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Reward Points
Reward Points are the bonus that you receive in your account for buying products in the store. Each purchase you make earns Reward Points that you can spend like real money in our store.
You can choose to apply your points to your next eligible product purchase, or you can let your points accumulate.
Reward Points may be combined with any other discounts we may offer because they are not really a discount. Reward Points are a reward from us, thanking you for choosing to make your magic purchases at Rings N Things.
Your Reward Points will be updated with points earned from new purchases the moment that your order ships.
Earning Points
When products you purchase indicate a value in Reward Points, this represents how many points you earn from purchasing the product.
Your Reward Points earned are stored and reported in your Account.
Once you have signed into your account, you will see a link for My Points in the My Account menu. This link reports how many points you have available in your account. Clicking on this link will take you to the Reward Points Log. This log reports the points earned from each of your orders and the orders in which you redeemed your points.
Points won't appear for new purchases until your order has shipped.
Redeeming Points
When products you purchase indicate a Price In Points, this represents how many points you can redeem towards purchasing the product.
Once you have added a product to your shopping cart that can be purchased with points, and signed into your account, you will see a link for Point Payment in the shopping cart and on the checkout page. Clicking on this link will expand or compress the form for applying your points to your purchase. Click on the link to expand the form and it reports how many points you have available in your account and gives you an input field where you can enter a number of points to redeem.
Enter the number of points you would like to redeem.
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The number of points in your account will not change until you have completed checkout.
To view your redemption history, click the My points link in the My Account menu after signing in. The Reward Points log will report the orders that earned points and the orders in which you redeemed the points.
Remember, points won't appear for new purchases until your order has shipped.
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Copper Morgan - Dollar Size (39mm)
Just slightly larger in diameter than a Silver Dollar, the Copper Morgan Dollar is a gorgeous coin for coin manipulation, color changes, and coin tricks. Each one weighs one full ounce, are made from SOLID .999 FINE COPPER (NOT plated), have milled edges for an easy grip, and look exactly like a big 1.5 inch Morgan Dollar on their obverse.
The reverse has the old familiar Morgan Dollar design, but contains the private mint's name and the coins metal content and weight. The reverse therefor resembles an actual Morgan Dollar, but is not really exactly the same.
These coins are instantly fascinating to laymen. As an oddity, they attract attention and will amuse your audience when you use them for production items, color changes, or for coin manipulation.
Each Copper Morgan Dollar coin is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
- 1 Copper Morgan Dollar Size (39mm).
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Patterns / Shawls
Molokini is worked in square and triangle motifs that are joined as they are being made, so no seaming is required to make this piece. A diagram is provided, showing how to assemble the pieces. A simple one-row trim is added along the longest edge when all pieces have been joined together.
Designed by Kristen TenDyke.
Photos by Carrie Bostick Hoge.
Pattern is available as a single PDF download.
Finished Measurements:
42½ (59½, 76½)" [108 (151, 194.5) cm] wide
21¼ (29¾, 38¼)" [54 (75.5, 97) cm] long
Yarn Requirements:
Shown in Quince & Co.'s Chickadee yarn
100% American wool
50 gram hank = approx 181 yards
2 (4, 6) hanks in color 105 Glacier, or approx 360 (715, 1055) yards in a comparable earth-friendly yarn.
Crochet Hook:
One size US H/8 (5 mm)
Or size to obtain gauge.
Gauge: One whole motif = 6" [15 cm] square. Take time to save time, check your gauge.
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Chinidere Mountain Hike
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Start point: Wahtum Lake Trailhead
- End Point: Chinidere Mountain
- Trail Log: Trail Log
- Hike Type: Loop
- Distance: 4.4 miles round-trip
- Elevation gain: 1140 feet
- High Point: 4,673 feet
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Seasons: Early Summer through Fall
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Backpackable: Yes - connects to Gorge trail network, camping at Wahtum Lake
- Crowded: Peak summer weekends
This trip around stately Wahtum Lake is the classic mountain hike, featuring wildflowers, lake vistas, spectacular mountain views and even a rushing stream, all packed into an easy loop hike within the boundaries of the Hatfield Wilderness. The view of Mount Hood from the rocky summit of Chinidere Mountain is among the finest in the Columbia Gorge high country.
From the wilderness entry station, you will be presented with the first fork in a maze of trails that crisscross the Wahtum Lake basin. Skip the Wahtum Express route, and its endless string of steep wooden steps, and take the Wahtum Horse Route (no. 406H) to the right. This trail switchbacks once in an easy 0.4 mile descent to the Pacific Crest Trail (no. 2000), near the lake shore. Turn right on the PCT, and hike through attractive, mature stands of noble fir, mountain hemlock and white pine as the trail gradually curves above the lake, circling the east shore. Soon, the trail pulls away from the lake and heads through younger forest of noble fir and beargrass to a junction with the Herman Creek Trail (no. 406) at the 2.0 mile mark, where the PCT route turns left.
Continue on the PCT for a short distance to a junction with the mile-long Chinidere Cutoff Trail (no. 406M) on the left (your return route on the loop), followed almost immediately by the trail to Chinidere Mountain, on the right. But before heading to the summit, walk a few hundred feet farther on the PCT to a steep meadow with views into the Eagle Creek canyon, far below. In June and July, the wildflower display here is spectacular.
Next, return to the Chinidere Mountain trail, and begin climbing a series of somewhat steep, irregular switchbacks for 0.5 miles to the summit. As the route nears the summit, a couple of side trails head off to the right to more wildflower meadows that are worth visiting, and finally the trail circles the shale slopes of the summit before ascending the final few feet to the top. The view here is expansive, and includes the big Cascade volcanoes from Mount Rainier to Mount Jefferson, with Mount Hood taking center stage. Wahtum Lake shimmers far below, and the rugged peaks of the Hatfield surround you, including the massive ridge of Tomlike Mountain to the east, broad Indian Mountain to the south and looming Tanner Butte to the west. The broad, flat expanse of Benson Plateau rounds out the view to the north.
The return trip follows the summit path back down to the PCT, then backtracks the short distance to the Chinidere Cutoff. This trail was abandoned for many years, and still is a bit rough in places, but always easy to follow. The route drops quickly to a small stream crossing. Ignore the fork to the left after crossing the stream, and continue downhill through loose switchbacks that descend within earshot of the cascading stream. Soon the trail levels off in a traverse toward Wahtum Lake. You'll find yourself walking along an old water supply line that once served a much more developed campground at the lake, then passing several marked campsites on both sides of the trail. Soon, the route reaches the outlet to the lake, which can be crossed by hopping logs.
On the far side of the outlet, the Cutoff trail rejoins the PCT at the 4.0 mile mark. Turn left, and follow the PCT 0.3 miles past more campsites and views of the lake before reaching the spur back to the trailhead.
Trip Reports
- Search Trip Reports for Chinidere Mountain Hike
Related Discussions / Q&A
- Search Trail Q&A for Chinidere Mountain Hike
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Do you think your rights have been violated by a debt collection agency contacting you? If you answer yes to any of the below questions, you may have a case against the offending debt collection company or companies:
- Do you think you have been abused or mistreated by the debt collector?
- Have these collection reps contacted you employer, friends, relatives or even neighbors?
- Have they tried to collect more than you owe or collect an amount that you do not even owe?
- Have the collectors threatened you in any way- lawsuits, liens, loss of your home or even wage garnishments?
- Have they threatened you in terms of an arrest or police involvement for the unpaid bill or bills?
- Have these representative called and left a message without identifying who they are and the company they are call on behalf of?
- Have calls come in before 8am and after 9pm?
- Has any debt collection agency lied to you in the attempt to recover debts owed?
- Have you found false or inaccurate information on your credit report, especially anything that could make you suspect potential identity theft has taken place?
Time to Contact a Lawyer
If yes was the answer to one or many of the above questions, it is time to contact Francis and Mailman for a free consultation about your case. We can go over everything and explain your rights as a consumer.


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The eight-cylinder engine thrills with its immediate response, a linear, finely controllable power delivery and powerful acceleration in all rpm ranges. The AMG 4.0-litre V8 comes with well-proven twin turbocharging, with the two chargers not located outside on the cylinder banks, but rather between them in the V of the cylinders.
With the AMG GT C Roadster, Mercedes-AMG is introducing a further output of 410 kW (557 hp) and 680 Nm of torque. A sprint from zero to 100 km/h is absolved in 3.7 seconds.
The AMG GT Roadster has an output of 350 kW (476 hp) and 630 Nm of torque. This variant accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds, and has a top speed of 302 km/h.
The AMG GT C Roadster is equipped with the AMG performance exhaust system as standard for an even more emotive sound experience. Two variably adjustable flaps modulate the exhaust note of the Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadsters authentically and directly. The flaps open and close depending on the selected AMG DRIVE SELECT mode, although they can also be controlled individually using a separate button in the AMG DRIVE UNIT. In the "Comfort" and "Sport" settings, the low-frequency sound typical of a V8 is designed for comfort. In "Sport Plus" and "RACE" modes the sound composition is far more emotive. The variable AMG performance exhaust system is also available as an option for the Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster.
The AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with adaptive adjustable damping provides three different suspension modes. The driver is able to choose between "Comfort", "Sport" and "Sport Plus" at the touch of a button or by selecting the mode, optimising the damping characteristics for the current driving situation – from highly comfortable for cruising to sporty and firm for cornering at speed, for example.The suspension also delivers impressive racetrack performance thanks to implementation of the double-wishbone concept that has proved so successful in motorsports. This is shown above all in the excellent lateral dynamics and driving stability at high speeds.
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension is standard on the GT C Roadster and optionally available on the GT Roadster.
The AMG sports suspension confirms the motor racing heritage of the new AMG Roadsters. Wishbones, steering knuckles and hub carriers on the front and rear axle are manufactured entirely out of forged aluminium to reduce the unsprung masses. The wheels are also guided by double wishbones. The resulting precision in camber and track allows high cornering speeds and gives the driver optimum, highly precise road feedback right up to the very high cornering limits.
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What is a man? What is he not? Is he less of a man if he likes another man? What does it feel like to not want the world to know who you truly are? How do you live as a different person while feeling you should live like another?
Obviously, it is a treacherous ordeal to feel different from what others consider to be normal. To battle with sexual identity is a war that lasts for a lifetime. To imagine of a war that you've to fight every second of your life while trying to balance your sanity and survive in this tumultuous world is exhausting.
In my quest to understand what makes people gay, or even how it feels to be gay, I came across very insightful realizations. I had purposed even to be part of a gay transaction in order to truly discern its roots and how it thrives. That did not happen. But I had a chance to meet a gay person who explained to me what his struggles with sexuality look like on a daily basis.
Of course, the issue of homosexuality is a contentious subject among Africans. Although it has silently existed for centuries, it has been demonized, making the ones who practice it feel lesser of human beings. To be termed as normal human beings, therefore, they've hidden behind cloaks of pretense, doing it discreetly so as not to attract attention and face public shaming, stigma and judgement.
To not understand a subject, yet make final conclusions about it is a common practice for many of us. In the best words, it can be termed not as ignorance but foolishness. It is only a foolish person who claims to have knowledge of which they don't understand. In its entirety, therefore, the subject of homosexuality needs to be looked at with a more critical eye.
To say the least, I am no authority in this field. But as a man who has a responsibility to spread gospels through my word, I strive to seek understanding of that to which I have little or no understanding of. And this, for the purposes of my Christian brothers, where I am one, is not a battle of religion. While the views and perspectives of the church are admissible and highly regarded in this matter, at the moment of this writing, my bible was left out of the picture.
I write this with a heart of a man who is liberal and open minded, free of judgment and condemnation. I stand to hear the tales of men and women, to be that person they can talk to when they world has closed its ears, and to be a pillar where those who've been inflicted with pain and sorrow can find support and solace- a shoulder they can cry one. I uphold my principles, but I don't want to impose them on anyone as we have the rights to assume the shapes of lives that we desire.
Last week on a Wednesday evening, if I am not wrong, I met a young man in his late 20s at Aquarium Lounge in Westlands. I kept him late for a while because, well, the devil had decided to throw me into a traffic snarl up that lasted more than two hours. I felt like killing myself. I hate wasting my little life stuck in traffic. This is the reason that I badly want to move back to Kisii. Once I have the money, that is.
Never have I ever been to Aquarium Lounge. It is hidden. The guy I contracted to take me there from town reaped a whooping 300 shillings from me. That was a stab on my pocket given that I only remained with 200 bob in my pocket. He delivered me right at the gate of the lounge. That was the only great part in the whole ordeal.
He asked me not to use his real name because he wants to lie low. So we shall assign him Toni. No, Tony because Toni is girlish. You must know Toni Braxton. Every man must know her because we all crushed for her, only heartbreaking us by getting married.
Tony works as an IT guy with an insurance company in Westie. As it happens, he grew up with a guardian. His mom passed years back. The man who was supposed to be his father never wanted anything to do with him so he fled long even before the mum died. Tony knows him. He has tried to man up and see if the man can have a cordial relationship with him but failed miserably. He doesn't want anything to do with him.
Growing up, Tony missed that manly figure in his life. Like he was always craving for it. Whether this had effect on his current troubles or not I really don't know. But it is a gap that has stayed with him for years. And now when he is in the presence of men, he feels warm and cozy. So you can imagine what that lack of a manly figure in his life does to him. It is like making him an alcoholic who is only sober when he is drunk. I am just trying to explain the scenario here.
He is the kind of men that wear glasses and shave bald. The shaving, as I think comes from the fact that there's a Sahara of a desert eating his hair. He was seated. We knocked shoulders and got talking as if we knew each other from childhood. We've talked before, from 2016.
He was having a drink. Some beer I guess. I ordered a Novida. As you're aware, booze and I are arch enemies. Nothing can reconcile us. Our banter continued. He was eager to tell me about his journey as a homosexual.
But his expeditions strongly started in high school. I remember this part because of the statement "walk of life." A friend of his, who happened to have similar feelings, one day asked him out to the field after night preps. He was to show him what was to be the "walk of life." That statement really intrigued me so I had to write it because I wasn't recording the conversation. It was this night that he had his first ever kiss…one which I suppose was the start of the "walk of his life" because from then things escalated.
Since high school is mixed with adolescence and other things, he thought it was a stage that would later pass. He really believed it. It was just a state of confusion. As it happened, it was never to leave. There is much to tell, things that happened from the moment he first had a baby step into his "walk of life." That is not my point today.
Nearby there is a pack of around four men. There is a beautiful bird. Just one. Commanding the attention of four men, each wanting to impress her. I assumed it belonged to one of the men because he seemed to own it by the proximity of his sitting and the long hugs they had exchanged. The other three men kept up with the pace, perhaps not wanting to be seen as cold, old men that didn't know life. They drank something more expensive than us. Which was not a problem because we were playing by our lanes and there was no one to impress. That aside, Tony really gets uncomfortable in the presence of ladies.
He met me because he easily identified with me. I knew his baggage and I didn't judge him. So our meeting is not necessarily where the story is, the story is in this thread. It is a conversation we'd had days before. Here we go.
Him: I wanted to share something about gay perception.
Me: I'm all ears.
Him: First how do you view sexuality?
Me: I really don't know. I guess it's something that should naturally manifest itself.
Him: I think sexuality is so diverse. Like there is no specific way to define it. Just like we all love differently whether gay or straight.coz our preferences are so diverse, right?
Me: If I'm liberal I'll think in that line. Logically or rationally I don't seem to agree. I've read that sexuality is influenced by various things but I think the research is sketchy.
Him: Secondly, you can't try to be gay. I am. And I can't explain how it all started. I don't have any specific thing I did that made me this. And that's why for this I wouldn't think it's anyone's preference to be gay you know
Me: I'm getting your line.
How does it affect you? If I may ask.
Him: You always feel like a puzzle. A mystery that you can't really figure out. Wondering why you love people the way you do. Trying out heterosexual relationships, faking it, living a lie among your peers and within your circle .I mean it's so much for lack of a better word.
Me: That must be a tough struggle
Him: And I think it's a journey walked by many but everyone handles it different. There are those who have accepted and don't mind, and then there are those who know who they are but will never let the world know, and they are those who will never find courage to accept it.
Me: Haha. Which of those are you?
Him: Those who will never let the world know
Me: So do you date or something?
Him: I have a girlfriend.
Him: I find it hard to date a guy. I don't know how to treat a man like a girl.
Him: And I don't know how to handle a sissy dude. It's a conflict
Me: That's complicated. So you've never been with a guy?
Him: I have. When I was still searching who I was and trying to figure out what I was feeling about Men. We parted ways after being together for four years .He married and I had to respect it .I had matured within those years and it was something that I had to find ways of dealing with
Me: Wow. So do you feel comfortable being heterosexual as compared to being a homosexual?
Me: Pardon Me I just have a lot to understand.
Him: If I was to talk about the feeling, I would say for a man the feeling is more profound, a different kind of love that makes you feel safe. For a lady it's something that you really have to work on with your entire mind and effort .it's really work and you sacrifice so much. And I think for most Men married it's a struggle of silent battle that only your soul knows but you never know when it will lose the battle.
Me: Quiet desperation indeed.
Me: So you'll marry a girl and give away your sexuality? If I'm getting you correct.
Him: I will marry a girl to live up to the dream of having a family. That's what defines you as a man I think according to me. It's not to please anyone but part of me will be happy to see the manhood in me taking care of a wife and my kids.
Him: You can't run away from your other side of life. It's something you will walk with and always try to suppress .I think only one who has been through this conflict can handle this. It's like you naturally acquire a kind of sense to deal with it .The world cannot understand and the only option is judge, criticize and condemn.
Me: I kind of like how you've structured this response. To which I can pose a query; do you think homosexuality is right or wrong? Or it's not right only that it's something you have no power over?
Me: The world is full of judgy people. And everyone reacts according to the amount of exposure they have. I guess we can all be excused until we learn how it feels being on the other side.
Him: If I was to define what is right or wrong, I may be inclined to say what suits me or what makes me feel better. Nevertheless, right or wrong is such a wide scope and each can be justified equally in light of the reference or context you borrow from, you know.
Him: And that's why this will be such a deep secret. It makes you feel so vulnerable. It feels like you are holding a fragile glass in a shaking ground. Or standing at the pinnacle in the midst of windy storms. The moment the glass breaks the whole world will stop, turn and look at you with those human demeaning eyes.
Me: But then speculations stop when people know the truth. They'll no longer have anything to talk about. They'll learn to deal with the truth.
Me: Does your girlfriend know?
Him: If she knows she will of course walk away. It's easy to tell a friend but your lover? No way. She will feel like your love is all a lie. Like it's not real. And the damage is irreversible.
Me: What's the worst that could happen if your parents knew it?
Him: I don't have parents. But I have a guardian.
Me: Sorry for that. What happened to them?
Him: My mum passed on in 2012.I have never lived with my dad. There is no relationship and we never talk.
Me: But you know him?
Him: Yes I do.
Me: Is it him who doesn't wanna know you or you're the one who doesn't?
Him: He has never showed interest even when I tried. I wanted to heal the wounds and form a bridge but he pushed harder coz he has another family
Me: You did your part.
Me: At least I've gained some insight on homosexuality.
Him: I have always been reading your work. It speaks so much about whom you are and the ideals you hold in life. Sometimes I feel like you are so real to the point that I feel like I already know you. And that's why I also wanted you to hear my mind. Not for sympathy but just to see the world from a non judgmental point of view. To realize that sometimes we don't chose the places we found ourselves. That life will always give you a reason to simplify all our ideologies to one core thing we all share, to be the truest of ourselves and be loved in a human way
Me: I'm an open book because it relieves me to not keep looking over the shoulder.
I've been in depressing situations before and learnt that if I was able to lead a life as I am perhaps my chances of leading a better life will increase. I cherish being raw and speaking my mind with boldness.
The world will always talk whether you're on the wrong or the right. You simply choose the side that you got nothing to lose.
Him: Wow!
That's deep. Speaks volume. I like this will keep reading again and again
Me: I quite understand the struggles you're going through. Each of us is fighting something, only that we are accustomed to seeing others' burdens and be quick to point them without a deeper understanding of the back story.
Him: Very true. You know why some gay Men will have the audacity to reach out to a fellow man? I will tell you.
Him: Living like this always pushes you to ends that will give you that eureka moment. To hope that you can accidentally bump into a same kind of struggle guy and feel safer or truer. It's like it authenticates your identity. I would never try to reach out to a straight guy buy I of course can relate with the intentions.
Him: Let Me ask? Would you come out if you were gay?.
Me: Of course. At this point I've nothing to lose man.
My background has a lot of lethal and gory stories. I've almost Met death and run into realizations that there's nothing worse to come than what I've already experienced.
The thing is, people will always love you the way you are. There is always someone who will.
I don't fear rejection or loss, or things that put me down. I think if you truly understand yourself, there's nothing you can't beat.
Him: You are the boldest and most genuine I have had a chat with. You inject so much positivity that it amuses me. There is so much negativity around the world and when you come across someone who shares their mind like you, man you can't help but appreciate.
Me: The world is in dire need of positivity.
It's what makes a man sleep in anticipation of a better tomorrow.
We didn't continue with the conversation because it had reached its crescendo. We had reached the climax of it. More of it would have diluted its perfection. It is here that we arranged to meet so that we can break that glass. How hard must it be for you to live a lie? To wake up every day and pretend to be who you think shouldn't be yet find no confidence to be who you think you should be?
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Why is it so hard to find Bigfoot? We could say, "Because there's no such thing as Bigfoot!" and call it a day but that's not fair to Bigfoot. Give Bigfoot some credit. He's lasted centuries without getting caught, killed, or filmed with a high definition camera on a tripod. So without getting into the real/not real debate, let's assume Bigfoot exists and move on (either to the next post or the rest of this post, depending upon your personal disposition).
Maybe You're In The Wrong Place
Looking purely at reported sightings, we'll notice that most take place in states containing vast amounts of wilderness or otherwise unpopulated areas. States with over 100 "credible sightings and related reports," according to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization, include California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Washington and California each have over 400, with Oregon coming in a distant third place with 223. Zero sightings in Hawaii, by the way.
I live in Massachusetts, a state with 15 sightings. Odds of me seeing Bigfoot here are not good. Not good at all. I grew up in Minnesota, which has 45 sightings. Again, not good. I went to college in Washington and, for the purposes of this article, probably should have stayed out there since it's statistically the state with the best chance of seeing Bigfoot.
But those are just numbers. Who knows how many sightings go unreported each year? So while you may be in the wrong place, let's not put too much emphasis on reported sightings.
Consider The Possibility That Humans Are Scary
Why in the world would Bigfoot want anything to do with us? What's so great about humans from an animal's perspective? When humans and animals intersect in heavily wooded areas, it almost invariably ends up with some sort of projectile being launched toward the animal–usually a bullet or an arrow.
We'll discuss the relative intelligence of Bigfoot in the next section, but assuming that Bigfoot is at least as intelligent as some sort of primate, it stands to reason that if a primate's basic understanding of humans is that they make animals stop living, the primate will stay away from humans.
And even without a basic understanding of humans or what humans represent, most animals probably understand humans aren't a part of normal, everyday animal life. So when an animal senses a human (which most animals can do from pretty far away), it generally goes in the other direction. There's a reason even the best deer hunters sometimes come back from a day of hunting without shooting a single deer.


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Germany at a Glance by Rail: Frankfurt to Munich
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Ride the rails to explore the major cities of Germany. Tour the Old City of Frankfurt to see the iconic Romsberg, survey the historical sights of Berlin, from the Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie, before heading to Munich and seeing the fairy tale castles of the Swan King of Bavaria.
Take an 8-day tour of Germany's three major cities, traveling by rail from Frankfurt to Berlin to Munich.
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Your German vacation begins in Frankfurt, Germany's financial and business capital and home to the European Central Bank. Most Globetrotters probably know Frankfurt for its international airport, which services over 60 million passengers a year, but this city on the Main River has plenty to recommend itself. A city tour will get you up to speed on its mixture of tradition and modernism. Stroll the Altstadt or Old City for a look at half-timbered houses and classical centres like the Romsberg and Paulskirche, the seat of the first democratic parliament in Germany in 1848. Tour the Old Opera House, which was destroyed during World War II but rebuilt in the eighties. Stroll down the pedestrian-only Fressgass to shop butchers, delicatessens, and cheese shops. Then switch gears and pass through the skyscraper district and down Goethestrasse, with its luxury shops offering everything from Louis Vuitton to Prada. After a long day of shopping and touring the old town, take a load off by hitting up the night scene. The large student population ensures the city knows how to unwind.
From Frankfurt, take the train to Berlin, the nation's capital. Berlin used to conjure images of Prussian austerity and severity, but this city of 4.5 million is not stuck in the past, despite its wealth of history. It's a vibrant capital that celebrates freedom and lifestyle and has become the coolest place in Europe. Berlin has something for every kind of Globetrotter travelling to Germany. Cultural travelers can take in operas and classical theatre, or sample the seemingly-endless lineups of musical acts that fill the city's bars and clubs each night. Foodies can enjoy the best of German and international cuisine at the city's celebrated restaurants, while revelers get their hearts pumping at the beer halls and nightclubs. And few cities in the world boast as much history as Berlin.
History buffs can choose a time period at random and be amazed at the wealth of sights to see. Take in one of the classic symbols of the German Empire at the Brandenburg Gate. Walk the ruins of the Berlin Wall past Checkpoint Charlie and remind yourself that this city was split in two for half a century. Soberly explore the Haus der Wannsee Konferenz, where the Nazis discussed their "Final Solution," before paying respects to their victims at the Memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe. Berlin abounds with history and you'll want to return to it in the future to see all that it has to offer.
After Berlin, head down to the capital of Bavaria to finish your Germany tour. Munich is a very walkable city with a small-town atmosphere despite its size of 1.3 million people. Head to the medieval square of Marienplatz to get a taste for the city's architectural heritage. The Neues Rathaus or New Town Hall is a gorgeous neo-Gothic building with a massive 90-metre façade and one of the largest motorized Glockenspiel in the world. Every day at 11am, noon, and 5pm, 32 life-sized figurines spring to life and put on a motorized performance in accompaniment to the chiming of the hour. If museums are more your beat, be sure to visit the Alte Pinakothek, a massive art gallery housing some of Europe's best art from the fourteenth through eighteenth centuries, as well as the Deutsches Museum, which is the oldest and largest science museum in the world. Head outside Munich to see the castles of the Swan King of Bavaria, Ludwig II. You'll think you've walked into a Disney fairy tale as you explore Neuschwanstein and Linderhof.
This sample of Germany's three major cities offers a wealth of history, food, and culture. It's perfect for any independent Globetrotter.
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Arrive Frankfurt
Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.
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Hotel Movenpick Frankfurt City
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Hotel Movenpick Frankfurt City
Discover Frankfurt from the comfort of our 4 star hotel in the city centre. Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City is ideally located next to the trade fairground with easy access to the charming old city of Frankfurt. So whether you are visiting for business or leisure ...
Discover Frankfurt from the comfort of our 4 star hotel in the city centre. Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City is ideally located next to the trade fairground with easy access to the charming old city of Frankfurt. So whether you are visiting for business or leisure Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City is the perfect choice.
- 24 Hour Reception
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- Free WiFi
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Enjoy a walk and visit the beautifully resorted Romerberg, the bank of the Main river, the quaint 'Fressgass' alley, the old Opera, the elegant Goethestrasse street and Paulus Church on this private city tour (2.5hrs)
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Frankfurt to Berlin
Today you will be transferred to the train station in time for your train to Berlin. Sit back and enjoy the ride. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.
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Hotel NH Berlin Mitte Leipziger
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Hotel NH Berlin Mitte Leipziger
The NH Berlin Mitte Leipziger Strasse hotel, formerly known as NH Berlin Mitte, hotel is located on Leipziger Strasse, directly in the city center, so it's a really handy base. It is located close to the main shopping streets, Friedrichstrasse, and the likes of Galeries ...
The NH Berlin Mitte Leipziger Strasse hotel, formerly known as NH Berlin Mitte, hotel is located on Leipziger Strasse, directly in the city center, so it's a really handy base. It is located close to the main shopping streets, Friedrichstrasse, and the likes of Galeries Lafayette, Quartier 206, The Q or Mall of Berlin. Some of Berlin's biggest sights such as Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz or the Brandenburg Gate are an easy walk away too.
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Today you will walk to the meeting point to join the regular city tour bus (Hop on Hop off) Explore the city at your leisure as you listen to the commentary between stops.
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Berlin - Potsdam - Berlin
This regular tour takes you to Potsdam with its lovely historic city centre, lush parks and beautiful places. You will have time to visit the Palace Sanssouci (admission included) in the afternoon you will return to Berlin.
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Berlin to Munich
This morning you will be transferred to the train station to travel to Munich. Upon arrival you will be transfered to the hotel and will have the rest of your day at your leisure.
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Eden Hotel Wolff
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Eden Hotel Wolff
Since its founding in 1890 the traditional Eden Hotel Wolff is one of the leading names in Munich. The central location is opposite the central station with connection to all means of public transportation and the shuttle bus from and to the airport makes it ...
Since its founding in 1890 the traditional Eden Hotel Wolff is one of the leading names in Munich. The central location is opposite the central station with connection to all means of public transportation and the shuttle bus from and to the airport makes it a perfect starting point for our guests and their visit of Munich. Munich city and the pedestrian area starting at Karlsplatz/Stachus is within a short walking distance and leads to the most important sights of the historical Munich. The Eden Hotel Wolff is located within 15 minutes walking distance from Munich's old town.
- 24 Hour Reception
- Air Conditioning
- Bar
- Child Care
- Fitness Centre
- Full Service Spa
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Rooftop Terrace
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Munich - Neuschwanstein - Linderhof - Munich
Today you will take a tour that takes you to the Castles Neuschwanstein and Linderhof (entrance fees to be paid on spot)- built by Ludwig II, the king of Bavaria . Return to Munich in the evening.
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Transfer to the airport.
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- Roundtrip transfers between airport/railway station and hotels
- 7 nights' accommodation
- Guided tours as indicated in the itinerary
- 2nd class rail tickets including reserved seating
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Visa fees if applicable
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
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Tiger Woods' Threat to Yank Settlement Scared Rachel Uchitel — She Turned Down 'Playboy' Offer
His ex-mistress, Rachel Uchitel was offered the big bucks to appear in the nudie mag, but Mr. Woods threatened her into rejecting Hef's offer.
Tiger Woods doesn't want you lookin' at his ladies, even if he's not dating them anymore! Rachel Uchitel, Tiger's former head mistress, was given the lucrative opportunity to appear naked in Hugh Hefner's Playboy, but Tiger SHUT IT DOWN! The disgraced golfer reportedly told Rachel that if she posed in the mag, he would take away the $10 million settlement he gave her months ago.
"It put Rachel in significant danger of losing the millions of dollars Tiger paid her," a source revealed to RadarOnline.com. "The magazine wanted to mention Rachel's relationship with Tiger, but it would have jeopardized the deal she already made with him."
The spread would have included pictures of Rachel posing with a baby tiger (get it?), and she would have made a whopping $300,000! But even though Rachel tried "everything" to make it happen, we won't be seeing this VIP hostess baring it all.


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I loved my summer 2K14 playlist so much, I wondered if I'd ever be able to top it.
WELL. Thanks to Spotify's killer music browsing abilities, a little Flywheel instructor stalking (read: Cara Weaver), all the talented music makers out right now, and my own penchant for playlisting, I may have just done it. There are some fast, workout-apprope tunes, some slower jams, and a whole lotta' mid-tempo awesomeness, so I suggest this collection for well, basically anything (except for sexy time; click here for that).
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A few highlights: For King and Country's "Fix My Eyes," Tove Lo's "Timebomb," Phantogram's "Don't Move," Kim Cesarion's "Undressed" that makes me strip in my apartment (but why is he named after a girl and a C-section?), Magic!'s sexy/chill "Let Your Hair Down," Bastille's "What Would You Do?" cover, and The Chainsmokers' "Kanye" which I hate myself for singing, but I do it anyway. Oh and Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" is on here, but it's at the very end so it won't sneak up on you, but why don't you just make it easier on both of us and admit you like it?
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What? the fans are upset at home with me?
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I don't interpret Jimmy Rollins comments about the fans as a negative. He's just calling it as he sees it. Look at Pat Burrell for instance, he's endured more booing than any home team player should have during his time here, and for what? He's the same player, this year he is doing very well, those boos have changed to cheers. I've talked at length about the damage we can do as fans by booing your own player, especially the ones that don't deserve it. They are 'your' team. It's like booing your mother when she tells you it's cold outside and to wear a jacket, she's your mother!
When a player on a team does poorly most of the time he isn't trying to do poorly, they need support not a dismissive boo in their ear. I think this is the way Rollins meant his comment to be taken. He may have went a little to far saying the fans here are front runners though. Every crowd loves a winner though, that is the nature of the beast, what do you want them to do... want to lose? Jimmy has opened a can of worms here now, he may face the boo birds at Citizens Bank Park, I don't think there will be many but when he goes 3-4 with two doubles and a homerun, they'll cheer him- if he strikes out a couple times he may get the boo call, nothing personal it's just those fans way of telling a player, "hey I spent a days wages for my tickets, how about giving that little bit extra and do something good!"
Don't boo Rollins when the Phillies come home, you'll fall right into the trap!
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Kyrillos Returns to Schools Most Impacted by Sandy with Gov. Christie
Senator Joe Kyrillos (R-Monmouth) stated the following about today's visit with Gov. Chris Christie to schools most impacted by Superstorm Sandy, Union Beach Memorial and Monmouth Beach Elementary:
"Our communities are whole when their schools are thriving," Kyrillos said. "The re-opening of Union Beach Memorial and Monmouth Beach Elementary schools is a monumental step for local families and school children to move forward from the state's worst storm. With only five schools still closed, we are at the brink of complete structural recovery."
On June 3, Senator Kyrillos also attended the official reopening of these two schools:
Union Beach Memorial School serves 732 students in grades K-8. After Superstorm Sandy, the one-story school was described as "almost beyond repair." Students had been relocated to Keyport and Holy Family Schools and will now finish out the rest of the school year which ends June 27th. The total rehabilitation costs have reached approximately $1.3 million.
Monmouth Beach Elementary School serves 312 students in grades K-8. The school experienced flood water levels of two to three feet throughout the entire building, ruining furniture, books, supplies and major equipment such as the school's boilers. Students were able to attend classes at schools in West Long Branch, Oceanport and Shore Regional. Total rehabilitation costs have been nearly $2 million.


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About Us
Mike Atkinson's Bio
- More about Mike Atkinson
Mike was born and raised in San Diego, California. He's lived there his whole life, except for one year in Oregon.
In 1981 he married Stacy, his high school sweetheart. They went on to thoroughly fill their quiver with eight children. (See their latest family photo.)
Mike is very involved with his kids' lives, especially since all except one have or are playing water polo. He's very active at his church, which they've been attending since 1982.
Mike's dad, Stan Atkinson, is also a significant contributor to Mike's growth and success in business and life.


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Via WonderHowTo World, Luv and Music:
Weezy, we miss you. Well, at least I do. And I'm not ashamed to admit it. Lil' Wayne is currently serving a year long sentence in a New York prison, after pleading guilty to a gun charge. (Miss the story? Get the scoop on NPR).
For those of us who miss Weezy F. Baby (the F is for Forensics, in case you were wondering), do him a solid. Brighten those lonely prison days with some (fan)mail.
HowTo: Write to Lil' Wayne
Eric M. Taylor Center (EMTC)
Dwayne Carter NYSID# 02616544L
10-10 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
I'm drafting my first letter as soon as I hit publish. Anybody else joining me?
Keep updated on Lil' Wayne's Prison Life (Countdown 'til Release Ticker included!): WeezyThanxYou


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Characteristics of a good building bale
Typical Residential Building Bale
The early Nebraska bale buildings where mostly made from baled meadow grasses, thus hay. Hay is usually baled green; it is leafy and contains seeds. These make it prone to decay and attractive to rodents, hence it is not recommended as building material. It is also more expensive than straw as it is baled for fodder and is not regarded as a waste product. In contrast, straw is baled from the dry stalks remaining after the harvest of grain; it is tough and fibrous, a renewable resource grown annually and, as a by-product of grain production, usually regarded as a waste product. Most commonly the strawbales used for building are from wheat, barley and rice crops.
Good building bales should be uniformly well compressed. To assess tightness of a bale, pick it up by its strings. The strings should not separate from the bale by more than 2 centimetres (your knuckles should touch the bale) and they should not twist or sag when lifted. A well-compressed and tight 2-string bale should weigh 18 kilograms or more (or between 90 and 120 kilograms per cubic metre) in an acceptable dry condition.
Bales are usually tied with polypropylene string, sisal twine or wire. It is best to choose poly-string, as sisal is not as strong and prone to rot and wire may rust if it is not galvanised.
For residential building two string bales are the most commonly used. Their general size is about 350 millimetres high, 900 millimetres long and 450 millimetres wide.
However, these dimensions are not as important as the close uniformity of size, especially the proximal consistency in height and width is.
Dryness of the bales is one of the most important characteristics you need to observe for. Like any organic material, straw will decompose if the right conditions of moisture and temperature exist. The moisture content of a bale suitable for building should be less than 15 percent.
A specialised moisture meter can measure the percentage of moisture content of a bale, the farmer or farmers supply shop may be able to lend you the tool.
However, there are many other simple signs and methods to check for moisture in a strawbale. Open the strings of several bales and have a good look inside the straw. Feel if it is moist to touch and check if it has a damp smell. The bales should have a golden yellow colour; any sign of black mould is a sign of composting. Observe the storage facilities carefully; check that there are no leaks in the roof, that the floor and walls are dry. Always sample a number of bales from different places in the stack to allow for highest accuracy in the assessment of your bales.
Each bale has a cut and a folded side; the folded side is the shaggier one. Look at both sides and make sure they are relatively even as they will require less trimming later on.
Observe that the straw is clean. If too much grain is left mixed in with the straw it may attract pests and activate microbial activity.
The average costing of a strawbale lies between $4.00 and $8.00. The price mainly depends on if you can load and pick them up yourself or if they need to be delivered and how far they come from. You need about 3 bales per square metre when laid flat.
We are happy to help if you have problems sourcing the right bales, please e-mail us at email@example.com for supplier contacts.
If you need to store the bales before use they are best stored in a dry barn or shed. If you build infill walls you may stack the bales under the finished roof construction. If you cannot store them properly have them arrive on the day of your wall raising.
Concluding a few recommendations on safe handling of the bales. Wear gloves when lifting bales by strings to avoid pinching or cutting skin. Long shirt sleeves help to avoid scratching and itching to arms. If the bales are very dusty or you suffer from allergies/asthma use a face mask when handling bales. Remember proper lifting techniques such as bending knees, no twisting of body, and getting help if it is too heavy.
Do not forget to install fastening points where you plan to hang heavy items to walls later on. One method is to hammer wooden pegs into walls where needed, or at regular intervals if no plan for hanging things is as yet in place. For very heavy wall hangings you can secure the pegs with a large plywood square on the outside wall. Mark location of pegs etc. on a diagram to be able to find them after bales are rendered.


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I have a idea for my pi that I have previously done on a original X-Box and need a little tech advice from people that are more technically inclined then my ability to just follow good instructions.
Here is the original X-Box tutorial I followed (I even plan on extracting the hardware from the X-Box since I don't use it anymore.
Here is a reset/power on button tutorial for the pi itself
http://raspi.tv/2012/making-a-reset-swi ... spberry-pi
A unrelated tutorial but used for the gpio info so I know where to get 3.3v
So my guess is that I know that the power line goes to the gpio pin specified as 3.3v
But I am not as sure on the others should ground go to the gpio ground pin or is one of the two reset holes a ground. making one wire go to one and the other to the other. If so which would be which since I could not find a more technical explanation of how they work then just short them together to use.


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There's a knot in The Monster's stomach. He sits in Chaya Venice waiting for his lunch companion to arrive. He looks around the room swept by nostalgia. The bay windows with a view of Main Street, the table in far the corner, the date fourteen years ago. The night started off with dazzling promise, a beautiful date, the very first The Monster had in LA, and a fine meal in the offing. A packed room on a Friday night, a corner table from which to spy the hip goings on of a city that was still alien to this newcomer. The restaurant chosen because The Monster used to drive by and look on in envy at the life those inside were leading while his seemed to be stagnating. A bottle of wine procured far outside a price range The Monster could afford, a selection of appetizers and entrees ordered that to the ears of a man used to places like Jan's Pies for the past six months sounded more delicious than any human should have the right to consume.
For it was in this very location that The Monster's life took a wide u-turn. Because in the midst of the date The Monster fell asleep at the table, only awoken when one of the waiters tried to put down his entrée. It was then, sheepishly looking at the date he knew he would never see again that he decided to dump the job that was making him miserable, enter the profession he came to LA to pursue, and buy a Zagat Guide and eat his way through it.
Fourteen years later and while much has changed with The Monster much is the same with Chaya Venice. It's still packed to the gills most nights with people watching par excellence, still serves up a decent menu of sushi and other eclectic bites, still holds a soft spot in The Monster's heart as the first real restaurant he ever ventured out to in LA.
And with the recent completion of all the restaurants in the 2011 Zagat Guide coming back to Chaya feels like life has come full circle.
On this day The Monster goes simple and healthy for lunch and gets the bento box. It's a safe order, the kind where you know you won't be quietly contemplating the beauty of your meal like you might an exquisite sunset, lost in its radiance. But the bento box is also not going to have you cursing under your breath as you walk out, secretly plotting the phone call you'll make to the health inspector to have the place shut down. It's much the same as the Chopped Salad/Pad Thai/General Tso's Chicken order you might make at the Italian/Thai/Chinese place you frequent. Low risk/low reward. But sometimes that's all you're looking for.
The table decides to split a calamari appetizer as well. And so the calamari comes and it is tasty enough, the sauce tangy with a hint of spice. It's a portion big enough for three. As conversation ebbs and flows the basket dwindles down until only the nibs are left.
The bento box arrives soon thereafter and it is as The Monster described, a sampling of fish, a Chinese chicken salad, a couple pieces of sushi. And while the meal isn't revelatory, while the meal isn't really more than a way to keep the body moving into the afternoon crush of meetings and expectations, it does bring a huge smile plastered to The Monster's face as he heads out.
Because the person who walked out of Chaya Venice fourteen years ago couldn't know he'd be returning fourteen years later with so many reasons to be happy.
Why go? Sometimes nostalgia for the soul is more nourishing than anything else we consume.
Monster rating: 3/5
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The 42th Annual Fall S Fest
Hosted by State-Line "S" Gaugers
October 27th – 29th, 2017
Holiday Inn Express
3100 Wellington Place , Janesville, WI 53546
The event will be at the Holiday Inn Express, 3100 Wellington Drive, at the Southeast corner of 190 and US Hwy 14. Please contact the hotel directly to reserve rooms. Mention "Fall S Fest" for a single room rate of $104.00 prior to September 28, 2017.
There will be about 170 vendor tables, on-site layouts, train races, model contests, raffles, several how-to clinics and a Saturday evening banquet with an interesting program and a live auction. On Sunday there will be various layout tours at off-site locations.
The preliminary timetable is as follows:
Friday, October 27, 2017
9:00AM - Dealer set-up
12:00PM- On-site registration open
2:00PM- 9:00PM- Dealer and vendor hall open
Saturday, October 28
8:00AM - 3:00PM - Dealer and vendor hall open
4:00PM -6:00PM - Pre-banquet social hour, cash bar
6:00PM -9:00PM - Banquet and auction
Sunday, October 29, 2017
'S Fest' layout tours- get 'tours handout' at the registration table for times and locations
Information and Registrations forms are now available.
Click Here to Download
To register, please type in all Registration Information into the Download form and Print the Final Result. Then mail printed form and payment to address specified on form.
S FEST 2017 Commemorative Car (available for pickup at S-Fest)
Cosponsored by
Badgerland S Gaugers of the Southern Wisconsin
Chicagoland Association of S Gaugers
American Flyer "S" Gaugers of the St. Louis Area
Sunday May 7th, 2017
DuPage County Fairgrounds
Hours: 9am to 3pm
Admission: $7 adults, Kids under 12 are FREE
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Regional History Center and University Archives Tutorial
Starting your archival research
If you are new to the Regional History Center, this tutorial video provides an introduction to the types of materials available and how to begin your research.
How to use the Regional History Center's website
It is important to understand what type of research you are conducting before browsing the collections at the Regional History Center.
Collections are divided into 3 categories:
- University Archives - historic material about the people and functions of Northern Illinois University
- Regional Collections - town and county history from the northern Illinois region. These collections include personal papers, documents from local organizations or businesses, labor union records, and other cultural references from the following counties: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, DuPage, JoDaviess, Kane, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Putnam, Stephenson, Whiteside, Will, Winnebago
- IRAD (Illinois Regional Archives Depository) - county court-house records (birth, marriage, and death certificates, etc) that are especially helpful for genealogy research. The region also consists of the 18 northern counties of Illinois: the same counties covered in the Regional Collection. These historical records are generally over 72 years old.
Use the following tutorials to navigate the website for your research. This information is also available as a visual (.pdf) tutorial.
University Archives or Regional Collections
- Using the left-hand bar on this page, click on the button appropriate for your research (University Archives or Regional Collections).
- If you're just starting and aren't exactly sure on a topic, use the "Index" to browse by subjects or keyword (Ctrl+F, then entering keywords in the box at the top of the page makes the document searchable). If you already know your collection name or number, skip to step 4.
- Once you find a keyword of interest, note the collection number (UA # or RC #) and hit the back button on your browser.
- From the "University Archives" or "Regional Collections" page use Ctrl+F again and type in the collection number (UA #or RC #) to locate the collection's title.
- Clicking on the title of the collection will bring up a .pdf of the inventory, which is an explanation of the collection that also gives a descriptive title for each box and folder. Keep track of the collection numbers and box numbers that are of interest for your research. Bring these numbers into the Regional History Center when you're ready to see the materials.
- Using the left-hand bar on this page, click on the "IRAD" button for more specific information regarding research policies.
- The Illinois State Archives keeps databases of the available records.
- Click on "ILLINOIS REGIONAL ARCHIVES DEPOSITORY SYSTEM (IRAD)", located in the center of the page
- Click "IRAD Local Governmental Records Database" on the left-hand side of the screen
- Click the first link on the page, "Search the Local Governmental Records Holdings Database"
- Search the database for records in our IRAD holdings. Be sure the county of interest falls within the northern Illinois region. (see list above)
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- Published: 03 March 2016
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate again voted today in favor of a measure aimed at protecting working families and the middle class. State Senator John Mulroe (D-Chicago) voted in favor of HB580.
The proposal requires both parties to continue negotiations rather than causing a strike or lockout. Mulroe supported a similar measure when it passed the Senate in April, and again voted for that legislation in August of last year.
"This proposal provides a process (arbitration) to resolve issues that cannot be resolved during meaningful and reasonable negotiations," Mulroe stated. "Arbitration is not mandated. It is the last resort in effort to avoid shutting the government down, which could occur because of a strike or a lockout."
HB580 would ensure that both parties come to an agreement. In the event that the parties disagree, a final offer would be submitted by both parties and negotiations would continue through the implementation of an arbitrator.
"It simply persuades both sides to move toward a mutual agreement," Mulroe reiterated. "This would keep the doors of government open."
The measure passed the Senate by a 38 to 17 vote, and moves to the governor's desk.


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Synonyms: Tadanori Yokoo: 3 Animation Films, 1964-65, Yokoo Film Anthology '64-'65, KISS KISS KISS, Kachi Kachi Yama, Tokuten Eizou Anthology NO. 1
Japanese: 横尾忠則 アニメーション集 64-65
Type: OVA
Episodes: 3
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: 1964 to 1965
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Source: Original
Genres: Psychological, Romance
Duration: 5 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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1 indicates a weighted score. Please note that 'Not yet aired' titles are excluded.
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To recap, the basic premise of both games is that this is a tower defense game unlike any other. You start off with a single command station in space, and the only way to build more towers is by adding structures to the open sides, expanding outwards and creating a network of defense. As you protect each planet, you have to make sure that you build enough solar panels. These act as your power source, and your defenses will shut down without them. This game has a much larger variety of weapons and defensive tiles to choose from, but the asteroids have also grown more diverse and dangerous. The campaign is now well defined, with the many planets and moons of our solar system acting as different levels. Each level is usually capped with a massive asteroid that looks big enough to have killed the dinosaurs, which is basically a boss battle. Upon completing the campaign, survival mode is unlocked.
The art has been massively upgraded from the first. Guns are now easier to tell apart, and everything has a uniform look to it. All the effects are shinier than ever too. Gameplay is mostly the same, but with more variety and balance changes. It feels like the game has been tweaked a lot since the last one. There is a handy help section detailing every structure, asteroid, and power up should you ever need reminding. This is a five dollar app, and I feel the game is worth the asking price. If anything, you can download the original game first entirely for free as a kind of demo. Just keep in mind that the sequel has a much higher level of variety and polish. Download the free Appolicious Android app


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ISLAMABAD: Major General Ahmed Jasim Maarij, head of Iraqi Navy, along with his personal staff officers called on Federal Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, in his office on Monday. While speaking on the occasion, the minister offered Iraqi Armed Forces personnel to avail training courses in Pakistan Army's training institutions.
The minister for defence suggested port calls and passing exercise between the two navies in order to enhance inter-operability.
He emphasised on the need of an on the job training programme in the field of hydrography and employment of Pakistan Navy survey officers for establishing a hydrographic set up in Iraq. Both the sides shared the importance of reciprocal visits by delegations from armed forces for training and logistic establishments.
The minister also offered Pakistan Air Forces (PAF) services for the development of IT infrastructure of the Iraqi Air Force as well as assistance in establishing a quality control programme for the Iraqi Air Force on the pattern of PAF. Agencies


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"The realistic, gritty atmosphere created by screenwriter/director Paul Thomas Anderson and actor Daniel Day-Lewis as Daniel Plainview is tremendous. It is practically ruined, however, by Anderson's evil caricature of Eli, the revenge-minded preacher, and the over-the-top, unrealistic performance of Paul Dano as Eli. In fact, THERE WILL BE BLOOD is one of the most mean-spirited, anti-Christian, superficial, and poorly played portrayals of religion ever created in movie history. God knows there have been plenty of insincere, sinful leaders in the Christian church, but there have also been many good Christians who have exposed and opposed such false leaders. The short length of most feature films often require stereotypes, even negative ones, to tell a good story, but when they are so mean-spirited, superficial and poorly played as this one is, they appeal only to narrow-minded bigots with an ax to grind, whose mental faculties and hearts have been poisoned by their sinful misanthropic prejudice."
So, here we have a review that criticizes Anderson's movie for including a portrayal of a judgmental Christian.
The reviewer classifies this portrayal as a stereotype, and describes the portrayal as mean-spirited, superficial, and poorly-played.
Then he goes on to judge anyone who finds the film appealing, defining them with a cruel caricature of his own making.
And thus, he gives the impression that, speaking as a Christian, he is prone to judging other people and defining them with a mean-spirited caricature of his own design.
Yes, There Will Be Blood does focus on a wicked preacher — Eli Sunday. Sunday makes a dramatic show of casting out evil spirits, but it's clear that he's not truly a man of God. He's a liar. He's a deceiver. He twists scriptures so that he can manipulate people.
Guys like him appear in another favorite work of mine: The Holy Bible.
The Son of God promised that deceivers would come in Christ's name. And there are some strange fellows in the Bible who cast out demons while misrepresenting the gospel. The Bible also gives plenty of attention to false prophets who claim to have revelations of their own, and who lead people astray. Sounds an awful lot like Eli Sunday. You could say that the preacher in There Will Be Blood is a profane and evil man, and you'd be right. But his story in There Will Be Blood certainly demonstrates what the scriptures say about wicked men, and what becomes of them.
It may not be pleasant to watch. But it's true. And true stories… even true stories about wicked preachers… appeal to me. I live in a world where Christians do sometimes demonstrate a spirit of condemnation, slapping ugly labels on those who disagree with them. And thus I'm not surprised when such characters show up on the big screen.
By the way, in case you missed it the first time, here's my review of There Will Be Blood at CT. And, as if that one wasn't wordy enough, here's the unabridged version of my review at Looking Closer.
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Superheroes of the Maker Movement at the Willows Community School
I was invited to participate in the "Superheroes of the Maker Movement" event by Gary Stager, at the Willows Community School in Culver City, CA. I was a panelist on a one hour discussion with educators and parents with Gary, Sylvia Todd, and Schuyler St. Leger, and then led a two hour and a half hour hands-on workshop for 13 students, ages 7-12, on Arduino. It was really fun, especially teaching Arduino to smart, attentive and enthusiastic kids!
Quin, Amy Dugre of the Willows, Gary Stager, Schuyler, and Sylvia


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Alfredo Di Stefano, widely regarded as the best European footballer of all time, says he started playing the game "aged seven or eight, on any street corner where a bunch of kids would be doing the same". Now 82, the Argentina-born legend carries his frail health with elegant dignity. Over a cup of coffee in his office at Real Madrid's Bernabéu stadium, where he presides over the veteran players' association, he reflects on how the game has changed since he started his professional career with River Plate in Argentina in the first half of the last century.
He speaks with an Argentinian accent so strong - in a deep, croaky, and slightly slurred voice - that conversing with him is like travelling through time. When he spontaneously bursts into tango or starts quoting Martin Fierro – which he does often – you are immediately transported to another place, to a distant era.
Although Di Stefano peppers his narrative with a certain nostalgia for Argentina - "the bohemia of football, the artistry of the game" - he is a thoroughly modern man of football whose enthusiasm for the game has increased with the years. As witness to almost the entire history of the modern game, he is in a unique position to evaluate what football has become - and he stresses continuity over change.
"It has changed a bit, of course. The speed and all that. But let me tell you something: in the olden times, let's say the year, I don't know, in the Sixties for instance, we would eat a plate of spaghetti and run out onto the pitch. Then people started saying 'they're too full', meaning you'd get bloated like a pig if you ate spaghetti [before games]. But this shows you those guys were clever because nowadays all the medical experts recommend pasta for athletes and footballers because you digest it slowly."
Nor is he afraid of technological innovation. "We must always strive to improve, little by little," he says. "The electric eye thing they want to use - it could save time. The other day I saw this goal and the keeper was complaining. I thought it had gone in but the linesman waved [to indicate it had stayed] out. So there's a big fuss to consult the rule book." I take it he means the "electric eye thing" could save time.
"Do you know how many rules there are in football?" he continues in a schoolmasterly tone, signalling to a man sitting nearby. "He knows because I told him. But nobody knows. There are 17 rules. That's it. Everyone talks about football and nobody remembers this simple fact."
Di Stefano's professional career was largely shaped by a manager whom he still refers to as the "maestro de los maestros", Adolfo Pedernera, who as recently as the 1990s was bemoaning the loss of the old bohemia in favour of a philosophy that emphasises winning above anything else.
But even in their day, Pedernera's River Plate side were known as "The Machine". They assembled an impressive collection of trophies before Pedernera went off to Colombia to kickstart "El Dorado" – the golden age of Colombian football - taking Di Stefano, among others, with him.
Di Stefano picked up trophy after trophy in Colombia with Millonarios before enjoying a glittering era of success with Real Madrid. Now, though, he doesn't make much fuss about his astonishing achievements. "I always enjoyed training, sweating and learning," he says, claiming that every time he watches a match he still learns something new about the game. When asked when he first got an inkling of how good he was, he says: "I still don't know. I've always been a team player, that's all. One for all and all for one."
I ask him to pick modern players he rates and he shrugs his shoulders in exasperation. "I have many friends! Maybe I forget one name and then they see this list and think: 'This Di Stefano, the whore that gave birth to him … '" Then he grins: "You know, they're always busting my balls with this - 'pick a favourite, pick the best' - that once I said 'OK, here's five names and then I'm saying no more: Muñoz, Moreno, Pedernera, Labruna and Lousta'", reciting the legendary River Plate front line-up as if it were one name.
Di Stefano also played for River's arch rivals Boca Juniors, lending weight to his image as a true renaissance man, whose loyalty lies more with the game itself than with club affiliations and national borders. Boca formations from the Twenties roll off his tongue with ease, and he claims he learnt to play by simply watching the likes of Francisco Varallo, the legendary Boca striker. "There was no TV back then so living near the ground and watching them was the only way," he recalls.
Even with regard to positions or styles of play, Di Stefano shuns labels, stating categorically that he has "played everywhere, even in goal once. [Amadeo] Carrizo got injured and there were no changes so I had to get in there. It was against Boca, but I didn't have to save because they never even got near our goal. We won 1-0." He laughs, and carries on laughing when he observes that "people nowadays are obsessed with golden awards, about who is the best … when we know in reality the one with more money wins".
With River Plate having just sealed yet another championship in Argentina while Euro 2008 kicks off on the other side of the Atlantic, Di Stefano remains a much-quoted figure in the Spanish press: on Cristiano Ronaldo's imminent move to Real Madrid, or in support of Luis Aragonés's Spain squad.
Di Stefano represented both Spain and Argentina at international level ("you couldn't do that now," he concedes). His forecast for Euro 2008 is unashamedly subjective. "I want Spain to win, of course," he says, arguing that loyalties and national identity are shaped, as he puts it, "a little where one is born and a lot where one is fed".
But the quote he truly values, he says, is in a friend's office. "He has a beautiful ball, with the inscription 'So many intruders make their living out of you'."
Echoing his one time team-mate from River Plate, Jose Manuel Moreno, who once defined his playing motto as "I always wanted to have the ball for myself; she was my girlfriend", Di Stefano chose to address the football for the title of his memoirs: "Thanks, Old Girl."


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Summit County Sheriff's Office arrests Blue River armed robbery suspects
The Summit County Sheriff's Office announced Monday it has arrested two men allegedly involved last week in an armed robbery near the town of Blue River.
Kasey J. Hill, 27, of Silverthorne, and Bryan K. Orr, 26, of Frisco, are facing aggravated robbery charges, a Class 3 felony, stemming from allegations that they held an individual at gunpoint, according to a Summit County Sheriff's Office news release.
At about 11 p.m. Thursday, Dec 26, Breckenridge Police Department was dispatched to a call of a robbery with a weapon. The suspect vehicle was reportedly traveling northbound on Highway 9 after the call, and was subsequently stopped by Frisco Police Department. Frisco police officers located multiple weapons inside the vehicle.
When it was determined that the incident actually occurred south of Breckenridge, Summit County Sheriff's Office took over the investigation and impounded the vehicle.
The victim reported that he flagged down the two men in a parking lot and asked them for a ride to his friend's house in Blue River. Somewhere south of Breckenridge, the driver allegedly pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, pulled out a handgun and demanded the victim's identification and other items, the release stated. After the victim complied, the suspects drove him back to Breckenridge and dropped him off on south Main Street. The victim was able to get the license plate number of the vehicle and called 911.
"This is an example of the amazing level of teamwork that exists between law enforcement agencies here in Summit County," said Summit County Sheriff John Minor in the release. "I'm always impressed by the cooperation exhibited by everyone involved, and in this case it helped pull the pieces of the case together."
Bond for both men was set at $10,000, the release stated. Hill posted bond on December 27; Orr remains in custody.
Aggravated robbery is punishable by 4 to 12 years imprisonment in the Colorado Department of Corrections and up to a $750,000 fine, the release stated.
The incident is still under investigation.
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Implantology - Successful Impression Taking
|Presenter: Dr. Johnny Fearon
|Credits: 1 CEU , 1 CPD
|Release Date: 3/7/13
|CE Supporter: Dentsply UK
|Reviewed: 2019 Expiration Date: 3/7/22
Taking a precise impression is one of the most crucial steps in the making of an indirect restoration, this also applies to implantology. This webinar takes you through the complex impression taking procedure for implants. Most suitable materials will be discussed and demonstrated.
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If you're ready to update how you sleep… Erasing old frustrations, inner-resistance, and exhaustion…
If you'd like to add compassion and peace to your life, and new energy and focus to your days…
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In this focused program, we'll guide you to new ways of relating to yourself and sleep so you can get the rest you need for mental clarity, physical well-being, and vitality.
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P.S. Thank you everyone for your thoughtful suggestions and feedback on the title of this program. You make a difference! This title was chosen 2-to-1 over the other. Know that the program itself is designed help clear the head, get some sweet rest, and reprogram your sleep the way you want.
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31 Mar Avascent and Archery Strategy Consulting Announce Global Partnership
Leading Management Consultancies Combine Forces to Serve Clients Around the World
WASHINGTON, DC – Avascent, a leading strategy, management and analytics firm serving clients in government-driven sectors, announced that it has forged a global partnership with Archery Strategy Consulting, one of Europe's premier consultancies to senior leaders in aerospace, defense, transportation and energy. The partnership brings together two well-respected consultancies to address pressing strategic, organizational and operational issues in today's highly complex and increasingly interconnected marketplaces.
The partnership is motivated by two driving factors:
First, the high stakes, project-driven industries of (i) Aerospace, Defense & Security, (ii) Transportation & Logistics and (iii) Energy are becoming increasingly global in nature with multiple centers of both demand and innovation, requiring companies to rethink their strategies and footprint to increase their competitiveness. "While protectionist forces may grab headlines, the proliferation of technology combined with shifts in demand around the world in both commercial and defense markets dictates that companies explore strategies that go beyond the export-oriented approaches of the past," commented Steve Irwin, President of Avascent. "Our partnership with Archery Strategy Consulting enables us to better serve clients as they wrestle with these issues by infusing our work with fresh perspectives and insight from one of Europe's leading management consulting firms."
Second, CEOs recognize that strengthening the links between well-conceived, fact-based strategies and effective execution is more important than ever. Strategic positioning and development of innovative solutions to win major projects is not enough if companies are not able to pivot quickly to standing those projects up smoothly and executing effectively. "In a world where clients' expectations, competitive landscapes and technology disruptions are evolving incredibly fast, leadership must pay ever greater attention to accurate strategic positioning, well designed business models and effective execution of critical operations," commented Stéphane Albernhe, President of Archery Strategy Consulting. "Through our partnership with Avascent, we can accompany our clients all along a project's life cycle, from growth strategy to profitable delivery, including business capture, project management and complex operations."
The two firms, which also have complementary expertise in transit-rail-air transportation, logistics, oil & gas, nuclear and private equity support, will focus their work together serving clients' specific challenges in a few areas:
- End-to-End Business Capture: How to position ahead of RFI/RFP by structuring relevant product policy, leveraging differentiating capabilities, targeting the right opportunities and implementing innovative methodologies to package superior offers.
- Price to Win: How to set the right price, taking into account clients' budgets and competitors' positioning understanding, should cost modeling, and the right mix between commercial and Design-to-Cost levers.
- Global Project Management: How to increase performance, maturity and robustness of practices, so as to meet client expectations and maximize margin at completion for complex international initiatives.
- Value-Driven International Collaborative Models: How to adopt a collaborative approach to reinvent business models and achieve mutual success with global partners.
With combined staff of over 150 professionals and offices in Paris, Washington, DC, London, and Ottawa, the partners bring together world class capabilities and proprietary insights to address clients' most pressing issues.
Founded in 2013, Archery Strategy Consulting is an independent management consulting firm focused on 3 sectors: Aerospace-Defence-Security, Transportation-Logistics, and Energy. Archery Strategy Consulting addresses a wide range of high stakes topics: growth and value chain positioning strategy, M&A, organization and process efficiency, competitiveness and differentiation. Archery Strategy Consulting, with now 35 employees, has delivered 115 projects for 38 clients since its creation, in Europe and North America. For more information on Archery Strategy Consulting, visit: archeryconsulting.fr/en/.
Avascent is the leading strategy consulting and analytics firm serving clients operating in government-driven markets. Working with corporate leaders and financial investors, Avascent delivers sophisticated, fact-based solutions in the areas of strategic growth, value capture, and mergers and acquisitions support. With deep sector expertise, analytically rigorous consulting methodologies, and a uniquely flexible service model, Avascent provides clients with the insights and advice they need to succeed in dynamic customer environments. To find out more about Avascent, visit: avascent.com.


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Sedation Dentist Options, Including IV & Conscious Sedation Scottsdale
Dental Sedation Scottsdale, Paradise Valley Phoenix & Tempe Arizona
Choosing sedation for your dental appointment can be due to one or many different reasons. Here at Reem Kidess, DDS, PLLC, Scottsdale dentistry office, from your first interaction with us, you are greeted by dental professionals, sedation dentistry in Scottsdale professionals, at our sedation dentistry Scottsdale office, where we approach every patient as a unique individual with specific needs and wants, which is why you should only consult with a professional sedation dentist Scottsdale has. We understand that sedation dentistry Scottsdale may be an absolute requirement for the dental phobe.
Let me give you a true example from personal experience, as a Sedation dentistry Scottsdale practicing dentist, I have seen many patients who have avoided seeing a dentist for years, and the longest was Mr. A, who waited 35 years. Mr. A had a "horrid" (his word) childhood dental experience, he hated everything about the dentist, the smell of a dental office, the sounds, the needle and it took him being in excruciating pain and seeing and feeling his teeth become mobile to come in to see me – even then at his first consult visit he would not let me do anything more than just look in his mouth. Under IV sedation, here at our sedation dentistry Scottsdale office, we were able to treat Mr. A, not only get him out of pain, but also back to having a healthy mouth within one month, and 3 visits, only 2 of which required sedation, because on his third visit, at our Scottsdale dentistry office, he actually let me treat him with just Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) vs. IV sedation.
Of course, this is an extreme dental phobe case, and for some it may be the fear of the needle, or of a strong uncontrollable gag reflex, or a back injury that makes sitting in the dental chair agonizing for more than a few minutes at a time. For others it just maybe the idea of sitting in the dental chair for hours and hours to get an extensive treatment plan completed. Here at our sedation dentistry in Scottsdale office, there are options, from mild to stronger forms of sedation, from distractions like watching a movie with noise cancelling headphones while you are in the dental chair, to Nitrous Oxide just while you get the "shot", up to IV sedation where you have ZERO memory of the procedure, and a 5 hour appointment actually felt like minutes. Dental sedation options.
Dr. Kidess is a Board Certified Sedation Dentist Scottsdale clients can rely on, and our entire team has been highly trained to make sure that your sedation dentistry Scottsdale treatment is completed in a safe and comfortable setting, that will give you the healthy and gorgeous smile you deserve.
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Escherichia coli (E. coli) are intestinal bacteria which can cause disease. It must be ensured that no contaminated water finds its way into the water supply. The level of contamination was previously tested with methods in which the bacteria first had to be bred. This can require a period of between 24 to 48 hours.
The new analysis method of the technology start-up relies on measuring the metabolism of the bacteria. A water sample is mixed with substances which can only be processed by enzymes of the E. coli. In this way the activity of the enzymes is analyzed and subsequently the amount of bacteria contained in the water can be determined. In light of the fact that enzyme activity can already be effectively investigated, the systems can be correspondingly calibrated, which in turn serves as the basis for providing precise results.
On the basis of this principle, the company developed compact measuring devices as the basis for automatic measurements which can be administered and monitored online. In cooperation with the Institute for Water Quality, Resource and Waste Management of the Vienna University of Technology, two so-called "ColiMinder" devices were recently installed in a pilot facility of the Main Sewage Clarification Plant Vienna. The devices are designed to conduct research on new methods to purify and disinfect wastewater which is fed into the Danube.


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Saturday, July 20th; 11-12:30pm; Coral Gables Museum
Join the Coral Gables Museum for an inside look into the gems that make up a historic neighborhood. Discuss the Mediterranean Revival style that elegantly dominates the architecture while visiting some of the pivotal points throughout the history of the Gables. See the Colonnade Hotel, the Ford dealership, outdoor theater and riding club while learning about how these small locations built the landscape of modern Miami.
Sunday, July 21st; 11-12:30pm; Coral Gables Museum
Join the Coral Gables Museum for a relaxing morning of biking through Miami's beautiful summer scenery of exotic plants and beautiful gardens at Montgomery Botanical on Old Cutler Road. The tour takes visitors through the world famous botanical garden on their bikes and will tell the stories behind the wide array of lush palms, cycads and beautiful plants, brought as seeds from around the world to their new home in Miami.
Thursday, July 25th; 7-9pm; Coral Gables Museum
Join the Coral Gables Museum, Leica Store Miami and their Women in Focus Festival for a panel discussion on their newest discussion "The Art of Compassion", in which curators and and participants will engage in conversation on how photography empowers social change, how the images were made, and how the participants were touched by the experience.
Sunday, July 28th; 9:30-1pm; Coral Gables Museum
Enjoy a day of beauty and relaxation with the Coral Gables Museum on the Miami canals. Starting the day off with a self-guided audio exhibition tour, the day will proceed with a bus ride to the waterways where a stunning amount of natural beauty, wildlife, architecture and hidden gems of the city can be seen and admired.
Wednesday, July 31st; 6:30pm; Coral Gables Museum
Join the Coral Gables Museum and Miami Police Department Officer Kelly Denham for a discussion on gun violence and safety in our community as well as drills on police safety in active shooter situations. The last Wednesday of every month, the museum gives lectures on various topics, so stay posted for information on our community with the museum.
Opening to the public on Thursday, August 22 at the Coral Gables Museum. HISPA Fest, curated by Felix Suazo. 19 artists and 12 writers of 10 Ibero-American countries: Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Chile, México, Nicaragua, Panamá, Perú, and Venezuela.
Join the Lowe Art Museum (UM Campus) and ARTtuesdays/MIAMI at Books & Books (Coral Gables) for an engaging conversation between renowned Cuban American artist Carlos Estévez and noted art historian and curator Dr. Carol Damian, member of the ARTtuesdays 'Miami team. The pair will discuss Estévez's latest project, Cities of the Mind, which Damian guest curated and which remains on view at the Lowe through May 3, 2020.


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