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The Super 8 on Dual Highway in Hagerstown, MD is a great central location to visit the Antietam Battlefields, attend a race at Hagerstown Speedway, or shop until you drop at the Prime Outlets. We are exit 6A from I-81 or exit 32B fro I-70. The Super 8 provides guests with many amenities including Free SuperStart Breakfast, and Free Local Calls. Business travelers will appreciate Free Wireless Internet access throughout the motel, access to copy and fax services at our Front Desk. All rooms have Microwaves, Refrigerators, Coffee Makers and feature over 60 cable channels to include, HBO. CNN and ESPN. Please, NO PETS
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Justin confirmed that he and Selena spent the Fourth of July together by posting an adorable Instagram picture on July 5. But what was their reunion really like?
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez just can't help themselves! The on-again, off-again couple shocked the world once again when they reunited on the Fourth of July. Did they get together just as friends, or are they hot and heavy yet again?
Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Reunite On The Fourth Of July
Justin and Selena didn't just happen to bump into each other on Independence Day — it seems they planned on having a whole, romantic day and night together.
The photo Justin posted on July 5 confirming he and Selena reunited was taken at a daytime party on the Fourth, according to HollyScoop. And they didn't just cozy up to each other for one picture — an insider tells Us Weekly that they were extremely affectionate throughout the entire party.
"They arrived holding hands," a source revealed to Us Weekly, also adding that the two stars "were in a great mood."
As if the reunion wasn't romantic enough, Justin and Selena reportedly stayed together after the party too: "They stayed for about an hour, then left to go horseback riding," an insider told Holly Scoop. That's right, horseback riding!
Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Stay Together Into The Night
And HollywoodLife.com broke the news that Justin and Selena were together at another party on the night of the Fourth of July! A video posted by Christina Milian's fiance, Jas Prince, showed Selena and Justin embracing while other partygoers set off fireworks. Justin's best friend, Alfredo Flores also posted a video with Selena in it, and Lil' Twist posted two pictures — one with Justin and one with Selena — just more proof that they all spent the night together.
So to recap, Justin and Selena went to a daytime party together — and amped up their PDA — then reportedly went horseback riding, and after the sun went down they hit up another party where they got cozy together again!
That's quite the romantic, full day for a couple that was supposed to be split up. What do you think of Jelena's cute Independence Day together, HollywoodLifers? Let us know!
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What?!! Using justin for fame??!! What fame?! Million Belibers to hate her??! If this is a fame for you ( Jamie) I wishing you fame like this!!!!! I know Selena years before Justin and I know Justin thankfully Selena!!! And I know a lot a people like me!!! And you are pathetic and boring!! Try something new!!!
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there so cute together that what I think an lot of other people why cant you haters let theam be happy for once what have they done to you to I think anyanthing let theam be happy if they love each other what if you love someone and other people hated it what would you do think before talking acting like 7 years old
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Taylor swift…wtf..like stop..how r u going to control justin and selena relationship..yes they do have bueasness thoughter..like u cant even have a realtionship for a whole month..honestly. U have no bussniess in there relationship..let them be damm..u r so agravtin..i love taylor but i hate what she do to Selena and Justin relationship..just cause she dont like Justin dont mean Selena cant go out with him..like foreal.
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i feel bad for this poor kids. if you grow up, you'll know what kind of a woman this girl is. a user perhaps to promote her album. lol. oh by the way, kalani, i bet you are so much into twilight. cause you lived in a fantasy world that does not exist. especially if you want to gain power, just hang out the the in crowd now, and ditch the losers like what selena did.
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Oh man, the realisation of getting backstabbed by a closetted but homophobic gay friend really feels amazing! Especially after I helped him so much!
Aha, aha. Life never ceases to amuse me. I'm listening to Hilary Duff.
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Basically he just degrades homosexuals to my friends... he tries to put me down like that to my friends (I don't know why? Is he shameful?). But my friends know better, I think he just feels really insecure and doesn't want other people to be 'better' than him (I'm out, and I won't be cocky but people don't give me shit and people actually like me - but not in a 'popular' way but in a good-mutual-friendship way).
He also told others I tried to ask him out, like in a really matter of fact (and disgusted) I must like him kind of way.. which is really disturbing because it shows he's arrogant as I never actually asked him out (or would never like an asshole like him in the first place).
Yeah, he better behave. I was actually really angry when my friend told me this so I uh, did out him to the four people that were with me to explain myself.
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Constitution Gardens: Andropogon & Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. Credit: Trust for the National Mall.
Amid the controversy over the Eisenhower Memorial design, it is both heartening and a bit frightening to see the designs produced by the finalists in the National Mall Design Competition. The quality of the proposals is generally so high, the ambition so vaunting, and the actual proposals such a promise of eschewing the monumental for the natural that it makes you hope that this country will finally turn its front lawn into a display of the actual landscape we inhabit, reshaped so as to set off the great markers of how we turned that space into a democracy. I only fear that, whoever is selected, they will have to confront the kind of reactionary forces that threaten any attempt to ask what we really mean by a monument and what kind of spaces should mark and make room for the values we share.
The competition is a private affair, organized by the Trust for the National Mall with the collaboration of the American Society of Landscape Architects and supported by private individuals, foundations, and corporations. Its support seems to cut across political lines, itself a rarity in Washington these days. Its program comes out of the belief that this much-used, humongous, but not always beautiful stretch of mainly lawn that leads from the Capitol down to Potomac (or should go that far) deserves enhancements that will make it function both in terms of tourism and civic uses, and let it be the symbolic spatial heart for the whole country. Within the framework set up by L'Enfant in 1791 and developed by Daniel Burnham in the early 20th century, and according to a 2010 plan accepted by the Secretary of the Interior, the Trust wants to see if instead of lawns, pools, and rows of trees, we could actually have spaces that work.
Constitution Gardens: OLIN & Weiss/Manfredi. Credit: Trust for the National Mall.
From the looks of what the finalists turned it, we can. Almost all of them suggest some form of bringing back the wetlands that once occupied this area, and using natural grade changes to stage the way we see and approach the actual monuments. Only the scheme by AECOM and Snøhetta seems to create a barrier and have recourse to an alien geometry, while Ken Smith and Pei Cobb Freed & Partners fall into more familiar modes of grid planning.
Union Square: Snohetta & AECOM. Credit: Trust for the National Mall.
From Laurie Olin to Kathryn Gustafson, and from Diller Scofidio + Renfro to WORK Architecture, the other schemes all share sinuous waves of planting and water that create glades and places of respite within the axis. Those same curves become paths that let you approach the structures with a sense of drama. Several of the designs also hide amenities, ranging from bathrooms to theaters underneath the rising or swerving landscape forms. Though some (such as Diller Scofidio + Renfro) might be more exuberant than others, I was hard-pressed to find fundamental differences between the designs.
The consensus, in other words, is that what the ultimate and initiating act of gridding the newfound land of America needs is a retrieval of the Edenic state it buried. It also should enhance the grandeur of what humans have done by using the picturesque effects native to landscape architecture. New structures must be built with or under the land. A variety of spaces and scales can be controlled not just with a grid, but mostly with continuous land forms and planting.
Sometimes consensus is a good thing, but it is also the right thing. It is also evident that landscape architecture in this country has gained the high ground in terms of our ability to envision civic space and framing. Now that hard part starts. That would be not so much picking the actual winners and raising the $700 million needed to turn their proposals into reality, but the extension of a design-discipline consensus out to a wider public in order to avoid the kind of reactionary reactions and insertions of pointless orders that have marred everything from the Martin Luther King to the Vietnam Veterans to the World War II Memorials. This is a vision of a better land. Let's build it.
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Effects of conventionally bred and Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) maize varieties on soil microbial biomass and activity
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Genetically modified (GM) maize containing genes from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) was cultivated on 29% of the total maize production area worldwide in 2009. Most studies to date compare Bt-maize varieties with their near isogenic lines; however, there is little information on the variability of conventional maize breeding lines and how the effects of Bt varieties are ranked within. In our study on the potential risks of Bt-maize varieties, we analyzed tissue quality and compared the effects of ten conventional and GM maize varieties on soil microbiological properties in a replicated climate chamber experiment. All maize varieties were cultivated twice in the same soil microcosm. Shoot yields and soluble C in leaf tissue of Bt varieties were higher than the ones of non-Bt. Soil dehydrogenase activity was reduced by 5% under Bt varieties compared to non-Bt, while most of the other soil microbial properties (soil microbial biomass, basal respiration) showed no significant differences between Bt and non-Bt varieties. The leaves and roots of one Bt variety were decomposed to a greater extent than the ones of its near isogenic line; the conventional breeding lines also showed higher values. Changes in crop and soil parameters were found when comparing the first and the second crops, but the effects of repeated cropping were the same for all tested varieties. For the studied parameters, the variation among non-Bt-maize varieties was similar to the difference between Bt and non-Bt varieties.
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- Effects of conventionally bred and Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) maize varieties on soil microbial biomass and activity
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- 10.1007/s00374-011-0625-6
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- 1432-0789
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- Springer-Verlag
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- Monika Messmer (1)
- Bruno Nietlispach (1)
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- Paul Mäder (1)
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- 1. Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, Ackerstrasse, Postfach, 5070, Frick, Switzerland
- 2. Facultad de Agronomía e Ingeniería Forestal, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Casilla 306-22, Santiago, Chile


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Arcania - Screens @ PS3-talk
July 7th, 2010, 03:52
Omega points out seven hopefully new Arcania screens at German site PS3-talk, although they need to update their release date.
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July 7th, 2010, 03:52
I must say, the game looks good. I have no idea about the gameplay though.
July 7th, 2010, 05:25
As usual, the game looks nice, but I'm still taking a cautious approach with Arcania.
July 7th, 2010, 13:37
does anybody know anything about T.B.D who is going to do the PS3 port for this game? Perhaps this is a good excuse to buy a 360
July 7th, 2010, 19:37
The sky in the second screen looks stunning.
Still, Forsaken Gods looks nice too
Still, Forsaken Gods looks nice too
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This comfortable Economy Room is perfect for the weary traveler. This room features one queen size bed, a stand up shower, air conditioner, coffee maker, refrigerator, hairdryer, wireless internet access and dataport. This room is one story down from the main level and does not have a view. This room sleeps two people.
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Workout mantra – stay at the top of your game
When the workout gets tough, the tough get going…or that voice creeps up inside our heads trying to smack us down. This calls for a pep talk: "Yes you can, yes you can!" We asked our users, what power words keep you going? Go ahead and get inspired by 33 workout mantras.
- One, two, one, two!
- Pain is weakness leaving the body!
- Keep moving forward…keep moving forward
- I run so fast, that my brain doesn't have enough air to think anything… :)
- Whenever I'm dead on my feet, I become a 4 stroke engine. Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow. 4 steps 1 breath. Keeps feet and lungs together.
- Shut up legs!
- Pain is great ! Pain is great ! So they say !!
- No pain, no gain
- C'mon! Is that all you got? You ain't so bad!
- Feel sore today or sorry tomorrow
- "Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion!" -Muhammad Ali
- A winner never quits, a quitter never wins! Only the strong survive!
- In, in; out, out
- Keep on swimming. Keep on swimming. Keep on swimming swimming swimming
- My dad is watching from heaven and I won't let him see me quit.
- Just 10 strides to the next tree / rock / light post.
- Endorphins are coming
- No matter how slow you may be going… You're still lapping the guy on the couch.
- You shoot me down but I won't fall…I AM TITANIUM!!!
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- Pretend it's zumba! Pretend it's zumba!
- You are pathetic, your grandma can cycle harder and faster than you!
- Leave the fart behind you
- When I workout I wear black because it's a funeral for the fat!
- Tank tops, booty shorts n' bikinis! Tank tops, booty shorts n' bikinis!
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The Florence hotel scene has seen more changes over the last decade than any other Italian destination. Once, the choices were limited to traditional grand hotels, fusty three-stars, or faded pensioni reminiscent of A Room With a View. Now you can opt to stay in a converted aristocratic palace; a cool design hotel courtesy of Ferragamo; a charming, good-value bed-and-breakfast with a DVD library; or a 16th-century palazzo adorned with works from one of Italy's leading private contemporary art collections. Although there are now more beds per visitor than ever before, Florence is still a seller's market, and you should book well in advance except during the winter low season (November-February). Be sure to get a handle on Florence's street-address numbering system before leaving your hotel for the first time. Hotels, bars, and restaurants are numbered differently than residential properties, so it can initially be jarring to find your way.
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Formerly "I Love LA" in live incarnations, here's one of the 9 previously unreleased Rilo Kiley songs appearing on their forthcoming RKives. Spin says it was recorded after the band's fourth (and final?) LP, Under the Blacklight. With pared-down acoustic guitars and a string quartet to bring things home, "Let Me Back In" opens the set due April 2nd. It's a lovely reminder we're thankful for this band in any incarnation, and proof it'd be sad to see/hear them go. In the meantime, RK are crowd-sourcing live footage, animation, and other personal submissions for the project here.
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Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course & Clubhouse in Maryknoll Park
The perfect setting for business & pleasure. Holes & Knolls features two 18-hole miniature golf courses and a clubhouse in a 25-acre park setting. The course design incorporates cascading waterfalls & streams. The clubhouse is available for rent.
CITY: Glen Ellyn
Ice Skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
The rink, now in its twelfth season and drawing more than 100,000 skaters annually, is free and open to the public. Skate rental is available for $10. The ice rink is located on Michigan Avenue between Washington and Madison Streets.
CITY: Chicago
Illinois Prairie Path
The Illinois Prairie Path was the first successful "rail-to-trail" conversion in the United States and inspired a national rail-to-trail movement in the United States in the mid-1960s. The trail is named for its rare segments of original, thousand year-old prairies. With 62 miles of biking, hiking, jogging, equestrian, and nature trails, this is an amazing natural resource that encompasses 4 towns: Elgin, Aurora, Batavia and Geneva and 3 counties. The surface is both asphalt and crushed stone.
CITY: Elmhurst
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
This scenic 1,114-acre preserve offers a wide range of outdoor recreation and education opportunities centered around a 115-acre lake reclaimed from a gravel quarry. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing and boating, a Marina with boat rentals, a native garden and nearly seven miles of trails. The 19,000-square-foot Visitor Center features exhibits and a cafe. It can be rented for weddings and other private functions.
CITY: Libertyville
Itasca Caribbean Theme Waterpark
Features a new zero-depth entry main pool with 6-lanes attached, new separate diving well with drop slide, and high and low diving boards, 185-foot waterslide, separate zero-depth interactive play pools, and more. Call today for birthday party package information.
CITY: Itasca
Itasca Country Club
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Itasca Country Club is rich in tradition and offers a cost-effective solution for golf outings, corporate entertaining and special events in a picturesque setting. Enjoy beautiful surroundings, spectacular views, and the service of a fine country club-for your wedding reception or other banquet event. Amidst the elegant grounds and facilities, our skilled professional staff will put you at ease and ensure your special occasion is unforgettable.
CITY: Itasca
Itasca Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The Itasca Park District provides education and year-round recreation for constructive and enjoyable leisure time experiences. Come out and enjoy Itasca's award-winning waterpark, nature center, fitness facility and many community parks.
CITY: Itasca
Kanan Cruises
Chicago's newest and largest cruise ship located at Navy Pier. Cruises are available for group and private charters along Chicago's lakefront for groups of 50 to 400 passengers.
CITY: Chicago
Kayak Chicago
Kayak through canyons of skyscrapers and architectural wonders, or explore the waters just off beautiful Lake Michigan. Kayak Chicago is Chicago's premier full-service outfitter, offering a variety of tours with certified instructors and guides. It's a truly unique way to experience the urban landscape.
CITY: Chicago
Kline Creek Farm
A "living history" farm depicting life in the 1890s DuPage County. Original structures, authentic recreations and livestock combine to make a realistic 1890s working farm.
CITY: Wheaton
Lake Arlington
Sail boating, Memorial Day through Labor Day, and weekends in September and October. Includes boat rentals (sailboat and paddleboat), 2 mile bike/walk path, picnic area, and playground.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Lake Bluff Golf Club
The Lake Bluff Park District's 18-hole, 6,589 yard course boasts challenging greens set in a tranquil environment and grass teen practice facility. The Lake Bluff Golf Club is a wonderfully balanced golf course with mature tree-lined fairways and bent grass fairways and greens for a consistently enjoyable playing experience. The facility also includes an expansive practice facility with grass tee driving range, practice putting green, and short-game area with bunker. The professionally stocked Pro Shop and the Village Grill, which serves delicious food and a wide selection of beverages, are a couple of the superior amenities available to guests of the club.
CITY: Lake Bluff
Lake County Forest Preserve
We currently manage 25,268 acres of land and offer innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities for all ages. Visitors enjoy nearly 112 miles of trail for a variety of outdoor recreation uses, fishing ponds and lakes, public access to the Fox River, award-winning nature and history education programs and events, and three public golf courses. Facilities of special interest include Independence Grove near Libertyville, Ryerson Conservation Area near Deerfield, Lake County Discovery Museum near Wauconda, Greenbelt Cultural Center near Waukegan, and three golf courses (Brae Loch near Grayslake, Countryside near Mundelein, and ThunderHawk near Beach Park). Most Forest Preserves are open from 6:30 a.m. to sunset, every day of the year. Special hours apply at the golf courses, Discovery Museum, Greenbelt Cultural Center and Ryerson Woods.
CITY: Libertyville
Lambs Farm
Lambs Farm features a farmyard with a petting area and a variety of attractions like mini-golf, a mini-train ride, cow bounce house and an Old World carousel. There is also a pet shop, the Country Inn Restaurant, a thrift shop, and a country store and bakery that benefit programs for people with developmental disabilities.
CITY: Libertyville
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Step inside LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and it's like you have just jumped into the biggest box of LEGO® bricks ever! Journey through a medieval castle on the Dragon Ride and pedal to the skies on the Technicycle, feel a part of the story in the 4D cinema, learn top LEGO® building secrets from the Master Model Builder, see iconic landmarks in "Miniland" and much more!
CITY: Schaumburg
Libertyville Sports Complex
Libertyville's Sports Complex offers something for everyone in the family. A 360° climbing mountain for rock climbing, a 40 tee automated heated driving range for year round practice and a fitness center offering group exercise classes, life fitness with cardio and hammer strength equipment, personnel trainers, a free weight room, ¼ mile running/walking track and a kids club. It also offers an open gym for indoor soccer, basketball, youth sports and training sessions. There is also 3,503 sq. ft. of meeting rooms suited for events from small family gatherings to corporate events and trade shows.
CITY: Libertyville
Lincoln Park Conservatory
Step inside and be transported to another place and time! We invite you to take a journey to the Lincoln Park Conservatory where you will find tropical palms and ancient ferns right in the heart of Lincoln Park. Designed both to showcase exotic plants and grow the thousands of plants needed for use in the parks, the Conservatory offers visitors a tropical experience within its four display houses: Palm House, Fern Room, Orchid House and Show House, which is home to the annual flower shows. This historic facility continues to provide an escape to nature to the millions that live in and visit Chicago. No matter the time of year, Lincoln Park Conservatory is always green and lush. Come take a stroll and let yourself be transported away. Admission is free.
CITY: Chicago
Lincoln Park Zoo
Located in the heart of the city, the free Lincoln Park Zoo features an impressive ape house, the Farm-in-the-Zoo, a charming children's zoo, and rides on an old-fashioned carousel. Catch ZooLights during the holidays, when the zoo features glittering light displays and seasonal family activities. The zoo was one of the locales featured in the film Return to Me.
CITY: Chicago
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
Nature center with 3 miles of walking/hiking trails through woodland, wetland, and prairie. Exhibit building displays local wildlife. Educational activities year round.
CITY: Willow Springs
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center - Willow Springs
Forest preserve nature center designed to educate the public about the importance of wildlife and our environment.
CITY: Willow Springs
Lombard Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - In addition to quality parks and facilities, enjoy a variety of recreational programs and special events for all ages.
CITY: Lombard
Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge - Lombard
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Lucky Strike Lanes is America's premier bowling lounge. The cozy artistic atmosphere features 18 lanes of state-of-the-art bowling, customizable multi-screen video system, exclusive VIP & event room facilities, and unforgettable cuisine!
CITY: Lombard
Lynfred Winery
The oldest and largest continuously operating winery in Illinois producing more than 50 varietals and 25,000 cases of award-winning wines each year. Come in for a tour and tasting to experience the finest vintages, gourmet cuisine, and luxurious lodging. Tasting room and gift shop open daily. Complimentary tours on weekends. Gift shop featuring wine-related items, specialty gift baskets, glassware, and elegant home decor. Visit our website for events throughout the year including our renowned Oktoberfest.
CITY: Roselle
Maggie Daley Park
A major construction project continues at the former Daley Bicentennial Plaza site, now being transformed into the magnificent Lakefront recreation center, Maggie Daley Park. As part of a staggered opening, the ice skating ribbon and playground area is now open to the public, and the fieldhouse will be open for winter programs beginning January 5, 2015. Photo credit: ©Adam Alexander Photography, photo courtesy of Choose Chicago
CITY: Chicago
Maple Meadows Golf Course
Come and play right in your backyard! Visit Maple Meadows for outings, leagues, tournaments, individual play, and the great food in our restaurant. 27 holes, no reservations required and a beautiful public course!
CITY: Wood Dale
Mayan Adventure Indoor Waterpark by The Waverton Hotel
237 newly remodeled guestrooms, Holidome Recreation Center, indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna & fitness room. Two diverse dining establishments - Hang Time Restaurant and Hang Time Bar & Eatery. 3,500 square feet in meeting space.
CITY: Elmhurst
Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline
Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline offers 90-minute tours for the whole family that include lake and river cruises, fireworks cruises, canine cruises and night cruises all departing from the landscaped dock on Chicago's Riverwalk at the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Cruising season May - October.
CITY: Chicago
Mercury's Urban Adventure Cruise
Immerse yourself in Chicago's rich history with a live commentated, family-friendly 90-minute tour cruising the Chicago River and Lake Michigan aboard Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline. Learn fun facts and hear fascinating tales as you cruise amongst the city's famous architectural giants. Capture incredible photos as only can be experienced from the unique vantage point of the Chicago River, and marvel at incredible skyline views from the expansive waters of Lake Michigan. Cruises depart daily, May through October.
CITY: Chicago
Merrick Rose Garden
This public park exhibits 100 varieties of roses, with historic Centennial Fountain as the garden's focal point.
CITY: Evanston
MetroWalkz Self-Guided Walking Tours
Our numerous self-guided walking tours with easy-to-use maps and insider narratives make sightseeing a breeze. Current tours include Loop Architecture, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Magnificent Mile, Museum Campus, Grant Park, Chinatown, Old Town, Gold Coast and the West Loop.
CITY: Chicago
Millennium Park
In the heart of the city you'll find a state-of-the-art park designed for the new millennium. Discover the reflective Cloud Gate sculpture, the multimedia Crown Fountain and the Frank Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion, all with Chicago's stunning architecture as a backdrop. The park is also host to many free cultural programs, concerts and family activities. Plus, there's alfresco dining in the summer and an ice skating rink in the winter.
CITY: Chicago
Mundelein Park & Recreation District
The Mundelein Park & Recreation District includes the Steeple Chase Golf Club, Diamond Lake Beach and Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center.
CITY: Mundelein
Mystic Blue
Chicago is calling! For the most fun dining cruise in the city, come aboard Mystic Blue. Feel the energy of Chicago with the skyline as your backdrop. You'll enjoy tasty food and drinks and music and dancing to make your lunch, dinner or special event cruise unforgettable.
CITY: Chicago
National Lampoon's Vacation - Buckingham Fountain
In this wacky comedy a Chicago family takes a hysterical road trip across country to reach a theme park on the West Coast. Illinois scenes include Buckingham Fountain in downtown Chicago's Grant Park (seen spouting its famous cascades of water in the background as the family leaves Chicago) and the Poplar Street Bridge that spans the Mississippi River in East St. Louis (where the family gets lost).
CITY: Chicago
Navy Pier
The Midwest's number-one attraction is the place in Chicago for lakefront fun. Take an exhilarating ride on the sky-high Ferris wheel, board a sightseeing or dinner cruise boat, and see a live performance at the outdoor Skyline Stage or acclaimed Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Dine at one of Navy Pier's many boardwalk restaurants and browse the unique shops and stands (a great place to pick up a souvenir).
CITY: Chicago
Nickol Knoll Golf Course
Large bentgrass tees and greens give this fun layout a big course feel. Several shots from elevated tees provide a beautiful view of the area. Features pro-shop, snack bar and club house.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Noble Horse Carriage Ride
Let Noble Horse make your day or evening special. See the city from a lovely antique horse carriage ride. Noble Horse Carriages are available at 2 locations: Michigan Avenue: 820 N. Michigan Avenue, the corner of Michigan Avenue and Chicago Avenue and Old Town: 1410 N. Orleans Street, the corner of Schiller and Orleans.
CITY: Chicago
North Branch Bicycle Trail
Bicyclists and hikers can travel this trail that runs from Caldwell and Devon Avenues in Chicago, to the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. The 20-mile trail winds along the Chicago River past the Skokie Lagoons and through forest preserves.
CITY: Niles
North Branch Trail
The North Branch Trail stretches from Chicago to the northern suburbs. Starting at the Bunker Hill Forest Preserve it twists through 15 miles of small bluffs, ponds, prairie, open grassy parkways and quaint little streams that trickle into the Chicago River. Paved with asphalt, The North Branch Trail makes for an easy to medium level of difficulty.
CITY: Chicago
Northwestern University
A Big Ten school and one of the leading universities in the U.S. Its Evanston campus is on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. Founded in 1851, this renowned educational institution is rich in stunning architecture. More than 150 historically significant and interesting sites on campus are featured in various walking tours, each taking approximately 30 minutes to complete. Highlights include the Arch, University Hall and the Arts Circle.
CITY: Evanston
Oak Brook Golf Club
18-hole golf course with driving range, restaurant and pro shop.
CITY: Oak Brook
Oak Brook Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The Oak Brook Park District represents five parks totaling 150 acres, and four facilities: Family Recreation Center (the Family Aquatic Center and Premiere Fitness Club), the Racquet Club, the Dorothy and Sam Dean Nature Sanctuary and Central Park West.
CITY: Oak Brook
Oak Brook Sports Core
269-acre sports facility that offers upscale banquets, weddings, corporate picnics, golf and polo outings for 250-400 people. Tents can be added for larger groups.
CITY: Oak Brook
Oak Meadows Golf & Banquet
Professional caliber 18-hole golf course. Banquets/meetings up to 400 year-round. Four distinct rooms for meetings, seminars or receptions. Accessible from O'Hare Airport and major expressways.
CITY: Addison
Oak Park Conservatory
Come and discover this botanical gem, the Oak Park Conservatory! Visit fern, tropical and desert greenhouses. Special floral displays offered in January, February, March, April, November and December. The Tropical Room also boasts birds and a bridged lagoon with fish and turtles. Private rentals are available at the Conservatory Center and Rubinstein Room. The Rubinstein Room is great for small events, while the operations room is perfect for hands on arts and crafts.
CITY: Oak Park
Odyssey Cruises
A cruise aboard Odyssey lets you see Chicago from a whole new perspective. You'll enjoy a three-course, locally-sourced menu, upscale DJ entertainment, a sophisticated ambiance and breathtaking skyline views. Cruise with Odyssey for a brunch, lunch, dinner or specialty cruise, or consider Odyssey for your next group event.
CITY: Chicago
Palmer Park Chicago
The park is named for Potter Palmer (1826–1902), a successful businessman and real estate investor concerned with the development of Chicago. Palmer was responsible for reclaiming the acres of swampland north of the city's business district, which were developed into the Lake Shore Drive area. He built the original baseball field for the Cubs' predecessor, the Chicago White Stockings, and built the Palmer House Hotel. Palmer Park was created in 1904 by the South Park Commission. Under the guidance of superintendent J. Frank Foster, the commission opened ten new neighborhood parks, including Palmer Park, in an effort to create breathing space and recreational areas in the city's crowded tenement districts. These parks were built by Olmsted Brothers landscape architects and D.H. Burnham and Co. architects.
CITY: Chicago
Palos Park
An easy 30-minute drive from downtown Chicago places you squarely in this sprawling forest preserve. With 78 miles of wide and singletrack trails at an intermediate level of difficulty, you should expect the unexpected, starting with plenty of hills, fast descents, meandering paths and more.
CITY: Willow Springs
Paradise Bay Water Park
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Check out the Lombard Park District's award-winning aquatic facility! State-of-the-art amenities are endless and include a 140,000-gallon leisure pool, bowl slide, zero-depth pool, bubble bench, lap pool, drop slide and much, much more!
CITY: Lombard
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
The urban gateway to nature and science. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a place where city dwellers can reconnect with the wonder of the natural world. From a hands-on water lab to a wilderness walk to the only international, year-round butterfly haven, science comes alive.
CITY: Chicago
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
Features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue. Celebrate "sophisticated fun" in our warm and inviting 45,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with 20 bowling lanes and 10 bocce courts. Exceptional Italian-American bistro with wine cellar, outdoor patio, fireplace, and beautifully appointed event and party rooms that can accommodate groups from 20-600.
CITY: Schaumburg
Pirates' Cove Theme Park
A unique park for children ages two to nine years. Pirates' ship, paddle boats, train ride, climbing wall, and many more creative attractions for children. Concession and picnic areas. Birthday parties and rentals. Open daily June through August. Admission fee for children. Adults are always free.
CITY: Elk Grove Village
Polar Play Zone at Shedd Aquarium
In the Polar Play Zone, kids can slip into a penguin suit and try being a bird in the Icy South play area. From there, head to the Icy North to explore the belugas' Arctic waters in a kid-sized submarine. Don't forget to shake hands—or is it arms—with colorful sea stars in the touch pools.
CITY: Chicago
Rainbow Falls Water Park
A tropical paradise waterpark. Three giant water slides, tot pool, vortex pool, drop slide, three-story funhouse with plunge pool. concessions, picnic areas, locker rooms with family changing areas. Daily admission and season passes. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
CITY: Elk Grove Village
With locations throughout Illinois, REI is on the leading edge of outdoor adventure and stewardship in the environment. With name brand gear and a knowledgeable staff to help you gear up for whatever adventure you have in mind, you can rest assure the equipment and information you get is above par. From running, hiking, biking, paddling, climbing REI has everything you need to make the outdoors great again. REI's passion for the outdoors runs deep and it's their core purpose to inspire, educate and outfit people for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship.
CITY: Chicago
Rice Pool & Water Park
Rice Pool and Water Park facilities include a zero-depth pool, thrilling slides, sand play area for children, adult lounge deck and sand volleyball courts.
CITY: Wheaton
Rickshaw Rick's Tours & Taxi
Let us save your soles today! We'll take you for a ride, give you a tour, provide shuttles for your party or even run errands with our fleet of pedicabs (aka bicycle rickshaws). Call us at 773-771-3922 or visit www.rickshawrick.com. Catch us at the Oak Park Visitors Center, Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio, Write Inn, Harvey House, Under the Ginkgo Tree B & B and other fun spots.
CITY: Oak Park
River Trail Nature Center
Nature is wonderfully displayed in this silent forest that glaciers carved thousands of years ago. The prairie extends along the riverbanks, rich in plant and animal life.
CITY: Northbrook
Robert Crown Center Skating Park
Indoor public skating and private lessons available. Call for hours.
CITY: Evanston
Ryerson Woods Conservation Area and Visitors Center
Ryerson Conservation Area is one of the best examples of a northern flatwoods forest, a rare northern Illinois landscape. The 552-acre Preserve supports some of Illinois' most pristine woodlands and several state-threatened and endangered species, and offers 6.5 miles of scenic trails that wind through a stately forest to the quiet Des Plaines River. The Welcome Center, opened in 2006, features "green" architecture and was designed using LEED standards. In addition to preserve information, it offers a nature library, exhibits and meeting rooms.
CITY: Riverwoods
Safari Land
Family entertainment center featuring Illinois' largest indoor roller coaster, go-karts, bumper cars, Tilt-A-Whirl, bowling, and hundreds of video and redemption games.
CITY: Villa Park
Salt Creek Golf Club
Make Salt Creek Golf Club your golfing "home course". When you select a facility to patronize regularly, you want the facility that offers the full gamut of a private club without the dues. Our 18-hole executive style golf course will challenge golfers of all skill levels. Set amidst gently rolling terrain, mature tree, and beautiful ponds, Salt Creek's 3895 yard, par 63 course challenge players of all skill levels with tree-lined fairways and strategically placed sand bunkers.
CITY: Wood Dale
Schaumburg Golf Club
27 challenging regulation holes, driving range, two practice greens, full-service pro-shop and elegant clubhouse with an array of amenities.
CITY: Schaumburg
Seadog Cruises
Come aboard Seadog Cruises for the most thrilling, unique way to experience the windy city! Seadog offers Lakefront Speedboat Rides, Lake & River Architectural Tours and Extreme Thrill Rides, all of which are perfect for a solo traveler to a group of 110. Chicago's favorite dog cruises April through October and is available for private charter.
CITY: Chicago
Segway Experience of Chicago
Chicago's only Segway-authorized touring company has locations at Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue, plus certified tour docents who will ensure a memorable, safe experience.
CITY: Chicago
Shakespeare Garden
A gift of the Garden Club of Evanston in 1920, the Shakespeare Garden, tucked away on the Northwestern University Campus, boasts 29 varieties of flowers.
CITY: Evanston
Shedd Aquarium
Strap a mask and flippers onto your imagination and chart a course to Shedd Aquarium. Have you ever seen eye-to-eye with a dolphin? Said hello to a penguin on a stroll to the South Pole? Immersed yourself in a flooded Amazon forest? Or met a friendly beluga whale? You can do it all at Shedd! Photo courtesy of the John G. Shedd Aquarium
CITY: Chicago
Skatium Ice Arena
A full-size hockey rink and a smaller ice rink are open for public skating, lessons and leagues.
CITY: Skokie
South Shore Cultural Center
This beautiful Mediterranean Revival-style cultural center on the lakefront was once an exclusive 1900s country club, and now offers performances that range from classical music to African dance. The Obamas held their wedding reception here.
CITY: Chicago
Spirit of Chicago Cruises
For a whole new way to experience Chicago, get out on the water with Spirit of Chicago. Come aboard for a fun, energetic cruise experience you won't forget. You'll enjoy delicious food and drink, friendly service and great entertainment with Chicago's sparkling skyline as your backdrop. Join Spirit for a lunch, dinner or special event cruise, or consider Spirit for your next group event.
CITY: Chicago
Spring Valley Nature Center/ Volkening Heritage Farm
135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880's living history farm and pioneer cooking demos. Cost for some programs.
CITY: Schaumburg
Spring Valley Nature Center/Volkening Heritage Farm
135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880s living history farm and pioneer cooking demos.
CITY: Schaumburg
Springbrook Nature Center
The present Springbrook facilities includes a barn-styled building with a classroom, open area with activities, a large aquarium and restrooms. The land includes 2 miles of trails that are open year-round. Whether you are walking through a tunnel of prairie grasses or standing four feet above a cattail marsh on the 700 foot long boardwalk, the sights will take you back to the days of the explorers. Along your walk you'll discover a flowing brook, shady woods, flower-filled meadows and prairies, and marshes thick with cattails and ancient willows.
CITY: Itasca
Steve's Segway Tours
Explore Chicago's lakefront, museums and Millennium Park on a three-hour Segway tour led by guides all year round.
CITY: Chicago
Tall Ship Red Witch!
Come sailing in Chicago aboard Tall Ship Red Witch! She is Chicago's beautiful authentic wooden sailboat, offering a unique sailing experience with their Chicago charters and skyline tours, day sails and Chicago fireworks cruises. They're the perfect venue for your company outing or small wedding. Welcome aboard!
CITY: Chicago
Tall Ship Windy
Navy Pier's resident 148-foot, four-masted schooner pays tribute to the Great Lakes' rich maritime heritage during a variety of cruises each day.
CITY: Chicago
The Arboretum Club
This beautiful 30,000-square-foot clubhouse features an upscale restaurant with patio seating and 18 holes of championship golf.
CITY: Buffalo Grove
The Dearborn Observatory
The Dearborn Observatory is open for limited public viewing via the historic 18.5" refracting telescope every Friday night from 9-11pm. Advance reservations required.
CITY: Evanston
The Dome at the Ballpark
Seventy-mile per hour riseballs, 240-foot frozen ropes, soft hands and lightning-quick reactions all wound into seven feverish innings of gritty, gutsy, fast-paced action. Welcome to hard-hittin', fast-pitchin', affordable family fun. Welcome to National Pro Fastpitch! Come out and chear on the teams!
CITY: Rosemont
The Grove National Historic Landmark
The prairie grove, covering 123 acres of ecologically diverse prairie land, is preserved and maintained as former home of the visionary horticulturist and educator Dr. John Kennicott, who brought his family from New Orleans to settle on his land in 1836. The Grove, located in Glenview, is a National Historic Landmark and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. It offers many opportunities for educational, environmental and historical enjoyment including two historic homes, the Kennicott House and the Redfield Estate; the Grove Interpretive Center, a Native American Village, a Log Cabin, a Schoolhouse, a Wetlands Greenhouse and numerous interpretive trails.
CITY: Glenview
The Millennium Reserve
The Millennium Reserve stretches from downtown Chicago to the Indiana border and suburban Park Forest. It encompasses numerous neighborhoods, the Southeast lakefront, and 37 South suburban municipalities. In aggregate, the Reserve includes a collection of over 15,000 acres of open space such as parks, trails, wetlands, and forest preserves; Making it ideal for runners, bikers and kayakers alike.
CITY: Chicago
Trailside Museum
Get in touch with nature in this beautiful wooded setting near the Des Plaines River, where you can view local wild animals that have been rescued from the surrounding area.
CITY: River Forest
Twin Lakes Golf Club
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Located on 25 acres, with woods, lakes and rolling hills, the course offers 9 holes of challenging golf for beginners and advanced golfers. Reduced rates available for golfers 55 and over. Clubhouse seats 60+ and has a variety of foods.
CITY: Westmont
Uncle Dan's
With three locations in the Chicagoland area, Uncle Dan's specializes in outdoor equipment and clothing for any adventure. They carry a wide selection of equipment for camping, backpacking, hiking and travel. Every staff member is trained and committed to providing top-notch service and gear that supports a progressive & active lifestyle. At Uncle Dan's, you talk to people who love the outdoors. With the experience and knowledge to answer all your adventure questions and providing you the gear needed for your excursion, no matter where adventure takes you.
CITY: Chicago
Vernon Hills Golf Course
This golf course has been ranked as one of the top ten 9 hole golf courses in Chicagoland. Situated in Vernon Hills, this challenging 9-hole municipal course boasts small greens, rolling terrain, tight fairways and seven holes featuring water. Golfers of all skill levels will appreciate both the playability and the eye-catching views. The full-service clubhouse features a varied lunch menu, which is served all day and a full-service bar. Banquet facilities available for up to 80 people.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center
Overlooking park land, the Community Room, equipped with a stage and kitchen, can serve 260 dinner guests or 400 people theater seating. Smaller meeting rooms with a capacity of 10-140 people including a gymnasium rental are also available.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Wagner Farm
A visit to Wagner Farm affords you the opportunity to take part in and experience first-hand the workings of a genuine American farm. Wagner Farm is an 18.6 acre farm preserved for the educational and recreational enjoyment for all. See how bread was made in a wood cook stove, hear the rooster making time with his crow or milk one of the farm's many cows. Explore the world of agriculture and rural life as it existed in 1920-1950's.
CITY: Glenview
Walnut Greens Golf
Championship 9-hole. Perfect course for beginners and teens. Great practice course for all skill levels. Unique Killian and Nugent design.
CITY: Schaumburg
Waters Edge Golf Club
This course was chosen as one of Golf Digest's Best Places to Play.
CITY: Worth
The Water Works is an indoor water park located in the Schaumburg Park District Community Recreation center. It features three water slides, rapid water channel, water playground, diving pool, lap pool, gradual beachlike entry pool, whirlpool, family changing room and a nursery.
CITY: Schaumburg
Waukegan Charter Boat Fishing
Eight experienced fishing charter boat captains offering World Class Salmon, Trout and Perch fishing April into November. The Waukegan Charter Boat Association is the oldest and largest charter boat fleet on Lake Michigan. Experience Coho Salmon, Chinook ( King ) Salmon, Rainbow (Steelhead) Trout, Brown Trout and Lake Trout fishing on the western shores of Lake Michigan out of Waukegan, Illinois.
CITY: Waukegan
Western Acres Golf Course
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - This 9-hole, par-35 course stretches over 3,000 yards. The well-maintained fairways and greens, along with sand and water hazards, offer a unique and challenging golf experience. The newly remodeled clubhouse is a picturesque location for a special event.
CITY: Lombard
Westmont Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Providing numerous recreational and educational opportunities for seniors, adults, youth, and preschoolers at our 18 parks, golf course, health club, and new TY Warner Park.
CITY: Westmont
Wheaton Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Enjoy 829 acres of park facilities that include a water park, children's zoo, teams course, golf course, playgrounds, open space, athletic fields, sand volleyball, tennis, ice skating, playgrounds, swimming pools, in-line skating and hockey area and more!
CITY: Wheaton


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I must admit that I am kinda at a loss here.
I always hope and maybe even expect (how terrible
is that) people to read my posts and entries.
I know that I cannot expect this. I guess I have
human faults. Anyways I consider this something
of a questionnaire.
I love it when anyone posts a comment about
anything that I've written. I truely love that
and thank everyone whose done so or even just
read any or all of my entries.
The question part is here. Seeing as how I
have written a considerable amount, but yeilded
few responses I was wondering if anyone
just reads my entries? Be it regularly or whenever
they sound interesting or whatever. I'm just
See I love to write here, its so awsome to be
able to write as myself, like I'm the expression
that I always want to carrie around. So that
real people can see the real me, even if
its just pixelations on a plasma monitor or
TV screen of some sort. It's such a pleasure.
It's a treasure that the people I wish I knew
here can't know, cause I'm just not ready yet.
Though I wonder if my form of expression on this
site is what I hope it can live up to, someday,
or now. I want so badly to be able to communicate
with everyone here. I just don't know if I'm doing
So I was just hoping that I could get some of ya's
to read this and make a small reply, nothing special
just let me know how I'm fairing here. Wheather I
stand up to the prerequisites of survival in a
place that seems to strive on ones ability to be
"interesting" or "have appeal."
I really hope that I'm not alone in my publishings.
Oh yeah, I want to thank everyone who does read,
reading truely counts, I just don't know who you
are without your responses.
Thanx ;)
i read your entry. I usually read every new entry, but i dont usually leave comments. just so you know lol..
Its the little things that make the big things.
Here I am, reading... you're not alone. Whatever you say, there's someone who will want to listen. Keep writing. Keep speaking.
"No-one is alone..." -Into the Woods


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Review Date: July 1, 2010
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In late 2006, my son entered his freshman year at the University of Michigan. He went there carless, but we decided he should have wheels after his first semester. We set a price limit of $15000, decided to buy new rather than used, and narrowed our choice to three vehicles: a VW Rabbit, Suzuki SX-4 or a Subaru Impreza (which broke the price barrier by $2000) We easily eliminated the Rabbit; no all-wheel drive for Michigan snow. We bypassed the SX-4, though not so easily. In fact I later bought one of those for myself.


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The economic downturn coupled with a ban on horse slaughter has resulted in a steadily growing number of unwanted horses with owners who are unable to properly care for them, says Alison LaCarrubba, a University of Missouri equine veterinarian.
She says veterinarians are seeing more thin, poorly cared for and unwanted horses than ever before, and as a result are attempting new efforts to control the horse population.
The unwanted horse population has risen as the cost of buying a horse has dropped, but the cost of keeping a horse has stayed the same. LaCarrubba says it costs about $60 per month to feed a horse hay and grain, depending on pasture availability. With regular veterinary costs for hoof trimming, deworming, vaccinations and dental work, combined with the expenses for fencing and shelter, the cost of keeping a horse adds up to as much as $15,000 per year.
"It's a supply-and-demand issue," she says. "It used to be that you could buy an entry-level horse at auction for about $700, but now you can buy that same horse for $50. It is still expensive to feed and keep a horse, however, and there aren't a lot of options when that cost becomes too great. We're seeing more and more horses that are not getting enough to eat, and we have been looking for solutions to the problem."
In addition to the economic woes, U.S. horse slaughterhouses have been closed in since 2007. From 1993 to 2007, 75,000-150,000 horses were sent to slaughter each year. The meat was sent to countries in Europe and Asia where horse meat is considered a delicacy and consumed by humans. While horse meat isn't eaten in the U.S., Mexico produces it for human consumption and animal food, and countries like Mongolia and Kazakhstan feature horse meat as a staple of their diets. With the U.S. slaughterhouses out of business, many horse owners can't afford to euthanize their animals.
One approach to controlling the horse overpopulation is a low- or no-cost castration clinic planned for this fall at the University of Missouri. Stallions referred by area veterinarians or equine rescue organizations will be brought to the university's Middlebush Farm, where students will assist with the procedures and gain valuable experience. The effort is modeled after a similar project in Minnesota that was successful.
"We want the same positive results and feedback as Minnesota. We have certainly seen the evidence that the service is needed," says LaCarrubba. "This is a win-win situation for horse owners, our students and the horses that will come here. It's just a small effort to tackle a growing problem."
She's asking for donations to offset the cost of the sterilization clinic, which she estimates at $500-1,000. To find out more or to donate, contact the development office at the university's College of Veterinary Medicine at 573-882-1902.


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Harsh, Sharia-based laws are passed in Aceh. The latest tension with Malaysia stems from an apparently erroneous Discovery Channel promo. Australia accuses Indonesia of war crimes. General Suharto's son, a convicted felon, announces his candidacy for party chair. A bank bailout puts Finance Minister Sri Mulyani on the hot seat. The government announces plans to sell Islamic bonds. And Julia Roberts' anticipated arrival in Bali excites everyone.
Top News: Outgoing lawmakers in Aceh, Indonesia's most northern and most devout Muslim province, passed a last-minute law Sept. 14 that would bring harsh penalties for "ethical" crimes including death by stoning for adulterers. Though some expect the new, more progressive parliament, to amend the law, its passage hints at a deepening conservatism in Aceh and continuing influence of Islamic groups on Aceh's local politicians. Aceh fought a thirty-year civil war against Indonesia before a peace deal was signed in 2005 after a tsunami decimated its capital city, Banda Aceh.
Under the peace deal, Aceh is allowed special autonomy and can field its own local candidates in parliament. Similar Sharia-based laws have been passed in Aceh before that have required women to wear headscarves. But the laws were rarely enforced due to a public backlash against the so-called Sharia police, and international condemnation. Many analysts expect the most recent law to befall the same fate.
Meanwhile, in Jakarta, armed gangs have been patrolling the streets searching for Malaysian nationals. Many Indonesians think Malaysia has been co-opting numerous Indonesian cultural traditions, and are responding with violence. One youth group has been openly signing up volunteers should war be necessary.
The most recent flare up happened when the Discovery Channel ran a promotion for a program about Malaysia, which included a dance called "Pendet," which is thought to have originated in Bali. Other disputes over territory and the abuse of Indonesian maids in Kuala Lumpur have added to the tension. Several high level government officials, including the president, have asked Indonesians to remain calm. Still, protests remain and an anti-Malaysia Facebook group has swelled to nearly half a million members.
In other diplomatic scuttlebutt, Australia has accused Indonesia of war crimes for the shooting deaths of five Australian journalists, collectively known as the "Balibo Five," during Indonesia's invasion of East Timor in 1975. Australia maintains that the journalists were killed to cover up the invasion but Indonesia says they were caught in the crossfire and considers the case closed.
And in more embarrassing news from Indonesia, son of the late kleptocrat General Suharto, Tommy, has officially announced his candidacy for the top post of the Golkar Party, Suharto's old political vehicle. As Suharto's favorite son, Tommy is thought to have amassed billions of dollars during his father's thirty-year reign. Tommy also spent a suspiciously short few years in prison for ordering the murder of a Supreme Court justice in 2001. He has offered to bank roll Golkar for the next five years.
Money: A scandal surrounding the bailout of Indonesia's Century Bank has landed the country's most respected reformers in trouble. Finance Minister Sri Mulyani, who is highly respected internationally and at home for rooting out rampant corruption in Indonesia's financial sector, is now answering questions as to why she approved the bailout for a small bank whose president was just sentenced to four years in prison for flouting banking laws. The bailout amounts to almost $700 million and local press stories inevitably include all the things that could have been done with that money, such as building 13,520 elementary schools. Mulyani, however, argues that the bailout was necessary to prevent a domino effect at a time when the world's economies are flailing.
Following up on its hugely successful initial sale of Islamic bonds early this year, the government announced it would start regular Sukuk, as the bonds are known, sales starting in October. Indonesia, despite having the world's largest population of Muslims, lags far behind the Middle East and Malaysia in Islamic finance markets. The country now plans to open up those markets further, including reducing taxes on Islamic transactions.
Elsewhere: In its various cultural spats with Malaysia, Indonesia looks poised to win a major battle. The United Nations' Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization announced this month it would likely include Indonesian batik as one of the world's most important cultural traditions. The designation would recognize batik as originating in Indonesia and require its protection.
Julia Roberts is coming to Bali next month to begin filming Eat, Pray, Love, the film version of the wildly popular novel of the same name. The book describes a woman's journey of self discovery after her divorce, which takes her to Italy and India before she eventually sorts it all out and finds love among the rice-terraced foothills of Ubud.


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Quite a bit has changed in Jetpack Joyride since last time we checked in. First off, it's a free app now, which is excellent, and it's been updated to full resolution no matter which iOS device you play it on. But the biggest update came last week, and it gives Barry Steakfries access to 15 gadgets that do all sorts of interesting things to the gameplay.
The gadgets are available in the in-game store, and you buy them using the coins you collect as you play. As you might expect, some of these gadgets are more useful than others. One called "Nerd Repellent" just gets rid of the scientists that run around on the floor of the lab. Others are more useful, like the self-explanatory Coin Magnet, or the Missile Jammer, which makes you immune to missiles. You can equip two gadgets at once, and try to find useful combinations as you unlock new ones.
Jetpack Joyride now feels less like a glorified minigame, and more like a full, feature-filled iOS title. Come for the fun gameplay, and stay to unlock the gadgets. We upping our score to a Must Have, so if you haven't downloaded it yet, do so. You'll be glad you did.
Review update by Chris Reed
It's not so crazy to expect good things from Halfbrick at this point, given their record of successful titles like Fruit Ninja. The studio's latest title, Jetpack Joyride, is a fun diversion, but doesn't quite have the hooks to make it truly excellent.
Jetpack Joyride has a lot in common with another Halfbrick game, Monster Dash. The two games both feature the grisled action hero Barry Steakfries, and both games are similarly well-suited for short sessions, relying on satisfying core mechanics and procedurally-generated levels rather than a sweeping narrative or meticulously designed puzzles. Also inherited from Monster Dash are some specific weapons and vehicles, as well as Halfbrick's characteristic charm.
It's all rainbows and sunshine.
You begin the game by piloting a machine gun jetpack, which was found in Monster Dash. As you automatically move left to right and tap the screen to use your jetpack, your distance travelled gets tallied. It's a fairly typical auto-runner in that regard. However, the action isn't exactly that simple. You'll collect coins (more on that later), and a couple different kinds of power-ups.
Scattered through each level are vehicle upgrades, which allow you to drive one of a handful of different fantastical machines. One of them is a mechanical glider of sorts that is a funny comment on the odd correlation of bird-themed games and good, old-fashioned money. Other than the Profit Bird, there's an anti-gravity suit, a motorcycle, and a couple more rides that break up the action and allow you an extra hit before you're finished.
No-fly zone.
So few games make in-game death interesting at all, but Jetpack Joyride has an enjoyable mini-game for when Mr. Steakfries has bitten the dust. As you play, you'll see floating tokens, which earn you spins on a slot machine after you die. Often, you'll just win a few extra coins or nothing at all, but you can also get inserted right back into the action with nary a scratch. There are other prizes as well, such as bombs to give you a few more meters on your score or bonuses for your next session. This addition makes death a little less disappointing, and certainly puts you in the mood to play again.
There's a fairly compelling structure to the game, which would be fairly bland if it was just a score chasing affair. The game introduces little challenges to tackle, and completing them will level you up. Some of them are pretty neat, as they introduce entirely unique objectives to the game, but a few of the missions are simply to get you to buy in-game items. The game's item shop isn't bad, but it's fairly bare in terms of loot that actually affects the gameplay. Of course, you can buy in-game coins with real money if you're feeling impatient, but most of the game's upgrades are solely cosmetic. It's good that there's the aforementioned leveling system, because the item shop by itself doesn't provide an especially convincing reason to keep coming back.
Even if it's not quite a masterpiece, Jetpack Joyride is really enjoyable and worth a look. It's a great fit for mobile devices, and fans of Halfbrick's other work shouldn't be disappointed. Hopefully they keep working on this game and introduce some more content to the game's shop, because we feel like there's some untapped potential here.


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Daily Workout- Back & Biceps
February 28, 2012 Workout Routine- Back/Biceps
Muscle Prodigy is committed to helping you with your fitness goals. You need to hit the gym often and hard. However, sometimes it gets overwhelming with what to do in the gym. We're here to break down a structure for you that will include a detailed script of exactly what you should be doing in the gym each day. That's right...every Monday we will post the schedule for the week, meaning that you will have advance notice of exactly what days you should be hitting the gym, which muscle groups you will be training, and which days you have off to give your body adequate rest. Every single morning, we will post the routine of the day, so you know exactly what to do while in the gym.
These routines are exactly what the founders of Muscle Prodigy do, so you know that you are in good hands. We will always stay committed to provide you with tough workouts, but we will never overtrain you like most other programs do. We also show you exactly how to perform the exercises with our before and after pictures and our instructional videos, in which we demonstrate the exercises and walk you through them. Be sure to check back every single day for your structured workout program!
Please check out our Exercise Database to learn how to do any type of workout as well.
Schedule for the Week of February 27, 2012:
Monday: Chest/Triceps/Cardio
Tuesday: Back/Biceps
Wednesday: Cardio/Abs
Thursday: Off
Friday: Shoulders/Cardio
Saturday: Legs/Abs
Sunday: Off
For this week you will focus on doing standard workouts, incorporating both compound and isolation exercises. For your cardio exercises, you will do all sprint based workouts. Make sure you increase the weight as the reps decrease (and vise-versa). Make sure you warm up properly doing 3-4 sets before starting your working sets for a specific muscle group.
For Tuesday, February 28, 2012, you will start your workout with training your back and finish with your biceps.
1) Deadlifts
20 reps, 12 reps, 8 reps, 6 reps, 4 reps
Stand up to a barbell with feet shoulder-width apart. Grip the bar with both palms facing outward. While keeping your back straight and your butt down (in a squatting position) stand up with the weight by pulling the bar up your shins (keeping your arms extended throughout the whole movement). Lock out the deadlift by swaying your hips forward just a little once it reaches its highest point. To bring the weight down, lower your butt down first (do not bend over to drop it) until you bring the bar back to the floor.
2) Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
5 sets of 15 reps
While seated on the lat pull-down machine, reach out towards a wide grip handle so your arms are fully extended at the top. Go as wide as you can go. Keep a slight arch in your back (about 15 degrees) and pull the weight down and in towards your chest. Squeeze your back at the bottom. Raise the weight slowly until your arms are fully extended.
5 sets of 15 reps
While seated on the lat pull-down machine, reach out towards a close grip handle so your arms are fully extended at the top. Keep a slight arch in your back (about 15 degrees) and pull the weight down and in towards your chest. Squeeze your back at the bottom. Raise the weight slowly until your arms are fully extended.
4) Standing Bent Over T-Bar Row
Stand on the platform in an athletic stance (slight bend in the knees and bent over at the waist but keeping your back straight) and grip the handles. While bending over, knees bent, and keeping your back straight, pull the handles in towards your abdomen. Squeeze your back together at the top of the movement. Slowly bring the weight back down so your arms are extended but keeping that posture all the way throughout.
1) Standing Dumbbell Biceps Curl
5 sets of 15 reps
Standing up with feet-shoulder width apart, back straight, abs tight, and head looking forward, hold dumbbells in each hand. Upper arms and elbows are tucked into your sides tightly and dumbbells are hanging by your side where your palms are in towards your body. Curl the dumbbells up in an arc-like motion while rotating the dumbbell so that your palms are facing towards you. Pull the dumbbell up until it reaches your chin. Elbow is back a little bit and stays fixated throughout the whole movement. Bring it back to its original position by lowering the dumbbell while rotating it 90 degrees down in an arc-like motion until it hangs by your sides again.
2) Preacher Curl
12 reps, 10 reps, 8 reps, 6 reps, 4 reps
Place an appropriated weighted cambered bar on the rack in front of the preacher curl bench. Sit down on the preacher seat and stand up to reach out for the bar over the pad. Readjust yourself sitting back down on the seat with feet planted on the ground, back straight, abs tight, and head looking forward. Keep your upper arms and elbows fixated on the pad without moving them at all throughout the movement. In a smooth motion, curl the bar up in an arc-like motion until the bar is level with your chin. Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement. Bring it back to its original position by returning it in an arc-like motion until your arm is nearly fully extended outward.
3) Chin Up
5 sets to failure
Reach up towards a pull-up bar with a close grip and palms facing towards you (reverse grip). Keep your knees tucked in under you. Your arms should be fully extended at the bottom of the movement so you are hanging. In a slow, controlled manner pull your body up towards the bar using your biceps, until your head is above the bar but not before. Slowly bring yourself back down until you hang extended again.
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This is a simplified workout routine that just shows you the number of reps and sets. However, there are many variables that go unaccounted for in this program that we explain fully in our MP45 Program, which will get you more ripped in only 45 days because it hinges on the idea of the type of intensity you must achieve while in the gym. Also, the battle with your physique is won in the kitchen, not just the gym. MP45 includes the most detailed workout program and meal plan for all 45 days, including 300 pages of nutritional and training science depicting exactly why MP45 is so effective. These workouts are very basic ideas of what we do in the gym, which will tremendously help your results, but nutrition is actually responsible for 80% of the way you look. Also, the type of reps you are completing within your set is very important, which is why MP45 is so effective. We explain how to exactly achieve the pump during your workouts and how to completely exhaust your muscle to expedite the process of it recovering to grow back in half the time.
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