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NEBRASKA INVASIVES NEWS NETWORK http://snr.unl.edu/invasives email@example.com Summer 2008 E-Newsletter Welcome to the Summer 2008 issue of the Nebraska Invasives News Network E-Newsletter! In the interest of safety, I thought we would approach the fascinating subject of Asian Carp in this summer's e- newsletter. If you have any requests for future invasive species in the spotlight, please send them to email@example.com. If you or someone you know has an upcoming event, project, or news you would like to share, contact us today! We need your help to make sure the information you receive is complete and accurate. For more up to date information, please visit the Nebraska Invasive Species Project Website at http://snr.unl.edu/invasives Lastly, mapping and monitoring of invasive species is a continuing topic of interest. If your agency is hosting data on invasive species, please contact us so that we can begin to link this information to other sources. Ultimately, help us keep Nebraskan's as informed as possible! Note: The website has a new look and a new home! Remember to change your bookmarks to http://snr.unl.edu/invasives. Check out features including a site wide search, an invasive species events calendar, and udpates on projects and resources. If you have suggestions on how we can make the site meet your needs, please let us know. IN THIS ISSUE Species Spotlight: This will feature a new invasive species every month, including links to further information. Silver and Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix and Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) Project Spotlight: This will feature a new invasive species research project every month. Aquatic Invasive Species Research: Evaluating Asian carp colonization potential and impact in the Great Lakes. National Sea Grant. Introducing: This will feature a group doing great things for invasive species management. The Nebraska Leafy Spurge Working Task Force The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition The Weed Science Society of America Invasives News: This will feature a variety of interesting stories, events, and projects going on in Nebraska, and more! Flying Fish Breaks Arkansas Teen's Jaw Angler issues call to arms for sport fishermen to develop a taste for Asian carp Asian Carp Website Updates by Mitch Coffin, Noxious Weed Program, Nebraska Department of Agriculture View the Missouri River Watershed Coalition's map of Saltcedar Reclaimed River Ranking and mapping exotic species at Capulin Volcano and Fort Union national monuments Dawes County Offers Bindweed Mites As Alternative To Spraying Leaders Adopt National Plan to Combat Invasive Species The Non-Native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act Friendly Invaders Invasive Species Manager's Toolkit Invasive Weed Impact Calculator Biocontrol Insect Exacerbates Invasive Weed Just For Fun: Check out fun features, like recipes and fun facts. Explore landscapes with Michael Farrell Going Native: Urban Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants David Jude's professional and musical career Upcoming Events: Check here for upcoming invasive species events. September 9-11, Husker Harvest Days September 20-21, Missouri River Outdoor Expo September 21, UNL Department of Entomology, Experience the Power of Bugs October 7-10, Annual RC&D Conference October 14 – 17, Nashville, Tennessee, 2008 Natural Areas October 28-29, Nebraska Weed Control Association Fall Training SPECIES SPOTLIGHT Silver and Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix and Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) Silver and Bighead Carp (Asian Carps) were first captured from the wild in the 1980's, and escaped aquaculture facilities through the 90's. Both fishes have spread to most of the Mississippi River drainage, including the Missouri and Ohio Rivers and their tributaries. Both fishes grow quickly to a large size, up to 50 pounds). Asian Carps pose a considerable hazard to boaters, mainly due to Silver Carp jumping into moving boats. This can cause human injury and property damage, comparable to being hit with a bowling ball. Bait bucket transfer can move these fish around dams and into reservoirs, causing serious deleterious impacts on fisheries and recreational boating. Silver and Bighead Carp are in direct competition with native fishes for food and space, and may prey on the larvae of native fishes. Visit our website for the USGS fact sheet, and more information. USGS, Columbia Environmental Research Center PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Aquatic Invasive Species Research - Evaluating Asian carp colonization potential and impact in the Great Lakes. National Sea Grant. 2005-2007. Researchers: Mark Pegg (UNL), Walter Hill (Illinois Natural History Survey), John Dettmers (Great Lakes Fisheries Commission), Robert Herendeen (Illinois Natural History Survey) Description: A bioenergetics modeling approach will be used to answer questions concerning the ability of Asian carp to colonize in Lake Michigan given the unknowns about food use and temperature constraints. The objectives of the overall project are to use bioenergetics to predict Asian carp growth and consumption in the Great Lakes, perform mesocosm experiments to verify these predictions, determine where in the Great Lakes Asian carp are likely to colonize, and predict the potential impacts of Asian carp on the plankton communities of the Great Lakes. INTRODUCING The Nebraska Leafy Spurge Working Task Force The Nebraska Leafy Spurge Working Task Force was organized in 1987 largely due to the efforts of the Range, Forage, and Livestock Program of the North Central Nebraska RC&D office in Bassett. The task force is made up primarily of landowners concerned about Leafy Spurge and other noxious weeds. Other members of the task force include Nebraska Weed Control Superintendents, researchers, chemical company representatives, state and governmental agencies. The objective of the task force is to "Make all persons and entities of government in Nebraska aware of the problems associated with Leafy Spurge control, and to reduce the economic impact of leafy spurge to a management level within the state." Farmers and ranchers are always encouraged to attend quarterly meetings held the first Thursday in February, May and November, which include committee reports from Biological Control, Legislative, Advisory and Public Relations. The task force also sponsors an annual tour and conference held in a different area in Nebraska each year. All meetings are open to the public. Anyone concerned about Leafy Spurge and other noxious and invasive weed control are encouraged attend. Participation in the operations of the organization is vitally important. This organization was created by farmers and ranchers to control the spread of Leafy Spurge. All input from landowners and renters is vital to the success of the task force. The current president of the task force is Larry Gibbens, Custer County Weed Superintendent, Broken Bow. You can contact Larry at 308-872-2410 or email email@example.com. The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition is an independent organization of ranchers, interest groups, and agencies whose mission is to collaborate on projects that improve the management and health of Nebraska grazing lands and ensure long-term stability of rangeland resources. The NGLC is funded through grants from the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund, the Nebraska Rural Development Commission and the Sandhills Task Force. Grazing Coalition Brings Nationally Noted Speaker to St. Paul, September 5 Elmwood, Nebraska - Concerned about invasive weeds on your land? Want to improve grazing strategies and improve conservation? On September 5th the Reeves Project Tour was hosted, sponsored by the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition. The featured presenter and author Greg Judy of Clark, shared his experiences utilizing mob grazing and holistic management. Judy owns and leases 1,400 acres of land on 10 farms and grazes cow-calf pairs along with hair sheep, goats and Tamworth pigs. He is the author of the books Comeback Farm and No Risk Ranching. In a special presentation, Michelle Wendell of G.O.A.T.S. Inc., discussed the grazing benefits of her 600 goats that were on-site, and participants observed the herd transferred to a fresh patch of leafy spurge. For a complete agenda of the Reeves Project Tour, visit www.nebraskagrazinglands.org. For more information contact Tamara Beardsley-Choat, Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition Coordinator, at 402.430.3656 or firstname.lastname@example.com. The Weed Science Society of America The Weed Science Society of America was founded in 1956 and established to encourage and promote the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment. The WSSA promotes research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds; provides science-based information to the public and policymakers; and fosters awareness of weeds and their impacts on managed and natural ecosystems. The international Society publishes three journals: Weed Science, Weed Technology, and the new journal Invasive Plant Science and Management. The next annual meeting of the WSSA will be February 9–12, 2009, in Orlando, Florida. To access the official WSSA website, go to http://www.wssa.net. INVASIVES NEWS Flying Fish Breaks Arkansas Teen's Jaw September 07, 2008 Little Rock, Arkansas – It's a fishing tale that packs a wallop so strong it broke the jaw of a southeastern Arkansas teen and covered him in fish blood and guts. Seth Russell, 15, of Crossett, was cruising Lake Chicot on a large inner tube towed by a boat when a Silver Asian carp leaped from the water and smacked him in the face. Seth was knocked unconscious. "He doesn't remember anything at all," the boy's mother, Linda Russell, said last week. "He was laughing, and the next thing he remembers, he is waking in a hospital." The teen has had oral surgery to wire several teeth together and still experiences back pain that doctors attribute to whiplash from the high-speed collision, his mother said. He's not the only one who's has a run-in with the "flying" Silver Asian carp. "They do not fly, but they are quite good jumpers," said Carole Engle, director of aquaculture and the fisheries center at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. "Over the past year, we have had some calls about fish jumping and causing injuries on Lake Chicot. "Their jumping behavior is a problem, and their population appears to be growing there," Engle said. Silver Asian carp were first imported to the United States in the 1970s. Catfish farmers brought them here to remove algae and other suspended matter from their ponds. The Environmental Protection Agency started a program allowing cities to use the fish to help clean the water in sewer treatment plant ponds. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,418404,00.html Angler issues call to arms for sport fishermen to develop a taste for Asian carp By Andy Whitcomb The Asian carp which, loosely translated from Greek means, "and you thought the common carp was ugly." The eyes and mouth of the bighead carp and its more acrobatic kinfolk the silver carp seem to have drifted strangely out of place. (Picture the Sloth character from the '80s movie "The Goonies.") "Flying carp" made sensationalistic news a few years ago: There were reports of noisy jet skiers getting hit upside the head with fish. And to think I wasn't even in the area. Thinking I'd check the status of one of our waterways' new inhabitants, I contacted Greg Sass, who directs the Illinois River Biological Station with the Illinois Natural History Survey in Havana, Ill. He said the range of the Asian carp is "still expanding," which is good news for approximately no one. http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/news/story?id=3502170 Asian Carp Website AsianCarp.org is an official web site established to coordinate the implementation of control and management of Asian carps in the United States. Development and maintenance of this web site is supported by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service through a partnership with the University of Texas - Arlington and contains information and resources derived from a variety of other partners and sources. http://www.asiancarp.org/ Updates by Mitch Coffin, Noxious Weed Program, Nebraska Department of Agriculture Riparian Projects Many of the riparian projects approved for this year are gearing up for some control work. Two projects on the Republican River are in progress and three projects on the Platte River are anxiously awaiting the shutdown of irrigation so they can start some helicopter applications. A lot of positive work has taken place to date and credit needs to be given to those Weed Management Areas that are coordinating the work. These folks are going above and beyond to do the right thing. These WMA members are doing extra work that needs to be appreciated by all of us. This has been a positive program that has already produced positive results. Lake McConaughy Saltcedar Control I had a meeting scheduled this week in Ogallala and took the opportunity to meet up with Kent Aden to tour the saltcedar control work that took place about one year ago. This project consisted of using helicopters to spray approximately 2000 acres of vegetation in the lakebed. The lake has about 12,000 acres of exposed lakebed which is prime habitat for saltcedar. We toured most of the areas by ground and found very good control. In fact, the control was much better than I expected. Because saltcedar is so tough I expected to see many of the plants to at least be attempting to leaf out. However, this was not the case. There will definitely need to be some follow-up work done to retreat some skips, but generally I was very pleased. Thanks to Kent for driving me around and making a special point of not getting stuck in the sand. View the Missouri River Watershed Coalition's map of Saltcedar Presence or Absence http://www.middakveg.com/headwaters/map/ Reclaimed River By David Hendee Omaha World Herald Red Cloud, Nebraska - The old tree-choked, shrub-infested, island- jammed ditch south of town has a new function this summer. A river runs through it. For the first time in at least 10 years, the Republican River is reclaiming its channel, flowing faster and virtually unhindered from the Harlan County Dam to Kansas, thanks to a new program to remove invasive vegetation. "We've got a good thing started here,'' said Mike Clements, general manager of the Lower Republican Natural Resources District. "We need to keep it going.'' The river now easily carries high flows from tributary creeks without flooding adjacent farmland. Fishing and other recreational activities have increased dramatically, officials said. More than 4,000 people floated down the river on tubes during the Fourth of July weekend. A local cattle-tank float bobbed back onto the summer schedule after several years in dry dock. And there's a better chance that water Nebraska releases from Harlan County Lake will make it to Kansas. Nebraska failed in recent years to provide Kansas its legal share of Republican River water, and Kansas is pushing for millions of dollars in damages. http://omaha.agnet.net/89/nws/2221 Ranking and mapping exotic species at Capulin Volcano and Fort Union national monuments By Gary D.Willson, James Stubbendieck, Susan J. Tunnell, and Sunil Narumalani Throughout the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains, exotic plants are jeopardizing the integrity of natural ecosystems (U.S. Geological Survey's Invasive Species Working Group 2000). The National Park Service has identified management and control of invasive, exotic plants, especially state-listed noxious weeds, as a high-priority resource management issue. Noxious weeds are invasive plants that threaten agricultural crops and rangeland and whose control is mandated by state law. In the Intermountain Region, resource managers in 19 National Park System units have prioritized areas where exotic plants need to be inventoried and their population distribution mapped before effective and efficient management can be implemented (Intermountain Regional Office 2001). http://www.nature.nps.gov/ParkScience/index.cfm?ArticleID=216 Dawes County Offers Bindweed Mites As Alternative To Spraying By Chris Fankhauser 08/13/2008 Chadron, Nebraska - Dawes County is one of three in the Panhandle that have been working with bindweed mites to help control the noxious weed. Becky Paulsen, Dawes County Weed Superintendent, said the mites originated in Colorado, where they had success with the program there. The unique thing about the mites is that they eat only bindweed, and that's it. Paulsen said that they even winter in the roots, so they can pick up where they left off when spring arrives. The microscopic mites are introduced to a bindweed patch by taking a sprig of the weed that is already infested with the mites, and winding that sprig into the patch. As of right now, these helpful critters are available for free, but paperwork is required so that Paulsen may keep track of where the mites have been introduced, as well as track their progress. For more information, contact Paulsen at 432-3056 or 430-3009. Leaders Adopt National Plan to Combat Invasive Species August 1, 2008 Washington D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne convened the National Invasive Species Council (NISC) at which he oversaw the adoption of the new 2008-2012 National Invasive Species Management Plan developed collaboratively by 13 federal departments and agencies and their partners. Joined by Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer, Commerce Undersecretary/ NOAA Administrator Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr., USN (Ret.) and other leading officials from the departments and agencies that make up the council, Secretary Kempthorne stressed the importance of the plan. "The plan we adopt today will be the federal government's primary 'road map' for federal efforts to prevent and control invasive species over the next five years," Secretary Kempthorne said. "Its significance cannot be overstated because invasive species cause great damage to the nation's environment, economy and human health—harming fisheries, forests, croplands and natural areas; impairing recreation; and endangering public health through threats like West Nile virus." http://www.doi.gov/news/08_News_Releases/080801.html The Non-Native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act July 3, 2008 The United States House Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans held a hearing June 26, 2008 to consider the Non-Native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act (H.R. 6311), a bill introduced by Del. Madeleine Bordallo (D-Guam) that could protect certain wild animals from importation into the United States. The bill is designed to prevent the introduction and establishment of non-native wildlife species in the United States that may have a negative impact on the economy, the environment, human health or native wildlife. It would require the federal government to assess the risk of non-native wildlife species proposed for importation and, with public input, decide if the importation of these animals should be allowed or prohibited. http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/issues_facing_wildlife/wildlife_trade/non- native_wildlife_prevention_act.html Friendly Invaders New Zealand is home to 2,065 native plants found nowhere else on Earth. They range from magnificent towering kauri trees to tiny flowers that form tightly packed mounds called vegetable sheep. When Europeans began arriving in New Zealand, they brought with them alien plants — crops, garden plants and stowaway weeds. Today, 22,000 non-native plants grow in New Zealand. Most of them can survive only with the loving care of gardeners and farmers. But 2,069 have become naturalized: they have spread out across the islands on their own. There are more naturalized invasive plant species in New Zealand than native species. It sounds like the makings of an ecological disaster: an epidemic of invasive species that wipes out the delicate native species in its path. But in a paper published in August in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Dov Sax, an ecologist at Brown University, and Steven D. Gaines, a marine biologist at the University of California, Santa Barbara, point out that the invasion has not led to a mass extinction of native plants. The number of documented extinctions of native New Zealand plant species is a grand total of three. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/09/science/09inva.html?_r=2&8dpc&oref=slogin&oref=slogin Invasive Species Manager's Toolkit Explore opportunities related to continuing education for invasive species management professionals (latest calendar dates listed first). This site includes educational materials and coursework information. A listing of previous opportunities is available on the archives page. http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/toolkit/profeduc.shtml#date Invasive Weed Impact Calculator August 26, 2008 USDA. Agricultural Research Service; Montana State University Extension. This site helps land managers decide which approach is best for their situation when battling leafy spurge or spotted knapweed. It accepts location-specific weed abundance data from land managers and uses these data to estimate weed impacts. The weed impact estimates help managers decide whether or not to use costly weed control measures to battle leafy spurge/spotted knapweed. http://188.8.131.52/WeedImpact/ Biocontrol Insect Exacerbates Invasive Weed September 3, 2008 Introduced flies create complex interactions that increase impact of invasive plants Biocontrol agents, such as insects, are often released outside of their native ranges to control invasive plants. But scientists in Montana have found that through complex community interactions among deer mice, native plants and seeds, the presence of an introduced fly may exacerbate the effects of the invasive plant it was meant to control. The authors report their results in the September issue of the journal Ecological Applications. Spotted knapweed, a flowering plant native to Eurasia, was first discovered in the United States in the late 1800s. This broad-leaved plant has an advantage over native plants because its natural enemies, including insects such as European gallflies, do not naturally exist in North America. Thought to have hitched a ride with hauls of alfalfa, knapweed is now widespread in western North America and has become a serious problem in the U.S. across Washington, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana and in Canada across Alberta and British Columbia. As early as 1971, U.S. scientists began releasing gallflies in an effort to reduce populations of the invasive weed. Like all biocontrol agents, the gallflies were selected because of their specificity to their host plant, leaving little risk of direct harm to other plants. http://www.esa.org/pao/newsroom/pressReleases2008/09032008.php JUST FOR FUN Explore landscapes with Michael Farrell L. Kent Wolgamott August 11, 2008 Getting on the backroads in isolated areas, taking a long look to choose just the right view, capturing that image on film, then printing it with evocative skill, Michael Farrell has created an exquisite suite of photographs of the rugged, little-seen natural beauty of western Nebraska. That suite of photos, together with groupings of landscapes from Colorado and Wyoming make up "Hinterlands: NE WY CO," Farrell's breathtaking solo exhibition that is on view through Oct. 31 at the Great Plains Art Museum. http://journalstar.com/articles/2008/08/11/living/gz/performances/doc48a0603624a28655906132.txt Going Native: Urban Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants August 26, 2008 North Carolina State University. The website contains multi-layers of information, an interactive native plant database, recommendations for ID and management of select invasive plants, and a 10-minute video. http://www.ncsu.edu/goingnative/ David Jude's professional and musical career Research scientist and professor, Jude has been working on Great Lakes issues since the early 70s and is the leading authority on the round goby, a Great Lakes invasive species. While Jude is known in professional circles for his work, he is also known in a different circle - a musical one. When he graduated from Minnesota University in 1966 his brother gave him a guitar for graduation. "I always used to write poetry when I was young... and then it was a natural jump from writing poems to writing songs you just have to make up lyrics and a melody." During his career at Michigan State University Jude played with a church band called the Plastic Jesus Band. When he moved to Ann Arbor in 1973 to work for University of Michigan, Jude went solo. In the mid-90s Jude wrote about something near and dear to his work. "The Galloping Goby Blues" is a song Jude wrote about the round goby. "We got evil fish coming into town/ slippin' in our lakes without a sound/ and unless we stop them cold/ they'll beat our natives down/ there's egg-sucking' fish-bitin' gobies all around" Jude sings. Surely, something to sing the blues about. Jude has had his songs performed in concert and has also appeared on the student radio show in Ann Arbor playing his music and talking about the Great Lakes. http://www.greatlakeswiki.org/index.php/Professor_singing_the_blues_about_invasive_species UPCOMING EVENTS September 9-11, 2008, Husker Harvest Days, Grand Island, NE September 20-21, Missouri River Outdoor Expo, Ponca State Park September 21, 1 - 4 pm, the Department of Entomology will be hosting an open house aptly named "Experience the Power of Bugs". It is a program geared towards high-school students. October 7-10, Annual RC&D Conference, Nebraska Resource Conservation and Development, Peter Kiewit Lodge. Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, near Ashland, Nebraska. www.nercd.com October 14 – 17, Doubletree Hotel - Nashville, Tennessee. The 2008 Natural Areas Conference will be a joint conference of the Natural Areas Association (NAA) and the National Association of Exotic Pest Plant Councils (NAEPPC). 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Black's steady hand in dugout wins him curtain call
Black is the second Padres manager to earn that distinction. Bochy won the award in 1996.
"Nobody else could have done a better job," said Padres announcer Jerry Coleman, whose big-league career dates to 1949. "I like Dusty (Baker), but I don't think anybody but Bud Black could have won with this club. He's rocket-science smart."
Black's fourth season as Padres skipper was similar stylistically but different strategically from the three that preceded it. He remained a calm and nurturing presence in the clubhouse, but at Hoyer's urging unleashed a more aggressive and attacking style arguably more conducive to the daunting dimensions of Petco Park.
Black's first two Padres teams finished last in the NL in stolen bases. His 2010 edition finished second out of 16 NL clubs, behind only the New York Mets.
"The first year, 2007, everything I did was new," Black said during a national conference call Wednesday afternoon. "Everything I did as a manager I did for the first time. I'd like to think I've learned some things about managing. A couple things come to mind: I've sort of come to a clear understanding of what it means to be patient and what it means to be aggressive in a lot of different areas."
Elaborating later, at a news conference at Petco Park, Black said he thinks his managerial instincts "are keener now. Sharper. I don't hesitate either to pull a pitcher (or) to pinch hit."
Conversely, Black said, experience has taught him when it's time to stick with a pitcher longer as a teaching opportunity and when to show faith in a struggling hitter.
"I think I sort of knew it (before), but it's more profound now," Black said. "It's a deeper understanding of the players."
Black did not arrive at a deeper understanding of the Manager of the Year balloting until he returned home from the golf course and his niece, Justine Krieg, told him how close the vote was. He fielded a congratulatory call from Adrian Gonzalez, listened to a voice message from shortstop Miguel Tejada and became aware of a sudden surge in his text messages. His celebration, though, was typically subdued; perhaps even more subdued than normal.
"I haven't eaten," Black said. "I'm getting a colonoscopy tomorrow. I've got to stick with clear liquids."
"No champagne, then? No beer?" he was asked.
Here, Nanette Steffen arrived to earn a save. The manager's wife, happily, is a trained nurse.
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US Contractor Pays $5 Million to Iraqis Over Abu Ghraib Lawsuit
L-3 Services Sued for Involvement in Detainee Abuse
New financial statements from Engility Holdings of Chantilly, VA, reveal that the company's subsidiary, L-3 services, has paid out $5 million related to its role in the abuse of Iraqi detainees at the infamous Abu Ghraib prison.
L-3 was one of two contractors sued for their roles in the torture of detainees. The other company, CACI, still has a case pending that is expected to go to trial over the summer.
"Private military contractors played a serious but often under-reported role in the worst abuses at Abu Ghraib," noted Baher Azmy, the legal director at the Center for Constitutional Rights, who served as a lawyer for the 71 detainees. He confirmed the payout.
The federal appeals court essentially saved the two lawsuits last year in May, throwing out arguments that the cases should be dismissed in deference to the executive branch's decisions to torture detainees during a war.
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How do one put a price on what the US, bush, and his cohorts did to Iraq murder, mayhem,destruction,carnage, genocide heaped upon humans that posed no threat all for the sake of oil,and then had to pay their way and sneak out like a common thief in the dead of night.
The "bill" to be paid hasn't been tallied yet. When all the Iraqi children we've alienated – thru indiscriminately killing relatives and friends – come of age and take to arms to exact revenge on the invaders…THEN the bill will be paid and I hope I'm long gone when the time comes. Our foreign policies and the actions we've taken as a country to implement those policies are going to bring an expensive retaliation. Perhaps then, the US people will reflect internally and decide that it might be better to take responsibility for past crimes, prosecute those responsible, and learn to live as a contributing partner to the general welfare of the world society.
But, I'm not going to hold my breath…as they say. I've seen little evidence that the American people might step up and take responsibility for their actions…ever.
But, that's just this old Curmudgeon's opinion…
curmudgeonvt, This is not an opinion of an old man, it is called WISDOM !


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Since 1971, Carbondale's largest dealer of bicycles, apparel, parts and repairs on all makes.
Woodlawn Cemetery
The origin of Memorial Day can be traced to this cemetery, where in 1866 General John A. Logan organized the first post-Civil War service. More than 60 graves of Civil War soldiers are found here.
Carterville Heritage Museum
Opened in June 2011, the Carterville Heritage Museum is a beautifully renovated building showcasing architectural detail of the former 1924 area high school, hundreds of photo and memorabilia. It also serves as a gift shop, offering nostalgic custom-designed t-shirts, retro candy, gift baskets, a few antiques and popular hand-made cards made by community volunteers. It features books on the Tri-C community for sale, covering Cartervile, Cambria, & Crainville.
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Campground with 100 sites with electricity located on Rend Lake. The Seasons Lodge Restaurant, the Rend Lake Gold Course, and the Southern Illinois Artisans Shop are all within walking distance.
Country Inn & Suites - Marion
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Known for its delicious dishes and vibrant atmosphere, Boondock's is Carbondale's first seafood restaurant and cocktail lounge. Their menu encompasses a wide range of foods, all prepared with the freshest ingredients, and the bar offers a selection of cocktails, wine, and beer, including several craft brews.
Super 8 Worldwide - Carbondale
We guarantee the cleanest rooms in town. 25" TV with cable, including HBO and pay per view movies. Our beds are either Queen or King size and many rooms include a recliner. Life is great at Super 8 !
Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days
The 26th Annual Southern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days will be held at John A Logan College. It is the largest celebration of Hunting and Fishing Day in the country. This 200+ vendor show offers something for the whole family. Bass Fishing and Crappie seminars, catfish contest, Goose calling contests, Dock Dogs competitions, retriever demonstrations and a kids fishing hole are just a few of the activities throughout the weekend.
The Apple Tree
Locally owned shop features collectibles, decorating and household items, greeting cards, gift items and extensive Christmas and holiday items.
Emery Brothers Skating Rink
Opened in 1986, this indoor rink is open seasonally from August to May. Public skating sessions are the main attraction but the rink is available for private parties as well. Large arcade, snack bar and Skate Shop on site.
The Bookworm
Southern Illinois' largest general interest used bookstore, with more than 50,000 titles. If you having trouble finding a long out-of-print or an obscure subject, chances are The Bookworm has it or can locate it. Located in the East Gate Shopping Center.
Global Gourmet
Global Gourmet is often described as a hospitable slice of the world nestled in downtown Carbondale. An eclectic and soothing atmosphere with a diverse menu that changes every day are just two attributes that make this restaurant so popular. The dining room serves ethnic inspired dishes, the bar is a casual imbibing spot, and the patio is a relaxing oasis.
Carterville Veterans Memorial
The memorial is located next to the Heritage Museum downtown. It features plaques citing the names of WWI and WWII Veterans on one side and other wars featured on the opposite side. In a fitting tribute, the Veterans Memorial in downtown Carterville was dedicated on 11-11-11, Veterans Day.
The Wedding Garden & Event Center
Whether you're looking for an event venue or simply wish to be amazed, the Wedding Garden & Event Center is perfect for you! This gorgeous venue has both indoor and outdoor facilities, each carefully constructed to create a sensual atmosphere. While the garden is conveniently located in the commercial district, you would never know it based on the surroundings. It really is one of Carbondale's hidden gems!
Crab Orchard Golf Club
Located between Marion and Carbondale, this 18-hole, semi-private par 70 course features lush zoysia fairways and a practice area with target greens. Crab Orchard made Golf Digest's 2008/09 "Best Places to Play" list.
Bling It On
Ladies boutique and spirit wear store. Custom designs with all the sequins to shine! Rhinestone T's, fashion jewelry, jeans, scarves, purses, and accessories are available.
Carterville High School Performing Arts Theatre
This 750 seat theatre features a full orchestra pit, large stage, air conditioning and convenient and ample parking for audience members. From a performance standpoint, the auditorium also features a large backstage dressing area and wondrous acoustics.
Shamrock Antiques
Located off Route 37 in Johnston City, this antique store has glassware, kitchenware, collectibles, and much more. Lots of variety in this newly established business.
CITY:Johnston City
Latta Java
Located just off the square in Marion, IL Latta Java is a locally owned coffee shop with both specialty and regular roasts. Sizes range from 12-20oz. The also offer sandwiches on the menu.
Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Anglers looking for crappie, catfish and bass drop their lines at this area, located on the 18,900-acre Rend Lake. A comprehensive management program provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, including great blue herons and many species of shorebirds.
Eccentrics Boutique
Eccentrics is an accessories boutique featuring women's clothing, jewelry, belts, hair pieces, handbags, and unique gifts. They are located in Carterville and online, offering a variety of women's clothing, fashion accessories and gift items. We cater to all price points. We carry many of the latest trends found in the fashion magazines.
America's Best Inn - Marion
50 rooms & 3 Jacuzzi suites. Offers free parking and accommodations such as complimentary continental breakfast and broadband internet. Some in-room amenities include hair dryer, microwave and refrigerator.
Pinch Penny Pub
Live jazz bands on Sunday; Thursday and Saturday live local bands; DJ on Friday.
Ray Fosse Park
Ray Fosse Park is centrally located and offers playground equipment, four lighted picnic shelters, picnic tables, tennis courts, seven baseball fields, Goofy Golf, batting cages & three concession stands and the Park District's Aquatic Center. The Aquatic Center traditionally opens the last weekend in May. The facility includes swimming pool, diving boards, water slide and separate baby pool with a mushroom sprinkler fountain. Goofy Golf and Batting Cages open in April.
Willis Allen House
Civil War hero John A. Logan studied law at this home under Senator Willis Allen. Come visit the oldest house in Williamson County.
Pike's Hunting Club
Hunt from heated pits over flooded corn, natural wetlands, food plots, and over 2 miles of levee controlled water on 100 acres. 530 total acres devoted to waterfowl hunting, excellent duck hunting. Corporate rates and custom packages available. Located 1 mile south of Marion on the west side of Route 37.
Heritage Motel
The legendary Heritage Motel offers clean and quiet rooms at reasonable rates. The rooms are equipped with a fridge, microwave, free WiFi internet, and 75 channels of cable TV (with HBO) in every room, as well as an on-site laundry room. Deluxe rooms with kitchenettes and apartment suites are also available. Conveniently located just one block from a 24 hour grocery store, gas station, numerous restaurants, and one mile from the SIUC campus.
Tom's Place Restaurant
Established in 1921 Tom's offers an enchanting blend of fine dining with a reich, fascinating history. Crisp linen, fresh flowers & soft candelight create an atmosphere of comfortable elegance while enjoying any of the wonderful gourmet dishes.
CITY:De Soto
Days Inn - Benton
Quality rooms with competitive prices located off I-57. Close to all the activities at rend lake with restaurant and lounge on premises.
Burton's Cafe
A Family-owned business for 59 years, this little roadside restaurant is known for its country home cooking. They offer about 10 flavors of homemade pie daily, but are famous for their sinful White Pie that's heaped with whipped cream and pecans. Plate lunches, ham & beans, Friday and Saturday catfish dinners. Call ahead for groups. Seating for 86.
Remodel and Renovations in 2000, convenient location in the heart of the city. Close to the SIU-C campus.
Jasones Bed & Breakfast
In 1906, this beautiful, historical home was constructed by builder W.J. Aikman, a native of Marion, a real estate tycoon, vice president of the bank and a farmer. "The Aikman House" as it became known served as the Aikman family's home until 1938. This home was purchased in 2010 and renovated to include wheelchair accessible bathroom additions, three bathrooms for the bedroom suites, two commercial kitchens, a concrete patio and more. This bed and breakfast includes four guest rooms as well as a restaurant and gift shop. Room service is available until 8pm. Massage, nails, and salon packages available. Gift baskets and trays available by request.
The Annex Coffee & Deli
The Annex Building, built in 1912, is at the very heart of Herrin, Illinois' thriving downtown on Park Avenue. The former Annex Movie Theater was converted into a bakery café and opened on Halloween 2011. The Annex Coffee & Deli is committed to delivering the best coffee house & bakery café experience in a clean and stylish environment which recalls the glory days of the historic building in which it is housed.
Best Western Plus - Marion Hotel
Best Western Plus - Marion Hotel is conveniently located off I-57 at Exit 53, and is a short walk from Cracker Barrel and 20's Hideout Restaurants. This hotel has 78 rooms. Some amenities include free parking, indoor pool, laundry service, business center, on-site fitness center, and complimentary breakfast.
Comfort Suites - Mt. Vernon
Conveniently located near I-64/I-57 Interchange with 24-hour indoor pool, fitness center, free hot breakfast, and business center
CITY:Mount Vernon
Mimmo's Pizza
Authentic Italian food and excellent pasta. Family oriented, dine in or carry out.
The Great Outdoors Company, Inc.
Unique gifts, art, home décor and apparel, with the largest selection of crocs in the Southern Illinois Area. Great shopping for the sporting, outdoor enthusiast and anyone looking for something unique. All this and their friendly staff make for a wonderful shopping experience. Also located at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta.
Martin's Restaurant & Catering
Family atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily specials. Everything's homemade. Large variety of sandwiches available. Call ahead for group, seating for 65.
Herrin Farmers Market
Local farmer's market with large selection of fruits, local specialties, organic food, vegetables, and crafts.
Season's at Rend Lake
At Season's enjoy either casual or semi-formal dining at its best. Full service bar, seasonal favorites and specials with a beautiful view of Rend Lake golf course. Meeting and banquet rooms for up to 250.
Great Mexican restaurant with authentic Mexican food and a great atmosphere.
CITY:Mount Vernon
McLeansboro Golf Club
This nine-hole, semi-private club offers a pro shop.
Glenn's Hunting Club
Clean, dry and heated pits. Yearly membership and day hunting available. Excellent hunting in fields. Plus hunting in 2 pits over water. 3/4 mile on refuge frontage. Guides available.
Arnett's Country Store
Come to the country and enjoy furniture, accessories and primitives from a piece of the past. This quaint store also offers seasonal decorations and gift ideas.
CITY:West Frankfort
Benton Square Antique Mall
Come see many unusual items, some you don't see every day -- and our prices are very fair. We always tell the customer go check the rest, come back to the best!
America's Best Inn
America's Best Inn is a part of a national chain specializing in easy, comfortable and affordable hotels. This hotel is conveniently located just off I-57/64 and includes free breakfast. Pets ok.
CITY:Mount Vernon
North Sandusky Campground
Beautiful campground on Rend Lake with 118 sites with electricity. Full hookups available on selected sites. Three picnic shelter areas (wheelchair accessible). One group area with 21 wooded campsites for $100 a day.
Lineman's Lounge
Bar and lounge that features bands on selected nights. Ask about our drink specials. Has 2 pool tables and a jukebox.
CITY:Johnston City
Mt. Vernon Veterans Park
86 acres of shaded playgrounds, tennis courts, swimming pool, in-line skating area and walking path around the lake. Fishing is allowed with proper license.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Bennie's Italian Foods
Small Italian restaurant with delicious authentic cooking. Made fresh everyday and homemade. Family oriented, dine in, take out, and delivery.
China Pagoda
Chinese Buffet 7 days a week, featuring the best Hunan, Szechwan & Mandarin Cuisine in the area. we also offer carry out, buffet to go, lunch specials, and a seafood buffet on Friday & Saturday. Located on the beautiful Benton Square.
Chili's Grill & Bar - Mt. Vernon
Mexican food.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Macedonia Game Preserve
A state-licensed hunting preserve, we provide hunters with a good environment and quality deer management. Also quail, pheasant,chukar and dove hunting available. Package prices available upon request for walk-in hunts, corporate & business hunts.
Cranberry Merchant
Country gifts and primitives store. Large selection of Santas around Christmas time.
Comfort Inn & Suites
Whether you need accommodations for a business trip or are looking for warm and inviting lodging during a vacation, our new facility is a great place to stay. Relax in our spacious guest rooms that have features like a flat-screen television with cable, in addition to many other amenities. Ask about our rooms that have sofa sleepers and hot tubs. Connecting rooms can be requested. There is also an onsite coin-operated laundry facility.
Hampton Inn - Marion
Relax in our comfortable Marion hotel with a choice of thoughtful extras included with every stay. Our stylish guest rooms feature flat-screen TVs and free WiFi throughout the hotel. Enjoy a tranquil night's rest in a clean and fresh bed and start your day right with Hampton's free hot breakfast. Even if you're in a rush, grab a free Hampton On the Run Breakfast Bags, available Monday through Friday, for a quick, healthy meal to go. Cool off in our refreshing pool or work out in our well-equipped exercise room. Located close to a number of businesses, this charming Marion hotel offers a range of professional services. Catch up with work in the business center and make use of professional services including print, fax and copy facilities.
Shawnee Trails Wilderness Outfitters
Outdoor equipment store, features climbing and rappel gear, packs, tents, sleeping bags, books, boots, outdoor and ski clothing, canoes and kayaks.
Just One More Bar and Grill
Bar and grill with good food, music, pool tables, drink specials, and a jukebox. Occasionally has bands on the weekends.
Kerr's Antiques
Victorian furniture, lighting and accessories.
Hampton Inn - Mount Vernon
101 rooms located near I-57. Indoor pool, spa and exercise room. Rooms with whirlpool tubs available.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Windows Restaurant
Located at the Rend Lake Resort, this friendly restaurant offers fine regional cuisine with a waterfront view. Try the Sunday afternoon all-you-can-eat fried chicken buffet.
Phoenix Cycles
Specializing in Cannondale, Schwinn and Giant bicycles, also accessories and repairs to all makes.
Downtown Mt. Vernon (The District)
Visit Downtown Mt. Vernon for a variety of shops, including a kitchen store, photography studio, musical instruments, clothing, fine jewelry, scrapbooking supplies, and gifts.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Veteran's Memorial
This replica of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall in Washington is 80% the size of the original. The wall features the names of soldiers who were killed or missing in action between 1955-1975, the time period of the Vietnam War.
America's Best Value Inn
Conveniently and centrally located the Americas Best Value Inn proves to be a great starting point for those visiting historic Mt. Vernon. The property is a four story, exterior corridor facility with spacious guestrooms.
CITY:Mount Vernon
America's Best Value Inn
Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn of West Frankfort, Illinois located just off I-57 at Exit 65. We offer you a clean and friendly environment for your stay in West Frankfort.
CITY:West Frankfort
The Neighborhood Co-op
If there's one thing the Neighborhood Co-op is known for, it's good food. Between the grocery store and the deli area, this one-stop-shop has everything you need for the perfect meal. Enjoy the fresh taste of locally grown produce, shop the work of Carbondale's thriving art scene, and feast on a hearty sandwich, made with all-organic products.
Cannon Park Community Market
Cannon Park Community Market is a producer-only market that features many of the Southern Illinois region's farmers, growers, and artisans. Wednesdays from 3-7pm at the Carterville Community Center in Cannon Park, the market provides the Tri-C area with fresh local foods, artisan crafts, and family-friendly activities.
Nice cozy family restaurant and friendly atmosphere. Dine in or take out. Home cooked meals very good.
Casual and friendly family atmosphere. Quick, fast authentic Italian food and reasonably priced. Offers dine in or take out.
Tommy T's Grub & Pub
Tommy T's offers home-made pizza and sandwiches in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Jack Russell Fish Company
Fish with an "old Tavern recipe". Upscale decor with mid scale prices. Tropical theme with crawdads once a month & other fish dinners plus chicken and pork.
Herrin Bowl
This 16 lane bowling alley boasts a pro shop with drilling, snack bar, arcade and billards room, and Glow Bowling. Also available are party packages, 9 pin bowling and league play.
Francie's Inn Bed& Breakfast
Francie's Inn, a Bed & Breakfast Inn where warmth and an inviting atmosphere await your arrival! DuQuoin's first "B&B", the Inn is the place for a perfect getaway vacation, a romantic adventure or business retreat. Over-night guests are served a full, hot breakfast in the beautiful, formal dining room.
CITY:Du Quoin
Super 8 Motel - Marion
63 rooms and a free toast bar. Some facility amenities include free parking, pets allowed, and complimentary breakfast.
Silver Streak Inn
Bar & grill.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Marion Carnegie Library
One of the few remaining Carnegie buildings is seated at the center of Williamson County. Originally built in 1916 and renovated in 1997, the library has the flavor of the early 20th century with the technology of today.
SI Pitstop
Fun bar with dance floor, jukebox and pool tables. Keep an eye out for drink specials.
Pizza Man
Great, home-made pizza.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Asbury's Jewelry and Antiques
Antique store specializing in antique and custom made jewelry. Large collection of Hummel figurines.
Motel Benton
Newly remodeled rooms at budget rates. Children welcome.
J&J Coins and Cards
Full-time, full service coin shop. Large selection of high grade silver coins. They will also purchase gold and silver bullions, half and Morgan dollars, and many other coins. Also has a large collection of sports cards and memorabilia.
Etcetera Flowers & Gifts
This gift shop has a wide selection of fresh flowers, gourmet foods, home decor products and fragrances, crystal, and other gifts for you to choose from. We are members of FTD™ and Teleflora™, and you won't find better quality products at any other store.
Gray Plaza West Frankfort
Modern motel off I-57, featuring cable TV, free continental breakfast, free local calls, Sr. Citizen discounts, close to restaurants and only 10 minutes to Rend Lake.
CITY:West Frankfort
Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Center
Pirate Pete's is an arcade with a large snack bar, pool tables, laser tag, and redemption prizes. Features a 2000 square foot laser tag room. Fun for kids and adults alike!
McCoy House Memorial Library
This majestic four-story Victorian home, built in 1884 by banker A.G. Cloud, sits next to the old bank of similar architectural style. The house is now a memorial library and museum decorated with beautiful furnishings and paintings.
Lake of Egypt Country Club
Include a golf course, swimming pool, and clubhouse. The dining room overlooks the pool and number nine green.
Fallen Soldier Veterans Memorial Wall
Located on East Broadway in Johnston City, this memorial wall contains the names of local fallen heroes. A Memorial Day celebration is held in this location every year.
CITY:Johnston City
Fabulous foods of the Pacific, including Chinese, Japanese, and Thai in a pleasant atmosphere with wonderful service.
Burger Nook
Family style dining, carry out available. Serves delicious homemade hamburgers and much more. Famous for their Chili Mac.
Country Creations Flowers and Antiques
Full service florist with a wide range of antiques, Taking a piece of the past, and adding a touch of beauty with the fresh flowers. Staffed with Illinois State Certified Florists. Antiques of all kinds to choose from including Fenton, Feista, McCoy, Hull, and many more.


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Has a small sum of money every burned a hole in your pocket? If so, you know what the Brewers are going through about now.
The same animalistic impulse that led you to bring the Shamwow! into your household is the same force that may find Milwaukee employing an overpaid risk to anchor the back end of its starting rotation.
With some money set aside from departing free agents, a series of inexpensive low-risk acquisitions and some modest arbitration contracts, the Brewers can definitely pony up the dough to bring in a starter of some sort. The question is, who is worth paying?
With Ben Sheets determined to sign elsewhere, names like Jon Garland and Oliver Perez dead set on taking any unsuspecting victim for all the years and cash they have, old names expecting familiar salaries for depleting skill sets and talentless choads like Chuck James wasting column inches on free agent lists, free agent pitching options look pretty bleak. But there are a few decent options out there.
Milwaukee has been routinely connected to Braden Looper and as much as I hate to say it, he might be the best starter out there in their price range. Thinking about Looper as a Brewer is one of the least exciting options out there. In fact, it kind of gives me a mini-seizure to ponder actually being happy to sign an aged, less-than-impressive ex-closer to replace CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets. But for the money, he might be the best remaining pitcher not in pursuit of past glory.
Regardless of the general unsexiness and short ceiling that Looper presents, he's a better fit to start in Milwaukee than most every other viable free agent starter, including:
• Kris Benson – 33 years old with a 200-year-old arm.
• Paul Byrd – On hiatus.
• Roger Clemens – $25M for an ancient distraction? Milwaukee may as well just sign J.J. Hardy to a huge extension with performance incentives for racial slurs used during interviews.
• Josh Fogg – HAHAHAHAHA!!!
• Jon Garland/Oliver Perez/Randy Wolf/Andy Pettitte – Too expensive.
• Tom Glavine/Orlando Hernandez/Kenny Rogers/Curt Schilling – I'm pretty sure all these guys are dead.
• Charlie Haeger – Who the fuck is Charlie Haeger?
• Kip Wells – Somewhere between Kris Benson and Josh Fogg.
• Mark Mulder – He and Ben Sheets are the only two pitchers in Major League history to actually get hurt in the process of getting hurt.
• Sidney Ponson – Sidney Ponson to America's drunkest state? Plus he's terrible.
Whether Looper is the right man for the job remains unknown, but on paper, he – mostly by default, seems to be the best fit. Apart from the chance the Brewers stand pat and keep Seth McClung, Carlos Villanueva or a rehabbed Chris Capuano in their rotation while spending remaining cash to bolster the bullpen (which I'd also be in favor of), Braden Looper seems like the best option – even if it's only because there's next to no other cheap and reliable arms left.
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Using Blue Sky Cabin Rentals (blueskycabinrentals.com) we snagged a last minute getaway to Ellijay and "The Cabin on the Pond", a one bedroom with 2 twin beds in the loft and a queen in the master, one bath, with electric/gas fireplace and huge hot tub on the porch overlooking the pond. Way back in the hills away from all traffic noise, situated in The Villas of Coosawattie
subdivision right outside of East Ellijay. Definitely recommended for a one/two night stay from the Atlanta area, it took us just over an hour to get to the office to pick up the gate pass. Cost was $220 for one night including taxes, fees and $60 cleaning fee.
It was clean and had all the kitchen stuff we needed for dinner and breakfast.
Could not get the dvd player to work so we just got back in the hot tub.
Springer Mountain is in the Chattahoochee National Forest, and it is the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. The peak is 3,280 feet and just 1/2 mile from a parking area along a national forest service road. At the peak is a bronze plaque and a register for hikers to sign when they visit.
Also in this area is Dawsonville, home of former NASCAR driver Bill Elliot.
Dawsonville is about 60 miles north of Atlanta on Hwy 400/19. Springer Mountain is accessible from Amicalola Falls State Park (from Dawsonville take Rt 53 to 183 to 52 -- about 15 miles to the north)
If you have time for a day trip, drive up to Amicalola Falls State Park, & enjoy the scenery. You can find some delicious fruit or boiled peanuts along the roadside, and the park is beautiful.
If you decide to go further northeast, you can see Unicoi State Park or Tallulah Gorge, also a State Park.
Amicalola Falls has a lodge, campsites & cottages in the park if you want to stay a few days. It also leads to the Chattahooche National Forest & the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Tallulah Gorge has campsites. Unicoi has lodges, campsites & cottages. There are several other parks with accomodations all over N. Georgia, see: http://www.gastateparks.org/map
A fall destination for apples, ciders, sweet potatos, and other veggies along with pie pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns...sometimes boiled peanuts and fried pig skins as well....
When visiting Ellijay or Jasper visit this place-----
North Georgia Mountain cabins for rent from 4-13 people---
some pet friendly, some with jacuzzis, most with nice porches with mountain views, check out the website for specials---fall colors are late september to late october----you can also enjoy the apple festival early October in Ellijay and along Hiway 52
TLC cabins makes a great place for a home base for Ellijay, Lake Blue Ridge, Morganton (Blue Ridge Dam) and more North Georgia sites.
Poole's BBQ is in East Ellijay in North Georgia up I-575 from Atlanta, and one of the better BBQ places up there. The pork sandwich comes in 2 sizes and the sauce is delicious and thick! They also have brisket (MMMMM!), beef and chicken, and ribs. The sides (BBQ beans, slaw, pot. salad, fries, rings, corn, and more) are good as well--there is inside and outside seating, and on the hill in the back is a pig-lovers dream. For dessert you can get an apple or a peach pie fresh made. You can pay $10 and have a pig sign put up with the rest with your name or a tribute for someone else. It is a hoot to visit here---Colonel Poole is sometimes there, but usually just the rest of the family. You should definitely stop here on your way up to Lake Blue Ridge area....
There is a place near Brasstown Bald Mountain that I have been going to since I was a teenager that has a set of 3 magnificent waterfalls and a few neat places to camp nearby called Trey Mountain, also called Blue Hole after one of the falls. Blue Hole is the top falls in the series and has a really cool small cave behind the falls with a rock seat, so you can look through the falls from behind! The small pool is about 6 feet deep and very cold, but also very refreshing in the heat of the summer. The second fall is large with a huge tree fallen into it, which you can sort of clamber up a ways, and I have seen folk jump from the top into the big pool below. The bottom fall is more photogenic, with less pitch, and easy to climb up to places to sit in the spray.
The way in is close to the entrance to Brasstown Bald Mountain. The entrance to BB is on the left coming from the Helen area, and the gravel road to the right (a little before BB entrance) goes up Trey Mountain until you get to the car parking area at the top. Then you walk back down for a bit, switching back and forth til you reach the bottom glade, which is really beautiful in Spring and Summer. You pass the camping areas and start going down a bit more until you see the left side trails going down to each fall.
There is a small creek that you have to cross in your car, but I have never had a problem crossing in any of my cars over the years---just don't try it in a sports car low to the ground!
Many Atlanta people take a ride up to the hills, especially in spring and fall. Helen holds the Octoberfest event, and the fall also has wine tasting in the areas. The town is for tourists and much shopping for cheap junk items. Obviously made in China. The element has changed some over the years and now the motorbike crowd likes it here. That draws tattoos and piercings in areas on the body. Surrounding Helen, though are still some nice adventuresome events. CAnoeing, biking, hiking, fishing, and balloon riding are a few, as well as golf.
Helen used to be a town with commerce of gold and timber. They died out in early 1900's. Around 1930, the town decided to rework the facade of buildings, and draw tourists. It worked.
an hour drive from atlanta u can see trhe tallulah gorge and falls- really nice place - there r some view points really near the visitor's center and also you can take the strais down to see the falls from closer
some weekends a year they open the dam and then its probebly even more beautifull
Amacilola Falls an easy 1 to 1 and half hour trip north of Atlanta. Many photo ops and fantastic trails to hike. Only $2 to enter the park. Take 400 out of Atlanta which turns into 19 then watch for 53 to Jasper and follow the signs.
Kennesaw Mountain is in the northwest (read: In Kennesaw), and is the ground of what many locals regard as 'the dumbest battle in the civil war' because everyone were so set on protecting the mountain that nobody really thought 'what the hell we care about the mountain for, let's go round it!' Then again, the railway going past it might have something to do with it.
While the location is well known by locals, and often used to get some exercise, I rarely saw any tourists while I was there. The place is filled with civil war history and gives you a splendid view of Atlanta. In fact, on a good, non-smoggy day, you can see all the way to Stone Mountain, where all the tourists are.
a really nice park
there r few hikes there - 2 of them take u right under the falls....really nice view and the other one is a 5 mile hike at the rim
drive 75 then 136 till u see the park
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Going to the beach, taking trips to Tahoe and SLO to visit friends, traveling to the east coast to check out new places, exploring the bay area.
California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
Some of my favorite things: country music! wine, staying in bed on a rainy day, drinking coffee first thing in the morning, hanging out with my friends and family, drinking a beer in a bar on game day, roadtrips, dancing, and karaoke.
I love going to Giants games. I enjoy all types of music, and will never turn down any concert. I have the greatest friends in the world, and have a great time when we're together.
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ACER 4520G No Sound?
Hello,everyone,I bought an Acer 4520G 6a0508mi notebook,however,after i install the Fedora Core 7,I found there are no sound.
I tried to compile the alsa-driver myself,and load the snd_hda_intel modules successfully,however,there are still no sound in my FC7.
Anyone have some advice?
the Chipset is :nfoce610m
Thank you!!!
Re: ACER 4520G No Sound?
options snd-hda-intel model=acer
And it works. I have a 7720G.
Hope this will help.
Re: ACER 4520G No Sound?
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It's good that WebKitGTK+ and ephiphany is improving further. It might be my primary browser soon.
No announcement yet.
The First GNOME 3.8 Development Release
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Gnome-ScreenSaver, among others...
When oh, when will GSS will actually, well... Display Screen Saver programs? Yet there are available for the "system" a number of screen savers (RSS-GL included) to no avail, since they are pretty much useless with the current release. Plus, the control center almost 8 releases down the road is pretty much useless, with very limited functionality (sure it feels as an improvement in regards to the version shipped in Gnome 3.0, but still it lacks a TON!).
i do not like this attitude with less and less customization options. imho it is the totally wrong way to go. i like the concept of gnome shell, but gnome feels going into useless with this attitude... sadly. it is really annoying to need installing and tweaking themes to change minor things usually being possible to change such things on every DE since any DE existed.
edit: for me personally there is not a real alternative to gnome. don't know how well kde works today. i "had to use" till late 3.x version and it was the most unstable and bloaded DE i ever used. tried an early 4.x version around 2 years ago only for a very short time on my htpc. can't tell if it got more stable but it was very power consuming and bloated. and i don't like xfce and the other lightweight DE. they all look too ugly for me, even with all the customizations i found available to them.
i just remember how it was using kde 2.x... it felt like using old windows. looked ugly, was somehow crashing every few days, trying to do everything its own stupid way... it was like enforcing all the windows mistakes on linux. we even called it at my university "the linux windows".Last edited by a user; 10-26-2012, 08:54 PM.
Originally posted by droidhacker View PostDoes anyone, even just one person, anywhere, on the whole planet, actually use epiphany?
Originally posted by moilami View PostI use Epiphany whenever possible. It works most of the time great, though it used to be so that Ubuntu's version for some reason sucked. Note that I don't use Flash, so I have no problems with Epiphany 64 bit not supporting Adobe's flash.
Originally posted by blackiwid View Postif we have here much epiphany users, is there a way to hit the links per keyboard I use a keyboard-expention for chromium... I dont want to use always the mouse so thats a must have feature for me...
I found out that wikipedia claims that Epiphany is called Web actually
I don't think this wikipedia article is serious. Everywhere it still says Epiphany instead of Web.Last edited by Fenrin; 10-27-2012, 12:52 PM.
Originally posted by Fenrin View Postit's possible to navigate through a page via tab and enter in epiphany.
I found out that wikipedia claims that Epiphany is called Web actually
I don't think this wikipedia article is serious. Everywhere it still says Epiphany instead of Web.
" No wonder less and less people actually use Gnome on their desktops. "
STOP HATING, it's not for desktops it's for tablets and smartphones....
tablets and smartphones that only exist on the gnome developer's mind...
but if you think about them long enough they might materialize


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At 11:01 am owner rudely called our room. At 11:05 she came banging on our door telling us to check out. She literally banged on the door and then preceded to open it! Imagine if we were changing. I've never experienced such rudeness.
The hallways stunk of smoke. The room was not clean enough and I inspected the mattress for bedbugs thankfully I found none. At 2 am a patron down the hall was screaming his head off however the young male clerk who was nice did go upstairs to tell the guy off and to quiet down.
I did not feel safe in this hotel the outside doors have no lock and anyone could enter the hotel without a key via the back door! Very dangerous. The rooms are stale and not extremely clean, also you can hear everything and when someone has a bath you swear they are bathing in your suite its so loud.
The rate is very cheap and in a area nearby to amenities but with the extreme rude service from the woman at checkout and the lack of safety at this hotel and smell I would not return.
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Among the rules: Don't ask about their religion, don't press if the children avoid eye contact, and don't allow them to use cell phones.
Judge Barbara Walther, who ordered the children kept in temporary state custody, said that siblings should be kept together, that babies younger than one year old should stay with their mothers and that breast-feeding mothers with children between the ages of one and two should be allowed to live near their toddlers.
But the logistics of placing more than 400 children into foster homes are proving to be a nightmare.
Mary Golder, an attorney for five sisters from the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, said one was left behind.
"It would be devastating for this 4-year-old to be separated from her sisters and sent to live in Houston with strangers," she said.
State officials admit this will be difficult but insist it is necessary.
"No matter how badly a child is abused they always want to be with their parent. Unfortunately that is not always in their best interest," said Darrell Azar, a Child Protective Services spokesman.
The children were taken into state custody by Texas authorities, who raided the FLDS ranch after they said a person claiming to be a 16-year-old girl called a hotline to report that she was being abused by her 49-year-old husband.
The children are being housed until they have individual status hearings. Some children could be placed in permanent foster care. Some parents who have left the sect may win custody, while some kids may be allowed to return to the ranch in Eldorado.
In a related development, court documents unsealed Wednesday revealed that a phone number used to allege abuse at the ranch is associated with a woman in Colorado who has been accused of making several unrelated false abuse claims in calls to authorities.
An arrest warrant affidavit said 33-year-old Rozita Swinton had previously used a phone number to call the crisis hotline in Texas that received the calls prompting the raid.
The calls came before authorities raided the Yearning for Zion Ranch on April 3, but it was not clear whether authorities believe Swinton made the calls that triggered the raid.
Swinton has not been arrested for allegedly making calls to the Texas shelter. She was arrested last week on charges of making a false report in an unrelated case.
The affidavit details dozens of calls from late 2006 through April 2008 to abuse centers and police departments in Washington, Colorado and Texas. The callers always identified themselves as a young girl, at various times calling herself Dana, April, V, Jennifer and Sarah Barlow. Sarah Barlow is the name of the 16-year-old who called the Texas crisis center.
The Colorado court documents say that a phone number associated with Swinton, who has been named by Texas Rangers as a "person of interest" in their investigation, was "possibly related to the reporting party for the YFZ ranch incident."
The affidavit says that in one call to a safe house in Colorado a person calling herself Dana said she had been sexually abused. Dana told the safe house counselor in February 2008 that she and Rozita were different personalities who lived in the same body, according to the affidavit.
Dana then told the counselor to call back on Rozita's number and gave Swinton's home phone number, the affidavit says.


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I'm a believer in the idea that the big picture is made up of little details and that somebody is always watching. I might sound a bit paranoid, but as time goes on, I become more convinced that these details can have big consequences, good and bad.
I recently heard a story that, once again, confirms my belief. A company was pursuing a multimillion dollar opportunity with a prospect, a high-stakes endeavor. After several meetings, the prospective client scheduled the final presentations to make their selection. All was looking very positive for the company. To seal the deal, the team took the prospective clients out to dinner. They spent the next few days anxiously awaiting the decision.
They waited and they waited. A few days later the team leader reached out to the prospect only to find out that the decision had been made and they were not awarded the business. Feeling that all had gone so well, the team leader was confounded and had to ask the question, "What had gone awry?"
One little detail had gone awry. One of the team members had sat through the dinner and spent the majority of the time texting on his phone. This behavior sent a huge message that made the prospective client wonder if this is the kind of attention they receive as a prospect, what could they expect as a client?
That was a hard lesson to learn and a certainly a bitter pill to swallow. I've said it before and I will say it again. The greatest gift we can give someone is the gift of our presence. Be engaged. For many, the lure of the smartphone is irresistible, but by giving in to the lure in the wrong place at the wrong time, you clearly declare where your focus, priorities and attention lie.
As to what you may be wondering, no, I don't know what became of the guilty team member. Either way, I have a feeling he will never make that mistake again. Learn from him. If you can't resist the temptation, remove the stimulus. Leave the smartphone in your car or briefcase and turn it off. ⬛
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