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Claremont McKenna College coordinates a comprehensive program of merit scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment with funds from its own resources, federal and state governments, and other sources. Approximately two-thirds of CMC students receive aid to help meet their expenses. The combined aid awarded of each student is called a "package." In 2008-2009, the average financial-aid package from all sources was $34,200. CMC's substantial endowment allows the College to be need-blind, to meet the full need of all eligible students and to be relatively generous in the way that need is met. For example, two years ago CMC adopted a No-Loan Packaging policy. For more on CMC's No-Loan Packaging philosophy click here. To find out more about merit scholarships click here.
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For two decades, Australia has experimented with different asylum policies in response to an increase in refugees and asylum seekers entering the country. A look at the country's challenges in managing a hotly contested political and public debate.
Over the past decade, Singapore's multicultural yet nationalist society has experienced substantial inflows of Asian and Western professionals, low-skilled migrants from across Southeast Asia, and new immigrants from nontraditional sending countries. This, coupled with increasingly permanent emigration of educated and skilled Singaporeans, has presented the city-state with complex challenges related to migration policymaking.
Rarely is migration among the Chinese from Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China, and Taiwan to the countries of the Pacific Rim as cut and dry as the labels "immigrant," "emigrant," and "returnee" suggest. In fact, Chinese migrants from each of these areas of origin share a tendency for traversing between their homeland; country of work, study, or residence; and even a third country as the needs of the family dictate. This article examines these contemporary migration patterns using Chinese migrants in New Zealand as a case study.
In a highly selective way, flows of internal migrants within Taiwan have responded quickly to political, economic, and social changes throughout the nation's history, and have spurred development of the country's industrial, services, and technological industries. In the past 20 years, however, international migration has reemerged in relevance and now includes the immigration of foreign workers and wives and the emigration of some of Taiwan's best and brightest.
Most of China's roughly 145 million rural-to-urban migrants were born after 1980, making this population the "new generation" of internal migrant workers. Having been directly influenced by China's rapid economic growth and recent sociodemographic policy changes, this cohort of rural-urban migrants offers much to learn with respect to their motivations. This article discusses survey data indicating that new-generation migrants have somewhat different motivations and expectations than their more traditional counterparts, such as the desire for excitement, fun, and career development independent of the needs of the family back home.
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This report provides an overview of the global trends in the recognition of foreign credentials, and describes new and flexible ways that governments can recognize the qualifications of immigrants.
This brief explores how governments in Asia are facilitating diaspora contributions, including creation of conducive legal frameworks and diaspora-centered institutions to initiation of programs that specifically target diasporas as development actors.
Thailand is well positioned to take advantage of the benefits of migration. This brief examines the country's migration challenges and two basic approaches to regularizing labor migration: Memoranda of Understanding with migrant-sending neighbors and nationality verification as a preliminary step for work permit application by unauthorized immigrants.
Predeparture orientation programs have emerged as an important tool for the protection of migrant workers for a number of Asian states. This brief examines the strengths, limitations, and areas for improvement of this intervention.
This joint Migration Policy Institute and International Organization for Migration event marks the Issue brief launch of Regulating Private Recruitment in the Asia-Middle East Labour Migration Corridor.
This issue brief examines Asian labor migration to the Middle East—a region distinguished by its major dependence on migrant workers, the overwhelming majority from Asia. The author focuses on the role of private recruiting agencies as key facilitators of temporary labor migration and perpetrators of exploitative practices.
A discussion with Dr. Noppawan Tanpipat, Vice President, National Science and Technology Development Agency; Frank Laczko, Head, Migration Research Division, IOM; Dovelyn Rannveig Agunias, Regional Research Officer, IOM, and Policy Analyst, Migration Policy Institute (MPI); and Kathleen Newland, Director of Migrants, Migration, and Development, Migration Policy Institute (MPI).
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French coach Philipe Saint-Andre has included three South African-born players for the three-Test series against the All Blacks in New Zealand.
Racing Metro flank Bernard le Roux and Clermont prop Daniel Kotze join Antonie Claassen in a squad that includes eight new caps. Fijian-born Clermont winger Noa Nakaitaci is among the newcomers.
Saint-Andre has rested flyhalf Francois Trinh-Duc, but included Toulon's Frederic Michalak.
France play world champions New Zealand on June 8, 15 and 22 in Auckland, Hamilton and New Plymouth respectively.
French super club Toulon's foreign dominance is showcased with the inclusion of just four French-eligible players in the backline and not one forward in the squad of 38.
Toulon play Clermont in the Heineken Cup final and are favourites to play Clermont in the Top 14 final.
Clermont have seven players in the squad.
Forwards : Eddy Ben Arous (Racing-Metro), Vincent Debaty (Clermont), Thomas Domingo (Clermont), Guilhem Guirado (Perpignan), Benjamin Kayser (Clermont), Dimitri Szarzewski (Racing-Metro), Luc Ducalcon (Clermont), Daniel Kotze (Clermont), Nicolas Mas (Perpignan), Alexandre Flanquart (Stade Francais), Yoann Maestri (Toulouse), Christophe Samson (Castres), Sebastien Vahaamahina (Perpignan), Yannick Nyanga (Toulouse), Fulgence Ouedraogo (Montpellier), Thierry Dusautoir (Toulouse, captain), Bernard Le Roux (Racing-Metro), Antonie Claassen (Castres), Louis Picamoles (Toulouse).
Backs: Maxime Machenaud (Racing-Metro), Morgan Parra (Clermont), Frederic Michalak (Toulon), Camille Lopez (Bordeaux-Begles), Remi Tales (Castres), Mathieu Bastareaud (Toulon), Gael Fickou (Toulouse), Wesley Fofana (Clermont), Florian Fritz (Toulouse), Maxime Mermoz (Toulon), Maxime Medard (Toulouse), Noa Nakaitaci (Clermont), Alexis Palisson (Toulon), Adrien Plante (Perpignan), Brice Dulin (Castres), Yoann Huget (Toulouse)


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Nulono, saying the same thing repeatedly and expecting a different response is technically insane.
So assuming killing is not OK, here's a old dilemma for you. A person claims to have placed a bomb in a child care centre and has taken them all hostage. She seems unstable and is likely to detonate the bomb, killing all the children, their carers and herself. She gave you 1 hour to meet her outrageous demands, the hour is up and you couldn't met the demands - she is about to press the detonator. You have a clean shot and can kill her saving the children.
What do you do? You have a moral responsibility not to kill your own species. But this person is about kill many of your species. Do you kill the one to save the many? Moral relativism?
The females of certain spider species eats their mates post copulation. This provides her with sustenance required for her brood. Moral relativism? Or does moral obligation only apply to 'higher order' species?
btw I have determined that your name is a chemical derivative of Teflon to which nothing reasonable sticks.


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CaroMont Health unveiled a new name for Gastonia's hospital Thursday, along with the more surprising tagline "Cheat Death."
The move sparked criticism among residents and county leaders.
CaroMont Regional Medical Center will take the place of Gaston Memorial Hospital.
But leaders focused more attention on a plan to improve the health of the region's residents.
The strategy will have the health-care nonprofit partnering with restaurants for cheat death menu items and gyms for cheat death workouts.
A social media campaign will offer tips on cheating death.
"What we're actually talking about for this community is a health movement," said CaroMont CEO Randall Kelley.
The move is largely a response to studies that show the health of Gaston residents compares poorly with the rest of the state and nation, said Kelley.
Cheat death represents a shift from the focus on solely curing the sick and injured to preventing sickness and injury in the first place.
Get beyond the initial shock of the word death and Kelley says people can realize the tagline represents exactly what patients want doctors to help them do — live longer.
A hospital by another name
The hospital name change touches on problems uncovered by research with patients and staff, according to the CaroMont CEO and heads of the Chapel Hill marketing firm Immortology.
Focus groups showed people from Gaston County, regardless of whether they have been to the hospital, overwhelmingly have negative opinions of Gaston Memorial, said David Smith, a creative director for Immortology.
"So negative, in fact, it is overshadowing not only the CaroMont system name but it also overshadows the great and good work we're doing here every day," Kelley said.
People fail to realize Gaston Memorial and CaroMont have been one and the same for more than a decade, according to Kelley.
The CEO said the new name will also better reflect the reach of the hospital outside the county line.
Smith is the son of hospital Board of Trustee member David Smith.
Board Chairman Spurgeon Mackie, as well as David Smith Sr., said CaroMont's management — not trustees — hired Immortology for help with research and marketing.
The decision came before the board got word of the plan, according to Mackie.
"There's no conflict," he said.
'Like they got hold of the drugs'
Hours after CaroMont made its announcement Thursday, hospital board member and county commissioner Jason Williams was calling for the health-care nonprofit to back away from the cheat death slogan.
"I think this campaign, albeit very well intentioned in my opinion, is going to strike out here in our county," he wrote in an email to fellow hospital Board of Trustee members.
He suggested stopping the marketing campaign and looking for a new, positive tagline.
Williams said he has heard from CaroMont employees who feel the language cheapens their mission, as well as pastors who find the message blasphemous.
Tom Keigher, one of several Gaston County commissioners who have condemned the name change, took issue with both the CaroMont Regional name and the cheat death catchphrase.
"It was like they sat around and got hold of the drugs or something and just came up with the worst possible wording," he said.
He took issue with CaroMont's decision to stop using "memorial" in the hospital name.
"Do we need to start thinking of new names for the Lincoln Memorial or the Jefferson Memorial?" he asked.
Commissioners have also argued the new name is disrespectful to veterans, for whom the hospital was named Gaston Memorial.
Kelley pointed out the hospital houses one of the largest, if not the largest memorial, to veterans in the county.
The health-care company also addresses the question on its website, saying a memorial garden and an annual Heritage Day honor and celebrate veterans.
Will the changes stick?
Keigher insists the new hospital name and CaroMont's startling marketing campaign should have been subject to a vote by the hospital's board.
Commissioners appoint all but one member of the group.
"We just need to make sure we take better care with the people we appoint to this board," Keigher said.
They are there to serve county residents who own the hospital building and to help guide administration, not to work for CaroMont, said the commissioner.
He doesn't think CaroMont will reverse its decision on the hospital name.
But he compares "cheat death" to the failed New Coke soft drink.
"I wouldn't be surprised if this slogan got gone really fast," Keigher said.
CaroMont spokeswoman Penny Cowden says the nonprofit hopes local leaders and community members will get on board with the campaign.
"We, of course, would love for them to embrace people living longer, healthier lives and our deep commitment to make that happen but we also understand it is a very bold concept and it is shocking to hear for the first time," she said.
Reach Ragan Robinson at 704-869-1833 or follow her at twitter.com/Gazette_Ragan


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This course provides guidance in situations that include impaired professionals, gender discrimination, workforce reduction, mergers, diversity management, disaster planning and medical errors. Based on real case studies, this seminar will guide you in making principled decisions in light of challenging management dilemmas and conflicting moral demands.
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SWEPSONVILLE — Enthusiastic shellers commonly refer to their pastime of nosing around in surfside sand as treasure hunts, but a Swepsonville teen's hobby turned up a real treasure for the state.
During a May outing with the N.C. Shell Club, 14-year-old Anne Fogleman's eyes were drawn to a Styrofoam buoy beached on Shackleford Banks. She knew others had found interesting shells attached to driftwood so she wandered up the shore to check it.
A cluster of interesting-looking oyster shells was attached. The zigzag shaped "mouth" of the oysters reminded her of some cockscomb oysters she'd seen before.
"I was very unceremonious about it. I just thought it was cool, so I ripped it off and put it in my bucket," Fogleman said Thursday.
Her find made state shell history: the first Hyotissa mcgintyi found in North Carolina. She and the shell are featured in the current edition of the Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science.
The tropical oysters are native to the Caribbean and tropical waters in the Gulf of Mexico. Occasionally, they're found on Florida's beaches.
"It's not the prettiest shell but it turned out to be pretty special," Fogleman said.
Several scientists and expert shell hunters are members of the N.C. Shell Club and when they saw Fogleman's discovery, they were immediately intrigued. Years before, member Doug Wolfe had found a Hyotissa mcgintyi in Puerto Rico. He thought the shell Fogleman found matched it.
Wolfe got in touch with Arthur Bogan, N.C. Museum of Natural Science's research curator of aquatic invertebrates and soon Fogleman was asked to snip some of the dead oyster tissue from the shell for DNA testing.
Those tests proved inconclusive, but she enjoyed meeting Bogan and spending time in the science museum's lab.
The Foglemans think several violent storms that week in May washed the buoy ashore. It was so stormy they almost didn't attend the shelling weekend.
Her hobby began when she was 9 years old and looking for things to do during a family trip to Myrtle Beach. Her father, Mark Fogleman, found a large Atlantic Moon Shell in a tide pool. She began collecting shells she found.
"I gave her a small shell guide and she would look up the shells she found that day during the evening," her mother, Jill Fogleman, said.
She was taken with the hobby and soon joined the N.C. Shell Club, going on two or three outings a year and attending the club's annual shell shows. Each year, she creates shell exhibits for the show, researching the science behind certain shells.
She's never counted all her shells but she's identified most of the hundreds, maybe thousands, in her collection. She has a dozen small boxes of bagged, tagged shells, along with another dozen-or-so display cases for some of the largest and prettiest.
Homeschooled, she's taking Latin classes, helping her categorize the genus and species of shells she finds.
Shackleford Island, near Harker's Island and visible from the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, is "bright, sunny and wonderful" and her favorite place for shell hunting.
She likes to scan the dunes for unseen shells, away from others who are searching the water's edge, concentrating on small areas at a time. Through practice, her eyes have become trained to small edges and tips of shells that are often covered over by blown sand.
Cowrie shells — large, ovular and colored in glossy browns and pinks — are her favorite. They are sea snail shells and are commonly used in jewelry.
For those who are interested in identifying shells, she recommends "Seashells of North Carolina," by Hugh J. Porter and Lynn Houser, and "Shells," by S. Peter Dance.
Fogleman lives in Swepsonville with her parents, 11-year-old brother, Joe, and the family's dog, a Swedish Vallhund named "Tova."
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Sony's VPL-ES2 is based on LCD technology, which is traditionally cheaper than the alternative DLP (digital light processing). Nevertheless, its £655 price tag is impressively low. For this sort of money you shouldn't expect a host of eye-popping features, but the 1,500 Ansi lumens brightness equals the output of the stunningly portable NEC LT20 (see below) that's specifically tailored for use on the road and costs almost £1,000 more. Strangely its external styling lacks Sony's usual elan, leaving the VPL-ES2 looking inoffensive rather than innovative.
It's not the lightest of projectors, but its 2.8kg compares favourably with other models in this price range - if you need easy portability, you're going to have to set your budget rather higher than £655.
In fact, many of the Sony's specifications are exactly what you should expect. You won't get a digital connector, for instance, while the native resolution only goes up to 800x600 (SVGA). However, whereas other low-priced projectors can be a touch noisy, the Sony can be dropped to an operating noise of just 33dB in economy mode.
The Sony is quite capable of making itself seen in low-light conditions, but image quality is where the Sony doesn't quite match up to the competition. Managing a merely adequate 350:1 contrast ratio, it doesn't quite hit the same depth or clarity as some of its DLP rivals.
Another advantage of DLP is images don't suffer the chicken-wire effect, where you can see the LCD grid used to create the picture. At times during testing, the Sony's picture wasn't as pure as it could be.


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Campaign to ban Shakira from entering Egypt after visit to Israel
A group of Egyptians have launched a campaign over the internet calling to prevent famous Lebanese/Colombian singer Shakira from entering Egypt, and cancel her scheduled concert in Cairo in the month of November, in response to her recent visit to Israel a week ago.
Many people denounced Shakira's visit to the Israel, and visiting Israeli children in a school in Jerusalem rather than visiting Palestinian children who are suffering from the Israeli occupation.
Shakira was also reprimanded for her visit due to the fact that she is half Lebanese, and there is strong hostility between Lebanon and Israel. The page that was created for the campaign stated that the attack is not on Shakira as a person, but its due to their strong rejection of normalization with Israel in any form or shape.
Members who created the page stated that a concert by Shakira will not add anything to Egypt, and her not holding a performance will mean so much more.
Organizers of the campaign resented Shakira's acceptance of the invitation from President of Israel Shimon Peres, and her remarks of opening a new page with the Israelis, and expressed their shock at the actions of Shakira, demanding that she banned from entering Egypt permanently.
Shakira visited Israel with her boyfriend, Barcelona soccer star Gerard Pique, and spent the night in a hotel in Jerusalem. During her visit, Shakira attended a Presidential Conference, after Israeli President had invited her to attend the opening of this conference.
One of the Egyptian telecommunications companies announced the purchase of Shakira's concert; which is scheduled to take place in Egypt in November, for 2.5 million US dollars.
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The time has come for some maturity to be shown on the world stage. The days of continued enmity between Egypt and Israel must cease. I am sure Shakira is only motivated by peace. On her recent visit to Jerusalem she attended a school for both Jewish Israeli and Muslim Palestinian children. We are all G-d's children at the end of the day. G-d wants peace to reign in the Middle East. The current GDP of Israel, the West Bank/Judea and Samaria, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Saudi Arabia is $1.6 Trillion. This can easily grow by 5% per annum if courage, vision and trust building is shown by the various leaders with the support of the people.
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From Alberto Manguel and Gianni Guadalupi's The Dictionary of Imaginary Places (New York: Macmillan, 1980): SLEEPLESS CITY, in northern Nigeria. The inhabitants have the singular habit of never sleeping, and have therefore no idea of what sleep is. The city is a particularly dangerous place for strangers. If a traveller should happen to overlook the […]
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Youngest person to circumnavigate by aircraft solo stops in Arlington
Wiegand will head for his home in Fresno, Calif., to finish his trip.
Sean Ryan / The Herald
Jack Wiegand, 21, stands with an uncle, Mike Wiegand, from Smokey Point, at the Arlington Municipal Airport on Friday evening.
Sean Ryan / The Herald
Jack Wiegand, 21, waves to the crowd gathered at the Arlington Municipal Airport on Friday to welcome him to Arlington on his final stop before finishing his solo around-the-world trip.
Sean Ryan / The Herald
Jack Wiegand, 21, closes his door at the Arlington Municipal Airport Friday evening before joining the crowd that gathered to welcome him to Arlington on his final stop before finishing his solo around-the-world trip.
Sean Ryan / The Herald
Jack Wiegand, 21, smiles at the crowd who gathered to watch him land at the Arlington Municipal Airport Friday evening during his final leg on his solo around the world trip. Wiegand will stay in Arlington Friday night before leaving for his home in Fresno, Calif., to finish his trip.
Wiegand, hugs an aunt, Sally Wiegand, at the airport.
"How is everyone?" Wiegand asked.
The 21-year-old pilot had a reason to be happy.
He is on the last legs of a trip that has taken him around the world. He is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for being the youngest pilot to circumnavigate the globe solo.
At this point, the new record title is pretty much all Wiegand's. He flew out of Fresno, Calf., May 2 in his Mooney M-20 single-engine plane and headed east. Arlington is his last stop before returning home.
"I'm excited to get home because that means I have completed the record," said Wiegand, who arrived in Arlington from Ketchikan, Alaska. "It will be nice to not have the stress-factor on me anymore."
When he was 17, Wiegand learned about the Guinness World Record for the solo flight. With his love for aviation, Wiegand set his goal to break it and started doing research.
"I never did it for the title as much as I did it for the adventure," Wiegand said. "I like to set ambitious goals for myself."
A few years later, Wiegand's hard work became a reality. Calling his project SOLO 2013, Wiegand solicited sponsorship from Fresno businesses to fund his trip.
"It was a lot of work, but a lot of fun," Wiegand said.
Wiegand's travels have not been completely smooth, and there were certain challenges brought on by flying solo. The hardest part was the pure boredom, Wiegand said.
He had an iPod loaded with music, listened to an audiobook and even played games. But hours on hours of flight without anyone to talk to was trying.
And he ran into another problem: He forgot his passport early in the trip when he tried to enter Canada. (He had it sent overnight to Canada, and continued his flight). He also ran into bad weather and wind.
For nearly three weeks, Wiegand was stranded in Sapporo, Japan, because winds were not favorable and the weather changed. In order to get out, Wiegand eventually flew to Kushiro, another Japanese city, to make his final preparations for the Pacific Ocean crossing.
The flight across the Pacific from Kushiro to Dutch Harbor in Alaska took 11 hours, 40 minutes. It was the longest stretch of his trip.
"That was the flight I was dreading the most," Wiegand said.
Wiegand flew out at 9 p.m. with only the moon to guide him until he watched the sun rise over the Pacific. Later in that flight, Wiegand described flying through snow in the dark, which was especially bizarre.
During his travels, Wiegand experienced the challenges that came with engaging different cultures. In Cairo, Wiegand was held on the runway for an hour before receiving his flight plan that was scribbled on the back of his payment envelope. Wiegand said the differences between the Western countries and the Middle East and India were incredible.
With his flight to Fresno today, Wiegand will break the record that was set just earlier this spring. James Anthony Tan completed his circumnavigation when he landed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the age of 21 years and 344 days. His trip took 48 days, and he stopped in 19 countries.
Tan finished on May 14, just 12 days after Wiegand took off on his trip, according to a spokeswoman with the Guinness World Records.
Wiegand will be only 21 years and 7 days old if he reaches Fresno by today. He will have been in 12 countries and circumnavigated in 59 days.
Wiegand spent about $80,000 on his adventure, saying it wouldn't have been possible without his sponsors. Wiegand took a semester off at the University of Colorado where he is majoring in business to prepare for the trip.
Arlington Mayor Barbara Tolbert, who is a pilot herself, learned about Wiegand's journey a month ago.
"It is nice to see a young person like Jack take on an adventure like this," Tolbert said. "I am sure the stories he has and the people he has met around the world will be of interest to all of us."
Pilot Tim Mensonides was one of the well-wishers on the tarmac in Arlington on Friday. He flies single-engine planes like the one Wiegand flew around the world.
"I wish I could have done something like this," said Mensonides, who works at the airport. "I love the fact that he's coming back down through Arlington."
Wiegand planned to stay overnight with his uncle and aunt, Mike and Sally Wiegand, before flying to Fresno today. He is scheduled to arrive at the Fresno-Yosemite International Airport at 5 p.m.
Wiegand is unsure of what his next aviation goal will be, but there will surely be something just as ambitious. For now, Wiegand is just excited to sleep in his own bed.
"I believe anyone can do anything they put their mind to," Wiegand said.
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A sandy beach over 1 km (0.6 mi.) long only 5 minutes from downtown Québec City. Beach volleyball and soccer, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, kite surfing, sailboarding and water games. Equipment rental for these activities onsite. Sailing school and summer camp for children. No swimming. Healthful snack bar. Zodiac excursions on the St. Lawrence. Banquet hall may be rented for groups from 10 to 500 for special events (weddings, press conferences, etc.). Take Exit 23 from the Dufferin-Montmorency Highway, then south on boulevard Henri-Bourassa.
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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
Palos Heights Farmers Market
Wonderful fruits and vegetables (some organic) along with honey, jams, bakery & bread items, olive oils & vinegars, cheeses, eggs, meats and much more every week! Farmers Market is open June 12 - October 9.
CITY:Palos Heights
Lake Katherine Trail
Lake Katherine Trail is a 3.2-mile trail of moderate difficulty, located near Palos Heights, Illinois. This 1.5-hour hike over wood chip, dirt and gravel roads is one of the best urban nature walk trails in the area. The Preserve features an attractive lake, an arboretum, a waterfall garden, an herb and conifer garden and expansive views from atop a ridge in the eastern section.
CITY:Palos Heights
Deer Grove Forest Preserve
Located in Palatine, IL, Deer Grove Forest Preserve has trails that offer a moderate level of difficulty. At almost 10 miles in length, the hiking trials make Deer Grove worth a visit. Split into two very individual sites connected by paved and unpaved trials, the east preserve features open wetlands surrounded by old fields and an in-progress savanna and prairie restoration. The west side is wilder, the forest denser and crisscrossed with footpaths along the rolling terrain. Quite woodlands, white-tailed deer and a completely different experience await the hiker on the west side. Both paths are equally enchanting.
Oak Park Conservatory
Come and discover this botanical gem, the Oak Park Conservatory! Visit fern, tropical and desert greenhouses. Special floral displays offered in January, February, March, April, November and December. The Tropical Room also boasts birds and a bridged lagoon with fish and turtles. Private rentals are available at the Conservatory Center and Rubinstein Room. The Rubinstein Room is great for small events, while the operations room is perfect for hands on arts and crafts.
CITY:Oak Park
Cheney Mansion
One of Oak Park's finest showplaces, the 12,000 sq. foot, 1913 mansion is located in the Historic District. Reminiscent of a gracious English country home and surrounded by 2 acres of beautiful gardens, a greenhouse and coach house. It is available for private and corporate event rentals.
CITY:Oak Park
Wonder Works
Come explore a child-sized world where children, birth to eight years old, experience creative play and develop their imaginations. Wonder Works is 6,400 square feet of fun and excitement with six permanent exhibits and special events. Memberships, daily admissions, field trip admissions, and during and after hours parties available.
CITY:Oak Park
Greenline Wheels
Greenline Wheels rents ecologically friendly and affordable transportation - bikes, electric bikes, and neighborhood electric vehicles. Easy to use maps with self-guided tour loops and easy access to many of Oak Park's independent tour guides makes Greenline an ideal starting point.
CITY:Oak Park
Rickshaw Rick's Tours & Taxi
Let us save your soles today! We'll take you for a ride, give you a tour, provide shuttles for your party or even run errands with our fleet of pedicabs (aka bicycle rickshaws). Call us at 773-771-3922 or visit www.rickshawrick.com. Catch us at the Oak Park Visitors Center, Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio, Write Inn, Harvey House, Under the Ginkgo Tree B & B and other fun spots.
CITY:Oak Park
Wolfe Wildlife Refuge & Bike Path
Explore the natural beauty and animal habitats of this 45-acre wetlands preserve. Nature programs for all ages include bird surveys, seed collections, planting, clean-ups and hiking.
CITY:Oak Lawn
Oak Brook Sports Core
269-acre sports facility that offers upscale banquets, weddings, corporate picnics, golf and polo outings for 250-400 people. Tents can be added for larger groups.
CITY:Oak Brook
Oak Brook Golf Club
18-hole golf course with driving range, restaurant and pro shop.
CITY:Oak Brook
Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
Educational facility offering exhibits, interactive programs and interpretive trails that highlight DuPage County's unique natural history. Open daily. Admission free.
CITY:Oak Brook
Oak Brook Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The Oak Brook Park District represents five parks totaling 150 acres, and four facilities: Family Recreation Center (the Family Aquatic Center and Premiere Fitness Club), the Racquet Club, the Dorothy and Sam Dean Nature Sanctuary and Central Park West.
CITY:Oak Brook
Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve
Just 20 miles from downtown Chicago, located in Oak Brook, IL is the Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve. It's an easy hike consisting of a 3.2-mile loop. The trail is good for all skill levels and offers a number of activity options. Nearly all of the hike follows Salt Creek as it winds around the bluff and past a few islands on its way to the historic watermill at the south tip of the park.
CITY:Oak Brook
River Trail Nature Center
Nature is wonderfully displayed in this silent forest that glaciers carved thousands of years ago. The prairie extends along the riverbanks, rich in plant and animal life.
Red Oak Nature Center
A visit to the center will help folks learn about the native plants and animals of the Fox River Valley. Interpretive center, hiking trails and tours of "Devil's Cave."
CITY:North Aurora
North Branch Bicycle Trail
Bicyclists and hikers can travel this trail that runs from Caldwell and Devon Avenues in Chicago, to the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. The 20-mile trail winds along the Chicago River past the Skokie Lagoons and through forest preserves.
All Seasons Ice Rink
Two full-sized rinks are open for year-round skating. All Seasons also offers a game room, ballet room, pro shop and party room.
Odyssey Fun World
Out of this world family fun featuring a four-level exploration playland, tag team laser trek, interactive video/prize redemption/games and outdoor amusement park. Caters to groups.
Springbrook Golf Course
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Springbrook Golf Course is a challenging 18-hole, 72-par championship facility with a natural turf driving range, short range, putting green and two practice bunkers. The clubhouse features a well-stocked golf shop and an eating area that seats 60.
Brunswick Zone - Naperville
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Brunswick Zone in Naperville offers bowling, billiards, an arcade/game room, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars plus meeting space for corporate parties, team-building and special events.
Centennial Beach
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Jump in to summer fun at Centennial Beach! Featuring four acres of grass and trees, a sand beach, water play features, an NCAA/U.S.S.-approved diving complex, this historic beach is a place the whole family can enjoy! With water depths ranging from zero to 15 feet, the facility caters to swimmers of all skill levels. Combined with a playground, Frisbee® Area, shallow end slide, concessions stand and Beach store, Centennial Beach is the perfect way to beat the summer heat. Named "best public place to swim" in 2008 by Fox News Chicago viewers in an online poll!
Wright Woods Forest Preserve
The Wright Woods Forest Preserve located in Mettawa offers 4 miles of scenic trails: a short loop for hikers, bicyclists and skiers that circles a pond, and a 3-mile loop for hikers, bicyclists, skiers and horses. This preserve also has footbridge spanning the Des Plaines River, which links Wright Woods to Half Day Forest Preserve.
The Friends of the Indian Boundary Prairies
Located only 26 miles southwest of Chicago. Over 200 acres of pristine Illinois native prairie, much like the area was pre-settlement. Wildflowers, birds, butterflies abound! Prairie slide shows and tours available with advanced notice.
Enchanted Castle Restaurant & Entertainment Complex
Chicago's premiere entertainment complex! 60,000 sq. ft. of fun featuring: indoor go karts, laser tag, bumper cars, 200+ games, mini golf, Kid's Quest Softplay plus a 625-seat restaurant w/ great food and song (karaoke)., Sir Bounce-A-Lot Jumpland coming this summer! Great team building and corp. events for up to 1,800.
Paradise Bay Water Park
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Check out the Lombard Park District's award-winning aquatic facility! State-of-the-art amenities are endless and include a 140,000-gallon leisure pool, bowl slide, zero-depth pool, bubble bench, lap pool, drop slide and much, much more!
Western Acres Golf Course
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - This 9-hole, par-35 course stretches over 3,000 yards. The well-maintained fairways and greens, along with sand and water hazards, offer a unique and challenging golf experience. The newly remodeled clubhouse is a picturesque location for a special event.
Lombard Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - In addition to quality parks and facilities, enjoy a variety of recreational programs and special events for all ages.
Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge - Lombard
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Lucky Strike Lanes is America's premier bowling lounge. The cozy artistic atmosphere features 18 lanes of state-of-the-art bowling, customizable multi-screen video system, exclusive VIP & event room facilities, and unforgettable cuisine!
Prairie Bluff Golf Club
This 18-hole championship course has a driving range and learning center.
Volz Fieldhouse- Dellwood Park
Siegel's Cottonwood Farms
Siegel's Cottoonwood Farm is an over 100 years old 4th Generation working family farm established in 1909. We offer Spring and Fall Educational Farm Tours. In the Spring and Summer the farm is open with a Garden Center featuring Bedding Plants, Veggie Plants, Shrubs, Trees, Hanging Baskets, Fresh Baked Pies, Jams and Jellies & much more. Starting in July the farm has Fresh Picked Xtra Sweet, Sweet Corn and other Farm Fresh Produce. Sweet Corn & Produce are also available at the Joliet and Shorewood roadside stands. Starting June 1st thru October the farm is available for company picnics, group outings, corporate events and fundraisers. Starting the 3rd Weekend of September the Annual Pumpkin Fest opens with "Affordable Fun on the Farm" with over 20 different attractions; among them a Petting Zoo, 10 Acre Zombie Cornfield Maze, Grain Train, Gem Mining, Train Rides and new attractions added every year, like this years Zombie Farm Paintball Ride. For the adults don't miss out on the #1 Voted Haunted House, Statesville Haunted Prison, Open the first weekend of October.
Lincoln Landing
Dedicated on February 12, 2009, Lincoln Landing is Lockport's newest attraction. This park, located on the original Public Landing platted as a dock area by Canal Commissioners in 1836, features a unique bronze statue of a young Abraham Lincoln created by artist David Ostro. Interpretive signage through the park highlights the history of the I&M Canal, its impact on the Lockport community, and Lincoln's connections to both. This open-air museum is self-guiding, but is enhanced by a website with school lesson plans.
The Morton Arboretum
Magnificent, 1,700-acre museum of trees and plants from around the world. Hiking trails, paved roads, restaurant, gift shop, open-air tram and handicapped accessible facilities.
Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing at The Morton Arboretum
Explore a winter wonderland at The Morton Arboretum, where you'll find 3.5 miles of groomed ski trails. Bring your own or rent a pair of snowshoes or cross-country skis (in children's and adult sizes). Ski trails are open when there are four or more inches of snow on the ground.
Four Lakes Alpine Snowsports
People of all ages come to Four Lakes to learn, enjoy, and challenge the sport. Whether it is to have an amazing afternoon with your family, get away with a few friends, or bring your entire boy scout group out, Four Lakes is the most convenient area to hit the slopes for everyone.
Didier Farms
Didier Farms offers a variety of vegetables and flowers in our greenhouse this spring, and our farmers market in summer. U-pick opportunities are plentiful throughout the summer, weather permitting. During our Pumpkinfest, the last week of September and all of October, we offer hayrides, pony rides, and an exotic zoo, in beautiful Lake County.
Crane's Landing Golf Course at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
Crane's Landing Golf Course offers 18 holes of par 70 championship golf. This challenging, mature course is set amid a beautiful rolling landscape that's a pleasure to play for everyone from beginners to scratch golfers.
Camp Sagawau
Forest Preserve District of Cook County's Camp Sagawau is an environmental education center established to promote the study of nature. Call for program schedule.
Nature Education & Ski Center
This environmental education and cross country ski center is dedicated to educating the public while protecting and restoring our natural environment.
Camp Sagawau Environmental Education Center
Environment Education Center - offers cross country skiing in the winter.
Cog Hill Golf and Country Club
The public is invited to play any of Cog Hill's four award-winning, 18-hole championship golf courses, including the world-famous Course #4, Dubsdread. Dubsdread was host to the PGA Tour's BMW Championship from 2009-2011.
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club
Just 40 minutes from Chicago lies one of the area's premier golf courses. The only Illinois course designed by Pete Dye offers a world-class golf experience and outstanding banquets/weddings for our guests.
Itasca Caribbean Theme Waterpark
Features a new zero-depth entry main pool with 6-lanes attached, new separate diving well with drop slide, and high and low diving boards, 185-foot waterslide, separate zero-depth interactive play pools, and more. Call today for birthday party package information.
Eaglewood Resort & Spa
Eaglewood Resort & Spa offers a luxurious retreat whether you arrive for a conference or relaxing getaway. The architecturally stunning resort, constructed in Frank Lloyd Wright- influence Prairie-style architecture, features upscale hotel accomodations, luxurious amenities, sophisticated technology, and a myriad of recreational options.
Itasca Country Club
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Itasca Country Club is rich in tradition and offers a cost-effective solution for golf outings, corporate entertaining and special events in a picturesque setting. Enjoy beautiful surroundings, spectacular views, and the service of a fine country club-for your wedding reception or other banquet event. Amidst the elegant grounds and facilities, our skilled professional staff will put you at ease and ensure your special occasion is unforgettable.
Itasca Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The Itasca Park District provides education and year-round recreation for constructive and enjoyable leisure time experiences. Come out and enjoy Itasca's award-winning waterpark, nature center, fitness facility and many community parks.
Hamilton Lakes
Hamilton Lakes is home to Chicagoland's largest fireworks display synced to music as well as an annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games. The lakes also offers several fields good for soccer tournaments and other outdoor activities.
Springbrook Nature Center
The present Springbrook facilities includes a barn-styled building with a classroom, open area with activities, a large aquarium and restrooms. The land includes 2 miles of trails that are open year-round. Whether you are walking through a tunnel of prairie grasses or standing four feet above a cattail marsh on the 700 foot long boardwalk, the sights will take you back to the days of the explorers. Along your walk you'll discover a flowing brook, shady woods, flower-filled meadows and prairies, and marshes thick with cattails and ancient willows.
Beverly Lake Forest Preserve
Beverly Lake Forest Preserve Trail is perfect for hiking and biking. The five mile out and back trail located near Dundee that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
CITY:Hoffman Estates
Hinsdale Parks & Recreation Department
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Over 600 programs are offered by the Hinsdale Parks & Rec Dept. annually. The year round activities are designed to meet the leisure interests of residents and visitors. Community special events and outdoor summer concerts are also organized annually.
Community Park
Plays host to community festivals in Hanover Park.
CITY:Hanover Park
Wagner Farm
A visit to Wagner Farm affords you the opportunity to take part in and experience first-hand the workings of a genuine American farm. Wagner Farm is an 18.6 acre farm preserved for the educational and recreational enjoyment for all. See how bread was made in a wood cook stove, hear the rooster making time with his crow or milk one of the farm's many cows. Explore the world of agriculture and rural life as it existed in 1920-1950's.
The Grove National Historic Landmark
The prairie grove, covering 123 acres of ecologically diverse prairie land, is preserved and maintained as former home of the visionary horticulturist and educator Dr. John Kennicott, who brought his family from New Orleans to settle on his land in 1836. The Grove, located in Glenview, is a National Historic Landmark and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. It offers many opportunities for educational, environmental and historical enjoyment including two historic homes, the Kennicott House and the Redfield Estate; the Grove Interpretive Center, a Native American Village, a Log Cabin, a Schoolhouse, a Wetlands Greenhouse and numerous interpretive trails.
Glendale Lakes Golf Club
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 18-hole public golf course and golf shop. Restaurant open for lunch daily; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for dinner. Meeting rooms and banquet facilities for up to 250.
CITY:Glendale Heights
Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden opened a little more than 40 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. Each year, nearly one million people visit the Garden's 26 gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on 385 acres of land on and around nine islands. Six miles of shoreline extend along 81 acres of water, including the Great Basin, North Lake, and Skokie River Corridor. The Garden also has a renowned Bonsai Collection.
Glencoe Beach
Want to relive Ferris Bueller's Day Off? Then visit this North Shore beach that was featured in the hit flick.
Chicago Botanic Garden Loop
The Chicago Botanic Garden Loop offers a moderate level of difficulty to those wanting to experience quiet beauty in far north Cook County. The 385-acre garden is home to 2.4 million plants and is one of the most visited gardens in the country. Hiking will take you 4.5 hours and with almost 7 miles of trails, mostly paved you will get to experience both the lagoons and the Botanic Garden.
Willowbrook Wildlife Center
DuPage's premier wildlife rehabilitation and educational facility. Over 90 species of injured native wild animals are on exhibit. Open daily. Donations encouraged.
CITY:Glen Ellyn
Holes & Knolls Miniature Golf Course & Clubhouse in Maryknoll Park
The perfect setting for business & pleasure. Holes & Knolls features two 18-hole miniature golf courses and a clubhouse in a 25-acre park setting. The course design incorporates cascading waterfalls & streams. The clubhouse is available for rent.
CITY:Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Discover 300+ acres of fun: splash park, outdoor swimming, mini golf, tennis, sand volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoes, ice skating, fitness center, playgrounds, athletic fields, banquet facilities, special events and year-round programs for all ages!
CITY:Glen Ellyn
Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 88,000 sq. ft. multi-use facility: 40-yd. x 40-yd. indoor turf field; 3 basketball courts with wood floors; rock-climbing; Chicago Bulls/White Sox Training Academy batting cages; multi-lane running track; multi-purpose rooms; 7,000 sq. ft. fitness center.
CITY:Glen Ellyn
Fox Valley Ice Arena & Fitness Club
Year-round sports complex with 3 ice surfaces, full-service pro shop, full-service fitness club, and on-site restaurant. Also home of The Chicago Freeze Junior A Hockey Team.
Settler's Hill Golf Course
This unique 18-hole course was built on the site of the old County Farm and Home; the dairy barn has been remodeled and is now used as a clubhouse. The course is 6,449 yards, par 72.
Mill Creek Golf Club
This 18-hole championship golf course, featuring wildflowers and elevated tees, offers spectacular views of the Fox Valley region.
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery
You're in good company. Experience the charm of Galena in suburban Geneva. The newest addition to the Galena Cellars Family, the Geneva Wine Tasting Room & Gift Shop hosts a beautiful oak bar in a light, airy setting. In the warmer months, enjoy live music with wine and cheese on the outdoor patio. Sit. Swirl. Sip & Savor. Relax on our beautiful Wine Patio after shopping Geneva's historic district.
Fabyan Japanese Garden
A tranquil oasis where history melds with nature and design. This historic garden affords the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of Japanese gardening and enjoy a moment of harmony with nature.
Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve
Ft. Sheridan's history is closely tied to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Lt. Gen. Philip Sheridan was put in charge of settling the unrest after the fire. Members of the Commercial Club which represented Chicago businessmen petitioned to establish an artillery school and military installation north of Chicago for their safety. Ft. Sheridan is now a beautiful forest preserve with rolling terrain, bluffs and ravines full of rich history. Trails wind through the preserves for outdoor enthusiasts or tour groups may take a walking or motorcoach windshield tour of the preserve.
CITY:Fort Sheridan
Pineapple Dance Studio
Pineapple Dance offers dance and fitness classes to adults and teens in Zumba, Traditional Belly Dance, Hip Hop, West African and more. Movement to music has been a vehicle for celebration and connection in ethnic cultures across the globe and history. The studio is available for rent, rehearsals and or meetings. Special group classes with any of our instructors are available.
CITY:Forest Park
Forest Park Music Fest
Celebrate Summer at the all new Music Fest on Madison. Enjoy Chicago's best up-and-coming bands, artisans, local food vendors and merchant sidewalk sales.
CITY:Forest Park
The Dearborn Observatory
The Dearborn Observatory is open for limited public viewing via the historic 18.5" refracting telescope every Friday night from 9-11pm. Advance reservations required.
Merrick Rose Garden
This public park exhibits 100 varieties of roses, with historic Centennial Fountain as the garden's focal point.
Shakespeare Garden
A gift of the Garden Club of Evanston in 1920, the Shakespeare Garden, tucked away on the Northwestern University Campus, boasts 29 varieties of flowers.
Grosse Point Lighthouse
Built on the shores of Lake Michigan by the United States Government in 1873 after several shipwrecks demonstrated its need, this was the lead lighthouse marking the approach to Chicago. In 1999, Grosse Point Lighthouse was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service; the first lighthouse on the Great Lakes to carry that status. The Garden Club on Evanston maintains wildflower and butterfly gardens on its property.
Robert Crown Center Skating Park
Indoor public skating and private lessons available. Call for hours.
Gross Point Rd. Fishing - Evanston
Equipment, bait and fishing expertise provided.
Evanston's Dog Beach
Bring your dog to Evanston's Dog Beach! Admission restricted to dogs with a "dog beach season token".
Dempster-Greenwood Street Beach
Sand beach used for launching small carry-in crafts. Lockers and racks available to store crafts on site.
Church Street Boat Ramp
Poured concrete ramp for launching boats. Can be used by power boats up to 22 feet, sailboats 15-22 feet, and personal watercraft.
Evanston Ecology Center
Built on the grounds of the Ladd Arboretum in 1974, the Evanston Ecology Center serves as the education nucleus of the arboretum. An area of natural beauty, the arboretum stretches along a three-quarter mile segment of McCormick Boulevard on a narrow, 23-acre strip of reclaimed land that follows the diagonal course of the North Shore Channel. The Evanston Ecology Center offers many programs throughout the year such as an Easter egg hunt, community plays, and musical performances. Many are free.
Wheel and Sprocket
Wheel and Sprocket located in Evanston, IL is an excellent source for all cyclists, offering new bikes, accessories as well as local ride information. Visiting the Chicago area? Ship your bike to Wheel and Sprocket and their staff will professionally reassemble it. Need a bike to get around? There is a fleet of bikes to rent by the hour or by the day. Visit local points of interest by bike such as the Baha'i House of Worship or Chicago Botanical Garden, or take a cruise along Lake Michigan.
Northwestern University
A Big Ten school and one of the leading universities in the U.S. Its Evanston campus is on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. Founded in 1851, this renowned educational institution is rich in stunning architecture. More than 150 historically significant and interesting sites on campus are featured in various walking tours, each taking approximately 30 minutes to complete. Highlights include the Arch, University Hall and the Arts Circle.
Little Beans Cafe - Evanston
Little Beans is a family café and imaginative indoor playground for kids. Their café boasts a delicious assortment of coffee drinks and snacks where parents can enjoy the ambiance of our comfortable café with their tiny tots. At Little Beans, kids have the freedom to play, learn, imagine and create in their custom interactive indoor village and playground. They are truly a destination that is fun for the whole family.
Wilder Park Conservatory
A historic tradition lives on at the Elmhurst Park District Conservatory and greenhouses, located in Wilder Park. The conservatory holds four main plant displays a year: a Easter and Calla Lilies in the spring, Chrysanthemums in the fall, Poinsettias in December and an Environmental show with various themes in the Winter. In addition youth education programs are offered with our in house Horticulturist.
Elmhurst Park District
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The Elmhurst Park District exists to provide opportunities for the enjoyment of residents and visitors, particularly those opportunities that people cannot supply for themselves. With facilities like the Sugar Creek Golf Course, the Elmhurst Art Museum, a skate park, two swimming pools, several fitness & recreation centers, over twenty neighborhood parks, and miles of bike paths and trails, the Elmhurst Park District will satisfy the needs of any audience.
Illinois Prairie Path
The Illinois Prairie Path was the first successful "rail-to-trail" conversion in the United States and inspired a national rail-to-trail movement in the United States in the mid-1960s. The trail is named for its rare segments of original, thousand year-old prairies. With 62 miles of biking, hiking, jogging, equestrian, and nature trails, this is an amazing natural resource that encompasses 4 towns: Elgin, Aurora, Batavia and Geneva and 3 counties. The surface is both asphalt and crushed stone.
Pirates' Cove Theme Park
A unique park for children ages two to nine years. Pirates' ship, paddle boats, train ride, climbing wall, and many more creative attractions for children. Concession and picnic areas. Birthday parties and rentals. Open daily June through August. Admission fee for children. Adults are always free.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Rainbow Falls Water Park
A tropical paradise waterpark. Three giant water slides, tot pool, vortex pool, drop slide, three-story funhouse with plunge pool. concessions, picnic areas, locker rooms with family changing areas. Daily admission and season passes. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Fox Run Golf Links
Par 70. Open Sunrise to Sunset. 18 hole golf course, club house, pro shop, and restaurant and bar. Private parties upon request and availability.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Busse Woods
The Busse Woods Trail system is located within Ned Brown Forest Preserve, a 3,700-acre property in the western suburbs of Chicago. There are 11.2 miles of paved trails for cyclists, equestrians and pedestrians. The main loop is nearly 8 miles, circling some lakes and meadows, while a couple of much shorter side loops will take you to the north and south end of the forest preserve. The Busse Woods Trail connects with the Schaumburg Bikeway on the west, and on the north, Busse Woods links to the Rolling Meadows Bikeway system. Some key features of the forest preserve include fishing, boat rentals and a small herd of captive resident elk. The trails are open from sunrise to sunset.
CITY:Elk Grove
Lord's Park Pavilion
Home of the Elgin Public Museum, the park includes a petting zoo and the Family Aquatic Center.
Burnidge/ Paul Wolff Campground
Playground and fishing. 9 miles of hiking trails.
YWCA Camp Tu-Endie-Wei
Trails, fishing, cross-country skiing, skating, cabins on Willow Lake.
Schmidt's Canoeing Service
Camping, trips, outfitting and instructions.
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Lone Cone Peak
Lone Cone Peak, the westernmost of the 12,000+-foot peaks in the San Juan Mountain range, is a prominent, local landmark. The climb up the north and northwest ridges require a class 2-3 scramble. Those...[more]
The following directions describe an approach to access the peak's north ridge. From Norwood, drive east on State Hwy 145 1.4 miles, turning south onto County Road 44ZS (signed as Lone Cone Road). Continue south on 44ZS for 11. 6 miles, turning east onto County Road M44 (Beef Trail Road). Proceed for approximately 2.4 miles then turn south onto County Road 46M. Travel south for 5 miles (road becomes Forest Road #611) to the intersection with Forest Road #615 . Follow Forest Road #615 for 1.6 miles, then turn west on Forest Road #612 . Continue on #612 for 3.8 miles, passing Forest Road #612.1b to a closed road on your left. (Forest Road #612.1b is a good dispersed camping location but not recommended for peak access). Park at the vehicle barrier (at coordinates N3754.390' W10814.488'). Walk generally south then southwest along a closed road, reaching a small pond in 0.3 mile. From the pond, climb steeply to the southwest up forested slopes aiming for a saddle on the peak's northeast ridge labeled as an 11,230 foot contour on the USGS topography map. Once on the ridge, join a faint trail and walk southwest up the ridge crest to tree line at 11, 500 feet (approximately 1.1 miles from your vehicle). This is where you leave the northeast ridge. Contour west and scramble 50 feet up a steep, loose scree slope to gain the rock glacier which separates the northeast and north ridges. Contour across the rock glacier which forms the seat of the feature known as the Devil's Chair. Aim for tree line on the north ridge and pick up a climbers' trail that ascends to the crest of the north ridge at 1.6 miles. Follow this trail south up the ridge until it disappears among the talus. Continue south and then southeast to the summit. A high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. For climber's wishing to climb the northwest ridge: Portions of County Road 40J (west of the peak) are closed to public access.
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Real estate transactions represent transfer of real property recorded with the Gaston County Register of Deeds. The following information is provided: seller, buyer, location of property and estimated selling price. The listing includes property transactions valued at $50,000 or more. If you have any questions about this information, call Amanda Memrick at 704-869-1839 or email her at email@example.com.
The following property transfers took place the week of July 29-Aug. 2.
James and Christie King to Brian and Cheryl Dibartolo, property at 4520 Brentwood Drive, Belmont, $275,000
Mattamy Carolinas to Jonathan and Nicole Hallman, property at 2024 Middleton Farm Drive, Belmont, $246,000
Susan Logue to Paula Barringer, property at 200 Beech Bluff Drive, Mount Holly, $525,000
Sammy and Helen Oxendine to Shay Lay, property at 243 Eighth Ave., Cramerton, $115,000
Anthony Miles to Tyra and Joseph Reid, property at 3817 Wingdale Court, Gastonia, $152,000
Bank of New York Mellon to Douglas Goude Jr., property at 3204 Stoneybrook Ave., Gastonia, $85,500
All Good Realty to Melanie Armstrong, property at 416 Durham Road, Stanley, $134,500
Paul and Kate Aschmann to Jacob Riske and Brooke Buttram, property at 110 Cedar St., Belmont, $129,000
Brandon and April Drake to Rhani Vupadhayula and Lalita Mandavilli, property at 4633 McChesney Drive, Gastonia, $305,000
Ellie and Kelly Duckworth to American Homes 4 Rent, property at 420 Dutchmans Meadow Drive, Mount Holly, $131,000
Gina Quaid and Patrick Blum to Anthony and Robin Borzotta, property at 101 Misty Knoll Lane, Belmont, $168,000
Ronald Robbins to Brandon and Myra Fine, property at 1034 Canada Drive, Dallas, $113,000
Erica Long to Michael Petersohn, property at 206 Ewing Drive, Belmont, $111,000
Rene and Barton Hodges to Maren Benefeld and Daniel Osucha, property at 117 Alberta Ave., Belmont, $162,500
Wesley and Jennifer Long to Justin and Shelton Davis, property at 119 Quincy Drive, Belmont, $54,000
Wendy Weldon to Unity Baptist Church, property at 1005 E. Catawba St., Belmont, $105,000
Annie Rhyne to Tommy and Donna Hopkins, property at 2639 Crowders Creek Road, Gastonia, $105,000
Lydia Carter to David Palmer, property at 1271 Spinglake Drive, Gastonia, $157,500
Clint and Deborah Parker to Donald and Petra Simmons, property at 151 Hunter Lee Lane, Gastonia, $168,000
Suntrust Bank to Rizwan Kamdar, property at 5148 Watermead Lane, Belmont, $750,000
Dino and Kathleen Graziano to Billy and Jane Sheppard, property at 3100 Love Court, Gastonia, $177,500
Anil and Poonam Vaswani to Joseph and Robin Lassiter, property at 4800 Samuel Pinckney Drive, Belmont, $227,000
Bobby and Joyce Robinson to Orlando Roque and Maria Alfaro, property at 4105 Springview Drive, Dallas, $145,000
Joshua and Hilary Ridgeway to John and Erin Jensen, property at 905 S. South St., Gastonia, $105,000
William and Jennifer Fulbright to Bobby and Joyce Robinson, property at 607 McAdenville Road, Lowell, $90,000
Lennar Carolinas to Gregory and Melanie Andrews, property at 4879 Samuel Pinckney Drive, Belmont, $242,000
Tina and Jason Gibson to Jeffrey and Fabienne Vernon, property at 3301 Rollinwood Drive, Gastonia, $145,500
Rebecca Jumper to Angela Guy, property at 1051 Obarr Drive, Gastonia, $220,000
Milltown Properties to Simple Days Entertainment, property at 231 Lakeview Drive, Belmont, $450,000


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The four most impressive teams have made the Varsity Cup semi-finals, but who will go on to qualify for the 2012 title decider?
It has been a predictable road to the play-offs during the league stage, but finals rugby is never certain. Unbeaten Maties and in-form Tuks will be favourite to achieve victory in these semi-final fixtures, especially with home-ground advantage. But don't rule out UJ and Pukke, who have also made a good impressions this season.
In the first semi-final in Stellenbosch, Maties face the last team to have beaten them at Danie Craven Stadium. UJ recorded a 39-19 win in the last round of the 2011 campaign – a result that eliminated Maties from the title race as they failed to finish in the top four for the first time in the tournament's history. Thirteen survivours remain from that famous triumph, which will make the students from Johannesburg confident of forcing another upset.
However, Maties have looked a far better team compared to the squad they had last year, which was their worst crop in four years. Chean Roux's chargers had to depend on a last-minute converted try for a 10-10 draw in Jozi last week, but one can expect a more convincing showing from the hosts on this occasion.
In the second semi-final in Pretoria, Pukke come up against Tuks, a team they haven't beaten in two years. The latter have developed into a Varsity Cup powerhouse since then, rallying into the final last year and only losing one match in the league phase this season. Conversely, Pukke have regressed and last made the finals in 2010. But North West University have improved with a physical pack, which has been the key influence in most of their victories.
Maties vs UJ, Stellenbosch, 5:30pm
Maties – 15 André Smith, 14 Ryan Nell, 13 Wessel Coetzee, 12 Louis Jordaan, 11 Dean Hammond, 10 André Kemp, 9 Boela Abrahams, 8 Grant Hattingh, 7 Helmut Lehmann (ca), 6 Sam Mabombo, 5 Hugo Kloppers, 4 Reniel Hugo, 3 Os Hamman, 2 Rob Herring, 1 Brummer Badenhorst.
Subs: 16 Alfred Ries, 17 Alistair Vermaak, 18 JP Swanepoel, 19 Nicholas de Jager, 20 Donald Stevens, 21 Jarryd Buys, 22 Clearance Khumalo, 23 Hein van der Merwe.
UJ – 15 Worsie Kotze, 14 JR Esterhuizen, 13 Justin St. Jerry, 12 Luan Steenkamp, 11 Chrysander Botha, 10 Guy Cronjé, 9 Rudy Paige, 8 Justin Wheeler (c), 7 Wendal Wehr, 6 Johan van Deventer, 5 Sebastian de Chaves, 4 Marnus van Huyssteen, 3 Heinrich Terblanche, 2 Francois du Toit, 1 Wessel du Rand.
Subs: 16 Shaun Malton, 17 Ruan Dreyer, 18 Shane Kirkwood, 19 Jaco Kriel, 20 Jacques Pretorius, 21 Divan van Zyl, 22 Aubrey McDonald, 23 Jaco Vermeulen.
Keo.co.za prediction: Maties by 10
Tuks vs Pukke, Potchefstroom, 7:30pm
Tuks – TBC
Pukke – 15 SW Oosthuizen, 14 Andrew van Wyk, 13 Ruan Jacobs, 12 Joubert Engelbrecht (c), 11 Joe Seerane, 10 Gerhard Nortier, 9 Tiaan Dorfling, 8 Spanner Pretorius, 7 Ernie Strydom, 6 Philip de Wet, 5 Victor Kruger, 4 Siyanda Ndlovu, 3 John-Roy Jenkinson, 2 JC Oberholzer, 1 Henry Scharneck.
Subs: 16 Marius Fourie, 17 Martin Dreyer, 18 Lodewyk Uys, 19 HP Swart/Siya Mdaka, 20 Andries Botha, 21 Malan van der Merwe, 22 Terswin Raubenheimer, 23 Mashudu Mafela.
Keo.co.za prediction: Tuks by 8
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released a JEC report highlighting the challenges confronting military spouses in the workforce. The report entitled, "Strengthening Military Households by Decreasing the Barriers to Work", reveals an unemployment rate of 15 percent for military wives in 2010 compared to 7.3 percent for their civilian counterparts.
Many military families depend on two incomes to sustain their households. However, frequent military relocations cause impediments to finding employment. The Government Accountability Office (GAO), found that one-third of all military members move each year. In 2010, 24.1 percent of military wives moved across state lines compared to only 2.4 percent of civilian wives.
Moves across state lines for military spouses in professions that require state-level licensing or certification can be particularly challenging. At least one-third of all military spouses work in these type professions and face re-certification requirements and licensing fees. These roadblocks can be time-consuming and expensive. The top professions for military wives include teachers, childcare workers and registered nurses. These professions are all subjected to licensing or certification.
"As we support our armed servicemen and women, we must not overlook the spouses who also make great sacrifices," said Chairman Casey. "We must take all necessary efforts to reduce employment barriers so military spouses can have greater opportunity to participate in the workforce and provide for their families."
Recertification and licensing expenses can cost several hundred dollars. The Military Spouse Job Continuity Act (S.697) would provide a tax credit of up to $500 to any military spouse that must renew or transfer a professional license or certification. Eleven states have already taken steps to facilitate the recertification process as a result of a military relocation. A 2008 Defense Manpower Data Center survey indicated that 40 percent of military spouses revealed that an "easier state-to-state transfer of license" would have been of great assistance during a move.


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- Symbols
Symbols are set by the symbol table character, symbol character, and overlay character in the APRS packet for most APRS stations.
The only APRS stations that currently rely on default-symbol-by-SSID (see below) are those stations that have no capability to send APRS-formatted packets. The only ones currently like this are MIM's and old generic TNC's that are "aprs-capable". In this case they send a complete NMEA string from the GPS and limited symbol information is carried in a separate part of the packet.
So... 99.8% of the people out there will be setting their symbol in their APRS client software or in their configuration software for their tracker, and the SSID (see below) has no influence whatsoever on what symbol is displayed.
- SSID's (Secondary Station Identifiers)
An SSID is the number following the callsign, which can range from -0 to -15 on the air (internet-only stations have different rules). A -0 (dash-zero) station shows up as the plain-Jane callsign without the -0. For instance W7ABC-0 will show up as just W7ABC. A person may have 16 different APRS stations on the air at one time using only the SSID's to differentiate between them.
It is important to select a different SSID for each on-the-air station. A common "newbie" mistake is to use callsign-0 for the home station -and- for the mobile station. If they then drive a slow circle around their house, where the house station is beaconing at the same time, it makes a pretty flower pattern on everyones maps. The symbol keeps darting from the car's location to the house location leaving a track line on the map each time. The fix for this is to set a different SSID for each station so that software can track each one separately.
The most common setup is to use callsign-0 for the house, -1 for the first vehicle, -2 for the next, and so on. Some local customs vary this a bit.
- Default Symbol by SSID
As mentioned above, choosing the symbol based on SSID is ONLY done by the client software when there is no other symbol information in the packet to draw from. Right now this includes only MIM trackers and old generic packet TNC's that send NMEA-formatted strings. These are rare and getting more rare on the air. See the "SYMBOLS WITH STAND-ALONE GPS TRACKERS" section on this page: [Display Symbols] for information on this (again rarely used) technique of specifying symbols.