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All our foals are raised in a loving and empowering environment. Their natural personalities are encouraged and their mothers wean them when they are ready thus ensuring the foals enter adulthood with confidence. All purebred foals will be sold registered with the Spanish Mustang Registry. They are also eligible for registration with the HOA (Horses of America), AIHR (American Indian Horse Registry), AHHA (American Heritage Horse Association) and the SBHA (Spansih Barb Horse Association). Foals will be sold microchipped, wormed, vaccinated and with an information pack to advise people about how to handle their new foal and information on the care of this rare breed. Foals will be taught to lead, tie, trim, load and will be exposed to new experiences before they are sold.
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(WVLT) - The toy company, Mattel, has announced its third major recall of Chinese-made toys in a little more than a month.
Mattel says the recall involves a total of more than 800,000 units, including 675,000 Barbie doll accessories, because of excessive amounts of lead-tainted paint.
The recall also covers 90,000 units of Mattel's GeoTrax locomotive line and 8,900 Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys, both from the company's Fisher-Price brand.
The Big Big World products were sold nationwide from July through August of this year, while the GeoTrax toys were sold from September 2006 through August of this year.
The recalled Barbie accessories were sold between October 2006 and August of this year.
No Barbie dolls were included in the action.
The recall is the latest blow to the world's largest toy maker as the critical holiday shopping season approaches.
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His Highness Sheikh Majid Becomes An ICFLIX Lifelong Member
DUBAI, UAE, November 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
ICFLIX [pronounced I-see-flix] had the pleasure of adding His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum of the UAE, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, to their extensive list of members at this year's Big Entertainment Show (BES). The online streaming service, based in the UAE, was a platinum sponsor of the annual event, which Sheikh Majid inaugurated on November 18 th.
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Carlos Tibi and Fadi Mehio, ICFLIX CEO and Chairman, respectively, met Sheikh Majid as he toured the exhibition area and greeted the exhibitors. They presented him with a special membership to ICFLIX that will give him lifelong access to the entire library and all content.ICFLIX participated in the My Content section of the conference, the leading forum in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for industry members to network and showcase content for distribution, selling and buying. ICFLIX is the region's first online service to provide subscription-based access to Bollywood, Hollywood and Jazwood (Arabic) content to users for a monthly fee of $7.99. In the evening, the BES organizers invited their most prominent participants to a gala dinner, where ICFLIX was given an award in gratitude for their participation and support of the event. About ICFLIX ICFLIX media FZ LLC was established in Dubai in 2012. The company provides its members with convenient access to Hollywood, Bollywood and Jazwood (Arabic) content. It is the first subscription-based online streaming service of its kind and offers movies, TV series, cartoons, and documentaries. The platform is currently available on over 100 different mobile and fixed internet enabled devices including PCs, Macs, smart phones, tablets, smart TVs and gaming consoles. Aside from its UAE headquarters, ICFLIX has offices in the US, Canada, Europe, and Egypt. http://www.icflix.com SOURCE ICFLIX Media FZ LLC
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Flight to Gold
I wrote back on September 23, in my article "Gold...Silver...The Fed...Oh My", that both gold and silver would continue to find themselves under pressure as an eventual taper by the Fed was certainly in the cards. This pressure has continued even with the recent dysfunction on Capitol Hill, which one would assume would lead to higher prices in the metals. While I still believe that a taper is in the works, I also believe that the bickering on Capitol Hill has delayed the timeframe until early 2014 at the absolute earliest. With that said, the longer that the government is shutdown and debt ceiling discussions carry on, the more room that both gold and silver have to the upside. Leading me to think that a retest of 1400 is not out of the question ( a little over a 5% move from current levels).
Today we had evidence of this as we entered the second week of trading with the government shutdown and no resolution to the pending debt ceiling deadline. For the first time in 3 sessions we saw the December Gold futures contract close higher, settling at 1325.10, up over 1% on the day. A similar move was experienced in silver with the December futures contract settling nearly 3% higher at 22.386.
The bottom line here is that as long as negotiations in Washington DC cease to exist and we creep closer to what many fear may result in a default on US debt, we will likely see a continued "flight to safety" into the metals. And while treasuries usually participate in this flight, I would be hard pressed to believe that will be the case this go round, at least not in what I would qualify as a substantial way. Keep in mind that Moody's downgraded our US debt in 2011, 4 days after we voted to lift the debt ceiling. History might just repeat itself, as there is speculation that Standard in Poor's has the current AAA rating in its crosshairs. With "downgrade" flashing before the eyes of investors, there might be hesitancy to push into treasuries, leaving more room for upside in gold and silver.
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When you agree to sit down and watch a Will Ferrell vehicle, you know exactly what you are getting into each time. There are no real surprises when it comes to plot development of his comedies, and you can fully expect the same brand of humor each time out. That being said, you pretty much have to review his films on their own scale, and take it with a grain of salt when comparing them to some of the more developed comedies. I figure that this introduction is necessary, because I found Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby to be a hilarious movie, but in no way do I consider it to be a "good" movie. Now don't get me wrong, I admit to enjoying a lot of things about the film, but when all is said and done, there was more laugh about here than to actually hang my hat on when it came to the story.
'Ricky Bobby' of course has Will Ferrell in the lead role, as a race enthusiast who has grown up loving NASCAR, and found himself on the pit crew of a terrible driver. The driver is so bad, that at one point he just gets out of his car during a race to use the restroom and have a chicken sandwich. This is where Ricky Bobby volunteers to take the drivers place, and gets behind the wheel of the car for the first time. He is a natural from the start and takes to the track with a reckless abandon that could either spell success or doom for someone going almost 200 miles per hour. Racing from the back of the pack, he passes many cars, and ends up placing third in his first race. Though pretty improbable, the intent of this quick segment at the beginning is to shape his character for the remainder of the film, and show us that he does have a talent when it comes to driving.
Along with Ferrell, we are treated with John C. Reilly who plays his best friend Cal Naughton Jr. Ricky Bobby and Cal have been friends for years, and have worked their way up to the same racing team. When Ricky gets the chance to drive, and starts to have some success, the team is able to bring on a second driver, and Cal is given that slot. Together on the track, they are a force to be reckoned with, using their patented 'shake-and-bake' moves on a weekly basis. They are pretty good at racing, however, with Ricky Bobby it is either finish first, or finish last, as he never races carefully, and is continuously wrecking his sponsors cars. This results in a driver being brought over from France to take his place, whom you may recognize as Borat from a recent movie by the same name. As Ricky Bobby is forced to race against this new French driver, a lot of new comedic moments ensue.
Talladega Nights is a movie about racing, and in particular a few of the drivers that compete against Ricky Bobby. But really, this is just a vehicle for which the plot connects many of the jokes from beginning to end. A lot of the devices could easily be transferred to another story, and would probably work much the same, but this time it had to do with NASCAR. Will Ferrell was absolutely hilarious in my opinion, turning a phrase, and uttering many memorable one-liners that I am sure will be quoted for years. John C. Reilly was the perfect sidekick for Ferrell, and shows just how good his "acting chops" really are. The supporting cast does well to add additional humor to the story, and the writers deserve credit for just how funny the film turned out to be. In regards to overall humor, I think this is by far Ferrell's best, and even though the plot of really weak, I found myself really enjoying the film. It's a non-threatening 2 hours of movie-watching, and well worth watching in my opinion if you are looking for some good-old-fashioned Ferrell humor.


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Starved Rock State Park
Seasonal waterfalls, awe-inspiring bluffs and rugged canyons dominate the storied landscape at Starved Rock. Rich with history and beauty, Starved Rock's hiking trails meander through towering trees and scenic overlooks along the Illinois River. Outdoor activities include hiking, canoeing, paddle boat cruises, cross-country skiing, trolley rides, fishing and picnicking. Visitors can stay at the historic Starved Rock Lodge or in one of its cozy cabins.
CITY: Utica
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort and Enchanted Forest
Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, Grizzly Jack's is an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where water park fun meets natural wonder. Escape from the big city and enjoy a vacation in the scenic Northwoods at Grizzly Jack's - an unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.
CITY: Utica
Matthiessen State Park
Canyons, streams, prairie and forest combine to delight visitors at Matthiessen State Park. Located in central LaSalle County, approximately four miles south of Utica and three miles east of Oglesby, Matthiessen is a paradise for those interested in geology as well as recreation. Visitors can expect to see beautiful rock formations in addition to unusual and abundant vegetation and wildlife. All of this, along with park and picnic facilities make Matthiessen State Park a popular choice for a special outing.
CITY: Utica
Starved Rock Lodge - Cabins
Historic lodge nestled in Starved Rock State Park. Open daily, on-site bar, indoor pool; hotel and cabins in the woods, free WiFi, restaurant & seasonal, outdoor dining. A great part of your all-inclusive wedding celebration.
CITY: Utica
Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center
The Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center has several interactive displays, free videos on the park, hiking maps, and more. Trailheads Concessions & Gifts, also located here, is a great place to buy gifts, souvenirs, and snacks (fresh fudge, too)! The Visitor Center and Trailheads are open year-round.
CITY: Utica
Landers House
Landers House is located a half a block from charming downtown Utica, home of historic Mill Street. We are country lodging in a truly unique setting geared to pamper. We have four cottages with 2 person whirlpools, fireplaces, large bathrooms with two person showers, loft bedrooms with down filled bedding and sky lights, cable TV, CD Players, wet bars stocked with coffee and teas, glassware and dishware for two. Our suites and rooms are designed with our guests comfort in mind. We encourage you to indulge in your fantasies, revive your romantic nature and relax in a secluded atmosphere.
CITY: Utica
Belle of the Rock
The Belle of the Rock paddle boat tours are located at historic Starved Rock state park in Utica, Illinois (just 80 miles west of Chicago). In addition to the river tours, we provide canoes and kayaks. Call us today at 815-434-9200 to make your reservation.
CITY: Utica
Captain Swift Covered Bridge
Located one mile west of Princeton in Bureau County, Illinois is the Captain Swift Covered Bridge. Built in 2006, the bridge derives its strength from its burr arch design, an idea patented by Theodore Burr of New York in 1804. Made entirely of wood using 1800s concepts (it has an outer skin of Douglas Fir), the Captain Swift Covered Bridge is the only two-lane covered bridge in Illinois. It has a 16'-3" vertical clearance, a 28 foot minimum roadway width and a 128' span over the Big Bureau Creek. GPS co-ordinates - N41 22.745 W89 29.871
CITY: Princeton
Starved Rock State Park East Hike
Starved Rock State Park has a beautiful East Hike that offers canyons galore, each with slightly different shapes, sizes and colorings. At 6.4 miles of dirt terrain, this hike is moderately difficult. Cool, shady and overgrown with ferns, the canyons offer a plethora of trees and flowering plants—a true delight to explore. You'll also encounter scenic overlooks 100 feet above the Illinois River. The real crowd pleasers at Starved Rock are the numerous sandstone canyons that were carved deep into the bedrock as upland streams drained into the Illinois River. Some noted canyons of worth to explore are Kaskaskia Canyon, Ottawa Canyon and Hennepin Canyon Overlook.
CITY: Utica
Starved Rock State Park West Hike
Starved Rock State Park West Hike offers a decidedly different set of attractions than its eastern counterpart. On this hike you'll encounter a series of overlooks from wooded bluffs and rocky cliffs high above the Illinois River. This 2.9-mile hike varies in difficulty due to the large amount of stairs that need climbing. The dominant feature of Starved Rock can be found on this hike, via a narrow bluff that runs 4-miles along the south branch of the Illinois River. The park's namesake towers 125 feet above the river, offering commanding views of the nearby islands and river. Some notable excursions include, French Canyon, Wildcat Canyon and Pontiac Canyon with sweeping views of the Illinois River.
CITY: Utica
The Chocolate Shoppe
The Chocolate Shoppe in Utica is where lovers of this rich delicacy flock to. Featuring handmade confections, including world famous chocolate covered bacon; and offering a variety of sea-salted caramels, truffles, fudge, nut clusters, barks toffees, hand-dipped chocolate popcorn, graham crackers, pretzels, chocolate-covered fruits and nuts, and specialty items like chocolate pasta, chocolate balsamic vinegars and more.
CITY: Utica
August Hill Winery
Visit the August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co. tasting room and experience locally-made handcrafted wines. Wine tastings and flights, wine gifts & accessories, gallery of local art, outdoor patio, private events. Open Monday - Thursday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM & Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
CITY: Utica
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home and Visitors Center
Tour the restored home that the Reagan family resided in from 1920-1923, and meander through the Visitor Center and Gift Shop which features books and gifts highlighting the Reagan legacy. The tour includes the four-room Presidential Timeline exhibit and the viewing of a Reagan biographical video.
CITY: Dixon
Illinois River Winery
Come tour the winery, visit the tasting room and outdoor wine garden, featuring award-winning wines made in the Illinois River Valley. Open everyday!
CITY: Utica
LaSalle Canal Boat & Lock 16 Visitors Center
Mule pulled canal boat rides with period clothed storyteller, open May-October. The year-round Visitor center includes exhibits, programs, visitor information, cafe and gift shop.
CITY: LaSalle
Matthiessen State Park - Cross Country Skiing
Five miles of scenic trails amidst a spectacular geological backdrop enable hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, runners and cross-country skiers to experience a peaceful jaunt through the park, while families congregate around fully-equipped, shaded picnic areas neighboring playgrounds, trailheads and 17th-Century restored French fort.
CITY: Utica
The Foster Suite
Located in the heart of Utica, The Foster Suite has a King bed, Queen sleeper sofa, 50" Plasma TV, fire place and Jacuzzi and more. Also offer wireless internet.
CITY: North Utica
Illinois River at Starved Rock State Park
The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—but it's in Utica where the Illinois River meets Starved Rock State Park. With 18 canyons, and sandstone bluffs for four miles, Starved Rock State Park is one of Illinois' treasured nature habitats. On your journey down the river, your eyes will never tire from all the wildlife that call the river home. From Black-crowed heron, river otters, Western ribbon snakes, even bald eagles. Whether you're kayaking or canoeing, you'll experience the shear power of the winding river that was carved by glacial melt water in all its seasonal colors, with its various incarnations of forests, wetlands, bluffs and prairies to enjoy.
CITY: Utica
The Willows Hotel - Utica
The Willows Hotel is a quiet quaint boutique hotel quietly nestled in historic Utica, Illinois. We are located 90 minutes from downtown Chicago and the Quad Cities. There is no better escape from your day to day routine. We are one mile from the entrance of Starved Rock State Park, voted one of "Illinois Seven Wonders". Two miles from Matthiessen State Park. The Willows Hotel is a short stroll from shopping, organic food store,restaurants, wineries, and pubs. More than a place to rest your head, you can relax and rejuvenate. Make yourself at home in our warm residential-feel rooms or suites. For business or leisure, The Willows Hotel staff is eager to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable.
CITY: Utica
A Hundred Acres Orchard and Market
A fun-filled orchard featuring apples, berries, melons. The indoor market is filled with jams, jellies, sauces, dips, salsas, candy and homemade "take n bake" pies. Also unique is the Krazy Kernel Kettle Korn, produced right in Princeton! Specialty cheeses, such as Antonella, Buffalo Wing Jack, and Tomato Basil Yellow Cheddar are also available. Pair these cheeses with some of the wines that are sold in the new wine shop, or enjoy your purchase on the newly constructed outdoor patio area. The Cider Mill banquet room has been expanded to accommodate 200 guests, so plan your wedding, reception, party, or reunion here!
CITY: Princeton
Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail at LaSalle
Explore the fabled canal route that connects Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River by way of the Illinois River. Once used by Native Americans and early explorers, today the trail meanders through four state parks with landscapes ranging from towering bluffs to rolling hills. Modern-day explorers can enjoy hiking, boating and even snowmobiling.
CITY: LaSalle
LaSalle Peru KOA Campground
Camping in a country setting away from interstate noise. RV, Tent Sites & Cabin Rentals. General Store, showers, heated pool, WiFi & cable TV.
CITY: Utica
Hickory Hollow Campgrounds
Wi-Fi available at no charge. Meeting/banquet space available. 37acres with 89 water, sewer & electric sites and 45 tent sites, plus cabins. Store, laundry, showers, and swimming pool. Near Starved Rock.
CITY: Utica
Starved Rock Inn
Eight room rustic country inn, decorated in handcrafted wood furnishings. A unique tranquil get-away. Open April - November. For reservations, call 815-667-4211 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
CITY: Utica
Red Covered Bridge
This covered bridge is located 1 1/2 miles north of Princeton on Rt. 26. One of five remaining covered bridges in Illinois, this bridge was built in 1863 and is still open to traffic. It crosses Big Bureau Creek and was once part of the Peoria-Galena Trail. This beautiful landmark is a delight for artists, photograpers and nature lovers. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 149 foot span was built at a cost of $3,148.57.
CITY: Princeton
Mill Street Inn
Mill Street Inn is a quaint upstairs deluxe suite featuring a King-size bedroom, pull-out Queen sofa and 50" Plasma TV, nestled in the center of downtown Utica. Fully-equipped kitchen and full-size bath. Just steps to shops, pubs and dining and just a few minutes drive to Starved Rock and other State Parks.
CITY: North Utica
Matthiessen State Park
Enjoy hiking, cross-country skiing and more in this state park known for its waterfalls, bluffs and canyons.
CITY: Utica
Casino Bingo
Casino Bingo is the best charity bingo in the area. Thousands of dollars in prizes are awarded each night. You'll find great food, big progressives and electronic gaming equipment.
CITY: Peru
Lock 16 Center
Visitor information, canal exhibits/programs, canal boat tickets, cafe, gift shop, great bathrooms, free Wi-Fi. Private meeting room/facility/canal boat rentals. At western terminus of I&M Canal.
CITY: LaSalle
Anne's Antiques
Located in the historic North End of Princeton, IL, Anne's Antiques is a quaint antique shop featuring vintage oak and walnut furniture, handmade quilts, pottery and glassware
CITY: Princeton
Apple Tree Acres Alpacas
Fabulous apparel, softest yarns and roving. Meet and buy our Alpacas. Call for hours.
CITY: Utica
Rochelle Railroad Park
View trains from the Union Pacific and BNSF railroads as they rush by the park pavilion and browse the railroad-themed gift shop.
CITY: Rochelle
First Christian Church
First Christian Church served as the Reagan family church while they lived in Dixon and helped form Ronald Reagan's Christian-based work ethic, which included a short term as a Sunday School teacher.
CITY: Dixon
Hornbaker Gardens
Hornbaker Gardens is a family owned and operated nursery specializing in perennial flowers. Large collections of hostas, daylilies, iris and other perennials draw plant enthusiasts from all over the Midwest to this nursery in the country. Whatever we get interested in as gardeners, we seem to start providing for our customers as well. Thus, the offerings of granite and pottery, bronze sculptures and rusty metal artwork. In 2008, we put up a new building which we call The Shop at Hornbaker Gardens. It is stocked with garden art and other garden accessories where you are sure to find something unique for your garden.
CITY: Princeton
Amish Ways Country Store
Quilts, crafts, florals, pottery, jams, jellies, popcorn, seasonal items and more. Christmas walk 1st weekend Nov.
CITY: Paw Paw
Shabbona Lake State Park Campground
Shabbona Lake State Park Campground is a semi-wooded area with 150 Class A sites with electricity, showers, vehicular access, boat launch, playground, kid's fishing area, and The Camp Store. Bring your own poles or use The Camp Store's loaner fishing poles! We also have paddle boats that you may rent to enjoy a scenic view of Shabbona Lake. Each campsite has a gravel parking space, picnic table, and a campfire ring. Shabbona Lake State Park has two cabins available for rent. The cabin consists of two rooms that total approx. 200 square feet. Cabins are located near the shore of the lake and are fairly secluded.
CITY: Shabbona
Stonehouse Park - RV & Campground
The park has approximately 100 water, electric and sewer hookups. Each electric hookup has 20amp, 30amp and 50amp service. These hookups can be used with RV's, vendor vehicles, booths, tent or camp setups, and other purposes. Ample space is available for open or primitive camping. Rates may vary depending on group size and facility requirements.
CITY: Earlville
LaSalle Speedway
Mid-America's most exciting 1/4 high banked raceway. Come & watch drivers compete in furious side by side stock car racing action. Family fun entertainment where kids under 11 are free!
CITY: LaSalle
H.I. Lincoln Store
Two-story stone building built in 1860 by Abe Lincoln's cousin. Restored dry goods store houses a consignment shop featuring local artisans. Also national headquarters for the Lincoln Highway Assn.
CITY: Franklin Grove
Mill Street Market
Full-line grocery store. Fresh meat and homemade sausage. Liquor and beer. Camping and grilling supplies.
CITY: Utica
Peru Antique Mall
250 dealers, 30,000 square feet, single-level building displaying a wide range of quality antiques.
CITY: Peru
Hegeler Carus Mansion
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 57-room, Victorian-era mansion features century-old chandeliers, ornate woodwork and other fine details. It was built in 1876 by Edward C. Hegeler and the mansion was designed by Chicago architect William W. Boyington.
CITY: LaSalle
Beetz Me!
Enter this 1860's once-upon-a-time hardware store and find another state of mind! Submerge yourself in the laid-back, fun atmosphere and enjoy the attentive service. You won't find nuts and bolts anymore, but you will find a world full of unusual gifts such as imported glass and serveware and home decor, some with more than a little attitude. Features a variety of wines, gourmet mixes and condiments, homemade gourmet chocolates and espresso drinks. Become a fan on facebook!
CITY: Princeton
John Deere Historic Site
John Deere has a presence around the world, but it all started right here in Grand Detour, Illinois. When you step foot on these grounds, it will feel like taking a step back in time. Hear the floorboards creak as you walk inside John Deere's home. Take in the beauty of the picturesque landscape. And feel the heat of fired steel inside the replica blacksmith shop. Whether you're a school group, a John Deere fan or a history buff, it's an experience you just can't miss.
CITY: Grand Detour
Rochelle Railroad Diamond Lodge
The Rochelle Diamond Lodge is a charming lodge located just 50 yards from the Rochelle Train Park. Three Guest Suites are currently available and an actual caboose is on site and being renovated and will be available to stay in soon! The Lodge's comfortable and tasteful decor will make you feel right at home. It's all about relaxation, and who would want it any other way? Picnic tables in the back are the perfect spot to barbeque or enjoy a nice tall glass of lemonade in the summer and enjoy your privacy taking pictures in front of the on-site caboose! RAILFANS: Enjoy your day at the Railroad Park and then just walk back across the tracks to your Suite!
CITY: Rochelle
Prairie Hill Barn Bed and Breakfast
A historic home, circa 1834, bed and breakfast, and riding retreat (capacity 16 guests) featuring antique-filled rooms, homemade continental breakfast, English riding instruction, and over 90 miles of scenic trails.
CITY: Princeton
Annie's Little Pots and Pottery Center
Annies Little Pots is a "must-see" shop in Princeton, Illinois. Discover many local artists along with Ann Dittmer's beautiful hand-made pottery, created in her on-site studio. Besides Princeton's own handmade pottery, you'll find Metal Sculpture, Home & Garden decor, soaps, candles, jewelry, and original paintings. Want to try your hand at the Pottery Wheel? Schedule a Pottery Class. The Pottery Cellar located in the basement of Annies Little Pots features a fun Paint Your Own Pottery Studio.
CITY: Princeton
Country Village Studio
Portrait studio and gallery conveniently located in downtown Utica. Providing photographic services to the area, including a gallery of local artists. Open Monday-Saturday.
CITY: North Utica
Owen Lovejoy Homestead
The Owen Lovejoy Homestead, built in 1838 was the home of the famous abolitionist minister. Part of the Underground Railroad, rooms are furnished with period furniture and visitors can peer into the hidden area above the stairs where runaway slaves hid. The 1849 Colton One-Room Schoolhouse is behind the house. Located on East Peru Street a half mile from downtown Princeton. Call for dates and times open.
CITY: Princeton
Granny's Berries
Stop by and pick your own blueberries and red raspberries.
CITY: Rochelle
Northwest Territory Historic Center
The Northwest Territory Historic Center is a History Research and Learning Center housed in President Ronald Reagan's boyhood South Central School; located in his hometown of Dixon, Illinois. Beautifully restored with the dedicated support of the townspeople and Reagan colleagues, the Center is proudly affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution and houses the Veterans History Project Regional Center, auditorium, research library, historical exhibits, art gallery, surround-sound theater and museum store. A visit to the Northwest Territory Historic Center includes: The Unchanged Land-an interactive exhibit on Native American & Black Hawk War; The Changing Land-an interactive exhibit on early American Farming; Ronald Reagan's Restored Classroom; Rock River Assembly Diorama; Chautauqua Assembly Building Model; Earth from Space Poster Exhibit; President Reagan History Room, changing historical exhibits, a museum store and much more.
CITY: Dixon
LaSalle County Historical Museum
LaSalle County history including Native American artifacts in an I & M Canal era warehouse, plus a blacksmith shop, a one room school and pioneer farm equipment.
CITY: Utica
Peru Mall
The Peru Mall is an enclosed regional shopping center in Peru, IL on Rt 251, just off I80 with over 50 stores. Open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm and Sundays 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
CITY: Peru
Princeton Main Street
Two and a half miles of magnificent shopping! Unique specialty shops, antique malls and services. So many shops...so little time.
CITY: Princeton
Dixon Welcome Center
We provide information on Dixon area attractions as well as the Illinois Lincoln Highway. Purchase Reagan and Dixon souvenir items. Also houses the "Of The Prairie" Gift Shop specializing in Illinois Wines and other Illinois Products.
CITY: Dixon
Apollo Theatre
In 2009, Lara & Joachim (Jay) Schneider bought the Apollo. Since then there have been quite a few changes. Just recently new seats were installed and the concession area was given a make-over. We offer "Buy Nachos For One Buck Mondays" and BYOB (Bring Your Own Bucket and fill it up for only 75 cents) Tuesdays! If you never been to the Apollo or haven't been in awhile, please come and see this Princeton landmark!
CITY: Princeton
Lord Stocking's Bed & Breakfast
Thee-story, Victorian home decorated with original antique furnishings. Mendota has parks and three museums. Starved Rock State Park is close by. Please call for reservations.
CITY: Mendota
Seasons Gone By
Wrought iron and cast iron home and garden accents. Lodge décor, soy candles, jewelry, Kristine's Shower Products and a year round Christmas room.
CITY: Utica
Lincoln Monument
This memorial commemorates Lincoln's 1832 service in the Black Hawk War, and consists of a bronze figure of Lincoln as a 23-year-old captain. The statue was dedicated in 1930 during the centennial celebration of the town of Dixon.
CITY: Dixon
Wings of Peace and Freedom Park
A Bulgarian immigrant donated the Wings of Peace and Freedom sculpture to the City of Dixon. The artwork, which includes a full-size replica of a section of the Berlin Wall, recognizes President Reagan's efforts to attain worldwide peace and freedom.
CITY: Dixon
Shabbona Lake State Park
Shabbona Lake State Park has 1,550 acres of rolling prairie and features a 318 acre man-made fishing lake. Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area provides a convenient, natural haven from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With facilities for picnicking, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and winter sports, Shabbona Lake is a convenient and comfortable retreat where you can refresh and reinvigorate yourself in a rare, unspoiled environment.
CITY: Shabbona
Kramer's Chuck Wagon and Catering
You thought our lunches were so good we decided to serve breakfast, too! Start your day with egg casserole or biscuits and gravy, then come on back for lunch! We have a super salad bar, great sandwiches (prepared with our own baked bread!), homemade potato chips (yes, some are flavored) and excellent soups. And don't forget the daily specials! We can also cater your special event. Just give us a call.
CITY: Princeton
Atwood Park War Memorial
The memorials here are a tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War, Korean War, Gulf War and World War II. The war memorials are the only ones built in the U.S. by youth, constructed by Boy Scouts of Troop 312 Rochelle as Eagle Projects.
CITY: Rochelle
Lincoln Highway Association National Headquarters
Visitors from around the world enjoy researching highway information in this restored 1860 dry goods store built by Abe Lincoln's cousin. The Lincoln Highway Museum and Store is also housed inside.
CITY: Franklin Grove
Krafty Korner - Located inside R & D Do It Best Hardware
Unique gift items including, paintings from Spain, tractor collectables, yard art, candles, glass work, specialty items, and hard-to-find gift ideas.
CITY: Rochelle
The Frameworks -- Dixon
Custom & ready-made frame shops with large selection of prints and framed pictures.
CITY: Dixon
B L Kassabaum Artist's Gallery
Limited edition prints, originals, conservation framing, appraisal art & photo restoration, cards.
CITY: Princeton
Clark St. Studio & Village Pottery
Wheel-thrown pottery by resident potter.
CITY: Utica
Mendota Hills Campground
Rustic, laid back family campground. Hayrack rides, horseshoes, swimming, frog jumping, convenient store, and church.
CITY: Amboy
Village Green House Inc
"For the usual and the Unusual" Beer, wine and spirits located between the canal and the river on Rt. 178/ Clark St.
CITY: North Utica
Chaplin Creek Historic Village
Chaplin Creek is an evolving, full-scale historical restoration project depicting a prairie settlement typical of the mid-19th century. Several historically significant buildings and artifacts have been relocated here from the surrounding area. Photo courtesy of Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition
CITY: Franklin Grove
Family and Tradition. That says it all when describing Sweeties Caramel Creations. The chocolate and caramel recipes used by our grandmother are the foundation for our irresistible sweet treats. Our items are hand made the old fashioned way; one at a time with a loving touch. At Sweeties we do not "mass produce" nor do we "stock-pile" any of our products. To assure the freshness of our creations, it is Sweeties policy to make your sweet treats only after we receive your order.
CITY: Princeton
Hume Carnegie Museum
Wild Bill Hickok, extensive photographic collection, memorabilia of yesteryear, and special exhibits.
CITY: Mendota
The Next Picture Show
Located in the heart of downtown Dixon, Illinois, The Next Picture Show is a non-profit fine arts center in the Rock River Valley. Our goal is to nurture, develop, educate, foster the arts, and galvanize artists and patrons within the community. The Next Picture Show is open from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
CITY: Dixon
Mendota Hills Wind Farm
The largest commercial wind farm in Illinois features 63 towering windmills that are an awesome sight to see, and generate an alternative source of electric power.
CITY: Paw Paw
Chicagoland Skydiving Center
Jump with the best skydiving school in the United States - Chicagoland Skydiving Center now located at Koritz Field in Rochelle! Come see why more people from the Chicago area choose tandem skydiving at CSC. We service more first-time skydivers than any other skydiving center in Chicago and the Midwest. At CSC, our priority is on safety and customer service. Check out our skydive center and book your tandem parachute jump online. Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle, Illinois (formerly in Hinckley, IL) is your safest source for skydiving - period! Check out our brand new skydive aircraft and see how we maintain our safety record and reputation as the BEST!
CITY: Rochelle
Amboy Depot Museum
Built in 1876, this 19-room museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was the division headquarters for Illinois Central Railroad. The museum showcases local artifacts from Amboy and the surrounding area.
CITY: Amboy
Festival 56
Festival 56 is now a year-round professional theater festival, with 10 productions each year. Each season, Festival 56 assembles from across the country a team of the most creative and talented artists living and working in professional theater today. The festival presents a wide spectrum of programming, from free productions of Shakespeare to classic and world premier musicals and the masterworks of playwrights such a Steinbeck, Ibsen and Tennessee Williams. Festival 56 is committed to championing the American theater as an art form by creating a home for the artists who are its heart and soul.
CITY: Princeton
O'Connell's Yogi Bear Jellystone Park
287 acres of clean camping. Large pull-thru site with 50 amp electric available. Daily activities June-August. Swimming, mini golf, water slide, 5 comfort stations, laundromats, and Yogi Bear. Rustic cabins and furnished park model trailers, and cindy's deluxe cottage in a clean family campground.
CITY: Amboy
Lowell Park
Featuring 240 acres, Nature Center, parking, boat launches and Rock River access, fishing, hiking, nature preserve, cross-country skiing, shelters, grills, playground equipment, and more. Ronald Reagan saved 77 lives here as a lifeguard during his boyhood years.
CITY: Dixon
Begins the Trail Reagan Statue
A bronze statue of Ronald Reagan, astride the likeness of a palomino horse he rode nearly 60 years ago, sits at the head of the Heritage Crossing Riverfront Plaza located on River Street in downtown Dixon. The statue, created by local artist Don Reed, serves as the centerpiece of Heritage Crossing, an open-air plaza that looks out onto the Rock River.
CITY: Dixon
Bureau County Historical Museum
The Bureau County Historical Society Museum is located behind the Courthouse square at the intersection of beautiful Park Avenue West and Pleasant Street in Princeton, Illinois. The museum consists of two buildings that are next door to each other: the Clark-Norris Home, a handsome Prairie Square mansion built in 1900, and the Newell-Bryant House, a stately Greek Revival house dating back to 1853. The Museum is behind the Courthouse. There is free parking on Park Avenue in front of the Museum.
CITY: Princeton
Crawford House Inn
This Italianate style mansion offers year 'round hospitality for that romantic getaway or an extended stay in Dixon. Elegance and relaxation await your arrival in the 12 spacious rooms furnished with Victorian furniture.
CITY: Dixon
Loveland Museum
Step back in time in the Loveland Museum and get a glimpse of Dixon and Lee County history. See exhibits from the life of "Father" John Dixon, the Blackhawk War, Civil War and other conflicts, local industry and attractions, the Truesdell Bridge disaster and President Ronald Reagan.
CITY: Dixon
Rouge Wine Cellar
Located in the small village of Creston, Rouge Wine Cellar is a unique shop in northern Illinois specializing in fine wines, gifts and imported pottery. The store is located in the remodeled cellar of a historic building which has been brought back to glory by Eric and Debbie who returned to Creston after living abroad for many years. The Rouge Wine Cellar offers the relaxing atmosphere of Europe while also providing the visitor with a choice of today's greatest wines from 15 countries, including local Illinois wineries. Not only are we confident that you will find the perfect wine for your special occasion, but we invite you to try some of the bottles carefully selected by Eric for daily tastings. Let Debbie inspire you with her personal selection of imported pottery, glassware and accessories that will turn your gifts into unique conversation pieces. Come and see us, we promise you will be amazed!
CITY: Creston
Duffy's Tavern
Duffy's Tavern is the best Irish style pub for a great full service bar and delicious Irish foods. Duffy's specializes in providing the best selection of import and domestic beer, liquor, and wine, as well as the best tasting steaks, seafood, and more! The old fashioned restaurant has a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere and the old time Irish antiques and music give you the feeling of being in Ireland!
CITY: Utica
Franklin Creek Preservation Area
Franklin Creek Grist Mill, 1893 Twist Road off Old Mill Road, Franklin Grove. Covered wagon tours. Interpretive Center.
CITY: Franklin Grove
Holiday Inn Express
The Holiday Inn Express Rochelle is conveniently located to many of Rochelle area attractions and cities. We are the choice of many visitors who want to be near the cities of Rockford, Sycamore, Dixon and DeKalb, Illinois, which are only a short drive away. The hotel is also only minutes away from many area attractions including Northern Illinois University, Kishwaukee College, Magic Waters Water Park, Rochelle Rail Fan Park, and some of the best golf in Illinois.
CITY: Rochelle
Senica Oak Ridge Golf Club
This 18-hole championship course has bent grass greens, tees, and fairways, plus a full-service pro shop.
CITY: LaSalle
Mendota Museum and Historical Society
Dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the people, commerce, and industry of the Mendota area. Extensive photographic collection depicting over 100 years of Mendota area history. Three Western Cottage organs and a Carpenter organ manufactured in Mendota in late 1800s. Hume-Carnegie Museum Saturday & Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 3/1 - 12/15; Union Depot Railroad Sat & Sun Noon to 4:00 PM, 3/1 – 12/15 Breaking the Prairie Museum by appointment. Office hours Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM.
CITY: Mendota
Unique Embroidery
Embroidery on shirts, caps, bags, etc.
CITY: Franklin Grove
Hoffman's Patterns of the Past
Hoffman's Patterns of the Past (located in historic Princeton,Illinois) is home to the "Sea of China," a unique treasure trove of china and crystal patterns dating back to the 19th century; most of it new "store stock" patterns acquired directly from the manufacturer. Hoffman's has been a Princeton institution since 1944, when the J. A. Murphey family purchased the business, which had existed since the mid 1800s. Patterns of the Past also offers appraisals and has one of the largest gift shops in central Illinois, stocking over 75 of the major collectible lines, including Swarovski, Jim Shore, Fenton, Department 56, and Willow Tree by Demdaco. Store hours are 9 to 5, Monday through Saturday, with special holiday hours. Large or small groups are welcome; for best service, please call or e-mail in advance since the research process can take some time.
CITY: Princeton
Unique floral designs, exquisite silk florals enhance all decors and lifestyles. Accent lamps, framed prints, decorative home accessories all beautifully displayed.
CITY: Princeton
Dixon Super 8 Motel
Award-winning motel with 41 newly renovated guest rooms. A themed hot tub suite. Free continental breakfast, 24-hour coffee, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Free local calls, microfridges, cable TV with free HBO, bus and truck parking, outside outlets.
CITY: Dixon
Donnelley/Depue State Fish and Wildlife Area & Complex
This complex is an important North American waterfowl migration corridor. Much of the 3,838-acre complex is managed for waterfowl feeding, nesting, resting, harvesting, and viewing.
CITY: De Pue
deVine Wine Bar
Stop by to see Rochelle's newest addition to the Hickory Grove building offering fine wines on tap and micro-brew beers. We offer an elegant atmosphere & sophisticated menu.
CITY: Rochelle


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Results of the Implementation of IP Multimedia Subsystem in One Telecom Operator for the ITIL Incident Management and Problem Management Process
This paper describes the implementation and using of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) in one Telecom operator in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the first part of the paper, is described the design, implementation and testing of the IP Multimedia Subsystem in one Telecom operator. In the second part of the...
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DS-CDMA With M-Ary Orthogonal Modulation for Wireless Sensor Networks Simultaneously Monitoring Multiple Events
In this paper, the authors propose a novel WSN framework for one fusion center to monitor simultaneously multiple Source Events (SEs), each of which has multiple states. In the proposed WSN, every SE is observed by a range of local sensors, which convey their observations to the fusion center in...
Provided By University of South Florida
Space exploration: From Mars to tourism to telescopes
The Mars Curiosity rover may be grabbing headlines, but the realm of space is no longer the preserve of astronauts, robots and planetariums. Today, there is a new kind of space traveller: the tourist, who could be making voyages to the edge of space within a couple of years. Back...
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Network attached storage in the Public cloud
Cloud computing represents a major transformation in the way enterprises deliver a wide array of IT services. The true potential of the cloud can only be tapped when both computing and storage are working together to support applications. In this paper we introduce Red Hat Storage Server. We review the...
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Fusion Performance in Wireless DS-CDMA Sensor Networks with Analog Relay Local Processing Scheme
The performance of decentralized detection in power constrained wireless sensor network is analyzed. By using the distributed processing schemes with the analog relay amplifier local processing, this system is proposed to be subjected to a total power constrains. And, the distributed nodes are assumed to perform analog relay amplifier local...
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Ber Performance of HARQ MIMO-CDMA Systems in Multi User Environment
A new method for designing the spreading permutations based on space time block code matrices for MIMO-CDMA systems has been proposed. In Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) systems, the calculated parity bits are used to select a spreading sequence from a set of mutually orthogonal spreading sequences. This paper focuses...
Provided By EuroJournals
Broadband GPS Data Capture for Signal and Interference Analysis
There is growing concern regarding the ability of GPS receivers to operate in the presence of in-band or near band interference. In-band interference can occur deliberately from GPS jammers or naturally from spurious harmonics from nearby electronics that generate signal products that land in the GPS signal band. To support...
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Analysis of Interference and Chanel Capacity in a CDMA Wireless Network Using Dynamic Channel Assignment (DCA) Strategy
There had been astronomical increase in the number of mobile users in recent times. Investigation had shown that these increased numbers of mobile users contribute high percentage of interferences that degrades the Quality of Services (QoS) in wireless network. Hence, interference is the most limiting factor of improved capacity in...
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Multiuser Detection Using Zero Forcing Successive Interference Cancellation for WCDMA
The performance of the WCDMA system is degraded due to the various network impairments such as interference, fading & noise and also due to network load. The work in this presents performance analysis of Zero Forcing Successive Interference Cancellation (ZF-SIC) scheme for the multiuser detection in the WCDMA environment. The...
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Analytical Evaluation of a Hybrid Chaotic Shift Keying [CS-QCSK] in a CDMA System
In recent years, various chaos based modulation schemes were evolved, of which the CS-DCSK modulation technique provides a better BER performance and bandwidth efficiency, due to its code domain approach. The QCSK modulation technique provides double benefit, namely: higher data rate with similar BER performance and same bandwidth occupation as...
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VLSI Design and Optimization of Current Mode Differential Viterbi Decoder with 200Mbps Data Rate
Differential Analog Viterbi decoding presents a powerful Forward-Error-Correction (FEC) channel coding for digital communications. Viterbi decoder is widely used in space, satellite, CDMA, Digital, PCS and DVB systems and hence there is a need for efficient, low-power implementation of the Viterbi decoding algorithm. In this paper, modified differential decoder architecture...
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A Hybrid Method for Edge Continuity Based on Pixel Neighbors Pattern Analysis (PNPA) for Remote Sensing Satellite Images
Edge enhancement is derived from lack of accurate result from edge detection techniques. The image which is captured from long distances carries a lot of noise and blur which causes edge discontinuity. Although some novel algorithms which are based on cellular neural network, fuzzy enhancement and binary morphology have shown...
Provided By Scientific Research
Evaluating on Performance of Single-Source Single-Relay SR-CARQ Protocol in TDMA Networks With Raleigh Fading
This paper analyzes the performance of single-source and single-relay SR-CARQ protocol in TDMA wireless communication system. The authors establish its M/G/1 queuing model with vacations, and provide the expressions of its system time delay and saturation throughput. Then the analysis of theory and simulation results under the slow Raleigh fading...
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Performance Analysis of Multi User Detectors for Synchronous Ds-Cdma Systems
A Direct Sequence Code Division Multiple Access (DS-CDMA) is a popular wireless technology. This system suffers from Multiple Access Interference (MAI) caused by Direct Sequence users and near - far effect. Multi-User Detection schemes are used to detect the users' data in presence of MAI and near-far problem. In this...
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Multi-Class Traffic Management in 4G Network
The 4G network is a heterogeneous network, supports wireless access (WiFi, WiMAX, Bluetooth), cellular networks (GSM, CDMA, GPRS, UMTS), WSN, MANET and other earlier generation networks (PSTN, ISDN) etc. In 4G each network has different characteristics with multi traffic classes to provide QoS. To manage the multiple traffic classes 4G...
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CDMA Coding Techniques for Interconnect Between IP Cores
NoC (Network on Chip) is an efficient approach to design the communication subsystem between IP Cores in SoC (System on Chip). In this paper, a CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)bus is proposed as a communication interconnect for different IP cores. CDMA has been proposed as an alternative way for interconnect...
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A Memory Optimized Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) Decoder for Chinese Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting
This paper proposes an LDPC decoder of Forward Error Correction (FEC), for Chinese digital TV, based on Single scan min sum decoder algorithm. The LDPC FEC encoding for Chinese DTV broadcasting includes three kinds of code rates with a code word block size of 7493. The simulated LDPC decoder for...
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Design and Implementation of PCM Decommutator on a Single FPGA
After frame synchronization, individual measurands are identified according to the frame location. The decommutator identifies and extracts Embedded Asynchronous Data Stream (EADS) words. Thus PCM Decommutator is a very crucial subsystem in the satellite data acquisition unit of satellite ground station. A PCM decommutator is designed and implemented on a...
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Design of an Enhanced Integrated Management System with Customer Experience Focus: The Business Process Framework (also Known as ETOM) and ISO9001 Together
The purpose of this paper is to suggest an enhanced Process model with customer experience focus and its related documentation structure applicable to many industrial contexts. Since the Business Process Framework, also known as eTOM, is originally a Process Model for Telco industry and now being used broadly in many...
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Joint User Selection and Beamforming in Interference Limited Cognitive Radio Networks
The authors consider optimal beamforming and user admission in cellular secondary networks where radio access to the licensed spectrum is granted under the premise that the interference level created in the primary network falls below a predefined threshold and Quality of Service (QoS) demands of the Secondary Users (SUs) need...
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Testing OFDM-Based Positioning Using the Digital TV Signals
Recent regulatory incentives (E911) and numerous location-based services and applications currently require accurate urban and indoor positioning, which are challenging environments for Global Navigation Satellite Systems. This paper investigates a means for enhancing positioning through the use of signals-of-opportunity based on the orthogonal frequency division multiplexing modulation. The use of...
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Multi-Channel Analog-to-Digital Conversion Using a Single-Channel Quantizer
The authors present a novel Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) architecture and conversion scheme to digitize multiple input channels using a single-channel quantizer. The proposed system consists of an analog front-end and a digital back-end. In the analog front-end, band-limited M-channel sparse signals are discretized using sample-and-hold circuits, and then modulated using...
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Joint Back-Pressure Power Control and Interference Cancellation in Wireless Multi-Hop Networks
Back-pressure routing and power control policies are well-appreciated for maximizing throughput in wireless multi-hop networks, where power control is used to manage interference in a way that ultimately optimizes throughput, a network-layer performance measure. In addition to transmitter power control, interference can be mitigated via selective receiver-side signal cancellation, provided...
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Comparison of Post-Filtering Methods for Intelligibility Enhancement of Telephone Speech
Post-filtering can be used to enhance the quality and intelligibility of speech in mobile phones. This paper introduces two straightforward post-filtering methods for near-end speech enhancement in difficult noise conditions. Both of the algorithms use a perceptually motivated high-pass filter to transfer energy from the first formant to higher frequencies....
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Monte Carlo Based Non-Linear Mixture Model of Earth Observation Satellite Imagery Pixel Data
Monte Carlo based non-linear mixel (mixed pixel) model of visible to near infrared radiometer of earth observation satellite imagery is proposed. Through comparative studies with actual real earth observation satellite imagery data between conventional linear mixel model and the proposed non-linear mixel model, it is found that the proposed mixel...
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An Energy-Efficient Architecture for Multi-Hop Communication Between Rovers and Satellites in Extra-Terrestrial Surfaces
Over the past three decades, several man-made vehicles have being sent into space to explore the extra-terrestrial bodies. As the search for water and other useful substances in the extra-terrestrial surfaces increases, this exploration activity is set to dramatically increase over the next decade (2020); with NASA planning to explore...
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Transmission Analysis of Optical Code Division Multiple Access (OCDMA) Communication Systems in the Presence of Noise in Local Area Network Applications
OCDMA is an essential part of the digital communication system now days for long haul, high speed networks. The biggest challenge with Optical CDMA system is to maintain the performance of the system and offer high bandwidth in case of higher number of users at minimum cost. As the number...
Provided By Menoufia University
CSC Outfits Remote Locations With Reliable Communications
An oil rig in the ocean or city skyscraper are likely locations for CSC's energy clients. They both require reliable, leading-edge communications systems to perform vital business functions. CSC's Offshore and Remote Site Communications team designs and installs these systems in the most remote locations in the world. After consulting...
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Automated Uplink Power Control Optimization in LTE-Advanced Relay Networks
Relaying is standardized in 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Long-Term Evolution (LTE)-Advanced Release 10 as a promising cost-efficient enhancement to existing radio access networks. Relay deployments promise to alleviate the limitations of conventional macrocell-only networks such as poor indoor penetration and coverage holes. However, to fully exploit the benefits of...
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New Delay-Efficient TDMA-Based Distributed Schedule in Wireless Mesh Networks
Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)-based Medium Access Control (MAC) protocols can guarantee Quality of Service (QoS) in wireless environments. However, in an environment where multihop packet transmissions are necessary for real-time communications, each node may experience the well-known queuing delay. This queuing delay increases multihop packet transmission delay, resulting in...
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Automatic UMTS System Resource Dimensioning Based on Service Traffic Analysis
Mobile network operators base their TDM network capacity dimensioning on Erlang B models. This approach was valid in legacy GSM networks. However, current Universal Mobile Telecommunications System networks deal with different resource consumption services such as voice, video call or data, and different limiting resources such as baseband processing capacity,...
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ASO-TDMA: Ad-Hoc Self-Organizing TDMA Protocol for Shipborne Ad-Hoc Networks
A Ship-borne Ad-hoc NETwork (SANET), a maritime counterpart of the terrestrial vehicle ad-hoc network, can provide ships with diverse multimedia services by substituting digital maritime VHF communications for expensive satellite communications. This paper proposes Ad-hoc Self-Organizing TDMA (ASO-TDMA), a Medium Access Control (MAC) protocol targeting SANETs. Frames in ASO-TDMA are...
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A Highly Efficient Channel Sounding Method Based on Cellular Communications for High-Speed Railway Scenarios
An efficient channel sounding method using cellular communication systems is proposed for High-Speed Railway (HSR) propagation environments. This channel measurement technique can be used conveniently to characterize different HSR scenarios, which can significantly improve the measurement efficiency. Based on downlink signals of Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) and the...
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Combined Transmit Beamforming and Channel-Aware Scheduling for Interference Mitigation in Femtocells
The introduction of femtocells in mobile networks gives rise to new co-layer and cross-layer interference scenarios. To mitigate interference, several approaches have been proposed in the literature including, e.g., Transmit BeamForming (TBF), power control, and fractional frequency reuse. In this paper, the authors present an interference mitigation approach that relies...
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Content Aware Optimization for Video Delivery Over WCDMA
A content-aware networking framework for transmitting video on the uplink of a Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) cellular network is studied in this paper. The authors consider a multi-user scenario and exploit the underlying structure of the video content to optimally schedule frames in order to minimize the total...
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Joint Power and Rate Allocation in CDMA-Based Underlay Cognitive Radio Networks for a Mixture of Streaming and Elastic Traffic
This paper investigates the issue of radio resource allocation strategies for cognitive networks based on the underlay approach, while adhering to the interference constraint on the primary user. Three scenarios are considered. The first scenario corresponds to elastic traffic in which all the SUs are elastic users. In the second,...
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QoSatAr: A Cross-Layer Architecture for E2E QoS Provisioning Over DVB-S2 Broadband Satellite Systems
This paper presents QoSatAr, a cross-layer architecture developed to provide end-to-end Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees for Internet Protocol (IP) traffic over the Digital Video Broadcasting-Second generation (DVB-S2) satellite systems. The architecture design is based on a cross-layer optimization between the physical layer and the network layer to provide QoS...
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Coherence Time-Based Cooperative MAC Protocol for Wireless Ad Hoc Networks
In this paper, the authors address the goal of achieving performance gains under heavy-load and fast fading conditions. CoopMACI protocol proposed in Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Seoul, Korea, picks either direct path or relay path based on rate comparison to enhance average throughput and delay...
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Opportunistic Spectrum Access in Multi-User Multi-Channel Cognitive Radio Networks
With the advent of cognitive radio technology, opportunistic spectrum access has the potential to mitigate spectrum scarcity by letting users sense and utilize unused portions of licensed spectrum opportunistically without adverse impact on the primary licensees (licensed spectrum owner). The authors consider the problem of how multiple secondary users should...
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Hybrid Propagation Channel Modelling for City Area Land Mobile Satellite Communications
In this paper, a hybrid model is proposed to simulate the realistic channel behavior for urban city Land Mobile Satellite (LMS) communications. It associates the advantages of existing models in that different receiving states are predicted using a deterministic approach, whereas the channel behavior is simulated using adapted statistical laws....
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Joint User Selection and Beamforming in Interference Limited Cognitive Radio Networks
The authors consider optimal beamforming and user admission in cellular secondary networks where radio access to the licensed spectrum is granted under the premise that the interference level created in the primary network falls below a predefined threshold and Quality of Service (QoS) demands of the Secondary Users (SUs) need...
Provided By EURASIP
Testing OFDM-Based Positioning Using the Digital TV Signals
Recent regulatory incentives (E911) and numerous location-based services and applications currently require accurate urban and indoor positioning, which are challenging environments for Global Navigation Satellite Systems. This paper investigates a means for enhancing positioning through the use of signals-of-opportunity based on the orthogonal frequency division multiplexing modulation. The use of...
Provided By EURASIP
Multi-Channel Analog-to-Digital Conversion Using a Single-Channel Quantizer
The authors present a novel Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) architecture and conversion scheme to digitize multiple input channels using a single-channel quantizer. The proposed system consists of an analog front-end and a digital back-end. In the analog front-end, band-limited M-channel sparse signals are discretized using sample-and-hold circuits, and then modulated using...
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Performance Study of Multiuser Interference Mitigation Schemes for Hybrid Broadband Multibeam Satellite Architectures
As the demand for higher throughput satellites increases, multibeam architectures with smaller beam spots are becoming common place. If the same frequency is strongly reused, the resulting interference when serving simultaneously many users requires some sort of pre or post-cancelation process. This paper focuses on precoding and multiuser detection schemes...
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How To Train Employees On VoIP
VoIP is fast becoming the economic alternative to landline phone systems. VoIP or (Voice over Internet Protocol) uses the Internet and a broadband connection to make and receive phone calls on a global scale at a much cheaper price than landline phone systems. If you are in business and thinking...
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Deterministic Formulization of SNR for Wireless Multiuser DS-CDMA Networks
Wireless multiuser receivers suffer from their relatively higher computational complexity that prevents widespread use of this technique. In addition, one of the main characteristics of multi-channel communications that can severely degrade the performance is the inconsistent and low values of SNR that result in high BER and poor channel capacity....
Provided By University of Bridgeport
A Proposed Turbo Coded Wavelet Packet Modulation Based MC-CDMA
Recently, the MC-CDMA technique based on the combination of conventional CDMA and OFDM technique has attracted great interest in both practical and theoretical studies of modern mobile communication because of its high spectral efficiency and high data transmission. A turbo coded Discrete Wavelet Packet Transform DWPT based Multicarrier CDMA system...
Provided By Baghdad University
A Design Methodology of Advanced-PEPs Architecture for TCP Satellite Connection and Bandwidth Management
In the network environment of the Internet and Intranet, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is Representative application of transport layer protocols. TCP based network specific environment and other upper-layer protocol performance should be limited according to link feature. To solve these problems for typical techniques is Enhanced-TCP based which use PEP....
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Performance Model for a Conservative Distributed Simulation Environment Using Null Messages to Avoid Deadlock
A conservative distributed simulation requires all Logical Processes (LPs) to follow the causality constraint requirement. This implies that all event-messages are processed in strictly timestamp order. Apart from the timestamp of each event generated by LPs, synchronization between all LPs is the second most important requirements. Finally, there must not...
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The Use of Orthogonal Frequency Code Division (OFCD) Multiplexing in Wireless Mesh Network (WMN)
In the present scenario, improvement in the data rate, network capacity, scalability, and the network throughput are some of the most serious issues in Wireless Mesh Networks (WMN). Specifically, a major obstacle that hinders the widespread adoption of WMN is the severe limits on throughput and the network capacity. This...
Provided By University of Bridgeport
A System for Scanning Traffic Detection in 3G WCDMA Network
Recently, with explosion of smart phone users and increasing variety of mobile services, the 3G WCDMA wireless network had been changed to open type service structure from the closed type service structure. In open structure, any device which uses 3G service will be able to access the wireless network for...
Provided By International Association of Computer Science & Information Technology (IACSIT)
An Efficient Power Control Algorithm for MCCDMA-MIMO System Using Iterative Water Filling Game Theory
Power control in MCCDMA based wireless cellular network is of great importance in the management of Multiple-Access Interference (MAI) and Inter Carrier Interference (ICI) in order to achieve relevant Quality of Services (QoS) like system capacity and outage probability. The power allocation methodology to enhance the performances of the MCCDMA...
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Inter-Process Communication with Network-on-Chip Using CDMA Technique
In this paper, a novel implementation of CDMA NoC is proposed. Performance analysis is done for the physical design parameters of CDMA NoC. The present work retains the advantages of serial transmission without the need for a specialized serializer and de-serializer. The asynchronous circuit design with combinational logic (Gate level...
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Ber Performance of HARQ MIMO-CDMA Systems in Multi User Environment
A new method for designing the spreading permutations based on space time block code matrices for MIMO-CDMA systems has been proposed. In Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) systems, the calculated parity bits are used to select a spreading sequence from a set of mutually orthogonal spreading sequences. This paper focuses...
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Performance of GMSK in Mobile Satellite Communication Channel with Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
This paper investigates the use of multicarrier system to provide solutions to the net effect of propagation which include atmospheric gases terrestrial obstacles which cause degradation in the link. Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) that is a form of multicarrier transmission strategy. The total transmission bandwidth is split into a...
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Satellite Image Classification Using Fuzzy Rule Classifier
The proposed technique is used to classify the satellite image into barren land, vegetation area, building area and road area. Initially, the satellite image is pre-processed and then is then segmented to have segments of barren land, vegetation area, building area and road area. The features of the segmented area...
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Performance Evaluation of Split-Expand Modified Prime Code for SAC-OCDMA Communication Systems
In this paper, a new family of prime codes called Split-Expand Modified Prime (SEMP) code is proposed to suppress the phase-induced intensity noise in spectral-amplitude-coding optical code-division multiple-access systems. These codes are derived and developed from modified prime sequence codes. The code construction procedure is simple compared to the PMP...
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A Survey of Classical Methods and New Trends in Pansharpening of Multispectral Images
There exist a number of satellites on different earth observation platforms, which provide multispectral images together with a panchromatic image, that is, an image containing reflectance data representative of a wide range of bands and wavelengths. Pan-sharpening is a pixel-level fusion technique used to increase the spatial resolution of the...
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Innovative DAMA Algorithm for Multimedia DVB-RCS System
Satellite is often used as an access network in the next generation networks landscape, where multimedia and real-time services are supported by return channels. However, these satellite return channels are a very limited resource with many terminal stations competing for its use, making its efficient assignation one of the key...
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Throughput-Optimal Scheduling for Cooperative Relaying in Wireless Access Networks
This paper considers the cooperation between base station and relay stations to increase system throughput in time-slotted relaying wireless networks, such as dynamic time division multiple access systems. The authors focus on optimal throughput scheduling policies for the cooperative relaying at the network layer level. It is shown that the...
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Tensor Coding for CDMA-MIMO Wireless Communication Systems
In this paper, the authors propose a tridimensional tensor coding for Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) communication systems. This coding allows spreading and multiplexing the transmitted symbols in both space and time domains, owing the use of two allocation matrices. Assuming flat Rayleigh fading channels, the signals received by K receive antennas...
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A Constrained Tensor-Based Approach for MIMO NL-CDMA Systems
In this paper, the authors propose a deterministic tensor-based approach for joint channel and symbol estimation in the context of multiuser multi-antenna (MIMO) CDMA communication systems. They use a new NonLinear (NL) coding allowing obtaining a third-order block-Tucker2 model for the signals received by multiple receive antennas, with a constrained...
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Development of Efficient Query Processor in Cell Phone for Sensor Data Processing Over a WSN
A query processor is designed for query-based multiple vital signs monitoring system to query sensor network and collect data. This monitoring system performs a local vital signs data analysis using cell phone over Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) technology and Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). In order to control vital signs...
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A Novel Four-Faceted Telecommunication Model Based on Distributed Connectivity Technology Systems (FFDC)
The distributed connectivity model presented in this paper provides a strategic perspective for development plan using distributed infrastructures and tools for global organizations with e-learning opportunities. Focusing on e-education, using virtual world unique features, supporting medical education and treatments, and modifying consumption patterns are four main dimensions of the Four-Faceted...
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SAFNAQ, an Algorithm for Transmission Power Allocation in MCCDMA
A power allocation algorithm for MC-CDMA communication systems is proposed. There are many algorithms of power allocation in MC-CDMA, e.g., Frequency Domain Power allocation Algorithm (FDPA), Time Domain Power allocation Algorithm (TDPA) and Eigenvector Based Power allocation Algorithm (EBPA) etc., available in literature. The FDPA algorithm uniformly allocates power to...
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Network Structure and Capability Leveraging: Lesson From China's TD-SCDMA Industry Alliance
After the acknowledgement of Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (TD-SCDMA) international standard, China's TD-SCDMA industry alliance experiences high-speed development. As a network organization, the members and their relationships of China's TD-SCDMA industry alliance need discussion. This paper analyzes the network structure of China's TD-SCDMA industry alliance on the...
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