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Putin studied law at Leningrad State University, where his tutor was Anatoly Sobchak, later one of the leading reform politicians of the perestroika period. Putin served 15 years as a foreign intelligence officer for the KGB (Committee for State Security), including six years in Dresden, East Germany. In 1990 he retired from active KGB service with the rank of lieutenant colonel and returned to Russia to become prorector of Leningrad State University with responsibility for the institution's external relations. Soon afterward Putin became an adviser to Sobchak, the first democratically elected mayor of St. Petersburg. He quickly won Sobchak's confidence and became known for his ability to get things done; by 1994 he had risen to the post of first deputy mayor.
In 1996 Putin moved to Moscow, where he joined the presidential staff as deputy to Pavel Borodin, the Kremlin's chief administrator. Putin grew close to fellow Leningrader Anatoly Chubais and moved up in administrative positions. In July 1998 Pres. Boris Yeltsin made Putin director of the Federal Security Service (the KGB's domestic successor), and shortly thereafter he became secretary of the influential Security Council. Yeltsin, who was searching for an heir to assume his mantle, appointed Putin prime minister in 1999.
Although he was virtually unknown, Putin's public-approval ratings soared when he launched a well-organized military operation against secessionist rebels in Chechnya. Wearied by years of Yeltsin's erratic behaviour, the Russian public appreciated Putin's coolness and decisiveness under pressure. Putin's support for a new electoral bloc, Unity, ensured its success in the December parliamentary elections.
On December 31, 1999, Yeltsin unexpectedly announced his resignation and named Putin acting president. Promising to rebuild a weakened Russia, the austere and reserved Putin easily won the March 2000 elections with about 53 percent of the vote. As president, he sought to end corruption and create a strongly regulated market economy.
Putin quickly reasserted control over Russia's 89 regions and republics, dividing them into seven new federal districts, each headed by a representative appointed by the president. He also removed the right of regional governors to sit in the Federation Council, the upper house of the Russian parliament. Putin moved to reduce the power of Russia's unpopular financiers and media tycoons—the so-called "oligarchs"—by closing several media outlets and launching criminal proceedings against numerous leading figures. He faced a difficult situation in Chechnya, particularly from rebels who staged terrorist attacks in Moscow and guerilla attacks on Russian troops from the region's mountains; in 2002 Putin declared the military campaign over, but casualties remained high.
Putin strongly objected to U.S. Pres. George W. Bush's decision in 2001 to abandon the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. In response to the September 11 attacks on the United States in 2001, he pledged Russia's assistance and cooperation in the U.S.-led campaign against terrorists and their allies, offering the use of Russia's airspace for humanitarian deliveries and help in search-and-rescue operations. Nevertheless, Putin joined German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and French Pres. Jacques Chirac in 2002–03 to oppose U.S. and British plans to use force to oust Ṣaddām Ḥussein's government in Iraq.
Overseeing an economy that enjoyed growth after a prolonged recession in the 1990s, Putin was easily reelected in March 2004. In parliamentary elections in December 2007, Putin's party, United Russia, won an overwhelming majority of seats. Though the fairness of the elections was questioned by international observers and by the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, the results nonetheless affirmed Putin's power. With a constitutional provision forcing Putin to step down in 2008, he chose Dmitry Medvedev as his successor.
Soon after Medvedev won the March 2008 presidential election by a landslide, Putin announced that he had accepted the position of chairman of the United Russia party. Confirming widespread expectations, Medvedev nominated Putin as the country's prime minister within hours of taking office on May 7, 2008. Russia's parliament confirmed the appointment the following day. Although Medvedev grew more assertive as his term progressed, Putin was still regarded as the main power within the Kremlin. While some speculated that Medvedev might run for a second term, he announced in September 2011 that he and Putin would—pending a United Russia victory at the polls—trade positions. Widespread irregularities in parliamentary elections in December 2011 triggered a wave of popular protest, and Putin faced a surprisingly strong opposition movement in the presidential race. On March 4, 2012, however, Putin was elected to a third term as Russia's president. In advance of his inauguration, Putin resigned as United Russia chairman, handing control of the party to Medvedev.


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Watch this video and discover some of East Lothian's top golfing spots. Video by Gary Eunson.
Perthshire is home to some of the oldest and most prestigious golf courses in Scotland. Tee off on championship courses and discover hidden gems that offer memorable rounds of golf amongst spectacular scenery.
Perthshire's foremost golfing destination is without a doubt Gleneagles, the only venue in the UK that can claim the distinction of having three championship courses. The sprawling PGA Centenary, the youngest of the trio, was designed by legendary player Jack Nicklaus, and was the venue of the 2014 Ryder Cup. It was the first time in 40 years that The Ryder Cup returned to the 'Home of Golf' and drew tens of thousands of spectators each day. The Queens Course offers its fair share of tricky moments whilst the classic Kings Course, laid out by celebrated golf course architect James Braid, has challenged the abilities of the world's finest golfers.
Auchterarder sits adjacent to the PGA Centenary Course. With an easy-walking layout, it poses a unique test for golfers who can enjoy the magnificent views towards Glendevon and the Ochil Hills as they play.
Perth's South Inch is said to have been the location of the world's first golf course, played by Scottish monarchs during the 14th century when the city served as the country's capital. Today you can test your swing on the North Inch Golf Course, a parkland course and one of the oldest in the country, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Fair City of Perth. You can also test your golfing prowess on the King James VI, a relaxing 18-hole tree-lined course in the middle of the River Tay only accessible via a walkway on the railway bridge.
A five-time winner of the Open Championship, James Braid designed a further four of Perthshire's impressive courses, all of which embrace the natural contours of the landscape. These include the Rosemount at Blairgowrie - host venue of The 2014 Junior Ryder Cup - Alyth, Ferntower at Crieff, and Taymouth Castle at Kenmore (which is currently closed for major redevelopment work).
Be sure to seek out some of the region's lesser-known gems such as St Fillans golf course on Loch Earn, a favourite of Open and Masters Champion Sandy Lyle, and Killin Golf Club, the 9th hole of which has been described as one of the most breathtaking in Scotland. The courses of Comrie and Muthill are also fantastic choices for those seeking a gentle round of golf over nine holes.
And don't miss the picturesque course at Pitlochry which is set in the gateway of the Highlands. The 5,700-yard course, with views down the Tummel Valley, features undulating greens which will test every element of your game
Get the most out of Perthshire's fantastic golf courses by picking up the Golf Perthshire voucher booklet, which includes seven vouchers offering 25% discount off normal green fees at 18 participating courses (terms and conditions apply at two of the courses). Golfers can also enjoy discounted tee time offers on playing at Gleneagles, and admission to some of the region's finest distilleries.
The Golf Perthshire (9-hole) Pass can be used at 13 of the region's 9-hole village courses, all of which offer stunning scenery and are located within easy reach of one another. The pass also offers discounted entry to the distilleries.
Finally, when booking your accommodation remember to look out for the Golfers Welcome scheme. They accredit accommodation providers that offer dedicated golf facilities like secure club storage, weather updates and details of local golf suppliers.
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The Montgomery lies in beautiful, unspoilt parkland bordering Loch Leven. Undulating greens, streams ponds and enticing tree-lined fairways provide a challenging activity to both low and high handicap golfers alike.
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Overlooking the beautiful valley of Strathmore near Blairgowrie, Strathmore Golf Centre has a wide range of facilities for visiting golfers including a floodlit driving range, a par-29 9-hole course.
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Located in one of the most beautiful areas of Scotland in which to play golf, Bishopshire Golf Club is a wonderful nine-hole heathland course that is fit to test any level of player.
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The North Inch Golf Course in Perth is one of the oldest in Scotland. A mix of links and parkland in character; it can offer the resident and visitor alike with a pleasant and varied round of golf.
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"We Are Smug" is now available to download from the following digital retailers:
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"We Are Smug" is now available to download from the following digital retailers:
iTunes http://bit.ly/11ecwMw
Amazon MP3 http://amzn.to/100CJdp
Deezer http://bit.ly/ZAkThF
7 Digital http://bit.ly/13juL3a
To support independent music stores who are stocking the limited edition 'We Are Smug' side-project re-release, Darren signed just 500 CD's which will be available at various locations around the UK. We've included a very extensive list here of all the stores who will each have a handful of copies to sell on April 14/15. If one is near you, go visit them in person and place a pre-order to support independent music stores! If you are unaware of what this project is, check out Darren's official YouTube page youtube.com/darrenhayes for a preview video explaining this strange and experimental collaboration album where he shared vocal and production duties with co-producer/writer Robert Conley. Darren began recording this back in 2006 and made it available for a limited time before being withdrawn. Now it's back, with a bonus song 'Riot' and on CD and iTunes for the first time ever.
That's Entertainment
19-21 Victoria Court The Mall Blackburn Lancashire BB1 7JE
44-46 Church Street Blackpool Blackpool FY1 1HP
195a Station Street Burton on Trent Derbyshire DE14 1AN
9-11 St Davids Way St Davids Dewi Sant Shopping Centre Cardiff South Glamorgan CF10 2DP
Unit 2c/3c Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village Tomahawk Trail Glasshoughton Castleford WF10 4FR
63/65 FOREGATE STREET Chester Chester CH1 1HD
Unit 31 Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre Sheffield South Yorkshire S20 7PN
Unit 36-37 Dalton Park Retail Park Seaham County Durham SR7 9HU
10 Albian Street Derby Derbyshire DE1 2PR
21-27a St Sepulchre Gate Doncaster Doncaster DN1 1TD
146/150 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow Glasgow Scotland G2 3DH
34/38 kings walk Gloucester Gloucester GL1 1RX
Unit 2 Market Gates Shopping Centre Great Yarmouth Great Yarmouth NR30 2AX
61-63 New Street Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 2BQ
10-14 King Edward Street Hull Hull HU1 3SS
Unit 20a Lakeside Village White Rose Way Doncaster Doncaster DN4 5PH
Unit 19 (17/19) Ashston Walk St Nicholas Arcade Lancaster Lancaster LA1 1ND
That's Entertainment Unit 17 St Johns Centre Leeds Leeds LS2 8LQ
38/40 Gallowtree gate Leicester Leicester LE1 1DA
17 Bold Street Liverpool Merseyside L1 4DN
22 Castle Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 6AF
103 Market Street Manchester Manchester M1 1NN
Unit L 40/41, Lower Mall Merry Hill Shopping Centre Brierley West Middlands DY5 1QX
Unit 9/10 Captain Cook Square Middlesbrough Cleveland TS1 5UB
6/8 Eldon Way Eldon Square Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE1 7XS
Unit 16 Royal QuaysOutlet Centre Colbe Dene Northshields Tyne and Wear NE29 6DW
55-57 Abingdon street Northampton Northampton NN1 2AW
23-25 Castle Street Norwich Norwich NR2 1PD
Unit 142 Victoria Centre Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG1 3QE
61 Friargate Walk ST Georges Mall Preston Preston PR1 2NR
8 Church Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1BD
Unit 28-32 Canal Walk Brunel Centre Swindon Swindon SN1 1LD
Unit 7/9 North Sherwood Street Telford shopping centre Telford TF3 4NE
Unit 105-106 Cathedral Walk Ridings Shopping Centre Wakefield Yorkshire WF1 1YD
Unit 34 Wulfrun Shopping Centre Wolverhampton West Midlands WV1 3HF
Unit 203 York Designer Outlet St Nicholas Avenue Fulford York YO19 4TA
Love Music 34 Dundas Street Glasgow Lanarkshire G1 2AQ
Mound Music 12 Bank Street On The Mound Edinburgh Scotland EH1 2LN
Apollo Music 48A Causeyside Street Town Centre Paisley Scotland PA1 1YH
Bridport Music 33A South Street Bridport Dorset DT6 3NY
Phoenix 6 Pearl Assurance House Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2AQ
Upbeat 18 Belle Vue Bude Cornwall EX23 8JL
Rapture Market Square Town Centre Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6BB
Rapture 24 Riverside Centre Town Centre Evesham Worcestershire WR11 4BG
Acorn Music 3 Glovers Walk Town Centre Yeovil Somerset BA20 1LH
Record Corner 8 Pound Lane Town Centre Godalming Surrey GU7 1BX
Sound Knowledge 22 Hughenden Yard High Street Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 1LT
Gatefield Sounds 70 High Street Whitstable Kent CT5 1BB
Square Records 14 High Street Town Centre Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 1HU
Sister Ray 34 Berwick Street London London W1F 8RP
Slipped Disc 57-59 High Street, Billericay Essex CM12 9AX
Adrians 36-38 High Street Wickford Essex SS12 9AZ
Terrys Music 10 Market Street Pontypridd Rhondda Cyon Taff Wales CF37 2ST
The Vault 27 High Street Stalbridge Dorset DT10 2LH
Octave Music 18 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2LN
Compact Music 20 North Street Subury Suffolk CO10 1RB
Music Mania 4-6 Piccadilly Arcade Hanlet Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST1 1DL
Lewks 3 Wales Court Downham Market Norfolk Norfolk PE38 9JZ
Paradiso - http://www.paradisorecords.co.uk/
Herrick & Watson 8 High Street Skegness Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 3NW
Destiny Records - http://www.stores.ebay.co.uk/sirenityonline
Davids 12 Eastcheap Letchworth Garden City Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3DE
Banquet 52 Eden Street Kingston Kingston Upon Thames Surrey KT1 1EE
Malcolms Musicland 38A Chapel Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 1BW
Reflex 23 Nun Street Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE1 5AG
Action Records 46 Church Street Preston Lancashire PR1 3DH J/G
Windows 1-7 Central Arcade City Centre Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE1 5BP
Townsend 30 Queen Street Great Harwood Blackburn Lancashire BB6 7QQ
Townsend 18 Moor Lane Town Centre Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1BE
Townsend 117 Market Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 2SQ
Townsend 119 Towngate Leyland Lancashire PR25 2LQ
Head The Mall Union Gallery Broadmead Bristol Bristol BS1 3XD
Head Unit 269 The Glades Shopping Centre High Street Bromley Kent BR1 1DN
Head 11 Lower Mall Royal Priors Lemington Spa Warwickshire CV32 4QE
Head 6 Sovreign Shopping Centre High Street Town Centre Weston Super Mare Somerset BS23 1HL
Head 42-44 Ann Street Belfast County Antrim BT1 4EG
On April 14 the 2006 'secret' side project album Darren made with producer Robert Conley - 'We Are Smug' - is finally getting a commercial release on CD and iTunes with a brand new never before heard bonus song 'Riot'. You can pre-order it as a physical CD via amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/ZJmdF0 or on iTunes worldwide http://smarturl.it/o2xlq1
For those unfamiliar, Darren originally made the experimental and eccentric alter-ego album in 2006 for no other reason than to have fun. He and co-writer and co-producer Conley shared the vocal duties and created something that was unlike anything Darren had ever written or recorded before. At the time it was only available as a download for a limited period before disappearing. Until now.
For the first time ever, the album is being commercially released on CD and iTunes and both versions have the bonus previously never before released song 'Riot'.
It's a bold and strange experimental record - not for the faint hearted but for those who have followed Darren's career closely - an integral artistic step between 'The Tension and the Spark' and the highly conceptual 'This Delicate Thing We've Made' era.
'We Are Smug' is a strange and wonderful addition to Darren's eclectic pop career and on April 14 it can finally be yours to hold.
'Bloodstained Heart' is an anthem for those who rejoice in the savoir of love and the hope that it brings. Darren says: "It's a song that plays on the famous line about sitting in the gutter, but some of us looking up at the stars. But at least we have each other."
1. Bloodstained Heart (Radio Mix)
2. Bloodstained Heart (Monsieur Adi Mix)
3. Bloodstained Heart (Kryder Club Mix)
4. Ending Before I Begin
Available now on iTunes Australia HERE
We are pleased to announce that Darren's most recent album "Secret Codes And Battleships" has been nominated under the category of Best Adult Contemporary Album for the Australian Record Industry Association (Aria) Awards due to take place in Sydney on 29 November.
You can read more about this year's Aria Awards HERE
There are a handful of VIP packages left for Darren's 'The Secrets Out' Tour including a few previously sold out venues which luckily were released back to us at the last minute.
So if you missed out we suggest you check it out ASAP as these wont last long!
A VIP package includes a seat in the first FIVE rows (early entry for the Dublin GA Show), Exclusive VIP goodies, VIP reception, VIP Laminate, Admittance to the Soundcheck plus a chance to meet Darren!
VIP Packages HERE
Look at what just landed at the Powdered Sugar Offices... A sample of the Dog Tag that will be selling on the Official Merch Stand at Darren's 'The Secret's Out' tour this month.
We've posted info for VIP ticket holders & details of final tickets remaining for Darren's September UK on the landing page at www.darrenhayes.com .
Literally down to just a handful of seats left in each city.
At this stage, the GA Dublin show is the only date with plenty of availability but we expect even this will sell out.
If you're planning to attend don't leave it to the last minute. On the final night, the 'Secret Codes and Battleships' era will come to a close. Click HERE for all the details.
(Thanks to TabloidJunk for this great Darren pic from the first leg of the tour)
Fanclub Members dont forget to register for Soundcheck HERE
I was asked to give a quote or two regarding the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson's 'Bad' album. If you know anything about me you'd know this is virtually impossible. I have years of good things to say about this album and so I decided instead to write a blog about the record, from which I'll let someone else try to snip out a few relevant sentences!
Bad is without doubt my favourite Michael Jackson album of all time. It evokes such strong and bittersweet associations for me. While on one hand it was an astounding musical hurricane of smash hit singles and dazzling visuals - it also occupied that awkward space of being the album that had to follow up the biggest selling album of all time; an expectation I don't think even Michael himself could ever escape. It's a shame because the album WAS a phenomenal success. It spawned 5 Billboard Number One singles (a world record) and went on to sell in excess of 35 million copies - it ranks as the 5th greatest seller of all time. Still, it seemed to this fan that at the time, Bad was unfairly judged simply for not being Thriller. The irony is, I'm so glad it wasn't.
I didn't own Thriller at the time. Shock! Horror! But it's true. It was a matter of economics - we couldn't afford it. By the time I saved up enough money to buy Thriller, the massive moonwalking Grammy Award winning world dominating wave of 3 years had finally passed. So I waited patiently for the 'next' album.
By the time Bad started gearing up to crack open the sky - I was the prime age to appreciate music. The year was 1987 and I was 15 years old. On August 31 that year there was a massive pre-release hype for the entire project and the premiere of the music video was no exception. It was a prime time television event - 'Michael Jackson : The Magic Returns' and featured the full 17 minute Martin Scorcese directed video for the single 'Bad': Michael's 'sequel' to Thriller - the most successful music video of all time. No pressure! Granted, we'd already been treated to the ballad 'I Just Can't Stop Loving You' - but that was not really the big first single. It was like a teaser. Almost a way to take the pressure off. In the business we'd call that a 'soft release'. No, the real event was the first big pop song and the accompanying music video for 'Bad'. So the pressure was there! I even applied some as a fan.
What would it sound like? What would he look like? Most importantly - would I love it as I adored Thriller?
The answer was a big massive YES! Musically - the title track Bad, was FUN. It was up and energetic and I did not see the funk or soul coming. I did not expect Michael to look the way he did. I loved his androgyny and his new slick black leather and buckles image. His hair. His makeup. He was a proper pop star. A hero.
I was also being bullied quite badly at high school during that time so you can imagine the impact Michael's video for 'Bad' had. His character was taunted and what did he do? He only shot up into the air and dropped down as a super hero in black leather and buckles. Then he danced up a storm and sang like an angel spitting out rhetoric and confidence.
When I finally got the album, listening to it was a religious experience. I still remember the paper stock of the album cover, the smell of the ink - the incredible liner notes and of course that amazing Matthew Rolston inner sleeve photo spread with Michael in black sunglasses and turtleneck and through a distorted lens as he contorted for the camera.
The sounds - well they were surreal. The percussion and aggressive vocals of 'The Way You Make Me Feel' in sharp contrast to the honey sweet harmonies of the backing vocals. The insanity of 'Speed Demon' - the joy of Stevie Wonder Duet 'Just Good Friends' and of course that goose bump inducing global anthem 'Man in the Mirror'. It has the violence of 'Dirty Diana' and finally the jewel of Bad's crown : Smooth Criminal. Forget Billie Jean, keep Thriller. I wanted to see a music video for this adrenaline rush of a song! As a collected works - the songs were a million miles away form the brilliant Thriller. Where Thriller was sparse and conservative in its punches, Bad was a techincolour of sound. Brooding, angry or sexy. Nothing on there sounding like a repeat of where he'd been before.
The rest of the campaign unfolded with equal amounts of mystery shock and awe. Who could have seen 'sexy Michael' on the horizon? But there he was in the video for 'The Way You Make Me Feel' converting even my rock loving sister into a fan. This previously harmless elfin like child man was suddenly the confident lead in his own West Side Story musical - puffing his chest and chasing the pretty lady down the street. Every music video was an event. MTV had just come to Australian television (albeit a 2 hour show 3 times a week late at night!). But I sat there for every single video premiere at midnight - fumbling with the controls for the VCR to record them so I could watch them over and over again. Studying the dance moves and obsessing over the details. Then there was the tour. Long standing fans of mine would know about the transformative experience I had seeing Michael live for the first time. Brisbane Entertainment centre - November 25 and 28 1987. Famously and rather embarrassingly, the Australian press launched a pretty aggressive negative campaign about Michael back then, informing locals that he would be performing behind a plastic screen to avoid catching germs from Australians. Ridiculous. But it worked: ticket sales virtually halted. MJ was supposed to play in stadiums but due to the poor ticket sales in my home town he was downgraded to arenas. Instead of one night in a 40 thousand seat stadium he played 2 nights at a 9 thousand seater. It's unfathomable now to imagine the King of Pop couldn't sell a concert ticket - but in that moment in time, that was the reality in my home town.
The tour book was extraordinary. It featured photographs of Michael in a mysterious white pin striped suit with a white Fedora. Had I missed something? What video was this from? I had to wait a year to find out (see the end of this story!).
I've written numerous accounts of this night but suffice to say I ended up almost front row by complete accident (my cheap seat field tickets for the stadium randomly exchanged for floor seats right near the stage) and the performance changed my life: it made me know what I wanted to do for the rest of mine. It was a spectacular show, and I managed to buy tickets to the 2nd show as well - where I saw both Stevie Wonder perform a duet with Michael but also the debut of choreographer and local Brisbane resident Wade Robson as he made his debut on stage at 5 years of age, dancing with Michael during the encore.
During the course of the promo period for Bad, I had all the 12 inch singles on vinyl. For the record, Man In The Mirror was my favourite artwork - this incredible black and white portrait of Michael with silver ink and black. The boots from Dirty Diana were also fawned over and I may have worn a pair just like them complete with a Triumph motorcycle buckle belt to my high school prom that year .
Bad filled up 2 years of my life at high school. It saw me go from bullied teen with no allies to lead in the school musicals full of confidence and a purpose in life. It gave me a hero to look up to. Someone strange, marching to the beat of his own drum and someone proud not to fit into the mould.
By the time Bad promo finished up - and the magic felt like it was about to drain out of my world, I saw an ad in a movie magazine that stopped me in my tracks. 'Moonwalker' - starring Michael Jackson.
There he was in that white pin striped suit in a movie poster reminiscent of a George Lucas or Steven Spielberg film. What did it all mean? I had to wait until the movie was released. Luckily because I worked part time in a record store - I managed to score tickets to a press screening and I marked the date on my calendar. Soon enough the mystery of the white suit was revealed - it was the outfit Michael famously wore in the music video for Smooth Criminal and I embarrassingly and proudly wore a replica version of it to the screening myself. I felt a bit of a fool catching a bus in the middle of a humid Australian summer day - in full white suit complete with suspenders and blue socks! I was one of two people dressed up. The other, the now 6 year old Wade Robson. He was in a perfect replica of the white gangster suit complete with identical dance moves. I said hello to him after the screening. No one else realised who he was but I said to him 'Are you the little boy who danced with Michael Jackson at the concert?'. He looked up with his big wide brown eyes and smiled knowingly, 'Yes'. He and his family would eventually be moved to the U.S with Michael's assistance, and under Michael's mentoring, Wayde would grow up to be a choreographer for Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. But back then, in 1988 he was still a baby. I said goodbye to him, and to the Bad era and caught the bus home with my own white fedora in my hand. Wayde was off to Neverland and I was off on a journey that would put me on stage at that same arena in my home town just 10 years later.
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Once he was a well-liked, well-paid young partner in a thriving Mississippi law firm. Then Patrick Lanigan stole ninety million dollars from his own firm—and ran for his life. For four years, he evaded men who were rich and powerful, and who would stop at nothing to find him. Then, inevitably, on the edge of the Brazilian jungle, they finally tracked him down.
Now Patrick is coming home. And in the Mississippi city where it all began, an extraordinary trial is about to begin. As prosecutors circle like sharks, as Patrick's lawyer prepares his defense, as Patrick's lover prays for his deliverance and his former partners wait for their revenge, another story is about to emerge. Because Patrick Lanigan, the most reviled white-collar criminal of his time, knows something that no one else in the world knows. He knows the truth.
Excerpted from The Partner by John Grisham. . Excerpted by permission of Dell, a division of Random House LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
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It's subtle, but makes a noticeable difference in consistency. The tooltips from the panels already had those blur behind things.
As for the mixed tooltip style. Currently there is a different style between the panel tooltips, system settings and dolphin. That's also about to change though that might not make it in a KDE 4.x release, depending on the changes required. It might as well be fixed in KDE 4.10 i'd give it a 50/50 chance. I'm currently recreating the tooltip internals to make it suitable for more then just the panel. This means that all tooltips will get the same visual style (like the current panel tooltips).
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White Sox host Twins in renewal of AL Central rivalry
Two old-time rivals begin the 2013 edition of their AL Central rivalry on Friday, when the White Sox host the Twins in the first of three games at U.S. Cellular Field.
Following a rainout of their game against the Angels on Wednesday night, the Twins opted to move everyone in their rotation back a day, so instead of Scott Diamond taking the ball as scheduled, it'll be Opening Day starter Vance Worley opening the series on Friday.
"It's never really good to have that many off-days, especially when you bang a game this time -- you're going to play a lot of games in a row later," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "Somewhere you're going to pay. But you can't fight this weather. It is what it is. But you'll be playing in better weather, which is a good thing. But the pitching gets a little out of whack here."
Coming off a rough outing in his last start, the next game can't come soon enough for Worley, who gave up nine runs on seven hits in just one inning of work against the Mets. It was the shortest outing of his three-year career.
"It's frustrating," Worley said after the start. "Nobody likes to have that happen to them. So I'll have to make some adjustments so that I'm ready to go."
Opposing Worley will be White Sox veteran Jake Peavy, coming off the 32nd double-digit strikeout game of his career. Peavy (2-1, 3.93) mowed down the Indians in his last time out, tossing seven innings of one-run ball.
In 11 starts against Minnesota, Peavy has posted a 6-3 record with a 3.03 ERA.
He'll have to contend with a red-hot Joe Mauer, who brings a nine-game hitting streak into Friday's contest. On Monday and Tuesday, Mauer had four hits in consecutive games for just the second time in his career.
"We'll just call it normal," Gardenhire said. "He's just getting hits. He's just on one of those streaks where it's pretty amazing to see that many hits coming each night. But he's pretty consistent with what he does."
Twins: Dozier serving as leadoff man
• Before Wednesday's game was rained out, Brian Dozier was slated to lead off for the second straight night, as outfielder Aaron Hicks continues to struggle.
Hicks, who has notched just two hits in 45 at-bats this season, has batted in the eighth spot in the order during the last two games.
"Our preference is to have Hicks be our leadoff man and go from there," Gardenhire said. "But we moved him down to allow him to have some quality at-bats and not think too much and swing."
White Sox: Glovework in Konerko's future
• Paul Konerko has started the past seven games at designated hitter, including all four this week at Toronto's Rogers Centre, which features artificial turf. Manager Robin Ventura plans to get Konerko back at first base, where Adam Dunn has been taking his place.
"I just didn't want Paul on the turf," Ventura said. "It just seems to create problems every time guys get on the turf."
Dunn made a costly error at first base in Thursday's 3-1 loss.
• Pitching coach Don Cooper will rejoin the White Sox on Friday after missing time with diverticulitis, which forced him to be hospitalized while the team was in Washington, D.C., on April 9. Bullpen coach Bobby Thigpen has been filling in for Cooper.
"We are looking forward to having Cooper back," Ventura said. "It's odd him not being here. I'm just glad he's feeling better. It's going to be nice to have him back."
Worth noting
• Twins outfielder Josh Willingham is hitless in 15 at-bats against Peavy, and he has struck out four times. Justin Morneau has also struggled against the veteran right-hander, hitting just .188 in 18 plate appearances.
• The White Sox have won four straight and seven of eight against Minnesota. Chicago took the season series last year, 14-4.
AJ Cassavell is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @ajcassavell. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Dinklage has played scientists well. I'd be surprised if he didn't here
IGN had an interview with director Bryan Singer about his latest film, Jack the Giant Slayer. In that interview IGN asked about the casting of Peter Dinklage in the X-Men First Class sequel and what what character he will be playing. It is not going to be Alpha Flight's Puck, nor will he be a CGI character.
"He's not going to be a CGI character," Singer corrected. "He'll be himself. Not that he'll be playing Peter Dinklage, he'll be playing this character. It's not a shy character. He's just such a phenomenal actor; I'm a huge fan of Peter's and Game of Thrones. He was my first choice and I was really happy [about the casting]. It's so funny to talk to him because he does that impeccable accent [on Game of Thrones] and then you talk to him and he's this guy from New Jersey."
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Dinklage has played scientists well. I'd be surprised if he didn't here
I don't know why everyone assumed he was puck. Because he's short? Puck doesn't even have anything to do with days of future past. If memory serves me didn't Tervor Fitzroy have a small guy as his companion named bantum. He was used in the 90's animated series. Anyway the character dealt with time manipulation so it could be him.
Singer really gets hung up on accents. He was blown away by Hugh Laurie's House audition because he didn't know he was English because he used an American accent. Yeah, Singer, it is called acting.
Singers career summed up: Usual Suspects and X2. And, X2 was great because of the story (which was a brilliant graphic novel by Chris Claremont.) I think Singer needs to accept he mucked up the X waters as much as Ratner. All the fetish leather, underused characters and horrible casting choices...on his shoulders.
I'm sorrry, Singer doesn't provide me with confidence. I think X-Men: First Class was the best of the bunch.
shac - yes, I assumed he was going to be Puck because he's short. Puck is short, Peter Dinklage is wonderful actor who happens to be short, and I think he would have been fantastic playing him. And yes, Puck has nothing to do with Days of Future Past, but when has that ever stopped Fox from tossing in whatever characters they want? Was Banshee in the first class? Not at all.
I am wondering who he's going to play now.
Not just his height but he actually looked like him. Oh well lets see which made up character he could be. Maybe Puck's seedier unheard of brother... Muck.
I thought the same thing as I was typing caveman but at least banshee was an x-man. Puck was a character from another team entirely and had nothing to do with the story. He's not even a big player in the x-universe as a whole. But if Fox owns the entire library of x-characters they might as well make their money and throw in as many as possible. It makes sense.
I read same as middlerealm, Bolivar Trask the inventor of sentinnels
Doesn't Singer recognize how much talent comes out of NJ, he shouldn't sound that surprised


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David Yau Yau's rebel group appears to reject an amnesty offer from South Sudan President Salva Kiir and launches a deadly attack on Pibor town.
A mother whose daughter died in South Africa and the man who organized the attack that killed her bring their experiences to South Sudan.
Jonglei state in South Sudan runs out of free condoms after funding for a program dries up.
South Sudan's government has struggled to contain several insurgencies it claims are supported by Khartoum
One of the largest active rebel groups in South Sudan says it will lay down arms and surrender to the government
South Sudan's first ever high school exams get underway but are marred by a shortage of test papers and poorly set questions.
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir vows to keep the country at peace and to return South Sudan to prosperity.
Security is stepped up on roads leading into and out of the South Sudanese capital, Juba, after five people are killed in attacks.
Hospital staff at Bor State Hospital end a days'-old strike over unpaid bonuses after three patients died at the weekend.
A U.S. report accuses South Sudan of serious rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings and arbitrary arrests by security forces.
Staff at the main hospital in the capital of Jonglei state, South Sudan, walk out on strike over bonuses they say haven't been paid for months.
Five South Sudanese women, including a widow with small children, are jailed for failing to pay a state household tax equivalent to $7 U.S.
Killings were triggered when cattle raiders stole at least 750 head of cattle in a village in Ikotos County, Eastern Equatoria state, last week
5 UN peacekeepers were killed in restive Jonglei state last week by men with machine guns when they got out of their cars to try to negotiate with attackers
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South Sudanese President Salva Kiir condemns an attack on a United Nations' convoy in Jonglei that killed five peacekeepers and seven civilians.
South Sudanese women appeal to mothers to educate their sons and keep an eye on goings-on in their villages to help bring peace to Jonglei.
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International NGO Mercy Corps puts people in a drought-stricken area of South Sudan to work, in exchange for food.
A hospital in South Sudan is running out of antibiotics and beds for dozens of soldiers wounded in the fight to defeat David Yau Yau's rebels.
Seven people are killed and six wounded in the latest attacks, allegedly by nomads from Sudan, on communities in South Sudan, officials say.
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More than 100 people attended a lively town hall meeting hosted by Voice of America in Juba.
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(Bill W) July 20, 2011 – Wayne Johnson and the BDS Motorsports #38 team rolled up three wins in seven days, culminating in a victory at the Cottage Grove Speedway in Cottage Grove, Oregon last Wednesday night. He hoped to run at the Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington over the weekend at the Fred Brownfield Memorial, but rain washed it away. Elma was where he sustained his debilitating injury last year. This weekend, the ASCS series returns to Cottage Grove, and Wayne hopes to add two more wins at a track he calls, 'the best in the West'.
The ASCS-Northwest region hosted the event last Wednesday at Cottage Grove. Wayne started the heat inside row three and finished third. "We were running well," he says. We were moving in on (Joe Ramaker) for second, we just ran out of laps. We had a really good car."
After a tough start to the season with the draw, things seem to be turning around. Wayne drew inside row two for the main event. "Drawing the three was a good deal," he says. "I think we got the lead within a couple of laps, and just really never looked back. The racecar was just that good."
The bullring was in exceptional shape, and Wayne had the perfect ride. "We could run the top or the bottom on either end," he says. "That's how good our racecar was. That was probably the best car we've had all year, and that is saying a lot, because (owner/mechanic) Bryan (Sundby) has had this thing working every night out."
The race was the perfect preparation for this weekend's events at the same track. The Oklahoma transplant turned Knoxville, Iowa resident is confident. "Of all the shows we've run out West, Cottage Grove is the track we've had the most success at," says Wayne. "That's a plus. Every time we go there it has two good lanes. There is always a top and a bottom. You can always pass there. We've run well there in the past."
Wayne was really looking forward to getting back to Elma. In addition to wanting to conquer the track that sat him down for a while, he had some thank yous. "I really was disappointed," he says of the rain outs. "I wanted to get back on that horse that bucked me. We didn't get a chance to do it, and that sucked. I wanted to get a chance to meet up with some of the safety guys, especially Jerry Donnelly who really helped me when I got hurt. I didn't get to do what I set out to do there."
So, he will focus on Cottage Grove Friday and Saturday night. "I look forward to it for sure," says Wayne. "I said it the other night and I meant it. I think this is the best track on the West Coast."
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Evil Minister of the Land of Tea's Daimyō (茶ノ国悪家老, Cha no Kuni Akukarō) | |
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Anime | Naruto Episode #102 |
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Gender | Male |
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He was the minister of the Tea Daimyō in the Land of Tea.
Part I
Land of Tea Arc
This minister and the Wagarashi family challenged Idate Morino of the Wasabi family led by Jirōchō Wasabi to a race for control of the town.
Later, it is revealed that he had done many bad things while in office. He had accepted bribes on their behalf and he tried to use his authority to cheat the race. When the Tea Daimyō found out what his minister did, he dismissed him, stripping all authority and told him to become a buddhist.


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noun try·out \ˈtrī-ˌau̇t\
: a test of someone's ability to do something that is used to see if he or she should join a team, perform in a play, etc.
: a test of the quality, value, or usefulness of something
Full Definition of TRYOUT
: an experimental performance or demonstration: as a : a test of the ability (as of an athlete or actor) to fill a part or meet standards b : a performance of a play prior to its official opening to determine response and discover weaknesses
See tryout defined for English-language learners
See tryout defined for kids
Examples of TRYOUT
- Open tryouts for the team are next Monday.
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Slang word for cocaine. A play on the fact that cocaine is white and is known for being the illegal drug of choice for white collar white people.
"I still have some white guilt I need to get rid of. How much'll you give me for it?"
di JPGClog
17 ottobre 2012
When white people in the south blame white people in the north for the KKK and slavery because their racist past makes them feel guilt. Then they turn around and say how horrible Abraham Lincoln is for starting the War of Northern Aggression and hang a Confederate flag on their porch
"I think there was a cachet about having an African-American president because of white guilt." - Bachmann explaining why all the northern states voted for Obama because they feel bad for starting the KKK and slavery and opposed civil rights
di Champion of Truthiness
27 marzo 2014
a term only used by white racists, applied towards other white people who challenge their worldview by suggesting that racism still exists and/or is bad for some reason.
Essentially a sanitized version of "nigger lover".
Essentially a sanitized version of "nigger lover".
"You don't think it's funny when I call it James Earl Ray day? Feeling a little white guilt, are you?"
di Rollove
25 aprile 2010
What one feels after one tells a white lie.
I had the worst case of white guilt after I told my girlfriend she wasn't fat.
di pawntakesknightoff
03 marzo 2006
The immediate guilt that a person of White and or Caucasian ethnicity will feel for the minorities and their tribulations as they realixe and find out the truth of their white privilege. As to them feeling sorry for the poor minority that do not have the chance at their white privilege and feel as though they must solve and help their problems for them because their the only ones that can, instead of asking the minor and working with them to change and permanently solve the problem embedded in the American Aryan society.
The ignorant excuse that white us in their attempt to cover up thier doings as a people and trying to make up for it and all the while do not wish to give up thier white priviledge.
The ignorant excuse that white us in their attempt to cover up thier doings as a people and trying to make up for it and all the while do not wish to give up thier white priviledge.
"oh honey give that poor blak kid a chance you know he Probably doesnt have a daddy or a home and lives in infested streets, we have to substitute for that, my white guilt is telling me so, because he can never have what we have he probably doen't even know how to read. you poor nigga"
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27 febbraio 2006
The truth, because they stole everyone else's culture.
White boy: Why do I feel inferior to everyone else, even though we stole everything from the rest of the world and cliamed it for ourselves. We even live in caves while the rest of the world (people of color) were advancing in technology, music, science, etc., so we had to steal their culture because actually, our brain can only think to steal, kill, and destroy!
Person of Color: That's called white guilt!
Person of Color: That's called white guilt!
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Wednesday, 16 January 2008
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BRISBANE: They're already masked beneath the waves, but soon these silent killers could be harder to detect - even using sonar.
American scientists have proven that a cloaking device which would render submarines and ships invisible to sonar is theoretically possible.
"We've devised a recipe for an acoustic material that would essentially open up a hole in space and make something inside that hole disappear from sound waves," said Steven Cummer, an electrical and computer engineer at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
A 'three-dimensional (3-D) sound cloak' made of this material would render objects within it acoustically invisible by forcing sound waves around them. The discovery follows on from the development of working models of electromagnetic invisibility cloaks, which operate at microwave frequencies.
Bending sound
Sound waves are normally reflected by objects that lie in their path – and these reflected waves can be detected by sonar. The hypothetical cloaking device could prevent this by bending sound waves around an object, to continue moving along their original path.
To do this without disturbing the waves, artificial substances known as 'metamaterials' are required. These materials have unusual properties that are not found in nature, and which arise from their structure rather than their composition - much like how diamond and graphite have very different properties yet they're both made of carbon.
Waves travelling through a conventional material, like air, all behave the same way regardless of the direction in which they are moving. In contrast, electromagnetic waves passing through metamaterials can behave in different ways, such as travelling at different speeds, depending on their direction.
In a previous study, the Duke University team designed an electromagnetic cloak that could make microwaves pass around it. However, other experts doubted that the cloaking concept would be possible with sound waves.
Working cloak: three years away?
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His team wondered if they could come up with a specific set of properties for a metamaterial that would have the same effect on sound waves that previously designed cloaking technology would have on microwaves. So they used mathematical modelling to test the idea.
"And somewhat to our surprise, the answer was yes," he said, adding that a working model of the acoustic sound cloak might be possible within two to three years.
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The crusty stains left on the gusset of womens underwear, due to the discharge and subsequent drying of vaginal juices. Usually of whitish appearance, it is sometimes a darker tan color, especially when the lady has a little bit too much cheese on the taco or is straight up diseased
I couldn't go down on her after I saw the gusset fudge in her panties
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The nasty goo that gets left behind in some women's panties. Sometimes crunchy, sometimes chewy, but always worth a sniff or two..... lmao....
Goddamn, these bloomers are packin' a snatchload of Gussetfudge !
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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.
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Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course
Scenic, challenging nine-hole course carved into the Jo Daviess County hills. Full-service pro shop, bar, grill. Call for tee time.
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Cedarville Skate Park
Skaters of all skill levels will enjoy the half and quarter pipes, pyramid, "roller coaster" and kink rails on the 750 square foot skate pad. The skate park is also open to bikes. Other attractions include a playground, sheltered picnic area, sand volleyball court, basketball court and ten fitness stations along a .5 mile blacktop walking path. Open: Dawn to Dusk.
Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery
Taste soft reds, crisp whites and luscious fruit wines all make at the winery using the best of Illinois grapes. Watch wine being made and then relax and enjoy a glass of wine in the tasting room or on the deck overlooking the vineyard. The Sweet & Savory Plate of meats, cheeses, fruits and chocolate is available daily for a light lunch or snack. Special events are held throughout the year including vineyard tours, festivals and wine & food pairings and a small private room is available for showers, parties & meetings. To learn more about Famous Fossil wines or upcoming events, visit our website. Open: June thru December: daily: 11 am - 6 pm; January thru May: Wednesday thru Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm; Sunday: Noon - 5 pm.
Robert F. Apple - Fishing Guide
Fishing guide - muskies, walleyes; all equipment furnished.
Dakota Nature Trail
The Dakota Nature Trail for biking, hiking, and cross-county skiing links Dakota Park with the Dorothy Wirth Nature Area. The trail surface is crushed limestone and follows a former railroad right-of-way. The trail begins on Main Street in Dakota.
Huron Farm Market
This multi-seasonal shop offers a garden center in the spring, a summer produce market, and fall and Halloween items in the autumn. From April thru October, also enjoy a flea market every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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.
Schurmeier Teaching Forest
Two miles of beginner and intermediate hiking trails, educational signage teaches about tree and forestry practices. This forest is the perfect place to spend the day. Horses welcome!
Tapley Woods State Natural Area
Located 5 miles west of Elizabeth, IL, this 260 timbered acres provides public hunting areas, hiking and nature viewing.
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.
SK-8 Skateboard Heaven
This 11,000-sq.-ft. skateboard park features obstacles, ramps, rails, ledges, spines and bowls. Built specifically for skateboards and in-line skates, this facility is popular with both skaters and spectators.
Taylor Park - Freeport
Taylor Park was originally a trotting-horse track and gives this park its oval shape and flat terrain. There are picnic areas shelters, playground areas, a three-diamond lighted softball complex, a tennis court, a basketball court, and a sand volleyball court. A concession stand is open during softball season.
4 Season Bowling Center
This is a forty lane bowling center with automatic scoring, Thunder Alley sound and light experience which is open to the public. Jumpin Joe's Sports Bar & Grill, Flip Pizza Restaurant and full service banquet facilities are also offered.
Read Park
Read Park offers many recreational opportunities and is highlighted by the Read Park Family Aquatic Center, which includes a zero depth pool, water slides and play area, and by a state of the art 11,000 square foot skate park, SK8 Park. This scenic park also features baseball and softball diamonds, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, an outdoor lighted hockey and ice staking rink, concession stand, picnic areas, shelters, and playgrounds. The Morgan Memorial, a charming statue of two children surrounded by fountains, is a serene spot to enjoy. Park attractions are open seasonally; please call ahead to confirm availability of specific attractions and costs.
Wetlands Preserve
57-acre wetlands preserve features wildflower, birds, and wildlife, which may be viewed from an observation deck.
Oakdale Nature Preserve
This Nature Preserve offers 133 acres of oak and hickory woodlands, restored prairies and shallow streams. Over four miles of winding trails are great for hiking, running, cross-country skiing, nature study and quiet reflection. Facilities, which are available to rent, include the Mogle Learning Center with meeting space for 20 people.
All Veterans Memorial Park of Stephenson County
This park honors all of the veterans from Stephenson County. It contains large era stones from all conflicts. Benches surround concrete walkways, and a large brick memorial garden if featured. A Gold Star Family Memorial is dedicated to all who gave given their lives for our freedoms. Open: Daily: Dawn to Dusk.
Jane Addams Recreation Trail
This multi-use 17 mile recreational trail offers beautiful scenery and 21 decked bridges, including a covered bridge in Orangeville, passing wetlands, creeks, woods, prairies, geologic formations and farmland. The trail, named after Jane Addams, is part of the Grand Illinois Trail which traverses northern Illinois from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River. Its crushed limestone surface may be used by hikers, bicyclists, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers. The The tow miles of trail between the Wes Block Trail Access and Illinois 26 is an asphalt paved surface. The final two mile asphalt paved segment from Highway 26 to the Tutty's Crossing Trailhead on the riverfront in historic downtown Freeport will open in summer 2015. This segment crosses the 1885 Van Buren Street Bridge to the Old River School Historic District, the original north entryway into the City, and through historic downtown Freeport offering specialty shops, restaurants, a bicycle shop offering repairs, and more. At Tutty's Crossing, the Jane Addams Trail connects with the Pecatonica Prairie Trail currently under development between Freeport and Rockford. The Jane Addams Trail connects the Wisconsin state line to the Badger Trail which extends to Madison. Access to the trail is available at the West Block Access, 2636 W. Fairview Road, Freeport, at the Richland Creek Trailhead, 101 N. Ewing Street, Orangeville, at Cedarville Road, at Red Oak off of Beaver Road, and by mid-summer at Turry's Crossing in downtown Freeport. Trail Maps are available.
Krape Park
This beautiful Freeport park offers an antique carousel, waterfall, seasonal duck pond, miniature golf course, 18-hole disc golf course, tennis courts, a baseball diamond, 3 miles of recreational paths, paddle boats, canoes, fishing, hiking, biking, a performance amphitheater, gardens, picnic areas, shelters, playgrounds including "Kid's Kastle", and sledding in the winter. The Yellow Creek Adventure Golf Course (miniature golf) is open daily from Memorial Day thru Labor Day from Noon to Dusk. The Disc Golf Course is open during regular park hours and is free to play. Discs may be rented at the Miniature Golf Course building for $2. The carousel is open prior to Memorial Day on weekends from Noon to Dusk and from Memorial Day to Labor Day, it is open daily from Noon to Dusk. Yellow Creek boat rentals, including the duck paddle boats or the larger swan boat, are available daily from Memorial Day thru Labor Day weekend from Noon to Dusk. Park attractions are open seasonally; call ahead to confirm availability of specific attractions.
Freeport Canoe Company
Enjoy canoeing from the McConnell Bobtown Landing to McNeil's Damascus Landing or to Tutty's Crossing in downtown Freeport. Groups, individual canoeists, and beginning or seasoned paddlers are welcome. $50 rental per canoe. Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult; ages 18 to 18 must have parental consent form.
Eilert's Tee Box
Play golf on over 50 resort courses from throughout the world at this premier indoor golf facility, offering high-definition video full-swing golf simulators. Also enjoy the cocktail lounge offering a bistro sandwich menu in a quaint, comfortable atmosphere. Open: Monday thru Friday: 3 pm - 12 am, Saturday: Noon - 12 am.
Little Cubs Field
This replica of Chicago's historic Wrigley Field is complete with ivy, bricks, box seats, dirt and sod from the real Wrigley Field, plus a replica scoreborad and entry sign. It is open for exploring at no cost or is available for rental for birthday parties, picnics, corporate events and more. Rental fees are $45 per hour or $90 for two hours.Reservations may be made at our website.
Park Hills Golf Course
This award-winning (3 1/2 stars in Golf Digest) public course offers incomparable playing conditions on two 18 hole, 72-par courses. The gently rolling terrain, manicured greens and abundant wildflowers make Park Hills Golf Couse the destination for thousands of visitors every year. The West Course is 6600 yards, and the East Course is 6400 yards. Watered fairways, varying distance tees, a 300 yard driving range, clubhouse and pro shop are offered. Green Fees: Weekday - 9 hole: $16; 18 hole: $25, Weekend - 9 hole: $18; 18 hole: $28; Weekday or Weekend Cart Fees: 9 hole: $20; 18 hole: $32.