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Fantasticaly equipped gym in the heart of the beautiful location. Large free weight section - dumbbells range from 2.5 to a massive 220Llbs (100Kg).
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The Artpace Happening: Shanghai Swing
6:30pm - 1:00am
Each year, Artpace presents its Happening, a creative twist on a gala celebration benefiting the non-profit's renowned contemporary art programs. Please consider joining us for the next edition of this popular event, Shanghai Swing, on Saturday, April 12, 2014.
Glamorous and intriguing Shanghai in its jazzy heyday will serve as the theme for an evening celebrates the international scope of the organization's reach. The Happening will commence with signature cocktails at sunset overlooking downtown San Antonio, followed by a subterranean dinner in a secret location. Of course, the event will really get into the swing of things when we return to the rooftop for dancing by moonlight. For more information and to reserve your ticket, please click here.

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text: Jan 11, 2013 13:27 'Barber of Seville' perfect for the first-time opera-goer 'Barber of Seville' perfect for the first-time opera-goer The Barber of Seville The Barber of Seville Barri Bronston| Special to theadvocate.com Nov. 12, 2012; 1:15 p.m. Comments You may not be familiar with the story of Gioachino Rossini's comedic masterpiece "The Barber of Seville," but you certainly know the music. Think Bugs Bunny and "The Rabbit of Seville." Think "Seinfeld" and the jealous barber episode. Think "The Simpson's" and a barber-inspired episode called "Homer of Seville." Think Figaro! Figaro! Figaro! Matthew Lata says the music is explosive, energetic and simply irresistible. He should know. He is directing the New Orleans Opera's upcoming production of "The Barber of Seville" Friday and Sunday at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts. "It's about good singing, good acting and fun characters," said Lata, stage director of the Florida State Opera, based at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla., where he is also a professor. "It moves quickly, and the plot is easy to follow." In other words, Lata says, "The Barber of Seville" often called the world's funniest opera, is "absolutely" a perfect opera for the first-time opera-goer, children included. In Italian with English subtitles, "The Barber of Seville" is based on a play by French playwright Pierre Beaumarchais, as is its sequel, "The Marriage of Figaro." It is a whimsical, often wacky tale about a maiden forced into marriage, a handsome count in disguise, star-crossed lovers and the ingenious barber of Seville. "Will everyone live happily ever after?" a New Orleans Opera press release asks. "Or will the beautiful Rosina be forced to marry the grumpy old Dr. Bartolo?" The cast includes mezzo-soprano Deborah Domanski as Rosina. Domanski played the same role last month with the Michigan Opera Theater in Detroit. Also in the cast are tenor Michele Angelini as Count Almaviva, baritone Matthew Worth as Figaro, bass Thomas Hammons as Doctor Bartolo and bass Samuel Ramey as Don Basilio. The conductor is Robert Lyall. Ramey, who has more than 80 recordings to his credit and a resume that includes performances in the world's most famous opera houses, is making his New Orleans Opera debut. At 70, he says he feels like a "fish out of water" but is thrilled to be working with such a fine cast, regardless of age. "The cast is fantastic, so many great young singers," said Ramey, who lives in Chicago. "I'm the old man here. But so far it's been great. Matthew Lata is someone I worked with many years ago, and it's been fun to hook up with him again." As Basilio, Ramey plays the role of a music teacher who gives singing lessons to Rosina and assists the evil Bartolo in his quest for Rosina's hand. But Rosina, a ward of Bartolo's, has her eyes on the handsome Count Almaviva. Worth plays the title role of Figaro, the meddlesome barber, matchmaker and jack of many other trades who helps the count win his love through a series of tricks and misadventures. With a voice that The New York Times described as "fully powered and persuasively expressive," he also sings the opera's most famous aria, "Largo al factotum." "For me the heart and soul of a piece like this is that the singers are showing off, the music was written specifically for that purpose," Lata said. "If we can communicate that joy to the audience, we will have success." The laugh-out-loud production, which premiered in Rome in 1816, also has its share of slapstick. But, Lata said, "We don't use shtick for shtick sakes and cheap laughs. The characters are really human, and we try to find those moments as well. It really is a perfect first opera. We try to tell a good story." Ramey agreed that the "The Barber of Seville" offers novices an ideal introduction to the world of opera. "This is a production that people will enjoy," he said. "Anyone coming to the opera for the first time will find it enjoyable. It's very entertaining, and it's very funny, and we have an excellent cast." Performances are Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 to $133. Ticket holders are encouraged to arrive an early for a "Nuts and Bolts" lecture about the performance on the second-floor mezzanine. For tickets, call the Opera Box Office at 504.529.3000 or order online at www.neworleansopera.org or www.ticketmaster.com. Get The Advocate in your inbox Subscribe


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Every weekend I try to pull out some music to take in the car. (Full disclosure -- I do not have my collection on an iPod nor do I own one. I don't object to them, I just haven't done it yet.) Anyway, I try to pick out things I haven't heard in a while. Sometimes I close my eyes, drag my fingers along the spines of the CDs and stop randomly. Last weekend I ended up on a copy of The Essential Roy Orbison, the outstanding double CD collection from 2006. As much as I love to discover new music that moves me, I keep going back to the first generation of rock and roll artists. That group of artists will never fail you musically. Roy, in particular, is worth periodic reexamination. His voice, the songwriting, the arrangements and the records themselves are all without parallel. The arc of his career is completely unique. He starts as a West Texas rocker, like his contemporary Buddy Holly and, along the way, becomes a skilled songwriter. As a performer and recording artist, Roy hit an amazing stride in the early Sixties. The songs from his Monument Records era may have slower tempos than the early recordings "Down the Line" or "Ooby Dooby," but they don't easily fall into the ballad category. They have a patient deliberation about them. "Leah," with its simple percussion open is as cool as a Pacific breeze. Records like "It's Over" and "Crying" are epic in their power. Listening to these performances, I'm awestruck by the fact that they were cut live in the studio. It's a testimony to Roy's towering talent that his records stand the test of time.
This weekend marks Roy Orbison's 74th birthday. There are a number of events around the U.S. that will mark the occasion. Check the official Roy Orbison website for all the details.


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Nigel has been asked many times to put together a book of images, so from a photographic career spanning the last 20 years or so, he has made a selection of his current favourite images.
My wife was diagnosed with cancer recently, so the profits from this book will go to the charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
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The CityDeck is the heart of a multi-phase redevelopment project along Green Bay's Fox River. The project aims to allow for significantly increased access to the river and to diversify social and ecological life along it.
The site is a 2-acre strip of land, typically measuring 50 to 60 feet wide, that runs along the edge of the Fox River in downtown Green Bay. It is about one-quarter-mile in length and is situated between two bridges that cross the river. At the project's beginning, adjacent parcels were empty, abandoned (a large yellow warehouse), or in use as parking lots. Nearby buildings turned their back on the riverfront. Unsurprisingly, there was little social or civic life here, and no reason to visit; the elevated walk along existing bulkhead walls prevented any direct access down to the river—as well as up to the city from boats.
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Death By Audio Fuzz War$180.00The Fuzz War from Death by Audio is the ultimate in thick, rich, nasty fuzz and distortion. The Fuzz War features more gain and fuzz sound than any other pedal on the market. The new 3 knob design allows for fuzz tweaking independent of the volume control. Learn More


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then it rained. WHY DOES IT ONLY RAIN ON WEEKENDS
Originally Posted by God
get out of my way kirby, i've got gulags to build.
lets play wii tennis!
we can't play that online man
Unless they added some mode i haven't heard about
At least it isn't snow.
im sure there is a way to play tennis online! or at least some sort of Pong game
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Modern Combat Manufactured K1 - Bridging Paintball and Airsoft
|Modern Combat Manufactured is uniquely poised to bridge the gap between paintball and airsoft. Witness the biggest new product in either industry in years: the MCM K1 paintball marker. With the size, heft, and real-world engineering of a modern personal defense weapon, the MCM K1's design is ultra-realistic enough for airsoft...
...but inside, it's a paintball marker - from the integral 8 cubic inch air tank to the .68 caliber bore.
The divide between paintball and airsoft runs deep - different game formats, different projectiles, different ranges, and different mentalities. But within combat-simulation woodsball, we've seen creative and enterprising new companies and game formats foster hyper-realistic gear and scenarios. "Operation: End War," the Tactical Ten Paintball League, and other events and associations are revolutionizing the kind of as-real-as-it-gets scenario play that is at the heart of airsoft culture as well...
...with magazines and hoppers limited to real-world capacities, no less.
But it's been hard getting around the un-lifelike shape of paintball markers.
Until now.
The MCM K1 is .68 caliber with a detachable magazine instead of a hopper. The 8ci tank is concealed within the stock. The ergonomics and design were patterned from the FN-Herstal P90 and other ultra-modern personal defense weapons. It looks like a real PDW bullpup, handles like one, has real-world ammunition capacity and mimics the fire control options found afield: semi, burst, and full-auto, available at the spin of the fire control selector.
It brings together all of the realistic qualities demanded of airsoft, in a package engineered to deliver standard .68 caliber paintballs. Now our interests in hyper-realistic arms, real-world tactical scenarios, and combat simulation can come together around this bold new technology.
The next evolution in paintball markers is here: the MCM K1. Grab your scenario gear. Strap on your tactical vest. Then compete in modern tactical simulations like you've never experienced before.
Modern Combat Manufactured - Combat Simulation for the 21st Century.


text: Little Anthony and the Imperials were one of the finest vocal groups to emerge from the talent-rich New York scene. Moreover, they enjoyed unusual longevity for an act of that type, having hits in both the doo-wop Fifties and the soul-music Sixties. They outlasted their peers by virtue of "Little Anthony" Gourdine's powerful, beseeching vocals and the consummate professionalism of the Imperials, who mastered a broad range of material and knew how to work a stage. It all started in Brooklyn, where Gourdine and friends grew up in the throes of the vocal-group craze. His first groups were called the ...full bio


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Heat is not only the weather we currently crave, but a restaurant and lounge coming to 55 West in downtown Orlando. It's the first retail agreement for the 32-story high rise, and the tentative opening date is spring of this year.
Nik Patel, principal of 304 Entertainment LLC, says the restaurant will be open daily for both lunch and dinner and in the evenings serve as a lounge with live music. The crowd targeted for the new nightlife option is 25-55 years-old according to Jessi Blakley of Consensus Communications, who's doing PR for the project . She also said it will be a "blend of Blue Martini and Vines." Both well known in the Orlando area.
"This restaurant and lounge will be truly distinctive within this market; not only from a culinary standpoint, but the interior build-out will more closely resemble something you would expect to see in Las Vegas, as opposed to Orlando," says Aaron Gray of Grubb & Ellis Commercial Florida, who manages the leasing of 55 West's 75,000 square feet of retail shops and restaurant space.
Supposedly folks will be able to eat food made in a clay oven too, which hints at Indian cuisine available in downtown Orlando. Actually Blakley says it will be a Tandoori-fusion bistro, with everything cooked on kabobs, meaning the meat will cook from the inside out. There will be some Indian-traditional dishes, but also fish, dry meats and filets, not all curries.


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Citrix (XenApp) Receiver
To fully utilize the new features of Citrix (XenApp) we recommend that you install the Citrix Receiver to get the best possible experience. You may visit our website to determine if you need to install the Receiver as you may already have a compatible client installed. Please note that you MUST be an administrator on the computer to perform this install, (most home users have this privilege). If this is a University owned machine, please contact the help desk.
Installing Citrix Receiver
- Go to https://citrix.wcsu.edu
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- If you are presented with a logon screen you may enter your credentials and no further installation is needed.
If you are presented with the following alert, you will need to install the Citrix Receiver.
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"A little higher than last year but still within a healthy range."
That's what the nurse told me when reviewing the results of my annual health risk assessment at work. She was being kind. In one year I'd gained seven pounds, my waist had expanded inch and my body fat increased a full percentage. "Yeah, I've had a lot of weddings to go to," I said, as if one month of excess could account for the gains.
The truth was despite exercising just as much as the year before (I'm on a bike racing team), I had been feeling the extra weight creep on for months. At 5'6" and 140 pounds I was nowhere near overweight, but I was past the point of feeling comfortable in my own skin—my bike shorts were starting to resemble sausage casings. I suspected that overtraining was partly to blame because constant muscular fatigue had caused me to cut back on the amount and intensity of my exercise, but I had taken steps to correct that and the extra weight remained. That meant there could only be one other possible culprit: my diet.
So when Mark Macdonald, creator of Venice Nutrition and author of the New York Times bestseller Body Confidence, offered me a chance to test-drive his program I jumped at the chance. And by "jumped" I mean I figured I would follow his advice for a few weeks, drop some weight and then go back to my regularly scheduled programming. Because really, what could I have been doing wrong? I'm a health writer so I knew to fill my plate with fruits and veggies and whole grains. I thought I was probably just eating too much avocado or peanut butter. Besides, dieting works, but it's not sustainable. I'd read enough weight loss research studies to know that. Still, I needed to do something to get back on track, so I scheduled a call with Mark for after my sister's mid-October wedding.
Mark seemed stoked to work with me. I don't normally use words like stoked, but how else do you describe a guy who says he's "fired up to get you dialed in!" and signs all his emails with "Huge Hug." He was so genuinely sweet and excited that I couldn't help but get excited, too. I started actually looking forward to dieting and began hoping that it really would work.
During our first phone call on October 25th Mark explained the theory behind the Venice Nutrition plan, which is based on blood sugar stabilization. Weight loss, said Mark, has just as much to do with hormones as calories. Here's why:
Blood sugar is controlled by the pancreas. The two main hormones in the pancreas are insulin and glucagon. If your blood sugar drops below 80 mg/dl, your pancreas over-releases glucagon, which causes your body to breakdown stored glucose and amino acids (muscle) to boost blood sugar. If it gets too high (above 120 mg/dl), your pancreas releases too much insulin, which triggers your body to store all nutrients (often as fat) in an attempt to lower blood sugar.
Blood sugar. It was something I had only associated with diabetics. But when I started thinking about it, I realized that I often had late-afternoon crashes. Crashes so bad I would get dizzy, flushed and nauseous. Crashes that I often ignored because I was too busy to eat. However, as I explained to Mark, if I waited long enough the hunger pangs would pass. Yeah, that's because your body broke down muscle tissue to get the nutrients it needed, he replied. Oh.
So how could I keep my blood sugar balanced and my body primed to release and burn fat? There were three things I needed to do, said Mark.


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Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum
This museum honors American poet Edgar Lee Masters, author of "The Spoon River Anthology." Memorabilia of his life and works are displayed in the house where he lived as a young boy.
Wall Dogs Mural
Eleven different, beautifully painted murals. Main Street Lincoln was instrumental in bringing these murals to our community.
Prairie Crossing
Shopping for a new car? This is the newest in Automall shopping. and while you're there, check out the new Meijers superstore.
Hampton Inn & Suites
Featuring deluxe comp. hot breakfast bar, indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness center, suite shop, business center. Refrigerator/microwaves, cable TV/HBO, coffeemakers, hairdryers, irons, Free local phone calls. No pets. Internet connection available.
The Rose Cottage
Country antiques, Yankee candles, crafts, garden accents, jewelry, TY, and Tolen garden flags.
Havana Riverfront Campground
Twelve sites with electricity and water available year-'round for nightly, weekly, and monthly camping. Close to footbridge. Complimentary firewood. One shelter.
Adams Wildlife Sanctuary
A green oasis located in the center of town, the sanctuary is open for hiking or strolling the one-mile nature trail from sunrise to sunset.
Prairie Archives
An antiquarian bookstore specializing in rare books, used books, prints, postcards, autographs, records, CD's and a few good antiques and all paper collectibles.
Abe's Tradin' Post Antique Mall and More
Across from gate four of the State Fairgrounds. Antiques, primitives, oak furniture, depression glass, collectibles, sports cards, fishing items, coins, Nascar racing items.
The Rippon-Kinsella House
This 1871 Victorian retreat is set on half an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. Located in a quiet Springfield neighborhood, the house is within walking distance of Lincoln's Tomb and 10 minutes away from downtown historic sites.
Hampton Inn - Springfield
Located just off I-55, approximately 10 min. downtown, adjacent to a shopping plaza and many resturaunts; complimentary breakfast bar; indoor pool, whirlpool and work-out facility; all rooms include in-room coffee-makers, hair dryers and iron with board.
Illinois Korean War Memorial
The Korean War State Memorial, honoring 1,748 Illinoisans killed during the 1950-1953 Korean War, was dedicated on June 16, 1996.
Established in 1884, Maldaner's Restaurant and Catering is one of Springfield's finest restaurants. If you have visited The Old State Capitol, Frank Lloyd Wright's Dana-Thomas House or the State Capitol, you can imagine the wonderful celebrations Maldaner's likely was a part of at the turn of the last century and to the present day.
The Barrell Antique Mall
Antique shops in a new 27,000 square foot facility. Complete framing service is also available.
Cafe Brio
This festive dining spot in downtown Springfield features Mexican and Caribbean-influenced food, plus great margaritas (try the pomegranate) and brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
Piper Glen Golf Club
This 18-hole, par 72 course includes a driving range.
Capital City Shopping Center
With Shopko as its anchor store, Capital City offers several shopping and dining opportunities as well as an eight-screen Cineplex.
Homescapes of Springfield
Dry floral, homewares.
Candlewood Suites Hotel
Long term hotel with 110 suites, conference facilities, internet access, laundry facilities, cable TV, pets accepted, discounts available, voucher capabilities.
Carpenter Street Hotel
Fifty-six rooms all non-smoking, including 3 handicap rooms, 2 rooms with microwave and refrigerator and kitchenette. Guest laundry, free continental breakfast.
Sand Ridge State Forest
The largest of all the state forests in Illinois. Covers 7,100 acres of native oak-hickory forests and pine plantations. Supports diverse desert flora and fauna in its sandy landscape as well as also offering a variety of recreational facilities.
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Country Pickens II
Antiques, crafts, gifts and a bargain basement.
RJD Hobbies & Raceway
This motor raceway located in Lincoln allows a field of 18 different cars, including big buggies, electric bugs, trucks, sprinters and modifieds.
Abe Lincoln Mural
Located in downtown Mount Pulaski, this mural depicts a young Abraham Lincoln in front of the historic Mount Pulaski House.
CITY:Mount Pulaski
Lincoln House Hotel Marker
The Lincoln House Hotel, one of the grandest hotels between St. Louis and Chicago, stood in Lincoln from 1854-1870. Political luminaries who crossed its threshold included Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, David Davis and Richard Oglesby.
Inn at 835
Springfield's only Nationallly Landmarked Inn... The Inn offers 13 guest rooms plus six extended stay suites, all with attached private bathes, internet, Wi-Fi, voicemail, wake-up calls and individual thermostatic room controls. Enjoy the Inn's amenities during your stay; a full Midwestern breakfast, local and national newspapers, and free off street parking. During your visit you will be within walking distance to most historic sites, all of the downtown and public transportation.
Corkscrew Wine Emporium
Various wines from around the world.
Lake Springfield Marina
Full-service marina with slip rental by day, week, month and season with certified mechanics on duty. Cruise or fish on beautiful Lake Springfield on your rental pontoon boat, personal watercraft, conoe, kayak or paddleboat. Have a family or company outing on the 35 foot Party Barge.
The Blue Dog Inn
This restaurant is a nice place to enjoy the company of friends and family. Enjoy wonderful food with a drink of your choice, started off with an appetizer and ended with a delicious dessert.
Lost Bridge Trail
This easy to traverse asphalt trail, starting in Sprigfield, winds you through wooded landscapes, over bridges and alongside a well-groomed community park.
Bergen Park Golf Course
This nine-hole course is a par 35.
Jungle Jim's Cafe
Family-operated cafe features all-American favorite foods with daily specials.
Robbie's - Springfield
Located across from the historic Old State Capitol, this Springfield staple offers homemade soups, sandwiches and pie. Live jazz and blues performers play during dinner on Friday nights.
Sanganois Conservation Area
A 9.960-acre bottomland environment of sloughs and backwater lakes, Sanganois is managed primarily to provide a refuge for migratory waterfowl and a public duck hunting area.
New Beginnings Thrift Shop
This store is located on the Lincoln Square. It is a great place to find clothing, glassware, furniture and other things you might need for your home. Have a great shopping experience on the square at New Beginnings.
The Informant! - Illinois Department of Public Health
The vice president of an agri-business giant is recruited by the FBI to uncover evidence of his company's suspected illegal price-fixing. But in his zealous attempt to become the ultimate informant his lies begin to pile up and erode the secret agent world he has created for himself. Look for Alexander Calder's giant red outdoor Flamingo sculpture as two of the movie's main characters walk through downtown Chicago's Federal Plaza.
Great bar with a wide variety of beers and music.
Southwest Plaza
Bordered by Best Buy on one end and Barnes and Noble on the other, Southwest Plaza offers a variety of discount shopping opportunities.
Quality Inn & Suites
Sixty-six rooms, indoor pool and whirlpool, free deluxe continental breakfast, free cable and Showtime, business classrooms with 2 phone lines, suites with microfridge, iron w/ boards, hairdryers and coffee pots.
The Oaks
An 1875 Italionate home - 7 rooms with private baths, 2 rooms are suites. The house sits on 5½ acres on a hilltop that overlooks Petersburg.
Lindsay's Gallery
Continental American Cuisine offers Sunday Brunch. Located in the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference center. The bar is called the Globe Tavern and serves drinks 7 days a week.
Sebastian's Hide-out
Mediterranean cuisine restaurant located in the downtown area. Please see our website for menu options. Wine, beer and spirits.
Rustic Inn Marker
This private residence was once a historic inn where a group of counterfeiters met to hatch a plot to steal Abraham Lincoln's body from his tomb in Springfield. Walk up to view the marker only.
O'Connor's Gifts, Antiques and Art
Antiques, collectibles, primitives, old tools, glassware, pottery, toys, lamps, jewelry and Lincoln souvenirs. Located in Salisbury.
Pasfield Park Golf Course
Pasfield features a nine-hole, par 34 course.
The Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum at the Illinois State Museum
The Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum for kids, ages 3-10, promotes hands on learning through play. Kids dig for fossils, load a jeep, explore collections and much more. Play Museum hours 9:30-4 M-S, 1-5 on Sunday.
Land of Lincoln Goodwill
Stop into this great thrift store where you can find many bargains and new merchandise as well.
8th Judicial Circuit Marker
One of the last remaining markers erected in 1922 marks the 8th Judicial Circuit on which Abraham Lincoln practiced law.
CITY:San Jose
Logan County Genealogical & Historical Society
The genealogical and historical society encourages the preservation of Logan County's history and maintains a research center that treasures and collects Logan County family histories. They're the only research center that includes ALL of Logan County. Their research resources include historical books, maps, obituaries, cemetery records, marriages, births, family surname genealogy and more! Stop by for a visit to see the artifacts, old photographs, museum pieces, veteran's exhibit, as well as the new "Abraham Lincoln Room."
Sangamon Antique Mall
Antique Mall.
Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon
Surrounded by gardens and a reflection pool, this magnificent bell tower in Washington Park is the third largest in the world, and one of the few that is actually open to the public.
Estep & Associates Mercantile
Nestled in the historic Robins building, on the square in Petersburg Illinois, Estep & Associates have spent 20 years bringing the past to life. Filling the former dry-goods store is everything from "Antiques to Yuletide". Among the aisles of this quaint step back in time you'll find big items, small items, personal mementos and commercial oddities. With more than a dozen additional dealers showcased, Bill & Betty guarantee an encounter not to be missed as you stroll through rustic heirlooms, collectibles, antiquities, craft projects and unlimited possibilities for discovery. Overlooking the Menard county courthouse, there's a real sense of yesteryear awaiting your adventure. Come explore our treasures and enjoy the rich texture of the town Abraham Lincoln, while living in nearby New Salem, surveyed as a young man.
Lincoln Tomb
Within this breathtaking monument lie the remains of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary, and three of their four sons – located in the country's second most visited cemetery behind only Arlington National Cemetery.
A to Z Antiques and More
Offering you a wonderful experience while you shop. This antique store gives a shoppers a lot to consider.
Mission Mart of Lincoln
This local thrift store, conveniently located on the square in Downtown Lincoln, offers a wide selection of items. They have anything and everything you might need, including books, clothing, furniture, toys, and glassware.
The Inn at New Salem
Enjoy the environment of this local Inn. Conveniently located near New Salem State Historic Site. Just a short drive from Springfield, IL.
Bunn Park Golf Course
This 18-hole course is a par 72.
Stevenson Inn
Free continental breakfast, HBO with 50 cable channels, dataport phones, jacuzzi rooms, restaurants within walking distance.
Lincoln Greens Golf Club
This golf club features an 18-hole, par 72 course and driving range.
Frank Farms
Find scotch and white pine, douglas and fraser fir trees, along with wreaths and farm-raised whole sausage.
Samuel Park's Office
A friend of Abraham Lincoln, Samuel Parks shared a law office with the future president and served on the Eighth Judicial Circuit with him.
Lincoln Lot Site
The site marker describes how Abraham Lincoln once owned this lot, after it was deeded to him in recompense for a large debt.
Menard County Historical Museum
Housed in an 1890 Victorian building, the Menard County Museum contains documents, records, clothing and artifacts related to Menard County.
Deskin's Tavern & Postville Well
Abe Lincoln often stayed at Deskin's Tavern when he traveled to Postville. A well where he is said to have quenched his thirst is also located on this site.
Under the Prairie Frontier Archaeological Museum
This museum displays hundreds of authentic items from the frontier period, including artifacts that were excavated from the hilltop site of James Latham's 1819 cabin.
Old Jail and Old School House
See the local Historical Society's authentic preservation of an 1800s school and town jail. Tours by appointment.
Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Contains a large bluff overlooking a long, narrow lake. Camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, hiking, and hunting opportunities provide a vast recreational experience. Concession and boat rentals are also available.
Salvation Army Thrift Store
The Salvation Army offers a wide variety of below-cost items. From dining ware to clothing, a person is able to find anything they need.
The Informant! - Illini Country Club
The vice president of an agri-business giant is recruited by the FBI to uncover evidence of his company's suspected illegal price-fixing. But in his zealous attempt to become the ultimate informant his lies begin to pile up and erode the secret agent world he has created for himself. Look for Alexander Calder's giant red outdoor Flamingo sculpture as two of the movie's main characters walk through downtown Chicago's Federal Plaza.
Cards and lots of miscellaneous.
Dowell Farm
Stop by and pick your own sweet corn.
Pease's Fine Candies & Salted Nuts
Pease's Candy is a locally owned, fifth generation candy shop. For over 75 years, Pease's has been making old fashioned, homemade candies and treats. The store offers boxed candies, salted nuts, popcorn, gourmet foods, special event candies, and seasonal sweets.
Prairie Art Alliance
Prairie Art Alliance in Springfield, Illinois represents emerging and established Central Illinois artists of all ages.
Spring Street Antiques
Spring Street Antiques is located in the town square of Mt. Pulaski. Offering the customers an interesting place to shop and a fun-filled time for any person interested in antiques, Spring Street should be your next stop.
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Sangamon Center North
Located near the Illinois State Fairgrounds on the city's north side. Sangamon Center has several small shops and restaurants.
Staybridge Suites South
Conveniently located 7 miles from the downtown area at Exit 93. Kitchenettes in all rooms as well as high-speed internet access. A sports court, business center and evening reception highlight the property.
Logan Lanes Bowling Alley
Come and bowl with your family or a group of friends at Lincoln's bowling center.
Cafe Moxo
A favorite breakfast and lunch spot featuring specialty coffees, a bakery and soups,salads, wraps and sandwiches.
Parkway Pointe
This shopping area offers a variety of specialty shops, restaurants and movie theatres.
The Carriage House
A beautifully decorated Victorian carriage house behind an old home in the river town of Havana. It is a wonderful opportunity to see how life used to be without giving up modern luxuries like cable TV.
Pig Hip Marker
This marker tells the story of the Pig Hip Restaurant and its famous sandwiches. A fire took the museum building in 2007.
Fairfield Inn - Springfield
65 rooms, indoor pool and spa, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, 24 hr. coffee and tea, elevator, in-room iron/board, copy/fax services.
Prairie Scapes
This shop offers a variety of unique antiques,art, and decorative material with home and office design consultation available. Also offered is furniture restoring and refinishing service. Stop by or call for an appointment.
CITY:Mount Pulaski
Powerton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
The lake was built on the floodplain of the Illinois River in 1971 by Commonwealth Edison Company as a cooling reservoir for the fossil-fuel power plant. Today, the completely diked, 1,426-acre lake is leased for visitor hunting and fishing.
Elijah Iles House: Springfield's History Museum
Experience the historic Greek Revial-style house once owned by a founder of Springfield: Elijah Iles. It houses a permanent exhibit, Springfield as Urban Frontier 1818-1836.
West of Wise Winery
Breathtaking scenery forms the backdrop for Local in season farm to fork cuisine, pleasurable pastimes and world-class entertainment at Walker's Bluff. What was planted as a family homestead long ago has grown into a picturesque vineyard that guests have been drawn to for its tranquility, style, unmistakable romance and fun family activities. We always extend an open-armed welcome to friends and visitors. We offer four venues to experience.
Springfield Novelties & Gifts
Books, candles, home accessories, various miscellaneous gifts.
Crowne Plaza Springfield
The Crowne Plaza Springfield hotel is the perfect place to stay to enjoy the area's history, culture and quirks. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, their goal is to make your experience a memorable one.
Hoogland Center for the Arts
Center for performing arts in Springfield.
Logan Lanes
Bowling alley, pool tables, and video games. Open grill for food and drinks. Bar- for adults 21 and over.
The Rail Golf Course
Home of the LPGA State Farm Classic and designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., this course received a 4-star rating from Golf Digest.
Microtel Inn & Suites
Inviting 64-room inn located at Stevenson Drive exit off I-55, with indoor pool, continental breakfast, guest laundry, smoke free environment.
Super 8 Lodge South - Springfield
Newly renovated property with ample parking space. Right next to Interstates 55 & 72. Lots of restaurants nearby.
The Oaks Golf Course
This scenic, wooded 18-hole public golf course features a fully stocked pro shop.
Holy Land Diner
Greek, Lebanese and Middle Eastern Buffet featuring falafel, gyros, hummus and a variety of other specialties. Vegetarian-friendly.
Mount Pulaski Heritage Wayside
This wayside interprets the career connection between Logan County and Abraham Lincoln.
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That's right, this is a once in a lifetime chance to win a virtual over the internet honest to Dagon date with yours truly.
But Qoorl what the hell is a virtual date?
Eh, it's one part rping, several parts chat, and plenty of BS throw in for spice. No cybering though, I'm not a cheap date...well I guess if it's completely free over the internet I'm damn cheap, but not tacky.
Okay Qoorl, you're very strange, but how do we win?
Simple! Post in 21 words or more, why you should win. THEN, our panel of selected judges (Meaning who the hell ever wants to pick) will select an OFFICIAL WINNER.
Why would you DO this?
I'm bored... like freakishly bored, combined with a strangely for me down mood. I figure if I do random and amusing (to me) things that it'll pick me up, recharge some of my creativity and just generally put me in a better mood. Worst comes to worst and no one posts here, I upped my post count by ONE. Please, no entries below the age of I dunno, pick something. But enough prattle, get out there and start posting!


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Foreverglades will host is opening reception on Friday, November 30, at 7 p.m. at the MDC Museum of Art + Design. Admission is free.
Foreverglades is an environmentally minded public installation by Belgian artist William Sweetlove and the Cracking Art Group, whose underlying mission is to change art history through both a strong social and environmental commitment and the revolutionary and innovative use of different plastic materials that evoke a strict relationship between natural life and artificial reality.
MDC Museum of Art + Design, The Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College, 600 Biscayne Blvd., Miami


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ZF-5959: Picasa extension uses memory like it's going out of style
Currently, the picasa extension takes 18MB of memory to parse an album with only 31 photos in it.
The below script reports 18846720 bytes of memory used for me. (This is right out of the developers guide)<?php require_once 'Zend/Loader.php'; Zend_Loader::loadClass('Zend_Gdata_Photos'); Zend_Loader::loadClass('Zend_Gdata_ClientLogin'); Zend_Loader::loadClass('Zend_Gdata_AuthSub'); //$serviceName = Zend_Gdata_Photos::AUTH_SERVICE_NAME; //$user = "username"; //$pass = "password"; //$client = Zend_Gdata_ClientLogin::getHttpClient($user,$pass,$serviceName); $gp = new Zend_Gdata_Photos(); try { $query = $gp->newAlbumQuery(); $query->setUser("stephliu"); $query->setAlbumId( "5257496817114515249" ); $albumFeed = $gp->getAlbumFeed($query); foreach ($albumFeed as $albumEntry) { if ($albumEntry->getMediaGroup()->getContent() != null){ $url = $albumEntry->getMediaGroup()->getContent(); $url = $url[0]->getUrl(); print $url . "\n"; } } } catch (Zend_Gdata_App_HttpException $e) { echo "Error: " . $e->getMessage() . "
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For reference, retrieving a feed with a single entry uses 9197384 or about 9MB of memory.
This is likely due to the usage of DOM XML which has to parse the full feed which I believe would be up to the package maintainer to really rework this from the current requirements standpoint. Maybe an option to state the parser that should be utilized could be added?
I am having this same issue on Gdata_Youtube when I grab a users uploaded videos. My method that loops through the VideoFeed uses lots of memory. Increments of 10megs. I'm pretty sure it has to do the $videoFeed->getNextFeed();
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Neshama works at the Fairfax Library.
This is an official blog for the Marin County Free Library.
All branches of Marin County Free Library will be closed on Monday, July 4 for Independence Day.
This installment: an autistic girl finds self-expression; a charming but feckless guy wanders the West; a sweet, illustrated story about a missing cat; an obscure Terry Pratchett novel; a compendium of wonderful essays; and two fine DVDs.
Carly's Voice by Arthur Fleischmann with Carly Fleischmann
Subtitled Breaking Through Autism. This subject fascinates me endlessly: parents heroic by necessity, afflicted children coming through. For 10 years Carly had no voice and no one knew who was inside this frustrating, frustrated, malfunctioning package. Her parents, Canadians, tried everything amidst the mayhem and finally, through a computer, Carly managed to "speak." And what a lively, funny, self-aware person she is, despite ongoing problems with motor skills and controlling her behaviors. She even got Ellen de Generes, whom she loved on TV, to read her award acceptance speech. Uplifting despite the built-in heartbreak.
Car Camping by Mark Sundeen
This odd little paperback intrigued me with its promise of "desert adventures." But it turns out to be a picaresque quasi-novel despite its Dewey designation (917.904). Young Mark sets out with friends and/or relatives and things always seem to get screwy fast. He hits lots of high (and low) spots in the Southwest, wondering whether he can achieve the "right now" approach his cousin Donny speaks of. A sort of American Zen, but more like "whatever." Sundeen sounds fresh and artless and wonderfully unpretentious which makes the book fun to read, even though it doesn't do much more than ramble. Entertaining.
Have You Seen Marie? by Sandra Cisneros
When I opened this little book up I was confused. Was it a children's book with its sweet illustrations on every page and not much text? No, I discovered: It's a story of loss (and found) through Cisneros' San Antonio neighborhood, as she and her visiting friend search for the missing cat. There are patches of wildness that bring solace as as well as neighbors' stories and a sense of community. And echoes of Cisneros' own recent loss of her mother. Charming, surprising, heart-warming, and lots of depth in a small package.
Faust/Eric by Terry Pratchett
I thought I'd read almost everything by this madcap Science Fiction writer, but this little paperback must have slipped through unnoticed. Discworld with its absurd cosmology is the setting, and Eric, a very adolescent hacker, has somehow managed to summons Rincewind to grant him three wishes. This particular demon, with his malevolent many-legged Luggage, takes Eric on a wild ride through time and space (even to Hell and back), trailing havoc. An example of Pratchett's wit: the parrot whose primary word is "wossname." Sometimes the series gets too arch for me (depending on my mood) but in this case I was delighted to be back among the denizens of this wiggy universe in which the college's librarian is a very dignified orangutan. And it's especially poignant because Pratchett is now afflicted with Alzheimers.
The Best American Essays of 2012 edited by David Brooks
This book came along just when I'd hit a spate of modestly diverting but not exactly amazing books and hungered for one with food for thought. And what a feast this is. Almost every essay was like a conversation with a very knowledgeable, passionate friend on subjects that really get my attention; among them: death, education, health (or lack of it). Each is so accessible, well-constructed, and well thought out it could be the basis for a seminar, but most are shot through with the kind of personal material that, for me, really brings the material home. Some are gleaned from familiar magazines, but others are from more obscure sources. Highly recommended.
Love those ironic titles. In this Norwegian film, new neighbors--a handsome couple and their very black adopted son--stir things up for needy Kaja whose husband is increasingly distant. Her son gets into disturbing games with the boy (master and slave) and the spouses mix it up with dramatic, painful consequences. I liked how all the trappings of domestic and societal "happiness," especially the local choir in which both couples participate, are such a desperate but thin layer spackled over deep dysfunction, and of course the cracks will out.
The City of Your Final Destination
This was a book I thought would make a good movie and guess what--they made it. Merchant and Ivory, no less, though post Merchant. Omar's trying to write a thesis on a dead author but his heirs won't authorize access. Off to Uruguay he goes to see if he can convince them, and discovers a tangled back story for both them and him. The estate, Ocho Rios, is lush and exotic. Its denizens, a gay brother (Anthony Hopkins--wonderful), a chilly blond wife, and a skittish mistress (Charlotte Gainsbourg) are all in situ and at odds. Very entertaining and lovely to look at, too.
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – The UCLA football team held its first practice of the 2014 training camp with an afternoon practice in helmets and shorts, Monday on the campus of Cal State San Bernardino.
The practice was the first of 16 at the off campus site. All practices in San Bernardino are open to the public. The Bruins will meet again on the practice fields on Tuesday at 3 p.m.
The Bruins' 2014 football season kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 30 at Noon ET at Virginia. UCLA's home opener will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7pm at the Rose Bowl against Memphis. Season tickets for the 2014 season are on sale now at uclabruins.com/tickets. The Bruins have six home games at the Rose Bowl in 2014 – Sept. 6 vs. Memphis, Oct. 4 vs. Utah, Oct. 11 vs. Oregon, Nov. 1 vs. Arizona, Nov. 22 vs. USC and Nov. 28 vs. Stanford.


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Karen Kirkendall
Meet Karen Kirkendall
Associate Professor,
Liberal Studies and Individual Option
- B.A. Psychology: Florida State University
- M.S. Developmental Psychology: Florida State University
- Ph.D. Experimental Psychology, conc. Developmental Psychology: University of Cincinnati
- In graduate school I worked with children with developmentaldisabilities at a children's hospital at the University of Cincinnati. I came to UIS right after graduate school and have been here for 23 years. First, I was a faculty member in the Psychology program and I recently switched to Individual Option and Liberal Studies so I could work with graduate students again.
- In the community, I work with children who have autism and other kinds of disabilities, but mostly autism and Asperger's.
- I am an avid tennis player and the one mental health break I get a couple times a week is I slam a tennis ball around a bit.
Research interests:
- Cognitive growth and cognitive development in children. I also have another area of research that A quote by Dr. Karen Kirkendall, "I've been here for 23 years and I've never had more than forty students in a class. We are able to know every one of our students." I do on pedagogy and online education as well as instructional methods on teaching developmental psychology. Even more recently, I have some scholarship that I've done on higher education, trends in higher education, honor's programs, and reaccredidation.
Learning philosophy:
- Based on the cognitive data that an adult's attention span is no more than 15 minutes, I have a rule for myself that I don't talk for more than five, seven, or eight minutes at a time. Then I turn the question to the students and ask them to engage in the conversation. Another thing I do to keep students engaged is to give them the opportunity to solve the problem themselves—either by putting them on their laptops to look something up or putting them in small groups to work out a problem.
Community connections:
- I am one of the leading resources in the central Illinois area for families of children with autism or Asperger's syndrome. I do a lot of training at schools, sometimes at counseling centers, and other types of agencies where they're trying to learn about autism and, now, Asperger's and what that means for a family, a school, and a counseling situation. A parent and I have developed a support group for families whose children have Asperger's syndrome. We meet every month and we have people come from as far away as Chicago, Peoria, downstate, and even Iowa because there are so few support groups. I now not only have families coming, but I now have a small group of young men with Asperger's coming to the meetings to talk with each other, to talk with me, and to talk with the other families.
Advice for prospective students:
- Prospective students need to look for institutions that are going to fit what they want to do in life. If they want to go to law school, medical school, or if they want to go into graduate education or professional education, they need to find programs and institutions that can give them the kinds of experiences they're going to need. Students here have the chance for a close connection with faculty so they can get the opportunity to work on research.
Best thing about UIS:
- The pure fact that Ph.D.s and our faculty are in the classrooms. I've been here for 23 years and I've never had more than forty students in a class. We are able to know every one of our students. By the third week of the semester, I know each of my students and I know their faces and I know their names. I try to develop a relationship where they feel comfortable coming to see me if they have issues and they feel comfortable speaking out in class. We are lucky to be able to retain that.


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A 23-year-old Millsboro man faces traffic and drug-related charges following a May 4 traffic stop at the intersection of Route 113 and Old Laurel Road in Georgetown.
According to the Georgetown Police Department, Joshua Lofland was stopped for a traffic violation and was found to be allegedly operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Police said while Lofland performed field tests, he was allegedly observed throwing a plastic baggie into the grass on the side of the highway. Police said a small amount of a white, powdery substance was found in the baggie and it field tested positive for cocaine.
Police said Lofland was charged with driving under the influence, possession of cocaine, and speeding. Police said he was released on an unsecured bond with a co-signer pending a future court date.
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McKinley Morganfield - a.k.a. Muddy Waters - is born in Rolling Fork, Mississippi.
Muddy Waters sells a horse to buy his first guitar, a Stella acoustic ordered from a catalog for $2.50.
While on a field trip through the South, folklorists Alan Lomax and John Work record Muddy Waters (then in his mid-twenties) for the Library of Congress. He would return to record him some more in July 1942.
Muddy Waters takes the train from Clarksdale, Mississippi, to Chicago, Illinois, where he'll seek fame and fortune as a blues musician.
Muddy Waters cuts his first sides after his move to Chicago. Recorded for the Columbia label, they remain unreleased until 1971.
Muddy Waters and Sunnyland Slim record together at Waters' first session for Aristocrat Records. "Gypsy Woman" is the first record released under Waters' name.
Muddy Waters' "I Can't Be Satisfied" is released. Striking a chord with transplanted Southerners, it sells out in Chicago and becomes Waters' breakthrough.
"Rollin' Stone," credited to "Muddy Waters & his guitar," becomes one of the first releases on Chess Records, formed after brothers Leonard and Phil Chess buy out their partner at Aristocrat Records.
Muddy Waters assembles the world's greatest blues band, having added harmonica player Little Walter, second guitarist Jimmy Rogers and pianist Otis Spann.
Muddy Waters scores one of his biggest hits when "I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man" hits #3 on Billboard's R&B chart. This memorable year will also yield "I Just Want to Make Love to You," "I'm Ready," "Mannish Boy" and "Trouble No More."
"Mannish Boy," Muddy Waters' signature song, is released. It will reach #5 on the R&B chart.
The Best of Muddy Waters, a collection of singles, becomes the bluesman's first long-player. It would be re-released in 1969 as Sail On.
"Close to You," by Muddy Waters, enters the R&B chart, where it will peak at #9. It is the last of Waters' string of sixteen charting singles.
Muddy Waters Sings Big Bill is released on Chess Records. On it, Waters plays songs associated with acoustic bluesman Big Bill Broonzy, who died the previous year.
Muddy Waters closes the Newport Folk Festival with a historic set that is preserved on the classic album Muddy Waters at Newport 1960.
Muddy Waters receives his first Grammy Award ("Best Ethnic or Traditional Recording") for the album They Call Me Muddy Waters.
The London Muddy Waters Sessions, on which Waters is joined by some of Britain's hottest blues musicians, is released.
Muddy Waters' final release for Chess Records, The Muddy Waters Woodstock Album, is released shortly before the label ceases operations.
Muddy Waters performs "Mannish Boy," backed by The Band and Paul Butterfield, at The Band's farewell concert, The Last Waltz. Waters is introduced to a new generation of fans when film documentary of the event hits movie theaters.
Hard Again, by Muddy Waters, is released. It is the first of four albums on which fellow bluesman Johnny Winter is involved, and it will win Waters his fourth Grammy.
Muddy Waters performs for President Jimmy Carter and his staff at the White House.
Muddy Waters wins the sixth and last Grammy Award of his career, for Muddy "Mississippi" Waters Live, released the previous year.
Having been diagnosed with lung cancer the previous year, Muddy Waters dies in his sleep of a heart attack.
Muddy Waters is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 2nd annual induction dinner. Paul Butterfield is his presenter.
The Complete Plantation Recordings of Muddy Waters, comprising field recordings made in 1941 and 1942, is released on MCA Records.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors' Muddy Waters' legacy with a month-long tribute and celebration.


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- Date submitted: 1 Nov 2011
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Full SubmissionAPRODEV is the network of European development agencies related to the World Council of Churches. This paper expresses the views of the APRODEV Working Group on Climate Change Advocacy. Over the last five years this group has worked with ecumenical organizations like the World Council of Churches and partners in the South to advocate an ambitious, equitable and legally binding climate regime. Being a European network our focus is first and foremost to influence the European Union and Norway The ACT Alliance is an alliance of more than 125 churches and church-related organisations that work together in development, humanitarian and advocacy, operating in 140 countries around the world. Eighty per cent of members are from the global south. The alliance has over 33,000 people working globally and mobilises US$1.6 billion annually to enable and empower poor and vulnerable women and men to have sustainable livelihoods, attain economic development and enjoy their human rights. As part of its global climate advocacy strategy, the alliance urges States to take action since climate change is threatening development and affects poor and vulnerable people the most Overview This submission covers issues of: ? A fair green economy: a justice perspective ? Alignment of international agencies and finance ? Political will for raised action on climate change ? Political will for raised action on biodiversity ? Post-MDG framework ? Development finance and tax ? Finance, technology and capacity building to implement Rio+20 outcomes ? Trade and Investment regime ? Changes of consumption patterns and life styles ? Access to sustainable energy ? Supporting sustainable agriculture and food systems Rio +20 As ecumenical development and humanitarian organisations we have a broad network of partners throughout the world. We appreciate the opportunity to provide input to the important process leading up to Rio +20 in June next year. In this submission we will highlight a number of concerns on green economy and global governance in relation to sustainable development, as these are the two themes of the conference. However, we will also address the broader debate about sustainable development by providing inputs to the debate about a possible continuation of the current Millennium Development Goals. A fair green economy: a justice perspective Global environmental, social and economic crises are forcing us to recognise that we must become better at generating economic activity from resources that are limited. As population and consumption grow, and pressure on limited resources increases, it is necessary to move towards a low carbon and resource efficient green economy that limits consumption to the bio-capacity of the planet. In meeting the challenges, a pillar of greening the economy must be to eradicate poverty. However, achieving this aim will depend on how the vision of ?green economy? is understood and pursued. There is a wide variation in interpretations of the term, from a focus on green growth: perceived by many southern civil society organisations (CSOs) to risk neglecting poverty and equity; by some private sector actors to be a business model to expand the green market potential; and by many as a vision that puts social equity at the heart of the definition. This diversity of views risks undermining progress towards achieving desired outcomes. A green economy needs to deliver three main outcomes to win international buy-in: ensuring mankind?s ecological footprint is sustainable; maintaining and enhancing natural capital, biodiversity and ecosystem services; poverty reduction and improving human well-being and social equity. The UNEP definition of a green economy as one that ?results in improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities? is a vision we support. However, it is essential that, in the implementation and monitoring of the green economy model, the objectives of social equity are central, not sidelined as a secondary aspiration. The current dominant economic model will increase extremes of poverty and disparity between rich and poor if it is allowed to continue unchecked: attempts to shift our economies to a more sustainable and fairer footing are of fundamental importance if efforts tackle poverty, now and in the future, are to have any chance of success. Our fear now is that developed countries, faced by the current economic crisis and fiscal constraints, will be tempted to ?go for the low hanging fruit? and develop systems that favour middle income countries as a green economy might be well received in these countries. Many of the least developed countries need an economy, green or otherwise, and it would be in the long-term interest of governments, donors, and the world as a whole to develop green economies in those countries. Recommendations: At Rio+20 governments need to agree to practical steps at the local, national and global level that: ? Ensure that fairness and equity ? based on the original 1992 Rio Earth Summit declaration of ?common but differentiated responsibilities? (CBDR) principles ? are central to sustainable development. ? Move beyond GDP as the main means to define and measure progress in development to indicators that focus on well-being, human rights and equality, on building social, human and economic wealth, and preserving natural resources. ? Make a fundamental change in economic policies, (i.e. financial markets, trade and investment) from liberalisation to a regulations based policy aiming not just at economic growth but at social equity and respecting the ecological limits. ? Make changes in decision-making structures ? recognising that a minority of powerful actors benefits from the status quo while our current economic models don?t adequately benefit the vast majority. ? Back a vision of green economy, that makes poverty-eradication, equity and resilience central - not supplementary. This should lay a foundation for the development of a post-MDGs framework. ? Commitment of all States to set up low carbon action plans (for industrialised countries zero carbon action plans) until 2050 (milestones for 2020 2030 2040) as a key tool. ? Commitment of all States to reach the biodiversity targets agreed upon at CBD COP-10 in Nagoya, Japan, in October 2010 Make sustainable agriculture and food core issues in Rio. Give the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS) a mandate to develop a work plan to implement the IAASTD findings and call for all countries to establish their own structures for following up. Alignment of international agencies and finance International governance for sustainable development needs to be reformed if we are to make progress on international targets for biodiversity, climate change, Poverty eradication and social equity. It is beyond the capacity of agencies charged with achieving development and environment objectives, acting alone, to address these challenges effectively. The impact of trade agreements and instruments; the exercise of power and rights at local and national levels; access to and use of natural resources and land; the functioning of markets; and many other factors must also be recognised and addressed. Reforming institutions, rules and processes is vital, since ?unsustainability? is largely a result of weak or inconsistent governance at all levels (global, regional, national and local). Governance and economic policies regarding finance, trade and investment are inseparable - we need improved governance of the World Bank and other finance bodies in order for these institutions to be in a position to contribute to a transition to a fair green economy and to sustainable development. The multilateral financing mechanisms should be obliged to contribute to social equity by respecting human rights and the biocapacity of the planet. Investment policies and bilateral investment treaties should be reshaped in a way that investors have clear duties regarding human rights, social equity, protection of natural resources, climate protection and biodiversity conservation. International trade rules, as agreed in the WTO and numerous bilateral trade agreements, have to be reshaped in order to give policy space to national governments to make trade work for sustainable development. Recommendations: At Rio+20 governments should: ? Work towards enacting a step-change in global institutional co-ordination and coherence ? in particular to mitigate, and respond to, resource-related crises and risks, such as the food crisis and climate shocks. ? Press for strong operational principles for sustainable development in the work of multilateral financial institutions including the World Bank and IMF, of the World Trade Organisation and bilateral treaties and agreements. Political will for raised action on climate change With political leaders in Rio, this is a key opportunity to raise the overall political will for greater action on climate change, to be fed into the current climate talks under the UNFCCC. As a first step, developed countries need to acknowledge promptly their responsibility for and capability to deal with the climate crisis and urgently commit to providing the required support for climate action in developing countries. At Rio+20, governments must raise their ambition regarding increased emissions reduction targets and financial commitments, equitable effort sharing, and robust implementation. All countries should acknowledge and commit to the climate talks under UNFCCC, and agree on an intensified cooperation within this framework to fight for climate justice. Recommendations: At Rio+20 governments should be prepared to: ? Assess 20 years of process since Rio ?92 and take stock of existing greenhouse gas reduction commitments and adaptation efforts and raise their ambition respecting CBDR. ? Elaborate national and sub national action plans that substantially improve governance ? overseeing progress and supporting implementation ? of sustainable development objectives. Political will for raised action on biodiversity The presence of political leaders in Rio will be a key opportunity to raise the overall political will for greater action on the protection of biodiversity. As a first step, Governments - especially those of developed countries - need to acknowledge their responsibility for and ability to deal with the crisis of biodiversity and urgently commit to providing the required support for biodiversity protection in developing countries. At Rio, governments must raise their ambition regarding biodiversity protection and financial commitments, sustainable use and benefit sharing, including robust implementation. Recommendations: At Rio+20 governments should be prepared to: ? Assess 20 years of process since Rio ?92 and take stock of the efforts and results regarding the protection of biological diversity, its sustainable use and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources and related traditional knowledge. They should raise their ambition regarding these targets of the Convention on Biological Diversity by respecting the principles of CBDR and the precautionary principle. ? Recommit the obligations agreed to in the Strategic Plan approved at the 10th COP to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Nagoya, Japan, in October 2010. ? Take concrete actions regarding the sustainable use of biodiversity. ? Recommit their respect for the rights of Indigenous Peoples as proclaimed in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. ? Sign and ratify the Nagoya Protocol. Post-MDG framework It is essential that the new Post-Millennium Development Goals (post-MDGs) poverty reduction framework, to be developed over the coming years, builds on the sustainable development objectives as a fundamental aspect of long term poverty reduction, environment protection and human rights. But history shows that governments may fail to meet the internationally agreed goals. In order to provide an incentive for every government to meet its goals, sustainable development goals (SDGs) should not only refer to the global level, but at the same time be complemented and mirrored by national sustainable development goals for all countries, so that the political will and the real contribution of every country to make sustainability a reality becomes transparent and measurable. This will require the new post-MDGs framework to include indicators of sustainable development, and to recognise the impact which consumption pattern of the wealthy can have on access to and exploitation of natural resources and increased poverty. Recommendations: At Rio+20 governments should: ? Support the establishment of sustainable development goals reflecting the key areas of sustainable development on a global level. ? Support the establishment of national sustainable goals with a clear contribution to global sustainable development. ? Ensure social and transparent monitoring mechanisms so that governments can be held accountable by their citizens. ? The post-MDG goals need to reflect the responsibility of developed countries regarding the impacts of their actions on the rights to natural resources for poor people. ? Recognise that to achieve the goals in a sustainable manner means that States must address natural hazard risk and vulnerability into development plans. Development finance and tax G8 countries should keep to their Gleneagles commitments of giving 0.7% of GNI to development. However, even if this were to be achieved, the financing gap is still significant. The Monterrey Consensus committed to mobilising domestic resources for development. By raising the tax to GDP ratio to 15%, developing countries could raise an additional $198bn. Governments have a responsibility to raise domestic revenue in a progressive and equitable manner, implementing tax policies which reflect environmental externalities and encourage investment in sustainable development. Illicit capital flows including tax evasion undermine development efforts. Financial secrecy provided by offshore financial centres not only undermines efforts to mobilise domestic revenues, but facilitates corruption. By challenging tax abuse by multinational companies, an additional $160bn could become available for development. Recommendations: At Rio+20 governments should reaffirm commitments made in the Monterrey Consensus, the Doha review summit and the UN MDG review summit to: ? ?Enhancing and strengthening domestic resource mobilization and fiscal space, including, where appropriate, through modernized tax systems, more efficient tax collection, broadening the tax base and effectively combating tax evasion and capital flight.? ? ?Implementing measures to curtail illicit financial flows at all levels, enhancing disclosure practices and promoting transparency in financial information. In this regard, strengthening national and multinational efforts to address this issue is crucial, including support to developing countries and technical assistance to enhance their capacities.? In addition governments at Rio+20 should ? Recommend a strengthening of the institutional arrangements supporting the UN committee of experts on international tax cooperation. ? Promote automatic information exchange between tax jurisdictions in an effort to curtail illicit financial flows (particularly offshore financial centres). ? Recommend Country by Country reporting disclosure of financial information by Multinational Enterprises to increase accountability and curb tax abuse. Finance, technology and capacity building to implement Rio+20 outcomes An agreement from Rio +20 will only be implemented if there is sufficient financial and technological support, as well as related capacity building. For some countries these resources will be found within domestic budgets, but for the vast majority of developing countries support from other countries will be needed. Finance and technological support should be given in light of the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and capabilities, acknowledging the historic responsibility related to the current ecological, climate and environmental situation. Finance for sustainable development is addressed in various fora. Rio +20 should acknowledge that climate finance is addressed within UNFCCC, as an additional source to official development assistance. However, while acknowledging existing sources Rio +20 should also address the additional need for support in relation to the agreements made during the conference. It will therefore be important to also address new and innovative sources of finance such a Financial Transition Tax as well as the role of taxation (stated above). We have noted that the pre Rio+20 debates in several countries focus on private finance. While we acknowledge that private sector may have an important role to play, we also think it is vital to note existing experiences related to private investments and sustainable development. A good investment will lead to positive spill over effects in the local community, encourage new companies and support capacity building and transfer of skills and knowledge. However, investments may also lead to the opposite, i.e. crowding out of local companies, violations of human, labour and land rights and creating emissions and other negative environmental effects. Recommendations: At Rio+20 governments should: ? Agree on an ambitious work program to operationalise supplementary and innovative sources of long-term finance and reach agreement on a further set of public sources needed to meet the financing requirements for sustainable development. ? Champion a financial transactions tax for this purpose. ? Confirm the formation of a dedicated funding window for poor countries to access finance for clean energy and low carbon development (a ?leapfrog? fund ? see below). ? To create a framework for private finance, hindering negative effects of investments and supporting the positive effects, including local stakeholder dialogues. Trade and investment regime The global trade and investment regime is still focussed on a fossil, growth oriented and unsustainable development path. It needs to be re-oriented in order to make it a facilitator rather than a barrier to sustainable development. Recommendations: At Rio+20 governments should: ? Affirm that human rights, the protection of natural resources and nature conservation may never be undermined by trade and investment rules. At the same time safeguards that such a system cannot be used by developed countries for justifying protectionist measures against developing countries shall be introduced. ? Affirm that investors have an obligation to meet human rights and contribute to the protection of resources regardless of investors? rights as now agreed in numerous bilateral investment treaties. In this respect, the participation of the local population on an investment and the conditions for an investment have to be respected and supported by governments and investors. ? Acknowledge that national policy space is essential for meeting sustainable development goals. ? Establish an international mechanism within the UN system to survey and monitor the contribution of international trade and investment to sustainable development and to suggest the necessary amendment of rules that exist inside and outside the UN system. Changes of consumption patterns and life styles The global consumption class, which is still predominantly located in developed countries and mid-classes of middle income countries, is largely responsible for the overall unsustainable state of the world. Changing consumption patterns and life styles is less an individual responsibility than governments? obligation to provide a framework that sets incentives to make sustainable life styles attractive. In particular, At Rio+20 governments should: ? Agree to open policy space to discriminate between sustainable and non sustainable products while establishing safeguards that this could not be misused as a tool for economic protection against products vital for the economies and livelihoods of people in developing countries. ? Agree to establish and implement national action plans to strengthen sustainable consumption patterns, including to monitor the impacts and to adapt necessary measures for improvement. ? Agree to initiate an accelerated transition from an economy dependent on growth to a sustainable economy aiming at human well-being, sound use of environmental resources and nature protection. ? Support policies that promote healthy consumption, and reduce its environmental foot print. In most OECD countries this means reducing meat and dairy consumption. ? Pioneer new approaches and technologies to reduce waste in the food system, increase recycling and efficiency of energy and water use. Access to sustainable energy About 1.4 billion people globally live without access to electricity and 2.7 billion people cook on open wood, dung or charcoal fires. It is widely recognised that without access to modern energy services, such as electricity and modern fuels, it is highly unlikely that any of the MDG objectives will be achieved. Many developing countries have an abundance of renewable energy sources and have huge scope for improving energy efficiency. In short, they can be supported to leapfrog fossil fuel based economies towards low-carbon sustainable energy. Access to energy for the poorest parts of the poorest countries will require large amounts of financial transfers in form of grants. Providing rural areas with decentralized grid systems powered by energy from solar, biomass or small scale hydro might not attract private investments as the return is highly questionable. Nevertheless, such projects must be core business of a partnership aiming at energy access for all. Hence, while supporting joint public-private investments to a certain degree and for certain countries, this financial model will have to be supplemented with a grant based system if not the poorest people are to be left behind again. Recommendations: ? As 2012 is the UN year of access to sustainable energy, agreeing new energy goals to expand energy access to the poorest, shift to renewable, and increase energy efficiency must be a priority for Rio +20. ? The target should be the one set by the United Nations of having universal access to modern energy services by 2030: clean, reliable and affordable energy services for cooking and heating, lighting, communications and productive uses. ? Commit to a ?leapfrog fund? to finance access to sustainable energy initiatives. Agriculture and the global food system Agriculture and the global food system are presently causing dramatic environmental problems while failing to feed almost one seventh of humankind. However, this can, and must be turned from a major problem into a part of the solution, contributing to sustainable development. The transition to sustainable agriculture and food systems therefore need to be a core issue at Rio. Transition from an unsustainable to a sustainable food system Our current food system is both ecologically and socially unsustainable. It is failing, both in ensuring rights to food and to preserve the ecosystems on which future food production depends. This situation is exacerbated by climate change and other forms of environmental degradation which threaten food production and expose people to new shocks and stresses that deepen poverty. At Rio+20 governments should commit to ? Implement policies that address the externalities of agriculture and implement the polluter pays principle. ? Implement competition policies to decrease the current concentration of power in food and input markets which is marginalising smallholders and accelerating the loss of biodiversity as well as diversity of agricultural practices. ? Reform agricultural policies so that they promote sustainable agricultural practices and do not undermine food security in developing countries. In the European context this would imply for example a decreased dependency on soy import, which is today putting a heavy ecological footprint on exporting countries while at the same time fuelling unsustainable meat production within the EU. Supporting sustainable agriculture and food systems Policies must be adopted that give strong and increasing support to small scale farmers and agro ecological and other sustainable and resilient forms of food production that promote poverty reduction and climate change adaptation while preserving ecosystem services for future generations. At Rio+20 governments should commit to: ? Support the organisation of small scale food producers. ? Secure rights to land and resources of those who depend on them for their livelihood, in particular advance the rights of women food producers. ? Prioritise participatory and farmer-led research, extension and dissemination of agro ecological innovations including locally adapted ('in situ') agricultural technologies and conservation strategies, and the breeding and production of underutilised crops. ? Adopt policies that reduce soil degradation to protect long term food security. ? Strengthen urban and peri-urban food systems. Institutional frameworks The International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD) was initiated Rio+10 in Johannesburg. The findings of IAASTD need to be affirmed at Rio+20, and actions to implement them need to be decided: ? Give the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS) a mandate to develop a work plan specifying benchmarks/indicators for progress towards the objectives to implement the IAASTD findings and call for all countries to establish their own structures with active inclusion of civil society and mechanism for following up. ? Encourage the establishment of a participatory regular multi-stakeholder panel on agriculture with the mandate to consider the impact of agricultural knowledge, science and technology and IPR on sustainable development. ? Examine and monitor impact of different ways to tackle the climate change challenge (biofuel production, REDD+, CDM, soil carbon sequestration) on local community, food security, and sustainable development and seek out possible remedies. The principle of common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR) must be respected, which means that OECD countries have the responsibility to take a lead in the transition to sustainable food systems: Conclusions APRODEV and ACT Alliance call on the United Nations and the Brazilian government to conduct the negotiations at Rio+20 in an open and transparent way and allow for full participation from civil society.


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ZF-2981: Fieldset having method and action of form added to it
Using the following code to add a form:
//Setup the form. $form = new Zend_Form(); $form->setAction($actionUrl) ->setMethod('post') ->setAttrib('id','addCompany') ->setLegend($title) ->addDecorator(new Zend_Form_Decorator_Fieldset()) //This puts our form in a fieldset. ->setView($this->view) ->addElement('hash', 'no_csrf_foo', array('salt' => 'unique', 'timeout' => 300));
It adds a method and form to the surrounding fieldset. This is obviously not correct and causes it to fail validation.
Apologies if my use of addDecorator is incorrect but it would seem that there should never be these attributes on a fieldset tag.
Thanks Tom
Please assess and categorize as necessary.
Scheduling for next mini release.
Fix committed to trunk and 1.5 release branch as of r9313.


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The Bucs (7-11, 4-6 A-Sun) have won two of their last three conference matches, defeating Campbell 3-2 and Kennesaw State 3-0.
Mercer (12-7, 7-4 A-Sun) comes into the contest having won its last two conference matches against Belmont Saturday and Kennesaw State Tuesday. The Bears defeated the Bucs 4 in their only meeting this season, 3-2, as Mercer came from behind after being down two sets to one.
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