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Renaissance means "a rebirth" which is what you'll experience when you visit Tuscany.
Explore a region of Italy that gave birth to the Renaissance movement. Wander the idyllic landscape with its rolling hills, rustic vineyards, olive groves, golden wheat fields, and medieval villages. Navigate hidden alleyways and ancient cobblestoned streets in search of a rich and orphic history. Take in Tuscany's many extraordinary paintings, frescos and architectural masterpieces. Enjoy the wonderful cuisine and many fine wines from the Chianti region. In the evenings, relax in charming and comfortable accommodations.
Tour Florence on foot and visit the Uffizi Gallery that houses masterpieces like Raphael's "Madonna of the Goldfinch" and Leonardo Da Vinci's "The Annunciation." Head to Signoria Square and marvel at the re-created duplicate of Michelangelo's statue of "David." Cross Ponte Vecchio (old bridge) which dates back to 1345. Wander Via Maggio and pick up an antique from the 16th century to add to your collection. Visit the historic San Lorenzo market and select the finest ingredients . Tour the Montalcino and Brunello vineyards and bring home a bottle of wine that will remind you of your glorious Tuscan vacation.
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Travel back to the Renaissance period during this half day walking tour that explores the renowned Italian city of Florence. This guided tour ensures that you visit some of the many landmarks and sites that have made Florence a global tourist hub, and one of Italy's most beautiful cities. This walking tour begins with a visit to the Uffizi Gallery, boasting some true masterpieces of art including Raphael's "Madonna of the Goldfinch" and Leonardo Da Vinci's "The Annunciation." The tour continues with a walk through the Signoria Square to marvel at the re-created duplicate of Michelangelo's statue of "David." Next is a visit to the elegant Ponte Vecchio, which translates to "old-bridge," dating back to 1345, this bridge was actually built to replace the once previous bridge structure that was unfortunately swept away during a vicious flood. Along either end of the bridge, take this opportunity to view, and purchase if you'd like, some of the many items for sale including souvenirs, snacks and jewelry. Your final visits on this tour include stops at the 14th century Cathedral Square to view the Duomo, the Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower. Pre-booked entrance fee to Uffizi Gallery included.
The venue for dinner is nestled in a cozy and comfortable corner in the heart of Florence. Here, you will be served delicious, savory dishes that pronounce the creativity of the chef during this romantic and unique evening outing. A selection of the finest wines and the strictest attention to detail make this restaurant of one the most pleasant in Florence. Dishes are prepared using only the best available foods of the season. Particular attention is devoted to the presentation of every dish and to the intriguing combinations of flavors and aromas. Meal not included, and paid locally.
Spend the day exploring Chianti and its wines today in the company of a private driver. The Villa of Vignamaggio, surrounded by an elegant Italian garden in a stunningly beautiful corner of the Chianti countryside offers an authentic testimony of country life during the Renaissance period. The main part of the villa dates back to the 14th century and passed through a number of noble families throughout the years. Research carried out at the Datini archives in Prato has brought to light a number of documents relating to Vignamaggio. One of these, in particular, dated 26 October 1404, consists of a letter to Francesco Datini signed by Amido Gherardini, at that time the owner of the estate, which talks about "vino inbotato a Vignamagio" (literally "wine placed in barrels at Vignamaggio"). For this reason, in 2004 the estate celebrated six hundred years of wine making.
Tour the cellars followed by an exquisite typical Tuscan 3 course Lunch that includes Appetizers, first and main course complimented by three different wines (Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva and Castello di Monnalisa IGT), followed by dessert or cantucci biscuits accompanied by Vinsanto, a sweet dessert wine.
After lunch relax on the drive through the charming Chianti region until you will reach Dievole, an estate which is more than 1000 years old. Learn about the fascinating history of Certosa and the land, visit various parts of the property including the chapel and the historical cellar. During the visit, you will have the chance to taste various wines combined with some Tuscan specialties. At days end you'll be returned to your accommodation in Florence. Tour includes lunch & cellar tour at Vignamaggio, wine tasting at Dievole.
From posh designer brands like Armani, Gucci, Versace and Ferragamo to locally created hand-crafts, souvenirs, quality leathers and traditional clothing, the city of Florence is a never-ending dream for shopping enthusiasts. For those searching for ancient relics and traditional crafted antiques, Via Maggio is the street for you. The shops and merchants on this street boast numerous "Objects d'Art" and furnishings that are sure to create an atmosphere straight out of the 16th century. Via del Tornabuoni is considered Florence's 5th Avenue, featuring shops lined with best quality leather products, elegantly expensive shoes, and modernly stylish clothing boutiques. It is here where you'll find all the "big brand names" products as well as the posh, and potentially upcoming Italian styles. Besides the traditional shops, Florence also boast some of Italy's best open-air markets including the centralized Market of San Lorenzo, the New Market located under the 16th century Loggia del Porcellino, and the Flea Market at the Piazza Santa Croce.
Enjoy a private transfer from Florence to Montepulciano. Your journey will take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Transfer using a local taxi. Please note that this is not included in trip price and is payable locally.
Explore the medieval and Renaissance hill town, Montepulciano, as you enjoy a private, half- day walking tour. You will be met at your hotel and proceed on foot to view the top sights. You will be accompanied by a very knowledgeable, English-speaking local guide. This personalized tour will give you local insight into the real history and hidden gems. Be sure to bring along your camera in order to capture all of the wonderful sights!
Take a private transfer with vehicle and driver to Siena. The drive will take approximately 1hr 15min.
You will be met at your hotel to begin a 2 hour guided walk around Siena; a city masterfully perched atop three rising hills. Your private guide will provide direction and insight during this exploratory tour. Marvel during this guided walk at the many sites and highlights of the city including the Piazza del Campo; home to the twice annual, world famous folkloric event known as the Palio Horse Race. This fan-shaped piazza features some truly marvelous buildings including the 13th century City Hall and the Torre del Mangia bell tower, rising over 100 meters high. Some other monuments nearby to the square include the Sansedoni Palace and the Gaiai Fountain. Admire the exterior gothic styling of the 12th century Duomo of Siena and the Battistero, both featuring a variety of painted frescoes and sculpted masterpieces created by some of Italy's most renowned artists. Upon completion of the guided portion of this tour, you are left to enjoy some individual leisure time before returning to accommodation on your own. Entrance fees are included.
Enjoy morning at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
The traditions of Tuscany are strongly linked to its flavors and cuisine. Take a cooking classes in the typical Tuscan style and discover Tuscan roots and culture, and enjoy the meal afterwards. Learn about the secrets of Tuscan cooking, the basic ingredients of their tradition, and the magical way to combine them. From bruschetta to homemade pici to the myriad of crostini, you will bring home a bit of "Tuscanness" to your dinner table. Fall in love with Tuscany through its food. (Includes: certified multilingual chef, professional cooking room, dinner).
Enjoy the transfer from Siena to Florence in a private chauffeured vehicle.
The Hotel Bernini Palace is situated in the heart of Florence behind the famed Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi Gallery. Built within the confines of a 15th century structure, the property features an outstanding blend of sumptuous modern furnishings and magnificent antiques throughout. Guests will surely enjoy just how spacious and elegant each of the rooms at the Hotel Bernini Palace truly are, amongst the many modern fittings and conveniences made available. Guests can be sure that dining at the hotel's restaurant, Ristorante La Chiostrina, is an exceptional experience. The menu offers a range of exquisite options including innovative regional dishes, classic Italian options, and popular westernized items. Relax and enjoy a cocktail or local wine at the Lounge Bar, often accompanied by delicious appetizers. In the morning, classical products of Italian and continental tradition wait for you inside the magnificent Sala Parlamento, enriched by marvelous frescoed ceilings. The property's dynamic location allows guests to enjoy various Florentine "trattorie" within walking range from the hotel.
Until the end of the 19th century, Villa Cicolina was the country residence of a noble family of Montepulciano. This beautiful country house was built in the late sixteenth century, as the lovely decor proudly reflects. The 11 guestrooms boast fantastic views of the Tuscan countryside, as well as onsite gardens and many olive groves. Wake up and start your day off with a rich breakfast buffet featuring delicious cheese and salami, as well as seasonal fruit and pastries. Each evening, enjoy a traditional Tuscan meal, prepared with only the finest seasonal ingredients. Relax with a glass of local wine while savouring your dinner outdoors, looking out at the gorgeous panoramic view.
Hotel Athena is located in the heart of the old town centre inside Siena's ancient city walls. Only 500 metres from the Duomo and Piazza del Campo, Hotel Athena is situated in a quiet and easily accessible area with a wonderful panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. The hotel features 100 rooms, each with their own unmistakable style defined by furnishings, colours and large spaces. Visit Il Mangia Restaurant to savour deliciously prepared traditional Tuscan food, all featuring natural and organic ingredients. Ideal for an appetizer at sunset, the San Marco Terrace Bar happily serves guests until late in the evening, featuring all kinds of drinks and snacks. A professional masseuse is available for guests wishing to unwind and relax with a nice massage.
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"Overall, our tour in Spain was very enjoyable, and well planned and executed. Our private tour of the Alhambra was excellent. Virginia, tour guide for royal palace ruins outside of Cordoba, was also excellent. In Seville, we went to the Flamenco Show/dinner, and the Flamenco was outstanding!"
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Last week, less than forty eight hours after there was a senseless homicide in our neighborhood, my family participated in a time-honored summer ritual: My husband and I took our five-year-old son to Vacation Bible School at the local Methodist Church.
Our town is a small one, isolated by woods and miles of industrial parks from the rest of suburban Washington, D.C. The two larger churches in town, Methodist and Roman Catholic, are effectively also community centers, their pancake suppers and casino nights drawing far more than their membership
So it was not unusual that we would be sending our son to VBS at a church to which we ourselves do not go. But there was no inherent reason that we should be going in the first place: My husband is Catholic, and I am a convert to Eastern Orthodoxy—neither of which has traditionally been in the VBS business.
A lot of our friends are people for whom the spiritual is a radically open, non-sectarian, often even a non-theistic question—and who tend to think that any Christian children's activities must be some kind of creepy, fascist-army kind of indoctrination. Meanwhile, most of our Christian friends, whether Orthodox, Catholic, or conservative Presbyterian, affect a sophistication that tends to wink ironically at such rah-rah evangelical conventions as Vacation Bible School.
My family background is Southern Baptist, though, and I spent decades of my youth as an evangelical, and on some level I did not entirely understand, I was determined that my son would attend.
But when the day arrived, the idea of five nights dedicated to Visit Paul and the Underground Church!, complete with costumes, skits, and lessons on Unmerited Grace, seemed beside the point indeed. Fresh in my mind was the image of coming home in the early evening on the Fourth of July from a leisurely barbecue to see the neighborhood's main drag choked with police cruisers, yellow crime scene tape stretched across the boundaries of a yard.
"I'm going to walk down to see what's going on," my husband said when we arrived at our house, ordering me and the children to stay inside; he came home with the news of the shooting, and that the shooter had not yet been found.
In the hours that followed, we traded instant messages on Facebook with our frightened neighbors. A longtime neighbor's adult son had been killed after, of all things, an argument over a pickup basketball game. That a young man had been killed over something so strikingly unimportant stunned me—I have a son, too, and the thought that a mere disagreement might result in death hit me square in the middle.
And while the crime didn't occasion a loss of faith for me, by the time we walked up the Methodist church stairs on Monday evening, the whole world felt suffused with meaninglessness. This summer I have been reading Kathleen Norris' excellent book Acedia and Me: A Marriage, Monks, and a Writer's Life, and I recognized that the emotion I was feeling was the one that the Desert Fathers had described so well: A lack of inclination to care; a spiritual paralysis that bores and drowns. Acedia can effectively choke off the soul. As Norris describes, the Fathers held acedia to be one of the worst sins because, unchecked, it could undermine the believer's efforts to cultivate charity and other positive virtues.
It is acedia, she holds, that is at the root of much of our modern materialism and individualism, our tendency to respond to the adversities of contemporary life by walling ourselves up into private, consumer-oriented "lifestyle enclaves," to use Robert Bellah's phrase (which she quotes), and to neglect our duties to the community and others.
I made myself walk up the stairs.
"But I'm just going through the motions," I had complained once about my prayer life to Fr. Aris, the wise Greek Orthodox priest who would later become my son's godfather. "That's all right," he said to me. "The important thing is to keep on saying them. You can feel them later." They would save me when I least expected it.
For the next five nights, each evening we arrived at the Methodist church, had dinner, then journeyed with Alex through a series of games and crafts and a live drama in which an actor costumed as the Apostle Paul (complete with a Roman guard to which he was chained) told the little children about how Jesus Christ could make them free.
The children were both black and white; there were a number of Catholic children in addition to the Methodists. That old CCM anthem "They'll Know We are Christians by Our Love," which my husband remembered from 1980s guitar Masses and I knew from college Bible studies, has been updated with hip-hop era hand motions, we learned.
Each night, together, we were being a community.
I found myself thinking about how ridiculous some of my more secular friends would find it. But whatever corniness was involved in the week's activities, there was also a serious commitment to illuminating the tenets of Scripture. The steady, dialectical voice of Paul underscored everything else that was going on: For I am not ashamed of the Good News about Christ. The free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus. Nothing can ever separate us from the love of God.
What struck me then was something that I had forgotten in 13 years of being Orthodox, that the steady cadences of memorized Scripture could function, in a Protestant context, similarly to the mystical prayers in Orthodoxy (themselves drawn from Scripture). The reason that I had so wanted my son to attend was that I wanted him to be haunted by Scripture too, so that when he least expected it, the memorized verses could rise to his consciousness, indelible.
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CARSON, Calif. -- Injuries are continuing to plague the LA Galaxy and with Todd Dunivant and Robbie Keane absent during the portion of Friday's training session open for media, Greg Cochrane and Charlie Rugg may reprise their starting roles this weekend against the Houston Dynamo.
Following practice, both rookies seemed confident following strong showings in LA's 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake last week. I spoke to both rookies about their comfort level in earning yet another start this week in this piece for LAGalaxy.com.
While a potential Cochrane start will be a straight swap for Dunivant, LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena will have more work to do up top as LA will be without the injured Jack McBean freeing up two potential spaces up top. Following training on Friday, Rugg was asked about his comfort level alongside one of Arena's options at forward, Jose Villarreal.
"With injuries the team shifts around game to game so we're ready for that we've prepared for each game with each [option]," said Rugg. "I think [Jose's] skill and my athleticism will help complement each other pretty well. I'll bring speed and power and he does what he does."
CARSON, Calif. – There's no doubt that Mike Magee is in great form as of late, but will it translate into a call for the U.S. National Team?
Magee is tied with Philadelphia Union forward Jack McInerney for the MLS lead in goals scored with six goals in seven appearances this season. As he sits just one goal away from tying his career high for goals in a single season, which was set during his rookie season with the MetroStars in 2003, it's not surprise that he's feeling confident.
"It's always good to score goals and it's even better when the team is winning," Magee said. "I'm obviously enjoying my soccer right now."
But as Magee continues to score goals, calls for him to be included in the U.S. National Team will continue to persist. Magee has never been called into the senior national team, but he participated in the U.S. youth set up earlier in his career.
No conversations have gone on between Magee and U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann or any member of his staff, but the 28-year-old would welcome inclusion if called upon whether it is the 2013 Gold Cup or any other National Team match.
"I would love to be a part of the National Team. I'm obviously just trying to do all the cliché things and do business with the Galaxy knowing that if you play well here then you could get a call up, but if it doesn't then I'll be okay," he said. "Obviously, I've been around long enough to hear every which rumor and it's just all it is, is chatter until I get the call, which would be great. If not, it is all good."
Following LA's victory over Real Salt Lake—where Magee bagged his sixth goal of the year—LA head coach Bruce Arena was asked by former U.S. National Team head coach And Time Warner Deportes analyst Steve Sampson about a potential Magee inclusion, but declined comment.
"Steve, you and I both know that a national team coach has a lot of pressure and a lot of critics. I think the national team has coach has to make those decisions," Arena said on the broadcast. "Right now, I'm going to relax and let the coach make all those kind of decisions because as we know, they're never easy."
As he looks to continue his form with LA, Magee is taking a similar approaching and leaving the decision to Klinsmann.
"I couldn't figure out why guys get called in and why guys don't," Magee said. "Obviously there's good reasons and I wish I got paid that kind of money to be the coach and make those decisions because I'd play me every time, but obviously, I don't. There's a bunch of guys here who deserve a chance."
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LA Galaxy Technical Director Jovan Kirovski discusses implications of Academy product Paul Arriola signing with Club Tijuana
U.S. U-18 midfielder Paul Arriola has left the LA Galaxy Academy to sign with Club Tijuana, the 18-year-old announced via Twitter on Thursday evening.
Arriola made his Galaxy Developmental Academy debut in October and made 11 starts for the Galaxy Under-18 side this season, scoring five goals while also appearing in all three games during LA's participation at Dallas Cup, where he scored twice more. The 18-year-old also played in a single Reserve League match for LA in 2013, coming on in the 84th minute of LA's 1-1 draw with Seattle Sounders FC on April 15. Arriola had been a regular during the club's preseason preparations appearing in all five of the club's preseason matches.
Following the news, Galaxy Technical Director Jovan Kirovski sounded off on Arriola's departure.
"He came through our youth academy and our program, we offered him a contract, but he obviously felt that it was better, he got more money or a better team and went on to Tijuana. That's the gap that we have in our system now where we have a lot of these players that are coming through our academy, we can't secure them and anybody outside of MLS or outside the country can sweep them up and take them," Kirovski told LA Galaxy Insider. "That's something that we really have to look into. We spend a lot of resources and a lot time in developing these players and that's one thing that we as a league need to look into and see how we can fix that. That will be even more of a problem going down the road from here as our academy gets better and our players get better"
As for how the Galaxy and MLS as a whole correct this issue, Kirovski states that the league is hard at work in their search for a remedy.
"There's different ways of doing it and one of the things that we've thought of is a USL team and we have a feeder team or an Under-23 team where we have players play that would be something that would fix that," Kirovski said. "We're in the process, but we need to figure that out and have something done for these kids because there's going to be a lot more kids coming through our system."
Arriola is the latest in a line of players, who have played for the Galaxy Academy only to head to foreign shores, joining the likes of Mario Rodriguez, a U.S. U-20 regular, who is currently with German second division club 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Jeffrey Payeras, who is currently with C.S.D. Municipal in Guatemala. Although LA may have lost out on Arriola, Kirovski admitted that he is confident that the Galaxy's academy ranks can continue to produce talent.
"It's another reminder that we have kids coming through our system. We're going to have more kids coming along and we need to secure these players. That's just the way of doing it. We have more players coming through our system, staying in our system and playing with our first team," said Kirovski. "Look at the players that we've developed like Jose Villarreal, Jack McBean and other players like those coming from college, when they come to us, Bruce [Arena] develops players. That's what we do."
And in light of what occured with Arriola, Kirovski intends to continue to lean on LA's record of developing players
"Of course, we are and we've proved it. We'll see down the road. We're going to produce players, we're going to sign players, maybe we're going to make mistakes on certain players, all of that is going to happen," said Kirovski. "Overall, we're going to have players coming through our system and we've already proven that. This is a great place for somebody to develop and learn how to play the game."
David Beckham's Olimpico goal against Isidro Metapan was nominated as one of CONCACAF Champions League's ten best goals of the tournament by the Federation on Friday.
Beckham's strike was also the 1000th goal in CCL history.
You can watch the goals below and vote for your favorite at CONCACAF's official Facebook page.
CARSON, Calif. –Bruce Arena confirmed that all four LA Galaxy veterans, who missed out on last Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake are healthy enough to play this week against the Houston Dynamo, but their status is still in question.
Carlo Cudicini, Landon Donovan, Todd Dunivant and Robbie all missed out in last week's 2-0 win over RSL, but latter two were not present at training during media availability on Friday. Cudicini and Donovan were present, however, as both addressed the media and expressed optimism over their status.
When asked if the players will be healthy for Sunday's match, Arena provided a succinct response.
"All players we believe will be available for selection on Sunday," Arena told reporters.
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CARSON, Calif. -- Jose Villarreal has returned from another successful stint with the U.S. U-20's and is eager for a spot on the LA Galaxy starting XI.
I wrote the following piece on Villarreal's bid for U-20 glory, which accompanies this piece that on Oscar Sorto's experiences earlier in the week. Barring injury, Villarreal appears to be a lock to qualify for the U.S. U-20 side, but who will join him?
Six LA Galaxy Academy alums have been called up in recent months including Villarreal, Sorto, Javan Torre, Jeffrey Payeras, Jack McBean and Mario Rodriguez. McBean's dreams are likely over as he is expected to be out six to eight weeks due to a fractured clavicle, but all five others are expected to contend for a spot. Which leads to my question: How many LA Galaxy Academy alums will be on the U.S. U-20 side?
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In the latest edition of View from the Booth, Cobi Jones and Joe Tutino preview the Houston Dynamo match.
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CARSON, Calif.—On Sunday, LA Galaxy midfielder Colin Clark will be looking to take on his former club, but he understands that he'll need to improve his sharpness to see the field.
The 29-year-old midfielder joined the Galaxy in the offseason from the Houston Dynamo via the MLS Re-Entry Draft and has made just five appearances for the Galaxy during the 2013 season with four starts. Clark admits that he lost a step in terms of his speed after suffering two ACL tears in 2010 and 2011, but he's confident that he can regain his form with the Galaxy.
"I haven't been completely sharp; I'm just missing bad turnovers in certain areas where we have a good chance at goal. I'm just missing that final pass so it's really about cleaning that up as far as my level of sharpness," Clark told reporters earlier this week. "It's just being all around better. Practice as well as reserve games even the minutes if I get in the first team those have to be sharper."
Although Clark has every reason to be frustrated, the winger is keeping a level head.
"I've had up and downs before," said Clark. "You just have to deal with it and work harder and put in some extra time."
CARSON, Calif. –Bruce Arena and Dominic Kinnear are two of the finest coaches in MLS and on Sunday, the two will duel as the LA Galaxy take on the Houston Dynamo at The Home Depot Center.
Both coaches rank among the top five in most overall wins with Arena sitting at number two while Kinnear is in fourth. The two coaches account for four of the 18 MLS Coach of the Year awards handed out in MLS history as well as appearances 11 MLS Cup titles in total. Arena has won four MLS Cup trophies as a head coach while Kinnear has two MLS Cup titles of his own.
The pair may be two of the most dominant coaches in MLS history, but Arena has had the edge over his Houston counterpart with a 5-4-1 regular season record (4-3-1 while with the Galaxy) against Kinnear while holding a 3-0-0 record in the postseason including two MLS Cup titles.
Ahead of their first and only –regular season—clash, Arena offered his thoughts of his coaching counterpart.
"It's certainly Dominic's team. Dominic is that franchise. He's built it from scratch, they moved it from San Jose, but that's all Dominic," Arena told reporters, also stating that he's known Kinnear since before the 1994 World Cup. "His outstanding qualities as a coach, although he's not technically he's not called general manager, he's fully responsible for putting that team together. He does an outstanding job and his record speaks for itself. He's won championships, he's been in God knows how many finals [Six all-time as a coach and four as a head coach]. He's really done an outstanding coaching job."
It was a comeback for the ages as Monterrey won their third consecutive CONCACAF Champions League Final with a 4-2 victory over Santos Laguna.
Santos Laguna was up by two goals heading into the last half hour after strikes from Carlos Quintero and Felipe Beloy, but it was not to be for Santos. Los Rayados roared back with four goals in the last 30 minutes with two from Aldo De Nigris as well as strikes from Neri Cardozo and Humberto Suazo. The title sealed Monterrey's third consecutive victory and their second straight over Santos, who they defeated in the 2011/2012 edition of the tournament.
As we flip the script to the 2013/2014 edition of the tournament, the Montreal Impact eliminated Toronto FC in the semifinals of the 2013 Amway Canadian Championship by overcoming a 2-0 first leg deficit to win 6-0 at Stade Saputo. They'll face Vancouver Whitecaps FC, who defeated NASL side FC Edmonton 2-0 at BC Place to advance 5-3 on aggregate.
Montreal will host Vancouver in the first leg of the Canadian Championship on May 15 before the second leg at BC Place on May 29.


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How do you react to a compliment?
Now think about it. What's the first thing you say?
It takes a certain amount of grace and finesse to accept a compliment. And there are a lot of us who lack that certain grace and finesse.
How about you?
What do you say when a friend says, "Hey, I like that blouse. That really looks nice on you."
Does your reply go like this?
"Aw, this old thing? I got it several years ago at a yard sale. Didn't give but 60 cents for it."
See what you've done? Not only did you brush off her effort to say something nice and pleasant to you, but actually you've questioned her taste.
That rather peculiar look on her face as you made your answer probably means she was thinking, "Well, I guess that tells me where my taste is: in a 60-cent blouse from who-knows-whose yard sale."
There's nothing wrong with yard sales, although I've struck out with them more times than I've gotten on base.
Besides, whatever happened to "Thank you"?
And I'm more guilty than most.
Somebody says to me, "I love that jacket. Did you get it for Christmas?"
"Lord, no. I've had it for eight or 10 years, but I hardly ever wear it. I never would have bought this color green because it doesn't match anything, but it was a gift."
In this instance, I have questioned the color sensitivity of the complimenter and maybe my own taste as well.
Whatever happened to "Thank you?"
I bring my world-famous coleslaw to a newsroom luncheon. It's actually the only thing that I do well in the kitchen, other than cleaning the oven.
I lift the lid with a flourish, and someone says, "Oh, that looks so good. You make the best coleslaw in the world."
"Aw, heck, twarn't nothing. Anybody could do it," I say with just the right touch of humbleness. "Truth to tell, I think I might have put a tad too much salt in it this time."
What I should have said was, "It ought to be good. It's my kitchen solo."
Again, whatever happened to "Thank you?"
I return from the hairdresser with a new 'do, every hair in place.
The first person I see back at the office says, "Your hair looks nice. Did you just have it done?"
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Why couldn't I just say "Thank you?"
I'm all dressed to go to church and my daughter says, "You look real nice, Mom."
My reply?
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Whatever happened to, "Thank you?" Plain and simple.
I can tell you, it's hard to stop with just those two little words once your tongue gets in gear. It's as though you're compelled to say something negative.
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RALEIGH — The situation might be ripe for North Carolina State.
At least it should be rowdy.
"With the crowd behind us, you never know," coach Dave Doeren said, referring to the possibilities for an upset against third-ranked Clemson tonight.
N.C. State has knocked off a Top 10 team at home the past two seasons, winning against Clemson in 2011 and against Florida State last year.
"Everybody who plays here knows that you do (have a chance)," Doeren said. "At least there are guys in the room who were here for (those games)."
Clemson has a chance for a special season based on the early results and projections. This will be the Tigers' first road game.
"Looking forward to seeing how our guys respond in that environment," Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said. "Just a big challenge for us all the way around and look forward to getting into conference play and trying to play our best game."
A year ago, Clemson compiled 754 yards of offense in zipping past the Wolfpack 62-48.
"I think this year we know what we're getting into," N.C. State linebacker Zach Gentry said. "We know who we're playing and we know who their players are."
And the Wolfpack knows what an upset could do for its season, particularly coming as a showcase game on national television.
"Just relish the moment, enjoy the moment, and really understand how lucky you are to be in that situation and go out there and give everything you have," Doeren said.
When: 7:30 p.m. tonight (ESPN)
Where: Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh
Records: Clemson 2-0; N.C. State 2-0
Series: Clemson leads 52-28-1
Extra points … N.C. State is 9-9 all-time in Thursday night games televised on ESPN. Against Clemson, the Wolfpack is 2-1 in those matchups. … Clemson kicker Chandler Catanzaro, a graduate student, needs eight points to become Clemson's career scoring leader. He has 322 points in his career, including 17 points this year. … Adam Humphries, a junior receiver, has moved to a starting role for Clemson after Charone Peake was lost for the season with a knee injury suffered in practice last week. … Clemson has won eight of the last nine meetings.


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Sharpe Puts Up Three Hit, Four RBI Afternoon as Baseball Beats Lenoir-Rhyne 8-5 in Season Opener
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HICKORY, N.C. Sophomore third baseman Aarin Sharpe delivered a two-out, two-run single in the eighth to give Pfeiffer University the lead for good in an 8-5 season opening victory at Lenoir-Rhyne. Four runs in the first started the offense as six Falcons had multi-hit games led by Sharpes 3-for-4 outing with a double and four RBI.
Pfeiffer began the new season with six-straight hits to spark the four-run first. Jacob Yates started with a double to left. Freshman Matt Wade followed with a base hit to right that sent Yates over to third. Senior Preston Lyon then came up with a RBI-single to left to bring home Yates with the first run of the year. After a Jon Gray single to left, Sharpe lined a two-run double down the right field line for a 3-0 Falcon lead. Eric Shoemaker tossed in a run-scoring single up the middle to finish the frame.
Lenoir-Rhyne responded with five unanswered runs to take a 5-4 lead through three. Anthony Sully started and finished the run with a RBI-double in the first and solo home run to right-center in the third. A single, double and sacrifice-fly led to the middle three Bear runs on the afternoon.
In the crucial eighth, Hunter Boehme began with a single to right while Yates drew a free pass. After a Wade sac-bunt pushed runners over 90 feet, Lyon walked to load the bases. With two outs after a Gray strikeout, Sharpe came through with his single to center putting the Falcons back on top 6-5. Insurance in the ninth came in the form of Tyler Smith solo homer and RBI-single by Wade.
Despite new NCAA regulations on aluminum bats making them react more like wood, Pfeiffer pounded out 16 hits in the win. Ethan Marsh picked up the win in relief tossing the sixth and seventh frames allowing one hit with one strikeout. Luke Wilhelm secured his first save of the season in the ninth scattering one hits while striking out the side.
The Falcons will be back in action with three games in three days at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium in Kannapolis this weekend. Pfeiffer will start the weekend with a 2:00 p.m. matchup with 23rd-ranked Catawba on Friday afternoon.


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Women's Lacrosse Gears Up for Conference Tournament with 19-2 Win over Erskine
April 13, 2010
MISENHEIMER, N.C. Junior Jessica Kennedy (Perth, Australia) put home a game-high five goals as Pfeiffer University defeated Erskine 19-2 in Conference Carolinas womens lacrosse action on Tuesday afternoon at N.E. Lefko Field. The Lady Falcons move the record to 11-5 on the season, 5-1 in league play, while the Lady Fleet end their season at 0-17, 0-7.
Kennedy scored the first two goals for Pfeiffer before Jessica Moulton (Huntingtown, MD) scored at 27:00 even for a three-goal advantage. Natalie Marvin (South Berwick, ME) went on to score a pair before the half, while Sarah Hebberd (Golden, CO), Heidi Karaszkiewicz (Glen Burnie, MD) Tory Binder (Woodstock, MD), Amanda Smith (Leesburg, VA), Allie Gamble (Easton, MD) and Kelley Cunningham (Glen Cove, NY) each found the back of the net as Pfeiffer held a 12-0 lead at the break.
As she did in the first half, Kennedy came out and tallied the first two of the second half on assists from Marvin and Karaszkiewicz. Moulton followed suit from Hebberd while Cristina Monaco (Trinton Falls, NJ) notched her second of the season with 13:45 to play. Jaclyn Glendinning (Greenville, SC) put the Lady Fleet on the board at 10:14 before a pair of Lady Falcons scored their first goals of the season in the final nine minutes of action. On the front side of another Binder strike, Laura Shea (Damascus, MD) scored for the first time this season at 8:42 while Alyssa Wombwell (Grand Blanc, MI) did the same seven minutes later. Lisa Kmonicek (Frederick, MD) tallied the final Lady Fleet goal with a free-position shot with 14 seconds remaining.
For Pfeiffer, Moulton had a game-high five groundballs while Kennedy picked up six draw controls. Hebberd and Moulton each had a pair of caused turnovers. Von McKenzie (Greenville, SC) had four groundballs for Erskine while Kaitlyn Overley (Columbia, SC) turned aside five shots in net.
Pfeiffer will now face Queens in the 2010 regular season finale on Saturday, before entering next weeks Conference Carolinas tournament at Queens as the #2 seed.


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|Introduction | Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH | Panasonic Lumix G-Vario 14-140-mm F4-5.8 Mega OIS
Enter the Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. This very first micro 4/3 lens (with many others doubtless to follow very soon!) belongs to the new generation of lenses designed to respond intelligently to the problems posed by compactness:
It remains to be seen if the optical quality of this oh-so-small zoom is similar to that of classical zoom lenses — something that DxOMark measurements will certainly ascertain.
Currently-available compatible cameras include the Panasonic GH2, GX1, and GH1, and also the Olympus PEN EPL2 (with other cameras to eventually arrive on the scene).
Complete test results are available here: Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. mounted on a Panasonis Lumix DMC GH2
With a DxOMark overall score of just 10, this 14-42mm is far from any hope of climbing up on the podium with the best lenses on our website. However, its DxOMark score was impacted by a low-light use case that gives a real advantage to full-field sensors and bright lenses, so we honestly were not surprised by these results — after all, this is a kit lens for the general public, so we weren't expecting any miracles.
|Strong points
|Weak points
|Good sharpness, uniform starting at 24mm
|Too-strong distortion at 14mm (3.5%)
|Tolerable vignetting
|Significant vignetting at 14mm from f/3.5 to f/5.6 (> 1 EV)
|Tolerable chromatic aberrations
|Not very bright
Since the Panasonic GF3 isn't available yet, we used the GH2 for our measurements, given that the characteristics of their respective sensors are quite close. (We expect that the results would have been similar had we tested this lens on a GF3.)
Comparison: Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. mounted on a Panasonis Lumix DMC GH2 vs Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 mounted on a Nikon 1 V1
With a DxOMark overall score of 7, the 10-30mm is not as high-quality a lens as the Panasonic 14-42mm.
But the real point of interest in this comparison is that the Panasonic GH2 / Panasonic G X 14-42mm f3.5 combination surpasses the Nikon 1's low-light score. Two principal factors account for this: better lens resolution, yes, but also a better low-light sensor score for the Panasonic GH2 vs the Nikon 1 V1.
The strong points of the 10-30mm :
The strong points of the 14-42mm:
DxOMark's choice:
For those who have not yet invested in a lens and who would like to have something very small, versatile, and not super-expensive, the Panasonic seems to be a reasonable choice. We do wish, however, that the distortion for this model was better controlled at 14mm.
Here are the technical comparison results for the 14-42mm on a Panasonic Lumix DMC GH2, of the 18-55mm on a Nikon D7000, and the 14-42mm on an Olympus E620:
Comparison: Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. vs Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II vs Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6
The DxOMark score here is frankly impressive: the little Panasonic kit lens does as well as the Nikon 18-55mm kit lens. (We note, however, that there were some disparities for some measured focals on the Panasonic results.)
The advantages of the Nikon kit zoom:
The advantages of the Olympus kit zoom:
The advantages of the Panasonic kit zoom:
To sum up, the Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S., mounted on a Panasonis Lumix DMC GH2, achieves scores equivalent to entry-level kit lenses mounted on APS-C-sensor cameras. Obtaining comparable quality with a camera/lens combination that is half the size is certainly not a bad result! All that remains is to see the results for the even smaller Panasonic GF3 or Olympus PEN EPM 1 in order to determine which has the best quality-to-bulkiness ratio. But in any case, this 14-42mm lens is a clear win for Panasonic!
(Please keep in mind that these tests and this review do not cover certain other important aspects of lens evaluation, such as the precision of the zoom's movement and focusing, the overall ergonomics of the system, etc.)
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
We are starting here a new series of reviews of the best micro-four-thirds lenses from Panasonic and Olympus. Let's begin with the Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH.


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Digestive System
Hepatic Disease in Small Animals
Infectious Diseases of the Liver in Small Animals
Viral diseases associated with liver dysfunction include infectious canine hepatitis, canine herpesvirus, inadvertent parenteral injection of an intranasal Bordetella bronchiseptica vaccine in dogs, feline infectious peritonitis, and virulent systemic calicivirus infection in cats. Rarely, canine parvovirus can lead to hepatic injury as a result of portal systemic sepsis.
Infectious canine hepatitis is caused by canine adenovirus 1 (CAV-1). In addition to acute hepatic necrosis, chronic hepatitis and hepatic fibrosis can be sequelae if neutralizing antibody is inadequate to eliminate the infection during the active phase. See Infectious Canine Hepatitis for clinical findings, diagnosis, treatment, and control.
Canine herpesvirus affects neonatal puppies, causing hepatic necrosis as well as other systemic changes. It is usually fatal in puppies.
Accidental parenteral injection of intranasal B bronchiseptica vaccine in dogs can cause both a local inflammatory reaction at the injection site and acute, nonseptic hepatocellular degeneration and necrosis that evolves into chronic hepatitis. There is no known treatment other than symptomatic therapy for chronic inflammatory liver disease.
Feline infectious peritonitis virus is a coronavirus that causes diffuse pyogranulomatous inflammation and vasculitis. Icterus, abdominal effusion, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever are common clinical signs. See Feline Infectious Peritonitis for clinical findings, diagnosis, treatment, and control.
Virulent systemic calicivirus, a recently emerged variant of feline calicivirus, can have mortality rates of 33–60% in adult cats. Primarily identified in shelter or cattery populations, this virus causes profound fever, anorexia, marked subcutaneous edema (limbs and face especially), jaundice, alopecia, and crusting and ulceration of the nose, lips, ears and feet. Adult cats are most severely affected. Individual hepatocyte necrosis ranging to centrilobular or more extensive necrosis is associated with neutrophilic inflammatory foci and intrasinusoidal fibrin deposits.
Infections with Leptospira interrogans serovars icterohemorrhagiae and pomona and chronic infections with grippotyphosa have been associated with liver disease. Other serotypes may also involve the liver. No specific histologic lesions are pathognomonic. Markedly increased liver enzyme activity and marked hyperbilirubinemia indicate hepatic involvement. However, these markers may reflect hepatic response to a sepsis syndrome rather than specific organ invasion in acutely ill dogs. Clinical and clinicopathologic features of liver involvement may worsen initially with treatment (fever, liver enzymes, hyperbilirubinemia). Diagnosis depends on demonstrating a rise in convalescent titer or PCR detection in blood or urine. Identification of organisms in stained liver specimens is difficult. Treatment includes supportive care and specific antibiotic therapy. Penicillins are used initially for the acute phase, (eg, ampicillin [22 mg/kg, IV, qid] or amoxicillin [22 mg/kg, PO, bid]). Aminoglycosides or doxycycline (5 mg/kg, PO, bid for 4 wk) are recommended to treat the carrier phase. Special precautions are recommended when handling animals suspected of having leptospirosis (and their urine specimens) because of the zoonotic potential. (See also Leptospirosis.)
Tyzzer's disease (see Tyzzer Disease) is a rare but fatal condition caused by Clostridium piliformis. Infections in dogs or cats most commonly occur in immunocompromised hosts, either neonatal animals or adults affected with other conditions. Because C piliforme is a commensal organism in the intestines of laboratory rodents, infection is acquired by contact with or ingestion of rodent feces transporting bacterial spores. Clinical signs (lethargy, anorexia, abdominal discomfort), are acute in onset and illness rapidly progresses to death within 24–48 hr. Marked increase in ALT activity immediately precedes death. Special stains are needed to identify organisms in liver tissue, organisms do not grow in routine bacterial culture media. While there is no effective treatment, a vaccine has been developed for research colony animals.
Hepatic infection with disseminated M avium has been described in young Abyssinian and Somali cats that have an apparent innate immunodeficiency (unknown cause). The clinical course includes vague illness characterized by a several month history of weight loss in the face of polyphagia. A marked diffuse interstitial pulmonary infiltrate is found in cats with and without respiratory signs. Hepatomegaly and increased ALT and AST activities are notable. Liver samples reveal a granulomatous inflammatory reaction. Treatment including clarithromycin (62.4 mg/cat, PO) combined with either clofazimine (25 mg/cat, PO, sid or 50 mg/cat, PO, every other day) or rifampicin (75 mg/cat, PO) and a fluoroquinolone or doxycycline (50 mg, PO, bid) has achieved remission in affected cats. Relapse should be expected because of the immunocompromised status of these patients.
Extrahepatic infection and sepsis can cause cholestasis and hyperbilirubinemia. Increases in serum bilirubin levels are often moderate to marked, while increases in liver enzyme activity may be only modest. This type of jaundice has been observed in dogs with leptospirosis and cats with ill-defined sepsis. Appropriate treatment targets the underlying septic condition. Increased liver enzyme activity in septicemia/sepsis also can reflect bacterial invasion of liver or hepatocellular damage caused by fever or hypoxia.
Animals with acute hepatic failure and chronic hepatobiliary disease are predisposed to systemic bacterial infection and endotoxemia. In acute fulminant hepatic failure, sepsis or septicemia may be masked by fever, hypoglycemia, and leukocytosis that might also represent clinical manifestations of hepatic disease.
Animals with chronic disorders of the biliary tree or with chronic hepatic neoplasia are more likely to develop intrahepatic infections. Any disorder associated with bile stasis predisposes to systemic and splanchnic endotoxemia. Risk factors associated with biliary tract infection include advanced age, recent episodes of cholangitis, acute cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, and obstructive jaundice.
Treatments shown to reduce susceptibility to infection and liver injury include administration of N-acetylcysteine, α-tocopherol, glutamine, oral bile acids, and enteric and systemic antibiotics. These treatments increase microvascular perfusion, reduce enteric bacterial translocation, augment innate immunity, and protect against oxidant injury. While awaiting results of culture and sensitivity (tissue, abdominal effusion, bile) antibiotics against enteric opportunists should be administered empirically, avoiding drugs extensively metabolized in the liver. Combination of a β-lactamase resistant penicillin, metronidazole (7.5 mg/kg, PO, bid), and enrofloxacin (2.5–5 mg/kg, PO, IM, or IV, bid), may be beneficial during initial treatment when the underlying infectious cause remains unclear.
The most common mycotic infections associated with liver dysfunction are coccidioidomycosis (see Coccidioidomycosis) and histoplasmosis (see Histoplasmosis). In severely affected animals, clinical signs include ascites, jaundice, and hepatomegaly, in addition to signs associated with other involved systems. Antifungal treatment is variable, determined by the severity of infection and individual clinical response. Because liver involvement in histoplasmosis is seen with disseminated disease, aggressive chemotherapy (including combinations of either itraconazole or ketoconazole and amphotericin B) are recommended. Debilitated animals have a poor prognosis. Coccidioidomycosis can be treated successfully with longterm (6–12 mo) ketoconazole or itraconazole. However, relapses may occur.
Toxoplasmosis (see Toxoplasmosis) can cause acute hepatic failure associated with hepatic necrosis. Toxoplasma gondii is more commonly seen in cats positive for feline immunodeficiency virus and FeLV. Icterus, abdominal effusion, fever, lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea are seen in addition to clinical signs consistent with CNS, ocular, or pulmonary involvement. Liver disease in dogs is rare but when seen is either in an immunocompromised host or in young dogs. Young dogs may be concurrently infected with canine distemper virus; in these, illness is acute in onset and rapidly fatal. Diagnosis of toxoplasmosis can be difficult; a positive IgM titer indicates active clinical disease. Clindamycin (12.5 mg/kg, PO or IM, bid for 4 wk) is the drug of choice. Because clindamycin is metabolized in the liver, dosage reduction may be necessary in severe hepatic insufficiency. Oral clindamycin should be followed by a bolus of water or food to prevent esophageal irritation. Prognosis depends on the degree of debilitation and stage of disease at initial diagnosis and the associated disorder causing immunosuppression. Despite improvement, animals should be considered chronically infected.
Canine leishmaniosis (see Leishmaniosis) is a multisystemic disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania in Mediterranean countries, Portugal, the Middle East, and some parts of Africa, India, and Central and South America, occasionally in dogs in the USA (especially Foxhounds). Clinical features in dogs with naturally occurring leishmaniosis include nonregenerative anemia, increased AP, ALT, and AST activity, hypoalbuminemia, and variable bilirubin concentrations. Multifocal hepatocellular necrosis, vacuolar degeneration, and infiltration by parasitized macrophages are common. While liver lesions are interpreted to represent sequential stages of hepatic infection in visceral leishmaniasis during chronic disease, no correlation has been shown between histologic features and breed, sex, age, clinical features, or hepatic parasite load.
Treatment is rarely curative and prognosis for debilitated patients is poor. Owing to the zoonotic potential of the infection, owners must be informed that the organism will never be completely eradicated and that relapses may require repeated treatment. This is particularly important if an owner is immunocompromised. In the absence of renal insufficiency due to infection, a high protein diet is recommended. The most common specific treatment recommended in the USA is allopurinol (7.0–20.0 mg/kg, PO, bid-tid) given for 3–24 mo or indefinitely.
Last full review/revision March 2012 by Sharon A. Center, DVM, DACVIM


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Country Corner Farm Market & Pumpkin Patch
Farm, Fresh, Fun! Explore acres of pumpkins, a giant interactive adventure corn maze, farm-fresh produce, a petting zoo, craft barn, tree house and playground. Hayrack and pony rides, Mine for gems, ride the famous cow train. Special event weekends and concessions are also offered.U-pick pumpkins, interactive adventure corn maze and flashlight maze available in month of October. Ample parking and a nominal charge for activities. May through September 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Month of October Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and S
Lavender Crest Winery
Lavender Crest Winery features a wine tasting room, gift shop, an espresso bar that serves lunch, entertainment, tours and more.
WaterMark Corners
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South Park Mall
If you love it, we've got it! Over 130 specialty stores, five department stores, two sit-down restaurants and a 500-seat food fair. There is something for everyone at South Park Mall!
John Deere Commons/Moline Centre
Enjoy a variety of gift shops, restaurants, antique stores and hotels throughout this corridor of downtown Moline and situated around one of Illinois's most visited attractions, the John Deere Pavilion.
Bent River Brewing Company
Bent River Breweries in Rock Island serves as the distribution center for Bent River, including a bottling line so the beer can get to the people. This location also includes a tasting room with full bar, an expanded merchandise room, a party room for catered banquets, and great live music.
The Loop Riverfront Circulator
The Loop riverfront circulator hugs the Mississippi River and offers easy access to popular downtown attractions in the Quad Cities. The Loop provides a uniquely enjoyable way to travel for nightlife, dining, entertainment, arts/culture, festivals, concerts, gaming, and the beauty of the Mississippi River. See the sights on plush buses with stadium seating, full glass ceilings, bike rack, wheelchair accessibility, and hospitality-trained drivers. The Loop operates Thursday - Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. The fare is $1 per trip/50c for seniors, disabled, or Medicare cardholders.
SouthPark Mall
Enjoy indoor shopping throughout the year at SouthPark Mall. This mall features some 200 stores that include larger department stores like Dillards, VonMaur, and Yonkers. Specialty and gift shops, well-known clothing stores, and large food court make this a great place to shop.
Quad Cities Visitor Center
Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau's Visitor Center in Moline will provide you with all the information your need on things to see and do in the Quad Cities. Our Visitor Center offers a gift shop filled with souvenirs, local products and even t-shirts dyed in the mud of the mighty Mississippi River. Our trained visitor counselors are on hand to answer your questions and direct you to the many exciting adventures you will find in the Quad Cities. We also provide bike rentals so you can go out and explore the beautiful riverfront trails.
Quad City Botanical Center
Rock Island's Quad City Botanical Center houses exotic tropical flowers, a 14-foot waterfall and reflecting pools with koi. Seasonal attractions include a butterfly garden and the Garden Train Railway exhibit. The Botanical Center also regularly hosts art exhibitions and special events for families.
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Downtown Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District
This district is the arts and entertainment destination of the Quad Cities. Located on the Mississippi River, the district ia a revitalized and vibrant area. You'll find art galleries, restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, casino, shops and a hotel.
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College Hilltop District
Visit this small, unique little shopping district located near the campus of Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. This two-block district offers wonderful little antique shops, a quaint coffee shop, wine shop, pub, and several locally-owned restaurants. Check out some of these small businesses for great treasures and wonderful finds. Vintage Rose - antiques, estate jewelery, costume jewelry Fred & Ethels - vintage and retro antiques, clothing, and collectibles Jackson's Antiques - collectibles and seasonal holiday gifts and decorations Estate of Grace - gifts, antiques, and collectibles Gendler's Wine Cellar - National and International wines Cool Beanz Coffee Shop - coffee, tea, lunch, dinner and music on weekends. You will also find a collectible comic book store, more antiques, and quaint neighborhood-style pubs.
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