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The hypertension treatment market is hot, with Medtronic leading the way in commercializing a renal denervation device. An estimated two dozen other companies are chasing the medical device heavyweight using the same approach, and today another startup announced that it raised a $30 million series C to add staff and fund clinical trials of its ultrasound renal ablation technology.
While Medtronic, St. Jude and Covidien's approaches use a catheter to deliver radio frequency energy to ablate the renal nerves, Kona Medical Inc.'s technology uses externally delivered ultrasound energy to do the same job.
"We're at an earlier stage than those companies, but with this technology there's the potential to develop a totally noninvasive therapy," said Kona's chief operating officer John Bowers. "With ours, we envision a future where this could be done in an office setting."
An estimated 10 percent to 20 percent of the 78 million U.S. patients with hypertension don't respond to blood pressure drugs. Ever since Ardian published positive clinical trial results using renal ablation and was promptly acquired by Medtronic in 2010, the procedure has been viewed as a promising option for treating hypertension, topping the Cleveland Clinic's Top Medical Innovations list last year. In the U.S. alone, the market could be worth $5 billion, Morningstar analyst Debbie Wang estimated.
Additional competition in Europe includes ReCor Medical's Paradise system and Vessix Vascular's V2 Renal Denervation System.
Kona's $30 million round was led by what the company calls a "large-cap medical technology company," and existing investors Essex Woodlands, Domain Associates, Morgenthaler Ventures and BioStar Ventures also participated.
Bowers declined to discuss a time line for clinical trials but emphasized that this funding would take Kona to the next level as a company and allow it to move beyond the early feasibility testing it's done in humans.
By Deanna Pogorelc MedCity News
Deanna Pogorelc is a Cleveland-based reporter who writes obsessively about life science startups across the country, looking to technology transfer offices, startup incubators and investment funds to see what's next in healthcare. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Ball State University and previously covered business and education for a northeast Indiana newspaper.More posts by Author

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The outcome document of June's "Rio+20" UN Conference on Sustainable Development reinforced global commitment to tackle social, economic and environmental challenges together , Helen Clark, former New Zealand Prime Minister and current head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), said today
"The more polluted and unequal our world becomes, the more Governments will tend to view environmental and social protection systems not as luxuries to be acquired when countries become wealthy, but as necessities, vital to sustain development and meet the needs of citizens," Helen Clark said, giving Lincoln University's annual "State of the Nation's Environment" address.
Rio+20 ranked as the largest ever UN gathering, including some 100 Heads of State and 40,000 individuals and representatives of civil society, communities and businesses.
"The outcome document from Rio+20 is a solid foundation on which to build," Helen Clark said of the text that resulted from negotiations among the UN member states, highlighting the importance of sustainable development that is equitable and profitable for all
Rio+20's key outcome was the 700 formal, voluntary commitments made not by national governments but by businesses, development banks, cities and regions, UN agencies, non-governmental organizations and civil society, along with the more than US$500 billion of pledged support. These include:
"They are not waiting for Governments to act—nor should they," Helen Clark said, referring to nongovernment organizations.
Participation of and commitments made by small businesses, medium-sized enterprises and global corporations in Rio+20 was notable, given past tension between supporters of economic growth and supporters of environmental protection.
"Rio turns such thinking on its head, encouraging us all to identify how entrepreneurship, job creation and social protection can be generated through and linked to environmental protection," said Helen Clark.
Rio+20 also called on member states to eliminate or sharply reduce fossil fuel subsidies.
In 2010, the world spent roughly $409 billion subsidizing fossil fuels; in some countries these subsidies now exceed the total budget allocated to education, health and social programmes.
Ending fossil fuel subsidies would represent the kind of "triple win" policy called for by the Rio+20 outcome document, promoting energy conservation, increasing investments in renewable energy and freeing up significant funding for social policies to benefit the poor.
UNDP committed to bringing forward the UN's Sustainable Energy for All initiative—which calls for universal access to modern and renewable energy services by 2030—in the 55 countries that have signed onto the initiative thus far.
As part of the legacy of the conference, Brazil and UNDP will establish the Rio+20 World Centre for Sustainable Development, to promote implementation of the outcome document, share best practices and support national policy solutions leading to sustainable development.
To read Helen Clark's keynote lecture delivered at Lincoln University in Christchurch, New Zealand, click here.
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1. All of Christendom Responds to Mark Driscoll's Jesus Was Not a 'Pansy' Remarks But this one in particular, from Eternity Bible College's blog, comes from a writer who views himself as generally likeminded to Driscoll. And yet he states,"Mark's assumption that pacifists are pansies is historically naïve, theologically horrendous, and shows that Mark's been more influenced by the worldview of those who put Jesus on the cross rather than the One who hung on it."
2. Women Gain as Gender Gap 'Narrows' According to a World Economic Forum report, the gap between men and women has decreased in most places around the world, taking into account political participation, economic equality, and rights to health and education. Check out which countries made the top 20, and which are sadly lagging behind …
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3. Saudi Police Warn of Crackdown on 'Day of Female Driving' Protest Saturday has been organized as the 'Day of Female Driving' in Saudi Arabia. While women were given the right to vote in 2011, they still are subject to a driving ban in the kingdom.
4. NSA Monitored Calls of 35 World Leaders After U.S. Official Handed Over Contacts The Guardian reports on the latest round of Edward Snowden leaks that reveal the National Security Agency monitored the phone conversations of 35 unnamed world leaders. This comes on the heels of allegations from Der Speigel that the U.S. monitored phone calls of German chancellor Angela Merkel — allegations that the White House has denied.
5. For When You Marry Wrong Grace at A Deeper Story brings us the gut-wrenching truth of a marriage based on love and good intentions that devolves through no one's fault, and examines what to do with that reality in a Christian context. "What, for example, does God suggest for two people with the personality of freight trains heading right for one another with ALL the world's stubborn pride embodied in these two married souls?"
6. WATCH: 'American Jesus' Trailer Can Christianity be rescued from Christians? That's the question posed in the trailer for an upcoming film exploring the various facets of American Christianity, and how our culture shapes how faith in Christ is viewed.
7. Twitter, Women, and Power As Twitter preps to go public, Nick Kristof at The New York Times points out the disappointing fact that their board consists of seven white men, and interestingly, "Research suggests that what matters is having a critical mass of about 30 percent women. In Twitter's case, if it added three women, its board would still have as many men named Peter as it had women."
8. The American Church's Absence of Lament Writing for a Sojourners blog series on the conversation of race in America, Soong-Chan Rah examines the American church's need for, and shrinking away from, true lament — lament for past wrongs, and the ones we continue to inflict whether intentionally or through our own apathy.
9. 'Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus' YouTube Sensation Releases New Book (READ EXCERPT) Jefferson Bethke became a YouTube celebrity with his 2012 spoken-word video 'Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus.' MSNBC's Morning Joe welcomed the 23-year-old this morning and released an excerpt of the book, Jesus>Religion: Why He Is So Much Better Than Trying Harder, Doing More, and Being Good Enough. In it, Bethke says, "We've lost the real Jesus — or at least exchanged him for a newer, safer, sanitized, ineffectual one. We've created a Christian subculture that comes with its own set of customs, rules, rituals, paradigms, and products that are nowhere near the rugged, revolutionary faith of biblical Christianity. In our subculture Jesus would have never been crucified — he's too nice."
10. The Bishop of Bling A $20,000 bathtub and heated roof on a private chapel are just a couple of the expenses that earned a German Catholic priest the moniker "Bishop of Bling." He's now been suspended by Pope Francis. Will other spend-happy clergy take note?
1. WATCH: Shrinking Women - Lily Myers There's a reason this bit of slam poetry has been making the rounds on Facebook over the past couple of days. It calls out the unsung truths of womanhood — truths, like the poet describing her mother as, "a fugitive stealing calories to which she does not feel entitled, deciding how many bites is too many, how much space she deserves to occupy." Powerful words.
2. This Map Shows Where the World's 30 Million Slaves Live. There Are 60,000 in the U.S. Based on a report from the Walk Free Foundation, The Washington Post has mapped out the concentrations of people living in real slavery across the world, in situations like forced prostitution, child soldiers, and more. The highest rate is Mauritania, but the numbers that exist in the places we live should astound you.
3. The Asian-American Awakening: That Moment When You Realize You're Not White A great read: "I believe that as Americans, we're scared to accept difference, even in this day and age. We tell ourselves that we are more tolerant and accepting, looking to how far we have come, but in reality, we're currently stuck in a rut."
4. My Harassers Photographer Hannah Price takes shots of the men who catcall her on the streets of Philadelphia. The results are stunning. Check out her images and an accompanying interview with The Morning News.
5. Stephen Colbert Roasts the Pope CNN Belief Blog brings us the highlights of Stephen Colbert's appearance at the Al Smith Dinner. "Being Catholic is like being in the Admiral's Club of Christianity: Membership has its privileges," Colbert joked. "But if even atheists can be redeemed, what's next, Lutherans? It's madness."
6. Of Wedding Vows and Sinners Prayers If you've ever been to an evangelical youth camp — or said the sinner's prayer on multiple occasions just to make sure it stuck — you should read this. "When we stand before the Lord someday I don't think he's going to ask us if we've said the sinner's prayer. But he might ask us what he asked Peter that day by the seashore, the kind of thing people have been asking each other for centuries before taking the plunge of marriage: 'Do you love me?'"
7. WATCH: Tattooed Jesus: Blasphemous or Powerful Witness? Billboards all over Lubbock, Texas display images of a tattooed Jesus — emblematic of his taking up our sins. The illustrations are causing mixed reactions. What do you think?
8. Why I Don't Want a Progressive or Conservative Church Sound about right? "Church is supposed to be family. It is not supposed to be progressive, moderate, conservative, or whatever label you would like. Church is a word that literally means community, and communities are diverse."
9. How Feeling Each Other's Pain Changes Everything "May our expanded selves and pierced souls energize and direct our actions." 12 Years a Slave comes out in limited release today, and in her piece, Christena Cleveland builds on the theme of understanding and learning to love the other by first learning their stories. Read the whole series on the film and Sojourners' contributors' reactions HERE.
10. Study: Almost Half of Public School Students Are Now Low-Income Take a look at these startling maps, courtesy of The Atlantic Cities. "[T]he worst thing about these numbers may be that they're a glimpse of the future. … students from low-income families tend to end up parents of low-income families. And on it goes."
Sojourners Job Opening Sojourners is seeking a Director of Communications in its Washington, D.C. office. Check out the job description at the link above, and share with others!
Bonus Link! WATCH: God's Justice Never Shuts Down: Jim Wallis on #FaithfulFilibuster
1. Better When. Jamie the Very Worst Missionary offers a helpful reminder for our daily lives: "Every time I tell myself 'It will be better when,' I'm giving myself permission not to believe that Now can be good."
2. 12 Things Congress Can't Shut Down While Congress does a whole lot of nothing, here's a look at the movement that can't be stopped.
3. Get Ready for Record Temperatures — For the Rest of Your Life Cue ominous music. According to this The Atlantic Cities report, some cities will be warmer every year than their hottest year on record beginning in 2043.
4. WATCH: Jon Stewart to Malala Yousafzai: 'Can I Adopt You? Happy International Day of the Girl! Malala Yousafzai, the 16-year-old Pakistani advocate for women's rights and access to education, rendered America's jester Jon Stewart tongue tied when he hosted her this week on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Watch the clip here.
5. Government Shutdown May Drive More Young Christians from GOP In his Religion News Service blog, Jonathan Merritt, author of A Faith of Our Own: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture Wars, points out that young Christians try to resist partisan battles and attempt to rise above the fray — attributes current GOP leaders aren't offering.
6. So, Monday is Columbus Day And The Oatmeal nails it with a slight correction to "history." "The point I'm trying to drive home is this: Christopher Columbus was awful …"
7. The Trouble With Bright Girls Why do young girls with the same equal or better ability as young boys give up more quickly on difficult concepts? Psychology Today posits the answer may lie in the feedback they receive from parents and teachers at a young age.
8. The Crime of Poverty: Some Homeless People Face Arrest for Asking for Help The number of anti-panhandling and anti-solicitation laws has increased 7 percent. Cities across the country are making it illegal to ask for help. What does that say about our society? Check out this piece from Take Part.
9. The Great American Water Crisis From Sojourners magazine, "cities and towns across the country are in the midst of an epic fight to keep water as a public trust." Find out more about the battle.
10. Drunk Dial Congress (Must be 21 or older to read on.) Fed up with this mess we're in? Someone has made it really easy to "call and yell at a random member of Congress," complete with talking points and drink recipes.
1. An Orientation For Single Sexuality: The 'Do's' of Purity Here's a thoughtful piece from The Mennonite: "As singles become a larger proportion of the total population, our society needs a church that models what holiness looks like in relationships—for teens in love, single thirtysomethings, and people who are married."
2. WATCH: How Social Networks Explain Violence in Chicago "What if you could predict your chances of being shot from your social network: who you know and how you know them? Turns out, maybe you can." Check out this video from illustrating the relationships inherent in violence.
3. WATCH: Jimmy Kimmel: Do You Prefer Obamacare or the Affordable Care Act? People have such strong opinions about Obamacare … but not so much about the Affordable Care Act.
4. 'This Doesn't Go Away' Appropriate for this time in our nation — an excerpt from Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church's Mission. Read the excerpt at Sojourners magazine.
5. Is the 'Communion Burger' in Poor Taste? Do you agree with the Chicago restaurateur, that God "has a sense of humor"? Or is the burger sacrilegious? Read the CNN Belief Blog story for more.
6. Sinead O'Conner Pens Open Letter to Miley Cyrus After the former Hannah Montana star referenced the Irish songstress as inspiration for her latest video, O'Conner responds. Poignant or inappropriate? Read it for yourself: "Nothing but harm will come in the long run, from allowing yourself to be exploited, and it is absolutely NOT in ANY way an empowerment of yourself or any other young women, for you to send across the message that you are to be valued (even by you) more for your sexual appeal than your obvious talent."
7. Proof the Voting Rights Act Has Helped Boost Black Political Representation
Now that the Voting Rights Act is effectively gutted, a new study shows that it did, in fact, work and was continuing to — based on national city council numbers from the years 1981-2006.
8. What It Takes: Does Wendy Davis Have a Chance in Texas? Texas Monthly examines Wendy Davis' chances against Republican Greg Abbott in what may be one of the most "optically fascinating" gubernatorial races next year. Filibuster extraordinnaire to some and "Abortion Barbie" to others, the Texas Democrat stepped onto the national scene this year after talking for nearly 11 hours to stop a Texas legislature vote.
9. What if Mahatma Gandhi Had An Instagram Account? In honor of his 144th birthday, Buzzfeed has the #nofilter and #superfluouslyhashtagged photo collection.
10. In Memoriam: Tom Clancy "Very few writers can lay claim to creating a genre but the techno-thriller — that all falls at the feet of Tom Clancy. He was so ahead of the curve." Read more from The Baltimore Sun.
1. The Geography of U.S. Hate, Mapped Using Twitter Can a map derived from hateful tweets tell us where homophobes and racists live in the U.S.? TIME highlights a Humboldt State University project that maps out how hate speech is used on Twitter. How does your county measure up?
2. I'm Coming Out … As Pro-Vaccine Writer and mom J.J. Keith writes in the Huffington Post, breaking down the history of the anti-vaccine movement and says more parents should speak out about vaccinating their children, adding, "Vaccines are different from every other parenting issue in that the choices that parents make affect everyone else as well. Vaccines are everyone's business."
3. WATCH: Give Peace a Dance Iranian-born Muslim comedian Maz Jobrani and Jewish comedian Elon Gold sit down in a video to talk about the situation in Iran, and advocate for a peaceful, diplomatic solution. Their plan: Give Peace a Dance. Just dance it out, y'all.
4. INFOGRAPHIC: East Meets West: An Infographic Portrait by Yang Liu Visual artist Yang Liu was born in China but has lived in Germany since she was 14. Here, she illustrates beautifully her perception of difference between Eastern and Western cultures through things like the ideal of beauty, individual ego size, and complexity of self-expression.
5. Trader Joe's Ex-President To Turn Expired Food Into Cheap Meals As one-third of our food globally goes to waste, grocery chain former president Doug Rauch launches a new project called Daily Table, which takes cooks and prepares just-expired grocery food and sells it at fast-food prices.
6. The Geography of the Gender Pay Gap: Women's Earnings by State From Forbes: Nevada ranks the highest among states in terms of gender paycheck equality and Wyoming the lowest. Where does your state rank?
7. Can You Really Tell the Difference Between Christians and Non-Christians? Stephen Mattson posits there's only one thing that separates the two, and that's Christ: "The poor rationale that some Christians use is that nonbelievers are really 'hurting deep down' and simply appear happy in order to compensate for their feelings of hopelessness. But this is far from the truth, and constantly propagating the idea that Christians are — and should be — generally 'better' than everyone else reinforces many unhealthy habits."
8. The Power of Teaching Girls to Code WIth the U.S. Department of Labor estimating that there will be 1.4 million computer jobs by 2020, one organization is making sure the number of women in those jobs increases from its dismal 1-in-7 current rate.
9. Can a Facebook Meme End Nuclear Standoff? Meet the man behind the popular "Israel Loves Iran" founder. With 115,000 likes on Facebook, Ronny Edry hopes to be "a bridge in the Middle East between the people." Check out his Christian Science Monitor interview.
10. Dear Parents With Young Children in Church Great message from mom and blogger Jamie Bruesehoff: "It matters that they learn that worship is what we do as a community of faith, that everyone is welcome, that their worship matters. When we teach children that their worship matters, we teach them that they are enough right here and right now as members of the church community."
1. Shamed in Edina for Using Food Stamps Read this moving 'apology note' from one mom in Edina, Minn., an affluent Minneapolis suburb, to the woman behind her in line at the supermarket: "I did not observe you, but my daughter was with me packing the groceries and saw it all: 'EBT: Yeah, right,' you muttered, with that look of disgust that would have shattered someone feeling just a little bit of shame over needing food stamps."
2. WATCH: The Most Beautiful, Haunting Infomercial You'll Ever See If you haven't caught the latest, "advertisement disguised as an anti-commercial animated short," check it out. With Fiona Apple on vocals covering "Pure Imagination" from Willy Wonka, the Chipotle ad / commentary against factory farming has drawn 4 million views on YouTube already.
3. From the Mouths of Rapists: The Lyrics of Robin Thicke's 'Song of the Summer' Blurred Lines Warning: This post contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault. Featuring images from Project Unbreakable — an online photo essay that features images of sexual assault survivors holding signs with sentences their rapists told them — The Society Pages breaks down popular, yet somewhat lyrically disturbing, song "Blurred Lines."
4. Pope Says Church is 'Obsessed' With Gays Abortion, and Birth Control Laurie Goodstein at the New York Times has the excerpts from Pope Francis' lengthy interview: "We have to find a new balance," the pope continued, "otherwise even the moral edifice of the church is likely to fall like a house of cards, losing the freshness and fragrance of the Gospel."
5. How Stop-and-Frisk is Creating a Generation of Young People Who Don't Trust the Police In interviews with New Yorkers age 18-25, only 40 percent said they would feel comfortable calling the police if they needed help and only 25 percent would report someone for committing a crime, The Atlantic Cities reports.
6. INFOGRAPHIC: 16 Mass Shootings Since Newtown You Haven't Heard About The definition of "mass shooting" is a shooting event in which four or more people other than the shooter are killed. Huffington Post collected information on 16 such incidents that have occurred across the country since December's horrific Newtwon, Conn., massacre.
7. The Language of Lament Diana at A Deeper Story reads all of our minds as we grieve another difficult week for our country. "It is lament that carries us directly into the presence of God when we are feeling furthest away; it is lament that addresses our unanswerable questions honestly, even profoundly; it is lament that opens the door to worship."
8. Talking Sex With a Married Catholic Priest With Pope Francis' inclusive language and prioritization of love above divisiveness, many have speculated about possible changes to the Catholic Church's stance on priestly celibacy. Christian Piatt sat down with a married Catholic priest (who joined the priesthood from the Anglican clergy) to discuss the pope, celibacy, and more.
9. The Dramatic Rise of Life Without Parole, in 3 Charts From The Atlantic Cities: "Nationally, almost half (47.2 percent) of life-sentenced inmates are African American, though the black population of lifers reaches much higher in states such as Maryland (77.4 percent), Georgia (72.0 percent), and Mississippi (71.5 percent)."
10. WATCH: Rick Warren on Guns, God, and Son's Tragic Death Shining a light both on mental illness and gun sales in the U.S., Rick Warren and his wife Kay sat down with CNN's Pierce Morgan to talk about their son, who took his own life in April. ""One of the hard things was forgiving the person who sold him the gun," Rick Warren said. "Because I didn't want to forgive him."
1. My Year of Modesty
What happens when you decide to live as if appearances really don't matter? One woman's quest to find out.
2. The First Victim of September 11
A fascinating portrait of the first person killed on September 11, 2001 — whom, as it happens, was an entrepreneur trained to combat terrorism.
3. Which Niebuhr, President Obama?
In 2007, the President professed his love for Christian ethicist Rienhold Niebuhr. But it's Rienhold's younger brother, H. Richard, whose argument for self-reflective "moral inactivity" has particular implications for the President on Syria.
4. Letter to the Editor, from the Pope
Pope Francis discussed his own faith in a letter written in response to editorials by the atheist founder of an Italian newspaper. The Pope also addressed themes of God's mercy and Christian relations with Jews.
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Ever wondered what people will say about you when you enter eternal life? The family of Mary Agnes Mullaney honored her memory by passing along her love of life in this obituary.
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Laura Barton of The Guardian reflects on Harvard Business School's nurturing of female students. Bottom line: while there have been great improvements in equality, we've still got a long way to go.
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If Assad agrees to forsake sarin, how can we intervene if he continues to slaughter civilians while technically playing by our rules?
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As the Affordable Care Act comes closer to going into effect, tobacco use is one provision that raises costs for people under the new plan. "Tobacco disproportionately targets low-income communities."
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It might not surprise you that despite wars and rumors of war, many of us are more concerned that our favorite TV shows may be interrupted by breaking news from the President. Brian Konkol argues that this indifference to indifference is one of our major spiritual challenges today.
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2. Seeing a Woman: A Conversation Between a Father and Son From Nate Pyle. Parents of boys: go ahead and put this one up on your fridge. "[A woman''s body] will not make you do stupid things. If you do stupid things it is because you chose to do stupid things. So don't contribute to the fear that exists between men and women."
3. Isn't It Time the Church Gave Singles a Break? "Not everyone attending a Sunday service is married. We're not all parents. We're not all employed at nine-to-five jobs. And yet, while a majority of the Scripture applies to every single one of us, we spend a lot of time focused on responsibilities that don't." Jayson Bradley has the four reasons churches shouldn't spend so much time preaching on marriage (and other "roles").
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5. Immigration Reform: A Moral Imperative With Congress back in session next week, New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan pens a clear-cut case for immigration reform and his desire to "keep families intact."
6. Misery Loves Comedy Read an excerpt from Nadia Bolz-Weber''s new book Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint, which releases Sept. 10.
7. Assad's Bizarre Instagram Account: Propaganda With a Comments Section The Atlantic offers us a peek into the strange Instagram world of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad — one that paints a rosy picture of his war-torn country. The comments section, on the other hand, tells a different story.
8. A Love Letter to My Body "Who was I to rail at you? To beat you down day after day after day? To abuse you in front of others? I never really saw you, did I?" This piece dates back to July, but it's a beautiful reminder to love the skin you're in, from SheLoves Magazine.
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10. When Bad Christians Happen to Good People Have you ever wondered what people on the other side of proselytizing think? Here's your glimpse — and how not to go about fulfilling the Great Commission — from John Shore at the Unfundamentalist Christians blog.
1. Watch Martin Luther King, Jr. Go on 'Meet the Press' in 1963 As part of NBC News' look back ''Remembering the Dream,'' David Gregory takes us back to 1963, when Martin Luther King, Jr., was preparing for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
2. The Ethics of Syrian Military Intervention: The Experts Respond Religion News Service asked a panel of theologians and policy experts whether the U.S. should intervene in Syria in light of the regime's use of chemical weapons against civilians. Would the "Just War" doctrine justify U.S. military action, and what is America's moral responsibility?
3. The Women Who Sang Out for Civil Rights "In our day and age, when young women make the news for singing and performing in vulgar, suggestive, and less than life-giving ways, the anniversary of the march is—among many things—a much needed reminder of the transforming power and legacy that women can have with their voices and with song," Enuma Okoro writes for Christianity Today's Her.Meneutics blog.
4. When Miley Cyrus and I Were at Church "There is no place for finger-pointing by people who hide their sins in privacy at those that broadcast their mistakes to the world." David Moore at Fuller Theological Seminary's The Burner Blog puts judgey Christian bloggers in their place with this piece on Miley Cyrus' VMA performance heard 'round the world.
5. How Poverty Taxes the Brain Emily Badger at The Atlantic Cities points to an interesting new study on brain capacity and poverty. One chilling statistic: "the condition of poverty imposed a mental burden akin to losing 13 IQ points, or comparable to the cognitive difference that's been observed between chronic alcoholics and normal adults."
6. Seeking Nonviolent Solutions in Syria Writing in the July issue of Sojourners magazine, David Cortright outlined reasons why the U.S. should avoid military intervention in Syria.
7. Seamus Heaney: 10 Best Poems Irish Poet Seamus Heaney died in Dublin on Friday at the age of 74. The Telegraph compiled a list of his best works.
8. Hurricane Michele Bachmann? Groups Hope to Name Storms After Climate Change Deniers From Alex Brown at National Journal: a new petition from Project Name Change and 350+ Action Fund is asking the World Meteorological Organization to change naming conventions to shame Congress members, like Sen. James Inhofe, who deny climate change — hoping for future weather reports like: "Marco Rubio is expected to pound the Eastern Seaboard."
9. The Winners in Immigration Control: Private Prisons Aubrey Pringle at The Atlantic shines light on one big force behind anti-immigration reform efforts: the private prison lobby, which, according to the article, has shelled out $1 million on lobbying so far this year.
10. Kid President Explains It All. The latest installment from everyone's favorite child president shows more ways to make the world awesome. "EVERYONE DESERVES A PARADE."
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1. One Dream — 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' Speech Time.com commemorates the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. King''s historic speech with a beautiful multimedia essay, featuring file photo, video interviews, and archival coverage.
2. Toward a New Understanding of Modesty The Atlantic uncovers a broad movement in the Christian — and secular — communities to talk about modesty in new ways that acknowledge the problem of objectification of women and keys in on ways some Christian theologies on the topic of modesty is actually linked to rape culture.
3. Help Unwanted Texas Monthly — publishing from the home state of hardline voices like Rep. Ted Cruz — has the following take on the immigration debate. "Not only did we Texans deliberately leave the back gate unlocked, but for decades our businesses have avoided the legal consequences of employing undocumented workers by misclassifying them as ''independent contractors'' responsible for checking their own papers. It's the height of hypocrisy to blame willing workers for breaking the law when they were so eagerly welcomed by their employers, no questions asked."
4. Sometimes You Have to Pay a Heavy Price to Live in a Free Society "… I realized in our efforts to meet this risk posed to us by the enemy, we have forgotten our humanity. We consciously elected to devalue human life both in Iraq and Afghanistan." Bradley Manning — the Army private who this week received 35 years for disseminating documents to WikiLeaks, and who has since indicated a desire to be known as Chelsea and live as a female — offered this statement on Wednesday, read by lawyer David Coombs.
5. Christians and the Myth of the 'Hookup Culture' Jonathan Merritt writes for Religion News Service about new data that debunks this generation''s supposed "hookup culture" — that young people are actually not being more promiscuous than their parents'' generation — and that many Christian''s assumptions about a downward moral decline are just incorrect. "How did so many Christians get this one so wrong?"
6. Immigration Reformers Are Winning August The Atlantic talks about how the Republican efforts to stymie immigration reform over the August recess, led by Congress members like Rep. Steve King — who famously stereotyped young undocumented immigrants as drug mules — has largely fizzled out, as reform advocates are rallying at the local level.
7. Saying Goodbye to My Child, the Youngster "Eighteen years is not enough." Michael Gerson''s moving op-ed in the Washington Post about taking his eldest son to college made parents ''round the country tear up on Monday morning. Four days later, you''ll still want to grab your hankies before taking a read.
8. The Party of No Compromise Sojourners magazine editor Jim Rice examines some Republicans'' attempts to prevent the Obama administration''s Affordable Care Act education efforts. "Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and whip John Cornyn sent a threatening letter to the NFL, saying that the football league shouldn't help teach people about the health-care law because of the ''persistent unpopularity of this bill'' (conveniently ignoring the fact that once it's enacted into law it's no longer a ''bill'')."
9. Bob Filner vs. 'Mad Men:' Our View San Diego Mayor Bob Filner — the guy who at least 18 women have now accused of some form of sexual harassment or misconduct — will reportedly resign today after reaching a deal with the city. A 1986 Supreme Court ruling recognized sexually hostile workplaces as a thing. USA Today wonders why it is taking so long for some people to get the picture.
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dc.description.abstract | The public space is and has been an integral part of communities for centuries. It serves as a convenient setting for a broad variety of leisure and recreational activities, as well as enhancing the image and perceived value of a community. Recreational public spaces provide a location for people to meet, relax, and exchange ideas. They can serve the needs and interests of all kinds of people, young and old irrespective of their cultural backgrounds. This report seeks to trace the genealogy of people and their use of recreational public space. Thus it uncovers the history of how space is perceived, interpreted and understood by people who live in Yeoville. It focuses on the understanding of space as an agglomeration of people, objects and events.The report also seeks to conceptualize people's perception on the use of recreational public space and explore the changing relationship between people and their use of space in Yeoville. Through the process of perception we create a sense of place, i.e. a relationship within a specific context. If a place is memorable, it is because it carries perceptual attributes such as clarity, differentiation, uniqueness, structure and form. Planning practice seems to overlook the importance of incorporating genealogy into planning for diversified cultural communities. The use of narratives or storytelling can have a great significance for planners when planning for these communities. Identifying the core components of a Good City Form and the production of space, the paper goes on to connect these elements based Lynch's theory of 'Good City Form' which was propounded in 1981 and also Lebfebvre's theory on 'The Production of Space' (1991), translated from La production de l'espace(1974). Lynch's Good City Form (1981) form the theoretical base for this report as his five performance dimensions are used to measure whether Yeoville does meet the criteria. | en_US |
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06-27-2013 #26PCs are very much like Air Conditioners.
They both become utterly useless once you start to open up Windows....
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Yeah because guns KEEP the crime down.
Sadly our gun laws are too strict in germany, getting a licence is much to expensive and complicated (and even if you're allowed to purchase a gun you still can't take it with you day by day).
If i could i'd probably get a Walther PPS / Springfield XD-S / KHAR PM9 etc.
I'm not a fan of revolvers and 9mm is a reasonable compromise between power and size imo.
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^^ I guess you can say that.
Whatever the case I wouldn't want to carry a gun in Sweden because there aren't many guns out there anyway and I don't feel like I need it.
The same goes for the US, I'd want to carry a gun because there are too many guns out there.
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Yeah you can't really compare the US with germany or sweden.
I don't feel "vulnerable" without a gun in germany - then again i don't live in Berlin or Frankfurt.
When i was younger i never really cared about anything but as im getting older i feel like there are more and more things that i want and need to protect.
The thought of beeing powerless if someone breaks into your home (with wife and kid around) isn't very comfortable either
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FYI- from a semi-auto non-1911 style, for the less expensive reliable semi auto pistols, I prefer Springfield XD's over Glocks. Glocks are nice reliable guns, but XD's are much more comfortable to shoot IMO. I shot my XD 40, then shot my friends Glock 23 (which is a .40), and the Glock had a considerably more kick than the XD. If I were shooting either gun consistently, I imagine the much more "snappy" Glock would wear me out faster than the XD. Also, I much prefer the trigger pull of the XD over the Glock as well as overall comfort in my hand.
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Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
Sports memorablia; interactive video; photos of all inductees.
CITY:Des Plaines
Children's Discovery Museum
Come experience three floors of unique, hands-on, larger-than-life exhibits! This museum is designed to create a sense of wonder that excites the love of learning in children of all ages. Be sure to discover the new Children's Discovery Museum.
Children's Museum of Illinois
Kids can shimmy up Luckey's Climber, make a giant bubble and pretend to be whatever they can imagine, from a pilot to a scientist. The museum's permanent exhibits complement temporary exhibits and projects.
Chillicothe Historical Society
Don't know much about history? Come see what Chillicothe Historical Society and its museums have to offer! Whether your roots are local or you simply enjoy the lifelong learning experience of discovering our common heritage, we think you'll be pleasantly surprised when you step in!
Cholera Cross
The original wooden cross was erected in 1850 by a farmer in thanksgiving for his family being spared during a cholera epidemic. Subsequent owners of the property have repaired and replaced it.
Chrisman Wall Mural
Artistic talent is showcased on a wall mural that decorates the side of a building on this quaint small town's square. The first mural at Illinois and Madison streeets was completed in the fall of 1998.
Christian County Coal Mine Museum
Featuring historical items pertaining to coal mining in Christian County, this museum includes coal mining equipment, memorabilia and more. Be sure to visit the coal miner monument on the courthouse lawn. Open Thurs-Sat, 10am-2pm.
Christian County Genealogical Society
The Genealogical Society is a research resource where you can find history on your family background, microfilm and microfiche, and books. The Society will also research your family for a donation.
Christian County Historical Society Museum
See an 1820s log house, the 1839 Christian County courthouse where Lincoln argued cases, an 1854 farmhouse and an 1856 one-room school. Also view military weapons from five wars, a collection of 1800s antiques and much more.
City Segway Tours - Chicago
Chicagoland's first guided Segway tour provides an informative ride with unique and fascinating Chicago stories, fantastic photo ops and the chance to ride the coolest machine in the world.
Civic Center Authority Visitor Center
The Bedford Park Heritage Corridor Visitor Center is full of information and literature of exciting things to do and see throughout the Heritage Corridor. The Visitor Center provides National Heritage Corridor promotional literature and I&M Canal related resources to the public. It is operated by the Civic Center Authority in partnership with Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Village of Willow Springs. The Center is staffed by volunteers recruited and managed by the Civic Center Authority. Open Saturday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
CITY:Bedford Park
Civil War Fort
Visit an exact replica of a Civil War Fort complete with a jail, one-room home, livery, and log cabins.
Civil War Monument at the Veterans' Memorial
This monument honors generations of soliders who sacrificed their lives for their country.
Civil War Monument at the Veterans' Memorial
Generations of soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country are honored.
Clark County Genealogical Library
You'll find census records, newspaper clippings, birth and marriage records, and other files of interest helpful to geneological research.
Clark County Museum
The Clark County Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation and education of all things pertaining to the people and places of Clark County, Illinois. Learn about the Lincoln-Douglas debates and unique area country architecture here.
Clay County Museum
Housed in the old county jail, this museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Clayville Historic Site
The centerpiece of Clayville is the Broadwell Inn, the oldest brick building in Sangamon County, built in 1824 by the Broadwell family as a stage coach stop between Springfield and Beardstown. The Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is surrounded by numerous other historic buildings from Central Illinois moved to Clayville in the 1960s to recreate an early frontier pioneer village. Come see a unique piece of Illinois history.
CITY:Pleasant Plains
Clinton County Historical Museum
This building was the former home of Judge Sidney Breese, who came to Illinois from New York. He studied law here and became Assistant Secretary of the State of Illinois.
Clocktower in Atlanta
Located next to the Atlanta Public Library and Museum the clock tower was added in the 70s. The clock itself is the original 1909 hand-would clock from the Atlanta High School.
Coal Miners Memorial
In the late eighteen hundreds there were many thriving communities that were totally dependent on area coal mines. Now there is a Memorial to honor all miners. Dedicated on October 14th, 2000, the Coal Miners Memorial is a tribute to all Southern Illinois coal miners of the past century. The inscription at the base of the statue reads, "In memory of coal miners who gave so much that future generations may benefit with a better life. They labored, served their country, sacrificed for their families and some lost their lives. We honor and salute them so that they will never be forgotten."
Coal Miners Monument
Joseph Koch, who along with eight other local miners died in a mine explosion in 1947, is depicted here.
Cohen House
This beautifully restored home has cobalt blue windows. Tours by appointment and open for special events.
Collinsville Historical Society Museum
Local and world histories are combined in these exhibits.
Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House
This two-story brick home is a wonderful example of Federal-style architecture from 1820. Col. Stephenson, who was a contemporary of Lewis & Clark, moved there in 1809.
Colonel Davenport House
Located on the historic Rock Island Arsenal island -- an active military munitions base -- the home offers guided tours that highlight the famous people who have visited this historic home, the history of the island through various wars, and the events that took place when the Davenport family lived in this home. Learn about the river bandits that broke into the home during the 4th of July and what happened to Colonel Davenport. IMPORTANT: Because this is an active U.S. Army facility, a current ID is required for age 16 or older to enter the island. International visitors must register one week ahead by calling 309-782-2686 Monday through Friday between the hours of 6 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Central Time.
CITY:Rock Island
Confederate Cemetery and Memorial
This monument remembers those who died in the infamous Alton prison. A smallpox virus spread rapidly through the Alton Prison in 1863, killing more than 1,435 incarcerated soldiers. The soldiers are laid to rest here and each of their names is commemorated at the Memorial. The Alton Prison and Confederate Cemetery are some of the rare northernmost monuments to the Confederate Soldier.
Confederate Prison Site
Built in 1833, Alton houses Illinois' first state penitentiary. During the Civil War, the facility imprisoned thousands of Confederate soldiers. Partial remains of the structure can still be observed today.
Conrad Park Pioneer Cabin
Check out this pioneer cabin that gives a glimpse of Illinois' earliest settlers' way of life on the frontier. It is located in a majestic park setting along the Kankakee River.
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
Peoria's cultural hub featuring art exhibitions, artist studios, art instruction, comedy improv, poetry nights, yoga and tai chi classes, and jazz and blues performances. The Contemporary Art Center exhibits the work of living artists at the forefront of their fields. About 20 resident artists are constantly creating art on-site, and prolific artist and co-founder Preston Jackson continues to maintain his sculpture and painting studio. The Contemporary Arts Center is also a great choice for your next event from club meetings to wedding receptions. The beautiful facility offers a meeting space of nearly 3,000 square feet, tables, chairs, a full kitchen, a stage with lighting and sound system, restroom facilities, plenty of parking space and lots more. The wheelchair accessible facility is located on Peoria's RiverFront on the 2nd floor of the building in an old warehouse with original exposed red brick and wood floors. Your guests can enjoy the art exhibit during your event as well. You may use any caterer you wish or cater the event yourself.
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Completed in 1885, the church has a 150' spire and neo-Gothic architecture. Only ten Catholic churches in the U.S. have a saint's body, and Corpus Christi houses the holy relic of St. Crescent, taken out of the catacombs in Rome in 1838.
Crawford County VFW 459 Military Museum and Memorial Wall
The remodeled ICCR depot features an etched granite memorial wall and various artifacts of military memorabilia.
Creole House
This Lower Mississippi-style house was built in the early 1800s, and has been completely restored to reflect life during this period.
CITY:Prairie du Rocher
Cross at the Crossroads
Soaring nearly 200 feet into the Midwestern sky, the Cross is a landmark for the more than 19 million travelers who pass through Effingham each year along Interstates 57 and 70. Other features of the site include a visitor center, chapel and a 10 Commandments display.
Cuneo Mansion and Gardens
The opulent Cuneo Museum and Gardens, located on 75 acres and dotted with formal gardens and statuary was the perfect setting for the wedding scenes in "My Best Friend's Wedding." The gazebo where the best friends were caught kissing was built specifically for the film, but Cuneo's owners liked it so much they decided to keep it permanently. Take a guided tour through the historic Mediterranean-style Cuneo mansion to see Renaissance artworks and lavish European furnishings.
CITY:Vernon Hills
Curtis House Museum
Built in 1870 by Major Elijah P Curtis after the Civil War. The woodwork and other features of the home are unusual.
Custom House Museum
This renovated 1872 Romanesque-style structure houses historical artifacts from the surrounding area.
Czechoslovak Heritage Museum
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Highlights the history and culture of the Czech Republic and Slovakia through authentic folk costumes, lead crystal, chain, ceramics, embroidery, and historical displays. Donations welcome.
CITY:Oak Brook
Dana-Thomas House-AFrank Lloyd Wright Design
One of the best-preserved examples of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie design, this 35-room mansion contains some 100 pieces of original Wright-designed furniture and stunning art glass. Photo copyright Doug Carr, courtesy of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
Danville Dans at Historic Danville Stadium
Built in 1946 as part of the Brooklyn Dodgers farm system, during the summer the field is home to the Danville Dans, a college summer wooden bat team. This NCAA-sanctioned, Major League-sponsored wooden bat collegiate league plays at Danville Stadium.
D'Arcy Museum, Loyola University Chicago
Medieval, renaissance and baroque art, including paintings, sculpture, and rare decorative art.
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Museum
This museum features a complete set of the "War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies." The records might aid in your search for a missing link in your family history.
David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art
The Smart Museum of Chicago's Fine Art Museum. Located on the University of Chicago Campus, the Smart Museum houses a collection of over 7,500 objects, spanning 5,000 years of artistic creation.
David Davis Mansion
The David Davis Mansion was the home of Judge David Davis, the friend, mentor and campaign manager for Abraham Lincoln. The elegant 36-room Victorian home tells the story of the generation that led the United States through the Civil War and early years of Reconstruction. Take a tour of the lavishly decorated mansion, where you'll learn about the important friendship between Davis and Lincoln, and get a peek at what life was like for a wealthy Victorian-era family.
David L. Pierce Art & History Center
The Aurora Public Art Commission hosts rotating exhibits displaying a full spectrum of innovative arts. The History Center has a collection of photographs, books, maps and other memorabilia. The Museum Shop offers hand-crafted jewelry, pottery and textiles from local artists and Aurora-themed gifts.
Decatur Public Library
Books (of course), videos, dvds, cds, local history room, computers, classes, art gallery, kids place
Decatur Public Library Art Gallery
The Second Floor Gallery, in partnership with Gallery 510, showcases local and regional artwork year-round. Frequently local and national traveling exhibits are displayed. In conjunction with the featured exhibits, the library presents topic-specific programs and events. The gallery is open Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm; Friday-Saturday: 9am-5:30pm; Sunday: 1pm-5pm (Sept-May). Admission to the gallery is free and the public is welcome to all programs and events.
Deere-Wiman House & Butterworth Center
Two historic homes, built in 1872 and 1892, were occupied by four generations of John Deere's descendants. Guided tours showcase the history of the houses, and are available by reservation only. Learn about the design and construction of these magnificent homes and the Deere family members who once lived there. Tours provide wonderful insights into the family and Deere & Company.
DeKalb Public Library
The DeKalb Public Library is open 7 days a week to serve our community. The library has over 150,000 items including books, DVDs, compact discs, audio books, and subscriptions to over 300 periodicals. During the 2010-2011 fiscal year, customers checked out 455,192 items.
Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket
The Chicken Basket in Willowbrook opened in the summer of 1946 on Historic Illinois Route 66. Dell Rhea's chicken has been bringing visitors from around the world on a regular basis for years.
Dennis Hanks Gravesite
View the burial site of Abraham Lincoln's tutor in the Old City Cemetery.
Depot Veteran's Museum
This restored railroad depot houses memorabilia from all wars. Outside is a Southern Illinois Miners Memorial dedicated to coal miners of the region.
CITY:West Frankfort
Deskin's Tavern & Postville Well
Abe Lincoln often stayed at Deskin's Tavern when he traveled to Postville. A well where he is said to have quenched his thirst is also located on this site.
DeSoto House Hotel
Stay the night at the DeSoto House Hotel on Galena's Main Street, which dates back to 1855 and is Illinois' oldest operating hotel. The DeSoto has hosted such notable guests as Abraham Lincoln (who spoke from a hotel balcony to the assembled crowd below) and served as the presidential campaign headquarters for Ulysses S. Grant. The hotel features 55 Victorian-style guest rooms, three restaurants and boutiques.
Devonshire Cultural Center
Home of the Skokie Art Guild and Devonshire Playhouse, the Cultural Center offers children's and adult theater, as well as visual and performing arts.
Dickson Mounds Museum
The premier on-site archaeological museum, located 45 miles southwest of Peoria, interprets the 12,000 year history of American Indian cultures in Illinois through artifacts, interpretive exhibits, major multi-image productions, hands-on activities and a variety of public events in a rural setting.
Dillon Home Museum
Built in 1858, this Italian Renaissance-style home displays the history of the Dillon family and Northwestern Steel, as well as fine antiques which belonged to the Dillons.
Discovery Depot Children's Museum
Discovery Depot Children's Museum is a non-profit institution providing fun and educational programs for children and families. Interactive exhibits, programs, and collections will stimulate curiosity, promote discovery and encourage learning. Creative playground facilities outside for children too. Through these resources, visitors will gain a better understanding of our world.
Dixie Truckers Home
Established in 1928 at the intersection of U.S. Route 66 and Route 136 in McLean, Illinois, Dixie Truckers Home is the oldest truck stop in America. It is still in operation today and although it has been restored after a fire in 1965 the original signs are still in place.
Doc's Soda Fountain
Located on historic Route 66, this was originally a pharmacy built in the 1880's. The soda fountain was added to the business in the 1950's. Stop in for an old-fashioned treat or ice-cream. Doc's is also open for lunch and dinner.
Dole Mansion at the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park
Black walnut doors, detailed wood carvings in the Eastlake style, amazing marble fireplaces: there's so much to see on a tour of the historic Dole Mansion and the original Crystal Lake Country Club (now the Creative Arts Center).
CITY:Crystal Lake
Dollhouses Then & Now
Museum that houses over 70 vintage furnished doll houses from the 1920's- to current. The architectural designs and fashions depict and present the evolution of homes and furnishings from then to now. The Then and Now gift shop is complete with collectable doll house furnishings for sale. Children enjoy playing the scavenger hunt and viewing the 1949 "Disney House" and the 1924 Tootsie Toy house furnished with Tootsie toy pieces. Located inside Taylor's Furniture Store, along the square in Quincy's downtown business district.
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.
Dominy Memorial Library
A resource to encourage education and to promote research, the library acts as a cultural center, housing 18,709 books. It is also home to large print books, audio books, newspapers, magazines, music cassettes, videos, bifocal kits, and art prints. Patrons have access to a fax machine, copy machine, microfilm printer-reader, genealogy materials, and the internet through two computers. The library offers a meeting room, outreach programs, children's programs, and a children's library.
Donley's Wild West Town
See a Wild West show and museum of Western memorabilia, then dine at Donley's Old West Steakhouse.
Donley's Wild West Town
Wild west displays and genuine cowboy memorabilia including train rides, horse rides, panning for gold, cowboy shows and more. Extensive antique phonograph and music box collection on display. Seasonally open April - October.
Doughboy Statue
A World War I memorial stature, "The Spirit of The American Dough Boy" was dedicated on September 6, 1927 following its acquisition through a project sponsored jointly by the local American Legion and VFW Posts. The solider is forever immortalized in statue form, seen is his war apparel and stance. The Dough Boy is a symbol of freedom and remembrance of those who fought for our land.
Douglas County Museum
The award-winning museum features short-term exhibits about a wide range of topics pertinent to the history of Douglas County and East Central Illinois. The museum's collections include clothing and textiles, military and medical equipment, decorative arts, archives and more! Plus, it's also host to the Rural Life Antique Show held in March and November of each year.
Douglas Tomb State Historic Site
View the final resting place of U.S. Senator Stephen A. Douglas, who gained fame arguing Abraham Lincoln in the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas Debates. The 96-foot granite and marble structure was built following Douglas' death in 1861.
Dowling House
Galena's oldest house, Dowling House, was built in 1826 by John Dowling. Built of limestone, it was once the only trading post in the city. The Dowling House was equipped with primitive living quarters and hosted many fur traders in years past. Tour guides provide a complete history of the development of the City of Galena and Dowling House while you browse through quaint artifacts from the early nineteenth century. Thirty-minute tours. Noreen's Old Tyme Photo & gift shop on site.
Downtown Bloomington
The McLean County Courthouse, capped by a stately dome, serves as a landmark to identify the historic core of the city. Turn-of-the century buildings, many with interesting historical pasts, flank the courthouse square. A visitor can find museums, banks, a legal and governmental center, residential living, a large artists' community, plus an assortment of specialty retail businesses and supportive services in Downtown Bloomington. There is an abundance of restaurants and a lively night scene. Discover all that downtown Bloomington has to offer by shopping, dining, working and playing in this great historical district!
Downtown Jacksonville Walldog Murals
Completed in the Summer of 2006, these 10 murals depicting historic Jacksonville scenes and events were handpainted by more than 50 sign painters and graphic artists from as far away as Scotland and New Zealand.
Downtown Lebanon
Stroll brick-paved St. Louis Street in the Lebanon Antiques District, where you'll find more than 20 antique and specialty shops in this historic town that was founded in 1804, during the time of the Lewis & Clark expedition.
Downtown Springfield
Stroll downtown Springfield and check out shops that carry everything from Lincoln souvenirs to one-of-a-kind jewelry and fresh-made fudge. Downtown is also host to many events and festivals throughout the year.
Dozin' with the Dinosaurs at the Field Museum
The lights dim as you explore the rituals of ancient Egyptian culture, guided by the light of your flashlight. Next, you prowl an African savannah with giraffes, hippos, and man-eating lions. Take a break by playing games from around the world or touching giant bugs from right in your backyard. Cap your night of exploration and adventure with cozy bedtime stories, before drifting off to dreamland in one of the amazing exhibits. Bring your family and friends for a night at the museum you'll never forget!
Dr. Charles Wright House
Built in 1889 by Dr. C.M. Wright, this stately Renaissance Revival home holds three generations of Wright family furnishings, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Dr. Poos Home - Heritage House Museum
Built in 1888, this home was occupied by Dr. Robert Poos, a local practitioner and druggist. Dr. Poos was also the staff physician at the Springs Hotel and Bath House, later known as the Okawville Original Springs Hotel.
Dr. Richard Eells House
The Dr. Richard Eells House was a stopping point on the Underground Railroad in the 1840s, and is the oldest standing two-story brick home in Quincy.
Dr. Richard Eells House
The oldest standing two-story brick house in Quincy, Dr. Eells home was a station on the Underground Railroad in the 1840's. Quincy was the first stop for fugitives this side of the Mississippi from the slave state of Missouri. Dr. Eells is credited with helping several hundred slaves make their way North to freedom.
DuPage County Historical Museum
Housed in an 1891 Richardsonian Romanesque building, the museum highlights 150 years of DuPage County history with participatory activities, changing exhibits and extensive model railroad display.
DuPage Heritage Gallery
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Located in a three-story atrium, renovated in 2000, visitors learn of the stories, accomplishments and lives of famous DuPage citizens portrayed through memorabilia and photo panels.
Durant House Museum
This authentically restored and furnished 1843 prairie farm house features costumed interpreters who involve visitors in mid-19th century farm life.
CITY:St. Charles
DuSable Museum of African American History
The DuSable Museum of African American History is located on University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus. Experience a unique cultural environment as you travel through African American history. DuSable Museum shares African American history through a variety of impactful traveling and insightful permanent exhibits, educational programs and special seasonal celebrations. Visit, learn, and enjoy! Ongoing: Red, White, Blue & Black: A History of Blacks in the Armed Services; A Slow Walk to Greatness: The Harold Washington Story.
Early American Museum
The Early American Museum has an extensive collection interpreting 19th and early 20th century life in east-central Illinois. Two floors of exhibits present architecture, trades and occupations, decorative arts, and childhood and domestic life of the time.
East End Historic District
The East End Historic District is distinquished by its grand collection of homes of every period and style since 1850. Most have been painstakingly restored with lawns of beautiful planted sugar maples, tulip trees, flowering dogwood and redbud trees. Enjoy Quincy's several historic districts through the Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau's Self Guided Driving Tour, available online at www.seequincy.com.
Eastern Illinois University
This campus consists of 316 acres. German Gothic architecture of Old Main towers above the campus.
Edgar County Courthouse
This elegant 1893 brick and stone building is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Edgar County Genealogical Library
Trace your Edgar County roots at this library that has genealogical tools, manuscripts, books, filmed records, micro-fiche, and computerized data based on Edgar County families.
Edgar County Historical Society
Compare pioneer and Victorian lifestyles when you visit the log cabin and brick Italianate home. An exhibition gallery in an adjacent building features rotating exhibits of the historical society's collection.
Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum
This museum honors American poet Edgar Lee Masters, author of "The Spoon River Anthology." Memorabilia of his life and works are displayed in the house where he lived as a young boy.
Edman Memorial Chapel - Wheaton College
This large auditorium, seating more than 2400 people, is the site of campus chapels, concerts, commencements, and various community-related events such as the Artist Series.
Edwards Place
Built in 1833 this Italianate mansion entertained prominent solialites and politicians at many lavish dinner parties, summer picnics and political rallies in mid-19th century Springfield, Hold hands with your honey next the the authentic "Lincoln Courting Couch" still present in the home.
Edwardsville Children's Museum
The museum focuses on expanding young minds through a variety of educational programs. It is available for birthday parties and field trips.


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Microsoft – So long Nokia, aye aye captain!
in Nokia, Nokia World
Nokia services and business are sold to Microsoft. The sale is over. Only HERE is theirs now.
Nokia Oyj will be Microsoft Mobile Oy, henceforth.
Jolla, Asha and Lumia 1020, 41MP Windows Phone
Long time, no see. Things have kept me a little occupied. Without further delay, I'm here to share some details on Jolla (Meego based) device, the latest line up of Asha devices, and latest sensation, the Nokia Lumia 1020, a first of it's kind Windows Phone with a 41MP optics, and Microsoft's plan [...]
Nokia Asha 501 – N9 Mini Me!
First impressions, that. A mini me version of Nokia N9!
Nokia weeks ago, launched the newest, and the swipe'ist version of its Asha series with the launch of the Nokia 501. A brand new Asha platform. Roots revisited, this. The UI has the likes of Meego running N9. Priced at $99, around 6000Rs, it [...]
Fancy phone insurance? Nokia and New India Assurance launch handset insurance plan – All damages covered!
Firstly, apologies for the long absence. Back in action starting now!
For a majority of consumer in India, insurance is a major factor while they make a purchase. Retailers like Sangeetha mobile, Universal are already offering handset insurance for all phones purchased under their hood.
This the [...]
Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 launched in India!
Three months await. Nokia has finally launched its flagship Windows 8 device, the Lumia 920 and the mid ranged Lumia 820 here in India.
The Lumia 920 is priced at Rs. 38, 199 and Lumia 820 comes with a tag of Rs. 27,559. Debatable pricing, we must say.
Also, Lumia 620 will be released early [...]
Nokia Lumia 620 launched – A budget Windows Phone 8 device!
Nokia has launched the Lumia 620, the third of Windows Phone 8 line up from them. A budget device. Colorful, attractive and carries right amount of cuteness. This device is mainly aimed at the youth of today. Anyway, Nokia wouldn't mind if the mid-aged folks invest on it. Anyway, this device was [...]
Nokia Asha 205 and Asha 206 launched – Come with one-touch Facebook access, Slam sharing and more!
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Nokia has unveiled two new 'Asha' phones, Asha 205 & 206 which comes with a host of new and fancy features like voice-guided self portrait and 'Slam' – a quick share feature.
The Asha 205 is a QWERTY handset with a dedicated Facebook button offering one-touch access to the social networking [...]
Sailfish OS – Jolla's MeeGo-based Mobile OS Launched !
Jolla has launched it's first MeeGo-based mobile OS at Slush 2012. To explain in a nutshell, Jolla team are a bunch of super heroes who have come to show to the world what their unsung hero OS, MeeGo is capable of, which was sadly dissed by Nokia, previously! Check out the video below to know [...]
Nokia Introduces HERE, A Cross Platform Mapping Solution!
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Nokia has announced a mapping application for the iPhone and other devices on Tuesday and rebranded its location services. They call it 'HERE'.
Nokia also said it would acquire a Bay Area start-up called Earthmine to provide 3D street views for its maps, and announced a partnership with Mozilla, [...]
Nokia has started shipping Lumia 920 & Lumia 820 Windows Phone 8 devices
Nokia has announced that it has started shipping its Windows 8 based smartphones Nokia Lumia 920and Lumia 820 in France and UK, followed by Russia and Germany later this week. Nokia had first showcased both these smartphones in September 2012. We also had a chance to play with both the devices on [...]