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WASHINGTON, D.C., September 12In the minutes after yesterday's attacks on New York City and Washington, it appears that the Russian military went on heightened alert, then later called off "preparations for war," according to the newspaper Vremya Novostei.
The article, contained below, was reprinted by a respected e-mail digest of Russian news, Johnson's Russia List. The digest is created by David Johnson of the Washington-based Center for Defense Information.
Russian military ordered not to prepare for attacking the U.S.
Written by Yuri Golotyuk and translated into English by Andrei Ryabochkin
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Following the terrorist attacks, Russia has cancelled its aviation exercises in the vicinity of the U.S., Canada, Norway, Britain, and Iceland. But security measures for Russian air space have been boosted, with direct flights over Moscow and St. Petersburg prohibited.
According to our senior source in the Defense Ministry, "the first 30 minutes to one hour" after the terrorist attacks in Washington and New York "were the most dangerous for the world." The U.S. Army responded by putting troops on full alert.
This could not fail to provoke a response: Russia was automatically forced to increase the alert status of the troops responsible for protecting Russian airspace: the air defense and missile-space defense forces, the Air Force and the Navy; additional shifts were urgently summoned to command posts of strategic missile forces. Under current circumstances any provocation, especially on the line where "responsibility areas" of the Russian Army and the U.S. Army with its NATO allies intersect, was fraught with the risk of further uncontrollable escalation of the conflict.
It is hard to judge now at which of these phases the Russian Armed Forces were ordered to stop these "preparations for war" and cease to match the alert status of the Americans. To all appearances, the order was given after the extraordinary Kremlin meeting which President Putin held with security ministers. After the meeting was over, the General Staff canceled sailing orders given to naval underwater and surface forces, and decreased the alert status of the Air Force.
The command center of the Russian Air Force stated that at the request of the U.S., the command had made urgent corrections to the current training exercises of Russian strategic bombers. "Practical actions in the course of the maneuvers have been canceled," reported Colonel Drobyshevskii, press secretary of the Air Force command center. It means that Russian bombers have canceled their flights in the direction of the U.S., Canada, Norway, Britain, and Iceland. At the same time, a number of additional measures of intensifying surveillance over Russia's air space are still in force.
Flights directly over Moscow and St. Petersburg are prohibited (with the exception of special flights); monitoring of foreign airliners passing through international air corridors over Russia is intensified.
According to our sources, the resources of Russia's early missile warning system have been fully activated (usually the radar stations operate at 30 to 50 percent of capacity), as well as those which monitor the U.S. and those which are aimed at the "south missile threat direction" (primarily the Middle East and the Persian Gulf).
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Goodbye Randy
Dom Luszczyszyn
January 06 2015 02:06PM
Today, Randy Carlyle was relieved of his coaching duties with the Toronto Maple Leafs, bringing an end to his 195 game tenure behind the Leafs bench.
Carlyle's tactics have long been a sticking point for many fans causing a pretty big divide between the compete and calculus crowd, but as the losses piled up the divide became noticeably smaller as even those that shouted "He won a Cup!" from the rooftops couldn't deny that the process just wasn't working.
Yes, this team is still on pace for 95 points, but they certainly aren't playing like one that belongs in the playoffs and their most recent losing skid has only amplified the problems that beget this team. Night after night the Leafs get dominated by literally any team, and night after night there's no explanation.
Mind boggling, right?
Carlyle will get credit for bringing this team to the playoffs two years ago, but that team wasn't getting anywhere close without Vezina calibre goaltending. That hasn't changed, and while they may be above .500 now, that would inevitably implode sometime soon if the Leafs keep playing the way they have been.
Carlyle didn't get fired because of that most recent skid though, the last loss being an embarrassing one to a depleted Jets team. This isn't a panic move to save the season because of a few losses, this is Carlyle failing his evaluation, his second chance to show he can turn the ship around. In reality, Carlyle should've been fired after last season's epic collapse. It was an obvious mistake at the time because Carlyle was clearly the problem, or at least the biggest one. Shanahan and co. needed to buy time to evaluate the team, but evaluating a team that's being shackled is a fool's errand.
To think the Leafs suddenly weren't playing well is wrong, they haven't been playing well for a while, the losing streak, the embarrassing defeats, they were likely the last straw.
No, the losses can't solely be pinned on the head coach, and you can blame the players if you want, there's definitely fault there, but it's certainly interesting that good players become ashes when they arrive and resurrect like a phoenix once they leave. It's been clear for awhile now that what Carlyle is preaching is not working. It hasn't worked from day one.
The Leafs have been a brutal possession team that has cratered near the bottom of the league under Carlyle. This tweet by @SkinnyPPPhish is evidence of that.
Just one steep decline. Since he was hired, the Leafs are second last in Score Adjusted Corsi ahead of only Buffalo. The thing that correlates to future winning most and the Leafs are hanging out with a team that is actively trying to lose.
And I'll hear some people say "I can't believe the Leafs are losing to _______." Really? During his tenure, the Leafs have a positive Score Adjusted Corsi against just two teams: Buffalo and Colorado. Every single team that plays Toronto, outplays Toronto.
Maybe, you don't buy advanced stats though. So let's just forget them. Forget 5-on-5 play. Let's use every situation, and let's use just good ol' shots. Being outshot is bad, that's something everyone can agree on, right?
195 games. 186 distinct 10 game stretches. How many times did the Leafs collectively outshoot their opponents over any 10 game stretch? Twice. Twice. Just twice. TWICE. Literally, 1 percent of the time. Over the entire tenure, the Leafs have surrendered 1291 more shots than their opponents.
You. Can't. Win. Like. That.
And you can't even see those two good instances above. Because it was by exactly one shot each time. How about individual games? In that case, the Leafs have outshot the other team a grand total of 48 times. One of every four games.
The Leafs hemorrhage shots on a nightly basis and need goaltending to bail them out every night. When that well dries, you get ugly, ugly hockey. Ugly hockey we all watched over the past few weeks as the Leafs dropped seven of their last nine. But it's been ugly when they win too. Hemmed in their own zone for minutes at a time, praying that dam doesn't burst open.
There is no doubt in my mind that this team has the talent to compete, to make a push for the playoffs. But we would've never seen that with Carlyle at the helm; a coach that has proven too stubborn to change what clearly wasn't working. Maybe he wasn't the problem, maybe it runs deeper than that. But he wasn't the solution, and his departure was long overdue.
Today, Leafs Nation was relieved of Randy Carlyle.
Great article, and not so many fancy stats that I got bored halfway through lol...Hopefully this means change for the better. #carlylefired
January 06 2015, 03:28PM
Great piece, Dom. Those curves are a repudiation of whatever coaching system was in place.
But there is a lingering question: are you over-isolating one variable?
1. The trend began before Carlyle.
2. There is a positive correlation between the sliding indices and players enlisted under Burke.
One could tell a different story: that Wilson and Carlyle were victims of a more embedded problem. It is possible that the Burke model (shorter time horizon, FA's & trades, no deep drafting) was flawed, in which case the clean-up is not done.
It will be interesting to hear what story Shanahan is reading aloud.
I'd have bought all this if it weren't for one thing. Didn't you guys want Wilson fired?
Now you put all these fancy stats about how Wilson was a better coach than Carlyle, then why did you want him out in the first place?
This team, this organization, is a total gong show.
The problem is the upper management, not the coaches ! Next year Babcock will come to town and you will want him fired two years later like all the previous coaches.
January 06 2015, 03:49PM
«There is no doubt in my mind that this team has the talent to compete, to make a push for the playoffs»
I don't think you're right, but even if you are, even if, by chance, the Leafs make it to the 8th spot, will they have a chance of making it for the Cup? ABSOLUTELY NOT.
I'd rather have a Chicago Blackhawks team, finishing dead last for 3 to 4 years and then becoming one of the best franchise in the early 2010's decade, than being the Sharks, always making the playoffs but never reaching the top.
January 06 2015, 04:25PM
With Carlyle fired. Time to plan the parade. Playoffs here we come.
January 06 2015, 05:56PM
Burke took a short cut by trading for Kessel and somehow thinking that was going to make the Leafs into a playoff contender without really building from the bottom up. Had the Leafs been patient and just accepted stinking for a while longer (i'ts not like we're not used to stinking) we could have had Seguin, Hmailton and parts. Instead we're stuck with Phil (not that he's not great when he wants to be) and his best friend as the number one center and a team that collectively seems to care one day and forgets their skates the next. The only people you can't blame on the leafs team is the goalies, heck if it wasn't for the goalies, Carlyle would have been gone long ago. So yes, it's a start that Carlyle is gone but this team still sucks, they can't win close games and there's no way they can score 3+ goals every night especially when things tighten closer to the playoffs. But ask JVR about what justifies a good win and he'll ask you "how do you justify a win?" he apparently sees nothing wrong in being outshot and hanging on desperately for a win only because Bernier/Reimer stole the show. I think that sort of attitude is contagious, no wonder this team doesn't get it. So all in all, we will see what happens here. But i'm ready for a blow up if need be. It's been far too long for mediocrity, Kessel can get his 35+ goals per season, but I'd rather a playoff team every year.
Excellent piece, although simply watching this team night in and night out you would come to the identical conclusion.
I also disagree with "this team has the talent to compete" phrase. I'm not sure anymore. I like the hustle and possession time of Santorelli, the hustle, grit and even scoring of Komorov, the slick moves, great possession and penalty-drawing abilities of Kadr, the huge potential of Rielly and the leadership abilities of their best defenseman Cody Franson. Also, Franson is eloquent, doesn't grunt out cliches like Phaneuf and seems to be the only adult in the room.
Other than that? I'd say start moving out as many bodies as possible. Even though their are some truly horrific contracts in that room thanks to Dave Nonis, teams might bite if the asking prices aren't insane.
I hope a new coach will bring about good change. But I no longer believe this team, particularly the core of this team, is good enough for success. Maybe a playoff appearance, but I'm really starting to doubt that the work ethic is there.
January 06 2015, 10:20PM
Wow seeing mom is looking over the shoulder I'll suggest this article is out standing. In fact it is Nobel prize winning in its analysis of what is wrong with the leafs.
One problem Dom. You miss the fact that Scotty Bowman wanted no part with this team. Sorry to pull you away from all your so neat and tidy stats there but Scotty enquired about taking over operations but when he realized he wouldn't get the key to the executive washroom to run the whole show he went over to Chicago.
Let me simply put into context what is wrong with this addition of the leafs which will be the 48th not to win a cup. It all started in training camp Dom when Phil the $8 million dollar man reminded Randy Carlyle that he had a long leash which enabled him to float more, you know around the blue line while his teammates frantically tried to get the puck out of their zone. You see Phil as a so called leader was telling his comrades such as Bozak, J.V.R., Lupul etc. that there was no need to play a 200 foot game. No siree you won't get benched.
Now I'm sure you are convinced that Shanahan will do wonders. But like Ken Dryden, now that might be before your time when he was a figure head president of the leafs with no powers or the keys to that all important executive washroom.
Did you notice that Shanahan hired Hunter but somehow couldn't fire the architects of leaf drafting led by Dave Morrison that for the past decade has been pitiful, horrid and abysmal. Yep you see it is the board similar to old crazy Harold Ballard who make the on ice decisions. It is the boarad that told Nonis to give Clarkson that iron clad contract, to give Kessel and Phaneuf the huge contract extensions.
So you see Dom you could bring in the equivalents of Pete Caroll, Tony Larussa, Phil Jackson in the sport of hockey and the leafs will continue to flounder on the ice but be numero uno at the all important bank.
Yesiree as long as the incompetent board members make the key ice decisions, the leafs will remain the embarrassment they truly are today.
January 06 2015, 11:17PM
Writing was on the wall the moment Eakins became available!
Great article Dom.
Been smiling all day at the news about Carlyle being let go and then I heard this:
@wiski @NotSince67 @Leafs_17 http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/giguere-coaching-change-shouldnt-make-difference-in-t-o/?row=0&row_ids=1617477
Obviously, the coach is not the only problem, but when you read between the lines of what giggy is saying, there is an obvious problem with our top leaders. I am a huge Kessel fan. As well, I am also excited of the young pieces we have (Kadri, Nylander, Reilly, JVR, Bernier), but after listening to the interview, I think we are looking at darker times!
Sad to say but our only solution might be trading Kessel. I beg for a ph9 to leave, he is slow, and lazy; and after 3 collapses, it is obvious that he is not a leader nor has control of the group as captain. Hopefully Shanny uses his resources and patience and doesn't pull a JFJ...
It's ok to recognize that Wilson wasn't a good coach, but that he's still a better coach than Carlyle. It's damning with faint praise - no, Wilson wasn't good, but he was better than the train wreck that Carlyle was.
Nice article dom
Looks like you got all the answers look at those graphs and Fancystats. You obviously know about Defence partners not listening to Phaneuf, You know about Kessel saying "yeah I not doing that to Shanny" when he had his meeting with Shanny.
Giguere says it all you cant play pond hockey in this League but that's exactly what they are doing. I have said it the past few years and I gave up trying to have a half decent conversation with people about it. For Carlyle to change these core players wasn't going to happen no coach can. Now they have no obstacles protecting them from management, Carlyle is gone simply because he stood in the way of progress. Getting a message to the players you do as you are instructed or your next. There is no one else to throw under the bus as they say. These players will now understand play 200 ft of hockey or pack your bags.
Carlyle was only part of the problem of what was happening. But his firing is all on the players their unwillingness to perform in the system, management made them and their contracts untouchable its upto them to correct the problem not Carlyle or any other coach.
"I don't Like RC! do I think he sucks as a coach??? NO
Don't care for his Treatment of Reims since the Game 7 loss, but to blame him or not for this sad excuse of a team is sad.....
This team hasn't changed anything with regards to their play or lack of it....this team has to depend on themselves and their team mates not who is or isn't in the Coaching Chair....The Coach can only Coach it's up to the players to play the games with a passion and compete at every game, and not expect their net minders to do it for them....
Randy will be back just not here, just as Reims with be a Starter just not here.....
Good Luck Leafs your gonna need it.....
You know... I'm glad he's gone and all, but I cannot say I am at all pleased with how it was handled.
They know he's driven his wife and mother-in-law out of town to be with his dying brother-in-law and they call him and tell him to come in for a meeting? They want him to drive 5 hours away from his grieving family so they can fire him and send him back?
I get that it's a business but if you're doing this you either fire him before he leaves or you drive your lazy ass (Nonis and Shanny) out to him and tell him in person. Or, you call him before he leaves to come back to work. You don't call and ask him to drive to you.
Luckily, he didn't do that. He called them and told them to do what they were going to do.
Way to have a heart guys. Way to act just like the faceless, heartless, uncaring corporation you work for.
Yes, I'm glad he's gone. But no, I do not respect they way it was handled by the team.


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Just what does God want?
Above all, He wants us to drill for oil in Alaska -- at least according to the Gospel by Sarah Palin.
Odd, that. Imagine yourself as the Almighty, creating a Universe, splashing it with galaxies, speckling it with stars, dotting it with planets, and then waiting billions of years for life to emerge on one planet, vegetation to rot, oil to form, and finally people to evolve, all so that they can drill down, pump out, and burn the stuff. I ask you: Where is the glory in that?
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Catholicism: Obey the hierarchy.
Islam: Submit to shari'a.
Evangelical Protestantism: Spread blind belief.
Judaism: Keep the commandments.
Notice any common threads here? (Granted, there are many other strands in the tapestry of religion, and granted, I've entirely overlooked the polytheistic and nontheistic religions, such as Hinduism and some forms of Buddhism, but in that short list above, we encompass more than half the world's population, and well over half its believers.)
According to these faiths, God created us, gave us free will, barked some commands and then walked away. And now He wants us to follow his orders to a T, as interpreted by the interpreters of the One True Faith. Now, that might be true. But ask yourself the old gumshoe's question: cui bono? Who benefits?
First and foremost, the religion itself -- and of course the people who run it. According to many of these folks, what God wants is for you to hand over your money -- to them. God has no use for money. But clerics sure do. Throughout history, through their voices, the Lord has demanded sacrifice for this and sacrifice for that -- and the priests have made out like especially lazy bandits. Don't take my word for it: You can find evidence in the Bible itself.
Now it was the practice of the priests with the people that whenever anyone offered a sacrifice and while the meat was being boiled, the servant of the priest would come with a three-pronged fork in his hand. He would plunge it into the pan or kettle or cauldron or pot, and the priest would take for himself whatever the fork brought up. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh. But even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who was sacrificing, "Give the priest some meat to roast; he won't accept boiled meat from you, but only raw."
If the man said to him, "Let the fat be burned up first, and then take whatever you want," the servant would then answer, "No, hand it over now; if you don't, I'll take it by force." (1 Samuel 2:13-16)
Today, they don't have to send out "servants" to collect their booty. They just go on TV and wheedle.
Now, don't get me wrong. I know perfectly well that there are many Servants of God who lead humble lives of devoted service to others. l respect them -- well, some of them. But that does not alter the indisputable fact that those with the greatest power in religion have always ensured that they live well off the labor of others by invoking God's will. It pays to lead a religion, and I'm not talking about any afterlife.
Yet, as ugly as this exploitation can be, it is the least damaging of claims about God's will. Far worse are the invocations to go out and slaughter in God's name. You've probably heard debates about whether Islam is a religion of peace or violence. The answer, of course, is that like all major religions, it's both! Here's a sura from its dark side:
I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them.
This is because they acted adversely to Allah and His Apostle; and whoever acts adversely to Allah and His Apostle -- then surely Allah is severe in requiting (evil).
This -- taste it, and (know) that for the unbelievers is the chastisement of fire.
O you who believe! when you meet those who disbelieve marching for war, then turn not your backs to them.
So you did not slay them, but it was Allah Who slew them ... (Quran, 8:12-17)
Could a Muslim read that as a justification -- indeed, a requirement -- for killing? Absolutely. Could other Muslims read other parts of the Quran as moderating or even overruling this passage? Sure.
Meantime, Jews and Christians have their own dark passages. Here's the Lord exhorting the Israelites to genocide:
[T]he LORD thy God ... hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations greater and mightier than thou; And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, and utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them. (Deuteronomy 7:1-2)
Whew! And you wonder why there's trouble in the Middle East? If you step back and think about it, though, the very idea that God wants one people to rush out and slaughter another is preposterous. He's God! The creator of everyone and everything, right? If God wants everyone to believe in the One True Faith, He can simply appear before everyone and give the word. Or, He can wire our brains to believe from the git-go. All these dueling revelations, scriptures, and bloody religious wars are clear evidence against the authenticity of any of them.
If you believe in God as a moral, omnipotent being, you have to believe that He would step in and share the glad tidings with everyone at once, not leave most of humanity in the dark until some missionary or conqueror showed up. So why the injunctions to make war without mercy? Cui bono?
Religion itself.
Accepting that religion can and often does act like rabies, making men foam at the mouth and savagely attack their fellow human beings, does not mean you must accept atheism. It simply means you have to look beyond scripture, dogma, and fiery preaching in searching for the truth. Where else can you look? To nature!
For thousands of years, religion relied on science to gain an understanding of nature. The ancient Babylonians, for example, developed astronomy for the simultaneous benefit of their religion and their agriculture. But eventually, as science discovered evidence in conflict with religious dogma, the two institutions split in what must rank as the nastiest divorce case ever.
You might say it all began with Galileo. The Earth, he proclaimed, revolves around the Sun -- until the Church forced him on pain of torture to recant. While there were many other spats, beyond question the single greatest shock to religion came from Darwin's explanation for the myriad forms of life. For those whose faith is founded on dogma or creed, evolution has come to be the Osama bin Laden of science.
Yet, I believe that in evolution itself we can find what God wants.
I am a hopeful agnostic. I don't know whether there is a Creator any more than I know whether there's intelligent life near Alpha Centauri. But I do know this: evolving life embodies the one and only one value to be found in the world outside ourselves. Every single species, whether predator or prey, single-celled or complex, exhibits that value. Here's what it says: life is good.
So what does God want? Evidently, God wants us to keep life alive. Given all we face in the world today, that is a truly humbling commandment. Yet, there it is, sounding all around us. Even as we wreak havoc on the ecosystem, produce more babies than we can feed, and go to war against one another in the name of God, the call echoes forth: keep life alive.
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In a recent interview with a local Portland, Maine television station, Neil Gaiman spoke about the power of Twitter, the advice he'd once gotten from Stephen King, and how long he'd wanted to write for Doctor Who as well as what writing the episodes was like.
So just how long had the Stardust author wanted to work on Doctor Who?
Let's see so what am I now? Fifty-two? And I saw my first Doctor Who when I was three? So forty-nine years, I guess?
The writer of Nightmare in Silver also has a controversial opinion about his most-acclaimed episode for the series…
Is it easier when you're writing for Doctor Who and you know the established actor or its easier when that actor hasn't been cast yet?
You write for the Doctor. The weird thing, you know in people's heads the Doctor is very, very different. The truth is when I wrote The Doctor's Wife, I went through that first, the first draft of the script, imagining any of the Doctors and realized that it would have worked for any of this from the Second on could've done that. I don't think the First could've done it, but it would've worked for all of them.
It's interesting that Gaiman thought any of the previous versions of the Doctor could've been in The Doctor's Wife aside from Matt Smith's Eleventh. Personally, I think it fit Eleven's personality and I don't think it would've had the same charm it had if it had been say, the Tenth or the Third Doctors.
Do you think there was any other Doctor that would've had the same reactions to meeting his TARDIS in human form?


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FAT doesn't support files bigger than 4 GB.
FAT doesn't support files bigger than 4 GB.
Thanks all.. it is all good, this is a bonus feature, and it will be really fun to try when the firmware is released! excited...
I have my ISO files ready now... Please unleash the beast...
Clarification about the output power of X3 from one review. http://www.head-fi.org/t/675321/ibasso-dx50-vs-fiio-x3-comparison-thread/75 http://personalaudio.ru/review/portable-audio/
1, The output voltage is 2.9V , the test result is mistake because the reviewer has not set the gain to high in X3.
2, The distortion of X3's line out , you may notice it is very great when it is tested in -3dBFS but it is not so great in 0dBFS. to make it clear,
0dBFS is something like you test your car in full power ( or at the highest speed 200KM/h), -3dBFS means you are driing your car at 150KM/h. the music is change all the time but not an constantly signal ( sine wave signal ). so you the distortion only
will become a little bigger when the music is in the biggest sound level.
As an responsible company, we listed all the detail specification on our website for all our products with the detail test condition, tested by the industry standard instrument. we don't want to lie to our customer with
no load test result , or some meanless specification ( for example , a output level but none kown whether it is RMS or Peak to Peak output ).
Anyway, don't be cheat by some confusing specification, there are million people in this world who can tested the audio specification.
So I got my X3 a week and a half ago. I like it a lot soundwise but I have noticed that it seems to "hiccup" occasionally on songs (basically I hear the first split second of a song and then it repeats itself and plays normally). It seems to only be on a couple albums though, though this could be my imagination. I am still on internal storage as I have not bought a card yet. Anyone experienced this? What can I do? Maybe I just need to update the firmware... (still haven't gotten around to that :P)
Most companies offer a fixed level line output on their DAC because it can bypass the subsequent buffer/gain stage and volume knob needed for the headphone output (especially the analog volume), therefore improving the S/N and L/R crosstalk. The line output is designed for high impedance input on an amp (typically 10-50kOhms) so it doesn't have enough power to drive any headphones.
X3 is an unusual case where the headphone output (in Low Gain setting) set up to maximum volume (60) achieves almost identical performance to the line output, when connected to a high impedance amp, so I don't see much benefit of using the line output.
The only time a problem occurs is when you use the High Gain setting on the headphone out, in which case the signal starts distorting around Volume 54. As long as you don't max out the volume in High Gain setting, the sound quality of X3 should be very similar regardless of whether you use line out or headphone out to hook up to the amp.
My graph from few months back shows no real issues with the X3 for line out scenario. The only concern was if you somehow used the headphone output set to High Gain and max volume. Then again this is pretty unrealistic. (why would you do that if you have a perfectly fine line output connector).
exFat would really be nice, because then I can simply chuck in a microSD natively formatted on an Android phone. I can then swap and choose the cards whenever I feel like it.
exFat is the standard recommended format type for SDXC, so I don't know why most of the DAP makers do not support it. It must be difficult to handle it on the simple DAP OS.
exFat would really be nice, because then I can simply chuck in a microSD natively formatted on an Android phone. I can then swap and choose the cards whenever I feel like it.
exFat is the standard recommended format type for SDXC, so I don't know why most of the DAP makers do not support it. It must be difficult to handle it on the simple DAP OS.
Microsoft charge a stiff fee for the use of exFat...
Hmmm. Thinking about it, does the X3 support any of the Linux formats? Probably not useful for the majority of people, but it would be useful for me, and may be worth it for people needing to put larger than 4GB files on there. Definitely not essential though.
fat32 can't do >4GB, can it?
Does the X3 support NTFS on 64GB cards? That would work for me (All my Macs have Tuxera NTFS installed, and Linux is generally happy with NTFS) and probably all Windows users. The main reason I specified Linux was because I thought the X3 firmware was Linux and therefore probably could handle these formats already. TBH, to me it's academic since I won't be getting any 4GB files, but someone had such a file earlier in the discussion.


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Chocolate is something that gets into you and never goes away once you are bitten. We love to find interesting fusions of flavors and use that to tell a multi-note story in chocolate. Sometimes the chocolate alone can be a whole world and sometimes we slip in other flavors that excite or compliment what naturally comes out in the chocolate.
2016 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Cheap Trick is part of the fiber of American music, inspiring and delighting generations with their unique union of massive melodies and razorblade riffs, their own special brand of mischievous wit and maximum rock 'n' roll.
Bosacki's Home Brew is a small microbrewery and tavern/tasting room providing a variety of beers with the emphasis on beer to take home and share with family and friends. Come sample the beer in our tavern and take home your favorite selection.
A rustic, reclaimed and leather-filled lounge. Cool, welcoming color palettes and friendly faces. And best of all, food and drink capable of turning a good night into a legendary one. Of course, with a name like Side Lot Brewery, the brews had better be good. With craft beer, microbrews, craft spirits, boutique wine and even locally-roasted coffee.
Dokken, Warrant & Firehouse at the Genesee
At a time when the charts were ruled by pop-metal acts, Dokken's captivating stage presence and high energy style brought us some of the greatest rock music of the 1980s. With Warrant performing hits like Cherry Pie, and Firehouse, performing hits like Love of a Lifetime, this show will rock you.
Al Jarreau at the Genesee Theatre
One of the only artists to win Grammy Awards in the jazz, pop, and R&B categories, Al Jarreau has a golden musical touch. He has a charismatic quality and storytelling ability that mesmerizes the audience and embraces them with his intimate style. Don't miss the chance to see this living legend perform some of the greatest pieces in music history.
From the 4,968-yard junior short course to the 7,124-yard, par 72 championship layout, each hole provides its own identity and challenge to golfers of all skill levels. Offering the public a country club environment in a relaxed atmosphere, Stonewall Orchard is one golf course you'll want to play time and time again. We welcome you to enjoy this memorable experience.
Steeple Chase Golf Club is a Ken Killian-designed course nestled on over 200 beautiful acres. For more than a decade, this highly-acclaimed course is among the best courses in Chicagoland, ranked "4 Stars" in Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play" public ranking and voted Daily Herald Readers' Choice "Best Golf Course." Natural hills, lakes, woods and wetlands, and outstanding course conditions all come together to create unsurpassed beauty and a true challenge. Beginners enjoy its straightforward, fair play, and the intermediate or advanced take to the signature 18th hole.
Oak Grove will challenge your abilities and mental game to the utmost, whether you are a scratch golfer or beginning player. Five tee placements on each hole ensure excitement for every skill level. Strategically placed bunkers, mature trees and wetlands enhance the challenge. Ranked one of the Chicago District Golf Association's top-25 toughest public courses from the championship tees, Oak Grove plays from 7,000-plus yards to just over 5,200.
Zumbier Brewery produces fine small batch beer. Fill growlers, give tours, tap room and food pairings. Beer is also available at many local taverns and stores.
Come see all the Cary Country Club has to offer from our rolling hills to our magnificent vistas! Come enjoy the spacious deck while enjoying lunch, dinner or a beverage of your choice. Cary Country Club offers golfers an array of shots and beautiful backdrops.Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Get ready for 10 Days to Savor: Lake County Restaurant Week happening March 3-12, 2017. Discover delectable dining all across Lake County. Lake County Restaurant Week is the perfect opportunity to explore new places to dine, or enjoy old favorites. Each participating restaurant will offer a special Restaurant Week prix fixe menu or a dining offer. This 10-day event only happens once a year, so make your reservations early to not miss out!
Redtail is an 18 hole course that features 6,820 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.8 and it has a slope rating of 130 on Bent grass. Designed by Roger B. Packard, the Redtail golf course opened in 1991.
CITY:Village of Lakewood
Vernon Hills' 4th Annual Craft Beer Festival
Attention Craft Beer Aficionados! There will be several area breweries pouring samples of their ales, lagers, and stouts. Taste the micro brews of the area's most skilled brew masters and listen to live music. Food is available for purchase. There is a limited number of tickets available, so don't wait to buy tickets today! Receive a free tasting glass with each ticket. Must be 21 years or older.
CITY:Vernon Hills
A phenomenal golf course playing to 7,047 yards from the tips, Foxford Hills tests golfers' stamina and shot-making savvy with intriguing 60 MacKenzie style bunker complexes and strategically placed water. Five tee placements per hole create a truly flexible, dynamic layout, while expansive bentgrass fairways and generous greens ensure all golfers can have fun here.
Fox Lake Country Club is a beautiful 18-hole golf course that is open to the public and nestled in the rolling terrain in the Village of Fox Lake, IL. Rated in the top 50 golf courses in Illinois. Fox Lake Country Club is convenient to the Chain O' Lakes that border Illinois and Wisconsin and is a popular summer vacation location. Fox Lake Country Club offers full banquet and grill services and is the perfect wedding and special event location.
CITY:Fox Lake
you're looking for a golf experience that's close, comfortable and affordable, Renwood is the place. From our lush watered greens to our tournaments and special events, golfers of all ages and skill levels will enjoy the welcoming atmosphere that makes Renwood so unique. We are a public 18-hole golf course operated by the Round Lake Area Park District. We are a highly rated golf course by Chicagoland Golf and have many amenities that make us the perfect place for a casual round with friends or your special golf outing.
CITY:Round Lake Beach
Known as a fair test of golf skills for any golfer, Pine Meadow also has such picturesque beauty with its fairways lined with towering blue spruce, pines as well as wild life, that it is easy for a player to forget they're here to play golf.
Prairie Isle Golf Course wanders over 135 acres that also include mature woodlands, wetlands and meadows. There is a little bit of everything here, and then some.
CITY:Prairie Grove
The lush bentgrass fairways and greens of Blackstone Golf Club meander through some of the most distinctive natural landscape of any course in the Chicagoland area. And although it can stretch out to a total of 6,727 yards, Blackstone features 4 sets of tees to suit golfers of all skill levels and plays to a very manageable 4,893 yards at its shortest.
Playing a relatively short, sporty golf course like Village Green can be a wonderful experience. For the avid golfer, the expectation to score presents itself at every turn. For the recreational golfer, this Ray Didier-designed track dating back to the early 1960s is pure fun... challenging without being intimidating. Village Green rewards golfers of all ability levels with opportunities to shine and finesse specific aspects of their game.
Lakemoor Golf Course is an 18 Hole Golf Course that is located just West of Route 12 that is open to the public. We also have a driving range with all grass tees, as well as a practice putting green.
Makray Memorial Golf Club is a premier 18-hole championship caliber courses in Illinois, 7,000 yards with four sets of tees; lots of water, strategic bunkers, bent grass tees, fairways and greens, blue grass roughs and spectacular views. The course re-opened for play June 8, 2004.An Enchanting Experience begins the moment you enter Makray Memorial Golf Club. Our brand new 24,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse has the charm of an old world manor and spectacular views of the golf course.
Enjoy 6200 yards of great Northern Illinois golf. Located in Lake County, Antioch Golf Club is sure to test your golfing ability. We offer a fair and friendly course for players at every level. With multiple sets of tees, immaculately manicured greens, scenic lakes, ponds & wetlands, Antioch Golf Club is sure to meet all your golfing needs.
At Light the Lamp Brewery, we're always inspired by great beer. Our tap room is inspired by our passion; hockey. All of our beers undergo a rigorous process from start to finish to ensure that every sud gratifies your taste buds.
Only Child Brewing Company is a small batch, family owned & operated brewery in Chicago's North Shore. As a Husband & Wife team, (Ben & Amanda Rossi) we put our heads & hearts together to bring our passion to your glasses & it is very plain to see that all of our beers are brewed with artistry & a great deal of care. A Tap Room has been added where guests can enjoy the freshest Only Child beers possible.
A family-friendly restaurant featuring Prime beef burgers, thin-crust pizza, and craft-brewed beers, including 6 brewed on the premises.
Jack Hanna at the Genesee Theatre
America's most beloved animal expert, Jack Hanna, brings his three-time Emmy Award winning television series to the live stage with Jack Hanna's Into the Wild Live! In this awe-inspiring event, Jungle Jack will introduce you to some of the world's most spectacular animals. Jack will also share humorous stories and amazing exclusive footage from his worldwide adventures. From the jungles of Rwanda to the savannas of Australia, Jack has explored the corners of the globe as one of the most visible and respected animal ambassadors.
Come and see why our apple orchard is the best around! Country setting, peaceful atmosphere with no carnival extravganza! Free parking and admission. Great tasting apples at great prices! Enjoy our apple cider, donuts and raspberries too. Also available: Maple Syrup, honey and garlic.
What began as a few dozen apple trees for family and friends in 1975, evolved to what it is today - Lang's Orchard. we wanted an "old-fashioned orchard." We recalled coming out of the city and going out to the country to just pick apples! We're happy to provide that experience to visitors and families. .
Cary Ale House & Brewing Company
The Cary Ale House is a gastro pub focusing on high quality food made from scratch daily in our kitchen. All of our signature sauces accompanying the menu items are artfully designed and homemade bringing a unique and wonderful flavor profile for our guests to enjoy. Besides the excellent food, we boast a selection of over 85 beers as well as a fully stocked bar with craft spirits, wine and hand-crafted specialty cocktails.
David Adler Music and Arts Center
The David Adler Music and Arts Center is dedicated to promoting music and the arts as an integral part of everyday life. Its year-round activities are designed to foster critical thinking and interpretation, participation, entertainment, and achievement in music and the arts for the people of Northern Illinois. The David Adler Music and Arts Center maintains and interprets the historic home of architect David Adler, which is the base of its activities, and a visual image of the harmony between music, the arts and daily life.
Welcome to Meadowmoor Orchard, located at "the farm" in Woodstock, Illinois. We are a blossoming orchard specializing in homegrown apple varieties, including Honeycrisp, Fuji, Topaz, Crimson Crisp, Enterprise and SnowSweet and Sweet Sixteen. We also dabble in cherries, peaches, pears and pumpkins.
Lake County Craft Beer Festival
Buy tickets now for the Lake County Craft Beer Festival, for people who love fine craft beers, tasty spirits, wine and foods. Enjoy live music from Hello Weekend. Sample dozens of tasty specialty beverages and mingle with hundreds of like-minded enthusiasts. Admission includes a souvenir tasting glass, beer/beverage sampling tickets and a fun interactive atmosphere - all indoors, conveniently located in central Lake County. There will also be food, fun, games and bumper cars.
The Magic of Bill Blagg at the James Lumber Center
Bill Blagg is one of the nation's top touring illusionists, thrilling thousands and leaving people in complete disbelief as he creates the impossible. Prepare to be amazed as he passes through the blades of an industrial fan, shrinks his body to just 6" tall and instantly teleports across the theatre.
You've Got A Friend 'The Music of Carole King and James Taylor' at the James Lumber Center
This nostalgic concert performance pays homage to the music, lyrics and melodies that comprise the timeless songbook of Carole King and James Taylor. Two long-time friends and collaborators, hit songwriter, Kirsti Mann, and national recording artist, Jonathan Birchfield, share their incredible onstage chemistry and unique artistry, capturing the essence of friendship through music.
An Evening With Jillian Michaels at the Genesee Theatre
Each show is a truly unique, interactive evening of wit, humor, inspiration, information, and audience Q&A that will help you shatter any and all obstacles holding you back. In her trademark, authentic no-nonsense style, Jillian answers your questions, shares her personal stories, and offers up the critical tools for taking control of your health, your emotions, your relationships, your career, and ultimately your life.
Crandall's is a local favorite and home to "world famous" broasted chicken. In 2015, they received the Golden Chicken Award for Operator Excellence. They offer a Friday fish-fry and Sunday brunch.
Stevens' is a spirited family owned and operated establishment. that strives to make it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a warm and comfortable experience close to home. Offering a wide selection of finely aged steaks and chops, the freshest seafood, extensive wine and martini list and an eager staff to serve you.
Tighthead Brewing Company is a craft brewery located in Mundelein, a suburb of Chicago. Our brewpub is a neighborhood institution where friends and families can meet up and enjoy great music, wonderful company, and the best beer in town. Since we opened our doors in 2011, we have poured our heart and soul into every glass. Stop in and taste what we're talking about!
Da Baffone Cucina Italiana, in downtown Crystal Lake, is a culinary gem and everything you want a family-owned restaurant to be. Sample old-world recipes made with fresh ingredients while you sip wines from around the world. With a knowledgeable and friendly wait staff, this restaurant is the best of Italiana without renewing your passport. Reservations highly recommended.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Pickard China ranks among the finest china made anywhere in the world. The same painstaking craftsmanship and skilled handwork necessary to produce top quality ware has not changed through four generations. Each piece of china produced in the Pickard factory passes through a minimum of 21 stages and three 100% inspections, and is handled by Pickard employees averaging 18 years on the job.
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.
Crane Hollow Bed and Breakfast
Come hug an aged oak tree, watch the cranes in their early morning graze or search out the scarlet cardinal flowers. Listen to nature's whisper.
A Hebron summer tradition since the 1960s, this is a classic corner hamburger/ice cream stand. The menu is simple: Vienna Beef hot dogs, good quality hamburgers,breaded, fried everything and excellent ice cream. The food is cooked to order, and always tastes good. If you are passing through Hebron, The Dari is a must stop. Open seasonally March through October.
Offering homemade pizza and other great menu items in a casual atmosphere, Hoops is a great place to stop in Hebron.
With the most comfortable bar stools in McHenry County, Hart's Saloon is Hebron's premier biker bar. With ice cold beer, premium cocktails, and wood-fired pizza, it's the perfect place to take a break and relax on a ride. Stop in for lunch - the pizza is made completely from scratch in the 600 degree brick oven.
Prairie Avenue Antiques & The Tack Exchange
Prairie Avenue Antiques is housed in a turn-of-the-century former Feed & Dry Goods store located on the corner of Rt 47 & Prairie Ave in quaint Hebron, IL. This is a multi dealer shop with a wide range of very attractively priced antiques, furniture and collectibles. New old things are added every day so there is an ever changing array ranging from fine crystal, silver, stained glass, etc to rough primitives, to tools, jewelry, kitchen items, etc. One could furnish a home from bare walls or just add that special piece to an established home! Consignment sale and out right purchase of your unwanted treasures is also possible.
Beautiful sunsets over the lake, delicious breakfasts and welcoming hospitality await guests of the Inn At Lake Elizabeth. Located in Richmond, IL, the Inn offers access to a variety of snow and water sports.
Vigneto del Bino Winery is a boutique winery specializing in "Wines grown from local Vines." The winery sits on one acre of a 10 acre property surrounded by 2,300 grapevines. Vigneto del Bino specializes in producing unique wines from grapevines that grow here in Illinois. The winery building encompasses the manufacturing of the wines, a tasting room and gift shop. Relax and shop for gift items; while sampling our crisp and refreshing wine selection.
Clucker's serves only the highest quality organic, natural, golden plump chickens. As each bird is carefully roasted, the irresistible aromas of open air charcoal are infused into the chickens giving them a rich, earthy flavor that's sure to ignite every appetite. From Cajun to Latin the chickens cater to a wide range of taste buds. Menu also includes turkey burgers, salads, Chicken Enchiladas, BBQ Brisket and more along with an array of sides.
This independently-owned, hometown bookstore offers a great selection of best sellers and local favorites with a knowledgeable staff who will help you choose the perfect read. The store also includes a selection of toys, an old-fashioned candy counter and many local gift items. Located in the Historic Woodstock Square.
Abundance Antiques & Design is located in a 4000 sq. ft. 1880's hardware store building where all the authentic antiques and decor are artfully displayed.
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.
Knotty Pine Farm began as a vision in a 7 year old little girl's head many years ago: a farm filled with animals of all sorts to learn about, care for and love. That vision is now a reality! Children of all ages can enjoy horses in a comfortable and safe environment. We are a family owned and operated equine center offering a variety of animal related activities. Located north of Woodstock, IL in beautiful McHenry County. We offer english and western riding lessons, horse camps, pony rides, petting zoo, girl/boy scout outings and a party facility.
CITY:Wonder Lake
Primo Italian American Cuisine
Primo Italian American Cuisine is Lake County's newest dining hot spot with five star ratings across the board. Menu includes Primo salads and sandwiches, pasta, seafood, steaks, extensive wine list and much more. Make Primo one of your stops for lunch, dinner, or drinks when you Visit Lake County.
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.
SiVer Place cuisine, outdoor dinning on Lake Michigan and live entertainment makes it an experience like any other in Waukegan, or Lake County. The Executive Chef brings an interpretation of modern but fun culinary art to the city of Waukegan. Menu includes salads, tacos, pizza, sandwiches, sliders and more. Kids and desserts menus also available.
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.
Chain O'Lakes Brewing Company is McHenry County's favorite taproom and biergarden to enjoy locally brewed craft beer and conversation. Visit "Brewery Corner" in downtown McHenry in the building of McHenry Brewing from 1868-1942 and ask about our "prohibition" tunnel.
Off Square Music's Open Mic Nights
Off Square Music's Open Mic Nights take place on the second and fourth Fridays of every month (first and third Fridays in August) at the Stage Left Café on the historic Woodstock Square. The evening starts at 7 pm, offering seasoned professionals and up and coming artists an opportunity to showcase their talents. A featured performer anchors each open mic night.
Bill's Friendly Christmas Tree Farm
Cut your Christmas tree in a backwoods setting. We have many trees, including Norway, white spruce and blue spruce. Family owned and operated. Trees up to 23 feet tall.
McHenry County Conservation District
McHenry County Conservation District manages over 25,000 acres of diverse woodlands, wetlands and prairie. Explore outdoor recreational opportunities, programs and special events at 33 sites.
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.
This long awaited gastropub boasts 48 beers on tap, private party rooms and an extensive wine and craft cocktail menu to compliment the chef driven menu. Menu includes burgers, wraps, salads, ribs, seafood and much more.
Dining at El Barrio is always a memorable experience. This family owned restaurant offers a Tex-Mex food, comfortable atmosphere and colorful decor that makes customers feel as if they have traveled to Mexico. The menu is full of authentic Mexican dishes. Be sure to ask about the fine selection of tequila from the bar.
Stop by and enjoy our casual atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner, delivery available. We have burgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts and more.
Bring back the 50's as you cruise into Richmond's original Dog-N-Suds. Only here can you enjoy a frosted mug of the "World's Creamiest Rootbeer" with a Texas Burger delivered by the perkiest carhops around.
Good old-fashioned home cookin' in an old time diner atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wednesday all you can eat fried chicken, Friday fish fry, daily specials.
Voted the "Best Pizza in McHenry County," Georgio's uses only the freshest and finest ingredients. The signature deep dish pies recipe has been kept "secret" for more than 60 years! Pizza Today Magazine ranks Georgio's on its "Top 100 Independent Pizzerias in the Nation."
CITY:Crystal Lake
Welcome to Flatlander Market. There are so many great things to experience every time you visit. Fresh coffee and espresso drinks, delicious sandwiches, homemade chili and soups, cookies by Sally baked everyday, crafted cheeses from near and far, and the largest selection of Illinois wines in McHenry county. Try some freshly ground and brewed private blend coffee, or our flavor of the day. You may want to have something from our espresso bar: Steaming hot espresso, cappuccinos and cafe latte, or even a tasty steamer.
With awesome appetizers, pizza, super stuffed burgers, steaks, ribs, seafood and more, you'll never leave here hungry. Full bar service with a wide range of mixed drinks and locally brewed craft beers. Red's is home to the Annual Stateline Blues festival held each fall in September.
Wildberry specializes in gourmet breakfasts, fresh-baked breads, panini sandwiches and much more. Our well-trained staff is devoted to you and always ready to help you out with anything you might need.
This multi-use country/western establishment provides a unique experience for those who like to dance and have fun, while also providing services and catering for businesses, conventions, meetings and special events.
China Buffet - Carpentersville
Great Chinese food - wide variety buffet.
84 spacious and newly renovated rooms. Conveniently located 3 miles from Great Lakes Naval Station, Waukegan Industrial Park, Gurnee Mills, Lake Michigan, Six Flags Great America and many more attractions.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
Among hotels in the Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee area, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott is a breath of fresh air. As the first SpringHill Suites in North America featuring the new A.I.R. design package, we invite you to celebrate travel life at this smart and stylish all-suite hotel offering a fresh perspective that turns everyday trips into memorable experiences. You'll find plenty of room to make yourself at home with up to 25% more space than a traditional hotel.
From the original 1930's home-based food operation to 5 area locations. Famous for their Original French Fried Onions (loafstyle) and the Hackneyburger.
CITY:Lake Zurich
We are a flower & gift shop, garden center, landscape, nursery, patio and grill shop. We can landscape and decorate your home, your garden ... your life! Flower arrangements for any occasion.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Serving great Mexican food.
Original 50's style drive-in restaurant with car hops serving frosted mugs of Homemade root beer, root beer floats, Coney Dogs & Texasburgers on a tray at your car or enjoy our picnic area. The menu also contains delicious shakes and malts made to order. We feature summer Classic Car Cruise-Ins every Saturday. Check our web site for information and calendar of events.
Family owned since 1922. Shoes and clothing for the whole family. Name brand as well as some unusual items.
Our dedicated family provides this community an unforgettable place to connect with your family and friends, to have fun, and to feel at home. Menu includes pizza, soup, salad, sandwiches, and beer.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Modern Japanese Cuisine Restaurant offering gorgeous decor in the venue and fresh and delicious items on the menu. Shakou features city caliber cuisine in a city caliber venue with city caliber service.
The quaint shop opened in the fall of 2001, selling pumpkins and barn wood crafts. Antiques and crafts, from furniture and home decor to primitives, tools and vintage farm equipment -- there's a wide assortment to choose from.
Authentic Mexican Restaurant with a beautiful scenic view on Nippersink Lake, located on the Chain. Best sunsent on the Chain, best Margarita in Lake County. Come by boat, waverunner, or by land. Private room available for parties, seasonal outdoor pati
CITY:Fox Lake
The Black Orchid Boutique has fashionable apparel, jewelry and footwear for women.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Lake Zurich/Barrington
The brand new Holiday Inn Express is conveniently located off Hwy. 12 and State Route 22. In the heart of Lake County, visitors will find our hotel ideally situated to enjoy the many recreational activities of the area including Six Flags Great America, Deer Park Town Center Mall and Historic Long Grove. Guests will enjoy a complimentary expanded Smart Start breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center and 24-hour business center. All rooms are 100% smoke-free and equipped with wired and wireless internet, refrigerators and microwaves. An on-site 750 sq. ft. meeting room is also available.
CITY:Lake Zurich
Courtyard by Marriott, Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
Located in the Fountain Square Plaza, is near the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Abbott and Cardinal Health and minutes from Six Flags. Relax and get ready for the day in one of 137 spacious guest rooms or 12 suites. Enjoy high-speed Internet access, premium pay movies and free in-room coffee - plus an indoor heated pool and hot tub. Start the day at the Courtyard Café with a hot breakfast buffet or grab a snack from "The Market" which offers a variety of food and beverages 24/7. Use the business center to charge your phone, plug in a laptop or fax/print documents. The 1,284 sq ft of meeting space is available for small meetings and social events. Hotel offers shuttles to Navy Graduation.
The Family Gathering Amish Furniture
Handcrafted Amish furniture, can be custom built to your specifications. Built only by true Amish craftsmen, with every attention to detail using only solid pieces of wood. Built to last for generations to come! Onsite gourmet coffee bar.
Hampton Inn & Suites - Libertyville
Hampton Inn & Suites in Libertyville puts you convenient to the museums, sports arenas, shopping, theaters and attractions. Settle into one of the 96 spacious and comfortable rooms or suites with the amenities you expect, plus a few extras including an indoor pool, exercise room, 24-hour business center, high-speed internet in every room and enjoy your favorite programs on the 32 inch flat-panel TV. Each morning, we offer a complimentary On the House® hot breakfast to get your day started or take a healthy breakfast bag to go Monday-Friday.
Newly Renovated Hotel Property, Outdoor Pool, Free High Speed Wireless Internet, Free Coffee, Pets Are Welcome, 3 Miles From Six Flags Great America, The Great Lakes Naval Training Center And Gurnee Mills Mall.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites - Waukegan
Elegant hotel with two bedroom suites, executive suites and jacuzzi featured rooms. Guests will enjoy the large heated indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center and an extended size breakfast room with a complimentary continental breakfast. Each room offers a microwave, refrigerator, free internet and HD TV with complimentary HBO. Conveniently close to Six Flags Great America, Great Lakes Naval Base and Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall. Business travelers looking for lodging will be pleased by our accommodations located near businesses including CDW, Abbott, Baxter, Akzo Nobel and HSBC and our business services which include three large meeting rooms, catering services, 24-hour business center and free high-speed wireless internet.
Casual or intimate gourmet dining for lunch or dinner.
Seasonal - April through December. Garden center featuring baskets, fresh produce, bakery and gift shop, and a fall festival.


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|1 1⁄2 Pound
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|Grated parmesan cheese
|6 Tablespoon
|1 Clove (5 gm), minced / pressed
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Tomato wedges
Coarsely shred zucchini you should have about 4 cups and combine with salt in a medium-size bowl.
Let stand for about 15 minutes.
Squeeze with your hands to press out moisture.
Stir in eggs, cheese, and garlic.
Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat.
Mound about 2 tablespoons of the zucchini mixture in pan; flatten slightly to make a patty.
Repeat until pan is filled, but don't crowd patties in pan.
Cook patties, turning once, until golden on both sides about 6 minutes.
Lift out and arrange on a warm platter; keep warm.
Repeat to cook remaining zucchini mixture, adding more butter as needed.
Garnish with tomatoes, if desired.
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Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1073 Calories from Fat 729
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 83 g127.4%
Saturated Fat 47.9 g239.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 623.1 mg207.7%
Sodium 2566.5 mg106.9%
Total Carbohydrates 34 g11.3%
Dietary Fiber 9.1 g36.3%
Sugars 16.7 g
Protein 57 g114.6%
Vitamin A 93.7% Vitamin C 221.6%
Calcium 118.9% Iron 30.3%
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Trend: Glitter
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Trend: Military
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Trend: Oversize
Sarah: Ok, we all know that I love things that are too big on me. But I'd say this might be too much. I'm not sure who this would actually look good on, but I'm interested to see how people work it into their wardrobes.
Brandon: I hate it. The thing that is wonderful about women is that they all have different shapes and sizes and so to put them in something boxy is just awful.
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Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center
Situated on Rend Lake in Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park, this modern resort offers cabins and boat rental suites, courtesy boat docking slips, restaurants and more. Guests can enjoy golfing, hiking, horseback riding, swimming and other water sports.
Springfield's only Nationallly Landmarked Inn... The Inn offers 13 guest rooms plus six extended stay suites, all with attached private bathes, internet, Wi-Fi, voicemail, wake-up calls and individual thermostatic room controls. Enjoy the Inn's amenities during your stay; a full Midwestern breakfast, local and national newspapers, and free off street parking. During your visit you will be within walking distance to most historic sites, all of the downtown and public transportation.
The Crowne Plaza Springfield hotel is the perfect place to stay to enjoy the area's history, culture and quirks. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, their goal is to make your experience a memorable one.
Step back in time as you experience the peaceful atmosphere of the Senator's Inn, offering clean, affordable, comfortable guest rooms and amazing spa services.
Downstate Illinois' largest center is a four-building complex with a 12,000-seat arena. With 110,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 2,200-seat theater, a ball-room seating 1,500 for banquets and 16 meeting rooms this venue can house it all. As the premier entertainment facility in downstate Illinois, the Civic Center plays host to a variety of concerts, family shows, sporting events and Broadway Theater Series each year.
Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus
Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus has 218 newly renovated, luxurious guest rooms, modern conference facilities, superb dining, recreational facilities, plus 47,000 sq. ft. of state of the art meeting space with seven tiered floor auditoriums.
CITY:Oak Brook
Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center
Overlooking expansive grounds including a beautiful 18-hole championship golf course with waterways, this IACC-certified resort features 386 guest rooms, over 42,000 sq ft of meeting space, multiple restaurants and group activities.
CITY:Oak Brook
Breathtakingly elegant, lavish, and newly renovated, The Drake Oak Brook features traditional furnishings and timeless architecture. Stunning banquet rooms open to newly designed terraces and courtyards.
CITY:Oak Brook
Located at the intersection of I-57 and I-64, the Drury Inn & Suites Mt. Vernon is just moments away from popular attractions, shopping, outdoor adventures and history lessons.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Good's European Bed & Breakfast Suites
If you're traveling in Western Illinois, stop in at Good's, then stay overnight in one of four European Bed & Breakfast Suites! Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast at the Rathskeller, and free Wi-Fi Internet access. Each room is tastefully appointed with furniture collections featured in Good's American Furniture Showplace store.
Located near the convergence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers is Grafton - a little town steeped in history. In the heart of that history is the Ruebel Hotel. The Ruebel was built in 1884, caught fire in 1912 and was rebuilt and completely renovated in 1997. The Ruebel Hotel has a magnificently restored bar from the 1904 Worlds Fair in St. Louis. The Ruebel Saloon offers excellent food and a great variety of beer and wines.
Built at the dawn of the 20th century this two-story home retains its turn of the century charm while offering the convenience of modern pleasures and comfort. The home offers 2 units, upstairs & downstairs with an adjoining stairway that can be opened for large groups.
The Riverside Cottage - A Loading Dock Guest House
Relax in this riverfront cottage located a block from Main Street in downtown Grafton. This unique, art-filled guest house is just a stone's throw from the Mississippi River. The flower-filled back deck faces the river and the historic Boatworks building, which houses the monthly Riverside Flea Market. A restful atmosphere and overstuffed comfy furniture will entice you to read by the fireplace or paint a picture at the artist's easel. A full kitchen allows for snacks of cooking in style. This cottage is designed for two. Free Wi-fi.
Aerie's Lodging & Terrace Conference Center
At Aerie's, the individual cottages include jaccuzzi tubs, kitchenettes and private decks. The Lodge, perfect for family gatherings, includes a common room, full kitchen and a deck shared by four en-suite rooms. The Vacation Villas offer multiple arrangements and include private deck space with access to the swimming pool and clubhouse. Free Wi-fi.
Relax, reflect and unwind in this private guest house that is a turn-of-the-century cottage completely restored with modern amenities. Located high above the confluence of the Mississippi & Illinois Rivers, it offers a quiet retreat with a spectacular view, yet it is only one block from village shops, marina, restaurants, bike trails and the scenic byway.
Noted in Midwest Living magazine as "a riverside retreat for the romantic," Tara Point Inn is known for its incredible accommodations and breathtaking views of the Mississippi River. Atop the palisades bluffs above Grafton, visitors can choose either the main inn or a secluded cozy cabin escape to what some call the most pleasantly memorable getaway experiences in the Midwest.
The Fish Market - A Loading Dock Guest House
This upscale cottage was designed with comfort and fun in mind. Perfect for families or singles, the Guest House sleeps up to 6 with one king size bed and four twin size bunks. A full kitchen and large living room makes for a most relaxing stay. Two televisions and wireless internet access keep you in touch. The Guest House is small-pet friendly with a fenced-in side garden.
The Stone Cottage - A Loading Dock Guest House
The Stone Cottage, located about 2 miles from the Loading Dock, is a recently remodeled and beautifully appointed home that was built in 1840 and is Grafton's oldest original structure. It features a full kitchen and three bedrooms with beds to sleep eight. The charming modern decor is warm and inviting; the property is perfect for a group getaway.
Looking for a relaxing vacation destination? Look no further! This beautiful family and pet-friendly loft features hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, two bedrooms, open gathering area with full kitchen, dining area, large living area, washer and dryer, front and rear balconies with a BBQ grill and can accommodate up to 8 people! After all...who wouldn't want to stay on top of an ice cream shop?
The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel
Unique guest rooms featuring upgraded room amenities, Irish themed artwork, complimentary breakfast, day spa, pool, Wi-Fi and live entertainment in Frank O'Dowd's Pub. Suites w/whirlpools and valley views.
Brixen Ivy's Victorian Mansion
An authentic Victorian mansion estate, no highway noise, walk to downtown. Quiet, peaceful, luxurious accommodations. Four large parlors, tastefully furnished, comfortable beds, wonderful breakfast. Outdoor hot tub spa, spectacular gardens.
Walk the floors shared by Lincoln and Grant in this 1845 home. Stroll the gardens where Grant trained his troops. Relax in the screened porch or in the cozy parlor. Walking distance to Main Street, our inn has five beautifully decorated guest rooms, several with fireplaces and views of our garden.
Stay the night at the DeSoto House Hotel on Galena's Main Street, which dates back to 1855 and is Illinois' oldest operating hotel. The DeSoto has hosted such notable guests as Abraham Lincoln (who spoke from a hotel balcony to the assembled crowd below) and served as the presidential campaign headquarters for Ulysses S. Grant. The hotel features 55 Victorian-style guest rooms, three restaurants and boutiques.
Aalto's Station House Cottages at Irish Hollow
Delivered gourmet breakfast by a wood burning fireplace, hiking trails, relaxing massage, seasonal packages, beautiful gardens, seven-course candlelight dinners, lush furnishings and amenities, all nestled in a gorgeous countryside setting.


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Students in some Texas schools are learning about nutrition, math, science, social studies and other subjects through school gardens. About 100 schools in the state participate in the REAL School Gardens program, in which students tend to the crops, which in turn provide food and hands-on lessons in the various subjects.
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Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra
Antibalas's latest album, Who Is This America?, finds this seventeen-piece ensemble from Brooklyn making lemonade out of the bitterest lemons, whether it's misogynistic urban culture or stilted U.S. foreign policy. While a bit more overtly political than 2002's Talkatif, Antibalas offers a bright, danceable sound, even at its most impassioned (such as creating mock gunfire aimed at Rumsfeld and Rice on "Indictment"), that's given backbone by a tight horn section and two talented conga players.
The album closes powerfully with the nineteen-minute "Sister," where singer Abraham "Duke" Amayo apologizes to women for his past chauvinism. "What kinda brother I am if I check my sister like dog?" he asks. "What kinda brother I am if I hunt my sister like food?" His reasoning is so logical that it makes the alternative look barbaric.
It's hard to imagine that Fela Kuti, the late Nigerian pioneer of the dynamic Afrobeat sound that inspired the formation of Antibalas (and a man of many wives), would write a feminist power anthem. But "Sister" is one of the most elegant ways that the band proves it is not only an extension of a strong musical lineage, but capable of transcending that history with its own heartfelt expression. -- Tamara Palmer
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