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Starved Rock State Park
Seasonal waterfalls, awe-inspiring bluffs and rugged canyons dominate the storied landscape at Starved Rock. Rich with history and beauty, Starved Rock's hiking trails meander through towering trees and scenic overlooks along the Illinois River. Outdoor activities include hiking, canoeing, paddle boat cruises, cross-country skiing, trolley rides, fishing and picnicking. Visitors can stay at the historic Starved Rock Lodge or in one of its cozy cabins.
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort and Enchanted Forest
Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, Grizzly Jack's is an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where water park fun meets natural wonder. Escape from the big city and enjoy a vacation in the scenic Northwoods at Grizzly Jack's - an unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.
Starved Rock Lodge
Full-service Conference Center in Starved Rock State Park. Dining room, bar, veranda, outdoor dining, indoor pool (for Lodge guests). Retreats, meetings, banquets, reunions and all-inclusive dream weddings. Lodge has 69 rooms and 21 cabin rooms in a rustic, wooded setting.
Matthiessen State Park
Canyons, streams, prairie and forest combine to delight visitors at Matthiessen State Park. Located in central LaSalle County, approximately four miles south of Utica and three miles east of Oglesby, Matthiessen is a paradise for those interested in geology as well as recreation. Visitors can expect to see beautiful rock formations in addition to unusual and abundant vegetation and wildlife. All of this, along with park and picnic facilities make Matthiessen State Park a popular choice for a special outing.
Starved Rock Adventures Harbor Villas and Suites
Waterfront family villas and suites. 1-2 bedroom housekeeping units. Deluxe and unique. Open April through October. $$
Buffalo Rock State Park
On the bluffs of the Illinois River, this small but charming park is home to an enormous outdoor sculpture. Mounds representing five earthen sculptures molded from Illinois clay, known as Effigy Tumuli, invite visitors to walk around and explore. All five subjects, including a snake, turtle, catfish, frog and insect are native to the Illinois River area. This State Park offers the ideal terrain for the beginner hiker.
Zipline Canopy Tour Chicago
Looking for that perfect daring escape for you, your friends or family? Zip Chicago Canopy Tours provides an experience you will not soon forget. It will create memories that last a life time. The tour is completely guided and contains no motorized machines for propulsion. All you have to do is enjoy your flight! Our guests can reach speeds of up to 45 mph. The platforms and suspension bridges are surrounded by an assortment of native trees. Check out our different tours to see which adventure is the right one for you!
I & M Canal State Trail
The I&M Canal Trail offers 61 miles of picturesque hiking and biking trails that follow the historic route of the I&M Canal from Channahon to LaSalle. The Trail also boasts Illinois' longest continuous snowmobile trail, and is a favored route for cross-country skiers.
Polk-a-Dot Drive In
The Polk-a-Dot Drive In was founded over 50 years ago has become one of the most memorable attractions along Illinois Route 66. Stop in and see the collection of memorabilia and enjoy a great meal.
Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center
The Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center has several interactive displays, free videos on the park, hiking maps, and more. Trailheads Concessions & Gifts, also located here, is a great place to buy gifts, souvenirs, and snacks (fresh fudge, too)! The Visitor Center and Trailheads are open year-round.
Belle of the Rock
The Belle of the Rock paddle boat tours are located at historic Starved Rock state park in Utica, Illinois (just 80 miles west of Chicago). In addition to the river tours, we provide canoes and kayaks. Call us today at 815-434-9200 to make your reservation.
Starved Rock State Park East Hike
Starved Rock State Park has a beautiful East Hike that offers canyons galore, each with slightly different shapes, sizes and colorings. At 6.4 miles of dirt terrain, this hike is moderately difficult. Cool, shady and overgrown with ferns, the canyons offer a plethora of trees and flowering plants—a true delight to explore. You'll also encounter scenic overlooks 100 feet above the Illinois River. The real crowd pleasers at Starved Rock are the numerous sandstone canyons that were carved deep into the bedrock as upland streams drained into the Illinois River. Some noted canyons of worth to explore are Kaskaskia Canyon, Ottawa Canyon and Hennepin Canyon Overlook.
Illinois River at Buffalo Rock State Park
The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—its waters lapping along the shores of many cities, including LaSalle, Peru, Peoria and Ottawa to name just a few. It's in Ottawa where the Illinois River meets Buffalo Rock. Buffalo Rock sits like a sandstone island above the surrounding land and the Illinois River, and offers sweeping views of this famed waterway. 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.
Gemini Giant
The Gemini Giant is a landmark statue on U.S. Route 66. The 30 foot tall statue is named after the Gemini space program and holds a silver "rocket ship" in his hands, while sporting an astronaut's space helmet that looks more like a welding mask.
Starved Rock State Park West Hike
Starved Rock State Park West Hike offers a decidedly different set of attractions than its eastern counterpart. On this hike you'll encounter a series of overlooks from wooded bluffs and rocky cliffs high above the Illinois River. This 2.9-mile hike varies in difficulty due to the large amount of stairs that need climbing. The dominant feature of Starved Rock can be found on this hike, via a narrow bluff that runs 4-miles along the south branch of the Illinois River. The park's namesake towers 125 feet above the river, offering commanding views of the nearby islands and river. Some notable excursions include, French Canyon, Wildcat Canyon and Pontiac Canyon with sweeping views of the Illinois River.
Starved Rock State Park - Ice Climbing
While rock climbing is prohibited, there are up to five canyons in which ice climbing is permitted when conditions allow. All ice climbers must sign in at the ranger station (Park Office) and must have a partner. Call ahead to check ice and other park conditions.
Skydive Chicago
Skydive Chicago offers the best entertainment in the Midwest! The 220-acre resort offers camping, canoeing, hiking, fishing and swimming, all onsite. Stop by today!
Matthiessen State Park - Cross Country Skiing
Five miles of scenic trails amidst a spectacular geological backdrop enable hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, runners and cross-country skiers to experience a peaceful jaunt through the park, while families congregate around fully-equipped, shaded picnic areas neighboring playgrounds, trailheads and 17th-Century restored French fort.
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.
Vermillion River Rafting
This outfitter in Oglesby offers river rafting excursions on the Class 3 rapids of this popular stretch of the Vermillion River. With 14 sets of rapids on this 9 1Ž2 mile trip, Vermillion River Rafting will supply you with whatever your party needs: from rafts, paddles, life vests even rafting instructions. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and for parties of 5 or more.
Starved Rock Marina
Full line dealer for Rinker, Landau Pontoons and pre-owned boats. Full service marina with slips, fuel, restaurant, boutique, boat and villa rentals.
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Land and Water Cruise - Starved Rock
Tour includes a relaxing trolley ride, hot lunch at Starved Rock Lodge in our rustic Dining Room, and a leisurely 1-hour river cruise on the historic "Belle of the Rock", an authentic paddle wheel boat. There is minimum walking and restrooms are available throughout the tour. For more information or to make a reservation, call 815-220-7386. Admission cost is $40 per person. The Cruise leaves every Monday and Wednesday at 11:00am and Saturdays at 9:30am and 11:00am June through September.
I&M Canal State Trail
Enjoy hiking, jogging, cross-country skiing, camping, snowmobiling, fishing, boating, canoeing and biking along the I&M Canal State Trail. This 61-mile recreational trail begins at Brandon Road in Rockdale and parallels the canal to LaSalle Peru.
Matthiessen State Park
Enjoy hiking, cross-country skiing and more in this state park known for its waterfalls, bluffs and canyons.
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
View Starved Rock Lock & Dam. Enjoy interacting with towboat Pilot House. Learn Illinois River's unique history and watch wildlife (bald eagles in winter).
Prairie Lakes Country Club & Inn
Prairie Lakes offers a 9 hole golf course and a full service restaurant and hotel. Hotel and Golf packages available and banquet facilities. Golf opens daily at 7:00am and the restaurant is open 11:00am - 10:00pm daily. Call for seasonal hours.
Des Plaines Conservation Area
This site's 5,500 acres make up one of the largest and most used hunting and field trailing areas in the state. It also offers camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, two small natural areas and 12 miles of equestrian trails with cross-country jumps.
Raging Waves Waterpark
Aussie-themed Raging Waves is Illinois' largest outdoor waterpark. Sitting on more than 40 acres, this family-friendly waterpark features 17 water slides, a separate kiddie pool area,wave pool,lazy river,23 private cabanas,and more. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The Homestead Sculpture Garden and Labyrinth
Art lovers will admire the beautiful brick labyrinth and distinctive contemporary sculpture garden here.
River Bluff-Effigy Tumuli Trails
River Bluff-Effigy Tumuli Trails in Buffalo Rock State Park offers a unique hiking experience high above the Illinois River and around the massive earthen sculptures of the Effigy Tumuli. Clocking in at 3-miles this easy to moderate hike will be a sight you'll want to see. The River Bluff Trail is a great way to experience the Buffalo Rock landscape. Buffalo Rock sits like a sandstone island above the surrounding land and Illinois River. The park features oak and hickory woodlands and an expanse of restored grassland where the Effigy Tumuli rise.
Weber House and Garden
Long associated with the rich and famous, Weber House sits in an English garden of meandering paths, hollyhocks and old oaks. Inside cozy candlelit rooms reflect the 18th century.
Wilmington Dam
Home to catfish, walleye, northern pike, bass, pan fish, picnic and recreation.
Marseilles State Fish and Wildlife Area
Containing 2,550 acres, the area is jointly used by the Illinois National Guard as a training facility and is open to the general public for hunting.
Heritage Harbor Resort & Marina
Heritage Harbor Ottawa is the premier Marina Resort Community. Located in the heart of Starved Rock Country, Heritage Harbor Ottawa is home port for your next great adventure!
The Cliffs Insane Terrain Off Road Park
Come check out our park, it has many miles of trails, created for the beginner all the way to the advanced rider. We have wooded areas, fields, creeks, and yes, the Famous Mud Hole. (Ask park personnel where it is). Plans are in progress to create a rock climb and bog for those who want more challenges. Call ahead for hours and track conditions.
Pine Hills Golf Club
Described as a Canyon Course complete with bluffs, valleys, hills and hundreds of trees. It is a challenge to both the beginner and the seasoned golfer and is recognized by many players as one of the finest 9-hole facilities in the country. The Club House offers a friendly atmosphere and includes a Pro-Shop, full service bar & restaurant with panoramic views of the Course and outdoor patio.
William G. Stratton State Park
Although only 613 acres in size along the Illinois River, this state park is widely used by boaters and anglers of northeastern Illinois. Launching ramps with docks serve boaters from the Illinois River Bridge in Morris.
Lion's Lake
This new lake is located on old Route 66 at the southeast edge of Dwight. Donated to the village in 1994 and improved with funding from local organizations, the lake offers a beautifully landscaped picnic are, fishing, and a bike trail. Open year-round.
Renfrew Park
6-acre park donated to the village in 1891 by David McWilliams, the first banker and business person in the community. It is named after the Prince of Wales, Baron Renfrew, who visited the area while on a hunting expedition in 1860.
LaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
2,058 acre lake with rocky shoreline. Called a "perched" lake because it is formed by levees that rise above the surrounding land. High winds require that safety precautions be followed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Kayak Morris
Less than 1 hour from Chicago, Kayak Morris provides unique rentals, guided tours and lessons. Trips are approximately 2 hours in length. Kayak and canoe tours maintain a leisurely pace, making stops along the way to enjoy nature and to take a rest. For a faster pace try a specialty kayak or canoe tour. All kayak and canoe tours will be on the Illinois River, Mazon River or I&M canal. All tours include kayak or canoe, life vest, paddle, lesson, and safety briefing. Tours are kept small in size to maintain comfort and pacing, so make sure to reserve your place ahead of time.
Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club
This premier golfing destination was awarded 4-1/2 stars in Golf Digest's list of Places to Play.
Illini State Park
Illini State Park is the type of park you think of when you think of big picnics and family gatherings. With its rustic Civilian Conservation Corps buildings and riverside picnic areas, Illini State Park offers beautiful views and a sense of history not found in many other parks. Named for the native Americans who once inhabited the area, Illini State Park is located south of the Illinois River between Marseilles and U.S. Route 6. The northern edge of the 510-acre park is bordered by the Great Falls of the Illinois River. In just 2 miles, the river drops 3 feet, creating beautiful, roaring rapids.
Illinois River
The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—its waters lapping along the shores of many cities, including; La Salle, Peru, Peoria and Ottawa to name just a few. It's in Ottawa where the Illinois River meets Buffalo Rock. Buffalo Rock sits like a sandstone island above the surrounding land and the Illinois River, and offers sweeping views of this famed waterway. 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. In some spots you'll traverse tight canyons with tall rock formations on either side, and in other areas you'll share the river with barges and commercial boats. 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.
Heritage Harbor - Ottawa
Heritage Harbor Ottawa is a premier Marina Resort Community located on the banks of the Illinois River. Visit our water front restaurant or rent a cottage.
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
A pool of clear bubbling water which sparkles like silver on sunny days provides the basis for the name of Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area. Even on extremely cold days, this pool does not freeze, and visitors marvel at the bordering beds of watercress. Majestic oaks and prairie grasslands provide a panorama of natural beauty to park visitors. The Fox River runs through this picturesque area which is also home to several small manmade lakes. A natural prairie restoration project gives visitors a feeling of the original landscape with native wildflowers, songbirds, waterfowl and upland game. Picnicking, fishing and hiking are popular pastimes in summer, with ice fishing, sledding, ice skating and cross-country ski trails available for the winter sports lover. For relaxing, exercising or just enjoying nature, Silver Springs is the perfect get away location.
Canoe the Vermilion
This outfitter in the Illinois Valley offers canoe equipment, instruction, and transportation to help you fully enjoy this scenic stretch of the Vermilion River. Venture out on your own, or choose from excursions that include everything from picnics along the river to overnight camping trips.
Lyon Farm & Village
Features 15 historic buildings that trace the history of Kendall County plus an 1819 Chicago Burlington & Quincy caboose, a fully-stocked general store, an 1840s schoolhouse, town hall, a working blacksmith shop, the Plano Train Depot, (c. 1850s) and Yorkville Firehouse (c. 1888).
Mazonia-Braidwood State Fish & Wildlife Area
1,700 acres of grassland, brushy draws and shrubs on 2,801 acres. Hunting, fishing, picnicking and more.
Waterfall Glen Hike
Waterfall Glen Hike in DuPage County is a nice, moderate hike. This trail wraps around Argonne National Laboratory and is 11.4 miles long. The main path consists of crushed limestone, but it is ok to take the side trails that are mowed grass or part of an abandoned railroad track. Most of the path is under a tree canopy. Marshes and swamps abound in this area so be sure to bring some insect repellent.
Gebhard Woods State Park
Hikers, campers, picnickers, and canoeists frequent this 30-acre site, making it one of the state's most popular state parks. Fishing, boating and bird watching are also popular activities. This picturesque park is bordered on the south by the Illinois & Michigan Canal and to the north by Nettle Creek which gently flows along the perimeter and through the park adding to its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. Stately old trees including walnut, oak, ash, maple, sycamore, hawthorn and cottonwood provide ample shade throughout the park. In the spring, trillium, bluebell, white trout lily, violets, wild ginger, phlox, toothwort and spring beauties are just a sample of the wildflowers that can be enjoyed by park visitors.
Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
Largest tall grass prairie in Illinois. Big bluestem, Indian grass, and switchgrass thrive here, as do broad-leafed flowering plants known as forbs. Hiking and cross-country skiing.
Raging Waves Waterpark
Illinois' largest Waterpark offers 45 acres of family fun! 17 water slides, wave pool, lazy river, huge kiddie play structures, sandy beach area and a 2000 foot long 4 course zip line.
Sandy Ford Sportsman Club
Private club with public events including trap, bow and cowboy shoots. NRA approved. Indoor competitions.
Sandy Ford Canoe Launch
Canoe launch site, and parking on Vermillion River. Land and water reserve.
Marge Cline Whitewater Course
The Marge Cline Whitewater course is located in Yorkville at Bicentennial Riverfront Park on the Fox River, just 60 miles southwest of Chicago. The paddling community is all a dither about this course. Whether you're a novice or an avid canoeist or kayaker, you're sure to have a great experience.
Springbrook Marina
Full-service marina. New and used boat sales, transient slips, fuel, restaurant. Open year-round.
Black Sock Training Stable
A variety of equestrian services for beginning to advanced riders. Personalized professional instruction and scheduled trail rides.
Lehigh Memorial Park
Lehigh Memorial Park located in Oglesby has an advanced singletrack dirt trail two miles in length. However, what it lacks in duration, it makes up for in the intense network of trails that splinter off from it, offering very fast, large natural drops and jumps.
Geneva Kayak Center
Geneva Kayak Center is a paddlesport school and adventure travel company that's proud to be recognized as a ACA Pro School and offer both whitewater and sea kayak instruction. Their goal is to promote the sport of kayaking through safety and education. In addition to local offerings, they offer spectacular Adventure Paddling Trips for beginner to advanced paddlers, to amazing locations. Whether you want to enjoy an afternoon on the river or are preparing for a two-week expedition, Geneva Kayak Center believes the sport of kayaking should be fun, and enjoyed by all.
Gebbhard Woods State Park
Hikers, campers, picnickers, and canoeists frequent this 30-acre site, making it one of the state's most popular state parks. Fishing, boating and bird watching are also popular activities. This picturesque park is bordered on the south by the Illinois & Michigan Canal and to the north by Nettle Creek which gently flows along the perimeter and through the park adding to its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. Stately old trees including walnut, oak, ash, maple, sycamore, hawthorn and cottonwood provide ample shade throughout the park. In the spring, trillium, bluebell, white trout lily, violets, wild ginger, phlox, toothwort and spring beauties are just a sample of the wildflowers that can be enjoyed by park visitors.
Bicentennial Riverfront Park
Bicentennial Riverfront Park is a five-acre community park on the south bank of the Fox River. Built by volunteers on Hydraulic Street, Bicentennial Riverfront Park makes optimum use of the river, with abundant fishing, plus canoe and kayak access to the white water chute. There is also a beautiful view of the Glenn Palmer Dam as you follow the trail along the river and the picnic area, playground and river-side pavilion are popular community gathering spots in the summertime.
Edgebrook Golf Club
This public course has tree-lined fairways and a hilly terrain. There is a creek and lake that come into play on six holes, and out-of-bounds stakes on just about every hole.
Vermilion River
The Vermilion River in Oglesby, Illinois, is a water paradise for fisherman and adventure seekers alike, with Class 3 out of 6 rapids. You'll go from lazy streams to feeling like you're on a roller coaster ride. This is certainly the most well known and likely the largest watershed in Illinois, and at 7.7 miles, the longest whitewater stretch in the state.
Larson's Family Farm
Visit the Larson Family Farm for some old fashioned country fun. In the fall, the farm offers pumpkins and gourds, hay rack rides and fall home decor. Come to the farm to cut your own Christmas tree. The venue is available for special event rentals. They offer evening bonfires on fall weekends and host school groups during weekdays.
Dollinger Family Farm
October brings pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, train rides, farm animals, and fun. Also come see our Civil war reenactment the third weekend in October. Warrior Dash Midwest in June. On site gift shop.
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Agencies are missing out on billions of dollars in savings by not using strategic sourcing contracts, particularly when buying services, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. By not taking advantage of the government's volume buying power, departments are putting their mission goals at risk because of tightening budgets.
The GAO report found four agencies, which account for 80 percent of the total procurement spend across government, weren't taking advantage of their volume purchasing power and lacked specific metrics and guidance for what to buy through these deals.
"Perennial high spend areas such as services offer the biggest potential for savings but have been largely ignored in strategic sourcing efforts," according to the report. "Focusing only on low risk, low return strategic sourcing strategies diminishes the government's ability to fully leverage its enormous buying power and achieve other efficiencies. Until top-spending federal entities, especially the Defense Department and the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative program, better incorporate strategic sourcing leading practices, increase the amount of spending through strategic sourcing and direct more efforts at high spend categories, billions of dollars in potential savings may be missed, denying agencies a valuable tool for maximizing their ability to carry out critical missions under tight budgets."
Auditors reviewed the use of strategic sourcing by DoD, the departments of Energy, Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs, and the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI) between August 2011 and September 2012.
Governmentwide spend, savings low
These four agencies spent $388 billion on acquisition in fiscal 2011. GAO found only DHS spent 20 percent of their budget through strategic sourcing contracts and saved about 2.3 percent. DoD spent 5.8 percent of its budget through strategic sourcing vehicles, but saved only 0.06 percent. Energy used these volume buys for 9.3 percent of its acquisition budget, and saved 1.34 percent, and VA spent 1.4 percent of its budget through strategic sourcing, saving 0.32 percent.
Of the $537 billion spent on acquisition governmentwide, agencies spent 5 percent of their budgets through strategic sourcing with a savings of 0.4 percent.
"This percentage of managed spending and savings is very low compared to leading companies, which generally strategically manage about 90 percent of their procurement spending and achieve savings of 10 to 20 percent of total procurements annually," GAO wrote. "However when strategic sourcing contracts were used, selected agencies generally reported savings ranging from 5 percent to over 20 percent."
All four agencies are taking steps to strategically source more goods and services.
For example, GAO reports the Navy plans to set up a strategic sourcing contract for engineering and technical services.
Additionally, the Air Force, the Navy, DHS and VA have instituted policies requiring the use of strategic sourcing contracts. GAO says it's too early to tell if these mandatory policies are having an effect yet.
The Office of Management and Budget received recommendations from the President's Management Advisory Board in September to strategic sourcing mandatory for all agencies. OMB acting Director Jeff Zients hinted that is something the administration would consider.
The Air Force, however, said by promoting the use of FSSI through the use of random calls to its contracting officers, the use of the office supplies vehicle increased by 50 percent from March to April 2011.
SmartBUY 2.0 coming
GAO also reviewed the FSSI initiative led by the General Services Administration and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.
Auditors say GSA and OFPP applied the lessons from the first strategic sourcing contract for office supplies to the latest attempt and found a spending increased to 13 percent in 2011 from 1 percent in 2009. GAO says agencies spent $202 million through the office supplies vehicles and saved about $24 million last year.
GAO said GSA is creating a SmartBUY 2.0 version to incorporate the software buying initiative into FSSI.
"The FSSI Program Management Office plans that going forward, FSSI SmartBUY will develop strategies to address all large software publishers," the report stated.
GAO didn't address the impact of strategic sourcing on small businesses, or whether the contracts affected competition across the government.
Some claim strategic sourcing doesn't save money and actually does more harm than good.
Sam Bornstein, a professor of accounting and taxation at Kean University in Union, N.J., and a partner with consulting firm Bornstein & Song, criticized GAO's findings, specifically around the FSSI program for office supplies.
"[T]he damage that this program has caused for a significant number of small businesses and the resulting jobs that have been lost, it is critical to evaluate the impact of strategic sourcing on employment along with the displacement of small businesses that will result from the restriction of competition," he said in an emailed comment. "Merely seeking out a lower price is short-sighted if there are unintended consequences which will result in job loss in an 8-plus percent unemployment environment. Strategic sourcing at this time may hurt rather than help the economic recovery."


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From an Old English name derived from ælf 'elf, supernatural being' + ræd 'counsel'. It was a relatively common name before the Norman Conquest of Britain, being borne most notably by Alfred the Great (849–899), King of Wessex. After the Conquest it was adopted by the Normans in a variety of more or less radically altered forms (see Avery). In some regions the forms Alvery and Avery never fell entirely out of favour and became locally popular in the 16th century. It provides a rare example (Edward is another) of a distinctively Old English name that has spread widely on the Continent. It was strongly revived in the 19th century, along with other names of pre-Conquest historical figures, faded in the mid-20th century, but has since recovered some popularity.
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Weekly Press Release - CSUN vs UC Davis
Northridge Notes
Two teams hoping to move up in the Big West Conference standings will meet this Thursday night (1/17/13() when Cal State Northridge hosts UC Davis at 7:05 pm at The Matadome ... The Matadors have enjoyed great success against the Aggies on CSUN's home court with nine straight victories dating back to the 1988-89 season ... In fact, Cal State Northridge has won 12 of 13 meetings against UC Davis at The Matadome ... Bill Courtland and Alan Zinsmeister will have the live broadcast on gomatadors.com ... Live Stats and Twitter coverage will also be available.
Age Analysis
Which NCAA Division I basketball team is the youngest in the country? ... Look no further than Cal State Northridge ... In a nationwide survey conducted by the Naval Academy media relations office, in terms of playing experience, the Matadors have 16 active players with only ten years of collegiate basketball experience, an average of 0.63 years per player ... Three of the nation's least experienced teams hail from the Big West Conference ... Following the average of 0.63 years per player by Cal State Northridge, Dartmouth is second nationally at 0.73 years per year, followed by Navy (0.76 years), UC Santa Barbara (0.78 years) and UC Riverside (0.79 years) ... Their are NO seniors on the 17-man Cal State Northridge active roster ... Their are ONLY three juniors ... The rest of the Matador squad is either freshmen (seven) or sophomores (six).
League Ledger
Cal State Northridge is among the Big West Conference leaders in several team and individual offensive categories ... CSUN is averaging 9.5 steals per game, #1 in the conference ... CSUN has eleven or more steals in eleven of 17 games ... Stephan Hicks (6-6, 200, RS Sophomore, G/F, Thousand Oaks, Ca) is second in the conference in steals at 1.9 spg while Josh Greene (6-0, 180, Junior, Guard, Los Angeles, Ca) is third at 1.8 spg ... The Matadors are averaging 78.5 ppg, second-best in the league ... In four games, CSUN has scored 90 or more points, including a season-high 120 points vs Vanguard (12/5/12) ... The Matadors are shooting .740 from the free throw line, second-best in league play ... The team's free throw success was bolstered by a 25-for-27 (.952) effort vs Pepperdine (11/9/12), seventh-best for a single game in school history ... The .740 free throw percentage is just below last year's school record (.755) ... Josh Greene (6-0, 180, Junior, Guard, Los Angeles, Ca) and Stephan Hicks (6-6, 200, RS Sophomore, F/G, Thousand Oaks, Ca) are second and fourth in the league in free throw percentage ... Greene is shooting .882 (60-for-68) from the charity stripe while Hicks is at .837 (87-for-104) ... Cal State Northridge is a top the league rankings in offensive rebounds (14.8 orpg) ... Stephen Maxwell (6-7, 220, Sophomore, F/C, Woodland Hills, Ca) is second in the league in offensive rebounds at 3.5 per game while Hicks is fourth at 2.9 orpg.
Season Shorts
CSUN's 76-71 victory at Utah (12/21/12) was the team's first victory over a Pac-12 school since Nov. 20, 2005 when the Matadors recorded a 81-76 overtime verdict at USC ... The Matadors were down 21 points, 49-28, at halftime ... It was the biggest come-from-behind victory for Bobby Braswell in his 17 seasons as head coach at CSUN ... CSUN won its ninth game (76-71 at Utah) of the year on Dec. 21, 2012, a winning feat the basketball program has not accomplished this quick in the 55-year history of Matador basketball ... The 6-0 start to the 2012-13 season was the best start in school history since CSUN began NCAA Division I play in 1990-91, and the best overall start since the 1981-82 campaign.
Reserve Role
Depth has been a major strength for CSUN in 2012-13 ... Nine players are averaging 13.5 or more minutes per game ... Stephan Hicks (6-7, 200, RS Sophomore, F/G, Thousand Oaks, Ca) and Stephen Maxwell (6-7, 220, Sophomore, F/C, Woodland Hills, Ca) have started all 17 games and are averaging 31.1 (#8 in the BWC) and 26.4 minutes per game, respectively ... Josh Greene (6-0, 180, Junior, Guard, Los Angeles, Ca), who has started 14 of 16 games played, is averaging 31.1 mpg (#8 in the BWC) while Allan Guei (5-9, 160, Sophomore, Guard, Compton, Ca) is averaging 19.7 mpg and Tre Hale-Edmerson (6-9, 215, Freshman, F/C, Sheridan, Or) is averaging 16.7 mpg ... Four reserves - Landon Drew (19.7 mpg, 6-1, 175, Freshman, Guard, Los Angeles, Ca), Trevone Williams (17.2 mpg, 6-6, 225, RS Freshman, Forward, Los Angeles, Ca), Brandon Perry (15.9 mpg, 6-7, 275, Freshman, Center, Fresno, Ca), and Donovan Johnson (13.5 mpg, 6-3, 185, Freshman, G/F, Los Angeles, Ca) are all seeing extensive action ... Drew has scored in double figures in four of the last nine games he has played including a season-high 19 points at Utah (12/21/12) ... Drew is fifth-best in the league in assist-to-turnover ratio at 2.2 ... Perry is averaging 6.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game ... Perry's best game of the year included a 22-point (7-for-8 from the floor), five block effort vs San Diego Christian (12/18/12) ... Perry leads the team in blocks (16, 0.9 bpg, #5 in the BWC) ... Williams has scored in double figures in six of the last nine games including a season-high 13 points vs San Diego Christian (12/18/12) along with a season-high six rebounds ... Williams has hit 30-of-58 shots (.517) from the floor in the last nine games ... Johnson scored a team-high 19 points in the season opener against Pepperdine (11/9/12) ... Hale-Edmerson is ninth in the conference in blocks (0.7 bpg) ... And another reserve, Morgan Tilford (6-7, 200, Sophomore, Forward, Lexington, Ky) is averaging 8.4 minutes played ... Tilford scored a season-high nine points vs Vanguard (12/5/12), and a season-high five rebounds vs San Diego Christian (12/18/12).
Hicks Hoopla
Stephan Hicks (6-7, 220, RS Sophomore, F/G, Thousand Oaks, Ca) is enjoying an MVP-type season ... Hicks currently leads CSUN in scoring (17.9 ppg, #5 in the Big West Conference), rebounding (8.0 rpg, #4 in the BWC), field goals (103), field goal attempts (206), and steals (32, 1.9 spg, #2 in the BWC) ... Hicks is second on the team and ninth in the conference in field goal percentage (.500) ... By the time the 2012-13 season ends (13 more league games, at least one BWC Tournament game), Hicks could end the year with approximately 555 points which would rank fifth-best for a single season in school history ... Hicks, who has been named Big West Player of the Week twice this year, has five double-doubles this year, and ten over the last two seasons ... Hicks currently has 726 career points, and projecting his 17.9 ppg over the remainder of the 2012-13 campaign, Hicks could finish the year with a two-year total of 977 points ... Only two players in the 55-year history of Matador basketball have ever scored 1,000 or more points in their first two seasons; Jim Malkin, who scored 1,030 points in his first two seasons (1959-60 & 1960-61) and Ollie Carter, who tallied 1,003 points (1964-65, 1965-66) ... Only 15 players in school history have scored 1,000 or more points during their entire Matador careers ... In his last game, Hicks tied his career-high with 26 points at Long Beach State (1/9/13) ... Three times this year, Hicks has scored 25 points ... Hicks has scored in double figures 16 of the 17 games this year ... Hicks has led the team in scoring in ten games, and the team's leading rebounder in ten games ... Hicks opened his CSUN career in 2011-12 season with 22 points and 17 rebounds at Hawai'i (11/14/11) and followed it up with 25 points and eight rebounds against the Rainbow Warriors (12/29/12) ... Hicks hit 9-of-10 shots at USD (11/15/12), the third-best effort in CSUN history for a single game ... Hicks produced a career-best seven steals at USD (11/15/12), fifth-best for a single contest in CSUN history.
Matadome Memo
The Matadome, home to the Cal State Northridge men's and women's basketball programs, has undergone significant renovations since the conclusion of the 2011-12 campaign ... A new floor, air conditioning, and visual upgrades completed this past summer have given the Matadome its first significant makeover in a decade ... Last season, new baskets and shot clocks were installed for basketball games as well as new press row tables, video display boards, a scoreboard above center court, and wall graphics ... With a brand new floor and a redesigned court, the Matadome received a dramatic overhaul just in time for the 51st anniversary of the first home game played in the facility this November ... Fans will notice wall graphics on the east end of the Matadome commemorating Cal State Northridge's post-season successes and a mural of fans cheering on the Matadors ... In addition, a new public address system has been installed ... New renovations also allow for the expanded use of live video for all competitions.
Davis Diagogue
UC Davis is 5-10 overall and 1-3 in the Big West Conference ... Three Aggie players are averaging in double figures led by Corey Hawkins (18.0 ppg, #4 in the BWC), Ryan Sypkens (14.3 ppg, #10 in the BWC) and J.T. Adenrele (11.3 ppg, #19 in the BWC) ... Hawkins is hitting .909 (80-for-88, #1 in the BWC) from the free throw line while Sypkens is shooting .487 (55-for-113, #3 in the BWC) from three-point territory ... Adenrele is shooting .571 (64-for-112, #2 in the BWC) from the field ... Ryan Howley is the team's leading rebounder at 8.9 boards per game, #2 in the Big West Conference.
Series Saga
Cal State Northridge holds an 18-9 advantage over UC Davis ... That includes a 84-80 decision last year (1/4/12) at The Matadome ... The Matadors have won nine straight games over the Aggies at The Matadome.
Individual Incidentals
Seventeen games into the 2012-13 season, and already the Matador record book has undergone change ... Josh Greene (6-0, 180, Junior, Guard, Los Angeles, Ca) set a school record with 33 straight free throws over a seven game span, to break the previous record of 32 set by Markus Carr during the 2000-01 season ... Greene's 14-for-14 free throw effort in the 92-76 victory over Tulsa (11/17/12) was second-best for a single game in school history ... Greene dished out 13 assists against Eastern Washington (11/12/12), a career-best and sixth-best for a single game in school history ... Stephan Hicks (6-6, 200, RS Sophomore, G/F, Thousand Oaks, Ca) also added his name to the CSUN record book with a 9-for-10 shooting effort at San Diego (11/15/12), the third-best effort in Matador history for a single game ... Hicks produced a career-best seven steals at San Diego (11/15/12), fifth-best for a single contest in CSUN history ... Brandon Perry's (6-7, 275, Freshman, Center, Fresno, Ca) five blocked shots vs San Diego Christian (12/18/12) is second-best for a single game in CSUN history.
Conference Chatter
Cal State Northridge has been picked to finish eighth in the annual Big West Conference pre-season media poll ... The Matadors generated 83 points ... Long Beach State, the defending league regular season and league tournament champion, earned 13 first place votes and 194 points to emerge as the league favorite in 2012-13 ... The 49ers outdistanced Cal State Fullerton, which accumulated 164 points, and third place UC Irvine's 153 points ... The 21-member media panel tabbed Big West member Hawai'i for fourth place with 132 points followed by UC Santa Barbara in fifth place (129 points) ... Pacific was picked for sixth place (113 points) followed by Cal Poly (100 points), Cal State Northridge (83 points), UC Davis (44 points) and UC Riverside (43 points) ... CSUN's Stephan Hicks (6-6, 200, RS Sophomore, F/G, Thousand Oaks, Ca), who gained Big West Freshman of the Year honors in 2011-12 with a 15.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game average, was named to the pre-season media all-conference team ... Also named to the pre-season team were James Ennis (Long Beach State), Vander Joaquim (Hawai'i), D.J. Seeley (Cal State Fullerton), Kwame Vaughn (Cal State Fullerton) and Michael Wilder (UC Irvine).
Fast Facts
CSUN leads the Big West Conference in steals (9.5 spg) ... CSUN is second in the league in scoring (78.5 ppg), free throw percentage (.740) and third in assists (15.9 apg) ... Two CSUN players (Allan Guei, Ilya Ilyayev) speak foreign languages ... Guei was born in Italy, but spent his early childhood in the Ivory Coast where he learned and spoke French ... Guei moved to the United States at age nine where he had to learn a second language, English ... Ilyayev was born in Moscow, Russia ... Ilyayev speaks fluent Russian ... Like Guei, Ilyayev had to learn English when he moved to the United States at age four ... Ilyayev holds dual citizenship ... CSUN started the year, 6-0, its best start since CSUN moved to the NCAA Division I level, and its best overall start since the 1981-82 campaign.
Record Review
CSUN set a wrecking ball to the record book with its 120-69 victory over Vanguard (12/5/12) ... The 120 points scored by CSUN were the third-most in school history ... The 32 assists were third-best for a single game in Matador history ...The .672 shooting percentage (45-for-67) was fifth-best for a single game in the 55-year history of Matador basketball ... The 51-point margin of victory was the seventh-largest in school history ... The 45 field goals scored were ninth-best for a single game in Matador history ... The seven blocks against Vanguard were ninth-best in school history.
Triple Threat
As expected, Stephan Hicks (6-6, 200, RS Sophomore, G/F, Thousand Oaks, Ca), Josh Greene (6-0, 180, Junior, Guard, Los Angeles, Ca) and Stephen Maxwell (6-7, 220, Sophomore, F/C, Woodhill Hills, Ca) have been the team's top three players ... All three players are prominently mentioned in numerous Big West Conference statistical categories ... Hicks leads the team in scoring (17.9 ppg, #5 in the BWC), rebounding (8.0 rpg, #4 in the BWC) and steals (1.9 spg, #2 in the BWC) ... Hicks' name is among the statistical leaders in field goal percentage (.500, #9 in the BWC), free throw percentage (.837, #4 in the BWC), steals (1.9 spg, #2 in the BWC), offensive rebounds (2.9 rpg, #4 in the BWC) and defensive rebounds (5.1 rpg, #4 in the BWC) ... Hicks has already established career-bests in field goals (10), steals (7), assists (3), and blocks (2) this year ... Hicks has scored in double figures in 16 of 17 games this year, including season-highs (26 points, career-high) at Long Beach State (1/9/13) ... Twice this year, Hicks has been named Big West Player of the Week ... Greene has hit .882 (60-for-68, #2 in the Big West Conference) from the free throw line, and is among the league's top statistical leaders in assists (4.0 apg, #5 in the BWC), steals (1.8 spg, #4 in the BWC), and assist/turnover ratio (2.1, #7 in the BWC) ... Greene is the new school record holder with 33 straight throws ... Greene made two straight free throws vs Vanguard (12/5/12) to give him 33 straight before missing on his 34th attempt ... Maxwell is averaging 13.4 ppg (#2 on the Matadors, #13 in the BWC), 7.7 rebounds per game (#2 on the team, #5 in the BWC) and shooting .553 (94-170, #5 in the BWC) from the floor.
Free Throw Facts
Last season, CSUN led the Big West Conference in free throw percentage (.755, school record) ... This year, CSUN has hit .740 (285-for-385) from the charity stripe including 25-of-27 (.952) vs Pepperdine (11/9/12), seventh-best for a single game in school history ... CSUN has made a league leading 285 free throws, 32 more than second place Cal State Fullerton ... Josh Greene (6-0, 180, Junior, Guard, Los Angeles, Ca) is second in the conference in free throw percentage (.882, 60-for-68) ... Greene's career free throw percentage (.846, 181-for-214) is third-best in school history.
Television Talk
CSUN basketball has proven to be a popular commodity ... During the previous five seasons, Cal State Northridge basketball has been featured prominently on television (32 times to be exact), including games on CBS, Fox Sports Net and ESPNU ... During CSUN's march to the NCAA Tournament in 2008-09, Matador games were televised a school record nine times ... Matador basketball fans will have the opportunity to see CSUN five times on television during the 2012-13 men's basketball season ... The Pac-12 Networks has televised CSUN's games at UCLA (11/28/12), Arizona State (12/8/12) and at Utah (12/21/12) ... The Big West Conference game at UC Irvine (Jan. 12, 4:00 pm) was televised on Prime Ticket ... The CSUN/BYU game was televised on BYUTV.org ... Prime Ticket will serve as the official regional telecast home of the Big West Conference ... Prime Ticket will televise four Big West Tournament Quarterfinal games on March 14 from the Honda Center in Anaheim ... In addition, either Prime Ticket or Fox Sports West will feature second day coverage of the Big West Men's & Women's Track & Field Championships which will be hosted by Cal State Northridge on May 11 ... The championship game of the 2013 Big West Tournament will be televised on ESPN2 on March 16 (7:30 pm).
Conference Catalogue
The Big West Conference and the Honda Center have announced that all-session tickets for the 2013 Big West Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament are now on sale in conjunction with the official start of the college basketball season ... The 2013 Big West Tournament will be third year the event has been hosted by the Honda Center in Anaheim ... The 2012 tournament saw a 23 percent increase in attendance from the previous year ... The Big West Tournament is the oldest NCAA Division I post-season basketball tournament in the West, dating back to 1976 when the conference was known as the Pacific Coast Athletic Association.
Post-Game Points
Cal State Northridge has played 1,502 games since the start of the basketball program in 1958-59 ... Since the 1962-63 season, Cal State Northridge has played 606 home games at The Matadome with a winning percentage of .657 ... In 50 seasons on CSUN's home court, the Matadors have produced 41 winning seasons, five .500 seasons and only four losing seasons ... Entering the 2012-13 season, 407 players have worn the Red, Black & White of Cal State Northridge ... Thirty-one states have been represented in years past on the Matador roster.
Schedule Saga
The 55th season of Cal State Northridge basketball has promised to be just as competitive and exciting as the previous 54 years ... Three Pac-12 Conference teams (UCLA, Arizona State, Utah), a game at Brigham Young (BYU), and the addition of Hawai'i to the Big West Conference calendar are just a few of the highly competitive games that are on the 2012-13 docket ... Thirteen home games will be played at The Matadome ... Nine of those 13 home games will be Big West Conference games includings contests against defending league champion Long Beach State (Feb. 9, 7:05 pm) and Hawai'i (March 7, 7:30 pm) ... Entering the 2012-13 season, Cal State Northridge has played 213 colleges and universities that have represented 43 states ... Geographically, Cal State Northridge has played as far west as Hawai'i (played at Hawai'i in 2011-12) and as far east as New Jersey (played at Rider in 2008-09) ... The CSUN-UCLA game was played at the new renovated Pauley Pavilion on Nov. 28 ... The Big West Tournament is slated for March 14-16 at the Honda Center in Anaheim.


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The course probes Luther's understanding of major Christian doctrines. Theological ferment in the Sixteenth Century will be examined in every class, including Luther's (theological) relationship to other Magisterial Reformers, Radical Reformers, and Roman-Catholic/ Counter-Reformation Reformers. Attention will also be paid to such matters as the extent to which the Magisterial Reformation was an aspect of Renaissance Humanism or a departure from it, and the (putative) anti-Semitism of Luther and its relation to more recent manifestations of anti- Semitism. Weekly readings, lectures, and classroom discussions. Essay (50%) and final examination (50%).
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Beijing – Special Olympics today announced the appointment of Ms. Yang Lan, one of China's most prominent media entrepreneurs, talk show host and chairperson of Sun Culture Foundation, as a Special Olympics Global Ambassador. The celebration took place at Haidian Special School in Beijing on September 24 to mark the second annual global Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) Day in honor of the spirit and legacy of Special Olympics' late founder.
"As a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics I will focus on two things," said Yang Lan. "The first is to bring more support and encouragement to the millions of families in China and around the world who have family members with intellectual disabilities. The second is to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion in our society so people with disabilities will be more active and visible in Chinese society and around the world. This benefits and strengthens entire communities, not only those with intellectual disabilities," she said.
Yang's connection with Special Olympics began in 2006 when the city of Shanghai was preparing to host the 12th Special Olympics World Summer Games. "I was fortunate to have the opportunity to interview Mrs. Shriver and I was so touched by her genuine smile when I saw her with the Special Olympics athletes; it was very heartwarming," said Yang. "I also hosted a forum for families from around the world where they shared their extraordinary stories of love, and the courage that these kids have as they are out there competing - and winning. My emotional connection with Special Olympics started then."
Dr. Timothy P. Shriver, Chairman and CEO of Special Olympics, extended his warm congratulations and welcome to Yang Lan's appointment. "There is no one I would feel more proud to entrust with this important task. As a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics, we believe you can lead us in the 21st century, a century filled with expectations and opportunities, hope and potential. Yang Lan, we welcome you to this great Movement and look forward to working closely with you, and your foundation, to promote inclusion, joy and acceptance in China and around the world."
Yang today also announced the launch of the Special Olympics Outstanding Volunteer Talent Plan, a new initiative that will see Yang's Sun Culture Foundation partnering with Special Olympics to develop a culture and spirit of volunteerism among China's young people. The program will recruit students from Chinese universities, offer them volunteer training and encourage them to volunteer for 50 hours or more each year for Special Olympics activities in their communities. Participating universities will oversee the volunteers and track their hours of service. One hundred outstanding volunteers will be chosen by Special Olympics East Asia (SOEA) and the Sun Culture Foundation to receive a scholarship of RMB 2000. The pilot phase of the initiative will begin in Beijing and will be extended to more Chinese cities in the future. Demonstrating early enthusiasm for the program, today's event was attended by 70 students from five universities in Beijing including Tsinghua University, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing Sports University, Capital University of Physical Education and Sports and Beijing Union University.
Since its founding in 1968, Special Olympics has received the generous support of many outstanding leaders in the fields of sports, politics, entertainment, culture and business. Global Ambassadors from China include Ms. Yang Lan, basketball star Yao Ming and renowned actress Zhang Ziyi.
About Special OlympicsSpecial Olympics is an international organization that changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect worldwide. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the Special Olympics movement has grown from a few hundred athletes to more than 3.7 million athletes in over 170 countries in all regions of the world, providing year-round sports training, athletic competition and other related programs. Special Olympics now takes place every day, changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities all over the world and in the community playgrounds and ball fields in every small neighborhood's backyard. Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy and friendship. Visit Special Olympics at www.specialolympics.org. Engage with us on: Twitter @specialolympics; fb.com/specialolympics; youtube.com/specialolympicshq, and specialolympicsblog.wordpress.com.
About Special Olympics ChinaSpecial Olympics China was founded on June 17, 1985 and joined Special Olympics International on July 6 the same year. Special Olympics China has been affiliated with the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF) since 1998. Currently, China has more than 9.84 million people with intellectual disabilities and more than 1 million of them are registered Special Olympics athletes that are actively engaged in dozens of training and competition events. Since 1987, China has been sending delegations to attend the biennial Special Olympics World Summer Games and Special Olympics World Winter Games. In October 2007, Shanghai hosted the 12th Special Olympics World Summer Games, which attracted more than 7,000 Special Olympics athletes from around the world. To date, China has become the world's fastest-growing country that is actively engaged in the Special Olympics field.
About Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day is an annual celebration of her life and a global call challenging everyone to "play unified to live unified" because she taught us that on the playing field, we forget about our differences and recognize our mutual humanity. On EKS Day, we invite you to join us in playing unified and teaching the world to live unified. As founder and honorary chairperson of Special Olympics and executive vice president of the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation, Eunice Kennedy Shriver was a leader in the worldwide struggle to improve and enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than five decades. Eunice Kennedy Shriver's actions helped open the minds of all people to the gifts and talents of individuals with intellectual disabilities. She believed in their possibilities, which fuel hope in all of us to make a difference. Eunice Kennedy Shriver demonstrated an unrelenting indomitable spirit in action that one person could make a difference and change the world. Her lasting legacy must be our continued commitment to improve and transform the lives of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual disabilities who still live with diminished opportunities and social disrespect, and are often neglected and hidden away. Visit www.eksday.org and www.eunicekennedyshriver.org to learn more.
About Sun Culture FoundationEstablished in Hong Kong in 2005 by China's renowned media couple, Dr. Wu Zheng and Ms. Yang Lan, the Sun Culture Foundation is a non-profit public welfare charity organization. To promote a culture of philanthropy, the foundation holds various charity activities in an "organization-to-organization" mode, particularly in developing access to and improving quality of education as well as alleviating poverty. Sun Culture Foundation's work is dedicated to promoting civil exchange to raise cultural awareness in the arts, media, sports, social science research, environmental protection and academia as related to civil society development. The foundation is committed to engaging at-risk teenage populations through education, sports and the arts.
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Why get into track racing?
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Why get into track racing?Convince me
What type of track racing do you do, and why?
Re: Why get into track racing? If you need convincing, then you're missing the point.
Ha ha, another 15 and your start to love hills Got bored of my signature
Re: Why get into track racing? exactly Ever since the vasectomy...I mostly ride fixed.
Re: Why get into track racing? haha. I don't need convincing, I need an extra couple of days in the week! I'm a total outsider, was just interested in what you enjoy about it.
hmm, why i choose to do track racing.
many things seem to come to mind 1. The pure adrenaline rush of moving at 60+ km/h inches away from 3 other people 2. The amazement of averaging 50+km/h for a scratch race 3. The contact of shoulders, knee and heads when pushin out when you are boxed in or when someone trys to steal your wheel. and theres heaps more. its just awesome
why do I like track bikes? My storyHi everyone
I like track bike riding because the people who do it are a very cool group of people. Also a lot of the other people in the group are teenagers, and the adults talk to me too. It's because we're all interested in the same thing. I started going to Edwardstown Velodrome (SA) a few months ago, just to watch. Then I had my first race on a track bike and I had to borrow someone else's because I only had a road bike. Then, when my dad saw I was really interested, he bought me an Avanti Pista Pro and a lot of people helped out with things like riding gear. It's a cool sport and the people who do it are cool (and nice). Teenage Bro
Re: Why get into track racing?The crashes are fantastic.
Re: Why get into track racing?try a kierin, now thats the best race
Re: why do I like track bikes? My story
And the obvious reason here is that most road bunches don't like to take teenagers on their long distance training rides for liability reasons. And most parents would also likely to baulk at the idea of their kids riding 80-100km on open roads. So the track is the obvious "safe" enclosure for the juniors until they get their wings. Bianchi, Ridley, Montague, GT, Garmin and All things Apple
Re: why do I like track bikes? My story
what extra liability is there (over and above any other rider)?
Re: why do I like track bikes? My story
Being a minor. There may not be any extra legal liability but certainly one feels the extra pressure of looking after someone else's junior. Something most people are not comfortable with. Bianchi, Ridley, Montague, GT, Garmin and All things Apple
Re: Why get into track racing?another reason is cheap to have a competitive bike if you compare with others styles, and the must obvius it´s about speed pure speed
Re: Why get into track racing?Just about to start doing some track riding. Look forward to it!
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Re: Why get into track racing?No hills apart from the banking, no rain in the velodrome, no headwinds, and no bl--dy magpies!
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Post removed as it contravened forum guidelines. Kev.
Re: Why get into track racing?It's easier than the road, Ha Ha! Wink, Wink.
I like the speed, and the physics, there nothing wilder than racing in a bunch, coming up to a sprint on a 166m Track, you feel like your upside down, and you loose track of where you are on the track... surreal. Cheers BrentonO (1000m Sprint) Last edited by brentono on Thu Dec 31, 2009 11:08 am, edited 1 time in total.
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If you are facing Cafe de France in the main square - it has big Coca Cola signs - take the street straight on which is immediately to the left of the cafe (there is a little newspaper stand)
You will bear right where the road ends. This road is called Riad Zitoune Jedid.
Walk straight on and through a traditional Moroccan archway - continue straight on through a second archway. Then take the first small street on the right, immediate left, follow the street around and you will find Riad Marrakech Rouge at Number 40. It is easily identifiable as the wall surrounding the hostel entrance is bright and red!


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Factory speaker in a 2003 Toyota
Factory speakers are tricky beasts. When they're new, they sound just fine. They're efficient, so they don't require much power to play at a reasonable volume, plus they're admirably accurate. In general, though, they're not really cut out for the long haul in an environment as taxing as a car door.
These speakers are made of inexpensive materials, like paper, that can't hold up to the extremes of heat, cold, and humidity found in a car or truck. As time goes on, these extremes take their toll on the cheap materials, and the speakers begin to fall apart. When the materials go, sound quality goes with them.
Unfortunately for our ears, this deterioration doesn't happen all at once. If we were to jump in the car and hear a deteriorated speaker for the first time, we'd know immediately that something was wrong. But the gradual degradation of the average speaker lets our brains get used to the sound. As a result, even when we know that something's wrong, we don't always realize just how bad it is.
Off to the Labs...
To demonstrate just how bad things can get, we decided to round up some factory speakers, put on our mad-scientist lab coats, and prove the obvious by running some standard tests on them. The results? Mostly hilarious.
To frame the project properly and reinforce the understanding that factory speakers start out performing just fine, we started with a set of "premium" factory speakers that were only a couple of years old and still in really good shape. We then examined three other sets of speakers that got progressively older, finishing with a set from a 1991 Honda that should have been put out to pasture years ago, but somehow lasted for 20 years. (Well, "lasted" is a pretty strong word in this case, as you'll see.)
We focused on three areas of investigation:
- First, a visual inspection, in which we looked for deterioration. As you might imagine, this was not hard to find.
- Second, we did an informal real-time analysis (RTA) with 20 to 20k Hz "pink noise" to see the frequencies each speaker was capable of producing. This really didn't tell us much, which is about what we expected. A speaker may be able to play certain frequencies, but an RTA doesn't necessarily indicate how well or poorly.
- Third, we did a basic test of relative distortion levels by simply hooking up one of each of the speakers to a receiver, playing a 400Hz test tone through them, and noting the volume level at which the tone changed. We weren't concerned about the actual dB level of each distortion point; we mainly wanted to demonstrate how much headroom one loses as speakers deteriorate.
As a bonus, we performed a blind listening test with three of our A/V writers just to see how they'd react to hearing the worst of our factory speakers when they expected to hear something "high-end." The results? Also mostly hilarious.
The tests
Premium factory speaker from a 2010 Subaru |
Visual exam | RTA frequency response curve | Relative distortion level |
Only a couple of years old, this speaker is still in pretty good shape. No visible wear on the cone or surround yet. This speaker also features a dedicated tweeter, which is a nice touch. |
As we'd expect, we see a nice bell-shaped curve across the audible musical spectrum, which indicates that the speaker can still handle most frequencies quite nicely. |
We were able to crank the volume of the receiver up to 34 before getting any distortion, which is a good level. |
Factory speaker from a 2002 Honda Civic |
Visual exam | RTA frequency response curve | Relative distortion level |
The speaker certainly looks rough. It's showing strong signs of wear and tear in the cone and the surround. | Not bad. Its curve is reasonably smooth, with only a few jagged points and flat spots where it has trouble reproducing accurately. | We were able to to take the volume up all the way to 33, just one mark shy of the best speaker in our bunch. Not too bad, actually. We were surprised. |
Factory speaker from a 1998 Ford Taurus |
Visual exam | RTA frequency response curve | Relative distortion level |
This woofer is a mess. It came from the rear deck, which means it suffered through nearly fourteen years of sunlight streaming through the rear window. There's no surround to speak of, and the cone is cracked, torn, and on the verge of turning to dust. | At first glance, it doesn't seem that bad. But there are noticeable, unpredictable drops in certain frequencies, little bass to speak of, and a huge rolloff in the highs. | This tells the real story. The speaker distorts at 17 on the receiver's volume dial; exactly half the volume of the 2-year old speaker above. That's not nearly enough to play over road noise without distorting terribly. |
Factory speaker from a 1991 Honda |
Visual exam | RTA frequency response curve | Relative distortion level |
One might ask why we bothered to test such an old speaker. The answer: people are keeping their vehicles longer and longer these days, so it's really not that unusal to run across speakers this old. | A surprisingly complete curve, and a reminder that frequency response doesn't tell the full story. There are definitely spots where the response drops out, and there's very little in the way of bass and treble. See below for more. | This got all the way up to 20 on the volume meter before distorting. Better than we expected, but still completely unlistenable in an actual car environment. |
The prank
We asked three of our writers to do a blind A/B test with a set of Focal component speakers (which they knew about), and, as we put it to them, a "potential competitor" — actually, the set of speakers from the 1991 Honda. The factory speakers sounded so awful, each listener could tell immediately that something was wrong, which made it hard to keep straight faces for very long. Watch the fun in our video (and read the transcript here):
So if you have a set of speakers in serious need of replacement, don't live in denial any longer. Take a stroll through our site, or give one of our advisors a call at 888-955-6000.


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