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Free Press is welcoming (4/28/09) as "a long overdue step in the right direction" the news that "Cablevision announced plans to offer download speeds of 101Mbps and upload speeds of 15Mbps" without charging "usage caps or overage fees" to users. Research director S. Derek Turner explains that the plan does, however, beg the question why Cablevision can offer fast access with reportedly no caps or overage fees, when others claim such a plan would cause the sky to fall and an exaflood to break the Internet. We hope this new announcement will put an end to the bandwidth bogeyman. We […]
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Sarah Bernhardt
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© Desmond Banks
Sarah Bernhardt
published by William Heinemann, after Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson
lithographic reproduction of a hand-coloured woodcut, published 1899 (1897)
10 1/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (258 mm x 251 mm) paper size
acquired unknown source, 1980
Reference Collection
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- Sarah Henriette Rosine Bernhardt (1844-1923), Actress. Sitter associated with 37 portraits.
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- William Heinemann. Artist associated with 17 portraits.
- Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson (1872-1949), Artist. Artist associated with 29 portraits, Sitter in 8 portraits.
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Nicholson began work on this portrait before the French actress arrived in London in June 1897, for the start of her season at the Adelphi Theatre. He used a photograph published in January of that year as a basis for the composition, emphasising the triangular shape of her fastened cape and lending an angularity to her form, which is effectively silhouetted against the stage curtain. Although by the late 1890s Bernhardt's career was beginning to decline, the artist captures the enduring nature of her fame as she confidently tilts her head and stretches out her arms to bow to her audience.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D9631: Sarah Bernhardt (from same stone)
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- William Nicholson: Radical Woodcuts (26 March 2013 - 31 October 2013)
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Sentosa Girl by mavartWatch
©2003-2016 mavart
While walking into Sentosa, Singapore, to see the water show, we saw a small group of "native" drummers along with a couple of "tribal" dancers. This young lady danced up to me when she saw me trying to take her picture, happily striking various poses as she approached. Then, just as I snapped this last shot she twirled past and poked me in my stomach with her "spear" prop.
this is unique! bravo!
Thanks for your kind comment on mt Semtosa Girl pic from a few weeks ago. I've been enjoying some of your images too.
great portrayal ofthe energy
cooool, it gives the atmosphere of fun!
Thanks! She was quite mischevious, dodging around the crowd and poking us. Probably a fun job.
great shot full of energy. It's always the ones you don't plan that turn out the best!
Yes it does seem that the less planning you do the better the image! Thanks for your comments.
this is so amazing!
i'm gonna make a favourite out of it
i'm gonna make a favourite out of it
ah, now that's just awesome.
abstract, nice concept!


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i would like to know how other people create user interfaces for
clisp-apps. the thing i miss most in clisp is a possibility to create
GUIs. currently i'm running a tiny application http-server and let the
user communicate via browser. although this solution has some benefits i
would like to create 'real' GUIs (for example i would like to have some
editable text-(editor-)widget and i'm annoyed about the capabilities of
html's textarea-field). unfortunately i didn't find any clisp-bindings
to gui-libraries under windows. of course i tried lisp2wish, but it
seems to be a bit too slow, especially if i want to bind callbacks like
dragging a scrollbar to lisp-functions. my attempts to embed tk via FFI
failed because of the (read: my) problems with embedding clisp in the tk
event-loop via FFI.
well, here's my question: has anyone ever tried to make tk usable via
clisp? or any other widget library (under windows)?
if not, how do you create GUIs? do you create GUIs?
i would even be thankful for some raw, unfinished sourcecode... *sigh* ;-)


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Posts Tagged 'architecture'
"I like good strong words that mean something"*…
From Word Journal, "a journal of interesting and infrequently encountered words."
Many more wonderful words there, and at its frequent source, the remarkable Ragbag.
* Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
As we luxuriate in language, we might recall that it was on this date in 1984 that noted slinger of mots Prince Charles threw a wrench into plans to build an addition onto England's National Gallery. The museum had held a competition for designs, and tentatively settled on plans drawn by Ahrends, Burton and Koralek (with elements from the high-tech scheme of Richard Rogers). The Prince, on reviewing the drawings, pronounced them a "monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend." His pronouncement sparked spirited dialogue, both on the proper role of the Royal Family and on the state of modern architecture. Indeed, "monstrous carbuncle" has become a common descriptor for a modern building that clashes with its surroundings.
The ABK plans were withdrawn, and the Gallery went back to the drawing board. In 1991 they opened The Sainsbury Wing, designed by the architects Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown.
"There is nothing more poetic and terrible than the skyscrapers' battle with the heavens that cover them"*…
eVolo Magazine has announced the winners of its 2015 Skyscraper Competition. The award was established in 2006 to recognize outstanding ideas for vertical living; since then, more than 6,000 entries have envisioned the future of building high. These ideas, through their novel use of technology, materials, programs, aesthetics, and spatial organizations, challenge the way we understand vertical architecture and its relationship with the natural and built environments.
First Place- Essence Skyscraper
Ewa Odyjas, Agnieszka Morga, Konrad Basan, Jakub Pudo
Away from everyday routines, in a dense city center, a secret garden that combines architecture and a nature is born. The main goal of this project is to position non-architectural phenomena in an urban fabric. An inspiration rooted in nature allowed to form a representation of external worlds in the shape of a vertical structure. Overlapping landscapes like an ocean, a jungle, a cave or a waterfall will stimulate a diverse and complex range of visual, acoustic, thermal, olfactory, and kinesthetic experiences.
The main body of the building is divided into 11 natural landscapes. They are meant to form an environmentally justified sequence open to the public that includes extensive open floor plans that form spectacular spaces with water floors, fish tanks lifted up to 30 meters above ground, and jungle areas among others natural scenarios. The sequence landscapes might become a variable set of routes dedicated to different shades of adventure.
Second Place- Shanty-Scaper
Suraksha Bhatla, Sharan Sundar
Unrecognized slums have effectively become akin to an invisible Chennai, largely ignored by the service provision agencies. As urban planners and architects we must make a conscious decision to improve the quality of life of squatters (shelter, services & livelihood) by applying principles of sustainable urbanism. The need of the hour is a reimagination of the existing land parcels, growth and infrastructural burden squatters place on the city's civic supplies. This begs the question – Will the cities of the future be filled with vertical slums? Informal settlements and the paucity of land parcels can no longer be ignored & the complexities of resettlement will force slum dwellers themselves to build higher using locally available, structurally sound, recyclable materials accommodating themselves into organised communities.
Shanty-Scraper aspires to provide a unique solution for the fishermen of Nochikuppam located at Marina bay beach. The vertical squatter structure predominately is comprised of post-construction debris such as pipes and reinforcement bars that crucially articulate the structural stability. Recycled corrugated metal sheets, regionally sourced timber & thatch mould the enclosure of each dwelling profile and lend to their vernacular language. The double height semi enclosures serve as utility yards & social gathering spaces. The vertical transportation is fragmented into multiple plank lifts that are constructed from a simple mechanically driven lever & pulley contraption. The rhythmic timber lattice membrane structure at the ground level, houses the public sea food market, & forms the first level of defence against future tsunamis. The high rise typology serves as a vantage point for the fishermen to gauge high risk waters & during emergencies…
More on both these projects, on the other honorees, and on the competition at "Winners 2015 eVolo Skyscraper Competition."
* Federico Garcia Lorca
As we get high, we might spare a thought for Albrecht Dürer; he died on this date in 1528. Renown as a painter and a print-maker, Dürer was also a mathematician and theorist who wrote a four volume treatise on geometry and its applications, Four Books on Measurement (Underweysung der Messung mit dem Zirckel und Richtscheytor Instructions for Measuring with Compass and Ruler). Book Three applies the principles of geometry to architecture (along with engineering and typography).
"This is a service station. We offer service. There's no higher purpose"*…
Gas stations are rarely known for their aesthetics. Looking like a truck stop is no compliment for a work of architecture. It hasn't always been so: In the early days of American car culture, gas stations were designed with enough architectural flamboyance to lure customers off the highway. As driving has become an ingrained way of life, though, that extra design effort has fallen by the wayside. Though in general we're not a huge fan of city driving, as long as people continue to rely on cars, there will have to be places to fuel up. Why make car infrastructure more of a blight on the landscape than it already is?
Some of the best-known architects of our time have set their sights on gas station architecture, from midcentury icons like Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe, to Jean Prouvé to Norman Foster. In a new book from Architizer founder Marc Kushner, The Future of Architecture in 100 Buildings, Kushner devotes an entire section to this car-centic architecture that outclasses the barren Shell stations of today by a mile…
Fill 'er up at "9 Gorgeous Gas Stations Throughout History."
* "Socrates" (Nick Nolte), a gas station attendant in Peaceful Warrior
As we opt for unleaded, we might recall that it was on this date in 1934 that Britain introduced the first Driver's Test for licensing. Optional until 1935 (so as to avoid a crush at the test centers), the new requirement, enacted with the Highway Code of 1934, followed a year in which cars on the road topped 1 million in the U.K. and road deaths reached 7,300. In an effort to calm motorists made nervous by the new requirement, Ford produced a short, reassuring film, narrated by motor racer and land speed record holder Sir Malcolm Campbell:
email readers click here for video
What goes around…
The bicycle revolutionized late Victorian and Edwardian society. Between the 1880s and the 1910s, it grew from an expensive fad for the upper classes, to a popular sport, to a marker of freedom for women, and finally, to an affordable mode of transportation for the middle and working classes. The more daring took the riding of the bicycle even further to amazing acrobatic feats atop two pneumatic tyres!
Fancy Cycling, published in 1901, chronicles some of the daring tricks that could be executed on a bicycle…
From the ever-edifying Edwardian Promenade; the photo above is © Shire Publications/Old House, which has just re-released Fancy Cycling.
As we fixate on fixies, we might recall that it was on this date in 1883 that James Goold Cutler patented the mail chute. An architect (and later, Mayor of Rochester, NY), Cutler developed the system to allow employees or residents in multi-story buildings– which, with the advent of Otis' "safe" elevators, were going up in huge numbers– to use a slot on their floor to mail letters which then dropped through a thin shaft to a collection box in the lobby. Largely extinct now (they had an unfortunate habit of jamming, and then of course, there came email), they were once a standard feature of high-rises.
"A doctor can bury his mistakes, but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines…"*
From the New School of Architecture and Design, "Failure by Design"– an infographic that charts major architectural blunders through the ages… Visit the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Tower of Pisa, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and other famously ill-conceived constructions for explications of the miscalculations at work and the lessons they teach.
Click here (and again) for an enlarged version of the full graphic; read about the project here and here.
* Frank Lloyd Wright
As we take up our t-squares, we might send exquisitely-wrought birthday greetings to the architect of "The Library of Babel," Jorge Luis Borges; he was born on this date in 1899. An accomplished poet, essayist, and translator, Borges is of course best remembered for his short stories. In reaction to 19th century Realism and Naturalism, Borges blended philosophy and fantasy to create an altogether new kind of literary voice. Indeed, critic Angel Flores credits Borges with founding the movement that Flores was the first to call "Magic Realism."
There's no need to build a labyrinth when the entire universe is one.
You Don't Know What You've Got Till It's Gone…
The great men and women of history… and the modern pop song lyrics they might have spoken.
Many more muse-worthy mash-ups at Ms. Attribution.
As we slip on our headphones, we might send elegantly-ordered birthday greetings to Daniel H. Burnham; he was born on this date in 1846. America's preeminent architect at the turn of the 19th to 20th century, Burnham collaborated with Frederick Law Olmsted on the design of Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, became the country's leading city planner (Chicago, Cleveland, Washington DC, San Francisco, among others), designed such iconic buildings as New York's Flatiron and Washington's Union Station, and served as President of the American Institute of Architects.
Even fellow-architects impatient with Burnham's resolute classicism– e.g., Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright– were admirers of the man and his efforts. (Robert Moses, Burhham's successor as Master Planner through the midst of the Twentieth Century, might be a reminder to Sullivan and Wright that one should be careful what one wishes for…)
Tottering Towers…
From The Economist:
The British Parliament's Clock Tower (more commonly known as Big Ben) is leaning north-west by 0.26 degrees, or 17 inches (43.5cm), according to documents that were recently made public. But Big Ben isn't alone; architects have been correcting the Leaning Tower of Pisa since the 1170s when it was still being built. Germany's Leaning Tower of Suurhusen, which at an angle of 5.19 degrees holds the Guinness World Record for the most tilted tower in the world, dates back to the 1450s. In modern times, many buildings have been designed at a deliberate slant. The 165-metre Montréal Tower, finished in 1987, is the world's tallest man-made leaning tower and inclines at a 45-degree angle. In 1996, the Puerta de Europa in Spain was completed with two towers sloping towards each other at a 15-degree angle. Late this year the Capital Gate is set to be finished in Abu Dhabi at a slant of 18 degrees.
As we hum "Lean on Me" to ourselves, we might send soulful birthday greetings to Robery Leroy Johnson; he was born on this date in 1911. A master of the Mississippi Blues, Johnson's guitar work and vocals have been hugely influential: he ranks fifth on Rolling Stone's list of all-time greatest guitarists, and is cited by Eric Clapton as "the most important blues singer that ever lived." But this regard developed posthumously; during his lifetime, Johnson was effectively unknown– an itinerant, playing juke joints and street corners.
So perhaps it's not surprising that a legend has arisen around Johnson: as a young boy committed to music, he was "instructed" to take his guitar to a crossroad near Dockery Plantation at midnight. There he was met the Devil who, after bargaining for Johnson's soul, took the guitar, tuned it, played a few songs, and then returned it– giving Johnson his otherwordly mastery of the instrument.


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Smokin' Gun Hunting Lodge
Lodge featues seating for 150 Tables and chairs furnished, 3 Beds in 5 rooms, a nice attached breeze way for evening relaxing, charcoal grills big enough for 20 steaks and a 47" flat screen TV
Lake Lou Yaeger
Lake Lou Yaeger, this 1400+ acre lake offers 45 miles of beautiful shoreline and several recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy boating, skiing, swimming, fishing, and camping. The 300 acre park has five picnic areas, two playgrounds, pavilions, grills, restrooms, and hiking trails. With miles of horse trails and a new equestrian campground with full hook-ups and shower house, Lake Lou is a great destination for horse enthusiasts. Milnot Beach has two diving platforms, showers, snack bar, and lifeguards on duty.
Burrell Woods Park & Campground
30 camping sites in northern Carmi.
Arcola Camper Stop
30 campsites; 28 have water, 30 amp electric and cable TV. Restroom with showers. Sites are grass and gravel, flat and level.
Madison Golf Course
This 5,332 yard, 18 hole course is conveniently located near West Peoria. It offers level terrain and very few hazards, making it a favorite of senior golfers and those looking for a care-free and relaxing round. Madison is the oldest public golf course in Peoria and it celebrated its 100th birthday in 2009. Blue: yards 5476, rating 64.5, slope 96 White: yards 5332, rating 63.8, slope 92 Red/Gold: yards 5120, rating 67.7/62.8, slope 100/90
North Entrance To Lake Shelby
This 15-mile-long lake has 250 miles of shoreline, offering camping, fishing, boating, marinas and more.
Freedom Farm
40 sites, lake swimming and fishing, tent camping, handicap access.
Pyramid State Park
Pyramid State Recreation Area consists of heavily forested hills and many lakes and ponds. Total overall acreage is 19,701, making Pyramid the largest State Recreation Area in Illinois. It gets its name from a coal mine that once existed here. Many species of wildlife may be found in the area, including songbirds, deer, squirrels, beavers, rabbits, turkey, bobcat, raccoons, possums, coyotes, weasel, mink, woodchucks and waterfowl. Tent and trailer camping are permitted at designated camping areas only. There are 16.5 miles of foot and horse trails and mountain bike riding. Canoeing is popular because of the rough terrain, and boats with 10-hp motors or less are allowed.
Brookhill's Golf Club
This nine-hole, par 31 course includes a driving range.
Sycamore Golf Club
This par 71, 18-hole golf club offers watered bent grass fairways, a putting green, swimming pool, tennis courts and horse shoes. Seats up to 120 people for meetings and events.
Cahokia R V Parque
Swimming, fishing, boat rentals, RV and cabin rentals, tent camping.
All Veterans Memorial Park of Stephenson County
This park honors all of the veterans from Stephenson County. It contains large era stones from all conflicts. Benches surround concrete walkways, and a large brick memorial garden if featured. A Gold Star Family Memorial is dedicated to all who gave given their lives for our freedoms. Open: Daily: Dawn to Dusk.
Lake View Park Trail
Lake View Park Trail is an advanced single track dirt trail, 6 miles in length. It's quite technical in nature, offering good descents and heart-pounding climbs.
Epiphany Farms
Epiphany Farms Enterprise (EFE) is a "Farm to Fork" concept that practices sustainable, beyond organic, environmentally friendly techniques. EFE harnesses ideas from a wide range of agricultural theories, such as permaculture and intensive pasture rotation, to cultivate a multitude of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and animals. Pioneering a new food system frontier, they blend their farm and restaurants to create one self-sustaining organism. Tours of the farm are available.
Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area
Picturesque bottomland setting with an abundance of silver maple, cottonwood, ash and willow trees. Picnicking, camping, boating, fishing, and hunting add to the visitor's enjoyment.
Deer Run Par 3 Golf Course
Open seasonally, this par 3 course is located in Washington Park.
Bent Oak Golf Course
This par 9 course is located in Breese.
Lacoma Golf Course
Lacoma offers 45 holes of quality golf: 18-hole championship, two 9-hole and a par 3. Best value in the tri-states!
CITY:East Dubuque
Rollins Savanna Trails
Rollins Savanna Trails in beautiful Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve is a outdoor enthusiasts dream; with 5.7-miles of easy to moderate terrain and a thriving habitat to explore. The landscape is dotted with ponds and marshes. Take a walk through lush prairie and thriving wetlands and see why the National Audubon Society named it one of America's most important bird sites in 2005.
Ocean Farm
Ocean Farm is working to make a harmonious place where nature and agriculture complement each other. A contour strip rotation uses corn, soybeans, oats, alfalfa, and buckwheat. 56 acres are used in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.
Best Holiday Trav-L-Park-Benton
A private, family-oriented RV campground with 120 sites from tents to huge recreational vehicles. Peaceful, wooded setting close to all the activities at Rend Lake.
DuPage County Trail System
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - A 61-mile hiking, biking and nature trail follows the bed of a long-gone railroad. It's one of the nation's first linear recreation trails and a model for others in the United States.
Friends Creek Conservation Area
18 miles north of Decatur on Route 48 near Argenta. The park feature three nature trails - the quarter-mile Friends Creek Trail, the 2-mile Woodland Trail, and the 2.5-mile Sun Trail. Each varies in difficulty and meanders through topographies ranging from open meadows and floodplains, to towering oak-hickory forests and undulating hillsides.
McMaster Woods Nature Preserve
McMaster Woods is a beautiful oak woodland and barrens that occurs on deep ravines, steep slopes and a ridgetop. Limestone bedrock outcrops along the bases of ravines and an intermittent stream crosses the northwest corner of the preserve. A great variety of wildflowers, grasses, sedges and ferns occur here, including large-flowered bellwort, spikenard, false dragonhead, wood reed and maidenhair fern. A small, but interesting barrens remnant occurs on the ridgetop. For Further Information Contact: Illinois Department of Natural Resources, District Natural Heritage Biologist, 4521 Alton Commerce Parkway, Alton, Illinois 62002 (618-462-2424)
Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Timbered, 1150-acre state park with 77-acre lake stocked with a variety of fish. Class A, 92-site campground with shower building and all sites with electricity. Separate equestrian campground.
Jaycee Ball Field
This softball field is located in Woodland Park.
Bent Tree Country Club
This 18-hole, par 70 course is a challenge for players of all levels.
Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club
Prairie Bluff is located on 237 acres of rolling terrain and is framed with prairie grass, which adds to the golf course's overall challenge and beauty for those who play here. With four sets of tees, 10 lakes and more than 40 bunkers, golfers of all skill levels will find a good challenge. At Prairie Bluff, you will enjoy our beautiful 10,000 square foot clubhouse that features a pro shop, banquet hall & bar. Beyond serving as a fabulous golf facility, Prairie Bluff is an ideal location for breakfast, lunch, dinner or cocktails. Prairie bluff's learning center offers a 10- acre driving range, short game area with bunker, putting green, private and group lessons. Let Prairie Bluff host your next golf outing!
CITY:Crest Hill
Lakewoods Flying Duck Sporting Clays
Public shooting range with sporting clays & wobble trap. A premiere sporting clays shooting facility located in rural Wayne County, seven miles northeast of Cisne, Illinois. Currently, offering twelve stations with 20 automatic machines, including a wobble trap, a battue, and a Rabbit. Our country setting allows us to present stations in the woods, on a hillside, in a marsh, and in open fields. We also surround a placid eight acre lake. On any given day, you can see the fish splash in the water, and hear the frogs croaking. Shooters have frequently reported seeing curious deer watching them from the shelter of the woods. Crisscrossing meadows, woods and marshes are all weather graveled nature paths winding thru miles of natural beauty. Both new and experienced shooters can appreciate the natural backdrop as they enjoy the sport. GPS> N38 33' 11.24" W088 22' 01.78"
Country Hills Golf Course
18-Hole, 6414 yard, par 72 public golf course. Front nine opened July 4, 1993; Back nine added July 4, 2002. Bentgrass greens, bluegrass/rye mix fairways, tees, and rough. Banquet facility to accommodate up to 110 guests and clubhouse seating for up to 200. Full service pro shop fully stocked with golf clubs, balls, equipment, clothing, towels, hats, and shoes.bPractice facilities include drivingvrange with three target greens, chipping and putting green, practice bunker.
Kankakee South KOA
A campground that has something for everyone with basketball, volleyball and other activities.
Martin Campground
Overnight and long-term RV parking.
Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area
Encompasses 871 acres of mostly unreclaimed strip-mining land. The area is dotted with some 15 stocked lakes for fishing. Be aware that shore access is limited and that shorelines tend to drop off suddenly into deep water.
Crystal Woods Golf Club
This beautiful par 72, 18-hole golf course in a scenic rural setting features a driving range and banquet facility.
Lone Oak Golf Course
The 9-hole "Lone Oak" executive course at the Lone Oak Golf Course facility in Carrollton features 2,150 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 32. Designed by George DeGeal, the Lone Oak golf course opened in 1984.
Norton Farm
Open May through October, the farm offers home-grown produce and fruits, flowers and bedding plants, and a petting zoo. Visit Norton Hollow October 1-31 for free hayrides, a straw maze and a corn tunnel.
CITY:St. Charles
Villa Olivia Country Club
This Killian/Nugent-designed course features five water holes. An Olympic-size pool is available for free to golfers, along with sand volleyball, tennis, a softball area and more.
Greater Decatur YMCA
Swimming and a wide variety of exercise opportunities.
Triple Lakes Golf Course
This 18-hole golf course opened in 1962.
North Point Marina - Lake Michigan Charter Fishing
Enjoy the beautiful blue of Lake Michigan aboard one of over one hundred charter fishing boats on the Lake County harbors of Waukegan and North Point. You will find the Coho running in the late spring, Lake Trout biting in mid-summer, and the Chinook come home to spawn in late summer and early fall. Whatever time of the year you go, you'll find expert charter fishing captains ready to make your time on the water a great one. For information on charter fishing opportunities and hotel information, please contact us.
CITY:Winthrop Harbor
Dakota Nature Trail
The Dakota Nature Trail for biking, hiking, and cross-county skiing links Dakota Park with the Dorothy Wirth Nature Area. The trail surface is crushed limestone and follows a former railroad right-of-way. The trail begins on Main Street in Dakota.
Bliss House Museum
The Bliss House Museum is operated by the Sugar Grove Historical Society and houses historical exhibits about the village of Sugar Grove and surrounding area. Anyone interested in researching their heritage, may contact the museum for access to probate and civil records dating 1839 - 1955. Hours: Open every Tuesday 1-4 pm or by appointment.
CITY:Sugar Grove
Gross Point Rd. Fishing - Evanston
Equipment, bait and fishing expertise provided.
Prairie Ridge State Natural Area
Located southwest of Newton, Prairie Ridge is a wonderful site for observing rare species of grassland wildlife. Over 2500 acres, visitors will enjoy bird watching, nature study, photography and much more.
Spring Valley Farm
Spring Valley Farm is home to Jersey cows, alpacas, sheep, Belgian horses, chickens and goats. Farm tours and hayrack rides by appointment only.
Peoria Palace Roller Skating Rink
Heart of Illinois' premier roller rink with family entertainment. We feature great food, a party area, live music, big screen TVs, wireless internet access and more. Peoria Palace Skating Rink offers the best in family oriented entertainment that will appeal to all ages! Peoria Palace has a large arcade area with the newest games, and some "Old Skool" classics that offer arcade tickets which can be traded for prizes at the Redemption Center. Choosing healthier lifestyles has become more important and Peoria Palace definitely fits the bill! Research has shown that roller skating burns up to 660 calories an hour! You see not only is skating fun but it's good for your health!!
Willowbrook Wildlife Center
DuPage's premier wildlife rehabilitation and educational facility. Over 90 species of injured native wild animals are on exhibit. Open daily. Donations encouraged.
CITY:Glen Ellyn
Olmsted Lock and Dam
View the last and largest locks and dam that was constructed on the Ohio River.
Boone Creek Golf Course
This course has 27 holes, rated at a par 71, along with nine holes at a par 35.
Columbia Woods Forest Preserve
A River Thru History
CITY:Willow Springs
White Deer Run Golf Club
Built on the well-known Cuneo Estate in Vernon Hills, White Deer Run Golf Club is an 18-hole public course sprawling over 240 acres of rolling terrain and picturesque lakes with bent grass greens and fairways. Able to accommodate small and large group outings and banquets.
CITY:Vernon Hills
HeatherRidge Golf Course
HeatherRidge Golf Course is a beautiful and challenging full length nine hole layout that is enjoyable for players of all skill levels. Adding to its beauty are the flowing creeks and ponds that come into play on seven of the nine holes. Also enjoy the unique outside Cabana Bar and Grill. Great food, cold drinks, outstanding atmosphere and friendly staff will complete your HeatherRidge golfing experience. Golf clubs available for rent. Located on Northern Illinois' favorite 9-hole golf course, The HeatherRidge Clubhouse is a beautiful venue for just about any occasion. If you are planning a weddings, banquets or party we are the place.
Green Acres Baitshop and Campground
Full line bait shop, with 50-site campground. Full hook-up, showers and toilets.
Lake Louise Resort
The finest family recreational camping experience in Northern Illinois. Sandy beaches, slides, rafts, paddle boats, fishing, kiddie beach, sand volleyball, basketball, game room, bonfires, bands, dancing, music, horseshoes and 13- acre spring-fed lake.
Prairie Landing Golf Club
Playing this unique, well-conditioned and spectacularly-designed 18-hole course will surely make you want to come back. Full service premier meeting and banquet facility provides outstanding culinary offerings and personal service.
CITY:West Chicago
Green River Oaks Camping Resort
Camping resort with two pools, mini golf, basketball courts, fishing in lake and river, rental trailers, 225 sites with hookups.
Donnelley/Depue State Fish and Wildlife Area & Complex
This complex is an important North American waterfowl migration corridor. Much of the 3,838-acre complex is managed for waterfowl feeding, nesting, resting, harvesting, and viewing.
CITY:De Pue
Iron Horse Golf Club
Iron Horse Golf Club features an 18-hole links style championship golf course with bent grass tees, fairways and greens. Iron Horse provides a challenge to the low handicapper and a fun, playable golf course for the high handicapper. (rated 4.5-5 stars by Golf Digest magazine).
CTA Holiday Train
Every year for the holidays, the Chicago Transit Authority decorates one of its trains, inside and out, with twinkling lights and festive decorations. As the holiday train pulls into each station, Santa waves to boarding passengers from his sleigh on an open-air flatcar while elves serenade riders between stops.
Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises Happy Trails
Five acres of walking paths, water gardens, a green house, five-hole miniture golf, swings, and gardens were all designed and maintained by the developmentally disabled clients of the Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises.
Mendota Hills Campground
More than a campground, hit a golf ball, take a golf lesson, catch a fish or hayrack ride, swim, dance, hike row/paddle a boat, play basketball, horseshoes, video games and pool or kickback with a campfire. We have 130 acres to do it all.
Devil's Backbone/ Devil's Bake Oven
A ridge that runs parallel to the Mississippi River. Offers spectacular views, but with a steep ascent and descent (not an easy hike).
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Galena Birding
Experienced birder, knowledgeable about a variety of birding habitats in the Galena/Jo Daviess County Area, offers guided field trips on selected Saturdays. Private trips available by appointment.
Lehmann Park
CITY:Lake Villa
The Promise
This one hour musical play tells the story of life in the early 1840s, as immigrants came up the Mississippi River to Nauvoo on the Maid of Iowa, a beautiful little paddle-wheeler. You'll laugh at the antics of young Eli, thrill at the dancing and music, and feel the depth of devotion of these early settlers in Nauvoo as they face the martyrdom of their leader, and the violent and dangerous exodus from their homes in the middle of winter. Tickets are free but required for admission.
Coyote Crossing Mini Golf Course
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Professionally designed 18-hole golf course. Putt around a waterfall, through a cave, over a river and under rocks. Coyote Crossing is a great place for birthdays, rentals, picnics, company and other group outings.
CITY:West Chicago
Heinz Orchard
Heinz Orchard is only 37 miles from downtown Chicago making it the closest apple orchard to Chicago. There are a number of different apples to pick from: Golden Delicious, Empire, McIntosh, Jonathan and Red Delicious. If you're looking for something different to do, without traveling too far from home, this is a great orchard to check out.
CITY:Green Oaks
Mid-Town Marina
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CITY:East Dubuque
Bolingbrook Park District
Providing over 2,100 opportunities for recreation. Relax, have fun and embrace the power of recreation.
Sandburr Run Golf Resort
42 single rooms and eight double rooms with kitchenettes. We also offer a 9 hole golf course and The Sand Trap Bar & Grill.
Riverside Park
This 34-acre park located next to the Big Muddy River includes a public boat ramp, picnic areas, ball fields, hiking trails, a pavilion, historic band shell and playground areas.
Decatur Gun Club
The origins and growth of the Decatur Gun Club parallel that of the clay target itself, and the games created to hone and test shotgun shooting skill. Shotgun sport shooting with live pigeons and later, glass balls existed in the U.S. from the early 1800's. But the first "clay pigeon" and "trap" to throw it were not developed until about 1880 by George Ligowsky. William Brett From Decatur was the second manufacturer of clay targets in the U.S., which he called the "Decatur Red Bird". Considered the oldest shotgun shooting sports club in Illinois, the Decatur Gun Club was founded soon after clay targets were invented. Chan Powers and Bert Hildebrandt were two of the mentors of the club, first located near East William Street Road and 22nd Street. In the early years, the club occupied sites in the Hess Park area, the Wyckles Corner area, the Macon County Fairgrounds, and an area west of the Fairgrounds before finding it's home of the past 61 years at the north end of Faries Park.
Fox Creek Outfitters
Located in one of the country's top states for producing Trophy Whitetail Deer, along with the Eastern Wild Turkey. Situated on privately owned land, the cabin is surrounded by hardwood timber, river bottoms, and rich farm fields. Fox Creek offers guided and non-guided deer hunts each season. Several cabins are available for hunters.
Nelson Center
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Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center
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Marengo Ridge Golf Club
Built in 1985, this 18-hole golf course offers a clubhouse, driving range, golf lessons, pro shop and a putting green.
Madigan State Park
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Brunswick Zone XL
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Rolling Greens Golf Course
Located on 140 beautiful acres bordering the shores of Lake Mt. Sterling, Rolling Greens Golf Course offers the finest play in the Mt. Sterling golf community. The course has challenged players for more than 40 years, and after a complete overhaul in 2009, golfers have continued to enjoy the exciting experience at Rolling Greens Golf Course. During the improvements, talented designers renovated the exiting nine holes and also added nine more and a modern practice facility. At its lengthiest, the course plays at 6,700 yards from the back tees. Rolling Greens offers the best in equipment and apparel to compliment your game. Stop by our fully-stocked Pro Shop before or after your round and browse through name brands.
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Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
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Uncle Dan's
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Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park
A site interpreter at Pere Marquette State Park, will be presenting informative programs about bald eagles this winter. Visitors will learn to distinguish between immature and mature bald eagles, what eagles eat, why they spend winter months in the area and much more. All programs will begin at the park's visitor center at 8:30 a.m. Reservations are required. There will be a short video presentation followed by an observational drive to view the wintering bald eagles. Please dress warmly and have a full tank of gas.
Wolfe Wildlife Refuge & Bike Path
Explore the natural beauty and animal habitats of this 45-acre wetlands preserve. Nature programs for all ages include bird surveys, seed collections, planting, clean-ups and hiking.
CITY:Oak Lawn
Deer Valley Golf Club
Located just 10 miles south of Rock Falls, Deer Valley is a challenging 18-hole championship golf course.
CITY:Deer Grove
Galena Golf Course
Enjoy one of tri-states best manicured golf courses at a great rate! Located just outside historic Galena, this golf course's 18 hole, par 71 layout provides a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Full-service bar, grille, pro shop & practice range.
Irons Oaks Enviromental Center
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CITY:Olympia Fields
Streamwood Oaks Golf Club
Championship 9-hole course. Water comes into play on all 9 holes -- a challenge for any golfer. Full-service pro shop. The club house has a beautiful central fireplace and exterior patio.
Itasca Country Club
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Itasca Country Club is rich in tradition and offers a cost-effective solution for golf outings, corporate entertaining and special events in a picturesque setting. Enjoy beautiful surroundings, spectacular views, and the service of a fine country club-for your wedding reception or other banquet event. Amidst the elegant grounds and facilities, our skilled professional staff will put you at ease and ensure your special occasion is unforgettable.
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.
Washington County State Recreational Area
The 248-acre Washington County Lake offers wildlife viewing, fishing and hiking, as well as 900 surrounding acres for hunting. The natural area also has picnic and camping sites.
Hansens Hideaway Ranch & Campground
Tents, pop-ups and RV camping sites with water and electric hookups, swimming, nature trails, arcade, snack bar, playground, horseshoe pits, covered pavilion, restrooms, showers, sanitary dumping station, fire rings, firewood, and ice available.
Odyssey Fun World
Visit our website for discounts and packages. Games, Laser Tag, Batting Cages, Soft Playland, Miniature Golf, Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Inflatable Park & more!
CITY:Tinley Park
Red Oak Nature Center
A visit to the center will help folks learn about the native plants and animals of the Fox River Valley. Interpretive center, hiking trails, and tours of Devil's Cave.
Camp Komfort
The campground is very clean and quiet. There are many features, such as an in-ground pool, a large pavilion, a play area for children, a small store and a dog walk area. There is plenty of shade in this campground. They provide 30 and 50 AMP service.
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Boat ramps into Lake Sinnissippi area of Rock River. Picnic tables, scenic river view, adjacent to Hennepin Canal State Park.
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (pronounced /ˌsuːpərˌkælɪˌfrædʒəlˌɪstɪkˌɛkspiːˌælɪˈdoʊʃəs/) is an English word, with 34 letters, that was in the song with the same title in the Disney musical movie Mary Poppins. The song was written by the Sherman Brothers,[1] and sung by Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. It also appears in the stage show version of Mary Poppins.
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Thranduil is just awesome and he looks even more beautiful in your style... fantastic work!
I can't breath... It's stunning...
I love the dark pattern!
awhh your fanarts with Thranduil are great #____#
This is just spectacular! You've captured him perfectly and the black pattern (I'm guessing is meant to be smoke) lends a Gothic feel to this image.
Nice !
pure beauty .
Amazing !!!
So graceful!
I always admire your watercolor paintings so much! They give me a lot of inspiration to get better at using traditional tools like pencils and watercolors ^^ Love it!
Very nice! Watercolors and I have never especially gotten along, so I appreciate it when other artists use them to good effect
So awesome, beautifuly done^^
Very awesome!
Hey! You are the one who can draw really great pictures of Thranduil!
So gorgeous ! well done !
Nice job. *A*
I'm painting Thranduil and I know how it's difficult to draw him with all his prestance ♥
I'm painting Thranduil and I know how it's difficult to draw him with all his prestance ♥
Beautiful piece of art - wonderfully done. What kind of white pen do you use?
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks! I use Sakura gelly roll pen.
He is beautiful.
That is the best Thranduil I have EVER. SEEN. Absolutely beautiful! If I wasn't already watching you, I'd do so again!!!
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August 13, 2011 | 12:08 pm
Technically speaking, yes. But this is no new development.
Santa Muerte isn't a real saint of the Roman Catholic Church. In fact, the Cult of Santa Muerte—"Holy Death"—is condemned by the Church. But Mexican drug smugglers and murderers love her nonetheless.
Continuing that tradition, Mexican drug smugglers built an altar to Santa Muerte in a house that served as an opening to 328-yard tunnel under the U.S.-Mexico border.
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ATHENS, Greece -- The Meltemi wind really needed no introduction. Everyone knew it had arrived when the whitecaps kicked up and the boats started capsizing.
The notorious Meltemi blew out of the Athens hills Sunday and caused mayhem on the Olympic courses that's seldom seen at such a major regatta. At least 30 boats capsized and the courses looked more like nautical demolition derbies. There also was scattered equipment damage, but no reports of injuries.
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Glitter is a great way to add some extra sparkle and pizzazz to any paper art project from a scrapbook page to a greeting card to a collage. However, glitter can be a little intimidating and if you aren't careful you will have glitter from head to toe and in every room in the house!
- Work with clean hands and use an anti-static bag or dryer sheet. Lightly dab or rub anti-static bag or dryer sheet over your surface to prevent glitter scattering due to static electricity.
- It is best to work with ultra fine glitters for the most beautiful results. Plus the ultra fine glitter is a little softer than the chunkier glitters.
- Adhere glitter with glitter glue or a thin-bodied paper glue. Don't over glue or your glitter will lose some luster. You want the glitter to float on top of the glue, not sink into it. Don't delay in apply glitter to glue, you want the glue as wet and shiny as possible for best overall adhesion.
- Work in an area with no drafts or breezes to carry the glitter in the air. Place surface or item to be glittered into a paper plate or other container. Tap glitter onto the glue as close to the glue as possible to again avoid getting the glitter everywhere. Tap off excess glitter and immediately pour glitter back into its original container. Let glittered surface set until dry. Again, tap off any remaining excess.
- Glitter can be applied to paper, vellum, transparencies, wood, fabric, metal, glass, and plastics.
- Add a dot of glitter to accents on a page or card. For example: the antenna of a butterfly, as a drop of water on a rose petal, or the tip of an alphabet letter.
- A less messy form of glitter is glitter glue. You can write, draw and accent with this fine tip glitter in a bottle. The adhesive used in glitter glues usually dries clear.
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Police in Concord believe someone started a fire that caused some damage in the clubhouse at the Concord Country Club.
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The fifth graders at Seth Paine School have an opportunity each year to participate in an outdoor education program at the Lorado Taft facility in Oregon, Illinois. Taft's Outdoor Education Program, together with our fifth grade teachers "teach an appreciation, understanding, and awareness of the natural community by studying and interacting with the natural world." For more information about the Lorado Taft campus, its education philosophy and history visit their website at http://www.niu.edu/taft/
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Great work! This (your) style is my favorite to paint on canvas
It really does look like an ink painting. Nice work on the fabric.
Very Cool!
such an awesome technique.
So very good!
This work have really energic brush stroke yet exude an elegant feel. Great!
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This style of drawing is really amazing. I like this.
DeR MarT
Awesome work, the contrast between harsh and softer lines really adds dynamism and subtlety! Just saw your other illustrations in this style, it's very impressive.
U should teach me how to do this.
You know what, i just had an idea. Since a couple of people asked me about the tecnique etc., i´m thinking about giving a small workshop on this via skype. I would anounce the date on my journal and those who notice and want to participate can hit me up with a PM. What do u think?
this is nice
wow. Seriously. POwerful, simple and fragile.
This is amazing, it's so simple but radiates elegance!
did you paint that yourself its amazing is she a member of the yukaza
shes a geisha right??
still awesome even though im stupid
still awesome even though im stupid
you can decide. ^^
yeaaah thennnn she a geisha
lol a m i right????
lol a m i right????
I love the gestural nature of this painting, brilliant work!
stunning sketch
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Academy Award nominee Les Ekker has joined Zoic Studios as Creative Director of the commercial division. This position includes directing, on and off set visual effects supervision, visual effects design and mentoring.
Ekker, who went freelance to pursue a multi-faceted experience after his 13-year tenure at Digital Domain, was thrilled to have this ideal role specially designed for him at Zoic.
"What began as a meet and greet became a meeting of the minds," Ekker said. "Zoic has long been known for producing exciting visual content and in speaking with the founders I came to further appreciate their passion, creativity and integrity. When they offered me a position that spoke to all of my interests I was very excited."
Ekker was staff employee number 27 at Digital Domain, hired by James Cameron after his contribution to TRUE LIES for which Ekker co-designed various models including the bridge explosion scene, spy props for Arnold Schwartzenegger's character, and a hand-operated model mount for pyrotechnics.
Over the years, Ekker was an instrumental part of the visual effects team at DD, contributing to numerous blockbuster features including TITANIC and more than 100 high-profile and award-winning commercials for such noted brands as Lexus, Coca Cola, Target, Burger King, Sony PlayStation, Budweiser and HP. Recent and notable spots include Pacific Life UNDERWATER TENNIS, the Dodge TRUCKVILLE series, Honda Accord POWER, MOMENTS and GREE, as well as Michelin LOST FRIEND.
In addition to an Academy Award nomination on APOLLO 13 Ekker was awarded a BAFTA and The Engineer's Council Award for his contribution to the picture. An avowed "space nut," Ekker was especially honored by the Engineer's Council Award, having painstakingly researched the mission, and space physics, so that the digital imagery would be historically and scientifically accurate.
"My reputation for many years has been that of a "Walking Encyclopedia" because I love to collect facts and solve problems," Ekker said. "It is the element of problem solving that drew me to visual effects in the first place."
Ekker steps into his new role at Zoic with onset visual effects supervision for a SeaWorld commercial directed by Zoic Studios' partner and co-founder Loni Peristere. He is considering aspects of his plans at Zoic, among them possibly hosting industry salons and discussions on such topics as stereo photography and physics in animation.
"We are incredibly excited about Leslie joining us, and as our commercial department continues to evolve it is very important to find leaders who are not only experienced in the art of visual effects, but also in the art of mentoring and directing teams of artists to create stunning results. Leslie's breadth of experience and knowledge, coupled with his wonderful personality, makes this an outstanding opportunity that both our clients and our artists will greatly benefit from," says Zoic Studios Creative Director/Co-Founder Chris Jones.


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Keep your son's toy cars organized in this cute Sewn Toy Car Holder by Fawnda Norman. You won't find many sewing patterns online that are as adorable and easy as this one!
- 3 - 13.5 X 7 inch rectangles of fabric. I used denim from a pair of old jeans, black flannel (for the road), and a car flannel
- ribbon (yellow works great to be part of the road)
- Optional: Fusible fleece
- Sewing machine (with other sewing tools: scissors, thread, etc.
- Iron your fabric. Pick out which one you want to be the pocket, fold it in half and iron across the crease.
- Optional: I also ironed on the fusible Fleece to the top of the back side of the black flannel. This was to give the "road" a little more stability and cushion.
- Open your pocket and on the BACK side make vertical lines up to the crease at 3", 5.5", 8" and 10.5"
- Now we are going to set up our pocket: Place your pocket (folded back down) onto the TOP side of the black flannel.
- Then, flip open the pocket and pin into place on the bottom half.
- Sew on your vertical lines that you made, being sure to stop at the fold crease. Make sure to back stitch at the beginning and end of each line.
- Here is what the back looks like:
- Flip your pocket down and sew two line across the top of the black flannel to make a road. DO NOT sew on the pocket!
- Place your ribbon on your road. I used a measuring tape to make sure that it was straight across. Pin your ribbon in place.
- Sew on your ribbon. I sew down each side.
- Here is what it looks like now:
- Cut off a piece of ribbon that is about 32' long and fold it in half. Pen it to where the yellow ribbon on your road is with the length of the ribbon going onto the car roll. (This is going to be our tie)
- Put the denim piece on top of the car roll (Right sides together).
- Make sure that your tie ribbon is on the INSIDE... or it will come out backwards!
- Sew around the outside edge of the car roll, making sure to leave a 3-4 inch opening to flip it right side out.
- Flip the car roll right side out and iron on the creases of the seams. Top sew your opening closed and you are ALL DONE!
- Put some cars in it and roll it up and tie it!
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Keshet managed to hide the conflict between its president and director general for three years before the affair blew up in its face.
The excitement in the air was palpable one night in late February in the giant hangar at Ben-Gurion International Airport. An aggressive months-long publicity campaign by the Keshet broadcasting company, carried on Channel 2 and in newspapers, had reached its climax. Everyone who had agreed to go along with the illusion Keshet produced in its program "The Ambassador" was there. There were Nahman Shai and Jacob Derry, feeling like judges in a truly fateful trial; the families, who really believed their children had reached a great moment; an American millionaire who believed with all his heart he was changing the face of Israel in the eyes of the world; and the reporters, who pretended they were covering a news event. Even the contestants were quite excited.
Among the hundreds carefully following the instructions of the dozens of production staff, were two even more excited and captivated individuals: Keshet president Uri Shenar, and director general Avi Nir. They looked on in amazement at the colossal production, which each saw as the work of his own hands, and especially at the audience. In the headiness of the moment, it was hard to notice that the chiefs of the successful franchise practically did not speak to the same people, nor look at each other. At that time, months before the decision regarding the tender for Channel 2, the crisis between the two was already deep.
Less than a week after the festivities of "The Ambassador" were over, the rupture between them became evident, at least to those closest to them, following an article on Shenar in Haaretz Magazine. Shenar spoke with personal pride about Keshet's successes in recent years, like "A Star is Born," "Take Me Sharon," "Wonderful Country" and "The Ambassador." He waxed on about his favorite subjects, like values, discipline and Israeliness. He just forgot to note that his part in creating these program, from start to finish, was minor.
It was Nir, together with his team, who had been with the programs down to the smallest details. Shenar's statements in the interview infuriated Nir, and exposed the tense relationship between the two. Nir considered resigning, but changed his mind. Keshet managed, with the backing of the two adversaries, to prevent the crisis from hitting papers until after the decision on the tender, realizing that otherwise the damage to the company could be fatal.
The battle for fame
Only one day after Keshet won the Channel 2 tender, on April 13, the stockholders, among them Mozi Wertheim (who is also among the owners of Coca-Cola) had already met to decide who would stay on board - Shenar or Nir. Both men requested a decision be made. The question of who would win the battle had kept numerous people in the communications world busy for months before the tender. Many bet that the warm relations between Shenar and Wertheim, the strong man among Keshet's owners, would play in the former's favor. They were wrong. On May 30, Nir was chosen to lead Keshet, while Shenar was to deal with anything but leading. ("Exporting programs and formats and development of additional communications products.") He would still retain the title of president.
Shenar sees the steps he has taken in recent months as a courageous battle by a salaried worker against management that has broken a contract with him. Shenar, who became a millionaire through his work at Keshet, the confidant of the most powerful individuals in the Israeli economy and the communications industry, has developed a proletarian awareness. He defines his struggle as one of "principle" involving norms, ethics, values and accepted interpersonal relations in the business world.
"It's not a personal struggle," he told Haaretz in an interview. "I could have chosen the opposite route that would have turned it into one that was not a matter of principle, but I believe it has value and significance, if you'll excuse me. It's important for someone to stand up and say `stop.' There's no being afraid. I am no Don Quixote, nor am I an idiot. But I am not driven by my ego, and if I were the victim in all of this, you would know it. It's insisting on things that are important to me, that will show that you are not a pawn on their chess board. It's not just about Uri Shenar. There are norms of what is allowed and what is not."
The battle taking place within Keshet in recent weeks following the decision, which Shenar sees as an ouster, is first and foremost a battle for glory and recognition, and the ability to influence what goes on the screen at Channel 2. But no one imagined that the battle would go so far: Shenar, angry and insulted, has approached the Second Authority for Television and Radio, arguing that his dismissal from his duties was a breach of Keshet's obligations as part of winning the tender, an argument that has the potential to cause the company huge damage if it is proven.
The Second Authority has not made a decision in the matter and has tried, to no avail, to bring the two sides together. The battle for glory will in short order become a battle for money. According to TheMarker, Shenar is asking for NIS 53 million from Keshet. On Sunday, Shenar sued Keshet for breach of contract and preparing for his ousting even before the tender (the latter charge carries no monetary demands, meanwhile). The next day, he flew out of the country for a long trip to Bhutan. Why Bhutan? "That's the only country that doesn't know what Coca-Cola is," Shenar said, in a veiled reference to Wertheim.
The most surprising element of the Shenar affair, which ended with his final and embarrassing dismissal Tuesday, is how the franchisee, which prided itself on unity, managed to hide the conflicts between its two heads. They have been going at it to a greater or a lesser degree for three years, and yet they appeared side by side at dozens of events and press conferences.
That's entertainment
Shenar, 51, started out as an independent TV producer. In 1995, at Wertheim's invitation, he was appointed director general of Keshet, which was young Channel 2's losing franchisee. He led the company to great success for seven years, much of that time together with Yohana Ferner, who worked under him as programming director.
During that time, Keshet was identified with top entertainers, like Dudu Topaz and Erez Tal, and with a number of successful programs.
Shenar inherited Nir from his predecessor, Alex Giladi. Nir, at that time just beginning his doctoral studies in marketing and a consultant for Keshet, abandoned his studies and moved quickly up Keshet's corporate ladder until he became marketing and programming director under Shenar. Even then, he was considered a meteor in the young commercial television market - possibly the first significant television figure who had not come out of the Channel 1 monopoly.
The turning point in Nir and Shenar's relations came about when Channel 10 started broadcasting in 2002. Nir got an offer to become director of programming for Channel 10 and was about to take it. At this point, versions differ. According to Shenar, he himself convinced the stockholders to make Nir director general of the company in his place. According to Nir, he stayed with Keshet after it threatened that he would have to take a nine-month "cooling off period" before he could work for the competition. Either way, in July 2002, the Keshet board announced that Nir was the new director general and Shenar was president, and would deal with "long-term strategic planning." Thus Shenar began to be pushed out from a position of direct influence over programming.
Shenar denied in the interview that he had been pushed out. "Look, the morning after winning the tender, do you know what I did? I sat with Erez Tal and his team on the pilot for the next animated series Erez will be doing. It's true that in the last year, because the tender was `to be or not to be' I decided to give myself totally to it. As you know, when we started out, Keshet's chances to win were low," he said. The division of labor between the two is a fascinating lesson on how to succeed at Channel 2 today. Nir, a brilliant marketing man, was made responsible for content and promoting his concept of communications. According to Nir's way of thinking, TV is not creative art, but first of all the art of sales. ("I market content," he said in the past, but is reportedly furious at the statement that marketing became the face of everything at Keshet). That end justified almost every means: endless trailers, maneuvering the print media (some of which became enthralled by Keshet's PR department), concealed advertising, unbridled promotion of one program in another, and more.
Nir is a non-delegating director, energetic and very talented, involved in the programs down to the finest details. He is also creative, in love with TV, and has created a faithful and close-knit team, responsible along with him for creating new programs and a series of successes. The change that started at Keshet a few years ago is deep: He turned it from a company dependent on big-name stars like Topaz or Tal to a company that excels in developing programming. Nir also managed to change Keshet's approach - instead of creating low-brow productions like "First in Entertainment" it became capable of creating intelligent programs with wider appeal.
On the other hand, when Shenar became president, he became a politician in every sense of the word. While Nir was consolidating his position at the company, Shenar paced the corridors of power. He created a close relationship with the director of the Second Authority, Moti Shklar, and with each of the members of the Public Council, who usually enjoy the attention of senior communications figures. He appeared in the Knesset every time Channel 2 came up for debate and took part in economic and social conferences, where he used his impressive rhetorical skills to promote Keshet as a winning company. Shenar was most recently put in charge of preparing Keshet's proposal for the tender, which together with lobbying efforts, won the company first place. On the screen, Shenar claimed direct responsibility only for one project that was close to his heart, a telethon for children at risk. Together, at least on the face of things, Nir and Shenar were a winning team.
The sin of hubris
Producers now feel embarrassed when they are asked what they think about their work with Keshet. Tamira Yardeni, the producer of "A Star is Born" and "Shemesh," said, "Over the past three years we have worked only with Avi. Before that we worked with Uri and Yohana, but then Uri dropped out to become president. Avi spends night after night in the cutting room editing the auditions for "A Star is Born" and in meetings about the line-up. The feeling is that a person who understands television is working with us. Uri managed differently. He held on to people who worked with us. He is one of the builders of Keshet, no doubt about it, but in recent years he didn't deal with programming. He is one of the more knowledgeable people in television, he's energetic and deserving of every praise."
Shenar writes in his lawsuit, "Nir, in a process that could be seen in past behavior and that became more apparent and extreme, increasingly refused to accept being an administrative subordinate to Uri, and entrenched himself under the title of director general. He took advantage of both the fact that Uri was involved up to his neck in the tender and the fact that the Keshet board was afraid of any shock to the management at such a sensitive time."
In the interview, Shenar described his relations with Nir as having their ups and downs, but he refrained from speaking against Nir personally. It seems that despite being pushed out, he has trouble liberating himself from the obligations and style of a president. He describes Nir as being unable to accept the division of labor between the two of them, and working against his greater authority. "There are all kinds of managerial crises," Shenar told Haaretz, "especially in an area that is so exposed like communications, and involves money and prestige. But you move on, and that's what I believed would happen this time, too: that we would finish with the tender and go into the next decade and things would work out."
Nir himself is keeping silent.
Many in the communications industry wondered this week what makes Shenar tick, and if he is aware of the damage he is doing to himself in striking out at the company he led.
Keshet has also not come out of the affair unscathed. Its unified image has cracked, and the leak about Shenar's astronomical salary, which last year came to NIS 1.9 million, stunned many in the industry. It can be assumed that the leak came from the Keshet board in an attempt to change the image of Shenar and pull the rug out from under his struggle, but it also impacts Keshet's image.
Shenar, by the way, thinks it is not legitimate to demand that a private individual reveal what he earns, and added that he contributes a great deal to charity.
A producer who works with Keshet said, "Two quality drama series could be produced just from Uri's bonuses. Now we find out that while the industry is breathing its last, and producers, script-writers and actors can hardly make a living, there are people making that much money on their backs. No problem, but the lack of proportion screams to the high heavens. We are always forced to decrease costs, they argue with us over every screw, and now we know why. I have no doubt that this will influence every one of us the next time we sit with Keshet to close deals about the coming programs."
In Uri Shenar's suit against Keshet, he argues that not only was his contract breached in that his job description was changed without his consent, but that the move was intentionally planned before the tender. For this reason, Shenar argues, his ousting is a breach of Keshet's obligations to Channel 2, which included employing him at least until the end of 2006.
Behind these claims is his relationship with the chair of Keshet's board of directors, Mozi Wertheim, which was unusually close. Shenar seems more hurt by Wertheim, whom he saw as a father figure, than by Avi Nir, whom he likened sometimes to an adolescent son. In the hearing held for the two in the Second Authority council about three weeks ago, Shenar was very agitated. "He was red and really shaking," said one of those present. "You could tell he was in a bad position. He described Wertheim as the most significant male figure in his life since the death of his father."
Wertheim, who appeared before the council after Shenar, described the relationship similarly. "You could tell how much this situation hurt him and that he loves Uri," the same individual said. "He said, `I fostered Uri and I raised him, I even suggested he become chairman in my place.'"
In his interview with Haaretz, Shenar still has warm words for his employer. "Mozi was an unusual figure in the business world, in my mind," he said. "A man with broad horizons, a stimulating conversationalist, very wise. I am proud and feel fortunate to have worked with him for many years. In the business world, there are few models of such harmonious relations, both on a professional and personal level."
In response to the question as to whether he felt betrayed by Wertheim, Shenar said, "Betrayal is a word for another kind of relationship, but here there is something of a betrayal of faith - the kind of faith I had in him and he had in me, which was rare and built through hard work."
After the tender was won, and in response to Shenar's demand that Nir be fired, Wertheim tried to find a compromise between the two, by diverting Shenar in other directions. Shenar refused, and announced that he was "not ready to water plants" (a quote from Alex Giladi, who had gone through a similar process). The decision of Nir over Shenar seemed to stem, among other things, from a new investor in Keshet, communications mogul Haim Saban. The day after Keshet won the tender, Saban invited Nir and Shenar for personal talks to discuss their leadership concept for the company.
Saban's representative in Israel, Alon Shalev, former editor of Yedioth Ahronoth, was a personal friend of Shenar. Now the two are not speaking; Shenar sees him as responsible for his downfall from Keshet. But when Shenar was asked the hardest question of all - why Wertheim, the man so close to him, turned his back, as Shenar presents it, he has trouble finding an answer. "I know it sounds strange, but I have been dealing with this question for the first week after my ousting, and at a certain point I said to myself - forget about it, you're not their therapist. I'm aiming at other things now. I really am in another place."
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washing white and black stained tail
My new horse, Opal, has a black and white tail, but as i have found, it wasn't really looked after. it is very mucky and stained yellow, probs from urine. i tried washing it the other day, and some yellow came off, but does anyone know a cheap (my mum would say no to anything expensive) product or home remedy that i can use to clean her tail. Just to get the stains off, but i don't want to effect the strength of the black colour, so nothing too strong! thanks so much for your help :)
Our barn owner is an expert at getting stains out of manes and tails - with a stable full of gray Arabians that were shown all over the place. Ms. Jean said to wash the tail in Palmolive to get any and all loose dirt/debris out. Rinse thoroughly. Spray with Oxyclean spray and leave in while you groom the horse. Rinse out thoroughly. Shampoo with a cleaner specifically for blonde/gray hair.
I do this for Biscuit on a regular basis as he is a palomino. He is not a show horse and he is in a pasture 24/7. When I first got him he had diarrhea all the time and his tail was yukky. He still will have loose bowels so cleaning his tail is an on going process!!
i found some cheaper whitners will help youll just have to do it multiple times also if you wrap it after it wont get as dirty and it will help prvent against future stains
When we wash the h/j's at our barn during the first of the season all of the greys that come in from the pasture are yellow and fluff balls! Washing is a 2 day prosess: For the tails we wash them with Dawn soap to get as much dirt off the top of the hair as possible. Next we use Vetrolin white n bright shampoo ($14 for a big 32oz bottle , you can probably find it locally but I get it on DoverSaddlrey.com ) and leave it in for around 10 minutes to let it soak and then rinse. If it is a really stubborn tail do the same thing except from the tailbone down leave in the shampoo then braid where the shampoo is and wrap (if you don't know how you can find tutorials on YouTube) than the next day rinse out well and you have a white tail! If you mom doesn't want to spent $14 then do some chores around the barn, it would only take me 3 stalls! $5 a pop nobody can refuse if they are paying someone else more to muck it for them.
thanks so much guys! help appreciated, i will look into it :D
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