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One of the most stunning literary debuts of our time, these energized, irreverent, and deliciously inventive stories introduce an astonishing new talent.
In the collection's hilarious title story, a Hasidic man gets a special dispensation from his rabbi to see a prostitute. "The Wig" takes an aging wigmaker and makes her, for a single moment, beautiful. In "The Tumblers," Englander envisions a group of Polish Jews herded toward a train bound for the death camps and, in a deft, imaginative twist, turns them into acrobats tumbling out of harm's way.
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The orders were given from Stalin's country house at Kuntsevo. He relayed them to the agent in charge with no greater emotion than for the killing of kulaks or clergy or the outspoken wives of very dear friends. The accused were to be apprehended the same day, arrive at the prison gates at the same moment, and--with a gasp and simultaneous final breath--be sent off to their damnation in a single rattling burst of gunfire.
It was not an issue of hatred, only one of allegiance. For Stalin knew there could be loyalty to only one nation. What he did not know so well were the authors' names on his list. When it was presented to him the next morning he signed the warrant anyway, though there were now twenty-seven, and yesterday there had been twenty-six.
No matter, except maybe to the twenty-seventh.
The orders left little room for variation, and none for tardiness. They were to be carried out in secrecy and--the only point that was reiterated--simultaneously. But how were the agents to get the men from Moscow and Gorky, Smolensk and Penza, Shuya and Podolsk, to the prison near the village of X at the very same time?
The agent in charge felt his strength was in leadership and gave up the role of strategist to the inside of his hat. He cut the list into strips and sprinkled them into the freshly blocked crown, mixing carefully so as not to disturb its shape. Most of these writers were in Moscow. The handful who were in their native villages, taking the waters somewhere, or locked in a cabin trying to finish that seminal work would surely receive a stiff cuffing when a pair of agents, aggravated by the trek, stepped through the door.
After the lottery, those agents who had drawn a name warranting a long journey accepted the good-natured insults and mockery of friends. Most would have it easy, nothing more to worry about than hurrying some old rebel to a car, or getting their shirts wrinkled in a heel-dragging, hair-pulling rural scene that could be as messy as necessary in front of a pack of superstitious peasants.
Then there were those who had it hard. Such as the two agents assigned to Vasily Korinsky, who, seeing no way out, was prepared to exit his bedroom quietly but whose wife, Paulina, struck the shorter of the two officers with an Oriental-style brass vase. There was a scuffle; Paulina was subdued, the short officer taken out unconscious, and a precious hour lost on their estimated time.
There was the pair assigned to Moishe Bretzky, a true lover of vodka and its country of origin. One would not have pegged him as one of history's most sensitive Yiddish poets. He was huge, slovenly, and smelly as a horse. Once a year, during the Ten Days of Penitence, he would take notice of his sinful ways and sober up for Yom Kippur. After the fast, he would grab pen and pad and write furiously for weeks in his sister's ventless kitchen--the shroud of atonement still draped over his splitting head. The finished work was toasted with a brimming shot of vodka. Then Bretzky's thirst would begin to rage and off he would go for another year. His sister's husband would have put an end to this annual practice if it weren't for the rubles he received for the sweat-curled pages Bretzky abandoned.
It took the whole of the night for the two agents to locate Bretzky. They tracked him down in one of the whorehouses that did not exist, and if they did, government agents surely did not frequent them. Nonetheless, having escaped notice, they slipped into the room. Bretzky was passed out on his stomach with a smiling trollop pinned under each arm. The time-consuming process of freeing the whores, getting Bretzky upright, and moving him into the hallway reduced the younger man to tears.
The senior agent left his partner in charge of the body while he went to chat with the senior woman of the house. Introducing himself numerous times as if they had never met, he explained his predicament and enlisted the help of a dozen women.
Twelve of the house's strongest companions--in an array of pink and red robes, froufrou slippers, and painted toenails--carried the giant bear to the waiting car amid a roar of giggles. It was a sight Bretzky would have enjoyed tremendously had he been conscious.
The least troubling of the troublesome abductions was that of Y. Zunser, oldest of the group and a target of the first serious verbal attacks on the cosmopolitans back in '49. In the February 19 edition of
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Three years later they came for him. The two agents were not enthusiastic about the task. They had shared a Jewish literature instructor in high school, whom they admired despite his ethnicity and who even coerced them into writing a poem or two. Both were rather decent fellows, and capturing an eighty-one-year-old man did not exactly jibe with their vision of bravely serving the party. They were simply following instructions. But somewhere amid their justifications lay a deep fear of punishment.
It was not yet dawn and Zunser was already dressed, sitting with a cup of tea. The agents begged him to stand up on his own, one of them trying the name Zunser and the other pleading with Melman. He refused.
"I will neither resist nor help. The responsibility must rest fully upon your conscience."
"We have orders," they said.
"I did not say you were without orders. I said that you have to bear responsibility."
They first tried lifting him by his arms, but Zunser was too delicate for the maneuver. Then one grabbed his ankles while the other clasped his chest. Zunser's head lolled back. The agents were afraid of killing him, an option they had been warned against. They put him on the floor and the larger of the two scooped him up, cradling the old man like a child.
Zunser begged a moment's pause as they passed a portrait of his deceased wife. He fancied the picture had a new moroseness to it, as if the sepia-toned eyes might well up and shed a tear. He spoke aloud. "No matter, Katya. Life ended for me on the day of your death; everything since has been but nostalgia." The agent shifted the weight of the romantic in his arms and headed out the door.
The solitary complicated abduction that took place out of Moscow was the one that should have been the easiest of the twenty-seven. It was the simple task of removing Pinchas Pelovits from the inn on the road that ran to X and the prison beyond.
Pinchas Pelovits had constructed his own world with a compassionate God and a diverse group of worshipers. In it, he tested these people with moral dilemmas and tragedies--testing them sometimes more with joy and good fortune. He recorded the trials and events of this world in his notebooks in the form of stories and novels, essays, poems, songs, anthems, tales, jokes, and extensive histories that led up to the era in which he dwelled.
His parents never knew what label to give their son, who wrote all day but did not publish, who laughed and cried over his novels but was gratingly logical in his contact with the everyday world. What they did know was that Pinchas wasn't going to take over the inn.
When they became too old to run the business, the only viable option was to sell out at a ridiculously low price--provided the new owners would leave the boy his room and feed him when he was hungry. Even when the business became the property of the state, Pinchas, in the dreamer's room, was left in peace: why bother, he's harmless, sort of a good-luck charm for the inn, no one even knows he's here, maybe he's writing a history of the place, and we'll all be made famous. He wasn't. But who knows, maybe he would have, had his name--mumbled on the lips of travelers--not found its way onto Stalin's list.
The two agents assigned Pinchas arrived at the inn driving a beat-up droshky and posing as the sons of now-poor landowners, a touch they thought might tickle their superiors. One carried a Luger (a trinket he had brought home from the war), and the other kept a billy club stashed in his boot. They found the narrow hallway with Pinchas's room and knocked lightly on his door. "Not hungry" was the response. The agent with the Luger gave the door a hip check; it didn't budge. "Try the handle," said the voice. The agent did, swinging it open.
"You're coming with us," said the one with the club in his boot.
"Absolutely not," Pinchas stated matter-of-factly. The agent wondered if his "You're coming with us" had sounded as bold.
"Put the book down on the pile, put your shoes on, and let's go." The agent with the Luger spoke slowly. "You're under arrest for anti-Soviet activity."
Pinchas was baffled by the charge. He meditated for a moment and came to the conclusion that there was only one moral outrage he'd been involved in, though it seemed to him a bit excessive to be incarcerated for it.
"Well, you can have them, but they're not really mine. They were in a copy of a Zunser book that a guest forgot and I didn't know where to return them. Regardless, I studied them thoroughly. You may take me away." He proceeded to hand the agents five postcards. Three were intricate pen-and-ink drawings of a geisha in various positions with her legs spread wide. The other two were identical photographs of a sturdy Russian maiden in front of a painted tropical background wearing a hula skirt and making a vain attempt to cover her breasts. Pinchas began stacking his notebooks while the agents divvied the cards. He was sad that he had not resisted temptation. He would miss taking his walks and also the desk upon whose mottled surface he had written.
"May I bring my desk?"
The agent with the Luger was getting fidgety. "You won't be needing anything, just put on your shoes."
"I'd much prefer my books to shoes," Pinchas said. "In the summer I sometimes take walks without shoes but never without a novel. If you would have a seat while I organize my notes--" and Pinchas fell to the floor, struck in the head with the pistol grip. He was carried from the inn rolled in a blanket, his feet poking forth, bare.
Pinchas awoke, his head throbbing from the blow and the exceedingly tight blindfold. This was aggravated by the sound of ice cracking under the droshky wheels, as happens along the river route west of X. "The bridge is out on this road," he told them. "You'd best cut through the old Bunakov place. Everybody does it in winter."
The billy club was drawn from the agent's boot, and Pinchas was struck on the head once again. The idea of arriving only to have their prisoner blurt out the name of the secret prison was mortifying. In an attempt to confound him, they turned off on a clearly unused road. There are reasons that unused roads are not used. It wasn't half a kilometer before they had broken a wheel and were off to a nearby pig farm on foot. The agent with the gun commandeered a donkey-drawn cart, leaving a furious pig farmer cursing and kicking the side of his barn.
The trio were all a bit relieved upon arrival: Pinchas because he started to get the idea that this business had to do with something more than his minor infraction, and the agents because three other cars had shown up only minutes before they had--all inexcusably late.
By the time the latecomers had been delivered, the initial terror of the other twenty-three had subsided. The situation was tense and grave, but also unique. An eminent selection of Europe's surviving Yiddish literary community was being held within the confines of an oversized closet. Had they known they were going to die, it might have been different. Since they didn't, I. J. Manger wasn't about to let Mani Zaretsky see him cry for rachmones. He didn't have time to anyway. Pyotr Kolyazin, the famed atheist, had already dragged him into a heated discussion about the ramifications of using God's will to drastically alter the outcome of previously "logical" plots. Manger took this to be an attack on his work and asked Kolyazin if he labeled everything he didn't understand "illogical." There was also the present situation to discuss, as well as old rivalries, new poems, disputed reviews, journals that just aren't the same, up-and-coming editors, and, of course, the gossip, for hadn't they heard that Lev had used his latest manuscript for kindling?
When the noise got too great, a guard opened the peephole in the door to find that a symposium had broken loose. As a result, by the time numbers twenty-four through twenty-seven arrived, the others had already been separated into smaller cells.
Each cell was meant to house four prisoners and contained three rotting mats to sleep on. In a corner was a bucket. There were crude holes in the wood-plank walls, and it was hard to tell if the captors had punched them as a form of ventilation or if the previous prisoners had painstakingly scratched them through to confirm the existence of a world outside.
The four latecomers had lain down immediately, Pinchas on the floor. He was dazed and shivering, stifling his moans so the others might rest. His companions did not even think of sleep: Vasily Korinsky because of worry about what might be the outcome for his wife; Y. Zunser because he was trying to adapt to the change (the only alteration he had planned for in his daily routine was death, and that in his sleep); Bretzky because he hadn't really awakened.
Excepting Pinchas, none had an inkling of how long they'd traveled, whether from morning until night or into the next day. Pinchas tried to use his journey as an anchor, but in the dark he soon lost his notion of time gone by. He listened for the others' breathing, making sure they were alive.
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Acer Tumbles on Disappointing Results
Taiwanese personal computer maker Acer's share price is sliding along with its market share.
Its Taiwan-listed shares fell by the maximum daily trading limit of 7% in early trade Wednesday to 16.90 New Taiwan dollars (US$5.74), a record low and a far cry from NT$105.39 in early 2010, when it was the world's second-biggest PC maker by shipments. Now, it has a global market share of just 8.3% in the PC market and is in the fourth spot, according to data from research firm IDC.
Acer, which recorded a net loss of NT$13.12 billion ($448.1 million) for the third quarter, is reshuffling its C-suite in a bid to turn its fortunes around. The company said Tuesday Chairman J.T. Wang will step down in June, and Corporate President Jim Wong will take over his duties from January while the company looks for a new chairman.
The company, whose inventory of unsold PCs is piling up as consumers shift toward tablets and other mobile devices, also wrote off NT$9.94 billion on its acquisitions of PC makers Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which it completed in 2007 and 2008, respectively.
"When a company changes its leadership for the second time in three years, you know it is in trouble," HSBC analysts said in a note. It added that more write-offs are possible if the company continues to post losses, with NT$28.8 billion of intangible assets still left on Acer's book.
Acer's poor performance could also once again spur speculation that the company might consider a merger with domestic competitor Asustek Computer Asustek Chairman Jonney Shih has said he was open to the idea of a merger between the two recently, though such a thought was quickly shot down by Acer.
Acer's management change comes after another Taiwanese company, HTC, said last month that its chairwoman, Cher Wang, has taken over some duties from Chief Executive Peter Chou as the smartphone maker battles sliding market share.


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Squawka look at the role played by Olivier Giroud in recent games and ask if Arsenal can depend on him for Saturday's clash with Chelsea.
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It has been a long, hard slog of a season for Olivier Giroud. The Frenchman has delighted and frustrated in equal measure but Arsenal fans have become increasingly exasperated by his inability to convert clear goalscoring opportunities in the biggest games.
Arsene Wenger's failure to strengthen his forward ranks in either of the transfer windows has only added to Giroud's workload, which has acted as a growing burden on the Frenchman's shoulders.
And it is one he has increasingly wilted under, as the pressure grows on Arsenal's title challenge and pursuit of the FA Cup. Giroud, unsurprisingly, has not been able to sustain the early goalscoring spree which initially led some to believe Wenger may have been right to place so much faith in the France striker.
Giroud has toiled badly with just two goals to show from his last six games. When you consider Sunderland's defensive inadequacies and the fact the Black Cats' minds were firmly fixed on an upcoming Capital One Cup final in Arsenal's recent 4-1 win, when Giroud bagged a brace, it doesn't reflect well on his input over the last few months.
Giroud has struggled to replicate the heights of earlier this season when he scored fired four in as many games from the opening-day 3-1 loss to Aston Villa onwards, but it has ultimately been his inability to breach top-level defences which has caused most irritation amongst supporters.
No-shows at Old Trafford and Anfield were followed up by an equally turgid showing at White Hart Lane last weekend during the Gunners' North London derby success, with some fans believing Giroud showed a lack of effort, particularly in the second half when the visitors were on the back foot.
The main complaint from Arsenal fans, though, should be Giroud's average position on the field. With the interchanging of Tomas Rosicky and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain amongst others on the right flank, there ought to have been enough movement to leave Giroud free to concentrate on his duties at the apex of the Arsenal attack.
For some reason unbeknownst to the aghast Arsenal fans, Giroud's natural inclination was to peel wide and receive the ball. It hints at resignation, a concession of defeat to the central defenders, but leaves Wenger's side with no feasible target to hit with crosses or passes into advanced areas of the field.
It appears a ploy which Giroud has adopted on more than just the one occasion. While not as reliant on the wide positions as he was at White Hart Lane (19.35%), there were suggestions he had raised the white flag at Anfield in the 5-1 drubbing as he came out to the right flank 14% of the time.
Again, at Old Trafford it was a similar story. In defence of Giroud, his prominent position was central again (36.05%) but spending 11.63% of his time on the wings failed to offer Arsenal the requisite firepower needed against the more illustrious names in the Premier League.
These games are all in stark contrast to his performance against Sunderland, where he notched his highest performance score of the season and spent almost 68% of his time in central areas.
In relation to firepower, Giroud's shooting statistics make for startlingly grim reading, showing just how confidence-shot the towering striker appears when faced with defenders a step up from the lower reaches of the table.
Against United and Liverpool he registered just two shots and, from those four, found the target just once. In the reverse fixture against United and in the chastening 6-3 defeat at the hands of fellow title chasers Manchester City, 0% accuracy was the sum total of his endeavours.
It all makes for a rather damning assessment of a striker's qualities and while his attempts to lead the line all season have been admirable, he lacks the killer instinct of a Luis Suarez to truly allow Arsenal - at least as an attacking force - to be considered contenders for the title.
He has attempted 65 efforts on goal this season, getting just 26 on target, and was so meagre at White Hart Lane that he failed to summon up even one goalscoring attempt.
If Giroud can boast of any particular talent as a top marksman, then it his ability in the air. He has won a respectable 108 duels from 214 in the league this season but even this facet to his game has seemingly eluded him when tasked with producing the goods on the biggest of stages.
Against United and Liverpool he won just five of 13 and two from eight duels respectively, with the burly duo of Nemanja Vidic and Martin Skrtel relishing the tussle and coming out on top. Meanwhile at Tottenham it was a similar story, as Jan Vertonghen and Younes Kaboul teamed up to snuff him out.
The problem facing Wenger and Arsenal is a lack of viable alternatives. Nicklas Bendtner's off-field indiscretions count him out while Yaya Sanogo's youthful exuberance and energy masks some more detectable flaws in his game.
For now, Wenger must hope he can rely on Giroud's physical toolkit to unsettle backlines. The striker simply has to notch sooner or later in a big match and the weekend trip to Chelsea represents the perfect chance to silence the critics.
A goal at Stamford Bridge could prove pivotal in his side's title chase and would stand him in good stead for the future. Staying in a conventional striking role would be a good start.
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Tonight, I found out that my super-smart, ultra-cool boyfriend fixed my computer as part of my Christmas present. Apparently the problem was strictly my hard drive so I don't have to worry about sending my entire computer into the electronic waste stream...for now.
Anyways, I'm glad to once again have easy access to a computer and to be able to make posts on a regular basis. I'm planning for an every-other-day schedule for now.
Thanks, b.f., for fixing my computer!
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DJSdawg, on 15 January 2014 - 02:22 AM, said:
im loving the schedule:
southern miss
@ south alabama
@ lsu (still expect to lose, but they will be rebuilding, so im cautiously optimistic)
aTm (minus johnny manziel, game in starkville)
auburn (always close with auburn, game in starkville)
@ uk
ut martin
@ alabama (probable loss as usual)
vandy (minus franklin, game in starkville)
@ ole miss
outside of ole miss, all the sec games that are within reach will be in starkville (aTm, auburn, vandy, arkansas) and we have some given road wins...or probable road wins (@ uk) and a toss-up road game (@ ole miss).
from a msu perspective, this is the type of schedule that comes around very rarely. its the winged purple unicorns of schedules.
4 guaranteed ooc wins
uk (likely w)
arkansas (likely w)
3 toss-up sec games at HOME
@ ole miss (toss up imo as of right now)
2 probable losses (@ lsu, @ alabama)
its looking really good in my opinion and has for a while now. i was eyeballing this schedule last season and pointing to this year as the one that (IF we make a run, it might be the perfect year for it) might legitimize what we have been working for over the last 5 years.
on top of that, dak prescott has me really wooly right now and his command of the offense is really impressive. sadly, i also we get some addition by subtraction at runningback (jrob for perkins...and i flinch saying that because perk was really good, just not the type we needed to run the dan mullen offense), jameon lewis is returning as an upperclassman, all our green true freshman receivers return with some experience, we return most of our d line, we return an outstanding linebacking corp, we return all 4 starters in the secondary on a defense that made some impressive strides in the last 1/3 of the season. assuming we stay healthy, i just dont see how anything less than 7-5 is possible....best case scenario, 10-2 with an outside shot at an upset in baton rouge, most likely scenario it will be a 9 win regular season.
some state fans get a little crazy from time to time on predictions, but as a self-proclaimed realist, this has me salivating. whether or not i am a true realist has yet to be seen, but i feel like this could be THE ever elusive mythical year. the stars are lining up that way imo.


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REDLANDS, Calif.—The body of a 23-year-old woman has been found in a San Bernardino County orange grove and police have launched a homicide investigation.
The Riverside Press-Enterprise reports (http://bit.ly/YByMgO) that a local resident found the body of Sylvia Marie Flores at the edge of an orchard in Redlands about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Redlands city spokesman Carl Baker says homicide investigators were trying to determine when and where Flores was killed and how long her body had been in the grove.
Details about the type of injuries the victim suffered have not been released.
The newspaper says Flores was a resident of Perris in Riverside County.


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World's first lignocellulose biorefinery is on its way
Leuna – Peak oil prices and depleted fossil resources have dragged biomass into the limelight in the chemical industry. In Germany, pioneering work to use wood waste to produce bioplastics, platform chemicals or energy in a biorefinery has begun. In mid-June, a consortium of 15 research groups – including those from Bayer Technology GmbH, Evonik Degussa, Wacker Chemie AG, and the SMEs Dynea Erkner, Tecnaro and InfraLeuna GmbH – received an initial a8.5m tranche of funding to set up the world's first lignocellulose pilot plant at the traditional chemistry production site in Leuna. The facility they are planning to build will be able to break down cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin into glucose, xylose and phenols. It is part of a a50m fund set up for the Chemical Biotech Process Center (CBP), a complete biorefinery designed to scale-up biotechnological conversions from the lab to the pilot scale, a prerequisite for companies to commercialise such technologies.
To be managed by the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft and Linde-KCA Dresden, the pilot biorefinery will feature seven plants where biotech processes can be upscaled. In contrast to plant-made starches, conversion of wood waste to chemical products is promising because wood is significantly cheaper than raw oil (EUR70/t vs. EUR480/t).
Breaking the bonds = Big money
The cellulose and hemicellulose building blocks of wood can be converted to glucose and xylose, whereas lignin can be degraded to phenol, a precursor for many chemical products.
The profitability of the biorefinery will depend primarily on the exploitation of lignin, which is difficult to crack economically. In the consortium, Wacker Chemie AG has already begun to develop processes for its enzymatic breakdown, while Dynea Erkner is very interested in the production of bioplastics from phenol building blocks. Evonik Degussa GmbH and Bayer Technology Services GmbH are also looking at how to use wood waste as an alternative feed for the sugar supply.


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Schools left behindAugust 19,2014
It was with gratitude and appreciation that I read the top headline on the Aug. 9 newspaper, Vt. ed chief roasts No Child policy. Many thanks to our Education Secretary Rebecca Holcombe.
Having taught French, grades six through 12, I was appalled when No Child Left Behind became federal policy in 2001, appalled at the limits and consequences to be suffered by children, schools, communities, educators and education itself.
Not only can a schools standing be shattered by a single childs inability to meet strict and narrow standards, for whatever reason, but good teachers and principals can be lost and education itself can be left behind.
In a way, I suppose its an honor that nearly every school in our state is low performing: We have not caved in to a bizarre federal policy that can subject some children to discrimination and rob all children of the rich and well-rounded experience that education can and should be.
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Investigators believe a body found Monday is that of Gianfranco Villagomez-Saldana.
He is the 23-year-old University of Kansas exchange student from Peru who was last seen early Saturday morning.
Lawrence police say officers were called about a medical emergency on Avalon Road Monday afternoon.
Officers located a man's body in the grass behind a home.
Family and friends were notified by officers late Monday.
Police also say preliminary information from the scene does not indicate foul play was involved in the death.
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BARCELONA, Spain - Scutum, a Spanish manufacturer founded in 2011, is seeking OEM distributors for its electric cargo scooter, which is slated for mass-production this April in Barcelona.
Scutum claims its team has experience in previous development projects and electric motorcycles in Europe.
According to a Scutum news release: "Scutum does not intend to become a large brand itself, but focuses on its core role as an R&D&I manufacturing company, which has developed its own 'drive system' and two electric scooter platforms (S01 and S02). The scooters will be offered to brands of cars and motorcycles who want to enter the world of two-wheeled EVs as well as to distribution companies from around the world with their own established identities."
Scutum claims its S02 model is the first electric cargo scooter with a completely extractable lithium battery pack. The model is powered by a 4kW motor. A Smartphone Dock and a communication interface allow for "simple and class-leading efficiency in service support."
With government assistance, Scutum worked on the S02 electric scooter for more than two years. More than 90 percent of the scooter's parts are manufactured locally.
The company said it is now "focused on finding different brands and distribution groups from around the world that want to offer quality, European-made electric vehicles to their dealers and fleet customers." Further details are at www.scutum.es.
"Only with the introduction of electric vehicles, people will trust in new technology," said Carlos Sotelo, director general of Scutum and a former Dakar Rally rider. "The companies and final customers will save money, and we will walk together to a more sustainable world. It's in our hands."
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When the folks at MirrorMate asked me if I would like to try out their custom-made mirror frames in my home, it felt like destiny. I had already been browsing their website for weeks dreaming of transforming our vast-expanses of builder-grade bathroom mirrors.
I've been planning to update our bathroom mirrors since the day we moved into this house, but I just haven't gotten around to it. MirrorMate came to my rescue!
The whole process couldn't have been easier. A big, long box arrived on my doorstep with the color and style of frame that I chose from the MirrorMate website. You can request samples before ordering so you know exactly what you're getting. Each piece of the frame was wrapped in bubble wrap and there was a small baggie of supplies that you need to assemble the frame.
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Now you wait. For an hour. The longest hour ever. I wanted to hang my frame!
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I am so in love with my MirrorMate frame. It has totally transformed the look of this bathroom. The style that I chose was the Acadia in White because it worked so beautifully with the white cabinets we have. But MirrorMate has a huge selection of styles and colors to choose from.
I am thoroughly impressed with the quality of the MirrorMate frames and ease of installation. In less than 2 hours, I got a totally custom look for my bathroom. LOVE IT!
And to make it even better, MirrorMate is offering my readers 15% off any frame through December 2010. Just use the code HOUSE when you check out to receive your discount. Everyone who has seen my new bathroom mirror in person wants one for themselves.
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Great weather is finally here and school will be out in a few days. It's almost summer time, everything is green and growing and it is time to take some serious photographs.
Before you go out and play, let me give you a few tips to help you get some great photos. First check your batteries. If you use rechargeable batteries, make sure they are fully charged. If you use alkaline or lithium batteries, put in a fresh set and make sure they haven't leaked or anything bad that might hinder the operation of your camera. Next check the settings on your camera and make sure it is set for proper operation. Maybe you've been messing with the buttons to try different things or you might have loaned your camera to someone who changed the settings and didn't move them back. Just take a minute to set everything back to whatever you consider normal. A lot of newer cameras can be reset back to the factory settings by simply changing one of the menu settings.
Another small but important thing to check is your strap. Straps come loose over time and if it would happen to let go at the wrong time it could be a very expensive drop. Take a minute to make sure it is still tight and won't let your camera fall.
Next, clean your lens. The best thing to use is a microfiber cloth to clean your lens and LCD display. It's the same type of cloth you would use to clean your eyeglasses.
If you have a film camera, drop in a fresh roll of film. If you are digital, you should clear off your card by downloading all your images onto your computer and burning them to a CD or DVD. After you back up your images and ONLY after you have copies safely backed up on your computer and on disc you can use the format function on your camera to basically clean your card. The process of taking pictures and erasing them over and over again can eventually leave stray data on your card and could possibly confuse your camera. The format function sweeps your card clean and only needs to be done if you are experiencing card related errors. Did I mention to make sure you have a backup of the pictures before you use the format command?
OK, that should give you enough homework to keep you busy for a little while. As soon as you are done with your homework you can go outside and play. Have fun!
(Brent Kepner is the owner and photographer at Foto 1 Pro Photo in Elkins. He is a Master Photographer as well as a Certified Professional Photographer.)


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After thrilling their fans with a 6-2 win in their home opener last night against the Oilers, the Canucks will look to spoil the home opener for the Flames when these two heated rivals clash at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight in Calgary.
Vancouver is looking to string to consecutive wins for the first time in this young season when they battle Calgary in the first of five meetings this season and they'll be turning to the Sedin twins to lead the way again. The twins were extremely effective against the Flames last season combining for two goals and 15 points in just five games played.
The Flames, likewise, are looking to post back-to-back wins for the first time this season as well. They earned three of a possible four points in their two-game road trip to begin the season, which included knocking off the Blue Jackets 4-3 on Friday. Joey MacDonald, who led the Flames to their first win of the season, will get the start for the Flames. It will be just his third career start against the Canucks and his first as a Flame.
Puck drop at 5 pm PT – Live on Sportsnet Pacific, THE TEAM 1040, or online at www.teamradio.ca.
1. Shoot first and don't ask questions. The Canucks have shown over the years that they can be a very successful team when they push the pace on offence and having a shoot first mentality like they did last night is more likely than not to lead to goals.
2. Take the crowd out early. Just as the fans at Rogers Arena were pumped up last night for the Canucks home opener, you'd have to expect the same to be the case for the fans tonight at the Saddledome when the Flames play their first home game of the season. A few early markers might get them to start sitting on their hands.
3. Attack Lack. If the Canucks decide to go with their rookie netminder in the tail end of the back-to-back, the Flames need to give him a rude welcoming to the NHL by making life as difficult as possible for him.
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F Alex Burrows (foot) is out indefinitely. F Jordan Schroeder (broken left foot/ankle) is on the injured reserve list.
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F Matt Stajan (leg contusion) is week-to-week. F Mike Cammalleri (bruised hand) is on the injured reserve list.
The Canucks might not like the idea of Ryan Kesler getting into too many scraps but they do have a strong history of winning when Kes decides to drop the gloves. Since breaking into the NHL, Kesler has fought 16 times in the regular season. The Canucks have won 11 of those 16 games in which he gotten into a fight (11-3-2).
2 – Game losing streak for the Flames in home openers.
2 – Shorthanded goals scored by the Canucks last night, equaling their entire total from the 2012.13 season.
4 – Wins for the Canucks over the Flames last year in five games played.
8 – Points for Henrik Sedin (1-7-8) against the Flames last season, leading all players in the season series.
19 – Captains in Flames franchise history. Mark Giordano became the latest taking over the vacant position previously held by Jarome Iginla.
172 – Total games of NHL experience combined between Karri Ramo and Joey MacDonald combined. Miikka Kiprusoff, who retired in the off-season, had 623 games of regular season experience.
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London - Defending champion Petra Kvitova reached the Wimbledon second round on Tuesday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Akgul Amanmuradova of Uzbekistan, but only after surviving an early struggle.The Czech, who became the first woman born in the 1990s to win a major when she beat Maria Sharapova in the 2011 final, fought back from 3-0 and 4-1 down in the first set before seeing off Amanmuradova, who has now lost all her five first round appearances here.Once Kvitova had reeled off seven successive games to take the first set and lead 2-0 in the second, the 22-year-old was comfortably in control, managing to shrug off a brief rain delay at 40-40 at 5-3 in the second set."It's unbelievable to come back as defending champion," said Kvitova, who started her 2011 title-winning campaign out on Court 15."I was nervous at the start. On grass you never know what to expect from me."World No 4 Kvitova will now face either Italy's Karin Knapp or Elena Baltacha for a place in the last 32.
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Minutes of the meeting held on December 9, 2010
The Newtown Township Historical Architectural Review Board met on Thursday, December 9, 2010, at 9:30 A.M. in the main meeting room of the Newtown Township Administration Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Newtown, PA.
Members present were Joseph McKernan, Jr., Bill Mahler, Doug Terry, Frank Tyrol, Peggy Driscoll and Building Inspector Rich Wendling. Not present were member Harriet Beckert and Supervisor Liaison Phil Calabro. Also present were John Boyle, Assistant Township Manager, Patty Powers, Codes Department and John Frazier, representing Newtown Presbyterian Church.
Call to Order:
Chairman McKernan called the meeting to order at 9:37 A.M.
Minutes of November 10, 2010:
Mr. Mahler made a motion to approve the minutes of November 10, 2010 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Driscoll and passed unanimously with one member abstaining (5-0).
Mr. Tyrol arrived after the approval of the November minutes.
New Business
Certificates of Appropriateness:
Apple Cleaners – 260 North Sycamore Street
The Board discussed the Certificate of Appropriateness for 260 North Sycamore Street to remove/reface and reinstall two (2) 2'X16' sign panels for the front and rear signs. No applicant was present for this COA. The colors for the replacement panels is as follows:
Apple – Ronan Pantone 354 Green
Apple Logo and Cleaners – Ronan Pantone 185 Red
Mr. Mahler questioned if the applicant would also be changing the blade and marquee signs. Mrs. Powers reported that the applicant advised her that he would not be installing a blade sign and that the marquee sign was not discussed.
The members discussed approving all of the signs (front, rear, blade and marquee) as long as they are done inkind with the colors being presented on this application.
Mrs. Driscoll questioned if there would be a plant on the premises. Mr. Wendling reported that there would not be a plant at this location.
Mr. Tyrol made a motion to approve the application for 260 North Sycamore Street as presented and revised on December 6, 2010, the signs included are for the front and rear of the building and the marquee signs. The sign colors would be as follows:
Apple – Ronan Pantone 354 Green
Apple Logo and Cleaners – Ronan Pantone 185 Red
If the applicant chooses to install blade signs at a later date, a formal approval would be needed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Terry and passed unanimously (6-0).
The Board signed the Certificate of Appropriateness for 260 North Sycamore Street. Chairman McKernan reported that he would make the presentation to the Supervisors on December 22, 2010.
Newtown Presbyterian Church – 76 North Sycamore Street
The Board discussed the Certificate of Appropriateness for 76 North Sycamore Street to install a center handrail on the main step entrance.
Mr. Frazier advised that the Church would like to install the center railing to address safety concerns.
Mr. Tyrol questioned the type of railing being proposed. Mr. Frazier advised that the proposed railing would be metal and match the existing railings.
The members agreed that the center railing is a good idea. Chairman McKernan reported that installing the center railing would actually bring the stairs up to code.
Mr. Tyrol made a motion to approve the application for 76 North Sycamore Street as presented, for the installation for a center handrail on the main step entrance. The new railing will be metal and match the existing step railings. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Driscoll and passed unanimously (6-0).
Chairman McKernan advised the applicant that this Board only makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and that they give the final approval. He advised the applicant that the matter would be discussed at the Board of Supervisors' meeting on December 22, 2010. The meeting starts at 7:30 P.M. and a representative should be present. Mr. Frazier advised that he couldn't attend the Supervisors' meeting on December 22, 2010. The Board members reported that they had no objections to the application and felt that it would be okay if Mr. Frazier could not attend the December 22nd meeting.
The Board thanked Mr. Frazier for his time.
The Board signed the Certificate of Appropriateness for 76 North Sycamore Street. Chairman McKernan reported that he would make the presentation to the Supervisors on December 22, 2010.
Correspondence from the Lorraine Pentz – Newtown Joint Historic Commission
Chairman McKernan reported on the correspondence received from the NJHC with regards to several properties in the Township. The members were provided copies of the correspondence for their review.
The members discussed the correspondence with regards to the following:
Mr. Tyrol reported that the Newtown Corporation has discussed some of these properties with regards to maintenance.
Members discussed there being a liaison between this Board and the NJHC.
Mrs. Driscoll reported on discussions that the Planning Commission has had with regards to the future of the Stockburger site.
Chairman McKernan advised that he would contact Lorraine Pentz to discuss her correspondence further.
Old Business
Update on developing a Book of Appropriateness
The Board discussed the status of the book and the Supervisors having the opportunity to review the information. The Recording Secretary reported that the Supervisors were provided a copy of the book on a compact disc in their packets. Chairman McKernan advised the members that when he makes the HARB presentation on December 22, 2010 he would check in with the Supervisors on their review of the draft Book of Appropriateness.
Report from Planning Commission Liaison
Privilege of the Floor
The Recording Secretary recommended any members with their term expiring at the end of 2010 that are interested in remaining on the Board to submit a letter to Olivia Kivenko, Administration Assistant to the Township Manager.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Mahler made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tyrol and passed unanimously (6-0).
The meeting was duly adjourned at 10:04 A.M.
The next meeting is schedule for January 13, 2011 at 9:30 A.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Christy Holley-Flaherty, Recording Secretary


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Origin: Belgium, Ypres
Date: 1753
30.5 cm overall length; 351 g overall weight
Marks/Maker: Ypres, Belgium lion, 1753, maker's mark B between two mullets beneath a crown
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Looking for the next blockbuster
Allschwil – Europe's largest stand-alone biotech company Actelion Ltd. is receiving an injection of fresh capital. Under the guidance of the two biggest Swiss banks – UBS and Credit Suisse – the Swiss company will be issued a loan of up to €171m at a 4.9% interest rate. This will help push the Phase III programme for macitentan, the firm's promising tissue-targeting endothelin receptor antagonist for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Analysts say macitentan represents Actelion's best hope for a blockbuster successor to pulmonary hypertension drug bosentan (Tracleer), which earned US$1.5bn in 2010. However, patents on the substance will expire in 2015. Tracleer also lost ground to Gilead's Letairis in 2011. Results from the macitentan PAH trial are expected in the first half of next year. Actelion had a difficult 2011, with drug failures, an attempted board coup and an expensive lawsuit in the US.


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BLOOMFIELD -- The 47th Annual Bloomfield Christmas Tournament got underway on Friday at Bloomfield High School.
As usual, the top-seeded team rolled to easy wins. However, there was one major upset as 12th-seeded South Pemiscot took out No. 5 Kennett 53-50.
Other than that, every other game went as seeded.
Dexter 99, Richland 44
The Bearcats saw 12 players reach the scoring column, including four in double figures.
Chris Guethle led the way with 17 points followed by Derek Demaree with 15.
Anthony Elfrink chipped in with 13 while Kyle Espey added 12 points.
Richland was led by Corey Moore's nine points.
The East Carter County Redbirds had no trouble disposing of No. 15 seed Greenville as they led 47-14 at the half.
East Carter, seeded second, got 21 points out of all-state guard David Reynolds. Trevor Douglas and Allen Wilder each had 15 points while Tyler Stahl had 14.
Greenville was led by Donny Helm with 15 points.
Twin Rivers 68, Puxico 17
Third-seeded Twin Rivers put the defensive clamps on Puxico, limiting the Indians to just 17 points on the night.
The Royals led 34-9 at the half and 54-15 entering the fourth quarter.
Sophomore guard Michael Lance scored 22 points while John Thrasher and Jason Baucom each had 10 points.
Jesse Townsend led Puxico with nine points.
Doniphan 77, Bernie 48
Leading just 38-34 at the half, the fourth-seeded Dons out-scored No. 13 Bernie 25-4 in the third quarter to blow the game open.
All of a sudden, a close game at halftime turned into a 63-38 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
Doniphan was led by 6-foot-7 sophomore Matt Rogers with 17 points. Stephan Reichers followed up with 16 points and Brett Reed added 14 points.
Bernie was led by Britt Arnold's 21 points. Zach Dill followed up with 14 points.
South Pemiscot 53, Kennett 50
In the only upset of the night, No. 12 South Pemiscot came from behind to defeat fifth-seeded Kennett.
The Bulldogs trailed 25-19 at the half and 38-36 entering the fourth quarter.
South Pemiscot was led by Percy Brock's 14 points and Alonzo Jones with 13 points.
Kennett got 12 points out of Dontavis Jones and 11 points out of Tyrone Duckworth.
Bloomfield 73, East Prairie 58
The 11th-seeded East Prairie Eagles gave host school Bloomfield all they wanted, but couldn't hold off a strong finish from the sixth-seeded Wildcats.
East Prairie tied the score at 58-58 on two Roger Swann free throws with 5:11 left in the game, but Bloomfield finished the game on a 15-0 run to win.
Bloomfield was led by Eric Jones with 21 points. Jordan Sandage followed up with 19 points. Grant Jones added 14 and Tim Perry had 11 points.
East Prairie was led by Jared Carden's 16 points and Aaron Harland with 15 points.
Portageville 67, Van Buren 55
Despite having one of the youngest and smallest teams he's ever had, head coach Jim Bidewell continued his Bloomfield tournament success by holding off 10th-seeded Van Buren.
Portageville, seeded seventh, led from the outset and never trailed.
The Bulldogs never could shake Van Buren, leading 49-41 heading into the fourth quarter, but they never were seriously threatened either.
Portageville was led by sharpshooting lefty Jimmy Larry with 19 points. Ultra-quick point guard Willie Hassell followed up with 14 points.
Senior Ramone Kershaw chipped in with 10 points.
Van Buren was led by Tyler Cleaver with 14 points.
Hayti 59, Malden 41
The eighth-seeded Hayti Indians used a big second quarter to build a lead on No. 9 Malden as they cruised to the win.
Hayti saw Dallas Winda scored 13 of his game-high 24 points in the second quarter. William Moore, who has given Mizzou a verbal commitment in football, scored 11 points.
Malden was led by freshman Quintin Gorden with 11 points. Jordan Beaird followed up with 10 points.
The tournament continued on Saturday. Results from those games will be in Monday's edition.


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Eagle Meet and Greet & Raptor Awareness Program
Come see live eagle demonstrations 10 a.m. til 2 p.m. every Saturday in January at the Alton Visitor Center. See a live bald eagle up close and personal! Ask and learn about their species and habitats. Then, grab your official All Around Alton Eagle Watcher's Guide as you journey out along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway to see eagles in their natural habitat. Free! For more information, call 1-800-ALTON-IL or go to www.VisitAlton.com.
The Music Theatre Company explores the musical in the interest of expanding the canon of musical theatre through fully-staged productions, commissions of new works and musical experiments.
Try one of Wally's famous burgers or one of the many other great choices on the menu.
Franco's Restaurant in The Atrium Hotel
Casual family dining where kids 12 and under eat free with a dining adult. Comfortable for families as well as the business traveler. Dining room seating as well as atrium terrace seating available. Franco's Restaurant features such an array of delicious, ever-changing specialty dishes that it's impossible to choose one dish to love. The high quality is always consistent at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Stop by this old-fashioned diner featuring American and Greek dishes. Family owned restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. You'll find tasty meals that are reasonably priced.
70 rooms, jucuzzi suites, indoor pool and whirlpool
This sports club offers resistance training, aerobics classes, cycling, tennis courts and aquatics.
Drost Park features a 7-acre lake, pavilions, 1-mile walking trail, boat ramp, playground, and restroom facilities. The University of Illinois' Master Gardeners keep it seasonally beautiful.
This world-class facility sits on 200 acres, and features four lighted baseball/softball diamonds, 12 ball diamonds and soccer fields.
International House of Pancakes
Casual dining specializing in breakfast foods.
CITY:Wood River
Dragon Palace offers delicious authentic Chinese food. Buffet, Carry-out.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Shiloh
80 room hotel, small meeting rooms, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness room, restaurant within walking distance, complimentary breakfast.
Enjoy food in either the quieter dining room or the lounge, with a long bar, pool table and a 50" TV. Listen to live music and DJs. Special discounts for senior citizens. Check out Taco Tuesdays, wings on Mondays, wine-down Wednesdays or all-you-can eat fish on Fridays or chicken on Sundays.
Madison County Historical Society Museum & Archives
The 1836 Weir House is filled with an amazing display of artifacts representing local and county history, in addition to a historic research library.
The Wood Barn has all the supplies you need to build your own barn.
The Belleville campus at SWIC has two gymnasiums: the Varsity and Intramural (IM), which can accommodate up to three basketball or volleyball courts at one time. Outdoors, the property features one baseball and one softball diamond, along with a full-size soccer field.
Acapulco Family Mexican Restaurant
Acapulco has a variety of authentic Mexican cuisine for the whole family.
CITY:Granite City
79 room hotel, handicap accessible, credit cards accepted, cable tv, convention facilities, small meeting rooms, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness room, pets accepted, restaurant within walking distance, lounge/bar, complimentary breakfast.
The Casino Queen Hotel Restaurants
The Casino Queen Hotel offers four fabulous restaurants: Prime Steakhouse, Gateway Cafe, Deli & Chips, and Market Street Buffet.
CITY:East St. Louis
Zapata's has a daily lunch buffet, and delicious items on the menu such as tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas, gorditas, special combo platters, and more. Great special during happy hour 4-7pm.
Discover a treasure chest of European charm in the heart of Alton. Mosiacs is a unique boutique featuring trendy womens couture to fine home decor all at European wholesale pricing. Open Daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Historic home with five rooms plus a garden area crafts, used furniture, candles, nick knacks, flavored coffees, old plows, wheel barrel and more. "Five rooms to browse".
CITY:Mount Olive
Located northeast of Edwardsville, IL, Oak Brook Golf Club is a 27 hole public golf facility. Our goal is to offer the highest quality golf experience for the lowest possible fee.
Ben's Craft and Floral offers a little bit of everything including craft supplies, art supplies, toys, silk flowers, beads, picture frames, and gifts. Also, a large selection of hard-to-find candy.
Surrounded by shops and restaurants on the square, the 19th-century courthouse offers a great view of the town's hundreds of flower and fruit trees in season.
Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House
This two-story brick home is a wonderful example of Federal-style architecture from 1820. Col. Stephenson, who was a contemporary of Lewis & Clark, moved there in 1809.
Chinese-American dine-in and and buffet specials. Visit our website!
Aunt Mary's Parlor has a wide variety of great gifts for everyone on your list.
Margarita's Mexican Restaurant
Margarita's Mexican Restaurant offers excellent Mexican food in a south of the border atmosphere, with friendly staff waiting to serve you.
Andria's Countryside Restaurant
With such delicious dishes as Prime Beef Carpaccio, Fried Calamari, and Escargot en Croute, Andria's is a rare jewel of dining delight.
Fun, unique and stylish children's clothing is featured at Grapevine located in Alton's historic downtown district. From christening gowns for infants to adorable seasonal outfits for girls up to size 8 and boys up to 4T, the store's experienced sales staff is committed to finding that perfect outfit for that special occasion. Open Monday- Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Castletown has great food, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere. Try one of Castletowns delicious burgers or homemade Irish Stew.
This motel has 16 rooms, non-smoking rooms, credit cards accepted. cable television, and has a restaurant within walking distance.
Family-style restaurant with seating for 114.
Stop by this neighborhood bar & grill. You'll find friendly folks, good food and cold beer.
A log cabin originally built in 1873 is this city's history museum. The cabin is authentically furnished as it might have appeared 150 years ago. The building once housed Bethalto's water, fire and police departments. The tiny one room jail can still be seen. Open Wednesday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for tours. Call for tour appointment.
Family restaurant with that old diner feel! Breakfast specials that can feed the hungriest of stomachs.
Get a bite to eat and a cold beer at Big Daddy's 618.
Bead-It has a wide variety of silver, pearls, Swarovski crystal, seed beads, Chinese lamp beads, unique jewelry and much more. At Bead-It, you can also make your own jewelry with our friendly staff ready to help.
Ashmann's has wonderful gifts for everyone on your list.
Civil War Monument at the Veterans' Memorial
Generations of soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country are honored.
This 71-room hotel has high speed internet access, an indoor pool, and is within walking distance to several restaurants.
Greenville Flower Shoppe offers floral arrangements, gift baskets, party favors, supplies, and services.
Hy-Ho offers great food, affordable prices, and excellent service in a cozy atmosphere.
FEZZIWIG'S is like no other store in the area. The three 19th-century storefronts are all adjoined. The Marketplace sells exceptional prepackaged gourmet foods including Stonewall Kitchen, Barefoot Contessa and Robert Rothschild, along with Bella Cucina, Clearbrook Farms and Bissingers, just to name a few. Gift baskets, boxes and crates using foods, wines, teas and artisan cheeses are available.
A specialty shop devoted completely to the finest olive oils and balsamic vinegar's available, is what you will find at Olive Oil Marketplace. Gathered from top olive farms worldwide, the Extra Virgin Olive Oils are infused with natural flavors included roasted garlic, portobello and garlic, lemon pepper and Italian herb. There are more than 25 flavors of olive oils available. More than 17 flavors of balsamic vinegars are also on hand imported from Modena, Italy. Tasting stations for the olive oils and balsamic vinegars are set up throughout the store for customers. Flavored pastas, coffees and a variety of specialized kitchen gadgets are also available for sale. Open Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Antique House offers delicious cuisine and drinks at a great price.
Ravanelli's is a family restaurant known for their pressure fried chicken and great Italian food. They have a huge menu with generous portions, and their food is made with only the freshest ingredients.
CITY:Granite City
Circa Boutique features a unique blend of apparel. For over 2 years Circa Boutique features a unique blend of cozy, edgy apparel. Lines include Tulle, Kenzie, split, Free People, LTB Jeans, and She-Bible.
Antiques, Etc. offers a large variety of glassware, pottery, furniture, primitives, vintage quilts and linens, old books, and much more.
The welcoming staff at Mallo's Bakery make you feel at home the minute you walk in the door. Mallo's offers handmade donuts, scones, buns, and much more. Also, Mallo's makes beautiful wedding cakes for your special day.
The Pizza Market offers delicious pizza and more.
During your stay in the area come and lose your everyday stresses at Along the Way guesthouse. It offers alternative accommodations for travelers. It is your home away from home where you will experience gracious mid-western hospitality. Three suites available.
The Original Mungo's offers delicious, fresh Italian food in a casual, romantic atmosphere, and served by a friendly and helpful staff.
CITY:Fairview Heights
Upscale gifts with a flair for the unique are among the many items found at the White Birch. Stunning jewelry, amazingly soft baby blankets, Gurgle Pots for entertaining and a bridal registry are all available. Hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
A book-lover's paradise, Second Reading Book Shop in historic downtown Alton, features rare, unique and first-edition books in all genres. Lightly used modern novels are also available. Local author and store proprietor John Dunphey offers writing workshops in addition to hosting occasional special guests including area authors, musicians and speakers. Hours: Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This 18-hole golf course was built in 1933.
Hilton Garden Inn & The Regency Conference Center
Relax at our hotel overlooking a lovely six-acre lake with an exquisite fountain, the Hilton Garden Inn St. Louis Shiloh/O'Fallon hotel is an excellent introduction to the region. If you're visiting for business, we provide versatile meeting venues and close proximity to local companies, universities, and military installations such as Scott Air Force Base. Take some time to explore area attractions that include Gateway Grizzlies Park and the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta. Wrap up a day of work or leisure by relaxing in our indoor heated pool and whirlpool - followed by a wonderful meal in our restaurant and bar. With 128 spacious rooms and suites, and signature Hilton services, we're an attractive departure from surrounding O'Fallon and Shiloh hotels.
Creative Glass Etching offers beveled, carved, and ornamental glass. Also, B2B and auto glass.
Bentley's Country Kitchen has delicious food served in a cozy, casual dinning atmosphere by a helpful, friendly staff.
Don and Penny's is a family owned bar in downtown Alton. Both Don and Penny can be found nearly ever night at the bar visiting with old friends or making new ones. If you're looking for a affordable home cooked meal and friendly people, you've come to the right place! Drink specials and live entertainment throughout the year.
Located in Wodland Park, this ball field was named in honor of baseball player Athur Fletcher.
Cross-Eyed Elephant offers antiques and collectibles, estate jewelry, orientalia, fine glass, porcelain, primitives, books, and ephemera.
We have a full selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and pizza. We welcome weddings, receptions, anniversaries, business meetings, office parties, seminars, reunions, birthday parties, charitable functions, holiday celebrations and more.
Olga Bread - it's bread you'll find at the center of everything here. A secret-recipe bread used in side dishes, desserts and every one of the delectable sandwiches you'll find at Olga's Kitchen. Try any of their soups, salads or sandwiches. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming and the food is always fresh.
Herring's has a wide variety of unique antiques.
Midtown Floral is a great little shop located in downtown Mascoutah and offers beautiful flowers for any occasion.
Twin Oaks offers a scenic nine-hole golf course.
Bobby's has concretes, sundaes, shakes, malts, floats, banana splits, the brownie buster, a large variety of sauces, real fruit toppings, nuts, and candies. You can take home a pint or a quart of Bobby's delicious ice cream.
Wood fired pizza, wings, pasta, calzones and desserts - a unique restaurant located in Edwardsville. Pair your meal with a fantastic wine or craft beer from Peel's extensive menu and your meal is sure to be memorable. Come in and enjoy a great meal for lunch or dinner with family and friends.
72 room hotel, credit cards accepted, pets accepted, complimentary breakfast.
Town Hall provides archery supplies and training to athletes.
The Happy Cow offers homestyle cooking in a cozy, homelike atmosphere, and served with a smile from their friendly staff.
90 rooms, pets allowed, complimentary breakfast, wireless internet
Since 1979, Andria's has been serving O'Fallon with delicious appetizers, seafood, steak, prime rib, pork chops, and much more.
St. Clair Bowl is known as one of the premier bowling destinations in Southwestern Illinois. The building features 50 lanes with AMF Boss Scoring, the Bowlers Shoppe pro shop and a snack bar/arcade.
CITY:Fairview Heights
At Hicks BBQ, Barbecue is taken very seriously. They have always taken great pride in offering the highest quality, best tasting, and just dog gone good Southern Illinois barbecue. Their pork butts and beef brisket are slow smoked for 12-14 hours over Southern Illinois applewood, with just enough smoke (but not too much!) to give it the perfect taste. The Hicks family is proud to have opened our first barbecue restaurant after years of serving the community at many events. Dine In, Carryout, Drive-Thru.
By Design is a unique, warm and inviting shop, offering a variety of art and wearables. All are handmade by highly skilled local and regional artists. Hand-dyed silk scarves, jewelry, fiber art, couture clothing and much more is available. Local artists also showcase their work in the in-store gallery. Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Home of the $5 pizza on Mondays and 25-cent wings on Wednesday, the Franchise Sports Bar and Grill is an upscale sports bar that is also family friendly. Varied menu which ranges from catfish sandwiches to shrimp/lobster ravioli to ham and beans with cornbread. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - midnight and Sunday, noon - Midnight.
CITY:Wood River
Mannhard has a large variety of hardware.
Defrate's Picture Eye specializes in antique prints and offers custom picture framing.
Home of the hand-dipped double coated onion rings, Chico's offers daily food and drink specials. Burgers, sandwiches and wraps and pizzas are among the menu features. Karaoke each Wednesday. Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. and Friday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
CITY:Wood River
64 rooms, indoor pool, whirlpool, complimentary breakfast
Whether you are just getting started in the motorcycle scene with a sport bike or an experienced rider with a chopper, Biker Brother Leather Company offers high quality road clothes and customized leather motorcycle gear. From wallets to chaps, bike seats to touring bags, there is something for everyone who desires fine quality leather items. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Take a step back in time at Tinner's Anvil Antiques. Primitive antiques are among the thousands of items housed in this warehouse located in historic downtown Alton. From furniture to antique gardening tools, maps to quilts, there is something for every antique hunter around. Open F - S 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Su Noon - 4 p.m.
Guests of the Days Inn Collinsville receive complimentary continental breakfast, free wireless high speed internet access, free local calls and access to our beautiful indoor pool.
For scrumptious, hickory-smoked pulled pork, loin ribs, chicken, and much more, come on down to Uncle Huffy's Barbeque.
Swansea Fish Stand may be small, but it's big on taste, so come and enjoy great seafood in a casual atmosphere.
Slackers is a comic book, video game, movie and music haven for devoted fans. Each week new release comic books, video games and movies are featured. Find your favorite Batman, Avengers or Astonishing X-Men titles. Movies, CD's and video games are also traded. Open M - S 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Su 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Our Common Ground is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing local art by organizing mixed media shows in rural communities.
The Bee Hollow Market has a great selection of loose leaf tea, whole-bean coffee, spices, and wine. New wines offered monthly. So come in, relax, and enjoy the aromas of The Bee Hollow Market.
Redz has delicious ribs and barbeque with tantalizing sides.
Welcome to S & S Sandwich Shop of Alton - North Alton's only independently owned sandwich shop. Our goal is to provide fresh, quality, seasonal food fare at a great value. Every attempt is made to use only local products in our menu items. We currently serve sandwiches, soups and salads prepared by our chefs. Our daily specials change often to exploit the best of each season. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Take your time as you browse through Wilson's Antiques in historic Downtown Alton. A wide selection of antiques and collectibles are showcased. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hazel2blue, inc. is a women's fashion boutique that targets the late teen young women to the fashion savvy 40 something. H2B as slightly edgy, with a splash of vintage, sprinkled with a lot of class. Current brands: Tulle, Lucca Couture, Willow & Clay, Nation, Amour Vert, Sanctuary, DL1961 Denim, Sold Design Lab, and Threads 4 Thought basics, to name a few. They have a little bit of everything for the modern woman, including you! Hours: Tuesday & Thursday noon - 6 p.m., Wednesday noon - 5 p.m., Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday noon - 4 p.m.
The Dizzy Dugout is you source for today's hottest games and tournaments for Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Harry Potter, and many more. Open game tables available.