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February 5, 2007
Narcotics agents say a dangerous drug is becoming more popular where you live.
That drug is crystal meth.
Officers busted up more than 200 meth labs in Georgia and South Carolina in the past year.
That includes one last Thursday. Travis lever is in jail after investigators found a meth lab at the Econo Lodge on Belair Road.
News 12's Stephanie Baker talked to people who know firsthand how the lure of meth can destroy lives.
Investigators say I-20 is a direct link, bringing meth from Mexico into one of the nation's biggest meth cities: Atlanta. From there, it's coming straight to Augusta.
Investigators say this problem is turning up everywhere, from the streets to the nicest neighborhoods.
And crystal meth doesn't discriminate based on money, race, or gender.
A former drug user says once addiction spreads, it consumes everything in its path. Federal privacy laws protect her identity and the details of her case.
"Life was all about the drugs, all about the drugs," she told News 12. "From the time I got up to when and if I went to bed. It was all about the drugs."
She says it was a downward spiral, from a life at home with family to a life of prostitution and abuse on the streets.
But drugs aren't confined to the streets anymore.
Just last month, crystal meth turned up right down the street from Debbie Dillon.
"When they said what it was, that was the furthest thing from my mind, that there would be a meth lab in my neighborhood," she said.
Investigators found meth in 37-year-old Jamie Brosious' home in a neighborhood where houses start at several hundred thousand dollars.
They say most other addictions tend to affect men in low-income areas.
"You can't nail it down to one type of person or individual or race or economic class," an undercover narcotics investigator told News 12.
He says the one factor that makes meth stand out is its ties to white collar crime. He finds most other users resort to robbery or burglary to get drug money.
"You'll see street corner sales with that," he said. :"You can't drive up to the street corner and buy methamphetamine."
He says that's because people are making it themselves.
In some cases, their customers are professional men and women and homemakers using the drug to get more energy.
Paula Owens with Bradford Health Services, a regional drug abuse center, says crystal meth users can stay up for days at a time.
"If you get to what the real background, what made them start in the first place, that's what helps them stop, because that's what's triggering them to use in the first place," she said.
Often it's to help them deal with stress in their lives. Meth releases a feel-good chemical in the brain called dopamine, which can temporarily mask the person's problem.
But the former drug user cautions everyone that no matter how big the problem may seem, that's nothing compared to what the addiction will do.
"It was so rough out there living the lifestyle I was living," she said. "I always thought I would die using. But I just thank God He had grace and mercy on me...and I'm here!"
She made it through rehab, and she's now married with a steady job. But it's a different story for a growing number of accused meth-makers in Georgia and South Carolina, and for the wide array of communities where they're doing business.
"You think 'Oh, we're safe. Nothing bad ever happens on my little cul-de-sac," Debbie said. "But that's not true. That's the scary part."
The US Drug Enforcement Administration reports an increasing number of labs found in neighborhoods like Debbie's last year: 219 in all. Local authorities say reports in this area are up, and they expect it to get worse since the amount coming from Atlanta is on the rise.
Doctors say meth is one of the most addictive street drugs.
It's made up of a dangerous mix of chemicals, like acetone and drain cleaner.
And once the high wears off, it depletes the brain's dopamine, causing the user to feel depressed and paranoid.
You can see the horrors of the drug just by looking at mug shots of Wayne Scott Fernandez, recently arrested on meth charges.
The first was taken back in 2000. Compare that to the one taken this January.
If you or anyone you know is dealing with drug addiction, call Narcotics Anonymous at 706-855-2419.

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Apple Shares Fall Into Bear-Market Territory
Apple shares: Welcome to bear-market territory.
The world's biggest company by market capitalization has seen its stock price slump more than 20% from its record high hit above $700 hit in mid-September.
The fall has been fast and furious. Less than two months ago the stock was flying high as investors were gearing up for the release of the iPhone 5. Since then, however, supply constraints surrounding new products have weighed on the stock price.
On Wednesday, shares fell as much as 4.2% to $556.04, a four-month low. That marks a 21% decline from the record closing high of $702.10 hit on Sept. 19.
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The level to watch on a closing basis is $561.68; finishing below that level would register a new bear market for the tech juggernaut.
Making matters worse for shareholders was news early Wednesday of a key supplier to Apple saying it is shipping "far fewer" iPhones than the Cupertino, Calif., company is requesting.
Hon Hai Precision Industry Chairman Terry Gou said production of the iPhone 5 is difficult because of its design and that his contract manufacturing company still cannot meet the quality standards of its largest customer.
Supply-chain problems have led to a long wait for the iPhone 5 since their late-September launch, analysts said. The scarcity of the phones has been weighing on Apple's share price as well.
This isn't the first time this year that Apple shares have stumbled. The stock fell 16% from its early April peak through the middle of May before recovering sharply in anticipation of the iPhone 5.
John Mendelson, technical analyst at ISI Group, says the next "major support level" is near Apple's mid-May lows around $528.
Apple's decline comes as the broad market is on pace for its worst decline of 2012 as investors reacted to President Obama's reelection.
In early afternoon trading, the Dow was down about 300 points, on pace for its worst single-day decline of the year. Financials and tech are among the worst performers, with Bank of America and JPMorgan leading the Dow lower.
Apple's decline is also weighing on the S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq Comp, which are both down more than 2% today. Apple has about a 5% weighting in the S&P 500 and approximately a 13% weight in the Nasdaq.
Despite the recent decline, Apple shares are still up more than 35% this year.
For more MarketBeat and other streaming markets coverage from The Wall Street Journal, point your mobile browser to wsj.com/marketspulse.


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SAN LORENZO -- Randy Waage had heard PG&E was going to cut down some trees on the southwest side of the Duck Pond park, but the barren view afterward stunned him.
"It's pretty much decimated the area," the San Lorenzo resident said. "It really changes the landscape of the park."
The power company began removing dozens of trees at the park in February, part of a program to clear obstructions from its 6,750-miles of natural gas pipelines from Bakersfield to Eureka, said Tamar Sarkissian, Pacific Gas & Electric spokeswoman.
PG&E took out 69 mature eucalyptus, privet, bottlebrush and pine trees that were in its right of way along railroad tracks next to the park, formally called San Lorenzo Community Park.
The park district had no say in the trees being removed, said Larry Lepore, parks superintendent at the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. However, the district planned to remove the trees as part of a park upgrade plan, he said.
At the park district's request, PG&E also took out 35 trees that the district tagged in its park master plan and pruned some others.
San Lorenzo resident Michelle Clowser knew the trees would come out eventually, but she had not expected it so soon.
"I was very surprised after the fact; it looks like a different park."
PG&E's program -- Pipeline Pathways -- comes in the aftermath of the 2010 San Bruno gas pipeline explosion that killed eight people and destroyed 38 homes.
"Since San Bruno, we have been taking great measures to ensure the safety of our pipeline system," Sarkissian said. In addition to clearing its gas transmission pipeline right of way, the utility is surveying for leaks, testing pipe strength, inspecting the lines with cameras and automating valves.
The program improves emergency access, Sarkissian said. "It also allows us to perform safety inspections and maintenance."
Tree roots also could damage the pipelines, she said.
In late May or early June, the utility will take out another 150 eucalyptus trees at Skywest Golf Course, south of the Duck Pond, but the effect is not expected to be as dramatic. After the work is finished, layers of trees will still screen the golf course from the railroad tracks. PG&E also will remove trees on six private parcels in Hayward.
When possible, the utility is planting new trees to replace those removed, though not in the right of way, Sarkissian said.
More work will be done in San Lorenzo and Hayward later this year, she said. Trees and vegetation are being removed throughout the Bay Area.
The trees cut down at the 31-acre Duck Pond park were a wind break and shade along a trail, Waage said.
"They destroyed a lot of the beauty of the park. To those who grew up here, those trees meant a lot," he said. "Was there no alternative than to rip them out? They're irreplaceable."
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Chris Neil Punishes Flyers
You can only write so much about pre-season games before demanding psychotherapy, but a solid win by the Senators over the Flyers gave us a few more hints on the way to the opening night in Sweden not too far from now...
Chris Neil had a helluva game, scoring two goals by standing in front of the net and adding a scrap for good measure. A lot of people were erroneously predicting that Neil was headed out of town this summer but tonight he showed why he's a core player for this team and probably will be for years to come.
Jesse Winchester is battling the perception that he's the next Brandon Bochenski but he's a complete player involved in all facets of the game and looks like a natural on the big line with Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley.
On the blueline, Brian Lee finally had an effective game after a couple of duds against the Rangers and seemed comfortable on the much improved power-play.
So far, Brendan Bell hasn't made his case to beat out Brian Lee for a spot on the last defense pairing but he had some moments tonight where he looked good offensively. Unfortunately, he looks somewhat lost in his own end and doesn't seem like he has a chance of unseating Lee, Alex Picard or Christoph Schubert due to some gaffes that will be hard to forget for the coaching staff.
The real moment of the night had to be Matt Carkner annihilating fellow tough guy Darryl Powe in a one-sided scrap to state his credentials as a capable heavyweight for this team.
The sheer number of quality forwards precludes Carkner from making this team outright but he will probably get into at least a few games as a call-up against some of the more tougher North Eastern opponents.
Remember that Georges Laraque is now in Montreal while Milan Lucic is gaining popularity in Boston. It's all about matchups and Carkner is the only player in the organization able to nullify those nuclear weapons.
The line of Antoine Vermette, Chris Kelly and Daniel Alfredsson was a natural fit which will probably allow Mike Fisher to stay with Neil and Jarkko Ruutu on an intimidating third line.
If Winchester pans out on the top unit, the Senators are heading into this season with three lines capable of dictating games all on their own.
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I think you hit the nail on the head. The success of the senators offensively speaking this season relies on Winchester, for if he can't make it on the big line, the lines have to be completely rearranged to a less favourable situation then we find ourselves in now.
- September 25, 2008 at 4:40 PM
I think they will be fine if it doesnt pan out but as it stands this is hella sweet to have those 3lines. I mean regardless of what people think about the sens supposed secondary scoring problems they still have one of the top all around forward groups in the league whether the top line is split up or not. I would put them behind only a couple teams like say detroit or dallas. If they pick up a puck moving defensman before the deadline they are most definately a contender. Makes me laugh when i see morons like scott burnside put them 11th in the east.
- September 25, 2008 at 7:02 PM
Yeah those 3 lines do look real solid. Its quite obvious that "identity" is the word thats gonna get read and a said the most for this upcomming season...but thats a good thing!
And assuming that the 4th line is McAmmond - Bass - Donovan they should be a very responsible and quick line that will help eat minutes when need be...
- September 25, 2008 at 9:05 PM


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Friday, January 20, 2012
Pillars of Strength
32 comments:
- Minna Krebs said...
Just beautiful.
K is teaching us all so much.....especially how to live and enjoy the present!
- January 20, 2012 at 6:36 PM
- Bearly Alyssa said...
Beautiful bobcat. Wish I could catch one here...
- January 20, 2012 at 6:40 PM
- harrispen said...
Love the snow slide by K.
- January 20, 2012 at 7:05 PM
- rottrover said...
This post is filled with beautiful golden light :-)
- January 20, 2012 at 7:07 PM
- browndogcbr said...
Hi Y'all,
What a beautiful, fun loving lady K is. What good fortune that she has humans who love and care so very much for her. She so obviously returns the sentiment.
Y'all come by now.
Hawk aka BrownDog
- January 20, 2012 at 7:12 PM
- Berts Blog said...
I can imagine how your heart must have soared to see the beautiful and healty coyote and bobcat.
The first thing I noticed before reading the last part of your post was that K was growing her hair back. Yeah.
Pillars of strength Indeed.....
- January 20, 2012 at 7:13 PM
- houndstooth said...
*grinning* Pillars of strength was the first thing I thought of when I saw K's picture on Flickr this evening! It so aptly describes her. I love that she takes time to act silly and have fun, although I feel a distinct chill down my spine after looking at her rolling in the snow!
- January 20, 2012 at 7:16 PM
- GOOSE said...
I love the playful eye photo. It made me and MOM smile. And the wildlife photos are wonderful.
I am sure you already know this but let me say, K is a dog of strength, she has courage to face the day. And the confidence to handle whatever comes her way. She has so much love and hope to give you. It gives her a reason to live.
K is a dog of strength, she seems to take the bad with the good. And we all learn from her strength. She conducts herself with grace, and holds her head up high, and dignity always has its place.
K is a dog of strength, and because of that you both can look forward to what the future will possibly bring.
- January 20, 2012 at 7:39 PM
- Khyra And Sometimes Her Mom said...
We'll probably hear Mango SHRIEK at The Labradork eyes!
Once again, thanks for sharing your special world with us!
- January 20, 2012 at 7:43 PM
- Barb said...
K always has her eyes on you, KB. She actually looks the picture of health. I'm glad the wind wasn't as strong there. Supposedly some gusts of 90 miles an hour are headed our way with snow. I'll be glad for the snow!
- January 20, 2012 at 8:04 PM
- Trailblazer said...
That K is quite an amazing pooch!
Love the bobcat pictures. I wish we had so many 'round here!
- January 20, 2012 at 8:12 PM
- Jo's World said...
Its good to see the coyote and Bob cat looking so healthy.
K does look healthy too, and positively giddy at times when you catch her playing.
We keep your girl close and in prayers.
Jo, Stella and Zkhat
- January 20, 2012 at 8:17 PM
- ♥♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥♥ said...
Love that pic of K sliding on the snow. She truly IS a pillar of strength - wonder where she gets it from:) Tell her to send some my way.
- January 20, 2012 at 8:17 PM
- Redberry Cottage said...
Happy to see K and you enjoying the snow and wildlife. We are so glad that she is doing well.
I never knew that the squirrels stored mushrooms.
Nina, Myshka, Sasha, Betsy, Lucy, Phoebe and Lily
- January 20, 2012 at 8:29 PM
- Bassetmomma said...
I didn't know that squirrels stored mushrooms. Funny the little things you learn. You sure did capture the playful side of K in her "kookie eyes" picture. lol! She is one pillar of strength! It must also be so amazing to capture such pictures of wildlife. Beautiful!
- January 20, 2012 at 8:57 PM
- FiveSibesMom said...
So beautiful! I think of you all often and wish for long days of exploring and happiness...and long-lasting health.
I submitted your blog for a photography award...won't know until February if it was accepted, but I wanted to share it with you as your photos are stunning and as a photographer, reader, and animal lover, I always look forward to reading your blog!
- January 20, 2012 at 8:59 PM
- Jed and Abby in MerryLand said...
Poor squirrels; maybe they can reclaim their mushrooms after you and K have gone.
Times like these make me think of Mother Teresa's saying: I know God won't give me anything I can't handle, but sometimes I wish He didn't trust me so much.
Thanks for your kind wishes about Jed. We'll keep you posted.
Jed & Abby
- January 20, 2012 at 9:30 PM
- Tweedles -- that's me said...
Thank you for taking us along in the wintery forest!
That photo of K is so cute, I keep looking at it and smiling!
What a world of adventures you and your dual share!
K is looking beautiful as ever, and I was glad to see sun rays shine on you.
- January 20, 2012 at 9:55 PM
- Tammie Lee said...
between your wanderings and your cameras a world of wonder presents itself to us, thank you. i love it when squirrels leave mushrooms in the trees, when i find them it feels like easter! i have never found them blown from the wind to the ground, awesome!
- January 20, 2012 at 11:02 PM
- Tom, Tama-Chan, Sei-Chan, Bibi-Chan, Gen-Chan, Vidock said...
That shot of K's legs is wonderful!
- January 21, 2012 at 3:24 AM
- DianeTaylor said...
Kb love that photo of sweet K, she looks so FULL OF LIFE! We finally have some snow on the ground here in Baltimore (and we are all excited about the Ravens game on Sunday). Indy is outside as I type this enjoying it all in our back yard. I love watching him in the snow, just as I love all the pics of K and R in the snow. They live for each second of every day, no fear, and take nothing for granted. Hugs to you all this snowy morning.
- January 21, 2012 at 5:05 AM
- Mr. Pip said...
Love to see K enjoying herself in the snow! That's interesting about the squirrels drying the mushrooms in the trees - I guess they are smarter than they look.
Your pal, Pip
- January 21, 2012 at 7:27 AM
- Lindsjö taxar said...
Very nice pictures of K. She´s looking wonderful.
I like your pictures from the wildlife camera. We have one but still no animals passing.
- January 21, 2012 at 8:13 AM
- Two French Bulldogs said...
continue to keep our paws crossed for K. The V-E-T gave a neighbors dog 6 months to live due to "C", 3 years later....we still see them walking
Benny & Lily
- January 21, 2012 at 9:45 AM
- When I Grow Up I Want to be a Vet said...
Thinking loving thoughts on K's behalf. What a beautiful job you are doing with the balancing act.
- January 21, 2012 at 10:58 AM
- STELLA and RORY from Down Under said...
Once again great photos. The one of K with crazy eyes is hiliarious. She is a real character for sure. Can we ask what the average weight for a bobcat is and are they dangerous. Just curious. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
- January 21, 2012 at 1:38 PM
- Maery Rose said...
I had to smile over K's antics. I understand your balancing act of letting go but ever watchful. It's good that you know K so well.
I visited my Luke today and his cough is no worse but I don't like it and am not waiting another week to get him tested. Phone call on Monday for an appointment. My gut feelings is I need to find out something, especially if he's treatable, which is what I'm praying for.
- January 21, 2012 at 4:00 PM
- Wyatt said...
That is really interesting about the mushrooms. Our female Airedale 'Stanzie' is a hunter-gatherer as well. She loves wild berries, Indian plums and whatever she can forage on our walks...we always said she was part Coyote!
It's nice to see K so happy in the moment.
Wyatt's mom
- January 21, 2012 at 6:52 PM
- Miss Kodee said...
Bobcats!! Love their big pointy ears and feet. Coyotes - too many wandering into the suburbs here taking dogs from their own fenced backyards.
Love seeing K and you still out enjoying your breath taking scenery.
- January 21, 2012 at 9:22 PM
- The Thuglets said...
The wildlife is wonderful to see. Have never seen a Bob cat
The photos of K are stunning. Pawscrossed she continues to grow strong.
Big Nose Pokes
The Thugletsx
- January 22, 2012 at 1:24 PM
- Jan's Funny Farm said...
As always, lovely photos! Pawhugs for you and K.
- January 22, 2012 at 5:48 PM
- Snowcatcher said...
What wonderful shots!!!
May those pillars of strength bolster both of you through the coming weeks!
- January 23, 2012 at 3:40 PM


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APHIS is proposing to treat multiple species of hardwoods located in and around Worcester County, Massachusetts, with imidacloprid (IMI) to help eradicate the invasive Asian longhorned beetle (ALB). The treatment of these trees (by injection and soil application) should result in translocation of IMI throughout the tree and could result in the potential expression of IMI in nectar and pollen. USDA-ARS is proposing to monitor the movement of IMI to pollen and nectar and evaluate the potential effects on honeybees and other non-target species over a three year period.
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The Internet community holds dear a handful of principles. Freedom of speech and equal rights are two at the top of the list.
And when they clash, the discussions can be uncomfortable, even painful.
That's the position Mountain View-based Mozilla, a nonprofit foundation best known as the developer of the Firefox browser, finds itself in.
The controversy centers around a $1,000 donation by Brendan Eich of Mozilla to the campaign for Proposition 8, which defined marriage as being only between a man and woman.
That contribution came to light in 2012 when Eich, a Mozilla co-founder, was still the firm's chief technology officer. After a flurry of comments, the uproar fizzled.
The issue resurfaced this week with Eich's promotion to the company's top job on Monday.
Some Mozilla employees have tweeted and blogged their support for him. Others are critical of the appointment and have asked him to step down.
Christie Koehler, a gay employee, said that "over the years I have watched Brendan be an ally in many areas and bring clarity and leadership when needed." But Kat Braybrooke, who works at Mozilla, tweeted that "like many @Mozilla staff, I'm taking a stand. I do not support the Board's appointment of @BrendanEich as CEO."
In blog posts, the company jumped into the fray online. The organization honors "diversity in sexual orientation and beliefs within our staff and community, across all the project's activities," it said.
In his own blog post on Wednesday, Eich struck a conciliatory tone, though he did not offer an explanation for his political contribution or say whether his views have changed. He said he will fight for equality and inclusion at Mozilla.
"I know some will be skeptical about this, and that words alone will not change anything," he wrote. "I can only ask for your support to have the time to 'show, not tell'; and in the meantime express my sorrow at having caused pain."
Mitchell Baker, chair of the board of the Mozilla Foundation, which oversees the Mozilla corporation, wrote on her blog she "was surprised in 2012, when his donation in support of Proposition 8 came to light, to learn that Brendan and I aren't in close alignment here, since I've never seen any indication of anything other than inclusiveness in our work together."
She stood by his appointment. "My experience is that Brendan is as committed to opportunity and diversity inside Mozilla as anyone, and more so than many."
Free speech and equality are "are well represented inside Mozilla. Often by the same, conflicted people. Our current situation is forcing us to choose between them," wrote Geoffrey MacDougall, Mozilla's head of development, who has not come out either in support or in opposition of Eich's appointment but said in a tweet he wants "to see this work out for everyone."
Mozilla, according to a statement on its website, is a special place devoted to promoting "openness, innovation & opportunity on the Web."
And promoting Eich is not in conflict with Mozilla's self-defined principles of an open Internet, said Irina Raicu, the director of the Internet Ethics program at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.
"But the question is whether it was a mistake to appoint as CEO someone who has made this sort of donation -- whether his other values will be attributed to the organization," she said. "The employees who are responding certainly seem to think so."
While Mozilla is in an uproar over this issue, it also faces pressure on a separate front. Three of Mozilla's board members resigned, according to The Wall Street Journal, over the choice of Eich as chief executive, but not because of his political views. The departed board members reportedly wanted an outside candidate to tackle Mozilla's business challenges, according to the Journal.
Mozilla declined to comment for this story. Its process, while fascinating for outsiders, can't be comfortable for those on the inside.
"Mozilla needs your love and help right now," wrote Matt Thompson, Mozilla's director of community engagement and chief storyteller, on his own blog. "More than just a debate about our CEO, this threatens to divide us in other ways if we let it."
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RENTON, Wash. -- Percy Harvin is officially out for the NFC title game against the 49ers, but coach Pete Carroll expressed optimism Friday that the receiver would recover from a concussion in time to begin preparations for the Super Bowl.
Wait a minute ... the Super Bowl?
Carroll never came close to guaranteeing a victory in Sunday's game at CenturyLink Field. But he didn't use any caveats, either, in discussing Harvin's outlook for Super Bowl XLVIII.
"He'll be back practicing next week. He'll be ready to go and get back on the field with us and we'll be thrilled to have him back," Carroll said. "But we have functioned the way we function because we don't let things like that get to us and disturb us and how we're thinking and how we're preparing and all that. We would love to have him, but not this time."
Harvin, signed a six-year, $67 million contract with the Seahawks last March but barely took the field. Hindered by major hip surgery Aug. 1, he played just once in the regular season (one catch and a 58-yard kickoff return against the Vikings on Nov. 17).
He caught three passes against the New Orleans Saints in last week's playoff game but sustained a concussion after his head hit the end-zone turf shortly before halftime. Harvin never got clearance from doctors this week to return to practice.
"Obviously, we miss Percy Harvin a lot," quarterback Russell Wilson said. "We missed him all year. He's a tremendous football player. He knows how to play the game -- so physical, so fast. He brings an excitement to the game.
"But we played without him all year. And obviously, his health comes first."
Harvin missed both of Seattle's games against the 49ers this season. While with Minnesota in 2012, Harvin had 89 receiving yards in a Week 3 victory over the 49ers.
"That's an awesome deal for a kid who grew up here,'' Carroll said. "I can't even imagine 68,000 people going crazy for his wonderful talent ... it's a great celebration. So everybody can have a good time."
Of his counterpart Frank Gore, Lynch said: "He's a good, talented back. I respect his game. And that's for every running back, though."
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I've done 2 sprint distance triathlons but now that I'm a mom to an 18 month old and a 3 month old I'm completely out of shape. I'm about 35 lbs heavier than I was when I got pregnant with my 18 month old. I haven't worked out in at least 2 years and I really know that planning to do another tri will help motivate me.
My question is - are there any other busy mom's out there? Any tips on finding the time and the energy to train? Is it possible to really get in shape without going to the gym? I live in AZ where it's over 100 degrees all summer, so training outdoors is out of the question and the closest gym is too far for me to realistically go to. I have a nice treadmill at home and I plan to start on that. I also would like to invest in some weights and I'll just have to try to fit the bike in on the weekend mornings when my husband is home and can watch the kids. Any suggestions or tips would be great! I really want to do this and just don't know where to get started.
look at a bike trainer/rollers or a bike trailer for the kids. early AM or late PM workouts could also work when everyone else is asleep.
here's a similar thread:
goals for 2011:
break 19minutes for 5k
break 2:42 for olympic triathlon probably Anthracite olympic
break 3:16 for marathon ( a long shot but it's fun putting yourself out there)
My wife and I have two kids (2 & 4) and we both have full time jobs, activities, etc... so time is tight.
I am training for my first sprint tri in 3 weeks and a marathon in the fall but have competed in half marathons and other events. My wife is training for her second half marathon this year after having no running or athletics experience.
I've found that you have to find a training plan for your level and schedule it into your day, just like anything else. For example, I workout at 5 in the morning, then I pick up the kids after daycare and she goes for her training runs after work and on the weekends.
Having friends or neighbors to workout with also helps keep you to your schedule. Try to find a local running, swimming, or biking club to keep you motivated. Even better, get your husband training for an event for that added support!
I have an 8 year old and a 7 year old. I train at 5 in the morning and am home before they are awake. Also, I know you said the gym is far, but our gym has a room that will watch the kids while you work out. Our gym has a separate part for babies. I was watching my 6 week old nephew and they even watched him for me while I was working out.
I live in Chicago, so my winters are as cold as your summers are hot. I bought a bike trainer that I set up in my room and ride my bike. I like it better then a stationary bike because I am riding the bike that I will be riding in events.
The best advice I can give you is to just find the time to do it. Even if you have to do 15 minutes here, 20 minues there, etc. The one thing that I have noticed over the years is how much my kids talk about my working out and how they are now excited about training for their own kids triathlon for next summer. This is the best thing you could do, not only for you, but also for your kids.
If you are looking for some help on the weight loss as far as food goes. I've been going to Weight Watchers for years now and couldn't do it without. If you can try and find a buddy or a support system in that area and you will have more success. If you want you could always email me for encouragement. I love encouraging others.
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Take care and I know you will do this.
I too have a hard time finding time for training, but I have made a commitment to do this for myself. You have to believe you are worth the time, and you are. I am convinced exercise helps me be a better mother, wife and teacher. I live in a hot area, (running after 9 am is out of the question) with three children, 8 yrs, 6 yrs and 4 months. The best thing I could do before I joined a gym (which is a twenty-five minute drive away) is used the track at the local high school. I know your children are still a little young to play on the field in the middle while you run around the track, but at ages 4 and 2 my older children brought a soccer ball and played while I ran around the track. I used it for interval training.(I hate running with a jogging stroller, but I will when I have to.) I also used exercise videos at home on days I couldn't run, Remember even 15 minutes is better than nothing. Be good to yourself and carve out a little time to take care of your health and sanity.
Yes, there are tons of busy moms out here just like you. You can absolutely do this as long as you realize that your training has to take a non-traditional approach.You can get into shape without the gym.
Assuming that you are training for sprint distance races and that you are more concerned with getting in shape and finishing the race as opposed to your overall and split times, I would start with your treadmill and map out a training schedule on it that you can do around your kids schedules. Having a workable plan is a great idea but just starting to move will go the longest way in getting you back in touch with your goals. Get on that treadmill in the meantime while you are figuring out a plan of action even if it's just for a short walk. Before you know it, you'll be running.
I would start nice and slow and build gradually from there. Get yourself a good pair of running shoes. Get fitted for a pair now since your feet post pregnancy may have changed in size. Investing in some weights is an excellent idea because you will need to build muscle as well. You can realistically train for the bike on weekends as long as you are consistent or if it's a possibility to gain access to a stationary bike or indoor trainer, you can also supplement your road biking with that. This approach has worked well for me and I also do my road biking on weekends when my husband is home. Once you are in a routine and training consistently, not insanely, the weight will take care of itself. I would never suggest cutting back too drastically on calories because you need energy to train and take care of your children. Eating a sensible diet and good nutritious food is the only way to go. Clueing in your doctor on your plans may also be a good idea especially if you are breastfeeding.
I wish you the best. We moms fit training in whenever we can. We are amazingly good at it and make it work like no one else because we know we do not have the luxury to work out whenever we please.
I know you'll be out there racing again in no time.
Thanks so much to you all for your comments and encouragement! I already feel so much more motivated and know I can do it. I'm not looking to win the race or be super competetive - I'm just doing it for myself! I won't be able to put the time in like I could before I had kids, but now I realize even if it's just 15 minutes here and there that's better than nothing!
I am breastfeeding, so I don't plan to "diet", but just try to eat better. I only get about 4-5 hours sleep a night since my 18 month old still wakes up throughout the night and I'm up to nurse the baby too! My husband is a great help though! It could be worse. =) Usually I lay down if they are napping at the same time, but I'm going to try to get on the treadmill or do stretchs/abs at least a few times a week to start and then do what I can on the weekends while my hubby is home. It might not be the most consistent schedule but I'll fit it in when I can.
Thanks all for helping me realize it is possible! I know in just a couple years it will get easier when they are older and can play together. And I would love to get my husband to join me...I'm working on it!
You should check out that other thread that got posted. There was some helpful info on it. I posted the original request for help and now that I'm a little ways off from that I can definitely tell you that the biggest thing that helped me wasn't in any training device (though a gym membership and bike trainers do help)... It was an attitude change. I finally decided one day that I had to take care of myself and that I wanted to do triathlons and I would do whatever it takes. For example, I am not a morning person at all. If I could sleep every day until 9 am I would. But my kids don't allow that and my husband is so busy (especially during the summer)that I can't wait until the evenings. That leaves me with early mornings. I have to take what I can get so I get up at 4 a.m. for my long runs and leave as soon as it gets light to go biking. There are still some times that I can't get my workouts done due to my husbands schedule or sick kids or just plain being too tired but I have a strong will and I've worked hard with the time that I do have. In fact, the day of the last tri I did was only the second time I even got on my bike since last fall and I ended up 34th over-all and 11th in my age group. I also completed a 1/2 marathon in 1 hour and 54 minutes. So I'm not super fast or anything but with the amount of training I've done I feel like I'm doing well and most importantly I've lost most of my baby weight and I feel really strong and healthy.
It's best to plan ahead when you are working around your family but there are also times when I have to just spur-of-the-moment run out the door and grab a quick workout. I don't know if any of this is helpful but honestly the biggest difference to me has been in my head just having a strong enough desire that I'll do things I normally wouldn't. (like getting up at 4 a.m. and running for miles in the dark)
Good Luck to you. If I can do it anyone can!!
Here is the other thread Jen was talking about, mom of four needs a training schedule.
I'm a mom of five and trained and finished my first marathon two years ago. I found that having a flexible attitude and not beating myself up when I missed a workout were the most important aspects to keeping on track. If you set a goal like a race that can help as well. At first I worked out at the gym but after a while I got really bored. Now I always run outside. There's something so freeing about "escaping" the house and running in a wide open world anywhere I want to go. It means to get my workout in I have to be pretty creative sometimes either morning or afternoon depending on the weather. Don't feel like you are shortchanging your kids because you will be a much better mother when you take care of yourself. Good luck!!!
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A titer is a measurement of the amount or concentration of a substance in a solution. It usually refers to the amount of antibodies found in a patient's blood.
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Yarn Profile: Helen's Lace
First Impressions
Her color combinations range from brilliant to bare whispers, with a small line of single colors that still carry subtle variations in hue. Although some catalogs and Web sites manage to represent her color range fairly well, you still don't get the full effect of her multicolored blends until you actually hold the skein in your hands. Opening a package of Lorna's Laces yarns for the first time is always exciting.
Her lace-weight yarn carries the name of her grandmother, Helen, an impassioned lace knitter. It's a shimmery blend of wool and silk that comes in hefty 1250-yard skeins. For this review I used a single-color Sage.
Knitting Up
Overall, I didn't encounter any major show-stoppers. Occasional small loose tufts of silk presented themselves along the surface of the yarn. If you like that effect, you could leave them. I don't, so I gently tugged them off.
Blocking / Washing
The swatches readily took their blocked form, stretching to form a truly fluid, feather-light flat surface. The swatches can only stretch so far, however, so remember to cast on and off extra loose when knitting lace.
As they dried, a faint halo of fuzz emerged along the surface of the swatches. With some yarns, this may not be a desired effect. For lace shawls, however, it adds a marvelous, cozy effect.
With normal friction, the swatches simply bloomed and softened more and more. Eventually a few tiny pills emerged, but the fibers were so short that I could easily pull them off without hurting the yarn beneath. The stitchwork and silk sheen covered up any signs of real wear.
The bigger threat to Helen's Lace shawls are things like errant Velcro or rough spots on wooden chair backs. Particularly rough friction sped the deterioration process.
The main victim appeared to be the silk, which rose to the swatch surface in fuzz and pills. The stitchwork itself remained in perfect form, however, helping conceal the wear.
Helen's Lace varies from the competition for two main reasons. First, it's available in an enormous range of color blends, most of which you won't find anywhere else. And second, it combines wool and silk, whereas other lace-weight yarns tend to be pure wool. The wool gives strength, warmth, and elasticity, while the silk lends a gentle opalescent sheen to the finished fabric.
The $44 per skein price can be hard to swallow. But keep in mind that you'll only need one skein for a sizeable shawl or two scarves. And if you're new to shawls, you can use the easy shawl pattern provided on the label's reverse side.
Yarn name
Helen's Lace
Lorna's Laces
Fiber content
50% silk
50% wool
4 stitches per inch on US 8 needles, blocked for lace;
8 stitches per inch on US 3 needles
Average retail price
Where to Buy Online
Heartstrings Fiber Arts
Weight/Yardage per Skein
Approx. 4 oz. / 1250 yards
Country of Origin
Manufacturer's suggested wash method
Hand wash in warm water. Rinse well. Dry flat.
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Color used in review
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Is this another case of Sienna Miller forgetting her pants, or is she stepping up to a major spring trend again? Uh, maybe it's a little bit of both. After donning a vintage beaded dress for the NYC premiere of her new movie Factory Girl, the actress changed into a sweater and bloomers combo complete with opaque black tights and ankle boots. Now before we start wondering how many times she's been watching Flashdance lately, bloomers and boyshorts ruled some of the hottest runways for spring — including Chanel and Prada — and will be all over fashion magazines in the next few months. But does that make it ok for a night of going out? Tell us: What do you think of Sienna's outfit? Would you ever wear bloomers out?
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When Newbery Medal winner Neil Gaiman and Emmy Award winner Michael Reaves teamed up, they created the bestselling YA novel InterWorld.
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Joey teams up with alternate versions of himself from an array of these worlds. Together, the army of Joeys must battle evil magicians Lord Dogknife and Lady Indigo to keep the balance of power between all the earths stable. Teens—and tweens and adults—who obsessively read the His Dark Materials and Harry Potter series will be riveted by InterWorld and its sequel, The Silver Dream.
Joey Harker isn't a hero.
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Joey's walk between the worlds makes him prey to two terrible forces—armies of magic and science who will do anything to harness his power to travel between dimensions.
When he sees the evil those forces are capable of, Joey makes the only possible choice: to join an army of his own, an army of versions of himself from different dimensions who all share his amazing power and who are all determined to fight to save the worlds.
Master storyteller Neil Gaiman and Emmy Award-winning science-fiction writer Michael Reaves team up to create a dazzling tale of magic, science, honor, and the destiny of one very special boy—and all the others like him.
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Easyrider2609 Easyrider2609 Feb 24, 2013 12:55 Flag
I have hear of Freaky Friday, but Freaky Saturday? Lessons MUST be learnt from this or the Automatic Prom is finished!Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
Easyrider2609 Easyrider2609 Feb 25, 2013 15:41 Flag
Here I am replying to my OWN Post! After the Brief post I made on Saturday after the shock of seeing the scoreline I have had time to think and come to some conclusions, ALL of them BAD!
I have seen gameswhere ta team scores in the first minutes of a game. Todate I cannot think of a game where a team scores twice in the first minutes of the game! Most definately I cannot ever remember a game where a team scored three times in the first minutes of a game! It worried me so much that I was still thinking about it at four o`clock this morning! The only conclusion I can come to, and one that enabled me to get some sleep, is: The Tigers Players where all mentally still in the Dressing room when all this was Happening! Impossible, no, obviously not because we have just seen it happen. From kick off, how Long does it take a Player to reach the opponents Goal and score? Then get the ball back to the centre spot, regain possesion and leg it for the opponents goal to score again? Not enough, lets repeat the last just for fun! All this took less than eight minutes! Brucie Boy you have got some serious talking to do! The WHOLE Team, including the goalie MUST have been daydreaming, high on rarified air or something! Five minutes before Kick Off we where in an Automatic Promotion spot and three Points ahead of Watford, ten minutes after kick off we where in third place and behind Watford on goal average! GENTLEMEN, T H I S is NOT good enough! For starters you should send your days wages to Dr Bernardo`s or some such charity, because you did NOT earn it! Or send it to me, to pay for my sleepless night! GET A BL___DING GRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Easyrider2609 Easyrider2609 Feb 26, 2013 16:03 Flag
Seems like I am a majority of One (1) here! Oh well back to Snooker!
I can't find me on the Pools board either---anyway, do you guys know how far it is to Accrington Stanley. Just trying to sort out next season.
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Don`t worry Al, just use Google Earth!


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Now, a top law enforcement official in the South Bay is struggling with that exact predicament. District Attorney Jeff Rosen must decide whether to discipline his best friend, Jay Boyarsky -- whom he promoted to the office's No. 2 spot -- after an appellate court recently slammed Boyarsky for engaging in a "pervasive pattern of misconduct" in a trial.
What makes the situation even tougher is Rosen has fulfilled his promise to crack down on overzealous prosecutors, punishing errant government attorneys despite objections from their union. All eyes are upon him, as he tries to avoid favoritism toward Boyarsky while not being unduly harsh to curry public favor.
"He clearly is in a difficult position," said Denis G. Arnold, editor of the Business Ethics Quarterly. "There's probably not one correct disciplinary action. But he has to show consistency."
To reduce the apparent conflict of interest, Rosen said he will consult unnamed people outside the office about his best course of action. However, Rosen has also laid the groundwork for taking no action, saying formal discipline is rarely warranted for someone who makes an "unintentional mistake" for which they take responsibility. Boyarsky has said he argued the case in question in "good faith" but would have done it differently if he had it to do over again.
"Once I finish my evaluation," Rosen said in an email after the opinion was published late last month, "I will treat the chief assistant the same way I treat any other prosecutor accused of misconduct and discipline him, if that is warranted."
With the legal community abuzz about the issue -- including whether Boyarsky's conduct was deliberate or inadvertent -- four former prosecutors from outside the county were asked to assess the prosecutor's conduct and suggest how they would proceed.
All of them agreed with the appellate court: Boyarsky committed misconduct.
"This is fairly artful prosecution -- it wasn't just a one-line mistake," said former state Attorney General John Van de Kamp, who was chairman of the former state Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice. "The DA should clearly take some kind of corrective action to make sure it doesn't happen again and the office understands that."
The appellate court said Boyarsky erred by using deceptive or reprehensible means of persuasion -- including asking improper questions and making improper arguments and comments -- to the point where the defendant was denied a fair trial in a close case.
But the former prosecutors, all considered experts in legal ethics, distinguished Boyarsky's conduct from far worse behavior by prosecutors in this county and elsewhere -- including lying, abuse of authority and concealing evidence.
If Rosen does decide to discipline Boyarsky, he has a range of options under the county's civil service rules: verbal or written counseling, written reprimand, suspension without pay for up to 30 days, demotion (to any level, including back to deputy district attorney) and dismissal. Boyarsky would have the right to appeal any suspension, demotion or dismissal to the county Personnel Board.
The brouhaha stems from a civil court hearing in Santa Clara County prosecuted by Boyarsky in which Dariel Shazier was involuntarily committed to a state mental hospital on the grounds that he was a sexually violent predator. The effort to commit him came after he served more than nine years in prison for molesting teenage boys.
In a scathing, published opinion, the Sixth District Court of Appeal threw out the jury's verdict. The state Attorney General's Office this week appealed the decision to the state Supreme Court, arguing it sets a "profoundly disruptive" precedent for the prosecution of sexually violent predators statewide.
In one of the seven main examples cited by the justices, Boyarsky insinuated that jurors would have a hard time explaining their decision to friends, neighbors and co-workers if they didn't commit Shazier. Branding that "flagrant misconduct," the justices noted scornfully that public opinion has not been a proper consideration for a jury "since the time of ancient Greece."
Boyarsky also implied that Shazier had molested other teenage boys but never had been caught. The justices called that a "deliberate misstatement of the evidence intended to mislead the jury."
The prosecutor also improperly argued that the defendant was trying to "groom" or manipulate the jury the way he did his victims, prompting the court's most acid comment: "The irony here is that the prosecutor's conduct toward the jury throughout this trial closely fit (the) definition of grooming."
It was the third time the case foundered. The jury hung in the first trial. The second attempt, by now-disgraced former prosecutor Ben Field, was also reversed on the grounds of prosecutorial misconduct -- raising questions about why the DA's office didn't take extra pains to avoid misconduct in the third trial.
Boyarsky may have been emboldened by the trial judge, the now-retired Alfonso Fernandez. The justices criticized the former Santa Clara County prosecutor for constantly siding with Boyarsky over the defense attorney's objections. Fernandez declined to comment.
"This case is more about bad judging (by the trial judge) and bad prosecuting than it is venal (corrupt) judging or venal prosecuting," said Fordham law school professor Bruce Green, a former federal prosecutor and legal ethicist. He said the embarrassment generated by the opinion may be punishment enough.
But former prosecutor Bennett L. Gershman, an ethics specialist at New York's Pace Law School, said some form of discipline is warranted.
"As far as misconduct involving oratory, on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the worst, this was a 10," Gershman said. "I think he sets a bad example."
The Shazier appeal was filed after Rosen appointed Boyarsky two years ago as his right-hand man. The job of chief deputy is loosely akin to that of White House chief of staff, a trusted adviser who manages the day-to-day operation of the office.
Laurie Levenson, a Loyola University law professor and former prosecutor, said it's unclear whether the "poor judgment" Boyarsky exhibited in the Shazier case will spill over into other domains.
"Does this mean he won't exercise good judgment on other matters?" she said. "That is the real question."
But Levenson said she believes in rehabilitating most prosecutors, not "junking" them. She urged Rosen to seize the opportunity to use the ruling in a training class as an example of what not to do, rather than just coach Boyarsky privately.
"Rosen needs to send the message that it doesn't matter if you're No. 2 in the office or a new line prosecutor," she said. "Arguments should be zealous but within bounds."
Contact Tracey Kaplan at 408-278-3482. Follow her at Twitter.com/tkaplanreport.


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ROCHESTER — Somersworth Mayor Matthew Spenser recently toured the Strafford County Family Justice Center, located in Rochester.
The center provides services for victims of family abuse and violence at its location in the Community Building behind the high school in Rochester.
Spenser expressed his concern about victims of violence in Somersworth and was glad that expanded services are now available where residents of any Strafford County town can come in to talk to a confidential counselor for free.
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"Kimberla Lawson Roby is a true writer, a storyteller at the top of her game."
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Alicia Black is back! The pampered, privileged daughter of the irrepressible scoundrel Rev. Curtis Black and protagonist of Kimberla Lawson Roby's New York Times bestseller The Best of Everything, Alicia makes her triumphant return in Be Careful What You Pray For. Alicia is newly remarried, to a man of the cloth who unfortunately mirrors far-too-closely her rascally dad. The Reverend Black himself, star of Sin No More, Too Much of a Good Thing, and other popular Roby novels, co-stars in Be Careful What You Pray For—a tale of love and ambition that once again deals with important issues as it tells a witty, moving, page-turning story, a bestselling combination that is a Kimberla Lawson Roby hallmark.
Her first marriage didn't work out, but that isn't going to stop Alicia Black, the privileged daughter of the charismatic Reverend Curtis Black, from getting what she wants.
Alicia can't believe her good fortune. God has heeded her prayers, blessing her with the perfect second husband, Pastor JT Valentine, a handsome, dynamic man of the cloth with his own large congregation, just like her father.
Unfortunately, Alicia doesn't understand how much like Curtis her new husband truly is. JT has been sneaking around town with other women—and he only married her to get close to her father's money and fame. But while Alicia is blinded by love, her dad certainly isn't. After all, it takes one to know one—and who better to see into the darkness of a sinner's heart than Curtis Black?
Only a miracle can save the day. But God acts in mysterious ways, and soon Alicia will have to face some very crucial and life-changing decisions. This time, she's got to be careful what she prays for. . . .
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"Compelling, dishy." — Rockford Register Star on Be Careful What You Pray For
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Prophetstown State Recreation Area
Boat ramp, shower facilities, picnic grounds and RV dump station. Playground equipment.
Old Settlers' Day and Colony School Reunion
Celebrate the 169th anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony and the 119th year of the Old Settler's Association. Enjoy a traditional chicken dinner, the High Society Band Concert and program featuring Bishop Hill Colony descendants' speakers. Sunday a reunion of students and teachers from the Bishop Hill Colony School takes place and memories are shared. Hours: 11:30 am to 3 pm.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Founded in 1976, the group maintains the Kewanee Historical Society's Robert and Marcella Richards Museum, featuring numerous exhibits highlighting the colorful history of Kewanee. Open, May 1st to October 1st Thursday & Saturday, 1:30PM-4:00PM Open Everyday Labor Day Weekend
Gather your friends for fabulous food in a warm atmosphere featuring a spectacular 19th century historical bar. The menu selection offers great sandwiches, fantastic pizza, and dinner entrees. Enjoy over twenty different beers on tap at the mahogany back bar imported from Belgium by the Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewing Company.
Flashbacks For You is a Quality Consignment store selling antiques, vintage and handmade purses, a wide variety of collectibles, dishes, comics and so much more! We sell local treasures worldwide. Go to our website for more information.
Start the day off at 9am with having breakfast with Santa, make-it and take-it ornaments for kids, edible Christmas ornaments for wildlife, train and carriage rides, candy cane hunt, viewing mini Christmas trees, and a chocolate fair. Parade features floats, marching bands, and Santa. Dusk falls and tens of thousands of lights light up the decorations at Veteran's Park downtown Galva. Enjoy the Galva Arts Council entertainment in the evening.
Barn is located atop the bluff in Geneseo since 1968. The group's actors, directors, backstage personnel, support staff, and audience are drawn from 60 mile radius that includes cities in Illinois and Iowa.
View beautiful works of art from local and regional artists. Choose from watercolor and oil paintings, metal artwork and stained-glass.
The drive will be worth it when you visit with the engaging sales associates, view their vast name brand apparel and shoes, and hear the "locals" story. They also personalize sports clothing upon request. It's all about the sports lore and offerings.
Try the top-secret honey-poppy seed dressing on top of the apple, celery, and chicken salad, it is a local favorite. Sandwiches, Panini's are just a few of the delectable offerings. Breakfast is available.
Mary's Family Dining offers affordable home-cooked meals served on white table cloths. Lunch specials and a salad bar are offered daily. Enjoy the friendly lounge area while you wait for your seat.
29 rooms conveniently located in downtown Kewanee offering affordable and comfortable accommodations. All rooms offer a refrigerator and microwave.
"Torment at Twelve Hundred" the theatrical haunted attraction, continues its daunting saga of "Torment," exceeding the boundaries of fear, sending you on a walking path through dark winding tunnels, outdoor wooded trails, highly detailed buildings and more. One of the top 10 haunts in Illinois by USA Today. Not recommended for 12 years and younger. Open all weekends in October! Fridays & Saturdays: 7 pm – 12 am, Sundays 7 pm – 10 pm. General Admission $15.00
Geneseo's spirit sparkles downtown with Christmas magic in the air. Each storefront window has family, friends and even animals depicting various scenes. Enjoy chestnuts roasting. Make memories for young and old. Join the Jingle Bell Run and other family activities during the afternoon and enjoy the lighted Christmas parade at 5PM. Watch for Santa. Hours: 8am to 9pm.
Here you'll find restored and re-purposed furniture and other home decor finds. Re-purposing furniture and home decor with Mustard Seeds Milk Paint and American Paint Company products! Take time to smell the wonderful hand-poured, highly fragranced candles. Locally made goat milk soaps & lotion are the best! There is something for everyone in this locally owned boutique. Custom work and paint classes offered.
We sell antiques and great gifts including jewelry, wine accessories, flower arrangements and every day and collector knives. We also sell fine cigars. But mostly, we are about wine. We sell good wine and have tastings when we are open. Our wine is not something that you can buy locally. We have worked hard on wine that tastes good but is nice and you will be very happy with the prices!
Country Corner Pumpkin Cannon Weekend
Have you ever seen pumpkins fly at the speed of sound? Watch the Q-9 pumpkin cannon – always shooting for a world record, or pick and shoot your own pumpkin. Distance and accuracy competitions are held twice daily.
Conveniently located off Hwy. 34/78 in Kewanee with 24-hr. front desk assistance. Guests of the Motel 6 hotel are invited to relax in the sauna or grab a refreshing workout in the exercise room. Other amenities include: free wireless high-speed Internet access, free hot breakfast and free newspaper M-F. All spacious guest rooms offer cable television, a coffee maker, desk, hair dryer, alarm clock, iron and ironing board. Some rooms feature a refrigerator, microwave, whirlpool and sofa sleeper. Quality Inn is a pet-friendly hotel with four-legged friends allowed to stay for a fee.
After 85 years, the golf course is still going strong. This 18-hole championship course features beautiful mature trees, fast greens and great fairways. Enjoy a delicious meal in the clubhouse, Greenside Grill or Roy's Place. 18 holes with a cart: Weekday $32 Weekends $37
DeBrock Galleria offers an exceptional collection of fine arts and vintage treasures. Located at the northern entry to Geneseo's historic downtown, the darling 1890 Victorian home showcases 50 regional artists' creations in pottery, glass, jewelry, paintings, textiles, photography and more. Unique works of antique tin ceilings complement incredible works in oil. Masterful quilts neighbor beautiful tie-dye and handmade scarves; guitars are fashioned from one-of-a-kind cigar boxes. Spring will bring a fanciful garden of outdoor Yard Art! Private showings are available by appointment. For daily posts of new additions to the gallery, visit our Facebook page.
Indian Creek Vineyard Bed and Breakfast
A lovely setting for this cozy bed and breakfast. Grounds also provide beautiful location for weddings, reunions and gatherings of all kinds. Able to seat 200+.
Celebrate the art of quilting and visit the store to become inspired. Visit the showroom offering over 2,000 bolts of fabric, quilt, embroidery and notion supplies. Join in the sit 'n sews, pick up a block of the month or shop for locally handmade gifts.
Homemade soups, daily specials, and freshly baked goods are just a few of the reasons to give this locally-owned stop a try.
This beautiful Christmas service is one you won't want to miss. It begins in Andover's Augustana Lutheran Church and concludes by walking to candlelit Jenny Lind Chapel for communion. The service features special choral and instrumental music by Augustana College students and faculty. Refreshments follow the service at Augustana Church. Service begins at 7:30pm.
Hantverk Galleri celebrates handmade every day! Colorful porcelain, wedding cake stands, custom pottery, artisan chocolate from the Bishop Hill Chocolate Company and workshops to discover your inner artist. Open year round.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Village Florist Gifts & Antiques
Beautiful hand-prepared floral arrangements are delightfully appealing. The selection of home decor and antiques will please any decorator or collector. Three floors of merchandise to select from. Stop in soon!
The Geneseo Art League fosters the arts by showcasing area artisans work's featuring one of a kind gifts including, Paintings – Wood Art – Photography – Jewelry – Sculpture – Glass – Mixed Media. A creative work space is available for viewing when classes are in session. Visitors are warmly welcomed!
Sherry's is known for a few things: good food, great prices, and all the friendly service you can expect in Henry County. Located in an old quaint church, Sherry offers daily specials including fish, barbeque ribs, chicken, and more.
Award winning bed and breakfast and restaurant featuring Mediterranean Cuisine using locally available ingredients. If you are a foodie, you will love the Chestnut Street Inn. Chef Monika prepares Mediterranean inspired menus featuring locally sourced foods. Her passion for all things food related shines through in her creativity in the kitchen. You can enjoy an overnight and breakfast, a special prix-fixe dinner or even a cooking class. From free snacks and beverages available in the Butler's pantry to chocolates in the room to an expansive beer and wine list for purchase, anything your palate could desire is available here. Conveniently located off I-80. Four uniquely appointed guest suites, including private bathrooms.
Country Corner Fall Flea Market
Enjoy a large Flea Market with over 20 vendors each day displaying their wares for sale from 10am to 5pm. Hayrack Rides, U-Pick Pumpkins, Corn Maze. Fall Fun Park Hours: 10:30am to 6pm.
No chain store coffee here! Country Morning Coffee is the only artisan coffee roaster in Henry County, offering 30 different premium coffees plus organic coffees from around the globe. Every coffee batch is roasted daily and packaged by hand including personal handwriting on each coffee label. Pick from an assortment of coffee drinks, tea, hot chocolate, and iced drinks. Morning offerings include fresh home-baked pastries, and for lunch there's homemade breads and soups or Panini's and wraps. Fill your travel mug and grab some freshly blended bags of coffee to take home with you!
A quaint boutique offering unique, high-quality home decor and latest trends offering inspiration for your decorating needs. Select from a variety of jewelry, scarves and floral arrangements both fresh and dried. A visit that offers a lot of things to sparkle and delight you.
Trains, Planes and Automobiles
Geneseo's fastest growing event gets even better. Visit downtown on Saturday as the streets fill up with over 300 vintage cars from all eras, train engines, model trains, airplanes, food and festivities.
When you're in the market for comfort foods in Annawan, the Purple Onion is your spot. The homemade pies are a must-order item.
The Dutch Diner Family Restaurant
Casual family dining specializing in home-made pies. Excellent hot meals with large portions.
Country Corner - Grandparents Day Weekend/Customer Appreciation
Kids, visit Country Corner in Alpha with your Grandparents. Grandparents will be admitted free with a paying grandchild. Activities available include a Hayrack Ride, U-Pick Pumpkins, and Corn Maze. Special Discounts and Concessions in Timber Park. Hours: 9 am to 6 pm. Fall Fun Park Hours:10:30 am to 6 pm.
The community spirit of Alpha shines bright and brings residents and visitors together to enjoy their lighted parade and festive food. Parade begins at dusk.
Take a look back in history and visit the Steeple building, built in 1854. Architecturally intriguing it is a three-story stucco Greek Revival structure with a two-story tower and 66 six-over-six windows. It was built to be used as a hotel, but instead was used as a dwelling, school, administration building, and later housed a bank, telephone switchboard and apartments. The museum is home to the Bishop Hill Heritage Association offices. The rooms and exhibit showcase historic artifacts and photos of early Colony days and take visitors back through time to a quaint prairie village. Group tours by appointment, small fee. Open Daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 4 p.m.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Down home service features home baked bread and rolls, home cooked soups and entrees. Specials are served daily. "The Nest" is a specialty; ask about it! Breakfast served all day on Saturday.
Woodland Palace at Francis Park
A must-see attraction in Kewanee is the Woodland Palace at Francis Park, the first "green" home in Illinois. This unusual home was built way ahead of its time and is filled with engineering wonders. Learn about the quirky and eccentric man who built and lived in the home. Fred Francis was an artist, poet, inventor, builder, mathematician, engineer, and a naturist. Francis started to build the home in 1890 and worked on it for the next thirty-six years. It features hand-carved molding, a water purification system, and is the first house in the state of Illinois to have air-conditioning without the aid of electricity. View the sophisticated achievements of disappearing windows, doors, and more. Visit a home where everything seems to work in harmony. Woodland Palace is open seven days a week from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. April through October 1.
Lattice, Landscape and Leaves ~ Bishop Hill Quilt Show
The annual quilt show is like a needle and thread as it joins together family members and friends to create something memorable. This event continues to grow and over 100 quilts and quilted pieces are entered in this judged show at the Colony School. Be sure to visit the Village Smithy and VagnHall Galleri to see additional quilts on display.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Old Settlers Swedish Stomp and Skamperoo
Begins at 9 am, Skamperoo starts at 10 am. Over 150 runners each year of all ages enjoy this tradition of family fun running through historic Bishop hill, during the annual 5K run/walk. Runners vie for the coveted hand carved wooden boot trophy, symbolic of the Swedish Stomp. Open to all ages 7 to 107.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Beta Sigma Phi Annual Craft Show
Find your unique treasure at Henry County's largest one day craft show for handcrafted gifts. Free parking. Hours: 9am to 3pm. Admission: $2 for ages 13 & over.
Annawan Canal Ambush Mini Tri-Atholon and 5K
Experience the stunning Hennepin Canal on a beautiful autumn day. Run on the multi-purpose trail, bike along Patriot Way and paddle down the Hennepin canal to victory! Single and duo entries are encouraged. Location is Hennepin Canal Bridge, Rte. 78 ~ North of Annawan, IL
Jingle and Mingle Holiday Open House
Kick-off the holidays and visit Geneseo to start your Christmas shopping season, with extended hours by local shop owners. Candlelight shopping downtown Geneseo will light your holiday spirit.
Join us and compete in the four-mile Stampede, a one-mile run and a quarter-mile "fun run" for younger children. T-shirt awards, children under 7 receive a free t-shirt. Begins at 8 am.
Enjoy the perfect ending to the summer. Orion celebrates Labor Day weekend with a long standing tradition. Friday evening begins the event with a pie auction, carnival rides, and arts and crafts. The pie auction is legendary and encapsulates the best of small-town, Midwesterner living. The fun continues Saturday with a 5K run, a parade, and lots of food and fun. Events wrap up Sunday with a talent show.
Over 200 runners participate in this annual "Hardcore" 5k race held, snow, rain or shine beginning at 8am.
Andover Swedish Service at Jenny Lind Chapel
Join in a celebration of American pioneer faith held in the historic church "Jenny Lind Chapel". The church as constructed in the early 1850's and named for the celebrated Swedish singer, Jenny Lind. Join a celebration of American pioneer faith at Jenny Lind Chapel. The church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Starting at 4pm to 6pm.
Kewanee Windmont Park Lighting and Parade
Walk through the magical park, listen to caroler and enjoy cookies in the Shelterhouse. Drive and view the lights throughout the city streets and neighborhoods of Edgewood, Prospect and Chestnut.
We are a family owned brewery operating in our hometown of Geneseo, IL. Our brewery is in full operation and our taproom and gastropub is a great place to enjoy unique food and beer combinations.
Est. Sep 2014. Offering continually new & unique quality craft beer ~ in a comfortable environment. There's sure to be something for everyone to enjoy!
Timber Terror, a bone chilling experience that recreates and relives the Witter Hills Asylum. Patients experienced a macabre, sadistic torment while housed at the facility. A patient revolt took place and the Witter Hill Asylum was burnt to the ground. Survivors had not where to go and hid in the woods for years. The patient's spirits lurk in the woods and become vocal each October with unsettling noises and vibes coming from the area which once was the Witter Hills Asylum. Hours: 7pm to 11pm, Fridays and Saturdays. Admission: $10


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STANFORD -- Pitching prospect Mark Appel stands by controversial agent Scott Boras and the decisions after the 2012 major league baseball amateur draft that led the All-American to return to Stanford for his senior season.
"I don't think any team is unwilling to negotiate with Scott Boras," Appel said Thursday during Bay Area college baseball media day. "I can't tell you what the teams were thinking because we never talked to any teams. Whether teams made assumptions that weren't true, obviously we saw what the result was."
Boras served as an advisor to the 6-foot-5 right-hander, who rejected a $3.8 million offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates after falling to eighth in the June draft. At one point, Appel was projected to be the overall No. 1 pick in a draft that underwent new restrictions to reduce spending imposed by a new labor contract.
In offering the most detailed explanation of what happened since the draft, Appel said his decision had nothing to do with the Pirates' long-term struggles in the standings. Appel kept his college eligibility because he did not hire an agent.
"At the time of the draft, they were the hottest team in baseball," he said. "They were fun to watch. It wasn't about the Pirates. I had to make a decision that was best for my career going forward."
Appel acknowledged some people view him as a pawn for Boras and other agents fighting with baseball's owners. But he dismissed the idea.
"It wasn't Scott Boras' decision," Appel said of returning to Stanford. "He's my advisor. He laid it out in a way that made sense. It was a conscious decision. I knew what I was getting myself into."
Appel also isn't worried his decision will haunt him in this year's draft should he receive a less lucrative offer.
"It's not all about money for me," the former Monte Vista High-Danville star said. "There are a lot of things I value greater than money. Money means a lot to a lot of people. It seems like a social status. I'm not defined by how much I earn or will earn."
The man with a 95 mph fastball rejected the notion that his professional career will be stalled by playing at Stanford instead of in the minor leagues. The Cardinal open the season Feb. 15 at Rice.
"I don't understand how people can say I can't keep working and getting better at Stanford," Appel said. "The work I am putting in at Stanford is just as good and just as hard as anywhere else."
Appel is one of three Cardinal players named to Baseball America's preseason All-America first team. The others: outfielder Austin Wilson and first baseman Brian Ragira.
He will finish classes next month for a degree in management science and engineering.
Contact Elliott Almond at 408-920-5865. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/elliottalmond.


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The Wine Chill Gel Tote is new to our bottle cooling line up, these gel totes are made of flexible and freezable material. Simply freeze the Wine Chill Gel Tote in the expanded shape, then place your bottle of wine or other beverage inside. Now you are ready to carry your bottle where ever, and within 10 minutes it will be chilled!