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In the city for their Polyfest 2014 performance, they decided to take their talents to the people performing their haka at various locations around the town - including on the rooftop of the Kelvin Hotel.
Principal Jim Turrell said last year the students had performed ''flash mobs'' for various businesses around Invercargill, with their performances being well received and the footage posted on Facebook getting lots of hits.
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European champions Spain have battled back from a 13-point deficit to beat Russia 67-59 and reach the Olympic men's basketball final for the second successive time.
Spain will meet either 2008 champions United States or 2004 Olympic winners Argentina - who play later on Friday - in Sunday's gold medal game, while Russia will play for the bronze.
Outplayed in the first half, the 2008 Beijing silver medallists dominated play over the last 20 minutes, outscoring the Russians 47-28 to come back after a poor first half.
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Gasol led Spain with 16 points, while Jose Calderon posted 14 points, all but two of them coming in the second half as he found his touch from the three-point line.
Sasha Kaun was top scorer for Russia with 14 points.
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An energised Spanish team hit the floor after the break, playing with more quickness and defensive intensity.
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A Calderon three-pointer at the buzzer tied the game 46-46 at the end of the third quarter and European champions Spain continued their revitalised play through to the end to book another appearance in the gold medal game.
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I've read the book before but Bower does an amazing job of bringing South African dialect to life. The story is engaging and illuminating, I suggest it to anybody.
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a report Wednesday urging Congress to make the immigration system more "entrepreneur friendly."
Because of U.S. policies that make it difficult for immigrant entrepreneurs to make a home in the states, many are "voting with their feet" and returning to their home nations, according to a joint report from the chamber and the Immigration Policy Center of the American Immigration Council. The report suggests permitting foreign students to remain in the United States after graduation and creating a separate visa for potential entrepreneurs.
Immigrant entrepreneurs are responsible for establishing 18 percent of all Fortune 500 companies and 25.3 percent of all science and technology firms in the United States, including giants like Yahoo! and Google, according to the report.
"We should allow the world's most creative entrepreneurs to stay in our country," said Thomas J. Donehue, CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in a speech earlier this month. "They are going to contribute and succeed somewhere — why shouldn't it be in the United States?"
Immigrants are more likely than native citizens to start their own businesses, according to the report. Five percent of naturalized citizens are self employed compared to just 3.7 percent of native-born Americans.
During his third State of the Union address Tuesday, President Barack Obama cited immigration reform as one of three important keys to boosting the nation's economy.
"Today, there are hundreds of thousands of students excelling in our schools who are not American citizens," he said. "Some are the children of undocumented workers, who had nothing to do with the actions of their parents. They grew up as Americans and pledge allegiance to our flag, and yet they live every day with the threat of deportation. Others come here from abroad to study in our colleges and universities. But as soon as they obtain advanced degrees, we send them back home to compete against us. It makes no sense."
He pledged to take on the issue of immigration reform "once and for all."
"Let's stop expelling talented, responsible young people who could be staffing our research labs or starting a new business, who could be further enriching this nation," he said.
While efforts to grant citizenship to illegal immigrants who graduate from college have met resistance in Congress, there is bipartisan support for reworking the system to make it easier for high-skill immigrants who come to the states on student visas to get green cards.
While just 36 percent of Americans believe the country should allow more low-skilled immigrants into the country, 68 percent are open to increasing high-skilled immigration, according to the 2011 Transatlantic Trends: Immigration survey conducted by the German Marshall Fund.
Only about half of Americans believe immigrant entrepreneurs have the potential to grow the economy by creating new jobs, however. Opponents argue that not all immigrant entrepreneurs bring the same economic benefit as the founders of high-powered companies like Google, Yahoo! and YouTube.
"We're not talking about Einsteins here," said Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, a Washington, D.C., think tank that advocates for lower immigration levels. "The question really boils down to, should getting a master's degree earn you a green card? I say absolutely not. Immigration to the U.S. is something we should reserve for special talents, for people who are remarkable in their fields."
Read the full report at immigrationpolicy.org.
Selected U.S. companies founded by immigrant entrepreneurs:
Capitol One Financial — founded by Nigel Morris of England (1995)
Comcast — founded by Daniel Aaron of Germany (1963)
eBay — founded by Pierre Omidyar of France (1995)
Google — founded by Sergey Brin of Russia (1998)
Kohl's — founded by Maxwell Kohl of Poland (1962)
LinkedIn — founded by Jean-Luc Vaillant of France (2003)
YouTube — founded by Steve Chen of Taiwan (2005)
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Laura Letinsky
Still Life Photographs, 1997–2012
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Closed on Mar 24, 2013
Laura Letinsky's still life photographs have evolved from studies in melancholy and absence to subtle, yet surprising, explorations of perception, color and space. Wavering between flatness and volume, story and metaphor, these photographs contain mysteries that challenge viewers to keep looking and asking questions about how we see. This survey exhibition traces the paths Letinsky followed in her work from the late 1990s until today.
She will give a lecture about her work January 23. There will also be an Insider Moment with the artist on January 25.
Laura Letinsky: Still Life Photographs, 1997–2012, will be on view through March 24, 2013.
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If you've stopped by the photography gallery since the end of September only to find the doors closed, you've probably been awaiting the next exhibition: Laura Letinsky: Still Life Photographs, 1997–2012. While the show opens on October 28th, plenty of work has been going on behind the scenes to ensure the gallery—and the artwork—will be ready for the opening. More


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Video games and repair service
Cherry Valley Festival Days
Great food, carnival, on-site activities, and of course, the bands are what make a summer music festival an event to remember. Valley Days at Bauman Park has proven to be the fun-filled summer music festival your family shouldn't miss.
CITY:Cherry Valley
Lothsons Karry Out Chicken
Family Karry Out Restaurant. Frying the best chicken in the DeKalb, Il area since 1949.
Italian Dreams Pizza
Italian Dreams Pizza & Pasta in Sycamore, IL., where they use only the finest and freshest ingredients to prepare your food in a way that is second to none.
Tropical Sno
Family owned and operated. Come relax and enjoy a cold, tropical shaved ice just like they make in Hawaii!
Jamrah's Middle Eastern Cuisine
New Middle Eastern Cuisine family restaurant serving hummus, pita, shawarma, falafels, kebabs and baklava, ranging from $3 to $13 for individual items and platters.
Ren's Chinese Restaurant
Authentic Chinese cuisine.
Hot Stuff Pizza
Located inside the Kirkland Quick Stop.
The Trading Post
Antiques, Arts & Collectibles
Lost Mine
A bar located in Four Seasons Sports in Sycamore, Illinois.
Paw Lickin' Good Treats
Paw Lickin' Good Treats is a bakery dedicated to your dog or cat. The meet the demand for high quality, holistic food in the area. They are constantly on the lookout to bring in new and healthy new lines. On top of food and treats, Paw Lickin' Good Treats also carry bake your own cake, collars, harnesses, grooming materials, apparel, toys, nutritional supplements, and more. Even the pickiest eater will find something tasty here!
Fatty's Pub & Grille
Fatty's is the premier spot to catch a NIU football game, or any other sporting event. Conveniently located across the street from Northern Illinois University and next to Red Roof Inn & Suites. Stop in and try a delicious item off our extensive menu, or just have a drink or two! Enjoy our newly expanded beer garden & added added Novak Room. Complete onsite and offsite catering available.
JB's World Famous Pizza
Inside Lord Stanley's Annex
Shark's Fish and Chicken
Shark's Fish & Chicken in Dekalb delivers to NIU! They offer delivery in Dekalb, IL and an extensive menu including catfish, ocean perch, salmon, tilapia, oysters, wings, chicken dinners, and combos!
New Game in Town
New Game in Town is a great little shop specializing in Magic the Gathering and other CCGs, Darts and Dart Supplies, Comic Books, Miniatures, Dungeons and Dragons and other RPGs. Come in and play!
Egg Haven Pancakes & Cafe
At Egg Haven We're Committed To Quality and Value Our recipes are prepared fresh daily using only the finest ingredients. Our eggs and produce are sourced direct from local premium farms and growers. Our menu offers a variety of breakfast, brunch and lunch choices. We're proud to offer delicious gluten free options, cholesterol free options, and other dietary-friendly selections. Freshly squeezed juices are available all day! Restaurant hours: 6am to 3pm daily
The Forge Brewhouse
The Forge Brewhouse is using the old traditions of "Rheinheitsgebot," the German Beer Purity Law of 1516 that only allows beer to contain barley, water and hops, to brew signature beers in house. It's pushing beyond those traditions to make a corn beer to honor one of DeKalb County's specialties, IPAs with jalepenos, and many other varieties. The Forge Brewhouse is also creating Brick Oven wood-fired farm to table pizzas.
Italian restaurant in Capron serving pizza, sandwiches and dinners.
Burritoville in Dekalb, IL has the best Mexican food you could ask for. Delivery and Online Food Ordering to NIU and Dekalb ensures that you will never be hungry again!
Lord Stanley's Annex
Campus bar with JB's World Famous Pizza.
Polka Dot Bakery
The Polka Dot Bakery creates beautiful artistic cakes. They can vary from carved cakes made to look like an object or character, smash cakes for a child's 1st birthday, wedding cakes to decorated cookies for all occasions. They also provide kitchen apparel and classes/events at their location.
Franchesco's Ristorante
Beauty, innovation, and culinary perfection only begin to describe the new Franchesco's Ristorante. The Salamone family proudly invites everyone to their new home for an unforgettable experience. The beautiful patio is perfect for lunch, dinner, small private events, or ceremonies with flowers blooming in season and a beautiful fountain to enjoy!
Pita Pete's
Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly Pita Pete's philosophy is that fast food can be both tasty and healthful. At Pita Pete's they have no franchise costs, and they rarely advertise. These savings are put into the quality and quantity of the food we serve.
Franklin Street Pub
We are Oregon's sports bar & grill and offer appetizers, burgers and sandwiches plus daily specials. Check out our website for our full menu and a listing of our specialty beers. We have pool tables, gaming machines, live entertainment, pool tournaments, NFL Sunday Ticket and other sporting events on our flat screen T.V.'s.
Sycamore Farmers Market
The Sycamore Farmer's Market features locally grown produce, wine, baked goods and artisan crafts! Enjoy some live music from local artists and fresh foods brought to you directly from the farmers themselves! Every Tuesday (June 7th - Sept 27th) 3pm - 7pm - Corner of Somonauk & Elm St, Sycamore, IL.
Giordano's of Sycamore
Giordano's has been acclaimed "Chicago's Best Pizza" by NBC, CBS Chicago, New York Times, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Eater, Home & Garden Magazine, Concierge Preferred and more!
Vinny's Pizza
Welcome to Vinny's Pizza & Wings. Located in DeKalb, Illinois since 2005 and under new management since December 2009. Our experienced and friendly staff look forward to taking care of your Pizza Needs!
Ray's Chicago BBQ and Slots
Ray's Chicago BBQ and Slots features: Walk-Ins Welcome Good For Groups Good For Kids Take Out Delivery Catering Outdoor Seating
Los Rancheros
Los Rancheros Mexican Restaurant in DeKalb IL is open daily for Lunch & Dinner.
Flatlander Market
Welcome to Flatlander Market. There are so many great things to experience every time you visit. Fresh coffee and espresso drinks, delicious sandwiches, homemade chili and soups, cookies by Sally baked everyday, crafted cheeses from near and far, and the largest selection of Illinois wines in McHenry county. Try some freshly ground and brewed private blend coffee, or our flavor of the day. You may want to have something from our espresso bar: Steaming hot espresso, cappuccinos and cafe latte, or even a tasty steamer.
Northern Illinois University Art Museum
NIU Art Museum's mission is to service the arts curriculum at NIU and to extend arts education and cultural enrichment to the community. The Museum has a permanent collection of 1,000 art pieces and also hosts visiting exhibitions. The Jack Olson Gallery is "the cornerstone of exhibition programming" that is promoted by NIU School of Art. This exhibit space brings thought provoking exhibitions to the northern Illinois community while also offering faculty and students a space to showcase their latest creative endeavors.
Willow's Hometown Cafe
Willow's Hometown Café is located in the Frederick Townsend Garage and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Sycamore Historic District. The distinctive stone structure was constructed in 1906 for use as a garage for the estate of Frederick B. Townsend, his former home is the Queen Anne mansion that overlooks the garage property. The structure is made of granite rocks gathered from Townsend's farmland, right here in Sycamore.
Sunshine Scoop & Bakery
Sunshine Scoop is an ice cream shoppe and bakery combo, so that you can get your favorite dessert with a scoop of your favorite ice cream right on top. We start with quality ingredients to bring you quality products that you and your whole family can enjoy. Come and visit today for a sweet treat!!! If you have dietary concerns, we also have gluten free, low fat, dairy free, and no sugar added options!
Sunday Blues at Prairie State Winery
Bloody Mary Sundays in Genoa! Kick your Sunday Blues at our Genoa Tasting Room! We will be serving up wine bloody marys complete with all the fixin's all day long. Kick back and enjoy the live music from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Pack a picnic from home or order in from a local restaurant. Reservations for music events always open the Monday before and will be held until 15 minutes before music starts. No outside alcoholic beverages. Must be 21 to enter. Held two Sunday's a month. Visit their Calendar of Events for each month's dates!
Kishwaukee Fest
Enjoy 8 days of Country, Jazz and Classical music concerts, youth events, a parade, car show, street dance, "BaconPalooza", wine tasting, Wild West Shootout events, and much, much more! There is so much to experience and enjoy for the entire family! All events are free to attend.
Anderson Japanese Gardens - Japanese Summer Festival
The Japanese Summer Festival features exhibits, demonstrations and unique performances that appeal to all age groups and helps foster a better understanding of the Japanese culture. Most Festival activities are included with Garden Admission, with a small fee required for tea ceremony participation. 2016 Activities & Performances Include: Ho Etsu Taiko Drum Performance - Japanese drum ensemble Candyman Performance - Japanese street performer Raku Pottery - Demonstration and displays Origami - Hands-on demonstrations of Japanese art of paper folding Awi-odori Dance - Traditional Japanese Dance Japanese Doll Collection Display Koi Whisperer Demonstrations Falconry Display - with live falcons Bujinkan performances - Traditional Japanese martial arts Fukuwari Activity - Traditional Japanese holiday game
Fanatico Italian Restaurant
Authentic Italian Cuisine - Pizza, Pasta, Entrees, Drinks & More! We're prepared to accommodate every occasion. Whether you want VIP bottle service with friends, planning your organizations formal, or throwing together a birthday or bachelor party, retirement party, you can do it all under our roof & patio. Dine In - Carry Out - Delivery
DeKalb Farmer's Market
The DeKalb Farmers Market features locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers and artisan crafts. The market is open every Thursday (June 2nd - Sept 29th) 10am - 2pm at Van Buer Plaza on the corner of North Second & Locust St. in DeKalb.
Festa Italiana
For one very special weekend each year, everyone who passes through the gates is an "Honorary Italian." Bring your family for great Italian food and pastries, continuous entertainment, Italian cultural exhibit, souvenirs, Bocce tournaments, carnival rides, children's crafts and much more. The festival is held on the grounds at Boylan High School.
Stagecoach Players Theater
The Stage Coach Players is a one of the oldest, continuously operating community theatre troupes in Northern Illinois. In 2001/2002, the troupe moved to it's new permanent location in the former Moose Lodge on 5th Street and Grove in east downtown DeKalb, Since that first night on the farm, several generations of residents have been inspired by the Stage Coach Players...on both sides of the footlights.
Cademon Brewing Co.
Cademon Brewing Co. is an up-and-coming craft brewery running a seven barrel brewhouse and fifteen barrel fermenters. Cadamon's 40 seat Taproom features 12 taps dedicated to craft beer and craft sodas, with a Steampunk-inspired feel with our hand-made hammered copper bar top, custom light fixtures, and metalwork galore. Come enjoy a pint or flight and strike up some conversation with your fellow patrons.
Genoa Farmers Market
The Genoa Farmers Market features locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers and artisan crafts. Located on the corner of Genoa & Main Street. 2016 Dates are 5/21, 6/4, 6/25, 7/9, 7/23, 8/6, 8/27, 9/3, 9/17, 10/1
James B. and Rosalyn L. Pick Museum of Anthropology at Northern Illinois University
The Anthropology Museum at Northern Illinois University was founded in 1964 and is operated as part of the Department of Anthropology. The museum houses over 20,000 objects comprised mostly of ethnographic material with some archaeological material. The museum specializes in cultures of Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the Southwest and Plains Native Americans. In addition, the museum holds smaller collections from Africa, modern Greece, Mesoamerica, and South America. The museum is particularly proud of the Native American basket collection, featuring over 200 specimens, as well as the Indonesian textile collection, which contains over 600 pieces. In addition, the museum also houses about 100 different Indonesian shadow puppets, a fine collection of Thai khon masks, and important collections of Hmong and Karen artifacts. The museum has a growing collection of modern Mesoamerican artifacts reflecting the cultural and artistic changes taking place in modern Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico. The Museum is open during the NIU Academic Year.
Northern Illinois University Huskie Stadium
The 2015 football season will mark the 50th Anniversary of Northern Illinois University's Huskie Stadium, the on-campus facility that has been the site of 163 wins by the NIU football team over the last 50 seasons, four MAC Championship teams and many of the greatest players in school history. Dedicated on November 6, 1965 with a 48-6 NIU win over Illinois State on Homecoming, the stadium was named Huskie Stadium in 1974 as part of NIU's 75th Anniversary celebration. On August 28, 2003, the facility was rededicated as Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium in honor of the late Dr. Robert J. Brigham, an institutional icon who carried the school's colors for more than 50 years as a student-athlete, assistant coach, head coach, director of athletics, and special assistant to the president before his retirement in June 2001. The facility has also been the site of NIU field hockey and soccer matches, high school football games, including the 2013 & 2015 Illinois High School Association Football Championships, drum corps competitions, community events and even weddings.
Ride Like An Egyptian
Join us for a fun and enjoyable bike ride through DeKalb and Kane Counties and support the historic Egyptian Theatre on Satruday, August 20th. Since the ride starts and ends at the Egyptian Theatre, you will have the opportunity to explore this historic landmark. This bike ride offers four mix-n-match 25-mile loops. All participants will be provided with route maps and all routes will be marked with signs. There will be great SAG support on all loops and a well-stocked central rest stop. Bike at your own speed, this is not a race. All ages are welcome, however, those under the age of 16 must ride with a participating parent or guardian. There will be an end-of-ride meal provided for registered riders. Meal will feature soup, sandwiches, and refreshments.
Taco Stan's
Our menu is packed with flavor of Mexican & American food. Daily specials incorporate seasonal, local vegetables. Our recipes are authentic and made Taco Stan's way. The ingredients are always fresh. From delicious appetizers to our famous Taco Stan-which to Fried Ice Cream, your meal will be one of a kind.
Heartwood Creations
Since 1978, Heartwood Creations has been creating finely crafted wooden jewelry boxes that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a box for your pills or possibly something to hold small tools and other trinkets, our custom wooden boxes are the perfect fit. We create each box in our shop in Rockford, Illinois and will make sure that what you order is something you will love!
STORYTelling: Hmong American Voices Exhibit
This collaborative exhibit explores what it means to be Hmong American. How has Hmong life changed since refugees first entered the U.S. in the 1970s? What does it mean to be Hmong American today? Through objects, audio recordings and personal stories of Hmong Americans, this exhibit immerses visitors in the material culture and social issues of Hmong American communities. The exhibition is now open and will run through December 2016. A special opening reception featuring refreshments and live music will be held 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the museum, located in Cole Hall on the NIU campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Paint, Drink and be Merry at Prairie State Winery
Join Prairie State Winery for their latest event with with "Vino Van Gogh!" Come for a fun afternoon of wine and painting. Starts at 2pm and pre-registration is required.Together (12x12 stretched canvas) will be the featured painting.
Winnebago County Fair
Come to the 95th Annual Winnebago County Fair and enjoy the sights, the sounds, the animals, the competitions, the music, and great entertainment. Visit the website for a complete schedule of events.
DeKalb Farmers Market
The DeKalb Farmers Market features locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers and artisan crafts. Live music is presented each week by the Egyptian Theatre. It's a great way to enjoy an afternoon. Open Thursday's from 10-2 June through September.
2016 Harvest of Quilts and Textile Art Show
The DeKalb County Quilter's Guild invites you to our biennial quilt show, October 1-2, 2016. Enjoy this year's expanding our offerings to other textile and fiber arts, such as weaving, spinning, knitting, crocheting, wearable art and more. The featured artist will be Lorraine Torrence, who makes wearable art and quilts, and will be presenting three lectures, "Design Principles for Quilters," "Finding Your Voice," and "Creative Clothing for Everybody." In addition to 300+ quilts on display, there will be exhibits in other disciplines and special exhibits including the Hoffman Challenge and a trunk show by SAQA (Studio Art Quilt Associates.) There will be demonstrations, workshops, lectures, and a vendors mall with new and longtime favorites. Food will also be available to purchase.
Cruisin' to Genoa Car Show
Visit Downtown Genoa for the 3rd Annual Cruisin' to Genoa Car show. See 150 cars, enjoy family fun, music, free movie and more!
Rockford Art Deli
Rockford Art Deli (R.A.D.) is creative collective, located in downtown Rockford, helping business owners with marketing and screen printing needs through a smorgasbord of delectable art and web design, urban graphic design and screen printing – everything from tee shirts to posters. Amidst the vintage deli decor, R.A.D. holds screen printing classes, hosts art gallery showings, and other events for the public. The store sells t-shirts, signature artist series goods and gift items.
Crane Hollow Bed and Breakfast
Come hug an aged oak tree, watch the cranes in their early morning graze or search out the scarlet cardinal flowers. Listen to nature's whisper.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Rockford
The La Quinta Inn & Suites Rockford hotel is located conveniently off of I-90, just twelve miles from the Chicago Rockford International Airport. We have a variety of shops and restaurants within walking distance. Relax in one of our clean and comfortable guest rooms and enjoy access to our business center and new state-of-the-art fitness center. Our 100% non-smoking hotel offers free high-speed Internet access, a refreshing indoor pool and spa, as well as a guest laundry facility available at a nominal fee. Our guest rooms are equipped with microwaves, refrigerators, 40-inch flat screen TVs, pillowtop mattresses, coffee makers, hair dryers, iron and boards, and free local calls. You can also stop by our Bright Side Market if you forget any of your essential amenities. Also, our meeting facilities make this a great place for your next meeting, baby shower or any special events. Start the day right with our free Bright Side Breakfast that includes an assortment of hot breakfast items, tea and hot chocolate, assorted juices, bagels, breads, hot and cold cereals, fresh fruit, and yogurt.
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
Serving all your Mexican favorites and more! Tortas, appetizers, salads, fajitas, vegetarian dishes, combos and more! All your favorite cocktails plus beer, wine and the best margaritas in the area.
Autumn Craft & Treasures Market
The 44th annual Autumn Craft & Treasures Market, sponsored by the Sycamore Music Boosters, is part of the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival weekend October 29 & 30, 2016. This event will be held at the Sycamore High School Fieldhouse, Saturday, October 29 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday, October 30 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. There are over 250 vendors featuring a wide variety of quality crafts, handmade wood products, specialty items such as wool products, candles, spices, candies, antiques, ceramics and much more.
Midtown Ethnic Parade and Festival
The third annual Day of Celebration of all the diverse cultures in Rockford includes a parade of colors and customs with dancing dragons, bagpipes, ethnic dance troupes, music and more. The festival features international foods, a beer garden, performances, information, genealogy, a children's activity area, and much more. The festival begins at noon, the parade begins at 1:00pm.
Trivia Night at Cademon Brewing Co.
Are you ready for another trivia night?! Join us the first Tuesday of the month for another round of Trivia at Cademon! Teams of 1-5 people participate in 4 rounds of 10 questions, followed by a final wagered question. At the end of each of the first four rounds, you turn in your answer sheet and all the empty glasses from that round. You get points for correctly answering, and a point for each glass your team emptied in that round.Entry Fee: none! We do this for free for you. - Top three teams get "house cash!"
Make America Rock Again Festival
Introducing the inaugural make America Rock Again tour – feeding your need for headbanging American hard rock, coming to a stage in your city this summer! Experience all of your favorite chart-topping bands in your backyard each night: Trapt, Saliva, Saving Abel, Alien Ant Farm, Crazytown, 12 Stones and Tantric. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 20th at 10:00am.
Ellwood House Lecture Series: Local Lore
The public is invited to the Ellwood House Museum for a new lecture series titled "Local Lore." Local Lore is an adult lecture series which will cover a wide variety of topics relating to DeKalb history. Each month, a different guest speaker will present these fascinating programs. All lectures take place at the Ellwood House Museum Visitor Center. Visit the Ellwood House Museum webpage for dates and times.
The Barn on the Hill
The Barn on the Hill is an old dairy barn with the collection of original sliding doors that allow natural light to pour in. The Barn on the Hill radiates simple elegance. The thousands of white lights strung from the beams give our welcoming space a warm comfortable feel for up to 250 guests. Set on 7.5 acres - plenty of space to make it your own for the event you envision, whether it be a birthday, graduation, anniversary, shower, reunion, corporate retreat, rehearsal, or wedding. We are a rural private venue located 20 miles southwest of Rockford, Illinois. We are located midway between Leaf River, IL and Byron, IL on Route 72.
CITY:Leaf River
Starlight Theatre - July 2016 Productions
Starlight Theatre at Rock Valley College presents its 2016 summer productions of great theater: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - July 6-10, Jesus Christ Superstar - July 13-17, The Phantom of the Opera - July 20-24, and Children of Eden - July 27-31
Ukulele Station America
Ukulele Station America is a unique and magical shop housed in a local historic landmark located on Illinois Rt 64 as it passes through beautiful Oregon. We specialize in the sale of Ukuleles and Accessories. With over 100 ukes in stock, we sell a variety of ukuleles for beginner, intermediate or advanced players. We have the perfect instrument to match your taste and fit your budget. Follow us on Facebook and check out our website to explore all the pages and then come visit the shop. We guarantee it will be a fun and amazing experience! Open Wednesday – Saturday 1-5 pm.
Rockford Roasting Company
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This month, I'll
describe a nifty
pocket-sized USB
spectrum analyzer and
show its pros and cons
through some measurements
on an ATSC signal,
out after the mask
filter and with some popular
TV antennas.
A few months ago in RF Report, I described
a USB spectrum analyzer the size
of a small USB TV tuner stick. The device
isn't much larger than a USB flash drive
and looks similar to a USB TV tuner stick
except for its SMA connector. I decided to
check it out.
The device has two separate bands—1
MHz to 850 MHz and 850 MHz to 5.35
GHz. Frequency spans are fixed and range
from 1 MHz to 1,000 MHz. Fig. 1 shows the
only data available besides what's seen on
frequency/amplitude display graticule.
Unfortunately, there is no option to
measure channel power, which makes accurate
DTV signal-level measurements difficult.
This appears to be a software, not a
hardware, limitation, so perhaps a future
version will support it. Sweep is normally
2 seconds and burst mode allows it to
capture short pulses to accurately display
spread spectrum and frequency hopping
signals such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
I hooked the TSA5G35 up to the output
of a Channel 30 mask filter to see if the
device might be useful in checking shoulder
level. Fig. 2 shows the display from the
TSA5G35 software. You can see the signal
coupled into the Channel 30 antenna
from a Channel 31 transmitter on the same
tower. This was a clean transmitter—FCC
mask shoulder levels were around 50 dB
down—so only a hint of the shoulder is
While it can provide a quick check of
transmitter performance, this miniature
spectrum analyzer is more useful for seeing
what signals are present and their relative
amplitude. The wide span and max hold
make it ideal for tracking down interference.
I used it to compare three popular antennas,
the Winegard FreeVision FV-HD30
and Mohu's Leaf Plus and Leaf Ultimate.
I tested these three antennas by placing
them one by one against the same
spot on an interior wall roughly facing
Mount Wilson. The Los Angeles transmitter
sites were obstructed by three walls
and the Santa Monica Freeway. To evaluate
antenna performance, I did plots with a
500 MHz span centered on 300 MHz (50–
550 MHz) and 600 MHz (450–850 MHz)
plus 100 MHz span plots centered on 195
MHz (145–245 MHz) and 605 MHz (555–
655 MHz) for each antenna. You can view
all of the plots at www.xmtr.com/RF239.
While the antennas were all tested in
the same location, you'll see some variation
in the response of individual channels
due to reflections from vehicles on the adjacent
Fig. 3 shows the 500 MHz plot centered
at 600 MHz from the Leaf Ultimate. At UHF,
all three antennas provided mid-band signals
approximately 30 dB above the analyzer
noise floor. The Mohu Leaf Ultimate
and the FV-HD30 provided slightly better
high-UHF signals relative to the noise floor
than the Mohu Leaf Plus.
Mid-band UHF output level from the antennas
on Channel 36 was about –69 dBm
for the unamplified FV-HD30, –67 dBm
for the Leaf Plus and –50 dBm for the Leaf
Ultimate. The specifications on the amplifier
used in the Ultimate are: minimum 15
dB gain, <2 dB noise figure, and an output
IP3 of 37.5 dBm. With this much amplification
that's important and given the performance
of some tuners, an unamplified
antenna may do better in strong signal environments.
I did not check low VHF performance.
The FV-HD30 picked up Channel 9 at
–68 dBm, with a spectrum analyzer noise
floor of –100 dBm. The Leaf Plus had
–52 dBm on Channel 9 with a –80 dBm
analyzer noise floor. Channel 9 came in
at –48 dBm, also with a –80 dBm noise
floor, on the Leaf Ultimate. Channel 7 signal
levels were about the same as Channel
9. I didn't see any indication of FM
band filtering on these devices, although
it appeared the Leaf Plus had a lower FM
signal level when compared to high-VHF
As you can see in the plots, the software
is poor. For example, the graticule marks
don't line up with the scale. I hope Triarchy
or a third-party developer takes advantage
of capability of the TSA5G35 hardware and
updates the software. The software can
send data over an IP connection for remote
monitoring so it should be possible to grab
it and post-process it to add measurements
such as channel power. Another project to
add to the list!
Questions or comments? Email me at
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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|PCT number
|Publication date
|Feb 21, 2006
|Filing date
|Feb 27, 2002
|Priority date
|Mar 12, 2001
|Fee status
|Also published as
|Publication number
|Jean-Louis Thomas, Mathias Fink
|Original Assignee
|Centre National De La Recherche Scientific-Cnrs
|Export Citation
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|Patent Citations (10), Non-Patent Citations (4), Referenced by (2), Classifications (16), Legal Events (5)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The present invention relates to methods of generating photons by sonoluminescence.
More particularly, the invention relates to a method of generating photons by sonoluminescence, said method comprising at least the following steps:
(a) generating at least one standing acoustic wave in a liquid reservoir, said standing acoustic wave having at least one antinode;
(b) trapping at least one gas bubble in the liquid at said antinode of the standing acoustic wave, said gas bubble then being subjected to a periodic deformation cycle comprising expansion stages and contraction stages in alternation; and
(e) generating acoustic wave impulses in the liquid, which compression acoustic wave impulses are superposed on the standing acoustic wave, and cause photons to be emitted by the gas bubble, by sonoluminescence.
A method of this type is described by Moss et al., who performed digital simulations of the behavior of a deuterium bubble under the action of a sinusoidal standing acoustic wave on which an acoustic wave impulse was superposed ("Sonoluminescence and the prospects for table-top micro-thermonuclear fusion", Physics Letters A 211 (1996) 69–74, Elsevier North Holland, Feb. 5, 1996). According to Moss et al., the acoustic wave impulse superposed on the sinusoidal wave makes it possible to increase photon emission by the gas bubble, and could even lead to conditions making it possible to trigger a thermonuclear fusion reaction.
However, those theoretical results prove impossible to implement with compression wave impulses having large amplitudes because it is then impossible to apply to the gas bubble compression acoustic waves having amplitudes greater than 1.4 bars. Otherwise the gas bubble "disintegrates" and disappears without generating any photons.
A particular object of the present invention is to mitigate those drawbacks so that, when necessary, it is possible to apply to the gas bubble acoustic waves of amplitude significantly greater than 1.4 bars.
More generally, an object of the invention is to provide a method of the above-mentioned type that makes it possible to amplify the phenomenon of sonoluminescence.
To this end, according to the invention, a method of the type in question is characterized:
By means of these provisions, it is thus possible to obtain a significant increase in the energy emitted by the gas bubble in the form of photons, for any given energy of the acoustic wave impulse. In addition, the second amplitude of the acoustic wave impulse may optionally be very much greater than 1.4 bars without destroying the gas bubble before it emits photons.
In preferred embodiments of the invention, any of the following provisions may optionally be used:
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the following description of one of its implementations, given by way of non-limiting example, and with reference to the accompanying drawings.
In the drawings:
In the various figures, like references designate elements that are identical or similar.
In the example shown, the eight high-frequency ultrasound transducers T1–T8 are supported by a rigid metal frame 3 which also supports the reservoir 2.
Advantageously, the various transducers T1–T8, T′1, T′2 are engaged in leaktight manner in orifices 2 a provided in the wall of the reservoir 2 (see
The two low-frequency transducers T′1, T′2 are piezoelectric transducers adapted to emit a sinusoidal ultrasound wave at a frequency lying in the range 20 kHz to 30 kHz, and advantageously at about 25 kHz.
In this example, the reservoir 2 is of substantially spherical shape and is provided with a top neck 2 b centered on a vertical axis Z. The reservoir 2 has a diameter D such that it forms a resonant cavity tuned to the frequency of the low-frequency transducers T′1, T′2. Naturally, the reservoir 2 could be of a different shape, e.g. of cylindrical shape or of rectangular block shape.
In the example considered, the diameter D of the reservoir 2 may, for example, be equal to 6 centimeters (cm), so that the center of the reservoir 2 forms an antinode for the standing acoustic wave generated by the transducers T′1 and T′2.
Thus, when the reservoir 2 is filled with liquid, e.g. degassed water, and when a gas bubble is injected into the reservoir 2 in the vicinity of its center (e.g. by means of a syringe), said bubble 5 remains trapped at the antinode, i.e. at the center of the reservoir (see
Preferably, the transducers T′1, T′2 generate a standing acoustic wave that has an amplitude sufficient for the gas bubble 5 to emit photons cyclically by sonoluminescence, as explained below.
The light intensity of the photon emissions can be measured by means of the photomultiplier PH.
Furthermore, the eight high-frequency acoustic transducers T1–T8 are distributed three-dimensionally around the center of the reservoir 2, i.e. around the position of the gas bubble 5, and they are directed towards said gas bubble.
In the example in question, the eight high-frequency transducers are disposed in two vertical planes which are perpendicular to each other, and each of which contains the axis Z, each of the two plans being disposed at 45� relative to the common direction of the low-frequency transducers T′1, T′2.
In addition, also in the example in question, the high-frequency transducers T1–T8 are disposed in pairs of diametrically opposite high-frequency transducers, the common direction of each pair of diametrically opposite high-frequency transducers T1–T2, T3–T4, T5–T6, T7–T8 being disposed at 45� relative to the axis Z.
In addition, the common axis of each pair of diametrically opposite high-frequency transducers is perpendicular to the common axis of the other pair of diametrically opposite high-frequency transducers belonging to the same vertical plane.
Naturally, other configurations may be adopted for the high-frequency transducers T1–T8 provided that they are distributed three-dimensionally around the gas bubble 5. Furthermore, the number of high-frequency transducers could be different from eight. Thus, it is possible to implement the present invention with at least two diametrically opposite high-frequency transducers, or with at least four high-frequency transducers angularly positioned to converge on the gas bubble 5. In addition, the number of high-frequency transducers could also be greater than eight.
The high-frequency transducers used in the example considered herein are piezoelectric transducers emitting at a frequency of 700 kHz, and they are adapted to emit a compression acoustic wave impulse.
As shown in
The above-described device operates as follows.
Firstly, before the gas bubble 5 is injected into the reservoir 2, an initial calibration step is performed, preferably while the low-frequency transducers T′1, T′2 are in operation. During this calibration step, each of the high-frequency transducers T1–T8 in succession is caused to emit a compression acoustic wave impulse that has a first amplitude that is relatively small (e.g. about 30 kilopascals (kPa)), and the resulting acoustic signal is measured by all of the high-frequency transducers T1–T8. The 64 signals s1 ij(t) measured in this way are stored in memories M1–M8 (the indices i designate respective transducers that have emitted respective ones of the wave impulses, and the indices j designate respective transducers that have received respective ones of the wave impulses)
Subsequently, the gas bubble 5 is injected into the reservoir 2 while the low-frequency transducers T′1, T′2 continue to generate the above-mentioned low-frequency standing acoustic wave, which results in a sinusoidal pressure signal S1 at the bubble 5, as shown in
The amplitude of said standing wave is preferably about 1.3 bars in the liquid in the vicinity of the gas bubble 5, so that the gas bubble 5 emits photons by sonoluminescence, because of the deformations that are imposed on it by the standing acoustic wave. As shown in
These variations in diameter take place in periodic cycles having the same period T as the standing sinusoidal wave S1 with expansion stages 10 in which the curve D(t) rises to a peak 11 alternating with contraction stages 12 in which the curve D(t) falls suddenly to a cusp 13 at the minimum diameter D2, which cusp is generally followed by a certain number of bounces 14 before the beginning of the following expansion stage 10.
The gas contained in the bubble 5 emits photons at the end of each contraction stage 13, during a very short period, e.g. lying in the range 10 picoseconds (ps) to 300 ps, depending on circumstances, under the effect of the sudden densification of the matter inside the bubble 5, and of the concomitant increase in the temperature and in the pressure inside said gas bubble 5, which increase in temperature and in pressure is sufficient to generate a plasma temporarily in the gas bubble. These light flashes are emitted by the gas bubble 5 with exact regularity, with the same period T as the standing acoustic wave.
Once the gas bubble 5 is stabilized at the center of the reservoir 2, a focusing training step is performed.
During this focusing training step, each transducer Ti is caused to measure the signal s2 i(t) that it receives due to the standing acoustic waves in the presence of the gas bubble 5.
This measurement is effected in a time slot of duration T0 and starting, for each transducer Ti, at an instant t0i=t0+Δτi 0, where:
t0 is an instant at which the diameter of the gas bubble is at its maximum (this instant is known by measuring the instants t1 at which the light flashes are emitted by the gas bubble 5, and by the shape of the curve D(t) which is known in advance) ; and
Δτi 0 is a first approximation of the travel time taken by the acoustic wave impulse to travel between the transducer Ti and the gas bubble 5 (in the example in question, in which the reservoir 2 is spherical and the bubble 5 is at the center of the sphere of radius R, all of the times Δτi 0 may be taken to be equal to R/c, where c is the speed of the acoustic wave in the liquid that fills the reservoir 2).
After each listening period during which a transducer Ti listens, the same transducer Ti is caused to emit a compression wave impulse S2 (see
The resulting acoustic signal s3 ij(t) is then measured at each high-frequency transducer Tj during a time slot of duration T0 and starting at the instant t0′i=t0i+k.T, and the measured signal s3 ij(t) is stored in the corresponding buffer memory Mj.
The same signal measurements s2 i(t), s3 ij(t) are effected successively for all of the transducers Ti, while leaving sufficient relaxation time Tr between each acoustic wave impulse fired by a transducer Ti and the measurement of the signal s2 i+i(t) for the following transducer Ti+1.
For example, the relaxation time Tr may be about 150 milliseconds (ms) in the example in question, or, more generally greater than or equal to Q.T, where Q is the quality factor of the acoustic cavity formed by the reservoir 2 filled with liquid, and T is the period of the standing acoustic waves.
The various signals s2 i(t), s3 ij(t) all have the same duration T0 and are in phase relative to the reflection or to the emission of the acoustic waves by the gas bubble 5. For reasons of simplification, t may be taken to be equal to 0 at the beginning of each time slot, so that all of the signals s2 i(t), s3 ij(t) start at t=0 and end at t=T0.
In order to be consistent with the signals s2 i(t) s3 ij(t) , the signals s1 ij(t) measured previously may also be measured in time slots starting 2.Δτi 0 after the acoustic wave impulse has been emitted by each transducer Ti, and by convention, t may also be taken to be equal to 0 at the beginning of each time slot, so that all of the signals s1 ij(t) start at t=0 and end at t=T0.
When all of the acoustic signals have been measured, 64 time signals s3 ij(t) are obtained, from which the previously measured time signals s1 ij(t) and s2 j(t) are subtracted, so as to obtain the signals sij(t)=s3 ij(t)−s1 ij(t)−s2 j(t), where i is the index of the transducer Ti that emits the signal and j is the index of the transducer that receives the signal.
Naturally, it is possible firstly to measure all of the signals s2 i(t) simultaneously or almost simultaneously in time slots beginning at instants t0i=t0+Δτi 0 (the instants ti0 may optionally coincide if all of the transducers are equidistant from the bubble) and of duration T0, and then to measure the signals s3 ij(t) successively in time slots of duration T0 and starting at t0i+k1.T, t0i+k2.T, t0i+k3.T, etc.
Once the signals sij(t) have been determined, a cross-correlation method or any other known method is used to deduce from them the exact travel time Δτi taken by the ultrasound wave impulses to travel between each high-frequency transducer Ti and the gas bubble 5, for the specific position occupied by the gas bubble.
By way of non-limiting example, it is possible to calculate the following cross-correlation functions:
c ij(τ)=∫s ij(t)*S r(τ+t)dt
where i and j are indices lying in the range 1 to 8 in the example in question, designating the transducers T1–T8, and sr(t) is a reference time signal, corresponding for example, to the transceiver response of an impulse firing transducer.
By way of example, it is possible to measure sr(t) once and for all by causing an acoustic impulse to be fired by one of the transducers T1–T8 into the liquid in the absence of any bubble 5, and by causing the acoustic signal received by the diametrically opposite transducer T1–T8 to be measured, said signal being multiplied by −1 to constitute the reference signal sr(t). At the same time, the time ΔT between the beginning of the emission of the acoustic impulse by the first transducer and the beginning of its reception by the diametrically opposite transducer is also measured.
After the cross-correlation functions Cij(τ) have been calculated, the values of τij that respectively maximize said functions are determined (this optimization may, for example, be considered to be performed when each of the cross-correlation functions has a value greater than 0.8), then the above-mentioned travel times Δτi are calculated, e.g. by the following formula:
where M is the number of transducers taken into account in said calculation (certain transducers are generally omitted from said calculation, in particular those that are situated facing each other, and those for which the direct wave arrives at the same time as the diffused wave).
Optionally, it is possible simplify said calculation by using the following formula: Δτi=τii/2+ΔT.
On the basis of the travel times Δτi, it is possible to deduce time offset values to be applied to the acoustic signals emitted by the various high-frequency transducers T1–T8, so that all of the acoustic wave impulses emitted by said high-frequency transducers arrive at the bubble 5 at the same time. Thus, to make all of the acoustic impulses from the transducers T1–T8 arrive at the gas bubble an instant t0, said impulses are emitted at respective instants t0 −Δτi by the various transducers Ti. In other words, it is possible to focus the acoustic wave impulses emitted by the transducers T1–T8 on the bubble 5, at the specific position occupied by said bubble 5.
In addition, the arrival instant t0 at which the wave impulses arrive at the gas bubble 5 is determined so as to coincide with the bubble being in a contraction stage.
This synchronization may be performed by detecting the instants t1 at which the light flashes are emitted by the gas bubble 5 under the effect of the standing acoustic wave. The flashes are emitted very regularly so that, once an instant t1 has been determined, it is known that the subsequent flash emissions will take place at instants t1+n.T, where n is a natural integer, and T is the period of the standing acoustic wave. In addition, the curve D(t) giving the diameter of the gas bubble 5 as a function of time is itself entirely known and repetitive so that knowledge of the instant t1 makes it possible to know said curve. it is thus possible to determine the instant t0 at which it is desired for the compression wave impulses emitted by the transducers T1–T8 to arrive simultaneously on the bubble 5.
Advantageously, said instant t0 may be chosen to correspond to a maximum of the curve D(t) shown in
Since the duration θ of the compression ultrasound impulse is known (e.g. about 700 nanoseconds (ns)), it is also possible to choose the instant t0 so that the signal S2 generates compression of the bubble 5 for most of the contraction stage 12 of the bubble and so that the increase in pressure generated in this way continues at least until the light emission instant t1.
Once the instant t0 has been determined, it is possible, at the respective instants t0 −Δτi, to trigger firing of compression ultrasound impulses S2 by the various transducers T1–T8, with a second amplitude that is very much larger than the first amplitude. For example, the total amplitude of the pressure variation in the liquid in the vicinity of the bubble 5 may then be about 8 bars, or even much larger.
By focusing the wave impulses emitted in this way, the gas bubble 5 is not destroyed. In addition, a considerable increase is observed in the intensity of the light emitted by the gas bubble 5 at the moment at which the compression ultrasound impulse is applied. By way of example, for a compression ultrasound impulse amplitude of about 8 bars in the liquid in the vicinity of the gas bubble 5, the intensity of the light emitted by sonoluminescence is observed to increase by a factor of 2 relative to the intensity emitted in the presence of the standing acoustic wave alone.
It should be noted that it is possible to increase the energy produced by the gas bubble 5 by sonoluminescence even further by increasing the amplitude of the compression ultrasound impulse, which can be obtained by increasing the power of the high-frequency transducers T1–T8 and/or the number of said transducers.
In addition, it is possible to increase the energy emitted by sonoluminescence even further by causing the compression ultrasound impulse S2 to be preceded immediately by an expansion ultrasound impulse S3, i.e. a sudden drop in pressure to below the static pressure P0 prevailing in the reservoir 2 (see
It should be noted that, the transducers T′1, T′2 may optionally be omitted, the transducers T1–T8 then serving both:
to generate a standing wave which holds the gas bubble 5 in position and causes its diameter to vary cyclically; and
to generate compression and/or expansion wave impulses.
In addition, it should also be noted that it is possible to stabilize the gas bubble 5 elsewhere than at the center of the reservoir 2, e.g. in the vicinity of its walls, by using a geometrical shape of the reservoir 2 and/or waveforms suitable for generating acoustic antinodes at the desired location.
It is also possible to stabilize a plurality of gas bubbles 5 in the reservoir 2, also by choosing a suitable geometrical shape for the reservoir 2 and/or suitable waveforms. In which case the transducers T1–T8 may be controlled so that they focus successively and/or simultaneously onto the various gas bubbles 5.
Finally, it is optionally possible to replace the compression wave impulses S2 entirely with the above-mentioned expansion wave impulses S3, synchronized with the deformation cycle of the gas bubble 5 so as to reach said gas bubble during an expansion stage.
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