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Women bishops: Welby urges synod to vote in favour
The next Archbishop of Canterbury has backed the ordination of women bishops, saying it is "time to finish the job" started with appointing women priests.
The Rt Rev Justin Welby also told the Church of England general synod he would ensure provisions for opponents were "carried out faithfully".
The synod is voting on proposed legislation. Bishops and clergy are expected to achieve the necessary two-thirds majorities in favour.
But the lay members' vote may be tight.
Justin Welby, currently Bishop of Durham, told the synod he was "deeply committed" to seeing that concessions to opponents of women's ordination were carried out.
He said the Church needed to show it could "Manage diversity of view without division - diversity in amity, not diversity in enmity."
"We cannot get trapped into believing this is a zero sum decision where one person's gain must be another's loss," he added.
Twenty years after the introduction of women priests, the issue continues to divide traditionalists - among those on the Church's evangelical and Anglo-catholic wings - from reformers.
Remaining divisions in the synod centre on whether concessions - under which parishes objecting to women bishops can request to be placed under a stand-in male bishop - go far enough, or too far.
If backed by the synod, the legislation would then make its way through Parliament and could lead to the first women bishops being ordained by 2014.
The Bishop of Liverpool, the Right Reverend James Jones, a noted evangelical, said he had changed his mind on the issue. "I now believe that for the mission of God to the people of England it is right for women to take up their place in this House of Bishops sitting before you now," he told the synod.
Canon Rosie Harper, vicar of Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, said earlier in the debate: "If the proposed legislation passes there will be those who say that the assurances they have been given are too weak - but those assurances will be firmly in place.
"If the proposed legislation fails, the consequences I believe are far more severe."
She went on: "Firstly, as a Church for the whole country we will be seen to have failed to do what is right and honourable; a Church with lower moral standards than the rest of society risks its right to comment on other issues.
"Secondly, it will inevitably be seen as the act of a dying Church more wedded to the past than committed to hope for the future."
'Profoundly un-Anglican'But Canon Simon Killwick, vicar of Christ Church, Moss Side and leader of the Catholic group in the synod, insisted that the measure before it was "not fit for purpose".
He said that the compromise wording on provision for opponents of women bishops was "no compromise at all, because it has united against it the whole spectrum of traditionalists."
And the Reverend Rod Thomas, vicar of St Matthew's Elburton, Plymouth and leader of the Evangelical group Reform, said the measure was forcing members of the Church "to accept something that we do not believe the Bible teaches".
"That is profoundly un-Anglican to force people into this position," he said.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, told the synod that "a no vote will not do anything positive" for the church of England.
He asked members to act on the "reasonable probability" that allowing women bishops was the right move and to seize this 'potentially liberating moment for us all'.
Women now make up about a third of all clergy in the Church of England.
The current process of formulating legislation to allow their ordination as bishops began in 2000.
The arrangements for instances when a female bishop is appointed but traditionalist parishes reject her authority have proved a stumbling block to its approval.
Under the plans, a woman bishop would delegate to a stand-in male bishop, but traditionalists want to be sure he would be sympathetic to their views - and not a supporter of women bishops - and not be getting his authority from the woman bishop.
A vote by the synod was adjourned in July after supporters of women bishops objected to a concession they felt went too far, by suggesting stand-in male bishops exercise their ministry in accordance with the parishes' "theological convictions".
RewordingThe legislation has since been reworded to say the male bishop should be selected in a manner that "respects" the reasons why the parish asked for him.
Arguments for and against
- There is a general consensus in the Church of England, which began ordaining female priests in 1994, that the role of bishop should also be open to women
- Women priests have become indispensable, making up a third of the Church's 11,000 clergy including in senior positions as archdeacons and deans of cathedrals
- Some liberals fear concessions to traditionalists might result in women bishops of "second class" status, and have threatened to reject legislation and seek something fairer in some years' time
- Some traditionalists believe that because Jesus chose only men to be his apostles, the spiritual leadership of the Church should be male only
- Some Anglo-Catholics argue that ordaining women bishops prevents unity with Roman Catholics
- Opponents could not simply tolerate women bishops, as they do women priests, but might have to obey them as their superiors
Approval requires two-thirds majorities in each of the synod's three houses: bishops, clergy and laity.
If the measure is approved, the legislation will go to Parliament before receiving royal assent. The synod must then debate a Code of Practice on how the law will be carried out.
If it is defeated, the legislative process will need to start again and another vote would not take place before 2019.
Some Anglo-Catholics and conservative evangelicals continue to reject a deal, and a coalition of traditionalists, evangelicals and Catholics within the Church has sent a booklet to all 468 members of the synod arguing the draft measure falls short of what they need.
In a letter to the Times newspaper on Friday, signed by 327 clergy from all but one of the Church's 44 dioceses, they said backing for the draft measure would "lead irrevocably to deep fractures appearing within the Church".
Meanwhile, more than 1,000 Church members, including bishops, clergy and senior laity, have signed an open letter - published in the Independent newspaper - urging the synod to vote in favour.


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PUBLISHED: 23 Jun 2012 00:04:53 | UPDATED: 23 Jun 2012 02:37:14PUBLISHED: 23 Jun 2012 PRINT EDITION: 23 Jun 2012Queensland property identity Warren Ebert, left, with Gordon Douglas at his recently purchased Oracle property on the Gold Coast. Photo: Glenn Hunt
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Queensland property identity Warren Ebert was told last year that if he wanted to buy a new apartment in the Oracle Tower at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, it would cost him $9000 per square metre.
He turned his nose up at the price but his attraction to the high-quality boom-time development found him at the Gold Coast again this year – and he has just bought the same 11th floor apartment facing the beach for $5900 per square metre.
"I think it is an absolute nick," Ebert says, "I mean, it's half replacement cost."
His story reflects a broad range of repricing across the Gold Coast's property sector – from flash new apartments to beachfront land sites and newly built office buildings.
The discounts have varied.
New stock such as the Salacia Waters development with marina used to start from $430,000 – now it's $390,000. Southport Central, developed by Raptis, used to start at $650,000 – now it's $425,000.
Where the discount matters most is in the financing – a $700 million portfolio of property loans was purchased by Morgan Stanley last year for 35¢ in the dollar.
Last month Clarence Property's wily managing director Peter Fahey snapped up 20 hectares of prime beachfront at Casuarina on the Gold Coast at a discount of 40 per cent.
He calls it the "new price paradigm".
"If someone says you are getting a bargain, I would say, 'no, you are getting it for the new price'," Fahey says.
Discounting has been very useful in selling off remaining stock. Niecon's Nirvana development used to start from $936,000 but was reduced to $643,000 and has now completely sold out.
However, there is some debate as to whether there will be further price cutting at the Gold Coast. Timing in property buying is everything.
CBRE's latest Residential MarketView report on south-east Queensland would indicate now is not yet the time to enter the market.
"The Gold Coast remains one of the worst-performing residential markets in Australia, with oversupply in units a major issue," CBRE's valuers said. "There seem to be further risks of more price declines as buyer interest remains low."
Others disagree, suggesting prices won't fall further but will remain bottomed out for a while to come. Predictably, Ebert says there is "not a chance in the world" that prices in the tower he bought into will fall further.
Steering him in his property buy was well-respected Gold Coast property analyst Gordon Douglas.
"I don't think there will be further eroding of price," Douglas says.
"I think the properties that are for sale are really good properties. They are not rubbish, they are of very high quality."
But just how long it will take for sales volumes to return to their long-term average is anyone's guess.
Colliers International has recorded that sales of $1 million-plus apartments are still below the five-year average. Further, there is not one crane on the Gold Coast city skyline at the moment and many say there won't be until the new stock, such as that bought by Ebert, has been cleared.
There are 115 apartment projects mooted for the Gold Coast, with expected value of $10.9 billion.
The Gold Coast apartment market, however, is a different beast to capital city markets.
Douglas says it is difficult to let more than 50 per cent of the apartments on the Gold Coast and only 10 to 20 per cent are permanently occupied. Talk of yields seems out of place.
"If I ever heard that one of our agents said to a [prospective] buyer what sort of cash return they could get, he would have been working for us for five minutes. It would have been 'sayonara'."
Ebert says he knows what it takes to kick-start buying in the area again.
"It's a holiday market – it needs fun money," he says.
"But don't forget – if you buy and sell in a bad market, you pay less commissions and stamp duty."
From next month, stamp duty concessions will be reinstated in Queensland for home buyers whose purchase is their principal residence.
That will be good stimulus to those who want to buy and retire on the Gold Coast.
The latest population growth figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics suggest the city is gaining back some popularity, growing 1.8 per cent in 2011.
The city added another 9600 new people, the second-biggest addition for a local government area behind Brisbane, but only the 15th-fastest growth rate in the state.
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This week is the Formula One teams' last chance to test ahead of the all-important final round of the season in Japan. Many of them carried out their Suzuka preparations in the test prior to the US Grand Prix, but some are still expected to hit the track again.
Ferrari have a lead of just three points over Williams at the top of the constructors' standings and both teams will be out in force this week. Each have four-day programmes planned, the former at Mugello in Italy, the latter at Jerez in Spain.
Ferrari will run from Tuesday to Friday and are sure to have several drivers at work. Michael Schumacher may look all but certain of a sixth world championship after his Indy win, but the German will not be taking anything for granted in the run up to the Japanese Grand Prix.
Williams will have Ralf Schumacher and test driver Marc Gene in the cockpit at Jerez, with both men scheduled to run from Wednesday through Saturday. It is no secret that Sir Frank Williams considers the constructors' crown the ultimate prize and the team will be working closely with tyre suppliers Michelin in their bid to prevent Japanese rivals Bridgestone winning on home soil.
McLaren, who lie third in the constructors' championship, will be at Silverstone from Tuesday through Thursday, with their test drivers at the wheel. Alexander Wurz will run on all three days. The Austrian is due to be joined by Darren Turner on Tuesday, and then by Pedro de la Rosa on Wednesday and Thursday.
Things also remain very tight at the lower end of the constructors' championship, with just six points separating Sauber in fifth place and Jordan in ninth, with BAR, Jaguar and Toyota in between. However, of those five teams, only BAR and Toyota are expected to test this week, the former alongside Ferrari at Mugello, the latter with Williams at Jerez.
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Fall Fest: Sweet Potatoes 5 Ways
by Liz Gray in In Season, November 17, 2010We're teaming up with other food and garden bloggers to host Fall Fest 2010, a season-long garden party. Each week we'll feature favorite garden-to-table recipes and tips to help you enjoy the bounty, whether you're harvesting your own goodies or buying them fresh from the market. To join in, check out awaytogarden.com.
Early this fall, I went on a tour of my CSA's farm. We walked past rows upon rows of waning okra, squash and tomatoes, then saw a glimpse of what was coming up next: the tiny greens sprouts that will become the spicy arugula I love so much, the beginnings of covet-worthy kale and the heart-shaped leaves of growing sweet potatoes, almost ready to be plucked from the ground.
Each week when I get my knobby, misshapen sweet potatoes, I think about the farm as I drizzle on oil to roast them. But this week's batch marked my last box of the season, so I'm breaking out of my roasting routine and going in a new direction. Here are the sweet potato recipes I'm trying this week.
Alton's Sweet (and Spicy) Potatoes
Alton gives this go-to Thanksgiving side dish Southwestern flair by mixing in a chipotle pepper with adobo sauce. Keep it to 1 pepper unless your family can take the heat — these smoked jalapenos pack a punch!
RECIPE: Alton's Chipotle-Smashed Sweet Potatoes (pictured)
Baked Sweet Potato and Celery Root Fries
Celery root is often under-appreciated because its knobby peel looks so daunting at the store. Once you peel back the rough exterior, this root vegetable is great raw or cooked. Its spicy flavor is a great match for sweet potatoes, and these fries are crispy, colorful and oh-so-satisfying.
RECIPE: Sweet Potato and Celery Root Fries
Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
This hearty salad is the perfect fall lunch, and a great way to use leftover roasted sweet potatoes. Mix quinoa, sweet potatoes, black beans, corn and bell pepper, then top with a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lime and a handful of feta cheese.
RECIPE: Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
Vegetarian African Peanut Stew
There's plenty of turkey talk this time of year, but if you plan on celebrating the holidays meat-free, here's a recipe for you. Flavor sweet potatoes with curry powder and ginger, then add heft to the soup with chickpeas and some crunchy peanut butter. Add cilantro and a bunch of greens just before serving.
RECIPE: Vegetarian African Peanut Stew
Sweet Potato Chips With Black Olive Tapanade
For an easy, elegant (and bonus, inexpensive) fall appetizer, top crisp baked sweet potato crisps with an olive-and-sun-dried tomato tapanade. The sweetness of the potato chip contrasts perfectly with the salty tapanade, and the color combo makes for a striking presentation.
RECIPE: Sweet Potato Chips With Black Olive Tapanade
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- Roberto at Food2: Sweet Potato Gnocchi
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- Nicole from Pinch My Salt: Cumin-Scented Sweet Potato Hash
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There is power in your journey. Your life, your adventures along the road, how you cope, how you succeed, even how you fail but pick yourself up again… those are the elements that make up your journey, and that journey is your story. Rick Green, one of the amazing keynote speakers at the ADDA conference taught us about The Power of Story. The way you tell your story can and will change people's lives. It can change your life, and it can reach out and change the lives of others, giving them hope and courage and joy.
The Power of Story – Don't Underestimate It
Imagine a conversation with a friend sharing the experience of driving your daughter to college this summer. You could just report the facts, "Saturday, I helped my daughter pack and drove her to college. It was hard, but I'll see her at Christmas time."
That's fine, it'll work. But when you tie in the "why" and "how," it makes all the difference in the world.
Imagine if, instead you shared, "I knew I had to help Jenna pack for her big move to college 5 states away. God I wasn't ready for that. I cancelled my weekend plans to focus on helping her pack… I had to cancel my chemo appointment, I haven't even told her about THAT yet. I couldn't bring myself to tell her the news knowing it would completely overwhelm the experience we were about to have; I'd dreamt of this moment since she was little. We spent the entire weekend sorting, going through her photos, folding and packing the handmade quilt I made while she struggled in 9th grade. I remember that time because it was right after her ADHD diagnosis. She and I worked together on that quilt, it was the only thing that seemed to give her relief from her anxiety – time stood still. We found an old essay she'd written and lost about how she would never be accepted to this University because she wasn't smart like everyone else. So many of the things we came across sparked conversations we've never had before. I can see now that she is leaving a mature woman – and I can't wait to see her at Christmas break!"
Recently, at a support group meeting I hold monthly for adults with ADHD, I shared a simple but important story about my son. Tears were shed because of the way I shared it – it resonated with many members as women, as mothers. It connected us.
In the power of a story lies that personal connection – which is what life is all about. The facts are great, essential even, but if you can share them in a way that people will remember and so that they listen long enough for you to get to the good part, they become invested – that's powerthrough story. That real human connection beats "social" media, impersonal email and the express drive-through coffee chats about the weather and the latest TV show we have with our friends, hoping to connect but falling short.
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Be encouraged and hopeful as you navigate these sometimes tumultuous waters of ADHD and how it manifests in the multitude of ways in all areas of our lives. Yes, it's important to carefully judge how much we tell about our circumstances, and to think twice about who we share them with – stigma is alive and well. But connecting through story made all the difference one afternoon in a meeting between my husband, my son, his counselor and me.
We met because all hope was lost. My son wasn't passing 10th grade. We'd already been on this rollercoaster with my 18 year old. And although my adopted daughter is only 7, she is right on track to keep me on this ride, which for the record, I didn't stand in line for! I went from hopeless to helplessly hopeless, if that's possible. I made a last attempt and reminded her that he deals daily with ADHD and ODD. She heard me, but she didn't hear me.
I knew she cared deeply for my son, but genuinely expressed disappointment and perplexity in his lack of effort. He wasn't trying hard enough. "You did the work, just hand it in!"
A moment of clarity came to me once I realized nothing had been resolved – at all! I noticed that the counselor kept saying that when she'd see him on the video in the hallways between classes, he seemed so depressed. She was concerned.
Yes, he was depressed. We were working on fine-tuning his medication and he was failing High School. Of course, he's depressed. But she never mentioned any of his other qualities – what I see at home; his brilliance in song writing, his ability to produce a track from scratch in his bedroom of "Something" from the Beatles. Just three nights prior, he let me hear his song, his voice – I'd never heard him sing before. Before we ended the meeting – that went nowhere, I asked her if she would give me 3 minutes, that's all I needed.
I pressed PLAY.
I looked away so the attention would be on what we were hearing, but first glanced at my son's face, which was beaming with pride.
In my head, I kept whispering, "Wait for it. Wait for it!"
The song was over, I looked at his counselor; she'd been looking at him the whole time.
She was discrete, but I KNEW IT! She saw what I saw. She was wiping tear after tear from her cheeks. "Evan, you are amazing. That was unexpected. Wow!"
What transpired was the revealing of the other parts of him she didn't understand, didn't know. I offered her the power of his story. I advocated for my son, as any mother would, but in pursuing his passion, he advocated for himself. He created his story. He chose positive things to spend his time on. I acknowledged him by celebrating that. Yes, ADHD is complex and very difficult to work through, but often you don't get to see the other parts. They matter too! We are different – not less.
Lisa Wills is an ADHD coach in Denver, Colorado where she runs ADHD Support Groups and Workshops. She's passionate about bringing out the strengths and talents of people struggling with ADHD. ADHD herself, she has three children diagnosed with ADHD and co-existing conditions. She can be reached at www.adhdlifecoach4U.com.
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Who: Mommy and Dane, 3 year old boy.
Background: Dane has never seen football on TV or live. As he was approaching the field sideline he says about the girls in uniform on the sidelines…
Dane: "Mommy, why are those girls by the field?"
Mommy: "Because this is a girl's football team, those are all girls playing."
Dane: "Silly mommy, those are boys on the field, the girls are just standing on the side lines."
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35 Useful jQuery Plugins for Slideshows, Graphs and Text Effects
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jQuery can empower a developer with the tools required to create a rich user experience. The way in which we display images, text, charts and graphs can enhance functionality for the wide range of users. Let's take a look at 35 powerful and effective jQuery plugins and techniques for slideshows, graphs and text effects.
Also consider our previous articles:
- 50 Useful JavaScript Tools which lists excellent tools to help you achieve various tasks involved in authoring JavaScript code.
- Data Visualization and Infographics Resources which lists more than 25 useful resources for infographics and data visualization.
- The Mystery Of CSS Sprites: Techniques, Tools And Tutorials which explains CSS sprites technique with jQuery.
jQuery Galleries and Slideshows
GalleryView jQuery Plugin
GalleryView jQuery Plugin is a content-gallery plugin capable of displaying any HTML content in an animated gallery view. It comes with lots of many options for customization. GalleryView does require the jQuery Timers plugin to facilitate timing of animation events.
Jquery Plugin MopSlider 2.4
MopSlider is the slider box can contain any item that is set height and width. From 2.2, MopSlider can be put 2 in the page. A CSS file isn't necessary.
jQuery Image Scroller
Making use of jQuery's excellent animation features, this image scroller will be completely autonomous and will begin scrolling once the page loads. The finished widget will be completely cross-browser compatible and perform as expected in the latest versions of all of the most common browsers. The tutorial helps build in some interaction by adding controls that allow the visitor to change the direction of the animation.
Sliding Boxes and Captions with jQuery
All of these sliding box animations work on the same basic idea. There is a div tag (.boxgrid in my CSS) that essentially acts as a window where two other items of your choosing "peek" through. From this basic idea we can play around with animations of the sliding element to either show or cover up the viewing area, thus creating the sliding effect.
Full Screen Image Gallery Using jQuery and Flickr
By using jQuery, this full screen image gallery automatically scales the image while using Flickr as the search engine. It comes with thumbnail preview, preloader, captions, and more. The results are extremely impressive.
jCarousel Lite
jCarousel Lite is a jQuery plugin that carries you on a carousel ride filled with images and HTML content. Put simply, you can navigate images and/or HTML in a carousel-style widget. It is super light weight, at about 2 KB in size, yet very flexible and customizable to fit most of our needs.
Galleriffic | A jQuery plugin for rendering fast-performing photo galleries
Galleriffic offers fantastic performance in delivering a high volume of photos. This is a useful jQuery plugin that will render fast photo galleries, while both impressing and improving your user's experience.
jQuery plugin: Wilq32.RotateImage
This is the final product of a Wilq32.PhotoEffect Snippet. You can use this simple and tiny script to get an effect of rotated images directly from client side, such as user generated content, and then animate them using functions.
jQZoom Evolution
JQZoom is a javascript image magnifier built at the top of the popular jQuery javascript framework.jQzoom is a great and a really easy to use script to magnify what you want.
Resizable Image Grid with jQuery
Image grids that smoothly scale at the simple drag of a slider are no longer confined to desktop apps like iPhoto or Picasa. Thanks to some clever CSS and the jQuery UI, fluid image grids are now surprisingly simple to implement on the web.
jQuery plugin: Tooltip
This jQuery plugin tooltip can help you use bodyHandler to display footnotes, an image with a tooltip, or block tooltip. Also is helps links to have no delay with tracking and fading, or with extra content with extra classes. It's useful for different tooltip styles on a single page like an image map with tooltips and testing repositioning at viewport borders.
Charts and Graphs with jQuery
jqPlot Charts and Graphs for jQuery
jqPlot is a plotting and charting plugin for the jQuery Javascript framework. It's strongest feature is its pluggability. Computation and drawing of lines, axes, shadows even the grid itself is handled by pluggable "renderers". The plot elements are customizable. The core jqPlot code allows custom event handlers, new plot types, and more.
JS Charts – Free JavaScript charts
moBlur.org – Google Charts GUI with jQuery
This jQuery is a basic frontend GUI to be used with Google's charts API.
jQuery Text Effect Plugins
Airport – Information board text effect jQuery plugin
Airport is a rather simple text effect plugin for jQuery. It emulates the style of those flickering information boards you sometime find on airports and train stations.
Editable (jQuery Editable Plugin)
This is a real customizable jQuery editable plugin. Currently it can convert any tag (span, div, p and …) to text input, password, textarea, or drop-down list. You can easily extend it by adding your own input type using its editableFactory object.
jQuery Plugins
Some of these plugins have been merged into jQuery core in one form or another. These include the ability to batch results into an array, a resolution for IE z-index issues, auto-expand text areas, dynamically create configurable gradient to the background without using images, implement the over label technique, live query and many more helpful plugins.
Jquery Elastic 1.2 Demo
This page contains a couple of demos of the Jquery plugin Elastic. Elastic makes your textarea change its height dynamically.
Stephane Caron – No Margin For Errors ¬ Pretty comments
Here's a small jQuery plugin that allow textareas to stretch as content is put in. If the content goes over the defined height of the textarea, the textarea will grow as needed.
ToggleVal gives you the option to populate the default text of form fields in a few different ways. It will then toggle the default value when the field receives and loses keyboard focus.
jQuery sIFR Plugin
The jQuery sIFR plugin is an addon for jQuery that makes it easy to replace text in a web page with flash text (sIFR) using the internal jQuery API.
jQuery Spoilers Plugin
Spoilers is a jQuery plugin which implements a feature first seen on the imdb.com web site. The pages using this plugin to show "Spoilers!" text, but when you mouse over that text, "Spoilers" disappear and the underlying text is revealed. The intention is to keep the casual reader from inadvertently reading details which he might not want to know. By mousing over them, he can reveal the details.
jTruncate – Text Truncation for jQuery
jTruncate allows you to customize nearly every aspect of the truncation operation. It provides simple yet customizable truncation for text entities in your web page.
Further jQuery Resources
List of Useful jQuery Plugins: jQuery, JavaScript
This is a huge masterlist from the jQuery plugins in the jQuery plugins repository. These are some of the best and most practical. The truly exceptional plugins are marked with "EXCELLENT."
Lazy – The on-demand jQuery plugin loader
This jQuery plugin is an on-demand plugin loader, also known as a lazy loader. Instead of downloading all jQuery-plugins, that you might or might not need, Lazy downloads the plugins when you actually use them. The major difference between Lazy and it's competitors is it's size.
jQuery Callout Plugin
This jQuery Callout Plugin is based entirely on CSS, so no images are required like in the static text below. The rounded corners come courtesy of the excellent jQuery Rounded Corners plugin.
Guapo – jQuery copy plugin
We all know that in IE we can easily copy text to clipboard. It is, however, not such an easy in FX. This plugin uses a SWF file to achieve this; the SWF file's default location is the same to the plugin. If you move it to another location, it changes in the plugin source code.
Gritter for jQuery (Growl) (Demo)
A jQuery Growl look-a-like plugin, a notification bubble/popup that appears in the top right of your layout. Think of it as calling the alert() function in JavaScript, only it's subtle and looks nice.
jGrowl – Unobtrusive Notification System for jQuery
jGrowl is a jQuery plugin that raises unobtrusive messages within the browser, similar to the way that OS X's Growl Framework works. It has the ability to create multiple container instances, allowing a developer to raise and create various notifications in various location on the user's screen.
Add a favicon near external links with jQuery
External links should always be marked distinctly in order to see them easily. An even better idea is using the favicon.ico of the external site, if it is available of course.
Oursignal.com used jQuery plugins
OurSignal is a awesome visualization that displays the popular stories from Digg, Delicious, Reddit, Yahoo! Buzz and Hacker News in single page. Developed by Stateless Systems, it is nicely implemented with jQuery Plugins.
UI.Layout Plug-in
This plug-in was inspired by the extJS border-layout, and recreates that functionality as a jQuery plug-in. The UI.Layout plug-in can create any UI look you want – from simple headers or sidebars, to a complex application with toolbars, menus, help-panels, status bars, sub-forms, etc.
- Michal Kozak, 18 February 2010
Sweet roundup :).
Actually found two slideshows I didn't know about before. Thanks.
- designfreek, 19 February 2010
Even i wasn't aware of that.. Jquery can really produce magic.. While stumbling around i found http://ib.im/dxfsy plugin of jquery.. I love this!
- Figus, 17 May 2010
There is always something to discover. Best things are commercial though: ajax zoom gallery rocks! It zoomifies slides of any size and resolution. Here is a link: http://www.ajax-zoom.com and the examples http://www.ajax-zoom.com/index.php?cid=examples
- 3Dom, 08 May 2011
Agreed Michael, Agreed
Good research, good commenting platform, love it.
@Michael, if you were looking for slideshows, here's another one for your reference. Nice and customisable (hope this isn't seen as link dropping, but here goes..) http://www.bringmebusiness.com.au/reeltime-jquery-slideshow-plugin.php
- New York Web Designer, 18 February 2010
Superb… Very useful… Thanks for sharing..
- LightNoise, 18 February 2010
Superb…is your smile
- NonCreep, 21 February 2010
How creepy dude. Go find a real girl to say that to.
- NotFooled, 22 February 2010
The pic of the pretty girl is just to get you to click on the web design company's link.
- Ricardo, 08 March 2010
Yes, this "girl" is commenting on many blogs always with unuseful comments just to put that link. Really annoying.
And from time to time, they change the pic. But it is always a pic of a pretty girl so it can make the people click on the link. It is a sad technique to get hits…
- Cleber, 03 May 2010
you are so beautiful
- Can Aydo?an, 18 February 2010
Nice collection. Thanks!
- Thomas Craig Consulting, 18 February 2010
Thanks for the post, seems to be a lot of posts regarding sliders as of late, do you have any plans for a post on the cu3er image rotation effect, which is starting to pop up on some designs?
- Arthur Brown, 18 February 2010
This is a great list of JQuery Plugins.
- Maicon, 18 February 2010
Great collection. Special attention to slideshows.
- bract.us, 18 February 2010
Very nice list.
Any of them are using version 1.4? - temp-, 18 February 2010
Very very useful links.
I have one question though, there is any way to truncate and also close html tags? Supposing you have a db query with html tags in it.
- Bill Jones, 18 February 2010
Wow that is like way cool I like it.
- Gary Lau, 18 February 2010
Just letting you know you have an extra "/" at the end of the link for the Create Beautiful jQuery slider.
Should be:
- Christiane Rosenberger, 19 February 2010
Fixed! Thank you, Gary :-)
- Nick N., 18 February 2010
Great article, thank you.
Just wanted to point out that the link on the title "Create Beautiful jQuery sliders tutorial" has an extra trailing slash. The image URL is fine though.
- Kunal, 18 February 2010
That's beautiful. Didn't know about jQuery until this article. Heading now over to Wikipedia to learn about jQuery. You guys made my weekend much more interesting haha.
- Frank, 18 February 2010
Thanks for collecting all the useful stuff.
- Chad, 18 February 2010
Very nice… always like reading jQuery plugin lists. ;D
- Ahmed El.Hussaini, 19 February 2010
Nice collection, many thanks.
- Recep Yildiz, 19 February 2010
thank you very much :)
- tinadsgn, 19 February 2010
The Full Screen Image Gallery Using jQuery and Flickr is awsome!
Great article! - Jordan Walker, 19 February 2010
That is a nice round up of plugins. I will be sure to remember them.
- bored, 19 February 2010
again? really?
- Mia, 19 February 2010
Great roundup :) thanx for your effort in putting this article together -however , you should check your JQuery Callout Plugin , the link is broken :(
- Konstantin, 20 February 2010
Awesome roundup!! Thanks for sharing!
- AlchemyCode, 21 February 2010
Great article. I'm using jQuery for 2 years now and I'm always glad when article like this pops out :)
- Designs Wallet, 22 February 2010
nice stuff
- Tutorials Palace, 22 February 2010
Great roundup
- Ian Devlin, 22 February 2010
What a wonderful collection of plugins. Very useful indeed. Many thanks for this, an instant bookmark!
- satish, 22 February 2010
nice collection really really exact which i looking for
thanks for sharing
cheers - Görsel, 23 February 2010
Great article, thank you.
- ick, 24 February 2010
Wow… Thx!!! The Rotateimage Effect is so hot! :)
- khalid olaqy, 26 February 2010
Great collection , I need it .
- Bruce, 01 March 2010
Great post with some really awesome plugins. Love the charts and graphs – just what I need for an upcoming project!
- abhishek, 02 March 2010
its a nice collection
- Deepak kaletha, 06 March 2010
Thanks for collecting all the useful and nice stuff.
- Shevaa, 07 March 2010
Very Helpful article in correct time… Thx
- nev, 15 March 2010
very useful thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Issa Qandil, 20 March 2010
Really amazing list, thanks for sharing this :)
- Jeremy Buff, 21 March 2010
Great list! I really like the 5th slider. It's the most unique. :)
- swapnil, 30 March 2010
very nice post, thank you.
- Online RSA, 20 April 2010
Thanks, I was looking for a jQuery graph library. Was going to use flot, but I think jqPlot that you have recommended is probably just as feature packed (if not more so) and is being more actively developed.
- building, 22 April 2010
Great work. Thanks!
- Mark, 05 May 2010
This one is amazing too. check the awesome page. that's the power of jquery
- Denker, 07 May 2010
Great article, Thanks.
- wynajem, 27 June 2010
Thanks for this great tutorial. Really simple and the final outcome is superb!
- nikhil, 22 August 2010
Gr8 collection, like it, thanks for sharing it.
- slovn, 26 September 2010
nice stuff, +++
- Pretty Girl Rock Video, 11 October 2010
Keri finally dropped an excellent song after the horrible Breaking Point. Pretty Girl Rock is my jam right now and I hope that Keri Hilson has a successful album era this round!
- ku?ni ljubimci, 23 March 2011
It looks so amazing. I must do it on some design websites. :)
Thank you for sharing!
- Blueprint RSA, 26 May 2011
Thank you for this very informational blog. I'm not much of a techie myself,but because of you I get to enjoy the web trends and explore other sides of the web. Please continue sharing your thoughts and researches because your effort is very much appreciated. kudos!
- ANZA, 04 August 2011
Nice Article ..
Thank you …… - jayendra, 24 January 2012
Great Collection. Thanks to share this.
- Diablo, 29 January 2012
Really great Plugins – thanks alot for sharing them. I´ll try some of them in my blog.
- rabiei, 04 February 2012
thank you very much for sharing this Plugins with us.
- Jeff, 29 March 2012
Thanks for sharing mate. I will try to use some of those plugins to improve the UI of my website
- Arjun Rk, 30 April 2012
Thanks, thats so cool. i like it very much. :)
- Sebastian, 06 May 2012
Nice List! Thank you very much!
- pelangsing, 15 January 2013
exellence, i will try now. thank 4 plugin


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"Everyone talks about economic development, but too often we don't see the forest for the trees,:" says Bob Waldrop, candidate for mayor of Oklahoma City. "Oklahoma City will prosper as central Oklahoma and the state of Oklahoma prosper." This is why the Waldrop campaign for Mayor is highlighting the seriously under-appreciated economic development possibilities of buying food directly from farmers.
"If the population of Oklahoma County bought its beef, pork, poultry, fresh vegetables, flour, butter, cheese, eggs, and milk directly from central Oklahoma farmers, this would pump $722,668,000 into the marketplace, creating as much as $2.1 BILLION in economic activity thanks to multiplier effects right here in central Oklahoma.". Much of this money is being spent already, but it gets siphoned off out of the area into the pockets of transnational food corporations that control the food aggregation and processing markets. Waldrop says, "We get the food, but the money disappears. By buying locally produced foods directly from farmers, we get to eat the food and still have the money circulating in the area."
Waldrop says, "Farmers generally receive 10 to 20 cents of the supermarket food dollar, depending on the product. By shifting more of the food dollar directly to the farmer, we strengthen the economy of central Oklahoma and that boosts the economy of Oklahoma City. This city rises or falls with the prosperity of the counties and towns that surround us. If we think we can become a world city while the rural areas around us are falling off the economic map, we need to understand that 'denial' is NOT a river in Egypt. Oklahoma has thousands of part-time farmers, and the fastest and cheapest way to create jobs in rural Oklahoma is to help those part-time farmers become full-time farmers who sell direct to the public. More jobs in rural Oklahoma means more prosperity in Oklahoma City."
Customers in cities can shop at farmers markets, they can use friends or family in rural areas to contact local farmers, and they can use structures such as the Oklahoma Food Cooperative (Waldrop is the President of the cooperative) to make this almost as convenient as going to the grocery store.
Waldrop says, "Besides the economic advantages, meat from free ranging flocks and herds tastes better than meats from the industrial food system. Oklahoma grown vegetables and fruits are far superior than those shipped here from 2,000 miles away. All I have to do to prove this is put a plate in front of someone and hand them a fork. We have bought nearly all of our meats, poultry, eggs, cheese, flour, and vegetables directly from farmers for 2 years, and we aren't going back to mystery meat and mooshy tomatoes. So it's not as if anybody is being asked to sacrifice anything here. Local food is the next big thing in food, just ask any chef."
"While everybody isn't going to wake up tomorrow and change their food buying habits, every dollar spent directly with a farmer creates up to $3 in economic activity and puts more of the original dollar into the farmer's pocket. That is good business for the farmer, and it is even better business for the city, because where do the farmers go to spend their money? They go to the city," says Waldrop.
If elected Mayor, Waldrop promises to work with the State to change certain state regulations which make it difficult for farmers to sell some products directly to the public. Supporting Oklahoma farmers and creating local food systems should become a priority with Oklahoma City economic development planners. The City can set a good example by serving local foods at city events, making sure that local foods are sold and used at venues such as the Ford and Cox Centers, provide space on favorable terms for farmers markets throughout the city, and work with the school system, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, and the Oklahoma Food Policy Council to get Oklahoma food into school cafeterias.
Oklahoma County population: 680,000
US beef consumption per capita: 65 lbs
Oklahoma County beef consumption: 44.2M lbs
Value at $3.75/lb average price: $165.9 Million
Number of steers required/year: 126,437
Note: As the local food marketplace develops, buffalo is likely to become increasingly important. It tastes as good as beef, but has less fat and cholesterol than chicken. The Waldrop household uses as much buffalo as it does beef. Waldrop says, "Chicken fried buffalo steak is great!"
US pork consumption per capita: 51 lbs
Oklahoma County pork consumption: 34.7 million pounds
Value at $2.10/lb: $72.9 M
US poultry consumption per capita: 82 lbs
Oklahoma County poultry consumption: 55.8 million
Value at $2/lb: $111.6 million
US turkey consumption per capita: 13 lbs
Oklahoma County turkey consumption: 8.8 million lbs
Value at $2.50/lb: $22.1 million
US egg consumption per capita: 21 dozen
Oklahoma county egg consumption: 14.3 million dozen
Value at $3/dozen: $42.9 million
US milk consumption per capita: 24 gallons
Oklahoma County milk consumption: 16.3 million gallons
Value at $3/gallon: $49 million
US fresh vegetable consumption per capita: 195 lbs
Oklahoma County fresh vegetable consumption: 132.7 million lbs
Value at $1/lb: $132.7 Million
US flour consumption per capita: 138 lbs
Oklahoma County flour consumption: 93.9 million lbs
Value at 50 cents/lb: $46.9 Million
US cheese consumption per capita: 30 lbs
Oklahoma County cheese consumption: 20.4 million lbs
Value at $3.50/lb: $71.5 million
US butter consumption per capita: 4.2 lbs
Oklahoma County butter consumption: 2.8 million pounds
Value at $2.50/lb: $7.1 million
Per capita consumption figures: Economic Research Service of the US Department of Agriculture, available online at http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/foodconsumption/FoodAvailSpreadsheets.htm#mtredsu .
Economic multiplier effects of local food purchases: Oxfam America, citing USDA research, http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whatwedo/where_we_work/united_states/news_publications/food_farm/art2564.html .


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This isn't the greatest shampoo/conditioner duo that money can buy but for 87 cents it's pretty good. It smells wonderful, is very moisturizing (at least for me) and kept my frizzies down to a minimum. My only complaint is that the shampoo left a weird almost sticky residue behind but when I followed up with the conditoner it was fine and my hair was silky! This was a decent product and I probably will purchase again. I might try another scent next time though just to mix things up.
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As much as I wanted to like this shampoo, I didn't. I was really really hoping that by reading good reviews that it would work for me. Not to mention it's so friggin' cheap! Alas, I was disappointed. I have very thick hair that becomes frizzy easily, and it didn't seem to be able to tame my frizz as much as I would have liked. In fact, it didn't seem to help the frizz whatsoever. As good as it smells it just didn't do anything for me. I will probably use it again just so I don't let it go to waste, but not enthusiastically.
I usually buy Vo5's strawberries & cream shampoo/conditioner, as a cheap set to keep over at my boyfriend's house. This time though, I decided to mix things up a bit - by trying a different scent, this scent. Bad idea! While the strawberry has a wonderful scent, the passion fruit scent seems fake and chemical-y, to me. It reminds me of furniture or floor cleaner. Ugh. I am looking forward to finishing the bottle and returning to the strawberries & cream.
I like that this shampoo lathers enough to clean, but doesn't strip too much of my natural scalp oil. It's usually inevitable for hair to be stripped after shampooing (which is why conditioning afterward is a must), but using this shampoo I can actually feel moisture after washing.
I hadn't used any VO5 products since I graduated from college and could actually afford something that wasn't dirt cheap - turns out I've been throwing money away!
For a basic shampoo, this is a great option. Smells wonderful, lathers well, isn't overly drying. What's not to love?
I only gave it four stars because the name is a bit misleading - it would be a stretch to call this a "moisturizing" shampoo. It's great for normal hair, though!
I didn't expect to like this shampoo much because it's one of the cheaper drugstore brands and usually those tend to be very drying on my hair. But surprisingly, this wasn't actually that drying at all! I don't find it "moisturizing" as it claims to be, but it cleanses my hair without leaving it stripped. Paired with my Herbal Essences conditioner, it leaves my hair really soft and shiny. and the scent is awesome!
I wish I could give this 4.5 stars, but since I can't, I'll give it a 5.
Pros: Cleans well, lathers well, rinses easily, the smell isn't over powering like in the bottle.
Cons: Can cause burning of the eyes, when using different shampoo (to switch off) it makes your scalp burn, doesn't have the lovely smell that's in the bottle.
For a dollar, you can't go wrong. It preformed MUCH better than I thought it would (I have thick, curly, frizzy hair). I put that I'd repurchase 'cause I might pick it up if I want something different, but its definitely not my go-to.
After thinking about it, I changed the rating to four & said I would not repurchase.
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This stuff smells great at first sniff, but once I actually use it on my hair it turns into this fake, chemically fruit scent. Also, it doesn't moisturize my hair all that well, despite what it says on the front of the bottle. No re-buy for me.
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nice smell at first but i got tired of smelling so fruity all the time. i used it everyday but my hair is going through and akward phase right now so i started using it every other day, since it is so moisturizing my hair is now greasy, i guess i got to use something clarifying.
why does my hair have to be so complicated.
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Marcus Addison Cinema
The Marcus Addison Cinema is your premiere entertainment destination with 21 state-of-the-art auditoriums. The facility can accommodate rentals for group outings, corporate events, birthday parties & various other occasions.
CITY: Addison
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The Diary of Anne Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank is a look into the mind and life of a normal teenage girl who was put through extraordinary circumstances. Anne and her family are forced into hiding while the Nazis take over Europe. Through this retelling, we see what life was like for Anne while being hidden from the world for two years. As WWII marches on, Anne grows and matures, questioning why she is being persecuted. It's a compelling story that shouldn't be missed.Recommended for grades 5-12.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Metropolis Performing Arts Center
More than 40 productions and 360 performances each year ranging from musical theatre, plays, live music, dance, family shows, The Second City Comedy and professional regional children's theatre.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Arlington International Racecourse
At Arlington International, we aim to make every day of the season special by combining the excitement of thoroughbred racing, gorgeous grounds and fantastic food to create a winning track experience for our guests! Whether you're looking for a fun and exciting day out with friends and family, a casual and charming afternoon at the races, or a sophisticated and stylish get-together, Arlington International offers an extraordinary experience for everyone! Live racing and entertainment May 3 - September 29, 2013.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Big Shot Piano Lounge & Restaurant
Big Shot is an upscale Restaurant & Piano Bar. A cozy place to meet, eat, and drink while listening and interacting with talented musicians. From the warm atmosphere to the variety of enticing menu items, this intimate spot will showcase live talent every night. The extremely friendly restaurant will invite its patrons to participate and sing along with new songs performed by talented professionals. This will definitely be a place to start and end an evening.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Downtown Arlington Heights Shopping & Entertainment District
Diverse collection of charming local shops and major retailers. Outstanding restaurants, theaters, nightlife, and entertainment, all within walking distance.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Fox Valley Symphony
Top-notch pop, classical and family performances are presented under the guidance of Maestro Fusao Kajima.
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Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple of Greater Chicago
This temple is one of only three Sri Venkateswara Hindu temples in the United States, constructed by Native American artisans.
CITY: Aurora
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.
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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.
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Riverfront Playhouse
This popular local theater group performs original plays, musicals, murder mysteries, comedies and children's theater.
CITY: Aurora
Swimming Stones
This kinetic water sculpture, created by Christian Tobin, combines art with the law of physics to enable giant stones to rock, spin and swivel on a cushion of water.
CITY: Aurora
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
Aurora Downtown Walking Tour
Take a self-guided tour of Aurora's historic downtown. Tour brochures are available at the Aurora Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
CITY: Aurora
The Comedy Shrine
Whether you're here to watch improv or stand-up, you're in for a great time! Come early and enjoy a drink and the thousands of pieces of comedy memorabilia that puts the "shrine" in The Comedy Shrine. Interested in classes? We have those too! You are never too old or too young to try your hand at comedy. Check out our website for upcoming class dates and prices.
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
David L. Pierce Art & History Center
The Aurora Public Art Commission hosts rotating exhibits displaying a full spectrum of innovative arts. The History Center has a collection of photographs, books, maps and other memorabilia. The Museum Shop offers hand-crafted jewelry, pottery and textiles from local artists and Aurora-themed gifts.
CITY: Aurora
Two Brothers Roundhouse
Originally constructed in 1855-1865, the roundhouse was renovated and now houses Illinois' largest microbrewery and brewpub. Passion for beer, love of food, and appreciation for great architecture flourishes in the walls of this historic 70,000 square foot facility. 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
Paramount Theatre
This historic landmark theater offers affordable live entertainment including a critically-acclaimed Broadway Series, comedy, concerts and dance in both The Paramount Theatre & Copley Theatre. Group discounts. Theater rentals are perfect for meetings, performances, fundraisers and banquets.
CITY: Aurora
Wayne's World - Downtown Aurora
This excellent comedy follows the pursuits of a pair of suburban Aurora slacker friends who have a public access cable show and a penchant for '70s rock. The movie was filmed on location in Aurora and Chicago. One of the notable Chicago sites includes a kitschy gift shop with a large Indian statue on its roof.
CITY: Aurora
BAPS-Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Experience peace and enjoy hours of discovery at Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir. This traditional Hindu Mandir (or temple) is a masterpiece of exotic design and workmanship.
CITY: Bartlett
Above and Beyond Framing and Gallery
Custom framing, art and gift gallery. Featuring Steve Hanks, Tom Lynch and Scanlan.
CITY: Bartlett
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
Goodrich Randall 15
The Goodrich Randall theater complex includes the only IMAX screen in the Fox Valley area.
CITY: Batavia
Albright Theatre
This local theater troupe is located in the "attic" of Batavia's Government Center.
CITY: Batavia
Fermi is the site of the world's most powerful particle accelerator, where particles circle the four-mile ring 57,000 times each second. Restored prairie grass areas, historic barns and a buffalo herd are also on display.
CITY: Batavia
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Batavia
Dotted along the 179-mile byway, you'll find an unprecedented series of interpretive murals. Each artistically embodies the cultural heritage of the community where it is located and the legacy of the historic highway. Needless to say, taking a road trip to all or a couple makes for a nostalgic adventure.
CITY: Batavia
First Street Playhouse
This cozy, professional theater presents year round productions, including comedies, dramas and musicals.
CITY: Batavia
Everyone is welcome at FitzGerald's a nationally-known music venue located in Berwyn just minutes from Chicago and Oak Park. The venue also is available for weddings, parties, school functions, etc. Whether you want the main club, the smaller party room and SideBar or the outside beer garden, we can transform each to party specifications. Check out examples of parties and music on our Flickr page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/109186657@N03/sets/72157637847655283.
CITY: Berwyn
16th Street Theater
Winner of the Broadway in Chicago 2013 Emerging Theater Award and named Chicago Magazine's Best Emerging Theater of 2013, 16th Street Theater presents award-winning new plays at affordable prices. A nationally-recognized professional Equity theater, 16th Street is a program of the North Berwyn Park District and operates year round out of the Berwyn Cultural Center just 9 miles west of downtown Chicago. Come engage with us!
CITY: Berwyn
Wire is located on Roosevelt Road in Berwyn. Just west of Chicago, something is growing... a facility for music production, performance, education and distribution unlike any other. Come experience this first class venue, boasting top notch audio equipment, as well as full service modern lighting and video production. A place every artist will want to play and every fan will want to see. This very modern venue is available to rent for your especially unique event. A must see!
CITY: Berwyn
One Earth Film Festival Edible City Documentary
Edible City is a documentary film that introduces a diverse cast of extraordinary characters who are challenging the paradigm of our broken food system. The film digs deep into their unique perspectives and transformative work, finding inspirational, grassroots solutions based on growing local food systems and economies. This screening is a special View & Brew at Wire. Food tastings will be provided by Sugar Beet Co-Op and, of course, beverages will be available for sale!
CITY: Berwyn
FitzGerald's, just across the street from Oak Park in Berwyn, has built a legendary reputation for an eclectic mix of music in a casual, comfortable setting that attracts music fans of all ages. The New York Times calls the club "a musical gem" and it has consistently been ranked among the top five music venues in Chicago. For special events, FitzGerald's offers a unique setting for all types of gatherings from 30 to 300. The family's award-winning restoration and classic look extends from its intimate private party room to the courtyard and legendary music club next door. An in house event planner can assist with any and all aspects of your event as needed.
CITY: Berwyn
Illinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook
Providing the nation with access to the rich history of aviation in Illinois, the Illinois Aviation Museum at Bolingbrook focuses on technology, research, education and community service.
CITY: Bolingbrook
iPic Theaters & Salts Sports Bar & Lounge
IPic Theaters has a passion for movies and provides you with the ultimate escape. A premium and affordable movie-going experience, there is something for everyone. Enjoy fresh seasonal cocktails at Salt Sports Bar, full menu selection, billiards and more.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Raue Center for the Arts
Theatergoers love that every seat is a great seat at The Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake. Since its restoration a decade ago, Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Raue Center has become a destination in the heart of a bustling downtown area chock-full of pre- or post-show dining and shopping options.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Welcome Stitchery, Inc.
Specializing in Counted Cross Stitch and Custom Framing. We have the largest showcase of fabrics, fibers, patterns, kits and accessories in the Midwest.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Dole Mansion at the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park
Black walnut doors, detailed wood carvings in the Eastlake style, amazing marble fireplaces: there's so much to see on a tour of the historic Dole Mansion and the original Crystal Lake Country Club (now the Creative Arts Center).
CITY: Crystal Lake
The Sanfilippo "Place de la Musique"
A private Estate located in Barrington Hills, featuring the World's finest collection of Automatic Music Instruments, including the World's largest Theater Organ. Private Group Tours or 40 or more. Charity Gala Events & Concerts. A Summer Concert Series and a Christmas Concert supporting the Sanfilippo Foundation open to the public with pre-purchased tickets. Concerts include time to explore the Sanfilippo Collection. See website for details and tickets.
CITY: Crystal Lake
National Shrine of St. Therese/Carmelite Visitors Center
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The National Shrine of St. Therese is a Roman Catholic shrine, chapel, and museum dedicated to St. Therese of Lisieux. The Shrine is home to the most wonderful collection of relics, personal effects and memorabilia of Therese outside of France. Tours of the Shrine are available for groups of 20 or more, including a private tour of an exact replica of St. Therese's monastery cell in France. The shrine sits peacefully on a 50-acre estate owned and operated by the Carmelites of the Most Pure Heart of Mary. Adjacent to the Shrine is the Carmelite Spiritual Center, offering meeting room rental, lodging, meals and spiritual retreats as well as organized Shrine tours.
CITY: Darien
National Shrine of St. Therese
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The National Shrine of St. Therese sits peacefully on a 50-acre estate owned and operated by the Carmelites. The Shrine is home to the most wonderful collection of relics, personal effects and memorabilia of Therese, "the little flower," outside of France. Religious shop/bookstore.
CITY: Darien
McDonald's #1 Store Museum
This museum is a replica of the first McDonald's restaurant opened by Ray Kroc on April 15, 1955. View an array of memorabilia, from the original kitchen equipment to the 1950s classic cars parked on site.
CITY: Des Plaines
Tivoli Theatre
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Current movies at bargain prices in a beautifully restored French Renaissance 1920s movie theater. Over 1,000 seats with 4K Digital Projection and Sound with Digital 3-D, Wurlitzer pipe organ player Friday, Saturday nights and special events. Theatre is available for meetings with DVD, power point, wi-fi capabilities.
CITY: Downers Grove
Clearwater Theater
This theater venue hosts top-notch entertainment, local and national bands, karaoke and comedy shows.
CITY: Dundee
Haeger Potteries
This fourth generation, family-owned pottery company features an on-site museum and a factory store that holds an annual summer sale.
CITY: Dundee
The Haeger Potteries
World's largest manufacturer of art pottery. Factory outlet salesroom and Haeger Museum open to the public at original manufacturing site.
CITY: East Dundee
River Trading Post
Native American art and antiquities including Navajo weavings, Pueblo pottery, sculptures by Cliff Fragua, and work by other Plains Native American artists.
CITY: East Dundee
Children's Theater of Elgin
Exceptional theater productions are performed by children for children.
CITY: Elgin
Elgin Community Theatre
Award-winning community theatre featuring classical and contemporary musicals and play selections.
CITY: Elgin
Elgin Area Historical Society Museum
Housed in an 1856 landmark building, permanent exhibits include artifacts from the Elgin National Watch Co. and Elgin Road Race memorabilia.
CITY: Elgin
Elgin Public Museum
In beautiful Lord's Park, this museum features over 15,000 specimens of natural history with newly expanded family focused hands-on exhibits.
CITY: Elgin
Elgin Fire Barn No. Five Museum
Get caught up in the history and spirit of firefighting. View the 1929 American Lafrance Fire Engine and 1869 Horse Drawn Silsby Steamer.
CITY: Elgin
Elgin Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center
World class music, dance and theatre. Enjoy an evening out, entertainment for the family, or a chance to satisfy your cravings for culture.
CITY: Elgin
Hemmens Cultural Center
Home of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, this facility contains a 1200-seat theatre and an 11,340 square foot exhibition hall with fully equipped banquet kitchen. Host to many well-known artists.
CITY: Elgin
State Street Market Shops
Thirty-five unique gift, antique and specialty shops and cafe.
CITY: Elgin
Contagion - Sherman Hospital
An international team of doctors is contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak of a deadly disease.
CITY: Elgin
Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Named "Orchestra of the Year" an unprecedented three times by Illinois Council of Orchestras, the ESO performs over 60 concerts a year thrilling more than 50,000 patrons, from Chicagoland to Wisconsin and Indiana.
CITY: Elgin
Elk Grove Farmhouse Museum
The oldest farmhouse in Elk Grove Village. Restored to reflect life during the civil war. The home of Heinrich and Maria Schuette. School and scout programs available. Open year-round.
CITY: Elk Grove Village
Hunters Nightclub
A gay hangout near O'Hare Airport since the early 1980s, Hunters features a dance floor with a Friday night Video Dance Party and Hunters Hunks male dancers on Thursdays.
CITY: Elk Grove Village
Elmhurst Art Museum
Exhibiting late 20th Century American Art, Elmhurst Art Museum offers exhibitions ranging from national touring works to local emerging and mid-career Chicago and Illinois artists. The Museum offers public tours, programs, guest lectures and art classes. It's award-winning structure contains a dramatic glass entrance gallery, three museum galleries, an educational pavilion, and the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe-designed McCormick house.
CITY: Elmhurst
York Theatre
Enjoy first run films in a renovated 1924 Spanish-style movie theater with five auditoriums all equipped with Dolby digital sound. Baby Barton Pipe Organ is played on Friday and Saturday nights.
CITY: Elmhurst
Elmhurst Art Museum
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The museum's award-winning structure contains a dramatic glass entrance gallery, three museum galleries, an educational pavilion, and the Ludwig Mies van der Rohe-designed McCormick house.
CITY: Elmhurst
Theatre Historical Society of America
Theatre Historical Society of America features archives and gallery space featuring the history of America's theatres in photos, blueprints and artifacts.Rotating exhibits highlight the history of different theatres.
CITY: Elmhurst
Elmhurst Historical Museum
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - This prize-winning museum features changing interpretive exhibits on Elmhurst history as well as national touring exhibits. Programs for children, families and adults throughout the year. The Elmhurst Historical Museum is located in a historically significant structure known as the Glos Mansion, which is the former home of Elmhurst's first village president, Henry L. Glos, and his wife, Lucy.
CITY: Elmhurst
Elmhurst College
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Elmhurst College is home to a state of the art high tech conference and event facility that can host groups from 20 - 900 people. The campus also boasts a first-rate sports facility in an arboretum-like setting.
CITY: Elmhurst
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - This one-of-a-kind museum features displays of Chinese jade and other hard stone carvings, dioramas, minerals, gemstones, earth science, hands-on exhibits, and a unique gift shop. Group tours are available with reservations, and educational programs are offered.
CITY: Elmhurst
Jeanine A Guncheon Gallery Etcetera
An unusual shop that runs the gamut from art, gifts & vintage. Uniquely individual. Owner and artist, Jeanine Guncheon, has a wide collection of her hand painted bowls, furniture, and one-of-a-kind sculptures. Commission pieces on request.
CITY: Forest Park
Briolette Beads & More
Get creative at this crafter's paradise! Beads from around the world, unique rubber stamps & papers, Ranger inks, paints, and stamp pads. Sit at our "crystal bar" and work on your projects. Our friendly staff will be happy to assist you. Classes for all skill levels. Parties are our specialty! Birthdays, bridesmaids, "girls night out" -- we do them all. Come take a look!
CITY: Forest Park
Pineapple Dance Studio
Pineapple Dance offers dance and fitness classes to adults and teens in Zumba, Traditional Belly Dance, Hip Hop, West African and more. Movement to music has been a vehicle for celebration and connection in ethnic cultures across the globe and history. The studio is available for rent, rehearsals and or meetings. Special group classes with any of our instructors are available.
CITY: Forest Park
Fabyan Estate and Forest Preserve
Created by Colonel and Mrs. George Fabyan, who lived on the 600-acre estate from 1905 to the 1930s, the estate includes a restored villa with diverse collections, a Japanese garden and a Dutch windmill.
CITY: Geneva
Kane County Events and Cultural Center
This 50-acre forest preserve houses the Philip B. Elfstrom Stadium (home of the Kane County Cougars minor league baseball team), the Roberta Campbell Cultural & Conference Center (used for art exhibits and community activities) and a picnic/park area.
CITY: Geneva
Gallery 28 Fine & Functional Art
Tucked away in the quaint historic district of downtown Geneva, in an historic Victorian home is where you'll discover Gallery 28, an art gallery for both fine and functional art. Featuring a fresh mix of breath-taking paintings, exquisite jewelry, sculpture, photography, pottery and unique works in wood and metal along with music by premier musicians. The variety of art will interest serious fine art collectors as well as fine craft enthusiasts.
CITY: Geneva
Geneva Underground Playhouse
Producing mainstage productions throughout the year, and also hosting performances by comedy groups, musicians, playwrights and any number of other entertainers.
CITY: Geneva
Fabyan Japanese Garden
A tranquil oasis where history melds with nature and design. This historic garden affords the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of Japanese gardening and enjoy a moment of harmony with nature.
CITY: Geneva
Geneva History Center
They offer award winning educational programs and professional exhibits that make the Geneva History Center a source of great community pride.
CITY: Geneva
College of DuPage McAninch Arts Center
The McAninch Arts Center is home to five resident professional ensembles: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, DuPage Opera Theatre, Arts Center Jazz Ensemble, New Classic Singers and New Philharmonic.
CITY: Glen Ellyn
McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - College of DuPage's McAninch Center is home to several resident professional ensembles, student productions and world-class touring attractions plus the Gahlberg Gallery for visual arts.
CITY: Glen Ellyn
Writers' Theatre
Over the past twenty seasons, Writers' Theatre has become a major Chicagoland cultural destination with a national reputation for excellence. The company – known for the finest interpretations of classic and contemporary theatre – has garnered critical praise for the consistent high quality and intimacy of its artistry. Throughout the season Writers' will be offering post-show discussions on select Wednesday evenings following the performance in our Tudor Court space. In the Books on Vernon space they will be offering post-show discussions every other Wednesday evening.
CITY: Glencoe
Schram Memorial Chapel
This historic non-denominational chapel served as a house of worship for thousands of servicemen and women passing through this military base. After the Glenview Naval Air Station closed, the building was moved from its original location and painstakingly restored by the Village of Glenview and Kimball Hill Builders. Now owned by the Park District, it is available for rental by groups, individuals and organizations.
CITY: Glenview
Lyons School
Lyons school is the host to the Glenview Art Fair that showcases over 110 jewelers, printmakers, stain and fused glass artists, representational and abstract artists, photographers, potters, ceramists and more.
CITY: Glenview
Oil Lamp Theater
A unique theater space that is just as much a part of the artistic canvas as the hand-selected theatrical productions. Your experience begins with a warm greeting into a home-like environment which includes fresh-baked cookies. The performances will take you and your friends on an intimate journey to explore the human condition through the lens of relationships and love. Bring your favorite beverage and enjoy the show.
CITY: Glenview
Kohl Children's Museum
Kohl Children's Museum offers hands-on, interactive exhibits designed exclusively for children ages birth to 8. All of the exhibits and programs are designed to make learning fun and interesting for young children. A visit to a grocery store, a veterinarian's office as well as a day care inhabited by dolls allow children to participate in adult activities on their own scale. Children can build a house, make music, take care of cars, explore the properties of water and much more in the many engaging exhibits featured.
CITY: Glenview
Country Faire
Afghans, books, baby quilts, birdhouses and feeders, ceramics, goose clothes and geese, southwest artifacts, lawn and garden decor and more.
CITY: Hampshire
Judy's Quilt 'N' Sew
A nice selection of fabric, notions, books and threads. Experienced quilters to assist with all your quilting needs. Quilting classes available.
CITY: Hampshire
Muirhead Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast
Private Master Suite surrounded by nearly 800 acres of prairie, this Frank Lloyd Wright designed home offers a private bath, historical artifacts, hearty country breakfasts and beautiful views.
CITY: Hampshire
My Kind of Town Tours & Events
This company offers group cultural and educational tours. Reservations are required.
CITY: Highland Park
Ravinia Festival
Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor music festival in North America and is lauded for presenting world-class music in an inviting, natural environment. The festival attracts over 600,000 listeners to some 120 to 150 events that span all genres including classical, chamber music, jazz, pop, world, music theater, dance and kids programming every summer from June to September. Events are hosted in an open-air pavilion that seats 3,200 plus lawn; the 450-seat Bennett, Gordon Hall; and the Martin Theatre, an 850-seat prairie-style building that stands as the only building from the park's original 1904 construction.
CITY: Highland Park
Attic Playhouse
The Attic Playhouse strives to showcase a broad spectrum of theatre as an art form by producing classic plays, small musicals, one-acts, improvisational and skit comedies and theatre for young audiences. Special attention is given to producing original scripts and encouraging new talent. At least one production a year is dedicated to these original works.
CITY: Highland Park
Weird Science - Central St., Highland Park
Two teenage nerds, unpopular and unable to meet girls on their own, use their computer to design the perfect woman - beautiful with a genius IQ. When this woman turns "real", she helps transforms the boys from nerds to cool through a series of wacky and bizarre adventures. Set in the fictional "Shermer, Illinois", the movie is filmed in several northern suburbs of Chicago - Highland Park, Northbrook and Skokie.
CITY: Highland Park
Rachel Barton Pine at Ravinia
Called "the definition of the ideal musician for the 21st century" by Yo-Yo Ma, cellist Mike Block joins Rachel Barton Pine to chronicle the flow of music from Bach to Bartók to the blues. Bennett Gordon Hall Ticket Price: $10
CITY: Highland Park
Sears Centre Arena
A new 11,000 seat arena located in Hoffman Estates featuring world-class entertainment including concerts, family shows, and sporting events. Home of the Chicago Slaughter Indoor Football (IFL) and Chicago KICK Indoor Soccer (MISL).
CITY: Hoffman Estates
Overshadowed Theatrical Productions
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Overshadowed Productions delivers quality, family-friendly drama that entertains, inspires, and promotes a Biblical message.
CITY: Itasca
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
Marytown National Religious Shrine of St. Maximillion Kolbe
One of the nation's most beautiful religious sites features beautiful stained glass windows and seven-foot mosaics decorating the chapel, as well as seven types of marble.
CITY: Libertyville


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Statement of Wonderfulness
In Celebration of
Gabe Williams
Office of Admissions
According to his colleagues, Gabe Williams seems to be approaching and possibly surpassing the greatness of Superman - faster than a Trojan horse, more powerful than an 8 character password, able to leap local area networks in a single bound. His mission - keep Admissions running and new student enrolling.
He is a one-man show in the technology support needs of 36 permanent and 40 student staff in Admissions. His most noted super powers include being helpful, upbeat, supportive, efficient, forward thinking, creative, and fun to work with. He can troubleshoot and solve any problem that comes his way, all while being professional and personable. He thinks outside the box and works through difficulty with tact and grace.
Gabe has been an integral part of the INTO OSU project, making sure OSU is set-up to enroll these students through OSU's Banner software system. In general, Gabe has an outstanding understanding of Banner and its capabilities. He has been able to streamline many previously labor intensive processes in Enrollment Management.
Gabe has also been instrumental in NOLIJ, a document management project for OSU. In other words, Gabe has been involved with "documenting the hell out of admissions processes" from a technology standpoint. "If we didn't have Gabe, we wouldn't know how and why our processes work. He keeps the office humming so we can continue to admit students to OSU."
Gabe's support has been invaluable when it comes to recruitment of the new students to campus annually. He has greatly contributed to the ease of the application and communication process with the newest Beavers.
Gabe's colleagues describe him as caring, outstanding, competent, and efficient. He is skilled at trouble shooting. Gabe constantly strives to make the work in the Admissions Office more efficient. He looks for ways to make things easy for students and families, all while maintaining quality and accuracy.
Gabe demonstrates his commitment to the Student Affairs shared values through his friendly and compassionate help for the technologically impaired. He is humble about the role he plays; he shrugs off compliments saying he is just doing his job. What a wonderful job he does! Gabe, you're our superhero!
14th Annual Service Awards Celebration
Division of Student Affairs
Oregon State University
May 19, 2009


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Dempsey, however, isn't the most striking thing about the new covers. That honor goes to his jerseys and the unmissable difference between them on Xbox and PlayStation. As you can see above, Dempsey's wearing his Xbox-sponsored Seattle Sounders jersey on the Xbox One cover, while on PS4 he's clad in the Xbox-less Team USA colors.
The disparity is understandable on both sides - featuring Dempsey presented an obvious opportunity for Microsoft, but it's also one Sony was never going to promote. At the same time, there seems to be something about EA Sports that attracts this kind of thing to its covers. It was only last year when EA had to change the out-of-date FIFA 14 cover following Gareth Bale's record move to Real Madrid. Madden fans will no doubt remember the 2008 fiasco when Brett Favre joined the New York Jets just days before Madden 09 hit shelves.
Of course, there's still plenty of time for Dempsey to pull some last-minute shenanigans before FIFA 15 hits North America on September 23.