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CHICAGO, March 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Dish Network Corp. (Nasdaq: DISH), Netflix Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX), Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) and Synopsys Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS).
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LBO Firm Rescues Blockbuster UK
Dish Network Corp. (Nasdaq: DISH), the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., has found a buyer for its ailing subsidiary Blockbuster UK, within two months from the time it filed for bankruptcy in Jan 2013. The DVD and games rental store company was struggling amid stiff competition from online video streaming companies.
Leverage buyout (LBO) firm, Gordon Brothers Europe, has agreed to take over the struggling retailer but has not declared the acquisition price. Per the agreement, the LBO firm will keep 264 blockbuster stores, saving almost 2,000 jobs in the process. Gordon Brothers plans to retain the Blockbuster brand after the acquisition and has got a profitable portfolio of stores to turn the company around.
Dish Network took over Blockbuster Inc. on May 2, 2011, for $320 million. The acquisition enabled Dish Network to offer several movie streaming services over the Internet, thus efficiently countering the competitive threats from cheap online movie distribution companies like Netflix Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX), Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), Hulu among others.
When Dish acquired Blockbuster, the video rental company had about 1700 stores across the U.S. and 528 stores in the UK. But ever since its takeover, the UK subsidiary of Blockbuster has been struggling against increased competition from supermarket chains like Tesco and download sites like Apple Inc.'s (Nasdaq: AAPL) iTunes. In an attempt to tide over the difficult situation the company closed nearly 200 of its 528 UK stores and has sold 49 stores to the supermarket chain, Morrisons.
Though Blockbuster registered a 21% annualized revenue growth in 2012, its operating loss climbed to $31 million as compared to an operating income of $16 million in 2011. The buyout will be beneficial for Blockbuster UK as the LBO plans to make a substantial amount of investment in the stores to return to profitability.
The transaction is beneficial for Blockbuster as a new management could bring in fresh ideas to turn around the struggling DVD rental business. However, for its survival we believe Blockbuster needs to come up with a cost-effective and convenient plan of renting DVDs to vend off competition from online peers.
Dish currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Micronas Opts for Synopsys Solution
A collaborative approach with Synopsys Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) has helped Micronas to develop digital solutions for the design and verification of semiconductors used in the automobile industry. Micronas has leveraged Synopsys' technical expertise for custom and industrial applications.
The Synopsys solution has been included in products such as Galaxy Custom Designer for custom IC design, HSPICE for circuit simulation, StarRC for gate-level and transistor-level extraction, IC Compiler for place and route, IC Validator for physical verification and VCS for functional verification.
Synopsys has also collaborated with ARM to optimize the performance of its processors. Collaborations have helped the company strengthen its product portfolio and improve the design quality of its custom integrated circuits, which has in turn helped its sales. Apart from collaborations, the company's acquisitions are aimed at improving business, which is evident from the acquisition of the privately held software maker ExpertIO Inc.
According to technology research firm Gartner,worldwide spending for wafer fab equipment will decline 13.3% year over year in 2012 and 0.8% in 2013. However, the firm predicts a 15.3% increase in semiconductor spending in 2014. This keeps the long-term business prospects intact for the company.
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Fly Fishing Specialties recently had the privilege of spending time at the C.F. Burkheimer facility with Kerry and team. They are located in Washington State on the banks of the Washougal river near its confluence with the mighty Columbia. It’s a fitting home steeped in Steelhead history for the finest custom graphite fly rods in the world.
Upon entering the factory we were greeted by Randy Stetzer. Randy joined the C.F. Burkheimer company in early 2014 after a long and accomplished career in the fly fishing industry as a guide, author, travel host and fly tier. Once inside the building the artistry and passion was evident in the heady fumes redolent with skill and concentration. Much of the machinery used was designed by, or built custom for Burkheimer to insure quality and precision throughout the demanding process of manufacturing fly rods one at a time.
Kerry Burkheimer is a life long angler who has been building fly rods for over three decades. He was fortunate to have spent his rod building apprenticeship mentored by Russ Peak. (It is a little known fact that Russ helped design rods for the likes of Fenwick, Orvis, Sage, Loomis, etc.) It was during his time with Russ that Kerry began to learn the art of translating a rod building vision into a concrete design through the use of thoughtful engineering and materials choices. Burkheimer rods are made to be top notch fishing tools. While they cast beautifully on the lawn, they shine on the water. The “connected” feel imparted to the angler, and the ability to handle any technical fishing situation encountered, is what separates the good from the great. These are the great.
The Burkheimer Company is perhaps best known for their two-handed fly rods, and for good reason. Steelhead and Atlantic Salmon anglers have long revered Burkheimers for their smooth yet powerful performance. What isn’t as widely known is that their single-handed fly rods are every bit as good as their two-handers, perhaps better. Demanding technical anglers on the Henry’s Fork in Idaho have been singing the praises of their 8’9” 4 weight for the difficult dry fly and light nymphing techniques required on that notoriously difficult piece of trout water. Many of the guides and anglers on the Madison river in Montana have been equally as taken with the 8’9” and 9’ 5 weight.
The performance and feedback of a Burkheimer rod is not the only thing that sets them apart from all the others. The obvious artistry and care in assembling these rods is exemplary. The meticulous attention given in sanding, coating and wrapping is second to none. C.F. Burkheimer cuts and machines their own reel seat spacers from a variety of beautiful woods. In addition, they glue and turn their own cork grips. These rods are hand made, one at a time, like all high-end fly rods should be.
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Tandoori chicken, originated from the Indian subcontinent, is a staple menu in all India restaurants throughout Malaysia. This dish is prepared by roasting or grilling marinated chicken (with yogurt and spices) in a clay oven. The word tandoor carries the meaning of cylindrical clay oven commonly used in Southern Asia cuisines. As one of the main ethnic groups in Malaysia, the Tandoori Chicken was brought in by Indian immigrants many decades ago, to which it has been a consistently popular dish
The turmeric rice (also known as yellow rice) has lots of variations across the globe. It is made with white rice and spices such as turmeric or saffron, where they got their yellow colour. The Tandoori chicken and turmeric rice that I am introducing are simplified version of their original counterparts with minimal changes to the authenticity of their flavour.
- 1 cup of rinsed and drained rice (Preferably long grain)
- 1/2 medium onions, diced
- 1 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 4 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 laurel leaf
- 400 ml chicken broth (Alternative: water)
- [Optional] 7 g butter
- [Optional] 1/2 tsp cumin
- 500 g boneless chicken thighs (Preferably skinless thighs with bones)
- 2 tsp yogurt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp grounded coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 to 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tbs garam masala / curry powder
- 1 tbs garlic, minced
- 1 tbs ginger, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbs lemon juice
- Heat up some butter with a medium-low flame to prevent burning the butter. Add in diced onions when the the butter melts. Saute until it became semi translucent, then stir in the garlic and cumin.
2. After saute-ing for about 3-5 minutes, the garlic turn brown and releases its fragrant. Pour them into a rice cooker containing rice and chicken broth. You may also cook them directly using a pot over the stove (~20 minutes) for a better rice flavour.
3. Mix the rice and onions well. Then, add in the turmeric and laurel into the pot. Mix them well again and push the “Start” button on your rice cooker. If you are cooking over a stove, cook for around 20 minutes over medium flame with the lid on.
4. The recipe for the chicken is pretty much straight forward. Mix all the ingredients mentioned above and marinate the chicken for 2 – 8 hours. It may be true that long marination time would be better for most dishes but one shouldn’t for the Tandoori chicken. Marination above 8 hours might cause the chicken to be too wet – something that isn’t the norm for Tandoori.
5. The simpler and quicker way for making this dish is to use bite-size chicken thighs instead of the whole ones. Pre-heat your oven to 190 °C and grilled it for 7 minutes.
6. Prepare the red dye by mixing 1 tbs Kashmiri chilli powder and 1 tbs oil. Kashmiri chilli are less spicy than ordinary chilli. Brush them onto the chickens and continue grilling for another 3 minutes. Turn them over to the other side, and grill for another 7 minutes.
7. If you are cooking with whole chicken thighs, the time should be slightly altered. First, grill them for 20 minutes, brush the entire thigh with the chilli dye, turn them over and continue grilling for another 10 minutes. Then repeat the brushing process, turn over and grill for 10 more minutes.
And here we go. A scrumptious Chicken Tandoori served with steam hot turmeric rice! You could decorate them with some vegetables too.
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Journalists in Sri Lanka risk life and limb to practice their profession. Lasantha Wickrematunge was one of these champions. He was gunned down by eight men in broad daylight in the capital, Colombo. His newly wed and now widowed wife, Sonali Samarasinghe, had to arrange her bridegroom’s funeral only a few days after the wedding. Besides being editor-in-chief of the critical newspaper The Morning Leader, Wickrematunge was also a fierce opponent of the Sri Lankan government.

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( Log Out / The citys exact dimensions are measured by an angel and reported to be 12,000 stadia, the equivalent of 1,400 miles or 2,200 kilometers, in length, width, and height (Revelation 21:15-16).
In that horrible context, a sparkling and safe home in another world sounded pretty good. In my Baptist youth group days we would sing loud and proud, “I’ve got a mansion just over the hilltop, in that bright land where we’ll never grow old; and someday yonder, we’ll never more wander, but walk on streets that are purest gold!”. This street ran from the Euphrates through the temple district and palaces and onto the Ishtar Gate.
 The reconstruction of the Ishtar Gate in the Pergamon Museum is not a complete replica of the entire gate. Read in a less literal manner, χείλος may refer to a boundary-line of that width surrounding the city. Yet barring textual emendation, how could one envision a city several thousand miles tall? He held a little scroll open in his hand. However, we’re here to serve everyone without cost, so please don’t feel obligated to give to us. The original structure was a double gate with a smaller frontal gate and a larger and more grandiose secondary posterior section. , The roof and doors of the gate were made of cedar, according to the dedication plaque. He quoted from the final chapters of the Bible, in The Revelation to John, where it’s written, “[The angel] carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven … . It was constructed in about 575 BCE by order of King Nebuchadnezzar II on the north side of the city. He suggests that the scribe of א, in an attempt to produce a more realistic text, made an interpretive replacement of τεῖχος with χίλος, an itacism for χείλος, edge/rim (literally ‘lip’). The work took some four years, between 1537 and 1541. Instead, it was suggested that the excavation team focus on tablets and other artefacts rather than pick at the crumbling buildings.  Damage to this reproduction has occurred since the Iraq War (see Impact of the U.S. military).
“The temple is the Lord God the Almighty.” And no sun either—“the Lord God will be the light.” Here’s a surprising thing: “it’s gates will never be shut.” Walls with gates that are never closed.
Heaven, the word itself brings a sense of pleasure and peace to the mind and body.
It stands 14 m (46 ft) high and 30 m (100 ft) wide. A man, one of the human race. English Standard Version He also measured its wall, 144 cubits by human measurement, which is also an angel’s measurement. Those in heaven, never hunger nor thirst. I seem to remember the historical context for the book was a period of brutal persecution in the Roman empire under the mad Emperor Nero (some scholars say the number 666 was a secret code for Nero). However, the KJV and other versions say 12,000 furlongs, which translates to 1,500 miles.
The wall surrounding the city is made of jasper(Rev. He, she, it, they, them, same. A human being. Thus, the variant. Despite the destructive nature of the archaeology used, the recording of data was immensely more thorough than in previous Mesopotamian excavations. Acting as a scholar and collecting field data, he was determined to discover the wonders to the ancient world. The Ishtar Gate (Arabic: بوابة عشتار ) was the eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon  (in the area of present-day Hillah, Babil Governorate, Iraq).It was constructed in about 575 BCE by order of King Nebuchadnezzar II on the north side of the city. He beckoned to me with his right hand, so I approached and stood before the throne. The Ishtar Gate (Arabic: بوابة عشتار) was the eighth gate to the inner city of Babylon (in the area of present-day Hillah, Babil Governorate, Iraq). 21:16), where a stadia is 607 feet. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Rich and most other 19th-century visitors thought a mound in Babylon was a royal palace, and that was eventually confirmed by Robert Koldewey's excavations, who found two palaces of King Nebuchadnezzar and the Ishtar Gate. A walk in the forest would feel heavenly right about now. A metropolis of this size in the middle of the United States would stretch from Canada to Mexico and from the Appalachian Mountains to the California border. Color-producing minerals, such as cobalt, were added in the final glaze formulations.
“The cowardly, the faithless (non-Christians and seculars), the polluted, the murderers, the fornicators, the sorcerers, the idolaters, and all liars” (those who “practice falsehood” are singled out at least three times here). March 2010. The walls of the city, described as “great and high,” are an obvious symbol of exclusion of all that are unworthy to enter the city. ( Log Out / It was part of a … The gate itself depicted only gods and goddesses.
The ESV and NIV versions say it is 12,000 stadia in length and width(Rev. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular.
“The Beast,” dragons and other mythological images were used by early Christians to explain their suffering. A cube-shaped city would make sense in the sense the Most Holy place in Solomon's temple(1 Kings 6:20) was shaped like a cube.
This mixture of silica and fluxes is called a frit. Parts of the gate and lions from the Processional Way are in various other museums around the world. , The background glazes are mainly a vivid blue, which imitates the color of the highly prized lapis lazuli. Rev. Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, the pious prince appointed by the will of Marduk, the highest priestly prince, beloved of Nabu, of prudent deliberation, who has learnt to embrace wisdom, who fathomed Their (Marduk and Nabu) godly being and pays reverence to their Majesty, the untiring Governor, who always has at heart the care of the cult of Esagila and Ezida and is constantly concerned with the well being of Babylon and Borsippa, the wise, the humble, the caretaker of Esagila and Ezida, the first born son of Nabopolassar, the King of Babylon, am I.
Apparently some, like the famous preacher who loves walls, neglect to read their holy book very carefully. The seams were then sealed with a naturally occurring black viscous substance called bitumen, like modern asphalt. All of us like to imagine and look at pictures of heaven.
 The original structure was a double gate with a smaller frontal gate and a larger and more grandiose secondary posterior section.
, The purpose of the New Year's holiday was to affirm the supremacy of Marduk and his representative on Earth, the king, and to offer thanks for the fertility of the land. 21:18). The New Jerusalem’s walls are very thick: 144 cubits is 200 feet or 65 metres. , The Processional Way was paved with large stone pieces set in a bed of bitumen and was up to 66 feet wide at some points. It’s the generous support of our ministry partners that enables us to continue our eternity-shaping work. And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel. It was meticulously reconstructed in the Pergamon Museum. It’s made of jasper (crystallized quartz) with a foundation of “every jewel,” gates made of pearls (remember “pearly gates”?) , Friezes with sixty ferocious lions representing Ishtar decorated each side of the Processional Way, designed with variations in the color of the fur and the manes.
“Their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulphur.” Makes you wonder: Why would anyone believe their Lord of Love would create such a place of torture? Gold and brown glazes are used for animal images. How large is the city? It was replaced on that list by the Lighthouse of Alexandria from the third century BC.
While the given length and width of the new city may be understood figuratively in various ways—for example, the suggestion that the dimensions here match “the approximate size of the then known Hellenistic world,” which may “[suggest] … that the temple-city represents not merely the glorified saints of Israel but the redeemed from all nations” (Beale 1998: 1074; emphasis mine)*—it is not quite clear what its height is meant to signify. Large numbers of the world, many living in extreme poverty outside the walled cities or walled minds, are dreaming of an eternity behind the high walls of the New Jerusalem (sorry, no Jews this time) with its gold, glitter, glory and gleaming God. Behind the various Christian ideas about heaven and hell lies the more basic belief that our lives extend ... 2005, Knight 1997, Kronen and Reitan 2011, Kvanvig 1993, Murray 1998, Seymour 2000b, Stump 1983, Swinburne 1983, and Walls 1998). This translates to 1,400 miles, which is what the NLT Bible says. It is one of the most satisfying fantasies of human mind. However, the KJV and other versions say 12,000 furlongs, which translates to 1,500 miles. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account.
may indicate that the celestial city was surrounded by a ledge. Randy Alcorn (@randyalcorn) is the author of fifty-some books and the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries. The city of New Jerusalem is described as being made of pure gold that is as clear as glass(Rev. ( Log Out / There are other views of this mystical manuscript we call The Revelation. Walter Andre, one of Koldewey's many assistants, was an architect and a draftsman, the first at Babylon. It has a great, high wall with twelve gates” (see chapter 21). , The inscription of the Ishtar Gate is written in Akkadian cuneiform in white and blue glazed bricks and was a dedication by Nebuchadnezzar to explain the gate's purpose.
It’s our privilege and joy to share freely what God has so graciously given us. Suggesting three dimensions to heaven, three dimensions for the pearl in the entryway, 2 dimensions for the wall, 1 external dimension.
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U.S. Cigarette Exports Drop
WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans are rejecting the smoking habit at a surprisingly rapid rate, a trend that is going global.
But there are signs of increased smoking in poor countries and among teen-agers and young women in several countries, and deaths blamed on smoking still are rising worldwide.
U.S. cigarette exports are down 25 percent, with 50 billion fewer cigarettes sent abroad in just one year. That is 2.5 billion fewer packs of cigarettes exported each year.
The number of cigarettes sold per person in the United States fell a record 8 percent last year, according to government data and to a Worldwatch analysis that also cites per-capita declines in some of the heaviest smoking countries: France, Japan and, markedly, China, whose 1.25 billion people now smoke one-third of the world's cigarettes.
The anti-smoking campaign credits smoking bans and increased public awareness of smoking's dangers for the decline. The Agriculture Department cites higher taxes, price increases to offset a $246 billion tobacco settlement with several states, and the cumulative impact of 35 years of warnings from the surgeon general's office.
The industry says the decline is directly related to the rising price of cigarettes - up 80 percent from two years ago.
Smoking has been linked in medical studies to more than 25 diseases, including heart disease, strokes, respiratory illness and several forms of cancer.
The World Health Organization plans to seek a treaty to further clear the global air of tobacco smoke and is promoting World No Tobacco Day on May 31. WHO predicts smoking-related diseases will kill 10 million people annually by the 2020s - two and a half times the current toll.
But that projection now is challenged by declines in cigarette production, sales and consumption in the United States and scattered parts of the world.
Smoking in the United States dropped from 2,810 cigarettes per person annually two decades ago to 1,633 last year, a 42 percent drop, according to calculations by Worldwatch, an environmental research group. Globally, the decline was 11 percent.
Exports for unmanufactured tobacco were down 10.6 percent by weight last year and U.S. cigarette exports dropped from 201.3 billion in 1998 to 151.4 billion, according to the Agriculture Department and the Census Bureau.
Some of the decline is due to production shifts by U.S. companies to other countries; global production is believed to be up about 1 percent. With population increases, per capita smoking still fell slightly worldwide, from 929 cigarettes in 1998 to 915 last year.
Lester R. Brown, chairman of Worldwatch, noted the success of advertising in California aimed at demonstrating loss of sexual potency among smokers and the spread of smoking bans and higher taxes.
``The land that gave the world tobacco is now leading it away from tobacco,'' Brown said.
But not every believes the world is giving up the weed.
``That's a bit of an exaggeration,'' said Heather Selin, tobacco adviser for the Pan American Health Organization. She said data is incomplete and the smoking cloud still wafts across the Third World.
Pete Burr, tobacco analyst for the government's Foreign Agricultural Service, said drops in exports are occurring mostly to Europe, possibly because U.S. companies are opening plants in Eastern Europe.
Most export markets, particularly Japan, remain strong, Burr said.
WHO describes a ``smoking epidemic'' among younger women in Asia, In Spain and Sweden, surveys show more 15-year-old girls smoke than boys.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says smoking among young adults, age 18 to 24, has been rising, for the first time, to the level of those age 25 to 44. High school smoking rates are even higher.
Samira Asma, an international analyst at the centers, said smokers are dying younger and women now tend to take up smoking more than men both in developed and developing countries.
Tobacco companies say price increases are almost exclusively responsible for the declines.
``There may be other factors, but I don't know what they would be,'' said John Singleton, spokesman for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco, No. 2 in sales. He said RJR is responding to the drop by pursuing the 75 percent of the market it doesn't have.
John Banzhaf, head of Action on Smoking, says smoking restrictions are the major reason for the U.S. decline.
``Banning smoking in the workplace is a very powerful incentive for people to quit smoking,'' Banzhaf said.

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It is important to me to feel unfamiliar with a thing, as it encourages me to find a new way to respond to it. I release a boundary. I hear butterflies flocking. I am looking for a place to rest within this music.
As kinetic energy on the gallery’s floor turns into sound, I am simultaneously grounded and unmoored.
There is joy in experiencing disruption, and there is joy in enacting it, too.
Through the object of a ‘written response’, I feel expected to imbue someone’s work with a meaning that is at once tangible, expressible, intelligible. What if the construction, and expectation, of such an act — that is, the act of responding — is kind of impossible?
Meaning cannot always be tangible, or material, and perhaps it does not have to be.
Meaning can be spiritual, it can be felt and undone within the tension of our muscles.
Meaning can exist in the sinew, in the invisible make-up of body, in the biology, yet I still do not quite know.Arben Dzika
When our work, If falling is relational, then a body in free-fall may not necessarily be falling down, was materialising and almost ready to be exhibited, one of the things I began to think about was how much trust people might have to exercise in order to see the work’s elements existing as a whole.
Trust that Chi’s writing and my soundtrack were actually in conversation with each other.
Trust that the writing was not necessarily about sound and the sound was not necessarily about writing —that we had made the work in the same space, in and around our conversations and time together.
Trust that the elements were convergent — referenced from overlapping points of relating.
Our intention was focused and applied throughout our process but, once a work is made and released to be seen or heard, you have to trust or come to terms with the approaching possibilities of how your intentions can and will be muted, remixed, misheard, reheard, unheard by audience.CT
I want to say that we both like thinking about this idea of the deregulation of sound, of the way we use our words/others’ words, of the way we respond to energies around us. Deregulation as unhearing, like you say. Or, deregulation as a kind of transmutation of sound. Maybe as a form of leaning into time, during the act of articulation, and giving the act of expression as much pliancy as we can.
I listen to sound to show it that I believe it. I believe in it.AD
I am conscious of a thing to be believed being a thought that is thought many times, or just a thought that I am ready to think.CT
I want to think more about this relationship between listening and relinquishing.
The energy of a sound may have its own, singular direction. Sound may recognise our bodies as carriers to absorb it. Heat is a condition of presence.AD
In bearing witness to a work, we enter an arena within which a fluctuating formation or mutation of knowing is either hidden or declared.CT
Some noises are beginning to feel familiar, meaning, my body is gradually relaxing as my muscles absorb the work. The jarring becomes digestible.AD
There is a spaciousness to sound, which is simultaneously liberating and terrifying.
When witnessing sound that is being repeated or looped, I often feel that a chasm is being bored into a particular sense of time. A whirlpool is formed, and if I position myself in the centre of it or listen in a particular way, I can encounter a version of time that seemingly presents itself as a whole and perceivable shape.CT
Perhaps the devotional human voice is an example of a deregulated sound. Within a paradigm of faith, the sound of worship reverberates and exhausts. A boundary transforms and the butterflies reveal themselves to be metamorphic.AD
Within experiences like these, I bask in the awkward and elating effect of incommunicable knowledge, which is then confronted by the probabilities of how and why we make meaning.
A feedback loop forms between these two points.
I sit in this for as long as I can.
Although an act of relinquishment is an act of release, to do so may still require us to actively place something, like knowing, somewhere.
Chi Tran is a writer, editor, and an artist who makes poems that may be text, video, object, sound, or drawing. Chi is primarily interested in working with language as a means of coming-to-terms. Their work has been published by Incendium Radical Library Press, Cordite Poetry Review, Australian Poetry and Liminal Magazine and exhibited at galleries including Firstdraft, Sydney; Punk Café, Melbourne; and ACCA, Melbourne. In 2019, as a recipient of The Ian Potter Cultural Trust Fund, Chi spent three months in New York developing their practice with renowned poets including Mei-mei Berssenbrugge, Fred Moten, and Jackie Wang.
Arben Dzika is an artist whose practice involves working with various media including, but not limited to: sound, image, word, and performance. His work primarily seeks to reflect on, interrogate, and play with technologies, systems, and human senses. Within his practice, he works as a producer and DJ under the moniker, Dilae.

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After six years on the market, the tiny Kia Picanto was redesigned from the ground up and unveiled in January 2017. Come March, and the hatchback aimed at the Hyundai i10 and Toyota Aygo made its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Upgraded to the company’s new styling language, the new Picanto sports a more youthful design with more angular features. The “tiger-nose” grille adds a bit of aggressiveness up front, while the dual exhaust and diffuser-like element around back enhances the sporty appearance. The cabin gained higher quality materials and new tech, including a seven-inch touchscreen with navigation and optional Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Kia claims that the new hatchback offers “best-in-class packaging efficiency” and more legroom and headroom than more popular rivals in the A-segment.
Under the hood, the Picanto carries over with the 1.0-liter three-cylinder and 1.25-liter four-cylinder engines from the previous model, but with upgrades for improved efficiency and driveability. The 1.0-liter cranks out 66 horsepower and 96 Nm (71 pound-feet) of torque and uses a new exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head and a new cooling system with shut-off valve. The 1.25-liter delivers 83 horsepower and 122 Nm (90 pound-feet) of torque. This engine was upgraded with an optimized valve timing and new cooling system with shut-off valve. Later in 2017, the Picanto will also get a turbocharged 1.0-liter engine good for 99 horsepower and 127 pound-feet of twist.
Kia also made several upgrades in the safety department. With 44 percent of the body shell cast in Advanced High Strength Steel, the car is lighter but stronger, while torsional stiffness has been improved by 32 percent. Standard features include six airbags, Vehicle Stability Management, and Electronic Stability Control.
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Alsip Street Fair
Featuring children's Musician "Laura Doherty and The Heartbeats". and the headlining "Brass from the Past". Also a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, kids crafts and gaming, face painting, balloons, bingo, cocktails, food, a raffle, vendors, and more!
Soulfeed Smooth Jazz Festival
Soulfeed Smooth Jazz Festival™ is proud to present the 7th Annual Smooth Jazz Festival featuring Hiroshima, Walter Beasley AND Mambo Express with Emcee: Denise Jordan Walker.
Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race
Famously fun times! This historic, amateur canoe/kayak race is for paddlers of all ages and abilities, featuring 11 canoe divisions, 8 kayak divisions and 1 open (non-competitive) division. From the ultra-competitive to young families and newbies just wanting to enjoy a memorable paddling experience – it’s all here!
Blues On The Fox
A celebration of Aurora’s rich Blues history with incredible music and top Blues artists! Full line up to be announced 10 am on April 2!
Puerto Rican Heritage Festival
It’s a two-day festival celebrating the rich heritage of Puerto Rico. Put on by the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council, the weekend features endless food vendors offering wonderful cuisine; domino competitions; traditional folk music; other Puerto Rican bands; a kids’ play area; novelty vendors; Puerto Rican craftsmanship vendors and non-stop fun. And don’t forget to take in the sights and sounds of the Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday.
Paramount Theatrical Production: Oklahoma!
This is the show that set the standard for all future musicals by incorporating music, lyrics and dance into a well-crafted serious story. It’s also the debut collaboration of one of the most prolific writing teams in American theater history – Rodgers and Hammerstein. Set in the turn of the century Oklahoma Territory, tensions are mounting between the local farmers and cowboys over the use of land. In the midst of it all is the rugged cowboy Curly who’s fallen for the strong-headed farm girl, Laurey. Despite their fiery spirits and at times tumultuous relationship, the two are destined to start a new life together in the soon-to-be state called Oklahoma!
Paramount Theatrical Production: A Christmas Story
One of the most watched and beloved Holiday movies ever made comes to life in a full-blown musical production on the Paramount stage. It’s the story of nine-year-old Ralphie Parker growing up in middle-America in the 1940s. With Christmas right around the corner, Ralphie has his bespectacled sights set on one thing – a Red Ryder BB Gun. But at every turn, the young daydreamer hears those five words that are the bane of his existence: “you’ll shoot your eye out.”
Paramount Theatrical Production: West Side Story
It’s quite possibly one of the greatest love stories ever to be told in a musical. Set in the blue-collar neighborhood of New York’s Upper West Side, racial tensions run high as residents try to grind out a daily living. A turf war is being fought as the Jets, a white gang, and the Sharks, a Puerto Rican gang, battle over boundaries. In the heart of the turmoil, former Jets member Tony meets Maria at a local dance. The chemistry is instantaneous, and for a few hours, there is no race, no hatred, no barriers, just two young people in love. But Maria is the sister of Sharks’ leader Bernardo, and no one is going to make it easy for Tony and Maria to escape.
Downtown Alive! One of These Nights & Cowboy Jukebox
If you hear the word “weekend” and think kicking back in a lawn chair, grabbing a cold one and jamming to your favorite tunes with family and friends, then you’ve got to be at the Park for Downtown Alive! Aurora’s concert series has become a summer highlight here in the City of Lights, and the musical acts lined up this year keep the tradition goin’.
Daryl Hall & John Oates
If there’s one thing every generation can agree on, it’s the awesomeness of Hall & Oates – and this summer they’re headed to the Park. With 6 number one singles and 6 certified platinum albums, Daryl Hall & John Oates are literally the most successful rock duo in history. Their Philly soul-meets-rock style is smooth, their melodies are timeless and their catchy hooks from hits like “You Make My Dreams,” “I Can’t Go For That” and “Rich Girl” will make you get up and dance. Hot off their 2014 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Daryl and John are headed to Aurora for a night of everyone’s favorite classics, right on the Fox River.
Downtown Alive! Maggie Speaks & Catfight
The talented musicians of Catfight have a reputation of turning every venue they play into a massive party. So grab a beer, get ready to sing along and have some serious fun when Catfight kicks off the night. Then Chicago favorite Maggie Speaks rocks the Park by bringing your music library to life right before your eyes… and ears. Their huge repertoire includes 5 decades of songs, including everything from 50s favorites to Top 40 hits you heard last week, and their unstoppable energy is totally infectious. With their seamless transitions from pop to rock, country to hip-hop and everything in between, Maggie Speaks is ready to fill the RiverEdge air with the soundtrack of your life.
Get the Led Out
Experiencing Get the Led Out is the closest you’ll get to seeing Jimmy, John, Robert and John Paul back on stage. The 6 talented rockers have made it their mission to bring songs from Zeppelin’s legendary albums like Led Zeppelin I-IV, Physical Graffiti and In Through the Out Door to life… and they’re totally explosive. After all, there’s a reason rock journalists say Get the Led Out “didn’t just pass Zeppelin 101 with flying colors – they’re working on their Ph.D. They didn’t just do their Zep homework – they’re teaching the class.”
Earth, Wind and Fire
They bring the Earth, Wind and Fire, and the Fox River brings the Water. This will be a night you’ll never forget. Earth, Wind & Fire is one of the best selling and top touring group in history. With a signature sound beyond categories – Soul, Pop, Jazz & Funk fusion, they have a groove as deep as the soul of the planet. Earth, Wind & Fire has influenced music and pop culture for over 4 decades. With mega-hits like, “Shining Star,” “September” and “Let’s Groove” it will be hard to stay in your seats, so get up, let your spirit fly and groove the night away with the legendary band, Earth, Wind & Fire.
Barrington Art Festival
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at the Barrington Art Festival. The festival offers the work of 125 juried artists from around the country in a variety of mediums, including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, photography, watercolors and wood. Live music, great food and fun activities for kids make the Barrington Art Festival a perfect family experience!
Windmill City Festival
The Windmill City Festival has long been a staple of the community and has become a tradition for many families. Come participate in the festivities that every family member is sure to enjoy. Hours: Thurs. at 6 p.m., Fri. at 12 p.m., Sat. at 8 a.m., and Sun. at 11 a.m.
Berwyn Cruise Nites in the Depot District
Head to the Depot District for the 9th Annual Cruise Nites presented by Berwyn Kia, Paisans Pizzeria & Bar, Mike & Sons Auto Services, Cicero Auto Parts, Deece Automotive! Cruise Nites take place on Tuesdays from 6-9pm in the Depot District at Windsor & Grove Avenues steps away from the Berwyn Metra Station. Enjoy your summe evenings while taking a stroll through a combination of car show and nightlife.
Cruise Nites in Berwyn
Head to the Depot District on Tuesday, August 6th for a combination of car show and nightlife. Evening begins at 6pm in the Depot District at Windsor & Grove Avenues steps away from the Berwyn Metra Station.
August 20th Cruise Nite in Berwyn
Come down to the Depot District and enjoy Cruise Nites with other families, residents and car enthusiasts. Learn more about Berwyn's proud classic car culture and historical automotive heritage. Cruise Nites are free! Just show up and have a great time!
Pick any decade and come ready to dance! Event fundraiser features: *King & Queen voting *Groove to the DJ mix *Raffles & Prizes *Finger foods & desserts from local restaurants *A Local Celebrity Lip Sync Battle General Ticket $75: includes open bar, appetizers & desserts and coat check.
Cinco de Mayo Restaurant & Bar Crawl
Join us in the global celebration of Mexican culture! The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is a food and bar crawl that will feature live entertainment, food and libations and fun for the 21+ crowd. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. at event headquarters at La Quinta de Los Reyes Restaurant. Participation in the crawl is $15 pre-sale and for BDC members. Registration at the door will be $20 for non-BDC members. Wrist bands include admission to the crawl, free trolley between venues, one drink ticket, $3 beer at participating venues, drink specials, commemorative 12 oz mug to the first 150 registrants and catered buffet and entertainment beginning at 7:30 p.m. at La Quinta de los Reyes. The crawl will tour Berwyn's Cermak Road and takes place rain or shine! This event is brought to you by the Cermak Road Special Events Commission of the Berwyn Development Corporation.
Music in the Street
Be part of the Depot District's tradition at the 5th Annual Music in the Street event on July 18th. The festival will feature live local bands, food and vendors. Admission is free, open to all-ages, and dog-friendly.
Clean Sweep Garage Sale
One person's junk transforms into another's treasure at the annual Depot District Clean Sweep Garage Sale. Browse 5 stories of good finds and leave knowing that you've lived the spirit of the word "recycle." Future generations will thank you for this shopping trip. Free electronic recycling will be available via a "donation" to Seguin Services. Bounce Sports will be offering free use of their batting cages from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for those that attend the sale! The event will take place in Berwyn's Depot District in the Municipal Parking Facility between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7th.
34th Annual American Music Festival
Americana and roots music fans will find a full menu of talent at FitzGerald's 34th Annual American Music Festival brought to you by FitzGerald's. The summer 3-day event features more than 50 artists from Chicago and around the country. FitzGerald's American Music Festival takes place rain or shine on three stages -- club, tent and SideBar. Hours are 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on July 2, 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. on July 3 and 4; 1 p.m.-3 a.m.
Taste of Main Street
Join us for this annual tradition and enjoy an eclectic mix of small plates and sweets. Stick around for an after-party with entertainment. Tickets include food samples and after-party.
Berwyn's Oktoberfest 2015
Save the dates for Friday, September 18th from 6-11 p.m. and Saturday, September 19th from Noon-11 p.m. and make the trip to Berwyn's Historic Depot District. The event boasts an international food court, carnival and amusement rides, family entertainment pavilion, and crafters and vendors. Enjoy live musical performances, a Beer Garden featuring special Oktoberfest seasonal selections!
25th Annual Berwyn Route 66 Car Show
The 25th Annual Berwyn Rt66 Car Show sponsored by Paisans Pizzeria & Bar will be held on Ogden Avenue in Berwyn. Berwyn has always been a great Route 66 town with a thriving, dynamic and fast-growing community at its hear. Stand on Historic Route 66 and see over 500 vintage and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. This show has something for everyone! Demonstrations of Automobile Flamethrowing will thrill spectators!
The Berwyn Park District presents BAM (Berwyn Arts & Music) Fest on Saturday, July 25th in Proksa Park. This Youth Arts & Music Festival will feature live music, youth art galleries, art creation stations, workshops and fun activities. This event will also feature a battle of the bands and teen lounge with live DJ's.
Drivin' the Dixie Centennial
Discover America's Greatest Rolling Car Show! Follow the route along the historic Dixie Highway and uncover points of interest and new destinations. Great fun for everyone! Enjoy all day tour celebrating Historic Dixie Highway's Contennial visiting historic sites, car shows and community events with your vintage car or contemporary vehicle. Along Dixie Highway from Blue Island to Momence!
IKEA Midsummer All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Event
Enjoy a traditional Midsummer, all-you-can-eat Swedish buffet. Tickets are only $11.99 for adult IKEA family members and $2.99 for children under 12. The menu will include favorites such as: smoked salmon, assorted herring dishes, Gravad lax, whole poached salmon, salads, cheeses, breads, desserts and much more! Seating is limited, buy your tickets today.
Boo! at the Zoo
Halloween fun awaits families at Brookfield Zoo’s annual Boo! at the Zoo celebration. The popular daytime event, presented by Fisher-Price, features a Costume Parade, Costume Showcase, professional pumpkin-carving demonstrations, not-so-scary games and activities, special animal Zoo Chats, and haunted hayrides.
Summer Nights at Brookfield Zoo
Our newest summertime event is back, and it's bigger and better than ever, with more evenings than before! Enjoy Brookfield Zoo in a new light with cooler evening weather, enhanced dining, beer and wine gardens, roaming entertainment, live music, and a new laser light show, all surrounded by wildlife and nature.
The 12th Annual Buffalo Grove Invitational Art Festival
Currently rated as one of the top 100 art festivals in the country, the festival hosts more than 100 juried artists from around the globe. Art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to watch the masters at work with art demos and booth chats taking place all weekend long! In addition to the work of the 100 juried artists, festival-goers will have the opportunity to view and purchase works from young artists, ages 18 and under, who participate in the Youth Art Division of the festival taking place on Sunday. In addition to the artwork, festival-goers will enjoy live performances from a variety of musical acts, great food and art activities for kids, including an art scavenger hunt and spin art at the festival and much more!
Jerry Kleiner's over the top restaurant in this 35,000 sq. ft. space is an explosion of taste, color and sound. "Latino flavors with the spice of life." Authentic soulful cuisine offers simple dishes from all over Latin America. A kaleidoscope of colors, salsa music and playful decor ignite the sense of being in a Latin house party.
Taste of Chicago
Taste of Chicago is the nation's premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago's dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. Every summer since 1980, Chicago's beautiful Grant Park on the city's magnificent lakefront has been home to the world's largest food festival.
Chicago Blues Festival
Chicago Legend Buddy Guy will headline the 32nd Annual Chicago Blues Festival, the largest free blues festival in the world. During three days on five stages at Grant Park, more than 500,000 blues fans prove that Chicago is the "Blues Capital of the World." Past performers include Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, B.B. King, the late Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy and the late Koko Taylor.
Mercury's Canine Cruise
Dogs on boats? Yes! Bring your pooch on a leash and enjoy quality time with your dog while cruising on Chicago's waterways. This tour highlights dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, dog parks and fire hydrants. Enjoy the cool breeze in your hair (and fur!) aboard the Skyline Queen which offers plenty of safe outdoor-seating. Dogs may choose to sit on your lap, in a seat or on the deck. Don't worry, we have one-restroom for humans and one lined with newspapers for your pet. Water bowls are also onboard. Buy online or at the ticket office open daily at 8:30am.
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Kick off the holiday season and create your special memories on The Magnificent Mile in 2014! The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, the nation’s largest evening holiday celebration, jump starts the holiday season on Saturday, November 22 with a full day of family friendly activities, concerts by top musical artists and the best holiday shopping. The day’s excitement culminates with a grand evening parade down Michigan Avenue marshaled by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, illuminating one million lights on 200 trees. The parade concludes with a grand finale fireworks show over the Chicago River.
Ribfest Chicago 2015
After being selected and featured on the Food Network’s 2014 “Eating America, with Anthony Anderson” and televised to 100 million households and 150 countries, Ribfest Chicago returns with more smokin’ music and barbecue as we cook up Chicago’s favorite food and music festival. From humble beginnings, Ribfest grew to five city blocks and from 5,000 attendees to 70,000 fans (in 2014). The BBQ component has grown to thirty Chicagoland rib and non-rib vendors, while the quality of entertainment has made Ribfest an internationally-recognized music festival that hosts premier touring bands. But despite its impressive growth and success, the fest has maintained its neighborhood feel. More highlights include the celebrity-judged “Best Ribs” award and “RibMania,” the Midwest’s only professional rib-eating competition featuring top ranked eaters and sanctioned by IFOCE/Major League Eating. For more information visit www.Ribfest-Chicago.com. WHAT: It’s no wonder that Ribfest Chicago has been recognized as Chicago’s “Best Food Fest” for the past three years. This festival remains one of the city’s best summer attractions. As a nationally-recognized music festival, our twenty original bands are a hot blend of Indie, rock, roots and alt country. The 6th Annual RibMania hosts world ranked pro eaters at the Midwest’s only sanctioned rib-eating contest, and families can spend the weekend in Kids Square enjoying entertainment, inflatables, games and more. Ribfest Chicago has contributed $250,000 to more than fifteen Northcenter schools and nonprofits to improve education, assist special needs and fight hunger, in addition to funding chamber projects and annual programming. WHERE: 4000 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago WHEN: Friday, June 12, 2015 - 5 pm to 10 pm Saturday, June 13, 2015 - Noon to 10 pm Sunday, June 14, 2015 - Noon to 10 pm
Featuring Alt-Country, Americana, Indie Rock, World Music, Soul and Kids Music July 10-12, 2015 in Lincoln Square The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (LSRCC) and Old Town School of Folk Music (OTSFM) present the 4th Annual Square Roots craft beer and music experience in Chicago’s Lincoln Square. Over 30,000 fans attend Square Roots each year to enjoy more than 40 local craft brews (including special batch and limited release taps), great food and the diverse genres of entertainment that only the Old Town School of Folk Music can provide. What: Square Roots isn’t your typical food and music festival; we tap into all that Lincoln Square has to offer to provide a multidimensional event that appeals to music, food and craft beer enthusiasts. Live entertainment: 70 acts including music, jams, dance and family activities on 4 stages (2 indoor and 2 outdoor). Craft Beer: More than 40 tasty selections from the best local and regional craft breweries. Cuisine: Eclectic fare from amazing Lincoln Square and Ravenswood restaurants. Suggested donation $10 for Adults, $5 Seniors/kids, $20 for Families. Why: Proceeds from Square Roots benefit small business workshops and community place-making efforts, and fund the Old Town School of Folk Music scholarship programs. For more info, visit www.squareroots.org
The 2015 James Beard Awards
Known as the Oscars of the food world, the James Beard Awards cover all aspects of the industry: chefs and restaurateurs, cookbook authors and food journalists, restaurant designers and architects, and more. The James Beard Awards are the highest honor for food and beverage professionals in America. 2015 is a historic year for the James Beard Awards. They’re celebrating the Awards’ 25th anniversary, and, for the first time ever, the JBF Awards gala will take place in the city of Chicago. This prestigious ceremony will be held at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Chicago has a rich history with the Foundation, boasting over 40 James Beard Award winners, including four Outstanding Chef winners. They’re thrilled to honor the best of the culinary industry in this world-class destination.
Chicago Critics Film Festival
Created by the Chicago Film Critics Association in 2013, the festival held at the Music Box Theatre offers a selection of films comprised of recent festival favorites and as-yet-undistributed works from a wide variety of filmmakers. The CCFF is the only current example of a major film critics group hosting its own festival. The festival lineup features works from around the globe and offers viewers an eclectic blend of raunchy comedy, introspective drama and mind-blowing fantasy.
22th Annual Chicago Underground Film Festival
The Chicago Underground Film Festival is an annual event showcasing independent, experimental and documentary films from around the world. This year’s festival at the Logan Theater will offer a mix of independent features, shorts, documentaries and experimental films augmented by nightly parties and concerts. Our programming is innovative and unique, ranging from the lowbrow entertainment of John Waters, Doris Wishman and Coffin Joe to fine art films/videos of the current avant-garde. With an exponential growth each year in both attendance and film submissions, the Chicago Underground Film Festival is an undeniable success.
Held at Columbia College, CineYouth is our yearly student film festival that celebrates and showcases short films made by filmmakers 21 years old and younger from around the world. Celebrating its 11th year May 7-9, 2015, CineYouth strives to encourage the talent of young artists and to provide them with opportunities to tell their stories, network with their peers and be recognized for their creativity.
5th Annual Woofapalooza
5th Annual Woofapalooza benefit at Siegel's Cottonwood Farm Sunday June 7th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Woofapalooza, benefiting log dog rescue/shelters, is an event for you and your dog to have a day of "affordable fun on the farm". Woofapalooza has been growing every year! This event provides outdoor family fun for both the owners and their dogs. The day will consists of dog activities, family activities, informative talks, prizes, contests, food and more. Enter your dog into the best dressed dog or smallest/biggest dog contest. There will also be dog/owner lookalike contests and pie eating contests for dogs and humans and much more. Admission is $10 per person. Dogs are free. A day of fun, food and fresh air on the farm. Follow us on Facebook for more exciting event details, visit us at www.SiegelsCottonwoodFarm.com or call Kaity at 815-741-2693.
Pixie Fairies and Pirates on the Farm
Join us this year for our 2nd annual Pixie Fairies and Pirates on the Farm from 10am-1pm on Saturday, May 16th! Siegel's Cottonwood Farm is a 4th generation working family farm. Each season the Siegel's have a different way for you to enjoy visiting there farm and spending time out in the country fresh air. In the Spring, come on out and see the largest variety of Annuals, Perennials, Vegetables, Herbs and Fresh Baked Pies. Pre-register today at www.siegelscottonwoodfarm.com.
ARTumn Harvest Art Festival
Come out and discover Deer Park Town Center's 4th Annual ARTumn Harvest Art Festival. Approximately 70 artists come from across the U.S. to participate in our juried art show held around the gazebo. In addition to fantastic fine artists, enjoy the live music, hands on kids art fun and food.
Deerfield's Annual Fine Arts Festival
Fun for the whole family featuring art from across the U.S., live music, catered festival food, kid's art activities and more! Artists representing media such as painting, photography, jewelry, fiber, sculpture, mixed media and ceramics hail from 20 states will be exhibiting.
Essence Of Freedom Run
The Essence Of Freedom Run is an annual event to raise funds that are desperately needed by the brave men and women both active duty and Veterans, who defend our country in the armed forces. Choose from a 5K or 10K race and run through the streets of downtown Deerfield. Active Duty, including Police and Fire Departments, run free. Register before February 15th and save $5.
Designed for experienced triathletes and beginning participants. Triathlon includes a 300 meter swim, 6 mile bike course (helmets required), and a 3 mile run. This event is good for getting in shape for more ambitious triathlons. There are no age group awards, everyone who finishes is a winner. Check-in time is at 7am at Deerspring Park and race begins at 8am. Registration is on a first come/first served basis. Ages 8 & older only. Please visit the website for complete details.
Now celebrating its 34th year, Fountain Square Art Festival is the largest and oldest fine arts fair on Chicago's majestic North Shore. Featuring the eclectic works of more than 225 juried artists, this sprawling art showcase epitomizes words like "cosmopolitan” and "sophistication." The festival takes place in downtown Evanston, just steps from the eponymous Fountain Square. It also features a popular children's art tent with fun activities overseen by the acclaimed Evanston Art Center, food, and a soothing jazz-centric music lineup.
Summer Nights On Madison
Join us in Downtown Forest Park June through August! Special shopping events, drink & food specials, live music and much more-every Thursday night through August. Check the Summer Nights Facebook Page for details.
Viva Italia: Italian Night
O Sole Mio! Join us for a fabulous Thursday night of great food, music an store specials. We have a lot of Italy on Madison Street!
Forest Park Music Fest
Celebrate Summer at the all new Music Fest on Madison. Enjoy Chicago's best up-and-coming bands, artisans, local food vendors and merchant sidewalk sales.
Dog Days of Summer
On July 30th this Thursday Night is for the dogs! Madison Street pays homage to the Animal Care League of Oak Park! Dogs and cats will be available for adoption. Contests for dog lovers of the area! Special savings and free treats too. 5% of sales will go to the Animal Care League of Oak Park.
Taste: Just a Bite of Forest Park
On August 27, join all participating eateries for a weekend of locally made home grown food! Special tasting plates and drink specials will be featured at all restaurants.
Forest Park Sidewalk Sale
Big deals all along Madison Street! Bring friends and browse our stores and grab a bite to eat at one of our many restaurants!
Halloween Casket Races
The Annual Casket Race is back! The Casket Race features trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, plus the most frightfully funny and creepy designs. Cheer on your favorite team - or join the race!
Autumn Wine Walk
Experience an afternoon of wine-tastings at unique boutiques and specialty shops! Enjoy appetizers from local restaurants and great deals while shopping for the Holidays!
Join us and see what fabulous offerings the boutiques and shops have for Holiday 2015! Bring a food donation for the Forest Park Food Pantry and receive a special savings!
2015 Annual Holiday Walk
Live window displays, horse-drawn carriage rides and Santa and his reindeer are just part of the magic of The Annual Holiday Walk. Enjoy winter on Madison Street!
Swedish Days Festival
This “granddaddy” of Illinois festivals features a host of family-friendly activities with live musical entertainment, a carnival, rosemaling show, pet parade, kids’ day fun, grand parade, the state’s largest music competition, multi-ethnic food plus great shopping in our historic downtown. Geneva’s train station is located just blocks from the festivities.
Geneva Arts Fair
The Geneva Arts Fair transforms downtown Geneva into a venue for over 150 esteemed artists and draws a crowd of more than 20,000. The juried show was voted a Top 200 Fine Craft Fair by Art Fair SourceBook and a previous winner of “Best Craft or Art Show” by West Suburban Living magazine. Admission is free and includes a children’s art area with special activities.
Festival of the Vine
Geneva restaurants create an array of specialties under an outdoor tent at the “Flavor Fare” partnered with wine and live musical entertainment. The Fall Harvest Market offers food and floral demos, unique displays plus Kid’s Patch activities. An arts and crafts show, flower market, horse-drawn carriage rides and several exceptional wine tasting and dinner events also take place around the historic downtown.
Chicago Botanic Garden- Weekend Family Classes
Together, adults and children can explore cool things about how plants connect to science, art, history, and culture. Each program includes a variety of hands-on activities and projects, as well as opportunities to bring the Garden home. Programs run from November through April on Saturdays.
Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival
The festival showcases the work of 95 unique artists in a pristine setting overlooking a lake, spectacular gardens and 385 acres of majesty. All of the artwork embodies a botanic theme, use or material. Festival-goers will have the opportunity to see the masters at work, with interactive art demos and booth chats taking place all weekend long!
Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America
The 7,500-square-foot “Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America” exhibition at the Chicago Botanic Garden features trains running on 1,600 feet of track, for train and garden enthusiasts to enjoy the delightful sights and sounds of the miniature trains traversing high and low through tunnels, across bridges and around buildings.
Rides, games, music, face painting & balloon animals. Pony Rides, candy and much more at our annual Pumpkin Fest in Hickory Hills. Don't forget to bring your camera!
Ravinia Festival 2015
Another exciting year of entertainment at the Ravinia Festival. With a variety of performances, there is something for everyone. Choose from artists like Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Steve Miller Band, Bush and 3 Doors Down, ZZ Top, Little Big Town, Jackson Browne and many more. Please visit the website for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets. Bring a picnic or pick up a complete picnic spread at one of the on-site restaurants or kiosks and sit back and enjoy the show.
Golden Dragon Acrobats from China
Bring the kids out for this great kid's show. They will be amazed at the combined award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. Reserved tickets are $15 and lawn seats are $5.
Highland Park's Art Center's Festival of Fine Arts
Situated on the beautiful tree-lined streets surrounding TAC, the revamped festival will showcase original works from 120 juried artists. Exceptional examples of fine arts and fine craft, including ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, wood and more will be featured at the festival. The Art Center’s Festival of Fine Arts will offer activities for children and families, as well as live entertainment and tasty festival treats throughout the weekend. Art enthusiasts will get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making these original works of art with live art demos taking place at the festival.
Port Clinton Art Festival
Port Clinton Art Festival is one of the most successful juried art festivals and attracts more than 250,000 art enthusiasts from places near and far. More than 260 of the world’s most celebrated artists come together to showcase their work over the course of the weekend, creating an atmosphere brimming with renowned creativity. Alongside established artists, a youth art division celebrates the talents of young artists ages 18 and under, offering them the opportunity to participate, exhibit, and experience the inner workings of an art festival.
Jackson Browne at Ravinia
Playing guitar and piano, and collaborating with musicians on stage, Jackson will perform songs from his entire body of work, with varying set lists. Enjoy an night of songs like The Pretender, Running On Empty, Lawyers in Love, Doctor My Eyes, Take It Easy and many more. Tickets: $100/90 & Lawn: $38 in advance and $43 the day of the show.
Blondie and Melissa Etheridge at Ravinia
Come out for a great evening of music. Blondie and Melissa Etheridge and all their well-known music will for sure make it a night that should not be missed. A perfect evening - listening to music, drinks and a picnic under the stars on Ravinia's lawn. Pavilion seating also available! Prices vary for lawn and pavilion seats.
Sheryl Crow at Ravinia
Sheryl is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Her music incorporates elements of pop, rock, and country. She has released eight studio albums, two compilations, a live album and has contributed to a number of film soundtracks. She has sold more than 17 million albums in the U.S. and over 50 million albums worldwide. Don't miss this great night of music.
Steely Dan at Ravinia
Steely Dan's Rockabye Gollie Angel Tour at Ravinia will perform for 2 consecutive nights. They are considered an American jazz rock band and have sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. Bring a picnic and some friends for a great night under the stars at Ravinia. Tickets: $123/103 and Lawn seats are $38 in advance and $43 the day of the show.
Gipsy Kings at Ravinia
The Gipsy Kings consist of two bands of brothers, the Reyes and the Baliardos. Together they perform an unique, irresistible blend of traditional flamenco styles with Western pop and Latin rhythms.
Vladimir Feltsman at Ravinia
Come out for an all Schumann program show with Vladimir Feltsman on the piano under the stars at Ravinia. Reserved tickets are $60/$40 and lawn seats are $10.
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga at Ravinia
Tony Bennett's artistry and accomplishments are applauded here at home and all over the world from people from 12 to 90 years old. Now in his seventh decade of singing, Tony Bennett along with Lady Gaga should be an explosive show! Don't miss this great opportunity. Choose from 2 shows, June 26 or June 27. Tickets are $195/180 and lawn seats are $49 in advance and $54 the day of the show.
Concert Dance, Inc. at Ravinia
CDI has evolved from a repertory company into a dance collective and artistic incubator; a unique community of collaborators within a growing organism that changes with every new dance that is made. Choose from 2 shows September 1 or 2. This program is a tribute to Frank Sinatra. Tickets are only $10.
Juilliard String Quartet at Ravinia
The Juilliard String Quartet returns with a program of three B's sure to earn an A+ from every listener. Four selections from Bach’s The Art of Fugue, the Baroque master’s final study in thematic variation, are contrasted with Berg’s Lyric Suite, in which the composer varies a “signature” theme through 12-tone technique. The concert will conclude with Juilliard’s own signature: one of Beethoven’s quartets.
Emerson String Quartet at Ravinia
Join the Emerson String Quartet in an evening of great classical music. They will be performing music from Beethoven, Lowell, Liebermann, and Dvorák. Tickets are $40-$60 for reserved seats and $10 for lawn seats.
Umphrey's McGee at Ravinia
Umphrey’s McGee has been relentlessly innovative in both music and fan relations for many years. Whereas the band’s stellar reputation is based on marathon concerts that mix original, technically demanding tunes with complex epics and playful covers (ranging from Toto to Metallica), it has chosen the same kind of attention to melody, song craft, and musicianship. Tickets are $45 for reserved seats and $20 for lawn seats in advance and $25 the day of the show.
Piano and String Artists from Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute at Ravinia
Join Ravinia's Steans Music Institute with a program for Piano and Strings. Program will include Dvorák’s 'American' Quartet. This is part of the $10 BGH Classics series.
Piano and String Artists from Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute at Ravnia
Join Ravinia's Steans Music Institute performing a program which will include the music of Tchaikovsky, Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70. This is held in Bennett Gordon Hall and is part of the $10 series.
Tchaikovsky Spectacular Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia
Join the Chicago Symphony Orchestra with Conductor James Conlon and Maxim Vengerov on Violin for an All-Tchaikovsky Program with Live Cannons at this Gala Benefit evening. Tickets: $100/25, Lawn: $15
Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia
Conductor Nikolaj Znaider and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will be performing Berlioz Symphonie fantastique and Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216. Come out and enjoy a concert under the stars at Ravinia.
Itzhak Perlman and Emmanuel Ax at Ravinia
Join Itzhak Perlman on the violin and Emanuel Ax on the piano for a great night of music under the stars at Ravinia. Program to include violin sonatas by Richard Strauss, Fauré and Mozart. Tickets are $95/80 and lawn seats are $20.
Lincoln Trio at Ravinia
The Lincoln Trio's program to include works by Babajanian, Martin and Clarke. This is a Bennett Gordon Hall $10 concert series. Reserved Ticket Price: $10
North Shore Classic Half Marathon and 5K
On May 31st, the North Shore Classic Half Marathon & 5k is headed back to Chicago’s North Shore! Enjoy a beautiful course running through the Highland Park neighborhood while sporting the premium goodie bag. Please visit the website for complete details and to register.
Dan Zanes & Friends at Ravinia
Enjoy the music of Dan Zanes and Friends on the new interactive, family-friendly space on the north lawn. Today's KidsLawn offers large-scale percussion instruments that will be open to kids of all ages. Dan plays songs and stories from Americas neighborhoods. Children and their parents sing, dance, listen, and learn to make music.
Mariachi Divas at Ravinia
Bring the family out for this special kid's concert featuring the Miriachi Divas. Mariachi Divas are a unique, multicultural, all-female ensemble imbued with the true flavor of Los Angeles.
Carolin Widmann at Ravinia
Voted ‘Artist of the Year’ at the 2013 International Classical Music Awards, Ms Widmann is a keen chamber musician and Artistic Director of Germany’s oldest chamber music festival, the Sommerliche Musiktage Hitzacker. She regularly appears as a guest artist at such widely known festivals. Tickets $10.
RSMI Jazz Grandstand at Ravinia
The Ravinia Stearns Music Institute Jazz concert will be a great night of jazz. The institute brings together talented young musicians from around the world to make music together under the supervision of an internationally renowned faculty. No lawn seats. $10 BGH Classics Series.
Alan Cumming at Ravinia
Come out for a great night of music with Broadway star Alan Cumming. Enjoy an evening of song and stories from Scotland’s beloved man-child.
A Prairie Home Companion Live Broadcast at Ravinia
A Prairie Home Companion is heard by 4 million listeners each week on more than 600 public radio stations, and abroad on America One and the Armed Forces Networks in Europe and the Far East. Don't miss this live broadcast of this one-of-a-kind show. Reserved seat tickets 65/35 and lawn seats are $10.
Misha Dichter and Friends at Ravinia
Come out for a night of music with Misha Dichter and Friends. Enjoy piano duets with Cipa Dichter and Brahms Piano Quartet No. 5. Reserved tickets $60/40 and lawn seats $10.


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Syria content with Ankara’s border pledge
TRIPOLI / DAMASCUSSyria’s government yesterday welcomed a pledge by Turkey not to let its territory be used as a springboard for any attacks against its neighbors.
“We welcome any Turkish statement aiming to preserve good neighborly relations with Syria,” foreign ministry spokesman Jihad Makdisi told a news conference broadcast live on state television.
His statement came after Turkey said it would not let its territory to be used as a springboard for attacks against other countries, in an apparent reference to Syria. Syria’s official news agency SANA reported Tuesday that Syrian border guards had thwarted an attempt by “armed terrorist groups from Turkey” to cross into the country. Syria’s isolation will intensify if Damascus fails to stop killing protesters, the British Foreign Office’s minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt, said yesterday. An Arab League peace plan for Syria needs time to work, in the same way that a similar scheme for Yemen eventually bore fruit, Russia said on Wednesday, offering to send observers to Syria if necessary.
“The same kind of patience [toward Yemen], the same kind of responsibility need to be exercised in relation to the realization of the plan of the Arab League in Syria,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. Meanwhile, France’s ambassador to Syria, Eric Chevalier, recalled in mid-November after an escalation of violence there, has returned to his post, foreign ministry spokesman Bernard Valero said yesterday. Ambassador went back to Damascus on Monday, three weeks after his recall to Paris for consultations, Valero said.
Compiled from AFP and Reuters stories by the Daily News staff.

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Blueland launches with a suite of eco-friendly cleaning supplies designed to reduce plastic waste
Sarah Paiji had the idea to launch the eco-friendly refillable cleaning supply retailer Blueland after hearing about the abundance of microplastics in the water she was using to dilute her child’s baby formula.
Paiji wanted to cut back on her plastic consumption, and reduce her contribution to the overabundance of plastic waste in the environment, but felt that as a consumer she didn’t have a choice. So the former venture capital investor from the consumer startup brand studio Launch set out to create one.
The answer she came up with is Blueland, a new line of cleaning products that launches today. Blueland’s cleaners — a bathroom cleaner, glass cleaner, and multi-purpose cleaner — are sold as tablets that customers add to the cleaning containers the company provides.


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In medieval France there existed, or so it was believed, a monster called the Velue (hairy one), also called the Peluda. This creature was said to dwell in the River Huisne, or at least in its vicinity. It would dive into the water, causing floods. It is described as being the size of a bull. It had a snake's head and its body was round. In color, it was green. It was also fire breathing, which might allow us to include it in the dragon species. It was endowed with a sort of quill, which was poison-tipped. Despite its name, I can find no reference to its having any hair.
It was said that, when the Flood came, Noah would not let it aboard the Ark, so it took refuge in a cave.
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By Susie Ling
It was in 1979 that Jimmy and Maria Kypreos opened Monrovian Restaurant – but not at the northeast corner of Myrtle and Colorado. Many of Monrovian Restaurant’s dedicated customers remember. Joe of San Dimas said, “I used to come with my three daughters when we lived in Monrovia. Jimmy had the restaurant next door at 526 S. Myrtle, now the House of Windsor. These days, I come to eat once a week with my group that swims at the Y. The restaurant is a nice homey place and the menu is about the same.”
Monrovian Restaurant is always a meeting place. The men of the Presbyterian Church and the women of the Monrovia Latino Heritage Society like to meet informally here. The Kiwanis and Rotarians often use the second floor. There are life celebrations, business meetings, and birthday parties in the banquet room. The city managers of several local communities meet here too. Then there are the “Old Cats” group, alumni of Monrovia High. And of course, there are families, friends, and just hungry diners.
Another regular customer was George Schopeck. Schopeck came to art late in life and the Monrovian Restaurant is proud to display some of his Wild West paintings – as well as the works of other artists.
Manager Athena Serban has been working at the Monrovian Restaurant for 26 years. She said, “It’s a steady business. I’ve watched children grow up here and bring their own children. Monrovia is a friendly town where everyone seems to know everyone. A lot of our neighbors – Rudy’s, House of Windsor, Kattywompus – have been in Old Town for over 20 years too.”
Jimmy Kypreos left Greece penniless in 1968. He started as a casino dealer in Las Vegas. There he met his wife, Maria, the daughter of another Greek immigrant. They came to the San Gabriel Valley in the 1970s, joined St. Anthony’s Church in Pasadena, and bought the restaurant. Kypreos built the business and his community ties with Monrovia. Between 1989 and 1991, he would close the restaurant to paying customers on Thanksgiving. Instead, he – and his family and crew of about 25 workers – served 1,000 needy guests selected by the Monrovia Unity Center. He said then, “I’m thankful I have what I have. It’s something to give back to the community.” Now, owner Sia Soris volunteers with the Foothill Unity Center and feeds all their Back to School Drive volunteers.
Near 1994, Jimmy had an opportunity to buy the building just south of his first restaurant. Serban said, “He liked it more because it had a large parking lot and it was two stories. It used to be a bank.” Soris, Maria Kypreos’ sister, was the general manager. Around 2003, Soris purchased the place while Jimmy and Maria focused more of their attention on Grand Burger in Glendora, opened in 1991. Daphne Maddison opened neighboring House of Windsor in 1996.
California banking history was made on this intersection of Myrtle and Colorado. On July 2, 1887, First National Bank was established at the southwest corner of this junction, with Joseph Francis Sartori as its cashier. It was but four months behind Monrovia’s first bank, Granite Bank on Palm and Myrtle, established by city founders Spence, Bicknell, and Monroe. Sartori was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1858 and came to Southern California in 1887 chasing the land boom.
Sartori was Monrovia’s first city treasurer and vice president of the First National Bank until 1924. In 1889, Sartori became the founding president of Los Angeles’ Security Savings Bank and Trust Company. Security merged with First National Bank in 1929 to form Security-First, and that merged with San Francisco-based Pacific National Bank in 1968 to form Security Pacific National Bank. In 1992, Security Pacific was incorporated into the Bank of America.
Historian Steve Baker said about Monrovia, “First National Bank moved diagonally across the street to a new building in 1909. That building on the northeast corner was demolished in 1958, and the present building constructed.” The 534 S. Myrtle Ave. address was First National Bank, then Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles in the 1930s-50s, then Security Pacific Bank in the 1970s-80s, and then Monrovian Restaurant since the 1990s.
By the time of the 1990s national merger of Security Pacific and Bank of America, Monrovia already had a Bank of America branch, so the 534 S. Myrtle Ave. address became available.


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The life and work of Carl Rogers
Twenty years after his death, PCCS Books celebrates the life and work of Carl Rogers with the long-awaited second edition of the much-acclaimed biography by Howard Kirschenbaum, On Becoming Carl Rogers. This completely re-written and re-titled edition...