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Three Must-Attend February Events Under $15 in Aurora, Ill.I offer you the must-attend events everyone has been buzzing about. Oh, and the best part is - nothing will cost you more than $15. Interested?
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Consider Salvatore's Ristorante in Chicago for Your WeddingIf you are looking for elegance and a great service, make sure to visit Salvatore's. They will go above and beyond to make your event great.
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Mid-Season Spoiler Alerts for Grey's Anatomy: Winter 2008The writers' strike has left us watching the re-runs and an insane amount of reality shows. But this has not slowed down the rumors and spoilers about our favorites, such as Grey's Anatomy.
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For Valentine's Day, Visit Rosebud Restaurant in Naperville, IllinoisIf you are looking to do make a big deal about Valentine's Day this year, you must check out Rosebud restaurant in downtown Naperville.
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Safety in Aurora, Illinois, and the Citizen Observer ProgramIn December, Aurora police announced a web-based program called Citizen Observer that allows for virtual alerts about crimes and incidents in the city.
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Review of Blueberry Hill Pancake House in Aurora, IllinoisIn the midst of the chain restaurants and identical town-home associations, there is one place that is sure to put a smile on your face - Blueberry Hill Pancake House.
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Review of Ashton Pointe Condominium Association in Aurora, IllinoisIf you are looking to invest in real estate in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, you may be able to find your home in Aurora.
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Review of King Wok's Chinese Restaurant in Aurora, IllinoisI recently stumbled upon a great Chinese restaurant in Aurora. The place is called King's Wok and is located on the corner of Eola Rd. and North Aurora Rd. (in the strip mall next to the Mobile gas station, and two doors down from the Curves fitness center).
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How to Control Your Spending when Gambling OnlineBecause no cash actually passes through your hands, it is easy to get caught up in making large deposits. To safeguard your online spending, there are three ways to limit your gambling deposits. -
Three Reasons Why You Will Secretly Love Reading Romance NovelsIn no particular order, here are three reasons why you will love romance novels.
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Review of the Golden Casino Downloadable Software and GamesMany Americans are continuing to turn to the Internet to try out their luck at slots, video poker and other traditional casino games. One such well-known online gambling arena is Golden Casino.
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5 Interesting Facts About Naperville, IllinoisI offer you these five facts about Naperville that make this burb one of the most attractive Chicago-land areas around.
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10 Interesting Facts About Aurora, IllinoisThere is more to Aurora than first meets the eye. I offer you these ten interesting facts. -
4 Ways to Unwind After the Holidays: From Movies to Cleaning Your HouseYou've planned parties, baked cookies, hosted house guests, defused conflicts between family members, wrote an infinite number of holiday cards. You are exhausted. So how do you de-stress from the holiday mess? I have a few ideas.
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Examining the Hype Around the American Express Plum CardWhen it comes to AmEx, I know about their Gold cards, their Clear and Blue cards (or is it Clear Blue?), and even their Platinum cards. So what's the deal with the new Plum Card?
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Aristotle's Rhetoric: Plato's Legacy Continued?In reading Aristotle's Rhetoric, it is important to note that many ideas about oratory encountered in Plato's Gorgias and Phaedrus reemerge. Aristotle, as Plato's student, has taken what he learned about oratory and expended upon it based on his experiences and studies.
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Plato's Gorgias: There Really Are No Ethical Responsibilities in OratorySocrates is one of very few men that were ever able to challenge people in such a way that their entire belief system was shaken to the core. This characteristic is well apparent in Gorgias.
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Cicero's De Oratore: Gaining Skills to Become an OratorCicero reasons that there are not many men who can be thought of as orators. In the first two books of De Oratore, he demonstrates that to master oratory, one must reach a cultural ideal set forth by the demand of both knowledge and style.
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How to Provide Professional References to Potential EmployersTo avoid looking like an amateur, even if you are one, have a list of professional references alongside your resume.
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How to Make the Best of Your Long, Daily CommuteHere are some suggestions that make my commute easier and less stressful each day.
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Private Practice: A Look at What to Expect in 2008The next two weeks promise repeats for Private Practice. So what can we expect from Addison when she returns to us in 2008?
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What to Know Before Getting Lasik Surgery: Tips from One Who's Undergone the ProcessI had my Lasik at LasikPlus in Oak Brook. These folks are great, and I highly recommend them. So let me share with you some tidbits from my experience that may help you get through this very serious surgery.
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At-Home Grooming Tips for Dog Owners: What to Buy and How to Use ItHere are some helpful tips for getting your dog in tip-top shape for the holiday visitors without spending extra cash on grooming services.
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New Season Spoiler Alert: MediumThe fourth season of Medium returns in January - so get ready!
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Mid-Season Spoiler Alert: How I Met Your MotherWhile one of the most popular sitcoms on television, the spoilers are tough to come by.
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Mid-Season Spoiler Alert: House, M.D. Comes Back in JanuaryHouse, M.D. folks are on hiatus until January but that doesn't mean people have stopped talking about the fourth season of our favorite medical drama.
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Norman Mailer's Participation and Observation in The Armies of the NightFor his book "The Armies of the Night," Mailer has been credited for bringing creative non-fiction genre to life.
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How to Save Some Serious Cash when Joining Bally Total FitnessI offer you the following useful tips to save some serious cash when joining Bally.
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5 Reasons You Should Get Back to Watching Grey's AnatomyWhile I was getting totally excited about Grey's, my friends were giving up on the show. I really don't understand why; it is getting great!
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Working Out at Saratoga Springs at Walt Disney World: Part 2One cool thing about Saratoga Springs Resort - the excess of recreational activity. From working out at the fitness center to doing laps around the resort on a rented bike, there is not a shortage of ways to work out.
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The Spa at Walt Disney World's Saratoga Springs ResortThe Spa at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort, one of five pampering locations on this huge Disney campus, offers a large selection of relaxing services inspired by Saratoga Spring's "solas per aqua" or "healing through water."
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Working Out at Saratoga Springs Resort in Walt Disney WorldSaratoga Springs Resort offers multiple workout options. The most obvious, and the one I checked out first, is the Fitness Center.
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Inside Walt Disney World's Saratoga Springs Resort RoomsDisney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa is the latest addition in the Disney Vacation Club resorts in Orlando, Florida. The resort has 18 villas, and over 800 units that provide spacious accommodations for the guests.
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Get to It: Make Your New Year's Resolutions EarlyI'm making my New Year's resolutions now. I offer these reasons to encourage you to join in.
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Selling Gift Cards on eBay: Know the RulesSelling gift cards on eBay can be tricky. The Web site has set policies around gift-card sales.
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Damages: Finale SpoilersWow, Damages is all the buzz this week. The season finale is only twenty-four hours away! -
Helpful Resources for Teaching ESLThe following articles serve as a great resource, promoting journal writing, composition instruction, and a view into the cultural aspects of students for those teaching English as a second language.
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One Great Bachelor-Style Bachelorette Party IdeaGirls let's have our own bachelor-style bachelorette party (it's only fair, don't you think?)!
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Writing in Corporate AmericaKeep the following things in mind as you journey into the wonderful world of freelancing in corporate America.
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House, M.D. - Season Four SpoilersSeptember 25 will mark the return of House, M.D. to our television screens. So what awaits us when we reunite with House in Season Four?
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Here is to Having Some Good Luck at Hollywood Casino in Aurora, Ill.While it doesn't quiet come close to the MGM on the Vegas Strip, Hollywood Casino in Aurora, Ill. fits with the suburban charms of its surroundings.
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Don't Miss the September Shows at Paramount Theater in Aurora, Ill.The Paramount Theater in downtown Aurora provides a cool hideaway, and offers a variety of shows for your enjoyment this September. So kick off the fall season by checking out these cool performances.
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Walt Disney World Travel Series - Disney's Magical ExpressWhat is Disney's Magical Express, you ask? Good question. It's a free bus transportation service between MCO and any Disney resort. FREE! How come no one at Disney told me about this? Because it's free? Moreover, how good is this service, considering its non-cost?
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Use Disney's PhotoPass or Take Your Own Darn PicturesProfessional photographers with some pretty fancy digital cameras are located at all the major photo ops in every Disney theme park waiting to take your photo.
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Walt Disney World Travel Series - Saratoga Springs Resort & SpaDisney's Saratoga Springs Resort is one of the newest Disney Vacation Club resorts located in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. It sits across the river from Downtown Disney, giving its guests a great view of the Marketplace and the West Side.
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How to Feel Sexy This SummerI thought about this self-consciousness, lack of confidence and the remaining need to still feel girly. And this is what I came up with - my very own four ways to feel sexy this summer.
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How to Find Your Inner Gym GoddessI had to dig deep to find my work out muse. I looked through fitness books, old copies of magazines, online discussion boards, and daily journals I wrote two years ago. Four distinct factors emerged as my motivation.
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Three Reasons Why Taking Vacation Alone Can Be Soooo Good for YouTo take a vacation alone means to be in charge of my own time. It means that I get to decide exactly what to do or not to do with that time.
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Making Dog Grooming Fast and Easy - Laund-UR-Mutt in 30 MinutesI noticed a place in my neighborhood called Lund-UR-Mutt. In addition to their full service grooming center and some unique pet treats and toys, this is the place for do-it-yourself dog bathing.
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My Take On: Lauren Fox's Still Life with HusbandIf you like Jennifer Weiner, you will very much like Lauren Fox. Happy reading!
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Sex and the City the Movie - I'm Over ItIn light of how Sex and The City ended, I need to have some questions answered before I can completely buy into this movie idea.
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Three Cover Letter Must HavesMaking confident and credible first impressions with potential employers is critical for your professional success. However, when that first impression hangs by an email thread, how can you make sure to stand out from the competition?
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Bank of America's Keep the Change Program: An E-Piggy BankI hate sounding like a promoter of corporate programs, especially when large financial institutions are involved, but I actually love Keep The Change. It's an electronic piggy bank for those of us too busy to stop by the ATM and carry cash.
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How to Support the Members Project from American ExpressThe Members Project is all the buzz in the media these days. But what exactly is The Members Project? What does it benefit and how can you participate?
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Curves: Fitness for (Busy) WomenMy overall impression of Curves can be summed up in three statements. Love the circuit training! Love the "fitness for women" concept! Hate the price!
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Make it a Blockbuster NightBlockbuster is making a comeback. In a big, have-movies-all-the-time kind of a way.
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Review of Trivial Pursuit Silver Screen Edition on Yahoo Web GamesLooking for a fun way to test your trivia knowledge? Yahoo Games now features the online version of the always-popular Trivial Pursuit® board game.
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JetBlue Makes NiceI watched the CEO of jetBlue hit the media circuit following hundreds of canceled flights and ridiculously long delays. When was the last time you saw an executive, of an airline company nonetheless, offer a genuine apology for what are somewhat preventable mistakes?
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Benefits of Writing a JournalIf you think that writing a journal is a childish practice, think again. There are benefits to writing your thoughts down on paper. You don't have to be witty and scandalous like Bridget Jones, but you should honestly document your experiences, feelings and thoughts.
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How to Pack for Your First Camping TripAs a first time camper, you've done your research and bought all the camping equipment you will need - from a brand new tent that sleeps your whole family to a first aid kit that you hope not to have to use. Now, how the heck do you pack it all?
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How to Make the Most of Your Cardio WorkoutYou don't need to spend two hours at the gym to benefit from exercise. You can get a kick butt workout on a time crunch. It's true. In fact, Body-for-LIFE workout program suggests 20 minutes of cardio, on alternate days, three times a week.
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How to Determine Your Daily Calorie Needs for Weight LossWe've all heard this before - in order to lose weight, you have to burn more calories than you take in during a course of the day. But how many calories should you have in one day? How many calories should you burn to achieve weight loss? We have the answer here. -
Five Helpful Tips for Your First Pilates ClassTo keep yourself from burning out or getting bored with excercise, change you routine a bit and try a Pilates class. Working out in a group can keep you motivated, and keep you from jumping off the work-out train.
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Airline Review: I Heart JetBlueAt the end of January this year, jetBlue Airways began servicing Chicago's O'Hare airport. If the hype was to be believed, this was a low-cost, superb-service airline. But do they measure up? -
Things I Learned from Raising My DogDogs are like babies, although less human. Next time you see people dress their dogs in funny looking outfits, don't laugh. Dog owners are allowed to have some fun with their dogs. After all, we put in our time with training and mishaps. Seriously, we did!
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Tips for Teens: Skin Care and Make UpBuying and wearing make up should not be that difficult. Here are some tips to how to keep your skin healthy, choose the right products and shades, and look your best before you hit the school scene.