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An infrared microscope is disclosed in which two adjustable field stops are included. One is used to determine the illuminated area at the sample when the microscope is used in the transmission mode. The other is used to determine the illuminated area at the sample when the microscope is used in the reflectance mode. The latter field stop is imaged in the plane of the former; and the radiation in the reflectance mode passes through the former field stop both as it passes to the sample and as it returns from the sample after reflectance.
1. In a microscope having a sample supporting member which retains a sample in a sample image plane, an objective, a detector of infrared radiation, and means for causing an infrared radiation beam to enter the microscope, an optical system having a reflectance mode for sample viewing, comprising:
means for reflecting the entering radiation beam into the objective in such a way that it passes through the objective on its way to the sample, is reflected at the sample, and travels back through the objective on its way to the detector;
means through which image plane the radiation passes as it moves toward the sample, but not as it moves from the sample toward the detector for providing a first image plane between the entering radiation and the reflecting means;
means for providing a second image plane between the objective and the detector; and
an adjustable field stop which is located at the first image plane, and which is adjustable so as to determine the size of the illuminated area at the sample when the sample is viewed in the reflectance mode;
the image at the adjustable field stop being reimaged at the second image plane and at the sample when the sample is viewed in the reflectance mode.
2. The microscope of claim 1 which also comprises:
another adjustable field stop which is located at the second image plane.
3. The microscope of claim 2 which also comprises:
means for supplying visible light through the adjustable field stop located at the first image plane, in order to permit observation of the illuminated area of the sample; and
separate means for supplying visible light to permit simultaneous observation of the area surrounding the illuminated area of the sample.
4. In a microscope having a sample supporting means, means for directing an entering radiation beam into the microscope, and a detector for receiving the beam after it has illuminated the sample:
means for providing a first image plane at the sample location;
means for providing a second image plane at the detector location;
an objective between the first image plane and the second image plane;
means for illuminating the sample by causing the entering radiation to be transmitted through the sample and thence through the objective;
means for providing a third image plane between the objective and the detector;
an adjustable field stop located at the third image plane, which stop is adjustable so as to determine the size of the area at the sample illuminated by the radiation which is transmitted through the sample;
a mirror positioned to reflect entering radiation toward the sample, so that such radiation is reflected at the sample, such radiation being focused in the third image plane on its way to the sample;
means for providing a fourth image plane between the entering radiation and the mirror; and
another adjustable field stop located in the fourth image plane, which stop is adjustable so as to determine the size of the area at the sample illuminated by the radiation which is reflected at the sample.
5. The microscope of claim 4 in which the adjustable field stop in the third image plane is adjustable to block stray light from the detector when the radiation is reflected at the sample.
6. The microscope of claim 4 in which the radiation reflected by the mirror toward the sample passes through the third image plane in one direction moving toward the sample, and in the opposite direction moving away from the sample.
7. A method of microscopically viewing a sample both in the visible and in the infrared radiation wavelengths, comprising:
directing a first visible beam through a first field stop to illuminate the sample;
adjusting the first field stop to control the area of illumination at the sample;
directing a second visible beam to illuminate the sample;
viewing the sample through a second field stop with the second field stop in a relatively open position, in order to illuminate an area surrounding the area of illumination permitted by the first field stop;
adjusting the sample position to provide the desired location of sample illumination by radiation passing through the first field stop;
adjusting the second field stop to reduce the diffraction effect of the infrared radiation; and
illuminating the sample by an infrared beam which is thereafter directed to a detector.
8. The method of claim 7 in which the infrared beam diffraction effect is reduced by a field stop both as the beam travels toward the sample and as the beam travels from the sample toward the detector.
This invention relates to microscopes which are used in infrared (IR) sample analysis, and particularly to the use of such microscopes in the reflectance mode, i.e., in situations in which the incoming modulated radiation is reflected at the sample. Such reflection may be caused by the sample itself, or by an adjacent reflecting surface which causes radiation to pass through the sample.
As disclosed in an earlier application of the same inventor, having a common assignee, identified as application Ser. No. 907,995, filed Sep. 16, 1986, a relatively high radiation throughput for reflectance in an FTIR microscope can be attained by using a fully reflecting "injection" mirror to direct haIf of a post-interferometer radiation beam through the objective lens toward the sample. The returning IR beam reflected at the sample passes again through the objective lens, bypasses the injection mirror, and reaches the detector. The collimated beam entering the microscope from the interferometer is focused and then recollimated by two confocal parabolic mirrors before the beam reaches the injection This system provides four image planes, (in which the radiation is brought to a focus) one at the sample, one at the detector, a third between the objective lens and the detector, and a fourth between the two confocal parabolic mirrors.
In any infrared microscope, it is important to be able to limit the area being analyzed, while providing a visible means for positively identifying the extent of this area. In transmission microscopy, this is generally accomplished quite simply by locating a variable size (adjustable) field stop, or iris, in a plane which contains a magnified image of the sample, and which is located between the objective lens and the movable mirror used to direct the optical radiation transmitted through the sample either to the eyepiece or to the infrared detector.
In reflectance microscopy, the use of the approach outlined above introduces both an additional benefit and a problem. The benefit arises from the fact that the incident and reflected light paths are coincident in the plane of the adjustable field stop. The adjustable field stop thus acts to limit both the area illuminated by the incident radiation and the area viewed by the detector. This "double aperturing" serves to reduce the diffraction spread caused by the finite aperture stop (throughput-limiting aperture). In other words, the combination of an image-limiting field stop which is passed through by entering radiation (between the source and the sample) with an image-limiting field stop which is passed through by exiting radiation (between the sample and the detector) reduces the stray light due to the diffraction effect, and minimizes its negative effect on the image at the detector.
The problem associated with using an adjustable field stop common to both the incident and reflected beams results from the fact that radiation reflected from the "back" surface of the adjustable field stop will reach the IR detector, causing a significant "stray light" offset in the measured spectrum.
Light scattering from the rear of the adjustable field stop could be avoided by injecting the incident beam below the adjustable field stop. However, as discussed in the previous application, this may not be convenient in a particular microscope design. In addition, unless the field of view of the incident beam is limited by an adjustable field stop somewhere else in the optical train, an excess of IR radiation will be present in the region of the sample, and perhaps in the objective lens (depending on where the injection takes place). Some of this undesired radiation may be scattered into the system field-of-view, again leading to detected stray light.
A definition of terms relating to radiation "stops" may be useful at this point. As explained in the textbook "Fundamentals of Optics", by Jenkins and White, a stop (i.e., an element which limits the radiation passing through a given position) may be either an "aperture stop" or a "field stop". An aperture stop determines the amount of light reaching any given point in the image, and therefore controls the brightness of the image. A field stop determines the extent of the object, or the field, that will be represented in the image.
The present invention involves the combination of a plurality of innovations: (1) placing a variable field stop in a plane in which the incident beam is brought to a focus, and which is prior to the mirror used to superimpose the fields-of-view of the incident and detected beams; (2) selecting and positioning the various optical elements in such a way that such variable field stop is imaged in the plane which would normally contain the field-defining aperture in a transmission microscope; (3) illuminating by means of a visible light source, whose radiation can be switched onto the same path as the IR beam, so as to pass through the same variable fie1d stop; and (4) providing means for viewing the visible light which is specularly reflected from the sample along a path which is coaxial with the path viewed by the IR detector.
As stated above, the present invention locates the effective adjustable field stop (hereinafter, the "first field stop") ahead of the injection mirror. This permits the adjustable field stop between the objective lens and the IR detector (hereinafter, the "second field stop") to remain open, at least initially. The size of the beam focused at the sample is thus controlled independently of the second field stop, which otherwise would cause back scatter, leading to stray light at the detector.
The optical elements of the microscope are so arranged that the first field stop is imaged in the plane which would provide the field defining stop in a transmission microscope.
In addition to avoiding the back scatter problem, the present invention permits a background-foreground visible lighting effect for the viewer when visible light is being used. Leaving the second field stop open allows a field-of-view larger than that provided by the first field stop. The effect is that the illumination defined by the first field stop provides a relatively bright, well-defined area on the sample, whereas the larger field permitted by the second field stop creates a larger, but less bright, viewing area (if additional light is introduced in the vicinity of the sample). In other words, the smaller, brighter area represents the spot which will be illuminated by the IR beam, whereas the larger, less bright area helps the viewer in adjusting the microscope.
FIG. 1 is a schematic illustration of microscope radiation, incorporating the concepts of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic showing of a microscope optical system adapted to use the present invention; and
FIG. 3 is a side view of a microscope unit incorporating the primary components capable of providing the benefits of the present invention.
FIG. 1 shows schematically the radiation paths of the IR and visible light in a microscope unit incorporating the present invention. The general arrangement of the microscope structure corresponds to that shown in FIG. 2 of U.S. Ser. No. 907,993 and in FIG. 9 of U.S. Ser. No. 907,995 (The disclosures of those earlier filed applications are incorporated herein for clarification and additional detail).
A collimated beam 22 entering the microscope unit is reflected by a first parabolic mirror 24 toward a second, confocal parabolic mirror 26. Focusing beam 28, reflected from mirror 24, reaches a focus at 30, and thereafter, as diverging beam 32, reaches mirror 26, where it is reflected as a collimated beam 34. The entering collimated beam may be either a visible light beam 23, reflected by a flat mirror 25, or an IR beam 27 from an interferometer (with mirror 25 in its dashed line position).
An adjustable field stop 36 is located in the focal plane 38 of focal point 30. This is the adjustable field stop which was identified above as the first adjustable field stop. When the microscope is used in the reflectance mode, this adjustable field stop determines the effective field of view of the system. In other words, the adjusted size of this field stop determines the area of IR illumination at the sample.
An image of the first adjustable field stop 36 will be formed in the image plane 40 of a second adjustable field stop 42, which is located above an objective lens 44, preferably a Cassegrain objective having a larger mirror 46 and a smaller mirror 48.
A sample S is supported on a platform 50, the position of which may be adjusted in three axes by the operator. If the microscope is used in the transmission mode, the entering collimated beam is not reflected by mirror 24, but passes directly through the microscope structure to a short focal length reflector, which causes the radiation to focus at the sample on its way to the objective lens 44. If the beam is in the visible range it will be directed to an eyepiece 52; and if it is in the infrared range, it will be directed to a detector 54.
The adjusable field stop 42, referred to as the second adjustable field stop, is used to control the size of the area viewed at the sample when the microscope is operated in the transmission mode.
When the microscope is operated in the reflectance mode, the size of the illuminated area at the sample is controlled by the first adjustable field stop 36. In the reflectance mode, radiation at the sample comes from above, not below, the sample; and it passes downwardly through Cassegrain 44 before reflection, and upwardly through Cassegrain 44 after reflection. This radiation comes from beam 28-32-34, which is reflected into the microscope by an injection mirror 56. Mirror 56, as explained in application U.S. Ser. No 907,995 reflects half of the available collimated beam toward a parabolic mirror 58, from which it is reflected as a focusing beam 60. Beam 60 (after reflection by a flat mirror 62) focuses at 64, in the image plane 40, in which the second adjustable field stop 42 is located. Thereafter, a diverging beam 66 travels toward Cassegrain 44.
In the reflectance mode, the second adjustable field stop 42 is initially in open position. This avoids back scatter caused by reflection of incoming radiation by the upper surface of field stop 42. The first adjustable field stop 36 is used to control the size of the illuminated area at the sample. An image of field stop 36 will occur in the image plane 40 (the plane of field stop 42). This image of field stop 36 is identified as 36a, displaced slightly from field stop 42 for illustrative purposes. A second image of field stop 36, referred to as 36b, will be formed by objective lens 44 at the sample. This image will be reduced in diameter by an amount equal to the inverse of the magnification of the objective lens (typically 15x). After reflection from the sample, the radiation will again pass through the objective lens 44 and form a third image, identified as 36c, of adjustable field stop 36, in the same plane as 36a (assuming the microscope to be in proper focus).
In order to view the visible radiation transmitted by the first field stop 36, it is convenient to provide a semitransparent beamsplitter at some point between the second field stop 42 and mirror 56. Alternatively, this could be accomplished by means of a movable, fully reflecting mirror between mirror 56 and the IR detector 54. In the present disclosure, a movable mirror 62 is shown, which has both a 100% reflecting region 62a, and a nominally 50% reflecting region 62b. For viewing the visible beam in reflectance, it is placed in the semitransparent position, so as to direct part of the incident beam downward toward the sample, while allowing part of the reflected beam to pass through it and reach the eyepiece. This is an inefficient arrangement, but the losses are more than made up for by the fact that the sample will usually be on a specularly reflecting substrate, so that a large percentage of the incident radiation will be reflected in the appropriate direction to be collected by the objective lens and transmitted in the direction of the eyepiece.
When the microscope is being used to view a sample in transmission analysis, movable mirror 62 will be placed in the open position, so as to maximize the light reaching the eyepiece. During IR measurements (in either transmission or reflection), movable mirror 62 will be placed in the fully reflecting position. (Note that movable mirror 62 has three operative positions: fully-reflecting, partially-reflecting, and non-reflecting).
The projected field stop arrangement described above provides a somewhat different appearance to the viewer from that of conventional aperturing. This is due to two facts. First, the area of sample illumination is defined by highly directional light which is transmitted by field stop 36, is coaxial with the microscope optics, and is specularly reflected by the sample substrate. Second, the viewer's observed field-of-view is not closed down by field stop 42. Rather, he is able to view a relatively large area of the sample (given sufficient off-axis illumination as indicated by a visible light illuminator 68). The area to be illuminated by IR radiation is defined by the specularly projected image of te first adjustable field stop 36. The viewer sees this as a rather bright, well defined area on the sample. When the microscope is switched from its viewing mode to its IR measurement mode, the area illuminated by IR will be identical to this area, except for the diffraction spreading caused by the finite aperture of the objective lens.
Once the area to be illuminated for measurement has been properly defined by the use of the projected field stop, the second adjustable field stop 42 may be partially closed down, in order to eliminate the areas outside of the illuminated area from the measurement field-of-view. This serves to reduce measurement errors due to diffraction spread, by providing field stops for both the incident and emergent beams. As long as the surfaces of field stop 42 do not overlap the illuminated area as defined by 36a, the effects of spurious reflection from the rear surface of 42 should be insignificant.
As stated in the Background discussion, there is an inherent benefit due to the fact that radiation passes through a field stop both on its way to the sample and on its way to the detector after sample illumination. This is true whether it passes through the same field stop both as entering and as exiting radiation, or passes through one field stop as entering radiation and through a different field stop as exiting radiation. This benefit is the reduction of the diffraction effect, and is brought about by the "double aperturing" of the radiation.
The adjustable field stops 36 and 42 are sometimes referred to as apertures, although the term "field stop" is standard terminology in the optical design discipline. They function as field-defining stops, in that they control the size of the observed (illuminated) image. On the other hand, the term aperture, or aperture stop, is used in optical design terminology to identify the throughputlimiting aperture in the system, i.e., the most limiting "window" through which the available radiation must pass. In the present microscope, the throughput-limiting aperture is defined by the objective. Other optical elements in the system should be so designed as to ensure that the objective will receive the maximum number of optical paths which it can accept.
FIG. 2, which is almost identical with FIG. 1 of U.S. Ser. No. 907,993 provides a "summary" of a complete microscope unit. Three beam entry-exit directions are provided, symbolized by lines 70, 72 and 74, each of which has bi-directional arrows indicating that radiation may go into or out of the microscope in any of these three directions. The direction represented by line 70 is rearward from the microscope housing; the direction represented by line 72 is rightward from the microscope housing (as viewed from the front, or eyepiece, side); and the direction represented by line 74 is leftward from the microscope housing (as viewed from the front side). Generally, radiation entering along line 70 will be a collimated beam output by the interferometer (not shown).
After the entering beam, from any of the three directions, passes through its aperture into the microscope chamber, it will reach the position of a mirror-carrying wheel, or switch, indicated by dashed line 76. This wheel is an optical switching device which may be rotated to, and locked in position at, any one of six available positions. In at least one position, the wheel simply provides an aperture through which a collimated beam 78 entering on line 70 will pass directly to a parabolic mirror 80, which is used when the microscope is in the transmission mode. For viewing through an eyepiece 82 the incoming collimated radiation will be a collimated light, or visible, beam. For infrared analysis, the incoming radiation will be a collimated IR beam.
Parabolic mirror 80, which has a short focal length, causes the reflected beam 78 to focus at point 84, which is the sample location. The sample is supported in its image plane on a platform 86, which is position-adjustable under operator control in X, Y and Z axes, in order to bring the sample into the focal point
After passing through the focal point, the diverging rays of the radiation beam enter a Cassegrain objective 88, which contains reflective surfaces for microscopic viewing of the sample. The focusing beam leaving objective 88 reaches its focal point at 90, which is in an image plane 92 containing the second adjustable stop (or iris) 42 (see FIG. 1), the size of which is adjustable under operator control.
After focusing in image plane 92, the diverging beam is reflected by a flat mirror 94 into an image transfer lens 96, from which the exiting beam is directed by another flat mirror 98 to eyepiece 82 for binocular viewing, and also for position adjustment by the operator.
Note that a flat, movable view/test mirror 100 (which corresponds to mirror 62 in FIG. 1) is in its solid line position during visual inspection, and position-location, of the sample. Mirror 100 is moved to its dashed line position when infrared radiation is being transmitted through the microscope. In the infrared transmission mode, IR radiation from the interferometer, entering along path 70, follows the same path as that described for the visible radiation, until it is reflected by mirror 100 to provide diverging beam 102.
Beam 102 is recollimated by a parabolic mirror 104, and directed as beam 106 toward another parabolic mirror 108, which causes the radiation to focus at a detector 110. Note that a movable mirror 112, in this mode, must be in a position in which it does not block the collimated beam 106. Mirror 112 has a total of three available positions, two of which are reflecting positions, as will be explained below.
In one or more positions of mirror-carrying wheel 76, the entering collimated radiation will be reflected by a parabolic mirror 114 on the wheel to provide focusing radiation 116 directed toward focal point 118. Focal point 118 is in an image plane 120 containing the first adjustable field stop (or iris) 36 (see FIG. 1), the size of which is adjustable under operator control. After focusing at 118, a diverging radiation beam 122 will be reflected and recollimated by a parabolic mirror 124.
The radiation path between confocal paraboloids 114 and 124 is a radiation path separate from that of the radiation passing through objective 88. This separate path provides a plurality of advantages for the microscope accessory unit, as discussed in U.S. Ser. No. 907,993 and U.S. Ser. No. 907,995. In the present application it provides another benefit, which is of vital importance. It permits the first adjustable feld stop to control the field of view at the sample-located reflecting focal plane, with the advantages discussed above in the explanation of FIG. 1.
In the reflectance mode, collimated beam 126, reflected by mirror 124, will be partially reflected by movable mirror 112. This is a 100% reflective mirror, which has been moved to a position in which it reflects half of beam 126 toward the Cassegrain lens 88 and the sample at 84. This 50% beam is caused by parabolic mirror 104 to focus at point 90 in focal plane 92, having been reflected toward that point by flat mirror 100, which has been moved into its dashed line position. This radiation will, as explained in detail in U.S. Ser. No. 907,995 pass downwardly through Cassegrain 88, be reflected by the sample at 84, pass upward1y through Cassegrain 88, and pass through focal point 90. lt will then be reflected by flat mirror 100, and be recollimated by parabolic mirror 104 in the form of a 50% beam which bypasses mirror 112, and reaches detector 110.
FIG. 3 is a side elevation view showing the internal elements of an actual microscope accessory unit, which provides the projected field stop function of the present invention. The same numerals are used in FIG. 3 as in FIG. 2. Note that the first adjustable field stop 36 may be used to determine the size of the beam focused at the sample in the reflectance mode. Since the second adjustable field stop 42 is not used for this purpose, radiation back scatter resulting from reflection by the upper side of field stop 42 is substantially avoided. This also permits the focused center point to be viewed by the operator against a background of larger area, but less brightness (assuming visible background light is made available, as shown at 68 in FIG. 1).
From the foregoing description, it will be apparent that the apparatus and method disclosed in this application will provide the significant functional benefits summarized in the introductory portion of the specification.
The following claims are intended not only to cover the specific embodiments disclosed, but also to cover the inventive concepts explained herein with the maximum breadth and comprehensiveness permitted by the prior art.
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Quality Inn & Suites Elk Grove Village/O'Hare
100 Busse Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: (847) 593-8600
Fax: (847) 593-8607
100 Busse Road , Elk Grove Village, IL, US, 60007
- Téléphone : (847) 593-8600
- Télécopie : (847) 593-8607
Enigma is a cosmopolitan cocktail lounge, that transforms into a high-energy club at night. The venue welcomes with slick interior and dazzling lights which are the perfect setting for the finest vibes from the best DJs in town. Located in the Best Western O'Hare Hotel, the lounge is an ideal hang-out for those looking for a good time. Reservations over the weekend are highly recommended.
»IMPROV Comedy Showcase & Restaurant
Enjoy top headliners and new talent at this premiere destination for comedy. This amazing new club features 500 seats, a corporate sky box accommodating up to 50 people, and corporate meeting space. Along with the show, The Improv offers a first class dinner menu and full bar.
»Inferno Hookah Lounge
Put simply, Inferno Hookah Lounge is the hub of Chicago's elite. Sprawled across 3000 square feet, this plush hookah place blends ethnic Eastern decor with Western style of clubbing. Inferno's walls are lined by exquisite items from across the world. Bright violet curtains and red furniture ensure that not a moment spent here is dull or colorless. To add to that are multiple flat screen TVs for your entertainment and a wide assortment of cigars and hookahs for your pleasure. Inferno Hookah Lounge is an experience in itself. Go live it!
»Beale Street Blues Cafe
Whether you want to dance, dine or just listen to blues, this nightclub fits the bill. Built on three levels, it has hosted the sounds of such musicians as Koko Taylor, Otis Rush, Son Seals, Magic Slim, Lonnie Brooks, Sugar Blue and Mighty Joe Young. The dinner menu is replete with mouth-watering specialties, including chicken masala, braised baby back ribs and grilled salmon Angelique. If you are interested in booking a private party, groups of up to 250 persons can be accommodated.
»Double Vision
Double Vision is a cool bar that welcomes one and all. The causal and friendly ambiance puts you to ease in an instant. This simple bar is frequented by patrons for its fun atmosphere and great music. Occasionally, it also features DJ Nights that include latest chartbusters and funky tunes. You can also enjoy live games on the special Plasma television set. Try your hand at the pool table or challenge your friends for a darts game. Be it a boys night out or a casual party, Double Vision is the place to be.
»Shades Nightclub
Shades Nightclub is a great local club in Deerfield. They stage a number of live events featuring local artists and few other touring bands. It's also a great place for private events as well..The club is usually frequented by locals but you will also see an occasional out-of-towner. It's a great place to party on the weekend or even after work.
»Club Euro
Party European style at this Chicago nightclub!
»Boogie Nights
Enjoy fun and dancing to the best 70s and 80s dance music at this unique night spot that also features a "Disco Deck" outdoor patio and bar. A dinner menu is available all night.
»Cadillac Ranch
Voted "Best Dance Club" and "Best Nightclub" by the readers of Suburban NiteLife Magazine in 2007, Cadillac Ranch features country and dance music, with nationally known, chart-topping country and western acts featured live. Cadillac Ranch features the area's largest dance floor, with free country and dance lessons throughout the week. Late night, the club departs from its country music format and plays retro and current dance hits.
FitzGerald's is one of most famous bar-cum-club in the city. Built in 1920, the watering hole was renovated and re-modeled to cater to modern, young and suave patrons. With its casual and friendly ambiance teamed up with great music, it has managed to retain its old charm and popularity. Listen to the local bands or simply be all by yourself and enjoy your favorite drink. Every week, FitzGerald's comes up with interesting and fun events. Apart from that, it also provides excellent catering and banquet services. For more details, check website or call ahead.
»Rosa's Lounge
Chicago is well known as home to many blues greats, and, as a result, plenty of decent blues bars feature respectable music and good bands catering to tourists. But musicians who play at these tourist clubs, they go to Rosa's when they really want to hear the good stuff. A nondescript tavern room located four-five miles from Old Town and Lincoln Park, Rosa's offers the unbeatable combination of great music and cheap drinks. Although the crowd here is friendly, any musician who gets up to play at Rosa's knows that he or she better bring some serious chops to the table, because bad music simply isn't tolerated here. Coming to Rosa's is sure to soothe your soul.
»The Orbit Room
The Orbit Room is a bar located in the northern section of Chicago. If you're looking to meet someone, take it from the husband-and-wife owners who met in a bar when they say that it's possible. Get dressed, bring some disposable cash, and look for your soul mate or just have fun in this new funky and relaxed Logan Square hangout.


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I highly recommend St. Joseph's Catholic School if your primary objective is the personal and academic success of your child(ren). St. Joseph's is a true college preparatory school and it's graduating students are rewarded for their academic successes. The 2014 graduating class amassed nearly $10 million in college awards and scholarships. St. Joseph's does emphasize academics over athletics. If you are more inclined to appreciate athletic success or The Athletic Director's Cup over academics, then perhaps you should consider giving your money to "that school down the road"! St. Joseph's Catholic School is First Class and the students follow suit. I disagree with a "May 2014" post...our experience has been that St. Joseph's exhibits and embraces a higher level of class with respect to how they treat others. It's not uncommon to portray someone in a negative light when you have been on the "less favorable" side of a disagreeable situation. If any student is engaged in an activity that is expressly not tolerated in the Student Handbook, that student risks the possibility of expulsion. St. Joseph's expects much from their students and everyone is expected to follow the rules.
Disturbingly backward. Headmaster preaches Christian values, however, cheating and racism is common in this school. Typical, primarily white, Southern big fish in small pond mentality among the teachers and many of the parents. Teachers are average. Many teach there to obtain reduced tuition. Problems with the teachers are swept under the carpet, and the administration supports the teachers even when their behavior is clearly out of line. Very disappointing. Very white, Southern, bubba attitudes. Average intelligence for the most part. Not many geniuses in this school, however, making large financial contributions pretty much ensues your child will be able to behave as badly as they choose with no repercussions. If that is what you are looking for, this is your school. Teachers often switch subjects with or without the required expertise. Some are just horrible. Overall, a poor to average environment. And, definitely don't be different -- meaning -- don't dare not be a white elitist or school will be very stressful. Racism is tolerated. It's like 1950. No IQ tests to enter, and the school is more interested in money than in the brainpower or lack thereof of the students.
St. Joseph's prepared me well for college. I feel like I've gotten a solid education out of it, and ultimately that's all you can ask for from a school. There's some great people there who are always willing to sit down and listen in every department. Be that as it may, there's so much drama within the administration. I wasn't ever bothered by it as a student, but I can tell you that we were all very aware.
A remarkable learning environment that is geared toward preparing students for success in college and beyond. Teachers, staff and administration are outstanding: challenging, caring and incredibly supportive. There is a great deal of structure, and the faith-based nature of the school is present in all things without being overbearing. About 1/3 of the students are non-Catholic. Expectations are through the roof, the academics are rigorous - but the kids rise to the occasion. They learn to honor, respect and support one another. The contrast between this school and the local publics is astonishing. I have been impressed with almost every aspect of St. Joe's every step of the way, and consider enrolling our child here to be one of our best parenting decisions.
St. Joseph's Middle School and High School is the best education in the upstate. It provides great academics with a caring faculty and staff. The students are happy and motivated in a safe and caring environment. St. Joseph's High School produces graduates with character and great work ethics.
St. Joseph's is the highest rated high school in the entire state of South Carolina. This high school involves religion and friendly students.
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100 Saint Joseph S Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
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Not sure what the heck this tool does? Check out the HSN Video here!
where can a buy one of this?
cool for anyone limited by handicaps
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geweldig idee zocht het allang voor mijn pijnelijke handen
I am looking forward to ordering this from HSN!
When is this tool available? And how to order it??
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I will be watching for it!
HSN is sold out of these. Where else can we get them? I need two of them bad!!
These sold out on HSN before I got a chance to order! When will you have more available? I really need this tool, as I have severe arthritis in my hands and want to get back to quilling so badly! When and where will there be more?? <3
Same as above …WHEN WILL I BE ABLE TO BUY ONE????
Forgot about HSN…need one ASAP….have quilled paper earring store on ETSY..Mom is 80 and love to quill…Please !!! HELP US… who drop the ball, sold out is not good..order more product
wow ! awesome … wonder if it'll be available in uk ?
Hi Ayesha!
Thank you for your interest in our tool. We are working closely with our UK distributor and hopefully, these will be available in your area soon. Please like us on facebook for future updates.
There is not enough power on this tool..it stops at the slightest resistance and doesn't wind them as tight…
I was watching HSN and saw this ……thought I ordered it but apparently pushed in the wrong number and got a quilling kit. The kit is very nice but I still want this tool. Is there a contact list for when it is available again?
Thank you for ordering the quilling kit. We hope you like it! We are working hard on making these available again in the near future. Please like us on facebook for updates.
The tool concept is wonderful – I too have severe arthritis and have to fight to hold it – my problem not yours – but I at least can be quilling again! However – I used it once and the push button to engage the tool no longer works. At first I was hoping it was a bad battery but not to be! The button just does not connect and I am back to not being able to quill… I do not think I will invest in another because I cannot keep putting money into something I 'wish' would work rather than 'will' work. But I still think it is a great idea!!!
Hi I received my HSN Quill Ease tool and it will work with no paper but when I put the paper in it will not spin, can you let me know how to fix this. I am very excited to use it to make cards.
I bought three from HSN. One for myself two for friends….out of three two worked. The one going back to HSN has a bent slotted pin and therefore the button is stuck.
Received my tool and it does not work the button is broken.
I thought it was me but reading all these posts I believe its the tool. Like others stated its just not powerful enough and stops and starts a lot. I the button just sunk in. I will be shipping this back.
I would love to see a Heavy DUTY – ELECTRIC quilling tool with a nice variable speed setting. I am pretty sure there is a market for a More Durable Quilling Tool. THANKS!
I just got one for my birthday and so far it works great. I've used my quilling paper from quilled creations and it works fine. It came with an insert that has shapes u can quill be no instructions on how to do them as far as the length of paper to use. I can figure the rest out
I purchased this tool through HSN along with your quilled cardmaking kit and some other papers. When I received my order I checked to make sure everything was included, but because of some major health problems & surgery I wasn't able to use it until this week. The tool didn't work at all. I even tried putting a new battery thinking that might be the problem, but it still didn't work. I contacted HSN but they didn't have any to replace this one with. The problem is when I received all my order I combined it and now don't know what went with what. Is there a way to get another one of your tools straight from you?
Hi, I find your product very interesting,I would like to distribute your product here in Chile,please send me your distributors price, and conditions.
Best Regards
Jorge Gabler
Hi Jorge,
Thank you for your interest in carrying our product. Please send us a link to your website and contact information. Someone will be in touch soon.
Thank you!
When I purchased this tool in July from HSN it worked fine but I didn't use it (just checked it to see if everything was OK). Today I got everything ready to use and when I touched the button it broke, as in staying in, head pulled out a little and it rattles. How do I go about replacing this now?
Got the tool replaced-love love love it!!!
Olá, sou brasileira e estou muito interessada nesse produto. Como faço pra comprá-lo?
I purchased this when it first came out on HSN, I did not use it right away, and I wish I had, I was using The 3Birds Quilling paper, but the tool is not powerful enough. Then I was watching HSN last week, and saw that they had a new more powerful tool, I was so excited, and I put the tool in my cart, went to the bathroom, and when I came back, they were sold out! I was not comcerned, because because I had already put it in my cart, but when I went to buy it, HSN had taken it out of my cart!! I was so angry, I know that this is not your problem, but I am wondering where else can I get the new more powerful one?
When will we be able to purchase the quill ease tool again and where/how? Is it only going to be available through HSN?
When is it available ? How to order? Do I ve pre-order for this . Please let me know.
Ordered one. It arrived and doesnt work. Bummed. Of course it is out of stock. Way to go.


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|January 23, 2013 09:13 AM EST
With its TradeKing and Zecco Trading integration complete, online broker TradeKing enters the New Year with a trading experience now even better equipped to meet the needs of today's active investor. The "new" TradeKing is a significantly larger online brokerage seven years after its founding, with more than 500,000 total accounts, making it the country's sixth-largest online broker1.
Entering this next phase of its history, TradeKing intends to prove to the industry that the core "disrupter" values on which it founded the company -- including low, transparent pricing, exceptional customer service and a commitment to providing some of the industry's most innovative technology -- will remain unchanged and continue to guide the firm's future direction.
"Too many online brokerages abandoned a focus on transparency and a 'customer-first' mindset as they've grown," said Don Montanaro, CEO of TradeKing. "TradeKing intends to live our values every day as we continue to expand and show what excellence means in the online brokerage industry. 2012 was a milestone year for our firm but I truly believe the best is yet to come for TradeKing and our clients in the months ahead."
TradeKing continues to enhance its TradeKing LIVE platform so active
trader clients can leverage fast-performing tools and real-time
information. Daily users of TradeKing LIVE have doubled as a result of
the Zecco acquisition. The HTML5 site now features:
- A new redesign that offers both a light and dark background along with the ability for traders to customize features on the main dashboard
- Streaming charts
- An enhanced Options Workbench with strategy recognition
- Real-time, intraday updates that display cost basis on all stock positions
- TradeKing's mobile apps for the iPhone and Android devices continue to gain traction among investors. Both apps feature streaming quotes and watchlists, the ability to trade stocks and options, charts, option chains and alerts.
- The TradeKing Trader Network social community continues to be a popular channel for investors to connect with one another, share experiences, ideas and strategies, see what others are trading and how they are performing. TradeKing also considers the Trader Network to be an extension of its service channel, giving the firm yet another way to listen to and interact with its clients.
TradeKing's open Application Programming Interface (API) remains an
important part of the company's strategy and the API is continually
enhanced by TradeKing. The API is specially designed to help
developers, partners and tech-savvy investors create highly-customized
trading platforms and "Apps," opening up a whole new avenue to deliver
greater choice for the firm's clients.
- Increasing numbers of organizations such as SmartStops, ionDesk and CoolTrade have already integrated their tools with TradeKing's API.
We launched TradeKing Forex, offering Forex capabilities to help
clients diversify their investments. With these capabilities, clients
- Trade over 50 currency pairs, plus gold and silver in real time
- Benefit from sophisticated trading platforms, premium charting tools
- Access extensive education, actionable research, detailed charts, and more
The TradeKing site also underwent a significant brand redesign to
integrate features from the former TradeKing and Zecco sites. The new
site offers a streamlined look and feel, plus a number of
enhancements, including:
- A new, redesigned research center
- A new alerts center that enables clients to set up alerts that are delivered via both email and mobile
- Upgraded navigation to help clients more easily find key features
In keeping with its philosophy that an educated trader is a better
equipped trader when it comes to navigating a variety of market
conditions, TradeKing continues to offer a range of tools and services
to help investors hone their craft:
In 2012, TradeKing hosted 62 live
educational events, including 14 webinars, 38 Midday Market
Calls and 10 Weekly Option Reviews. These events drew more than
8,300 attendees, with seven different speakers, 60 different
topics, and more than 30 hours of live online programming.
- This past year, TradeKing introduced its series of Midday Market Calls, a new program of "bite-sized" market analysis and trading ideas for both stock and option traders. Taking place each Tuesday at noon Eastern, the Midday Market Calls (featuring Michael Kahn of Quick Takes Pro and Barron's "Getting Technical" columnist) have quickly become one of TradeKing's most popular educational events.
- TradeKing also launched its new Weekly Options Review each Monday at noon Eastern. Investors can join former CBOE market maker Dan Sheridan of Sheridan Options Mentoring and TradeKing Senior Option Analyst Brian Overby, as they team up to discuss a potential trade set-up and weekly analysis.
- Online videos continue to be a popular educational resource for investors. In 2012, TradeKing clients watched 289 different videos for a total of 57,103 views over 15,851 hours.
- In 2012, TradeKing hosted 62 live educational events, including 14 webinars, 38 Midday Market Calls and 10 Weekly Option Reviews. These events drew more than 8,300 attendees, with seven different speakers, 60 different topics, and more than 30 hours of live online programming.
Providing the industry's best client service continues to be
TradeKing's number one commitment. To achieve that end, TradeKing
boasts some of the most highly qualified customer service associates
in the industry:
- More than 49% of the firm's registered reps hold FINRA Series 4 licensing (Registered Options Principal) and 51% have the Series 24 license (General Securities Principal).
- TradeKing's outstanding service was once again recognized by the industry with a four-star ranking for the sixth consecutive year in Barron's 2012 Online Broker Survey and was selected #1 for customer service for the fourth time in SmartMoney's annual broker survey.
- TradeKing also appreciates the value of social media as an important channel for client interaction. The firm participates actively on Twitter, Facebook and Google+, with a growing presence that today numbers more than 16,500 Twitter followers and nearly 30,000 Facebook "likes," among the highest in the industry.
The management team of the "new" TradeKing includes some of the
industry's most highly experienced financial services executives, all
of whom are TradeKing founders:
- Donato Montanaro, CEO
- Richard Hagen, President and COO
- Thomas Desmond, CFO
- Philip Claxton, Chief Compliance Officer
About TradeKing Group, Inc.
TradeKing Group, Inc. (www.tradeking.com) consists of companies that provide online brokerage services, social communities for investors, investor education and more. Its subsidiary, TradeKing, is a nationally licensed online broker/dealer dedicated to empowering the independent, self- directed investor. It offers simple, low flat fees ($4.95 per trade for both equity and option trades with $0.65 per options contract).2 The TradeKing platform features powerful online equity, options, ETF, mutual fund and fixed-income trading tools accompanied by a rich set of news, research and analysis capabilities.
Follow TradeKing on Twitter at http://twitter.com/TradeKing,
Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/tradeking,
YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tradeking,
LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/tradeking,
Google+ at https://plus.google.com/+tradeking/posts.
1 Source: Dow Jones Newswires, May 15, 2012.
2 Please see www.tradeking.com/rates for more details on trade commissions for low priced stock, bonds, mutual funds and other securities.
$4.95 for online equity and option trades, add 65 cents per option contract. TradeKing charges an additional $0.35 per contract on certain index products where the exchange charges fees. See our FAQ for details. TradeKing adds $0.01 per share on the entire order for stocks priced less than $2.00. See our Commissions and Fees page for commissions on broker-assisted trades, low-priced stocks, option spreads, and other securities.
Online trading has inherent risks due to system response and access times that vary due to market conditions, system performance and other factors. An investor should understand these and additional risks before trading.
TradeKing provides self-directed investors with discount brokerage services, and does not make recommendations or offer investment, financial, legal or tax advice. The content of this press release is provided for educational and informational purposes only, does not constitute a recommendation to enter in any of the securities transactions or to engage in any of the investment strategies presented herein, and does not represent the opinions of TradeKing or its employees.
Content, research, tools, and stock or option symbols are for educational and illustrative purposes only and do not imply a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell a particular security or to engage in any particular investment strategy. The projections or other information regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are hypothetical in nature, are not guaranteed for accuracy or completeness, do not reflect actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results.
Foreign exchange trading (Forex) is offered to self-directed investors through TradeKing Forex. TradeKing Forex, Inc. and TradeKing, LLC are separate, but affiliated companies. Forex accounts are not protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (SIPC).
Forex trading involves significant risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Increasing leverage increases risk. Before deciding to trade forex, you should carefully consider your financial objectives, level of investing experience, and ability to take financial risk. Any opinions, news, research, analyses, prices or other information contained does not constitute investment advice. Please note that spot gold and silver contracts are not subject to regulation under the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act.
TradeKing Forex, Inc. acts as an introducing broker to GAIN Capital Group, LLC ("GAIN Capital"). Your forex account is held and maintained at GAIN Capital who serves as the clearing agent and counterparty to your trades. GAIN Capital is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and is a member of the National Futures Association (NFA) (ID # 0339826). TradeKing Forex, Inc. is a member of the National Futures Association (ID # 0408077).
TradeKing Group, Inc. is not a broker/dealer.
© 2013 TradeKing Group, Inc. All securities and investments are offered through TradeKing, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC. Forex offered through TradeKing Forex, Inc., Member NFA.
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Scott Jenson leads a project called The Physical Web within the Chrome team at Google. Project members are working to take the scalability and openness of the web and use it to talk to the exponentially exploding range of smart devices. Nearly every company today working on the IoT comes up with the same basic solution: use my server and you'll be fine. But if we really believe there will be trillions of these devices, that just can't scale. We need a system that is open a scalable and by using the URL as a basic building block, we open this up and get the same resilience that the web enjoys.
Nov. 27, 2014 06:45 AM EST Reads: 1,335
Connected devices and the Internet of Things are getting significant momentum in 2014. In his session at Internet of @ThingsExpo, Jim Hunter, Chief Scientist & Technology Evangelist at Greenwave Systems, examined three key elements that together will drive mass adoption of the IoT before the end of 2015. The first element is the recent advent of robust open source protocols (like AllJoyn and WebRTC) that facilitate M2M communication. The second is broad availability of flexible, cost-effective storage designed to handle the massive surge in back-end data in a world where timely analytics is e...
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We are reaching the end of the beginning with WebRTC, and real systems using this technology have begun to appear. One challenge that faces every WebRTC deployment (in some form or another) is identity management. For example, if you have an existing service – possibly built on a variety of different PaaS/SaaS offerings – and you want to add real-time communications you are faced with a challenge relating to user management, authentication, authorization, and validation. Service providers will want to use their existing identities, but these will have credentials already that are (hopefully) i...
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"Matrix is an ambitious open standard and implementation that's set up to break down the fragmentation problems that exist in IP messaging and VoIP communication," explained John Woolf, Technical Evangelist at Matrix, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at @ThingsExpo, held Nov 4–6, 2014, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
Nov. 27, 2014 04:00 AM EST Reads: 1,114
P2P RTC will impact the landscape of communications, shifting from traditional telephony style communications models to OTT (Over-The-Top) cloud assisted & PaaS (Platform as a Service) communication services. The P2P shift will impact many areas of our lives, from mobile communication, human interactive web services, RTC and telephony infrastructure, user federation, security and privacy implications, business costs, and scalability. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Robin Raymond, Chief Architect at Hookflash, will walk through the shifting landscape of traditional telephone and voice services ...
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Explosive growth in connected devices. Enormous amounts of data for collection and analysis. Critical use of data for split-second decision making and actionable information. All three are factors in making the Internet of Things a reality. Yet, any one factor would have an IT organization pondering its infrastructure strategy. How should your organization enhance its IT framework to enable an Internet of Things implementation? In his session at Internet of @ThingsExpo, James Kirkland, Chief Architect for the Internet of Things and Intelligent Systems at Red Hat, described how to revolutioniz...
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Bit6 today issued a challenge to the technology community implementing Web Real Time Communication (WebRTC). To leap beyond WebRTC's significant limitations and fully leverage its underlying value to accelerate innovation, application developers need to consider the entire communications ecosystem.
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The definition of IoT is not new, in fact it's been around for over a decade. What has changed is the public's awareness that the technology we use on a daily basis has caught up on the vision of an always on, always connected world. If you look into the details of what comprises the IoT, you'll see that it includes everything from cloud computing, Big Data analytics, "Things," Web communication, applications, network, storage, etc. It is essentially including everything connected online from hardware to software, or as we like to say, it's an Internet of many different things. The difference ...
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Cloud Expo 2014 TV commercials will feature @ThingsExpo, which was launched in June, 2014 at New York City's Javits Center as the largest 'Internet of Things' event in the world.
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Your four-year-old is about to enter a whole new world of incredible toys. Tiny pretend-and-play sets, amazing construction sets, and all kinds of activities and craft kits will keep your little one entertained for hours. These toys are so much fun, you won't be able to resist joining in!
Trunki allows children to ride their luggage through the airport or train station. This lightweight, durable, carry-on sized suitcase serves as luggage, riding toy, and transport for kids on the go. At home, Trunki is a convenient kid-friendly storage bin too. Terrance comes with secret compartments and a multifunctional carry-tow strap. He also features locking latches, internal seat belts, and integrated wheels and stabilizers to prevent toppling over. It's such a great piece of luggage; they've named him, too! Terrance will become your child's favourite travel companion. Terrance Trunki holds up to 75 lbs.
Measures approximately 18" x 12.2" x 8.5".
Trunki allows children to ride their luggage through the airport or train station. This lightweight, durable, carry-on sized suitcase serves as luggage, riding toy, and transport for kids on the go. At home, Trunki is a convenient kid-friendly storage bin too. Trixie comes with secret compartments and a multifunctional carry-tow strap. She also features locking latches, internal seat belts, and integrated wheels and stabilizers to prevent toppling over. It's such a great piece of luggage; they've named her, too! Trixie will become your child's favourite travel companion. Trixie Trunki holds up to 75 lbs.
Trunki allows children to ride their luggage through the airport or train station. This lightweight, durable, carry-on sized suitcase serves as luggage, riding toy, and transport for kids on the go. At home, Trunki is a convenient kid-friendly storage bin too. Sunny comes with secret compartments and a multifunctional carry-tow strap. He also features locking latches, internal seat belts, and integrated wheels and stabilizers to prevent toppling over. It's such a great piece of luggage; they've named him, too! Sunny will become your child's favourite travel companion. Sunny Trunki holds up to 75 lbs.
If make-believe fun is on your shopping list, check out this all-in-one kitchen and grocery play set! This realistic wire grocery basket toy is just the right size for pretend play. It comes stocked with play food boxes and play food cans with pop-off lids - in all, eight sturdy, colourfully labeled packages to stock, load and "cook." The wire basket is carefully designed to be comfortable to carry, easy to store and wonderfully durable. The sturdy handles fold flat for easy folding or stacking, then lift up to carry around the "shop."
Includes wire grocery basket and 8 play food items (chicken noodle soup, tuna, baked beans, fruit cocktail, granola bars, fruit snacks, brownie mix, and whole wheat spaghetti).
Make a 10-inch felt pizza to please any palate with this 42-piece create-a-pizza set. Your little chef can choose from an array of colourful toppings, and even customize each slice.
Then slide the pizza into the included box--time to deliver!
A perfect gift to encourage imagination play, introduce nutrition ideas and build your child's vocabulary.
Designed to fuel imaginative play, this charming airport-themed set contains a mini world of travel! Children will love to explore the moving parts and the many stories that can come with this set. Set is made out of wood and contains 12 pieces. Characters and luggage measure roughly 1-3", plane measures 8.5"L and carrier measures 8"L
Choo choo! This busy wooden train is just what's needed to transport a new cow or take cans of milk, fruit and vegetable crates to market! Your young engineer's imagination will be engaged by the colourful engine and 3 interchangeable cars. Little engineers will have hours of fun loading and unloading cargo as they chug along to imaginary destinations with this Farm Train from Melissa & Doug!
Includes: wooden engine, 3 interchangeable wooden train cars, and 7 wooden cargo pieces.
Measures approximately 20" long.
Ding Dong! Fun is at the door of this "sound"-ly built wooden doorbell house! This charming wooden home features 4 electronic doorbell sounds, 4 unique locks with matching keys, and a family of 4 poseable dolls! The keys are on a strap attached to the house, so they won't get lost, and the sturdy handle allows this exciting house party to travel with you wherever you go!
Requires 2 AAA batteries (NOT INCLUDED).
Measures approximately 6.75" long x 6.75" wide x 9" high. Each doll measures approximately 3.25" tall.
10 Simply-designed, colourful patterns by Melissa and Doug!
Melissa and Doug Pattern Blocks & Boards keeps children engaged for hours in rewarding play! Features 10 simply-designed, colorful patterns, and over 100 pattern blocks in 6 different shapes and colors to replicate the pattern shown. Contents store neatly in durable wooden case. Develops shape-recognition and spatial relations!Dimensions: 13'' x 9'' x 2''
These sturdy cardboard building blocks are lightweight yet strong; and assemble in just minutes! Made of a strong; heavy-grade cardboard; each brightly coloured block can be stacked high to make endless building combinations! Comes with red, blue and yellow blocks.
Measures approximately 19" long x 12.5" wide 5.75" high.
Helping around the house, being polite, and listening can be very rewarding. Set goals, such as cleaning your room, getting ready for bed, sharing, no teasing and track your childs progress daily with the Melissa & Doug Responsibility Chart. At the end of the week you and your child can see the results.
There are two magnetic boards attached with a hinge, and a cord so you can hang it on the wall. The responsibility chart has nine lines where you place your choice of goals, there are 26 to choose from. Track each goal each day with stars, flowers, happy faces, teddy bears, soccer balls and more. There are 13 different 'Result' magnets, 'Well Done', 'Way to Go', 'Shinning Star' and more. There are 4 blank magnets tabs for you to personalize. The attached second magnetic board is to store the extra magnets. There are over 130 magnets included in this set
Each board measures approximately 11" long by 15" wide.
Double your fun! This combo chalk and dry-erase board, comes equipped with everything necessary to keep a child busy drawing, doodling and spelling for hours! Features multi-colored chalk, eraser, dry-erase marker and 36 magnetic wooden letters and numbers.
Measures approxiamtely 17" long x 12" wide.
Features 10 brightly-painted wooden patterns and 30 colourfully shaped pieces to replicate the fun pictures. All pieces can be put away in the sturdy wooden box that comes with it. Great for early development of colours, shapes and matching skills. A tremendous value and a great learning set!
Board measures approximately 7" long x 10.5" wide.
Teach children colours, shapes, numbers and animals and improve fine motor skills with this multi-purpose board! Each of the six painted 'houses' on the face of the board has a unique locking mechanism, and behind each of the locked doors and windows are colourful animal characters that help teach children colour, counting, shape and animal recognition! The solid wood board and metal latches make this board durable, and the colourful houses make it visually stimulating as well. Also included are suggested activities involving the board that can enhance learning through play.
Measures approximately 11.5" long x 15.5" wide.
Mix and match 19 toppings and 17 candles on this Melissa & Doug Wooden Birthday Cake. Features a wooden cake cut into 6 yummy looking slices which are kept together with Velcro. Cut the cake and lift the pieces off the tray with a pie server. Decorate the cake with the colourful wooden pieces (candies, strawberries, candles) that stick and remove using Velcro.
Measures approximately 8" in diameter.
You'll feel like a real knight or princess as you play on this beautiful Gallop 'n' Go Pony from Melissa & Doug! The beautiful gold-and-black striped stick is topped with a realistic brown horse's head, complete with a black mane, white nose and beautiful brown eyes. Squeeze this pony's ear to hear realistic horse sounds! Add to the fun of pretend and play with this beautiful Gallop 'n' Go Pony!
Measures approximately 38.5" long.
Requires 2 AA batteries. (NOT INCLUDED)
Step into this costume and feel like a real construction worker! This set includes an orange vest with reflective stripes, a hard hat, a tool belt with a hammer and mini saw, safety goggles and a name tag so everyone at the job site knows who you are. Whether this costume is for pretend play, halloween or a school play, it'll be a hit and can be used again and again!
This construction worker costume first most children ages 3 to 6.
Kids will zip, lace, buckle, tie, button, and snap with the Basic Skills Board by Melissa & Doug. The friendly bear character will help small children develop manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and hand eye coordination. This educational toy also encourages colour recognition as well!
Board measures approximately 16" long.
Fashion fun is good to go with this amazing magnetic dress-up set. Included with this kit are 2 double-sided, wooden figures with stands for your fashion-minded little girl to dress-up with in this collection of magnetic tops and tights. Hair accessories are also included in the reusable, vinyl travel pouch complete with stylish handle. Dress them again and again!
Measures approximately 8" tall.
Each of the 9 hinged doors on the front of the board has a matching magnetic piece with an image of something that belongs with the door - for example the parrot goes behind the birdcage door. Encourages children to develop visual perception, creative expression and cognitive skills by interacting with them while using the board. The educational and imaginative possibilities are endless with this beautiful, hand-crafted Hide and Seek Board from Melissa & Doug!
Measures approximately 9" long x 12" wide.
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A decline in Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax revenue due to a staggering economy forced Dawsonville City Administrator Kim Cornelison to suggest a much leaner budget proposal for the coming year.
Fire fighting capabilities increased late last month when Dawson County Emergency Services began live fire training with the county's new burn tower.
Dozens of Dawson County residents had a surprise visitor at their front doors last week as Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John Oxendine joined local emergency personnel to install free smoke detectors in area homes.
Dawson and Pickens counties have partnered to make the residents on Burnt Mountain safer with the creating of a joint fire station.
The Dawson County commission is considering an ordinance that would limit excessive noise.
Early voting began Tuesday in Dawson County for the Dec. 2 runoff election in three statewide races.
The board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development recently announced the local graduates from the 2008 Region 2 Multi-Day Training Program.
Everyday, around 3 p.m., dozens of children from elementary to high school choose to bypass the bus rides and walk home from school.
The G.L. Pete Gilleland Council Chambers at City Hall, Roll Call
Thursday, Nov. 13
Running on a platform of change, Barack Obama broke through barriers to become the nation's first African American president last Tuesday with an early win over Arizona Senator John McCain.
Citing the need for a full-time employee, the Dawsonville City Council voted last week to disband the five-member volunteer panel that oversaw the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame.
Growing up in the west Georgia town of Franklin, Lori Barrett learned early how to tend to a garden and work in the fields.
Cathy Brooks, public affairs coordinator for Dawson County, wiped her brow and smiled last Tuesday as she accepted a certificate for completing the Management Development Program with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government.
Running on a platform of change, Barack Obama broke through barriers to become the nation's first African American president Tuesday with an early win over Arizona Senator John McCain.
On Monday, Dawsonville residents will have one final chance to voice their opinions on the latest wave of annexation requests before the city council.
For the first time in six years, Dawson County's proposed 2014 budget includes pay increases for employees.
Polls are open Saturday in Dawson County for the upcoming Nov. 4 General Election.
With the continued cycle of requests to annex property into Dawsonville and Dawson County's objections to such moves, one city council member's seat may hinge on the issue.
If voters approve a proposed extension of the 1-cent sales tax next month, the measure could generate as much as $9.6 million for projects within downtown Dawsonville.
Rep. Kevin Tanner was recently recognized by the Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission for his leadership in passing legislation that could transfer additional funding to help those with traumatic brain injuries.
Commissioner Gary Pichon may have just two more months as an elected official, but that isn't stopping him from pushing for a consolidated government in Dawson County.
The Dawsonville City Council continues to field annexation requests, despite objections from the Dawson County commission.
The Dawson County commission is examining ways to reduce risks in liability involved with large public gatherings.
Lanier Swafford was recently named the state's top deputy coroner by the Georgia Coroner's Association.
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The Bengals have partnered with team sponsor Dunkin' Donuts and the Anthony Muñoz Foundation for a collectors' edition coffee mug promotion, with a portion of proceeds designated to support the Foundation's work with area youth. Read More
Students, parents and staff from the Three Rivers Local School District joined Cincinnati Bengals executives and players to announce the receipt of a $200,000 grant that will help to build a new football field at the new Three Rivers School.
The Bengals and the Pro Football Hall of Fame are partnering to educate the youth of our country. The result of this partnership is a supplemental teacher activity guide designed to build an effective bridge between education and student interest.
Between direct Bengals corporate contributions, NFL Charities and other efforts in concert with our business partners, the Bengals generate more than $1 million each year for community groups.
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The Cincinnati Bengals and the Freestore Foodbank are pleased to announce the results of the 28th annual canned food drive held on Thursday, November 6 prior to the Cleveland Browns game at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Bridgetown, Barbados– The WICB Selection Committee has announced one change to the West Indies 13 man squad for the 4th Digicel One Day International against Pakistan.
Ramnaresh Sarwan has replaced Devon Smith in the squad which is down 0-3 in the five match Digicel Series.
The 30 year old Sarwan has featured in 166 One Day Internationals and has four centuries and 35 fifties.
Gros Islet, St Lucia - Nineteen year old Dalton Polius is now the holder of the record for the youngest Man of the Match adjudicator in an international cricket match in the West Indies.
Polius, a St Lucian was the adjudicator in the Second Digicel ODI at the Beausejour Cricket Ground which Pakistan won.
He chose Ahmed Shehzad for his century as Pakistan won by 7 wickets, making 223 for 3 chasing West Indies' 222 all out from 50 overs.
Roseau, Dominica, CMC – West Indies cricketer Shane Shillingford has been named as Dominica's Sports Personality-of-the-Year for a second straight year.
The tall off-spinner copped the award earlier this week, when the Sports Division in collaboration with the Ministry of Sport held its annual National Sports Awards in recognition of deserving sportspeople for the year.
Bridgetown, Barbados, CMC – Captain Darren Sammy says an
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Digicel One-Day International on Thursday.
First ball is 9.30 am (8.30 am Jamaica Time).
The Windies will be looking for a victory to stay alive in the series,
after losing the double-header in St Lucia last week to fall behind 0-2
in the five-match rubber.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Another resolute innings from Kraigg Brathwaite was overshadowed by an undefeated hundred from Shaiman Anwar that led United Arab Emirates "A" Team to a six-wicket victory over West Indies Under-19s on Thursday.
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