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More Than 1,000 Youth to Compete in Illinois State Archery Tournament April 2 - 3/18/2016
Check Yes for Youth Conservation - 3/17/2016
2016 Fishing Tournament Information Available Online for Illinois Anglers - 3/10/2016
IDNR Newsbits - March 2016 - 3/2/2016
Bridge Work Closes IL 102 at Kankakee River SP - 2/24/2016
Illinois Spring Trout Fishing Season Opens April 2 - 2/19/2016
LaSalle Lake Opens for the Season on March 15 - 2/19/2016
State Announces Determination for Natural Resource Damage Assessment for Former New Jersey Zinc-Mobil Chemical Site - 2/10/2016
Illinois State Museum to Reopen to the Public - 2/8/2016
IDNR Newsbits - February 2016 - 2/4/2016
More Access and Spring Turkey Hunting Opportunities Added to Illinois Recreational Access Program - 2/2/2016
IDNR Delivers Rules to Implement Regulated Harvest of Bobcats - 1/25/2016
Illinois Deer Hunters Harvest Preliminary Total of 155,131 Deer During 2015-2016 Seasons - 1/20/2016
IDNR Newsbits January 2016 - 1/8/2016
Director Rosenthal to Visit Chicago Outdoor Sports Show - 1/6/2016
Youth Hunters - Register Now for Pere Marquette Controlled Pheasant Hunt and Wingshooting Clinic - 12/22/2015
Controlled Pheasant Hunting Quotas Increased at Jim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA - 12/18/2015
Hunters Harvest Preliminary Total of 86,771 Deer During Seven-Day Firearm Season - 12/9/2015
Illinois Conservation Foundation Scholarship Applications Open - 12/8/2015
IDNR Newsbits - December 2015 - 12/3/2015
Indiana Man Charged With Illegal Harvest of Trophy Deer - 11/24/2015
Hunters in Illinois Harvested 57,968 Deer During First Weekend of Firearm Season - 11/24/2015
Torstenson Youth Center Abuzz for Pollinators - 11/17/2015
Registration Open for Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt - 11/16/2015
Illinois Firearm Deer Season Begins November 20-22 - 11/16/2015
Take Precautions to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Cabins, Boats and Campers - 11/10/2015
IDNR, ISWS, FEMA Collaborate on Development of Model Stormwater Ordinance for Illinois Communities - 11/6/2015
Illinois DNR Newsbits for Nov. 2015 - 11/3/2015
2016 Illinois Fishing Tournament Applications Accepted by IDNR Beginning Nov. 1 - 10/23/2015
Illinois Conservation Foundation Announces $50,000 Grand Prize Raffle - 10/23/2015
Archery Deer Hunt Planned at Illinois Beach State Park - 10/5/2015
Illinois DNR Newsbits – October 2015 - 10/5/2015
IDNR Announces State and Federal Sites Open for 2015 Youth Waterfowl Hunting Seasons - 10/5/2015
Illinois State Museum System, Shooting Sports at World Shooting and Recreational Complex Scheduled to Close Sept. 30 - 9/25/2015
Hunters, Landowners Encouraged to Report Suspected Cases of EHD - 9/18/2015
IDNR to Conduct Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Public Informational Meetings - 9/18/2015
Illinois EPA Refers Vermilion County Cattle Farm Operator to Attorney General for Enforcement - 9/16/2015
Illinois Conservation Foundation Releases Third Annual Wall Calendar - 9/10/2015
Illinois Fall Trout Season Opens October 17 - 9/9/2015
New IDNR Fishing Tournament Permitting System now Online - 9/9/2015
Illinois Conservation Foundation to Honor Conservation Leaders - 9/4/2015
Updates to Illinois Wildlife Action Plan Open for Public Comment - 9/3/2015
IDNR Newsbits -- September 2015 - 9/2/2015
IDNR Announces Changes to Regulations Regarding Outfitting - 8/31/2015
IDNR Announces Open Counties for 2015-16 Late-Winter and Special CWD Deer Hunting Seasons - 8/28/2015
Illinois Recreational Access Program Receives $540,000 Federal Grant to Boost Recreational Access to Private Lands - 8/21/2015
IDNR Announces 2015–16 Waterfowl Season Dates - 8/21/2015
IDNR Biologists Asking for Help in Tracking Fatal Deer Disease - 8/19/2015
Volunteers Honored by Illinois DNR at Illinois State Fair Ceremony - 8/18/2015
IDNR Announces Wildlife Violations Involving Illegal Deer Hunting - 8/10/2015
Illinois Youth Firearm Deer Hunt is October 10-12 - 8/10/2015
Illinois Outdoors Hall of Fame to Welcome Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Advocates - 8/7/2015
IDNR Announces New Fly Fishing Clinics at Conservation World at Illinois State Fair - 8/7/2015
IDNR Newsbits -- August 2015 - 8/5/2015
Conservation World a Great Place for Free Family Fun at Illinois State Fair - 8/4/2015
Wingshooting Clinic for Youth and Women Scheduled at Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area - 7/31/2015
Illinois Controlled Pheasant Hunting Reservation Information Now Available Online - 7/24/2015
IDNR Updates Schedule of Waterfowl Blind Drawings - 7/22/2015
Illinois Conservation Foundation Partners with the Wood Family Foundation - 7/17/2015
New Report Examines Issues, Strategies for Dealing with Urban Flooding in Illinois - 7/7/2015
Illinois DNR Announces Deer Permit Regulations Changes - 7/7/2015
Illinois DNR Newsbits - July 2015 - 7/6/2015
IDNR Urges Public to Leave Fireworks Displays to Those Who Are Licensed and Trained - 7/1/2015
Illinois Conservation Foundation Announces Conservation Achievement Scholarship Winner - 6/26/2015
IDNR Announces Schedule of 2015 Waterfowl Blind Drawing Sites - 6/12/2015
IDNR Newsbits - June 2015 - 6/8/2015
Illinois Outdoors Hall of Fame Nominations Deadline is June 19 - 6/2/2015
Illinois Free Fishing Days Set for June 5-8 - 5/22/2015
Illinois Spring Wild Turkey Season Harvest Totals 14,999 Birds - 5/15/2015
Illinois Conservation Police Remind Boaters to Wear a Life Jacket and Stay Safe on the Water - 5/15/2015
White-Nose Syndrome Found in Three Additional Illinois Counties - 5/12/2015
Illinois DNR Newsbits - May 2015 - 5/5/2015
Kids and Families Invited to "Links to the Future" Youth Outdoors Festival on May 16 at Wolf Creek State Park - 5/5/2015
Illinois Hunters and Anglers Raise $726,000 through License Purchases - 4/23/2015
IDNR to Host Informational Open Houses for Waterfowl Hunters - 4/15/2015
Illinois DNR Newsbits - April 2015 - 4/3/2015
Champaign Centennial Crowned State Champs in National Archery in the Schools State Tournament - 3/23/2015
More Than 1,000 Youth to Compete in Illinois State Archery Tournament for Grades 4-12 - 3/17/2015
IDNR to Host Public Hearing on Federal Disaster Resilience Grant Competition - 3/12/2015
IDNR Awards Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grants to Schools - 3/11/2015
LaSalle Lake Opens for Season on March 15 - 3/5/2015
Snow Goose Hunters Asked to Report Dead Waterfowl - 3/4/2015
IDNR Newsbits - March 2015 - 3/4/2015
White-Nose Syndrome Found in Four Additional Illinois Counties - 3/3/2015
Illinois Spring Trout Fishing Season is Just Around the Corner - 3/2/2015
IDNR Announces 2015 Wingshooting Clinic Schedule - 2/13/2015
2015 Deer Pin Will Honor "Mr. Cub" Ernie Banks - 2/13/2015
IDNR Offers More Opportunity for Youth Turkey Hunters - 2/4/2015
Illinois DNR Newsbits - February 2015 - 2/2/2015
Schoolyard Habitat Grants Announced - 1/27/2015
Illinois Deer Hunters Harvest Preliminary Total of 145,804 Deer during 2014-2015 Seasons - 1/22/2015
Three Charged With Illegally Hunting Deer at Night - 1/12/2015
Illinois Controlled Pheasant Hunting Reservation Information for the Pere Marquette State Park Youth Pheasant Hunt Available Online - 1/9/2015
Illinois DNR Newsbits - 1/6/2015
IDNR Partners With Marion VA Medical Center to Provide Equine Therapy for Veterans - 1/6/2015
Governor Quinn Announces Major Investments for 75 Park Projects Across Illinois - 1/3/2015
Illinois Conservation Foundation Announces $50,000 Grand Prize Raffle - 12/15/2014
Illinois Firearm Deer Hunters Harvest Preliminary Total of 76,547 Deer During Seven-Day Season - 12/9/2014
'Wired Arrow Outdoors' Owners, Pro Staff, Charged With Illegal Harvest of 18 Deer - 12/4/2014
Illinois DNR Newsbits - 12/2/2014
Illinois Snowmobile Operators Reminded to Focus on Sled Safety - 11/25/2014
Illinois Deer Hunters Harvest 51,830 Deer during First Weekend of 2014 Firearm Deer Season - 11/25/2014
Hunters Reminded to Make Safety their Top Priority during Illinois Firearm Deer Season - 11/19/2014
Illinois Conservation Police Arrest Commercial Fisherman for Possession, Sale of Live Asian Carp - 11/18/2014
Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt Set For Dec. 26-27 - 11/13/2014
IDNR Announces Grants to Build Capacity of Rural Fire Departments - 11/13/2014
IDNR Newsbits - November 2014 - 11/5/2014
Governor Quinn Announces Partnership with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District to Expand Public Recreation in Fulton County - 10/27/2014
Governor Quinn Announces Major Expansion of Public Recreational Access at Lake Calumet - 10/25/2014
IDNR Coastal Grant Program Announces $832,244 in Grant Awards - 10/9/2014
Governor Quinn Annouonces Major Investments in Conservation and Illinois State Parks - 10/4/2014
Governor Quinn Proclaims "Chicago River Summit Day" in Illinois - 10/3/2014
IDNR Newsbits for October 2014 - 10/2/2014
IDNR Announces State and Federal Sites to be Open for Youth Waterfowl Hunting Seasons - 9/30/2014
IDNR Salutes Hunting Safety Instructors - 9/26/2014
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Seeking Applications for State Wildlife Grants - 9/23/2014
New Blind for Hunters with Disabilities at Eagle Creek SRA - 9/18/2014
Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season Opens October 18 - 9/17/2014
Thousands of Illinois students to benefit from donation to Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant program - 9/16/2014
Biologists Conclude Second Year of IDNR Osprey Recovery Project - 9/15/2014
Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program Celebrates 20-year Anniversary - 9/11/2014
Week-Long Autumn Expo Planned for William W. Powers State Recreation Area - 9/10/2014
Illinois Conservation Police Cite Businesses That Violate Aquatic Invasive Species Laws - 9/8/2014
IDNR Explores Hiring Concessionaire to Manage World Shooting and Recreational Complex - 9/8/2014
Illinois DNR Newsbits - 9/2/2014
IDNR Delivers Revised Rules to Implement Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act - 8/29/2014
American black bears, mountain lions and gray wolves to be protected in Illinois - 8/25/2014
IDNR Receives $1.7 Million Grant to Expand Recreational Access for Youth, Families - 8/22/2014
East Central Illinois Youth and Women Wingshooting Clinic on Sept. 6-7 - 8/19/2014
Youth and Women Wingshooting Clinic at Johnson-Sauk Trail on Sept. 13 - 8/19/2014
Construction to begin at Stratton Lock and Dam - 8/19/2014
Illinois Landowner Grant Program Accepting Applications - 8/19/2014
IDNR Volunteers to be Recognized During Ceremony at the Illinois State Fair - 8/13/2014
Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame Welcomes Three Conservation Advocates in 2014 Class - 8/11/2014
Hunters Wingshooting Clinic Scheduled at the Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area - 8/8/2014
Illinois Youth Firearm Deer Hunt is October 11-13 - 8/8/2014
IDNR Announces 2014-15 Waterfowl Season Dates - 8/7/2014
IDNR Recovering Alligator Snapping Turtles - 8/1/2014
Fishing, Wildlife, Dog Shows, Free Entertainment and Smokey Bear Highlight Youth and Family Fun at Conservation World during Illinois State Fair - 7/31/2014
Hunters Wingshooting Clinic Scheduled at the Decatur Gun Club - 7/23/2014
Illinois Conservation Foundation Releases Second Annual Wall Calendar - 7/23/2014
Reservation Information Now Available Online for Illinois Controlled Pheasant Hunting Program - Online applications for IDNR sites open Aug. 4 - 7/23/2014
IDNR Announces Changes for 2014-2015 Deer Hunting Seasons - 7/22/2014
Abandoned Mine Lands Funds to Bring Drinking Water Supply to 56 Homes near Belleville - 7/22/2014
Celebrate Summer Outdoors in Illinois - 7/17/2014
Advisory: Illinois Conservation Police Ask Starved Rock Visitors to Observe Trail Closure Signs - 7/8/2014
IDNR Newsbits - 7/8/2014
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Increase Boating Safety - 7/5/2014
IDNR Seeks Public Input on Illinois Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program - 7/2/2014
Illinois Conservation Police Officer Chris Johnson named Officer of the Year - 6/27/2014
Illinois Conservation Police Officer Trainee Exam Offered July 14-17, 2014 - 6/26/2014
IDNR Urges Public to Leave Fireworks Displays to Those Who Are Licensed and Trained - 6/25/2014
IDNR Director Marc Miller announces formal request to lift dredging restrictions in Waukegan Harbor - 6/24/2014
Millennium Reserve Steering Committee Delivers Recommended Actions to Governor Quinn - 6/23/2014
ISGS and IDNR produce updated maps showing former underground and surface coal mines - 6/17/2014
IDNR Announces Lake Michigan Yellow Perch Fishing Open in July - 6/16/2014
IDNR Announces Schedule of Waterfowl Blind Site Drawings - 6/16/2014
Governor Quinn Announces $20 Million Investment in Illinois' Public Museums - 6/14/2014
IDNR Launches "State Parks, Great Parks" Initiative - 6/13/2014
Grand Illinois Trail and Parks Bicycle Tour Set for June 15-20 - 6/13/2014
Statement from IDNR Director Marc Miller on American Black Bear Sightings - 6/11/2014
Illinois recognized for family-friendly fishing opportunities - 6/5/2014
Updated Plans to Protect the Great Lakes from Invasive Species Announced - 6/4/2014
IDNR Newsbits for June 2014 - 6/4/2014
Fishing Event a Great Catch for Families - 6/4/2014
Governor Quinn Proclaims June "Leave No Child Inside" Month in Illinois - 6/1/2014
Public, Emergency Responders Invited to Great Lakes Water Safety Class - 5/29/2014
Great Lakes States Teaming Up to Search for Invasive Fish in Calumet Harbor, Illinois and Indiana Waters of Lake Michigan - 5/28/2014
Eric Schmidt Named New Executive Director of Illinois Conservation Foundation - 5/23/2014
IDNR: Stay Safe by Leaving Baby Birds and Other Wildlife Alone - 5/22/2014
Illinois Spring Wild Turkey Season Harvest Totals 13,513 Birds - 5/21/2014
Wingshooting Clinic Scheduled for the Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area - 5/21/2014
Illinois DNR Asks for Public's Help to Make 2014 the Safest Boating Season in 50 years - 5/16/2014
IDNR Conservation Police Help Prepare Public for Boating Season with Courtesy Boat Inspections - 5/12/2014
Get Outside and Celebrate your Mother and Nature During Urban Biodiversity Week May 10-18 - 5/9/2014
Illinois Conservation Police Warn Landowners to Beware of Timber Theft - 5/8/2014
Governor Quinn, IDNR Tout International Migratory Bird Day, Illinois Spring Bird Count on Saturday, May 10 - 5/6/2014
Annual Director's Shoot State Bowfishing Championship is July 19-20 on Illinois River - 5/6/2014
IDNR Announces Schedule of Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area and Horseshoe Lake State Park Waterfowl Blind Site Drawings - 5/2/2014
IDNR Newsbits - May 2014 - 5/2/2014
Governor Quinn Proclaims May "Invasive Species Awareness Month" - 5/1/2014
Wingshooting Clinic Scheduled for the World Shooting and Recreational Complex - 5/1/2014
Illinois Conservation Police arrest three in Carlyle Lake Duck Poaching Case - 4/30/2014
IDNR Deer Management Update: First Lottery for Firearm Deer Season Not Affected - 4/29/2014
Conservation Congress 2014: The Results Are In - 4/29/2014
Testing for Illinois Conservation Police Officer Trainee Candidates Scheduled for May 5-8 - 4/21/2014
Governor Quinn Announces Investments to Conserve Lake Michigan Shoreline - 4/19/2014
Youth Can Have Fun, Compete Outdoors at Links to the Future Festival - 4/17/2014
IDNR Asks For Help to Conserve the Monarch Butterfly - 4/15/2014
Earth Day in the Parks Promotes Natural Resources Stewardship for Students - 4/11/2014
Illinois Conservation Police crackdown on wildlife violations - 4/9/2014
IDNR Announces New Management for Eagle Creek Golf Course - 4/8/2014
Governor Quinn Announces $16.5 Million for Local Park and Open Space Projects - 4/5/2014
Illinois Conservation Foundation Announces 2014 Conservation Achievement Scholarships - 4/3/2014
IDNR Initiates Further Reforms to Advance Regulatory Transparency - 4/3/2014
IDNR Newsbits - April 2014 - 4/2/2014
Illinois Attorney General and Illinois Department of Natural Resources Announce Coal Mine Permitting Process Reforms - 4/1/2014
New Rule Restricts Transportation, Release and Harvest of Feral Swine - 3/31/2014
Director Miller Welcomes Newest Illinois Conservation Police Class - 3/28/2014
IDNR Biologists Offer Fish Restocking Advice to Pond Owners - 3/27/2014
Champaign and Vermilion County Schools Tops in Youth Archery Tournament - 3/24/2014
Illinois Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Opens Soon - 3/21/2014
Boat Area Access Program Grants Totaling $715,200 Awarded to Six Communities - 3/19/2014
IDNR Awards Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grants to Schools - 3/18/2014
A Sure Sign Spring Is On The Way: IDNR Prepares for Prescribed Burns - 3/17/2014
Illinois State High School Archery Tournament Set for March 22 - 3/12/2014
Illinois Conservation Police Seeking Information About Poaching at Carlyle Lake - 3/11/2014
Registration Opens for the 2014 Conservation Congress - 3/10/2014
OHV Stamp Implementation Postponed - 3/6/2014
IDNR Announces 2014 Wingshooting Clinic Schedule - 3/5/2014
Illinois DNR Newsbits - 3/4/2014
Illinois Conservation Police Cite Businesses Selling Shark Fin Products - 3/4/2014
Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grants Awarded - 2/28/2014
Illinois 2014 Spring Trout Fishing Season Opens April 5 - 2/25/2014
IDNR Planning Illinois Deer Hunting Changes for 2014-15 - 2/13/2014
Park and Recreational Facility Construction Grant Program Accepting Applications - 1/24/2014
IDNR Sets the Stage for Conservation Congress 2014 - 1/8/2014
Illinois DNR Newsbits - January 2014 - 1/7/2014
IDNR Extends Controlled Pheasant Hunting Season at Three Controlled Pheasant Hunting Sites - 12/31/2013
Illinois Public Museum Capital Grants Program Accepting Applications - 12/20/2013
Illinois EHD Outbreak Summary for 2013 - 12/19/2013
IDNR Reminds Snowmobile Operators to Play it Safe This Winter - 12/18/2013
Firearm Deer Season Preliminary Harvest Totals 74,191 - 12/12/2013
IDNR Newsbits for December 2013 - 12/6/2013
IDNR Postpones HVHF Public Hearing in Effingham Due to Inclement Weather - 12/5/2013
IDNR Supports Proposed Changes to OHV Usage Stamp - 12/5/2013
Illinois Anglers Encouraged to be on the Lookout for Eurasian Ruffe in Illinois Waters - 12/3/2013
Hunters Harvest 55,708 Deer During Illinois Firearm First Season - 11/27/2013
Sign up NOW for Spring Youth Turkey Hunting on Private Property in Illinois - 11/25/2013
Help Prevent the Spread of Invasive New Zealand Mud Snails - 11/25/2013
Wildlife Biologists to Examine Cougar Found in Whiteside County - 11/21/2013
Message to Waterfowl Hunters in Illinois: Storm Damage and Baiting - 11/21/2013
Register Now for Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt - 11/21/2013
IDNR Adds Public Hearings on Hydraulic Fracturing Rules - 11/20/2013
Hunters Head to the Field This Week for Illinois Firearm Deer Season - 11/19/2013
IDNR Suspends Hunting Programs at Des Plaines Game Propagation Center Due to Storm Damage - 11/18/2013
IDNR Proposes Regulations to Implement Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act - 11/15/2013
Illinois State Police and Department of Natural Resources Announce Upcoming Open Range Program on Nov. 16 - 11/14/2013
IDNR Announces Wildlife Preservation Fund Project Grants - 11/8/2013
Illinois DNR Newsbits - 11/7/2013
IDNR Completes Quarry Inspection in McCook - 11/6/2013
IDNR seeks Public Input on Illinois Lake Michigan Implementation Plan - 10/16/2013
Governor Quinn Announces Inaugural Illinois Coastal Management Grants - 10/12/2013
EHD Hits Illinois Again This Year; Not As Bad As Last Year - 10/10/2013
Illinois Off-Highway Vehicle Usage Stamps to expand public-access trails in Illinois - 10/9/2013
Illinois Conservation Foundation Releases 2014 Wall Calendar - 10/4/2013
IDNR Opens Registration for Hydraulic Fracturing Permit Application Process - 10/3/2013
Illinois DNR October 2013 Newsbits - 10/1/2013
Illinois DNR Announces State and Federal Sites to be Open for Youth Waterfowl Hunting Seasons - 9/24/2013
Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season Opens Oct. 19 - 9/18/2013
IDNR Newsbits for September 2013 - 9/5/2013
IDNR Conservation Police remind public that drunk boating is drunk driving - 8/30/2013
IDNR to Conduct Auction of Confiscated and Abandoned Property - 8/28/2013
IDNR-Sponsored Fire Crew Assists in Wildland Firefight in Western U.S. - 8/27/2013
Illinois Youth Firearm Deer Hunt is October 12-14 - 8/22/2013
Visit Conservation Village at DuQuoin State Fair, Aug. 24-Sept. 2 - 8/19/2013
Volunteers Honored by Illinois DNR at Illinois State Fair Ceremony - 8/15/2013
IDNR Announces 2013-14 Waterfowl Season Dates - 8/14/2013
Illinois Conservation Police confiscate shark fin from Chicago restaurant - 8/8/2013
Illinois DNR Newsbits for August 2013 - 8/6/2013
Conservation World at Illinois State Fair Offers Free Activities for Youth and Families - 8/5/2013
Illinois welcomes the ATA Grand American Trapshooting Championships - 7/31/2013
Illinois Controlled Pheasant Hunting Reservation Information Available Online - 7/29/2013
Governor Quinn Signs Laws to Make Waterways Safer for Illinois Families - 7/21/2013
Wingshooting Clinics Scheduled at the Decatur Gun Club - 7/19/2013
Governor Quinn Tours Mud-to-Parks Site in Chicago - 7/12/2013
Illinois DNR Newsbits for July 2013 - 7/3/2013
IDNR Announces Summer Urban Fishing Clinics - 7/3/2013
IDNR Urges Public to Leave Fireworks Displays to Those Who Are Licensed and Trained - 6/27/2013
Illinois Conservation Police Name Officer of the Year - 6/26/2013
Join the Search for a Superweed - 6/14/2013
Illinois DNR Announces Schedule of Waterfowl Blind Site Drawings - 6/12/2013
Illinois DNR Newsbits for June 2013 - 6/12/2013
IDNR to Host Series of Open Houses throughout Illinois on Illinois Deer Management Program Next Week - 5/28/2013
Hunters Bag 14,133 Birds During 2013 Illinois Spring Wild Turkey Season - 5/21/2013
Conservation Police Remind Boaters and Water Users to Practice Safety as Boating Season gets Underway - 5/20/2013
Governor Quinn Announces $15.3 Million for Local Parks and Open Space Projects - 5/11/2013
Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee Announces 2013 Asian Carp Monitoring and Response Plan for Illinois Waters - 5/9/2013
Illinois DNR May 2013 Newsbits - 5/6/2013
Illinois State Museum Director Elected as Association President - 4/23/2013
Hunters Plead Guilty in High-Profile Illinois Deer Poaching Case - 4/18/2013
"Links to the Future" Youth Outdoors Festival is May 18 at Wolf Creek State Park - 4/15/2013
Illinois Conservation Police Seize Alligator from Bloomington Home - 4/11/2013
Earth Day in the Parks Promotes Conservation Stewardship for Students - 4/10/2013
IDNR to Host Series of Open Houses throughout Illinois on Illinois Deer Management Program in June - 4/8/2013
Notice to Landowners Regarding Illinois Property-Only Deer Hunting Recertification - 4/5/2013
Illinois DNR Newsbits for April 2013 - 4/4/2013
IDNR encourages people to learn about how to live with Wildlife in Illinois - 4/3/2013
Wingshooting Clinics Scheduled at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area and the Decatur Gun Club - 3/27/2013
Illinois' 2013 Spring Trout Fishing Season Opens April 6 - 3/21/2013
Apply Now for Illinois Wildlife Preservation Fund Grants - 3/12/2013
IDNR Awards Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grants to Schools - 3/12/2013
IDNR Seeks Applicants for Potential Conservation Police Officers - 3/11/2013
Hunters Plead Guilty to Illinois Deer Poaching Violations - 3/8/2013
IDNR Newsbits for March 2013 - 3/5/2013
Governor Quinn Announces Investments to Continue Developing Millennium Reserve - 3/1/2013
White-Nose Syndrome Confirmed in Illinois Bats - 2/28/2013
Governor Quinn Announces $2.8 Million to Expand Outdoor Recreation Opportunities - 2/20/2013
IDNR Newsbits for February 2013 - 2/8/2013
Illinois Fall Wild Turkey Harvest Totals 1,330 - 2/5/2013
Registration Open for 2013 Illinois Conservation Congress - 2/4/2013
Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grants awarded - 1/30/2013
Illinois 2012-13 Deer Harvest Totals 180,669 - 1/25/2013
Illinois Controlled Pheasant Hunting Reservation Information for the Pere Marquette State Park Youth Pheasant Hunt is Now Available Online - 1/25/2013
Illinois DNR Announces New Wetland Program Manager - 1/22/2013
Marcia and Ken Polhamus to be inducted into Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame January 31 - 1/15/2013
Sign up now for IRAP Youth Turkey hunting sites - 1/8/2013
IDNR Newsbits for January 2013 - 1/8/2013
Think Safety as Snowmobile Season Begins in Illinois - 12/28/2012
Illinois Firearm Deer Season Preliminary Harvest Totals 99,324 - 12/5/2012
Governor Quinn Welcomes Newest Illinois Conservation Police Class - 12/5/2012
IDNR Newsbits - December 2012 - 12/4/2012
Controlled Pheasant Hunting Hunter Quotas Increased at Jim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA - 11/29/2012
Illinois Firearm Deer First-Season Harvest Totals Over 72,000 Deer - 11/20/2012
Illinois Firearm Deer Season Opens This Weekend - 11/14/2012
Illinois State Police and Department of Natural Resources Announce Open Range Program on Nov. 10 - 11/2/2012
IDNR Newsbits for November 2012 - 11/2/2012
Limited Hunting Hours Available at Marseilles State Fish and Wildlife Area - 11/1/2012
Governor Quinn Announces Completion of Hofmann Dam Removal - 10/26/2012
Governor Quinn Tours Mud-to-Parks Site in East Peoria - 10/10/2012
Families Invited to Step Back in Time at Fort Massac Encampment on Oct. 20-21 - 10/9/2012
Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee to Intensify Monitoring on the Chicago Area Waterway System in Response to Environmental DNA Results - 10/9/2012
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) - Illinois Update - 10/4/2012
IDNR Newsbits for October 2012 - 10/3/2012
Marseilles SFWA to Close Periodically in October for Military Training - 10/2/2012
Illinois Youth Firearm Deer Hunt is October 6 and 7 - 9/28/2012
IDNR Announces State and Federal Sites to be Open for 2012 Youth Waterfowl Hunting Seasons - 9/27/2012
Hunters Reminded to Use Safe Practices in the Field this Fall Hunting Season - 9/26/2012
Fall Trout Season Opens October 20 - 9/25/2012
Arrest announced in illegal dumping of junk tires - 9/7/2012
IDNR Reports Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Outbreak in at Least 51 Illinois Counties - 9/6/2012
IDNR September 2012 Newsbits - 9/4/2012
Message to Waterfowl Hunters - 8/29/2012
Wingshooting clinic opportunities for youth and women at Johnson-Sauk Trail - 8/23/2012
Visit Conservation Village at DuQuoin State Fair, Aug. 25-Sept. 3 - 8/22/2012
IDNR and Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative Team up to Install Osprey Nesting Platforms at Sangchris Lake State Park - 8/17/2012
IDNR to Honor Volunteers at Illinois State Fair Award Ceremony - 8/17/2012
State, Federal Officials Announce New Projects within Millennium Reserve, Calumet Region of Chicago - 8/16/2012
IDNR Announces 2012-13 Waterfowl Season Dates - 8/14/2012
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Brings Asian Carp to the Illinois State Fair - 8/11/2012
Illinois Crossbow Law Change - 8/10/2012
Illinois Controlled Pheasant Hunting Reservation Information Now Available Online - 8/7/2012
IDNR August 2012 Newsbits - 8/7/2012
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Mar 11, 2011|
Include these five pillars in your branding strategy to build a future-proof and resilient company.
Google "why brands fail" and you'll be rewarded with upwards of 85 million matches.
Given this abundance of expertise on the subject, you'd think creating bulletproof brands would be as easy as tying your laces. And yet, brands are crashing and burning as much as they always have. Probably more so.
Why? Well, the five or six articles I read on the subject (I didn't manage the full 85 million) certainly don't help.
Almost all focused on predicting what had already happened – why brands had succumbed in the past. A bit like predicting someone's death after they'd died.
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Qiao Xuan
|Qiao Xuan
|Official of Han dynasty
|June 6, 184 (aged 74)[1]
|Traditional Chinese
|Simplified Chinese
|Qiáo Xuán
|Ch'iao Hsüan
|Courtesy name
|Gongzu (Chinese: 公祖; pinyin: Gōngzǔ; Wade–Giles: Kung-tsu)
Qiao Xuan (110–June 6, 184), courtesy name Gongzu, was an official who lived in the Eastern Han dynasty.
Family background[edit]
Qiao Xuan was born in the Eastern Han dynasty during the reign of Emperor An (r. 106–125 CE). He was from Suiyang County (睢陽縣) in the Liang State (梁國; south of present-day Shangqiu, Henan) and came from a scholar-gentry background. His ancestor Qiao Ren (橋仁), who lived seven generations before him, served as a Minister Herald (大鴻臚) during the reign of Emperor Cheng (r. 33–7 BCE). Qiao Ren also wrote 49 volumes of the Li Ji Zhangju (禮記章句; Verses from the Book of Rites), and was nicknamed "Scholar Qiao" (橋君學). Qiao Xuan's grandfather Qiao Ji (橋基) served as the Administrator (太守) of Guangling (廣陵), while Qiao Xuan's father Qiao Su (橋肅) served as the Administrator of Donglai (東萊).[2]
Early career[edit]
In his youth, Qiao Xuan served as an "Officer of Merit" (功曹) in the local county office. When Zhou Jing (周景), the Inspector (刺史) of Yu Province, visited the Liang State, Qiao Xuan reported to him the crimes of Yang Chang (羊昌), the Chancellor (相) of the Chen State (陳國). Zhou Jing ordered Qiao Xuan to conduct an investigation so Qiao detained Yang Chang and wrote a thorough list of Yang's offences. However, as Yang Chang was favoured by the General-in-Chief (大將軍) Liang Ji, Liang sent an urgent letter to Zhou Jing, asking him to release Yang. Zhou Jing feared Liang Ji so he obliged and instructed Qiao Xuan to set Yang Chang free. However, Qiao Xuan returned the letter and had Yang Chang escorted to the capital as a criminal in a prison cart. Qiao Xuan became famous after this incident.[3]
Qiao Xuan was later nominated to be a xiaolian and he was appointed as a "Left Commandant" (左尉) in the capital Luoyang. His superior was Liang Buyi (梁不疑), the Intendant of Henan (河南尹) and Liang Ji's brother. Liang Buyi made life difficult for Qiao Xuan because of Yang Chang's case and he often humiliated Qiao. Qiao Xuan eventually resigned and returned to his hometown.[4]
Mid career[edit]
Qiao Xuan later became the Chancellor (相) of the Qi State (齊國; in present-day Shandong). Once, he committed an offence and was stripped off his post and sent to perform hard labour. After serving his sentence, he was allowed to rejoin the civil service and was appointed as the Administrator (太守) of Shanggu (上谷) and later as the Administrator of Hanyang (漢陽). While he was in office, Qiao Xuan heard that Huangfu Zhen (皇甫禎), the Prefect (令) of Shanggui (上邽), was guilty of corruption, so he had the latter arrested. Huangfu Zhen was flogged, had his head shaved bald, and he later died in Ji County (兾縣). This incident shocked everyone in the region. Around the time, Qiao Xuan heard of a famous man called Jiang Qi (姜岐) who lived in Shanggui and he wanted to recruit Jiang into the civil service but Jiang declined, claiming that he was ill. Qiao Xuan was angered, so he sent an Investigator (督郵) called Yin Yi (尹益) to force Jiang Qi into service. He threatened to make Jiang Qi's mother marry another man if Jiang refused again, and Yin Yi conveyed the threat to Jiang Qi but Jiang still declined, claiming that he was sick. The Counsellors (士大夫) in the commandery came to see Qiao Xuan and managed to persuade him to stop forcing Jiang Qi. This incident became the subject of jokes at that time. Qiao Xuan later resigned on the grounds that he was ill, but later entered service again as a "Chief Clerk" (長史) to the Excellency of Works (司徒). He was later promoted to "Court Architect" (將作大匠).[5]
Towards the end of the reign of Emperor Huan (r. 146–168), the Xianbei and Southern Xiongnu tribes and the Korean kingdom Goguryeo often made incursions into Liaodong in northeastern China. Qiao Xuan was selected to be "General Who Enters Liao(dong)" (度遼將軍) and commissioned to defend the northeastern border. He served there for three years and repelled intrusions by the foreign invaders, maintaining peace in the area.[6]
In the early reign of Emperor Ling (r. 168–189), Qiao Xuan was summoned to the capital Luoyang, where he served consecutively as the "Intendant of Henan" (河南尹), "Minister Steward" (少府) and "Minister Herald" (大鴻臚). In 170, he was promoted to "Excellency of Works" (司空), one of the Three Ducal Ministers – three high ranking positions in the imperial court – and later to "Excellency over the Masses" (司徒, also among the Three Ducal Ministers). He could not get along well with Chen Qiu (陳球), the Administrator of Nanyang (南陽), but when he was in the two top positions, he recommended Chen to be the "Minister of Justice" (廷尉). Qiao Xuan saw that the nation was too weak as the government was plagued by corruption and he felt he could not do much to help, so he claimed illness and resigned.[7]
Later life and death[edit]
In his later years, Qiao Xuan entered office again as an "Imperial Secretary" (尚書令). Around the time, he discovered that the Palace Counsellor (太中大夫) Gai Sheng (蓋升), to whom Emperor Ling's predecessor, Emperor Huan, was indebted, had abused his power when he was serving as the Administrator of Nanyang (南陽), and had amassed a large fortune from corrupt dealings. Qiao Xuan wrote a memorial to Emperor Ling, requesting for Gai Sheng to be stripped off his post and his property confiscated, but Emperor Ling refused. Qiao Xuan's appointment was then changed from "Imperial Secretary" to "Palace Attendant" (侍中) but he delayed assuming office by claiming to be ill again. He was reassigned to be a "Household Counsellor" (光祿大夫). In 178, he was appointed "Grand Commandant" (太尉) but he rejected on the grounds that he was sick. He remained as a "Household Counsellor" while receiving medical treatment.[8]
Qiao Xuan died in 184 at the age of 75 (by East Asian age reckoning).[1]
Kidnap of Qiao Xuan's son[edit]
Once, Qiao Xuan's youngest son, who was ten years old at that time, travelled out alone and was kidnapped by three robbers. The robbers, holding the boy hostage, broke into Qiao Xuan's house and demanded a ransom but Qiao refused. Yang Qiu (陽球), the Colonel of the Capital Province (司隷校尉), along with the Intendant of Henan (河南尹) and the Prefect of Luoyang (洛陽令), led several soldiers to surround Qiao Xuan's house. Yang Qiu did not order his men to advance further because he was worried that the robbers might harm Qiao Xuan's son. However, Qiao Xuan shouted, "Such criminals have no humanity! I'll not let these criminals have their way just for the sake of my son!" He then instructed the soldiers to force their way in and attack the robbers. The robbers were killed but Qiao Xuan's son also died in the struggle. Qiao Xuan later submitted a memorial to the imperial court, requesting for the following law to be implemented: "Any person who takes another person hostage should be killed. No ransom is to be paid, so as not to open up a channel for criminals to make pecuniary gains." The court approved. Since after the reign of Emperor An (r. 106–125), law enforcement had been weakening: many kidnapping and hostage-taking incidents occurred in the capital and even the family members of government officials and influential persons had become victims. However, after the case of Qiao Xuan's son, such incidents never happened again.[9]
Relationship with Cao Cao[edit]
When Cao Cao, a warlord who rose to prominence in the final years of the Han dynasty and became the de facto head of the Han central government, was still relatively unknown to others, he once visited Qiao Xuan. Qiao Xuan was surprised to see Cao Cao and he told the latter, "Tianxia is about to enter a state of chaos. You're the person who will restore peace and order!" At the time, Qiao Xuan and He Yong were the only two persons who felt that Cao Cao was extraordinary.[10] Cao Cao later often said that Qiao Xuan was someone who really understood him.[11] The Wei Shu (魏書) recorded that Qiao Xuan said to Cao Cao, "I've seen many famous persons but I've never seen someone like you before! You should work hard. I'm old already! I hope to be able to entrust my family to you." Cao Cao's fame increased after his meeting with Qiao Xuan.[12] The Shishuo Xinyu recorded that when Qiao Xuan met Cao Cao, who was still a youth then, he told the latter, "Tianxia is in chaos and warlords are fighting for supremacy. Aren't you the person who will eliminate all of them and restore order? You're actually a hero in chaotic times but a villain in times of peace. It's a pity that I'm old already because I won't be able to see you become wealthy and powerful. I entrust my descendants to you."[13] Qiao Xuan also recommended Cao Cao to see Xu Shao, a well-known commentator and character evaluator.[14]
After Qiao Xuan's death, whenever Cao Cao passed by Qiao's grave, he would mourn Qiao and pay his respects.[15] He wrote a eulogy for Qiao Xuan, which read:
The late Grand Commandant Qiao Xuan was a man of principles and virtues, one who was kind and compassionate. The nation is grateful for his sermons while scholars learn from his lessons. Rest his soul in Heaven, we have fond memories of him. In my younger days, when I was stubborn and obstreperous, I visited him and he received me well. The encouragement he gave me was equivalent to that of Confucius remarking that none of his other students could replace Yan Hui, and that of Li Sheng (李生) praising Jia Fu (賈復). As the saying goes, 'a scholar would die for someone who understands him', I've never forgotten what he said to me. I remember that he once told me, "After I die, if you pass by my grave and do not offer a jar of wine and a chicken as sacrifices to me, you'll get a stomachache after your carriage moves another three steps. Do not blame me if that really happens." Although that was light hearted humour, if we weren't very close at that time, how would he have cracked such a joke? Now, as I recall these old memories, I feel grief and sorrow. I'm now on an eastern campaign and my army is garrisoned in this village. I'm looking at the lands in the north, but my thoughts are at his grave. I hereby offer him these sacrifices and I hope he enjoys them! [16]
One of Qiao Xuan's sons, Qiao Yu (橋羽), served as the Chancellor (相) of Rencheng (任城).[17]
Qiao Xuan was known to be an impatient and impulsive person who did not take the overall perspectives of issues into consideration. However, he led a humble and simple life, and treated people with respect. He did not abuse his status and power by helping any of his family members and relatives to obtain high-ranking positions in the civil service. When he died, his family did not own much property and no funeral was held for him. His humility earned him praise at that time.[18]
The historian Fan Ye, who wrote Qiao Xuan's biography, commented on Qiao as follows: "Qiao Xuan established his authority and was known for his sternness, but he was lacking in his personal relations with others." When commenting on Qiao Xuan spotting Cao Cao's talent, Fan Ye wrote: "Qiao Xuan had the privilege of being the first to recognise a hero."[19]
In fiction[edit]
In Luo Guanzhong's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Qiao Xuan was the father of the two Qiao sisters, and was referred to as "Qiao Guolao" (喬國老; lit. "State Elder Qiao"). He appears in chapter 54 in the events leading to the marriage between Liu Bei and Sun Shangxiang.[20]
Zhou Yu's biography in the historical text Records of the Three Kingdoms did not state the name of the Qiao sisters' father, who was simply referred to as "Qiao Gong" (橋公; lit. "Elder Qiao"). Historically, Qiao Xuan died in 183[1] while the Qiao sisters married Sun Ce and Zhou Yu in 200, so it was not possible that Qiao Xuan was still living when the marriages took place. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that Qiao Xuan was the "Qiao Gong" mentioned in Zhou Yu's biography.
The marriage between Liu Bei and Lady Sun took place sometime in 209 or 210, so Qiao Xuan's role in the events leading to the marriage is purely fiction as he was already dead for over 20 years then.
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- ^ a b c d The Houhanshu stated that Qiao Xuan died in the 6th year of the Guanghe era (178–184) in the reign of Emperor Ling of Han at the age of 75 (by East Asian age reckoning). Quote from Houhanshu vol. 51: (玄以光和六年卒,時年七十五。) By calculation, his birth year should be around 109. However, a tablet Cai Yong wrote for Qiao Xuan stated that Qiao Xuan died on June 6, 184.
- ^ (橋玄字公祖,梁國睢陽人也。七世祖仁,從同郡戴德學,著禮記章句四十九篇,號曰「橋君學」。成帝時為大鴻臚。祖父基,廣陵太守。父肅,東萊太守。) Houhanshu vol. 51.
- ^ (玄少為縣功曹。時豫州刺史周景行部到梁國,玄謁景,因伏地言陳相羊昌罪惡,乞為部陳從事,部猶領也。窮案其姦。景壯玄意,署而遣之。玄到,悉収昌賔客,具考臧罪。昌素為大將軍梁兾所厚,兾為馳檄救之。景承旨召玄,玄還檄不發,案之益急。昌坐檻車徵,玄由是著名。) Houhanshu vol. 51.
- ^ (舉孝廉,補洛陽左尉。左部尉也。時梁不疑為河南尹,玄以公事當詣府受對,恥為所辱,弃官還郷里。) Houhanshu vol. 51.
- ^ (後四遷為齊相,坐事為城旦。刑竟,徵,再遷上谷太守,又為漢陽太守。時上邽令皇甫禎有臧罪,玄收考髡笞,死于兾巿,兾,縣名,屬漢陽郡。一境皆震。 ... 郡人上邽姜岐,守道隱居,名聞西州。玄召以為吏,稱疾不就。玄怒,勑督郵尹益逼致之,曰:「岐若不至,趣嫁其母。」趣音促。益固爭不能得,遽曉譬岐。岐堅卧不起。郡內士大夫亦競往諫,玄乃止。時頗以為譏。 ... 後謝病免,復公車徵為司徒長史,拜將作大匠。) Houhanshu vol. 51.
- ^ (桓帝末,鮮卑、南匈奴及高句驪嗣子伯固並畔,為寇鈔,四府舉玄為度遼將軍,假黃鉞。玄至鎮,休兵養士,然後督諸將守討擊胡虜及伯固等,皆破散退走。在職三年,邊境安靜。) Houhanshu vol. 51.
- ^ (靈帝初,徵入為河南尹,轉少府、大鴻臚。建寧三年,遷司空,轉司徒。素與南陽太守陳球有隙,及在公位,而薦球為廷尉。玄以國家方弱,自度力無所用,乃稱疾上疏,引衆災以自劾。遂策罷。) Houhanshu vol. 51.
- ^ (歲餘,拜尚書令。時太中大夫蓋升與帝有舊恩,前為南陽太守,臧數億以上。玄奏免升禁錮,沒入財賄。帝不從,而遷升侍中。玄託病免,拜光祿大夫。光和元年,遷太尉。數月,復以疾罷,拜太中大夫,就醫里舍。) Houhanshu vol. 51.
- ^ (玄少子十歲,獨游門次,卒有三人持仗劫執之,入舍登樓,就玄求貨,玄不與。有頃,司隷校尉陽球率河南尹、洛陽令圍守玄家。球等恐并殺其子,未欲迫之。玄瞋目呼曰:「姦人無狀,玄豈以一子之命而縱國賊乎!」促令兵進。於是攻之,玄子亦死。玄乃詣闕謝罪,乞下天下:「凡有劫質,皆并殺之,不得贖以財寶,開張姦路。」詔書下其章。初自安帝以後,法禁稍[],京師劫質,不避豪貴,自是遂絕。) Houhanshu vol. 51.
- ^ (... 惟梁國橋玄、南陽何顒異焉。玄謂太祖曰:「天下將亂,非命世之才不能濟也,能安之者,其在君乎!」) Sanguozhi vol. 1.
- ^ (初,曹操微時,人莫知者,甞往候玄,玄見而異焉,謂曰:「今天下將亂,安生民者其在君乎!」操常感其知己。) Houhanshu vol. 51.
- ^ (魏書曰:太尉橋玄,世名知人,覩太祖而異之,曰:「吾見天下名士多矣,未有若君者也!君善自持。吾老矣!願以妻子為託。」由是聲名益重。) Wei Shu annotation in Sanguozhi vol. 1.
- ^ (曹公少時見喬玄,玄謂曰:「天下方亂,羣雄虎爭,撥而理之,非君乎?然君實亂世之英雄,治世之奸賊。恨吾老矣,不見君富貴,當以子孫相累。」) Shishuo Xinyu ch. 7.
- ^ (世語曰:玄謂太祖曰:「君未有名,可交許子將。」太祖乃造子將,子將納焉,由是知名。) Shiyu annotation in Sanguozhi vol. 1.
- ^ (及後經過玄墓,輒悽愴致祭。) Houhanshu vol. 51.
- ^ (自為其文曰:「故太尉橋公,懿德高軌,汎愛博容。國念明訓,士思令謨。幽靈潛翳,[]哉緬矣!操以幼年,逮升堂室,特以頑質,見納君子。增榮益觀,皆由獎助,猶仲尼稱不如顏淵,李生厚歎賈復。士死知己,懷此無忘。又承從容約誓之言:『徂沒之後,路有經由,不以斗酒隻雞過相沃酹,車過三步,腹痛勿怨。』雖臨時戲笑之言,非至親之篤好,胡肯為此辭哉?懷舊惟顧,念之悽愴。奉命東征,屯次郷里,北望貴土,乃心陵墓。裁致薄奠,公其享之!」) Houhanshu vol. 51.
- ^ (玄子羽,官至任城相。) Houhanshu vol. 51.
- ^ (玄性剛急無大體,然謙儉下士,子弟親宗無在大官者。及卒,家無居業,喪無所殯,當時稱之。) Houhanshu vol. 51.
- ^ (橋玄厲邦君之威,而衆失其情。夫豈力不足歟?將有道在焉。橋玄之舍姜岐,以道不可違,故不得以威力逼也。如令其道可忘,則彊梁勝矣。 ... 贊曰: ... 橋公識運,先覺時雄。) Houhanshu vol. 51.
- ^ Sanguo Yanyi ch. 54.
- Chen, Shou. Records of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguozhi).
- Fan, Ye. Book of the Later Han (Houhanshu).
- Liu, Yiqing. A New Account of the Tales of the World (Shishuo Xinyu).
- Luo, Guanzhong. Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguo Yanyi).
- Pei, Songzhi. Annotations to Records of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguozhi zhu).


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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) 1998 annual performance plan, which was submitted to meet the requirements of the Government Performance and Results Act.
GAO noted that: (1) FDIC has made a good initial effort in preparing its performance plan; (2) FDIC's annual performance plan contains the basic elements required by the Results Act; (3) however, the FDIC plan could be more useful to congressional decisionmakers if it had more performance goals that are results-oriented, objective, and quantifiable; and fewer that describe strategies; (4) the plan could also be improved if it linked more performance goals and measures to strategic goals, more clearly explained FDIC's plans for coordinating its efforts with other financial regulatory agencies, and better explained how FDIC's strategies and resources will help the agency achieve its performance goals; and (5) lastly, the plan would be more useful if it had more specific information on improving the verification and validation, and addressing the limitations, of its performance data.
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Many of Wilding's sculptures concern duality. Works are frequently made from two separate elements. In this sculpture, a cylindrical form, made from two sheets of galvanised steel bolted together, is placed close to a much smaller barrel shaped element, made from oak. The surface of the wooden shape has been worked by hand and is punctured, so that the interior space is slightly revealed. The smaller shape bulges as if inhaling air from either end. As in all Wilding's work, there is a sense of poetic mystery, the suggestion of a concealed inner meaning.
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Voters approved all 19 constitutional amendments, including three that could directly impact the Panhandle. While we are encouraged by that development, we lament that a major revision isn't on the horizon.
Proposition 8 authorizes the Texas Public Finance Authority to issue as much as $850 million in bonds for repair and construction projects throughout the state. A new water and sewer system for Palo Duro Canyon State Park is included in those projects.
Proposition 15 would create the Texas Mobility Fund and authorize grants and loans for financing road projects. The Ports-to-Plains trade corridor is one of those projects. The route will connect Mexico with Denver via the Panhandles of Texas and Oklahoma and portions of eastern New Mexico. New and better highways are a top priority, and doing away with the pay-as-you-go policy is a positive step in the right direction.
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- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass*
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)**
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce**
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 15 cups loosely packed)
- 1 cup (packed) grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
Heat heavy small skillet over medium-low heat. Add sesame seeds and stir until toasted and golden, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
Combine lime juice and next 7 ingredients in processor; process until well blended. With processor running, add vegetable oil in slow stream; process until slightly thickened. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
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... so let's take a look at where it's headed, what would make it fresh once more, and what needs to take a back seat. Among these:
Useless product placement
Peace Walker's rather liberal use of product placement made the headlines back in 2010, even outside the realm of dedicated websites and trade publications. It puzzled fans and journalists so much it prompted Hideo Kojima to justify what was otherwise a staple of previous MGS episodes, albeit at a much smaller scale.
Given the ever-increasing budgets the game developers juggle with it isn't surprising to see controversial methods like this migrating from the film or music industry to their 21st century major rival, where sport sims like PES paved the way long ago. Aside from the undisclosed upfront money Konami may have received from its partners, it seemed like a clever cross-promotional tool. Which - given Peace Walker's relatively disappointing sales - brings up a question: was it worth the fuss? And why not put the focus on the optional Monster Hunter missions instead? Capcom's million-selling franchise would've brought as much exposure aside from a real, quantifiable added value.
More Monster Hunter or Assassin's Creed partnerships would provide an interesting synergy in their ability to involve the player like no in-game promotional item could ever dream of. They're more in line with the series' tendency to break the fourth wall, and yet no one forces them down our throat.
(Image courtesy of Metagearsolid.org)
Same ol' Metal Gear Online
A brave attempt at creating a sense of community in an otherwise solo-driven universe, MGO never quite took off in spite of all the time and efforts the developers poured in.
What started off as a bonus feature on the online-challenged PS2 was revamped for the series' PS3 debut, going as far as being sold in Japan both bundled with MGS4 and as a separate, seemingly legit online game. However the lack of players resulted in a quick merging of servers and - in spite of continuous publisher support - a severe disavowal from Kojima himself.
This online mode had a few redeeming qualities though: some very nice level design, improved controls and a solid group of dedicated fans willing to keep it alive through thick and thin. But the game design itself tried too hard to ape western games with an emphasis on competitive Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch as far removed from MGS as it gets, while the traditional stealth modes were criminally underdeveloped. Truly, a missed opportunity.
A premature announcement to butter up the fans
Regardless of one's feelings toward the newly (re)announced Revengeance, there is one aspect of the whole affair Konami royally, unquestionably screwed up: public relations. The communication surrounding this title has been disastrous and might have fueled even more the fans' inflamed reactions.
Part of it might be due to the shift in genre and developer, but all of this could have been prevented if Konami showed more confidence in Peace Walker (initial title: MGS5...) and didn't blow the lid off the then-titled MGS Rising too early. E3 2009 was a mere year after Guns of the Patriots' release, and didn't need two separate announcements when only Peace Walker's development was on track. Focusing on a handheld episode was a gamble, but it could've saved some precious time for the young team behind Rising instead of forcing them to unveil an ill-fated trailer. Whether that trailer was promising or not is irrelevant, it was both an unnecessary crutch to Peace Walker's handling of the Metal Gear name, and a fatally premature display of what Rising was supposed to be. Konami would be well advised never to repeat that mistake.
Cutscene chewing
The everlasting criticism about MGS concerns the frequency and length of its cutscenes, a problem the PSP episodes cleverly circumvent - in part - with a narrative adopting a motion comics format, displaying a wealth of Ashley Wood's artworks.
What was envisioned as a method to optimize disc space is no longer a concern on home consoles or even high-end portable devices like 3DS or Vita. It is, however, not a reason to revert back to old habits that plagued previous entries like Sons of Liberty or Guns of the Patriots. It's the perfect occasion to improve the balance between gameplay and narrative by adopting certain strict rules: there's no reason for any midgame cutscene to be longer than the already sprawling opening or closing ones. Bookending a game with a display of Kojima's love for the big screen is an integral part of the series' DNA, but show-off action scenes and lengthy dialogue can be irritating at times. The latter in particular needs to be taken care of very early on, so the japanese and english dialogue can be compared and streamlined accordingly.
A prequel's Prequel
The Boss is a brilliant character. The Cobra Unit members were tremendous antagonists, among the best boss battles in a series that specializes itself in fantastic boss battles.
However, with the series already busy on two different fronts (Cold War era for Big Boss, futuristic warfare for Snake/Raiden) opening another front with a WWII game would only divert resources from these well-established storylines. Besides, the Cobra members were envisioned as bad guys first and foremost and turning them into protagonists or even supporting characters could prove tricky, if not prone to excessive fan service.
Finally, there's the persistent problem of nuclear weapons in WWII fiction: every time some western novel/comic book/film tries to play the Axis/WMD card it backfires thematically, giving the impression that a retaliatory use by the Allies on Hiroshima and Nagasaki was fair game, after all... It remains to be seen how a japanese developer would avoid that appalling western cliché, if they ever intended a prequel to MGS3 to begin with. Kojima always keeps his cards close to the chest before any official announcement so his recent - and quite peculiar - reveal of his supposedly canned MGS5 plans might just mean these were indeed canned, and not a taste of things to come.
A Peace Walker follow-up on Vita
With each new hardware comes the promise of a new Metal Gear, and the PS Vita is no exception. Peace Walker's so-so sales figures and online infrastructure on PSP might be offset somewhat by its HD counterpart for PS3 and Xbox, which definitely brings some welcome tweaks to the gameplay. But it also highlights how smart and fitting with a handheld experience was its game design in the first place.
The Vita is off to a slow start in Japan, with its US and European launch a critical moment for Sony. In spite of an interesting launch line-up E3 2012 could and should provide the handheld a much needed shot in the arm, and a potential sequel to Peace Walker might do just that. Narratively, the 20-year timespan between that game and the first 2D Metal Gear is more than enough to continue Big Boss' story. And Peace Walker's ending is a perfect launching pad for that.
Playing the other games in the HD collection can be frustrating - in spite of their qualities - as the third-person landscape has prodigiously evolved since their release. Peace Walker benefits the most from a second analog stick and refines a control scheme inherited from MGS4. With the Vita offering both consoles' dual analog controls and PSP's portable mindset it could be the best of both worlds. Not to mention its brand new features that could be implemented in clever and innovative ways the folks at Kojima Productions have a knack coming up with.
Co-op all the way
The emphasis on competitive multiplayer can be a legitimate addition to some games. More often than not, it just means rehashed modes and assets from a previous installment, when it's not shoehorned into a game it simply doesn't belong to.
This "me too" mentality is slowly being discredited by interesting experiments. Co-op campaigns and innovative multiplayer offerings are being touted as the next big thing by developers such as Valve, Rockstar or Ubisoft. If Metal Gear Online was a misstep, the co-op heavy Peace Walker spun the whole concept of solo infiltration on its head without losing its balance and turning it into another virtual shooting range. No small feat, especially on a handheld.
Konami should take notice if they want to make good on their talk about regaining leadership lost to western developers. This is their chance to be truly innovative, they haven't cracked it just yet but if their last effort is any indication they only scratched the surface. Who knows what a more powerful hardware or integrated online experience could bring?
Multi-platform is OK. Cross-platform is better.
Exclusives are nice fodder for another round of the Great Console Wars. Indeed, they can be a good thing provided there's a talented developer behind the scene, and a cooperative enough publisher. But the argument that Metal Gear (be it Solid or Rising) would be "dumbed down" if ever ported to Xbox is beyond silly. There are indeed some technical issues to iron out, but nothing Kojima Productions couldn't handle. Especially with the upcoming Fox Engine and its self-avowed focus on multiplatform. MGS needs to expand its fan base to survive, so the more the merrier.
But the big challenge here is a way to bring these players together, irrespective of their platform. Portal 2 is a fine example of a developer doing almost everything right. The PS3/PC multiplayer is an experience all the more refreshing that Valve had some really harsh words toward Sony a couple of years back. By combining a smart developer and a platform holder that - finally - gets its act together we the players are the winners, and Steam on PS3 a welcome experiment. Now, with the physical media on the way out, the experiment needs to become a norm.
Fox Engine, Transfarring, Project Ogre... Almost every bit of news about Kojima Productions is pointing toward this. The mere fact they are building a proprietary engine instead of the traditional and time-consuming "one game, one engine" policy is quite the revolution. A PS3/Vita connectivity was supposedly a big selling point for Kojima and without a doubt will be put to good use in the near future, especially to boost the handheld's appeal. And it will be the likeliest - and only - option until Microsoft wises up and loosens its rules on cross-platform play.
User Generated Content
The Fox Engine reportedly boasts some neat user-friendly interface and, according to Kojima himself during a Q&A session at CalArts last year, manages to shrink the time necessary to create a level from the ground up (complete with props, vehicles, pathfinding, and a state-of-the-art character customization tool).
This is good news, but what about making these tools - or rather an even friendlier version of it - available for us gamers? For a series as popular as MGS, there is a shocking lack of community and the tools to bring it together in a fun way. Sure there is MGO, co-op missions and countless fansites complementing the official one... But no centralized community, no hub allowing us to share game sessions - let alone creations.
If KojiPro gave us these tools the possibilities would be endless, with potentially lasting effects. The Mother Base from Peace Walker could be fully customized to suit each player's needs and tastes. Same for the Metal Gear ZEKE it contains or the MSF manpower. VR missions and training grounds could be created and shared just like Little Big Planet or inFamous 2 did with varying degrees of success. Missions like Extra Ops could be modded to increase their challenge, adding more guards and tighter patrol beats, or entirely new creations calling upon the community's creativeness - or wickedness. Anyone who played the original VR missions from MGS - and their devilish Mystery mode - knows what kind of mindbending stuff could be achieved. The "Project Ogre" is reportedly an open-world game with the prospect of finding new challenges and places even beyond the 100-hour mark. It would be a tall order for any developer in the world. Unless user-generated content complements it, perhaps?
Don't ditch the Codec, improve it!
The Codec has been curiously absent from the last couple of games, at least in its original form. The system sure attracted much criticism, but like so many things we don't really know what we lost until it's gone.
Its limited use in MGS4 was balanced with a more visually interesting interface, complete with painstakingly rendered and mo-capped protagonists. But except for a few hilarious moments (like Otacon's comments on Blu-Ray storage space making for one of the funniest instances of the series breaking the fourth wall) it was mostly useless, and didn't compensate its tacked on approach with anything substantial. The usual criticism is aimed at its supposed interference with the gameplay. And in some instances it is a valid claim. However, ditching it altogether would be a huge mistake, as it could be reworked and merged with other aspects of the narrative that replaced it somehow: the MGS4 Database and Peace Walker's Briefing Files.
Both are interesting additions, but their inclusion as a separated medium for the former and a mostly remote one for the latter really don't help. Being capable of accessing recorded data and reaching out to supporting characters live would go a long way towards bringing life to the games, as well as communicating fun and/or interesting trivia in a seamless fashion instead of cumbersome menus. No one's expecting branching conversations a la Mass Effect but a full-fledged, nonintrusive system covering save files, trivia, gameplay tips and story elements would be better than what we have now.


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Talks/Interviews by Mark Curtis
Interview with RTE Radio 1 (Ireland)
19 July 2010
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Interview with BBC Radio Scotland
4 July 2010
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Colluding with Extremists
Interview with New Left Project about Secret Affairs, 8 March 2010
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The Future of British Foreign Policy
Interview with UK Watch, 7 May 2007
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10 Mill. for Gud og Imperiet
Interview with Klassekampen (in Norwegian), 20 January 2006.
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Britain's Role in the 'War on Terror'
Video of talk at University of Salford: Conference against terrorism, 11 September 2005
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The G8 Summit in Scotland
Audio interview with Indymedia, 17 May 2005
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Unpeople, Dirty Wars and a Web of Deceit – Britain's Foreign Policies
Interview with Worldpress, 6 January 2005
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Revealed: The Invisible Millions who have been Killed by Britain's Foreign Policies
Interview with the Independent, 3 November 2004.
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Ramadan Reflections
Audio of talk on BBC Asian Network radio, November 2004
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New Labour and International Development
Talk at the European Social Forum, London, October 2004
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Web of Deceit: A Critique of Britain's Foreign Policy
Annual lecture, Queen's University, Belfast, Centre for Global Education, October 2004
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Louder Than Words
Interview with the Guardian, 5 August 2004
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Newsmaker: Agent Provocateur – Mark Curtis, Director, World Development Movement
Interview with Third Sector magazine, 23 June 2004
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Outspoken Author Takes Helm of Poverty Campaign
Interview with the Guardian, 14 January 2004
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Ramadan Reflections
Audio of talk on BBC Asian Network radio, November 2003
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Britain's Sordid Role in the World
Interview with Socialist Worker newspaper, 23 August 2003
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Unaccountable Elites
Interview with Al-Ahram newspaper, 5 June 2003.
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Iraq, the Media and the Reality of British Foreign Policy
Talk at School of Oriental and African Studies, London, October 2002
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we need more people like you mark i have huge respect for what you do and say just like mr pilger mr galloway you stand up and say the words that have too be said and i thank you for that no dought you cannot have missed whats going on in gaza its beyond words mark i'll just leave it like that so again thank you for your wisdom and courage and of course your amazing books i have many of them keep doing what you do mark that is TELLING THE TRUTH?
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