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Uptown Normal
Uptown Normal has undergone a renaissance, with a recent overhaul of the area that included new streets and sidewalks, plus the addition of the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Charming restaurants and shops populate Uptown Normal, including Babbitt's Books, which offers hard-to-find rare antique books.
CITY: Normal
Illinois Wesleyan University Merwin Galleries
The galleries display rotating exhibits created by Illinois Wesleyan University students throughout the school year.
CITY: Bloomington
Darnall's Gun Works and Ranges
Darnall's Gun Works and Ranges is a family owned business that provides a place for trap shooting, target practice and personal instruction and training in the use of firearms for self-defense.
CITY: Bloomington
Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area
Bottomlands and bluffs support a variety of animals, plants, and outdoor pursuits including picnicking, camping, fishing, hunting, and hiking. Migrating waterfowl, great blue herons, and bald eagles provide birders exceptional viewing opportunities.
CITY: Lacon
Carriage Classics, Ltd.
This horse-drawn carriage service is available for scenic tours, weddings and other occasions. Equipped for all seasons. Evening rides in downtown Peoria Fridays and Saturdays during April through mid-October. Thursday through Saturday rides during June through August. Pick-up points at Hotel Pere Marquette and The Landing. $20 for two adults and $5 for each additional person. Children under 10 ride free. Carriage rides available 7 p.m. through midnight. May be hired any time of the year for service in the Peoria and surrounding area. We also have a horse-drawn trolley available for special groups outings. Call for details!!!
CITY: Chillicothe
Bradley University
Bradley University is an independent, privately endowed, coeducational institution. With an enrollment of approximately 6,000 students, Bradley University is the ideal size for living and learning. The University offers a full range of baccalaureate and graduate level programs as well as personal attention, from a faculty dedicated to student learning.
CITY: Peoria
CAT Merchandise Center
Providing the largest selection of Caterpillar licensed merchandise in Illinois. The Cat Merchandise Center is owned and operated by MPC Promotions LLC, a licensee of Caterpillar, Inc From head to toe, we have you covered. Come see our extensive line of Cat footwear and the latest trends in headwear. Polos, hoodies, jackets, gifts for every occasion…find it all here. For ladies, we have stylish tees and blouses. And for kids of every age, suit them up with the hippest play gear or find an earthmover in just their size. Graduate from toys into actual scale model replicas for the collectible enthusiasts. We have something for everyone at the Cat Merchandise Center. The Cat Merchandise Center is located inside the Caterpillar Visitors Center in Peoria, IL at 110 SW Washington Street.
CITY: Peoria
Owens Center
Owens Center is an indoor ice skating facility features two full-size ice rinks with a full-service pro shop, concessions stands and party rooms. It offers year-round ice skating lessons for ages 3 and up, as well as comprhensive hockey and specialty figure skating. Owens center is a great place to host a birthday party or unique event, and with the group discounts they offer, it's an affordably great time for all!
CITY: Peoria
Burger Barge
Best Burger this side of Paradise, you can bet on it! Right next to the Par-A-Dice Casino overlooking the Illinois River. Famous award winning burgers in a laid back no frills, kick back and relax atmosphere.
CITY: East Peoria
Country Inn & Suites
Be Our Guest at the all-new, comfortable & inviting Country Inn & Suites Peoria. Conveniently situated across from the Shoppes at Grand Prairie, each of our 74 clean & spacious rooms features indulging amenities for the business & leisure traveler. The complimentary breakfast will start your day right, and upon your return, be our guest to play in the pool, relax in the spa or get your heart pumping in the fitness room. Our state-of-the-art business center & Read It & Return Lending Library, offering a wide selection of titles, are also available. Our friendly staff invite you to be our guest while visiting the heart of Illinois!
CITY: Peoria
City Consignments
Please come in and browse our unique collection of new and gently used furniture and accessories. Our selection changes daily. Bedrooms, dining tables, chairs, pictures, sofas, lamps, art objects, collectibles and much more!
CITY: Bloomington
Miller Park Outdoor Summer Theater
Two summer theater productions are performed by the Bloomington-Normal Area Theatrical Community in this outdoor theater in Miller Park .
CITY: Bloomington
FC Peoria at the Green Hummer Soccer Complex
FC Peoria at the Green Chevrolet Soccer Complex is one of the largest privately owned soccer facilities in the Midwest United States. Located on over 68 acres, the exclusive soccer fields make Premier Travel Soccer friendly for families, clubs, teams, and coaches. You won't have to jump from venue to venue to enjoy great quality youth soccer. You'll have time between games to relax and enjoy our incredible concessions and fantastic vendors! Participate in our Mid-America Cup College Showcase or sign up for one of the seasonal leagues. You won't find a better place for a match!
CITY: Mossville
DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works
DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works is a gastrobrewpub which creatively combines and reinvents craft beer and full-flavored dishes from America's melting pot using many local ingredients and both modern and traditional techniques. Our mission is to fill our gastrobrewpub with fun, energy and passion for great artisan food and beers while providing a 'down to earth', high level of service. When possible, we utilize local ingredients, material and area businesses and support local charities in our community.
CITY: Normal
The Black Rabbit
Come and enjoy Black Rabbit's relaxing lounge environment with fantastic food, beer, wine, and liquor selections! There is live music featured almost every night, along with some of the best service in town. The Black Rabbit quenches your thirst with 12 craft or import beers on tap and a seasonally inspired wine list. Free happy hour appetizers weekdays from 4pm - 8pm. Open from 4pm - 1am Mon.-Fri. and 5pm - 1am on Sat.
CITY: Peoria
Shockwaves Skateboards started in 1992 as Bloomington-Normal's only skateboard shop. From inception the goal has always been to provide the finest pro-quality equipment and service. They also stock skateboard clothing, shoes, and other related merchandise. In addition, they only offer the best shoes from companies such as es, DC shoes, and Emerica.
CITY: Normal
John C. Flanagan House Museum
The John C. Flanagan House Museum was built in 1837 on Peoria's east bluff by John C. Flanagan and is the oldest standing house in Peoria. This American Federal style house offers a spectacular view of the Illinois River Valley.
CITY: Peoria
Old Church House Inn B & B
Nestled in the quaint old river village of Mossville, the Old Church House Inn is now a unique, Victorian-style bed and breakfast offering elegant overnight accommodations.
CITY: Mossville
Americas Best Value Inn - Normal
Americas Best Value Inn offers comfortable accommodations, affordable rates, and a friendly front desk staff to help you feel at home. Enjoy a refreshing swim in our heated indoor pool and step into the privacy of your own guest room with amenities including free wireless high-speed Internet access, coffeemaker, cable TV with ESPN, hairdryer, desk with lamp, clock radio, free local calls, and wake-up service. A microwave and mini-fridge are included in our suites and available upon request in our guest rooms. Children age 18 and younger stay free in their parent's room with existing bedding. Attractions nearby include The Corn Crib, Heartland Community College, Lincoln College-Normal and the Constitution Trail Center.
CITY: Normal
Wingate by Wyndham
A beautiful new hotel conveniently located near the Shoppes at Grand Prairie. A great place to stay for business or pleasure. Amenities include a fitness center, indoor pool and spa, wireless internet and hot breakfast.
CITY: Peoria
Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area
Picturesque bottomland setting with an abundance of silver maple, cottonwood, ash and willow trees. Picnicking, camping, boating, fishing, and hunting add to the visitor's enjoyment.
CITY: Lowpoint
Avanti's Dome
Tazewell County's newest sports complex. 75,900 square feet this versatile facility is unlike any other in all of Illinois. There is literally something for everyone as the Avanti's Dome plays host to soccer, softball and football leagues and tournaments, as well as trade shows, meetings and conventions.
CITY: Pekin
Madison Golf Course
This 5,332 yard, 18 hole course is conveniently located near West Peoria. It offers level terrain and very few hazards, making it a favorite of senior golfers and those looking for a care-free and relaxing round. Madison is the oldest public golf course in Peoria and it celebrated its 100th birthday in 2009. Blue: yards 5476, rating 64.5, slope 96 White: yards 5332, rating 63.8, slope 92 Red/Gold: yards 5120, rating 67.7/62.8, slope 100/90
CITY: Peoria
East Side Centre
100-acre complex featuring stadium, indoor/outdoor track, lighted softball, baseball and soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts, fitness center, recreation building/gymnasium, concessions. Hosts many state, regional and national tournaments.
CITY: East Peoria
Metamora Courthouse
Built in 1845, this building served as the center of county government until the county seat was moved to Eureka in 1896. It is one of the two surviving courthouses on the historic 8th Judicial Circuit traveled by Abraham Lincoln. The Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site is open Tuesday thru Saturday, 1-5pm March through October and noon to 4pm November through February. It is also open by appointment and for most events on the Metamora Square. The courthouse is available for weddings, meetings and other private events.
CITY: Metamora
That 50's Diner & Just Too Cute Gift Shop
That 50's Diner & Just Too Cute Gift Shop is for those who don't want an ordinary dining experience. It is a diner right out of the old black and white movies, except with a little more sass. They're known in Peoria for their extensive menu and their perfectly timed sarcasm. That 50's Diner & Just Too Cute Gift Shop is located in the Metro Centre shopping plaza, across from Hallmark. It is always a fun time at The 50's Diner, and after your meal you can head right into their Just Too Cute Gift Shop which overflows with an abundance of 50's themed memorabilia. Whether you go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you will leave with a satisfied stomach and a sensation you've just been transported back in time. '50s atmosphere diner serving burgers and blue-plate specials. Retail gift shop too.
CITY: Peoria
Motel 6 - East Peoria
Motel located near all Peoria Area attractions and business. Affordable, clean comfortable rooms with WiFi available and complimentary morning coffee. Special rates and discounts available. Groups welcome. We'll leave the light on for you!
CITY: East Peoria
Metamora Fields Golf Club
An 18-hole D. A. Weibring/Wolfard designed championship golf course with a 25,000 sq-ft clubhouse that offers banquet seating up to 400 people in one room. Introducing a brand new "classic" golf course to the Tri-County area focusing on offering "playable" golf for every skill level. Stunning panoramic views overlooking this links course make for an amazing backdrop for any special event. Our tag line "Where You're Always Welcome" says it all. Hang out for a while in the clubhouse - even if you don't play golf very much but like to watch. We have the very best view of golf in all of Central Illinois from our two level outdoor deck that peers out to the 9th and 18th greens tucked on opposite sides of our beautiful clubhouse chain of lakes. We intentionally brought these two greens as close to the clubhouse as possible so that everyone can enjoy watching golf while relaxing on the decks or inside the clubhouse.
CITY: Metamora
Starplex Cinemas/Normal Stadium 14
Starplex Cinemas combines the enjoyment of movies with expanded concessions stands and its Star Cafes.
CITY: Normal
Campustown Supply
Established in 1990 in Uptown Normal, Campustown Supply has become the leader in providing collegiate apparel to students, faculty, family and friends! It has quickly become the perfect stop for the essentials of college life. Campustown Supply carries everything for you die-hard fans out there. Campustown Supply now offers customized apparel which means you can get Greek, names, numbers and much more. We even do local high schools and businesses.
CITY: Normal
Circle Lanes
Looking for late night or weekend bowling fun? Take your game to an unexplored new level with Xtreme Bowling – an adventure of lights, great music, wild bowling challenges, and (of course) your favorite food & beverages.
CITY: Bloomington
Concorde Inn & Suites
Concorde Inn & Suites is Pekin's only full service hotel that is locally owned. The Concorde has 119 guest rooms, including two room suites. Amongst our many amenities we offer complimentary continental breakfast, free wi-fi, fitness center, guest laundry, business center, free guest parking with separate lot for larger vehicles. McCritter's restaurant and lounge is accessible through the hotel lobby. Concorde Inn & Suites is the only hotel in Pekin, Illinois that has a large outdoor pool.
CITY: Pekin
The Grand Cafe
Chinese and American food. Cocktails. Lunch and dinner served.
CITY: Bloomington
Rizzi's Italian Restaurant
Fine dining featuring traditional Northern and Southern Italian cuisine cooked to order. Extensive wine list and full bar. Plenty of parking. No delivery service. Take-out available.
CITY: Peoria
Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery
Peoria's most authentic Irish Pub, featuring Irish and American fare. Kelleher's has over 100 specialty and imported beers with 18 on tap. Kelleher's also features Peoria's largest selection of distilled spirits. There is something for everyone at Kelleher's, when you enter, you are Irish.
CITY: Peoria
Exposition Gardens
Exposition Gardens, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide unique opportunities for diverse educational and recreational experiences, as an integrated partner in the community. Located in northwest Peoria, it provides an excellent location for the Heart of Illinois Fair each July. Our 80-acre facility contains multiple buildings that can be rented during all other times of the year. Easily accessible from I-74 and I-474, Expo Gardens offers miles of free parking, an arena, covered pavilion and a 14,000 square-foot temperature-controlled exhibit hall. Several 50' x 150' buildings can be rented for smaller events and a large, open, unobstructed area can accommodate your truck/auto sales or outdoor flea market. Several areas support wireless internet service and most buildings are handicapped accessible. We can help you with snack bar service as well as assistance in decorating, catering and equipment rentals. We also have a full hook up camping area on the property. Be sure to contact us for your next event!
CITY: Peoria
Willow Knolls 14
At Willow Knolls 14 we are committed to providing our guests with a great movie and entertainment experience as well as friendly service in comfortable and clean surroundings. Offering stadium seating, premium Tempur-Pedic high back lounger seats and featuring 14 screens with all digital projection. We offer free drink refills on all sizes and 50¢ popcorn refills on all popcorn sizes.
CITY: Peoria
Pekin Park District
Facilities include a 4-mile trail, indoor ice-skating rink, horse riding stables, fishing, bocce ball, canoes, bike boats, Frisbee golf course, mini-golf and a lot more.
CITY: Pekin
Leman-Shoff Interiors
We are a full-service residential interior design studio, including furniture, draperies, carpet, wall coverings, accessories and gift items.
CITY: Peoria
Nature Haven
Nature Haven is home to the most unique gifts in Central Illinois. Sterling silver gemstone jewelry, crystals, fossils, natural art, amethyst, singing bowls, meteorites, bookends, framed exotic insects and gemstone carvings. Whether you are looking for a large piece to display in your home or office, or a small gift for a loved one, Nature Haven has what you're looking for! Both nature enthusiasts and those that enjoy natural beauties will love what Nature Haven has in store.
CITY: Peoria
Nana's Taco Shack
Nana's Taco Shack brings authentic mexican food to the Chillicothe community. They offer traditional tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, and burritos, as well as breakfast items! If you are looking for a delicious mexican breakfast, you can find homemade huevos rancheros, omelets and breakfast burritos at the small yellow restaurant. During the summer months, Nana's feautures TexMex type items including different meats and preparation styles with a southern spice. The restaurant offers both dine in and carry out.
CITY: Chillicothe
Jonah's Seafood House & Oyster Bar
Jonah's Seafood House and Oyster Bar offers waterfront dining and an oyster bar with live blues, fresh seafood and steaks. Jonah's has a large versatile menu with a specialty to seafood, moderately-priced with daily specials and a children's menu. Banquet rooms are available for all occasions. Enjoy the best view around at the area's only authentic oyster bar.
CITY: East Peoria
ISU Galleries
ISU Galleries consists of three galleries that exhibit nationally known works and the latest projects from ISU students. Call for summer hours.
CITY: Normal
Candlewood Suites Hotel
The Candlewood Suites Hotel provides a convenient location off I-55 near the Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI). With a meeting room that can accommodate 30 guests, a 24-hour business center and free high-speed Internet access, the Candlewood Suites Hotel is the perfect place to base an extended business stay. The hotel features premium amenities including an outdoor patio with two barbecue grills, a state-of-the-art fitness center and the Candlewood Cupboard convenience store. The Bloomington-Normal Candlewood Suites is a new, "green" hotel designed for the extended stay traveler.
CITY: Normal
Gwynn Family Aquatic Center
This is an outdoor facility that includes a zero depth pool with play equipment, water slide, diving well and wet sand play area. Children seven years and under must be accompanied by an adult 17 years or older.
CITY: Peoria
Killarney's Irish Pub
Good times and a great atmosphere in this cozy pub! No food served.
CITY: Bloomington
Motel 6 - Normal
At Motel 6 we welcome our guests 24 hours a day with a comfortable, pet friendly environment at the lowest rates of any national chain. Relax and enjoy Free WiFi throughout the building.
CITY: Normal
Old Chicago Restaurant
In 1976, a few buddies opened a pizza joint in Boulder, Colorado. And from the start they agreed to base OId Chicago on a few basic principles: Serve up delicious, handmade pizza, have the best lineup of cold beers in town and always treat the Guests like family. Three decades later these principles still thrive at Old Chicago. Our food is savored for its freshness and flavor, our lineup of 110 beers is famous for its variety and our Guests can always expect our warm, genuine hospitality. And like a landmark in the Chicago skyline, Old Chicago is here to stay. Trends come and go but quality endures. And that quality - in our hospitality, our food, our beer and our cocktails- is what Old Chicago is all about.
CITY: Peoria
Red Roof Inn - Bloomington
Clean, comfortable, efficient and a great value, the Red Roof Inn is conveniently located on I-55 and I-74 at Exit 160 on Bloomington's west side. The Red Roof Inn features free continental breakfast daily, free wireless internet, and weekly rates. All guest rooms have high speed internet, Cable TV and data ports. Connecting rooms are available. Hair dryers, irons and ironing boards are available at the front desk. One well-behaved family pet per room is welcome.
CITY: Bloomington
Green View Nursery, Inc.
Enjoy the ever-changing beauty of nature and discover Green View Nursery. Green View is a family-owned business that offers a full service garden center and a gift show. Expert horticulturists and extensive irrigation and fertilization practices allow Green View to produce what we feel is some of Illinois' finest nursery stock: the Green View Grown® Brand. "Today's Garden Center" recognized Green View Companies as one of the Top 100 Revolutionary Garden Centers in the United States for 2009. We join the ranks of the horticulture industry's top independent garden centers for the second consecutive year. Green View was also featured on ABC-TV's "Extreme Home Makeover: Home Edition" for their work on the Grys' home in Pekin, IL.
CITY: Dunlap
Cafe 401
Cafe 401 is an intimate eatery located on Peoria's riverfront. They provide a wide selection of breakfast and lunch options, as well as homemade treats to satisfy your sweet tooth! They are open during the week Mon-Fri from 7:00am-3:00pm.
CITY: Peoria
Hayashi Japanese Restaurant
Hayashi Japanese Restaurant offers the finest in Japanese cuisine in a casual and comfortable environment.
CITY: Bloomington
A Perfect Pear Boutique
A Perfect Pear Boutique is Peoria's favorite boutique for Your Perfect Look! Located in Peoria Heights, they offer the most fashionable labels and designers. Their style experts provide their clients with the most current fashion advice. Our expert wardrobe consultants are ready to help you create "Your Perfect Look." Stop in today to update your wardrobe with the perfect addition. They have been creating Perfect Looks for the past 7 years! A Perfect Pear Boutique offers the latest fashions from the top designers. Their inventory arrives daily and is constantly changing. A Perfect Pear carries a limited selection of each style to insure your individual look.
CITY: Peoria Heights
The Clubs at River City
Multipurpose health, racquet & fitness facility featuring 12 indoor and 8 outdoor tennis courts, indoor & outdoor pools, yoga, pilates, spinning, body pump, basketball, volleyball, cardiovascular & weight equipment, and youth fitness center are all available. IHRSA passport members welcome!
CITY: Peoria
Lunch and dinner served. Limited delivery service. Take-out available. Live Jazz on the patio. Best desserts in town.
CITY: Bloomington
Sky Harbor Steakhouse
Sky Harbor Steakhouse is a comfortable, casual steakhouse with award-winning ribs, steaks and seafood. The menu features succulent, savory Midwestern beef, served sizzling on the table. Fresh pond-rasied catfish, award-winning ribs and that special touch on cocktails, appetizers, sandwiches and desserts ensure a memorable dining experience. Our bartenders take pride in crafting Classic Cocktails including specialty Martinis, Manhattans, Old Fashions, hand-made Grasshoppers and Golden Cadillacs. There is a nice wine list and "the Margaritas can't be beat." This is an established family-run business in a convenient central location, albeit somewhat off the beaten path. It is well known to locals and savvy travelers. Your visit to Peoria is not complete without a stop at one of our Great Independent Midwestern Steak Houses.
CITY: West Peoria
Super 8 Motel - East Peoria
In the heart of downton East Peoria.
CITY: East Peoria
Super 8 Motel - Pekin
Stay in the center of all the activity at this SUPER motel.
CITY: Pekin
Cornerstore on Main
Convenience store in downtown Peoria inside the Becker Building at the corner of Main and Madison. Deli, snacks, beverages, postcards and Peoria items.
CITY: Peoria
Randolph Terrace Historic Bed & Breakfast
This elegant, 1914 Georgian Revival home has been restored to turn of the century elegance with leaded glass windows, hardwood floors, spacious comfort and European antiques.
CITY: Peoria
Peoria Palace Roller Skating Rink
Heart of Illinois' premier roller rink with family entertainment. We feature great food, a party area, live music, big screen TVs, wireless internet access and more. Peoria Palace Skating Rink offers the best in family oriented entertainment that will appeal to all ages! Peoria Palace has a large arcade area with the newest games, and some "Old Skool" classics that offer arcade tickets which can be traded for prizes at the Redemption Center. Choosing healthier lifestyles has become more important and Peoria Palace definitely fits the bill! Research has shown that roller skating burns up to 660 calories an hour! You see not only is skating fun but it's good for your health!!
CITY: Mossville
Lakeview Family Aquatic Center
Zero depth entry pool, 2 huge water slides, one smaller slide, 2 diving boards, children's sand play area, sand volleyball, arcade, lockers, showers, concessions and souvenirs!
CITY: Peoria
Eureka College
Founded in 1855 by abolitionists, this historic and scenic campus boasts buildings on the historic register, including the Reagan Peace Garden and Museum.
CITY: Eureka
Famous Dave's
Few restaurants in history have achieved as much recognition in a few short years as Famous Dave's! Dave's road to fame began with a strong hankerin' for fine barbeque and a stronger desire to make the finest slow-smoked barbeque folks had ever tasted. He visited rib shacks, roadside joints, every hole-in-the-wall or fancy pants supper club he could, all in search of the most BBQ succulent meats, savory seasonings and lipsmackin' sauces around. After 25 years of tastin' and cookin', Dave's barbeque just plain knocked the socks off his family and friends. That's when Dave decided he had to share. He wanted to give all the folks a chance to dig into the best barbeque ever. And in a place as down-home fun and frolicsome as the BBQ shacks and clubs he went a callin' on all those years.
CITY: Bloomington
Camp Komfort
The campground is very clean and quiet. There are many features, such as an in-ground pool, a large pavilion, a play area for children, a small store and a dog walk area. There is plenty of shade in this campground. They provide 30 and 50 AMP service.
CITY: Carlock
Adams Street Cafe & Catering
A well-know downtown fixture, Adams Steet Cafe & Catering is the perfect stop for a delicious breakfast or hearty lunch. It offers the service fit for a quick stop during work, but an atmosphere so welcoming you'll want to stay awhile. They are known for their homemade deli chips sprinkled with flavors both sweat and salty, a bit of parmesan, pepper, and Lowry's seasoned salt. Adams Street Cafe & Catering offers homemade soups, wonderful salads and original gourmet and deli sandwiches served on their own bread, baked fresh daily.
CITY: Peoria
Illinois Central College
Offers a variety of speakers specializing in a diverse field of topics for nonprofit organizations. Campus tours available. Professional Development Institute offers seminars and workshops in the areas of computers, health, management and special interests (can be customized).
CITY: East Peoria
A classic American restaurant with a lot of Italian flare. Offering exceptional menu choices, quality food and superior customer service. Don't miss the elegant Italian bistro style interior with a 22 foot waterfall. It's a dining experience that you will tell everyone about!
CITY: Peoria
Enchanted Florist and Boutique
Enchanted Florist & Boutique is a full service flower shop that features a fine boutique containing a wide variety of products ranging from candles and oils to bath and body gifts. Enchanted also caters to weddings and events, from the smallest intimate affair to the grandest formal event, let Enchanted add the enchantment and beauty to your special day! Offers a complimentary wedding consultation. Delivery available. They are Peoria's only florist with a drive-thru window!
CITY: Peoria
WeaverRidge Golf Club
Casual atmosphere with a complete bar, serving burgers, pasta, seafood and steaks.
CITY: Peoria
DoubleTree by Hilton - Bloomington
The DoubleTree by Hilton, convenient to I-55, I-74 and I-39, is just minutes away from area corporations and some of the best golf in Illinois. The 185 warmly furnished guest rooms and 12 luxuriously appointed whirlpool suites feature exceptional comforts like Sweet Dreams beds, Wolfgang Puck Coffee, as well as modern must-haves like complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access throughout. For family fun, vacation, or a historical outing, this hotel is a great place to be.
CITY: Bloomington
Red Roof Inn - Peoria
At Red Roof Inn you'll find consistent high quality, cleanliness, friendly service and great features such as free local calls, Business king, cable television with HBO, in-room movies and games, easy access to great shopping and other attractions.
CITY: Peoria
Maguire's Pub
Great place to watch sports! Several TVs, great food and a pool table. Lunch and dinner served.
CITY: Bloomington
Granite City Food and Beverage
Granite City Food & Brewery is a polished casual American restaurant featuring fresh, high-quality menu items prepared from made-from-scratch recipes. Signature dishes include Grilled Chicken and Asparagus Linguini, Barramundi Buerre Blanc and a host of other innovative menu items, as well as burgers, flatbreads, salads and steaks. Granite City Food & Brewery's signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Batch (Double IPA), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.
CITY: East Peoria
Newly opened in Uptown Normal, Medici offers a wide range of unique menu selections. Lunch and dinner served. Banquet space available.
CITY: Normal
Azura Boutique
Azura Boutique is a classy womens clothing desination settled in Peoria Heights. The interior alone will make you want to stay a little longer and linger. Owner Danielle has worked hard to design a dream boutique, the original doors from the house are mounted in the store and cleverly used as a shoe display. Her clientel range from the women who comes in with their teenage daughters to women in their 60's who want great fashion options. Azura Boutique has something for everyone! As well as fashionable clothing options, Azura also provides jewelry, shoes, and purses.
CITY: Peoria Heights
Peoria Hofbrau
German-American restaurant, family-owned and operated since 1984. Uniquely and consistently serving up the best in German-American food and drink. No delivery service. Take-out available.
CITY: Peoria
Hoops Pub and Pizza
Basketball-themed restaurant and bar.
CITY: Peoria
From the Field Cooking School and Catering
From the Field Cooking School and Catering, located in Morton, offers a variety of cooking classes and catering services. Classes are hands on; and From the Field is happy to build a class around your needs… just tell them what you're looking for! There's something for everyone: from couples's classes to knife skills, kitchen rentals to corporate outings, and custom baked goods made just to your liking. We are a culinary education center designed for the everyday person. We teach you how to prepare great meals, cooking techniques, the science of cooking, kitchen safety and sanitation, some food history and other useful information presented in clear easy to understand and entertaining manner. We offer hands-on cooking classes, demonstration classes, couple's night, corporate team building, private group cooking classes and offer commercial kitchen rental.
CITY: Morton
Tyroni's Italian Cafe
You could say that Tyler Barnes made a name for himself going dough to dough… from spinning pizza to owning the business. Like others attending college, Tyler worked summers to help off-set expenses by making pizzas in a family-owned Bartonville business called Terry's Pizza. A couple of years later, Tyler returned to Terry's Pizza as manager. In 1986, Tyler bought the business and subsequently renamed it Tyroni's, a nickname his in-laws created by eliding Tyler and pepperoni. Today Tyroni's Italian Cafe is one of greater Peoria's favorite dining spots. We appreciate our Senior Citizens 62 and older ~ 10% discount... Dine-In only, alcohol not included. From our family to yours, we'll serve you the best Italian food. We make every item to order - please tell us how you like it. Thanks for visiting!
CITY: Bartonville
Wines 'n More
Based in Morton, Illinois, Wines 'N More offers a range of quality fine wines and gourmet foods that harness your luxurious side. We offer many different products and services including gourmet cooking demonstrations, high-end cooking and bake ware. Visit Wines 'N More to sample some of the best gourmet food money can buy, including Leonidas Belgian chocolates. There is a collection of foods ranging from cheeses to olive oils.
CITY: Morton
Basta at Eastport
Batsa at Eastport is a cozy italian bistro featuring contemporary and traditional italian cuisine along with steaks, seafood and much more! Their extensive wine list will leave wine-lovers satisfied. Basta features wines shipped from Italy, Australia, Spain, and various vineyards across the United States. They also have domestic and imported beers.
CITY: East Peoria
Radisson Hotel Peoria
Featuring "European" elegance with 175 uniquely decorated rooms, indoor swimming pool, exercise room, meeting and banquet facilities, restaurant and lounge.
CITY: Peoria
Super 8 - Normal
The Super 8 in Normal is conveniently located just off I-55. The hotel offers a complimentary SuperStart breakfast, cable TV with HBO and free high speed internet.
CITY: Normal
Grady's Pizza
Grady's pizzas are made to order with the freshest ingredients available. Grady's Pizza's meats and cheeses are of the finest quality and never imitation. Try one of the specialty pizzas or pick your favorite toppings and build your own, either way it's sure to be the best pizza you've ever had. So spread the word and tell your friends, come to Grady's for the "World's Most Famous Pizza!"
CITY: Bloomington
Emerson Creek, Etc.
Customer satisfaction and good old fashioned service combined with quality products will make your stop at Emerson Creek, Etc. a distinct shopping adventure you'll want to repeat. Emerson Creek Pottery makes it's own clay and glazes. Each piece is heirloom quality and hand painted by local artisans in Bedford, Virginia. Fire & Light glassware features age old craftsmanship and innovative manufacturing using post consumer (recycled) glass as a resource. Their fabulous glassware is hand poured and pressed piece by piece and known for its vibrant color and texture.
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Longhorn Smokehouse
Visit the Longhorn Smokehouse for perfect Texas barbecue! This restaurant is family and locally owned since 1998. Dine in, carry out or drive thru!
CITY: Bloomington
Alexander's Steakhouse
At Alexander's Steakhouse, each guest has the opportunity to select their own steak from the locker and cook it their own special way over a live charcoal grill. Guests can select from twelve different steak cuts, such as ribeye, T-Bone, filet or our own "Santa Maria" top sirloin. All steaks are hand cut daily by our in-house butchers from aged USDA choice Midwestern Beef. If you're looking for more variety, Alexander's also offers teriyaki chicken breasts, Atlantic salmon, swordfish, pork chops, and lobster tails. All Alexander's Steakhouse dinners include Baked Potato or steak fries, Texas toast, and the "Best Salad Bar in Town". Our salad bar offers fresh salad, vegetables, fruits and house made dressings. Alexanders Steakhouse offers you a complete bar with the best in spirits, beer and wines from around the world.
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Richard's on Main
Established in 2001, Richard's on Main is a locally owned restaurant and pub serving great food and beverages until 4am nightly. They offer a wide variety of options to satisfy any craving you might have, at any hour. When you're done eating, you can grab a beer or mixed drink and head downstairs for a game of pool or darts! Richard's also hosts private parties or funtions for almost any sized event.
CITY: Peoria
Cornerstone Inn
Cornerstone Inn has a long and beautiful history. The ornate Italianate building gracing the square at Washington and North Main streets in Washington, IL has a history as rich as its architecture. Washington native Charles Anthony and German immigrant Henry Denhart built the brick-and-stone structure in 1874 after having co-owned a neighboring dry goods store in the previous decade. Their former business was a meeting spot for a pre-presidential Abraham Lincoln and other politicians. Denhart and Anthony had purchased the store from Richard D. Smith after he was appointed town postmaster by Lincoln. After the Great Depression, the building remained vacant from 1937 to 1948, when Heiple reopened it as Washington State Bank. This version of the bank later relocated to its current site to the west of the square. Several businesses moved in over time, including a barbershop, numerous bars, and a German restaurant called the Rathskeller. Although its beauty was still evident, the building needed a facelift. In 2004, we began the painstaking process of restoring the structure to its original 19th century Italianate glory. A year later, the U.S. Department of Interior granted it a place on the Federal Register of Historic places for its historic and architectural relevance. We at the Cornerstone Inn are proud to occupy a spot in this historically rich edifice.
CITY: Washington
Comlara Park Visitor's Center
This enviromental education facility houses permanent audio/visual wildlife displays, artifacts originating from the site and a rotating summer exhibit.
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Pub 1
Pub 1 is a full service bar located on the west side of Bloomington. Lunch served.
CITY: Bloomington
Avanti's Italian Restaurant
Avanti's Italian Restaurant has been serving Normal since 1971. Raising a family business like this is no different than creating a delicious meal; it takes time, along with a heaping side of love and care, and when it's all said and done you have a flavor that seems suited for a family Italian restaurant experience. Ciao!
CITY: Normal
The Fieldhouse Bar & Grill
Conveniently located across from Bradley University, The Fieldhouse Bar & Grill is always hopping. They are a casual, sports themed bar serving upscale burgers and wraps. They have a delicious option for everyone whether you're looking for a salad, taco, wrap, burger or pizza! Relax and enjoy a beer while rooting for your favorite team! The Fieldhouse Bar & Grill has a back room for private parties. It's great for birthdays, reunions, company Christmas parties, and fantasy football drafts. The back room is also equipped with a stage perfect for hosting your favorite local bands. Visit their Facebook page for upcoming events. ? A casual gathering place with great food and spirits in a sports-themed atmosphere. Conveniently located across from Bradley University in Campustown.
CITY: Peoria
Linens, candles, kitchen items, home decor, large baby and toy section.
CITY: Washington
Times Past Inn
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Catering services.
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How do experienced nurses do it to memorize everything?
- 2Tomorrow is my third day of orientation and I want to show them I can be a great nurse even though I am very new.
How do you experienced nurses remember at what time all patients were sitting, out of bed, and all information and assessments that you did to each patient without writing anything down?
At the end of the shift I see these experienced nurses just filling out all of the paper work very very fast.
Me I feel like my brain gets blocked and I think to myself at this time in military time was my patient awake, sitting etc... and this is just one patient.
Any tips or is it just that my memory is not that great?Last edit by NursingBro on Feb 26, '13
- 9Feb 26, '13 by shiningstarinpaI have been a nurse for many years, and no I don't memorize anything. I carry my report sheet with me at all times and write one word reminders with times. I call this my brain, and if I misplace it, forget it, you're not getting a very good report. So my advice is to carry a little notebook with you and develop your own shorthand. Don't rely on memory alone, you are sure to write the wrong thing for the wrong person.
- 1Quote from shiningstarinpathanks i will need to buy more notebooks! =DI have been a nurse for many years, and no I don't memorize anything. I carry my report sheet with me at all times and write one word reminders with times. I call this my brain, and if I misplace it, forget it, you're not getting a very good report. So my advice is to carry a little notebook with you and develop your own shorthand. Don't rely on memory alone, you are sure to write the wrong thing for the wrong person.
- 1Feb 26, '13 by imintroubleEvery nurse I work with has a "brain" paper that has all the info needed to chart accurately, even several hours later.
As shiningstar posted, it doesn't have to be lengthy info.
Example: Norco 1230 or BR 0300 next to the pts name.
Some of us use the kardex printed out on each pt.
Some of us use pre-made brains. One of the nurses here has a link to some pretty cool forms she created.
- 0do you know where i can download those forms?
- 2Feb 26, '13 by turnforthenurseRNQuote from NursingBroYou can search "brain sheets" here on AN and you will find that a lot of users have uploaded their brain sheets as examples/for use.do you know where i can download those forms?
I feel lost without my brain (pun intended). But if I have taken care of the patient for a couple of days already, I already begin to remember things about them and won't have to rely on my "brain" (sheet) as much. As for the tasks done throughout the day (patient sitting on side of bed, patient ambulating in hall, etc) I either write a quick little note on my sheet or on just any sort of scrap paper, usually paper towels lol. So for example:
12: 300cc (emptied 300cc from urinal in rm 12)
13: Norco (patient asked for a Norco)
14: ambulated @ 2100 (and as for the other details, such as if they needed any assist or use of a walker, I just remember that in my head and chart that later)
As a PP suggested, develop your own shorthand. It doesn't have to be lengthy. Just enough as a little reminder to yourself.
- 4Feb 26, '13 by loriangel14 GuideExperience helps.I don't write gown much except vitals and PRNs given. The rest I just remember.
- 1Feb 26, '13 by Hygiene Queen, ADN, RN GuideI believe it is Esme that has the links to the brain sheets.
Yooo hooo... Esme...
Try searching "brain sheets" here on AN and see it they pop up or try messaging Esme, if you can.
- 4Feb 26, '13 by Esme12, BSN, RN Senior Moderatorgo to these threads....http://allnurses.com/emergency-nursi...954-page2.html and http://allnurses.com/lpn-lvn-corner/...94.html.....or go to the search box in the upper right hand corner and type in brain sheets esme......
brain sheets.......here are a few.
1 patient float.doc
5 pt. shift.doc
report sheet.doc
day sheet 2 doc.doc
ICU report sheet.doc
critical thinking flow sheet for nursing students
student clinical report sheet for one patient
I have made some for nursing students and some other an members (daytonite, RIP) have made these for others.....adapt them way you want. I hope they help - See more at: http://allnurses.com/emergency-nursi....SDLfH1QW.dpufLast edit by Esme12 on Mar 31, '13


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Water Access and 2014 World Water Day: A Gender Disparity Perspective
A saying goes that if wishes were horses, beggars will ride. If I have my way, I would mark the World Water Day with various women groups drawn from a number of communities in Kaura Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. This sincere wish however remains a fantasy in the face of renewed attacks on communities by suspected Fulani herdsmen; which has caused heightened levels of displacement, fear, distrust, and insecurity across the locality.
The attack in three villages of Ungwar Sankwai, Ungwar Gata and Chenshyi all in Kaura LGA which took place in the wee hours of March 15th, 2014 resulted in the gruesome killing of over 150 inhabitants, while so many others were injured.As is often the case in times of conflict, women and children were the worst hit. When I called Agatha S. to get an update, I felt chills run through my spine when she said "My mother in-law was killed in the mayhem!". Only three weeks ago, Agatha had traveled from Kaduna to visit her late husband's mother and his relatives. "The entire village was almost completely raised to rubble as houses, churches, domestic animals and properties of members of the community were completely destroyed in the attack" she confirms.
March 22nd 2014, is World Water Day and one thing I am certain the survivors of that fatal attack will be reflecting on and celebrating is that they are alive. At the same time, governments, organizations and may be too, individuals across the World will organize various events to mark the day. A background statement on the United Nations Water website, reads "In 2014, the UN System – working closely with its Member States and other relevant stakeholders – is collectively bringing its attention to the water-energy nexus, particularly addressing inequities, especially for the 'bottom billion' who live in slums and impoverished rural areas and survive without access to safe drinking water, adequate sanitation, sufficient food and energy services. It also aims to facilitate the development of policies and crosscutting frameworks that bridge ministries and sectors, leading the way to energy security and sustainable water use in a green economy. Particular attention will be paid to identifying best practices that can make a water- and energy-efficient 'Green Industry' a reality.
The theme for this year's Water Day Celebration is "Water and Energy" and the streamlined Objectives include to:
- Raise awareness of the inter-linkages between water and energy
- Contribute to a policy dialogue that focuses on the broad range of issues related to the nexus of water and energy
- Demonstrate, through case studies, to decision makers in the energy sector and the water domain that integrated
approaches and solutions to water-energy issues can achieve greater economic and social impacts
- Identify policy formulation and capacity development issues in which the UN system, in particular UN-Water and UN-
Energy, can offer significant contributions
- Identify key stakeholders in the water-energy nexus and actively engaging them in further developing the water-energy
- Contribute as relevant to the post-2015 discussions in relation to the water-energy nexus.
Before I go on to express my opinion on the eye catching, attention calling and thought stirring theme and objectives, I would like to highlight the mind boggling statistics still making the rounds on water supply situation, globally. Among others are the following:
- Nearly a billion, 884 million people, majority of whom are women and children, do not have access to clean and safe
water. 37% of those people live in rural areas live in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- 84% of the people who don't have access to improved water, live in rural areas, where they live principally through
subsistence agriculture
- 1 in 8 people world wide do not have access to safe and clean drinking water.
- It is estimated that 443 million school days are lost each year due to water-related diseases.
- In developing countries, as much as 80% of illnesses are linked to poor water and sanitation conditions.
- Almost two-thirds, 64% of households rely on women to get the family's water when there is no water source in the
- By investing in clean water alone, young children around the world can gain more than 413 million days of health!
- Research has shown that for every 10% increase in women's literacy, a country's whole economy can grow by up to
- Even if the world reaches the MDG target on safe drinking water, 672 million people will still lack access to improved
drinking-water sources in 2015. (WHO/UNICEF 2010)
- Every year 3 million people die prematurely from water-related diseases in developing countries. The majority are
women and children in rural poor areas who lack access to safe water and sanitation.
- The number of people living in water-stressed countries will increase from about 700 million today to more than 3 billion
by 2025.
These vital statistics raises a couple of nagging questions on my concerned mind, as the world celebrates the '2014 World Water Day'. Can someone tell me what time bound achievements are there to celebrate? Another question, this time around, a very lengthy one which is begging for urgent answer is- How truly committed are world leaders to ending the plight of the women and children whose overladen heads, fragile backs and frail body frames bear the brunt of, and their tired legs and weather weather beaten feet, tired hands, sun scorched skin and sickly look unveil the impact of carrying heavy containers of contaminated water over long distances, back to their homes. Then a third question, which is - Given the high level of gender disparity which exists within the global water sector, will gender equality ever become a reality?
In the light of World Water Day, I count it necessary to stress the the issue of gender disparity in Nigeria's water sector. I know too well that it will also mirror the pitiable situation in other parts of the World. Women are the ones who play the traditional role of collecting and storing water for household use and they spend significant productive hours to do so. Sadly, this vital responsibility women faithfully carry out is often undermined, overlooked, or deliberately ignored. Women's voices are also not given priority place, when it comes to decision making; as intervention programs and projects pay very little or no attention to their needs and concerns. It can therefore not be overemphasized that an endless search for safe water locks up women's productive potentials, reinforces poverty and consequently engenders gender inequality. The 58th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) facilitated by the Human Development Report Office recognized that "no country has achieved gender equality in human development, irrespective of the dimensions that one looks at". I am, nonetheless, sure that that this fact is not intended to undermine the possibility of achieving gender equality in development. It is therefore a welcome development that bilateral plans are underway to address inequities (inclusive of long standing gender disparities, I hope!) through the lens of the Water- Energy nexus.
I know that safe water for women is safe water for all! It is ultimately important for World Leaders to focus on and address the issues of access, security and gender in water development. While sharing her insight, Anna A. an indigene and woman leader in one of the communities under Kaura Local Government says " The issue of water still remains a major challenge in my homeland, and l pray that the Nigerian Government will put in more efforts to make sure that communities have sustainable access to safe water. Much so, the communities also have a role to play as they need safe water to stay healthy and alive. Essentially too, women in communities that depend on unsafe water sources need to be supported with information and skills that will help them improve the quality of household water, as they are the ones who mostly collect and store water for home use". She concluded by opining that "the strategic efforts of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), targeted towards addressing the challenge of water supply and safety will also go a long way".
There is urgent need to involve women in planning water programs and projects, so that their needs and problems can receive adequate attention. "Women, especially those in rural areas, face a lot challenges in accessing water and much needs to be done to alleviate their plight. However, I must acknowledge that the Kaduna State Government has started taking a number of steps in the right direction; such as encouraging community ownership and management of water projects" states Pastor Peter Kuzasuwat, a community development advocate, water specialist. For intervention programs and projects to have the desired impact, I suggest a comprehensive approach that will foster inclusion, empowerment and sustainability; vis-a-vis gender mainstreaming, community participation and ownership. There is no doubting that a strong political will and stakeholder involvement can do the magic.
Superb post !
Dear Greengirl,
What a brilliant and significant post, indeed ! Having worked as a social development consultant - I have a vast interest in such a theme as mentioned in your post. We must continue to ignite dialogue and also look for a platform to sustain our efforts. sometimes it is not about resources but the resourceful-ness that matters the most - which I find relevant, and you seem to also share akin thought to mine.
'Tis women like you who are the torch in lighting many paths for those who are struggling to find a way -- please continue lighting the lamps in your road - surely making a difference. And, water -- well most of her body consists of such a vital need - thus, hurrah to you for letting it flow here ! Keep penning...
Just Wow !!
Dear Greengirl ..
You are one huge power source ! I am so glad I came across your writing. My eyes are opened some more, once again.
Love to you
You have right one major problem of women in the Northern part of Nigeria. Mayhem in the North is no longer a news but it occurs almost on a weekly basis. It good to have you give voice to women in the north who are saddled with so many problems but has no one to speak for them. You presence on WP community is an advantage to Nigerian so that issues of women around the nation will be adequately capture.
Thank you for the strong voice you have put down here to speak on an issue of interest not just for you alone but also for women within your community.
''Every woman have a story at every stage of Life''
Very insightful
Thanks for this piece Green girl.
You speak for millions of women all over the world particularly in rural areas. Sierra Leone faces similar challenge in both urban and rural areas.
MS Kandeh
kudos green girl!!
I am proud of the work you are doing in your country, water is such a significant symbol, and source of nuture.
God bless your efforts, Terri Rucker USA
Thank you for this insightful post
Thanks for this insightful post. As is often the case, the people who are affect most by the issues are not given seats at the table. Thank you for raising awareness, not only about the plight of millions of people who lack access to safe water, but of the fact that women's voice must be heard if we are to achieve true progress.
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Neve Tzedek
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Neve Tzedek (Hebrew: נְוֵה צֶדֶק, lit. Abode of Justice) is a neighborhood located in southwestern Tel Aviv, Israel. It was the first Jewish neighborhood to be built outside the walls of the ancient port of Jaffa. For years, the neighborhood prospered as Tel Aviv, the first modern Hebrew city, grew up around it. Years of neglect and disrepair followed, but since the early 1980s, Neve Tzedek has become one of Tel Aviv's latest fashionable and expensive districts, with a village-like atmosphere. Literally, Neve Tzedek means Abode of Justice, but it is also one of the names for God (Jeremiah 50:7).
Neve Tzedek was established in 1887, 22 years before the 1909 founding of the City of Tel Aviv, by a group of Jewish families seeking to move outside of over-crowded Jaffa. Soon, additional small developments grew up around Neve Tzedek and were incorporated into the contemporary boundaries of the neighbourhood.
The residents preferred to construct their new neighborhoods with low-rise buildings along narrow streets. These homes frequently incorporated design elements from the Jugendstil/Art Nouveau and later Bauhaus Art movements and featured contemporary luxuries such as private bathrooms.
At the beginning of the 1900s, many artists and writers made Neve Tzedek their residence. Most notably, future Nobel prize laureate Shmuel Yosef Agnon, as well as Hebrew artist Nachum Gutman, used Neve Tzedek as both a home and a sanctuary for art. Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook was the first Rabbi of Neve Tzedek; he even maintained a Yeshiva there. During his time in Neve Tzedek he became very close friends with many of the writers, especially Agnon.
However, as Tel Aviv began to be developed away from the Jaffa core, the more affluent started to move out of the southern end of the city to inhabit the newly-developing northern areas. With its buildings abandoned, neglected and subjected to the unsightly corrosive effects of sea-air upon concrete and stucco, Neve Tzedek degenerated into disrepair and urban decay. As with the rest of South Tel Aviv, after 1948, it became a predominantly Mizrahi area. By the 1960s, city officials deemed the neighbourhood – by this time almost a slum – incompatible with the modern image of a busy, bustling city. However, plans to demolish the historic neighbourhood to make way for high rise apartments were eventually cancelled as many Neve Tzedek buildings were placed on preservation lists. At the same time, the old, worn-out neighbourhood was also becoming appreciated as an oasis of the semi-pastoral and picturesque amidst the modernist development of the city center.
By the end of the 1980s, efforts began to renovate and preserve Neve Tzedek's century-old structures. New establishments were housed in old buildings, most notably the Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theatre and the Nachum Gutman Museum, located in the artist's home. This gentrification led to Neve Tzedek's rebirth as a fashionable and popular upmarket residence for Tel Avivians. Its main streets became lined once again with artists' studios, including the ceramics studio of Samy D., alongside trendy cafés and bars, and more recently boutique hotels and shops selling hand-made goods to wealthy Israelis and tourists.
The Tel Aviv Light Rail, which is expected to pass near Neve Tzedek, will make the neighbourhood even more accessible for visitors and residents alike.
Controversial plans[edit]
In 2009, the Tel Aviv municipality began to approve plans to construct a number of new highways and widened arterial roads throughout southern Tel Aviv, including the proposed railway road, which would partially encircle Neve Tzedek. As part of these plans, the municipality approved the construction of a large number of skyscrapers in and around Neve Tzedek. A number of parking lots would also be constructed along Rothschild Boulevard in order to handle the parking demand induced by the new road space.[1]
Opponents of this plan cited a number of concerns with the approval process and with the plan itself. First and foremost, they argue that the addition of new skyscraper-lined highways will dramatically alter the historical and social character of Neve Tzedek and its surrounding areas in southern Tel Aviv. Furthermore, many residents and environmentalists are concerned about the effects of large amounts of traffic being funneled through the area, especially in a time when other developed cities are removing highways, which are now seen as mistakes from the past.[1]
Beyond the concerns with the project itself, opponents believe that the discussions have been conducted outside of the public view and with developers' interests being put before those of the community.[1]
Notable residents[edit]
- Baruch Agadati (1895–1976), classical ballet dancer, choreographer, painter, and film producer and director
- Miriam Glazer-Ta'asa (born 1929), politician
- Yoram Kaniuk (1930-2013), writer, painter, journalist, and theater critic
- Sara Levi-Tanai (1910–2005), choreographer and song writer
See also[edit]
- ^ a b c http://greenprophet.com/2009/07/21/10783/skyscraper-city/ "Citizens Shut Out as Tel Aviv Debates Skyscraper City" Green Prophet. 21 July 2009. Accessed 18 August 2009.
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Coordinates: 32°3′40.55″N 34°45′56.13″E / 32.0612639°N 34.7655917°E


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EAST NORRITON ľ In the early portion of the opening round of the PIAA Class AAA girls basketball playoffs on Saturday, Villa Maria head coach Kathy McCartney sported a pained look on her face as she watched her team commit a series of careless turnovers and then star guard Lisa Mirarchi got into foul trouble.
About 90 minutes later, however, McCartney looked much more comfortable -- if not a bit relieved. Thatĺs because her recently crowned District 1 champion Hurricanes cleaned up the ballhandling issues, and junior forward Jackie Carlin picked up the scoring slack en route to a solid 52-40 triumph over West York, the fourth seed from District 3.
ôThe one-week layoff is hard, and then you get back and play an opponent you donĺt know well, so there are usually some cobwebs at this point,ö said McCartney. ôI am glad this one is over, we get some momentum and now we move on.ö
Now 22-5, Villa Maria advances to the play Holy Redeemer on Wednesday in round two. The Bulldogs (23-7) were forced to play without a pair of injured starters: Sarah Shearer (knee) and Heather Zinn (shoulder).
Saturdayĺs clash at Norristown High School was actually rematch of last seasonĺs first round game (also a VMA win), and it was decisive. But it would have been much more uncertain if not for the ĺCanes collective effort at the free throw line, where they knocked down the first 20 and finished 21-for-22.
ôItĺs amazing that they only missed one free throw. As a coach, you canĺt ask for anything more,ö said West York head coach Jonathon Shultz.
ôWe shoot 73 percent as a team from the line, so itĺs huge for us,ö McCartney added. ôWe know how important they are and we stress it from the first day of practice.ö
The Hurricanes coughed it up eight times in the opening quarter alone, and yet still led 10-4. And not long after Mirarchi was whistled for her third foul late in the first half, Villa got a boost from Carlin, who connected on a pair of buckets in the final minute, to make it 22-15 at the intermission.
ôThe kids told me they were really nervous in the first quarter,ö McCartney explained. ôBut with the exception of Lisa, no one has stepped on the floor for a state game, so their nerves showed.ö
Carlin then sparked an 8-2 run to start the second half to put her team in front, 30-17. West York cut the deficit to eight, 38-30, early in the final quarter, but Carlin responded with Villaĺs only 3-pointer of the day, and then the Hurricanes closed it out at the line.
ôWe settled in, especially in the second half, where we played a lot better,ö said McCartney, who noted that her team had 13 turnovers in the first half, but just five the rest of the way.
Carlin wound up scoring 12 of her game-high 16 points in the second half, and wound up with seven field goals, nearly half of VMAĺs total of 15. Mirarchi and Molly Namiotka did most of their damage at the line and finished with 14 and 12 points, respectively.
ô(McCartney) kind of called me out during the game,ö Carlin recalled. ôShe said, Ĺyou have to be more of an offensive player,ĺ so I felt like I had to be more aggressive.
ôI think we were nervous because not many of us have played in a state game, and then Lisa got into foul trouble. We needed some leaders to step up and the coach told us in the second half that the only way we were going to beat them is if we go north and south to score.ö
McCartney said: ôThatĺs what we needed (Carlin) to do. Sheĺs got to realize that our best player is on the bench in foul trouble, so now itĺs my time to take over, and she really did. I thought she played great from the beginning to the end of that game.ö
Ironically, Carlin served up Villaĺs lone miss from the foul line, and it came with 40 seconds remaining on the clock. She took some good-natured ribbing afterwards.
ôI knew we only missed one, so I yelled at Jackie for that,ö McCartney laughed.
ôI didnĺt know at the time that we hadnĺt missed one,ö Carlin said. ôI had to admit that it was me in the locker room after the game.ö
Villa Maria 52, West York 40
WEST YORK ľ Wood 4 3-5 12; Slagle 1 0-0 2; Lankford 2 7-8 13; Noll 0 2-4 2; Krepps 0 1-2 1; Jamison 0 2-2 2; Tallman 1 4-4 6. Totals 8 19-23 40.
VILLA MARIA ľ Fetterolf 1 3-3 4; Tirney 1 4-4 6; Carlin 7 1-2 16; Namiotka 3 6-6 12; Mirarchi 3 8-8 14. Totals 15 21-22 52.
West York 4 11 8 15 -- 40
Villa Maria 10 12 12 18 -- 52
Three point goals: Wood, Carlin.


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Wednesday, February 26: Susan Wornick
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She's been a crusading consumer advocate; a caring colleague; a community legend; the consummate emcee able to crack up any crowd with an impromptu quip. In her 33 years at WCVB-TV, Susan Wornick has been the ultimate multi-tasker. This week she finishes her remarkable career at Channel 5, and we pay her tribute in a touching, funny and memorable half hour.
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Horner's Bible-reading system goes global
Posted on: June 20
By Bob Dickson
If you do a Google search for TMC professor Grant Horner's Bible reading system, you will, depending on the phrasing you use, land between 50,000 and 500,000 hits. In the five years since the longtime English professor posted the system onto his Facebook profile as a one-page pdf file, it has made its way into believers' hands and into their Bibles in countries all over the world.
For Horner, the system began decades ago when he was a college student himself, just saved into the faith. He knew the Bible was the Word of God, and he knew he needed to understand it, but he wasn't sure how to go about reading it.
The approach that was suggested to him revolved around grouping the Bible by genres and reading parts from each genre every day.
"The genres were groups such as the Mosaic genre (the Pentateuch), some of Paul's letters, the Psalms," Horner says. "So I wrote it all down in my Bible and many, many years later it has become known as Professor Horner's Bible-reading system
The system appealed to Horner's literary mind, and its ambitious pace – 10 chapters a day – satisfied his hunger for spiritual nourishment. And so for more than 30 years he has followed the plan. Ten chapters a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
On average, that's a pace of about two-and-half trips through the entire Bible every year.
An interesting facet of the system is that Horner also recommends using the same Bible every day. You gain an affinity for the actual Bible you use, he says. And if you write notes in the margins like he does, it leaves a remarkable path through which to track your growth through the years.
It also helps, he says, with recollection. After reading through the same passages on the same pages year after year, you become able to recall an entire page in your mind. Students who have taken his literature classes are familiar with his occasional references to Scripture that include details such as "left column second paragraph from the top."
One look at Horner's Bible tells the tale. It is the definition of well-worn. He has had it stitched and then re-stitched together, and some of the pages must be reinforced with scotch tape to keep them from disintegrating.
The most compelling evidence of such a commitment to God's Word, however, lies in the man himself. Horner is a living, breathing Bible concordance. More than that, His intimate understanding of the myriad ways in which Scripture's themes blend fluidly and beautifully across each of its 66 books has resulted in a depth of wisdom that makes him one of the crown jewels of TMC's esteemed faculty.
Horner, who specializes in, among other things, Renaissance English literature, is TMC's resident expert on John Milton. Milton, he will tell you, was a man who set out to read everything ever written and accomplished the feat. The literary knowledge Milton possessed spilled so deeply into his writings that even to this day, literary scholars cannot locate all of the references and allusions he included.
In the same way, Horner's wealth of Scriptural knowledge can't help but spill into his classes and by extension, into the minds and lives of his students. Such a potent combination helps them make the connections between the themes suggested in the literature they study and the precepts established in God's Word.
The intricate weaving of biblical wisdom into the material has not been lost on his students. In fact, it's partly responsible for Horner's system going global.
"People began to ask me, 'Did you go to seminary because you seem to know the Bible pretty well?' I'd say, 'No, I read the Bible and I've got this set of lists …' but no one really paid any attention to it," Horner says. "And then about five years ago, students at the college started asking me how I got to know the Bible so well. I would tell them about my system. I'd show it to them in my Bible and they'd copy it down. Then they asked me if I could make a handout, so one day I made a pdf of my handout and I uploaded it to my Facebook page."
Within hours Horner's Facebook page had thousands of visits. Within days, his 10-list handout had spread around the country. Within a month you could find it on every continent.
"People began telling me it was changing their life, it was changing their church, it was changing their family," Horner says. "At the same time it was being translated into a number of languages."
Horner has lost track of how many languages the system has been translated into, but every day he receives emails – some in broken English – from believers around the world who have seen their study of the Word ignited by that one pdf.
Horner estimates that there are at least "several hundred thousand people" using the system at any given time. Many do it on their own and in some cases the system has been adopted by entire churches – a great way to challenge the flock to dive into God's Word.
"The whole point is to get Christians to realize that most of us go through our life sipping lukewarm water and living on a diet of saltine crackers," Horner says. "And the fact is we have a feast that's in front of us. This is a way to kind of make the feast appear as interesting as it really is in showing us the variety of God's wisdom across all the different genres in the Word."
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Dr. Makris' research interests focus on Water and Human Health issues with a primary emphasis on the assessment of human exposures to frequently detected environmental chemicals in water and food items, packaging materials and numerous consumer products. Special focus is paid on delineating human exposures to environmental chemicals that disrupt the hormonal homeostasis of susceptible individuals.
Dr. Makris utilizes methodology and techniques towards the improved understanding of human exposures to environmental contaminants associated with carcinogenic or non-carcinogenic effects (type II diabetes, thyroid anomalies, adverse pregnancy outcomes). Towards this goal, Dr. Makris collaborates with Harvard faculty specializing in environmental epidemiology and bioinformatics to address environmental health issues in different areas of the world, notably in Cyprus, Greece and Bangladesh.
Under the auspices of the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), Dr. Makris has started developing the Water and Health laboratory in the Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health. The ultimate goal of the Water & Health research program of Dr. Makris is to minimize the human health risk associated with chronic exposures to environmental chemicals. Towards this goal, the Water & Health research program applies improved exposure assessment protocols for endocrine disruptors and disinfection by-products that refine the degree of association with their corresponding health outcomes.
During the past 9 years, Dr. Makris has published >60 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters dealing with the environmental chemistry and exposure science of environmental contaminants, including the development of intervention measures/ technologies for a number of inorganic (arsenic, and lead) and organic (veterinary antibiotics and explosive munitions residues) toxic contaminants.
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Okay - here we go with some fresh titles for the whole family- kids, parents, grandparents- all ages can sit down and enjoy these together. Check out the numerous other recommendations by clicking on the tag of the same name over on the left.
Meet the Robinsons---Lewis is a brilliant inventor who meets a mysterious stranger named Wilbur Robinson, whisking Lewis away in a time machine. Animated.
Rio---when Blu, a domesticated macaw from small-town Minnesota, meets the fiercely independent Jewel, he takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro with this bird of his dreams. Lots of holds on this, so be patient. Animated.
Kit Kittredge An American Girl---set in Cincinnati at the height of the Great Depression, Kit Kittredge, a resourceful young girl, helps her mother run a boardinghouse after her father loses his job. This features the talented young Abigail Breslin, who was so good in Little Miss Sunshine. (Little Miss is definitely not an embarrassment free movie- but def worth a look. It is hard to describe this one other than to say you will seldom meet a more incredibly weird but wonderful family. I think I would like to know these people).
Diary of a Wimpy Kid:Rodrick Rules- the sequel to the very popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this one is as good or better than the first. Both of these are available in Blu-Ray.
Howl's Moving Castle---when an unconfident young woman is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions.
Rango is an ordinary chameleon who accidentally winds up in the town of Dirt, a lawless outpost in the Wild West in desperate need of a new sheriff. With the vocal talents of Johnny Depp and...Abigail Breslin. Have some fun trying to get all the other voices---there are lots you will recognize.
We have just received a bunch of Charlie Brown specials- these are sweet, funny and gentle fare for the whole family. Snoppy Come Home, A Boy Named Charlie Brown and Peanuts 1970'2 Collection Vol. 2., with 6 remastered TV specials.
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We all know that CPL has an amazing collection of CD's. Everything from Slayer to Shostakovich-Justin Bieber to Alice Cooper! But do you know that we also have a huge collection of performances/concerts on dvd? In fact, my recent search brought up over 200! These are concerts performed around the world at international venues by a huge and diverse group of performers. For example:
Fleetwood Mac: Rumours
The 4 Complete Ed Sullivan Shows Starring the Beatles
Eagles: Farewell tour live from Melbourne
Queen: Live at Wembley Stadium
Simon and Garfunkel; the concert in Central Park
U2: Live at Red Rocks
This just barely begins to scratch the surface of some of my own faves. Music--performance as a search term will bring up everything and show you the depth of the collection; my above mentioned faves came by searching Rock Concerts dvd;
Some of you have already gone back to school, or will go back in the next few weeks. If you're not and you're envious, skip the school supplies section and come to the library for some Continuing Education by way of these teacher-themed dvds:
Here's a question for your film studies prof...why are no women represented as educators on film, except Bad Teacher, which you probably know about, so I won't review it here, but click the title to place a hold.
Goodbye, Mr. Chips: Not a dry eye in the house as an inexperienced and clumsy schoolmaster learns that the key to good teaching is to relate to your pupils as people in this 1939 classic.
Educating Rita: Michael Caine stars as a jaded professor and Julie Walters as his adult student who didn't share his privileged upbringing.
Dead Poet's society stars Robin Williams as the teacher who encourages a love of literature, with mixed results, and a too-often cited latin phrase.
To Sir with Love: Sidney Poitier stars in this old chestnut about a young teacher sent to a working class neighbourhood in London to convince rebellious high schoolers to take an interest in learning and their own futures (while he also cuts a mean figure in suits). This movie is followed by a whole raft of similarly themed films set in contemporary America, including Up the Down Staircase (1967)--set in inner-city New York--come to think of it, many of the rest feature coaches or music conductors, so we'll leave it at that.
ONE DAY starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess is opening on August 19th. Movie Maniacs and Alliance has an opportunity for you to win double passes to attend an advanced screening on August 18th. We are using e-tickets again and it couldn't be easier.
The first 100 people to visit https://secure1.gettickets.ca/Redeem/Regular/SelectTickets.aspx?id=caf12e51-fb17-4dab-9426-2a7b13bff125&locale=en-CA and enter ONEDAYCAL5 as your PIN code will each be able to print off an admit-2 pass to the Aug 18 screening at Scotiabank Chinook.
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The last few months have seen some really big summer releases- Transformers 3, Cars 2, Super 8, Captain America, the finale of Harry Potter. Trsf3 and HP have just recently passed the billion dollar mark in world wide revenue. Trsf 3 took about 6 1/2 weeks and Harry got there in just under 3. What an amazing amount---one billion dollars in ticket sales! Each! No telling how high they can and will still go. What will JK Rowling do with all that money!? CPL has all 7 previous HP's and Transformers 1 and 2 if you need a refresher course.
Another big release is The Rise of the Planet of the Apes. I just saw it this week and I have to say I really enjoyed it. I do like this kind of movie- near future/ humankind at the mercy of their own technology/ how did we get in this mess/ kind of movies, and this did not disappoint. I am also a big fan of the 1968 Charlton Heston original Planet of the Apes and I am happy to say that CPL has finally got it. There were 5 releases in this series, and to my mind they got progressively worse, but there is no denying the strong appeal of the first, with one of the greatest 'gotchas' in the history of cinema. Holds are starting to build, so get your request on now.
I try not to put too many films into this category but The Sweet Smell of Success (1957) is a unique movie. Burt Lancaster stars as J.J. Hunsecker, the sinister editor of a newspaper entertainment column and Tony Curtis as his Iago-like undlerling, Sydney Falco. Known for his terrifying smear campaigns, Hunsecker is weirdly obsessed with his adult sister Susie and controls her every move. When she falls in love with (gasp!) a jazz musician, Hunsecker will go to any length to destroy the relationship and convinces Falco to frame the boyfriend. The movie follows Falco's own love of power and how it entangles him in the quest to destroy the couple. What fascinated me the most about the movie was the use of jargon in the script. A translator is almost needed in some scenes where the two newspapermen quip back and forth in the language of the trade. There's a sense of zeitgeist in the film, in Susie's decision, and its condemnation of the "gutter press." Also available on blu-ray
Mel recommended many excellent titles in two earlier posts which you can find under the tagline numbers colours and letters on the left. She observed how many films there were with numbers in the titles, and when I started this one I was struck with the same thought---gobs of movies with colours in the titles. Here in no particular order are colour movies, all which I've seen and enjoyed.
The Color Purple---Spielberg brings you Woopie and Oprah in the story based on Alice Walkers popular novel. Bit of trivia here- although nominated for 11 Academy Awards, it won--- zero! This ties with a movie called The Turning Point, that people are hard pressed to remember. I actually like them both.
Black Swan- this movie which had 2011's Best Actress winner will not be everybodies cup of tea. Melodramatic, on times bordering on incomprehensible, it is still worth seeing just for Natalie Portman's stunning performance. Yes- she did her own dancing.
Reds- this is Warren Beatty's 1981 story of a radical American journalist who becomes involved with the Communist revolution in Russia. This is long folks---194 minutes. Not to be confused with the far inferior Helen Mirren/Bruce Willis spy offering called Red-although John Malcovich's performance almost makes it worthwhile-nobody does nutjob as well as John.
Solyent Green---from 1972, futuristic dystopia with Charlton Heston.
Green Mile---from the fertile mind of Stephen King, this is one of his stories that translates very well from book to the big screen. A really good performance by Tom Hanks, and lots of other recognizable faces, even if you can't get all the names. Can you spot the actor who played Ned Pepper in the True Grit remake? This guy is a real chameleon and a talented actor.
The Purple Rose of Cairo- ignore his sordid personal life and just pay tribute to the film maker, and there is no denying that Woody Allen makes some really good movies. This is a charming offering from 1985 starring Mia Farrow and Jeff Daniels.
The Scarlet and the Black- the Vatican, the Nazi's, Christopher Plummer and Gregory Peck.
The Red Shoes---A young ballet dancer is torn between the man she loves and her pursuit to become a prima ballerina. A must see.
It isn't easy being green- Kermit the frog of course, and the irrepressible Muppets---several Movies and the series 1, 2 and 3. Anybody who was anybody used to line up to get on this weekly show.


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Plenty of people are headed to Austin this March, but not many of them are attending "that conference." Why not make it our own? We're a pretend union, it's time we had a pretend conference. We'll meet you at The Ginger Man and Frank in March. Wear your uniforms. United Pixelworkers Convention seal (designed by Reagan Ray and Trent Walton from Paravel) on a Tri-Black American Apparel tri-blend tee. "Paravel + UP" on the back.
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I used my Medula freestyle breast pump for a year with my daughter who was born in 2010. I pumped 1x/day and then 4-5x/day the 2-3 days/week I worked. I was going to replace the tubing and parts, but figured the breast pump would be fine for this baby due in June (where I will pump about the same amount of time).
Then I found out my insurance company will provide one free of charge - the Medula personal double. It's $125 charge to get the Medula freestyle. I liked the freestyle, so I am hesitant to switch the personal double. I was thinking that I would use my old pump and then go through my insurance if it isn't working as weel, but I found out that I only have 30 days after birth to actually order it.
I am wondering if I should just pay for a new freestyle. Any thoughts? Anyone need to replace their pump?
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"The trouble with some women is that they get all excited about nothing; then they marry him." Cher
Gender differences are hard to detect, as they depend on many factors. Nevertheless, I will propose here that in general, women are more likely to make romantic compromises at young age, whereas men tend to do so more at an older age.
An important factor in determining the readiness to make romantic compromises is how prepared we are to marry those we do not love. An overwhelming majority of people (over 85% of Americans) said that they would not marry someone with whom they were not in love and about 50% of Americans believe that they have the right to seek a divorce when their love fades (Fisher, 2004). While these attitudes express the profound wish of people not to compromise in love and to combine romantic love with marriage, many people nevertheless make romantic compromises. Are there gender differences in this regard?


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Before my workouts I do tons of stretching and mobility work but that doesn't prevent my injuries. It makes me mad because of how easily I get injured too, most of my injuries don't even come from lifting srs. Three weeks ago I pinched a nerve in my middle back from sitting down the wrong way and now I can't squat or deadlift which pisses me off because im going backwards in progress the more I wait for it to heal. As soon as my injuries heal, i get another injury it just seems like. This is only when I train with exercises that require strict posture, like squats and deadlifts. My upper body has never been injured, but ffs my i bench more than i squat because i've never been able to do them without snapping my shiet up. My middle back injury is like 2 cm to the left of my spine, could this potentially be a herniated disc? and if it's a pinched nerve (which it most likely is according to the research ive done) how do i fix it?
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This book began in a brown suitcase, handed to me by my father, Joseph Matasovsky, toward the end of his life, with the instructions, "This should be published..."
Inside this suitcase were documents revealing the tragic story of Slovakia's Spis and Orava regions, located on the northern border between Slovakia and Poland. The letters and documents, from 1919–1948, bring alive the tumult and the protests that occurred when villages in these areas, with 30,000 Slovak residents, were awarded Poland after World War I and yet again after World War II.
This collection of letters and first-hand reports tells a compelling story of the desire for freedom. It details the courage and persistence of the Slovaks in Spis and Orava, and the Slovak-Americans in the United States who organized and maintained a strong international advocacy compaign on their behalf for two decades.
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