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The ice knocked ?The Greenland? off the cradles and down the river she came
2012-01-27 06:00:00 This is an excerpt from a 1949 letter written by Capt. Tom Greene, owner of Greene Line Steamers, to his friend Dan Heekin, a Cincinnati industrialist and river buff. The letter was discovered tucked in a copy of Steamboats & Steamboatmen by Ellis C. Mace. ?I have about decided to put the CHRIS GREENE’S whistle ... You Might Also Like:Last of the packet boats
Brown Pearl Strand Necklace, 'River of Gold'
2012-01-23 09:00:00 List Price: $53.95Deal Price: $25.19You Save: $28.76 (53%)They are threaded by hand on silk core creating the illusion of a flowing river splashing with glass beads. Stainless steel clasp and extender chainExpires Jan 30, 2012
Viking River Cruises ? Deluxe Vitality
2012-01-06 00:18:00 Viking River Cruises operates the world’s largest fleet of deluxe vessels built specifically for river travel, and with over 175 years of heritage in European river cruising, it’s no wonder that Viking knows what they’re talking about. Viking River Cruises invites you to discover the enchanting rivers of Europe, Russia and China aboard a fabulous ...Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!Viking River Cruises – Deluxe Vitality
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Walking Along River Tyne in Newcastle
2011-12-29 08:13:00 Although we live in between Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh, we visit Edinburgh far more frequently. This is partly because one of our sons lives in Edinburgh and partly due to being Scottish I’m more drawn to the North. However, in November 2011 my husband suggested a day trip heading south toward Newcastle. We had ...Walking Along River Tyne in Newcastle Tips on the best places to visit in Europe. Copyrighted content published on Europe a la Carte.
Pearl strand necklace, 'River of Snow'
2011-12-19 09:00:00 List Price: $53.95Deal Price: $26.10You Save: $27.85 (52%)Pearls glisten with elegant allure in a design from Thailand's Sasina. They are threaded by hand on silk core creating the illusion of a flowing river splashing with glass beads. Stainless steel clasp and extender chain.Expires Dec 26, 2011
Uniworld River Cruises ? Unique Discoveries
2011-12-18 21:38:00 International river cruising is Uniworld’s specialty. These vessels tour the great rivers of Europe, Asia, and Egypt. Uniworld’s river cruises offer conveniences and amenities you wouldn’t expect to see on small vessels. Most shore excursions are included in the cruise tour pric. Their easy access to small towns & big cities make these cruise very ...Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!Uniworld River Cruises – Unique Discoveries
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AMA Waterways ? Refined River Cruising
2011-12-16 18:55:00 Sail the rivers of Europe and Russia aboard a luxurious AMA Waterways’ river cruise. From the gorgeous contemporary artwork in the lobby to staterooms designed with every convenience in mind, you will feel at home the moment you embark on one of their innovative, state-of-the-art ships. Spend your time onboard in a luxuriously relaxed atmosphere ...Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!AMA Waterways – Refined River Cruising
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Avalon Waterways ? Legendary River Cruising
2011-11-18 20:49:00 Avalon Waterways Avalon Waterways is committed to legendary river cruising and has designed their fleet of ships with only the best inspiration in mind ? you. Every ship in their fleet has views at every turn. From elegant dining rooms and lounges to state-of-the-art fitness centers, Avalon ships are designed to frame every single riverbank ...Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!Avalon Waterways – Legendary River Cruising
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Artisan Cheese on the Farm (video)
2011-11-01 12:00:00 This story is about an artisan cheese producer who raises goats on her farm, and produces cheeses from the goats milk.
FUSION KAYAK
2011-10-27 00:28:00 Presenting German designer, David Laudert's progressive take on the freestyle kayak. His goal was to enhance the relationship between user and vessel. The approach ergonomically straps a rider to the hull of the kayak thus allowing for more fluidity in both speed and navigation. Happy paddling!
MFBA TBF Minnesota State Championship - Mississippi River
2011-10-24 14:50:00 This past weekend I fished the TBF Minnesota State Championship out of Wabasha, MN on the Mississippi River. I only had one day to practice which was the Sunday before. During practice, I found one good group of largemouth on Lake Pepin and a couple good groups of smallmouth down in the river on main channel rock and wing dams.On day 1 of the tournament with the wind conditions I had committed to the lake, but made a couple wing dams spots on the way. I caught small keeper smallmouth on a sand drop and had some short strikes on my favorite Yellow Magic popper. Enough time wasted, I headed to the lake. My first stop produced 2 short smallies on topwater. I then headed to my largemouth area, I quickly got a chunky bass on a Red Eye Shad. I then started working the area with my jig and got a fish close to 3lbs, then another good'un on Tube Craw and another on a Phenix vibrating jig. I let that spot rest, got another keeper largie on a mo...
Hinduism: the Vedas, river worship, fair skin and cows
2011-10-07 22:41:00 In his insightful blog on Sathya Sai Baba’s claim to be the famous ‘Saint of Shirdi’ reincarnated, Barry Pittard remarks on the highly speculative and not least superstitious culture that makes claims acceptable to so many: “Of all countries, India is the place where (other than in lunatic asylums of which all our countries have ...
Puerto Princesa Palawan underground river featured in Singapore festival
2011-10-04 08:47:00 The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) in Palawan, the Philippines’ bet for the “New Seven Wonders of the World,” was featured on World Parks Day in Singapore last week. Puerto Princesa Underground River The Department of Foreign Affairs said the PPUR was showcased at the Philippine pavilion during Singapore’s twin celebration of Global Community Day ...
Jungle River Cruise at Hong Kong Disneyland
2011-09-08 06:36:00 Every Kid dreamed of taking a cruise through the jungle and seeing the many wonderful animals of Africa along the way. I know that for me, this was one of my primary fantasies when I was growing up. I wanted to get on a boat and go see the world. Not surprising really. The Kingdom ...
His own personal river clean up
2011-09-06 14:30:00 Sunday was a stunningly beautiful part of the long Labor Day Weekend. I spent the last 4 hours of the day wandering down the Fox River attempting to catch fish. The catching of fish kept interfering with the river wandering, but I can’t seem to just go for a stroll down the river without a... Read more »
River North penthouses hit the rental market
2011-08-10 09:45:00 Several of the penthouse units at Grand Plaza, 545 N Dearborn, in the River North neighborhood have just become available for rent. The building has an impressive 50,000 square foot amenities floor that you can tour in the above video. Unit 3601, a 2-bedroom plus den, 2-bath corner unit with large rooms and a 2-story...
River Cruising Gets Bigger And Better Ships
2011-06-22 21:42:00 The growing arms race between river cruise lines that operate in Europe took a big step forward over the weekend with the unveiling of what’s being billed as the first “suite ship.” Christened on Saturday in a dockside ceremony in Mainz, Germany, Avalon Waterways’ 166-passenger Avalon Panorama features 64 extra-wide cabins, dubbed Panorama Suites, that ...Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!River Cruising Gets Bigger And Better Ships
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Leinenkugel pitches in on Chicago River clean up
2011-06-11 03:24:00 The Chicago River clean up is big in the news. Now our friends at Leinenkugel's is jumping on board to help out.
Flooding on Illinois River closes some riverfront facilities at Starved Roc
2011-05-27 20:28:00 The Illinois Department of Natural Resources today announced that some riverfront facilities at Starved Rock State Park in La Salle County are closed for the Memorial Day holiday weekend due to flooding on the Illinois River.
Weekend Lineup: Chicago Dance Crash, River North Dance Company
2011-04-15 03:35:00 Chicago Dance Crash presents "Busta Keaton"I was shopping in Lincoln Park today when I ran into Lindsey Rhoads, senior company member/choreographer for Chicago Dance Crash, one of my favorite companies. She was putting the finishing touches on a last-minute costume change (lace shorts or poufy skirt, which one will she pick??), and on her way to tech rehearsal for Crash's debut of The Trials of Busta Keaton, opening this weekend. See the preview below!The Trials of Busta Keaton: Chicago Dance Crash presents their longest running show yet, with a tribute to the silent film era. A fresh take on the long gone genre of film, inspired by works from Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. Crash calls it a "fusion of...
The Birth of West River North and the Legacy of Montgomery Ward
2011-04-09 01:02:00 Few people in the history of Chicago can match A. Montgomery Ward's vision and ambition, but I am proud to have been a member of a visionary group that saw the potential for the Western end of Chicago's famous River North district.
Single-family rentals in short supply in Oak Park and River Forest
2011-03-31 04:29:00 If you're looking for a 4-bedroom or larger home to rent in Oak Park or River Forest, you may find yourself in a state of frustration. There are only about half a dozen homes available, and few (if any) of them will light up your eyes with delight. The highest-priced current offering is a 4-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home with a 2-car garage renting at $6,000 a month. It's located at 1403 Lathrop Ave in River Forest. A minimum 2-year lease is requested....
Bowfishing State Record Gar taken from Wabash River in IL
2011-03-26 21:59:00 A new Longnose Gar record was set by Jeremy Leu of Norris City Ill. last saturday . The fish was harvested in the Wabash river and weighed 27.2lbs and was 56in long.
Illinois River Sauger are on fire
2011-03-22 02:52:00 I was out on the Illinois River tonight. Water temperatures were in the high 40's to low '50's. We fished at the tip of Plum Island and in the Lovers Leap Bay
Photographing the Chicago River Dyeing
2011-03-17 03:53:00 Last Saturday, I photographed the Chicago River Dyeing, for a client. I was given all access to the Michigan Avenue bridge tower, which enabled me to capture some unique angles. Here is a sampling of the craziness...Happy St. Patrick's Day!...
Ed Mullady to hold Kankakee River Fishing Class
2011-03-15 02:29:00 This year's Kankakee River Fishing Class takes place at Mokena, IL on Saturday, March 19, at Mokena,IL Park District.
I never saw anyone dye the Hudson River green
2011-03-12 19:26:00 1/ Green beads2/ Green boas3/ Shamrock antennasI saw it all today, along with a river turned green. There is no denying ~ Chicago has spirit! And I love it. ...
Chicago Is Going Green! The Chicago River, That Is.
2011-03-11 23:43:00 This weekend Chicago is celebrating St. Patrick's day early, but in a big way. The Chicago River dyed green is only part of Chicago's celebration, but it's the only part that will last for a few weeks. A green Chicago River is a fun twist on the usual for the month of March. And, in the spirit of everything green for Chicago this weekend and green twists...let's talk green weddings! Green lanterns, green wedding shoes, green wedding cakes, green bridesmaid dresses, green bouquets, and green place card displays are all fun and fresh!Make sure to check out the green Chicago River this weekend!...
Fox River Valley Muskies Inc March Meeting
2011-03-01 18:28:00 Info on the March FRV Muskies Inc meeting...
River North Dance Chicago: Reinvented
2011-02-15 22:32:00 This past weekend I took my mom on a hot Valentine's date to see River North Dance Chicago's Valentine's Weekend Engagement performance at Harris Theater.RNDC recently rebranded, with a new logo and a new, slightly more succinct name. The headlining piece for the performance was a set of sexy tangos called Al Sur Del Sur, choreographed by international tango superstars Sabrina and Ruben Veliz. The tangos were fun and certainly fitting for Valentine's Day weekend, but I was much more impressed with the rest of the show. Christian Denice had an amazing solo piece of structured improvisation called Beat, because the music was literally just a constant beat. His body is a wonder, and with the lighting it looked surreal...
Review "The Trinity River Plays": Flowery, Funny, (dys)Functiona
2011-01-25 22:59:00 You don't start a garden by digging. You start it by dreaming.' Goodman Theatre presents the world premiere of The Trinity River Plays. Playwright Regina Taylor has penned three one act plays: Jarfly, Rain, and Ghoststory. The compilation follows Iris Spears from happy, precocious, awkward seventeen year-old to detached, reserved, successful thirty-six year old. Iris is a budding storyteller. Rose has nurtured her daughter's growth from bulb to bloom. Aunt Daisy tends the hothouse in her sister's absence. Cousin Jasmine pushes a little weed to get Iris to blossom. Deflowering! Iris pulls up her roots and transplants away from her family. Fifteen years later, a return home digs up buried secrets and withering relationships. The Trinity River Plays is a complicated and hilarious bouquet of family drama.
A ?pearl rush? grips Clinch River residents
2011-01-12 06:00:00 ?From about 1895 to 1936 Tennessee was one of the nation’s six leading states in marketing pearls,? announces the historical marker on Market St. in Clinton, TN. ?Clinton was listed as one of three Tennessee towns known as centers of the pearling industry.? Clinton sits astride the Clinch River, which in the late 19th and ... You Might Also Like:They watched a house float down the river with a rooster on the rooftop
The Dilemma Premiere at the AMC River East
2011-01-11 00:39:00 Chicago native Vince Vaughn was joined by co-stars Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connelly, Kevin James, and Channing Tatum on the red carpet.
Red carpet report: 'The Dilemma' world premiere at the AMC River
2011-01-07 06:59:00 My goals for Thursday's red carpet at the AMC River East, preceding the world premiere of the Chicago-set dramedy "The Dilemma":-- Get better quotes out of the movie's star (and Lake Forest native) Vince Vaughn, who gave me approximately nothing a little more than a year ago on the red carpet for "Couples Retreat." (And not much more 2 years earlier at the "Fred Claus" premiere.) That might be a tough order, considering the need to ask Vaughn how he could claim that the controversial line removed from "The Dilemma" trailer but left in the film--in which Vaughn's character says that electric cars are "gay"; not "homosexual gay, but, you know, my-parents-are-chaperoning-the--dance gay"--wasn't derogatory.Click here to see photos from the...
TONIGHT: Star-studded premiere of The Dilemma at AMC River East
2011-01-06 22:28:00 Only one week into 2011 and Chicago will already have a big Hollywood premiere under its belt.On Thursday, Jan. 6 stars Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Channing Tatum, Jennifer Connelly, Winona Ryder and director Ron Howard (plus writer Allan Loeb and composer Hans Zimmer) will walk the red carpet inside the AMC River East for the world premiere of the Chicago-filmed comedy "The Dilemma," which opens Jan. 14. Celeb arrivals are slated to start at 6 p.m., with the exclusive screening (sorry, you won't be able to get in) beginning at 7 p.m.As mentioned, due to the weather the red carpet is inside, and space will be very limited for the public. So if you want to have any chance of...
River Forest condo sells for less than half of 2004 price
2011-01-06 02:40:00 If the list price of condos or townhomes in River Forest has you thinking that you can't afford to live there, you might want to rethink. A sale at or near list price is unusual - unless the property has been listed for a while and had several price reductions. If you looked in River Forest five or six years ago and concluded you couldn't afford to buy there, you might want to take another look. Prices have fallen from peak levels, substantially in some cases. A two-bedroom second-floor condo at 8027 Lake St sold for $157,000 in 2004. It closed last month a sale price of $67,500, 57% below the 2004 price....
AMC River East Hosts Chicago Premiere of "The Dilemma"
2011-01-04 03:07:00 This Thursday at 6:00pm, Chicago native Vince Vaughn along with co-stars Kevin James, Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connelly, and Channing Tatum will be attending the world premiere of the new comedy, "The Dilemma," at the AMC River East movie theater.
The Best Western Pearl River Hotel, Hai Phong in Vietnam
2010-12-31 05:45:00 I am sitting in the Pearl River Hotel (Best Western) in Hai Phong, Vietnam wiaiting for a ship to come in. It is seasonally cold at 22 degrees (gets a little nippy in the evenings) and oh, so very quiet. So far I am the only patron of the establishment. Maybe a tour bus will pull up shortly and disgorge thirty red-faced and overweight Americans who will then proceed to noisily ruin all that was good, but I doubt it. It is perhaps poignant to state that Western New Year is just around the corner so apart from a couple of stray hippy nomads from Australia (and they prefer rock bottom priced wooden sheds for the night ? can?t score in a good hotel now can we?) the tourism industry grinds to a halt. When I checked in I was greeted by no less than four staff members who obviously welcomed the interruption to an otherwise undisturbed day. The restaurant where I am sitting now for a beer was silent, I?m sure I detected a layer of dust on the tables and no other customer looks to enter any ...
Song Of The Day - "River" by Joni Mitchell
2010-12-26 00:02:00 Song Of The Day - "River" by Joni Mitchell from the album "Blue" Merry Christmas everybody! ...
Harry Potter and the Mad River Sh*tshow
2010-12-19 00:02:00 Harry Potter comparisons for Mad River grindfest
Burning River Brass (USA)
2010-12-18 22:01:00 Since 1996, Burning River Brass has been dazzling audiences from Alaska to Taiwan with "power and virtuosity," "harmonious blend," and "consistently stirring performances." Composed of twelve of the finest brass and percussion players in the country, Burning River Brass is an ensemble on fire! The original inspiration behind Burning River Brass was to give great players who were also good friends a chance to play together on a consistent basis. Soon after the first rehearsal in May 1996, BRB began to grow rapidly. The ensemble made its debut in September of 1996 in Tremont, Ohio under the auspices of Arts Renaissance Tremont and by 1998 was touring nationally. Burning River Brass is consistently applauded for the infectious joy with which it performs. In concert, the ensemble presents a variety of music designed to satisfy the tastes of every audience. BRB?s repertoire includes fresh arrangements of classic literature as well as original works written specifically for the group. T...
Red Sox Getting Crawford & Gonzalez Bad for Baseball? Cry Me A River Small
2010-12-11 12:56:00 Seeing Carl Crawford at Fenway Park will now be a familiar sight for Red Sox fans. I briefly wrote about this yesterday, and find myself compelled to do so again today. A question fans are asking is if it's bad...
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How two homes become one at Superior 110 in River North
2010-11-22 23:51:00 Locals call Superior 110 "the blue building" because of the striking tint of its floor-to-ceiling windows. As you'll see in this video, the camera picks up the blue tint, but it isn't so apparent to the human eye when you're inside. Greg Eldridge of @properties invited Joe Zekas to Superior 110 last week to begin a series of videos on transforming two half-floor units high in the building into one dramatic full-floor home. What are now two three-bedroom / three-bath units will become a five-bedroom / five-bath home with over 5,200 square feet of living space, four large balconies, and fabulous views of the city in every direction. Superior 110 has additional units available for combination, including a seventh-floor...
Mississippi River Walleye Tournament Results
2010-11-10 22:31:00 The Illinois Walleye Trail conducted its 2nd Tournament of the 2011 season on Sunday November 7, 2010 in Rapids City, Illinois on the Mississippi River. The teams found the water conditions were spotty with the river coming up 2 feet that week and a lot of grass coming down from up north. The key appeared to be finding some back eddies with cleaner water. A total of 101 fish was brought to scales with 12, six fish limits.
Hot Deal: 55% of River North Chicago Dance Company
2010-11-08 18:35:00 Two hot deals of the day? I know, I can't even handle it. Groupon is on a dance kick this week. They have another Chicago side deal for 55% off of a River North Chicago Dance Company performance. Choose from a $6, $20, or $25 ticket for their performance at Harris Theater on Saturday, November 13. Get it here!...
Russell Simmons and Macy's Launch Argyleculture In River Oaks!
2010-10-25 13:00:00 I have the EXCLUSIVE! Macy's is proud to welcome music, media and fashion mogul Russell Simmons to Chicago, as launches his newest menswear label, Argyleculture.
Gabba Gabba Hey coming to River West, not Logan Square
2010-10-18 23:55:00 Oct. 18 update: Toland hasn't released his address just yet, but he did just blog a preview of some cocktails that the late-night lounge portion of Gabba Gabba Hey will be serving. The Haunted Town black martini sounds especially interesting. Check it out here.Chef James Toland was aiming to open his new restaurant concept, Gabba Gabba Hey, in Logan Square, but he's instead landed in a River North space. He's expected to announce the exact address on his blog within days, as soon as the lease is signed. Since he tells us he hopes to be open by Oct. 31, we'd guess that Gabba must be taking over an existing restaurant already in operation. Any guesses on where?...
Calm mind by the river
2010-10-12 22:10:00 After the years of more or less constant noise and unavoidable pressure on soul, I have experience this total quiet and calm day. Something I remember from my childhood. That time it was possible to stop mind from running up and down and calm down soul. I didn’t realize how valuable it was until I ... Related posts:Serene Mind Serene Mind – prints and cards for sale wink image |
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