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Tablón de anuncios de Crews: Seigo Famiglia, CrimeCorp SA, Highway Daemons y otros buscan nuevos miembros
El tablón de anuncios de Crews es un apartado en el que publicamos los mensajes de reclutamiento de las Crews que buscan nuevos miembros para unirse a sus filas.
La edición de esta semana cuenta con una colección de mafiosos con trajes de tres piezas, clubs de moteros curtidos en autopistas, colectivos de jugadores de rol folloneros y varias Crews de temática abierta únicas, así que tenemos algo para cada gusto y para cada estilo de juego. Si buscas un nuevo grupo de jugadores al que unirte, quizá encuentres algo que te interese entre estos.
Fundada en julio de 2012, la Crew Seigo Famiglia, que sigue el estilo tradicional de la mafia, está liderada por el atento MajorS1, y acaba de celebrar su segundo aniversario hace poco. Con un pequeño y compacto círculo de amigos en su núcleo, parece haber bastante espacio para que los soldados leales dispuestos a destacarse como miembros valiosos en alguna de las tres divisiones de esta Crew puedan ascender en sus filas.
"The Seigo Famiglia has been prospering for nearly 8 years and since then we have evolved into a unique family with traditions, oaths and a code of ethics to match.
We believe in quality over quantity and our fraternal nature complements this. We currently have two Crews operating in the Family; Seigo Vinewood and Seigo Vespucci - these two Crews are constantly recruiting on behalf of the Family with dedication.
Join The Seigo Famiglia and know real honour, real loyalty and real family."
Wise_Red_Dragon dirige una de las dos Crews de este tablón de anuncios que participan en escenarios y tramas de rol. Conocida simplemente como la Crew International United, a pesar de que la mayoría de sus miembros están en Estados Unidos, su nombre sugiere que desean expandirse por todo el mundo para dar cabida a una mezcla ecléctica de nuevos jugadores que compartan sus ganas de representar intrigas dramáticas y acción basada en una historia.
"Hey there! Role Play International United (or RPIU) is a small role play driven community on Grand Theft Auto V for Xbox 360 players. Besides playing Jobs together and just having a general good time, we host almost daily story-based role plays in Freemode. We have only 6 members and we are all good friends that are looking to expand our role play a bit. We have most members based in the US in the Eastern and Central time zones but we also have a player from the UK who attends our role-plays as well. RPIU generally has games in the afternoon and evening of the Eastern Time zone.
If you are looking for a tight-knit community to have fun with and enjoy a heavily story-based role play with, RPIU is for you. Send an Xbox Live text message to Cute Red Dragon if you wish to join and some members and I will conduct a basic interview with you to see if we want you in the Crew. I hope to hear from you!
- Be online fairly often.
- Have a mic (not a Kinect mic, please).
- Be a patient person.
- Be willing to work with authority.
- Be open-minded, friendly, mature and creative!"
Con una llamativa flor de lis escarlata en el estandarte de su Crew, Dusted718 y los entregados soldados de Colonial Army parecen listos para la batalla con su atrevido lema: "Recuerda que no importa cómo los mates, ¡sino lo grande que sea la explosión!".
"Hello fellow Rockstar SC members, I am currently recruiting for my Crew "Colonial Army" and if you are so inclined, please message me on Social Club and I'll explain further.
Colonial Army is recruiting now and needs fellow players to rise to the top with them. Potential members such as yourself, will all be regarded as having equal power and strength.
Also, don't forget to message me your Xbox Gamer Tag so I may know who you are while playing the game.
My Gamer Tag is also Dusted718, so if you so happen to see me online on Xbox in GTAV just message me or invite me to a party. I don't mind joining you. Thanks and have a good one."
Con un sitio web conceptual muy bien diseñado, una historia atractiva, y una economía local y un sistema de territorios muy elaborados, Wallys87, líder de CrimeCorp SA, y sus mandamases empresariales dirigen un grupo muy compacto empeñado en dominar la costa oeste. Invierten "capital de riesgo" en atracos, disputas de territorio y golpes planificados, y las consecuencias de los actos de cada uno desempeñan un papel importantísimo en el desarrollo de las partidas.
"We are a GTA Online Crew who role-play as an organized crime organization that is taking over the state of San Andreas. This means that both on our official website and in-game, we play the character of someone who is rising through the ranks of our organization.
We conduct all our activities from our website, where we post all our Jobs, activities, and just keep in touch with other Crew members.
You will find all the background stories of our members, and the history of how our organization started on our website as well.
We control numerous rackets:
• Drug Ring
• Car Theft
• Weapons Export
• Assassin Division
• Fight Club
Many other modes are to come as we expand on this.
A great feature we have is that we role-play with other role-playing Crews. We trade guns and drugs with them and also export and import stolen vehicles,
We even work with a police RP Crew that investigates all our illegal activities and can put you in jail for some time (don't worry, we have good lawyers).
Corporation Business
How do we play?:
We have combined all the great features GTA Online has to offer in our role-play, like Deathmatches to take over new territories, Races, Missions, and Captures to RP different situations.
First off all, you have to keep in mind that any action has a reaction! A basic example would be that we avoid shooting at police, as this would incur a great police response and increased heat on the organization in the future. Although the game itself does not make that a fact, we role-play these things in order to increase the feeling of realism. We add mechanics such as evidence into our role-play. This means that if we are seen in a vehicle by police directly after a serious crime, we must destroy the vehicle and the evidence that it represents. We will often change into nondescript dark clothing and wear masks for serious crimes in order to not be identified by witnesses and security camera footage, if there is a witness that can later recognize you, you have to take care of him. We take our time when we play and don't need to feel rushed.
As with all organized crime organizations, we have our territories that we control. We start with just one territory, but then we expand by taking over other territories. All our illegal activities can be done only on our turf, we can't collect protection money from vendors and prostitutes that are not on the territory we control. Of course we can make chaos, rob and hit our rivals, but do it smartly and avoid attracting attention. The map with all our territories will be regularly updated so keep an eye on it.
Our organization has an in game economy, it is money made from criminal activities and legal businesses. As we are a crime organization and make a lot of our money illegally, we also have a legal front. These legal businesses will launder our dirty money. After you join our organization, you start showing your loyalty. Once you do show it, you will get promoted and given a 'no show' legal job in one of our legal businesses, this way you can make clean money, and spend it on your legal stuff like property, real estate, cars, boats, planes and so on. The higher your rank, the better legal jobs you get.
So if this is something you would be interested in, join us on our website or on Social Club.
Crime Corporation - The World Is Ours"
Nuestra nueva muestra de vídeos de reclutamiento de Crews ofrece una selección de caras familiares para la comunidad del canal de noticias de Rockstar y una intrépida recién llegada. Para empezar, el grupo de moteros derivado de Australia Illuminati, los Highway Daemons MC, cuenta con todo el apoyo del delegado y líder principal de la Crew Illuminati, PaxSierraMike. Después, puede que los lectores más leales del tablón de anuncios de Crews recuerden los estilismos de GTA-Capone y los Hood Donz, con su oda a los atracos, "Straight to the Bank". Por último, el recién llegado EPMUSICMAN quiere colocar en el mapa de Los Santos a su Crew, Los Demonios MC SA, una versión moderna de los clubs de moteros tradicionales.
"I really want to tell you about the Australia Illuminati's Outlaw MC Crew: Highway Daemons MC Illuminati (HDMI)
With select membership drawn from trusted Australia Illuminati (ORDO) Crew members, HDMI is our free-aim, combat focused Crew that complements the main Crew and our racing Crew Illuminati Motorcycles & Muscle Car Club (IMCC).
HDMI is a close knit, community-based Crew where we hone our free-aim skills, and enjoy cruising and rampaging throughout Los Santos and Blaine County with people who we have gotten to know well in the main Crew. HDMI has a great Emblem (generated using only the official Emblem Creator) and we are great community of men and women who love the game.
We're especially proud of our new HDMI 'showcase' recruitment vid, which I wanted to share with you below."
"Los Demonios is a truly original MC Crew that avoids all the stereotypes associated with the majority of MC Crews online who look to imitate real life MCs and what they represent.
We created an original Crew to have fun and not get caught up in endless MC wars, patch-hunting, and session terrorizing activities. Instead we have focused on the positive aspects behind the MC mentality… Brotherhood, Loyalty and most importantly, The Ride!
Our MC coordinates, records and also produces high quality video content that promotes these aspects while fully utilizing GTA's amazing cinematic Capture options to create ultra-realistic short film video content.
We have started off small, but are quickly starting to grow. We are very well organized and are lucky enough to have very active and creative members. Our president is truly amazing with your Emblem Creator, we have a film critic member who helps organize exciting Online created content, as well as video script ideas, and I produce all our video content since my profession deals directly with that medium."
"The Hood Donz are recruiting extreme fighter jet pilots for some serious air to air and air to ground battles. Successful candidates will receive automatic Crew promotions (single Crew members only).
The Hood Donz are also recruiting for our Hood Donz Elite Crew and our Hood Donz Drifters Crew. If you're a fighter or a Racer then why don't you check us out on our website?"
Si formas parte de una Crew que busca nuevos reclutas, deja un enlace en los comentarios de abajo para que todos puedan verlo (pero solo una vez; los que copien y peguen spam con el mismo mensaje de reclutamiento más de una vez en el canal de noticias no aparecerán destacados). También puedes darnos un toque en firstname.lastname@example.com y decirnos por qué tu Crew merece ser mencionada: por su originalidad, su talento, sus esfuerzos... Puede que publiquemos tu anuncio en un futuro tablón.
Esta también es la ocasión ideal para mostrar lo orgulloso que estás de tu Crew con fotos de grupo divertidas de Snapmatic, creaciones de la Crew o cualquier vídeo alucinante que hayas hecho en el juego y que sirva para mostrar a los demás por qué tu grupo es donde hay que estar o al que hay que derrotar. Recuerda dejar un enlace a la página de tu Crew en el Social Club para que los que quieran responderte te puedan localizar con facilidad.
8492nd Squadron, 6 Star Street Racers y otros buscan miembros
- 4 days, 6 hours agoSatan Ballsack is currently recruiting new members. Our motto is that "crew donn't kill crew." We take all levels of members on xbox. We like to play a lot of heists and other content. However, we are always up for helping someone to get some cash, or rank up, or whatever. Hit us up if you need some backup!https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/satan_ballsack
- 2 weeks, 2 days agoCorrections level 120 free and auto aim God's pay onlyJoin here https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/4th_nati0n
- 2 weeks, 2 days ago4TH NATI0N is now recruiting leg 120 and higher looking for crew aim and auto aim payers that are beast ps4 only you will also need to tryout to join https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/4th_nati0n
- 2 weeks, 6 days agoMY CREW IF MAFIA TIED WORLD WIDE WE FIGHT TO GET IN B ARE NEED GOOD PLAYERS MY GAMER TAGG OG MAFIA
- on June 29 2016, 12:46pmOO BLOCK BOYZ (OOBB), open recruitment, for chilling & crew battles, we have our own block on GTA so we can chill & that ##BLACK & RED## ##ROLL WITH US OR RUN FROM US## ##GULLYSIDE## ##RUN&GUN## only for PS4 & ACTIVE MEMEBRS ONLY, to join the crew....or message me on PS4 IIX1IIXIIXII1XII <--Message Me For More Infohttps://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/oo_block_boyz
- on June 12 2016, 12:30amI'm looking for a crew tht loyal and not fraud an have modderz who can give me a account wit mof menu plz
- on April 23 2016, 11:33pma tous BrequeurQc sur ps4 .Cherche toujours des menbres actife les débutants son les bienvenus.Nous recherchon des menbres fiable car on ne se tue pas entre menbres de crew sinon viré regle. porter unpeux de rouge et le logo du crew pour le moment nous somme 9joueur
- on April 12 2016, 1:50amHey guys looking to join a good friendly crew ? We're are the crew for you.. We specialise in car meets crew meets and also enjoy a good crew battle with other crews we have a good group of players and also have a crew that are back to back with incase things get a bit messy in an online session and also regularly do missions races and so fourth
Must have a mic
Be patient
Be a team player
Be on regular and also join the meets we have for when something is being organised
And for the last one be LOYAL to the crew and promotions will be made
For any more info please don't hesitate but to send me a message many thanks #BODYDEATROYERS
- on June 20 2016, 7:34pm@Ghost_Genjutsu Me join glory boys pistol
- on March 29 2016, 8:16pmHello this is m'y french crew.
Salut ceci est mon crew Français fait pour les français :) http://fr.socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/spart123
- on March 22 2016, 3:03amGreetings all. Just a quick update to my last post. All the issues I posted below have now been resolved. If you are looking for a crew with passion energy and most importantly fun then why don't you come a join us at Hood DONZ.
Hood Donz. A true family crew with a difference
- on March 20 2016, 9:58amI am GTA-Capone, the founder of the HOOD DONZ crew featured in this news wire. I went into retirement and handed over the crew to my most trusted commissioner. Two days after I left the leader who I put in charge of the crew started to destroy the crew by kicking and demoting loyal crew members to Hood DONZ. He changed the logo and the crews mission statement.
Well I am back out of retirement and lets just say I am less than happy to put it mildly. So now I am raising up a new crew. The old Hood Donz is dead and its new "so called leader" is feeding off my true Hood DONZ hard work and exposure. (check out my youtube page "GTA CAPONE" for all the original Hood DONZ videos). My new crew is called "The Purebloodz" and we are going to be bigger and better than we have ever been.
So if you have come here and seen the Hood DONZ and are looking to get involved in the things featured in the video above, then look us up and join us.
Its PureBloodz hunting season and we are hungry for some fake DONZ blood, especially you boss!!! BLOODZ UP!!!
- on March 20 2016, 1:44pm@GTA-Capone Bloodz up Hoodz Down
- on March 27 2016, 6:09am@GTA-Capone Are you on the PS3? If so how would you like to make an alliance?
- on March 27 2016, 4:05pm@US_EDDIE21_MC Send me a private social club message and we will talk.
- on March 15 2016, 3:24pmNERV GROUP: solid crew if you're on PS4. team player & tactics / 18+ / mic / blood thirsty. screen name is mattsix6
- on March 19 2016, 8:24am@jellyfishman420 Im the Xbox leader for the Demon Disciples MC we are growing in numbers and currently looking for more if you are interested to join 64 members across multiple plataforms.
- on March 27 2016, 6:45am@WARGOD_225 Join my crew NxGz. We are Notorious and fear no one.
- on June 29 2016, 12:29pm@WARGOD_225 Hello What's Up People, we have new crew called OO BLOCK BOYZ, open RECURITMENT, this crew is for chilling & going for crew battles, who ever is serious this the the crew for you, we have lot of crew that is enemy, so join this crew & repesent, stay awesome people... To join crew https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/crew/oo_block_boyz
- on February 15 2016, 1:59pmI am the Leader of a New crew Los Santos's Forgotten Sons
we are an MC crew with With no rules but one
No killing your own kind
We don't have meetings
We don't have people do a bunch of long missions or assignments to wear the patch
Our purpose is to have fun
But our mission is to go to war with those who don't wear our patch.
We are chaos
There's a reason we are Los santos's Forgotten Sons
We are recruiting but we are not looking to be the biggest crew on GTA Online But the Baddest!
So join us now
Chaos belongs to Us
LS Forgotten Sons
Wear the reaper on your back
Nonmembers if you see the reaper on someone's back....Run
- on February 22 2016, 8:05pm@SnucksShuckSlim Hey bro wanna team up join my crew and people get 10k a day on gta for ps3
- on February 25 2016, 9:35am@ProGamer200210 Hey bro I would but I have a ps4
- on February 26 2016, 5:44pm@SnucksShuckSlim I NEED BROTHERS TO RIDE WITH LETS RIDE BROTHER LET ME KNO IF YOULL EXCEPT ME
- on March 27 2016, 6:42am@SnucksShuckSlim Nonmembers with no Reaper patch should run? I don't think so. . . there is a reason why we are called Notorious Gamerz. How about you and I have a private chat. Im on the PS4
- on February 12 2016, 12:15pmI need a crew to be in down for anything juat add me in Xbox1 UniformWhale204
- on February 16 2016, 2:28am@bigboy56h Join Freelancers Empire, we love to chill and we participate in making money in anyway we can. as we are a family everlasting
- on January 18 2016, 5:06amThe Grim Legion MC is recruiting now! Our PS¤ Chapter is looking for new loyal and trust wothy members to join our ranks. we are not just any crew, we are Brotherhood. Offering club rides, fist fights and other MC activities, we are a tight bonded family like none another, that will always watch your back. Quality over numbers, what matters to us is your personality. All we expect from you is to be mature, respectful and accept our bylaws. In addition we are now looking for skilled fighters both Free Aim and Auto Aim to expand our Nomads War Crew.
If you got interested request an invite to Legion Hangarounds to find yourself a sponsor. But remember, promotion are earned, not given. Death waits for no man, it is man who waits for Death. Reapers for life, Legion forever, forever Legion!
- on January 15 2016, 6:40pmPs4. LA OUTLAWS PROSPECTS. Looking for active and loyal players. Must be 17+ and have a microphone. If you would like to join are crew and want to take part in crew activitys ride and battle along side us and be apart of a loyal active and supportive mc then please send a request and tell us your psn name and age and nationality in a quick message.
- on January 27 2016, 1:31pm@jj90jojo How can I get down?


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SGA general election starts Tuesday
The general election of the Student Governing Association starts today to determine leadership roles across campus. These offices voted on are student body president and vice president, Union Governing Board, Student Publications board of directors, Student Senate and college councils. Students may write in candidates for all offices except student body president and vice president.
Online voting polls will open at noon today and close at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 2.
Voting booths will be open from noon to 3 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, on the upper terrace of Bosco Student Plaza.
Results of the general election will be published around 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, on the K-State SGA Elections website.
Recording of Senate Meeting on February 18, 2016

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Giants 3, Brewers 2
MILWAUKEE (AP)—Barry Bonds beat the Milwaukee Brewers not with a mighty swing—although he had plenty of opportunities, for a change—but with his arm.
The San Francisco slugger, who will have to wait at least another day to join the 700-homer club, flashed the kind of play that made him an eight-time Gold Glove winner early in his career, helping the Giants beat the Brewers 3-2 Tuesday night.
Bonds went 0-for-2 and drew two walks, one of them intentional and the other on a nine-pitch at-bat. He kept the Giants ahead in the sixth when he fielded Brady Clark's single to left and threw out Bill Hall, who was trying to score from second, on a one-hopper to the plate.
"That's why he's the greatest player of all time," said Brewers third base coach Rich Donnelly. "He's not just a great home run hitter."
Bonds had nothing to say about his big play. He sat at a table and ate his postgame meal in silence, watching sports on TV.
"He's a complete player," Milwaukee manager Ned Yost said. "And it doesn't surprise us that he's a very capable left fielder."
Before the game, Yost said he wouldn't pitch around Bonds just to keep him from joining Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth in the 700-homer club.
Bonds worked counts full his first two times up, popping out to shortstop in the first on a curve ball and walking in the fourth. With the score tied at 2 and a man on second in the fifth, Bonds was intentionally walked, drawing boos from the crowd of 27,209—fans packed the right-field bleachers while leaving some of the ballpark's best seats empty.
Edgardo Alfonzo promptly lined a pitch from Doug Davis (11-11) to left for an RBI single that made it 3-2.
"Guys that have been hitting behind Barry all year have been put in that situation and sooner or later, it's going to come back to haunt the opposition, which it did," teammate Ray Durham said. "You can't just keep putting him on."
Bonds has been walked a record 205 times this year, including 105 times intentionally.
In Bonds' last at-bat, he sent a hard ground ball to right field in the eighth, but second baseman Keith Ginter was shifted perfectly and he threw out Bonds by a half-step from. Droves of fans began heading to the exits.
"He went 0-for-2, but he still won that game," Davis said. "Bottom line."
San Francisco remained a half-game ahead of the Chicago Cubs in the NL wild-card race.
Yost had said Bonds wouldn't have to worry about another "not-in-my-ballpark" manager ordering his team to pitch around him this week in Milwaukee. As fans and souvenir seekers began filing into the ballpark, Yost said his pitchers wouldn't automatically pitch around Bonds but would challenge him whenever the situation was appropriate.
"I think they'd love to see us win and see Bonds hit a home run, too, which wouldn't bother me in the least," Yost said.
Bonds and the fans at Bank One Ballpark were flustered over the weekend when he hardly got any good pitches thrown his way. Arizona manager Al Pedrique said the D-backs' awful season was bad enough and he didn't want to Bonds to reach 700 homers on his watch, which drew the concern of commissioner Bud Selig.
Selig was among those who were on hand for a chance to see Bonds' historic homer. He called Bonds "a stunningly awesome player."
"When you look at his stats, and when you look at his career, it's absolutely amazing," Selig said. "To think that only Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron have done that of all the people who have played major league baseball, it's quite remarkable."
The Brewers took a 2-0 lead in the third when Hall doubled home a run and scored on Lyle Overbay's single, but the Giants tied it an inning later of Marquis Grissom's two-run single.
Kirk Rueter (8-11) allowed two runs and five hits in 5 1-3 innings, and Dustin Hermanson pitched the ninth for his 13th save in 15 chances, retiring pinch-hitter Mark Johnson on a game-ending flyout with runners on second and third. Davis gave up three runs and four hits in seven innings.
Even on a night that Bonds didn't go deep, he was all the talk.
"Tonight, he did it with his arm," Rueter said. "He affects the game in a lot of ways."
Bonds saw 22 pitches. His assist was his 11th of the season. … The Brewers reached a two-year player-development agreement with Charleston (W.Va.) of the Class A South Atlantic League.
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I have been seeing a lot of splatter art lately and i wanted to join in on the fun. So here is my deadpool
Very nice, the color is dens in all the right places, very nice.
Splatter art is freaking badass, especially this one!
Love what you've done.
I've seen quite a few minimalist recently and this is def one of the better ones.
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The Secretary-General condemns the car bombing today in the southern Beirut suburb of Haret Hreik that has caused deaths and injuries. He extends his condolences to the families of the victims and the Government and people of Lebanon. He calls for the perpetrators of this heinous crime to be brought to justice.
The recurrent acts of terrorism and violence in Lebanon are totally unacceptable. The Secretary-General calls on all Lebanese parties to come together in support of their State institutions, particularly the security forces, and to strive for national unity as the best safeguard of Lebanon's security and stability in the face of terrorism.
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The Czech President 'Stole' a Pen During a Press Conference
He really liked this pen.
According to Reuters, a presidential spokesman insists that President Vaclav Klaus "had a right to take the pen, which presidents and their delegations get on state visits." We're sure that's true, so why not just take the pen without being all sneaky about it?
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I am currently engaged in a desktop sharing session with a remote computer running windows XP. There is an external video camera connected to the computer but I do not know which model number it is. Is there a way I can determine which model camera this is there? I am trying to retrieve this information so I know which cable I need to buy.
Ok, What about pictures metadata? If you have the pictures has made by this camera, check the picture Properties>Details Is the camera model there?:)
Start->settings->control panel->system->Hardware->Device Manager
Device manager SHOULD list the camera and hopefully the model if it is detected.
Open Windows Explorer, right click on the camera drive letter, select properties, then the hardware tab, the model number should be in the list


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Grant Morrison just announced he will be making web shorts for Virgin Comics. They will be based on modern versions of old tales from India. Sitting next to him is Shekhar Kapur (director of Elizabeth).
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The thought of Morrison reinventing old Indian stories is almost more than my mind can process…
Morrison is a talentless fanboy hack and I'm sure this will be just as big a bunch of gargage as everything else he's ever done.
geez……bitter much!!??
Obviously he's talentless. What, with the awards, legions of fans, and the fact that he still gets work. He also has no imagination and can't push the boundaries of the comic medium.
Newsarama is that way —-> It's a better place to post those insightful, witty comments.
I'm only sorry I misspelled "garbage". Sorry about the typo. Maybe I should have said "$#!+" as I was going to originally. Regardless, the fact remains that all the comics now being put out by Marvel, DC and all the others are edited and written by uncreative, unprofessional, inbred fanboy retards and bought and read by other inbred fanboy retards who are as stupid as the people making the books. Comics have been going disastrously wrong since the early eighties and people like Grant Morrison sure as hell aren't making things any better. It's just sad. This is an industry and an artform which by now should have been–metaphorically speaking–dwelling in a golden palace, but which, instead, just keeps swimming in the sewer. The Emperor has no clothes.
What are you talking about you madman?! Grant Morrison is draging mainstream comics into the twenty-first century kicking and screaming. Sure you arn't thinking about Frank Miller?
Wow! Have you even read Grant Morrison's work? Try reading Animal Man and tell me that yoy did not care about Buddy Baker and his family. His Animal Man run is probably one of my favorite runs in comics. There is so much heart put into that. Sure Grant can be "out there" for some people, I understand that. HIs All Star Superman is great story that can be enjoyed by anyone who is just a fan of Superman. I really think the comic industry needs more people like Grant Morrison.
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Refocusing the Debate about Advocacy
Version of Record online: 19 JAN 2011
DOI: 10.1111/j.1523-1739.2010.01629.x
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Conservation Biology
Volume 25, Issue 1, pages 1–3, February 2011
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Scott, J. M. and Rachlow, J. L. (2011), Refocusing the Debate about Advocacy. Conservation Biology, 25: 1–3. doi: 10.1111/j.1523-1739.2010.01629.x
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The long-standing debate about whether conservation professionals should practice advocacy has been complicated, in part, because defining advocacy is challenging and controversial. Moving the debate beyond the current morass requires two things. First, the conservation community needs a clear and consistent interpretation of advocacy and those actions or statements that do and do not represent advocacy. This is necessary to dispel the notion that one is either an advocate for certain conservation policies or does nothing to contribute to conservation policy. Second, we believe a more fruitful discussion would unfold if the debate were refocused on the goals of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) and on how those goals can be achieved most effectively. Here we examine these issues and suggest a way forward for the SCB and its members.
The SCB has a long history of discussing and debating the issue of advocacy, its pros and cons, and whether or not advocacy should be practiced by conservation professionals (Noss 1996; Tracy & Brussard 1996; Scott et al. 2007). In a broader context, this debate addresses how SCB and its members can most effectively shape practices and policy that promote conservation of biological diversity. Indeed, one of the six goals outlined by SCB in its 2006–2010 strategic plan is to advance conservation policy by providing the "highest quality scientific counsel, analysis, and recommendations" (http://www.conbio.org/aboutus/).
Defining Advocacy and Focusing on Effective Communication
Although most people have a gestalt understanding of the concept, advocacy has been defined with many nuances (Wiens 1996; Nelson & Vucetich 2009). Advocacy is most simply defined as "the act or process of advocating or supporting a cause or proposal" (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advocacy). Lackey (2007) similarly defined policy advocacy as "active, covert, or inadvertent support of a particular policy or class of policies." Some have sought to distinguish among types of advocacy, suggesting that some types are more appropriate for scientists than others (Brussard & Tull 2007; Pielke 2007). Variations of the word in relation to science (e.g., science-based advocacy or scientist-advocate) (Meyer et al. 2010) conflate the understanding of advocacy and science. We suggest Lackey's definition of policy advocacy is clear and accurate and that it could serve as a standard for evaluation of whether statements or actions represent advocacy.
Despite challenges in defining advocacy, leaders of professional scientific societies in the natural resource disciplines exhibit relative agreement about actions that constitute advocacy. We invited officers and board members who had served since 1985 in the SCB, Wildlife Society, and American Fisheries Society to participate in an on-line survey about advocacy. We received 64 responses out of 129 invitations from leaders of all three societies. There was relative agreement that advocacy was associated with promoting a particular policy and that selective sharing of research results is advocacy (Fig. 1). For example, sharing results of research only with groups or organizations with a common view on an issue was considered by most to represent advocacy, but sharing results with all interested parties was not perceived as advocacy (Fig. 1).
Clearly, not all actions scientists might take related to policy fall under the umbrella of policy advocacy. In fact, there is a wide range of ways to engage in the policy process without advocacy. For example, scientists can work with decision makers to identify policy-relevant questions (Sutherland et al. 2009), conduct rigorous research in a transparent environment (Wiens 1996). They can publish results in refereed journals (Black et al. 1994) that clearly stipulate implications of the work for natural resources under different policy or management scenarios. Additionally, there are many ways scientists can more actively deliver their information and its implications to the full spectrum of interested parties, including the media, the public, nongovernmental organizations, and industry, for their use in testifying before legislators or other decision makers (Scott et al. 2007, 2008). All these activities increase the ability of science professionals and professional societies to inform and shape policy and promote the use of science in policy development. Such actions also increase an organization's chance to be perceived by all participants as a resource for the best available science.
What is lost if scientists or professional societies take positions for or against particular practices or policies? The primary argument against scientists advocating positions is the often-repeated concern about loss of credibility (Hilborn 2006; Ruggiero 2010). The issue of scientific credibility is complex (Nelson & Vucetich 2009). Research on conflicts over natural resources suggests that a scientist's credibility is relative and that perceptions of credibility differ between scientists and nonscientists (Yamamoto 2010). We suggest a more relevant issue is that of effectiveness in achieving the goal of applying science to policy decisions that influence biological diversity. We acknowledge that effectiveness is likely as difficult to quantify as credibility, but it is the critical element to assess.
Our greatest strength as scientists and members of professional scientific societies is the quality of our research and its relevance to society. That is our unique contribution to informing policy decisions that influence natural resources. Scientists can leverage this strength when their information is used by others who are also participating in the discourse, but are doing so with a policy preference (e.g., nongovernmental organizations, advocacy groups, concerned citizens). Thus, our challenge is to deliver the results of our work and its policy implications to all interested parties and decision makers. When scientists stipulate a policy preference, particularly at the beginning of a process, they are aligning with a subset of the public and might be seen as having an agenda rather than being providers of the best available science. By stating implications of research as if-then statements, scientists can make the policy implications of their work crystal clear. For example, the following statement makes policy implications explicit: If the goal is to maintain ecosystem function, then policy x or y will not accomplish this goal; however, policy z will do so with 95% probability. To be clear, scientists are best qualified to interpret implications of their research under different policies, but doing so is not advocacy if they evaluate policy rather than stipulate it (Fig. 1). This fine distinction is worth making.
Refocusing the Dialogue
We suggest it is time to shift the question from whether conservation professionals should be advocates to how the expertise of scientists and professional societies can be given greater weight in ongoing discussions regarding policies and management actions that affect biological diversity. One might ask, how can one be most effective in informing public discourse on management practices, land-use decisions, and policy developments that affect biological diversity. This question differs subtly but importantly from asking how one can be most effective in enacting preferred conservation policies, albeit those that are supported by science.
The notion that a scientist is either an advocate or does nothing at all to shape policy is a false dichotomy that has muddied the debate about science and advocacy. We agree that doing nothing to help shape environmental policy is irresponsible (Nelson & Vucetich 2009). We do not believe, however, that our choices are either advocate or do nothing. We categorically are not suggesting that we do not care deeply about biological diversity. We do. But we believe conservation professionals can be more effective in conservation of biological diversity by being more relevant to society writ large and being providers of the best available science that is policy relevant but not policy prescriptive.
We challenge SCB members to consider what our professional society can do and what individual scientists can do to be more relevant at the science–policy interface. How can we reach out to a larger group of interested parties, regardless of position on an issue, with results of our research and its implications for conservation of biological diversity? How can we increase the use of science by those making policy and management decisions affecting biological diversity? The extent to which we are successful in those endeavors will determine our effectiveness in achieving SCB's goal of advancing the science and practice of conserving Earth's biological diversity.
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Kegel Harley-Davidson
Celebrating 100 years in 2012 - Visit the World's Oldest Family Owned Harley-Davidson dealership. An award winning facility, with an expanded showroom that features Harley-Davidson motorcycles, H-D Authorized Rentals, Harley-Davidson Riding Academy, full service department, fashion and riding gear, collectibles, parts and accessories, and much more.
Kent Park
Includes picnic and playground areas, a shelter, tennis court and basketball court.
Kiss: Freedom to Rock Tour at the BMO Harris Bank Center
In their 40 year career, Kiss has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. Their 1975 album "Alive!" climbed into the Top Ten and their single, "Rock 'N' Roll All Nite," made it to number 12. Their album, "Destroyer," was the group's first platinum album and featured their first Top Ten single, the power ballad "Beth." As America's #1 Gold Record Award winning group of all time, KISS can easily be named one of rock's most influential bands. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have released 44 albums and sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.
Kitchen Carvers
Visit this delightful kitchen store full of artisan-quality, handmade, wooden spoons, spatulas, spurtles and other kitchen products all made on site.
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a 155-acre living museum filled with spectacular gardens and rare trees. There's beauty in every season from fragrant magnolia trees in spring and a butterfly garden in summer to the brilliant colors of fall and snow-capped evergreens in winter, when trails are cleared for walkers, cross-country skiers and snowshoeing. A 1.8 mile, handicapped-accessible paved path winds through the arboretum plus many secondary, chipped trails. Kids will have fun navigating the maze in the Children's Garden. Klehm is dog-friendly and any leashed dog is welcome. Filled with four season beauty, Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is waiting for you to explore.
Krape Park
This beautiful Freeport park offers an antique carousel, waterfall, seasonal duck pond, miniature golf course, 18-hole disc golf course, tennis courts, a baseball diamond, 3 miles of recreational paths, paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, fishing, hiking, biking, a performance amphitheater, gardens, picnic areas, shelters, boat rentals, playgrounds including "Kid's Kastle", a carousel and sledding in the winter. The Yellow Creek Adventure Golf Course (miniature golf) is open daily from Memorial Day thru Labor Day from Noon to Dusk. The Disc Golf Course is open during regular park hours and is free to play. Park attractions are open seasonally; call ahead to confirm availability of specific attractions.
Krazy Kids Inflatable Fun Run 2016
Townsquare Media's Krazy Kids Inflatable Fun Run is the first nation-wide obstacle run created solely for children. The course is one that your kids will never forget. We put a krazy amount of thought into making each inflatable obstacle unique, safe and most importantly, fun!
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Kryptonite Bar
Kryptonite is a live, original music venue specializing in Elite Craft Beers, customer service, and signature cocktails.
Kuma's Asian Bistro
Executive Chef Kuma Kim, born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, has assembled a collection of Asian cuisine with emphasis on contemporary taste and popularity. Kuma's decades of experience in the restaurant business and her attention to customer satisfaction has positioned Kuma's as a restaurant dedicated to tasty food, excellent service, and memorable experience. Outside dining in season.
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.
La Vigna Restaurant
Fine Northern Italian cuisine. We bring the best of Italy to your table. Seafood, poultry, aged steaks, pasta, homemade desserts, full bar.
Lake LaDonna Family Campground
A great place for kids! Beach surrounding the lake is perfect for sunbathing or building sandcastles. Waterfall, rope swing, diving boards, slides and tire swing. Certified lifeguards on duty. Good food served daily in the lodge. Camp store, pavilion, playground, volleyball and basketball courts, horseshoes, restrooms, shower facilities, water, electric hook-ups, dump station. Facilities include campsites with water & electric hook-ups and air conditioned cabins with kitchenettes & full bathrooms.
Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
This beautiful 715-acre state park with a 40-acre lake derives its name from a combination of the town of Lena and the Latin work for water, aqua. Lake Le-Aqua-Na offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities including more than 10 miles of mult-use trails. The large tracts of wooded land include oak, hickory, walnut and pine trees. Woodland flowers are on display, especially in the spring and early summer, and wildlife is abundant. There is boating, fishing, a children's fishing pond, swimming, picnic and playground areas, shelters, trails for mountain biking, hiking and cross-country skiing, equestrian trails, sledding, hunting and camping.
Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park Campground
This undiscovered, comfortable, and family oriented campground in Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park offers 183 camping sites. Electrical hook-up is offered at 132 sites. Also available are 12 hydrants for water, a trailer dump station; flush toilets and showers are available from May 1 to October 31. An equestrian campground and trails are available from April 15 to November 15 - weather permitting. Pets and campfires are allowed. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Reservations three days in advance of arrival my be made at www.reserveamerica.com.
Lake Louise Resort
The finest family recreational camping experience in Northern Illinois. Sandy beaches, slides, rafts, paddle boats, fishing, kiddie beach, sand volleyball, basketball, game room, bonfires, bands, dancing, music, horseshoes and 13- acre spring-fed lake.
Landmark Family Restaurant
Located in the heart of downtown Freeport, the Landmark offers family dining with homemade soups, sandwiches and daily specials including a daily supper special. Banquet facilities for 50.
Laser Quest
The laser tag maze is a multi-level game floor with black lights, music, sound effects and automatic computerized scoring.
Lena Area Historical Museum
The Lena Historical Museum tells the history of Lena and the surrounding area, with galleries focusing on various historical topics. Highlights include a Civil War regimental flag and an extensive clothing collection. Also on the grounds are a summer kitchen, the first log schoolhouse built in Lena, an Illinois Central Railroad caboose, a general store, a recreated chapel, and a barn filled with antique vehicles and farm tools. Open: Saturday: 1 pm - 4 pm; or by appointment.
Lena Brewing Company
Lena Brewing Company is nestled among the rolling farm fields near Lena, Illinois just off US Highway 20. Our craft brewery features a wide mix of artisanal, traditional and innovative beers, all brewed right here on site! Our brewery and taproom are located inside a renovated old mill building. Stop by to taste our beer, take a brewery tour and watch our beer being made! Out facility is also available for private parties and rentals. Imagine hosting your next gathering right inside our beautiful, state-of-the-art brewing facility! We hope to see you soon; Cheers! Open: Sunday: 11 am to 4 pm; Thursday: 4 pm to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday: 11 am to 9 pm
Lena Drive Inn
Old fashioned drive inn with carhop service. Serving soft serve ice cream cones, shakes and malts, with burgers, fries, chicken, and pork tenderloin sandwiches. A truly great drive inn experience.
Lena Farmer's Market
Enjoy this seasonal farmers market featuring a large variety of fresh, locally grown produce and locally made baked goods. Saturday: 8am to 11am May 21 thru October 8, 2016
Lena Golf Club - Wolf Hollow Golf Course
The Lena Golf Club offers the beautiful Wolf Hollow Course with 18 holes, 71 par, 6,422 yards over wide open, rolling prairies. The club house features a full bar and one of the best short-order menus in the region. Fees: Monday thur Thursday: 9 holes - $16; 18 holes - $25; Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9 holes - $18; 18 holes - $30; Motorized Cart Rental: (Per Cart/Per Person): 9 holes - $12; 18 holes - $17
Lena KOA
Visit the KOA for a complete variety of camping experiences, including cottages, cabins, campsites, and teepees at this friendly, quiet, and relaxing rural setting. The four log cottages offer shower baths, kitchenettes, gas log fireplaces and air-conditioning. One cottage is wheelchair accessible. Modest accommodations are also available in six cabins with heat and air-conditioning. The guest provides the bedding and cooking utensils, but the KOA Camping Kitchen, a large gazebo with cooktops, electric grill and sinks with hot and cold running water, is available. Or, for more traditional camping, ninety campsites are available including full hookup, open grassy or wooded sites, and big rig long and level pull through sites with 50 AMP service. Also available are two unique teepees. The recreation/game room, planned activities in the summer, heated pool with double tube slide, low rider bike rental, jumping pillow, playground, and sand volleyball will be a hit with the kids. A wheelchair accessible family restroom is available. Pets on a leash and campfires are allowed. Small country store with groceries and gift shop, RV supplies, and LP gas (cylinders or motorhomes filled) are also available.
Lena KOA Kampground
Visit the KOA for a complete camping experience, including cottages, cabins and campsites, at this friendly, quiet, and relaxing rural setting. The five log cottages offer shower baths, kitchenettes, gas log fireplaces and air-conditioning. One cottage is wheelchair accessible. There are six cabins with heat and air-conditioning. The guest provides bedding and utensils, but has use of the KOA's Kamping Kitchen. There are ninety campsites that include full hookup, open grassy or wooded sites, and big rig long and level pull through sites with 50 AMP service. The recreation/game roon, heated pool with slide, bike rental, jumping pillow, playground, and sand volleyball will be a hit with the kids. A wheelchair accessible family restroom is available.Pets on a leash and campfires are allowed. Small county store with groceries and gift shop, RV supplies, and LP gas are also available. Open: April 1 thru November 1 (Limited winter facilities). Please call for rates, or visit our website.
Lena Lions Park
Lions Park, at over 20 acres, features Splash Land Family Aquatic Center with a 180' water slide, zero depth entry, many shade shelters, wet sand play area, water features and drop slide. The Splash Land Mini-Golf offers one of the nicest 18 hole miniature golf courses in the Midwest. It has over 275 plant varieties, 4000+ square feet of water areas, three waterfalls and challenges that the entire family will enjoy. The course is ADA compliant. Added in 2014 is a 9 hole frisbee gof course. Quench your thirst and your appetite at the Splashland Snack Shop. Full restaurant offering sandwiches to soft serve and smoothies to salads - a true family food court. The park also offers picnic and playground areas, flower gardens, shelter house, a concession stand, volleyball and basketball courts, lighted ball diamond, batting cages and restrooms. A 110x110' ice rink is available in season.
Lena Mercantile Company
Antiques, collectibles, gifts, Amish furniture and accessories, candy, clothing, toys and country store items. Also enjoy the Mercantile Eatery which serves delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, homemade desserts, and freshly ground and roasted gourmet coffee drinks. Open: Daily: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. Lunch is served Monday thru Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm with coffee and desserts available daily, all hours.
Lena Mercantile Eatery
The Mercantile Eatery serves delicious soups, salads, sandwiches and homemade desserts - pies, cheesecakes, cakes and more. In addition there is a daily special sandwich. Freshly roasted, freshly ground coffee drinks from gourmet beans are also featured. Plus enjoy the antiques, gifts and more at the Lena Mercantile. Lunch from 11 am - 2 pm. Desserts and coffee: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm daily
Lena Water Tower
Built in 1896, the 100-foot-tall tower is believed to be one of only three in Illinois of similar construction, and has become the symbol of the Village of Lena.
Lily Pad Gardens And Nursery
Discover this shop offering annuals, perennials, aquatic plants, hanging baskets, traditional and unique flowering containers, garden seeds, a full garden center and garden-themed gifts, including bean pod candles, home decor, Dionis goat's milk bath products, Rhapsody candles, garden flags, and mailbox covers, willow benches and outdoor furniture. Fresh-cut Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland are available during winter season.
Lincoln Park
Enjoy this park offering a picnic area, playground, shelter and restroom facilities as well as access to the Pecatonica Prairie Path which is currently under construction. The Pecatonica River may also be accessed for boating and canoeing approximately 200 yards from the park.
Lincoln The Debater Statue
This famous statue was designed by Leonard Crunelle of Chicago, and was presented to Freeport at the 71st anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate on August 27, 1929, by local industrialist W. T. Rawleigh. It is located in Taylor Park.
Lindo Theater
This historic movie theater, built in 1922, features first-run movies presented in the latest 4K digital projection and sound on nine screens. Stadium seating, digital 3D and party room.
Come home to Lino's for great food and great music. Lino's is a long-standing Rockford Italian eatery with lots of atmosphere. Full menu of pasta, pizza, veal, chicken and fish with nightly specials. Enjoy smooth Jazz from the Midwest's best musicians every Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9pm, at "Jazz Night in Old Italy." The core group consists of Eddie B. Jazz trio with special guest musicians from all over. Enjoy the music in the "Village" of Old Italy.
Lions Park
Lions Park, at over 20 acres, features Splash Land Family Aquatic Center with a 180' waterslide, zero depth entry, many shade shelters, wet sand play area, water features and drop slide. The Splash Land Mini-Golf offers one of the nicest 18 hole miniature golf courses in the Midwest. It has over 275 plant varieties, 4000+ square feet of water areas, three waterfalls and challenges that the entire family will enjoy. The course is ADA compliant. Quench your thirst and your appetite at the Splash Land Food Court. Full restaurant offering sandwiches to soft serve and smoothies to salads - a true family food court. The park also offers picnic and playground areas, flower gardens, shelter house, a concession stand, volleyball and basketball courts, lighted ball diamond, batting cages and restrooms. A 110x110' ice rink is availabe in season.
Little Cubs Field
This is a replica of Wrigley Field, complete with ivy, bricks, box seats, dirt and sod from the real Wrigley Field, plus a replica scoreboard and entry sign. It is open for enjoying and exploring at no cost or is also available for rental for birthday parties, picnics, corporate events and more. Rental fees are $45 per hour or $90 for two hours. Reservations may be made at www.littlecubsfield.com. Open: Field:10 am to 7 pm; Gift Shop: May thru October: Saturday and Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm; Friday: 1 pm to 5 pm (June thru August)
Lockwood Park Trailside Equestrian Centre and Children's Farm
Forty acres of woods and meadows for riders eight years old and up; trail rides--excellent for first-time or occasional riders--offered on weekends. Also in Lockwood Park: pony ring, wagon rides, hayrides, petting farm and riding lessons. Special season opening activities in the spring and Halloween hayrides in the fall. Call for hours, rates and group outing opportunities.
Logan's Bar & Grill
Enjoy this bar and grill which has won "best in the region" for their fish fry. Enjoy a steak or pork chop sandwich, or one of their other specialties. A full bar is offered with weekly entertainment. Carryouts, full bar and banquet facilities for 150. Friday and Saturday morning breakfast pizza and delivery!
Lori's Gifts
First Floor FHN Memorial Hospital. Open 365 days a year, this is a sophisticated and trendy shopping experience for every age and every member of the family. A must-shop stop in Freeport! Sunday and Saturday: 11 am to 6 pm; Monday thru Friday: 9 am to 7:30 pm
Lowden State Park
One of the most picturesque sites along the Rock River is just north of Oregon in Ogle County. The bluffs are graced with a majestic image of an American Indian gazing over the Rock River Valley. This is no ordinary statue. It is a 50 foot, concrete-reinforced wonder that is awe-inspiring. A tribute to all Native Americans, but more commonly associated with Chief Black Hawk, the statue was designed by sculptor Lorado Taft. You can enjoy many wonderful views of the Rock River from the park, but the best view of the statue is from IL Rt. 2.
Lowden-Miller State Forest
Nestled in the Rock River Valley, just 3 miles south of the town of Oregon, lies a 2,291-acre wooded area that is one of Ogle County's most beautiful and historic sites. Its scenic qualities come from 120-foot bluffs along 3.5 miles of riverfront forested with hardwood and pine trees. The history stems from the individual who, in the early part of the 20th century, augmented the natural hardwood forest by planting pines. Frank O. Lowden (1861-1943), Illinois' governor from 1917-1921, ardently embraced proper land use and strongly believed in reforestation as a way to retard soil erosion. Over several decades, an estimated 500,000 trees were seeded directly by him or under his supervision.
Luchy's Secret
This little shop offers a lot. Jewelry, handbags, belts, boots, handbags, headbands and various hair accessories. They can help you with all your prom and homecoming needs. They even carry youth plus sizes.
Luecke Jewelers
Features fine jewelry and watches, custom desing and remounting, unique estate and antique jewelry. Complete repair service.
Luecke Jewelers Vintage Jewelry and Antiques
Largest collection of pre-owned estate jewelry and antiques in Northern Illinois. Opened Monday thru Thursday and Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm; Friday: 9 am - 6 pm.
Luecke's Antique Mall
A multi-dealer mall with a fine collection of antiques and collectibles located in the 1892 antique Blust Building.
Main Street Bistro
A comfortable, local, farm to plate restaurant. All items on the menu are fresh and homemade using local farm products. Also an exclusive wine list and local craft beers. Thursday features Happy Hour from 5 pm to 7 pm. Friday features a piano bar and all you can eat fish and chips. Saturday is Live Jazz Night from 8 pm to 10 pm featuring top local artists. Full bar, carryouts, children's menu, entertainment. Reservations recommended. Available for private parties of 40 to 100.
Maria's Pizza
This great pizza place has been voted Best in the Region with its homemade sauce and dough, pasta and sandwiches. Dine-in specials, carry-out and delivery service. Dinner under $10 Credit Cards Accepted
Mary's Mantle
Come visit our unique Catholic Gift Store. Not only do we carry books and bibles, but we offer gifts from Russia, Yugoslavia, USA, and The Holy Land. Our "made in Freeport" assortment of crosses are a must see, and every inch of the store is filled with our rich tradition and faith. Our selections serve all denominations. We pride ourselves in the selection of jewelry, nativities, pictures, music, videos, rosaries, and baby items. We carry first communion dress as well as baptismal gowns. Yard statues make great house warming gifts. You will be greeted and welcomed by the friendly staff of Mary's Mantle. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm.
Maxon's Riverside Restaurant
We're located on the banks of the Rock River overlooking the historic and famous Blackhawk Statue. Summer & Fall we also offer lunch & dinner cruises on our 150-passenger Pride of Oregon riverboat.
Maxson Riverboat & Restaurant
An authentic, elegant paddlewheel boat is docked at Maxson Restaurant on the Rock River. Dining and sightseeing cruises are offered.
McConnell Area Historical Society & Museum
Items on display in this local town museum include a mill stone, ox yoke, McConnell telephone switchboard, and other items relating to the history of McConnell and Waddams Township. There is a large collection of family histories, obituaries, and genealogical materials. Special activities and exhibits are planned for each of the open dates.
McConnell Bobtown Landing
Enjoy the natural wonders of the Pecatonica River (Stephenson County's Water Trail) as it meanders through undisturbed Midwestern beauty. The Pecatonica River is the home of "Illinois' Friendliest Paddle". This landing offers ample parking, three picnic areas, primitive camping, portable toilet, 10' x 20' floating dock, firepits and charcoal grills, two ADA fishing piers, great bank fishing and canoe/kayak and boat launch. Open: Daily: 6 am to 10 pm.
McNeil's Damascus Landing
Enjoy the natural wonders of the Pecatonica River, Stephenson County's water trail, as is meanders nearly 60 miles through undisturbed Midwestern beauty. Access the river at McNeil's Damascus Landing which offers ample parking, a picnic area, fire pit and charcoal grills, portable toilet, 10' x 20' floating dock and canoe/kayak and concrete boat launch with access docking. Camping at the site is available for canoe, kayaks and boaters. Reservations required.
Megz Country Cheese
Enjoy over 55 varieties of cheese! Also a variety of deli meats, sausage, crackers, snacks and other goodies. Plus meat and cheese sandwiches, mustards, and honey from local bee keepers. Cedar Crest Ice Cream is available in sugar, waffle or cake cones, cup/bowl, shake, sundae or malt. Cheese can be shipped across the United States. At Christmas, they can prepare a beautiful cheese box or gift certificates for the holidays. Open: Daily: Hours Vary By Season
Memory Lane Retreat
Located in the serene countryside, this is the perfect location for a girls' getaway with friends. The retreat has three bedrooms which accommodate up to nine, a fully-equipped kitchen, dining room and three bathrooms. The beautiful main floor Crafting Room overlooks the pond and countryside – perfect for scrapbooking, quilting, knitting, beading, weaving or any other craft. Featured and recognized by "Farm and Ranch Living" as one of the prettiest places in the country. Memory Lane Crafting Retreat will always be known as the home of Blosom, the cow who was named the Tallest Cow in the World by Guinness World Records. Daily Rates: Beginning at $75; 3 Day/2 Night Stay: $125 per person.
Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center
Since 1884, the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has been offering exciting, personal, interactive music experiences to the northern Illinois area. MPAC presents several exciting concert series with local, national and internationally-renowned performers, from genres including classical, jazz, folk and Broadway.
Mercy Sportscore 2 and Indoor Sports Center
Mercy Sportscore 2, a 124-acre site, has 19 regulation soccer fields and 14 practice fields outdoors, and four sand volleyball courts. Home to Wedgbury Stadium, which seats 2,000 spectators, and has hosted IHSA State High School Soccer Finals, pro football games, National Rugby Finals, college rugby championships, professional soccer games with international teams, and USSL W. League Soccer Finals. Recreational activities include: Soccer, Sand Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee®, football, walking, and running. The complex also includes the MercyRockford Indoor Sports Center, which contains three multi-sport indoor fields for indoor soccer, five volleyball/basketball courts, locker rooms, sports equipment store and SkyBox, a family friendly casual restaurant and sports bar. The facility is completely wheelchair accessible and adaptive equipment is available.
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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.
Midway Village Museum
The museum campus consists of a Victorian village with 26 historical buildings filled with artifacts of the era as well as several beautiful 19th century gardens that depict life in northern Illinois from 1890 to 1910. Interpreters in authentic period dress are available seasonally for guided tours. The main museum building holds large group meeting rooms and exhibit space with a number of permanent exhibits reflecting Rockford's history and culture. Special events throughout the year include a World War II re-enatment, Sock Monkey and Scarecrow Harvest Festivals, and more. Free recreational path located on property.
Mighty Richland Players Annual Christmas Show
The annual show includes favorite holiday tunes, and skits and merriment. Located in the historic Masonic Hall, the audience will not only get to see a great show, but also have a wonderful dessert during intermission. $20.Saturday: 7:30 pm; Sunday: 2 pm.
Mighty Richland Players Dessert Theater "A Nice Family Gathering"
Friday and Saturday: 7:30 pm; Sunday: 2 pm. In this comedy, it's Thanksgiving Day and the first family gathering at the Lundeen household since the Patriarch died. At the gathering, Dad comes back as a ghost with a mission: to tell his wife he loved her, something he neglected to tell her while he was alive. However, not only can't she see or hear him, she has also invited a date for dinner. Located in the historic Masonic Hall, the audience will not only get to see a great show, but also have a wonderful dessert during intermission. $20.
Mort's Bar & Grill
Family owned neighborhood bar and grill in the heart of historic downtown Freeport. Daily lunch specials, homemade soup and chili, hot burgers, cold beers and Mrs. Mike's Potato Chips. Full bar, carryouts, entertainment. Open: Sunday: 11 am to 7 pm; Tuesday and Wednesday: 8 am to 10 pm; Thursday: 8 am to 11 pm; Friday and Saturday: 8 am to 2 am Lunch and Dinner: under $10.00 Credit Cards Accepted.
Motel 6 - Rockford
With newly renovated guestrooms and lobby, the hotel is convenient to I-90 and Illinois Business 20. Always fresh, always clean, our 131 guest rooms include a remote-controlled TV with free cable. No pets except service guide animals.
Mount Morris Motel
Nearest motel to White Pines, one level no stairs to climb, cable TV, A/C, eat, and 24 hour phone.
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Mrs. Mike's Potato Chips
Mrs. Mike's old-fashioned, open-kettle style potato chips are cooked in vegetable shortening with no cholesterol to provide a great potato taste. They also offer gourmet cheesy popcorn and caramel corn. The Freeport Pretzel Company, and other party/picnic items are also for sale at the factory retail store. Open: Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.
Music at Debate Square
Enjoy the serenity of Debate Square and the great sounds of local musicians. Quynetta Sanders opens the series with a jazz performance on June 30. July 14 features Seasaw (Meg Golz and Eve Wilczewski) offering folk and pop tunes. July 21 is Kendra Beth Swanson singing her own mix of folk and bluegrass. Shelby Gahm appears on July 28 offering pop. August 11 is Southpaw Stance (Justin Pasch, Nick Rabb, Adam Rodebaugh) with acoustic Americana rock. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Music On Chicago
Enjoy Freeport's historic downtown with this music fest featuring two bands, great food and a beer garden. The June concert features "Laura Rae and the Backroads Trio" and "Back Country Roads". The July concert features "The Funnies", playing the whole night, and the August concert features "Guitar Ronnie" and "Cash Box Kings". The first band starts at 6 pm and the second band at 8 pm. Also enjoy the Open Air Market on Chicago Avenue, adjacent to Music on Chicago – open 4 pm to Dusk. Adults: $5; Children Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. (815-232-9000)
Mystical Mountain Jewelry & More
Located in Conover Square Mall, 2nd floor. Carrying finished gemstone jewelry making supplies & gifts. Also offer beaded jewelry repair, custom jewelry creation, and jewelry-making classes.
Napa Valley Salvage Company
Reimagined vintage furniture and home decor. California shabby chic. Join Napa Valley Salvage on Facebook, to see new reimagined furniture listed daily. Open: Monday thru Friday: 7 am 3 pm; Saturday: 7 am - 2 pm.
Natural Water Gardens
Quality water gardening materials for the professional or hobbyist. Plus gifts, garden accessories, aquatic plants, Japanese Koi, and stone. Open: March thru November: Sunday: 10 am to 2 pm; Monday thru Friday: 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm
Nature's Way Nutrition Center
A complete line of natural and organic foods, vitamins, cosmetics, groceries, wheat-free products, books and more. All products are free of colorings, preservatives, and chemicals.
New Mill Antiques
Two buildings of furniture, glassware, kitchenware and old toys. Located in the town of New Milford.
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Situated along the banks of the beautiful Rock River in Sinnissippi Gardens, the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens brings the tropics to the Midwest. The entire facility is the third largest conservatory in Illinois with a total of 22,000 square feet, and at the highest point stands 52 feet. A tropical setting includes an 11,000 square foot plant exhibition area complete with water features, seating areas, and sculptures, all in a tropical plant setting. Changing seasonal floral displays, a gift shop and special events; educational programs where children can learn the importance of plants; special workshops and lecture series for adults; the perfect place to host your event--small weddings, receptions, business meetings.
This family amusement center has more than 78 free and five-cent games; 40 redemption games that dispense tickets for prizes; and 30 video and novelty games.
Oakdale Nature Preserve
This Nature Preserve offers 133 acres of oak and hickory woodlands, restored prairies and shallow streams. Over four miles of winding trails are great for hiking, running, cross-country skiing, nature study and quiet reflection. Facilities, which are available to rent, include the Mogle Learning Center with meeting space for 20 people and two picnic shelters.
Octane InterLounge
Upbeat, casual dining in downtown Rockford's River and theater district. Great appetizers, salads and entrees. Try the Espresso Martini! Plus, free wireless Internet access. Outdoor drinking and dining in season.
Ogle County Historical Society
Step back in time and view memorabilia that traces the history of Northern Illinois.
Old River School Historic District
This residential district includes original Freeport and the city's first street, Monterey, and was later known as the "Gold Coast". Points of interest include Freeport's oldest house (built in 1838), the childhood home of famed Hollywood gossip columnist Louella Parsons, a monument honoring Freeport's founder, William "Tutty" Baker, and the Van Buren Bridge, built in 1885 of wrought iron.
Olympic Tavern
Friendly neighborhood place for drinks, pizza, homemade soup or full dinners. Steaks, chops, chicken, seafood, ribs, barbeque, pizza, pasta and salads. Patio dining in summer. Full bar.