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Another series, another salvage of the final game. Just a note for those that admire the grittiness of the Royals for hanging in: teams that continually salvage the final game of a series end up with a 54-108 record. Anyway, a lot did happen this weekend as the Royals dropped two of three to the Twins, so let's get right to it.
The End of the Luis Mendoza Era
Okay, maybe not. Mendoza, who was designated for assignment, will likely clear waivers, pitch in Omaha and likely end up back in Kansas City in the seemingly never ending cycle of never giving up on pitchers who have never shown any reason to warrant such consideration.
At any rate, Craig covered the designation of Mendoza and the release of Juan Cruz expertly was it happened last Friday, so I won't waste a lot of time with it here other than to say that the release of Cruz was unexpected. Outside of Joakim Soria, one can make a pretty good case for the release of everyone else in the bullpen, but Cruz did have a better track record (at least prior to coming to KC) than the others and was/is getting paid over three million this year.
That said, Trey Hillman had pretty much viewed Cruz as the pitcher of last resort most of the year and Juan had done little to change that mindset. Perhaps this move was a 'statement' to the fans by Dayton Moore or a 'wake-up call' to the other members of the staff of maybe, simply, Hillman and Moore were tired of watching Cruz allow inherited runners to score. I cannot say that releasing Cruz was a bad move, just a surprising one.
As far as the recall of Brad Thompson and Bruce Chen, it seems to point that the club wants veteran guys that it believes will throw strikes. I assumed we would see Thompson at some point this year and he's worth a look, but Bruce Chen? Again?
Gil Meche and the Mystery of Control
We have seen Gil have a three start stretch where he really struggles, but nothing like the first three starts of 2010. Currently, Meche is averaging a walk per inning and sporting a robust 11.37 earned run average (most of it deserved). You can analyze all the peripherals inside and out, but the simple fact is that Gil currently cannot consistently throw strikes.
Trey Hillman 'does not see any mechanical or physical issue' and my untrained eye sees Gil throwing hard with good movement (maybe he's falling off to the first base side a bit?), so you have to pretty much just pray that Meche is still rounding into form from a sluggish and sporadic spring.
One ray of hope is that Meche was pretty awful in April of 2008 (7.22 ERA, 15 walks in 34 innings) and was the 'Meche of old' the rest of that season. Of course, he could simply be ruined, too.
An Ugly Saturday
Sure, it was an exciting 12 inning 9-7 loss for the Royals in the mist and rain, but this was not a pretty game. Kansas City was tagged with three errors (one on a blown pop-up and another that cost them a double play). The Royals also missed another pop-up and blew another double play that were not called errors. Glad we focused on defense in the off-season.
Luke Hochevar pitched well early, but gradually (with some defensive 'help') let the Twins grind their way back into the game, but left with a two run lead with two outs in the seventh. John Parrish came on to walk two hitters and surrender a Justin Morneau (he's pretty good, by the way) home run. After a great start, Parrish is suddenly looking like…well, a Royals reliever.
Kudos to Trey Hillman, by the way, for going to Soria at home in a tie game and letting him pitch two innings. In doing so, he gave the Royals a two inning window to score a run while the one reliever the team can count on was shutting down the opponent. The Royals, of course, did not score, but still it was worth a shot.
By the time umpire Greg Gibson had decided he was too wet and cold to be bothered to do his job correctly, the Royals had collected 18 hits and 5 walks, which was not enough to keep pace with the Twins. An unearned run off Bruce Chen in the 11th was answered, but two more courtesy of an ineffective Robinson Tejeda in the 12th was too much.
As bad as Gibson's call was – it may have been the worst I have ever seen – how many of you really thought the Royals were coming back in this one?
Getz and the Roster
Chris Getz is about to begin a rehab stint in Omaha with all indications being that the Royals will activate him as early as Friday. After watching Alberto Callaspo play second base, can you blame them?
The discussion in the Kansas City Star was that the Getz activation might signal an Alex Gordon demotion to the minors. Like me, Dayton Moore may have grown weary of watching Gordon pull outside pitches on the ground to the second baseman, so the move actually might make sense.
With Jose Guillen hitting and Alberto Callaspo doing the same (although both have played similar defense – Jose has just played his without actually taking the field), there is no regular spot in the lineup for Alex. As much as Kansas City needs another bench player, you probably do not want Gordon playing two times per week.
All things being equal, I would advocate activating Getz, sending Gordon to Omaha (unless he goes 8 for 16 this week), paring the bullpen down to seven pitchers (I don't care who goes, I really don't) and putting Wilson Betemit on the bench. Betemit is a veteran guy, can play everywhere and has a little pop. It makes more sense to have Betemit playing sporadically than to have Gordon cooling his heels on the bench.
The Salvage
Brian Bannister had a nice outing, the bullpen was shaky but just good enough and Jose Guillen went yard again as the Royals came away with the win on Sunday. Kansas City committed two more errors, but did just enough to overcome those on Sunday.
We also learned that Josh Fields is out for the year with hip surgery. It was hard to see where Fields fit on this roster so missing 2010 is probably good for everyone involved.
Ever Onward
The Seattle Mariners come to town for three games starting tonight. Felix Hernandez versus Kyle Davies: who could ask for a better matchup?


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'Junior Rescuer Day'Event Details: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., April 27, Saint Louis University Museum of Art
Join the fun as the Saint Louis University Museum of Art and Stray Rescue of St. Louis host Junior Rescuer Day on Saturday, April 25. The free-of-charge event begins at 11 a.m. and continues until 2 p.m.
Junior Rescuer Day offers a fun-filled, educational event where the junior companion animal advocates will create their very own works of art, while using the Urban Wanderers art exhibition as inspiration. Urban Wanderers is a fundraising exhibition inspired by the hopeful recovery stories of Stray Rescue's abandoned and abused animals. The day will include:
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Get yourself in the Valentine's Day mood by checking out our articles on everything from the origin of Valentine's Day to Valentine's Day celebrations around the world. We even feature China's unique love celebration, in which the Chinese girls spend the evening preparing a feast of fruits and praying for true love.
If you like to indulge in a Valentine's Day feast, think chocolate: Creamy, dark and delicious chocolate. Come find out the amorous origins of chocolate and then whip up one of our chocolate recipes — the surest way to win your Valentine's Day heart. If gourmet cooking is more your speed, you will love our recipes for a Valentine's Day feast.
In fact, we have plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day — from cooking and baking to dating your mate (5 creative date ideas for the romantically-impaired). And don't worry — you don't have to spend a fortune to show your love how much she or he means to you. Check out our guide to frugal romance and inexpensive gift-giving for some thrifty inspiration.
After filling up on Valentine's Day facts and figures, come test your amore knowledge with our fun Did you know feature? For example, did you know that Cupid was the son of Venus, the Roman god of love? In Greek tradition, he was known as Aphrodite's son.
Help get your little ones into the lovey-dovey mood with our tips for celebrating Valentine's Day with children. They are sure to delight in our holiday craft ideas, coloring pages and guide to making their own Valentine's Day cards. And don't forget to share your love with family and friends by sending one of our free Valentine's Day e-cards.
Valentine's Day will be celebrated next Monday, February 14, 2011. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Canadians reach quarterfinals at world junior volleyball championshipsHALIFAX (August 31, 2012) Number-one seeds Taylor Pischke of Winnipeg and Melissa Humana-Paredes of Toronto defeated their compatriots Charlotte Sider and Julia Hamer of Toronto to advance to the quarterfinals Friday at the FIVB World Junior Championships in beach volleyball.
Pischke and Humana-Paredes took the match 21-10, 21-10 and have allotted 10 points or less in each of the six sets they have played so far.
On the men's side, all three Canadian pairs are headed to the round of 16.
Number-one seeds Ben Chow of Surrey, B.C., and Nick Del Bianco of Coquitlam, B.C., sixth-seeds Dallas Keith of Toronto and Garrett May of London, Ont.,as well as Aaron Nusbaum of Aurora, Ont., and Grant O'Gorman of Toronto, all went undefeated in the preliminary round to get a bye to the round of 16.
"Wow, that match against Venezuela was too close for comfort," said May. " We played good but Venezuela duked it out with us really well and we're tired. I would say we earned the afternoon off and we don't have to play again until Saturday's round of 16. Our Canadian men's teams have done very well."
The world juniors are being held through Sunday at the purpose-built beach volleyball complex on the Salter Lot of the Halifax Waterfront for the second straight year after a wildly successful tournament in 2011.
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Making ice cream. Cooking up a pot de creme, pudding, or mousse. These are just some of the baking culprits that will leave you with extra egg whites. But don't throw them out! You can freeze egg whites in a sealable container, then defrost them when you're ready. My favorite trick? Put one in each slot of an ice cube tray so I can use exactly what I need.
In fact many delicious desserts—souffles, meringues, and financiers, to start—rely on egg whites for height and texture. Click through the slideshow to see all nine categories of egg white-needy sweets, with a great recipe to boot.
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Marijuana is becoming a bigger part of mainstream culture, with more states legalizing the drug for medical use.
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When a professional or college athlete - and in many cases a high school athlete - gets hurt, a medical professional is on the sideline, ready to evaluate the athlete and determine whether he or she can return to the game. Who are these medical professionals?
James Bowen, M.D., the medical director of the MS Center at Swedish, was named to the 2016 list of Top Doctors in Seattle. Learn about his philosophy of caring for people with multiple sclerosis.
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Join board-certified Neurologic Music Therapist Betsy Hartman in a dynamic music group at the Multiple Sclerosis Center at Swedish. Betsy teaches neurologic patients simple music exercises that can improve mood and memory, and coping and organizational skills.
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Disability Services does not provide personal devices as corrective lenses, hearing aids, crutches, or wheelchairs.
SLU has a limited number of manual wheelchairs that students may checkout through Institutional Equity and Diversity. The Disability Services office has a limited number of digital tape recorders that students may reserve during the academic year.
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Disability Services does not offer evaluation services. Please contact Student Health and Counseling Services, the Psychological Services Center, or an external organization for evaluation. Keep in mind that while many insurance providers do not cover evaluation, it is best to contact the insurance company to see if they will cover any of the cost. Some evaluation sites offer a sliding fee scale based on income.
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To apply for accessible parking on campus, contact Institutional Equity and Diversity. An application for accessible parking and supporting documentation must be submitted and reviewed before authorization is approved.
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By Riley Manning/NEMS Daily Journal
TUPELO – Most people probably remember their mother sticking their crayon drawings on the refrigerator, but a few Tupelo High School art students just never stopped.
This year, THS art classes made an astounding appearance at the annual Scholastic Art Contest, with four students earning the top distinction on the regional level, three students earning the next highest distinction and six earning honorable mention awards. Their pieces were selected from a total of 1,734 submissions and 122 portfolios – a collective group of a student's best eight pieces.
Students winning top – "Gold Key" – and next-highest – "Silver Key" – awards will have their work displayed at the Brooks Museum of Art on the campus of Memphis College of Art from Jan. 26 through Feb. 17. Those with the top distinction will have their work submitted to the national level of judging in New York City.
For Gold Key recipients Larkin Hudson, Casey Marshall, Shannon Shepherd and Rachael Holman, it was quite a shock.
"I don't think we ever expected to win," Marshall said. "There are so many great entries, and we also were competing with art high schools."
Hudson, the only junior in the group, said it was surreal to come out on top in a competition mostly dominated by seniors.
"The more experienced usually win in competition, so winning best-in-show for an individual piece was really cool," he said. "When you look back at work you were proud of as an underclassman, it kind of makes you cringe. But it just shows how far you've come."
The students said their teacher, Anna Garner, was integral to their success because she pushes them to try difficult techniques in an array of mediums. Garner said it is an advantage to have the same students for up to three years. They come to understand each other's capabilities and expectations.
"They put a lot of overtime in on their projects," Garner said. "They come work on it during lunch, during exams, senior leave, even during the summer. You can't ask more than that."
Holman said after hours of meticulous work, their art has truly become a labor of love.
"I'm very emotionally attached to them. You never feel like they are perfect, or even finished," she said. "Lots of people see the end product and think it comes naturally, but they don't see how much time goes into it."
Garner said this year was the first in at least 15 years for THS to have a student place at the regional level of the contest. Gold and Silver Key winners will be awarded scholarship money in a Feb. 2 ceremony to take place at the Brooks Museum.
"Having their work on display in the Brooks Museum is a big honor in itself," Garner said. "Their art is hanging right there next to works by Monet and others."
From there, Gold Key winners will digitally submit their work to a judging panel in New York, where they will make a round of cuts. Those who make the cut will send their work to be judged in person, and the winners of that round of judging will have their work displayed in Carnegie Hall and will receive a $10,000 scholarship.
Shepherd, who remembers dancing when she heard she had won over Christmas break, said she will be pleased no matter the outcome in New York.
"My work will be judged against the best in the country, so I'm nervous and a little scared, but I am so glad to have gotten this far," she said.


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Hounds score late to edge WT
September 12, 2011
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico University men's soccer team is making a habit of beating rival West Texas A&M at home.
Junior midfielder Kal Herbert dribbled in from the left side and beat goalkeeper Sebastian Furness with just under four minutes left in regulation Sunday to give ENMU a 1-0 victory over the Buffaloes, its third home win over WT in the last four years. It was the Lone Star Conference opener for both teams and kept the Greyhounds, ranked 24th in NCAA Division II, unbeaten for the season at 3-0-1.
"It's always a big win when you can beat WT," fourth-year ENMU men's coach Harold Munoz said.
In the first half of the doubleheader, ENMU's women defeated Southwestern Oklahoma 4-0 for their first win in three outings.
The Hounds were ranked as high as a tie for 17th last year, but lost senior standout Emerson Rodrigues to injury shortly after that and, combined with playing the meat of the schedule, they struggled the rest of the way.
"We weren't very deep," Munoz said. "This year, we're a deeper team. The goals are more spread out on the team."
WT (0-2), which had the only shot on goal in the first half, appeared to take the lead midway through the second stanza but Wayne Burton's tally was nullified by an offsides penalty.
"Basically, I thought they were the better team for the first part of the second half, and then we leveled it off," Munoz said.
He said sophomore midfielder Julian Roberts, who assisted on Herbert's goal, and junior defender Michael Stewart had strong games.
The Buffs get a quick rematch — they host ENMU at 6 p.m. (MDT) on Friday. The Hounds are now 3-4-1 all-time at home against WT, but 0-7 at Canyon, Texas.
"It'll be a different story over there," Munoz said. "It'll be a very tough game."
Freshman forward Paola Loya had a goal and two assists to help the Zias (1-2) get into the victory column. ENMU scored two early goals, including freshman midfielder Alyssa Prinse's tally less than 2 1/2 minutes in, and added its final two goals in the last eight minutes.
"We had a good performance," first-year Zias coach Todd Padgett said. "We have to keep it in perspective. It's only one game, and we have a long way to go to reach our goals."
Padgett said the Zias have played well enough to win each of their matches, but absorbed one-goal losses in their previous outings.
"We've had the better of the possessions in every game so far," he said. "Finally, against Southwestern Oklahoma, we were a little more 'clinical.'"
Southwestern Oklahoma (1-2-1), a member of the LSC until this year, did not manage a shot on goal. Padgett singled out junior defender Emily Simon for her play against the Lady Bulldogs.
"Defensively, we are very, very strong," he said.


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As a new ingredient is unveiled quarterly, chefs from the Destination Culinary Collection will explore the featured ingredient through innovative recipes, cooking demonstrations, educational lectures and more. As "The Study of… Salmon" has concluded, the newly unveiled ingredient of the summer will feature duck. This tasty bird intrigues chefs across the globe due its flavor profiles, textures, versatility and at times the very best in simplicity. Whether it's grilled, seared, or slow roasted, the rich flavor comes through every time and as a result, Chef Dylan has prepared mouthwatering recipes for you to enjoy at home, or view our current menu to experience "The Study of…Duck" at our waterfront restaurant in Kirkland, Wa.
Roasted Duck Breast with Cherries
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8 ea duck breasts
1 ea recipe semolina pudding
2 cups organic cherries, pitted
48 ea asparagus spears
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup dried tart cherries
1 cup red wine
3 ea cloves
1 ea juniper berry
3 cups rich chicken stock
8 Tbsp microgreens
Salt & Pepper
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Place an aluminum sheet pan in the oven to heat up.
For the sauce -- In a medium saucepan, place the dried cherries, wine, clove and juniper. Set to a boil. When the wine has evaporated, add the chicken stock and cook until reduced to ½ cup. Drain and discard the solids.
For the duck -- With a sharp knife, score the fat on the duck breast slightly, but not cutting down into the meat. This will help the fat render out and get crisp and delicious. In a cast iron sauté pan on low heat, place the duck breasts skin down. Cook until the skin is nice and golden brown. Turn the breasts over and place into the oven. Cook to an internal temperature of 135 degrees. When done, rest on a baking rack in a warm place for 5 to 10 minutes.
For the asparagus -- Marinate the asparagus in the olive oil and a little salt and pepper. Place the asparagus on the preheated sheet tray in the oven to roast. For the cherry salad -- Roughly chop the cherries and marinate them in 1 Tbsp olive oil with some salt and pepper. Toss with the microgreens.
To finish the plate -- Remove the semolina pudding from the oven and place 5 pieces on the plate. Place 6 asparagus spears per plate. Slice the duck against the grain and place a breast of duck on each plate. Drizzle with some of the red wine sauce and garnish with the fresh cherry salad.
Serves 8
Semolina Pudding Ingredients
½ Gal. 2% Milk
¼ lb. butter
3 cups semolina flour
1¼ cups parmesan, grated
¼ cup green onions, chopped
4 ea egg yolks
Salt & Pepper
In sauce pan over high heat, boil milk with butter. Slowly whisk in semolina flour so that there are no clumps. Lower heat to medium and stir for about 3 minutes. Stir in parmesan, green onions and Salt & Pepper. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in egg yolks. Spray a cookie sheet pan with non-stick spray and turn out the Pudding. Spread the pudding as evenly as possible at first, and allow to cool for about 10 minutes at room temp. Flatten to ¾". After resting, the pudding will be less sticky. Flatten with a spatula and refrigerate. When cool, trim rough edges and cut into 1 ½" squares.
To serve -- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and place semolina pudding on a buttered baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until warm all the way through.
Serves 8
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Some want to achieve personal milestones like getting married or having children, others look for work-related goals with either getting a promotion or a raise. In the case of Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller, his goal for 2013 on the football thing revolves around one thing:
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I reviewed a couple of articles on fat injections to the breast back in November. Now I'll like to review an article published in the January issue of the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS). The full reference for the article is listed below.
The authors began by pointing out that autologous fat injection (fat grafting) to the breast has a history of being performed widely throughout the twentieth century, but in 1987, the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons indicated that because of the side effects (i.e., tissue scarring, oil cysts, and calcification), autologous fat grafting to the breast might compromise breast cancer surveillance and should therefore be prohibited. Most plastic surgeons stopped performing the procedure. There were a few who continued to do the fat grafting to the breast and have published their results (several references given in this articles reference list). As mentioned in the previous post, there are currently two clinical trials being done by Dr Scott Spear and Dr Roger Khouri.
For any woman interested in being in one of the two clinical trials, you can find the information on the federal clinical trials Web site.
The authors had noticed that many of these breast augmentation procedures done using fat grafting are "performed incorrectly by untrained and untutored individuals." The paper was written to report on several cases of complications and to discuss the related issues.
The report is retrospective and involved 12 patients seen between 2001 and 2007. The mean age of the women was 39.3 years. All the cases involved fat injections to the breast for cosmetic augmentation mammoplasty. The period from fat injection surgery to presentation ranged from 6 months to 6 years (mean, 3.25 years). All of them presented with palpable indurations. Others presented with pain (3), infection (1), abnormal breast discharge (1), and lymphadenopathy (1). All patients were subjected to mammography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate the injected fats.
Several cases were presented in detail with patient photos and radiographic photos, such as this one.
Case 2
A 37-year-old woman had undergone bilateral breast augmentation by autologous fat injection at a cosmetic clinic 3 years previously. Her breasts gradually became rigid and deformed, but she had no trouble with daily life. However, after having a child, she noticed an abnormal yellow secretion while breast-feeding. On her first visit to our facility, her breasts were clearly asymmetrical and deformed, and indurations were detected (Fig. 1). On mammography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, large masses were detected in both breasts (Figs. 2 and 3). The tumors, which contained yellow fluid (Fig. 4), were removed surgically. Six months after the operation, both breasts were reconstructed with saline implants (Fig. 5). Abnormal breast secretion has not been observed since the masses were removed.
And this one (remember this study was done in Japan and I hope that the use of illegal silicone injection wouldn't be done here in the U.S.)
Case 12
A 33-year-old woman underwent buttock liposuction and fat injection to the breast at a cosmetic clinic 2 years previously. After the operation, she became aware of indurations and disfiguration of both breasts and visited our facility. Asymmetry of the breasts and huge indurations were palpable (Fig. 18). On preoperative blood examination, high levels of antinuclear antibodies were detected. On mammography, huge masses were detected in the subcutaneous tissue (Fig. 19). Chest computed tomography revealed multiple low-density areas encapsulated with high-density areas in the subdermis in both breasts. Magnetic resonance imaging indicated multiple injected fat with high-iso signal intensity on T1-weighted images and low signal intensity on T2-weighted images (Fig. 20). Surgery to remove the subcutaneous masses was performed. Our routine examination for foreign bodies using nuclear magnetic resonance detected a small amount of silicone contamination. This suggests that the high levels of antinuclear antibodies in the blood may be the result of an immunologic reaction to silicone (human adjuvant diseases). These observations suggest that the patient had been injected with silicone at the time of surgery without her consent.
They give a very nice discussion of fat injection which includes some history
It appears that fat injection was first performed in 1893, when the German physician Franz Neuber9 used a small piece of upper arm fat to build up the face of a patient whose cheek bore a large pit caused by a tubercular inflammation of the underlying bone.
and continues to remind the reader of the virtual moratorium imposed in 1987, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons when the society recommended that autologous fat grafting to the breast be prohibited because of the relatively frequent occurrence of complications that compromised breast cancer screening. They point out that this has resulted in little scientific literature or discussion on the procedure.
As a result, there remains a dearth of studies examining the long-term safety and efficacy of this technique. This technology, especially with regard to its use in breast augmentation, must be tested by multi-institutional long-term studies with careful breast cancer surveillance.
They make the valid point the procedure continues to be performed even without good long-term outcome studies.
We believe that this has resulted in many victims, who are exemplified by the 12 patients that we have described in this article. The problems associated with this inadequately tested procedure are also exacerbated by a widespread decline in the skills of aesthetic surgeons because of the influx of many untrained and unskilled individuals, especially in some Asian countries, including Japan.
The complications associated with autologous fat grafting to the breast are well known, and include calcifications and oil cysts. These calcifications may mask or cover the microcalcifications associated with carcinomas. Remember fat grafting is "grafting" and there can be fat necrosis.
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Autologous fat grafting to the breast is not a simple procedure and should be performed by well-trained and skilled surgeons. Patients should be informed that it is associated with a risk of calcification, multiple cyst formation, and indurations, and that breast cancer screens will always detect abnormalities. Patients should also be followed up over the long-term and imaging analyses (e.g., mammography, echography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging) should be performed.
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Complications after Autologous Fat Injection to the Breast; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery:Volume 123(1)January 2009pp 360-370; Hyakusoku, Hiko M.D., Ph.D.; Ogawa, Rei M.D., Ph.D.; Ono, Shimpei M.D.; Ishii, Nobuaki M.D.; Hirakawa, Keiko Ph.D


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Skip to comments.Pope Francis: Catholic Church must focus beyond "small-minded rules"
Posted on 09/19/2013 2:46:04 PM PDT by SkyPilot
VATICAN CITY Pope Francis has warned that the Catholic Church's moral structure might "fall like a house of cards" if it doesn't balance its divisive rules about abortion, gays and contraception with the greater need to make it a merciful, more welcoming place for all.
Six months into his papacy, Francis set out his vision for the church and his priorities as pope in a lengthy and remarkably blunt interview with La Civilta Cattolica, the Italian Jesuit magazine. It was published simultaneously Thursday in Jesuit journals in 16 countries, including America magazine in the U.S.
John Allen, a senior correspondent with the National Catholic Reporter, told CBS Radio News the pope is not changing church policy but makes it clear that he wants a less judgmental church.
"I think he is conscious that he's at a sort of make-or-break moment where the kind of pope he wants to be - if he wants to affect real change - he's got to be explicit about it," Allen said.
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In the 12,000-word article, Francis expands on his ground-breaking comments over the summer about gays and acknowledges some of his own faults. He sheds light on his favorite composers, artists, authors and films (Mozart, Caravaggio, Dostoevsky and Fellini's "La Strada") and says he prays even while at the dentist's office.
But his vision of what the church should be stands out, primarily because it contrasts so sharply with many of the priorities of his immediate predecessors, John Paul II and Benedict XVI. They were both intellectuals for whom doctrine was paramount, an orientation that guided the selection of a generation of bishops and cardinals around the globe.
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"small minded rules"
I have never thought of sin as "small mind rules".
I'm a "recovering Methodist", but is the Pope really considered God's spokesman on earth?
Beware of Jesuits...the liberal branch of the Catholic Church.
This Papacy is going to be a disaster.
The 50% that voted for the most radical abortion supporter in US Presidential history....those Catholics are emboldened all over the web today, including on Raymond Arroyo's FB page.
Prepare for more ambiguity, confusion, relativism and scandal.
I'm going to say that this new pope just gives me the willies. His cuteness, for instance, always too cute by half. Wants to play the eccentric, when people find comfort in maintaining little traditions like red shoes...and that was just the beginning. He keeps wanting to pretend that he's a man of the masses, worries security, is unconventional for the sake of it. Then there's the Jesuit "liberation theology" undercurrent.
Why this guy? Was Benedict forced out? I think we are in a world of hurt. When Jon Stewart approves, w are in trouble.
I am not Catholic but I've had good words to say about Francis before. I hope I don't have to take those back.
Jesuits are Catholic? That's funny. At my Jesuit school they made it very clear they were not a Catholic school, they were Jesuit.
see NYer's post: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3068815/posts before going off on the CBS anti-Christian report/diatribe
It begins: Pope, in sweeping interview, compares Church with 'field hospital' for wounded society
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Catholic Culture ^ | September 19, 2013 | Diogenes
In a broad-ranging interview, Pope Francis has underlined the need for the Church to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the faithful. "Ministers of the church must be ministers of mercy above all, the Pope insists in the course of a 12,000-word interview. Conducted by Father Antonio Spadaro, the editor of the Italian Jesuit journal La Civilta Cattolica, the interview was translated and published simultaneously by other Jesuit publications, including the American magazine America.
Oh, yea......all paths lead to God or whatever.
See my post # 9. Remember: Do not trust CBS/NBC/ABC/CNN to give an honest report on anything Christian and especially any interview with Pope Francis.
"small-minded rules"
From THE mind? From the greatest mind that has ever or will ever exist?
This seems so at odds with the Pope's statements before he became the Pope, I think we can only conclude that the Vatican is ensnared by a homosexual lobby, and this Pope has caved to them.
Is Catholicism following in the footsteps of Methodism?
The world would be a better place if people stuck to worshiping God and Jesus, and not Popes.
good point
I don't need a mere human to redefine the word of God for me.
Really? Jesuit's are an order of Catholic Priests who usually teach in schools and colleges...and are liberal.
There are some really good Jesuits. But a lot of them don't or barely consider themselves Catholic.
If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but because you do not belong to the world, and I have chosen you out of the world, the world hates you.
John 15:19
To this time, I've sat back and watched/listened.
I must say, your post reflects how I've reacting to him.
Top story on Google News and CBS
THAT should be a clue right away as to the authenticity of the "reporting."
LOL...they want so desperately to have us believe that he has a different vision than Benedict or John Paul II...or that he is changing Church teaching.
He lines up perfectly with his predecessors and has not changed any Teaching of the Church.
Unfortunately...some very foolish people believe whatever they hear or read...even if it comes from CBS or any other pathetic source.
An interview translated into English for a handful of Jesuit magazines as reported by the National Catholic Reporter (not Register, the more orthodox of the two) to CBS news?
The jury's still WAY out on this one. These folks love nothing more to twist everything this Pope says way out of proportion.
Oy vey!
Well. If he could admonish, as he should, as the Catechism allows/instructs, especially in this case, the USCCB for getting into politics in regard to their misguided stance on amnesty (they call it, quaintly, immigration), then he would have credibility.
But for now I do pray to the Blessed mother to appeal to her divine son, for this man to shut
I had high hopes for this man, but it appears he will soon be switching to become an Episcopalian or a Unitarian-Universalist.
Do not trust the MSM to ever get what the Pope said right. They do not understand the concept of welcoming the sinner so that he may be healed through Christ's grace and mercy.
He's just getting started.
I predict that we will soon be floored at what awful stuff comes out of his mouth in the coming years.
Thank you all for your reasoned words.
I didn't like him the first time I laid eyes on him, oh well.
Direct quotes. You should read them.
The same is true for many Christians and some Freepers, as well.
I'm surprised to hear that "thou shalt not commit adultery" is small minded.
It appears that soon, very soon the Catholic Church will be supporting gay marriage, free love, abortion and acid trips and socialism, well they already support socialism
"I mention to Pope Francis that there are Christians who live in situations that are irregular for the church or in complex situations that represent open wounds. I mention the divorced and remarried, same-sex couples and other difficult situations. What kind of pastoral work can we do in these cases? What kinds of tools can we use?
We need to proclaim the Gospel on every street corner, the pope says, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing, even with our preaching, every kind of disease and wound. In Buenos Aires I used to receive letters from homosexual persons who are socially wounded because they tell me that they feel like the church has always condemned them. But the church does not want to do this. During the return flight from Rio de Janeiro I said that if a homosexual person is of good will and is in search of God, I am no one to judge. By saying this, I said what the catechism says. Religion has the right to express its opinion in the service of the people, but God in creation has set us free: it is not possible to interfere spiritually in the life of a person.
A person once asked me, in a provocative manner, if I approved of homosexuality. I replied with another question: Tell me: when God looks at a gay person, does he endorse the existence of this person with love, or reject and condemn this person? We must always consider the person. Here we enter into the mystery of the human being. In life, God accompanies persons, and we must accompany them, starting from their situation. It is necessary to accompany them with mercy. When that happens, the Holy Spirit inspires the priest to say the right thing.
This is also the great benefit of confession as a sacrament: evaluating case by case and discerning what is the best thing to do for a person who seeks God and grace. The confessional is not a torture chamber, but the place in which the Lords mercy motivates us to do better. I also consider the situation of a woman with a failed marriage in her past and who also had an abortion. Then this woman remarries, and she is now happy and has five children. That abortion in her past weighs heavily on her conscience and she sincerely regrets it. She would like to move forward in her Christian life. What is the confessor to do?
We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage and the use of contraceptive methods. This is not possible. I have not spoken much about these things, and I was reprimanded for that. But when we speak about these issues, we have to talk about them in a context. The teaching of the church, for that matter, is clear and I am a son of the church, but it is not necessary to talk about these issues all the time.
The dogmatic and moral teachings of the church are not all equivalent. The churchs pastoral ministry cannot be obsessed with the transmission of a disjointed multitude of doctrines to be imposed insistently. Proclamation in a missionary style focuses on the essentials, on the necessary things: this is also what fascinates and attracts more, what makes the heart burn, as it did for the disciples at Emmaus. We have to find a new balance; otherwise even the moral edifice of the church is likely to fall like a house of cards, losing the freshness and fragrance of the Gospel. The proposal of the Gospel must be more simple, profound, radiant. It is from this proposition that the moral consequences then flow.
I say this also thinking about the preaching and content of our preaching. A beautiful homily, a genuine sermon must begin with the first proclamation, with the proclamation of salvation. There is nothing more solid, deep and sure than this proclamation. Then you have to do catechesis. Then you can draw even a moral consequence. But the proclamation of the saving love of God comes before moral and religious imperatives. Today sometimes it seems that the opposite order is prevailing. The homily is the touchstone to measure the pastors proximity and ability to meet his people, because those who preach must recognise the heart of their community and must be able to see where the desire for God is lively and ardent. The message of the Gospel, therefore, is not to be reduced to some aspects that, although relevant, on their own do not show the heart of the message of Jesus Christ.
From http://www.thinkingfaith.org/articles/20130919_1.htm
We - all who claim to follow Christ - are under attack by homosexuals. The idea that marriage involves more than a right to fun is under heavy attack, and is about to go under. And what does Pope Feel-Good say?
"In Buenos Aires I used to receive letters from homosexual persons who are socially wounded because they tell me that they feel like the church has always condemned them. But the church does not want to do this. During the return flight from Rio de Janeiro I said that if a homosexual person is of good will and is in search of God, I am no one to judge. By saying this, I said what the catechism says. Religion has the right to express its opinion in the service of the people, but God in creation has set us free: it is not possible to interfere spiritually in the life of a person."
All he had to say was something like, "We love our fellow man and fellow sinners, but we need to tell them the truth - you cannot come to God unless you repent. You must take your sin seriously, because God does. God loves us while we are yet sinners, but He does not love our sin or give it an easy excuse. And no one is truly happy in their sins."
But that might make some unhappy, so the new Pope won't tell them the truth. He thinks the Gospel is "Sin on, Brother!"
Modern man is rushing to a hell they don't believe exists, while worshiping the God of Nike: "Just do it!" And the Pope is content to say, "Yes, do it!"
Most churches will, in the last days
Popes aren't "worshiped".
How very, very true. Also, the HCB has a requirement that we start getting the chip implants in 2014.
A person once asked me, in a provocative manner, if I approved of homosexuality. I replied with another question: Tell me: when God looks at a gay person, does he endorse the existence of this person with love, or reject and condemn this person?
Why did he change the subject, rather than answer the question directly? He seems to be implicitly accepting the proposition that rejecting someone's acts as immoral is rejecting the person himself.
I'm not impressed.
I don't know exactly what Pope Francis is saying, but if the reporting is true, he's about to make the same mistake as Pope John the 23rd. When you loosen the reins too far on the congregation, a bunch of liberals step in and that's a recipe for ruin. Pope John the 23rd was trying to let some fresh air into the church. A bunch of liberal people stepped in and started things like guitar and tambourine masses. They changed the cannon of the mass until it was full of niceties, but the regimentation was gone. Then the people started to not attend.
If Pope Francis starts down that same road, he'll lose more. Please learn from the past, Pope Francis. Hold to the truths of the church. Use common sense. Be conservative. I pray!
Although I am not Catholic, I have long admired the Catholic Church's steadfast opposition to Abortion in the face of great opposition, long before Evangelicals picked up the mantle.
Now, that Science and technology are actually affirming the Catholic position with 3D ultrasound and fetal monitoring, it would seem that the new pontiff is calling this heroic stand "small-minded rules".
If this is true and not a media ruse, it is VERY disturbing.
Pope Francis is, of course, entitled to his opinion, but there is a large group of people who consider his statements to be infallible. What can they do when the statements conflict with centuries of Catholic teaching?
Not to mention their own conscience in the matter.
AMEN! I've seen the secular media misrepresent the reports from all manner of religious groups.
I don't think he gave the interview in English.
I don't know if you remember the old Phil Donahue show, it seems the only scripture that he could quote was "judge not lest ye be judged". That was the whole Bible for him.
Am I the only Roman Catholic who can see a MAJOR civil war within the Church??
There are some outstanding traditionalists/conservatives within the Church however the lefties have become very influential.
Perhaps the REAL 3rd secret of Fatima was the Roman Catholic Church being ripped apart by internal strife.
TheVatican's gotta generate some more revenue.
"I don't think he gave the interview in English."
Neither was Scripture.
The pope teaches infallibly regarding faith and morals when he invokes his charism of infalibility. This has only happened a handful of times, at most, in the past 150 years.
Except for the occasional outlier, the bishops have been virtually silent on these issues. They are seldom a topic of discussion or homily, and Catholic businesses will now be forced to support them, and now we are being told to shut up about these subjects.
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There's a lot of whining among sport fans about how out of date or uncomfortable their team's stadium is. These days, it seems like about five years after construction, you start to hear complaints about, "the jumbotron isn't big enough for me to see the replay!" and "Why isn't there a retractable roof in case it rains?" and "Why can't I take the elevator to my seat level?" Well, sorry, pampered NFL fan, but back in the day before your $1 billion stadiums, fans used to gather and sit on jagged concrete and love every minute of it.
While you wear some goofy poncho straight out of Forbidden Planet because you're afraid of the rain, fans in Chichen Itza would sit so close to the action that they'd get splattered with cerebral fluid during post game celebrations. Not that these people were mindless savages they took their ball game seriously and made sure the facilities made for the perfect, bloody viewing experience. Apparently these guys were so spot on when it came to building stadiums that they could map out the acoustics to the point that rulers could hear one another speak from all the way across the field, simply by mapping out the directions the sound waves would bounce.
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That's right: When Aztecs weren't busy making a fruit smoothie out of their first born, they took the time to study the mathematics of acoustics in architecture. That way, when the game was going on, rulers could sit in their seats on opposing ends and shit talk each other. No tacky bullshit over the PA, or dorky Looney Tunes sound bites just raw hot, throbbing vein mathematics.
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A loin cloth with some war markings on it. A cup? Nope, didn't have any of that nonsense back then. Players went in crushing that 10 pound ball with their nuts swinging like a pendulum. Doesn't this just beat the shit out of any modern sports uniform? For comparison, here's one that features a dinosaur dribbling a ball:
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1. Rulers Played Alongside Gladiators
Modern presidents are usually lucky when they can throw out the ceremonial first pitch of a baseball game without one hopping the ball to home plate. So imagine if, as part of the tradition of the Super Bowl, the president had to play middle linebacker.
"I can use Marine One for field goals, right?"
Then Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is hauled out of prison and given a spot on the opposing team.
Well the Mesoamericans did exactly that, only with cooler uniforms, slightly more death and, of course, a ball that could crush your nuts (we really can't emphasize that point enough). Ruling elites and prisoners of war on the same field. Little is known about exactly how that worked out rules wise, though one can imagine the severity of the situation when considering that whole death if you lose thing.
If international relations worked the same way today, Putin would control the world in about four ravensauthenticofficialonline.com/authentic-crockett-gillmore-jersey.html games.
Put it all together, and the Mesoamerican ballgame created perhaps the most exciting, unbelievable sports battle mankind has ever seen. A marathon game of life and death and scrotum crushing that would not only decide the outcome of a war, but would pit royalty against one another in a nonstop display of athletics and primal manliness. For sports, it has been downhill ever since.
Thankfully, the game's legacy lives on in hundreds of (sterile) reenactors today.
For more sports you need to be certifiable to play, check out The 10 Most Insane "Sports" in the World. Or find out why else our ancestors were more badass than us in 6 Amazingly High Tech Ancient Weapons.
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Ormond Road, Ascot Vale
I'm a sucker for Victorian renovators, so when I was contacted about this house in Melbourne I had to feature it, even though I didn't get a chance to fly down there and scope it out. Fortunately, the owners were willing to do an interview with me, and their words pair well with the images in presenting the from-heritage-to-modern story of this abode.
It's a pretty, renovated place that has a bit of a Sydney vibe to it (or is that just my Sydney bias coming into the frame?). The void in the living area, seen above, draws me in – light and airiness are essential elements of spaces, for me. It has a dash of Victorian charm with some contemporary-industrial sleekness from a new extension.
The owners, Cathy and Matt De Carolis (a builder who managed the extension himself), were keen to shape the property to their young family without detracting from its character. The house was built in the nineteenth century and still has some awesome original features, including servants' quarters (major lust!). It was bought unrenovated in 2006. "The house was very rundown when we bought it and it was in need of much TLC," the couple say.
"The first challenge came when … the whole back of the house had fallen in!"
Due perhaps to their expertise in the construction industry, the couple has the presence of mind to preserve what they could of the house's charm, while still adapting it to their present-day needs. "Although we wanted to keep as much of the original house as possible, we also wanted room to grow and therefore decided to put a very modern extension on the back, only taking out the original kitchen and bathrooms, and putting the children's living area up in the roof." This fits in nicely with the current trend of building into roof spaces, which seems to be a pretty happening idea in apartment blocks and terraces where the owners are seeking more room to breathe.
The extension took twelve months – which, in the scheme of things, and given how complex renovations can be, seems like a good timeline. "The first challenge came when Matt sent me away for a week with the children to knock out the kitchen … only to ring me to let me know that I needed to find a rental quick as the whole back of the house had fallen in!" Cathy says.
The couple were very selective in the materials chosen, which is crucial to a good quality renovation; too many renovators try to save cash by using cheap materials, with the result often being that the end result looks poorly executed and kind of pointless. Their search for materials included sourcing marble from Ottario De Carolis' village in Rome.
The couple capture one of the most rewarding aspects of renovating a stately, historic home; "I think the most satisfying part of the renovation is seeing the house come to life again … since renovating the house, there is a real sense of old meets new."
But there's always more to do. Thankfully, Cathy only has one small remaining niggle; "The laundry! At the time the house [extension] was designed I had just had baby number four and was not paying too much attention to the interiors of the house. Our laundry cupboards are very narrow so to fold up a sheet and fit it in there is a nightmare. I would actually like to totally gut the laundry in a couple of years and put really big, deep floor-to-ceiling cupboards in there."


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THORNTON - The Horizon football season once again ended with a bitter taste in the team's mouth.
The Hawks had ample chances to win their second-round Class 5A state playoff game with fifth-seeded Arapahoe on Friday, but once again shot themselves in the foot at inopportune moments.
No. 21 Horizon turned the ball over four times and had two scoring plays called back due to penalties, before falling to the Warriors 17-14 at Five Star Stadium.
The Hawks had a touchdown pass from Stackhouse to Jordan Iacovetta called back in the second quarter and then in the fourth quarter, a 78-yard touchdown pass from Stackhouse to Dustin Rivas was negated due to a penalty, which would have given Horizon the lead with less than five minutes left in the contest.
"Missed opportunities, two years in a row," Horizon coach Frank Ybarra said.
The Hawks lost in similar fashion to Lakewood during last year's state playoffs, when they turned the ball over four times.
Both squads scored on their opening drives. Arapahoe got on board with a field goal by J.D. Hall, but Horizon answered after Dante Chand's 56-yard run on the opening drive set up a 1-yard touchdown plunge by Stackhouse.
After that the Hawks struggled against the Warriors' unpredictable defense, forcing Horizon to twice go three-and-out and stalling a drive with an interception in the second quarter.
"You don't know where they are coming from," Ybarra said. "They bring eight, nine guys, and from every angle and every gap."
Arapahoe capitalized on Horizon's struggles and turned to Jose Cancanon to lead the way. Cancanon fought his way into the end zone from 23 yards out to give the Warriors a 10-7 lead with over three minutes left in the half. Two minutes later the junior running back scored again pounding his way into the end zone from two yards.
Cancanon had 115 yards on 12 carries at the half to help the Warriors lead 17-7; he finished the game with 136 yards.
The Hawks did stage a rally in the fourth quarter, Stackhouse hooked up with Greg Gonzales for a 43-yard touchdown to cut the Warriors lead to three. However, Horizon turned the ball over on downs the next two possessions and Stackhouse's pass was intercepted on the final drive.
"Our D has been pretty good all year. It's been our safety blanket," Arapahoe coach Mike Campbell said. "A win is a win when you are in the playoffs and I am very proud of our guys."
Dante Chand had 121 yards rushing and finished the season with 813 yards to lead the Hawks.
Stackhouse threw for 116 yards, a touchdown and two picks. He had 1,672 yards and 22 touchdowns for the season, while Rivas had 806 yards receiving and 10 touchdown catches to lead Horizon.
Defensively, Gunnar Campbell had two sacks in the contest and finished the season with 11.
Horizon will graduate 16 seniors, including Stackhouse, Rivas, Dante Chand and captains Easton Robbins, Chad David and Steven Sumey.
"I'm losing some special players," Ybarra said. "Great kids, I'm going to miss them and it stinks for them."
The Hawks finished the season 7-4 overall, with three of their losses being by less than seven points.
Up next for Arapahoe (10-1) is No. 4 Valor Christian Eagles, who have plowed their way through the first two rounds. They beat Legacy 52-6 in the first round and then topped Regis Jesuit 44-3 last week.


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Litchfield History Museum & Route 66 Welcome Center
This new museum is located where the Vic Suhling gas station once stood. The retro design of the building, with exterior neon trim and restored neon Suhling, sign welcomes visitors. The museum houses historical artifacts of Litchfield and showcases Litchfield's relationship with Route 66. Open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and 1-4 on Sunday. Closed Mondays during November-March. Admission is free.
This impressive black granite piece located on the grounds of Vandalia's Tourist Information Center is a tribute to prairie farmers.
This mill produces everything from animal feed ingredients to cake, biscuit and organic pastry flour.
CITY:Mount Olive
This museum is located in a beautiful brick building that is a renovated 1914 school located in the "Old Town" section of the Village. The museum has old dolls, weapons, pictures, and much more.
Items on display are from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm along with flags from 45 countries.
This historic home is furnished with memorabilia from the early days of Montgomery County, and is open by appointment.
Historic Montgomery County Courthouse
This historic courthouse was built circa 1858.
Civil War Monument at the Veterans' Memorial
Generations of soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country are honored.
Vandalia, Illinois is where Abraham Lincoln began his historical political career and his life and achievements are commemorated on the marker.
The Madonna is one of 12 statues in the U.S. that honors the pioneer women who traveled along the National Road.
Surrounded by shops and restaurants on the square, the 19th-century courthouse offers a great view of the town's hundreds of flower and fruit trees in season.
This historic 1904 building houses one of the most complete genealogy departments in the area.
Bronze markers give biographical information about prominent citizens from the earliest history of the community. Every fall, volunteers in period dress "resurrect" their ancestors and tell their stories during an annual cemetery walk.
Originally built as a private residence in the 1870s, the house now holds an extensive collection of Civil War memorabilia, World War I bond posters, Native American artifacts, domestic arts, and items from local manufacturers.
The monument is a tribute to Swiss poet Heinrich Bosshard, who wrote Semparcherlied here in the 1850s.
Bond County One Room School Museum
This museum is a living monument to the more than 72 one-story schools throughout the nation that served to educate children and host community gatherings.
The Mother Jones Monument, located in the Union Miners Cemetery, honors the crusader for coal miners' rights.
CITY:Mount Olive
Bring your children and show them a glimpse into education before the 20th century. Located on the Jr. High grounds, this schoolhouse was restored by the Bond County Retired Teachers Association.
The museum, located in the original college building on the campus of historic Greenville College, features hundreds of sculptural pieces by Richard Bock, best known for his work with famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
National Road Interpretive Center
The National Road Interpretive Center in Vandalia, Illinois tells the story of the surveyors, laborers and travelers of the National Road, sometimes called the Cumberland Road or National Pike. The Interpretive Center is a museum with hands-on activities for children including a Conestoga wagon that the youngsters can load for its journey. Abraham Lincoln's connection to Illinois National Road towns is also spotlighted. One of the largest artifacts is an original National Road timber dating to the 1830s. Visitors will develop a better understanding of the importance of this road to Illinois and American history as well as an appreciation for the people that were involved in its construction.
This historic train depot features a preserved facade and a renovated interior that houses specialty shops.
Located behind the Statehouse in a century-old church, this museum is full of Lincoln-era memorabilia, including his letter cabinet and an axe carved with his initials.
Clinton County Historical Museum
This building was the former home of Judge Sidney Breese, who came to Illinois from New York. He studied law here and became Assistant Secretary of the State of Illinois.
Joseph Koch, who along with eight other local miners died in a mine explosion in 1947, is depicted here.


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New Bike Trail to Explore!
The new section of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail from the Dune Climb to Empire is OPEN. More work will be done on the trail over the next few weeks, including new directional and way-finding signs that will be installed by Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes volunteers.
This section of the trail is really beautiful as it winds through the forest and up & down hills. Speaking of hills - there are some big ones! So be prepared to give your legs a workout on the way up and use your brakes on the way down! The trail is now 10 miles long and connects the village of Glen Haven with Empire.
Visit Empire!