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Baby Giraffe Born at Brevard Zoo
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On Monday April 11, 2011 a baby giraffe was born at Brevard Zoo. This is the first baby for mother Milenna, one of our female Masai Giraffes! Milenna had a male calf measuring around 5 feet 11 inches. Africa keepers are keeping an eye on both of them, and both mother and calf are doing very well; in fact, Milenna seems to be a natural mother as she watches over her new son! Volunteers Help with Indian River Lagoon Shoreline Restoration Project
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Brevard Zoo staff and volunteers had a great time on Friday planting Spartina alterniflora, Spartina patens and Sesuvium at Coconut Point Sanctuary with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Indian River Lagoon Shoreline Restoration Project. Coconut Point Sanctuary is a Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands' (EEL) property in south Melbourne beach, and the grasses planted (Spartina) will help prevent erosion from this dynamic shoreline and promote natural recruitment of mangroves.The Indian River Lagoon Shoreline Restoration Project (IRL SRP) was established in 1995 to address the loss of mangrove fringing habitat along the IRL shoreline while promoting community involvement and public awareness. The project was originally run by the Environmental Learning Center, but the Florida Department of Environmental Protection?s Office of Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas (FDEP CAMA) Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves field office began managing the IRL SRP in February 2008. Thank you to the staff and volunteer who lent a hand on Friday! We will continue to have events for staff and volunteers to get involved in the Zoo's conservation projects, and hope everyone will get a chance to see our conservation in action! Ice Cream Social Fundraiser
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Weekend Binge Drinking Could Leave Lasting Liver Damage Science DailyApril 30, 2013
Long after a hangover, a night of bad decisions might take a bigger toll on the body than previously understood. Described in the current issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, a study at the University of Missouri has revealed a unique connection between binge drinking and the risk for developing alcoholic liver disease and a variety of other health problems. "In our research, we found that binge drinking has a profound effect on the liver in various modes of alcohol exposure," said Shivendra Shukla, PhD, Margaret Proctor Mulligan Professor at the University of Missouri School of Medicine and corresponding author of the study. "No longer can we consider chronic alcohol consumption as the only factor in developing alcoholic liver disease."
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Bradshaw blow for Shrews
Shrewsbury striker Tom Bradshaw is a doubt for Saturday`s trip to Aldershot having limped out of training with a slight knee injury.The 18-year-old has played a key role in Shrews` promotion charge of late, starting the last two games - a 3-1 win at Rotherham and 4-1 triumph over Macclesfield - having come off the bench to bag a late brace against Bradford that sealed three crucial points.And manager Graham Turner will be hoping he recovers in time for this weekend`s clash at the Recreation Ground.However, Town have at least seen the end of a sickness bug which swept through the camp last week, with a host of affected players now back to full fitness.Elsewhere, it has been confirmed Shrewsbury will contest the Shropshire Senior Cup final at the Greenhous Meadow on Wednesday April 27.Town are set to face Market Drayton after AFC Telford were forced to withdraw due to their promotion aspirations. The historic cup competition has been expanded next year to include Shrews, Telford, Market Drayton and The New Saints.
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[Note: I didn't design this site and inherited it and all its problems recently. I am not super familiar with Magento's file structure or theme/layout scheme, so bare with me. I'm mostly a CSS/HTML guy, so XML and PHP are a bit over my head.]
The site is using a theme called "fly" which has been modified.
Main issue at the moment is that on our main page, previously there was a call to "cat_images.phtml" which would query our categories and display a grid on the front page similar to what we have now. Unfortunately in a move between servers, this file was causing a syntax error and the person that was editing it just went in and manually did a table on the main page. Obviously that's causing problems now that I need to add more categories to the main page. Can anyone offer some advice on how to get that working again?
When you say they just went in and made a table on the home page, are you saying they did it in the CMS page or the template file? I guess an easier way of saying this is, did they modify the home page via the admin panel or via the backend code?
Sorry I haven't responded sooner, I didn't realize this posted because I got an error originally.
He went into the CMS and just did an unordered list, showing each category image within an
 tag on the home page. It works, but it's a bit inelegant.
Here's the code from the cat_images.phtml file if it helps.

<?php // We'll use this view of the database in asecond to load the individual categories $_model = Mage::getModel('catalog/category'); // Using the "catalog/navigation" Block Classes, we can invoke the getStoreCategories()method to get all Store Cats. $_categories = $this->getStoreCategories(); // We'llloop through the returned Category Object foreach($_categories as $_category){ // Using the Category Model, we'll load the category in the loop $_currentCat =$_model->load($_category->getId()); //$thumbUrl = ('catalog/category')->load($_currentCat->getId())->getThumbnailUrl(); $thumbUrl =Mage::getModel('catalog/category')->load($_currentCat->getData('id'))->getThumbnailUrl(); ?>

 <?php // If thereis an image in the Category object, use the getImageUrl() method to get the full URL tothe image. if($_currentCat->getData('image')) {?> <a href="<?php echo$_currentCat->getData("url_path")?>"> <img src="<?php echo$_currentCat->getThumbnailUrl(); ?>" alt="<?php echo $_currentCat->getData('name') ?>"border="0" class="image-effact" />
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Is that how the code is formatted in the file?
In your pasted code, the start of a line of code is commented out.
Also, there is some code where you are loading a model a second time, and not using it. I reformatted it from your post, just in case that was the problem. If that doesn't fix it, could you post the actual syntax error you are getting?

 <?php // We'll use this view of the database in a second to load the individual categories $_model = Mage::getModel('catalog/category'); // Using the "catalog/navigation" Block Classes, we can invoke the getStoreCategories() method to get all Store Cats. $_categories = $this->getStoreCategories(); // We'll loop through the returned Category Object foreach($_categories as $_category){ // Using the Category Model, we'll load the category in the loop $_currentCat = $_model->load($_category->getId()); //$thumbUrl = ('catalog/category')->load($_currentCat->getId())->getThumbnailUrl(); //$thumbUrl = Mage::getModel('catalog/category')->load($_currentCat->getData('id'))->getThumbnailUrl(); ?>

 <?php // If there is an image in the Category object, use the getImageUrl() method to get the full URL to the image. if($_currentCat->getData('image')) {?> <a href="<?php echo $_currentCat->getData("url_path")?> "> <img src="<?php echo $_currentCat->getThumbnailUrl(); ?>" alt="<?php echo $_currentCat->getData('name') ?>" border="0" class="image-effact" />
 <?php echo $_currentCat->getData('name') ?>
  <?php } ?>

 <?php } ?>

That worked perfectly actually. I noticed the same thing and have been trying to format it correctly, but your version fixed it.
I think I need to play around with my margins now, one row is getting pushed over.
Inspecting it looks like theres an extra list item getting in there somehow, but I think I can fix that up.
Thank you for the help, I really appreciate it.
Problem turned out to be that a category didn't have a proper thumbnail image. All fixed up now. Thank you again, I appreciate it very much.


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Belluci Napoli began offering bespoke suits for women four months ago to meet rising demand.
Columbia claims to have exceeded minority hiring and spending goals, but critics are skeptical.
Rebekah Windmiller will perform 'Beholden' at the Cora Studio-Theatre on April 12 and 13.
The state is encouraging women to apply for the $5 million construction project.
A new art project sponsored by DIVAS for Social Justice celebrates important women in Bed-Stuy history.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney told DNAinfo she thought Quinn would make a "terrific mayor."
The Bowery Mission's first program in Harlem is designed to give women a helping hand.
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The group mirrors a nationwide movement of gender-focused cyclists, advocates said.
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On-Orbit Collision of Iridium 33 and Cosmos 2251
On February 10, 2009, the satellite communications company Iridium lost contact with one of its spacecraft, Iridium 33. Earlier that day, Iridium had received a prediction of a close approach of 584 m (1,916 ft) between Iridium 33 and another orbiting spacecraft, the non-operational Russian communications satellite Cosmos 2251. Iridium had received close approach reports before, and the one on February 10 was not particularly alarming or deemed a "top predicted close approach" compared to other predicted close-approach events for that week. Nevertheless, at the time the close approach was predicted to occur above northern Siberia, Iridium abruptly stopped receiving telemetry from its spacecraft.
The destruction of Iridium 33 was confirmed when the U.S. Space Surveillance Network (SSN) detected debris clouds in the orbits of both Iridium 33 and Cosmos 2251, marking the first payload-to-payload collision in the history of spaceflight. (See Figure 9.1.1.) The collision of Iridium 33 and Cosmos 2251 added an additional 2,181 trackable pieces of debris to the approximately 19,000 objects larger than 10 cm already in orbit in 2009.1 (See Figure 9.1.2.) Today, more than 22,000 pieces of debris are being tracked,2 plus an estimated population of approximately 500,000 particles between 1 and 10 cm, and more than tens of millions of particles smaller than 1 cm orbiting Earth.3 Some of the debris from that collision has reentered Earth's atmosphere: as of May 2011, the SSN had cataloged 547 pieces of debris associated with Iridium 33 (down from 594 originally) and 1,488 pieces of debris associated with Cosmos 2251 (down from 1,587 originally).4 Particles smaller than 10 cm are very difficult to track reliably with current capabilities.5
Iridium created its own collision analysis process during the initial development and launch phase of the Iridium constellation of satellites. Although the data available for tracking a satellite's position are the best the U.S. government can offer, those data were not designed to be used for conjunction analysis, although they are being used for that purpose today. Prior to the Iridium–Cosmos collision, Iridium had never made an on-orbit maneuver with one of its satellites in response to a close approach prediction. Between February 2009 and February 2011, Iridium made 41 collision mitigation maneuvers based on 46 close approach warnings;6 however, all of these actions were integrated into normal constellation maintenance actions and so had little impact on Iridium operations.
1 NASA Orbital Debris Program Office, "Orbital Debris Frequently Asked Questions," available at http://orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.gov/faqs.html#3.
2 Government Accountability Office, Space Acquisitions: Development and Oversight Challenges in Delivering Improved Space Situational Awareness Capabilities, Report to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, GAO-11-545, Washington, D.C., May 2011.
3 NASA Orbital Debris Program Office, "Orbital Debris Frequently Asked Questions," available at http://orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.gov/faqs.html#3.
4 See T.S. Kelso, "Iridium 33/Cosmos 2251 Collision," updated May 13, 2011, available at http://celestrak.com/events/collision/.
5 J. Lyver, NASA, presentation at the Workshop to Identify Gaps and Possible Directions for NASA's Micrometeoroid and Orbital Debris Programs, March 9, 2011, National Research Council, Washington, D.C.
6 J. Campbell, Iridium, presentation at the Workshop to Identify Gaps and Possible Directions for NASA's Micrometeoroid and Orbital Debris Programs, March 9, 2011 National Research Council, Washington, D.C.


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CHICAGO, June 10, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (Nasdaq:IPDN), a developer and operator of online networks that provide access to employment opportunities for diverse professionals in the United States, was named the exclusive online sponsor for both the NAACP National Convention Diversity Career Fair to be held on July 13-14, 2013 in Orlando, Florida and the National Urban League Conference and Career Fair to be held on July 25-26, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Future career fairs will now include an online component, ramping up a powerful combination of job opportunities, networking and career guidance before, during and after each career fair. Additionally, each career fair will offer attendees notifications, employer meeting invitations, professional networking mixers and roundtable discussions led by association and company recruiters.
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Prairie State Games
This multi-sport, Olympic-style festival showcases the finest amateur athletic talent in Illinois each year on the last weekend in June.
CITY: Fairview Heights
Kingston Mines
A Chicago blues institution that encourages its patrons to "hear the blues, drink booze and talk loud." Kingston Mines is a prime site for viewing celebrities out for a night on the town with more than 40 years in the business.
CITY: Chicago
Mississippi River Visitor Center
The visitor center overlooks Lock & Dam 15 on Arsenal Island. See the observation deck - a great spot for viewing bald eagles in the winter and for watching barges lock through on their way up and down the mighty Mississippi River. Enjoy exhibits on the Mississippi River and a gift shop. Guided tours are available of the Lock & Dam system on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tour Reservations are required!
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Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
The historic landmark Auditorium Theatre, an architectural masterpiece designed by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan, opened in 1889. The Auditorium, which regularly hosts live performances, is renowned for its amazing acoustics.
CITY: Chicago
Zanies Comedy Club - Chicago
Since 1978, Zanies has presented the best in stand-up comedy. Past performers have included Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, and Richard Lewis. Photo Credit: ©Adam Alexander Photography
CITY: Chicago
Peter Patterson Glassworks
Chicagolands most creative hot glass artisan studio. Glass that glows in the dark that uses phosphorus materials. Shop for unique ready made pieces or take a class and make your own. We are great for interactive special events and parties! We can custom create many different shapes, colors for decoration or to display awards and memorials.
CITY: Mundelein
Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze
Richardson Adventure Farm offers 5 mazes with 33 acres of maze fields. For example, there is the Finger Fortune Trail for a quick maze that only takes 10 minutes. On another adventure, the Quiz Maze, answer fun quiz questions to guide you through and if you have the wrong answers, you'll go the wrong way! Family fun at every turn in the World's Largest Corn Maze, pumpkin patch, & Christmas trees. Fans of the board game, Clue, will instantly recognize the similarity to our maze game, FSI Farm Scene Investigation. Also enjoy the 50' tall observation tower, a Zip Line that is 30' high and 700' long, the ZORB Ride, beautiful wooded picnic area, free campfires, 3 wooden bridges in the corn maze, pedal carts and trikes, feed the goats, corn cabin, concessions for sale and free wagon ride to the five acre maze (weekends).
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Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino
Relax in the elegant Par-A-Dice Hotel with its beautiful art deco interiors, overlooking the scenic Illinois River Valley and the beautiful Peoria skyline. 208 spacious guest rooms including (12) jacuzzi suites. All rooms include a variety of amenities and express check-out. Complementary parking. 20,000 square feet of plush ballroom and meeting space, complementary parking, state of the art audiovisual, award-winning menus and experienced professional planning service. Plus the finest service for functions up to 1,000 guests.
CITY: East Peoria
Alpine Slide at Chestnut Mountain Resort
Fun for all ages. Ride your own sled down 2,050 feet of terrain-tailored track to the banks of the Mississippi.
CITY: Galena
Jeni J's Guest House
Stroll the streets of Grafton with the great rivers at your doorstep. From a stone terrace overlooking the junction of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, Jeni J's offers the choice of 3 cottages with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. Built in the early 1800's, the cottages are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Situated between the two cottages, take the time to stop into Jeni J's gift shop for a memento of your trip.
CITY: Grafton
Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center
The Northwoods theme runs through this 140 room, 10,000 sq.ft. of meeting space hotel. A walk-through lobby & glass elevator greet each guest. The Wilderness Park indoor/outdoor pool area is a great place to relax. Suites are available with hot tubs & fireplaces! Internet access & meeting space is available for the business traveler & meeting planner. An atmosphere that is uniquely different. This is a very family-friendly hotel property and close to attractions including the John Deere Pavilion, John Deere Store, Celebration Belle Riverboat, Channel Cat Water Taxi, shopping, dining and nightlife. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle airport shuttle service, High-speed wireless internet access, and complimentary hot breakfast. The hotel property is located conveniently right off Interstate 74.
CITY: Moline
Linmar Gardens
Enchanting Linmar Gardens is nestled in a hillside overlooking the historic town of Galena. The secluded 3.5-acre garden is situated on natural outcroppings which have been enhanced with hand-built terraces. Meander on a guided tour along paths through a collection vibrant annual and perennial flowers including hostas, viburnums, conifers, grasses and daylilies.
CITY: Galena
Willowbrook Cabins
Nestled in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Only 6 miles to the Ohio River and Golconda Marina, but still tucked away in the forest. Just above Lusk Creek. Come visit our little piece of heaven in the Shawnee.
CITY: Golconda
Majestic Hotel
Located in Boystown, this European-style boutique hotel offers suites with butler pantries equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and wet bar. The Majestic is located close to Belmont Harbor, and within walking distance of Boystown bars and restaurants.
CITY: Chicago
Rainbow Ranch Petting Farm
Meet the wide range of animals at this real working farm. Bottle feed kids and lambs. Pet the goats, camels, chicks, rabbits, camels and even two zebras.
CITY: Nashville
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
The Chicken Basket in Willowbrook opened in the summer of 1946 on Historic Illinois Route 66. Dell Rhea's chicken has been bringing visitors from around the world on a regular basis for years.
CITY: Willowbrook
Trolley Car #36
Trolley Car #36 is a turn-of-the-century, open-air trolley, the kind your grandparents might have taken to work, except you don't have to go to work. Board the Trolley at the Trolley Station in Riverview Park (on Thursdays, board at Nicholas Conservatory), ride along Madison Street beside the scenic Rock River Recreation Path, stop for a brief visit to the Eclipse Lagoon and Gardens, travel to the Symbol, then turn around and return to the Trolley Station. Trolley Car #36 is wheelchair accessible; however, the trolley is limited to 2 wheelchairs per ride.
CITY: Rockford
Amish Adventures & Stellar Tours, Inc
Amish Adventures will give you an up close and personal tour of the Illinois Amish culture and religion as you travel back in time along our quaint country roads with our professional and informed tour guide. To help our visitors learn more about the Amish culture, we offer a variety of tours that are customized to fit your itinerary. Tours of Amish homes, Amish farms, Amish woodworker's shop, a meal in an Amish home and a Step-on Guided Tour of the Amish countryside!
CITY: Arthur
Prairie Farm
Prairie Farm features traditional farm animals such as sheep, pigs, horses, cows, goats, chickens, ducks and geese. Visitors are welcome to pet the farm's animals in the petting area. Kids both young and old will enjoy crossing the footbridge that spans the farm's miniature duck pond. Prairie Farm also offers educational programs and private party services. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day; Hours: Daily 1:00–7:00 p.m.; Free! (fee for trolley ride and some programs)
CITY: Champaign
Owl Creek Vineyard and Winery
Producing world-class wines made from Southern Illinois grapes, Owl Creek is located near beautiful Giant City State Park, country bed and breakfasts, and antique shops. Wine by the glass may be enjoyed on the deck, or in the picnic area surrounded by the vineyard.
CITY: Cobden
Chicago Architecture Foundation/ ArchiCenter
Chicago: You Are Here, a permanent exhibition, is free and open to the public daily in the ArcelorMittal CitySpace Gallery from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Designed to encourage visitors to explore the architecture and infrastructure that make up the environment of Chicago, You Are Here includes a scale model of the Loop, along with bold images, artifacts, and multimedia presentations. Temporary, architecture-themed exhibitions throughout the year. Free and open daily. Check website for details. Full schedule of lectures, workshops, special events and presentations at noon, evenings, and weekends throughout the year. Free or low cost. Check website for listings.
CITY: Chicago
Springfield & Central Illinois African American History Museum
Gathers, interpretes, and exhibits featuring the history and culture of African Americans living in the Springfield and Central Illinois area durin the 19th and 20th centuries. Open only Saturdays 9am-5pm until February 23, 2012. Tours and lectures available other times by request.
CITY: Springfield
The Galena Antique Mall
More than 55 dealers: antiques, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, old toys. Two miles east of Galena.
CITY: Galena
Round Barn Farm and Museum
This 94-acre farm features picnic and recreational areas, antique farm equipment, a petting zoo, pony rides and barrel train rides. In fall find a pumpkin patch, haunted barn and pig races.
CITY: Manhattan
Country Corner Farm Market & Pumpkin Patch
Farm, Fresh, Fun! Explore acres of pumpkins, a giant interactive adventure corn maze, farm-fresh produce, a petting zoo, craft barn, tree house and playground. Hayrack and pony rides, Mine for gems, ride the famous cow train. Special event weekends and concessions are also offered.U-pick pumpkins, interactive adventure corn maze and flashlight maze available in month of October. Ample parking and a nominal charge for activities. May through September 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Month of October Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and S
CITY: Alpha
Obed & Isaacs Microbrewery and Eatery
It all about the freshest and best in local beer, great food and top service. Featuring a diverse and eclectic menu and locally crafted beer, located near the Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
CITY: Springfield
Chanute Air Museum
The Chanute Air Museum celebrates the 76 year legacy of the former Chanute Air Force base and the development Illinois aviation. The Museum showcases over 30 aircraft, including a rare P-51H Mustang and XB-47 Stratojet, while exhibits include "Life at Chanute" and "The 99th Pursuit Squadron: From Rantoul to Ramitelli and Beyond." Bus parking and a gift shop are available.
CITY: Rantoul
We are the premiere gaming facility in the country with over 250 games! We are a test facility for the video game industry. We consistently have games here that no one else in the country has! Two bars and a casual dining area. Great for ages 5 years old and up. Must be 21 or older after 9 pm. Located in the Streets of Woodfield.
CITY: Schaumburg
Derailed - Millennium Park
In this thriller, two married business executives meet on a Metra train to Chicago and begin a dangerous affair. Chicago filming sites include Union Station, a 1920s stunner designed by Daniel Burnham that is still a major rail hub in the city today; and the ice rink at Millennium Park, Chicago's 24-acre showplace for the arts that also features the Frank Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion, a unique outdoor performance venue.
CITY: Chicago
Beall Mansion - An Elegant Bed & Breakfast Inn
Indulge yourself at the Beall Mansion, a sumptuous Bed and Breakfast Inn located 12 blocks from the Mississippi River. Designed by Lucas Pfeiffenberger and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this elegant mansion features 18 ionic columns, eleven and a half foot ceilings, crystal chandeliers and marble and bronze statuary throughout. Let us pamper you with sumptuous feather beds, whirlpools for two, 24 hour "all you can eat" chocolate buffet, and optional gourmet breakfast in bed. Free Wi-fi. In room massage, spa, golf and corporate packages available.
CITY: Alton
Kane County Cougars Baseball at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark
Minor league, Class A, Chicago Cubs affiliate. Games and events April-Sept. 14,000 seats, parking for 10,000. Easy access from I-88. Perfect for concerts, corporate outings and more.
CITY: Geneva
Cheney Mansion
One of Oak Park's finest showplaces, the 12,000 sq. foot, 1913 mansion is located in the Historic District. Reminiscent of a gracious English country home and surrounded by 2 acres of beautiful gardens, a greenhouse and coach house. It is available for private and corporate event rentals.
CITY: Oak Park
15 - 17
Long Grove's Chocolate Festival
Enjoy the sweet life! Back by popular demand, Long Grove invites you to enjoy the annual Long Grove Chocolate Fest, held every May. Families can fill a day – or a weekend – with chocolaty treats, live music, great food and distinctive shopping in charming Long Grove. Enjoy chocolate demonstrations and workshops, wine parings, live music all over town and plenty of children's activities. Long Grove combines the best of trendy shopping and dining with the ambiance of yesteryear. You will discover beautiful gardens, trendy shops, art galleries and one-of-a-kind restaurants.
CITY: Long Grove
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
The last home of Thomas and Sarah Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's parents. It shares the site with the Sargent farm, an 1840's living history farm.
CITY: Lerna
Touch of Nature
Touch of nature is the location of the conference site. Accommodations include rustic cabins and motel style rooms. Rooms are basic but convenient to the meetings.
CITY: Makanda
The Willows Hotel - Utica
The Willows Hotel is a quiet quaint boutique hotel quietly nestled in historic Utica, Illinois. We are located 90 minutes from downtown Chicago and the Quad Cities. There is no better escape from your day to day routine. We are one mile from the entrance of Starved Rock State Park, voted one of "Illinois Seven Wonders". Two miles from Matthiessen State Park. The Willows Hotel is a short stroll from shopping, organic food store,restaurants, wineries, and pubs. More than a place to rest your head, you can relax and rejuvenate. Make yourself at home in our warm residential-feel rooms or suites. For business or leisure, The Willows Hotel staff is eager to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable.
CITY: Utica
Illinois River at Starved Rock State Park
The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—but it's in Utica where the Illinois River meets Starved Rock State Park. With 18 canyons, and sandstone bluffs for four miles, Starved Rock State Park is one of Illinois' treasured nature habitats. On your journey down the river, your eyes will never tire from all the wildlife that call the river home. From Black-crowed heron, river otters, Western ribbon snakes, even bald eagles. Whether you're kayaking or canoeing, you'll experience the shear power of the winding river that was carved by glacial melt water in all its seasonal colors, with its various incarnations of forests, wetlands, bluffs and prairies to enjoy.
CITY: Utica
The Shops at North Bridge
Chicago's newest shopping destination features 50 world-class specialty shops. 15 sumptuous restaurants, five elegant hotels, one magnificent Nordstrom and over 2,500 parking spaces.
CITY: Chicago
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
Bear Branch Lodging
Features 5 cabins and a lodging facility on the highest hilltop in Pope County, overlooking and literally surrounded by the beautiful Shawnee National Forest. Most cabins have private baths, kitchenettes and charcoal grills outside.
CITY: Eddyville
Holiday Inn Express Chicago-Downers Grove Oak Brook
With 121 sleeping rooms and meeting space available, this hotel is conveniently located at Butterfield & Finley Roads. Enjoy access to local health club, continental breakfast, local shuttle, and more.
CITY: Downers Grove
Kryptonite Bar
Kryptonite is a live, original music venue specializing in Elite Craft Beers, customer service, signature cocktails, a sweet patio, Stand Up Comedy on Tuesdays, Trivia on Wednesdays, BARGO on Thursdays and so much more.
CITY: Rockford
Joliet Slammers
The Joliet Slammers are a professional baseball team based in Joliet, IL that play in the independent Frontier League. Home games are played at Silver Cross Field in Joliet. They are the 2011 Frontier League champions.
CITY: Joliet
16 - 19
Murphysboro Apple Festival
The Murphysboro Apple Festival is the oldest and largest, alcohol-free festival in Southern Illinois. Over 45,000 people attend the festival each year. During the five days of the Apple Festival, there are numerous activities drawing large crowds such as evening stage shows, carnival/concessions, Queen Contest, Prince and Princess Contest, contests from apple pie eating to apple core throwing, firefighters' water fights, marching band competition, car shows, Appletime 5K Walk/Run and much more. In addition, the festival's Grand Parade is one of the largest parade in Southern Illinois. The parade features an average of about 160 total units, 25 of those marching bands, and a variety of groups and organizations.
CITY: Murphysboro
Goose Island Brewpub - Clybourn
Goose Island is an innovator and leader in the craft of brewing. Striving to create beers that define styles, win awards, and captivate the hearts, imaginations, and palates of beer drinkers. They're always expanding its repertoire of award-winning draft and bottled beers and currently bottle 50 craft beers. Tours and tastings are available.
CITY: Chicago
Splash Country Water Park
This deluxe water park features tube slides, a simulated river, zero-depth pools and sand activity areas.
CITY: Aurora
Ravinia Festival
Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor music festival in North America and is lauded for presenting world-class music in an inviting, natural environment. The festival attracts over 600,000 listeners to some 120 to 150 events that span all genres including classical, chamber music, jazz, pop, world, music theater, dance and kids programming every summer from June to September. Events are hosted in an open-air pavilion that seats 3,200 plus lawn; the 450-seat Bennett, Gordon Hall; and the Martin Theatre, an 850-seat prairie-style building that stands as the only building from the park's original 1904 construction.
CITY: Highland Park
Fon du Lac Park District
Experience what 1600+ acres of parks, natural areas, riverfront and trails have to offer. Enjoy 2 golf courses, a picturesque marina and campground, Splashdown Water Park, and a variety of recreational programs and activities for all ages.
CITY: East Peoria
Egyptian Hills Marina Lodging
Egyptian Hills Resort is your passport to the Ultimate outdoor family vacation. Whether you are into waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, sport fishing, or pleasure boating; the Lake of Egypt is a boater's paradise. All within a stone's throw of your cabin. Our cabins and chalets sit next to soothing, running streams and waterfalls – with breathtaking lake front views. Each cabin/chalet features a full kitchen, living room, large deck, full bedroom, 2 loft bedrooms and full bath.
CITY: Creal Springs
Shryock Auditorium -- Southern Illinois University
SIUC's 1200-seat theater is located in the historic "old campus" and hosts every genre of performing arts. Constructed in 1918 and renovated in 1972, this magnificent facility is home to the Marianne Webb Pipe Organ, a 59-rank Reuter Pipe Organ.
CITY: Carbondale
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are made up of a talented group of young and veteran players this season. Come to Soldier Field and join the Bears' enormous fan base of die-hard supporters who enthusiastically cheer their team to victory. Go Bears!
CITY: Chicago
St. Patrick's Day Parade & River Dying
One of the largest in the country, the annual downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade honors Chicago's Irish heritage. The Chicago River goes green as 40 pounds of vegetable dye color the water between Columbus and Wacker drives. Festivities continue after as revelers parade up Columbus Drive with floats and flags to the sound of bagpipes. Hours: Dyeing 9:30 a.m., Parade 12 p.m.
CITY: Chicago
Mansion View Inn & Suites
Conveniently located across from the Governor's Mansion, within walking distance to State Capitol and all state offices in downtown.
CITY: Springfield
Pyramid Acres Campground & Marina
Offers gas, bait, tackle, ice, beer, groceries, contour maps and camping with water and electricity. Open all year. Located at the northeastern edge of the lake.
CITY: Marion
Peoria Chiefs Baseball Team
The Peoria Chiefs are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals, from Peoria, Illinois. They play in the Midwest League.The Chiefs are proud to be Central Illinois' most affordable family entertainment. Over 5 million fans have enjoyed top quality baseball and non-stop entertainment over the last 27 years. More than 120 former Chiefs have gone on to play in the Major Leagues, including Mark Grace, Greg Maddux, Joe Girardi, Yadier Molina, Dan Haren and Albert Pujols.
CITY: Peoria
Shoppes at Grand Prairie
The Shoppes at Grand Prairie ~ a vibrant, open-air lifestyle center in Peoria ~ is the premier dining and shopping destination for the region. The Shoppes features an exciting blend of retailers and restaurants, along with our anchor stores: Bergner's, DSW, Jillian's and Dick's Sporting Goods. The center is highlighted by an inviting, lushly landscaped outdoor environment that features animal sculptures throughout the center, the nationally acclaimed Holocaust Memorial Button exhibit filled with 11 million buttons, the Caterpillar children's play area, and weekend entertainment.
CITY: Peoria
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is located primarily in Williamson County, with small extensions into eastern Jackson and northeastern Union counties of southern Illinois. At almost 44,000 acres and with three lakes, Crab Orchard, Little Grassy, and Devils Kitchen, endless opportunities abound for watching wildlife, hiking nature trails, photography, swimming, fishing from the bank or by boat, and hunting. Four seasonally operational campgrounds are open from April-October and offer full hook-up, water, electric, or non-electric sites. Refuge staff and volunteers at the visitor center welcome visitors and sightseers 7 days a week from 8am-4:30pm. Visitor activities such as guided hikes, bald eagle tours, and monthly F.U.N. programs help connect families with the diversity of flora and fauna that southern Illinois has to offer. The Refuge provides many opportunities for wildlife-dependent outdoor recreation for the nature lover in us all.
CITY: Marion
The Galena Farmhouse
Experience country life in this large, updated country farmhouse on 8 acres; six bedrooms, three baths. Perfect for family gatherings or a romantic weekend getaway. All bedding, towels, dishes provided. Weber grill. Big screen/HD satellite TVs. Internet access. Minutes from Galena.
CITY: Galena
Since opening to great fanfare in 1984, Spiaggia has set the tone for Italian fine dining in Chicago and in the United States. A favorite Michigan Avenue restaurant of critics and patrons alike, this timeless four-star restaurant celebrates the cuisine of Chef/Partner Tony Mantuano and Executive Chef Sarah Grueneberg, who creates luxurious, world-class Italian cuisine showcasing the finest ingredients presented with simple elegance. The award-winning wine list, impeccable service, spectacular view and sophisticated, contemporary setting contribute to Spiaggia's universal regard as a premier, authentic Italian dining destination.
CITY: Chicago
Chicago French Market
Come visit Chicago's first and only year-round, indoor marketplace providing you with permanent, convenient and personal access to local artisans and purveyors.Featuring nearly 30 individual specialty vendors, Chicago French Market offers fresh ingredients for cooking at home, delicious grab-and-go options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, light snacks, picnics, easy party planning for home and office settings, plus meaningful gift ideas, all in one convenient location.
CITY: Chicago
One Eleven Main
Great chefs working with local producers to provide the flavor of Galena's culinary past, present and future. Local flavor cuisine.
CITY: Galena
Oak Grove Cabin Rental
Brand new private and spacious 3 - 2 bedroom cabins located on 10 wooded acres right in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Minutes from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and the orchards. Enjoy hiking, biking and much more.
CITY: Makanda
19 - 21
Pope County Deer Festival
The Pope County Deer Festival is a local tradition, held during the 1st shotgun deer season in Golconda, the 'Deer Capital' of Illinois. Held Thursday thru Saturday featuring vendors, food & music. A Deer Queen coronation on Friday night, a parade on Saturday at 2pm. On Sunday morning, a community breakfast and town sweep are held.
CITY: Golconda
Naper Settlement -- Outdoor History Museum
Chicagoland's only 19th Century Village with historic homes, shops, a chapel, fort and one-room schoolhouse in a 13-acre park-like setting with costumed villagers, exhibits and more.
CITY: Naperville
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
The Chocolatier, Inc.
The Chocolatier, Inc. in Downtown Bloomington specializes in fine chocolates and candies. Stop in and pick out the perfect treat!
CITY: Bloomington
Vertical Heartland Climbing School at Draper's Bluff
Vertical Heartland Climbing School offers you an amazing opportunity to see Illinois from new heights. Perfect for rock climbing novices and experienced enthusiasts, Vertical Heartland offers hand-on instruction that's provided by experienced guides with climbs tailored to suit your needs. Climbing services are available year round, seven days a week. Personal and group outings are scheduled by reservation. Reservations are preferred at least two weeks in advance.
CITY: Buncombe
Tom Cat Hill Cabins
Located off the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, 5 miles north of Alto Pass on IL 127,(2 miles from Cedar Lake) you will find these two luxury cabins, Cabin #1 accommodates eight. Cabin #2 accommodates two. The cabins offer wonderful amenities to create a relaxing enjoyable visit. Some of the special features are gourmet kitchen, hot tub, washer & dryer, gas fireplace; satellite TV, WiFi, DVD/VCR Player, central air & heat. Boat rental are available for patrons - pontoons, canoes, kayaks for use on nearby Cedar Lake. A great ending for a day would be relaxing in the hot tub or sitting on the deck overlooking the Shawnee National Forest, enjoy a glass of wine from any of the local wineries.
CITY: Carbondale
Ferrara Pan Candy Company
Visit the Ferrara Pan Candy Company outlet store and see how many ways you can satisfy your candy cravings!
CITY: Forest Park
Arthur Amish Country Information Center
This visitor's center offers maps and information on the entire Amish area, including the 150 Amish craft shops that dot the countryside surrounding the village of Arthur.
CITY: Arthur
27 - 29
Galena Wine Lovers' Weekend
At the heart of the weekend, the Grand Tasting and Wine Auction offer more than 300 varieties of hand-picked wines and spirits from which to sample. The Grand Tasting held on both Friday and Saturday night includes a commemorative wine glass and hors d'oeuvres. Enjoy wine dinners, wine, spirit and beer tastings, cooking demonstrations, local winery tours and brunches all weekend.
CITY: Galena
Haagen Haus
Comfort, convenience and beautiful surroundings await you in this 1870's guest house located in the historic Christian Hill District. Enjoy private one or two bedroom units with secluded brick courtyards and cozy gas fireplaces. Located on State Street, the Haagen Haus is within walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants, the scenic byway, biking and walking trails, and the Argosy Casino.
CITY: Alton
Lynfred Winery Bed and Breakfast
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Lynfred Winery's four suite Bed and Breakfast is now open. The lavish and elegant suites are designed to represent French, Italian, German and turn-of-the-century American Vineyards. Escape to another world without leaving the country!
CITY: Roselle
American Fluorite Museum
The American Fluorite museum is located on the site of the Rosiclare Fluorspar and Mining Co., which was once the largest fluorspar mining company in the U.S. It features photographs, ore specimens, mining paraphernalia and colorful dioramas.
CITY: Rosiclare
17 - 18
Fort Massac Encampment
This annual reenactment of late-1700s Illinois life on the frontier prairie features blanket traders, merchants, military units, fife and drum corps, and period-style food from more than 20 vendors. The encampment offers military drills, mock battles, along with story telling and children's activities.
CITY: Metropolis
Adventure Creek Alpaca & Goldendoodle Farm
Come and visit the Netzel's prized alpaca farm! The alpacas are quiet, stately, regal animals that are friendly to people - especially to smaller children. While there, make sure to meet Quincy, a TV star. Take one of the alpacas for a walk or learn about their lives. Or come down to the farm just to say hello to the alpacas and goldendoodles.
CITY: Galena
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
16 - 19
Vernon Hills Summer Celebration 2015
Join us for 4 days of food, fun, carnival rides and free entertainment and a huge beer tent. There will also be children's activities, bingo, live bands every night and fireworks on Thursday. Friday night enjoy Modern Day Romeos and Mike & Joe. Saturday Bella Cain and headliner Lonestar will perform along with a car show from 9am-2pm. Sunday enjoy a bags tourny and the music of Kaleidoscope Eyes. Please visit the website for updated entertainment schedule. Bring a blanket but leave the coolers home; no alcohol can be brought into the park.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Whitewater Junction
Kids will love this railroad themed aquatic center featuring a spiral slide, tube slide, water geysers and playful water features. Open during the summer months 7 days a week, Whitewater Junction is located inside the lovely Longview Park in Rock Island, Illinois.
CITY: Rock Island
K1 Speed
This indoor kart racing and entertainment facility features CyberSport, a multiplayer game that blends bumper cars, lacrosse and basketball into an alternative to racing for groups of 10 to 400.
CITY: Addison
Vaughn Athletic Center and Indoor Water Park
The Vaughan Athletic Center is dedicated to fitness excellence with quality equipment and programs designed to offer members the best value for their fitness dollar. The newest facility in the Fox Valley Park District is the Vaughan Athletic Center located on Indian Trail near Orchard Road on the far west side of Aurora. The Vaughan Athletic Center features 225,000 square feet of athletic, fitness, and aquatic fun. The Vaughan Athletic Center is home to an aquatic center with three indoor pools. The aquatic center offers lap swimming, diving boards, warm water therapy, swim lessons, and aquatic fitness classes. In addition, there is an indoor water park featuring two water slides, a lazy river, and spray and play areas. In the Vaughan Athletic Center's 10,000-square-foot, full-service fitness center, members can use a wide variety of equipment, attend the Fox Valley area's best group exercise classes, and receive personalized, one-on-one help from certified trainers. This year-round indoor water park has tube slides, zero-depth entry and interactive water play.
CITY: Aurora
The Drake Hotel
The Drake is a cityscape landmark and has been a symbol of white glove elegance for eighty years. The pride of all Chicagoans, it has been the first choice of celebrities and Heads of State since its opening in 1920. Scenes from several movies were filmed at The Drake Hotel including Risky Business, My Best Friend's Wedding, What Women Want, Continental Divide, Flags of Our Fathers and Wicker Park were filmed at the hotel.
CITY: Chicago
Riverfront Museum Park
Arts and humanities complex housing Discovery Center Museum, Rockford Art Museum, Rockford Dance Company office and studies, Northern Illinois Public Radio offices and Rockford Symphony Orchestra offices.
CITY: Rockford
Long Hollow Scenic Overlook
This scenic overlook, located along the Great River Road on U.S. Hwy. 20, includes picnic tables, shelters and restrooms. Perfect place for photos to be taken as you can see a spectacular view of Jo Daviess County's rolling countryside.
CITY: Elizabeth
Fabyan Japanese Garden
A tranquil oasis where history melds with nature and design. This historic garden affords the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of Japanese gardening and enjoy a moment of harmony with nature.
CITY: Geneva
Chicago Cubs Opening Day
Celebrate the unofficial start to spring with the Chicago Cubs home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. First pitch is at 7:05pm at the historic Wrigley Field.
CITY: Chicago
Casino Queen
The bright lights of Vegas have nothing on the Casino Queen, home of the loosest slots! The Queen has had the loosest slots in the entire country for six years running, plus the hottest table games in town. Hungry? The Queen has you covered from fine dining to casual. The best view in town is from the Casino Queen Hotel.
CITY: East St. Louis
Paddock Hills Equestrian Center
Imagine a golden ball of Midwestern sun breaking on the horizon. As the night dew still clings to the vines and the grass in the pastures, a farm comes to life with the sights and sounds of morning. Hot coffee steeps in the pot. Hard-working farm-hands begin the daily chores. Horses whinny as the cool rush of morning air fills their lungs. The gently rolling hills are aglow with another new day. This is the beauty of horses and the magic of a vineyard. Paddock Hills Equestrian Center is located with Prairie Orchard Farm vineyard in the majestic countryside of Union, IL, and is minutes from the I-90 expressway, but miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city and suburbs. Whether, attending one of our many horse shows, riding lessons, clinics, or programs, we are sure that your time with us will be well spent.
CITY: Union
Grand Chain Lodge & Campground
The lodge offers four spacious suites, each furnished with two queen-sized beds, a Jacuzzi bath tub, and access to the Observation Deck with a spectacular view of the Ohio River. If you want even more privacy or have a larger group. you can stay in one of our two fully equipped cabins that also offer Jacuzzi tubs, private decks overlooking the river as well as full kitchens and a loft bedroom. Each cabin sleeps six and offers, not only a beautiful panorama of the Ohio, but close up observation of an area teaming with wildlife.
CITY: Grand Chain
12 - 14
German Valley Days
This 41st annual hometown festival offers a Car Show, 5KRun/Walk, Parade, Stage Entertainment,Contests, Lil Miss and Mister Pageant, Punt, Pass and Kick Contest, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Pork Chop Barbecue, Pancake Breakfast, Water Fights, Fireworks, Concession and more! Friday: 5 pm - 10 pm; Saturday: 6 am - 10 pm; Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm.
CITY: German Valley
Great River Trail
The Great River Trail is a breathtaking journey along 60 miles of the Mississippi River. The route is a mixture of paved rail-trail, small-town sidewalks, dedicated bike lanes on the street and a stretch of road shoulder along the Great River Road. The Great River Trail begins in Savanna and travels south through many small river towns with traditions still steeped in the quintessential culture of the Mississippi River.
CITY: Rock Island
Historic Town Square & Downtown Carbondale
Twenty-five historic buildings ring Carbondale's nostalgic Town Square. When Daniel Harmon Brush, Carbondale's founding father, filed the original 56-acre plat of Carbondale in 1852, almost 10 acres were left open in the center of town. Today you can shop charming locally owned boutiques here, ranging from bike shops to furniture stores.
CITY: Carbondale
Main Street Promenade Naperville
Whether you are visiting for work or pleasure, Naperville has something to fit your taste. Come and experience big city styles with small town smiles! Discover the charming shops and distinctive restaurants along our tree-lined streets. Stroll the Riverwalk and enjoy the many pieces of public art, fountains and covered bridges.
CITY: Naperville
Aalto's Station House Cottages at Irish Hollow
Delivered gourmet breakfast by a wood burning fireplace, hiking trails, relaxing massage, seasonal packages, beautiful gardens, seven-course candlelight dinners, lush furnishings and amenities, all nestled in a gorgeous countryside setting.
CITY: Galena


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1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin, or more as needed
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
3 Granny Smith apples, sliced, or more to taste
1/3 cup white sugar
Easy to make, great taste, grilled very quickly, and the family, who usually won't eat pork unless it's bacon, loved it. Thanks for the simple recipe, all the ingredients were in most mostly bare cupboard.
My husband really loved this and kept raving over it. I thought it would need more seasonings but it was just fine for him. The fried apples were delicious with this. Thanks for the recipe. It made a great meal.
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easy and very good. Apples took longer to cook than stated in recipe.
very simple, and quick to make and was delicious! see my photo, yum!
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Fried Apples
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Executive Director, Tomás Rivera Center
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Leticia has been with UTSA for twenty years and specializes in academic support and student retention programs. Prior to UTSA, Leticia spent four years working with the Department of Education Federal TRIO program, Project: Stay, Inc. as a College Placement Counselor and middle school Outreach Coordinator. She also worked as an Adjunct Counselor with San Antonio College's Women's Center for 5 years. Leticia received her B.A. from St. Mary's University, and an M.A. from UTSA in Counseling, currently she is a Doctoral candidate with Texas A&M, College Station, pursuing a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration. Her areas of research interest are developmental education, the K-16 education pipeline, and minority/first generation student success. During her tenure with UTSA, she has received the Student Affairs Star Award, The Presidential Award for Support of Diversity, the AMBER Award for service to UTSA students, and the Richard S. Howe Team Award for Excellence in Service to undergraduate students. Leticia enjoys making a difference in the lives of students she works with! She also enjoys spending personal time with her family and traveling in the US and overseas.
Pat Machts
Senior Administrative Associate
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Executive Director, Tomás Rivera Center
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Pat Machts, born and raised in San Antonio, has worked at UTSA for eleven years, and a majority of that time has been spent assisting the Tomás Rivera Center team. Without Pat, many student workers would find themselves without their paychecks! Amazingly Pat, among many other duties, is responsible for completing payroll for over 170 student workers including tutors, SI leaders, and work-study students. Along with being a staff member at UTSA, Pat is also a student. She is a senior psychology major hoping to one day use her degree to work with young children. When not at work or at school, Pat spends much of her time with her wonderful grandchildren. She has four granddaughters, a grandson, and one great granddaughter! Along with keeping active with her grandchildren, Pat also enjoys reading and gardening.
Melanie Bentley
Senior Administrative Associate
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Access College and Excel (ACE) Scholar Program
Leticia Longoria
ACE Scholar Program Coordinator
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ACE Program Coordinator and Advisor
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Leticia Longoria was born and raised in Kingsville, Texas. She obtained her B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies at Texas A&I University. She is currently working on her M. Ed. in Adult Education. Before joining The Tomás River Center, Leticia taught for 16 years from elementary, middle and high school. In 2009, Leticia joined UTSA as an Outreach Specialist. In 2012 she joined the TRC team as the Program Coordinator and Advisor for The Access College and Excel Scholars Program. She has always enjoyed helping students in their academic journey and will continue to do so in her new role at the Downtown Tomás Rivera Center. Leticia enjoys photography, dancing, hiking and spending time with family and friends.
Learning Assistance & Assessment
Lisa Johns
Director, Learning Assistance & Assessment
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Director of Learning Assistance & Assessment
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Lisa Johns, a native South Texan, earned her B.A. in Psychology from Southwest Texas State University and her M.A. in Psychology from Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Prior to coming to the TRC, Lisa's professional experience included working as a therapist at UTSA Counseling Services and conducting research for the Texas Medication Algorithm Project. Since joining the TRC in 2001, Lisa has enjoyed providing services to students and collaborating with staff in a variety of roles. Currently, Lisa works with TRC Learning Assistance & Assessment programs and oversees some of the TRC operations such as Reception. She is very excited to be a part of the TRC team recognized with the Richard S. Howe Team Award for Excellence in Service to undergraduate students. For fun, Lisa enjoys dancing with her husband, playing with her three children, and spending time with friends.
Daisy Rios
Administrative Associate I
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Administrative Associate I
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Daisy is a native to the Rio Grande Valley. She attended UTSA as a first-generation student where she received her B.A. in Political Science. She is an Administrative Associate I for the Tomás Rivera Center. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, hiking, and is an avid reader.
Emma Hashman
Student Development Specialist I, Graduate Student Learning Assistance
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Student Development Specialist I
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Emma Hashman is an Academic Coach for the Graduate Student Learning Assistance Team at the Tomás Rivera Center. She works with students on topics such as APA citation style, literature reviews, and the writing process. Emma earned her B.A. in Political Communication and Journalism from the University of Northern Iowa in 2011 and then moved on to expand her academic endeavors to earn an M.A. in International Studies at the University of Iowa in 2013. Focusing on Latin America in her Master's studies, Emma is enjoying the culture and food of San Antonio.
Heather Frazer
Student Development Specialist I
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Student Development Specialist I
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A native San Antonian, Heather returned to UTSA in 2011 as a non-traditional student to complete her BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, graduating Magna cum Laude in 2013. During her undergraduate work she received the Martinello Award for Interdisciplinary Inquiry. Heather joined the TRC in 2011 as a Supplemental Instruction Leader for Texas Politics and Economics, and also enjoyed the roles of Senior Leader and Graduate Assistant with the SI Program before joining the Learning Assistance team. She is excited to work with a program that allows her to pursue her passion for Student Development. She is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Educational Leadership, and during her spare time enjoys outdoor activities with her three children.
Stefanie Gonzalez-Lopez, Ph.D.
Student Development Specialist II
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Student Development Specialist II
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Stefanie earned her doctorate in Political Science from Texas Tech University as well as her master's degree in the same discipline. She is originally from Pharr, Texas and came to San Antonio where she earned her bachelor's degree from St. Mary's University in Political Science and a master's degree in Public Administration. Stefanie has experience working with students in a variety of positions that include being a visiting professor for the Political Science Department and Residence Life as a Graduate Hall Director. She has a genuine interest in student development and believes her new position as an Academic Coach is a great marriage between teaching and student development! She has completed one full marathon, seven half marathons, enjoys reading fiction novels, spending time with her husband, and volunteers monthly at the San Antonio Food Bank.
Rebecca Garza
Administrative Analyst
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Administrative Analyst
Rebecca is originally from Flushing, Michigan. She received her Bachelors Degree at Oakland University in Pontiac, Michigan, after having spent two years at the University of Michigan. Her early career was with Aetna Life and Casualty in Grand Rapids, in 1978-1981. In 1981, she accepted a promotion/transfer to San Antonio, as a customer service representative for the medical/dental claims department. In 1981, she decided to change careers, and became a private school elementary teacher until 1985. She began her career at UTSA in 1985 working for Dr. Patricia Graham in the Testing Center. About a year later, she was transferred to the Learning Assistance Center, which at that time, was just a small office area in the Science Building. 14 years later, she enjoys her responsibilities with the TRCSS, and is looking forward to contributing to the growth and success of the TRCSS.
Justin Constantino
Web Specialist
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Cyndi McCowen
Director, Tutoring Services
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Director of Tutoring
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Cyndi McCowen moved from the New Jersey shore to San Antonio in 1978 and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School, here in San Antonio. After marrying her wonderful husband and having a daughter, Ms. McCowen started college here at UTSA in 1996. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Anthropology in 2001 and a Master of Arts in History in 2003. Cyndi plans on starting the master´s program in higher Education Administration this summer. Ms. McCowen joined TRC in 1997 as an undergraduate Supplemental Instruction Leader for History. Cyndi has enjoyed working different positions with the Supplemental Instruction Program over the years and is currently one of the Program Coordinators. Ms. McCowen enjoys working with students, faculty and staff connected with the program and beyond.
Javier Cervantes
Program Coordinator
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Program Coordinator
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Javier was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas with roots in northern Coahuila, Mexico. Locally, he graduated from Sam Houston High School and San Antonio College. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies from the College of Santa Fe in New Mexico and his Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio. Before joining the UTSA community in February 2009, he was an elementary school bilingual teacher and a campus minister at St. Mary's University. He also worked with youth and young adults in San Antonio through different non-profit organizations, including JOVEN and the American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions (AIT-SCM). "I enjoy meeting and working with students, tutors, staff and faculty at UTSA and being supportive of the educational needs and goals of our students."
Tracy Lawson
Program Coordinator
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Program Coordinator
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Tracy Lawson was born and raised in Huntington, West Virginia. After graduating from Huntington High School in 1987, he joined the United States Army where he served on various national and international assignments. He recently retired as a Chief Warrant Officer Four (CW4) with over 24 years of active military service. While on active duty, he earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration at Colorado Technical University. In 2008, he completed his Master's degree in Marketing and in 2009 he completed his second Master's degree in Healthcare Management at Colorado Technical University. He received his Six Sigma Green Belt certification from George Mason University in 2012. Tracy joined the TRC family in the spring of 2012. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, working out, hiking, fishing and traveling.
Carl Van Aacken
Program Coordinator
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Program Coordinator
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Carl recently joined the TRC team in 2013 after graduating from Texas State University with a Ph.D. in Education. He is the 2013 recipient of the College of Education Outstanding Graduate Student Award. While at Texas State University, Carl was a faculty member teaching Student Success and a Doctoral Instructional Assistant. Prior to starting doctoral studies, Carl completed more than twenty-five years of military service in the U.S. Army. His military service included three combat theater deployments. Within the military education system, Carl performed duty as a Drill Instructor, Ranger Instructor, and Survival Instructor. His current areas of research interest focuses on postsecondary student success, elements that influence learning, and the role of emotions in learning. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his spouse and two teenagers, traveling, camping, hiking, and fishing.
"Give me a fish and you have fed me for a day… teach me to fish and you have fed me for a lifetime."
Linda Hernandez
Administrative Assistant
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Administrative Assistant
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Linda Hernandez is the Admin Assistant for the Downtown TRC. A native of San Antonio, she graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. Linda worked for Kelly AFB for 15 years until it closed. She had to consider a new career. She attended Texas A & M Extension Service and received a certificate of completion as an Accounting Clerk. She came to UTSA to work for the Small Business Development Center National Information Clearinghouse from May 1999 until May 2007. She came to work for the Downtown TRC since May 2007. Linda loves sports, dogs and keeps informed with current events.
Debi Garza
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Supplemental Instruction
Maggie Floyd
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Supplemental Instruction
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Maggie enrolled at UTSA as a first-generation student in 1994 after working for six years in administrative support for the State of Tennessee and USAA. She graduated summa cum laude in 1998 earning a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Legal Studies. In May of 2004 she completed a master's degree at UTSA in Public Administration. She joined the Tomás Rivera Center in January of 2000 as a Sl Leader for American Politics and developed an unwavering commitment to the power of peer collaboration as a catalyst for learning and personal growth.
"As a student at UTSA, I developed my most effective study strategies when I had opportunities to participate in study groups. I feel very fortunate now to be part of a team of exceptional people dedicated to providing quality study groups on campus."
Marie Edmondson
Administrative Associate II, Supplemental Instruction
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Administrative Associate II
Supplemental Instruction
Marie graduated from The University of Texas At San Antonio in 2008 with a BBA in Marketing. She then worked in the Marketing field for two years. This included working events, volunteering for non-profit businesses, and is now pursuing a career in Academia. As an Undergraduate she was an SI Leader with the SI Program and is now the Administrative Associate II for the Program. She enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling with her husband.
Tiffany Sullivan
Program Coordinator
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Tiffany received her Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business Management from UTSA in 2003. While a student, Tiffany worked as a SI leader for History and Texas Politics beginning in 2001 and rejoined the TRC family as a Program Coordinator in 2006. She is currently working on her mastrer's degree in Adult Learning and Teaching. Tiffany enjoys spending her free time with her family and surf fishing on the beaches of Padre Island.
Bonita de Leon
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Assistant Director
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Bonita de Leon has been a part of the TRC community since Fall 2003, when she started working as a Supplemental Instruction Leader. After completing her undergraduate degree in biology, she joined the SI Program team as a Program Coordinator. Bonita completed her M.Ed in Education Leadership with a focus on Higher Education Administration. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with friends and family.
Erik Oviedo
Program Coordinator, Supplemental Instruction
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Program Coordinator
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Erik Berto Oviedo Castillo received his BA in Theology from St. Mary's University in 2012. While a student at StMU, he was part of a variety of student organizations with the focus of academic and student success. After graduation, he began working with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at UTSA. In September of 2014, Erik made the transition of becoming a Program Coordinator with the TRC. He is also currently working towards his Masters in Public Administration at UTSA. In the midst of work and school, Erik does enjoys partaking in any athletic sport, volunteering, and trail running.


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A particular liquor company has sent a very nasty letter to a friend of mine who has created beautiful lamps out of many types of liquor or wine bottles. She adds flowers, ornaments or feathers or beads and lights inside the bottles to create very attractive lamps and home decor sculptures. She uses only the real bottles, most or which are not recyclable. They are insisting that she not sell anymore, do several other things including just outright pay them $4,750 because of her "trademark infringment." But she is using THEIR empty bottles. Aside from the fact that she does not sell that much and her profits go towards her cancer treatment or cancer research, is this truly a TM infringment--using the actual empty bottles for a new artistic creation?
Yes this is in all likelihood trademark infringement. The problem is that by using well-known bottles (even empty), your friend is suggesting an official association between her lamps and the liquor companies. It is almost always improper to profit by associating your products with those of a famous company, celebrity, artist or design without obtaining a license to do so. Your friend needs to educate herself about intellectual property law before she gets herself into further hot water. Meanwhile, she better retain a good IP defense lawyer to negotiate a settlement with this liquor company. Perhaps she can negotiate a license so she can stay in business. Without a license, she should stop selling these lamps---if she continues to do so without a license it will be financially disastrous for her. Yes--she should get a license from the owner of the trademark and trade dress rights in every bottle she uses.
Another horror story about what happens when you don't use an attorney.
NO, that is trademark infringement under 15 USC 1114 and can get your "friend" in real trouble. If that friend is you get to a lawyer right away, if not show her this. Trademarks are indicators of source and the source of the other parts are not the particular liquor company. The liquor company has the right and duty to control the quality of goods bearing their trademark and your friend is violating that right and making and selling goods of uncontrolled quality [Who is making the flowers, beads, feathers, beads, lights and other stuff and who install them and in what manner and how does the liquor company control their quality? Answer: by stopping this infringement, as they are doing] under their name. Stop doing it NOW and now you will have the opportunity to pay a lawyer (theirs, yours or both) much more than you would have had you used one to begin with. Think you might use a lawyer next time?
PS The liquor company likely has licensee for lamps and perhaps even an exclusive licensee and must legally protect that licensee and the revenue stream of royalties.
I usually agree with Bruce, but I do not think it is as cut and dried. The test is whether the average consumer is likely to be confused into believing that the liquor company is the source of the goods. Sometimes you see the products of others used in such a way that you are pretty sure that the original maker of the product is not making the recycled product.
Get to a a good trademark attorney and have them look at the facts more carefully. At a minimum you can probably get them to come off the $4750.


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Despite phone makers flooding the market with cheap devices, Chinese company Oppo believes there's potential in higher-end handsets, even in emerging markets.
Check out CNET's coverage of the New York International Auto Show 2013.
The Audiophiliac shares his wishlist for this year.
Equipped with Android 5.0, a quad-core Snapdragon 810 processor and a uniquely arched 5.5-inch, 1080p display, the G Flex 2 is LG's latest top-tier smartphone.
Samsung SUHD TVs represent the company's best picture quality using LED LCD displays.
The Audiophiliac was on the prowl at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest last week in Denver for the best sounding gear, priced from affordable up to "sky's the-limit!"
The Audiophiliac visits the Audio Connection store, and gets bowled over by the sound!
First and foremost, the Fostex PX-5HS speakers sound remarkably clear, and don't let their small stature fool you, the little speakers' bass is rich and full.
The Chinese smartphone maker plans to turn its attention toward the higher-quality smartphone segment in the wake of increased competition.
Exotic cars are showcases of brute-force technology, but have minimal value as cars; high-end audio systems are considerably more useful, says the Audiophiliac.
The Micromega MyAmp isn't short on features or sound quality, says the Audiophiliac.


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Tragedy takes the gloss off Big Brown's dazzling win
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Thoroughbred racing at its best. Thoroughbred racing at its worst.
In a jarring matter of moments, the Kentucky Derby gave us both. It gave us an overpowering tour de force from Big Brown, stomping the competition despite inexperience and unfavorable post position. And it gave us a fatal injury after the race, when filly Eight Belles followed a sensational effort of her own to finish second by fracturing both ankles, falling to the track and being euthanized on the spot. Brilliance and brittleness. Triumph and tragedy. A superstar performance and a ghastly postscript. It was an evening of violent mood swings at Churchill Downs. But that's horse racing, a sport in which the good news never seems able to outrun the bad news. For every new fan turned on to the game by Big Brown's fluidity and immense talent, two might be lost because of Eight Belles' awful ending. Especially coming two years after Derby champion Barbaro broke down two weeks later in the Preakness. There isn't a huge appetite in this country for sports in which animal death is a routine part of the equation. It's a tired and troubling part of the racing script. But the Derby, the sport's high holy day, has always been blessed in that area. It doesn't happen here -- not on the first Saturday in May, at least. If another Derby horse has died on the Churchill Downs dirt, nobody can remember it. The last time a Derby horse went down was 1974, when Flip Sal "went lame" according to the race chart, and was pulled up. In 1970, Holy Land clipped heels with another horse on the second turn and fell. In 1932, Liberty Limited broke down, and Busy American did the same in 1922.Pat Forde is a senior writer for ESPN.com. He can be reached at email@example.com.
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• Big Brown appears OK day after stunning loss
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• Triple Crown successes and failures
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• Big Brown-Curlin matchup could be worth $5M
• Report: Big Brown to run without steroids
• Big Brown draws rail for Belmont Stakes
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• Big Brown to stand at Three Chimneys
• Paulick: A humbling game
• Forde: Dutrow's Big Brown busts at Belmont
• Moran: New York roar stays pent up
• Cronley: Hard to understand a loser
• Cronley: Mopping up
• Moran: Stranger things have happened
• Paulick: Big Brown vs. Greatness
• Forde: Gangs of New York
• Plonk: Sign of the times
• Finley: Un-American
• Finley: Big Brown not great, yet
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• Paulick: We've been here before
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The Eye
Jay Z Cheating Scandals Revealed, Are Beyonce and Jay Z Headed For Divorce?
Rumors of Jay Z and Beyonce splitting have been coming up more and more lately. The elevator brawl between sister-in-law Solange and the hip hop mogul prompted a lot of speculation about the status of the celebrity couple's relationship.
The International Business Times recently reported Bey and Jay Z might be heading towards divorce after their "On The Run" tour. Sources say the "Flawless" singer heard numerous rumors about Jay Z hooking up with artists like Rihanna and Rita Ora.
The alleged affair between Jay Z and Rihanna had five minutes of fame in 2006, but the rumor quickly vanished. Ora addressed the accusations in April on Power 105.1's "The Breakfast Club."
She said "Don't you dare disrespect Beyoncé like that ever again in your entire life. You should know better than that. That's just straight-up disrespect. You can't even go there."
Life & Style's June issue confirms the cheating scandal speculations and says Beyonce's had enough of the lies. Her husband's serial cheating has left her with no choice but to divorce him, but it won't happen until after their much anticipated "On The Run" tour.
Looks like Jay Z can certainly make a good girl go bad. The International Business Times also reports that Beyonce is getting close to her body guard Julius De Boer and she could also be cheating.
According to MTV a source said, "Jay definitely thinks that there was and may still be something romantic going on between Bey and Julius. He wanted to fire Julius last February, but Beyonce said- 'Julius isn't going anywhere'."
"They've spent a lot of time together behind closed doors. He's even stayed in her hotel room," a source added.
Bey may not have had the last word; the Rick Smiley Morning Show reported Beyonce was seen in New York City earlier in the week with a new bodyguard. No one is exactly sure of why Julius De Boer has been let go, but they say it's not because he didn't protect the "Holy Grail" rapper against Solange.
Is Jay Z jealous of his wife's relationship with her bodyguard? Do you think the power couple is headed towards one of the messiest celebrity divorces in history?


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Wall Street Is a Casino in the Clouds
Getco and ICE are computers. The don't sleep. They mainly trade esoteric instruments only dimly related to actual ownership of anything. The trades are usually pre-set by software algorithms, not by humans at all.
Despite the 2008 market crash, and despite Knight's own example of software failure, global trading keeps moving into this dimly regulated computerized netherworld, a virtual casino where fortunes are made and lost in a heartbeat, and where cops are almost guaranteed to be several steps behind the robbers.
The instruments on which trading is based are futures, options and other derivatives, not real commodities, not real stakes in companies, but imaginary instruments on which traders' software programs can get more action. The trading volume of the New York Stock Exchange, and the value of its exchange, have been falling for years because the virtual casino provides more, better, faster action.
But we're losing the point of trading at all. Companies need capital, commodities need markets, all sorts of entities need debt financing. Who is left holding the bag when the casino has finished its work? What is the value of individuals trading a market that's rigged by software and lives in the clouds?
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