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Indian Mounds State Historic Site
One of the largest prehistoric Hopewell Mounds group in Illinois - interpretive brochures on site.
CITY: Albany
Apple River Canyon State Park
Apple River Canyon State Park is in the hilly northwest corner of Illinois in Jo Daviess County near the Wisconsin border. Limestone bluffs, deep ravines, springs, streams and wildlife characterize this area. Once a part of a vast sea bottom that stretched from the Alleghenies to the Rockies, the scenic canyon area was formed by the action of the winding waters of the Apple River. The park offers hiking, day use, camping and fishing, plus Millville, a National Historic Register site.
CITY: Apple River
Anderson Lake Conservation Area
State fish and wildlife area with Class C camping facilities.
CITY: Astoria
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
The Hennepin Canal State Park, a 104-mile linear park, is a rustic, historic, educational, and recreational jewel spanning five counties and includes the entire width of Henry County with access points in Annawan, Atkinson, Geneseo, and Colona. It offers an up-close look at a fascinating piece of transportation history. It is popular with bicyclists who ride from town to town exploring the history, dining, lodging, and entertainment possibilities as they travel. The canal multi-purpose recreational trail is a portion of the American Discovery Trail, a 6,800-mile coast-to-coast trail devoted to non-motorized use. It is also part of the Grand Illinois Trail, a 535-mile loop through northern Illinois. The tree-lined park is a refuge with prairie restorations and wetlands slicing through corn and soybean farmland. Home to diverse flora and fauna, it has become a favorite for bird watchers and prairie enthusiasts. It offers numerous year-round opportunities to boat, hike, bike, fish, ride horseback, snowmobile, ice skate, and cross-country ski. Explore Henry County's jewel – the Hennepin Canal. In wintertime experience the longest snowmobile trail in the state -- 91 miles on the tow path. You can use the ice at your own risk, but pay heed to the locks, bridges and culverts where the ice likely is thinner than the rest of the canal. Bring your blades, skating along the canal is free! Keep in mind the rule is there must be 4" of snow and 6" of frost on canal for route to be open. Call the Visitor Center for automated message.
CITY: Atkinson
Weinberg-King State Park
William Creek meanders through this park, providing habitat for an abundance of wildlife. Set in 770 acres of rolling terrain and steep hillsides, Weinberg-King is popular in winter for its cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
CITY: Augusta
Peabody River King State Fish Wildlife Area
Boat docks and fishing areas are easily accessed for all skill levels - even special docks for kids.
CITY: Baldwin
Mazonia-Braidwood State Fish & Wildlife Area
1,700 acres of grassland, brushy draws and shrubs on 2,801 acres. Hunting, fishing, picnicking and more.
CITY: Braceville
Jubilee College State Park
Home to one of the earliest educational enterprises in Illinois, the park and its sister site, Jubilee College State Historic Site, are located 15 miles northwest of Peoria near Kickapoo. In addition, to the rich history of the college, the park offers hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and camping. Jubilee College State Park has more than 40 miles of multi-use trails that wind through woodland, hills, ravines and prairies. Mountain bikers are reminded that horses have the right-of-way on the trails.
CITY: Brimfield
Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Rice Lake is a waterfowler's dream. Its high quality habitat attracts thousands of migrating birds annually. In addition, areas are also available for fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife observation.
CITY: Canton
Eldon Hazlet State Park
The largest campground in the Illinois State Park system. The park covers 3,000 acres on the west shore of Carlyle Lake. Every year more than 3/4 million visitors come here to hunt, fish, picnic, camp, boat, water ski, and hike.
CITY: Carlyle
Cave-in-Rock State Park
Wander along the Ohio River and step into the large cavern, steeped in history of river pirates. Enjoy the spectacular river views from the lodge perched atop the overhanging bluffs. Cabins, picnic areas, camping and showers available.
CITY: Cave In Rock
Fox Ridge State Park
Campgrounds, recreation shelters, several miles of trails, fishing, and canoeing.
CITY: Charleston
Randolph County Conservation Area
Amid rolling hills and abundant game cover, this area is a hunter's paradise offering quail, deer (archery only), squirrel, dove, and rabbit hunting. Bass and channel catfish are found in its 69-acre lake. Equestrian trails, picnicking, and camping.
CITY: Chester
William W. Powers Conservation Area
Offering fishing, waterfowl hunting, picnicking, and winter sports. At the center of its attraction is Wolf Lake, segmented by dikes and offering six miles of shoreline to bank anglers.
CITY: Chicago
Grant Park
Proudly referred to as Chicago's "Front yard," Grant Park is a public park, 319 acres located in Chicago's central business district in the Loop Community area. Grant Park's most notable features include Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, The Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum Campus. Named for United States President and Civil War General, Ulysses S. Grant, Grant Park was developed as one of Chicago's first parks and expanded through land reclamation.
CITY: Chicago
Buckingham Fountain
Visitors can enjoy a dazzling music, light and water show at the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, one of the largest fountains in the world. Located at Columbus Drive, shows runs from dusk to 11pm every hour and lasts for 20 minutes. Operates April through mid-October.
CITY: Chicago
Siloam Springs State Park
Enjoy hiking, camping, and canoeing at Siloam Springs State Park in Western Illinois.
CITY: Clayton
Weldon Springs State Park
Weldon Springs State Recreation Area is a 550-acre state park located near Clinton, Illinois. It centers on Salt Creek and the impoundment of a tributary, Weldon Springs, to form Weldon Spring Lake, a reservoir.
CITY: Clinton
Argyle Lake State Park
Find serenity at this beautiful 1700-acre wooded park situated along an old stagecoach route between Galena and Beardstown. Featuring 95-acre Argyle Lake, the park is home to countless beaver dams and more than 200 bird species and 5 miles of hiking and biking trails.
CITY: Colchester
Donnelley/Depue State Fish and Wildlife Area & Complex
This complex is an important North American waterfowl migration corridor. Much of the 3,838-acre complex is managed for waterfowl feeding, nesting, resting, harvesting, and viewing.
CITY: De Pue
Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
Enjoy 9,300 acres of great outdoor picnicking, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing. Fall foliage, winter offers ice fishing, snowmobiling on frozen lake. 308 campsites, Private marina.
CITY: Dewitt
Apple River Fort State Historic Site
Apple River Fort State Historic Site, located in Elizabeth, Illinois, is the site of one of the battles fought during the Black Hawk War. Black Hawk and his 200 warriors attacked the hastily erected fort on June 24, 1832. His story and that of the early settlers are told.
CITY: Elizabeth
Timber Ridge Outpost & Cabins
Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Shawnee National Forest, Timber Ridge offers something for everyone, from families and honeymooners to outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy some Southern hospitality while staying in a real log cabin or one-of-a-kind treehouse. Each of the units, including the treehouse, is equipped with a bathroom, kitchenette, heating and air conditioning.
CITY: Elizabethtown
Saline County Conservation Area
Long before the first settlers appeared, the Indians made salt from their "Great Salt Springs." This site encompasses nearly 1,250 acres of bottomland and heavily timbered hills.
CITY: Equality
Moody Park (formerly Longacre Park)
Lighted tennis courts, playground, sand volleyball courts, baseball, softball, and soccer fields. a 1.5 mi walking/running path, concession stands, picnic pavilions, a large lake. The Midwest Salute to the Arts is held every year here in August.
CITY: Fairview Heights
Geneseo Campground
Located 4 miles north of I-80 at exit 19 and adjacent to the historic Hennepin Canal. Shady, quiet camping in the midst of nature's wonders. Spend a night in one of our four rustic cabins. Try the Yurt Accomodations. It is 20 foot diameter, and sleeps 8. It has one queen bed and 2 bunk beds with a full on bottom and twin on top Rent a canoe or kayak and relax on historic Hennepin Canal. Bring you own bicycle or simply walk to enjoy the recreational trail along the Hennepin Canal. The town of Geneseo has great Victorian homes with welcoming porches. In additional to the RV camp sites, there are 12 tent sites available. Internet services on site.
CITY: Geneseo
Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area
This area encompasses 2.2 miles of the Little Vermilion River, listed as a significant stream because of its aquatic features. The site supports 12 state endangered or threatened species and provides habitat for 23 forest interior species.
CITY: Georgetown
Dixon Springs State Park
Dixon Springs State Park is one of several state parks in the Illinois Shawnee Hills. Park visitors may enjoy the varied wildlife, take a swim in the outdoor pool or simply soak up the relaxing atmosphere of the moss-covered boulders, craggy overhangs, and rushing brook.
CITY: Golconda
Ferne Clyffe State Park
The lush vegetation of the 2,430-acre Ferne Clyffe State Park, located near the small town of Goreville, IL hides the fact that directly below the soil, a vast area of rock formations exists. The two main areas for rock climbing include Big Rocky Hollow and the Cedar Bluff areas. Cedar Bluff offers both traditional and sport climbing, including several short, but difficult, routes in the class 12 to 13 range that appeal to experienced climbers. Other routes include top-rope access and solid anchors that appeal to new climbers.
CITY: Goreville
Pere Marquette State Park
At 8,000 acres, Pere Marquette State Park is the largest state park in Illinois. Go hiking on wooded trails, biking along scenic bluffs, fishing and boating on the Illinois River, or horseback riding through the forest. The park is also known for its guided fall color drives and eagle-watching tours in the winter. The rustic stone-and-timber Pere Marquette Lodge makes a great base for exploring the area.
CITY: Grafton
Wildlife Prairie Park
A unique, 2,000-acre zoological park which is home to wolves, bison, waterfowl, black bear, elk, cougar, otter, and others. You will enjoy the park's spectacular natural settings, butterfly garden, wildflowers, lakes and restored prairies.
CITY: Hanna City
Wildlife Prairie State Park
Wildlife Prairie State Park is home to over 150 animals that are native to Illinois, including wolves, bison, black bear, elk and cougars. Experience the Adventure Trek Tour, which includes a trip through the bison and elk pasture. Unique overnight lodging located in the park includes authentic train cabooses and a cabin nestled in the woods. The park also offers biking enthusiasts 5 miles of singletrack intermediate level terrain with good technical trails and rocky terrain it will feel like you're biking in the mountains.
CITY: Hanna City
Hanover Bluff Natural Area
Sixteen-acre public lake located in southern Jo Daviess County. Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish. No boating. Sign in/out at the visitor parking lot. 350 acres for public hunting.
CITY: Hanover
Iris and Jack Witkowsky State Wildlife Area
A part of the Apple River Canyon State Park Complex, the Iris and Jack Witkowsky State Wildlife Area is 1,100 acres for public hunting and nature viewing. Beginning of a transcontinental bluebird trail segment. Sign in/out at lots #1 or #4.
CITY: Hanover
Hanover Bluff Nature Preserve
This nature reserve is the perfect place to bring the family. Hike 450 natural acres, home of nine Illinois endangered or threatened plants and animals. Hanover Bluff Nature Preserve is The Prairie State's 150th nature preserve.
CITY: Hanover
Green River State Wildlife Area
Green River is the best remaining example of the wetland-prairie mosaic that once covered the area's nearly 1 million acres of lowlands. This multiple-use site provides hunting, hiking, and birding opportunities.
CITY: Harmon
Glenn Shoals Lake
Covering 1200 acres, has picnic areas, marina and public boat slips.
CITY: Hillsboro
Crawford County State Fish & Wildlife Area
Located 2 miles southwest of Hutsonville, on Rt. 1, this park features 1,129 acres for hunting with 9 ponds for fishing. Hiking and horseback trails run throughout the area.
CITY: Hutsonville
Sam Dale Lake Conservation Area
Multiple-use recreational area with a 194-acre lake. It provides habitat for shore birds and upland game and offers camping, hunting, hiking, fishing and horseback riding.
CITY: Johnsonville
Trail of Tears State Forest
Set among the rugged slopes of the Ozark Hills in Southern Illinois, this site offers picnic shelters with roadside fireplaces throughout the forest. Features a network of trails for hiking and horseback riding enthusiasts.
CITY: Jonesboro
Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area
This area currently winters nearly 100,000 of the 850,000 Canadian geese that spend the cold-weather months in Illinois. Numerous shallow sloughs and other water areas are scattered throughout its 6,202 acres.
CITY: Jonesboro
Trail of Tears Lodge
A remote lodge surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest. An abundance of outdoor recreation: horseback riding, hiking, hunting, fishing, shooting range, archery range, dirt bike & ATV trails. Outdoor pool, game room, hot tub and pets accepted.
CITY: Jonesboro
Kankakee River State Park
The 4,000-acre park extends along both sides of the Kankakee River offering unspoiled settings that are surrounded by scenic bluffs and woods. The park includes hiking trails, biking trails, canoeing, fishing, camping, cross-country skiing, snowmobile trails, picnic areas, hunting, boat launches, and much more! In addition there are several shelters available for picnic events.
CITY: Kankakee
Big River State Forest
Encompassing more than 3,000 acres along the Mississippi River, Big River State Forest is a remnant of woodland that once bordered the vast prairies. The 1-½ mile Lincoln Hiking Trail commemorates Abraham Lincoln's march through the area in 1832.
CITY: Keithsburg
Henderson County Conservation Area
Offering camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, and winter sports, the conservation area is about 20 miles southwest of Monmouth and five miles east of the Mississippi River. Group camping also available.
CITY: Keithsburg
Cheif Keokuk Campground
The Chief Keokuk Campground features 70 pads with electrical hook-ups for trailers, plus 25 tent sites (All camping Class B/E). There is a shower building on site. A sanitary dump station is near the camping area. A primitive cabin, Chief Tecumseh, is also available. The cabin is located on a slope overlooking Johnson Lake. A fire grill, table and BBQ grill are provided outside. A full size bed, two sets of bunk beds, a table and benches are provided inside. The cabin has heat and air conditioning as well as two ceiling fans. Reservations can be made, for dates between May 1st and November 1st, at ReserveAmerica.com for the campgrounds and cabin.
CITY: Kewanee
Johnson Sauk Trail State Park
1,365 acres of recreation opportunities. The park's centerpiece is a 58-acre lake that offers both fishing and boating, as well as nearly two and a half miles of shoreline to explore.
CITY: Kewanee
Stephen A. Forbes State Park
Located among the rolling hills of Southwestern Illinois, this park has a beach and offers boating, camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, and other activities. 140 camp sites open year round for outdoor lovers
CITY: Kinmundy
Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area
Bottomlands and bluffs support a variety of animals, plants, and outdoor pursuits including picnicking, camping, fishing, hunting, and hiking. Migrating waterfowl, great blue herons, and bald eagles provide birders exceptional viewing opportunities.
CITY: Lacon
Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
This beautiful 715-acre state park with a 40-acre lake derives its name from a combination of the town of Lena and the Latin work for water, aqua. Lake Le-Aqua-Na offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities including more than 10 miles of mult-use trails. The large tracts of wooded land include oak, hickory, walnut and pine trees. Woodland flowers are on display, especially in the spring and early summer, and wildlife is abundant. There is boating, fishing, a children's fishing pond, swimming, picnic and playground areas, shelters, trails for mountain biking, hiking and cross-country skiing, equestrian trails, sledding, hunting and camping.
CITY: Lena
Kickapoo Creek Park
Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Oakwood, IL has 22 deep-water ponds, ranging in size from 0.2 to 57 acres, providing a total of 221 acres of water for boaters, canoeists and anglers. Lushly forested uplands and bottomlands along the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River is habitat for enough birds, wildlife and wildflowers to please any nature lover, while nature trails and running trails provide pathways to inspiration and physical fitness. If you want a less demanding excursion in the outdoors, there are facilities for camping and picnicking. With 22 lakes and access to the Middle Fork River, Kickapoo is known for the opportunities it provides for water-based outdoor activities. Anglers find excellent fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, crappie and redear sunfish. Especially popular are the annual fall and spring stockings of rainbow trout, which provide an unusual opportunity for central Illinois anglers to fish for catch-able size trout. There are 12 launching ramps on nine of Kickapoo's lakes. Boat and canoe rental is available for Clear Pond.
CITY: Lincoln
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
Rock Cut State Park
With over 3,000 acres of rolling plains and two lakes, Rock Cut State Park is a hiker's paradise. It's also home to some of the best mountain biking in northeastern Illinois, offering 10 miles of dirt and sand terrain, doubletrack and singletrack trails. One of the loops is 4.25-miles, the Main Trail, which runs around Pierce Lake. Another loop snakes around the northeast corner of the park and leads through dense trees and hills.
CITY: Loves Park
Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area
Picturesque bottomland setting with an abundance of silver maple, cottonwood, ash and willow trees. Picnicking, camping, boating, fishing, and hunting add to the visitor's enjoyment.
CITY: Lowpoint
Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area
This site offers a diversity of landscape covering 1,448 acres over timbered hills, open meadows, and river bottoms. Canoe access enables visitors to float the scenic Mackinaw River. Other activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, and picnicking.
CITY: Mackinaw
Giant City Park Campground
Class A campground with separate tent and trailer camping for equestrians. Also, a youth group camp and primitive walk-in tent sites.
CITY: Makanda
Stone Creek Golf Club & Resort
Nestled in the Shawnee National Forest, Stone Creek features an 18 hole-championship course and beautiful cabins. Stone Creek also offers a restaurant, clubhouse, and a scenic area for hiking and fishing.
CITY: Makanda
Giant City State Park
Spectacular woodlands and sheer sandstone walls create a challenge for rock climbing and rappelling, as well as hiking. Outdoor lovers will also find horseback riding, a lookout tower, cabins and a swimming pool. Dine at historic Giant City Lodge, known for its homemade fried chicken dinner. Two different locations in Giant City State Park near Carbondale give you climbing options. A trail behind the picnic shelter takes you to a set of steep bluffs known as Shelter #1 near the Makanda entrance; another climbing area of the park includes the steep sandstone cliffs in Devil's Standtable. Plan to bring all of your own equipment since no permanent anchors are allowed. Ropes are permitted in both areas. After rainstorms, the wet sandstone gets really slippery. Use caution when grabbing for ledges as copperhead snakes warm themselves on the rocks during sunny days.
CITY: Makanda
Powerton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
The lake was built on the floodplain of the Illinois River in 1971 by Commonwealth Edison Company as a cooling reservoir for the fossil-fuel power plant. Today, the completely diked, 1,426-acre lake is leased for visitor hunting and fishing.
CITY: Manito
Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Contains a large bluff overlooking a long, narrow lake. Camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, hiking, and hunting opportunities provide a vast recreational experience. Concession and boat rentals are also available.
CITY: Manito
Marseilles State Fish and Wildlife Area
Containing 2,550 acres, the area is jointly used by the Illinois National Guard as a training facility and is open to the general public for hunting.
CITY: Marseilles
Illini State Park
Illini State Park is the type of park you think of when you think of big picnics and family gatherings. With its rustic Civilian Conservation Corps buildings and riverside picnic areas, Illini State Park offers beautiful views and a sense of history not found in many other parks. Named for the native Americans who once inhabited the area, Illini State Park is located south of the Illinois River between Marseilles and U.S. Route 6. The northern edge of the 510-acre park is bordered by the Great Falls of the Illinois River. In just 2 miles, the river drops 3 feet, creating beautiful, roaring rapids.
CITY: Marseilles
Lincoln Trail State Park
Whether you are looking for history, unusual plant life or recreation, Lincoln Trail State Park has something to interest you. The area is named after the Lincoln Heritage Trail where Abraham Lincoln's family followed en route from Indiana to Illinois in 1831. Lincoln Trail State Park offers American beech woods and a nature preserve with hiking trails, boat rentals, camping, biking, bird watching, fishing, ice fishing and ice skating. Restaurant open seasonally.
CITY: Marshall
Moraine Hills State Park
Moraine Hills State Park located in McHenry, Illinois, offers a tapestry of mosaic marshes, lakes, prairies, bogs, wooded hills and streams that are perfect for hikers, skiers and cyclists. The hike consists of two 8-mile loops of crushed gravel that takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. With a rating of moderate to difficult, Moraine Hills State Park hike will surely make the top of every outdoor enthusiast's list.
CITY: McHenry
George Rogers Clark Discovery Trail
Enjoy a scenic ride or walk along this new concrete trail inside Fort Massac State Park. Use of the bicycle and pedestian path is free, and parking is located inside Fort Massac State Park. Upon its completion, the 9 mile trail will begin at Superman Square, continue through Fort Massac State Park, and end in the city of Brookport.
CITY: Metropolis
Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area
Located in Alexander County, this area is known for its large stands of tupelo, swamp cottonwood and cypress trees. Also known for its Canadian goose and bald eagle observation vantage point during the fall and winter.
CITY: Miller City
William G. Stratton State Park
Although only 613 acres in size along the Illinois River, this state park is widely used by boaters and anglers of northeastern Illinois. Launching ramps with docks serve boaters from the Illinois River Bridge in Morris.
CITY: Morris
Gebbhard Woods State Park
Hikers, campers, picnickers, and canoeists frequent this 30-acre site, making it one of the state's most popular state parks. Fishing, boating and bird watching are also popular activities. This picturesque park is bordered on the south by the Illinois & Michigan Canal and to the north by Nettle Creek which gently flows along the perimeter and through the park adding to its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. Stately old trees including walnut, oak, ash, maple, sycamore, hawthorn and cottonwood provide ample shade throughout the park. In the spring, trillium, bluebell, white trout lily, violets, wild ginger, phlox, toothwort and spring beauties are just a sample of the wildflowers that can be enjoyed by park visitors.
CITY: Morris
Gebhard Woods State Park
Hikers, campers, picnickers, and canoeists frequent this 30-acre site, making it one of the state's most popular state parks. Fishing, boating and bird watching are also popular activities. This picturesque park is bordered on the south by the Illinois & Michigan Canal and to the north by Nettle Creek which gently flows along the perimeter and through the park adding to its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. Stately old trees including walnut, oak, ash, maple, sycamore, hawthorn and cottonwood provide ample shade throughout the park. In the spring, trillium, bluebell, white trout lily, violets, wild ginger, phlox, toothwort and spring beauties are just a sample of the wildflowers that can be enjoyed by park visitors.
CITY: Morris
Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Timbered, 1150-acre state park with 77-acre lake stocked with a variety of fish. Class A, 92-site campground with shower building and all sites with electricity. Separate equestrian campground.
CITY: Morrison
Beall Woods State Park
Listed in the United States Register of Natural Landmarks as the "Forest of the Wabash," this state park supports 64 species of trees within its 635 acres. Several miles of scenic nature trails start at the new Visitor Center.
CITY: Mount Carmel
Illinois State Beall Woods State Park
Located 6 miles south of Mt. Carmel, this park features walking trails through what's been called the Forest of the Wabash. Tent camping is allowed, along with fishing.
CITY: Mount Carmel
Wabash County Beall Woods State Park
Located 6 miles South of Mt. Carmel on Illinois Rt. 1, Beall woods contains one of the oldest dedicated nature preserves in Illinois. The "Forest of the Wabash" contains the largest single tract of untouched deciduous forest in the U.S.
CITY: Mount Carmel
White Pines Forest State Park
Enjoy recreation on 385 acres, much of it forest, with a state park lodge and provisions for tent and trailer camping. It is also noted for its vine-covered limestone bluffs.
CITY: Mount Morris
Spitler Woods State Natural Area
Two-thirds of the area is a dedicated nature preserve containing one of the few remaining stands of old-growth timber in Illinois. Two trails wind through the nature preserve, allowing the hiker to enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the forest.
CITY: Mount Zion
Lake Murphysboro State Park
Popular lake for fishing. This 1,000-acre park is the perfect place to enjoy hiking, camping, picnicking, boating and fishing.
CITY: Murphysboro
Washington County State Recreational Area - Nashville, IL
A 248-acre lake fed by two creeks is the focal point of the Washington County State Recreational Area. The area offers several barrier-free facilities, including camping, hunting, picnicking and a fishing pier.
CITY: Nashville
Nauvoo State Park
Offers a timbered nature trail, a small prairie plot, and a quiet fishing lake on its 148 acres.
CITY: Nauvoo
Newton Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
This 1,775 acre lake features 540 acres of shoreline as a day use conservation area. Recreational activities include fishing, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and hunting.
CITY: Newton
Walnut Point State Park
State park with hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and picnicking. Concession stand and boat rental available.
CITY: Oakland
Kickapoo Landing
Guests have the opportunity to rent canoes, kayaks, and paddleboats to explore the rivers and lakes at Kickapoo State Park. Canoe and kayak trips (8 or 13 mile) are offered or rentals can be done by the hour. Following your adventure, guests can grab a bite to eat at the on-site Dockside Cafe which offers live music throughout the summer.
CITY: Oakwood
Starved Rock Lodge
Full-service Conference Center in Starved Rock State Park. Dining room, bar, veranda, outdoor dining, indoor pool (for Lodge guests). Retreats, meetings, banquets, reunions and all-inclusive dream weddings. Lodge has 69 rooms and 21 cabin rooms in a rustic, wooded setting.
CITY: Oglesby
Starved Rock State Park - Ice Climbing
While rock climbing is prohibited, there are up to five canyons in which ice climbing is permitted when conditions allow. All ice climbers must sign in at the ranger station (Park Office) and must have a partner. Call ahead to check ice and other park conditions.
CITY: Oglesby
Land and Water Cruise
Tour includes a relaxing trolley ride, hot lunch at Starved Rock Lodge in our rustic Dining Room, and a leisurely 1-hour river cruise on the historic "Belle of the Rock", an authentic paddle wheel boat. There is minimum walking and restrooms are available throughout the tour. For more information or to make a reservation, call 815-220-7386. Admission cost is $40 per person. The Cruise leaves every Monday and Wednesday at 11:00am and Saturdays at 9:30am and 11:00am June through September.
CITY: Oglesby
Delabar State Park
Delabar State Park offers quality outdoor experiences for anglers, hikers, campers, and picnickers. Many of the site's 89 acres are forested with sturdy oak, birch, and hickory trees.
CITY: Oquawka
Lowden-Miller State Forest
Nestled in the Rock River Valley, just 3 miles south of the town of Oregon, lies a 2,291-acre wooded area that is one of Ogle County's most beautiful and historic sites. Its scenic qualities come from 120-foot bluffs along 3.5 miles of riverfront forested with hardwood and pine trees. The history stems from the individual who, in the early part of the 20th century, augmented the natural hardwood forest by planting pines. Frank O. Lowden (1861-1943), Illinois' governor from 1917-1921, ardently embraced proper land use and strongly believed in reforestation as a way to retard soil erosion. Over several decades, an estimated 500,000 trees were seeded directly by him or under his supervision.
CITY: Oregon
Castle Rock State Park
Castle Rock State Park is located three miles south of Oregon on Highway 2. The 2,000-acre park includes rock formations, ravines, and unique northern plant associations. In one valley, 27 different types of ferns have been identified. A sandstone bluff, adjacent to the river, has given the park its name. Picnic area amenities include tables, shelters, grills, toilets, drinking water and playground equipment. Six miles of marked hiking trails have been developed, and a public boat ramp/parking facility is located across from the park's main entrance.
CITY: Oregon
Lowden State Park
One of the most picturesque sites along the Rock River is just north of Oregon in Ogle County. The bluffs are graced with a majestic image of an American Indian gazing over the Rock River Valley. This is no ordinary statue. It is a 50 foot, concrete-reinforced wonder that is awe-inspiring. A tribute to all Native Americans, but more commonly associated with Chief Black Hawk, the statue was designed by sculptor Lorado Taft. You can enjoy many wonderful views of the Rock River from the park, but the best view of the statue is from IL Rt. 2.
CITY: Oregon
Starved Rock Adventures Harbor Villas and Suites
Waterfront family villas and suites. 1-2 bedroom housekeeping units. Deluxe and unique. Open April through October. $$
CITY: Ottawa
Buffalo Rock State Park
On the bluffs of the Illinois River, this small but charming park is home to an enormous outdoor sculpture. Mounds representing five earthen sculptures molded from Illinois clay, known as Effigy Tumuli, invite visitors to walk around and explore. All five subjects, including a snake, turtle, catfish, frog and insect are native to the Illinois River area. This State Park offers the ideal terrain for the beginner hiker.
CITY: Ottawa
Lincoln Prairie Trail
This paved hiking and biking trail follows a historic rail bed for 15 miles across the Illinois prairie.
CITY: Pana
Pyramid State Park
Pyramid State Recreation Area consists of heavily forested hills and many lakes and ponds. Total overall acreage is 19,701, making Pyramid the largest State Recreation Area in Illinois. It gets its name from a coal mine that once existed here. Many species of wildlife may be found in the area, including songbirds, deer, squirrels, beavers, rabbits, turkey, bobcat, raccoons, possums, coyotes, weasel, mink, woodchucks and waterfowl. Tent and trailer camping are permitted at designated camping areas only. There are 16.5 miles of foot and horse trails and mountain bike riding. Canoeing is popular because of the rough terrain, and boats with 10-hp motors or less are allowed.
CITY: Pinckneyville
Beaver Dam State Park
Camping, fishing, and restaurant. Named for beavers whose dam-building formed the lake more than a century ago, the state park is not home to the industrious rodents today.
CITY: Plainview
Big Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area
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Monroe, La — University of Louisiana at Monroe alum and former NFL running back Dr. Joe Profit (B.S. '71)—who recently published, "Fields of Success – Raised Expectations"—will give a lecture as part of ULM's Black History Month Celebration. The lecture will begin at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Feb. 28., in the ULM Conference Center, located on the seventh floor of the ULM Library.
The event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow Profit's lecture.
"We are pleased to have Dr. Joe Profit come back to ULM and speak to the campus and the community," said Dr. Wayne Brumfield, vice president of Student Affairs at ULM. "His accomplishments on the football field and as an entrepreneur, businessman, and author speak volumes to his perseverance, dedication and the hard work he has committed himself to, to ensure personal success in his life."
While attending what would later be known as the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Profit majored in education. He was the first African American to play football for then-Northeast Louisiana University, playing running back for four years from 1967-1970. Profit set the all-time rushing record with 2,818 career yards – a record that stood for 22 years.
Profit was also the first athlete to have his number retired in university history, and is a member of ULM's Hall of Traditions and Hall of Fame.
In 1971, Profit was selected in the first round of the NFL draft as the seventh-overall pick, but the first draft choice for the Atlanta Falcons.
A career-changing injury during his stint with the Falcons gave him a new perception on life and helped turn his focus toward business and higher education.
After graduating from ULM, Profit received a Doctor of Philosophy from Haywood University and an honorary doctorate from Logos Graduate School.
For three consecutive years, "INC.500 Magazine" ranked his company Communications International Inc. (CII) as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America in 1987, 1988 and 1989.
CII was instrumental in the development of the new telephone communications platform, and as technology advanced, so did the company, as it branched into digital broadcasting. Hence the new company, Multimedia Digital Broadcast Corporation.
Profit was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, the Business and Professional Hall of Fame, and the Institute of American Entrepreneurs as a lifetime member. He has also been featured in USA Today and Essence Magazine as well as the Money section of The Wall Street Journal. Profit is the founder, President and CEO of Multimedia Digital Broadcast Corporation.
To purchase "Fields of Success," visit www.drprofitfieldsofsuccess.com or Amazon.com

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The 2014 Operating Season began on Saturday, May 24, 2014, and will continue on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays through the last weekend of September (September 28, 2014).
Private charters and facility rentals are available at any time of the year. Please visit our Charters & Rentals page for details.
From time to time, we hold special events at the museum, such as a Christmas Trolley with Santa. You can find details about upcoming events on the Events Calendar.
Trolleys leave the Carbarn at South 3rd Avenue and Pine Street in Yakima between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
For the time being we will operate on the quaint Pine Street line while our Selah line undergoes restoration and maintenance.
2014 fares (when operating on the Pine Street line) are as follows:
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4 More Stocks Rising on Unusual Volume
WINDERMERE, Fla. ( Stockpickr) -- Professional traders running mutual funds and hedge funds don't just look at a stock's price moves; they also track big changes in volume activity. Often when above-average volume moves into an equity, it precedes a large spike in volatility.
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Major moves in volume can signal unusual activity, such as insider buying or selling -- or buying or selling by "superinvestors."
Unusual volume can also be a major signal that hedge funds and momentum traders are piling into a stock ahead of a catalyst. These types of traders like to get in well before a large spike, so it's always a smart move to monitor unusual volume. That said, remember to combine trend and price action with unusual volume. Put them all together to help you decipher the next big trend for any stock.
With that in mind, let's take a look at several stocks rising on unusual volume today. >>5 Stocks Insiders Are Snapping Up Deckers Outdoor (DECK) This is a designer, producer, marketer, and brand manager of innovative, high-quality footwear and accessories. This stock is trading up 5.3% at $34.86 in recent trading. Today's Volume: 2.64 million Average Volume: 2.05 million Volume % Change: 91% Shares of DECK are moving higher today after Jefferies Group said the stock is less expensive for acquirers with shares down by 56% so far in 2012. From a technical perspective, DECK is gapping higher here right off some previous support at $32.80 with above-average volume. This move is quickly pushing DECK within range of triggering a near-term breakout trade. That trade will hit once DECK manages to take out some near-term overhead resistance levels at $35.37 to its 50-day at $35.65 with high volume. At last check, DECK has hit an intraday high of $35.79 and volume is easily above its three-month average volume of 2.05 million shares. Traders should now look for long-biased trades in DECK as long as it's trending above $35.37 to $35.65 with strong upside volume flows. I would consider any upside volume day that registers near or above 2.05 million shares as bullish. If DECK can maintain a trend above those levels, then this stock will set up to re-test or possibly take out its next major overhead resistance level at $39.44. Any high-volume move above $39.44 will then put $42.50 to $45 into focus for shares of DECK.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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Fishing Report: Bass are right in the middle of the spring spawn. Some have already dropped and some are still staged up. The lake is now at normal levels and in good shape for a while. Bass can be caught in a variety of ways right now. Spinnerbaits and flukes over the grass flats for staging bass and the trees are producing using creature baits, worms, and senko type baits. A lot of the west of the lake is dirty from the recent rains but the majority of the lake is clear.
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J. Ellen Long P.E., LEED AP founded Long Engineering, Inc. to provide civil engineering services to support Chick-fil-A's national expansion program. Since that time, the firm has developed a wide range of specialized service sectors to better serve their valued clients.
With offices in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia and Tampa, Florida, the firm is positioned to effectively provide integrated services throughout the southeastern U.S. Long Engineering, Inc. is a Female Owned Business as well as a Disadvantaged Business certified by the Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and South Carolina Departments of Transportation.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — The Massachusetts Institute of Technology says a person who called in a hoax about a gunman on campus said the gunman was a staff member looking for revenge after the suicide of an Internet activist accused of illegally using MIT computers.
The Boston Herald says (http://bit.ly/13ZSoN2) MIT executive vice president Israel Ruiz wrote in a campus-wide email Wednesday the caller indicated the gunman "was retaliating against people involved in the suicide of Aaron Swartz." Ruiz says MIT's president was identified as the target.
Swartz killed himself in New York last month while awaiting trial on charges he used MIT's computer network to illegally download academic articles. Critics blame federal prosecutors for his suicide. Prosecutors have defended the charges.
MIT says investigators determined the staffer named in the Saturday call was "found not to be connected to the incident."
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CDCL Director: Professor J. Russell MA (Oxon), PhD (London), Reader in Cognitive Development Tel: 01223 333553 |
Current projects in the CDCL
A. Future thinking and the development of imagination in young children. If you have a child aged between three-and-a-half and six-and-a-half years you can help us with this study (see below).
B. What do babies understand about other people's goal directed actions? At what age are infants able to perform goal-directed actions themselves? (now complete - summary of findings to follow later in the year).
C. Episodic memory project (now complete - summary of findings to follow soon).
D. Why do young children think they are invisible when they shut their eyes? For a link to our work on this see Russell, Gee, and Bullard.
Volunteers wanted
A: Future Thinking study: Here comes the train!
Calling all parents of 3.5- to 6.5-year-old children...
We are interested in learning about how and when children develop the ability to envisage events in the near future. We believe this ability is closely related to the ability to recall past events to mind (episodic memory). In the study a toy train travels around a track and passes by a wall with a little window through which children can gaze on to the track. The train is painted two different colours. Children are shown pictures and videos of the train passing the window and asked to select the one which shows what the train will look like when it eventually passes the window. We also test children on 5 further tasks which examine in turn (i) their understanding of the link between knowledge and sense modality (ii) understanding of temporal order markers in language (iii) their ability to mentally rotate objects (iv) the ability to think about conditional statements about future and past events and (v) receptive vocabulary.
Will you be able to bring your child into the lab to help us with this study? We will give you £8 for your expenses and your child will receive a special CDCL t-shirt. Click here for more details.
B: Goal direction actions in infancy
This study is now complete. Thanks to all who helped!
Thank you to all the parents, babies and toddlers who helped out with these series of studies. They are currently being written up as part of Richard O'Connor's PhD thesis. If you are a parent of with a young baby visiting the site after finding one of my flyers, please note that infant psychology research is still going on at various other sites in Cambridge. If you would like to take part, please visit http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/infants for more information.
C: Episodic Memory Project
This study is now complete. Thank you to all who helped!
Thank you to every one who helped with our 'fun in the jungle' study and our 'music box' study. We have submitted the findings of latter for publication and should be able to share those findings with you very soon once our manuscript has been accepted for publication.
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Intimate Partner/Domestic Violence
43% of College Women Experience Violence and Abusive Dating Behaviors
Although intimate partner violence can affect persons of all races, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds, women of color experience IPV at disproportionately high rates.
We believe VCU can become a safer campus
Interpersonal violence is defined as a pattern of behaviors that are designed to maintain power and control over a partner. There are many ways a person can exert control over another, from threats and physical violence, to a glance that lets the other person know emotional or physical abuse is on its way.
What are your rights in a relationship? Find out here
- To express your opinions and have them be respected
- To have your needs be as important as your partner's needs
- To grow as an individual in your own way
- To change your mind
- To not take responsibility for your partner's behavior
- To not be physically, emotionally, verbally or sexually abused
- To break up with or fall out of love with someone and not be threatened
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- Are you frightened by your partner's temper?
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- Are you constantly apologizing for your partner's behavior, especially when he or she has treated you badly?
- Do you have to justify everything you do, everywhere you go, and everyone you see just to avoid your partner's anger?
- Does your partner put you down, but then tell you that they love you?
- Have you ever been hit, kicked, shoved or had things thrown at you?
- Do you not see friends or family because of your partner's jealousy?
- Have you ever been forced to have sex?
- Are you afraid to break up because your partner has threatened to hurt themselves?
- Has your partner ever threatened your life or the life of someone close to you?
Do you think you have a healthy relationship? Take this quiz.
Safety Planning is critical when you either in an abusive relationship or have recently left the relationship.
If you are still in the relationship:
- Think of a safe place to go if an argument occurs - avoid rooms with no exits (bathroom), or rooms with weapons (kitchen).
- Think about and make a list of safe people to contact.
- Keep change with you at all times.
- Keep a fully-charged cell phone and phone charger with you at all times.
- Memorize all important numbers.
- Establish a "code word" or "sign" so that family, friends, teachers or co-workers know when to call for help.
- Think about what you will say to your partner if he\she becomes violent.
If you have left the relationship:
- Change your phone number.
- Screen calls.
- Save and document all contacts, messages, injuries or other incidents involving the abuser.
- Change locks, if the abusive partner has a key.
- Avoid staying alone.
- Plan how to get away if confronted by an abusive partner.
- If you have to meet your former/current partner, do it in a public place.
- Vary your routine.
- Notify school and work contacts.
- Call the YWCA for shelter: (804) 643-0888
If you leave the relationship or are thinking of leaving, you should take important papers and documents with you including student I.D., social security cards and birth certificates for you and your children, marriage license, leases or deeds in your name or both yours and your partner's names, your checkbook, your charge cards, bank statements and charge account statements, insurance policies, proof of income for you and your spouse (pay stubs or W-2's), and any documentation of past incidents of abuse (photos, police reports, medical records, etc.).
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24/7 VA Family Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 838-8238 or contact Tammi Slovinsky at The Well by email or phone at (804) 828-2085.


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BRYANT – They weren't sharp, but the Bryant Lady Hornets remained undefeated in their second match of the season. The Lady Hornets beat the Fountain Lake Lady Cobras 3-1 (25-23, 25-19, 17-25, 26-24) on Thursday night at the Bryant gym. "A win's a win," Bryant Coach Beth Solomon said. "We didn't play as good as we could have. Overall, we had some key players that were not on last night.
Brenda Haney has joined the contenders seeking a position on the Bauxite City Council. She is campaigning for Position 3, which will soon be vacated by Alderman Guy Hendrix. Former Alderman Mae Clark also is a candidate for the seat.


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Very little compares to the warmth and comfort a vintage cast iron claw foot bathtub brings to your home. In addition to their practical function, cast iron tubs offer a large variety of unique and elegant designs, including classic, slipper, double slipper, double ended, and pedestal. Add to its functionality by adding a classic shower faucet or shower enclosure.


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Special educators say budget cuts are forcing larger class sizes, layoffs and other changes that compromise their ability to serve students with disabilities, according to a first-ever national survey.
In the poll of 701 special education administrators from 45 states, nearly all reported that they are experiencing or expect to see an "increased strain on the availability of services" for students with disabilities, according to the Council for Exceptional Children, a professional organization for special educators, which conducted the survey.
What's more, over 90 percent of respondents said they anticipate taking on more students with smaller budgets and fewer resources.
"What we saw in the survey was very consistent with what we've heard from the field over the last few years: it is increasingly hard to provide services for students with disabilities," says Kim Hymes, director of policy and advocacy for CEC. "Schools are struggling to figure out how to provide children with disabilities the best possible portfolio of services and supports with limited funds."
The job is especially tough when it comes to special education students who are entitled to a free and appropriate education — no matter how costly — under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Hymes said.
Many respondents told CEC that federal economic stimulus funding provided temporary relief for their school districts, but the impact of tight local and state budgets will no doubt be felt as those extra federal dollars run out this year.
"Special education teachers are having to carry the maximum caseload and are not being able to provide the best services so students can continue in the least restrictive environment," an Arkansas special education supervisor wrote.
Now, advocates are working to stave off budget cuts. In February, Congress considered chopping $557.7 million from special education, but the cut was never approved.
"The overall tone in the responses was very mournful," Hymes says. "It is very heartbreaking for these educators to watch what's going on with the state of funding and what it means for the implementation of IDEA."
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Parents of children with special needs would be wise to check the caseload numbers of the learning support teachers. Inclusion and the need to be in several classrooms during the day in addition to finding the time to work one-on-one with students and the staggering amount of progress monitoring is absolutely taking away and, at times, prohibiting best practices for the special education teacher. Administration is not much help; oftentimes, sped teachers are just given the caseload with no help or support from administration–just the expectation and demand that the job had better get done. I know of many sped teachers who have left their jobs and just shake their heads in disgust over the overwhelming, unrealistic expectations that are saddled upon teachers…to the students' detriments.


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Amplify TEMP and Amplify Austin!
Once again, TEMP is participating in Amplify Austin, an online philanthropic event celebrating and supporting nonprofits in a 24-hour festival of giving. The fun begins at 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 5, through 6:00 PM on Friday, March 6. For your convenience, donations can be scheduled in advance by clicking on the donation button on TEMP's campaign page.
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We proudly announce our 2014-2015 season, dedicated to an exploration of early music in Italy, c.1200-c.1730. Join us for madrigals, chamber opera, wild Medieval dances and shimmering motets, with a finale of music by Monteverdi and those of his colleagues!
Visit our 2014-2015 Season page and save the dates. Individual tickets for all of our concerts are on sale now.
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Movie forums are saying that upcoming movie, "The Tree of Life," directed by Terrence Malick, is being compared to, and will be compared for a long time, to Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey." This is both fair and unfair. It seems that this new movies place in film history is going to depend on how long it hangs around than on box office receipts or critical reaction. The "Tree of Life" is extremely impressionistic and spiritual and all about Malick's ideas about the meaning of life. The "Tree of Life" is an original and personal movie picture, which has become unusual in United States Cinema. It's expected that Fox Searchlight will have a long and moneymaking release well into the summer season, if they meet upcoming marketing challenges.
Malick has taken the title of his new movie release from the Bible and "The Tree of Life" is only the fifth movie of his forty year career. The structure of the film is simple AND complex. It's an enormous cinematic symphony with a small family drama at its center. It seems that Malick wants to convey the idea that the greatest ideas in the universe are often found in the simplest of situations.
The family in the movie, the O'Briens, are a lot like any other family in the 1950s in the Southwest. Brad Pitt plays the father, who wants his three young sons to be brought up in a disciplined manner. The boys, all newcomers, are played by Hunter McCracken, Laramie Eppler, and Tye Sheridan. Jessica Chastain, the mother, just wants to love them and isn't as concerned with their discipline as their father is. These two different paths, early in the movie described as "grace and nature," define the struggle throughout the life of the oldest son, Jack, played by McCracken as a boy and then Sean Penn as an adult. The idea is all about the meaning of "free will." It's important to ask if there's even meaning to the idea of free will. Malick feels that there is and he suggests that it's the existence of a higher being that gives meaning and purpose to life. In the post 9/11 world, in which that which is meaningful and that which is spiritual seem often to be at odds, Malick's 30 year old script may be very timely.
There are lots of scenes in which the actors' thoughts, dreams, and fantasies take center stage, including a sequence where the creation of the earth is described, including dinosaurs. It leaves no question that the movie is all about a higher being who guides the action of all beings. The style of the movie seems to be on two levels – the sound is surreal and dreamy and the camera is constantly moving, unless calling attention to small, beautiful things. Technically speaking, it's probably one of the most incredible aural and visual works of the last fifty years. The work is so stunning that there are numerous Oscar worthy collaborators including cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, production designer Jack Fisk and many sound and picture editors.
In the end, "The Tree of Life" is going to be remembered for its philosophy, rather than for its technical expertise. It's the kind of thing that Malick fans have been awaiting. Malick is a graduate of Harvard with a degree in Philosophy as well as an MIT philosophy professor. One need not be religious to appreciate the movie's philosophy. Although it stems from a Judeo-Christian viewpoint, the real message of the film is the universal idea of love and human dignity. People who prefer linear and easier to understand movies are not going to appreciate this message. Those who are not Malick fans are going to have little respect for this fine film. They're going to dissect "The Tree of Life" and dismiss it as they have his other works because they feel that the cerebral and the spiritual are not compatible. Malick is an easy target because showing that there's compatibility between that which is cerebral and that which is spiritual is considered to be intellectual heresy.
It's true that "2001" and "The Tree of Life" both take on themes and ideas that are very similar. Both claim the existence of a higher power, and even support their views with prologues about evolution that show man's place in the world. However, Kubrick was concerned where man was going and Malick is concerned with the condition of man. The world should appreciate the efforts of both Malick and Kubrick, although it may need Malick a little more today.


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Will marriage affect my disability benefits from Social Security?
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I'm collecting disability payments right now for multiple sclerosis and lupus. Will Social Security cut off my benefits if I get remarried?
Whether getting married will stop or lower your disability benefits depends on whether you're collecting SSI disability benefits, Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits, adult child benefits, or survivors benefits based on the record of your deceased spouse (or ex-spouse). Let's look at each situation.
SSI Benefits
Marriage itself doesn't affect your eligibility for SSI benefits, but if your new husband or wife has income, Social Security will attribute some of his or her income to you (this is called deeming spousal income). Because of SSI's strict income limits, your new spouse's income may make you ineligible for benefits, or reduce your benefits by the amount of your countable income.
If you and your fiancé are both receiving SSI, your combined income will be subject to the lower couple's income limit, and you will be eligible for the lower couple's SSI amount. (The SSI amount for one person is $710, while the amount for a couple is only $1,066.)
SSDI Benefits
If you worked long enough to be insured for Social Security disability insurance benefits under your own work record, getting married will not affect your benefit payments. SSDI does not have income or asset limits.
Adult Child Benefits
If you are receiving disability benefits under your parent's work record as an adult child, getting married will usually cause your SSDI benefits to stop. But if you marry a person with disabilities who is also receiving Social Security benefits, you may not lose your benefits when you get married. Learn more about adult child benefits.
Survivors Benefits
You may be receiving survivors disability benefits if you are over 50 and disabled and your spouse died while eligible for Social Security retirement or disability benefits. Your benefits won't stop if you get married as long as you are over 50. (This is true for those receiving survivors disability benefits on their ex-spouse's work record.)
Same-Sex Marriage
Note that Social Security doesn't currently recognize gay marriage, so if you marry a same-sex partner in a state that allows same-sex marriage, your disability benefits won't be affected as long as they are disability insurance benefits, adult child benefits, or survivors benefits. But if you are receiving SSI and you and your new spouse begin living together, Social Security could lower your monthly SSI payment by one third if your new spouse beings to pay for part of your share of your food or housing costs (Social Security calls this "in-kind" income).
Still Not Sure?
If you're still not sure whether your marriage could affect your benefits, call Social Security at 800-772-1213 or visit your local Social Security office to talk to a field representative. Or, if you think your benefits were wrongfully terminated or reduced after you got married, contact a Social Security disability attorney or legal aid office near you.
Update 6/26/2013: Social Security now recognizes same-sex marriages in states that legally allow or recognize same-sex marriage. If you marry a same-sex partner and live in a state that allows or recognizes same-sex marriage, your disability benefits could be affected in any of the ways discussed above.
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Last week it was William and Kate, on July 1st, Prince Albert II of Monaco will marry South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock, and a possible son from that marriage could be the next heir to Monaco's throne. But, the monarchy has a even deeper African connection? Continue Reading →


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Confirming Dow Theory, the Transports notched all-time highs along with the Industrials this year, and MoneyShow's Tom Aspray examines the charts for buy candidates in this red-hot sector.
The focus Wednesday was on the ninth positive close in a row for the Dow Industrials even though it was only up 0.04%. The S&P wasn't much better as it was only up 0.13% and both lagged badly behind the Dow Transportation Average as it gained 1.63%.
So far in 2013, the Transports are up over 17% versus just over a 10% gain in the Dow Industrials and 9% in the S&P 500. Of course, in 2012, the Industrials were up just over 7%, only 1.5% better than the Transports, but both badly lagged the 13.4% gain in the S&P 500.
The Transports are made up of five primary industry groups. The iShares Dow Jones Transportation Index (IYT) is up 28.3% since the November 16 low, but the Dow Jones Airlines Index (DJUSAR) is up a whopping 57.4%. The railroads were the second best performing industry group, up 25.7%, followed by the transportation services. The Dow Jones Trucking Index (DJUSTK) has been weakest as it is up only 14.2%.
From a seasonal perspective, the Transports typically form an interim bottom at the end of March and then rally into early May. The Trucking group typically forms a major low in October, with a minor low in early March, leading to a final high in early May. A technical examination of the key industry groups in the transportation sector will help develop a strategy for adding further positions in this hot sector.
Chart Analysis: The weekly chart of the iShares Dow Jones Transportations (IYT) shows the breakout of the year-long trading range, lines a and b, late last year.
- After the breakout in December (line 1) there was a retest at the end of the month before it accelerated to the upside in 2013.
- The relative performance moved above its WMA in October and broke its downtrend, line c, in December.
- The OBV moved through its WMA in December, but did not break its downtrend until early 2013.
- IYT had a five-day pullback in February before again accelerating to the upside.
- There is first support for IYT at $107-$108.40 with the monthly pivot at $105.88.
The Dow Jones Airlines Index (DJUSAR) has just moved above the October 2010 high with the major 61.8% Fibonacci retracement resistance from the 2007 high at 164.41 now at 110.
- This retracement resistance level is over 14% above current levels.
- The weekly relative performance moved above its WMA in early November.
- The major resistance (line g) was overcome at the end of January, which completed the major bottom formation.
- There is first meaningful support now in the 80-85 area, which includes the sharply rising 20-week EMA.
- The daily studies (not shown) are strong and show no signs yet of a top.
- One of the lagging airline stocks is Chile's LAN Airlines S.A. (LFL), but it shows no signs yet of a bottom.
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I first came to the Lodge in the summer of 1976 to take part in a leadership course for educators taught by Ray Preece and Geoff Evans. When staff wished to take groups to the bog they had to walk along the highway, which was rather dangerous. As a service project the participants of the leadership course cut a trail through the bush from the Lodge to the bog. Upon completion of the trail we had a great unveiling of the carved wooded sign that one of the participants made. Jim Rutter, dressed in a dress as the Queen and I dressed in coat and tails, a long-sleeved wetsuit top, as Prince Phillip, preformed the opening dedication to what is now known as the Preece Evans Trail. The trail has been used by groups ever since. However, for environmental reasons groups no longer go for a dip in the bog. But when they did it was great fun to really experiencethat the bog was made up of decomposing moss and not mud. It was the best of experiential learning.
In the summer of 1978, after separating from my wife and quitting my teaching job in Slocan, BC, I returned to Strathcona to take part in the Leadership Apprentice program of which there were five participants, with whom I still maintain regular contact. It was during this program that I was first introduced to Escalante and the West Coast. I still adventure out there periodically with other former Strathcona types. Other memories during this time were going on survival sessions with Jim Boulding. I'll never forget him telling us that "Any college educated kid can learn the names of trees when they are alive, but for starting a fire when every thing is wet you have to know them when they're dead: Hemlock for its finely branched twigs, Doug Fir for pitch sticks and Cedar for fuzz sticks."
Another memorable line of Jim's was, "You're terrible at that,but don't worry you'll get better." After the Apprenticeship program I stayed on for the remainder of the fall leading school groups and returned in the spring of '79 to do more of the same. During the summer my two children, Sonnet age 9 and Sky age 8 came and spent a month with me at the Lodge. When I was out on the trail Bunny Shannon, the camp cook, who also had two children of similar ages, would look after them. One evening all four of them were missing from dinner. Bunny and I were quite worried and searched every where looking for them. We finally found them literally "hanging out" in the cargo net of the ropes course. Another time Sonnet and Sky returned to the Lodge quite excited after taking themselves on a bit of a hike in which they encountered a bear and her cubs near the old ski slope. They couldn't quit talking about how brave they were and how they knew exactly how to behave when encountering a bear. During that summer I also had the opportunity to take the kids to Escalante with a Native Studies Group with Hilary Stewart and a group of young Leadership Apprentices. While we learned a considerable amount about Native plants and the uses First Nations Peoples made of them, the most memorable event involved beach combing. Throughout our time there the apprentices would go for long beach combing walks and return with glass floats. On the last day Sonnet asked if we could go for a walk and see if we could find a glass float reluctantly agreed as I had no hope in us finding any as the beach had been well combed by the apprentices. We walked for twenty minutes or so when I suggest that we turn around as it was getting close to our departure time. Sonnet insisted that we go just a bit farther. Sure enough within a couple of minutes we found a glass float sitting on top of the sand in the middle of the beach – at age 39 she still has it. It was a great summer adventure for the three of us. We returned the next two summers, '80 and '81. I led adult groups and the kids played their hearts out. It was a memorable time for all three of us.
Being at the Lodge over those years was vitally important to me. First, it allowed me to have my kids with me in a friendly family setting as well as one that was quite adventurous for us. It was also a time when I needed to have a strong sense of belonging, which the folks at the Lodge provided. While there I developed life-long friends, who are to this day an important part of my life. Another important aspect of my association with the Lodge was in my development as an experiential educator with an interest in leadership. Since leaving the Lodge, I spent seven years working with young offenders at the Enviros Wilderness School in Alberta, an opportunity I would never have had if I hadn't spent time at Strathcona. Later I went on to earn a master's degree in applied behavioral science with a focus on leadership as well as a Ph.D. in education. I am sure that without my Strathcona experience I wouldn't have either. I am now semi-retired and teach as adjunct faculty in a master's program in leadership at Royal Roads University in Victoria as well as teach leadership development programs at The Banff Centre in Banff Alberta. Much of the educational philosophy I was exposed to at Strathcona and particularly from Jim Boulding, I have used throughout my teaching career.


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Vasile, Massimiliano and Minisci, Edmondo and Locatelli, Marco (2011) An inflationary differential evolution algorithm for space trajectory optimization. IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation, 15 (2). pp. 267-281. ISSN 1089-778X
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In this paper we define a discrete dynamical system that governs the evolution of a population of agents. From the dynamical system, a variant of Differential Evolution is derived. It is then demonstrated that, under some assumptions on the differential mutation strategy and on the local structure of the objective function, the proposed dynamical system has fixed points towards which it converges with probability one for an infinite number of generations. This property is used to derive an algorithm that performs better than standard Differential Evolution on some space trajectory optimization problems. The novel algorithm is then extended with a guided restart procedure that further increases the performance, reducing the probability of stagnation in deceptive local minima.
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Jelena supporters got a pleasant surprise on April 26 when Justin posted — and then quickly deleted — an adorable picture of he and Selena cuddling. An expert tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY that the Biebs' short-lived Instagram post was no mistake — he was showing the world how in love he and Selena are!
Justin Bieber's Instagram post on April 26 confirmed what everyone had expected, that he and Selena Gomez were reunited. Along with a black and white shot of himself and Selena looking totally lovey-dovey, Justin wrote, "'You've been making music for too long babe come cuddle' – her." Almost immediately, Justin deleted the post from his timeline (thank god for screenshots, right?), but we're told the message definitely wasn't an accident.
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Justin wanted to show his fans and the world that they were totally in love, says leading body language expert Dr. Lillian Glass. "They have been intimate with his shirt off and her position as well with no makeup and his bed head," Dr. Glass says.
Dr. Glass also notes that it's Selena who is all over Justin, and not the other way around. "She's literally covering his back," she says. As for the caption Justin wrote, Dr. Glass agrees with Selena (or "her"): "he does need to show her some response as he does seem preoccupied," she says.
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For so long Justin worked to get Selena back after their split, only to be rebuffed or ignored. Now that they're reunited, and Selena is the one begging him to "come cuddle," he can't help but announce it to the world. His youthful exuberance is adorable!
Just by looking at this latest picture you can see how infatuated these two young singers are with each other at the moment. Honestly, we can't blame them for wanting to share that immense love.
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It is very sweet that he cares so much about his fan's feelings, which is why he tries to ease them into the idea of him being back with Selena. But their approval is irrelevant to the future of Jelena's relationship. Honestly, he will eventually need to start concerning himself less with their approval and work more at the relationship being between just them two!
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justin doesn't care about her presence. He just occupies himself with his job instead of being with her.I mean if he loved the girl at least he would've shown her. she flew for 14 hours to Oslo to be with him after 4 months break and he has shows at night and when he is at his hotel he makes music. It is obvious that he is not into her anymore and does not want to waste his time for her but she is the one who is imposing herself.she is so thirsty.
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This pic shows that Justin and Selena are back togther and I don't think Justin's being rude toward Selena by sitting at his laptop finshing stuff up for his career. I'm pretty sure Selena's done this exact same thing before to Justin and so everyone claming Justin dosent care about Selena anymore just because he's working shut up and leave him alone and people saying they aren't right for each other and stuff you don't know that!! Also people saying Selena is just using Justin for fame and money she's not she's making money and has fame by herself and she's not "using" Justin for any of that. If Justin and Selena want to be togther that's there choice so just leave the subject alone and let it be. It's as simple as that.
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funny how people are saying is fake and they photoshop selena out of it and are saying that that is the real picture not to be mean but there usernames are beliebers something like seriously justin woud not photoshop a pic of him and selena together he posted the original with selena just stop take it in there still talking to each other .In my opinion they have been talking for a long time just keeping in on the low they are taking things slow just having fun not like before i think thats what ended there relationship before
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WHO knows ??? only them
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i agree is old but it was takem afther they" broke up" because he has the owl tattoo and he got that afther the break up makes me think they have been seeing each other for awhile now but have been acting single or maybe there not dating officialy but are still hooking up with each other having fun not taking there relationship seriously maybe the pic was taken when he whent to her house for an hour like 1 or 2 months ago we will never know.
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Shavegrass grows wild along the banks of a large pond near my house. It resembles bamboo. It has black joints along its length and a pinkish cone at its tip.
Shavegrass makes a great shelter for birds. When my hound dog and I go walking out by the pond, he always scares up a flock of various types of birds from the shavegrass.
It can spread easily. The whole area along the pond is covered in it, and I know that no one planted it there purposely.