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The succession struggle at Disney, bookended between the indictment of Bernie Ebbers and the conviction of Martha Stewart, has generated plenty of talk of shareholder activism and democracy. While lessons can be learned about governance among communications companies, one must be careful to take away the right lessons.
Majority opinion in the Michael Eisner case suggests that it's about time shareholders play a more active role in direct corporate governance. Even if its implies occasional micromanagement, shareholders' exertion of demands can ensure that neither CEOs' salaries nor their egos become overinflated.
But one independent business writer has suggested in a New York Times op-ed piece that too much shareholder democracy might not lead to optimum results. Nina Munk, in a piece published March 5, said that shareholders are best off expressing democracy by selling or acquiring stock. Effectively, it was a warning that only those who agree with management should stick around for the ride.
Before we dismiss Munk's argument as elitist,it's useful to point out a case or two where it holds water. For starters, if so many people thought Eisner was ineffective, why weren't they driving down share prices continually at Disney? Munk makes a case for the importance of walking the talk.
When push finally came to shove on the Disney board, any board member deemed by Roy Disney to be a friend of Eisner, including former Sen. George Mitchell and former Cisco chief technology officer Judy Estrin, fell victim to a shareholder vote to withhold confidence. I'm a confirmed Eisner hater myself, but when people with as much personal integrity as Estrin and Mitchell are tarred with the brush of not being mean enough to Mike, I start to wonder about the precision of this weapon called shareholder democracy.
On March 10, the California Public Employees' Retirement System made a similar decision to withhold support for five directors from Hewlett-Packard, to express displeasure at the way the board awarded auditor contracts.
Sometimes a charge at the barricades conjures memories of Robespierre and the Jacobins. Not every CEO in the United States deserves to be beheaded.
Loring Wirbel is Communications editorial director for EE Times and its network publications.

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When Dustin Hoffman was first starting out as an actor, struggling to make ends meet, he managed his money in a simple – but potentially financially dangerous – way.
On a tight budget with little income, Hoffman kept the money he had in separate jars for food, rent and other expenses. The story is retold in Richard Thaler and Cass Sustein's famous behavioural economics book Nudge.
When Hoffman asked friend Gene Hackman for a loan for food, Hackman asked "why?" given there were jars filled with money. Hoffman apparently pointed to the empty money jar labelled "food". He had no money for food despite having money there in front of him, albeit assigned to other types of spending.
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Americans aren't saving enough to retire. This gap poses a problem for everyone, not just people who will face near-poverty when they can't work anymore. Does that merit forcing people to save more?
Retirement in America is supposed to be financed by three sources: Social Security, employer pensions, and additional saving. Social Security in America makes up the foundation and serves two roles: it's a forced saving plan by making everyone contribute 12.4 percent (the employer and employee contribution) of their income (up to the first $113,700 they earn) in exchange for the promise of income in retirement. It's also social insurance because the lower your income, the larger your benefit will be relative to what you paid in. But for most people, it is not intended to finance all of retirement.
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America's aging population undermines monetary policy
Last week the Fed announced it would keep buying assets, for now, to keep the economy afloat. But that raises the question: why haven't all the Fed's efforts so far worked better?
One reason is that the economy constantly evolves and each recession is different; that alters the way monetary policy is supposed to work. The latest recession is notable for the way it destroyed households' wealth. Median household net worth fell nearly 40 percent between 2007 and 2010. The severity of the recession also heightened awareness that the world is riskier than many people thought. Each of these factors make people want to save more. The Fed's policy is to keep interest rates low to juice demand. But the state of household balance sheets going into the recession and the aging U.S. population may be why the Fed has not been more successful.
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The biggest unanswered question about retiring in America
America has moved to a system where nearly everyone is expected to save and invest for their retirement. Yet remarkably little attention has been paid to the big question: what should people do with their money when they actually retire? Neither the government nor the financial industry has any good answers. This leaves individuals ill-equipped to figure it out for themselves. Before the bulk of baby boomers reach retirement they will need a better solution. That will require the government and the financial industry to define their role in how people finance their retirement.
Starting in the 1980s many countries (America, Chile and later Australia, Britain, Sweden, Switzerland, Singapore and other Latin American and Nordic countries) moved to a regime where individuals had to save and invest to finance their retirement. Prior to this, pensions from the government or employers provided stable, predictable, and often inflation-adjusted income. As the typical retirement lengthened and populations aged, the old way looked unsustainable. Personal accounts, which shift the burden to individuals, became more popular. The individual account solution has well-known problems associated with the saving stage: people don't save enough, pay too much for investment funds, and do not understand investment risk they are exposed to, as the recent economic crisis revealed. As these programs evolved, so have solutions and better regulation. Countries like Australia, Switzerland and Chile require people to save a large fraction of their income. Sensible and reasonably priced default investment options and savings rates help people make better decisions. Some countries, like Switzerland, provide a minimum return on the accounts' assets. But even with best practices for the saving phase, major questions remain: When people arrive at retirement, what are they supposed to do with their life savings? How much can they spend each year and how should they invest their assets?
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Right now, it looks as though Larry Summers has the inside track to be named the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. This is despite the fact that many on the left, from Democratic lawmakers like Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley to influential activists like Mike Konczal of the Roosevelt Institute, are deeply skeptical of Summers, owing to his ties to the financial sector, his impolitic reputation, and the fear that he might be more concerned about the dormant threat of inflation than the very real scourge of long-term unemployment. The discouraging job growth numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics earlier today can't help his case. But Summers, the former chairman of President Obama's National Economic Council, seems to have the trust and respect of his former boss, and that may be all he really needs to secure the most powerful economic policy-making job in the country.
So it is worth thinking through what Summers' priorities might be as Fed chairman. Though the Federal Reserve is responsible for setting monetary policy, it also has a great deal of influence over the larger workings of the U.S. financial system. Zachary Goldfarb, a reporter for the Washington Post, reports that Summers hopes to use the Fed's influence to restructure the financial system to better serve the interests of low- and middle-income households. This could be a ploy on the part of Summers' allies, who understand that his reputation as a friend of Wall Street is his greatest political liability. If it's more than that, however, Summers could use his bully pulpit to great effect.
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A reversal of hot money inflows is a worry for Asia. But there's another: policymakers must guard against their own savers turning tail.
The end of quantitative easing is drawing near. Half the members of the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy committee anticipate the liquidity spigots will close by year-end. For Asian households, that means the prospect of earning higher rates abroad than have been available for years.
At the same time, real returns at home look unappetizing when compared with pre-financial crisis levels. Take Indonesia, where the inflation-adjusted interest rate was 5 percent in late 2007. Now, the gap between 10-year Indonesian risk-free rates and consumer price inflation has shrunk to 1.2 percent.
Wealth owners in India have it worse; they face minus 3 percent real interest rates on a 10-year bond. A strengthening U.S. dollar further dims the appeal of keeping money at home and boosts the lure of U.S. real interest rates of around 0.7 percent, the best since March 2011.
For savers to chase higher returns overseas wouldn't be all bad. Since the financial crisis, yield-starved depositors have displeased authorities by chasing returns in asset classes that can bring worrying side effects: wealth-management products in China, real estate in Singapore and gold in India. Where savers are able to take their money across borders, some of these vulnerabilities will go away as US interest rates normalize.
Besides, not all economies are equally exposed. Taiwan and South Korea may withstand withdrawal of global excess liquidity better than India or Indonesia. Malaysia and Singapore have acquired more overseas assets in the past six years than foreigners have bought in these two economies. That's a source of strength for their currencies, mitigated only by a surge in Malaysian government debt.
In the event of serious outflows, though, policymakers' hands are tied. Capital controls can be circumvented by fake trade transactions, as China learned earlier this year. Raising interest rates could hurt growth and stall investment, though Indonesia is now being forced to go down that route to stem capital flight. Thailand and the Philippines aside, Asian GDP growth rates are now lower than in late 2007. The Fed has done Asia's depositors a favour, but put its policymakers in a tight corner.
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The systemic plight of labor
It's May Day, and Henry Blodget is celebrating -- if that's the right word -- with three charts, of which the most germane is the one above. It shows total US wages as a proportion of total US GDP -- a number which continues to hit all-time lows. Blodget also puts up the converse chart -- corporate profits as a percentage of GDP. That line, you won't be surprised to hear, is hitting new all-time highs. He's clear about how destructive these trends are:
Low employee wages are one reason the economy is so weak: Those "wages" are represent spending power for consumers. And consumer spending is "revenue" for other companies. So the short-term corporate profit obsession is actually starving the rest of the economy of revenue growth.
from Global Investing:
Will gold's glitter dim in India?
Indians have reacted to the latest gold prices falls by --- buying more gold. And why not? Aside from Indians' well known passion for the yellow metal (yours truly not excluded) gold has by and large served well as an investment: annual returns over the past five years have been around 17 percent, Morgan Stanley notes.
Now, gold's near 20 percent plunge this year has wiped some $300 billion off Indians' gold holdings, Morgan Stanley estimates in a note (households are believed to own about 15,000 metric tonnes of gold). So is the gold rush in India over?
from Global Investing:
No one-way bet on yen, HSBC says
Will the yen continue to weaken?
Most people think so -- analysts polled by Reuters this month predict that the Japanese currency will fall 18 percent against the dollar this year. That will bring the currency to around 102 per dollar from current levels of 98. And all sorts of trades, from emerging debt to euro zone periphery stocks, are banking on a world of weak yen.
Now here is a contrary view. David Bloom, HSBC's head of global FX strategy, thinks one-way bets on the yen could prove dangerous. Here are some of the points he makes in his note today:
from David Cay Johnston:
The victims of low-interest locusts
Another financial crisis looms for U.S. taxpayers, a disaster likely to create even worse human misery than the mortgage fiasco that some of us warned about years before the Wall Street meltdown in 2008.
The crisis next time: collapsing investment incomes for older Americans as artificially reduced interest rates force them to use up their savings and drive more pension plans into failure.


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Book Description:
Based on interviews with all parties and on extensive archival research into the files of the Atomic Energy Commission, Justice Downwind tells the astonishing story of how the United States exploded atomic weapons on its own soil between the years 1951 and 1963 as part of a postwar military nuclear testing program. Concerned with the hazards of cancer and radioactive fallout, 1,100 citizens living downwind of the Nevada Testing Site, in an effort to expose the Atomic Energy Commission's negigence in implementing the testing, sued the government for causing injury and wrongful death. Fearful that public outcry might shut down the program, AEC officials, during the 1950s, downplayed any suggestion that the testing program might endanger the health of persons living downwind of the testing site. By 1978, scientific studies had demonstrated associations between the epidemic of childhood leukemia and other cancers in the region and radioactive fallout. Pressing their case in the courts and in Congress, the downwind plaintiffs found themselves up against a government that remains even today reluctant to admit its responsibility. This new paperback edition includes updated information on the 10th Circuit Court's recent decision to overturn Judge Jenkins's ruling against the Federal Government in the Allen v. the United States case, the dilemmas associated with risky technologies, and new medical studies that have discovered links between leukemia and radioactive fallout.
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Fiona's Family Restaurant
Fiona's offers a variety of delicious home cooked traditional American food. Family-friendly; children's menu. Open 24 hours Sunday - Wednesday.
CITY: Edwardsville
Tinner's Anvil Antiques
Take a step back in time at Tinner's Anvil Antiques. Primitive antiques are among the thousands of items housed in this warehouse located in historic downtown Alton. From furniture to antique gardening tools, maps to quilts, there is something for every antique hunter around. Fresh baked pies are also available on Saturdays. Hours: Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
CITY: Alton
Fiona's Family Restaurant
Awesome homemade soups made daily at this little family-style diner which offers a larger, more varied menu than many bigger restaurants. One-of-a-kiind sandwiches include gyros, corned beef, and breaded tenderloin. Breakfast is also served. Billed as a "must" stop for anyone in the Wood River area. Hours: Daily 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
CITY: Wood River
The WineTap
Featured is an extended wine list and outdoor courtyard with a wood fired brick oven. You'll enjoy a light fare menu that includes specialty cheeses and flatbread pizzas baked right on the hearth in our brick oven. The courtyard is tented and heated so you can enjoy watching them fire pizzas year round. Come taste a world of wine at The WineTap.
CITY: Belleville
The Cultured Table
A friendly village bistro serving delicious soups, salads, sandwiches and baked goods based on a variety of ethnic cuisines, including Thai and Cuban. The menu changes weekly to offer fresh choices to the discerning diner. The Cultured Table is located in historic Elsah.
CITY: Elsah
Best Royal Inn
16-rooms, non-smoking, Cable TV
CITY: Belleville
Beatnik's has a wide variety of unique items, including I Love Belleville items.
CITY: Belleville
Tri-Township Park
Just miles off I-55, I-70, and I-270, the park has easy access and has many features for travelers, like a petting zoo, playground equipment, picnic pavilions and a small lake.
CITY: Troy
The Little Shoppe of Auras
The smells are amazing in this New Age metaphysical store. Special oils are available for purchase that can mellow you out or just make you smile. Services also include massage therapy, detox body wraps, ear candling, foot massage, paraffin dip and hand massage, body waxing, shamanic healing energy work, chakra cleanses, past life regression and even a monthly drum circle.
CITY: Wood River
Wilson's Antiques
Take your time as you browse through Wilson's Antiques in historic Downtown Alton. A wide selection of antiques and collectibles are showcased. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CITY: Alton
Econo Lodge & Suites
47 room hotel, handicapp accessible, credit cards accepted, cable tv, restaurant within walking distance. lounge/bar
CITY: Granite City
Zapata's Mexican Restaurant
Zapata's has a large menu full of your Mexican favorites and a great lunch buffet daily.
CITY: Collinsville
The Doubletree Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Collinsville just seconds from major highway and minutes from attractions. This full-service hotel is perfectly situated adjacent to the Gateway Conference Center. You'll love this recently updated hotel with its modern, well-appointed guest rooms and suites featuring generous work surfaces with ergonomic chairs, flat panel TVs, ultra-comfortable Sweet Dreams beds, luxurious bath amenities, and Wolfgang Puck coffee service. For your convenience complimentary wireless high-speed internet access is available in all guest rooms and public lobby areas. Other great Doubletree Hotel amenities include: heated indoor pool, state-of-the-art Precor fitness center, gift shop, complimentary parking and in-room dining.
CITY: Collinsville
Holiday Inn &
Situated between Southern Illinois and the "Gateway to the West" is the Holiday Inn® Hotel St. Louis - Fairview Heights. This Illinois hotel's location allows you to enjoy a number of memorable attractions. Whether a business trip or vacation brings you to Fairview Heights, Illinois, our hotel's free high-speed, wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Start your day with breakfast from Kem's Restaurant. Later, burn calories in the Fitness Center and swim laps in the indoor pool. If you're looking for an accommodating stay in Fairview Heights, our hotel's staff offers quality service and a name you can trust! Our hotel's location near downtown St. Louis and Scott Air Force Base makes us the perfect destination for every traveler. We're also just minutes from casinos, dining, shopping and family attractions, like the World Shooting & Recreation Center, home of the annual ATA Grand American.
CITY: Fairview Heights
McKendree University Sports
The McKendree University campus houses two gyms: the Melvin Price Convocation Center and the attached IM gym, which can be configured to produce a total of four basketball or volleyball courts. Leemon Field, an artificial turf surface with the look and feel of natural grass, is home to several programs, including the nationally ranked football team, men's/women's soccer, and track & field.
CITY: Lebanon
Congress Inn
90 rooms, pets allowed, complimentary breakfast, wireless internet
CITY: Troy
Mother Jones Monument
The Mother Jones Monument, located in the Union Miners Cemetery, honors the crusader for coal miners' rights.
CITY: Mount Olive
Fun, unique and stylish children's clothing is featured at Grapevine located in Alton's historic downtown district. From christening gowns for infants to adorable seasonal outfits for girls up to size 8 and boys up to 4T, the store's experienced sales staff is committed to finding that perfect outfit for that special occasion.
CITY: Alton
Medford Bicycle & Sporting Goods
Need a bicycle tune-up before you hit the local bike trails? Medford Bicycle & Sporting Goods in Jerseyville is the place to go. All types of bicycle repairs and accessories are available at this one-stop shop. New and used bicycles can be purchased. There is also a wide selection of sporting goods needs from helmets to ball bats, knee pads to practice jerseys. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CITY: Jerseyville
Americas Best Value Inn
55 rooms, non-smoking, handicapped accessible, credit cards accepted, cable television available, indoor pool, whirlpool, restaurant within walking distance, and a complimentary breakfast served.
CITY: Fairview Heights
Acropolis Greek Cafe
At the Acropolis Greek Cafe you can enjoy great food in a cozy, home like atmosphere. Located in a beautiful historic building.
CITY: Belleville
Hick's Bar-B-Que
At Hicks BBQ, Barbecue is taken very seriously. They have always taken great pride in offering the highest quality, best tasting, and just dog gone good Southern Illinois barbecue. Their pork butts and beef brisket are slow smoked for 12-14 hours over Southern Illinois applewood, with just enough smoke (but not too much!) to give it the perfect taste. The Hicks family is proud to have opened our first barbecue restaurant after years of serving the community at many events. Dine In, Carryout, Drive-Thru.
CITY: Belleville
Bella Milano
Bella Milano offers the Milano burger, Pasta Con Broccoli, and so many other excellent choices, served by a warm and friendly staff. While you're there, try the featured wine: Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel.
CITY: Edwardsville
Casa Romero Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Craving a little south of the border sizzle? Casa Romero Mexican Restaurant & Cantina boasts some of the most authentic Mexican dishes in the area. Casa has the standard Mexican tacos, enchiladas, burritos and chimichangas. But step out a little with the Fiesta Seafood Nachos or the Tequila Fiesta Shrimp. Also known for their margaritas. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. and Saturday, Noon - 10:30 p.m.
CITY: East Alton
Zapata's Mexican Restaurant
Zapata's has a daily lunch buffet, and delicious items on the menu such as tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas, gorditas, special combo platters, and more. Great special during happy hour 4-7pm.
CITY: Swansea
Hampton Inn - Collinsville
70 rooms, jucuzzi suites, indoor pool and whirlpool
CITY: Collinsville
Bobby's Frozen Custard
Bobby's has concretes, sundaes, shakes, malts, floats, banana splits, the brownie buster, a large variety of sauces, real fruit toppings, nuts, and candies. You can take home a pint or a quart of Bobby's delicious ice cream.
CITY: Maryville
Casino Queen Hotel
157 tastefully decorated rooms with queen and king sized beds, color television, minibar and incredible views.
CITY: East St. Louis
Rubenstein's Antiques
There are oodles of unusual items at Rubenstein Antiques. This store specializes in claw foot soaking tubs among other unique items. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
CITY: Alton
Flower Basket
The Flower Basket specializes in wedding floral, teleflora, silk flowers, plants, home accessories, garden items and gifts, funeral arrangements, and free bridal consultation.
CITY: Collinsville
By Design
By Design is a unique shop, warm and inviting, offering a variety of art and wearables. All are handmade by highly skilled local and regional artists. Hand-dyed silk scarves, jewelry, fiber art, couture clothing and much more is available. Local artists also showcase their work in the in-store gallery. Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CITY: Alton
R and B's Family Restaurant
Family-style restaurant with seating for 114.
CITY: Staunton
Dee-Lux Diner
Family resturant
CITY: Roxana
Uncle Huffy's Barbeque
For scrumptious, hickory-smoked pulled pork, loin ribs, chicken, and much more, come on down to Uncle Huffy's Barbeque.
CITY: Lebanon
Corky's Emporium
Primitive antiques and collectibles are everywhere in this antique mall in Alton. Over 60 booths are in this 6,800-square-foot antique mall. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday, Noon - 6 p.m.
CITY: Alton
Carver's Southern Style BBQ
Get ready for pulled pork, kabobs and Southern style ribs that will have you coming back for more! Try your favorite meat with one of the homemade sauces at Carver's, or served up with a side of homemade slaw, potato salad or baked beans. Hours: Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
CITY: Godfrey
Super 8 - Collinsville
63 rooms, complimentary breakfast, restaurant within walking distance
CITY: Collinsville
Comfort Inn
This Edwardsville IL hotel features full-service facilities and amenities including: • Free breakfast with hot waffles • Free local calls • Free weekday newspaper • Indoor pool Guests will enjoy walking the spacious and beautifully landscaped grounds. Business travelers will appreciate conveniences like free wireless high-speed Internet access in all rooms, data ports and access to copy and fax services. There are two conference rooms with over 1,500 square feet of meeting space. The hotel offers deluxe guest rooms and suites that feature microwaves, refrigerators and two-person whirlpool bathtubs. All rooms are equipped with coffee makers and cable television. In addition, non-smoking rooms are offered. The Comfort Inn & Conference Center is proud of its courteous and professional staff. They look forward to hosting both business and leisure travelers when staying in the Edwardsville.
CITY: Edwardsville
Cardinal Inn
10 rooms, pets allowed, restaurant within walking distance
CITY: Highland
Red Apple Restaurant
Red Apple has tasty, homestyle cooking, and is a perfect place to take the entire family. Red Apple always has fast and friendly service.
CITY: Maryville
The Vineyard
The Vineyard has Bibles and religious books, religious goods, a gift shop, and a coffee house with Wireless Internet.
CITY: Belleville
Hazel2blue, inc
Hazel2blue, inc. is a women's fashion boutique that targets the late teen young women to the fashion savvy 40 something. H2B as slightly edgy, with a splash of vintage, sprinkled with a lot of class. Current brands: Tulle, Lucca Couture, Willow & Clay, Nation, Amour Vert, Sanctuary, DL1961 Denim, Sold Design Lab, and Threads 4 Thought basics, to name a few. They have a little bit of everything for the modern woman, including you!
CITY: Alton
Jaycee Ball Field
This softball field is located in Woodland Park.
CITY: Collinsville
Country Inn Motel
19 rooms, pets allowed, restaurant within walking distance, complimentary breakfast
CITY: Livingston
Ragin Cajun Piano Bar
Order from the menu with choices of delicious, New Orleans-style food. Known for late-night breakfasts. Enjoy live piano music and dueling pianos on the weekend.
CITY: Alton
Franchise Sports Bar & Grill
Home of the $5 pizza on Mondays and 25-cent wings on Wednesday, the Franchise Sports Bar and Grill is an upscale sports bar that is also family friendly. Varied menu which ranges from catfish sandwiches to shrimp/lobster ravioli to ham and beans with cornbread. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - midnight and Sunday, noon - Midnight.
CITY: Wood River
Ben's Craft and Floral
Ben's Craft and Floral offers a little bit of everything including craft supplies, art supplies, toys, silk flowers, beads, picture frames, and gifts. Also, a large selection of hard-to-find candy.
CITY: Belleville
Lock and Dam 27
For a closer look at river traffic on the Mississippi, go by the lock and dam where Ol' Man River is still an important way to move freight in the United States.
CITY: Granite City
Tonys Ranch House Restaurant and Bar
Start your day with a home cooked breakfast at Tony's Ranch House Restaurant and Bar located in Godfrey. And, if you like, come back at night for live entertainment. Tony's is a family-style diner with that classic laid-back style. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts are served. There is also a separate full bar. Restaurant Hours: Monday - Saturday, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday. 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CITY: Godfrey
J & P Edelweiss
Collectibles abound at J & P Edelweiss located in Alton's historic downtown district. Shelves are packed with dishes, silverware, copper pots, teapots, pottery and china. Looking for an old iron or child's toy? Check out this place. Hours: Monday - Friday, Noon - 4 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday, Noon - 5 p.m.
CITY: Alton
Cross Patches
For over 16 years Cross Patches has been the one-stop-shop for all your quilting needs. Cross Patches has an amazing variety of sewing machines, including Berina. Classes are available. So come in and get the supplies and inspiration you need.
CITY: Collinsville
Josephines Ltd. Gift Shop
Unique home decor, gifts, florals and accessories are among the many pieces offered in vignette settings at Josephines Ltd. Gift Shop. The gift shops are in the original house, once part of Monticello College that was founded in 1838. The gift shops are adjacent to the renowned Josephines Tea Room. Gift Shop Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CITY: Godfrey
Red Roof Inn
72 room hotel, handicap accessible, credit cards accepted, cable tv, small meeting rooms, indoor pool, pets accepted, restaurant witnin walking distance, complimentary breakfast.
CITY: Troy
Buena Vista Jewelry
There is nothing run of the mill about Greg Brummett's hand-crafted jewelry. Each piece is unique and is crafted from the finest quality metals and semi-precious gemstones, that include turquoise, bolder opals, agates, quartz, hematite, onyx, coral, tiger eye, and others. Many stones are cut, shaped and polished by Greg personally. He also creates "steampunk" jewelry which blends Victorian styles with modern science fiction. Think steam engine versus combustion engine when viewing his designs. All pendants are created using the art of wire-wrapping. Wire-wrapping has been around since the time of the Phoenician Empire, about 1000 years B.C. Today, wire wrapping has become popular because of the uniqueness and the individuality of each piece - no two are ever exactly alike! Open: Weekends.
CITY: Grafton
House of Plenty
House of Plenty has a quaint, old-fashioned atmosphere, with delicious homecooking. Be sure to try one of their excellent homemade pies.
CITY: Highland
State Street Market
You'll find great selections including market fresh salads, homemade soups, artisan bread paninis and sandwiches. There are many vegetarian options. Enjoy craft beers or imported wines in outdoor garden.
CITY: Alton
Olive Oil Marketplace
A specialty shop devoted completely to the finest olive oils and balsamic vinegars available, is what you will find at Olive Oil Marketplace. Gathered from top olive farms worldwide, the Extra Virgin Olive Oils are infused with natural flavors included roasted garlic, portobello and garlic, lemon pepper and Italian herb. There are more than 25 flavors of olive oils available. More than 17 flavors of balsamic vinegars are also on hand imported from Modena, Italy. Tasting stations for the olive oils and balsamic vinegars are set up throughout the store for customers. Flavored pastas, coffees and a variety of specialized kitchen gadgets are also available for sale. Open Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CITY: Alton
White Birch
Upscale gifts with a flair for the unique are among the many items found at the White Birch. Stunning jewelry, amazingly soft baby blankets, Gurgle Pots for entertaining and a bridal registry are all available. Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
CITY: Alton
Andria's Restaurant
Since 1979, Andria's has been serving O'Fallon with delicious appetizers, seafood, steak, prime rib, pork chops, and much more.
CITY: O'Fallon
State Street Antiques & Jim's Attic
Chances are if you are looking for that hard to find antique piece, State Street Antiques/Jim's Attic in Jerseyville may have it. This warehouse sized store is crammed full with a treasure trove of merchandise from antique children's toys to furniture, glassware and more. Open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Noon - 4 p.m.
CITY: Jerseyville
Neruda Restaurant
Fine American cuisine with excellent service in a casual but stylish setting. Enjoy the more casual, lighter fare in our full-service bar.
CITY: Edwardsville
The Hive
Planning a wedding, anniversary, birthday or other special event? Find your "Sweet Indulgences" cakes, cupcakes and other mouth-watering baked goods at The Hive. This specialty shop also features floral arrangements, one-of-a-kind custom jewelry, home decor items, crocheted bags for "green friendly" shoppers, giftware and some furniture. There is a little something for everyone. Hours: Monday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CITY: Alton
Annie's Frozen Custard
Annie's Frozen Custard has a variety of tasty flavors and portions so generous two can share.
CITY: Edwardsville
East Alton Ice Arena
Grab your skates and hit the ice any time of the year at this indoor ice arena. Didn't bring your skates? No problem. Rent a pair and take a few laps around the rink. It's the coolest place in town all year round!
CITY: East Alton
Bracelets & More
Bracelets & More features unique, custom jewelry by Sandy Schoenborn and Kathy Going. Bracelets & More also offers a wide variety of Bali silver and swarovski crystal. Also, a large selection of handbags and leather jewelry cases.
CITY: Belleville
Joe K's Family Restaurant
Family restaurant with that old diner feel! Breakfast specials that can feed the hungriest of stomachs.
CITY: Alton
Country Meadows
Treasures abound at Country Meadows Antiques. From bone buttons (very hard to find) to quilts and antique furniture and everything in between, Over 5,000 square feet of floor space houses early country, textiles, jewelry, pottery, glassware, vintage clothing, collectibles, and glassware items, Open Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, noon - 4:30 p.m.
CITY: Alton
Alton Landing
Looking for quality restoration of your antique furniture? Check out Alton Landing which offers a complete restoration service. Repair work is also available for pottery, clocks and chair caning.. Canvas boat covers are also available. Open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
CITY: Alton
Acapulco Family Mexican Restaurant
Acapulco has a variety of authentic Mexican cuisine for the whole family.
CITY: Granite City
Extended Stay America
Welcome to Extended StayAmerica St. Louis - O' Fallon, Il. Our hotel is designed especially for longer stays with studios featuring fully-equipped kitchens and plenty of work space... amenities you won't find in a typical hotel room. • Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and stovetop • Convenient workspace • Free local phone calls • Personalized voice mail • Iron and full size ironing board • On site guest laundry • Dining and cooking utensils provided • Wireless Internet - one time fee of $4.99 per stay Pet Friendly Rooms
CITY: O'Fallon
The Bamboo Garden
Chinese-American dine-in and and buffet specials. Visit our website!
CITY: Staunton
Alton Sports Tap
Alton Sports Tap is everyone's favorite place in town to catch a game. With screens all around, you are sure to find the best games on during every time of the year, and every seat in the house offers the perfect view. Kids and adults alike will enjoy our wide selection of pinball, darts and video games with a few classics including bags and golf. Pull up a chair and make a new friend where the sports are always on, the food is always hot and the good times are rolling!
CITY: Alton
Baymont Inn
The Baymont Inn and Suites of O/Fallon, Illinois is pleased to provide our guests with exceptional service and quality amenities at an affordable price. Whether you are here for Business or Leisure you can enjoy our Indoor Heated Swimming Pool, Business Center, Fitness Center and Free Internet in all guest rooms, Free Cable, HBO and much more. After a restful night of sleep, you can look forward to starting your day with a Complimentary Enhanced Breakfast.
CITY: O'Fallon
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center
The center is a multi-purpose meeting and sports venue with satellite conferencing, computer work stations and a 1,200-seat gymnasium.
CITY: East St. Louis
Alison's Common Scents
Alison's Commons Scents is an eclectic shop with organic goods. A helpful and friendly staff is waiting to help you. Also, Dave's Homebrew sells beer and wine-making supplies.
CITY: Belleville
Arrival at Camp DuBois
Come celebrate the arrival of Lewis and Clark at Camp River Dubois. This annual event commemorates the day William Clark and the men of the detachment arrived at the confluence of the Riviere a Dubois, Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. The event will include members of the detachment portraying military life, re-enactors recreating the civilian population and demonstrators. Site admission is free. For more information, call (618) 251-5811 or go to www.campdubois.com.
CITY: Hartford
Big Daddy's 618
Get a bite to eat and a cold beer at Big Daddy's 618.
CITY: Belleville
Bethalto History Museum
A log cabin originally built in 1873 is this city's history museum. The cabin is authentically furnished as it might have appeared 150 years ago. The building once housed Bethalto's water, fire and police departments. The tiny one room jail can still be seen. Open M - F 1 - 4 p.m. for tours. Call for tour appointment.
CITY: Bethalto
Days Inn
Guests of the Days Inn Collinsville receive complimentary continental breakfast, free wireless high speed internet access, free local calls and access to our beautiful indoor pool.
CITY: Collinsville
Castletown Geoghegan
Castletown has great food, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere. Try one of Castletowns delicious burgers or homemade Irish Stew.
CITY: Belleville
Marco's on Main Restaurant
Marco's offers delicious salads, pizza, and much more. So come in to Marco's on Main to experience a little Italy!
CITY: Belleville
Fischer's Restaurant
Fischer's offers outstanding food and service for any dining occasion. From a delicious breakfast to a succulent steak dinner, Fischer's is the dining experience you've been looking for.
CITY: Belleville
Dr. Jazz Soda Fountain & Grille
Come and experience the flavor of an old time soda fountain. Dr. Jazz is an old-fashioned parlor featuring Cedar Crest Ice Cream, Chicago-style hot dogs, sandwiches, soups, salads, and much more.
CITY: Lebanon
Alfonzo's Pizzeria
Alfonso's has delicious Italian food with excellent service and carry-out.
CITY: Maryville
Michael's Swiss Inn
Michael's Swiss Inn has a restaurant next door called Michael's, offering delicious food served in a wonderful atmosphere.
CITY: Highland
Mosaics Fine Fashions
Discover a treasure chest of European charm in the heart of Alton. Mosiacs is a unique boutique featuring trendy womens couture to fine home decor all at European wholesale pricing. Open Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday, Noon - 9 p.m.
CITY: Alton
Hilton Garden Inn & The Regency Conference Center
Relax at our hotel overlooking a lovely six-acre lake with an exquisite fountain, the Hilton Garden Inn St. Louis Shiloh/O'Fallon hotel is an excellent introduction to the region. If you're visiting for business, we provide versatile meeting venues and close proximity to local companies, universities, and military installations such as Scott Air Force Base. Take some time to explore area attractions that include Gateway Grizzlies Park and the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta. Wrap up a day of work or leisure by relaxing in our indoor heated pool and whirlpool - followed by a wonderful meal in our restaurant and bar. With 128 spacious rooms and suites, and signature Hilton services, we're an attractive departure from surrounding O'Fallon and Shiloh hotels.
CITY: O'Fallon
Amarillo Tex's Steakhouse & Saloon
Family style steak house, full of all your favorites. Choose your own cut of meat, or choose from the menu, you're sure to get your fill!
CITY: Alton
Chico's Restaurant & Lounge
Home of the hand-dipped double coated onion rings, Chico's offers daily food and drink specials. Burgers, sandwiches and wraps and pizzas are among the menu features. Karaoke each Wednesday. Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. and Friday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
CITY: Wood River
El Mezcal
Stop by for real homemade Mexican food. Can enjoy us at our Alton, Godfrey or Bethalto locations. Don't forget the margarita!
CITY: Bethalto
Martin-Boismenue House
This traditional one-story French Creole residence, built circa 1790, is considered to be one of the oldest surviving residences in Illinois.
CITY: East Carondelet
Fletcher's Kitchen & Tap
At Fletcher's the food is creatively prepared to make delicious and unique dishes. With a comfortable atmosphere and great service, Fletcher's is a great place to enjoy a good meal with family and friends.
CITY: Belleville
Alton Exchange
New merchandise arrives daily at this 13,000-square-foot store. From antiques to crafts to gifts and collectibles, there are unique items available to fit nearly every budget and taste. Over 100 independent dealers offer a wide variety of merchandise. Doors are open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m.
CITY: Alton
Walker's "This and That" Shop
A-little-bit-of-this and a-little-bit-of-that can be found at this quaint antique and collectible shop on Main Street in Grafton. Glassware, pottery, collectible dolls, beer signs and more can be found at Walker's. New items arrive each week. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
CITY: Grafton
Oak Brook Golf Course
Oak Brook features a 27-hole golf course.
CITY: Edwardsville
Golden Corral - Alton
Golden Corral's legendary, endless buffet features an abundant variety of delicious familiar favorites and continuous new menu offerings for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We are especially proud to serve USDA sirloin, aged and hand-cut daily by our in-restaurant butchers. The lunch buffet features a wide variety of home-style classics like our pot roast simmered for 12-hours, made-from-scratch meatloaf, crispy fried chicken, creamy mac and cheese, made-from-scratch mashed potatoes, beloved Bourbon Street Chicken, so many fresh salad choices and dozens of other items. Our endless breakfast buffet features made-to-order omelettes, fluffy pancakes, hot-off-the griddle sausage and bacon, fruit, French toast, pastries and much more. Our bakery and dessert buffet are filled with freshly baked breads, like our famous yeast rolls, homemade cakes and pies, delicious cookies, brownies, pastries, and ice cream.
CITY: Alton


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Bob Avila
Million Dollar Rider
With over 37 World Champion or Reserve World Champion titles in events ranging from performance to halter Bob is acknowledged by his peers as one of the most versatile and accomplished horsemen. From being the first recipient of the AQHA Professional Horseman to capturing the prestigious title of Worlds Greatest Horseman twice Bob has gone on to win in excess of 1.7 million dollars! He won both the $100,000.00 NRCHA Futurity and the $100,000.00 NRHA Futurity a feat only accomplished by one other individual. He is also in the very elite company of only one other horseman that has won the NRCHA Futurity more than two times. Bob is renowned as being the "trainer's" trainer. He has several young apprentices working for him at all times, learning and studying his remarkable horse training abilities and business practices that he is so well respected for in the industry today.
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Eitan Beth-Halachmy
Cowboy Dressage
Eitan has had a long and rewarding career in the show ring. He has won many world and national titles in the Morgan Show Horse industry. With many western pleasure world wins with his open horses and even more with his junior western pleasure and futurity horses Eitan set a standard in the Western Division for Morgan Horses. His horses are easily recognizable with a very round Baroque look to them. They were beautifully bridled and soft in the hands with self carriage and balanced movement. His horses became his trademark and his "art." However, he is best known for his role as the father of the Cowboy Dressage movement!
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Gina Miles
3-day Eventing and Dressage (over fences and dressage)
Gina Miles won the Olympic Individual Silver Medal in Equestrian (3-Day Eventing) in 2008 with McKinlaigh, an Irish Sport Horse owned by Thom Schulz and Laura Coats of Creston, California. Other accomplishments include the Pan American Gold and Bronze Medals in 2007, Bronze Medal at the 2003 World Cup Final, 2006 USEA Gold Cup Champion, 2006 USET Fall Champion, 2006, 2007, 2008 USEA Advanced Horse of the Year and the 2008 Chronicle of the Horse Overall and Eventing Horsemen of the Year. She is a member of the USEF Eventing Technical Committee, past Chairmen of the USEA Professional Horsemen's Council, a Pony Club national examiner and Level III USEA certified instructor.
Kalley Krickeberg
Liberty, Young Horses, Troubled Horses
Kalley Krickeberg is a master young horse developer, presenter and horsewoman who has dedicated her life to finding the right combination of techniques and exercises to capture the heart, obedience and athleticism of her horses. She has taken all of her prior experiences – excelling in polo, working with the Budweiser Clydesdales, starting colts, taming wild mustangs, and giving countless inspirational and educational demonstrations – and applied every lesson learned to her horse training and development. She is the inventor of the patent pending HYBRID Halter which combines the best features of a web and rope halter while eliminating the disadvantages of each, is the horse training columnist for the American Paint Horse Association's lifestyle magazine CHROME and is a collaborator with $5 Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida on The Sport of Reining: Training the Young Reiner DVD which was released late in 2013.
Richard Winters
Reined Cow Horse & Horsemanship
Richard's credentials include a World Championship title in the National Reined Cow Horse Association along with being an A rated judge. In 2007, Richard was named champion of the West Coast Equine Experience "$10,000 Colt Starting Challenge." He was also presented with the 2007 Monty Roberts Equitarian Award for outstanding achievements in Horse/Human relationships. Richard was honored to be named Champion in the 2009 Road to the Horse - Colt Starting Challenge in Nashville, TN. In July of 2009, Richard also won the Super Cow Horse competition in Santa Ynez, CA. He hosts a television show on HRTV and is a frequent expo presenter.
Kerry Kuhn
Sharing his knowledge with people of all skill levels is something Kerry's passionate about. He has a keen sense of humor, which makes learning from him all that much easier. He even smiles when the horse tries to exert a different opinion. Kerry's teachings are not complex nor contrived. His philosophy is, "Let's figure it out on the ground, get the horse and rider comfortable and trusting in the saddle, then let's open the gate and go somewhere. He hosts a weekly TV show on HRTV, entitled "Ridin' Horses with Kerry Kuhn"
Richard Shrake
Resistance Free Training
Richard Shrake is an educator, not an entertainer. By attending either his week-end clinics, his intense 4-day riding programs, or as a spectator at horse expos and fairs, you will gain skills and confidence that you have never had in the past. His knowledge is available to all of those who insist upon a life-long, positive relationship with their horses. He teaches his Resistance Free® Riding & Training Methods, which are acknowledged by their success nationwide.
Richard's communication skills allow all who follow his teaching methods to gain the greatest possible insight into their horse and their riding ability. He will break down each problem into a solvable situation. Richard works with each horse person on their individual needs and that of their horse and because of this, he creates a "team" between horse and rider.
Richard Shrake has been an icon in the horse industry for over 45 years.
Tim Kimura
Nicknamed the "Man of Trail," Kimura has been a trail course designer for over 25 years, and he draws roughly 100 trail patterns each year for events across the globe. Riders participating in Kimura's clinics throughout the shows will have the opportunity to learn about improving their trail scores, managing the pattern smoothly and effectively, transitioning between obstacles, maneuvering through and over all elements and much more.
Muffy Seaton
Carriage Driving
Muffy Seaton put Carriage Driving on the map. Literally. Ms. Seaton is a four-time National Champion. She placed 3rd in the World at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 1997. In 2005, she trained and qualified the pony who won the Gold Medal at the World Pony Championship in England. She is internationally known as one of the best Clinicians and Trainers
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Anatomy In Motion
Susan's study of equine and human anatomy and movement as an artist as well as an instructor, rider and trainer, has given her a unique perspective on how horses and riders balance and move together. Centered Riding techniques can help riders discover how to use their bodies better for improved balance and harmony between horse and rider. Susan's knowledge of horse gaits and movement and wide experience in various breeds and disciplines enable her to help all kinds of riders and horses improve their balance, comfort, movement and performance. Her friendly and positive teaching style and visual approach help to make learning clear, understandable, and enjoyable for English and Western riders of all ages and levels, from 4-H, Pony Club and pleasure riders to instructors, trainers, and competitors.
Dr. Max Wilcox
Max Wilcox, DVM has been involved with horses his entire life. He grew up horseback in the shadow of Yosemite and along with his twin brother, Ben, explored the many trails of the foot hill region of California. He went on to ride, train and show western performance and jumping horses. Max attended undergraduate training at UC Davis. Veterinary training was completed at Oklahoma State University. Max had been a horse shoer for 15 years prior to veterinary school and during his time at OSU Max was the farrier on all of the hospital's podiatry cases. He went from school to practicing in New Mexico for Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery. In New Mexico Dr Wilcox was able to work with both race and performance horses continuing to use his skills in podiatry and hone his skills in equine medicine and surgery.
Troy Compton
Western Riding/ Western Pleasure
World and Congress champion, Troy Compton will share the fun of one of the most popular classes within the spectrum of western riding.
Leonard Berryhill
Western Riding/ Western Pleasure
Leonard's training philosophy begins with finding the right niche for each horse. AQHA Professional Horseman and Judge Leonard Berryhill is a multidiscipline horseman in an era of specialization. He competes in everything from tie-down roping to western pleasure. He grew up competing in youth events at AQHA and Palomino Horse Breeders of America shows.
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Charles Wilhelm
Ultimate Super Horse Challenge
The Ultimate Super Horse Challenge is a competition consisting of five different events created to show the communication and relationship between the horse and rider, as well as the competitor's horsemanship and riding skills at the walk, trot and canter. The courses are designed to showcase the versatility of the horse is a variety of areas. A Super Horse is a horse that can go on the trail one day, compete in a Cowboy Dressage test the next, participate in a parade, work cows and more! The challenge is suitable for riders of any discipline and horses of all breeds. As the horse and rider work through each event they will be judged on several criteria as well as overall performance. Competitors will compete for great prizes, including a trip to Hawaii and the title of Ultimate Super Horse 2014 WSHE Champion.
Dave Ellis, Cezanne DeCristoforo and Lillan Roquet
Parelli Professionals
Parelli Natural Horsemanship is a training program that teaches students how to develop solid foundations with their horses through an understanding of horse behavior and effective, practical communication skills. It was founded by Pat Parelli more than 30 years ago, and is now one of the world's most popular horsemanship education programs, with students and licensed Instructors around the world.
Kori Lynn Angers
Fitness Educator and Personal Trainer
A fitness and nutrition expert based in Los Angeles, Kori earned a degree in exercise physiology and biomechanics from California State University Fullerton and has worked as a strength and conditioning specialist, training and rehabilitating some of America's best-known athletes. Today, with over ten years of training experience behind her, Kori Lyn not only guarantees results but also longevity of your physicality and integrity of your movement. Whether the objective is peak performance, weight loss, toning, or injury prevention, Kori Lyn designs and implements strength, conditioning, speed and agility programs to target her clients' specific exercise needs.
Kori Lynn Angers
Tom Mayes
Equine Body Work
Tom's specialty is noninvasive, highly effective approach that addresses the core causes of lameness, metabolic and emotional dysfunction. He integrates cutting edge proven modalities such as; Osteopathy, CranioSacral, Applied Kinesiology, Acupressure TCM, Reiki, and Medical Intuition to resolve acute and chronic issues at their deepest level; thereby restoring normal function. By unraveling these physical and energetic restrictions, the secondary or compensatory holding patterns can easily be re-balanced.
Brandi Lyons
The daughter of legendary clinician John Lyons, Brandi Lyons is no stranger to the expo and clinic scene and will share her family's 18 year long legacy of horsemanship training.
Marvin Pierce
Stockdog Training
Marvin will cover the fundamentals of starting a dog on cattle to fine-tuning a dog that's already working cattle. He'll also help folks overcome common and "not-so-common" obedience issues such as fighting, chasing horses, not coming when called and unruly & ill-mannered behavior.
Jerry Bestpitch, Mounted Shooters of America
Mounted Shooting
How to get started in Mounted Shooting. Demonstrate how to desensitive a horse to gunfire, firearms safety and mounted shooting rules, MSA certified rangemaster and trainer, Jerry Bestpitch, will be demonstrating various patterns used in competitive mounted shooting.
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Theresa Spencer
Author, speaker, horse owner
Owner of EquestriSafe a company dedicated to horse safety, as well as owner of California Horse Barns. Proud member of CSHA(California State Horseman's Association), Equestrian Trails – Corral 138, AQHA, American Equestrian Trade Association, Equestrian Professionals, WHIN (Women's Horse Industry Network) and American Horseman's Challenge Association as well as being a director in the Acton Chamber of Commerce.
Jessica Normand
Smart Pak Equine
Jessica Normand is the Senior Director of Equine Health at SmartPak, where she has worked since 2003. She holds an A.S. of Equine Industries and a B.S. of Animal Science from the University of Massachusetts. Jessica oversees product development, horse owner education and internal horse health training at SmartPak. A lifelong rider, she has done everything from competing in the hunter/jumper and dressage show rings to spending many hours riding through the Teton Wilderness of Wyoming. Jessica currently owns a young Lippitt Morgan.
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I found this recipe in the column written by Marty Meitus in the June 6/01 issue of Denver's Rocky Mountain News--hence the name I've given it. It's great! I like it with black beans, but Ms. Meitus says she prefers only red kidney beans in this. It's perfect when a crowd gathers, particularly for a party, to watch a sporting event on tv, etc. Prep time includes the chilling time.
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