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VIERA, Fla. — Life on the baseball beat is a unique experience, one that really isn't replicated in other sports. Think about it, you cover six weeks of spring training, 162 regular-season games and sometimes another month of the postseason. (No, not in the Nationals' case, but I did use to cover the playoffs and World Series every October for The Washington Times.)
In one respect, you spend all those long days and nights on the road, in press boxes and in hotels, on your own. You're away from family members. You book your own flights, your own accommodations. And yet, you're really never on your own, because you're part of another family: the family of fellow beat writers. It's an interesting relationship, because we do compete with each other for news, but we also become close friends and spend countless hours together.
So when one member of the group leaves and another arrives, it makes for a bittersweet moment, and today we're experiencing one of those.
Chico Harlan, who has covered the Nats for The Washington Post since May 2008, is on his last day on the beat. He departs Viera tomorrow, heads back to D.C. for a little while and then in a few months heads off on a truly grand adventure. He'll be the Post's newRead more »
- Kevin - Feb 26, 2010 at 2:25 PM
he respected the job and did the best he could to become good at itMark, it's not nice to stretch the truth.
- yankish2 - Feb 26, 2010 at 2:45 PM
I never appreciated his writing because I knew he didn't like the sport.
- Anonymous - Feb 26, 2010 at 2:58 PM
He was an outstanding writer. I don't blame him for wanting to do something else. It was just a shame that he spoke opnenly of his desire to do so, though.
- natsfan1a - Feb 26, 2010 at 2:59 PM
Very classy post, Mark.I've already posted to this effect over there, but farewell to Chico and welcome to Adam.
- Traveler8 - Feb 26, 2010 at 3:02 PM
I did appreciate Chico's writing, but the idea that being a "mere baseball scribe" is not okay is where I have a problem. Boswell is a "mere baseball scribe" and are we ever grateful for it! In this day when there are so few journalism jobs it always rankled me that the Post gave the Nats beat writer position to someone who simply deigned to do the work while waiting for something more worthy to come along. Yes, I do wish Chico well and hope to read more from him in the future, but am more excited that the Post now seems to have a writer who really wants to be there.
- Anonymous - Feb 26, 2010 at 3:49 PM
Chico's writing was plenty good enough to show off his arrogance and disdain for his beat, and Adam's writing so far seems to be a bunch of Tweets strung together. This blog is about the only place we can get good writing AND plenty of inside knowledge in the same place. I'm going to send a few bucks every month to help keep it coming.
- Anonymous - Feb 26, 2010 at 3:56 PM
Mark, I always assumed that you would be prefect for thar Washington Post beat writter openning. I assume in your privite moments, you thought the same thing, which makes this post even more impressive.
- cadeck13 - Feb 26, 2010 at 4:01 PM
I agree with natsfan1a very classy Mark, but then again we've all come to expect nothing less than you being the consumate pro! Welcome to Adam (and we all expect to hear more about hot dog eating contests!) and farewell Chico – it's been fun to say the least! Go Nats!!
- Anonymous - Feb 26, 2010 at 5:11 PM
Talking about who is now in town. Nats320 is here. He dowsnt have credentials this year–so far. You could hearing him having a animated discussion with the guy from the Nationals PR department as Nats320 is on the other side of the ropes with all of us—-The Commoners! See, the other problem is there is now ropes across the cloverleaf separating all the different fields whech I can not remember seeing in years passed so now we can not walk up and get autographs and walk with the players from field to field as we are roped off.Come join us for a pity party down here as we are heading to Panera soon! I did get Lannans autograph early and hoping for Strasburg. Got the big red sweatshirt on. Cold again today.Oh, and Good Luck to Chico and welcome Adam. Classy move by Mark.
- Tedv15 2 - Feb 26, 2010 at 5:14 PM
Mark,You are a class act and we should all appreciate and enjoy your brilliant writing skills before you are inevitably taken away by another media source.
- greg - Feb 26, 2010 at 5:16 PM
said it there, i'll say it here. GL chico and welcome adam.
- Anonymous - Feb 26, 2010 at 5:20 PM
The classic Chico moment for me was when he decided that no one cared about the details about a weekday day game on the road vs. the Twins, so he ignored the game (that most of us couldn't see because of work obligations) to write a human interest story about Dmitri and Delmon Young that most people couldn't have cared less about. He also started his beat off by professing his love of the Pittsburgh Penguins (which isn't going to make yourself popular to the Caps fans among us, myself included). To Chico's credit, he moved on from something he didn't like rather than spend the rest of his time distaining his audience and his assignments. Good luck to him.
- TBC - Feb 26, 2010 at 5:44 PM
There's probably one big reason they now have ropes up at spring training this year when they didn't before. Stephen Strasburg.
- cadeck13 - Feb 26, 2010 at 6:10 PM
Ropes??? Wow, what a bummer…must feel like being at the Mets training camp. Yeah, it must be because of SS. I'm heading down there 3/15 and was looking forward to getting John Lannan, Bergie & Jordan Z to autograph their pics they took with me last year. The pitchers have always been the easiest catch coming off the fields for photos and autographs….Annonymous, please keep us informed
- NatsGirl - Feb 26, 2010 at 6:43 PM
Stay classy, Mark Zuckerman
- upperdeck4 - Feb 26, 2010 at 8:44 PM
Aaron Harlan is a gifted writer, and when he put the talent to writing about the game he was very good. Sometimes though, he didn't seem particularly interested in the game at hand. Wish him well in his new position.
- sbret - Feb 26, 2010 at 9:57 PM
Nice post, Mark. And to many of the other posters, I don't think there's any need to get huffy about Chico. I think covering a baseball beat would have to be an incredible grind, even if you have a passionate love for the game, and how much more so if you're not a deep-rooted baseball lover first.
- Anonymous - Feb 27, 2010 at 7:57 PM
Unfortunately for Chico, the Post is eliminating foreign bureaus around the world. I'd imagine his job security took a hit. I'll shed no tears.


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Off topic. It's a good illustration, I just don't see the theme.
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I like the way that you did the fire. GMV!
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My husband and I love this slicer, we can have any kind of meat we want and slice it any size from very thin deli, tender loins and many others. This is a wonder product to have with this economy.
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Wife, My husband and I love this slicer, we can have any kind of meat we want and slice it any size from very thin deli, tender loins and many others. This is a wonder product to have with this economy.
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Chef Jeremiah Goodrich We purchased this slicer to use once a week in our café. After about 10 uses it started to slip and not cut any more. Not recommended for use.
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john good to have stuff sliced evenly
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Weston Food Slicer I husband made 12 batches of jerky and it sliced it just right after he got it firm. Very happy does a really good job.
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it slices,it dices,it even makes julienne fries... ok,but seriously,heres the skinny.See,I am a professional chef and i work with those big automatic $5000 hobart jobs,but i couldn't borrow for a private halloween party i was having.So i was left to find an inexpensive model for the night.After some research for a "quality"home slicer around the ballpark of a ****,i found this model to be it.OK,it makes a sound,dont they all?Compared to restaurant models,you have to go slower.The plastic part to hold the meat is not as secure feeling as a n industrial hobart.But hey its a ****...And the party was a success.now the only thing is,for my needs and counter space,when the heck am i gonna ever use it again.to storage you go until another event lends itself to a slicer.the only con....there was a black wolfgang puck model for half the price.I left an email request to let me know when back in stock and wouldn't you know it,the darned thing came back in stock the day afterr the party.oh well such is life.....but recommends on buying this.thanks overstock.
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Great slicer Fabulous slicer. Can slice thin, or thick. Great value.
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Works for us We're making an effort to cut back on commercially-produced cold cuts and purchased this slicer to make our own lunchmeat from fresh meat we could season and cook at home. Thus far, I've prepared and sliced a beef round roast, a turkey breast, and a corned beef brisket. After roasting each, I sliced and put about 2 sandwiches' worth of slices in several separate zip-lock-style bags (marked with date), and froze. I just defrosted a bag of turkey breast sliced/frozen about a month ago. The turkey was still moist, with a good texture. I am not sure how long sliced meat stays good in the freezer, but it is not my intent to leave it there for too long. The plan is to use it up within a month or two for lunches and such, and replenishing the freezer on a continuing basis with a variety of home-made sliced meats. My only complaint about the slicer is: there is nowhere for the slices to land. They just kind of fall in a pile behind the unit. Putting a plate there to catch the slices works OK, but a way to 'direct' the slices from the blade would be better.
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What a great slicer! This is A GREAT SLICER - I owned a deli with professional slicers and this is the next best thing - and what a great price when you consider professional slicers are into the thousands of dollars. It sliced thinly and so evenly, I was shocked by it's useability. I would recommend this to anyone for home use, buy now, really.
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I guess I got a good one. I read all other reviews, near and far, good and bad. The price was right; at 1/4 the price of a commercial unit. This is not a commercial unit and clearly would be inappropriate in that environment. For home use, it is just the thing you want...if...you get a good one...apparently I did. No problems, right out of the box. There is a blade guard, used for shipping, which you must remove. The blade is extremely sharp and large and easily removed. Be careful...know your limitations; you can hurt yourself easily. Pros: Fired right up...good blade speed...pork roast sliced...beef roast sliced...ham sliced. Not noisy. No serrated blade(nice). Cons: Sliding carriage is not removable(without dis-assembly) which hinders clean-up. Sliding carriage range-of-motion(or lack thereof) prevents slicing of larger items(no whole tip roasts). Weird: The sliced product must fall and cascade down the back side of the chassis as there is no open area in which to place a plate or a deli sheet. So, it's not perfect. But I would highly recommend this home food slicer. If you should get a bad one, as some obviously have, just box it up send it back. The next one is bound to be better. If you can afford a commercial unit or you want to use a slicer on a daily basis(this one recommends 15 minute max continuous use) spring for the $$$. That way, you will have nothing to complain about. If I encounter any difficulties down the road, I'll up-date my review. But for now, I'm happy
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We are located in downtown on the corner of 4th Avenue and Eagle Street, 1 block north of the Sheraton Hotel. We are 7 miles from the airport. The taxi fare will cost you approximately $20, however, once in the hostel everything is within walking distance, so you wont have to pay for any more transportation inside the city. If you decide to go the cheaper route and use the bus, go to bus stop at the airport and wait for bus 7A. It will drop you off at the downtown transfer station. From there you can walk towards the mountains on 5th avenue until you stumble on the Sheraton (15 minutes walk) and then make a left on Eagle Street. Don't feel like walking? Grab bus 45 at the station and it will drop you off right on the corner of 4th and Eagle.


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Specifically adept in social media marketing, Murakami has taken the lead as the liasion in that area for all sports. He designs banners and website content for each of the Bluejays' tier one sports (Baseball, Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's & Women's Soccer as well as Softball).
Murakami created and manages the Creighton Athletic Ticketing Twitter account (@CreightonTix), created the "Band of Bluejays" marketing theme used by the Creighton University Alumni Office and Athletic Department for the Men's and Women's Basketball teams during the 2014 BIG EAST Conference Tournament and NCAA Tournament and created and manages the Creighton Fan Central Twitter account (@BandOfBluejays).
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Before coming to Creighton, Murakami was a Client Service Represenative for Sport Ngin in Minneapolis, Minn. from 2011-12.
Murakami earned his BA from St. John's University in Collegeville, Minn. in 2010, majoring in communication with a minor in English Writing. As a student at St. John's, Murakami was a member of the St. John's lacrosse team.
An avid lacrosse fan, Murakami also serves as a coach for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln club team as well as the Creighton Prep Varsity team in Omaha.
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Garden of the Gods
Explore the dramatic rock formations, cliffs and trails of the most visited site in the Shawnee National Forest. Millions of years in the making, the Garden of the Gods provides spectacular views unlike anywhere in the Midwest. See Camel Rock, Anvil Rock, Devil's Smoke Stack and other magnificent rock formations in this hiker's and photographer's wonderland.
CITY:Karbers Ridge
Shawnee National Forest
The Shawnee National Forest is famed for its awesome Garden of the Gods, and is home to the Rim Rock Recreational Trail (the forest has a system of 403 miles of equestrian/hiking trails). Hikers are greeted by magnificent jutting walls of rock covered with emerald-green moss, and paths that meander through canyons under the forest canopy. Nestled between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, the stunning Shawnee National Forest landscape features rolling hills, lakes, creeks and rugged bluffs. If you're into climbing than a must-see is Jackson Falls, located near the town of Ozark in the Hidden Springs Ranger District in Shawnee National Forest. The climb takes place on 60 feet of sandstone cliffs and boulders that include numerous freestanding towers.
Timber Ridge Outpost & Cabins
Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Shawnee National Forest, Timber Ridge offers something for everyone, from families and honeymooners to outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy some Southern hospitality while staying in a real log cabin or one-of-a-kind tree house. Each of the units, including the tree house, is equipped with a bathroom, kitchenette, heating and air conditioning. Physical Location: Karbers Ridge, IL 62955 GPS: 37°33'52.18?N 88°20'17.03?W
Tunnel Hill State Trail
Rolling agricultural fields, reclaimed strip mines, ravines, rocky streams and wooded bluffs dominate the northern half of the Tunnel Hill State Trail. With 47.8 miles (one-way) of crushed gravel surface, extended inclines and dark tunnels, this trail is a difficult one, but one not to pass up, as long as you're up for the challenge. The southern half of the trail explodes with scenery that includes bottomland woods, ponds, streams and marshes. The trail, which winds through seven towns, even touches upon a handful of ghost towns that faded into the landscape after the trains here stopped running.
Cache River State Natural Area
Renowned for its ancient cypress-tupelo swamp, this natural area has been named one of America's 10 Most Beautiful Hidden Gems by Budget Travel. This sprawling area contains 100 threatened or endangered plant and animal species, and 11 state champion trees that have stood for centuries. Visitors enjoy birding, hunting, wildlife watching, canoeing and hiking. Bikers can access the Cache River via the Tunnel Hill State Trail.
Trail of Tears Lodge
A remote lodge surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest. An abundance of outdoor recreation: horseback riding, hiking, hunting, fishing, shooting range, archery range, dirt bike & ATV trails. Outdoor pool, game room, hot tub and pets accepted.
Jackson Falls
Located near the town of Ozark in the Shawnee National Forest, Jackson Falls offers arguably the best rock climbing in southern Illinois. There are roughly 60 climbing areas along the sandstone bluffs and freestanding boulders, each with multiple named routes on them. There are over 500 named routes in all. Most of the routes are 50-60 feet in height. The whole area sits in a very scenic glen. Most of the routes at Jackson Falls are sport routes, though there are a number of traditional routes, and a few areas suitable for setting up a top-rope. There are also many excellent bouldering opportunities here.
Bald Knob Cross
A national symbol of faith, this 111-foot-tall cross, when illuminated at night, can be seen over an area of 7,500 square miles atop the most prominent elevation in Southern Illinois. The cross is surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest.
CITY:Alto Pass
Little Grand Canyon Trail
The Little Grand Canyon trail is located within the Shawnee National Forest. Experience the easy 3.6 miles of beauty it offers as you ride your bike or hike these fun trails that meander past lush wooded canyons, riverside bluffs, songbirds, woodpeckers and deer; while hawks and vultures soar high above the cliffs. Explore towering rock walls, eroded sandstone canyons, craggy bluffs and moist bottom lands, too.
Stone Creek Golf Club & Resort
Nestled in the Shawnee National Forest, Stone Creek features an 18 hole-championship course and beautiful cabins. Stone Creek also offers a restaurant, clubhouse, and a scenic area for hiking and fishing.
Illinois Caverns
There are formations of stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, and more. An underground stream flows through the cave bed, and the temperature is a relatively constant 58 degrees.
Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens
Naturally a great place to explore, learn and discover some of nature's wonders. Let nature be your guide, come visit and we'll show you why they call it the great outdoors!
CITY:Palos Heights
Cache River Wetlands Center
The Wetlands Center provides a one-stop shop for information about the Cache River Wetlands and its recreational and educational opportunities. The center has an extensive natural and cultural history exhibit, wildlife viewing, trails and a video.
Touch of Nature Enviornmental Center
Just 8 miles south of Carbondale, Touch of Nature borders the Shawnee Forest. It is a 3,100 acre wooded retreat area perfect for group events. Located in the City of Makanda, IL.
Middle Fork State Fish & Wildlife Area
The Middle Fork State Fish & Wildlife Area consists of 2,700 acres of grass, forest and cropland, and wildlife habitat. The area also includes a portion of the Middle Fork River, a State and National Scenic River, with over 1,000 feet of scenic corridor for canoeing and fishing. The area also allows for hunting, hiking, picnicking, and camping.
Old Plank Road Trail
Old Plank Road is a 21-mile recreation and nature trail used by in-line skaters, walkers, runners, bikers, bicyclists and even cross-country skiers in the winter. This trail reaches from Park Forest all the way to Joliet.
Quetil Trail
A short nature trail along the path of the Cairo & St Louis Narrow Gage railroad used before it was abandoned in 1981. Starting from downtown Alto Pass, the walk offers very scenic views.
CITY:Alto Pass
Spring Valley Nature Center/ Volkening Heritage Farm
135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880's living history farm and pioneer cooking demos. Cost for some programs.
Severson Dells Nature Center
Nature lovers will enjoy 369 unspoiled acres with an unusual 90% concentration of native wildflowers, a paved path and 2.5 miles of trails. The Nature Center features a butterfly garden, gift shop, aquarium and library. The Grove is an area designed with the intent to bring children back to nature using fallen logs, tree stumps for seating, vertical logs for forts, and nature music and art areas.
Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area
Consisting of 15 wildlife management areas and 13 public access areas, the Mississippi River State and Wildlife Area manages a majority of its 24,400 acres to accommodate waterfowl hunting and habitat enhancement.
Volo Bog State Natural Area
Just 45 minutes northwest of Chicago is a state natural area featuring the state's only quaking bog with an open water center. Volo Bog State Natural Area was created when the melting of glaciers pushed deep into the ground 12,000 years ago.
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge
Visit Illinois' bayou. Yes, the bayou in Illinois. Cypress Creek Wildlife Refuge is home to incredible cypress-filled swamps and wetlands and is unlike anything you expect to find in the Midwest. The refuge protects 15,000 acres of lush wetlands and some of the oldest living trees east of the Mississippi River.
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.
War Bluff Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Nestled in the uplands of the Shawnee National Forest, supports mature oak-hickory woods, river bottom forests, young forests and old field habitats. More than 530 types of plants, including a rich variety of wildflowers and 20 types of ferns. 10 walking paths give access to the area.
Kinkaid Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Sandstone bluffs and rolling hills surround the lake and oak-hickory forest. Picnicking, fishing, boating, and hunting opportunities available.
Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area
A 6,400-acre wildlife area on the north end of Lake Shelbyville. Hunting for waterfowl, forest and upland game is popular. Boat access is provided to accommodate anglers and hunters.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Over 25,000 acres, nearly 140 miles of trails and educational facilities. Enjoy relaxing, volunteering and exploring the forests, lakes, prairies, and open spaces.
Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area
With nearly 1,100 of its 1,380 acres primarily composed of oak and hickory stands, this area offers exceptional habitat for deer and squirrel, and is a good hunting area as well. In the winter, sight-seers ofter spot bald eagles along the Illinois River.
Columbia Woods Forest Preserve
Offers places to fish and picnic. Canoe access. Biking. A host for "A River Thru History" each September, where you can step back 200 years into Chicago's past with a festive gathering of fur trappers, settlers, craftsmen, and entertains along the banks of the Des Plaines River - www.ariverthruhistory.com.
CITY:Willow Springs
Iroquois County State Wildlife Area
The area features some of the finest and most extensive prairie-marsh and sand dune vegetation remaining in Illinois. Primarily operated as a permit pheasant hunting area, hiking, picnicking, and snowmobiling opportunities are also available.
Sand Ridge State Forest
The largest of all the state forests in Illinois. Covers 7,100 acres of native oak-hickory forests and pine plantations. Supports diverse desert flora and fauna in its sandy landscape as well as also offering a variety of recreational facilities.
CITY:Forest City
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Approximately 5,000 acres are timber, while there are 46 miles of trails for activities including horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, and bicycling. Boating is permitted. Camping with electricity.
Spring Lake Park
Spring Lake Park in Macomb, IL. has three different singletrack trails ranging in intermediate to difficult. At 10 miles in length this park has a nice smattering of everything an adrenaline junky would want. The trails here are tight in some spots with a few ladder bridges, log piles and even a teeter-totter, and the hills just keep coming with jumps that make you feel weightless.
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.
Camp Sagawau Environmental Education Center
Environment Education Center - offers cross country skiing in the winter.
Julius J. Knobeloch State Nature Preserve
Beautiful. untouched nature preserve which way originally purchased by the Knobeloch family in 1874. After a family disagreement, the land was auctioned off to the nature conservancy and then sold to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Fults Hill Prairie/Kidd Lake Marsh State Natural Area
This natural area comprimises 532 acres of forest, prairie and flowering trees, with a trail and pond.
CITY:East St. Louis
Kaskaskia River State Fish and Widlife Area
One of the largest state-owned and managed sites in Illinois, located 35 miles southeast of St. Louis. The land and water area total more than 20,000 acres of river and bottomland. It contains 36 miles of river.
Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
As a major stopping point for migrating ducks and geese, this 9,486-acre area offers excellent public waterfowl hunting opportunities.
Anderson Prairie
This 25-acre wildlife park, featuring remnants of the original tallgrass Illinois prairie, features a butterfly house.
Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area
Fishing, boating, picnicking in the out-of-doors.
Turkey Bluffs State Fish and Wildlife Area
Hiking, picnicking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Hunting for upland game, fur-bearers and deer is encouraged on its 2,265 scenic acres that overlook the Mississippi River.
Ryerson Woods Conservation Area and Visitors Center
Ryerson Conservation Area is one of the best examples of a northern flatwoods forest, a rare northern Illinois landscape. The 552-acre Preserve supports some of Illinois' most pristine woodlands and several state-threatened and endangered species, and offers 6.5 miles of scenic trails that wind through a stately forest to the quiet Des Plaines River. The Welcome Center, opened in 2006, features "green" architecture and was designed using LEED standards. In addition to preserve information, it offers a nature library, exhibits and meeting rooms.
Sanganois Conservation Area
A 9.960-acre bottomland environment of sloughs and backwater lakes, Sanganois is managed primarily to provide a refuge for migratory waterfowl and a public duck hunting area.
Wetlands Preserve
57-acre wetlands preserve features wildflower, birds, and wildlife, which may be viewed from an observation deck.
Ten Mile Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
5,800 acres vary from flat bottomlands to rolling forestlands. Fields throughout the site provide for 1,000 acres of planted food for wildlife. Game hunting for rabbit, quail and waterfowl is allowed. Fishing is available at 25 strip-pit lakes and ponds.
Hamilton County State Fish And Wildlife Area
The 1,683-acre site has a 75-acre lake where families can picnic, fish, paddle boat, camp and enjoy the good food at the on-site restaurant.
Watershed Nature Center
A 3,000 ft. wheelchair-accessible pathway at lake level and wood-chipped trails wind through forested areas. An elevated walkway spans the wetlands and two observation towers, a wildlife viewing blind, an outdoor amphitheater and classroom.
Lakeview Nature Center
Borders Spring Lake Park and is habitat for deer, turkey, fox, geese, beaver and coyotes. Trails and educational programs offered.
Johnson Creek Recreation Area
Recreation area includes group camping, walk-in camp sites, swimming, and picnicking facilities. Handicap accessible restrooms and fishing pier.
Andrew's Mill Park
Picnic area, pond for fishing & ice skating with handicap accessible fishing pier, Gerald Strohecker natural area with native woodland, prairie and wetland.
CITY:Pearl City
Horn Field Campus
Rustic setting available for retreats, picnics, camps, nature studies or a team course.
Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
22 species of fish are found in this lake, including bass, white crappie, channel catfish, bullhead, yellow bass, bluegill, and carp. This 1,100-acre lake is surrounded by native oak and hickory forests. Picnicking, hiking, and limited hunting and trapping.
Macomb Park District
12 parks that offer diverse activities. Fishing, picnics, baseball diamonds, volleyball courts, hiking trails and playgrounds.
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Hydraulic pipeline with resistive and fluid compressibility properties
The Hydraulic Pipeline block models hydraulic pipelines with circular and noncircular cross sections. The block accounts for friction loss along the pipe length and for fluid compressibility. The block does not account for fluid inertia and cannot be used for predicting effects like water hammer or changes in pressure caused by fluid acceleration.
The model is built of Simscape™ Foundation library building blocks and its schematic diagram is shown below.
The Hydraulic Resistive Tube blocks account for friction losses, while the Constant Volume Hydraulic Chamber block accounts for fluid compressibility. By using the block parameters, you can set the model to simulate pipeline with rigid or compliant walls, including simulation of hydraulic hoses with elastic and viscoelastic properties.
The block positive direction is from port A to port B. This means that the flow rate is positive if it flows from A to B, and the pressure loss is determined as .
Flow is assumed to be fully developed along the pipe length.
Fluid inertia is not taken into account.
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Pipe internal diameter. The parameter is used if Pipe
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The default value is 0.01
Pipe cross-sectional area. The parameter is used if Pipe
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The default value is 1e-4
Hydraulic diameter of the pipe cross section. The parameter
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The default value is 0.0112
Used for computing friction factor at laminar flow. The shape
of the pipe cross section determines the value. For a pipe with a
noncircular cross section, set the factor to an appropriate value,
for example, 56 for a square, 96 for concentric annulus, 62 for rectangle
(2:1), and so on [1].
The default value is 64
, which corresponds to a
pipe with a circular cross section.
Pipe geometrical length. The default value is 5
This parameter represents total equivalent length of all local
resistances associated with the pipe. You can account for the pressure
loss caused by local resistances, such as bends, fittings, armature,
inlet/outlet losses, and so on, by adding to the pipe geometrical
length an aggregate equivalent length of all the local resistances.
This length is added to the geometrical pipe length only for hydraulic
resistance computation. The fluid volume depends on pipe geometrical
length only. The default value is 1
Roughness height on the pipe internal surface. The parameter
is typically provided in data sheets or manufacturer's catalogs.
The default value is 1.5e-5
m, which corresponds
to drawn tubing.
Specifies the Reynolds number at which the laminar flow regime
is assumed to start converting into turbulent. Mathematically, this
is the maximum Reynolds number at fully developed laminar flow. The
default value is 2000
Specifies the Reynolds number at which the turbulent flow regime
is assumed to be fully developed. Mathematically, this is the minimum
Reynolds number at turbulent flow. The default value is 4000
The parameter is available only for circular pipes and can have
one of two values: Rigid
or Flexible
If the parameter is set to Rigid
, wall compliance
is not taken into account, which can improve computational efficiency.
The value Flexible
is recommended for hoses and
metal pipes where wall compliance can affect the system behavior.
The default value is Rigid
Coefficient that establishes relationship between the pressure
and the internal diameter at steady-state conditions. This coefficient
can be determined analytically for cylindrical metal pipes or experimentally
for hoses. The parameter is used if the Pipe wall type parameter
is set to Flexible
. The default value is 2e-10
Time constant in the transfer function that relates pipe internal
diameter to pressure variations. By using this parameter, the simulated
elastic or viscoelastic process is approximated with the first-order
lag. The value is determined experimentally or provided by the manufacturer.
The parameter is used if the Pipe wall type parameter
is set to Flexible
. The default value is 0.008
Gas-specific heat ratio for the Constant Volume Hydraulic Chamber
block. The default value is 1.4
Initial pressure in the pipe. This parameter specifies the initial
condition for use in computing the block's initial state at the beginning
of a simulation run. For more information, see Initial Conditions Computation.
The default value is 0
Parameters determined by the type of working fluid:
Fluid density
Fluid kinematic viscosity
Use the Hydraulic Fluid block or the Custom Hydraulic Fluid block to specify the fluid properties.
The block has the following ports:
Hydraulic conserving port associated with the pipe inlet.
Hydraulic conserving port associated with the pipe outlet.
[1] White, F.M., Viscous Fluid Flow, McGraw-Hill, 1991


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The Lou Reed Obituary For Normal People
Posted by Jim Connelly in Music, Unexpected Results on Oct 28, 2013
While Lou Reed was a hero to many many people — me included — there were millions upon millions who neither knew or cared who he was and what he did. This obituary is for them …
Musician Lou Reed, who for decades was an icon for freaks, weirdos and deviants from ages 8 to 80, died on Sunday.
Mr. Reed first became known to the public in 1967 as the lead singer and songwriter for The Velvet Underground, a New York City band. Mr Reed and his band mates — John Cale, Sterling Morrison and Moe Tucker — became part of the "Factory" scene of Andy Warhol, an artist for whom art wasn't really about creating new things, but making copies of old things with different colors.
The first Velvet Underground album — The Velvet Underground & Nico — sounded like it was produced by an artist, not a record producer, and contained unlistenable songs about unfathomable subject matter, glorifying drugs, street life and deviant sex. This was taken to an extreme on the second Velvet Underground album, White Light White Heat, which climaxed with a 17-minute jumble of noise where Mr. Reed chanted words about a drug-fueled transsexual orgy.
Needless to say, neither of these albums made much of an impression on the record-buying public at large, selling only a few thousand copies each. There is a quote — probably apocryphal — that while these albums only sold poorly, all of the people who bought them formed their own bands, and subsequently released their own poor selling albums. This was the beginning of the "Alternative Music" scene.
After a couple more records, Mr. Reed broke up the Velvet Underground and embarked upon a solo career. After befriending David Bowie, and inserting himself into the "Glam Rock" scene, he had his only top 20 single, the vaguely racist transgressive novelty song, "Walk on the Wild Side."
After this unexpected success, Mr. Reed then spent the rest of the 1970s alienating his audience and picking fights with the burgeoning rock press, culminating in the release of a two-disc set of abrasive noise with the caveat emptor title of Metal Machine Music.
In the 1980s, punk rockers and college students, desperately looking for something to help them rebel against the prosperity of the Reagan era, glommed on the music of The Velvet Underground as forerunners of their "Alternative Music" scene, which was then gaining steam.
Mr. Reed reinvented himself as a godfather of that scene, and experienced a career renaissance resulting in his starring in a commercial for Honda Scooters, which referenced his novelty song from the prior decade and ended with Mr. Reed looking at the camera and declaring "don't settle for walking."
At the time, there was still a concept known as "selling out," and it was hotly debated whether or not Reed's trademark patina of ironic detachment mitigated the fact that he was still being paid money to hawk a product for a major corporation. The debate fizzled out when it was realized that the general public still had no idea who he was.
In the 1990s, the "Alternative Music" scene briefly ruled the music world, as Velvet Underground-influenced alternative rock bands like Creed, Third Eye Blind and Bush topped the charts. Mr. Reed responded by reuniting the Velvet Underground for one tour, but declining to record any new music with the band. He then spent the rest of his career periodically releasing a series of concept albums on subjects such as death, Edgar Allen Poe, and his favorite subject, himself.
Lou Reed was 71. He is survived by his partner, Laurie Anderson, who is that performance artist you might have heard of.


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Gallery: Crazy-Looking AME-LOT Student Housing is Made Entirely Out of ...
So a high-quality insulation would be necessary to maintain the building's eco-friendliness.
The pallets – a remarkably flexible building material that can be manipulated to create a variety of geometric shapes – are connected via horizontal hinges and are built upwards to allow for privacy and large openings.
Given that the materials are all found, and nothing new is being used to develop the building, it is financially feasible to incorporate the requisite insulation to make up for what would be a thin skin. The designers claim that the real challenge in ecological architecture is to "superimpose interventions on our built heritage…" This is a superb example of doing just that without creating any new waste.
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montgalindo July 9, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Build this should not be easy. The pallets are not designed to last long, but to be reused a few times. They have a treatment? In Spain would take about 4 years running. Should certainly replace all at the end of that period.
I find it more interesting to know how they solve it.
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Chip Board July 9, 2011 at 12:54 am
This is a superb example of idea and image over practicality and research.. Great images, and that is all.. Utterly ludicrous proposal.. Pallets are good for use as pallets.. not creating structures. These people have clearly never been anywhere near a pallet – they come in in all sorts of sizes, configurations and condition so 'found' ones would likely be incompatible with each other..
lazyreader July 8, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Looks more like the detention center of the Death Star.
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Red Sox bolster rotation, resume series with Mariners
Boston acquires Peavy, sends Lackey to mound opposite Iwakuma
When the Red Sox take the field at Fenway Park for Wednesday night's matchup against the Mariners, they'll have a high-profile new teammate. Boston, a half-game behind Tampa Bay in the American League East, acquired White Sox right-hander Jake Peavy late Tuesday night in a three-team, seven-player trade.
While Peavy won't be the mound Wednesday, the Red Sox will have a chance to secure a series victory after an 8-2 win in Tuesday's opener. They had entered the day 5-7 over their past 12 games, losing a 4 1/2-game division lead in the process.
The Mariners, despite winning 10 of 14, are possible sellers before the Deadline. They will send Hisashi Iwakuma to the mound against Boston's John Lackey as they aim to even the three-game set.
Iwakuma has experienced few bumps in the road, and perhaps the biggest came against the Red Sox on July 9 in Seattle. He lasted only three innings, giving up six runs on eight hits.
Iwakuma served up three homers in that contest, the last in a rough four-start stretch that included 10 round-trippers. He allowed another homer on July 14, but none in his past two outings, as his splitter has regained its early-season effectiveness.
"I think his ball was up during those times," said acting manager Robby Thompson. "He's human and he went through a spurt most guys go through, whether it's offensively, defensively or pitching. He went through that. But when he keeps the ball down, he locates. I think he's going to be fine."
Iwakuma struck out nine over six scoreless innings against the Twins on Thursday, winning his third consecutive outing.
"I gave up a few home runs the previous couple starts, but my last two starts I've been pretty good at keeping the ball down," he said through translator Antony Suzuki. "When the ball is down, I have more movement, so I'm trying to take advantage of that."
Lackey also has enjoyed a strong season, but has struggled in consecutive losses. The opposition has reached the veteran righty for nine runs on 19 hits over 12 2/3 innings.
"I felt OK," Lackey said after Friday's start at Baltimore. "They kind of took advantage of a couple of things. Ballpark got me a little bit, a couple of times."
Mariners: Wedge hands-off in absence
Manager Eric Wedge remains back in Seattle as he recovers from a minor stroke that has sidelined him for the past seven games. Wedge did address the team before Sunday's home win over the Twins, letting the players know that he is doing OK.
Thompson said Wedge is letting him run things without getting too involved from afar.
"He's busy doing his thing and he knows we're busy here," Thompson said. "It's the, 'I don't want to bother you and he doesn't want to bother me,' type of thing. But we talked [Monday] before getting on the flight. Each and every day he's got things he needs to get done with doctors and all that. It's important for him to get his health back to 100 percent, and hopefully that will be sooner than later."
Red Sox: Pedroia breaks out
Second baseman Dustin Pedroia came into Tuesday's game mired in a rare slump. He was 3-for-39 since the All-Star break, and was hitless in his past 15 at-bats.
Pedroia busted through in the second inning, when he smacked a two-run homer, driving a pitch from Mariners lefty Joe Saunders over the Green Monster. He finished 2-for-4 with three RBIs.
"Yeah, it was good," said Pedroia. "Just keep plugging away. You go through streaks where you don't hit the ball well or hit the ball at people, so you know you've got to just keep going."
Worth noting
• The Red Sox have taken four of five from the Mariners this season.
• The Mariners are 15-9 in July. The club hasn't won 16 games in a month since going 18-9 in June 2007.
• Seattle's Raul Ibanez is 22-for-57 (.386) in his career against Lackey, with five doubles, a home run and eight RBIs.
Andrew Simon is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @HitTheCutoff. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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What do you think of the
Arundel Dual Seatbag
? Share a...
do u think u could fit [2] 700 x 23/25 tubes, levers, patches and multi tool?
Yes that's what I have in my bag
thanx mang
Not Perfect, but Damned Good
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I'm on my third Dual seat bag. The first was left in the broom wagon of a long race where you were expected to be able to fix flats on your own, about four years ago. The second lasted until about six months ago when the bag gave way where the straps are sewn - it had been through numerous wet/dry cycles over the years, and that took its toll over time. The third is currently attached to my Look 585, and will be heading out again today...with a good chance of undergoing another wet/dry cycle.
I'm going to buy two more so I can have one for each wheelset on respective bikes: box section aluminum, 40mm carbon, and 50mm carbon, each needing a different valve stem length.
Aaron Bender
So far so good
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I have owned, and broken, two clip-style seat bags so far so I decided to try one with a simple strap attachment instead. So far this bag has survived half a season and a handful of races with flying colors. The strap can be a little difficult to feed through your seat rails but once on feels secure, even without a secondary strap to attach it to the seatpost.
This bag also holds more than I expected. Though a tad tight, it holds a 29" tube, CO2 cartridge with inflator, a multi-tool, SRAM powerlinks, and a car key.
Can a seat bag be beautiful and durable?
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
As seat bags go, this one is beautiful. Well constructed, minimal profile w a very clean tailored look about it. I have the dual w the red piping.. Matches my bike perfectly and does not detract from the bikes racy profile. It's a tight fit around the seat rails, and would have liked a bit more Velcro strap to work with, but it stays in place even over tough roads. Very tight fit inside, if u intend to carry two tubes, levers and air. I personally could only fit one in there comfortably w all the other necessities. All in all, love the bag. If you pack the kitchen sink, perhaps not the right choice for you. If your bike has to look good and u are conservative w your necessities it's perfect!
cute! holds things!
I originally ordered the Uno seatbag, but swapped it out for the Dual when I realized I would only be able to fit maybe my patch kit and a Larabar in it (the Uno is tiny.) The Dual offers a bit more in the way of cubic inches and is big enough to hold one beefy mountain bike tube (26"), some tire levers, the lenzyne v5 multitool and a patch kit. I like it - it does its job and is easy to either strap onto my seat or throw into whichever backpack I'm carrying. Also like its cool understated design and piping color options.
Lexi Dowdall
Nice photo Cassy!
They don't last
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've been through two of them now, and they don't hold up very well. The first one ripped at the seams on the straps. The second simply ripped along the side of the bag. I do fill this full, but I don't overstuff it.
Tried many others and this is the best!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I started encountering the issue with my shorts being worn down on the inner thighs from the saddle bags I was using. The dual solved that problem immediately, but it also looks much better than the typical bags, because of it's narrow profile. The size is perfect for me too. Can fit a 700x23 tube, two CO2 cartridges and nozzle, patch kit and levers, tool, quick link, and cash. I'm gonna buy another cause it is sooooo good. Thanks Arundel!
jon TMP
Using it for Mtn Biking
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I bought this bag because it is not to big but not too small, and it looks really clean. I can fit a 29 inch mtn bike tube, tire lever, crank brothers 19 tool, innovations air chuck and co2 cartridge. Everything fits nicely and i still have room for a 2nd cartridge. At first when I was out riding the bag slide through the strap so it was still attached to my seat but it was just hanging there, but once i got it good and tight and changed the position of the items in my bag its been solid and I havent had an issue. And for anyone like me who questions if the bag moves around since it doesnt have a strap for you seatpost like post other bags, dont worry this bag move way less than my old bag that had a strap for the seatpost.
The perfect Saddle Bag (IMO)
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I have been using this saddle bag for months now, and can honestly say it is the perfect saddle bag...for my needs. What makes this such a good bag is it's slim profile and Arundel's attention to detail. You will find lots of reviews for other saddle bags of this size that your thighs hit, or have a strap that grabs the seat post that will rub your shorts/bibs. This bag was well thought out to avoid these types of issues while still offering plenty of storage for long rides, especially since it frees up your jersey pockets for other things like more food, phone, wallet, etc.
Currently I have the following items in my bag, and I still have too much space left. I end with moving items in the bag. I'll probably upgrade to a larger 9-10 item multi-tool to take up space. If I got a smaller C02 Inflation chuck I could easily fit more small items. The key is to pack it snug so you don't have any rattling. Which even for my current setup, I never hear a sound. This is probably because the tubes line the side walls, and all the other bits go in between them. So that rubber definitely acts as an insulator.
The bag itself has a nice sewn leather patch where it meets the underside of your saddle. This keeps from friction rubbing a hole in the canvas. It also adds a nice touch of detail to an otherwise boring product.
I don't know how much more praise I can give this bag. I upgraded from the Arundel Single, which is another great minimalist bag. The only reason for the upgrade was to easily fit two tubes and two C02 cartridges. I like to be self-supportive on longer rides and its nice being the guy to lend a hand to a friend that's less prepared.
In the end, I did a lot of research and read countless other reviews before settling on this bag. It does what a saddle bag should and nothing more, while also looking much more attractive under the saddle than most odd shaped bags on the market. Get it! You will be happy with your choice.
John Heineken
Superb but not a large seat bag.
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
The "duo" is not a large seat bag. This is a pro or a con depending upon what your needs and expectations are. Make sure you realize how relatively small this (medium size) seat bag is. Otherwise, it is a very thin (areo) and rather stealthy and even elegant seat bag.
Very Happy!
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
2-road tubes (each in a snack size ziplock), 3-Co2s, inflator, 3-allen keys, 2-tire levers (flat ones), glueless patches, 2- Park Tool boots.
Bag is full but not bursting at the seams. Theres room left for my house keys.
Just have to take the time to roll up the tubes tight.
Perfect for me...
Arundel Dual works
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Arundel's Dual seat bag is okay in my book. I opted for all black.
I picked this bag for it's simplicity and understated looks. I like that it uses no special attachment devices to get it on the bike... just a single velcro strap. The leather patch placement makes sense, too. Only time will tell how long this bag will last... but, I'm confident it will serve me for many years to come.
I stuffed the Dual with a spare tube, a Lezyne lever kit (includes 2 levers and patches), and a Crank Brothers Multi 17 tool. It fit's all of this with a little bit of room left. More room can probably be had if I packed a smaller multi tool, loose tire levers and loose patches.
The claim is that The Dual can fit two spare tubes... and this may be true if they are sized for a road bike. I found that it will only fit one cyclocross sized tube. This works for me as I don't feel that I need to carry more than one spare.
If you're looking for a decent seat bag... look no further.
Eric Carlsen
How to attach bag
This shows how the bag is intended to be attached, and why the leather patch is helpful.
John Heineken
Great photo. Thanks Eric.
Pete OBrien
If it ain't broke...
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This is a classic style saddle bag. Installation was a little confusing, the leather patch is designed to go up against the seat post.
Mike Nelson
Form Follows Function
Instead of being shaped like a cone or a triangle, this bag is shaped like two rolled-up road tubes. Not surprisingly, it fits two rolled-up road tubes very well, along with two CO2 cartridges, and inflator, a tire lever, and a small multi-tool. It is simple, functional, and unobtrusive. Minus a star because its a little fiddly to feed the shorter end of the strap behind the saddle rail. an extra inch or two would be useful.
so far, so good...
pretty impressed with this bag overall. i can fit two road tubes, two 16g co2 carts, lezyne trigger drive head, park patch kit, sram powerlink and a lezyne sv10 multitool. everything fits perfectly; no extra space, no bulging out.
the main reason i like it is because of the look. generally, saddle bags are hideous; this one's not so bad and serves its purpose quite well for the most part. i do however have a couple words of caution:
1 - the only real problem i had was that the corner of the multitool started rubbing a hole in the bag's side. i'm not sure if it's how i had it packed in there or what but i've pared it down to one less tube and a shop rag instead (really a nicety during roadside repairs) with the multitool packed differently. we'll see how that goes...
2 - if you have a decent setback on your saddle, your thighs may rub against this. totally depends on bike fit/saddle/rider. happens on one bike of mine, but not the other; same saddle design, slightly different setback.
3 - pack it with the tubes towards the leather strip or "top" of the bag, then put everything else underneath. this will cushion it so you don't have metal co2 carts or multitools banging against your seatpost clamp every time you go over a bump (very annoying)
also the photo that realcyclist currently has up is of the arundel uno, not the dual.