheaper rooms can look down at you from above.
Also, everything at the hotel going to cost you a lot, unless you enjoy drinking beer only. I think beer is the cheapest option. But this fine being a CAT7 hotel
I would stay here again if i'm using my points or points+cash
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You've probably heard about the Go matches between Lee Sedol and DeepMind's AlphaGo that the latter won 4-1. You've probably heard about deep learning and the hype around machines replacing humans. This post is going to be about how to use the principles of deep belief networks to quantitatively think about coaching and improving the performance of players.
Happy New Year (2016)
Alright folks, you've recovered from last night/last year and are ready to start things afresh. This is an exciting year and there's a few things I'm looking forward to.
First is WUGC at St. Albans in England. This is an important benchmark event that allows the program in each country to measure their progress. The past four years have seen a major transition in the top tier within each country with the legends giving way to the, relatively speaking, youth. The new faces we saw four years ago are now the leaders driving and implementing strategy. I think we'll see the same top contenders that we've always seen but the ranking outside of that is very uncertain which shall provide for plenty of excitement.
In Canada there's a split in CUC with Open/Women's happening in Edmonton and Mixed in Hamilton. It's an off year so it's a good time to see whether it works and what logistical issues there may be (I expect few to none). We'll likely see 7 or 8 teams from Ontario, if not more, as the West decides that this year isn't worth attending. We may also see fewer teams from Québec as they focus on sending a large contingent of Women's teams out West.
Speaking of Women's teams: the FQU Iris program has had a phenomenal year and it'll be interesting to see whether they continue the trend. In 2017 teams shall look to qualify for WUCC and with CUC likely in the East they'll want to get as much experience this year as possible. While sending more Mixed teams may seem attractive from a cost perspective it's likely in the interest of FQU to send as many of their Women's teams to Edmonton this year. An invitation to the US Open is also in the cards (if they haven't already received it).
I'm looking forward to what the Capitals do this year. Last year was tough and many have been quite critical of the program. There's a push to move them back to city based programs which I think is the opposite of what needs to happen. There's complaints about lack of development which is something that a strong provincial body can assist with. Basically, Ontario needs to get it together and unify in their Ultimate development otherwise we're going to see waning results going forward.
With 2016 starting off it's worth thinking forward to where Ultimate is going to be in Canada in 2019, the next CUC that decides who forms Team Canada in each division. Actually, will that still be the way we do it? I've received plenty of feedback and comments that we should select All Star teams with tryouts. The advocates point to the US model of picking All Star teams (this model is use in other countries as well). I'm still leaning towards our current model as we have seen greater openness and the stars are quite well known. Picking an All Star team is not like picking a team that shall play over a single season or multiple seasons. You want to pick the best team that shall perform as well as possible at a single tournament. Those players need to be able to handle the mental and physical demands every moment that they're both on and off the field. The US can do it because they have hundreds of star players; the rest of the World, not so much. So we'll see how that selection conversation turns out but it'll certainly start up this year based upon performance of Canadian teams at WUCC.
Back to 2019! Open shall remain focused out of Toronto and Vancouver. They're major population centers where there's a higher concentration of the type of smart team player that plays elite Ultimate is based out of. Before anybody snaps my head off, those players exist across Canada in major cities and villages, it's the GTA and Vancouver that have the highest concentrations needed to make winning teams.
For Women's we'll see Vancouver, Ontario, and Québec all contend for the title. I'm saying Ontario rather than Toronto or Ottawa as I hope that players and coaches figure out how to put together a great Ontario based team. We're going to see some great players out of the east and prairies as well but they'll likely move to and play with a Vancouver or Toronto team.
Mixed is a strange conundrum given how Vancouver/TFP operates. There shall likely be some sort of TFP team, yet again. Their closest challenger is likely to be out of Québec as players cycle out of Open and Women's to form a strong Mixed team. While Ontario has some strong programs we're going to need some elite Open and Women's players to shift to Mixed to put up a strong fight for gold. But I see a resurgence in Mixed from Québec in the next few years.
For Open Masters the focus is going to be between Vancouver and Toronto. The matriculation from Open to Masters at a fairly young age should be a sign to the rest of Canada that this division is now population center focused. There is a steady stream of players in each region that shall now graduate to the Masters division from Open.
The same could be said for Women's Masters. The division is healthy now and shall continue to remain as such. The power center is currently in Québec but Vancouver and Toronto are close on their heels. In the next four years we should see a team outside of Vintage win CUC. In 2019, though, there's going to be some very strong Iris players moving on up.
Finally, I foresee a Mixed Masters team and an Open Grandmasters needing to be selected in 2019. I don't see either of them getting divisions at CUC within that time period.
In any case, I welcome feedback and dialogue. I was happy to hear from you on the Women's article earlier as I gained quite a bit of insight. Hope you all have a safe 2016 that's free from any major injury but enough bumps and bruises that you feel like you left it all on the field.
2015 USA Ultimate Club Championships Thoughts
I'm lucky to get three seasons of Ultimate each year; the first is a European tour that starts/ends with Paganello, the second is the Canadian series (read thoughts), and the third is the USA Ultimate series. This year was interesting due to the level of competition but more importantly the level of frustration. I've waited a week to see what would happen and I'm a little disheartened with a lack of momentum on some key issues. Let's get started.
The number one topic was, and should be, the TMFs for swearing. Without rehashing too much you can get penalized, through significant field position changes, for swearing even when you're injured. While there is still some discussion ongoing I'm more interested in action. Action is needed immediately in order to ensure that the passion that we have for our sport is not contained in nice little neat boxes. What I'm disheartened by is that players debate back and forth and put blame on the USA Ultimate staff. The staff is not to blame, we are to blame. We elect the board of directors and they set the direction. We can make real change by contacting them. When you do please take a few minutes to ensure that what you send them is legible and polite.
The second topic was the format of the tournament and how some teams appeared to be sandbagging. Conversations with players had mixed results with teams that didn't meet expectations wanting a format change and those that did better mostly ambivalent or supportive. From the sidelines I miss the setup that we had in Sarasota where there was constant activity leading up to the Masters finals. There was a build up in energy to Saturday afternoon that was a true display of passion for our sport. We're not going to be able to go back to those days and the feeling is that we should change the current format. The question is what format to go to that aligns with ESPN. There were also questions, from the players, as to the value of ESPN at the tournament. Regardless, this is probably the second issue that deserves attention in the next few months.
How did I not know about Rudy's BBQ until this trip? I guess I've spent so much time at the fields and stayed away from the venue that I preferred eateries closer to the hotel. Unfortunate but good to know in case the tournament returns to Frisco. I hope the tournament does return there someday much like I hope it returns to Sarasota for a brief visit, even if it's a tease. Returning to Frisco is more likely though.
Next year the tournaments in Rockford Illinois. Chicago Ultimate is running it with Gail Reich (we first met at Gender Blender) the TD. D3 championships were held there so the team already has experience. Gail was in Frisco shadowing and learning from the team. While USA Ultimate bring some staff there is a huge local volunteer presence required. The location of Rockford is interesting given the distance from Chicago (about an hour) and it should result in decent crowd sizes. No doubt we'll also see plenty of supportive fans from surrounding states. Plenty of players were wondering about the weather as it could be great or it could be cold. Definitely a risk that USA Ultimate is taking with this one but they should be safe considering that it's in September.
It was a great tournament and both USA Ultimate and the Dallas Ultimate Association deserve credit. The staff were always friendly and they have improved each year. The weather helped with only one "off" day with some rain. Generally speaking it was good weather and the wind, while it played a part, wasn't the story like some years in Sarasota. I'm looking forward to a year in Frisco at some point in the future.
The general energy of the players seemed a bit more subdued than in past years. Not sure what it was but it wasn't quite the same celebration of the season that we've seen in the past. I can't quite put my finger on it but the players seemed more cynical and perhaps the TMF issue and the schedule issue had collectively caused players to be more subdued than usual.
Level of competition was good with relatively few flaws. Players are getting better and better. More coaches on the sidelines as well with some teams have three or four coaches/support tracking and assisting full time. Many were concerned about the program and experience that their players were gaining which means that they're focused on not being one and done. Some teams were concerned that they finished too high, in Elite flight, and the travel costs would be prohibitive so they'd decline the placement.
Capitals made it to and played at Nationals with 18 players. Think about that for a few seconds. Input from players was they did well and need more depth. What cannot be argued is the incredible skill and ability that already exists on the team. They came in seeded 13th and left 13th after a tough tournament.
Traffic finished 5th over Scandal on Universe point in a very exciting game. The sideline had many spectators and when Traffic won they fell absolutely silent; it was an interesting experience. Traffic did have some issues against Riot in the quarter finals at the start but were on the path to recovery in the second half. Still things for them to polish before Worlds next year but they're looking strong.
Iris had a great tournament and are a team to watch. FQU has made the right move by focusing their development on a provincial team. The team in the US series had 10 players from the CUC series which shows the availability of talent in Québec. Even so there were a few players that clearly got more touches and were much more talented than the remainder of the team. We'll see how they develop over the next few years but the program is looking good.
Not a great tournament for GOAT but they finished well. Mentally they were also looking good at the end of the tournament despite key players on the sidelines. They were also missing a few of their stars and combined with injuries they managed to improve upon their 15th seed to finish 11th.
It's a joy to see CLX play and tough to see them lose in the quarter finals; they play with an amazing intensity and consistency that I hope to see in the finals sometime soon. The Mixed division, as a whole, didn't get as much attention as the other divisions. Also many grumbles from players about seedings being out of whack. It'll be interesting to see who makes the Mixed National team considering the talent and egos present in the top tier.
Amazing defense by Brute Squad throughout the tournament but especially in the finals. They won 15-12 vs Riot; the team that came closest after that? Iris: 15-11.
Periscope is amazing! I was shooting from the sidelines on a few games and feedback was that it provides a good experience. I'm looking forward to seeing games from that view.
Heartbreaking to see Bravo lose the way that they did. The team was defeated for the rest of the tournament, you could feel the spirit wasn't there any more.
15th place game in Open was ridiculous with players playing in street shoes and not taking the game seriously at all. I'm not sure what to make of it as they clearly didn't take it seriously…but isn't that the point of this? All of this?
In a previous post I wondered about the survival Capitals as a team that draws talent from a large geographic area. My wondering received quite a bit of private feedback both in support of the current system as well as in support of a breakup. Both sides were quite passionate but for different reasons and it's important to understand the landscape as you consider forming your own opinions.
The history of the Capitals is one of success, at times mixed, but an overwhelming success. Even after changes in leadership and a major changes to the roster the team has had great success. Managing a team across a large geographic region is difficult enough, to become, and stay, a globally recognized elite team is extraordinary. So, why even form such a team? Vancouver.
CUC 2015 Thoughts
Well then! The quadrennial event of teams competing to form the selection committee that represents Canada at WUGC has passed and a number of important outcomes should be discussed. I have a few thoughts from my armchair that I'd like to share with you.
First, it's the last time that we'll have a large combined CUC barring one of the big cities stepping up and hosting both gender specific CUCs and Mixed CUCs together. From the sounds of things it went very well and congratulations to all of those that made it or participated in the series. Even if you don't make it you're an important part of the community that develops and moves our sport forward.
Ultimate Canada has announced the two locations for CUC 2016. Juniors, Women's, Open, Women's Masters, and Open Masters shall be played in Edmonton. Mixed shall be played in Hamilton. CUC was last held in Edmonton in 2001 while Hamilton has never hosted before.
Along with this announcement there have been concerns about splitting the Ultimate community. These concerns were acknowledged in April when the split was announced but it's worth mentioning a few things. The number of competitive teams is growing in number and as such creates opportunity for a larger championship and/or larger championship series. The number of communities and venues that can host a larger series is limited in number. Tournament hosting fatigue is a real thing and it takes communities half a decade or more to recover sufficiently to host another CUC. Consider that in the next few years we'll see 100 teams across all divisions at CUC it's is very difficult to find space and cities to host.
By having all divisions compete at the same venue or community would limit CUC to a handful of locations. Ultimate Canada has taken a step towards resolving the issue. Venue and field pressure is already a problem so the change is perhaps a little bit late in coming. What's important is to recognize the opportunity that it creates.
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Rebecca Chang is a first year medical student at McMaster University and in her fourth year of playing Ultimate. As a part of her studies she's doing advocacy project on injury management in Ultimate. Having toured with Lily, McMaster, and Lotus she's well aware of the wear and strain that a season puts on our bodies. Many of us play with injuries caused either by overplaying, overtraining, or lack of preparation. What we need to understand is how to prevent injuries in the first place so that we can play our sport for a longer period.
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I love hearts of palm so I made up a salad. Hearts of Palm are usually packed in salted water so this recipe is for ones packed in salted water.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 2 (14 ounce) cans hearts of palm, drained and sliced
- 1 (8 ounce) container grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 2 large fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
- 1 (2 1/4 ounce) cansliced black olives, drained
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1⁄2 cup large shred mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons capers, drained
- In a large bowl; place hearts of palm, tomatoes, black olives, and jalapeno.
- In a little bowl; mix oil, honey, lime juice, rice vinegar, capers, and garlic.
- Pour caper mix and cheese into the hearts mix and toss to coat.
- Chill then enjoy!
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Loved this salad. Didn't add the cheese but was so beautiful on the plate. Served with pupusas.
I just realized I never rated this recipe. I made it for a potluck a couple of years ago. It was quite delicious and I remember others liking it as well. I love all things hearts of palm and tomatoes!
A very nice salad that my husband and I both enjoyed! I quartered the recipe which was just right for the two of us. Thanks! Made for Pick a Chef(PAC).


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With reporters continuing to ask about Michael Schumacher's health, his agent is once again asking that the family's privacy be respected.
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Ian Bell was killed while running a sidecar race at the Snaefell Mountain Course today. His son Carl was riding along but was uninjured.
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Jules Bianchi's family has taken the first steps of legal action against the FIA, the Formula One Group and the Marussia team over the death of their son after the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix.
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After over 40 years of dominating flat-track racing, Harley-Davidson has replaced the XR750 with its new XG750R, a liquid-cooled racer based on the 750 Street.
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7Le Mans-winning Ford GT40 restoration is exhaustive, obsessive
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One of Ford's most iconic GT40 racecars is undergoing a comprehensive restoration in time for the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
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The 2016 Red Bull Frozen Rush, which puts 900-hp Pro 4 trucks in battle on the slopes of Maine's Sunday River Ski Resort, declares a winner after a lot of mayhem.
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Faraday Future's CES concept will look remarkably racy, but it'll be undrivable and probably won't see production. Bad news for fans hoping for a Tesla rival.
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While leading the race, Italian MotoGP rider Andrea Iannone hit a bird on the second lap of the 2015 Phillip Island Grand Prix with his Ducati GP15. Watch the carnage unfold here.
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Part of the U.S. Library of Congress's Farm Security Administration - Office of War Information Photograph Collection.
in Calipatria, California United States of America
Lange, Dorothea, photographer
- Nitrate negatives.
- 1 negative : nitrate ; 4 x 5 inches or smaller.
- California, 1930s, U.S. Library of Congress, and Dust Bowl
- Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black-and-White Negatives
- United States--California--Imperial County--Calipatria.
- Migrants--California
- Title and other information from caption card.
- Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944.
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Noticeably sharper. The new forged kitchen knife range from Victorinox.
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Creative Directors: Sebastian Kainz, Marc Wientzek
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Copywriter: Monika Prelec
Photographer: Robert Staudinger
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Just had a the pleasure of going on a Foodie tour of SoBe with Grace of Miami Culinary Tours - booked a private Cocktail/Tapas style tour of South Beach as we were in town for a girls weekend and looking for an activity that would get us interacting with the culture and eachother. The private food tour couldn't be more suited and perfect for our needs. There were 10 of us with varied dietary tastes/restrictions and Grace did a phenomenal job balancing our requests! She was easy-going, extremely fun and very knowledgeable - her stops and food picks were amazing and delicious...after the tour, every single one of felt as if we had literally tasted the history and culture of SoBe. The tour lasted 3 hours, the perfect amount of time to enjoy the cocktails and food at a leisurely pace - and even though we requested "smaller" portions, the amount of food was more than ample, in fact we had leftovers to enjoy back at the hotel! I highly recommend you book a tour with Miami Culinary Tours, they are extremely professional and prompt, which just adds to the overall pleasure of dealing with them. The pricing is also extremely reasonable given the quality of the food, drink and tour experience. The food tour is a very unique experience that really turns tourists into travelers, I've always felt that one of the best ways to appreciate and fall in love with a new place is through your tastebuds. Miami Culinary Tour is the perfect way to experience that.
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OAKLAND–Yes, Joe Lacob was in a very good mood today–before, during and after the presser to announce that Kevin Durant had signed with the Warriors.
There aren't many moments like this for any team owner, at any time, and there was some basking in that, of course.
But while Lacob detailed how this all happened during this appearance on "TK Show" today–minutes after the Durant presser–Lacob was also looking ahead, as he almost always does.
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Ivanka Trump held a book signing today and something something something, Holy Crap look at that rack! I'm not sure I've never even considered her before, but now that I think about her huge tits and looming inheritance, I realize she's everything I've ever wanted, and possibly the most perfect being to ever live. Oh I've been a fool! Forgive me Ivanka! [gallery...read more


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Old Oak Country Club, located just 20 minutes from Chicago, was built in 1926 on a tract of land in Homer Glen, Illinois that is dominated by large oaks, hickory's and Long Run Creek. The 18 hole golf course has been skillfully carved out of the natural environment. The rustic beauty of the tract is the perfect compliment to this challenging golf course. The golf course measures 6,609 yards from the gold tees, and at par 71 this creates quite the golfing challenge. The blue tees play at 6,239 and the Red tees play at 5,298 so pick the tee box that suits your game.
Summer market place for all things vintage, antique, reclaimed, repurposed, upcycled and handmade. A two day event in the Heart of Downtown Long Grove with an accent on classic cars on Saturday. Enjoy the unique street vendors, live music, wine, beer, delicious street food and visit the local shops and eateries.
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BlackStone Bar & Grill has an inviting char-house atmosphere accented by a colorful bar, featuring a wide selection of sandwiches, steaks, seafood, and chicken prepared fresh on the grill. We also offer a "home kitchen" menu boasting a variety of "platter-style" recipes passed down through our chefs' families homemade dishes, common when families had more time to spend in the kitchen. BlackStone's diverse selection of appetizers and entrees provides a complete dining experience... whether it be for a romantic dinner for two, or a fun "night out" for the entire family.
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Illinois' Largest Waterpark, featuring 20 slides, quarter-mile long lazy river, wave pool, two kiddie areas and more.
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The Broken Earth Winery in Long Grove offers wine tastings, wine club memberships, video gaming and a seasonal menu of small plates featuring wine friendly nibbles, along with wine, craft beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Broken Earth Winery brings award-winning Paso Robles wines to Illinois oenophiles.
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Shop Aurora's Farmers Market for seasonal favorites! Join neighbors and enjoy the familiar flavors and weekly surprises. Illinois' oldest continually-running market, proudly celebrating area history and heritage. Each week with their Healthy Growing Initiative, your shopping experience includes a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as the opportunity to discover unique handcrafts, homemade breads and pastries, specialty meats, artisan cheeses, and beautiful flowers. Pick up your farm fresh produce for the week - and plan to spend some time savoring the sweetness of locally-made baked goods, snacking on fresh popcorn, or tasting delicious hot donuts! The City of Aurora Farmers Markets are more than a place to get your vegetables. An excellent way to kick off your Saturday morning with a mini-festival of socializing, food, music and much more. Held Thursday afternoons, July through August.
Sky Zone is the world's first indoor trampoline park. They're the inventors of "fun fitness" and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. They offer one of the greatest workouts ever combined with awesome, healthy fun. They've been voted the number one "out of the box" workout and the "best party ever." Experience WOW – the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes. Sky Zone is dedicated to providing the pure joy that comes with flying. They are sky lovers, thrill seekers and people who believe that jumping is freedom. They believe fitness can be fun and play can be smart. They are healthy and bursting with energy. They fly high and keep it safe. They are Sky Zone. Have Fun, Fly Safe Aurora!!
Fiestas Patrias at RiverEdge Park
Celebrate the sound, culture and taste of Mexico at Fiestas Patrias. From the delicious food to the variety of musical acts to the children's play area, there's something for everyone at this fun festival right on the Fox River.
Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant
The Gordon Biersch experience, inspired by the Reinheitsgebot of 1516, rests upon the foundations of purity, simplicity and precision. This philosophy is most recognizable in their selection of authentic German lagers, each crafted on-site using only malted barley, hops, yeast and pure, filtered water.
Harvest at Pheasant Run Resort
Seasonal dishes inspired by a farm-to-fork theme. Finest grade of aged Midwest beef, market-fresh seafood selections. Recommended for dinner.
CITY:St. Charles
Great brewery tours, great beers, Taco Thursdays - you must see 5 Rabbit! The name 5 Rabbit was inspired by the Aztec culture of Latin heritage. 5 Rabbit beers are mysterious and captivating, and every taste reveals a new detail. Great for those seeking fresh, unique and delicious beers.
CITY:Bedford Park
Millhurst Ale House offers a variety of premium steak and seafood, as well as classic comforts, pastas, burgers, pizza, salads and more! 27 Micro Craft Beers and Full Bomber Selection. Check out their menu on BeerMenu.com! Millhurst Ale House has Private and Semi-private dining rooms for your special event.
Interesting variety of vintage books, postcards, jewelry, glass, porcelain, military, coins and deco lighting.
CITY:St. Charles
Open Range Grill is a family owned restaurant in Sugar Grove, IL on Bliss Creek Golf Course. We're open every day and are nearby with nightly dinner specials including our weekly Friday Fish Fry and Saturday Prime Rib, live entertainment every weekend, and an amazing patio overlooking the beautiful Bliss Creek Golf Course. Our food, drinks, and events are close by - stop in and check them out!
CITY:Sugar Grove
Hopvine Brewing Company is an original, locally owned and operated restaurant and brewery in Aurora, IL. Guests immerse themselves in the craft brewing process while looking through windows into the brewery, the fermentation room and ultimately the storage cooler. Hopvine Brewing Company offers a selection of craft beer, fine wines, specialty drinks and an extensive, constantly evolving selection of fresh seasonal menu items.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn
After four years of planning and construction, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant opened in 2005 in Orland Park, a south suburb of Chicago. The concept was unique. We would create a signature menu with a selection of dishes designed to pair perfectly with our own Cooper's Hawk wines, made in our own private winery. With sophisticated food and exceptional wines, our concept was born. The Cooper's Hawk concept includes four distinct components: an upscale casual dining restaurant, full-service bar, private barrel-aging room, and Napa-style tasting room and retail gift store…all under one roof. Each Cooper's Hawk location is distinctive in layout and décor, but carries the same warmth and elegance that guests have come to expect.
CITY:Oak Lawn
This forest preserve has miles of wooded trails and a quarry lake suitable for hiking and horseback. Fishing, canoeing and kayaking permitted in season.
CITY:Big Rock
The Onion Pub is a perfect place to relax with friends and family. Enjoy fresh handcrafted beers from our own Wild Onion Brewery and hearty comfort food. The timber framed bar and dining room, anchored by a massive stone fireplace, create a comfortable atmosphere that has made the Onion a local favorite since 2003. The Great Hall banquet facility can accommodate 200 people and is anchored by a large timber frame cathedral ceiling that overlooks a beautiful 11 acre lake. Guests can enjoy a champagne toast under a canopy of bistro string lights with the sweet sound of flowing water. Also enjoy brewery tours and live entertainment.
Classic fun food, cruise nights, neon lights and service with a smile. Situated on the historic Illinois Lincoln Highway, Route 30 next to Phillips Park Golf Course & Mastodon Visitors Center and the Illinois Lincoln Highway gazebo.
Established in 1974 and located on Historic Lincoln Highway (Rt. 30) O'Malleys Pub & Eatery is the place to go for great beer, food and a happy atmosphere. Celebrate where great times and great food come together!
Come hear the sound of Christmas, the natural warmth and ambience that draws thousands to the downtown, Mason Square, and Douglas Square, the first weekend of December. Carolers, cookie walk, crafts, entertainment, and more.
Golfers will enjoy all that Bliss Creek has to offer, from the casual atmosphere of the bar and grill, to cocktails on the deck overlooking the first hole. With the addition of the Pine Room, a dedicated building designed specifically for golf outings, it is the perfect course for any size outing or fundraiser. Open to the public daily, it offers beautiful, tree-lined fairways, well-placed water hazards and a challenging 18 holes of golf that can most often be played in less than four hours. Truly one of the best golf values in the Chicagoland area.
CITY:Sugar Grove
Fireside Grille offers a ski-lodge feel, with two fireplaces and a warm, wooden cathedral ceiling. The cozy yet classy atmosphere lends itself to dinner events of all kinds. At first glance the menu reveals a classic American dining experience, but digging a little deeper you'll find a lively helping of creativity that is sure to satisfy.
CITY:Sugar Grove
Featured on The Golf Scene with Steve Kashul and Heralded as one of Chicagoland's best buys for 18 holes, Settler's Hill is a favorite in Kane County and beyond. Here links, parkland and water holes combine to create a truly varied and memorable golf experience. Quirky greens, deep bunkers and colorful seasonal wildflower displays add to the course's charm. Superb conditioning and a casual atmosphere make Settler's Hill welcoming and enjoyable for all levels of golfers. The course's west-central location in Batavia near the Fox River makes Settler's Hill a natural choice for meeting friends for a round or planning an outing.
Each summer, Montgomery Fest brings together neighbors and friends from throughout the area to enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned family fun. Held the second weekend in August along the banks of the Fox River, highlights of the Fest include musical performances, carnival rides, a wide range of food vendors, free pony rides and petting zoo, a fishing derby, a car show and a parade.
Dine at La Quinta de los Reyes for the best in authentic Mexican cuisine, drinks and live entertainment. Located on the corner of Broadway (Rt. 25) and New York Street in downtown Aurora between the Aurora Transportation Center and Paramount Theatre.
Enjoy your meals with family and friends in our cozy country dining room with a warming fire during the winter months. The atmosphere at the Olde North Pancake House is warm, friendly and filled with items created by local craftsmen for that at home feeling!
CITY:West Chicago
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Naperville
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant opened in 2005 in Orland Park, a south suburb of Chicago. The concept was unique. We would create a signature menu with a selection of dishes designed to pair perfectly with our own Cooper's Hawk wines, made in our own private winery. With sophisticated food and exceptional wines, our concept was born. The Cooper's Hawk concept includes four distinct components: an upscale casual dining restaurant, full-service bar, private barrel-aging room, and Napa-style tasting room and retail gift store…all under one roof. Each Cooper's Hawk location is distinctive in layout and décor, but carries the same warmth and elegance that guests have come to expect.
Pal Joey's has prided itself with a pizza that has remained consistent throughout its 32 year history. The pizza was given 4 stars by Chicago Tribune food critics and named as one of the best pan pizzas in the Chicago area. Fine Italian food and award-winning pizza. Outdoor dining by the Fox River is a special treat!
An ode to the American table with its diversity and global influence. We set out to be an expressive regional American kitchen, all while remaining approachable, affordable, and welcoming.
CITY:St. Charles
Wood-roasted chicken, ribs. Free s'mores in outdoor fire pit. Seven flat screen TV's to watch sports.
CITY:St. Charles
A three day long fest that can't be missed. Long Grove invites the whole family out to enjoy all the best that the Irish culture offers including: live music, dancers, best dressed dog competition each day, traditional Irish food and drink, and activities for the "wee" folk.
CITY:Long Grove
We are all super excited to tend, cook and serve you while you are here, so come on down, check in, like us on Facebook and give us your feedback. Open 5 pm - 11 pm Tue/Wed, 5 pm - midnight Thurs/Fri/Sat and 5 pm - 11 pm Sundays.
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.
The Arlington Million brings together horses, owners, trainers, jockeys and fans from every corner of the world. Immerse yourself in the Arlington Million experience... history and tradition, special performances, fashionable apparel, and delectable cuisine.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Every second Saturday of the month the Baltria Car Show is held from May thru October. Live music, free entry, food, giveaways, awards. Visit our Vintage Auto Gallery.
CITY:St. Charles
ZaZa's Tavola Italiana offers an intimate, comfortable seating to relax and savor authentic and fresh Italian foods like visiting a Trattoria in the Italian countryside. The pastas are rich and flavorful reproductions of "Old World" standards, such as our Rigatoni Abbruzzese or Paccheri Tartuffi. There are plenty of entrees for our guests to enjoy, like the Filet Barolo and the Pesce Bianco Spinaci, as well as insalates, antipastas and rustic brick-oven pizzas.
BuckleDown Brewing is a small craft brewery and taproom just outside of Chicago. They create bold, flavorful beers, and take diligent care to craft the finest small-batch beers with premium ingredients. Taproom open Wed-Sun.
Using only the freshest ingredients, Maciano's serves delicious homemade pizza and Italian entrees. They are Casual, Contemporary, Italian with Old-World Craft. Carry out, catering or delivery available.
Tap House and purveyor of 42 craft beers on draft, offers a full menu for your dining experience with great food, seasonal outdoor dining and banquet space is available.
Sports bar and casual restaurant, Legends combines the best of both into a special kind of neighborhood gathering place. Where friends and family can meet to grab a bite, watch the game, or just enjoy a beer together in a lively atmosphere.
Nevin's Brewing Company opened in December of 2012. Nevin's delivers their spent grain to local farmers to use as feed for livestock and compost to enrich the soil for vegetables. Experience freshly brewed beer - Nevin's own recipe. Their goal is to bring you the freshest, most flavorful food and beer possible.
Rowdy's was first runner up as Culinary Champion for Best BBQ with their delicious Hog Wings! A fun local pub with a small town feel. An open kitchen allows customers to watch their food being prepared or their burger being "designed." They have over 50 brews to choose from as well as daily specials and live entertainment. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Salsa Verde Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria
Salsa Verde is delicious, authentic, home-made Mexican dishes from authentic Mexican recipes. Their service is friendly in an inviting and vibrant environment. Fresh ingredients make them among the best Mexican restaurants in the area!
Roadhouse Country Restaurant, Bar & Grill
The Roadhouse was Runner Up in the Culinary Champions competition for Best Soup for their delicious, like-none-other "Grandmas Homemade Chicken 'n Dumplings!" This award-winning pub specializes in country hospitality, food, fun and friends. The are experts in country-style comfort food. Check out the latest events and entertainment happening on their website.
This premier public golf course was designed by architect Greg Martin on the farmland locally known as "The Ridge" in 2007. The front nine plays as a links-style course, while the back nine features elevation changes and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. 18 holes, par 71. Distance: 6,604. Whitetail Ridge offers the perfect venue to host your wedding or golf outing. The 24,000 square foot clubhouse features a beautiful restaurant and bar that seats 100 people, with a balcony that overlooks the front nine. The elegant Ballroom accommodates parties of up to 350 people, and is complimented by the Terrace Room, with a private balcony, that can host business meetings and smaller events such as wedding and baby showers, and business meetings. The lower level of the clubhouse features the 19th Hole with a private bar, and seating for up to 50. The patio and outdoor party area provide an ideal place for your outdoor wedding, party, or post-outing summer fun and socializing. Three-time winner Bride's Choice Award and 2014 Couple's Choice Award winner.
Fun Inc. is a manufacturer and wholsale distributor of magic tricks and gag novelties. Our knowledgeable and experienced factory staff, most of whom have been with the company for over 20 years, take pride in paying attention to the smallest details. This makes accurate fulfillment of orders and timely shipments a top priority.
Open since 2009, Lakeview Grille offers the finest cuts of steak and prime rib. Their restaurant menu items not only include steaks but fresh salads, delicious entrees, and decadent desserts. To complement guests' dining experiences, the beer and wine list is extensive. Additional menus available for kids, banquets, or showers. Specials include Tuesday Night Rib Night - Wine Down Wednesdays - Prime Rib Special Thursday night and all day Sunday.
Situated among the rich turf at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club this is the perfect venue for wedding parties, luncheons, meetings or a Sunday Brunch. Mothers will appreciate spending Mother's Day at this beautiful place! Enjoy Friday fish fries, Sunday buffets and weekly specials. Easter Brunch and Father's Day are also special days to spend at Whitetail Ridge. Open 11 am - 9 pm Monday through Saturday and Sundays 8 am - 8 pm. Call for reservations and special holiday hours.
Butterflies & Blooms is a butterfly exhibition where visitors can immerse themselves in a habitat filled with hundreds of live butterflies. This exhibition is filled with species native to South America, Asia, North America, and Africa, as well as those native to Illinois. The 2,800-square-foot white mesh enclosure is located on the lawn of the Learning Campus. Weather permitting.
North Aurora Hotel Inn and Suites
North Aurora Hotel has 120 comfortable, convenient guest rooms including King, Queen, Double and King Suites. Complimentary continental breakfast from 7 - 10 am every day. 24-hour front desk welcome center. Kitchenettes, free WiFi access and cable TV. Spacious free parking for up to 250 cars. Conveniently located right off I-88, Exit 117 at Rt. 31. Minutes from Chicago Premium Outlets, Hollywood Casino Aurora and the Aurora Transportation Center.
CITY:North Aurora
Fermilab's Lederman Science Center
The Leon M. Lederman Science Education Center houses hands-on exhibits for ages 10+, technology and science labs, a store and the K-12 Teacher Resource Center. Science Adventures classes for all ages take place at the Lederman Science Center. The Center also has a unique collection of indoor and outdoor exhibits introducing students to the world of particle physics. Open to the public Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM and on Saturdays from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. The Center can accommodate groups of five or fewer on a walk-in basis. Larger groups must book a visit. Call 630-840-8258 for more information. A guided tour for families is available the first Saturday of the month from 10:00 am to noon.
Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium
This much-lauded and beautiful auditorium hosts classical and popular musical events as well as popular lectures and recitals. It is located in Aurora University's Institute for Collaboration building.
Lemont Area Historical Society
Historic museum located inside of a national registered church built during the Civil War. We offer exhibits, tours and the "old stone church" chapel is available for rental of weddings and special occasion ceremonies.
Kane County Flea Market/Sept. 2017
"The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere"-Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles, & Fancy Junque. Food is served both days.
CITY:St. Charles
Come enjoy Oswego's craft beer tasting. Brew at the Bridge will also feature great food which serves as the perfect complement to a cold craft beer on a sunny afternoon.
Join Cantigny and The North West Territory Alliance in a Revolutionary War Reenactment and Encampment. Get a feel for camp life, experience a battle and enjoy the sights and sounds of the 18th century. Event is free with $10 parking.
Live music, food, beer and more! Children's activities too, so there is fun for the whole family. Please see website for times and details.
CITY:Oak Brook
Celebrate nature's six-legged friends with the annual Bug Fest! Start your adventure at Lippold Park with fun bug games, insect encounters and more. Walk the stroller-friendly Fox River Trail to the Red Oak Nature Center and enjoy the wood chipped hiking trails along the way. This is a fun and educational for children and families. All ages and adults free! 9 am - 1 pm
CITY:North Aurora
Art enthusiasts rejoice! The Fall Festival of Fine Art in Oak Brook, Illinois, boasts upscale art exhibits and one-of-a-kind pieces. Situated in the flush outdoor Oak Brook Shopping Center, the works span an assortment of media such of ceramics, paintings, sculptures and metal. Local bands paint the soundscape, and other attractions include live art demos and a kids activity corner, ensuring fun for the whole family.
CITY:Oak Brook
Double Yolk Pancake House and Restaurant
Finding a brunch spot as delicious as Double Yolk is about as rare as finding a double yolk in an egg. With homemade corned beef hash, the shamrock benedict is great! The hollandaise is perfect, especially when paired with the corned beef hash. Their chipotle chicken sandwich is seasoned to perfection. *This restaurant recently ranked one of TOP 25 in the USA by Restaurant.com.*
Holiday Inn William Tell Hotel Chicago SW Countryside Banquets and Conference Center
Located just minutes from downtown Chicago and both Midway and O'Hare airports, the Holiday Inn & William Tell Chicago SW Countryside Banquets and Conference Center is the premier destination for business and leisure travel. We feature 176 comfortable Countryside, IL hotel rooms appointed with modern amenities, over 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, onsite dining and easy access to area businesses and sightseeing. While here, guests can enjoy a 25-yard lap pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi tub, making us a top choice for families. Our Countryside, Illinois hotel is also pleased to offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a free shuttle within a 5-mile radius upon request. When it's time to explore, venture out to a plethora of nearby attractions and activities, including the Brookfield Zoo, Max McCook, Toyota Park and much more.
Celebrate Labor Day weekend as Batavia MainStreet hosts a 'Taste of Batavia' sampler party complete with live music, activities and dancing! For kids, there will be plenty of activities and a play area-- River City Church will host a bounce house, face painting, balloons, and a raffle. Lawn games and bags Classic Car Show on River St. Sept. 4, 4 pm - 9 pm.
Celebrate all things German at Itasca's Annual Oktoberfest including authentic German food and gift, music, and more! This is a free fest.
Kane County Flea Market/October/ 2017
"The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere" - Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles, & Fancy Junque. Food is served both days.
CITY:St. Charles
Kane County Flea Market/June 2017
"The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere"--Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles, & Fancy Junque. Food is served both days.
CITY:St. Charles
Yorkville Hometown Days Festival
The 2016 Hometown Days Festival is a family oriented event that provides entertainment the entire family can enjoy! We are excited to bring back again this year the past favorites such as the Pride and Joy Car Show, the Baby Contest, carnival, and live musical performances. We are also excited to announce the return of a 2015 crowd favorite – The Ultimate Air Dogs Show! Headliner entertainment all three days. For more information contact the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department.
Kane County Flea Market/Dec.2017
"The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere"-up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles, & Fancy Junque. Food is served both days.
CITY:St. Charles
Happy Together Tour 2016 at the Paramount Theatre
Take a trip through the golden age of rock-and-roll with the artists behind all those 1960's and 70's favorites, right before your eyes. In one rockin' night, the Happy Together Tour 2016 is bringing your radio to life with Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, Chicago's own The Cowsills, Mark Lindsay from Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Spencer Davis Group starring (you guessed it) Spencer Davis himself and, of course, Flo & Eddie from The Turtles, all live on the Paramount stage. This show is stacked with what the kids are calling "oldies, but goodies," and you don't want to miss it. General Public On-Sale: June 30 at 10 a.m.
Walgreens Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival
Come see the world's fastest growing water sport at Lake Arlington. Twenty paddlers move in unison, combining strength with teamwork in a boat whose elaborate design originates in ancient China.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Green Fair on the Fox features an eco-marketplace, local businesses, physical fitness and sustainable, healthy living. There will be food, live music, demonstrations and fun activities for the whole family! Over 65 vendors and exhibitors will be on hand showcasing their green product or service. Fun activities for kids and adults alike will be going on all throughout the fair. Musical entertainment on the Peg Bond Stage. Green Fair on the Fox will be held rain or shine.
The Chicago Bandits are a women's professional softball team based in Rosemont, Illinois. Since the 2005 season, they have played as a member of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF). The Bandits won the 2008 NPF championship, defeating the Washington Glory in the final game of the championship series. The team won their second NPF championship following the 2011 season when they won the championship series two games to none over the USSSA Pride. Following the 2015 season the team won its third NPF championship defeating the USSSA Pride two games to none. They play their home games at Rosemont Stadium in Rosemont, Illinois.
The DuPage County Fair provides a variety of fun for all ages. Great music and entertainment, food, moto cross shows, demolition derbies, horse and reptile shows, hands-on activities, carnival rides, petting zoo, pony rides, and so much more! Come for the Fair food and stay for the fun!
Sale of juried artist created work. Includes pottery. jewelry. textiles, ornaments. more. Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm; Fri.Sat 10am-5pm; Closed Sunday.
CITY:St. Charles
Festivities include plowing competition, English and Western horse show, arts and crafts show, children's games, ladies and junior fair auction. Food available from local area vendors and much more. Parking is free.
CITY:Big Rock
Savor the Flavor of the Seasons' Bounty at the Deerfield Farmer's Market. Look for the bright orange carrot. Locally grown seasonal vegetables and fruit, organic and naturally grown vegetables and flowers, fresh-cut flowers, potted flowering plants, annuals and perennials, freshly baked breads, muffins and cookies, hand-crafted Wisconsin cheese, tasty maple syrup and honey, and other specialty products and much more! This market is held in downtown Deerfield at the Metra Commuter Parking Lot, located at 850 Waukegan Rd. (Deerfield and Robert York Ave).
139th Annual Summer Festival Oktoberfest in August
Fun times for all ages at the annual Octoberfest held at the Schwaben Center. German Food, 800 seat beer tent, live music, dancing, arcades, giant slide and free baggo. Friday night is rock and roll night, Saturday music by Amazing Mike, One Man Band, German music and dancers performing throughout the day. Sunday its traditional German music, Amazing Mike will perform again, dancing, games and more fun. Please visit the website for more information! Admission is a donation of $10 and children under 12 are free.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Da Baffone is a cozy little getaway, a family owned Italian Restaurant in downtown Crystal Lake. At Da Baffone we present a unique dining experience with a focus on traditional Southern Italian Cuisine.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Courtyard by Marriott St. Charles
121 guest rooms. Amenities: Business center, exercise room, extended stay, indoor pool, restaurant, lounge. Pet friendly-charges apply. Guest rooms renovated 2014
CITY:St. Charles
Winner of ABC's 2013 Great Christmas Light Fight. Over one million led Christmas lights displayed in sync with a dozen different songs including the Blackhawks' song.
Boz Scaggs / America at RiverEdge Park
Blues-soul rocker Boz Scaggs is known for songs like "My Time" and "Slow Dancer." The songs "Lido Shuffle" and "Lowdown" were smash hits along with "Breakdown Dead Ahead" and "Jo Jo." His most recent release, A Fool to Care, is a culmination, showcasing soulful originals, country covers and heartfelt features by fellow stars. With a discography as diverse and successful as his, this is going to be one incredible night. After rocking the U.K. charts with their 1971 single "Horse With No Name," America brought the song to the U.S., where it debuted at #1. This dream team of musical talent recorded honest ballads, folk jams and even some trippy numbers, like "Sister Golden Hair" and "Tin Man." Today, Gerry and Dewey are still touring together, bringing their classic sound to forever fans and newcomers alike.
Alan Jackson with Lauren Alaina at RiverEdge Park
Alan Jackson ranks as one of the 10 best-selling male vocalists of all-time in all genres. He is one of the most successful and respected singer-songwriters in country music. Jackson's current album, Angels and Alcohol, topped the country album charts when it was released last summer. Lauren Alaina captured America's hearts when she appeared on Season 10 of American Idol. Recently Lauren released a self-titled five-song EP including her latest single, "Next Boyfriend." Lauren regularly appears on the Grand Ole Opry, is one of CMT's "Next Women of Country" and returned to American Idol for its farewell season as a mentor to this year's contestants.
Free and open to the public, the Glencoe Festival of Art will showcase the work of more than 110-juried artists from across the country in a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and wood. In addition to the incredible artwork available for purchase, attendees will be able to interact with artists through demonstrations and booth chats. Kids also have the opportunity to participate in art scavenger hunts throughout the weekend. Location: Vernon Ave. & Park Ave.
Midwest SOARRING Foundation's Native American Cultural Center
Midwest SOARRING (Save Our Ancestors Remains & Resources Indigenous Network Group) Foundation was formed in November of 1996. They are a Native American non-profit organization who assists with repatriation, protection of sacred sites and educates the public about Native American culture, through Pow Wows, cultural programs and environmental issues. The new Cultural Center is made possible by a lease obtained through the City of Lockport.
Art at the Glen Town Center: One of the TOP 15 shows in the country! Enjoy this free street festival flooded with the work of the 175 juried artists participating. Glen Town Center is home to some of the finest stores in the Midwest and is an enduring reminder of the community's role in aviation history.
Downtown Alive! American English at RiverEdge Park
Acclaimed Beatles' Tribute Band: from that very first song on the Ed Sullivan show to the last note of Abbey Road, it's a night of hit after bloody hit from Chicago's very own American English.
Please join us in Elmhurst City Centre for great local food, beer and wine and some of the area's best live music! The two day festival will run on Friday, September 9th from 4 to 10:30 pm and Saturday, September 10th from Noon to 10:30 pm.


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