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Mark Ronson
We award this guy not only for his chart-topping music but his bold style; he mixes preppy and trendy and isnt afraid of colour. We love that every suit is completed with Handkerchief. Plus we have a serious girl crush on his stunning model wife Josephine De La Baume.
Nathan Jarett
This C4 Misfits star is def not a misfit when it comes to the fashion stakes. He combines tailoring with colour pops and loves a scarf to top off his fash-ensemble.
Serge Pizzorno
Kasabian guitarist is the ultimate indie kid. With his floppy dark locks, moustache, open shirts revealing pendants (from different festivals were guessing) and skinny jeans we title him the King of Indie.
Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis - One Direction
Our guilty pleasures have serious style. Now mega stars these boys after recently storming the charts in the UK and US. We love their combat style, mixed with preppy suits and need we mention Niall recently sporting that amaze Comme de Garson tee. The cheeky chaps proudly picked up a BRIT this year for their single \'What Makes You Beautiful\' but we think they deserve a style award too.
Nicholas Hoult
Hes come a long way from his woolly jumpers in \'About a Boy,\' or his grungy look in \'Skins,\' the young British actor was the face of Tom Fords 2010 advertising campaigns and has bagged himself a seriously hot GF in hunger games lead jenifer Lawrence.
Matt Smith
Fash-fave Daisy Lowes on/off boyf Doctor Matt won our hearts in the tardis. We like his laid back paired down tailored look with floppy hair
Noel Fielding
The Mighty Boosh star, looks like he was born in to rock band. We give him credit a guy who can who can totter in heeled leather boots, wear large hats over his dark locks and even pull off glittery suits. We hear he even loves Topshop, we salute him.
Jarvis Cocker
This man formed the pop sensation, Pulp, at a mere 15 years old with a group of schoolmates. He had style then in his teens, in his vests and leather bomber jackets and man does he still look cool rocking a suit today. And framed by the Cutler and Gross specs he has matured marvellously.
Hugo Taylor
Made in Chelseas very own Hugo has graced our screens with utter style and glamour. A look that can only be achieved if you have a very large trust fund. Hugo certainly knows who to be a traditional English gentleman, often sporting blazers and handkerchiefs but topped off with high tops he keeps it cool.
Henry Holland
The founder of fash brand House of Holland he says to be inspired by the decade of this season the 90s. He can thank his slogan Ts for his humongous fan base and bessie mate Agy for upping his cool. Plus we love a guy not afraid to rock a colour and a dickey bow tie.
Eddie Redmayne
Burberry boy Eddie knows how to wear a suit, a mac, actually anything, pretty damn well. The young actor hit the Hollywood big time last year in My Week With Marilyn. Watch out for him in Les Miserables later in the year.
Dudley O\'Shaughnessy
We can understand why RiRi couldnt keep her hands off this boxer turned model, with his grungy 90s style, abs to die for and piercing green eyes. Hes scored him a place on the runway for Fred Perry and Oswald Boateng. 100% sure well be seeing more of him in the future.
Douglas Booth
Another Burberry-er D-Bo (as we like to call him) has most famously modelled alongside English rose Emma Watson. He won all our hearts with his chiselled check bones and smart style. Watch out for him in rom com of the summer LOL (June 1st) and Romeo and Juliet with Hailee Steinfeld early next year.
David Beckham
This football legend, daddy, and doting husband also looks bloody amazing in his pants. Hes graced loads of magazine covers including next months Elle, has launched his own fragrance line and most recently an underwear range for H&M. Not to mention hes often seen with our newest style crush Harper Seven.
Christopher Kane
This Scot graduated from Central Saint Martins and then won Harrodss Design Award for his graduate collection. He has continued to wow spectators with his neon or embellished garments. We heart.
Bear Grylls
Far from a suited and booted type, but who doesnt love a man who would protect you in the wild? The adventurer has tackled Mount Everest, the North Atlantic and every other place we wouldnt ever dare to go. He now has a clothing line for any one brave enough for the expedition.
Benedict Cumberbatch
Throughout his career he has always played posh upper class characters, famously playing Sherlock Holmes in 2010 in the BBC series. Hes currently working on the film that comes out in 2013, The Hobbit, alongside Orlando Bloom. What a pair!
Christopher Bailey
The Creative Director of Burberry, Christopher is a Northerner at heart, born in Yorkshire. He worked previously for Dona Karan and Gucci before landing the position at Burberry in 2001.
Andrew Garfield
Hes the most chatted about actor the year staring in a red body suit for lead role in the Spiderman out this summer. And having scored himself a hot new girlfriend in Emma Stone he always looks cool is a blazer/jean combo.
Alex Turner
If he was good enough for Alexa then thats good enough for us. The lead singer of the band Arctic Monkeys and ultimate rock star. With his Elvis hair do, this guy always looks good in leather and skinny jeans.
Bill Nighy
Weve always liked an older man in a suit, and boy does Bill wear them well. Always classic and sharp hes perennially on trend.
Aaron Johnson
This actor has a Kick Ass sense in style. Popular with the older ladies like partner Sam Taylor Wood, we like his paired-down suited look but with a face like his, anything works right?
Tinie Tempah
Tinie has rocked our music charts with anthems including \'Miami to Ibiza\', \'Pass Out\', and \'Frisky\'. But it's his banging style that put him on our faves list; contrasting part \'80s throwback, part geek chic, he's 100% style noteworthy. We love a guy in specs!
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Employees Articles
In the Trenches: Incorporating Exercise Into the Workdayon August 28, 2013
I'm going to talk about exercise this week because, as a small-business owner who works from home, I've struggled for years to fit it into my schedule.
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In the Trenches: Should We Have a Tipping Policy?on August 21, 2013
I can count on one hand the number of times a client has wanted to tip one of our concierges, yet it's happened twice in the past week. We don't have a formal tipping policy, and I'm wondering if I should consider implementing one.
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5 More Tips for Avoiding Small-Business Legal Potholeson August 20, 2013
When starting a small business, it's much easier and cheaper to avoid legal potholes than it is to fall into one — and then have to spend time, effort, and money to try to undo the damage.
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Bosses: Avoid These 8 Behaviors That Scare Employeeson August 19, 2013
Reprimanding an employee in front of the whole staff is almost certain to crush office morale. Worse still, if someone gets fired like an AOL employee did recently. But leaders often scare employees in far more subtle ways without even realizing it — and o…Read » Views: 2,850
Managing Conflict: When Turf Wars Threaten Morale and Productivityon August 19, 2013
Employee "turf wars" occur in organizations of nearly every size. They can be especially prevalent in small businesses where employees play numerous roles and have overlapping job responsibilities, which makes it easy to step on one another's toes.
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Understanding SEP IRAs for Small-Business Ownerson August 16, 2013
When you first start a business, you may be too busy thinking about immediate tasks — buying equipment, setting up your website, finding customers — to worry much about your retirement. But, as your enterprise grows, looking after your personal long-term f…Read » Views: 3,314
How to Manage Home-Based Workers the Apple Wayon August 15, 2013
If your small business employs or plans to employ virtual workers, check out the recent article by software analyst Ashley Verrill on TechCrunch. In it, Verrill says she emailed more than 40 current and former employees of Apple's At-Home Advisor program to …Read » Views: 2,402
4 Free Online Resources for Learning to Codeon August 12, 2013
Want to learn some basic HTML to keep your company's website updated? Need to acquire some advanced skills, such as writing APIs, so you can develop web and mobile apps? In either case, knowing how to code can be a valuable skill for any entrepreneur.
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Letter: Evolution on education
Albert "Dennis" Paganoni
Your May 3 letter writer ("Questions linger on schools merger") asks: "What will be significantly gained" with the merger? The only gain goes to the lawyers, consultants and administrators financially benefiting from the mess. The idea that schools will be improved by the merger is, at best, a fantasy. After the state lifted the restriction on the number of municipal school districts in a county, it is only a matter of time until Memphis again establishes its own school system. Therefore, all of the merger time, effort and legal expenses were a waste of taxpayers' money.
The writer asks: "Why did the local municipalities fight so hard against the merger?" Primarily, the suburbs did not want Memphis City Schools residual merger majority to negatively influence the education of their children. Based on past performance, MCS is a problem creator — not a problem solver.
The writer asks: "Where did this hatred come from for the city of Memphis?" The two sides are diametric opposites. Political power brokers confrontationally push their agenda, ratcheting up the contempt on both sides. During a recent meeting with a bank vice president, she complained of upcoming tax increases from the merger. She felt the suburbs caused this, until I reminded her it was the MCS charter surrender that generated the fiasco, which will ultimately be reversed.
Educational success is a combination of good schools and good parental involvement. Quality education will come to Memphis when the community accepts accountability for the results, rather than complaining about what they don't like.
The Bartlett schools sign is back in my yard, as we continue to pursue quality education for our children. I wish only the best for the children in Memphis schools in this evolutionary process.
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Lincoln's Ghost Walks - Legends and Lore
Take a 90-minute nighttime tour of sites throughout Springfield that are linked to spirited stories about Lincoln's life and death. Founder Garret Moffett based the tour partly on local lore about Lincoln's visions and dreams, as well as on reported ghost sightings.
Illinois State Fair
Enjoy 10 days of thrills and excitement at this family-friendly fair featuring world renowned concert artists, food, carnival rides, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, contests, educational displays, free entertainment, harness racing, auto racing and much more.
14th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Come take part in a celebration of America's Highway, Route 66, at the 14th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival. More than 1,000 cool cars will roll into the heart of Springfield's historic downtown this September. Enjoy music, entertainment, great food and a great time, as well as visit some of the nation's most popular automotive aftermarket vendors. It's a wonderful event for the whole family!
Tower Hill Fall Festival
Held in the Village Park. This is the 29th year for the festival which has unique activities such as the Produce "500" which features vehicles made from produce from as small as a grape to as large as a watermelon. It also has a car and motorcycle show, garden tractor pulls, a tractor show, plenty of kids games a parade Saturday at 4:00 pm and entertainment along with the annual demo derby on Sunday.
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History Comes Alive
Daily Living History Programs at the Lincoln historic sites and throughout downtown Springfield. Most programs are free. For a complete schedule, go to visitspringfieldillinois.com
Undying Words 1858-1865
A powerful look at Lincoln's greatest words and how they helped end slavery in America. "Undying Words" explores the most important speeches of Lincoln's career, showing how his views on slavery evolved as he sought to hold the country together. One hundred fifty years after the Civil War ended and Lincoln died, this exhibit shows what was at stake for the slaves, soldiers and families caught up in the crisis Lincoln devoted himself to ending.
A Fiendish Assassination
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum unveils a breathtaking collection of items related to Lincoln's murder and funeral in an exhibit called "A Fiendish Assassination." Opening April 2, the exhibit includes many items that have never been seen by the public before, including two medallions that adorned Lincoln's hearse.
Pana Tri-County Fair
Come out to the Tri-County fair! The fair is here to bring together both urban and rural people in a setting that provides entertainment as well as education for all and to help show-case all that the surrounding counties have to offer. Grandstand events include tractor pulls, demo derby and more. Carnival and events for the family.
Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce Chillifest
This Two day sanctioned ICS Chili Cookoff event features the finest chili around, live entertainment, craft vendors, food, fun and of course, lots of chili! Held in the downtown square. Features chili tasting, chili vendors, and Chamber Chili tent. Winners quality for World Championships. Also features Annual Pumpkin Cart Race, Lil Miss & Lil Mister contest, longest ponytail contest, cutest baby contest, children's activities and local musical entertainment.
Blacksmith Hammer In & Old Tyme Antique Tractor Show
Watch live demonstrations of the art of blacksmithing and view the antique tractors. Located at the Chautauqua Auditorium in Pana's historical Kitchell Park on South Route 51.
A Decade Ago
A reflective look back at the creation of the museum and its dedication. View objects, images and video that tell the story of how this amazing Presidential Museum was created.
Christian County Agricultural Fair
Fun for everyone, this fair has an FFA show, livestock shows, agricultural products expo, horse shows, demolition derby, stock car races, talent show, truck & tractor pull, 4-wheeler races, carnival rides and queen pageant.
Downtown Bacon Throwdown: Music Fest
Calling all bacon and country music lovers! 20+ downtown restaurants presenting unique bacon items and other cuisine, live music and free children's entertainment. $5 adult admission, 12 and under free.
5th Annual Downhome Music, Beer & Art Festival
The 5th Annual Downhome Music Beer Art Festival will be held on August 7th and 8th 2015 at the corner of 7th and Washington in downtown Springfield, Illinois. The event will feature all local, original live bands with all gate proceeds directly benefiting the artists. There will be local food vendors, 100 different craft beers, as well as a kids area for the little ones. Sponsored by Celtic Mist, Head West and Brewhaus - a festival supporting locally grown and original live music.
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Ag Committee chairman: 'Horrendous' pressure in upcoming farm bill discussionsFARGO — House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R-Okla., faces a tough task of justifying and delivering an adequate farm program — anything comparable to the expiring, popular 2008 farm bill — in the midst of a tightening budget. He discussed the next steps in the farm bill discussion in front of a full Fargo conference room on Thursday as business and agriculture leaders urged him to continue programs and prevent overreach from federal regulators.
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Kenji Goto 2010 tweet goes viral, spreads message of peace and fraternityWritten by: William on February 4, 2015 at 8:38 am | In LIFESTYLE | No Comments
As now know, freelance journalist Kenji Goto was murdered by members of the Islamic State last week, following the similar beheading of his acquaintance Haruna Yukawa, the wannabe military contractor.
The politicians are trying to use the incident as a springboard to increased powers for the Japanese Self-Defense Forces to act overseas.
Meanwhile, most people are in shock and consoling themselves with Kenji Goto's journalist achievements. A veteran of the Middle East, Goto was far from an enemy of the Arab people.
Though some online reactions had been concentrating on mocking the footage released by IS — though we don't think anyone is laughing now — others have been sharing images of Goto when he was at work as a journalist.
Within this, a four-year-old tweet has gone viral proving that Goto was humane and above all, a friend to the people of the Arab world.
Goto tweeted in Japanese on September 7, 2010:
Close your eyes and remain patient. It's over once you get angry or yell. It is almost like praying. Hating is not the role of humans; judgement is God's domain. It was my Arab brothers who taught me this.
At time of writing this has been retweeted over 35,000 times and favorited nearly 40,000.
His mother, who has shown herself to be outspoken — using her first press conference when Goto was still held capture to rail against nuclear power and the government — has warned against the dangers of such mass emotion, though.
"I believe this sorrow must not create a chain of hatred," said Junko Ishido.
Already some pundits are posturing that Goto's murder (significantly, not Yukawa's) could be a "9/11-like" watershed for Japan. Abe has already spent much of his time as prime minister in beefing up the legal ability of Japan to wage war.
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TV Tokyo election screen captions reveal unusual sides to politiciansWritten by: William on December 19, 2014 at 9:05 am | In LIFESTYLE | No Comments
If we're honest, Japanese television is not acclaimed for its sophistication or journalistic integrity.
And the coverage of the recent Lower House election last weekend did little to boost that reputation, especially the screen captions employed by TV Tokyo.
The channel is known for doing things a bit differently to other broadcasters but it might have taken this policy for being alternative to a new level this time.
Its captions gave extra "tidbits" about the politicos that were frankly sometimes funny, often surreal — and always politically irrelevant. Perhaps the channel knew how silly the election was and just wanted to make light of the situation?
Here are some of our favorites, which delighted Japanese netizens.
Eisuke Mori (66)
Former Justice minister. Approved execution of 9 people. Went with daughter to GLAY concert with 200,000 people. "I strain my back once or twice a year."
Masatoshi Akimoto (39)
Was once turned away by a taxi because he is anti-nuclear power.
Shinjiro Koizumi
His first love was kindergarten teacher.
(former Prime Minister) Yoshihiko Noda
His special skill is a strong punch.
Katsuya Okada (61)
"Top class" for numbers of questions. Has trouble parking.
Karen Makishima (38)
Has dissected a wild boar. Holds a license for trap hunting.
Katsutoshi Kaneda
Recently worries about his metabolism.
See more on Grapee.jp and Itai News.
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Top Google Search keywords and search trends in Japan in 2014Written by: William on December 17, 2014 at 8:26 am | In CULTURE, LIFESTYLE | No Comments
Google has shared shared the top search terms in Japan for 2014.
Here are the top search terms, which were of course originally in Japanese and so vary slightly from the translation or English equivalent.
Overall Searchword Ranking
1. Yahoo
2. YouTube
3. Facebook
4. Weather forecast
5. Rakuen
6. Amazon
7. Pazudora (Puzzle & Dragons)
8. News
9. Yahoo! Auction
10. Twitter
Trending Words
1. World Cup
2. Yo-Kai Watch
3. Sochi Olympic
4. Typhoon
5. "Frozen"
6. Kei Nishokori
7. Yuzuru Hanyu
8. Dengue fever
9. Ken Takakura
10. Mt Ontake
Trending News
1. World Cup
2. Sochi Olympics
3. Typhoon
4. Dengue fever
5. Mt Ontake
6. Ebola virus
7. Nobel prize
8. Earthquake
9. Asia Games
10. iPhone6
Trending Males
1. Kei Nishikori (tennis player)
2. Yuzuru Hanyu (figure skater)
3. Ken Takakura (actor)
4. Ryutaro Nonomura (politician)
5. Takajin Yashiki (singer, TV personality)
6. Mamoru Samuragoch (composer)
7. ASKA (musician)
8. Sota Fukushi (actor)
9. Noriaki Kasai (ski jumper)
10. Robin Willians (actor, comedian)
Trending Females
1. Haruko Obokata (stem cell biologist)
2. Mao Asada (figure skater)
3. Ayaka Shiomura (politician)
4. Zawachin (celebrity impersonator)
5. Kanna Hashimoto (music idol)
6. Nippon Erekiteru Rengou (comedy duo)
7. Seiko Yamamoto (wrestler)
8. Takako Matsu (actor)
9. May J. (singer)
10. Keiko Kitagawa (actor)
Trending Deceased Persons
1. Ken Takakura (actor)
2. Ken Utsui (actor)
3. Eiichi Ohtaki (actor)
4. Takajin Yashiki (singer, TV personality)
5. Robin Williams (actor, comedian)
6. Keiko Awaji (actor)
7. Takako Doi (politician)
8. Junko Ouchi (fashion critic)
9. Yoshiki Sasai (stem cell biologist)
10. Akio Sanpei (writer)
Trending TV Dramas
1. "Hirugao" (Fuji)
2. "Ashita mama ga inai" (NTV)
3. "Hanko to Anne" (NHK)
4. "Gochisousan" (NHK)
5. "Shitsuren Chocolatier" (Fuji)
6. "Massan" (NHK)
7. "First Class" (Fuji)
8. "Roosevelt Game" (TBS)
9. "Kuroda Kanbei" ("Gushi Kanbei") (NHK)
10. "Gomen ne seishun" (TBS)
Trending Characters
1. Doraemon
2. Jibanyan (from Yo-Kai Watch)
3. Funassyi
4. Pikachu
5. Kumamon
You can also check our round-up of the top trends of 2014 in Japan, as well as the Twitter buzz words.
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What were Japan's biggest trends in 2014?Written by: William on December 15, 2014 at 11:04 am | In CULTURE, LIFESTYLE | No Comments
Following last year's top trends and major buzzwords and memes, we are going to take a look back at the big trends and topics for 2014 in Japan. We already examined some of the main Twitter buzz of the year, but what about the overall trends?
Natural Disasters
Sadly there is rarely a year in Japan without natural disasters. Mudslides in Hiroshima in August killed over 70.
Even more dramatically, Mt Ontake suddenly erupted, killing over 50 hikers. Nikon provided one of the most heartwarming stories of the year, however, when they restored a digital camera of one of the deceased and returned the data to his family.
While Abenomics continued to falter, the nation was hit by a comprehensive price hike when the sales tax, for years a very modest 5%, was bumped up to 8% in the spring. One day everything changed, since shops and restaurants started advertising prices without tax included in an effort to persuade consumers that their items were still cheap, only to frustrate and confuse at the register when the actual price is revealed.
While sales tax in Japan remains far lower than most industrial nations, it was a big shock for a population whose wages had no increased in real terms for decades. It ended up becoming the Kanji of the Year.
Self-Immolation and Politics
As the Shinzo Abe government continued to push forward with controversial changes to the Constitution after the introduction of a worrying state secrets law last year, there were two shocking acts of protest. One man attempted to kill himself by self-immolation in the heart of Shinjuku one Sunday, while another succeeded one evening in November in Hibiya Park.
The government's newly introduced "right to collective self-defense" then became one of the "words of the year", though for all the wrong reasons. Members of the Abe government were also accused of having ties to ultra-nationalists and race hate groups.
Abe apparently made a gesture of reconciliation with China when he met with Xi Jinping at the APEC Summit in November, though the lack of enthusiasm on both parties' faces showed how they really felt about each other. Was this the world's most awkward head-of-states handshake ever?
Wailing and Whaling
In late March, the International Court of Justice ruled that Japan's "scientific whaling research" was illegal, though it has not yet halted the nation's disputed annual hunt.
Meanwhile, Hyogo politician Ryutaro Nonomura became a global sensation for his incredible, tearful apology at a press conference as he attempts to explain his suspicious expenses to the public.
Ghostwriters and Liars
The year also saw a "modern-day Beethoven" exposed as a fraud who had a ghostwriter composing his music for years. Oh, and he wasn't even really deaf.
Even more seriously, the female scientist at Riken who claimed to have discovered STAP cells was found to have doctored part of her paper. It was later withdrawn and Haruko Obokata was made a scapegoat, vilified by the media who had so hyped her up in the first place. Riken also backpedalled over its support for its young "star" and her supervisor eventually committed suicide.
Japan's biggest sporting success is an easy one: Kei Nishikori went on to become World No. 5 and secured a place in the finals of the US Open, the first male Asian ever to reach the last match of a Grand Slam tournament. "There's no one left I can't beat," declared the confident Nishikori at one point (though he was ultimately beaten by Croatian player Marin Cilic).
A fun one to end with. The word seemed to come out of nowhere and now it is being used for marketing events by GU and Morinaga. Originally a phrase for describing how you might "pound the wall" when your neighbor is being loud, now it seems to mean when a guy traps a girl against a wall and leans in for a smooch.
Tags: Disasters, Marketing, Politics, Social Issues
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Man burns himself to death in Hibiya Park in protest at collective self-defense, Henoko Bay base relocationWritten by: William on November 12, 2014 at 8:58 am | In LIFESTYLE | No Comments
Police were called at 6:55 p.m. on November 11th with reports of a man who had set fire to himself in Hibiya Park, in central Tokyo.
The man, who later died, had apparently committed self-immolation in protest at Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's constitutional reform to allow Japan to engage in so-called "collective self-defense".
At time of writing, the identity of the man is unknown. The police and fire brigade were able to douse the flames quickly, and the victim was taken to hospital but later died from his burns. He left behind a note protesting collective self-defense, as well as the controversial relocation of the US air base from Futenma to Henoko Bay in Okinawa. He also apparently filmed himself on a camera found on the scene.
Following the previous attempted self-immolation in Shinjuku in June this year, this is the second such dramatic suicide-by-protest Japan has witnessed in response to the policies of the Abe government. However, Japan has a precedent for such acts.
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Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends "racist" Hague Child Abduction Convention pamphlet to embassiesWritten by: William on September 17, 2014 at 10:49 pm | In LIFESTYLE | 6 Comments
The knives are out and accusations of racism are being bandied around again. Only this time it's not a silly corporate ad with fake noses that's to blame.
The culprit this time is Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which has sent an 11-page leaflet to Japanese embassies and consulates. The education literature has been published in response to Japan finally ratifying the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, reports the South China Morning Post.
This has been a matter of contention in Japan, which has been seen as soft on issues of child abduction — mostly notably Japanese partners taking their child to Japan and away from the other parent who is foreign, who until now could not do anything about it. Signing the Convention, going into effect from this past April in Japan, means that children taken by one parent are legally required to be returned to the country of their regular residence. In other words, a Japanese parent cannot suddenly take their child out of a foreign country where they had been living full-time.
The pamphlet uses manga-esque images (taking its subject seriously, then) and, more offensively to some, depicts a white man apparently assaulting or abusing a Japanese-looking child as she dreams of her mother far away in Japan.
While it is common for even official documents in Japan to use manga imagery, the one-sided portrayal of the issue has angered people like Debito Arudou, a naturalized Japanese citizen originally from America. It particularly makes some indignant because the issue of child abduction that got many activists campaigning for Japan to ratify the Convention was most infamously due to cases of Japanese (usually women) taking their half-Japanese child away from foreign partners (usually men).
To be fair, the leaflet is 11 pages long and depicts several scenarios, as Arudou shows on his website with a scan of the actual document (you can view a full translated version as a PDF on the MoFA website). However, the only image to show an "assault" is the one with a white man abusing a Japanese-looking child. (And in fact, one shortcoming of the Convention is that it may not be able to protect children from being returned to abusive parents.)
And government rubber-stamped "Cool Japan" rears its silly head too, with an anime figure bringing some cute moe to the proceedings and at one point acting as a kind of interlocutor between child and father, who is an otaku. Perhaps ultimately, more than actual discrimination, the truly offensive thing here is that the bureaucrats took a very serious issue and belittled it with a visual style that made it all seem silly.
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ISIS claim capture of Japanese "photographer" (or "doctor") in Aleppo, SyriaWritten by: William on August 17, 2014 at 10:25 pm | In LIFESTYLE | 16 Comments
ISIS has apparently captured a Japanese men in Aleppo with the Free Syrian Army (FSA).
Although still unverified and as yet to appear in the mainstream media at time of writing, images and videos have emerged of the man being held prisoner in Syria by ISIS (IS) soldiers. The man appears disheveled and slightly bloodied, but apparently not seriously injured.
According to links and videos shared initially by Thoton News Japan and others, his Islamic State captors claim he wouldn't be dressed like he is if he were a photographer. They also claim he has a gun and demand to know why.
The Japanese man answers he is half a doctor, half a photographer. He says he got the gun from a dead soldier.
There was a video (since removed from YouTube) of an impromptu interrogation seemingly immediately after his capture. He gives his name but the music soundtrack makes it hard to hear. It might be Haruna Yukawa, who seems to be a military contractor of some kind, working in Syria through his "private military company" PMC Japan. The first video shows the man being forced to repeat what his captors say.
While there was some earlier online speculation, the man does not seem to be the Japanese extreme tourist and amateur photographer Toshifumi Fujimoto, who has been known to turn up in war zones.
We will be updating as we learn more. For now, we hope the man is treated humanely and the Japanese government can assist him.
Update (August 18th)
The Japanese Embassy in Syria has said that they received information about the man's capture on August 16th and are currently treating it as a kidnapping.
The videos originally posted have already been removed by the users. We found the first video elsewhere and reposted it.
Update (August 19th)
The consensus is that the man held captive is indeed military contractor Haruna Yukawa and he is certainly not a photographer or doctor, and that he has ties to the FSA, opposed by the Islamic State and the Syrian government.
However, Mr Yukawa's fate is still uncertain and many of the original videos posted on YouTube have disappeared. This is unusual, since IS et al usually have no qualms about boasting of their activities in dealing with infidels and the like.
He would likely have considerable information that would be valuable to the enemies of the FSA and this may be too valuable to IS simply to execute a pesky foreign adventurist involved in their war. Japan also has a record of paying generous ransoms to so-called "terrorist" groups in the past and the IS may even be hoping for something along those lines (given the size and resources of the Islamic State, though, this is a long shot).
Update (August 27th)
Reuters has investigated and found out more about Yukawa's background. It seems he is not the mercenary people thought he was.
Update (January 20th, 2015)
IS has now claimed they will execute Yukawa, along with fellow captured Japanese, journalist Kenji Goto, within 72 hours unless a $200 million ransom is paid by the Japanese government.
[Images via KhabarTV.]
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"One Piece" exhibition canceled in Seoul due to Rising Sun Flag "nationalist" imagesWritten by: William on July 11, 2014 at 10:11 am | In CULTURE | 4 Comments
An exhibition based on the massively popular manga "One Piece" scheduled to take place at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul from July 12th has been canceled, it was announced on July 10th.
Organizers said they have made the decision after people realized that numerous motifs in the original manga were reminiscent of the Rising Sun flag, a symbol of Japanese militarism and which has a particularly painful resonance in Korea, a country which suffered from decades as a colony of Japan.
The TV anime version of "One Piece" has already been broadcast in Korea and so the content of the exhibition had previously been judged as harmless, according to the museum. As such, they agreed to rent out a section of the venue for the event. However, after being told that Rising Sun Flag images appeared in the original manga they changed their minds, although no such images were featured in the actual planned exhibits. As the museum is run as a public organization funded by the state they had no choice but to cancel the exhibition.
Like in Japan, Eiichiro Oda's "One Piece" is popular in Korea and the exhibition, along with sketches and other materials, was going to feature life-size models of the characters, bringing the world of the manga and anime to 3D life for visitors. It would have been very successful too if early numbers are anything to go by. The events company behind the show said it had received reservations alone from 5,000 people! Not surprisingly they are now looking for an alternative venue for their exhibition since there is clearly demand for it, regardless of the politics.
While it might seem inappropriate or even bizarre to hold a mainstream exhibition (i.e. a piece of entertainment) like this at a war memorial in the first place, the Seoul venue is actually very large and has multiple spaces for all kinds of functions and events.
A similar exhibition opened recently in Taiwan, also a former Japanese colony, apparently without similar issues.
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As Shinzo Abe's government seeks to change Constitution, AKB48's Haruka Shimazaki fronts Self-Defense Forces recruitment videoWritten by: William on July 8, 2014 at 8:18 am | In CULTURE, LIFESTYLE | 3 Comments
A recruitment campaign ad fronted by a sweet-looking, innocent pop music idol? Only in Japan.
"You and Peace" declares Haruka Shimazaki, the 20-year-old pop singer and member of idol group AKB48, who is the face of a new Self-Defense Forces recruitment commercial.
The SDF has a long history now of using moe motifs and Gravure idols in its recruitment campaigns and other promotional materials. It continues to do this because it increases applications among young men, no doubt charmed by the faux innocence of the visuals.
While this may cause a mixture of amusement, embarrassment or even mild shock to outsiders, this time the stakes are higher. The government is ramming through a change to the law to allow for so-called collective self-defense which lets Japan help defend its allies abroad (as opposed to strictly self-defense of Japan only). It is widely seen as the first step towards changing Japan's much-lauded pacifist Constitution and has met with mass protests around Japan for weeks now, and even a shocking self-immolation in Shinjuku that was inexplicable ignored by much of the mainstream Japanese media.
Though its budget is larger than many nations with very active militaries and spending was boosted in 2013, Japan's armed forces are still officially only for "self-defense". As per the controversial Anpo security treaty, the USA promises to step in help defend Japan in the worst case scenario — hence the continued presence of American bases, especially in Japan. As thanks for hosting the US military, Japan benefits from American protection. Ostensibly its own forces, then, are for wasting money on purchasing equipment and arms it won't need and to be used in major disasters — the SDF proved itself indispensable during the Tohoku crisis in spring 2011.
The new AKB48 Haruka Shimazaki commercial comes at a Rubicon moment. As the scholar Dexter Thomas lucidly points out in a recent column for Al Jazeera:
We might wonder if a male spokesperson might be a better choice: for example, a member of Exile, a J-pop supergroup of 19 men. They are one of the most successful and recognisable pop groups in Japan, with their own magazine, TV show, and over a dozen chart-topping albums. They regularly appear half-clothed on advertisements and billboards, and represent the pinnacle of mass-market masculinity. Also, Abe clearly has access to them: He invited them to perform at an ASEAN banquet only a few months ago. Wouldn't an Exile member in fatigues be a great encouragement to get young men to rush to the nearest recruitment centre?
In short: no, because it would be too realistic. If one of these popular young men appeared in a military advertisement, it would be too easy to imagine that young man being killed in a war – and, by extension, for a young man watching the commercial to imagine themselves dying. Or, for anyone with a son or brother to imagine that person dying.
Instead, the aim behind using AKB 48 seems to be an attempt to appeal to a specific male desire to protect "their" women, all while cleverly sidestepping the possibility of danger.
Most countries' military commercials give a glorified version of military service – bravery, sacrifice, adventure. We see images of men and women holding guns, sitting in tanks, and actually preparing for combat. This commercial does none of that.
Instead, the SDF commercial spends more time on close ups of the pretty girl's face than anything else. The rest of the shots are mainly dedicated to pictures of young men standing at attention or running with tote bags. The last shot of a uniformed soldier is a smiling man hugging a young girl, with the caption "Disaster Relief".
In other words, there is no mention of armed combat. The cutesy voiceover tells the viewer that the military is a place that is "like the sky, full of unlimited dreams". This is no longer a military recruitment spot, this is an invitation to Tokyo Disneyland.
"War without actual war"? Yes, a fantasy for sure but no one is talking about this particular elephant in the room.
Japan's forces have been participating in United Nations peace-keeping operations abroad for years now and SDF personnel were eventually sent to Iraq to assist the American mission (collective self-defense in all but name). However, essentially the SDF is untested in combat and whatever the saccharine appeal of Haruka Shimazaki, the reality of war is very far removed from the artificial world of idols. Any new recruits may one day soon find themselves having signed up for more than they expected…
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Scouting reports can be plenty wrong on major-college players too but at least there's some kind of performance record to evaluate. Valaika's scouting reports weren't unanimous, but his short-season performance was sufficiently impressive that people are thinking we might get the better end of those projections (2B with a good bat) as opposed to the lower end (fringe utility guy).


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Apple says iTunes has 800 million accounts, 70 billion app downloads
During today's earnings call to investors, Apple CEO, Tim Cook, announced that the company's iTunes service now has more than 800 million accounts. This is a massive number and includes accounts for iPhone, iPad, iPod and the Mac line of devices. Additionally, Cook said that Apple has $5.2 billion in billings through the iTunes service and more than 70 billion app, song, and other downloads.
What this breaks down to is that iTunes generated more than $5.2 billion for Apple in the last quarter, and that it has grown by about 225 million accounts since last June, when it reported about 575 million accounts. Apple wont release any specific metrics on where these accounts are tied to, but it is a safe bet that most are generated from iPod and iPhone sales, and a good number of them are long inactive.
NPD: 75% of connected HDTV owners believe video apps are important
The majority of connected HDTV owners believe video apps are critical, with 75 percent saying video apps are 'extremely' or 'very important' to their viewing habits. In addition to knowing which apps are available to watch, consumers also want to be able to easily discover new online content available to them.
"The importance of having core video aggregation apps such as Netflix and YouTube, has a lot to do with the convenience that allows consumers to easily access a multitude of programming options in one place," said John Buffone, NPD Group Connected Intelligence Executive Director, in a press statement. "The next wave of TV app user, however, is looking for a different experience than earlier adopters and is placing greater emphasis on TV Everywhere apps from their favorite networks."
The top 10 most important video and TV everywhere apps, according to NPD: Netflix, YouTube, The Weather Channel, HuluPlus, History, Amazon Instant/Prime Video, HBOGO, Fox News, PBS, and WatchESPN.
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WhatsApp hits 500 million monthly users
WhatsApp was involved in one of the biggest deals to hit the tech world on the last few years. Facebook purchased the app for $16 billion. That purchase made some fans of the app upset in part because Facebook doesn't have the best reputation when it comes to privacy. Despite angering some users, WhatsApp continues to grow under the Facebook umbrella.
WhatsApp has reached 500 million users according to the company. The company wrote, "Thanks to all of you, half a billion people around the world are now regular, active WhatsApp users. In the last few months, we've grown fastest in countries like Brazil, India, Mexico, and Russia, and our users are also sharing more than 700 million photos and 100 million videos every single day."
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You can now use Google Wallet on Android to order Domino's Pizza
Domino's Pizza now accepts payments for orders through Google Wallet, with the new payment method now baked into the company's Android-based application. Once you're in the check out with your pizza order, you can select "Buy with Google" to complete the order.
In order to promote the new payment method, Domino's is offering a free order of its specialty chicken to anyone who places an order of $10 or more, and pays through Google Wallet. This deal is all good until June 15, so get your Google Wallet ready, and order yourself some pizza!
Google Hangouts 2.1 will merge conversations, homescreen widget
Google is about to push out a new update to Hangouts, bringing it up to version 2.1, which will bring forth some major changes for Google's messaging application. It will finally merge conversations, making it easier to keep track of your conversations between SMS, and the usual Hangouts chats.
This means if you were talking with a friend through SMS, but had a simultaneous chat with them through Hangouts, those two world's will collide. The messages will be visually distinct, so you'll be able to tell the difference between SMS and the instant messaging chat. The contact lists has been simplified, split into two sections: People you Hangout With, and Phone Contacts.
Video call quality has been improved, as well as SMS and MMS reliability. One of the surprise new features is a new homescreen widget, making it much easier to access your conversations. The updated Hangouts app should be made available later in the week.
Google wants developers to be smarter about the design of their apps
Google I/O isn't far away, but now the Mountain View-based giant is warning its developers to work more on the design of their apps. The warning fires have been shot, so we should see some big changes at the event in June.
Google's Staff Designer and Evangelist, Nadya Direkova, took to a blog post saying: "When Google launched, it was a crisp white page with a simple search box. You might not have thought there was much in the way of design, but its appearance underscored two of our most important principles: simplicity and usefulness".
The company wants its developers to emphasize design as they consider the best way to develop and distribute their apps and services. Google's Director of Developer Relations, Billy Rutledge, said in a blog post that the goal Google has it to help developers "build and prove your app from start to finish".
Keep your friends closer with Facebook's new 'Nearby Friends' feature
Facebook has just rolled out a new "Nearby Friends" feature which joins a bunch of other location-broadcasting apps that are already available. Nearby Friends will allow you to see which of your Facebook friends are close to you.
The new feature is an opt-in option, where you'll have to enable it on your account. The service will let you see which of your friends are nearby, but you can turn the location tracking off whenever you want. Both you and your friends will need to have it enabled in order to see each other on the map, but once it is activated on both sides, you'll receive a push notification telling you that your friend is nearby.
Kindle for Samsung app brings eBooks to Samsung devices
Samsung has announced that a new app is available globally for Samsung device users. The new app is called Kindle for Samsung and it will deliver millions of best selling digital books from the Amazon Kindle platform. Samsung says that 500,000 of those titles will be exclusive to Samsung users.
The application is available for download on any Samsung smartphone or tablet that runs Android 4.0 or higher. The app is a free download. Most of the books will be titles that you have to purchase. However, Samsung will offer Samsung Book Deals that will deliver up to 12 free eBooks each year.
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YouTube for Android updated, can now cast live videos to Chromecast
YouTube for Android been updated, with version 5.5.27 of the app adding in some new features. The latest version of YouTube for Android now supports the ability to cast live videos to Chromecast.
The Preloading menu on the app has also been removed, but there's a new Captions menu that has been added to the latest version of YouTube for Android. You can get the latest YouTube for Android from the Google Play store.
Google debuts Chrome Remote Desktop for Android
Google has just pushed out its Chrome Remote Desktop app for Android, something that has been floating around in the beta world, but it is now an official thing you can download today.
Android-based users can use their devices to remotely access their Windows or Mac machines, with the Remote Desktop app available on the desktop for a while now, but now the mobile world can enjoy it. An iOS version of Chrome Remote Desktop will be made available in the near future. You can download Chrome Remote Desktop from the Google Play store now.


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"give a small present of money to," c.1600, "to give, hand, pass," originally thieves' cant, perhaps from tip (v.3) "to tap." The meaning "give a gratuity to" is first attested 1706. The noun in this sense is from 1755; the meaning "piece of confidential information" is from 1845; the verb in this sense is from 1883; tipster first recorded 1862. For urban legendary origin as an acronym, see here.
"end, point, top," early 13c., from Middle Low German or Middle Dutch tip "utmost point, extremity, tip" (cf. German zipfel, a diminutive formation); perhaps cognate with Old English tæppa "stopper" (see tap (n.)), from Proto-Germanic *tupp- "upper extremity." Tip-top is from 1702.
verb phrase
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: our tip to him would be to behave (1845+)
(also tip off) To give useful information or advice, esp advance information that gives an advantage of some sort: The room clerk tipped him/ Who tipped Larkin off? (1749+, variant 1891+)
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Air Play Sports & Espresso Bar
Air Play Sports in Sterling is YOUR source for Alternative Sporting Goods. We carry northern Illinois' largest selection of disc golf supplies, stunt kites, boomerangs and more. We are also the town's only full coffee bar with gourmet coffees, espresso, cappuccinos, lattes and more. We are family friendly with toys and coloring books for younger children as well as changing station in our clean restroom. We have live inventory on our website and we can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.
J & P Edelweiss
Collectibles abound at J & P Edelweiss located in Alton's historic downtown district. Shelves are packed with dishes, silverware, copper pots, teapots, pottery and china. Looking for an old iron or child's toy? Check out this place. Hours: Monday,Noon - 4 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday, Noon - 5 p.m., Sunday, 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Alison's Common Scents
Alison's Commons Scents is an eclectic shop with organic goods. A helpful and friendly staff is waiting to help you. Also, Dave's Homebrew sells beer and wine-making supplies.
All That's Vintage
An eclectic mix of antiques, retro & vintage clothing. Repurposed spice tins (Canfolks), repurposed jewelry and unique greeting cards.
The Gilded Cage
Vintage at heart painted cottage furniture, antiques, unique one of a kind pieces.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Kightlinger Antiques and Collectibles
Located in Kickapoo, IL (5 Min west of the Grand Prairie Mall on 150 across from Ludy's restaurant) This shopping destination features antiques, gifts, home accessories, lamps and custom re-purposed furniture. Holiday splendor starts Oct 1st! With the largest Christmas Shop in Central Illinois with over 65,000 ornaments on 80 trees and 10,000 lights you will be sure to be amazed and "yes!" you can purchase the ornaments. We also buy and sell estates so stop by and see us today! Our antique shop is conveniently located off of Interstate 74 near the Kickapoo Creek Winery.
Common Cents Resale
We are a resale shop that sells furniture, home décor, antique and unique items.
Tina's Tea Room & Gifts
Tina's Tea Room is a British-style tea room located in Waterloo, Illinois.
Circa Boutique
Circa Boutique features a unique blend of apparel. For over 2 years Circa Boutique features a unique blend of cozy, edgy apparel. Lines include Tulle, Kenzie, split, Free People, LTB Jeans, and She-Bible.
The Healthy Nut
At Whole Body Health & Gifts, you can get back to basics with natural foods, vitamins, herbs, supplements, beauty aids, gifts, cards, and much more.
Mosaics Fine Fashions
Discover a treasure chest of European charm in the heart of Alton. Mosiacs is a unique boutique featuring trendy womens couture to fine home decor all at European wholesale pricing. Open Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Azura Boutique
Azura Boutique is a classy womens clothing desination settled in Peoria Heights. The interior alone will make you want to stay a little longer and linger. Owner Danielle has worked hard to design a dream boutique, the original doors from the house are mounted in the store and cleverly used as a shoe display. Her clientel range from the women who comes in with their teenage daughters to women in their 60's who want great fashion options. Azura Boutique has something for everyone! As well as fashionable clothing options, Azura also provides jewelry, shoes, and purses.
CITY:Peoria Heights
Rustic River Finds, Inc.
Rustic River is a collection of handcrafted jewelry, specialty beads, Vintaj & unique finds. Our shop is inspired by nature.
Cornerstore on Main
Convenience store in downtown Peoria inside the Becker Building at the corner of Main and Madison. Deli, snacks, beverages, postcards and Peoria items.
Enchanted Florist and Boutique
Enchanted Florist & Boutique is a full service flower shop that features a fine boutique containing a wide variety of products ranging from candles and oils to bath and body gifts. Enchanted also caters to weddings and events, from the smallest intimate affair to the grandest formal event, let Enchanted add the enchantment and beauty to your special day! Offers a complimentary wedding consultation. Delivery available. They are Peoria's only florist with a drive-thru window!
Dejawood Tables
Timber barn wood tables, beams, recycled wood, bubinga wood, outdoor tables, old wood flooring, recycled wood objects.
Sandburg Mall
Four major department stores and 40 specialty shops throughout the mall
Behren's Country Village
Find many unique gifts at this farm-like spot, including year-round Christmas items, furniture, fresh and silk flowers and plants, children's clothing, and the Muffins 'n' More lunchroom.
CITY:Rock Falls
Quincy Steamboat Co.
Cookware, specialty foods, and cooking classes.
Bead-It has a wide variety of silver, pearls, Swarovski crystal, seed beads, Chinese lamp beads, unique jewelry and much more. At Bead-It, you can also make your own jewelry with our friendly staff ready to help.
Moody Pharmacy
Moody Pharmacy has great gifts for any occasion.
Pannus Gifts & Jewelry
Pannus has wonderful gifts and beautiful jewelry for every occasion.
Looking for something beyond the ordinary? Poopsie's is the place for you! Toys, frames, books, jewelry and one-of-a-kind art.
South Side Antiques and Decor
Antiques and decor. Located in Rushville, IL.
Fashions on Main
3,000 sq ft main floor of building. Store front. Unique clothing, shoes and accessories. Chocolates including Fannie May, Jelly Belly, and Blackhawk Chocolate Trail.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Wooded Wonderland
Located on a unique parcel of land in the heart of Jo Daviess County and Galena, Illinois, Wooded Wonderland is home to numerous unmatched environmental aspects. Native prairies, with many rare plant species, hardwood forests, rolling hills, unique fossil discoveries, and endangered wildlife. Wooded Wonderland gives you the opportunity to pick your own blueberries and taste locally produced honey. Organically grown. Call for availability. Sawmill tours available.
Market on the Green
Pittsfield's Main Street Farmer's Market, featuring fresh, local products and produce, is a true summer treat! Enjoy this farmer's market June through September.
The Hen House
Discover unique antiques and treasures at the Hen House in Pittsfield. Also shop for vintage finds and furniture along with home furnishings.
Old Blacksmith Shop Mercantile
Hand-forged gifts with the distinctive 'Galena' stamp, made in an authentic 1897 blacksmith shop. Special orders welcome.
The Driftless Area Stillroom
The Driftless Area Stillroom is now located at the SHOPS@GLENVIEW. We offer outstanding domestic and worldwide wine selection of cheeses, meats, foodstuffs and a rotating selection of house made goods, housewares and more. We focus on local, organic, and sustainable purveyors. Join us Sundays for food and drink on the veranda.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Scrapbook Dreams
Supplies for scrapbooks and photo albums.
Gift Box Boutique
Extreme Events offers party supplies and rentals to make your next party a success.
Tinner's Anvil Antiques
Take a step back in time at Tinner's Anvil Antiques. Primitive antiques are among the thousands of items housed in this warehouse located in historic downtown Alton. From furniture to antique gardening tools, maps to quilts, there is something for every antique hunter around. Open F - S 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Su Noon - 5 p.m.
Marissa Antique Station, Inc.
Marissa Antique Station, Inc. has over 100 dealers and offers almost everything and anything you could want.
Aunt Mary's Parlor
Aunt Mary's Parlor has a wide variety of great gifts for everyone on your list.
Doza Creek Leather
Doza Creek has a wide variety of antiques and leather items.
Book World
Largest selection of books in the area, variety of children's books, more than 3,500 magazine titles, greeting cards and more.
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!
Krantz Floral & Gift Shoppe
Krantz has beautiful flowers and great gifts.
CITY:Red Bud
Wicks N Country
Wicks N Country offers candles, stationary, greeting cards, and gifts for every occasion.
CITY:Red Bud
Wines 'n More
Based in Morton, Illinois, Wines 'N More offers a range of quality fine wines and gourmet foods that harness your luxurious side. We offer many different products and services including gourmet cooking demonstrations, high-end cooking and bake ware. Visit Wines 'N More to sample some of the best gourmet food money can buy, including Leonidas Belgian chocolates. There is a collection of foods ranging from cheeses to olive oils.
Buena Vista Jewelry
There is nothing run of the mill about Greg Brummett's hand-crafted jewelry. Each piece is unique and is crafted from the finest quality metals and semi-precious gemstones, that include turquoise, bolder opals, agates, quartz, hematite, onyx, coral, tiger eye, and others. Many stones are cut, shaped and polished by Greg personally. He also creates "steampunk" jewelry which blends Victorian styles with modern science fiction. Think steam engine versus combustion engine when viewing his designs. All pendants are created using the art of wire-wrapping. Wire-wrapping has been around since the time of the Phoenician Empire, about 1000 years B.C. Today, wire wrapping has become popular because of the uniqueness and the individuality of each piece - no two are ever exactly alike! Open: Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Arnold's Bicycle Repairs and Rentals
Located in downtown Thomson, Illinois near the Thomson Public Causeway and steps from the Great River Bike Trail that extends 62 miles from the Quad Cities to Savanna, Illinois. We specialize in Recumbent Bikes & Trikes so what are you waiting for? Test ride one of our recumbents and capture a view of the mighty Mississippi. We offer sales (new and used); service and repairs (the friendliest customer service around) and special requests - need something unique, customization or special needs – we can do it! We offer bike rentals, too!
Prim Pickins
Primitive-style furniture made by hand with simple, straight lines. It's all new, but we make it look old. We can build entertainment centers, TV stands, kitchen tables, bar tables, sofa tables, coffee tables, end tables, bookcases, bunk beds, dressers, windowpanes, stools, benches, hutches, storage chests, hall trees, quilt racks and small home decor items.
Emerson Creek, Etc.
Customer satisfaction and good old fashioned service combined with quality products will make your stop at Emerson Creek, Etc. a distinct shopping adventure you'll want to repeat. Emerson Creek Pottery makes it's own clay and glazes. Each piece is heirloom quality and hand painted by local artisans in Bedford, Virginia. Fire & Light glassware features age old craftsmanship and innovative manufacturing using post consumer (recycled) glass as a resource. Their fabulous glassware is hand poured and pressed piece by piece and known for its vibrant color and texture.
CITY:Peoria Heights
The Flower Shop- Java House
The Flower Shop- Java House is located on the North side of the historic Carthage Square. The Flower Shop carries a full array of flowers and gifts for any occasion. The Java House offers coffee, lattes, teas and smoothies in a homey relaxed atmosphere.
Olive Oil Marketplace
A specialty shop devoted completely to the finest olive oils and balsamic vinegar's available, is what you will find at Olive Oil Marketplace. Gathered from top olive farms worldwide, the Extra Virgin Olive Oils are infused with natural flavors included roasted garlic, portobello and garlic, lemon pepper and Italian herb. There are more than 25 flavors of olive oils available. More than 17 flavors of balsamic vinegars are also on hand imported from Modena, Italy. Tasting stations for the olive oils and balsamic vinegars are set up throughout the store for customers. Flavored pastas, coffees and a variety of specialized kitchen gadgets are also available for sale. Open Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Red's Iron Yard & Wholesale Barn-Country & Western
Unique country & western. Handmade home and garden décor. Life size die cast animals. Wooden wheeled wagons, buggies and sleighs.
Used But Not Abused
Consignment of gently used clothing, shoes, jewelry and purses for women, men, teens & children. Consignment furniture and home accessories. At Used But Not Abused you can get name brands at affordable prices with lots of unique home furnishings. Stop by today and your be happy you did. You can find us in the Morton downtown shopping district.
The shops @glenview are located on the first floor of the Historic Hotel Glenview where you will find the dabluz boutique, Driftless Area Stillroom and more! Check out our website for a full listing of all the great things our vendors have to offer.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Everything & The Kitchen Sink
Everything & the Kitchen Sink is an antique mall and a resale shop. They offer new collectibles and antique furniture pieces. The inventory changes daily: books/jewelry/glassware/tools/pports & political memorabilia
By Design
By Design is a unique, warm and inviting shop, offering a variety of art and wearables. All are handmade by highly skilled local and regional artists. Hand-dyed silk scarves, jewelry, fiber art, couture clothing and much more is available. Local artists also showcase their work in the in-store gallery. Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
White Birch
Upscale gifts with a flair for the unique are among the many items found at the White Birch. Stunning jewelry, amazingly soft baby blankets, Gurgle Pots for entertaining and a bridal registry are all available. Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
La Boutique
La Boutique has unique fashions for unique women.
You Gotta Be Kidding
One of the many unique, specialty shops that call Galena home, find collectibles: such as, Coke/Pepsi memorabilia, Barbie dolls, banks, signs and hard-to-find gifts.
The Hive
Planning a wedding, anniversary, birthday or other special event? Find your "Sweet Indulgences" cakes, cupcakes and other mouth-watering baked goods at The Hive. This specialty shop also features floral arrangements, one-of-a-kind custom jewelry, home decor items, crocheted bags for "green friendly" shoppers, giftware and some furniture. There is a little something for everyone. Hours: Monday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Crystal & Spice Shoppe
Open for 25 years, Crystal & Spice Shoppe is located in a turn-of-the-century building and has walls lined with jars and jars of coffee bean and spices. Also, a wide variety of Aromatique oils, fine loose tea, and dried herbs.
The Quilted Garden
The Quilted Garden has distinguished quilting fabric, supplies, silk, ribbon, embroidery, classes, and gifts.
Bracelets & More
Bracelets & More features unique, custom jewelry by Sandy Schoenborn and Kathy Going. Bracelets & More also offers a wide variety of Bali silver and swarovski crystal. Also, a large selection of handbags and leather jewelry cases.
Walgreen's - Alton
Pharmacy and convenience store.
Goodscents offers designer inspired recreations of your favorite scents. Every perfume, cologne, and bath and pody Product at Good Scents Limited is blended by hand using all natural oils. Your products are custom made at the time of your order, so you can be sure they are of the highest quality.
Fun, unique and stylish children's clothing is featured at Grapevine located in Alton's historic downtown district. From christening gowns for infants to adorable seasonal outfits for girls up to size 8 and boys up to 4T, the store's experienced sales staff is committed to finding that perfect outfit for that special occasion.
Simply Elegant Boutique
Real fashion for real women = real possibilities. Women's apparel and accessory boutique, also offering personal fittings and wardrobing consultations.
Linens, candles, kitchen items, home decor, large baby and toy section.
Corky's Emporium
Primitive antiques and collectibles are everywhere in this antique mall in Alton. Over 60 booths are in this 6,800-square-foot antique mall. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday, Noon - 6 p.m.
Something Special
Covers a wide variety of your shopping needs from quality sportswear to elegant attire. Gifts, children's books and more can also be found.
Ben's Craft and Floral
Ben's Craft and Floral offers a little bit of everything including craft supplies, art supplies, toys, silk flowers, beads, picture frames, and gifts. Also, a large selection of hard-to-find candy.
The Clothes Bin & Gift Shop
Designer-inspired clothing, jewelry, purses, home décor & so much more. Free yourself from the ordinary! Stop, shop, have fun!
Sullivan's Antiques & More
Antiques, collectibles, and wonderful vintage home decor, homemade crafts galore. With over 14,000 square feet and more than 50 vendors you'll be sure to find just what you're looking for. Whether you're a Nascar collector, antique enthusiast or furnishing your home in vintage decor.
Wilson's Antiques
Take your time as you browse through Wilson's Antiques in historic Downtown Alton. A wide selection of antiques and collectibles are showcased. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Patchwork Plus
This is a shop dedicated to the preservation of the art of quilting. From its 1800's reproduction quilting fabric available for sale to sharing the craftsmanship of quilting with customers, keeping the spark of this craft alive is the life force behind this cozy, friendly shop. Heirloom quilt patterns also available. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CITY:Wood River
Hazel2blue, inc
Hazel2blue, inc. is a women's fashion boutique that targets the late teen young women to the fashion savvy 40 something. H2B as slightly edgy, with a splash of vintage, sprinkled with a lot of class. Current brands: Tulle, Lucca Couture, Willow & Clay, Nation, Amour Vert, Sanctuary, DL1961 Denim, Sold Design Lab, and Threads 4 Thought basics, to name a few. They have a little bit of everything for the modern woman, including you!
The Vineyard
The Vineyard has Bibles and religious books, religious goods, a gift shop, and a coffee house with Wireless Internet.
Antiques, Etc.
Antiques, Etc. offers a large variety of glassware, pottery, furniture, primitives, vintage quilts and linens, old books, and much more.
Wannabe's Upscale Resale
Wannabe's is like no other resale store you have encountered in Peoria, IL. We look, feel, and act like an upscale shop. We pride ourselves on our fashion knowledge and customer service. Wannabe's carries women & children's "gently worn" clothing and accessories. We also carry a new line of jewelry for women and unique children's gifts.
Old Town Antiques
Old Town Antiques specializes in late 18th and early 19th century furniture, paintings, Oriental carpets, as well as brass and copper, china, folk art, clocks, glassware, Sterling and coin silver.
Flashbacks for You
Flashbacks For You is a Quality Consignment store selling antiques, vintage and handmade purses, a wide variety of collectibles, dishes, comics and so much more! We sell local treasures worldwide. Go to our website for more information.
Tommie's 6th Street Mini Mall
Antiques, crafts and collectibles are the main stays of this mini mall. Consignments are also welcomed. Many booths are available featuring a wide array of items. Also look for the collectible books on hand. Hours: Tuesday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Thursday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CITY:Wood River
Naturally Yours Grocery
We are Central Illinois' largest health food store, locally owned and operated with a friendly hometown atmosphere. You will receive the highest quality products and information from our knowledgeable staff. Please explore our website for healthy tips and information. We are here to serve you as your source for healthy products. We carry one of the largest vitamin and supplement sections in the Midwest. We are your source for quality products that work.
Keil's Clock Shop
Keil's Clock Shop specializes in clock sales, service, repair, and is an authorized dealer of Howard Miller, Hermle, Bulova, Seth Thomas, Sligh, and many more. Keil's Clock Shop also offers a variety of antique clocks and vintage German grandfather clocks.
Josephines Ltd. Gift Shop
Unique home decor, gifts, florals and accessories are among the many pieces offered in vignette settings at Josephines Ltd. Gift Shop. The gift shops are in the original house, once part of Monticello College that was founded in 1838. The gift shops are adjacent to the renowned Josephines Tea Room. Gift Shop Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Galena Garlic Company
Celebrating garlic's versatility in the kitchen, Galena Garlic Company specializes in small-batch, homemade premium spice blends, naturally grown gourmet garlic (July-November), gourmet chef blends, rubs, aged balsamics, and the world's freshest olive oil!
Dizzy Dugout
The Dizzy Dugout is you source for today's hottest games and tournaments for Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Harry Potter, and many more. Open game tables available.
The Bishop Hill Gallery
Located at ground level below The Gallery Inn, the Bishop Hill Gallery specializes in artwork and framing. As you enter the gallery, you will notice a great selection of Abraham Lincoln and Civil War photographs and documents, as well as other artwork. You can purchase your art and have it framed by skilled crafts people in the same location.
CITY:Bishop Hill
J & K Antiques
Unique and unusual antique furniture, clocks and lamps. Refinishing and stripping of antique furniture also available.
Wild Birds Unlimited
Enhance your enjoyment of nature with birdfeeders, birdbaths, garden accents, nature-inspired gifts, books, binoculars, children's educational toys and more.
Savvy Scavengers
An eclectic experience women of all ages will enjoy; unique, name brand and more of apparel, shoes, jewelry and purses.
The Little Owl Shoppe Inc
We sell antiques and great gifts including jewelry, wine accessories, flower arrangements and every day and collector knives. We also sell fine cigars. But mostly, we are about wine. We sell good wine and have tastings when we are open. Our wine is not something that you can buy locally. We have worked hard on wine that tastes good but is nice and you will be very happy with the prices!
Interiors Antiques, etc.
We're located in a beautifully restored historic building in downtown Fulton and we specialize in antique furniture and accessories of all kinds.
LuLu's on Main
Lulu's On Main is the premier boutique in Central Illinois for unique jewelry, accessories, and home decor. Our unusual and art-inspired inventory is always changing, bringing in new styles and colors from artisans across the country. Seeing is believing, so stop in today and find something for yourself or your home!
Biker Brother Leather Company
Whether you are just getting started in the motorcycle scene with a sport bike or an experienced rider with a chopper, Biker Brother Leather Company offers high quality road clothes and customized leather motorcycle gear. From wallets to chaps, bike seats to touring bags, there is something for everyone who desires fine quality leather items. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Medford Bicycle & Sporting Goods
Need a bicycle tune-up before you hit the local bike trails? Medford Bicycle & Sporting Goods in Jerseyville is the place to go. All types of bicycle repairs and accessories are available at this one-stop shop. New and used bicycles can be purchased. There is also a wide selection of sporting goods needs from helmets to ball bats, knee pads to practice jerseys. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.


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