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Over the course of a decade, FastFrame has mushroomed into more than 300 international locations on the strength of their meticulous craftsmanship and lifetime guarantee. To showcase artwork, photos, or the first dollar made in the family counterfeiting machine, the professional framers sort through a treasure trove of materials, such as gold and silver settings, fabric-wrapped mats, and lamination. For light-sensitive items, they apply Preservation Plus framing, which uses acid-free framing accoutrements to protect portraits from fading under the withering gaze of UV rays or laser-eyed art critics.
Chances are a Tyrannosaurus would bite if you tried to pet it. Thankfully, that's not the case at Morrison Natural History Museum, where a Tyrannosaurus skull is one of many safe fossils that visitors are encouraged to touch. The paleontology museum's 3,000 square feet of exhibition space is full of other dino bones discovered in Colorado, from the first stegosaurus fossils to the tracks of an infant dinosaur. A peek into the museum's Paleo Lab reveals scientists conducting research in real time, while trips to the dig pit let kids experience the rush of unearthing their own fossils.
Not everything at the Morrison is about fossils. Among the Ice Age exhibit's bones of saber-toothed cats, for instance, glass displays teem with live reptiles, amphibians, and a wooly mammoth stretching after a 7,000-year nap. Educational programs likewise blend dinosaur-focused activities and interactions with live creatures, such as birthday parties that include the chance to pet a live snake.
Aviation Xtreme's simulators let land-locked folk fly aboard jetfighters and WWI- or WWII-era aircraft in aerial missions or close-range combat. Aspiring aces strap into the cockpit of their simulator and choose from aircraft such as an F-15A Eagle, F-4 Phantom, or P-51 Mustang. After a short instructional video, they take off into the realistic blue yonder on a chosen mission, which can include an anti-ship mission or ground-attack mission. Each simulator is part of a larger computerized network, allowing friends to go head-to-head in a dogfight or team up to carve clouds into self-portraits.
Aviation Xtreme is housed inside Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, the former locale of the 1930s-built Lowry Air Force Base that closed in 1995, reports Frommer's. These days, the 150,000-square-foot hangar houses more than four dozen airplanes, including five Century Series fighters and one of two B-1A Lancers on display in the world. The museum is even home to a full-size X-Wing Starfighter from Star Wars and the Harrison Ford Welcome Theater, where the staff starts each day in hiding to surprise Mr. Ford in case he visits.
In addition to aircraft from films, the museum's space and rocketry exhibits include full-scale replicas of boilerplate spacecrafts used to train Apollo missions to the moon. Others models recreate planes in all their glory, such as the 16-foot Titan II launch vehicle, while hands-on exhibits replicate the conditions of space travel.
The Mizel Museum glimpses into Jewish heritage and contemporary experience with exhibits that showcase fine art, film, drama, sculpture, and music, while striving to promote a message of communal understanding and interculturalism. The museum's permanent exhibit, 4,000 Year Road Trip: Gathering Sparks, explores the diversity within Jewish history with a combination of artistic elements, artifacts, and photography. The 27-acre Babi Yar Park, a project of the Mizel Museum and Denver Parks and Recreation, memorializes Holocaust victims from the Ukraine. Founded in 1971 and dedicated by Elie Weisel, Babi Yar Park will soon incorporate steel from the World Trade Center into its landscape.
Along with its exhibits and memorials, the Mizel Museum enlightens the public with outreach programs such as a Working Artists program and interculturalism sessions for teachers. An artist-in-residence program for preschoolers and grade-school kids helps them explore Jewish culture through art forms such as storytelling, puppetry, and blowing bubbles into letters from the Hebrew alphabet. The museum supplies abundant activities for adults, such as painting classes and programs that combine compelling discussion topics with wine and hors d'oeuvres.
In 1909, when Denver's Engine Co. No. 1 moved into its new two-story station, firefighters still relied on horse-drawn trucks to race to the scene of a fire. Those trucks now stand beside motorized vehicles in displays at the Denver Firefighters Museum, which has occupied the station since 1980. The nonprofit museum showcases more than 150 year's worth of firefighting history, featuring everything from tools such as helmets and bunking gear to the station's preserved officer's quarters and locker room.
Winding along the gallery floors, firefighter boot prints lead to educational stations with hands-on activities geared toward younger guests. Children can ride miniature fire trucks and poles, try on firefighting gear, and handle actual firefighting tools. To impart additional fire safety skills, the museum's experts teach programs both at the museum and inside local preschool and kindergarten classrooms. The museum also houses a unique gift shop with a melange of interesting, firemen-related items.


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Watford store grand opening details
Posted by Huw,Legoboy has forwarded details of the grand opening event at the Watford store, which opened its doors just before Christmas:
"Come to the LEGO® Store Watford Grand Opening from 21-23 February at The Harlequin Shopping Centre.
"Get a different Exclusive Limited Edition Free Gift only available to the first 300 purchases over £25 each day."
The dates, times, and freebies are as follows:
21st February, Thu: 9am-9pm -- T Shirt
22nd February, Fri: 9am-6pm -- Brand store model
23rd February, Sat: 9am-7pm -- Minifig pack
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Hmm, sadly a bit too far for me to travel. Do we have any news on when the Leeds store grand opening?
Ditto, is there any news in the Glasgow store opening?
I really want the Brand store model.
I'll be attending on 22nd (Friday). Will I see any other Brickset members there?
I'll try and be there at 9am on Friday... wonder if the minifig pack will be at all worth it for Saturday too?
I plan to be going to the Westchester Lego Discovery Center - about 2 days after they open.
As an adult only, I won't be able to enter the Discovery Center, but hope that the grand opening set will be for sale in the store.
Hey Huw - do you need me to get you a set?
I hope so, @MattDawson !
I'm going on Thursday as early as possible
I'll be there Friday with my two little ones. Just hope I'll be in time to collect the set.
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Surprise, surprise — Jonathan Abrams wrote another awesome piece on the NBA for Grantland. It's like a really good version of a Jam of the Month club, where we get to learn about some of the lesser-known players in the NBA once a month, which is to say it is way better.
This time it's about J.R. Smith and how he ended up so J.R. Smith-y. (SPOILER ALERT: It's because he's just like his dad, who said he taught J.R. defense last because "you can make it without defense.") And while you should most definitely read the entire thing because it is the usual awesome stuff you've come to expect, let's just enjoy this little bit about how J.R. Smith was apparently an amazing high school football player.
Smith also prospered on Lakewood's football team, where he played all over the field — wide receiver, linebacker, cornerback, safety, even quarterback — saved two games with field goal blocks, scored a deciding touchdown on a blocked kick, and routinely caught touchdown passes on soaring fade routes with one hand.
"He obviously made the right decision to concentrate on basketball," said Nick Eremita, Lakewood's coach at the time. "But I coached high school football for over 20 years and without a doubt, he's an NFL-type player."
Clemson offered Smith a football scholarship based solely on watching his game film, something that didn't surprise his coaches. Dave Oizerowitz, Lakewood's offensive coordinator at the time, likened Smith to "a more athletic and probably a faster Plaxico Burress."
Well, that certainly explains how he made this look so easy.
Also, not very surprising that J.R. Smith would make for a very, very good high school football player. He's so athletic that he seems athletic in the NBA, which is quite the accomplishment. And while his predraft 3/4-court sprint time of 3.21 seconds only translates to a 5.46 second 40-yard dash (though you have to imagine he'd pick up speed if he ran a little longer), he's still very fast. Plus, at 6-foot-7 he'd be giant for a receiver in the NFL, so just imagine him playing against 5-foot-8 corners who play football to impress chicks. It's almost absurdly easy to imagine J.R. Smith dominating a high school football game.
But now there's one obvious problem — there are no J.R. Smith football highlights on YouTube. We've seen LeBron, Allen Iverson and Nate Robinson destroying in high school, so you know they have to exist somewhere. Let's see 'em, internet.


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Our banty's are very busy! We getting around a dozen eggs a day from the girls who actually lay their eggs where they're supposed to! It's the "Travelers" that we're worried about. This group of younsters take after their mother Isabella, she never stayed in the brooder or the henhouse, if there was anyway to get loose she'd find it. We consider our banty chickens free range, with some restrictions due to numerous fox and coyote in the area we try to keep them in a fenced in 1/4 acre area. The Travellers as we affectionately refer to the group consist of one Rooster "Happy Feet" and his girls, Dot, Buffy, Blanche & Pearl. They are everywhere but the henhouse and yard. The sleep with our barn cats, clean out the grape arbor and visit the neighbors pool! Finding these girls eggs is a daily scavenger hunt. We found one clutch of eggs under a snowblower in the barn and another clutch under the goat beds, more babies are probably due any time now! We just love spring with all the new arrivals!!
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Gladys Springfield, 87, of Ooltewah, passed away Thursday July 11, 2013.
She was married to the late Paul J. Henry Sr. for 25 years, and the late Fred Springfield for 25 years.
She was a restaurant owner for more than 17 years and was a charter member of Meadowview Baptist Church.
She is the daughter of the late J.W. Sr. and Ethel Holmes of the Harrison area.
Survivors include a son, Paul J. Henry Jr. and wife, Micki, of Mound, Texas; daughter: Diane Long and husband, Garland, of Jefferson City; sister, Opal Ford of Harrison; brother, J.W. Holmes Jr. of Hixson; grandchildren: Richard Henry of Fort Bragg, N.C., Daniel Henry of Springdale Ark., Michael Henry of Cleveland, Marjorie Guerra of Carthage, Garland Long III of Greenville, and David Long of Jefferson City; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today, July 14, 2013, at Highway 58 Chapel of Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. Al Miller and Dr. Bill Mason officiating.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers with the Gleaners Sunday school class serving as honorary pallbearers.
Burial will follow in the old McDonald Cemetery.
Memorial contribution checks may be made to: Williamson Cemetery, 9232 Birchwood Pike, Harrison TN 37341.
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Since the recession hit, people haven't been able to afford holidays abroad. It is because of this that many families are packing up their tents, collapsible chairs and gas cookers and venturing to different camping spots all over the UK to soak in some areas of natural beauty. Camping trips are cheap and cheerful and are a great chance to be "at one" with nature. Another plus for camping families is the bonding time you get to spend with your loved ones, there's something more satisfying when you have to cook your own food, gather kindling and slave away trying to get a fire to start, yeah you'll be huffing and puffing whilst dad gets on he's old man knees and spends what seems like forever to get it started, but it's totally worth the wait.
There are some amazing areas of natural beauty in the UK, and some of them are famous for their picturesque views and stunning landscapes. However, some come as a bit of a surprise and even the most hardened of campers will appreciate some of the spectacular parts of nature which aren't too far from even the biggest of cities. If you're unsure of where to go with your tent, why not try these places:
- Cornwall – A beautiful area bordered with exquisite beaches and beautiful countryside, Cornwall is a great place to take the family for camping. From the buzz of Newquay in peak season to the tranquillity of St Ives on a summer's evening, it is an ideal holiday destination.
- Warwickshire – A county steeped in history and culture, it is not only a great place to sleep under the stars, it is also rich in activities for the daytime – visit the butterfly farm in Stratford Upon Avon, visit Warwick Castle to soak up some historic knowledge, or hire boats for a day on the water!
- The New Forest – The New Forest itself is a huge area virtually untouched by humans apart from those that walk or cycle through it. A perfect place to ride horses or have picnics, this is Hampshire's little gem.
- The Lake District – Hire a boat and sail around one of the many lakes, go hiking, visit the many quaint towns and villages or even go canoeing, fishing or swimming. The west coast of Cumbria even offers beautiful beaches for those who want to relax on the sand.
Fun Things to Do with the Family When Camping
Each camping location across the UK will be able to offer you and your family something different to do. Outdoor activities are an ideal way to spend some quality time with your loved ones and have lots of fun too. Of course, weather in the UK isn't always pleasant so make sure that you plan plenty of indoor activities too – even if this means staying wrapped up in your tent and playing a card game! Here are a few suggestions which might whet your appetite for adventure:
1. Light a Campfire
2. Go Fishing
3. Do Some Stargazing
4. Go for Walks
5. Visit Local Places of Interest (Museums, stately homes, castles, landmarks or maybe even forests!)
6. Go Swimming (this will depend on weather, location, and whether there actually is somewhere to swim!)
7. Go on a Bike Ride (you could hire or bring your own)
Camping is great because it is simple – so enjoy the simplicity and start exploring the great outdoors!
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Yes! go to www.123stitch.com and type in "quilt squares" in the search box. There are quite a few charts available, and the price and service from this ONS is excellent. |
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Remodeled throughout! This Shabby Chic Beach Cottage is just a few short steps to the sand in a desirable area. Enjoy 2 entirely different beaches within steps from the cottage. The Pacific Ocean beach with ever changing views of ships coming into ports, dolphins, pelicans, etc. Or, relax at the more calm Bay beach,just across the street, great for the kids. The Peninsula is a little known gem of and area, that has some of the few beach front homes where you step onto the sand just over the board walk from your front door. The neighborhood is a quiet, friendly neighborhood located walking distance to shops and restaurants, kayak, SUP, and sailboat classes and rentals, as well as a childrens playgound, beach cafe on the sand, basketball, racquetball/handball and roller hockey courts. Just across the street from here is a hotspot for kite surfing. If you don't want to join in, you can sit back and watch!
I know you are going to love our beautiful guest house located on the Pacific Ocean. It's the perfect get away at the beach! Grab your glass of wine and enjoy watching the ships come to port, pelicans, dolphins, and sunsets. Life is wonderful when you are at the beach! We look forward to having you here as our guests!
Keywords: House, beach, ocean, beach front, ocean front, sand, water, water front
We purchased the property as our main residence but after living in it for a little over a year, we had to relocate out of state due to a business venture.
The Owner purchased this cottage in 2008
Guest house is located behind front house which steps out to the sandy beach! View the Beach and Ocean from the dining area.
This Guest stayed in both our Beach Front Cottage and our guest house (Romantic Beach Cottage)
Guest: RLouise (Norwalk, Ohio)
Date of Stay: April 28, 2010 Review Submitted: May 4, 2010
I have always stayed in the Belmont Shore area but couldn't find a 4 bedroom house so I took a chance on this house located on the Peninsula. I liked the location and would definitely rent there again. The area is quite and an easy 20 minute walk to Belmont Shore. The house is very roomy and has a great deal of charm. We also rented the bedroom cottage behind the house and found both places to be very comfortable. The pictures are accurate and the view of the water from the house, beautiful. The owner and rental manager were very helpful and quickly returned phone calls. The only amenity missing is a washer and dryer. I would definitely recommend this house and location as a rental.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls getaway, Families with teenagers, Families with young children, Romantic getaway
5 minute walk to stand up paddle board (SUP) rentals, kayak rentals, Gondola ride through Naples Canals, sail boat rentals, kite surfing.
15 minute walk to Belmont Shores 2nd Street shops, restaurants, and night life.
Long Beach offers 5 public golf course, several swap meets and farmers markets, several antique shops and a antique swap meet once a month, Aquarium of the Pacific, Water taxi, Harbor cruise, 2 museums
During the summer, there are free weekly movies on the beach, free concerts in the park as well as free concerts on the Peninsula.
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Another season has come to an end and with that LPGA.com caught up with several players to get their thoughts on their season, plans for the off-season and if they'll be putting down the clubs and truly take some time off. This week we check in with Caroline Hedwall to see what she has to say about 2012 and what she'll be doing to prepare for next year.
Describe your 2012 season using only one word?
What part of your game have you been the happiest with this season?
My wedges.
You've been traveling off and on for about 10 months now, what are you most excited about at home?
To be able to sleep in my own bed for an entire month.
How will you spend your off-season?
Working on my game and also I hope to go skiing for a week.
How long will you put down your clubs?
For about two weeks.
Heading into the off-season do you have anything specific you want to work on with your game?
My irons!
Will you have a specific exercise routine to stay fit prior to 2013?
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What can I add to a box cake to make it dense? I have a yellow cake mix, Pillsbury, that I would to do this to. I want the cake to be firm, like wedding cakes and bakery birthday cakes are. This is for a birthday.
The box claims there is a cup of pudding in the mix for added moisture. I read about adding flour and sugar and vanilla extract or adding vanilla pudding and another egg. Not sure what to do or what I can do. Thanks. Frankie |
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I always add 1 1/3 cup milk, 1 stick of softened butter, 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla... tastes very good and dense texture. |
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The Associated PressFormer President George H.W. Bush remains in stable condition at a Houston hospital where he is being treated for a lingering cough related to bronchitis.
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I am already neutered, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with dogs.
Meet Gus, I am a mellow guy found on the streets of Scottsdale as a stray. I was rescued with a chewed rope around my neck. I walk well on a leash, and will warm up to you if you give me the chance. I would enjoy hanging out inside if you have a warm couch or even stay by your feet.
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Much thanks to cebury for locating the source for me, THANK YOU CHRIS! Even though he lives 2 hours away from me.
I got 2 bags of the Manna Pro Poultry Grit, 25 lbs, $7.80/bag. There's no indication of grit size on the bag, so I just felt with my fingers, seemed about right. Does it look OK to you gritty mix experts? |
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- Posted by bgtimber75 (My Page) on Fri, Jun 10, 11 at 19:06
Not really on topic but does anybody else find it strange that they feed chickens crushed granite? |
- Posted by loveplants2 8 (My Page) on Sat, Jun 11, 11 at 1:48
Hello Everyone.. Great find..Looks like it's perfect!!! I know your happy... what a great feeling to find all of the ingredients... Bgtimber..The chickens need the grit to help with their digestion needs...yes, it does seem strange... LOL Take care everyone.. Laura in VB |
- Posted by jojosplants Az. z. 9 (My Page) on Sat, Jun 11, 11 at 3:27
newgen, What a great find! It looks good to me! May I ask where/what kind of store you found it at? I have found it in 5lb bags, and was told by the feed store where I got it that it only came in 5lb bags. Seemed odd to me! I can't seem to find much info doing a google search either. Thanks, |
- Posted by greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a (My Page) on Sat, Jun 11, 11 at 13:06
Excellent! Good work, Chris and Newgen! I've found that many birds pick through my container mixes to steal small pieces of grit for digestion.
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- Posted by greentiger87 none (My Page) on Sat, Jun 11, 11 at 18:16
I've gotten frustrated trying to find this, so I'm still figuring out how to best filter decomposed granite into the "grit" portion. I did finally see it today at a local feed store/gardening center, but it was outrageously priced relative to the volume...far higher than the Reptibark that I've ended up using. Guess I'll just have to keep my eyes open. |
JoJo: This was at a "feed" store, they sell lots of other foodstuffs for cows, horses, pigeons, chickens. |
- Posted by glad2garden 5 Chicopee Mas (My Page) on Mon, Jun 13, 11 at 12:31
This morning I was at my local feed store and found Sol-Speedi-Dri, 50 pounds for $14. If anyone wants to know where, it's Village grain on Yelle street in Chicopee, Massachusetts. On the website for Sol-Speedi-Dri it says it's applications include "Increasing water and plant food retention/conditioning potting soil". So I'm guessing it's the right stuff. |
Here is a link that might be useful: speedi dri
Glad2garden: I'm not sure what you are planning to use the Sol-Speed-Dri as a substitute for. It would not be a good substitute for the granite grit because it is highly absorbant, and granite is not. If you are thinking it might be a good substitute for the Turface in the gritty mix, I'm not so sure. People substitute NAPA Oil Absorbant (or floor dry) product #8822 for the Turface, but a lot of other oil dry products wouldn't work. The NAPA product is calcined clay. The link you provided says the Sol-Speed-Dri is "Attapulgite, a naturally occurring mineral,... crystalline hydrated magnesium alumino-silicate." I am not a scientist, but I would be nervous about adding something with aluminum in it to potting soil for edibles. I hope someone who knows what this stuff is will chime in. |
Sorry. I should have said the NAPA oil dry product you want, #8822, is diatomaceous earth, or DE, not calcined clay. Calcined clay is in some other products people use as a substitute for Turface. |
- Posted by greentiger87 none (My Page) on Tue, Jun 14, 11 at 2:32
Virtually all clays are made of aluminum phyllosilicates - the aluminum is locked into insoluble layered crystals. In fact, turface is calcined montmorillonite / illite, both of which are aluminum phyllosilicate clay minerals. It's only soluble aluminum ions that cause phytotoxicity, the form in clay is essentially inert. Attapulgite as a turface substitute is discussed by Al in the link below. Its not clear if the product you bought is calcined - perhaps you could call and ask. Or just do the water test - soak it in water for a couple days and see if it stays hard, intact, and stable. If you have freezing temperatures, you may want to try freezing/thawing as well. Calcining converts the clay to a hard, stable, inert ceramic - making it useful as a growing media. The upshot of the linked thread is that surface area, porosity, and nitrate retention of attapulgite are inferior. |
- Posted by greentiger87 none (My Page) on Tue, Jun 14, 11 at 2:40
No, it's not strange that poultry is fed grit... they require it to aid in the digestion of food. They have gizzards, and a different internal system than we do. They don't chew or digest like we do. I, too, use the Manna Pro Poultry Grit as one of the ingredients in my rendition of the Gritty Mix. Some folks use cherry stone or pumice, or crushed brick, or another inert stone product as that portion. The poultry grit should be labeled as 100% crushed granite. It shouldn't contain anything else, or any additives or coatings. It might require rinsing to remove the dust, or a quick run through a screen to remove any minute particles, but other than that, it works great as the cherry stone portion of the mix. |
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Crocuses are planted in the fall.......unless you mean the started potted bulbs you can find now in nurseries. Those can be planted anytime they are available and you are able to dig the planting hole. If you still have crocus bulbs to plant, better to do so now than have them sit around all summer and get forgotten. Plant the same way as you would in the fall. They may produce some late foliage growth but just let them be. |
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Texas gets its day in court about new voter ID laws
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A number of states are facing Federal challenges to new voter restriction laws put into effect since 2008, and today, Texas begins five days of deliberation on theirs in a federal appeals court.
Texas likes to do everything big, and their voter identification laws are no exception. In 2011, Texas instituted laws that state that everyone who votes in person must have a government-issued photo ID. Acceptable documents include a driver's license, a U.S. passport military ID, a U.S. citizenship certificate that has a photo, a voter card from the Texas Department of Public Safety or a concealed handgun license. Mail-in ballots and disabled voters are exempt.
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The Queue: The one with goombas {WoW}
Jul 13th 2011 11:54AM Also pummel and skull bash (talented). Most interrupts these days are on 10 second cooldowns, with us shamans getting lucky with our six (5 talented) second cooldown.
Know Your Lore, Tinfoil Hat Edition: The "death" of the Old Gods {WoW}
Jul 11th 2011 1:05AM WTB final fight of WoW being us helping Sargeras fight off the leader of the titans. Omg please. What a twist.
Totem Talk: Watching restoration's cooldowns in 4.2 {WoW}
Jun 28th 2011 5:35PM 2005. Quite a bit.
The Queue: I heart whale sharks {WoW}
May 28th 2011 3:12PM I am certain you are referencing something, but I just don't know what.
The Queue: I heart whale sharks {WoW}
May 28th 2011 3:10PM I am someone who just spent about 2 weeks farming 200 nelf fragments and buying tons of Highborne Scrolls to get Tyrande's Favorite Doll, so I know the feeling of having spents TONS of time trying to get an Arch epic. Now, if someone gave me crap about that, I would kindly inform them that it was million times harder getting that then say, my Jar of Ancient Remedies.
Killing bosses is easier than spending hour and hours farming Arch. Your guildies are stupid.
Patch 4.2: Normal mode tier 11 encounters nerfed {WoW}
May 24th 2011 4:58PM My opinion on this is that my guild is 9/12 right now, and I am hoping that we can down all the end bosses before 4.2 hit, but if we can't, we will absolutely be close (We've been working on Cho a lot since we beat AC two weeks ago).
With these changes, we can pretty much be guaranteed to beat them so we can work on Dragonwrath and all get 4-piece t11. I'm happy.
The Queue: Go away, meteor head {WoW}
May 22nd 2011 12:35PM Haste is more useful for more classes than Crit is. Crit is good for a few specs, whereas Haste is good-amazing for EVERY caster.
Originally it had Crit instead of Haste and everyone complained, rightly so. Now it has haste and there is much rejoicing.
The Daily Quest: 5x2 {WoW}
May 18th 2011 5:20PM So I saw this, and immediately thought "I can help! I'll go do it for shamans!"
So I did it for all three shaman specs, and I discovered that shaman have a LOT of buttons, no matter the spec. I ended up with like 5-10 buttons each in the "Clickable" section. 11 buttons is not enough. That is a terrifying thought.
The Queue: Orange Coke is totally Warcraft-related {WoW}
May 18th 2011 11:50AM Almost all Razer mice (By which of course I mean the four I've owned) are perfectly symmetrical, and have customizable buttons, so you could very easily just reconfigure the buttons and then hold it in your left hand. I'm left-handed too, but I've just always used my right hand, so didn't bother to switch it, but it is more than possible.
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November 17, 2011
Seminary professor Dr. James Chancellor will present a lecture titled "The Future of Islam in America" at OBU on Monday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. in the Geiger Center, rooms 218-219. The public is invited to attend.
Chancellor serves as W. O. Carver professor of Christian missions and world religions at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. He has a rich background in the studies of world religions and religious pluralism. His areas of specialization are Islamic culture and New Religious Movements. He is the author of "Life in The Family: An Oral History of the Children of God," published by Syracuse University Press.
Prior to joining the faculty of Southern Seminary in 1992, he served as dean of Colorado Christian University. He was a visiting scholar at the University of Manitoba and has taught at the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, the Malaysian Baptist Theological Seminary, The Baptist Seminary of Singapore and The Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary.
Chancellor's professional memberships include the Conference of Faith and History and the American Academy of Religion. He earned his bachelor's degree from Bellevue College and master's degrees from the University of Nebraska, Omaha, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He earned his doctorate from Duke University.


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A diene is a hydrocarbon chain that has two double bonds that may or may not be adjacent to each other. This section focuses on the delocalization of pi systems by comparing two neighboring double bonds. The arrangements of these double bonds can have varying affects on the compounds reactivity and stability.
First identify the longest chain containing both carbons with double bonds in the compound. Then give the lowest possible number for the location of the carbons with double bonds and any other functional groups present (remember when naming alkenes that some groups take priority such as alcohols). Do not forget stereochemistry or any other orientation of the double bond such as (E/Z,cis or trans).
Conjugated dienes are two double bonds separated by a single bond
Nonconjugated (Isolated) Dienes are two double bonds are separated by more than one single bond.
Cumulated Dienes are two double bond connected to a similar atom.
When using electrostatic potential maps, it is observed that the pi electron density overlap is closer together and delocalized in conjugated dienes, while in non conjugated dienes and cummulated dienes the pi electron density is located differently across the molecule. Since having more electron density delocalized makes the molecule more stable conjugated dienes are more stable than non conjugated and cummulated dienes.
Conjugated dienes are more stable than non conjugated dienes (both isolated and cumulated) due to factors such as delocalization of charge through resonance and hybridization energy. This can also explain why allylic radicals are much more stable than secondary or even tertiary carbocations. This is all due to the positioning of the pi orbitals and ability for overlap to occur to strengthen the single bond between the two double bonds.
The resonance structure shown below gives a good understanding of how the charge is delocalized across the four carbons in this conjugated diene. This delocalization of charges stablizes the conjugated diene:
Along with resonance, hybridization energy effect the stability of the compound. For example in 1,3-butadiene the carbons with the single bond are sp2 hybridized unlike in nonconjugated dienes where the carbons with single bonds are sp3 hybridized. This difference in hybridization shows that the conjugated dienes have more 's' character and draw in more of the pi electrons, thus making the single bond stronger and shorter than an ordinary alkane C-C bond (1.54Å).
Another useful resource to consider are the heats of hydrogenation of different arrangements of double bonds. Since the higher the heat of hydrogenation the less stable the compound, it is shown below that conjugated dienes (~54 kcal) have a lower heat of hydrogenation than their isolated (~60 kcal) and cumulated diene (~70 kcal) counterparts.
Here is an energy diagram comparing differnt types of bonds with their heats of hydrogenation to show relative stability of each molecule:
There are two different conformations of conjugated dienes which are s-cis and s-trans conformations. s-cis is when the double bonds are cis in reference to the single bond and s-trans is when the two double bonds are trans in reference to the single bond. The cis conformation is less stable due to the steric interation of hydrogens on carbon. One important use of the cis conformation of a conjugated diene is that it is used diels-alder cycloaddition reactions. Even though the trans conformation is more stable the cis conformation is used because of the molecule's ability to interconvert and rotate about the single bond.
The four pi electrons from the two double bonds are placed in the bonding orbitals with no nodes (2 electrons) and one node (2 electrons). The orbital with the Highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) is used in cycloaddition reactions as dienophiles.
Here is a clear representation of what is going on in the Highest occupied molecular orbital of the conjugated diene:
1) Draw the following: 1,3-cycloheptadiene
2) Name the following:
3) Draw both s-cis and s-trans conformations of 1,3-pentadiene and state which is more stable and why?
4) What do you think is more stable trans-1,3-pentadiene or 1,4-pentadiene? and why?
5) Draw the molecular orbital for 1,3-butadiene
2) (Z)-4-Chloro-1,3-hexadiene
3) s-trans is more stable because there is less steric interaction between the methyl and hydrogens unlike in s-cis.
4) trans-1,3-pentadiene because it is a conjugated diene, which is more stable than an isolated diene such as 1,4-pentadiene. This is due do many reasons such as resonance energy and hybridization.
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Prairie Pines Golf Course
Located 2 1/2 miles west of Annie Glidden Road on Route 38 in Dekalb, Illinois. The nine-hole, par 34 facility features a gently rolling course on 53 acres surrounded by farmland. Soothing views of pine trees and beautiful fields make the experience a pleasure and prevent worries about errant shots hitting homes nearby. Water features are promenant on holes number 2 and 3 and a meandering stream through the course provides ample challenge. Thinking of an outing or a family reunion? You can rent the whole facility at a reasonable price for a few hours or the whole day. Besides access to nine holes of golf and carts, "The Pines" offers fishing in their ponds, a large outdoor barbeque and plenty of space for horseshoes, volleyball, or bag games.
CITY: DeKalb
Rosati's Pizza
Authentic Chicago pizza, plus ribs, chicken, and pasta for all your catering needs.
CITY: Genoa
Rebecca's Unique Glass
Unusual treasures and gifts, custom glass flower arrangements and framed art.
CITY: Yorkville
Corner Grill on Main
We are known for our Italian beef, gyros (cooked on the spit), 10oz. burgers, Chicago-style hot dogs, and BBQ ribs. We pride ourselves on having great food, big portions, and fair prices. Located in downtown Genoa, stop in today!
CITY: Genoa
Chapel in the Pines
Nestled among fragrant pines and sumptuous flower gardens stands the Chapel in the Pines, a charming Victorian-style country church.
CITY: Sycamore
No Strings Attached
A stroll through this store reveals fine antique furnitiure, knickknacks, old vinyl records, tapes, books, beer memorabilia, marbles, fishing items, old action figures, wall art, jewelry and more! You are likely to see some of the items taht you played with as a kid being sold here.
CITY: DeKalb
Crumpets Tea Room and Ice Cream Parlor
Enjoy a unique dining experience in our Victorian tea room and turn of the century ice cream parlor.
CITY: Genoa
Geneva Kayak Center
Geneva Kayak Center is a paddlesport school and adventure travel company that's proud to be recognized as a ACA Pro School and offer both whitewater and sea kayak instruction. Their goal is to promote the sport of kayaking through safety and education. In addition to local offerings, they offer spectacular Adventure Paddling Trips for beginner to advanced paddlers, to amazing locations. Whether you want to enjoy an afternoon on the river or are preparing for a two-week expedition, Geneva Kayak Center believes the sport of kayaking should be fun, and enjoyed by all.
CITY: Yorkville
Super 8 Hotel - Aurora
65 rooms, indoor pool and spa, continental breakfast, HBO cable.
CITY: Aurora
Hub City Antique Mall
Hub City Mall features antiques, used furniture, and much more. We offer beautiful antiques that you will love and our friendly staff will gladly assist you with all your antique shopping questions and needs.
CITY: Rochelle
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Paramount Theatrical Production: Les Misérables
This monumental novel comes to life in one of the greatest musicals of all time. It's the story of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his journey for redemption. On that road, he encounters the never-wavering love of a mother, the innocence of a child, the steely determination of a hunter and the passion of youthful freedom fighters.
CITY: Aurora
Buena Vista Golf Course
Buena Vista is a par 32, nine-hole golf course with a driving range, pro shop and snack bar. Open seven days a week during the season, weather permitting.
CITY: DeKalb
Hampton Inn and Suites - Aurora
127 rooms with a 5,000 sq. ft. conf. center. 6,000 sq. ft. indoor pool complex with game room and fitness center. Free high-speed internet.
CITY: Aurora
Poppy Seed Primitives
A simple gathering of all things primitive and country. Poppy Seed Primitives is a cozy place where you can find antiques, primitive home decor items and gift ideas. We strive to find products that are unique and sometimes one-of-a-kind. We are proud to offer many items that are made here in the U.S. Some are even locally hand-made. Our inventory is always changing for the seasons. That's just a sampling of what we offer, it's even better to experience it.
CITY: DeKalb
Comfort Inn and Suites Rochelle
The only deluxe-service hotel in the charming city of Rochelle, Illinois, the refreshed Comfort Inn & Suites delivers a unique blend of friendly Midwest personality and fast-forward hospitality. For business and vacation, our contemporary lifestyle hotel offers a comfortable and convenient setting for all your travels in Northern Illinois. Whether planning a corporate connection, a romantic getaway or a train spotting adventure, you'll find our Rochelle hotel is perfect for working and playing.
CITY: Rochelle
Market on Main Street
Friday nights will never be the same. Don't miss the all new Market on Main Street in historic downtown Oswego. There will be quality antiques, re-purposed finds, vintage treasures, handmade items, entertainment, food and more. The shops and restaurants in downtown Oswego will be open late as well. Held the last Friday of the months of July, August, and September.
CITY: Oswego
Super 8 Rochelle
63 rooms are available. CableTV with HBO, queen and king size beds and air conditioning . Restaurants nearby. Reasonable rates.
CITY: Rochelle
Edgebrook Golf Club
This public course has tree-lined fairways and a hilly terrain. There is a creek and lake that come into play on six holes, and out-of-bounds stakes on just about every hole.
CITY: Sandwich
Norwegian Settlers Memorial
This memorial commemorates the 1834 settlement at Norway, the first permanent Norwegian settlement in the Midwest. The monument was dedicated as part of a 1934 centennial celebration.
CITY: Sheridan
Josie's Antiques
Josie's Antiques has a very large selection to browse through. This shop is four buildings on a large piece of land on the outskirts of Maple Park. The atmosphere will take you by surprise as will some of the treasures you will find! Definitly a must when traveling to or through!
CITY: Maple Park
Ellwood House Museum
The story of the Ellwood House reflects the central role of Isaac Ellwood in the development of the barbed wire industry in America. The magnificent estate is also a testimony to three generations of the Ellwood family whose tastes shaped the evolution of the house and grounds. As you visit Ellwood House you will be aware of the comfort and quality of workmanship that wealth could provide. At the same time, you also sense the warmth and hospitality of a family home that was lived in for almost one hundred years. The Ellwood House provides historical tours of the grand Victorian and are approximately one hour tour times. Tours are available for teachers, students, groups, and families. Capacity: 80-100
CITY: DeKalb
Northern Illinois University Sports (NIU Sports)
The Northern Illinois University Huskies play in the MAC Conference and have a diverse athletic department. Their many sports teams include: Men's football, baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, tennis and wrestling, while their women's teams include: Basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball.
CITY: DeKalb
Sycamore Golf Club
This par 71, 18-hole golf club offers watered bent grass fairways, a putting green, swimming pool, tennis courts and horse shoes. Seats up to 120 people for meetings and events.
CITY: Sycamore
Oak Club of Genoa
This picturesque, 18-hole watered course winds through wooded and lowland areas along the meandering Kishwaukee River. Oak Club is rated among the region's top 20 courses by Chicagoland Golf.
CITY: Genoa
Holiday Inn Aurora
Holiday Inn Aurora North/Naperville is a new full-service hotel committed to providing the kind of service that you need and deserve. Offering all the luxury amenities you have come to expect with a warm and inviting atmosphere. We take great pride in our hospitality. Wake up to a breakfast cooked fresh to order, later enjoy a delectable dinner served in our own Kem's restaurant, Unwind in our lounge. Tired, order room service delivered hot, prompt with a smile. Enjoy our indoor heated pool and 24-hour fitness center, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet, and business center. Free parking is always available, easy access to major expressways. The Holiday Inn Aurora North/Naperville offers many inviting and inexpensive hotel package deals. Call the hotel or check our Web site for deals. Meeting and banquet space available.
CITY: Aurora
My Favorite Things
My Favorite Things is a local shop found in downtown DeKalb. It is full of primitives, antiques, vintage decor, collectible and gift items.
CITY: DeKalb
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Hinckley Germanfest
Planned activities include a craft show, a dance contest, stein holding contests, antique tractor show, races, a church service and delectable international food and much more!
CITY: Hinckley
Staybridge Suites - Aurora
Staybridge Suites is an all-suite, extended-stay hotel designed to make you feel more comfortable than ever before. One visit and you'll understand what we mean by Get Comfortable. Our pampered guests will enjoy the options of spacious studio suites, one bedroom suites, and two-bedroom/ two-bath suites, all with fully equipped kitchens. Wake up and enjoy our complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Midweek, we hold complimentary evening Sundowner receptions which include dinner, beer, wine and soda. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub and workout facility along with an outdoor sport court. A walking path from the hotel leads to the METRA station and will take you directly Downtown Chicago. Our award-winning staff awaits your arrival! Call the hotel directly at (630) 978-2222.
CITY: Aurora
Candlewood Suites
This award-winning hotel with 82 suites offers a deluxe hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness room, free high-speed Internet and business meeting facilities. Within walking distance of America's Historic Roundhouse, Hollywood Casino and Paramount Theatre. Next to Burlington Northern Railway with access to Chicago. Visit the Web site for more information.
CITY: Aurora
Hillcrest Motel
Featuring 10 rooms with new electric heat and air conditioning for very reasonable prices. TV in each room.
CITY: Rochelle
Super 8 Motel - Aurora/Naperville
This Super 8 has 66 rooms with whirlpool suites available and offers free deluxe complimentary breakfast, an indoor pool and spa, exercise room, free local calls and cable TV.
CITY: Aurora
Rochelle Country Club
Our 18-hole golf course provides a serene backdrop to many of the course's lush fairways and manicured greens. There is a practice bunker, chipping-putting greens and well-equipped pro shop. Private and group lessons available from our PGA Professional. Clubhouse restaurant serves lunch and dinner from 11am–9pm.
CITY: Rochelle
Marge Cline Whitewater Course
The Marge Cline Whitewater course is located in Yorkville at Bicentennial Riverfront Park on the Fox River, just 60 miles southwest of Chicago. The paddling community is all a dither about this course. Whether you're a novice or an avid canoeist or kayaker, you're sure to have a great experience.
CITY: Yorkville
Stage Coach Theatre
Stage Coach Theatre is one of the oldest, continuously operating community theatres in Northern Illinois. They have produced over 250 dramas, comedies, and "whodunit" productions, and produce six new shows every year.
CITY: DeKalb
Kendall County Historical Society's Heritage Hall & Chapel on the Green
Dating back to 1855, the chapel is Kendall County's oldest church building, adorned with stained glass windows and a restored 1899 pipe organ. The adjacent hall houses local artifacts, including photographs and clothing.
CITY: Yorkville
Holiday Inn - Aurora
The new Holiday Inn Aurora offers an unique upscale experience. Our contemporary and inviting décor provides the perfect ambiance for any occasion.
CITY: Aurora
Lyon Farm & Village
Features 15 historic buildings that trace the history of Kendall County plus an 1819 Chicago Burlington & Quincy caboose, a fully-stocked general store, an 1840s schoolhouse, town hall, a working blacksmith shop, the Plano Train Depot, (c. 1850s) and Yorkville Firehouse (c. 1888).
CITY: Yorkville
Rochelle's finest restaurant, specializing in steaks, seafood, chops and pasta. Also featuring a Martini Bar and fine wine selection. Located on the Historic Lincoln Highway.
CITY: Rochelle
NIU Anthropology Museum
The Anthropology Museum houses over 12,000 ethnographic and archaeological objects. The ethnographic collection has regional strengths in Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the plains and southwest regions of North America. Ethnographic specimens from Africa, Mesoamerica, and South America are also represented.
CITY: DeKalb
NIU Art Museum
The Museum serves to educate, preserve, exhibit and enlighten by balancing the challenges of contemporary art with the riches of traditional media for a comprehensive examination of visual culture. The Museum pursues its goal of furthering understanding of the visual arts by presenting a balance of high-quality, professional contemporary art exhibitions supplemented by written educational material, gallery talks, artist lectures, panel discussions, symposia and other related activities.
CITY: DeKalb
The Carving Shop
The Carving Shop features the work of Joe Dillet, Master Craftsman, and specializes in custom hand carved heirlooms for the family, church and architectural carvings. We work from your designs, or ours, to create an awesome look that only hand carving can achieve. All wood is seasoned. All work is protected with a finish that will last many years. All work is guaranteed.
CITY: Somonauk
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Cortland
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Cortland mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on Cortland and the other communities along the Illinois route.
CITY: Cortland
Aurora Fox Valley Inn
114 rooms, lounge, and restaurant. Laundry, large outdoor pool, and game room. Free continental breakfast.
CITY: Aurora
SciTech Hands-On Museum
Aurora's interactive science and technology center offers over 200 hands-on exhibits demonstrating the principles of electricity, weather, astronomy and nuclear energy.
CITY: Aurora
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
A pool of clear bubbling water which sparkles like silver on sunny days provides the basis for the name of Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area. Even on extremely cold days, this pool does not freeze, and visitors marvel at the bordering beds of watercress. Majestic oaks and prairie grasslands provide a panorama of natural beauty to park visitors. The Fox River runs through this picturesque area which is also home to several small manmade lakes. A natural prairie restoration project gives visitors a feeling of the original landscape with native wildflowers, songbirds, waterfowl and upland game. Picnicking, fishing and hiking are popular pastimes in summer, with ice fishing, sledding, ice skating and cross-country ski trails available for the winter sports lover. For relaxing, exercising or just enjoying nature, Silver Springs is the perfect get away location.
CITY: Yorkville
Little White Schoolhouse Museum
Constructed in 1854 as a church, this Greek Revival building also served as a schoolhouse for nearly 50 years. A later addition now serves as a museum of Oswego memorabilia.
CITY: Oswego
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural -- DeKalb
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The DeKalb mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on DeKalb and the other communities along the Illinois route.
CITY: DeKalb
Farnsworth House
Master architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created the ultimate minimalist masterpiece, the Farnsworth House, in pastoral Plano in 1951. The stellar structure of floor-to-ceiling glass seemingly "floats" above the rambling Fox River.
CITY: Plano
Comfort Suites Aurora
This award-winning hotel with 82 suites offers a deluxe hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness room, free high-speed Internet and business meeting facilities. A preferred hotel conveniently located adjacent to the Metra Station, with easy expressway access to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) & Midway International Airport (MDW). We are also located just minutes from Aurora Municipal Airport (ARR).
CITY: Aurora
Sandwich Opera House
The Sandwich Opera House functions as a community oriented facility. It brings to its stage: theatre, lectures, recitals, weddings and a wide variety of outstanding performers, ranging from country to classical.
CITY: Sandwich
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
Quality Inn - Aurora
Fifty-one rooms within walking distance of Westfield Fox Valley Mall and minutes from downtown Aurora, the Paramount Theatre, SciTech Hands-On Museum, Hollywood Casino, Two Brother's Roundhouse and antique shopping.
CITY: Aurora
Honey Hill Orchard - Waterman
Honey Hill Orchard is a family-owned and operated orchard that was started as a hobby by Hawken Askelson in 1965. Today, the original orchard location has 2,100 apple trees, with an additional 500 trees at a second farm location. What started out as a simple farm stand has grown to include pick your own apples, raspberries and pumpkins, honey from Honey Hill's own bee hives, a bakery, the Apple Barn Country Store and some old-fashioned family activities. In addition to providing customers with quality products, Honey Hill Orchard gives families a chance to spend a relaxing time on the farm and create some great family memories and traditions.
CITY: Waterman
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
Villa Batavia B & B
Magnificent 150 year old country mansion on a parklike setting on the Fox River. Seven acre grounds include the picturesque barn, meadow and Christmas tree farm. Direct access to a 35 mile bike path along the Fox River.
CITY: Batavia
Garfield Farm Museum
The Garfield Farm Museum is an 1840s living history farm featuring the story of the Garfield family, the Brick Tavern & Inn, restored barns, heirloom gardens, rare farm animals, restored prairie and more.
CITY: Lafox
Red Oak Nature Center
A visit to the center will help folks learn about the native plants and animals of the Fox River Valley. Interpretive center, hiking trails, and tours of Devil's Cave.
CITY: Batavia
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Genoa
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Genoa mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on Genoa and the other communities along the Illinois route.
CITY: Genoa
Nehring Gallery
The Nehring Gallery is a space within DeKalb dedicated to promoting arts and culture. It is currently the home of the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the storied history of agriculture in northern Illinois, through exhibits, educational programs and community outreach. Visit their website to see what exhibit is on display today!
CITY: DeKalb
Aurora University
This university boasts a beautiful quad, and features the Schingoethe Center and Dunham Gallery of student art.
CITY: Aurora
Joseph F. Glidden Homestead
Joseph Farwell Glidden's invention of one of the most widely-used types of barbed wire in 1873 helped change the history of the American West and had far-reaching impact throughout the world. His Homestead, a Victorian Mansion, in DeKalb, IL, is being preserved and restored by a not-for-profit organization founded in 1995. Both the home and the barn are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We welcome your visit and encourage your membership!
CITY: DeKalb
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
Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society
In 1977, the Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society was formed to bring together area people who had an interest in local and regional history and its preservation.
CITY: Genoa
Copley Theatre
This theatre offers affordable, live entertainment, comedy, concerts, dance and family shows. Group discounts/theatre rentals; perfect for meetings, performances, fundraisers and banquets.
CITY: Aurora
Garfield Farm
Discover 19th century farming, food production and native Illinois prairie at this 1840's farm. Seminars on prairie, woodlands, wetlands management: bat, blue bird box construction and tree grafting are available.
CITY: Campton Hills
Luigi's House
Enjoy traditional Italian dishes and authentic Italian-trained chefs' recipes while dining in one of Luigi's rooms from his beautiful Italian villa. Banquet facilities available.
CITY: Aurora
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural -- Malta
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Malta mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact in Malta and on the communities in Illinois.
CITY: Malta
Blue Moon Balloon Company
Balloon bouquets, arches, flags, pillars and just about anything you can think of made out of balloons!
CITY: DeKalb
Fabyan Windmill
An authentic, five-story (68 feet) working Dutch windmill located on the Fox River Trail. Built in the 1850's by two German craftsmen and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Volunteer millers serve as docents on the weekends. The Fabyan Windmill is open weekends, May 15 – October 15, from 1-4 p.m. Private tours are also available by appointment.
CITY: Batavia
Oakhurst Forest Preserve
Explore the acres of woods and lakes, with scenic trails, shelters and views of Aurora and Chicago's skyline.
CITY: Aurora
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This festival is attended by approximately 50,000 during the course of the weekend. PrairieFest events are held throughout Oswego with the main festival grounds located at PrairieFest Park, 91 Plank Road. The event features main stage entertainment, children's performers, expo village, petting zoos, pony rides, camel rides, children's activities, parade, bed races, touch a truck event and more. The event is free, compliments of our generous business sponsors.
CITY: Oswego
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
Emerson Creek Pottery
It happens the moment you turn onto the long, gravel road; it might be the charm of the converted century-old farmhouse filled with handcrafted pottery, homemade candles and other unique finds. It might be savoring the last bite of Blackberry Peach Cobbler after a delicious, freshly prepared lunch in the tearoom. Or it might be the peaceful serenity found only in the countryside. Whatever "it" is, friends young and old, male and female, have been coming back to Emerson Creek to experience it again and again.
CITY: Oswego
Grand Army of the Republic Hall
Built in 1878 from funds raised by the people of Aurora, this structure was originally built as a monument to Aurora's Civil War veterans and as a shrine to their fallen comrades.
CITY: Aurora
Phillips Park Aquatic Center
Deluxe water park with tube slides, simulated river, zero-depth pools and sand activity areas.
CITY: Aurora
Joiner History Room
The Joiner History Room is a cooperative effort of the DeKalb County Board, the County Judiciary, the County Clerk's Office, the County Facilities Management Office, Sycamore Library and DeKalb County Citizens concerned with safeguarding their historical documents. The Joiner History Room is an archives that has many items of museum quality. Our historical materials date back to the hand written minutes of the first session of the County Commissioners in 1837. As there has never been a fire to destroy any of the county valuable historical files, they have been meticulously preserved to meet the needs of today's researchers. The collection includes Civil War papers, newspaper files, old photographs and numerous boxes of manuscript materials.
CITY: Sycamore
Two Brothers Roundhouse
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Two Brothers Roundhouse is the oldest limestone roundhouse in the United States. As they bring new life to this 155 year old building, enjoy a casual atmosphere in the main dining room gastropub, our sports tavern and music venue or our new cafe and bakery. There is more to do than dinner at the Roundhouse. As with the beer and food, the live entertainment has a local flair. Whether it be a wedding, reunion or corporate event, they have a variety of spaces for friends and family to gather. Cheers!
CITY: Aurora
RiverEdge Park
The 30-acre park was designed in a way that would serve many purposes. From the canoe/kayak launch and natural landscaping to the VIP Rooftop Deck and 10-acre music venue, this is the new recreation and entertainment destination of the suburbs. Bring your kids and fly a kite. Enjoy a local band in the music pavilion with friends. Spread out a blanket and watch fireworks with the family on the 4th of July. RiverEdge Park is your backyard away from home.
CITY: Aurora
NIU Convocation Center
Northern Illinois University's 10,000 seat Convocation Center is a $36 million multipurpose facility that hosts a variety of events such as concerts, family shows, theatrical productions, commencement ceremonies, job fairs, trade shows and NIU Huskie Division I athletic events (basketball, volleyball, track, gymnastics and wrestling). The NIU Convocation Center hosted a total of 200+ events per year.
CITY: DeKalb
Aurora Historical Society.
This local history research archives houses historic photos, books, documents and maps covering Aurora's history from the 1830s to the present. Open by appointment only.
CITY: Aurora
Pizza Cucina (Wasco)
5 minutes west of downtown St. Charles in Wasco. Open daily. Delivery available. Catering too.
CITY: Wasco
Air Classics Museum of Aviation
Vintage military and training planes, plus displays of aviation uniforms and memorabilia. Open by appointment only.
CITY: Sugar Grove
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
This museum features vintage firefighting equipment, memorabilia from the 1871 Chicago Fire, photographs and a gift shop.
CITY: Aurora
The Old Barn Museum
Housed in an original 1840s barn, this museum features thousands of Native American artifacts, including arrows, axes, drills, stone implements, trade beads, beaded garments and natural history items.
CITY: Newark
Fermilab Ramsey Auditorium
The mission of the Fermilab Arts and Lecture Series is to celebrate the artistic and intellectual vision of Fermilab by actively fostering an appreciation of science and the performing arts in neighboring communities.
CITY: Batavia
Aurora Area Architecture
The Aurora area features diverse architectural styles, including designs by Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, Bruce Goff and George Grant Elmslie. The area is also home to one of the largest collections of Sears mail order homes.
CITY: Aurora
Midwest Museum of Natural History
The mission of the Midwest Museum of Natural History is to encourage an appreciation of the world's diverse natural environment and human culture through exhibits and interactive learning experiences for children and adults. Offering a kid's play area with hands-on learning fun, a gift shop, national traveling exhibits, and world-renowned celebrities Ruud Kleinpaste, Jack Hanna and Jeff Corwin.
CITY: Sycamore
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
Riverfront Playhouse
This popular local theater group performs original plays, musicals, murder mysteries, comedies and children's theater.
CITY: Aurora


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A family-owned and operated business with a permanent retail store located in Whitesboro, Texas, on HWY 377; Kyle Tack's full service tack store, saddle repair shop and custom leather shop focuses on U.S. manufactured leather goods and products. Taking great pride in custom-made products, Kyle Tack caters to western horse enthusiasts and beginners who are looking for affordable high-quality merchandise. Kyle Tack also represents many high caliber western tack manufacturers.
In December 2000, Kyle Tack opened its doors as a joint venture between brothers Marshall and Pete Kyle. Today, Kyle Tack is still owned by Marshall and wife Phyllis, and the management of the company has passed to their daughter, Lainey. With over 50 years of combined experience, Kyle Tack offers a well-rounded selection of services and products for the discerning horseman. You can always catch Marshall and Phyllis at the top horse shows including the NRHA Derby, NRHA Futurity and the National Reining Breeders Classic. With a smile on their face and a story to tell, Kyle Tack brings high-quality products to horse enthusiasts across the nation.
Kyle Tack also is prevalent in the global wholesale market, offering leather and strap goods to dealers made from the highest quality Hermann Oak leather. Kyle Tack Wholesale offers training equipment such as reins, headstalls, curb straps, cavesons and much more. Despite worldwide success, Kyle Tack has stayed true to its blue-collar roots, maintaining a small, family-oriented staff that personally sees to every customer's needs.
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I think this linear suspension lighting isn't quite match with my kitchen. I don't know which part is not right, but it isn't right to my eyes. Is it too short compare to the island? hanged too high/low? The fluorescent tube is too white (cold)? Or the canopy position is weird? Any comment and suggestion to make it blends in more with my kitchen? I like this light fixture for its sleek and clean design, but not so much after I put it in my kitchen. The lighting of the kitchen is not completed yet, there will be LED (very white, like the one underneath the countertop on 2nd photo) strip on top of the wall cabinet. |
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Cool kitchen! Awesome cat! I like the light but it might be just too self-similar to the rest of the kitchen. It really blends right in. I'm a big fan of the serene look where all the elements are understated, but maybe the light needs to differentiate itself at least a little bit? Another thing that is not right to my eye is the wire that goes from the ceiling to the fixture. I've never understood why designers of modern light fixtures allow a dangly wire to interrupt the clean lines of everything else. I think that might be the part of the light that jumps out the most. May I ask what your floor is made of? I like it! |
I agree with Karin - the fixture itself is practically invisible next to the other elements in your kitchen, but the cord and round box on the ceiling stick out like sore thumbs. |
- Posted by babyfish00 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 15, 13 at 23:59
Karin and Annkh, thanks for your reply. I tried to hang the light in various height but with similar effect. The tube I have installed and shown in photo is 4100K, will try something warmer before really taking it down. The canopy is really bothering me but I know it has to be there for any suspension linear light. for my floor, it is porcelain tiles called STATALE 9 GRIGIO CEMENTO WORK 60x120x1.05cm rectified. I'm in love with its size and the cement feel. you can find more photo in this pdf file. http://www.get-casa.com/images/product_slide/statale9.pdf |
Here is a link that might be useful: Statale 9 grigio cemento procelian tiles
I really like your sleek, modern kitchen. Those floor tiles are great. I like the linear suspension light, but maybe you need one with more presence? I fell in love with the Flos "Long & Hard" linear suspension lamp designed by Philippe Starck. I kept walking around it at the showroom. It is so slim and clean and simple, but really has presence, especially with the undulating silver texture. Not cheap, but it is lighting and art in one, lol. The name is a bit much, but it is one sexy fixture. The Artemide Talo suspension in silver/gray is also cool, and a bit less expensive. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Long & Hard
- Posted by GauchoGordo1993 (My Page) on Wed, Oct 16, 13 at 14:34
Looks cool to me. To my thinking the only problem is that it doesn't illuminate the ceiling. |
- Posted by babyfish00 (My Page) on Fri, Oct 18, 13 at 21:41
kaysd - i was actually choosing between the Marset Neon de Lux and this Zaneen Utah linear profile, my first mind was set on the Marset but is not available in my area locally so I can't see it in person. From the photo online, it has a rectangular canopy which seems looks better than the Zaneen, and it illuminate the ceiling too. But that's still out of stock. Will go to the lighting store to see the flos too, I once came across the flos skygarden and is stunned by the quality, very impressive. |
Another idea for you - Tech Lighting's Kable Light system. We recently installed it in our family room, with the K-Hello heads. (Not our family room - far from complete!)
Here is a link that might be useful: Kable-Lite Gallery
- Posted by babyfish00 (My Page) on Thu, Oct 24, 13 at 10:49
Nice choice oldbat2be, is the finishes shiny or matte polished? thanks! |
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Coach Mark Stordahl, women's basketball at Little Big Horn College, has announced the signing of Peyton Hardes of Warman, Saskatchewan, Canada to a NJCAA letter of intent to play basketball at Little Big Horn College.
Hardes, a 5-foot-11 post player, averaged 18 points and 15 rebounds per game and was named the player of the year for her team the past two seasons.
Stordahl said Hardes "can post or she can move outside and be a scoring threat from the guard positions. In addition she has won numerous free throw contests through her high school career. I am also impressed with her defensive skills as well. We are happy to have her play for LBHC Rams next year."


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Dems Subsidize Prescription-Strength Sex-Enhancement Medication For Child Rapists
Dems Subsidize Prescription-Strength Sex-Enhancement Medication For Child Rapists
Last night, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid voted in favor of allowing the federal government to subsidize Viagra for child molesters.
So did fifty-six of Reid's Democratic colleagues, including Sens. Barbara Boxer (Calif.), Arlen Specter (Penn.) Blanche Lincoln (Ark.). and others facing tough re-election challenges this November.
In addition to supporting federal subsidies of Viagra for child molesters, Reid, Boxer, and the rest of the Democratic caucus also supported taxes on prosthetics for wounded veterans, childrens' orthopedic devices, and an exemption for senior leadership staff from being forced to purchase health insurance from health insurance exchanges, like Members of Congress must do. To Democrats, these things are all simply part of the price of imposing Obamacare on America.


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Kenneth L. Wilson
Address: 859 Wittenberg Road, Mt. Tremper, NY 12457
GPS Info. (Latitude,Longitude): 42d01'30.30"N, 74d13'01.30"W
Campground Phone: (845) 679-7020
Regional Office Phone: (845) 256-3099
Camping Fee: $22
Make a reservation at this campground with ReserveAmerica.
Firewood Restriction Map || (PDF file, 1.2 MB) View map showing 50-mile radius from which untreated firewood may be moved to this campground. For more information see firewood restrictions.
Completely surrounded by beautiful mountains with panoramic views creating a picturesque setting, Kenneth L. Wilson Campground is located in north central Ulster County, 5 miles southwest of the village of Woodstock. The campsites are secluded, large, and wooded.
Directions: From Thruway Exit 19 at Kingston - take first right turn off traffic circle to Route 28, proceed approximately 21 miles west on Rte. 28 to Mt. Tremper, turn right on to Rte. 212, 1/2 mile to 4-way intersection. Turn right again on Wittenberg Road (County Rte. 40). The campsite is approximately 4 miles on the right side.
Alternate Route: Route 28, west turn right at Rte. 375, to Rte. 212, turn left off Rte. 212 at Bear's Cafe on to Rte. 45, turn right onto County Rte. 40. Campground is on the left side of road.
Amenities: 76 tent and trailer sites; picnic area with tables and grills; flush toilets; hot showers; trailer dump station; recycling center; mobility impaired accessibility; bathhouse; pay phone; boat rentals; horseshoe pits.
Boating: No motor boats allowed. Rowboats and canoes allowed. Canoe and kayak rentals available.
Fishing: Some of the likely species are: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, bullheads, white sucker, shiners, and sunfish.
Hiking: Extensive hiking trails are a short driving distance away.
Day Use Facilities: A day-use area with picnic tables and grills, and pavilion rental are available at this facility.
Junior Naturalist Program: Our campgrounds become an outdoor classroom for young children (5-13) and their families. Enjoy games and activities to earn a beautiful embroidered patch.
Area Attractions: The village of Woodstock offers art galleries, craft shops, golf course, fine restaurants, entertainment, antiques, and shopping among other attractions. The village of Phoenicia, 6 miles west offers tubing and fishing on the Esopus Creek, antiques, restaurants, railroad museum, art galleries, gift shops, and shopping among other attractions. Within a half hour drive is the Historic City of Kingston, which has been described as the country's best city for shopping, has many historical sites, theaters, restaurants, river boat rides, and numerous other attractions. Also, within a half hour drive are the Belleayre and Hunter Mountain Ski Centers, which offer sky rides, music and craft festivals.
Historic Interest: The campground was once several farms. Some of the old stone fences are still visible. The land was purchased in the 1960's and the campground was opened on June 29, 1979. Since then blacktop roads, and a new bathhouse have been added.


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According to the Anonymous "IberoAmerica" Blog and former Anonymous spokesman Barrett Brown, the hacker organization's plan — to release a list of collaborators with the bloody drug cartel Los Zetas — is back on.
Doubts about the project, dubbed #OpCartel, swirled amid concerns that the operation could result in reprisals from the violent drug gangs. The Guardian reported two members of the operation have said Anonymous is putting the brakes on their whistleblowing scheme due to concerns that people could be killed as a result.
Hackers planned the operation in response to the alleged Mexico City kidnapping of a member of Anonymous, only one of several incidents of the Zetas targeting tech-savvy information activists. In September, two bloggers who denounced the cartel on various social media were disemboweled and hung from a bridge in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, with a chilling note from the Zetas warning against further online criticism.


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