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A ring that is sure to turn heads. Crafted in polished copper, this ring features a freeform stone in the center surrounded by a freeform setting with cut-outs. A petite shank allows this bold ring to sit comfortably on your hand.
Stabilized turquoise is enhanced through a process of coating the genuine gemstone with colorless acrylics or resin to fill porous gaps, harden the stone and maintain the stone's color.
All weights pertaining to gemstones, including diamonds, are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. Click here for important information about gemstone enhancements and special care requirements.
Most people think the coral used in jewelry comes from South Pacific coral reefs such as the Great Barrier Reef off Australia. However, these coral reefs are formed by a different species than the coral that is traditionally used in jewelry. Most jewelry coral is found in the Mediterranean Sea or in the Pacific near Japan and Taiwan. It grows in ocean colonies of branches that look like underwater trees, and is found in a range of colors, including pale pink (called angelskin coral), orange, red (called noble coral), white and black. The most valued colors are deep red, black and pink. It is much softer than other gems, with a hardness of only 3.5 on the Mohs Scale. In jewelry-making, coral is often carved into beads or cameos, or can be left and polished in its natural branch-like form.
Among the most ancient of gem materials, coral has been used for adornment since prehistoric times. While coral inlays and ornaments have been found in Celtic tombs from the Iron Age, the gem also has a history of religious significance. It is one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures, and coral rosaries are used by Tibetan Lamas.
Coral was long thought to be a powerful talisman that could protect from evil spirits and ward off hurricanes. Because it was believed that coral protected the wearer, it was a traditional gift to children. Coral was also believed to lose its powers once broken. Today, coral is the traditional 35th anniversary gift for married couples.
One of the oldest known gems, turquoise has been prized for thousands of years. The Egyptians believed it had powerful mystical properties, and turquoise jewelry has been found interred with 7,500-year-old mummies. Ancient manuscripts from Persia, India, Afghanistan and Arabia say that the health of a person wearing turquoise could be assessed by variations in the color of the stone. Montezuma's treasure, now displayed in the British Museum, includes a carved serpent covered by a mosaic of turquoise.
Turquoise was especially revered by the Native American culture, an association that dates back to the Aztec empire more than 700 years ago. For the Aztecs, turquoise was reserved for the gods and mere mortals were forbidden to wear it. They believed it to be a gem of good fortune and a commodity more valuable than gold. Native Americans believed turquoise protected people from demons and they even placed turquoise in tombs to guard the dead. The stone's colors were thought to be symbolically blue for the heavens and green for the earth. Often warriors tied turquoise to their bows to ensure accurate shots.
Today, turquoise is still believed to provide protection and bring luck. It is said to also promote prosperity, love, healing, courage and friendship. The stone is thought to relax the mind and ease mental tension.
The gem's opaque turquoise color varies from shades of greenish blue to deep cobalt to sky blue. Some varieties display white or brown matrixes, which are streaks of the mother stone from which they came, while others have veins of color called "spiderwebs" running through them. Generally, the bluer the blue, the more highly valued the stone. A clear, even texture without mottling or veins is also preferred. The most rare and valuable color is an intense azure, but the most common is the mild to medium sky blue. Sometimes imitated by minerals such as chrysocolla, turquoise stones are often dyed or colored with coatings of various resins.
In the 13th century, turquoise was mistakenly believed to have come from the country of Turkey. Hence, its name came from the French word for Turkey, "Turquie." The stone was actually brought to Europe from Persia (now Iran), via Turkey. It is a mineral usually found in association with copper deposits and is sometimes mined as a by-product of copper mining.
Although turquoise is found in desert regions worldwide, the finest and most valuable comes from Iran. Iranian turquoise is a pure robin's egg blue that is free of green overtones, matrix or black veins. Perhaps the most famous turquoise today, however, comes from the southwestern United States. The occurrence in Arizona and New Mexico produces greener shades of the stone with matrix streaks of various colors.
While only ranking between 5.0 and 6.0 on the Mohs Scale of hardness, turquoise remains quite popular for jewelry. In Europe, turquoise rings are given as forget-me-not gifts, while in the United States, the stone is given as traditional 5th and 11th wedding anniversary gifts. It has even become a modern consideration for the December birthstone. When wearing turquoise over the years, the stone will absorb oil from a person's skin, causing a slight change to the color of turquoise.
Turquoise is commonly treated in various fashions to ensure its durability and visual appeal, especially when set in jewelry. If a stone has been treated, the type of process will be noted. Stabilized turquoise is enhanced through a process of coating the genuine gemstone with colorless acrylics or resin to fill porous gaps, harden the stone and maintain the stone's color. Reconstituted turquoise is enhanced through a process in which genuine gemstone fragments are powdered and bonded with resin to reinforce the stone. Impregnated turquoise is enhanced through a process in which the genuine gemstone is infused with oil, wax or resin to reinforce the stone.


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OAKLAND -- No, the Warriors did not give up a record number of 3-pointers. And Houston did not shoot a ridiculous percentage.
But the Warriors defense still had more holes than Krispy Kreme, leading to a 116-107 loss Tuesday.
"Our defense has been (poor)," Warriors center Andrew Bogut said. "Even before I played in Toronto, I think our defense started to slip a little bit. ... The last 10 games it hasn't been great."
A week before, Houston embarrassed Golden State, running up 140 points and tying an NBA record with 23 3-pointers. The game ended with bad blood as the Warriors, feeling disrespected, started fouling the Rockets to prevent them from breaking the record.
Since that game, the Warriors lost three more and their defense had been unbecoming in each. So Tuesday against Houston, this time at Oracle Arena, the Warriors had a chance to exact revenge and get back on track.
But at the end of the night, they were heading into the All-Star break with a season-worst five-game losing streak.
"You give up 116 points, that's not who we are," coach Mark Jackson said. "When we are at our best, we are defending, rebounding, taking care of the basketball and getting back in transition. Tough loss for us, but ultimately, these are nights that will develop us. I think my team is going to develop toughness and ... an appreciation for how we got it done."
The Warriors (30-22) certainly could have used some toughness and edge Tuesday. They held the Rockets to 10 of 34 shooting from 3-point range but allowed them to shoot 51 percent overall in the second half. Houston had seven players score in double figures, led by 27 points from guard James Harden, who was playing on an injured left knee and sprained his right ankle against the Warriors.
Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin, a Bay Area native and a former Warrior, had a rough night shooting, going 3 for 11 for 14 points. But he had 10 of the Rockets' 32 assists as they feasted on penetration and cutting for 48 points in the paint and 25 free throws.
"You've got to stop your man," said Bogut, who had six points and 12 rebounds in 27 minutes. "I think we have a great shell, team defense. But at the end of the day, it's your one-on-one battle with the guy you're guarding. You can't just keep hoping for help and funneling to help. Those All-Star players like James Harden are exceptions. But I think we need to take a better onus of saying 'I'm going to stop my man' so we don't have to get into help rotations."
Jackson reluctantly acknowledged the Warriors are fatigued. Forward David Lee, who had 12 points on 3-of-10 shooting with 12 rebounds before fouling out, said he was exhausted. Tuesday's game was the Warriors' 11th in 19 days, including eight on the road.
That is why Jackson encouraged his players to use the All-Star break to get away from the game and recharge. When the Warriors return for Tuesday's game at Utah, they will be beginning a stretch where they play six of eight on the road.
The Warriors sit at No. 6 in the Western Conference, 11/2 games ahead of No. 7 Utah and two games ahead of No. 8 Houston.
"It's a tough feeling to go into the break after you lose five in a row, especially one at homemany," point guard Stephen Curry said after totaling 27 points, six assists and five rebounds. "Maybe its like the Super Bowl where the lights went out. Maybe this week, we can sit back, relax and try to get refocused. Be like the 49ers and make a push. See what happens."
The Warriors led by as many as nine in the first half but trailed 57-56 at halftime. They held Houston to 42.9 percent shooting in the first half, forced nine turnovers and limited the Rockets to nine fast-break points.
In the second half, either the Rockets caught a rhythm or the Warriors regressed. Suddenly, Golden State -- after a half of intense, gritty defense -- was permitting consistent open looks. The Rockets weren't draining 3s as they were last week. This time, they were hurting the Warriors inside.
"We're not where we think we are," Bogut said. "We're not where we think we are. I think we thought we were maybe a little better than we were. ... We were the hunters early on in the season and now we're the hunted. So that's a different mindset for us with other teams coming out trying to kick our (rear) and we're not responding."
"Sometimes, you've got to fight through some stuff," Jack said as he left the court following warm-ups, dripping with sweat and scowling. "Not playing is killing me.".
Interestingly enough, when Jack was out, Jackson didn't turn much to third-string point guard Charles Jenkins. He has gone more often to rookie shooting guard Kent Bazemore.
"He plays with an edge, and when he's on the floor he does not look like he does not belong," Jackson said. "He's confident, he's always in attack mode, has the ability to make plays scoring off of other guys and he's a very good defender."
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12 February 2006
"Scorpions" by Chris Fox
to find scorpions in the shoes of my sentences.
So I went barefoot.
Later, the scorpions became
words, almost--
phonetic with exoskeleton,
grasping and pinching,
stinging at the world with interrogatives.
Later still, scorpions and shoes became
sentences about scorpions, shoes
and sentences.
It's hard to write with pincers,
hard to type
with shoes on the feet of my hands,
hard to love you the way I do
when you keep mistaking the shape of my body in profile
for a rhetorical question
and I desperately need
your answer.
originally published in Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet No. 16, reprinted with permission of the author
5 comments:
Heh. That is a terrific poem. Thanks for posting!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/13/2006 12:31 AM
What a wonderful poem. Thanks!ReplyDelete
This is hardly a 'SF poem' - if there is such a thing. The use of body and/or nature in figurative interplay with words/language is very common in contemporary poetry, and has been done much better by Seamus Heaney or Don Paterson, to name just two. And I find the 'turn' is not cute, but cutesy - in other words, trite.ReplyDelete
Resoinding to Lee's comments: Well, first, yes, we're called the Science Fiction Poetry Association, but we happen to be of a mindset that includes fantasy, horror, and the unclassifiable within the umbrella term of science fiction. (Heck, we even voted on that issue last year when we contemplated changing our name, so I can official say that the SFPA is 'science fiction' is intended the same way the Science Fiction Book Club means it: you can find all sorts of otherworlds here.)ReplyDelete
So whether or not this is technically an "sf poem" has nothing to do with whether or not it's eligible for the Rhysling Award. (Quite a few of the winners in the past 5 years have been poems with fantasy themes, by folks like Tim Pratt, Theodora Goss, Sonya Taaffe, Ruth Berman. The 2001 winners, by Bruce Boston and Joe Haldeman, were both personal confessional poems.)
As for whether there "is such a thing' as sf poetry" ... that's a question I keep seeing raised, that I personally find amusing. The idea that a poem that has an sf theme, or is based on sf assumptions, isn't an 'sf poem,' to me has the same logic as declaring, "you can't have orange soda. It's all just soda." But of course, poetry is so much more fluid than soda, so to speak, and the boundaries are far blurrier....
And, Matt, yeah, we're going to make sure your noms get in this year. :-)
Just to prove that I do know some grammar:ReplyDelete
So I can officially say that SFPA's 'science fiction' is intended in the same way the Science Fiction Book Club means it.


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Abbot Oceanarium at Shedd Aquarium
The Oceanarium immerses you in the vibrant coastal ecosystem of beluga whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins, sea otters and sea lions. You'll also find the Polar Play Zone for kids, along with marine mammal presentations.
Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours
Try a segway tour, where you'll enjoy fantastic views of Chicago's famous attractions. Explore Chicago by day or night with friendly tour guides.
Amazing Chicago's Funhouse Maze
This Navy Pier funhouse takes visitors on a 15-minute, full sensory experience that challenges and dazzles guests to navigate through a series of mirror mazes set in the great city of Chicago.
Ten-acre horse farm offers hayrides and riding lessons, plus a petting zoo, exotic animals and even a monthly line dancing event.
An 18-hole championship course cut thru 10,000 oak trees, with water hazards on 9 of 18 holes, complete clubhouse bar and restaurant. Chicagoland Golf 5 Star rated facility.
Rent a bike and ride along the city's breathtaking Lakefront Trail with a guide from Bike Chicago, or pick up a free map and take your own self-guided tour. The section of the bike path that winds along North Avenue Beach is featured in the dramatic comedy The Break-Up.
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
On historic Bluff Street along the waterway in downtown Joliet, this park features free summer concerts, lush grounds, outdoor bandshell and indoor theatre. Office hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 noon.
Bird Haven Greenhouse and Conservatory
Lord and Burnham designed this historic greenhouse featuring a tropical house, cacti room, show house and outdoor gardens.
Bobby's Bike Hike Chicago Tours
Tour Chicago on a cool cruiser-style bicycle and follow a guide who makes brief stops at the most popular sights, providing light-hearted commentary that will keep you entertained. Some fun rides include the Lakefront Neighborhoods Tour, Bikes, Bites and Brews Tour, and the Southside Gangster Tour.
Bolingbrook Golf Club combines the elements of a world-class facility and championship golf. Featuring an Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest designed golf course, a learning academy, clubhouse with lounge, two full-service restaurants, and banquet facilities.
Providing over 2,100 opportunities for recreation. Relax, have fun and embrace the power of recreation.
Situated on 45 beautiful acres, this nine-hole, 2205-yard, Par 32, executive length course offers the perfect course for a quick round of great golf.
Located in Lockport, IL, just 40 miles southwest of Chicago's Loop, Broken Arrow features 27 holes of Championship Golf, Driving Range, and Banquet Venue. Broken Arrow utilizes the "Prolink" GPS System by GPS Industries on its entire fleet of Club Car Golf Carts. These large and easy to use systems act as "virtual caddies" designed to give you all the information you need. At a glance, golfers can see the entire hole, hazards, bunkers, and rough areas. This system also allows the golf shop to issue weather warnings and other messages to golfers. The clubhouse features a full service golf shop, snack bar, locker rooms, restaurant, and banquet room. Accommodating up to 250 guest events, the Banquet Room is perfect for making your dream event a reality! With 27 holes of Championship Golf, Restaurant, and Banquet Venue, Broken Arrow has plenty to offer.
There's more than 200 beautifully landscaped acres to explore at Brookfield Zoo. Highlights include dolphin shows at Seven Seas, ape encounters at Tropic World and the chance for kids to dress up and play veterinarian at the Hamill Family Play Zoo. The zoo also offers an old-fashioned carousel and a wide variety of shopping and dining options.
Brunswick Zone XL is a full- feature, family- friendly entertainment destination with something for everyone. Our center in Romeoville sets the standard for family entertainment with more than 60,000 sq. ft. of fun for all ages. Bowling, billiards, video games and more!
Brunswick Zone XL is a full-feature, family-friendly entertainment destination with something for everyone. Our center in Romeoville sets the standard for family entertainment with more than 60,000 sq. ft. of fun for all ages. Brunswick Zone XL is a great place for Corporate Parties, Team Challenges, Monumental Moments and Birthday Parties! Call us today for more details. Become a fan of Brunswick Zone XL on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/bowlbrunswick
Visitors can enjoy a dazzling music, light and water show at the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, one of the largest fountains in the world. Located at Columbus Drive, shows runs from dusk to 11pm every hour and lasts for 20 minutes. Operates April through mid-October.
Butterprint Farm Pumpkin Patch
This historic 1857 farm offers hay ride trips to the pumpkin patch, rope making, puppet shows and much more family fun.
Forest Preserve District of Cook County's Camp Sagawau is an environmental education center established to promote the study of nature. Call for program schedule.
Camp Sagawau Environmental Education Center
Environment Education Center - offers cross country skiing in the winter.
Camp Shaw was established in 1956 and is the best kept secret in all of beautiful Kankakee County! Camp Shaw is also a wonderful place to hold a variety of outdoor and indoor events. It provides overnight accommodation; horseback riding, guided trail rides or group lessons and weekend packages are available. It is also an outdoor, environmental science education program encouraging interest and participation in the balanced management of natural resources.
Canlan Ice Sports Romeoville is a 3-sheet ice facility featuring industry leading sport development programs, leagues, special events and birthday parties. It's the premier skating facility in Romeoville, IL. Open Mon-Fri 8am-11:00pm Sat & Sun 6am-11:00pm
Cemetery Trail in Palos lives up to its name with narrow tracks that snake through dense foliage. A must ride for any thrill-seeking trekking enthusiast.
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A 90-foot jet stream creates an arc across the Chicago River for ten minutes on the hour.
You'll find 32 bowling lanes, all equipped with bumpers for kids, cosmic bowling on weekends, a snack bar, lounge and a bowling pro shop that's open daily during the season.
CITY:Tinley Park
Experience life down on the farm during guided family tours, or take a hike on the peaceful nature trail.
CITY:Palos Park
One of Oak Park's finest showplaces, the 12,000 sq. foot, 1913 mansion is located in the Historic District. Reminiscent of a gracious English country home and surrounded by 2 acres of beautiful gardens, a greenhouse and coach house. It is available for private and corporate event rentals.
CITY:Oak Park
Chicago Architecture Foundation
Experience Chicago's world renowned architecture with one of 80+ different tours offered by The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF). Explore by boat, foot, bus, bicycle or Segway, and choose from tours such as the Devil in the White City tour, Lights, Camera, Architecture! Tour, the Daniel Burnham Tour and many others. Interested in the boat tour? Only the Chicago Architecture Foundation and Chicago's First Lady Cruises can showcase Chicago's world renowned city architecture with style, class and comfort. Learn more at www.cruisechicago.com. Also offered: FREE exhibitions, programs and workshops, youth education, family programs and an architecture and design-themed retail store. Private tours and group tour rates available. Open daily 9:30-5:00.
Offering helicopter tours of the Chicago skyline and private helicopter charters. Arrive at our own private downtown heliport just minutes from the heart of the city. Once you are checked in at the heliport you will explore and learn about Chicago's rich history in our 6,000sqft Customer Experience Center. Your flight will depart at your scheduled time and take you on an epic journey with unparalleled views of the city.
Take in the lake as you soak in one of Chicago's most beautiful treasures. The Lakefront Trail is a runner's paradise, spanning an impressive 17-miles of natural beauty and man-made inspirations. It runs north from downtown to Foster Avenue and south to 31st beach. The trail's smooth terrain makes it easy to traverse, while its hidden secrets make it fun to explore. And when you're done with your run, bike, hike or whatever, you can cool down with spectacular lake views or breathtaking cityscapes.
Come out and play with the Chicago Park District. Founded in 1934, the Chicago Park District is the largest municipal park manager in the nation and owner of more than 8,100 acres of green space. We invite you to take in a concert or a movie at one of our 580 parks.
The Chicago Pedway Tour will lead you through the Pedway, the backdrop for an amusing and enlightening tour of some of the hot-spots (or a least warm-spots) of downtown Chicago. The tour focuses on interesting anecdotes and tales about some of the great buildings downtown, but it's also a study of the city underneath the city. The Pedway is a strange and wonderful place and adds so much to the city's personality. These are great tours for Chicagoans who want to learn more about the city and for tourists who want a full Chicago experience without ever going outside. The tour is 90 minutes and is $20. Monday/Thursday/Saturday at 10:30 am. Please note: the start location for the Monday and Thursday tour is at 40 W. Lake St. in the "Gallery of Shops." The start location for the Saturday tour is at start at Block 37 – 108 N. State St.
Chicago's 26 miles of lakefront and beaches are free and open to residents and visitors alike. In fact, they were foremost in Daniel Burham's plan to make Chicago's lakefront and beaches always open and unobstructed for the public to enjoy. And to this day, you can see that his vision is still alive and well, from the joggers and volleyball players to the swimmers and sail boaters who take to the lakefront every day. Of course, admission is free.
Chicago River Architecture Tour - Wendella Sightseeing Boats
The Chicago River Architecture Tour is a 60-minute journey through the heart of the city. Led by an architectural expert, this in-depth tour traces the history and innovations of urban architecture in Chicago.
Chicago River Canoe and Kayak has everything you need to enjoy the Chicago River; whether you're in the mood for a quick hour excursion or an afternoon getaway. Guided trips are available for all ability levels, including weekly trips through downtown Chicago, a sunset dinner trip at the Lagoons or a quieter trip down nearby streams.
The Chicago Riverwalk trail in downtown Chicago is an easy way to experience the vibrant city while exploring some of its more nature-oriented offerings. This trail is rated as easy, and will take you only 2.5 hours or 4.2 miles round-trip to complete.
Chicago Stand-up Paddle Boarding
Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP) offers yet another way to experience the Chicago lakefront. This hybrid of surfing and kayaking involves standing on an over-sized surfboard and paddling with a single bladed paddle. The concept, which was originally used by ancient Polynesian cultures, has seen a revival in the last 15 years. You can get all your questions answered and equipment rentals from Chicago SUP, the experts in Chicago for Stand-up Paddle Boarding.
Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Co.
We operate Chicago's premier Hop On Hop Off ® city sightseeing tours in the classic red & green Trolleys and fun-filled Double Decker buses. We also offer private group transportation for special events such as weddings, parties, and corporate outings. For 19 years the Hop On Hop Off® sightseeing tour has been the gold standard for entertaining and informative tours. Covering 13 miles and 14 stops, the Signature Tour is an eye-popping adventure through the heart of Chicago, giving you the option of Hopping On and Off at your choice of stops to visit the hottest retail, cultural, and family attractions. Summer tours include neighborhood tours and night tours.
Chicagoland's first guided Segway tour provides an informative ride with unique and fascinating Chicago stories, fantastic photo ops and the chance to ride the coolest machine in the world.
Cog Hill Golf and Country Club
The public is invited to play any of Cog Hill's four award-winning, 18-hole championship golf courses, including the world-famous Course #4, Dubsdread. Dubsdread was host to the PGA Tour's BMW Championship from 2009-2011.
Columbia Woods Forest Preserve
A River Thru History
CITY:Willow Springs
Columbia Woods Forest Preserve
Offers places to fish and picnic. Canoe access. Biking. A host for "A River Thru History" each September, where you can step back 200 years into Chicago's past with a festive gathering of fur trappers, settlers, craftsmen, and entertains along the banks of the Des Plaines River - www.ariverthruhistory.com.
CITY:Willow Springs
Combined Lake and River Tour - Wendella Sightseeing Boats
The Combined Lake and River Tour offers a comprehensive overview of Chicago, with breathtaking views of the magnificent skyline and an up-close perspective from the Chicago River.
A 143-acre extreme sports park featuring paintball, mountain bike trails, skate park and monthly airsoft games. Available for open or private play year round. Visit www.cpxsports.com or call 815/726-2800 for more info.
Every year for the holidays, the Chicago Transit Authority decorates one of its trains, inside and out, with twinkling lights and festive decorations. As the holiday train pulls into each station, Santa waves to boarding passengers from his sleigh on an open-air flatcar while elves serenade riders between stops.
Welcome to Chicago Southland's Best Conditioned Golf Course. Deer Creek Golf Club is rated 3 1/2 Stars by Golf Digest Magazine and is continually voted as one of Chicago's places to play. Deer Creek is a beautifully manicured Championship golf course with bent grass greens, 7 lakes and 55 sand bunkers. Throughout the course you will find aesthetically pleasing naturalized areas, which include a wide variety of wildflowers.
CITY:University Park
Find open bowling every night, rock music, a light show and a restaurant.
EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals and Tours
EagleRider is the largest motorcycle rental and tour company in the world. Rent a Harley Davidson for a day or a week and experience the open road!
Twelve-acre RV resort. Good Sam club.
Dolphins soar, belugas dance and penguins parade in Fantasea, the aquatic show at Shedd Aquarium. The marine mammal presentations showcase the natural talents and learned skills of the animals—and their trainers.
At Fleet Feet Sports Chicago you will find a welcoming environment and customer service that is the cornerstone of health and wellness in the community. Whether you walk, run, exercise or simply need advice and motivation to lead an active lifestyle, the experts at Fleet Feet Sports can help. The staff will work with you to evaluate your individual needs and natural bio mechanics to help select the products that offer the best fit and function for you. Commitment to the betterment of the health and well being of the community runs deep through Fleet Feet educational resources, fitness training and professionally organized award winning events.
The Flossmoor Sculpture Gardens is an outdoor arts program that places sculptures in the village square, along charming residental streets and in the Flossmoor Sculpture and Garden Park.
Forest Preserve District of Will County
Biking and running trails, bird watching, camping, cross-country skiing, sledding, outdoor ice skating, canoeing and rafting and fishing. The district office provides all information on preserves and issues picnic permits.
Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve
Just 20 miles from downtown Chicago, located in Oak Brook, IL is the Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve. It's an easy hike consisting of a 3.2-mile loop. The trail is good for all skill levels and offers a number of activity options. Nearly all of the hike follows Salt Creek as it winds around the bluff and past a few islands on its way to the historic watermill at the south tip of the park.
CITY:Oak Brook
Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
Educational facility offering exhibits, interactive programs and interpretive trails that highlight DuPage County's unique natural history. Open daily. Admission free.
CITY:Oak Brook
Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest gardens under glass in the world. Opened in 1908, this landmark building was the vision of celebrated landscape architect Jens Jensen. The eight exhibit halls feature plants from around the world.
Proudly referred to as Chicago's "Front yard," Grant Park is a public park, 319 acres located in Chicago's central business district in the Loop Community area. Grant Park's most notable features include Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, The Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum Campus. Named for United States President and Civil War General, Ulysses S. Grant, Grant Park was developed as one of Chicago's first parks and expanded through land reclamation.
Greenline Wheels rents ecologically friendly and affordable transportation - bikes, electric bikes, and neighborhood electric vehicles. Easy to use maps with self-guided tour loops and easy access to many of Oak Park's independent tour guides makes Greenline an ideal starting point.
CITY:Oak Park
Haunted Trails Family Entertainment Centers
Family entertainment center featuring hundreds of games, rides, award-winning miniature golf, Go Karts & Batting Cages, Restaurant/Party room featuring karaoke. October Haunted House (www.frightmarehauntedhouse.com). Birthday party and group packages available.
Haunted Trails Restaurant & Entertainment Park
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SAN FRANCISCO -- The mortgage interest tax deduction beloved by many Americans is a logical target for raising revenue to deal with growing deficits, a leading housing economist said Friday.
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"My judgment is it's better to do something about tax expenditures," Green said. "One of the largest is the home mortgage interest deduction."
The issue has been a hot button in the presidential campaign, as Democrats challenge Republicans to disclose what tax "loopholes" they would close to pay for their proposed tax cuts.
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Green added that many homeowners take a standard income tax deduction and don't benefit from the mortgage interest tax break, he said.
But Dowell Myers, public policy professor at USC, warned that taking away the deduction would be a signal to homeowners that "you're on your own," he said. "We need positive signals."
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A search warrant and a separate traffic stop led to a total of three arrests for heroin trafficking Tuesday evening, said Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks Wednesday.
Roger J. Becker, 67, and Miriam Sergent, 50, of 213 Meigs St., Marietta were arrested at their residence. Later that evening, Roger L. Ward Jr., 34, of 1225 Weppler Road, Lowell, was arrested on Gilman Avenue in Marietta.
"The people are not related to each other, but there are some common factors that led us to both of them in the same evening," said Mincks.
Both arrests are the result of an investigation by the Major Crimes Task Force that has been ongoing for more than four weeks, said Mincks.
Executing a search warrant at the residence of Becker and Sergent, agents found seven small balloons of heroin that Becker and Sergent packaged to sell, according to the sheriff's office. Empty balloons and unpacked heroin were also found. The officers seized a total of 1.95 grams of heroin from the residents, or enough for 14 individual doses.
Becker and Sergent were both charged with trafficking in heroin, a third-degree felony.
"After that we got some information that Ward might be in the area transporting drugs. We had prior information that he was under suspension," said Mincks.
Ward was located and stopped by the Major Crimes Task Force for driving under a suspended license.
"We engaged him in a conversation. He permitted us to search his vehicle," added Mincks.
A search of the vehicle turned up 13 balloons of heroin. Ward's 5-year-old, 3-year-old, and 8-month-old children were also traveling in the vehicle. Though the children were not physically used to hide the drugs, agents believe he was using them so he could masquerade as just another family man traveling with kids, according to the sheriff's office.
Ward was also charged with trafficking in heroin, a third-degree felony. Child endangerment charges could also be forthcoming, said Mincks.
All three children were released into the custody of their mother, who was also in the vehicle, he said.
It is possible that more arrests will be forthcoming as a result of the investigation, he added.
Becker has previous drug trafficking charges in 2005, 2006 and April of this year. Sergent was arrested on trafficking charges in 1995 and 2005. Ward was arrested for aggravated burglary in 1992, felonious assault in 1993 and robbery in 2003, said Mincks.
All three suspects remain incarcerated in the Washington County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bond.


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Sack Rodgers!
Sorry - that was just to get your attention ;-)
I actually want to talk about set-plays - corners in particular.
It appears to me that we don't score enough goals from corners/other set plays. I don't have stats to back this up - does anyone? - and it could just be an illusion, but for years now everytime there is a corner I have no expectation of a goal. We certainly seem to get lots of corners from our style of play and we have players who can deliver as well as anyone so it would seem an obvious opportunity to score more goals.
If I'm right - is the lack cutting edge in this respect down to coaching or players?Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
hot dogs buers chips hot dogs buers chips Feb 12, 2013 14:57 Flag
According to this old but still relevant article it's not just us. Corners simply don't create that many goals across all leagues in Europe. http://www.soccerbythenumbers.com/2011/05/why-goal-value-of-corners-is-almost.html
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Good thing my screen froze while trying to post and then yours came up first mr hot dog.. interesting stats.. Like Colyn said, I also much prefer to tear someone apart from open play, and on our days, esp at Anfield prior to yesterday had done so 12-0 in last three, but here was my post before freezing:
It's ironic that I think we used to be really quite lethal, at least on a percentage basis, when we had Torres and he was in his prime. Some say we lacked a big forward, while he was there, we lacked a good forward to back him up, but his aerial ability, and glanced headers were magnificent.
To back him up, we had Skrtel and/or Agger, depending who Rafa felt inclined to play, usually Skrtel, and sometimes Hyppiia as well. Arbeloa was not too bad, and is taller than Glen.
For me regards to the corners, we're far worse at defending them right now, then scoring. I think everyone and their mother knew/felt that goal coming on their first shot 80" into the match on that Olsson corner.. it was 18 shots to 0 at that point..
With Skrtel either in awful form, in the dog house, or perhaps not fully fit, we're missing the best of the lot we have because he attacks the ball and has scored some bullets, and also seems to have a great idea on glancing them in ..
Even more problematic for me and in this topic is, our lack of anything on the free kicks, particularly in dangerous areas, where we see the Bale's, Mata's, Van Persie's of the league put them in on a decent basis, if not forcing the keeper to work and parrying it to danger. I can't recall Stevie's last free kick goal, Suarez is very good, but none lately, Downing missed all together yesterday where he had to work Foster, and Suso who can really hit one, doesn't feature anymore. Coutinho is a brilliant talent on the ball so maybe he will help like Hobsey said.
It was so evident how badly we missed Danny yesterday with several low crosses gone begging, and a few goal mouth scrambles and nobody really there. Borini could have/should poked one home, and his confidence is so low, it's scary.. He's talented but it means little w/o confidence.. Shelvey had one where he was offisides, rightly called, and also found himself offsides another 4 times which drove me insane.. he simply was not in it mentally..
We've got to work with what we have, but perhaps changing the idea on the corners, to have them go wide and let players like Glen/Stevie/Jordan strike or chip them, would be better, but also, this summer, we need to explore another striker.
It's talk for another day, and of course the Suarez rumors will circle, so the only way (unless he asks) we let him go is for 50-60M, and then pick up his pal, the Italian named Uruguayan, but since I don't see either happening, a real go at Damaio. He's the business.. and for 20 or less, good business..
dsteer_lfc_68 dsteer_lfc_68 Feb 12, 2013 13:59 Flag
I think you may have a point, and while I don't have the numbers either it seems to me our best chances from corners are when we play it short, rather than the traditional trying to pick out a big man in the box.
Now it might be down to players as while we've got a few who are handy with the head, none are truly dominant (no more Carroll, no more Sami). Traditional headers at set pieces come from the back line, and while Agger and Skrtel are decent they are much better with their feet than heads imo, and of course we can talk about Cara's qualities, but goal scoring is not one of them!
Maybe coaching would help. Drill enough and I'm sure it would get some results. However while I've never managed a prem team obviously, like others I have managed other things, and it's usually mostly about working out priorities. So my question here is would extra time drilling set plays diminish the training that actually helps generate all those corners?
We get lots of corners because we get the ball forward and attack our opponents goal. Those corners are generated from deflected or saved shots, or crosses and wing play the opponents put out behind the goal. So I'm just wondering would we earn as many corners if we drilled less on how to get the ball into the box from open play and focused more on what to do when we earn the corner?
Now I'm not saying we can't do better, and some extra drilling maybe in order. However other than bringing back Carroll, or buying in a giant CB with a wood head, and then drilling set plays as much as Stoke do, I'm not sure we'll get more out of corners drills versus spending some time working out how to turn all the open play chances we generate into actual goals rather than corner kicks.
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Hi Dave
I suspect you're right and it's a case of a bit of both - players and coaching. Given that we have to replace Carra - maybe someone who really excels at attacking the ball would be handy (whether already at the club or not).
It would be good to have an end product to all those corners.
I definitely agree. I think we are always going to concede at set plays and never think we will get anything from them. I think we had 247 corners last night without doing too much. Not always the case but only Dan Agger can head the ball out of the team last night, once you have Ollson picking him up, it is pretty much nullified. We are a very short side now as well, we used to be a team of giants. I hear Coutinho is a mean corner taker and decent free kicker so hopefully that may help.
LFC_Armchair_Supporter LFC_Armchair_Supporter Feb 12, 2013 08:26 Flag
I think we're lacking in many set plays.. Corners, free kicks even penalties..
Much of which could've & should've won us many games..
As for your thread title.. FSG need to be thinking hard about whether or not Rodgers still is good enough for LFC?
Personally I think he lacks the skills to vary his tactics and player selection. Hsrdly the manager we need at a club like ours..
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as kenny says - no good trying to re-invent the game which rodgers is trying to do.. it will all end in tears... mark my words


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VICTORIA, Texas – The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi women's soccer team posted a resounding, 4-0 victory over Houston-Victoria on Monday in a scrimmage between the two squads. Alyssa Miller scored two goals for the Islanders, while Rachel Keeley and Hannah Joseph each scored once in the victory.
The Islanders dominated possession for much of the game, outshooting the Jaguars 24-1 in the victory, while Audrey Baldwin, Tori Stephens and Naomi Morales each saw time at keeper for A&M-Corpus Christi.
"I thought we came out in the first 10 minutes pretty organized and executed what our game plan was," Head Coach Shanna Caldwell said. "We asked the girls to come out today, put the effort in, be accountable for what their roles are and communicate with one another. I'm proud of how the kids played today.
"The level of effort didn't drop off from the starters to the reserves. There are some things we need to work on but I think we are headed in the right direction."
A&M-Corpus Christi wasted no time in getting out in front, as Miller's first of the game put the Islanders up 1-0 in the fifth minute. The junior smashed home a rebound off a Yvette Franco shot as the visitors took the lead at the 4:34 mark.
The Islanders maintained their strong play throughout the remainder of the first half, putting 15 shots up (six on frame), but could not find the back of the net and remained ahead 1-0 after the opening 45 minutes.
After the break, the Islanders doubled the lead in the 59th minute, as Keeley finished off a nifty play by freshman Kennah Leal. The Rockport-Fulton product fought for possession in the left corner, freed herself with a nice cutback, then sent a ball to Keeley on the far side. The junior wasted no time, sending it into the right corner for a 2-0 Islanders advantage.
Just 1:36 later, the lead moved to 3-0, with Joseph finishing off a wild sequence. Becca Chance sent a ball on frame from deep on the left side, but it was deflected by Jennifer Sanchez to Keeley. Keeley's second attempt was thwarted by a defender, but Joseph came in hard on the far side, smashing it into the right side of the net for a three-goal Islanders advantage.
Miller added her second goal of the game in the 77th minute off a nifty through ball from Kallyn Redona. Redona gained possession in the middle of the field, pushed forward in space, then sent a ball past the defenders to a streaking Miller. The junior finished it off into the right side of the net for a 4-0 Islanders advantage at the 76:27 mark to finish off the scoring.
The Islanders will be back in action on Friday night, when they face Texas on the pitch in an exhibition match in Austin at 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on the Longhorn Network.
It will be the final tune-up for A&M-Corpus Christi before the grand opening of the Dr. Jack Dugan Family Soccer and Track Stadium on Aug. 23. The Islanders will face Houston at 5 p.m. after the dedication ceremony, scheduled for 4:55. For tickets to the inaugural match in Islanders Soccer history, call the Islanders ticket office at 825-BALL (2255).


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OAKLAND--The Warriors have earned their optimism fair and fervently this time.
So when I asked Stephen Curry on Friday if this franchise has the players to win a championship soon, he didn't need to offer any bit of massaged truth.
"I think so -- I mean, we're young, and we have a great core," Curry said a day after the Warriors' second-round playoff exit. "Obviously it takes a lot of things going right for anybody to win a championship. But I feel like we have the pieces to do it."
Curry said this with the pride and experience of just having taken the San Antonio Spurs to six games.
But as the players trickled into Warriors headquarters for their exit interviews with coach Mark Jackson and general manager Bob Myers, there was an obvious larger truth, too.
As much as it took to lift the Warriors to 47 regular-season victories and that first-round conquering of Denver, it will take more to push them into true title-contention.
Here are five central issues for the Warriors, in the order they'll probably have to deal with them ...
After this stirring run, picking up Jackson's option for 2014-15 is a no-brainer for owner Joe Lacob, and probably will happen in the next month or so.
But the Warriors probably should look into signing Jackson for the long-term -- to assure the current core that their leader is staying around and to attract free agents who like what they saw and heard this playoff season.
Andrew Bogut offered a logical opinion Friday: It's probably financially impossible for the Warriors to keep both.
Jack's value to the Warriors exceeds Landry's at this point, and I think he's far more likely to remain here.
With Harrison Barnes and Draymond Green growing up during the playoffs, David Lee is theoretically expendable, but in reality, actually not.
Lacob probably won't allow any serious trade discussions involving his favorite player, and Lee's salary doesn't invite attractive offers, anyway.
So, given their budget restraints and lack of a first-round draft pick, how could the Warriors land a difference-maker such as Andre Iguodala or key piece such as Eric Bledsoe?
Only by offering Barnes or Klay Thompson in trade talks, and I don't believe the Warriors will consider moving either young player this summer.
It's more likely that the Warriors pick up moderate help here and there -- the way they picked up Jack and Landry last summer.
For Curry, it's not a major red flag any more -- he got through the regular season and 12 playoff games without missing a long stretch.
This summer he can focus on strengthening his game -- literally, to absorb the contact and help him power to the lane to draw more fouls.
For Bogut, the Warriors' most important player in the postseason ... it's the whole deal, and there will be no real answer until he shows up at camp healthy (or not) and gets through an entire season (or not).
"I know it's a lot, I guess," Barnes, 20, said. "I can either work on my game, improve a lot, take some pressure off Steph, off Klay, those guys, not only find the shot but also create for others. If I improve I can obviously help.
"And if not, I guess, be in the exact same situation we were in this year."
The future is bright. The key players are there. But so is the responsibility: You don't win championships by standing still; you win them by constantly making the smartest decisions.
Read Tim Kawakami's Talking Points blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami. Contact him at email@example.com.
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Sfas Emes, Zechuso Tagein Aleinu, Bo, 5631
The Sfas Emes begins this ma'amar with a basic question that his grandfather, the Chiddushei HaRim had posed. In redeeming us from enslavement in Egypt, HaShem smote the Egyptians with the Ten Plagues. Why were the Ten Plagues a necessary part of the redemption?
Note that the Torah provides an explicit answer to this question. In the words of HaShem Himself (Shemos, 10:1-2): " … ulema'an tesapeir … " (ArtScroll: "and so that you may relate in the ears of your son … that I made a mockery of Egypt … ". An explicit answer from HaShem Himself is apparently not good enough for the Chiddushei HaRim or the Sfas Emes. Mevakshei ha'emes — committed to seeking truth — they probe more deeply into reality. And HaShem rewards their efforts, by disclosing to them secrets of the Torah-that had previously not been revealed to basar ve'dahm — to human beings.
The Chiddushei HaRim (and the Sfas Emes) answer: The Mishna in Avos (Perek 5,1) tells us that HaShem created the world with "Asara Ma'amaros" (Ten Utterances). The Chidushei HaRim (and the Sfas Emes) explain that HaShem punished the Egyptians with the Ten Plagues in order to transform the Asara Ma'amaros into the "Aseres Hadibros" (the Ten Commandments-shorthand for the entire Torah).
I find this statement marvelously poetic. But what does it mean? Is the Sfas Emes playing a word game with the number 'Ten'? Not at all! What he is saying is the following. We know that the Aseres Hadibros came from HaShem. By the same token, the Ten Plagues greatly increased our awareness of HaShem's Presence.was greatly expanded. HaShem' clear and evident intervention in the world (through the Ten Plagues) enabled us to recognize that the laws of Nature (the Asara Ma'amaros) are also a manifestation of His Presence. Finally, this experience helped us learn that just as HaShem instituted laws to govern Nature (the asara ma'amaros) so too did He institute laws to govern our lives: namely, the aseres hadibros (a reference to the entire Torah).
But observe a crucial difference between the laws of nature and the laws of the Torah. An atom has no choice; it must behave in accordance with the laws of physics. Note the contrast with the laws of the Torah. Beginning with Moshe Rabbeinu and continuing with all subsequent nevi'im (prophets), HaShem has repeatedly urged us to observe His laws. Moreover, HaShem has also advised us that conducting ourselves in accordance with the Torah will be to our advantage. Thus, living our lives following the laws that HaShem has given will enable us to experience va'chai ba'hem' (Va'yikra 18, 5); that is, we will live our lives with chiyus (with zest). But HaShem has also endowed us with bechira chofshis (free will). And we may in fact use our free will to transgress the laws that He has proposed to govern our lives. At this point, a basic question comes to mind; what will be the consequences of such a refusal to abide by HaShem's laws?
The Sfas Emes has drawn our attention to the parallel between the aseres hadibros and the asara ma'amaros. I suggest that this parallel provides an analogy that will help answer our question. Consider the following (hypothetical) case. A team of engineers has been given the job of designing a new airplane. But they are determined to do the job their way, without regard for the laws of aeronautics. What will happen when they try to fly their new aircraft? The plane will crash, destroying the aircraft and everything on board! Likewise, the very same outcome will result if/when people try to live their lives in a manner that disregards the laws that HaShem has given us to govern our behavior. Human lives will crash, leaving broken hearts, broken minds, and in some cases, broken bodies, as well.
Where can we find evidence of such outcomes in the world? A powerful source of information is available if we want to learn what happens when people choose to reject HaShem's laws for human behavior. That mussar comes from an unexpected source — The NewYorker magazine. Let me explain.
I sometimes find myself in doctors' waiting rooms. And while I wait, I sometimes read a magazine often found in those rooms: The NewYorker. That weekly is targeted to America's upper-income, upper-education, and upper social-status population — i.e., people who can, more easily than most, live their lives as they choose rather than in accordance with HaShem's rules. The outcome need not come as a surprise. The real-life experience mirrored in The NewYorker's short stories is a world in which sad, broken people try (usually without success) to make do in a bleak, barren world.
We move on now to a new line of thought. The Sfas Emes draws our attention to a feature of the Redemption that we often ignore: a massive intellectual reorientation. For that is what happened in Egypt as people came to recognize that HaShem is behind the laws of nature, and that it behooves us, likewise, to obey the laws that He provided for us.
The shift in worldview that came with the experience of the Ten Plagues took time. The Sfas Emes tells us that change proceeded step by step. One plague sufficed to push aside one false perception about reality. The next plague took us a step further, until the entire shift in worldview was complete. This massive intellectual reorientation was a crucial part of Yetzias Mitzrayim (the Exodus from Egypt). I have the impression that this feature is often slighted in the way we relate to the Redemption from Egypt. By contrast, the Sfas Emes focuses on this feature. He is telling us, in effect, that we should bear in mind this major intellectual shift when we say in our davening: zecher liYetzias Mitzrayim"
One more line of thought: This ma'amar has frequently referred to Aseres Hadibros, the Ten Commandments. En route to his main message, the Sfas Emes also offers us a new perspective on the word "dibra." As any good dictionary will tell us, the verb of the Hebrew root DBR means "to lead." In that vein, the Sfas Emes quotes the Zohar on a phrase that we say every day in the Shema: "Ve'dibarto bahm" (Devarim, 6:7). (ArtScroll: " …and you shall speak of them … ") i.e., of the Torah and the mitzvos.
By contrast, the Sfas Emes's non-pshat reading of these words is: that the words of HaShem — and His unity and love — shall guide and lead us forward in all of our actions.
A take-home lesson? We should bear in mind that HaShem sent the Ten Plagues to transform the Asara Ma'amaros into the Aseres Hadibros. That is, when we mention Yetzias Mitzrayim, we, too, can liberate ourselves from the secular world-view (i.e.,the worldview that says: "no HaShem behind the Ten Plagues;" "no HaShem behind theAsara Ma'amaros;" "no HaShem behind Aseres Hadibros"). We imbibe that secular worldview with the very air that we breathe from the society that surrounds us. Hopefully, the ma'amar of the Sfas Emes will alert us to the problem and help us deal with it.
Copyright © 2004 by Dr. Nosson Chayim Leff and Torah.org


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By the time several hundred thousand in Washington, D.C., see President Barack Obama take his oath of office during inaugural ceremonies today, the chief executive will have already been officially sworn in for nearly 24 hours.
During a much quieter ceremony, held just before noon Sunday, the president officially was sworn into office by Chief Justice John Roberts.
But today the public will witness a repeat performance as Obama and Vice President Joe Biden take the more traditional oath on the U.S. Capitol steps, followed by the inaugural parade and, later in the evening, a couple of inaugural balls.
"It's just a party-I hope they enjoy it while they can. At least our money's not going into it," said Gary Gaughan, 51, of Marietta.
He won't be among the millions watching the inaugural festivities by television today.
"I won't be watching because I'm working all day," Gaughan said. "But it really doesn't matter that much to me."
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Today's inauguration schedule
11:30 a.m. EST
The order of the program:
Musical selections: The U.S. Marine Band
Musical selections: P.S. 22, Staten Island in N.Y., and Lee University Festival Choir, Cleveland, Tenn.
Call to order and welcoming remarks: Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
Invocation: Myrlie Evers-Williams
Musical selection: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
Oath of office administered to Vice President Biden: Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Musical selection: James Taylor
Oath of office administered to President Obama: Chief Justice John Roberts
Inaugural address: President Obama
Musical selection: Kelly Clarkson
Poem: Richard Blanco
Benediction: the Rev. Luis Leon of St. John's Church, Washington
The National Anthem: Beyonce
2:35 p.m. EST, Inaugural Parade
Viewing stands and bleachers are lined along Pennsylvania Avenue
The Obamas and Bidens participate in a parade featuring floats and vehicles representing about 60 groups.
Inaugural Balls through the night
10:30 a.m. EST, National Prayer Service
Washington National Cathedral
The Obamas and Biden attend a prayer service.
Source: The Presidential Inaugural Committee
Fifteen-year-old Haley Yeomans, of Lowell, isn't planning to watch the ceremony either, noting Obama wouldn't have been her pick if she had been able to vote in the November election.
But she conceded the presidential inauguration is a pretty big deal every four years, although she doesn't believe the president's second inaugural event today will be a big as his first in 2009.
"The last time he had a lot of people hoping he was the best choice-they were more excited," Yeomans said. "This time I think some of those people will say they're still OK with him, but others will be saying they're not."
Mandy Mote, 32, teaches high school social studies in St. Marys, W.Va.
"The inaugural is always a learning point for me," she said. "It's a good opportunity for my students. We'll watch parts of it and they'll reflect on why we have an inauguration. But I don't know that this will be as big an event as 2009. Back then it was historical because Obama was our first African-American president."
Doug Forshey, 32, of Caldwell said he's not too interested in the inaugural ceremonies today.
"I didn't vote for him, so I won't follow the inauguration that close," he said. "He just has another four years to go."
Language arts teacher B.J. McMahan, 54, of Marietta says the inauguration is much like other celebrations in our culture.
"We have weddings, we have funerals and all sorts of other commemorative ceremonies-so why not inaugurations?" she asked.
McMahan noted the crowds may be thinner as Obama enters his second term simply because he's already the sitting president.
"There's no changing of the guard to a new president," she said. "But I'll be watching it anyway."
According to The Associated Press, a crowd of perhaps 800,000 was forecast to attend today's events in Washington D.C.-that's somewhat less than the million-plus that thronged to the nation's capital four years ago to witness the inauguration of the first black president in American history.


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Tonight, during his State of the Union address, President Obama mentioned the trend of people without jobs going back to school. He used Kathy Proctor—a student at Forsyth Tech in North Carolina—as an example. She was quite excited.
Yes, when Obama mentioned her, Proctor felt the need to tell both of the people sitting next to her, "That's me!" Honestly, though, wouldn't you do it, too?


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