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Drafted in the late lottery to one of the deepest and most talented teams in the NBA, Cole Aldrich has spent a good amount of time on assignment in the D-League so far this season. This makes sense when considering the close proximity and relationship Oklahoma City enjoys with its affiliate in Tulsa, a team the Thunder both own and operate.
Aldrich isn't being spoon-fed minutes or touches the way you normally see allocated NBA players in the D-League, as he's averaging less field goal attempts per minute than he did in college and is playing just 27 minutes (of 48) per game. It appears that Tulsa is trying to more closely replicate the role he'll be expected to grow into on Oklahoma City eventually, which is that of a gritty role-player rather than a go-to guy. Aldrich's offensive numbers thus aren't impressive at all relative to other far less talented players in this league at 9 points per contest, as foul trouble and injuries have also held him back somewhat this year.
Largely the same player we profiled not too long ago in college, Aldrich has a bright future in the NBA thanks to his excellent combination of size, length, smarts and toughness. Capable of doing some damage in the post with simple, fundamentally sound post-moves, he does a nice job of passing out of double teams, moving to open spaces in the paint for drop-off passes, and finishing strong when the situation calls for it. He knocks down his free throws at an excellent clip (81% in the D-League), crashes the offensive glass effectively, and keeps mistakes to a minimum.
Defensively, he's a major presence inside the paint with his 7-5 wingspan and excellent body. Nothing about Aldrich's game is particularly flashy and no one really expects him to develop into more than a lunch-pail type role-playing hustle guy. With that said, players in his mold aren't easy to come by, which makes him a good investment for Oklahoma City to work with, especially since they have the ability to speed up his development on their D-League team.
Cole Aldrich resembles, in some ways, the solid role-playing he center projects to be at the next level from a situational perspective.
At 9.8 possessions per-game, Aldrich didnt see too many looks on Kansas loaded roster, but his 1.037 PPP overall ranks him well above average in our sample, as do his low 11.9% turnover percentage and 11.9% shots-fouled percentage.
With the ball getting worked around to make sure all of KUs options got their touches, Aldrich relied on post possessions for his offense. He got nearly 60% of his possessions down low, scoring a third ranked 1.029 PPP in the process. He also turned the ball over at the second lowest rate (8.7%). Clearly, Aldrichs decisive approach and size were too much for most college big men to handle.
Despite the fact that Kansas removed number of quick hitter plays that afford Aldrich some easy baskets as a junior from their playbook, he finished 82.6% of the shots resulting from basket cuts. Easily the top-ranked finisher in the top-5 at 1.318 PPS, Aldrichs low usage didnt afford him the opportunity to put up huge scoring numbers, but he looked solid in a role that very well could be similar to the one hell play next season, and could benefit from getting more of his touches as a finisher instead of being forced to create in the post.
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A likely top-10 pick last year, Cole Aldrich elected to return for his junior season at Kansas, a move that surprised some considering the obvious risks involved. With the demand for long-armed, mobile 7-foot centers with strong rebounding and defensive skills always being extremely high, though, Aldrichs margin for error was obviously much greater than that of a prospect like Willie Warren or Craig Brackins, who have seen their decisions back-fire in a major way.
From a statistical standpoint, its somewhat troubling to see the lack of progress Aldrich has made this past season. His numbers are down across the board, even when adjusting for the fact that hes playing 3 minutes less per game. Aldrich is scoring significantly less (16.3 per-40 pace adjusted compared to 19.9 last season), grabbing fewer rebounds, is substantially less efficient (converting 55% of his 2-pointers compared with 60% last season) and has seen his free throw percentage take a dramatic hit (from 79% to 68%).
The only area hes improved in significantly is in his shot-blocking, as hes rejecting 5.2 blocks per-40p this season, compared with 3.6 last season. NBA teams always want to see young big men improving year by year, and the fact that he doesnt appear to have done that is something that will have to research more deeply and draw their own conclusions about.
The prevailing opinion amongst NBA scouts has always been that Aldrich is a likely role-player at the next levela player who projects as a significant presence in the paint defensively and on the glass, but cant be expected to score much more than what his guards are able to create for him around the basket.
His age and the production he achieved as a sophomore left at least a glimmer of hope that he can develop into a bit more than that, though, which is what you would hope from a potential top-5 pick. His lack of improvement as a junior may have closed the door on that optimism somewhat in the minds of many decision makers, as its hard not to come to the conclusion that hes taken a step backwards this year.
Offensively, Aldrichs limitations remain fairly glaring, something that has only been highlighted by the new weapons (mainly Xavier Henry, Marcus Morris) that have emerged for Kansas this season, and are often far more aggressive than him.
Aldrich is the type of player who is best suited for having shots created for him, something that has happened with far less regularity this season according to the data we have at our disposal. He struggles to do much of anything if unable to establish position deep inside the paint, looking fairly mechanical with his movements at times and downright uncomfortable in others. He has a basic spin-move, a raw drop-step and a simple jump-hook in his arsenal, but lacks fluidity in his offensive game, is limited with his left hand and tends to just throw the ball up on the rim at times, hoping for the best.
Aldrich sets terrific screens and is a tremendous finisher around the paint in pick and roll situations and off simple drive and dish plays with his excellent length and solid leaping ability, but he doesnt seem to be getting quite as many good looks around the rim as he did last season. Hes instead often being forced to create shots on his own in one on situations, which is clearly not his strength, as he doesnt know how to use his body quite as well as you might hope at this stage, and he possesses just average touch and footwork.
Aldrich has yet to hit the 20-point mark in a single game this year at this point, and has been largely mediocre at times in Big 12 conference play. He doesnt dominate even extremely weak opposition at the college level, which leaves many questions marks about how much of a factor hell be on the offensive end in the NBA. Watching his film, it seems like he lost a bit of confidence at some point in the season, as it doesnt really seem like he always wants the ball.
The place where Aldrich may have taken the biggest step back is with his shooting. Last year he attempted 57 jump-shots, making nearly 50% of his attempts from mid-range, while this year hes attempted just 21, hitting about 35% of his attempts.
Aldrich has always sported very unorthodox shooting mechanics, as the violent slingshot motion he shows, cocking ball way behind his back, was never going to be the optimal to get his shot off. While this didnt affect his effectiveness as a jump-shooter last year, its really been a factor this year. His shooting woes have translated to the free throw line as well, where hes shooting 11% worse (from 79% to 68%) than he did last season. While no one will be drafting Aldrich for his jump-shooting ability, the fact that he could make defenses work a bit more by forcing them to respect his mid-range jumper was an added bonus that he can no longer claim as a part of his repertoire.
As a defender and rebounder is where Aldrich continues to shine as a highly effective and NBA-ready big man prospect, one who could likely already be seeing minutes in most teams frontcourt. He ranks as the 5th best rebounding prospect in college basketball on a per-minute basis, at over 14 per-40 pace adjusted, similar to last year. His size and length allows him to go well out of his area at times for offensive rebounds, and he does a fine job boxing out on the defensive glass as well, something that should translate very effectively to the NBA.
Defensively, Aldrich has terrific lower body strength which renders him extremely difficult to back down in the post. This makes him a very useful player to counter against the type of old-school back to the basket centers (Shaq, Yao, Marc Gasol, etc) that are still found in todays NBA, something that many teams just dont have. He uses his outstanding wingspan very effectively to contest shots in the paint, being very fundamentally sound in the way he gets his long arms right in his defenders face to deny good looks at the basket.
Aldrich is a much better pick and roll defender than you might expect relative to most centers in his mold, as he does a tremendous job of stepping out, hedging screens and then recovering effectively, showing nice timing, solid effort and good fundamentals in the process. NBA coaches will love this part of his game, as its the thing that most big men tend to struggle with the most, especially early on in their careers. His lack of lateral quickness will get exposed from time to time in one on one situations, especially when forced to switch on the perimeter, but that shouldnt be too much of an issue against most NBA centers.
Perhaps Aldrichs biggest asset defensively revolves around his shot-blocking ability, where he yet again ranks in the top 5 amongst draft prospects, thanks to his terrific length and timing. Hes the type of shot-blocker who stays out of foul trouble, rarely goal-tends and usually keeps balls in-bounds on top of that, often showing the wherewithal to tip it to a teammate and ignite the fast break, which is a big plus.
While some may balk at using an extremely high pick on a player who projects as a very effective defender and rebounder and limited scorer, big men with Aldrichs physical tools are very difficult to come by. Even though his upside may not be off the charts, he doesnt have very much downside either, as you pretty much know what youre getting here, which is an excellent all-around role-player, and an Academic All-American on top of that. A good NCAA tournament showing will help Aldrich enter the draft process with some strong momentum behind him, but teams should be comfortable at this point with the type of prospect he is.
-Cole Aldrich- Similarly to the way he played at the Adidas Nations Camp in Dallas last August, Aldrich again did very little to justify his status as a potential top-5 draft pick. Its likely that hes just not the type of player that stands out in these settings, as he seems to look very uncomfortable for the most part outside of Kansas system. Aldrichs skill-level offensively looked very limited in the drills and five on five action, as he has average footwork and touch around the rim and appears pretty mechanical when trying to create his own shot. Defensively his terrific frame and freakish length allows him to be quite a factor when he puts his mind to it, but he often looked tentative and lethargic trying to make his presence felt.[Read Full Article]
Since we last wrote about him in December, Cole Aldrich has continued with his excellent sophomore season, putting up strong numbers throughout conference play and coming up big for his team in all three of their NCAA tournament games, though it wasnt enough to push them past the Sweet Sixteen.
Looking at the season as a whole, seeing Aldrichs production remain strong through conference play, there is a lot to be said for how much he improved in just one season, taking significant steps in multiple areas of his game, now establishing himself as one of the best big men in college basketball after playing just 8 minutes per game as a freshman.
The first area where Aldrichs improvement can be seen is with his jump shot, which now has range out to 18 feet and is quite reliable for a big man. According to Synergy Sports Technology, Aldrich hit 24 of his 43 jump shot attempts on the year, mostly of the spot-up variety, many coming in pick-and-pop situations. Aldrich sports an extremely unorthodox catapult-like release where he cocks the ball from way behind his head before throwing it towards the rim, though he shows very good accuracy on his shot, as evidenced by his 79% FT%, a ten-point improvement from a season earlier.
While he has extremely strange shooting mechanics, and the sample size of his jump-shots leaves something to be desired, Aldrich shouldnt have many long-term issues, as his motion is consistent, his release of adequate speed, and his shot is basically unblockable, unless youre standing behind him. While Aldrichs aim is quite good, his touch isnt great on his arm-heavy shot, as hes prone to a lot of north and south misses, something that may always be an issue. Still, given his improvement in just one season, this is something that he should be able to show more progress with as he puts in more and more repetition with his mechanics. Its also worth noting that with his mechanics, Aldrich will likely have trouble adjusting to shooting off the dribble or on the move in general, but thats not something many centers are expected or able to do in the NBA anyway.
Moving onto his post game, Aldrich has also made notable improvements there this season, showing great ability to establish deep position, either by backing his man down or taking advantage when players try to foolishly front him. When fronted, Aldrich uses his excellent hands and size to catch and finish with power at the rim. When backing his man down, Aldrich usually gets quite deep in the paint, but relies on a finesse game more so than power, mostly preferring hook shots and turnaround jumpers, the latter of which he has varying success with. Aldrichs shooting mechanics are prone to breakdowns when on the move, and this can be seen with his turnaround jumper from the low block, or when he catches on a flash in the middle of the lane.
While Aldrich has a decent repertoire of post moves, his polish could still use plenty of work, as his footwork looks crude at times, though usually enough to get the job done with his mobility and range. As a finisher, Aldrich shows good body control and takes excellent advantage of his length and mobility to get up some tough reverse opportunities, but his touch around the rim could still use some work. Also, while Aldrich did a good job of adding muscle this offseason, he could still use some more lower body strength, something that would allow him to power up more easily at the rim, which would let him rely less on his finesse game and better take advantage of his size. Aldrich isnt likely to ever develop into a top offensive option in the NBA, as he just isnt all that skilled, but he shows enough potential in this area to leave plenty of room for optimism.
On the defensive end, Aldrich plays a physical style in the post, bodying up his man while keeping his arms outstretched, being pretty effective despite his underdeveloped technique, which allows opposing bigs to back him down when combined with his high center of gravity. Aldrichs lateral quickness is adequate for his size, and he shows good mobility on pick-and-roll plays, even if his decision-making isnt always great. He shouldnt have a problem sticking with most fives in the NBA, though continuing to improve his fundamentals is important. Where Aldrich really shines, though, is on the boards, ranking 5th in our database in rebounds per 40 minutes pace adjusted, taking advantage of his size, tremendous length, and hands, something that should translate well to the next level. Hes also a productive shot-blocker for that reason, as he showed against Dayton by collecting a whopping 10 blocks.
Its still up in the air whether Aldrich will test the draft waters this year, but if he does, he should be firmly in lottery discussions right off the bat. Given his prototypical size, tremendous wingspan, solid athleticism, high motor, the learning curve hes shown, and the fact that he already does a few things at an NBA level despite being very early in his development, teams could become quite enamored with his potential, and he could quite easily creep into the single digits.
In September, we rated Kansas center Cole Aldrich as one of the top five returning Big 12 prospects and, as of this week, he is certainly living up to those high expectations. After a freshman campaign full of potential, Aldrich returned in fine form, thus far posting career high averages in every statistical category alongside of efficiency numbers that include a 33.3 PER that ranks 18th among players in our database, and the 12th best rebounding rate. Although his team has hit some rough patches, particularly in losses against Massachusetts, Arizona, and Syracuse, Aldrich has put his many off-season improvements on display and shown why he is considered by many to be a sure-fire NBA player when he decides the team is right.
From an NBA perspective, Aldrich certainly looks the part, standing 611 with a great wingspan and wide shoulders. It looks as though he added a good amount of muscle in the offseason, an improvement that speaks to one of our most significant concerns coming into this season. He is still an incredible athlete, possessing neither elite leaping ability nor lateral quickness, but for his size he is certainly a mobile player who clearly has ample physical tools to play in the NBA. He looks far more comfortable in Kansas offensive and defensive sets, and is learning how to use his size to be productive on a nightly basis.
Offensively, Aldrich looks much more comfortable this season and his bump in consistency and efficiency have been a testament to his offseason work. Sporting a very solid 59% shooting percentage from the field, he made strides this year to diversify his offensive repertoire, showing range out to 18-feet and a variety of moves in the post, including a trusty turnaround jumpshot and a baby hook off of the dribble. In addition, Aldrich is doing a much better job of getting open in the post, using his body and his soft hands to establish position under the basket. Once he receives the ball in the deep post, he tends to either score, get his own rebound should he miss, or get to the line. His 6.4 free throw attempts per 40 minutes pace adjusted is a fairly solid rate. Similarly, the 82% he shoots from the line is awfully impressive, showing the potential he displays on his jump-shot down the road, as awkward as his behind the head, sling-shot mechanics might look.
Aldrichs potential as a jump-shooter also signals his biggest problem at this stage: his propensity to avoid contact, choosing to fall away from the basket or take a spot-up jump-shot rather than bang in the post. A player with Aldrichs body should attack the basket at a much greater rate than he currently does. His handle also still has a long way to go, which hurts him in half court situations, as he struggles to create his own shot. One of the most improved areas of Aldrichs game, however, is his decision making. His court sense seems to have improved a lot last year, which is evidenced in his assist to turnover ratio. Last year, his assist to turnover ratio was 0.24; this year, it is a much better 0.94.
Defensively, Aldrich is showing improvements in terms of his awareness and working on limiting his fouls. Per 40 minutes pace adjusted, he is only averaging 3.8 personal fouls per game, and watching him on film, he looks much better in Kansass defensive rotations. His gaudy shot blocking numbers are impressive and a testament to his timing and awareness, rather than his athleticism. The most significant area of concern in Aldrichs defensive game is his lack of elite lateral quickness. He has trouble guarding perimeter oriented big men and has trouble guarding quicker players off of the dribble. Both situations often result in fouls.
His bread and butter, however, is his rebounding ability, which has taken off this season. Averaging 9.9 rebounds per game and 14.3 rebounds per 40 minutes pace adjusted, Aldrich uses his superb sense of timing and developing awareness, not to mention his soft hands, to always grab rebounds that fall near him on both ends of the floor. He might not be quite as productive at the next level, but there is no reason to think that he cant be a very good rebounder as a professional.
There is quite a bit more hype surrounding Cole Aldrich this year, and much of it is justified. He looks much better this season and is one of the most dominant big men in the Big 12. While much of his flaws have to do his average skill-level and toughness, Aldrich must make sure to be aggressive and constantly attack the basket on the offensive end. Should Aldrich continue to play at a high level this season and considering the relative lack of true post players in this years draft class, there is no reason to think that he cant be a top-20 pick. The question is whether he is better served gaining experience (something that he sorely lacks) through consistent playing time at the collegiate level, something that may warrant returning for another year of high-level seasoning at Kansas.
The Kansas Jayhawks will likely be hard pressed to repeat as national champions this season, but any success they see in the Big 12 this year will have to come in large part from their rising frontcourt presence Cole Aldrich. The former McDonalds All-American saw limited action due to a stacked roster, but his numbers adjusted for forty minutes were fantastic, placing him second amongst freshman in rebounds and third in blocks.
Physically, there is a lot to like about Aldrich. At 611 and 250 pounds he has a sturdy enough frame to handle the rigors of playing in the paint, and his size is ideal for a modern day NBA center. To add intrigue to the picture, he also owns an excellent wingspan. He certainly needs to get stronger if he wants to be a player who primarily plays with his back to the basket, but he should be able to handle about as much weight as he needs to as his body naturally fills out in time. He shows pretty good agility for a player of his size as well, running the floor well and being capable of getting to where he needs to on the floor. Aldrich doesnt show incredible leaping ability, which could hinder him against more athletic big men, but he is a pretty solid athlete considering his size.
At this point, Aldrich primarily gets his touches within eight feet of the basket. He does an excellent job of getting position on defenders with his body, but lacks the footwork and polish at this point to capitalize on many of his post touches. He can finish around the rim if given space to operate, but tends to struggle trying to create anything advanced for himself. Aldrich primarily goes to one of two moves: a baby hook shot or a turn-around jumper. Both of these look promising thanks to his soft touch, but he has a tendency to rush these moves. Often he will turn and shoot before he is square to the hoop, hindering his shooting percentage (which was still a respectable 51.8%).
Aldrich hasnt yet developed any sort of power move to the basket. While his finesse game is solid, he runs into problems against bigger post players who force him to fade away on his jump shot. Becoming stronger and more aggressive going to the rim would make Aldrich immensely more valuable on the offensive end of the floor, and just getting more repetitions would probably help him avoid take some of the bad shots he tends to settle for at times. Right now, he relies too heavily on his physical tools to get the job done against smaller players. In the NBA, that obviously wont fly.
The rest of Aldrichs game is underdeveloped and based more on hustle than actual ability. He gets a lot of easy buckets thanks to teammates driving and drawing additional defenders away from the hoop. The offensive glass is also a big source of points for Aldrich, and he seems to give tremendous effort on both ends of the floor on the boards, aided obviously by his excellent size and length. Often times during his freshman campaign it was common place to see Aldrich coming away with several rebounds on one series in addition to a put back, thanks to his hustle.
He moves well off the ball, often screening for teammates away from the paint, and will on rare occasion step out for a mid range jumper. While he shows decent touch, his shooting mechanics are not very attractive. When he is forced to catch and shoot he short arms the ball; but when he has time to set up, his shot becomes long and over exaggerated. He moves well up and down the floor in transition, but has yet to show us any real ability to put the ball on the floor in any scenario.
Defensively, there is a lot to like about Aldrich. He shows a great knack for timing when contesting shots; he averaged nearly a block per game despite getting just eight minutes of playing time. Aldrich knows how to body up against opponents to keep them from easily getting to the rim, but could still stand to get stronger in his upper body to be even more effective. Above all, Aldrich is a solid defender who knows how to make the most of his abilities. He hedges adequately on screens and is a solid help defender. Foul trouble may be an issue for him due to his average lateral quickness and occasional over-exuberance, but in time he should be able to work out the kinks and become very adequate on this end of the floor.
Its a pretty safe bet to say that the NBA will be in the cards for Aldrich eventually, the only question is how soon that will come. He a big, long and relatively athletic big man who can rebound the ball effectively and be a presence inside as a shot-blocker. While not the smartest player in the world at this point, Aldrich should be able to get the playing time he needs now to learn how to do more than just overpower opponents with his physical tools.
Aldrich struggled a bit offensively in the Roundball after having a couple of great practice sessions less then a week earlier at the McDonalds game. He never really seemed to get in the rhythm of the game scoring, but did leave a few bright spots for Jayhawk fans. First of all, he threw about 6 or 7 gorgeous passes that most seven footers arent supposed to be able to throw. He did an incredible job of passing out of the double team, while also getting the fast break started with his excellent outlet passes. Aldrich was tough on the defensive end, finishing as one of the games leading rebounders while also exhibiting excellent timing on the defensive end as far as blocking shots were concerned. Although he feels that he is the missing piece to KU winning a national championship, we wont go quite that far, but we do feel that he will be a solid contributor next season in Lawrence.[Read Full Article]
Aldrich continued his hot streak from day one, as nearly everything he put up somehow managed to find its way through the net. He hit two three pointers, leaving Kevin Love openly shaking his head in disbelief. The Minnesota prep star ran the floor well and finished well inside, playing with a passion that was non-existent for so many stretches of time on the AAU circuit. It will be interesting to see if Cole is able to keep it up for the remainder of the week and continue to live up to the outstanding potential that he has.[Read Full Article]
Aldrich was one of the bigger surprises on day one, seemingly converting at least 80% of the shots that he put up from the field. He boasts a soft touch inside, while also knocking down multiple 15-18 foot jump shots on the day. The Minnesota native finished some surprisingly athletic conversions inside, given his immense size. If he is able to continue playing like this, he will certainly be able to help the Jayhawks out next year as a freshman, given the possibility of them losing Julian Wright and/or Darrell Arthur to the NBA.[Read Full Article]

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Cedar Ridge shooting rampage, police standoff ends peacefully
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A Cedar Ridge man with apparent mental health issues terrified his neighbors — and forced a short standoff with law enforcement — after he began firing a gun inside his house at "bad guys and robots."
One neighbor, who had been heading to the man's house to check on him during the incident Tuesday night, retreated after noticing puffs of smoke coming from the bullets, which penetrated the door and sides of the house.
"We received three separate reports of shots fired," said Nevada County Sheriff's Lt. Alicia Milhous.
The first call, from a neighbor in the 11000 block of Cedar Ridge Drive at about 11:15 p.m., reported about six shots fired, possibly from a high-powered rifle, according to dispatch reports.
Andrew Bell, who lives directly across from the man's cabin, said he initially thought the noise was falling pine cones.
"I realized that it wasn't pine cones dropping on the aluminum sheds when I began hearing the gravel spatter against my house, as the bullets were hitting the ground in front of my front door," Bell said. "That's when I hit the floor in my living room and called 911."
Sheriff's deputies who responded noted multiple bullet holes in the door and front of the residence and took cover, Milhous said, adding that the man was not actively shooting at the time.
The deputies arrived with guns drawn and surrounded the house and ordered him to drop his weapon and come outside so they could talk to him, Bell said.
"He refused," Bell said. "The standoff went on for upwards of a half-hour when finally he was coaxed into coming out with his hands up … The deputies did a great job of negotiating him out of the house." According to Milhous, the man — who was not being identified — was talking, but they could not understand him.
"They could hear him loading a shotgun," she added.
After the man eventually came out, he told deputies he was "shooting at bad guys and robots," Milhous said.
He was transported to the emergency room for a mental health evaluation and currently is receiving mental health care.
"He will be charged with discharging a firearm in a negligent manner," Milhous said. "There were several other houses on the property, and there was concern someone could (have gotten) hurt."
Deputies allegedly recovered two shotguns, a revolver and several expended shells from the man's cabin. Milhous said deputies counted seven bullet holes through the front of the house.
"It was a very tense hour to say the least," Bell said.
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Structuring Strategies; Jon Jost Presents his recent feature film 'Coming to Terms'
CalArts, Bijou Theater
FILM/VIDEO: "Among the most devoted and prolific independent filmmakers of this era, Jost was self-taught and made his first full-length film in 1974. Since then he has completed more than thirty features (several of which received theatrical release) in addition to at least as many shorts. Jost's films include dramatic narratives, documentaries, and diaristic investigations, and many of his films blur the lines between categories. His subjects range from the political and cultural critique to more formal explorations, and he is always unpredictable and open to new artistic possibilities.
Born in Chicago to a military family, Jon Jost grew up in Georgia, Kansas, Japan, Italy, Germany and Virginia. He began making films in January 1963 after being expelled from college. In 1965 he was imprisoned by US authorities for 2 years 3 months for refusal to cooperate with theSelective Service system.[2] On his release he became engaged in anti-war activities, working for the draft resistance, Chicago Mobilization, and helped found the Chicago branch of what became Newsreel, the New Left Film production and distribution group." –Aaron Gerow, An interview with Jon Jost
"This is a very serious film of a fragmented family called by the father to assist him in committing suicide. Formally it is in no way a conventional film." – Jon Jost
JON JOST: Born in Chicago on May 16, 1943, of a military family, Jon Jost grew up in Georgia, Kansas, Japan, Italy, Germany and Virginia. Expelled from college in 1962, he began making 16mm films in January, 1963. He is self-taught. He has made some 20+ shorts and 14 feature length films on celluloid, 16 and 35mm, all of which he has conceived, written, photographed, directed and edited; most of these he also produced. Since 1996 he has worked only in Digital Video (DV), completing 18 full-length works and many shorts, as well as one large-scale 7 screen installation work, TRINITY, presented at the ZKM, Karlsruhe Germany, in this medium as of 2009.
After 10 years of making short works, Jost made his first feature-length film in 1974, and since devoted himself to the making of a wide-ranging series of films, largely focused on specifically American topics, in forms ranging from essays (Speaking Directly, Stagefright, Plain Talk & Common Sense), to fictions (Last Chants for a Slow Dance; Bell Diamond) to documentaries (Nas Correntes De Luz da Ria Formosa, London Brief) and hybrids such as Angel City. In Digital Video his work shifted to include highly abstract works such as Passages, Trinity and Dissonance.
His work has shown widely in museums, film archives, and festivals since 1975. Most recently his films were accorded full retrospectives at the Cinemateca Portuguese (1996) and the Filmoteca Español (1997), and in 2006 the Buenos Aires Independent Festival accorded his work a partial retrospective. He has been regularly invited to major film festivals with new work, including Venice (2004), Rotterdam (2008), Berlin, Toronto, London, Edinburgh, Sydney, Yamagata, Jeonju, Singapore, and many others.
Jost's recent work, HOMECOMING, was shown at the Venice Film Festival, Cinema Digitale section, in Sept. 2004, and then was shown at the Rotterdam festival in January 2005, as well as being in competition at Jeon Ju, Korea. Since 2006 his works, PASSAGES, LA LUNGA OMBRA, and OVER HERE were screened at the Rotterdam Festival, and subsequently at Jeon Ju, Warsaw, Frankfurt, Split, San Jose Maverick and other festivals. His most recent film, Imagens de uma cidade perdida was shown in Rotterdam and in competition at the Yamagata documentary festival in Japan in Oct 2011.
Feature length filmography:
• Speaking Directly (1973)
• Angel City (1976)
• Last Chants for a Slow Dance (1977)
• Chameleon (1978)
• Stagefright (1981)
• Slow Moves (1983)
• Bell Diamond (1986)
• Plain Talk & Common Sense (1987)
• Rembrandt Laughing (1988)
• Sure Fire (1990)
• All the Vermeers in New York (1990)
• Frameup (1993)
• The Bed You Sleep In (1993)
• Uno a me, uno a te e uno a Raffaele (1994)
• London Brief (1997)
• Nas Correntes de Luz da Ria Formosa (1999)
• 6 Easy Pieces (2000)
• Roma - un ritratto improvvisario (2000)
• Muri romani (2000)
• Oui Non (2002)
• Vergessensfuge (2004)
• Homecoming (2004)
• Chhattisgahr Sketches (2004)
• Passages (2004)
• La Lunga Ombra (2005)
• Over Here (2007)
• Parable (2008)
• Rant (2008)
• Swimming in Nebraska (2010)
• Imagens de uma cidade perdida (2011)
• Dissonance (2011)
• Trinity (2011)
• The Narcissus Flowers of Katsura-shima


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Base: fresh vanilla Manon cream
375 g
1 vanilla bean
Boil the cream with the vanilla bean. Take away from the heat and leave to Infuse with the vanilla for at least 10 minutes.
|190 g fondant sugar
|Pour the hot cream over the fondant sugar and beat up at medium speed.
190 g
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|As soon as the temperature has dropped to 45°C: add the butter under continuous beating at low speed until the mixture separates. Then shortly beat at high speed until the cream is light, smooth and homogenous.
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Raspberry Manon cream
250 g
raspberry jam
150 g sugar
10 g lemon puree
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|200 g fresh vanilla Manon cream
|Mix in 50 g of the raspberry cream.
Chocolate Manon cream
|20 g extra-bitter chocolate Callebaut® 70-30-38
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|200 g fresh vanilla Manon cream
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Finishing and decoration
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Archive for September, 2011
Okay Apple, Time to Spill the Beans
All indications are the the iPhone 5 will launch in October. It is now September 14th. Rumour sites are going hog wild with reports of Sprint employees being denied holidays, the big marketing push the China Telecom plans, Sprint's pricing plans, and more. Isn't it about time Apple put us all at ease and finally announced the iPhone 5?
It's been too long since the iPhone 4, Apple. Time to spill the beans.
iPhone 5 Befuddles Me
The iPhone 5 befuddles me. Historically, Apple has released a new iPhone on a yearly schedule. If rumours are to be believed, the iPhone 5 will be released soon, taking about an extra six months to develop compared to the previous three iPhone designs. Even the iPhone 4, which was a radical design departure, came out on schedule.
So what is it about the iPhone 5 that is taking so long to develop? Insiders and pundits suggest that the iPhone 5 will have the A5 processor that's also in the iPad 2, so the core CPU is a known quantity. Are they having trouble with heat dissipation perhaps? I'm just guessing. Rumour sites also suggest that the iPhone 5 will have a larger display, but then we also read that the iPhone 5 will not have a larger display. Who to believe? Mixed messages are all we're getting on this front, but even a larger display doesn't tell us why we're getting a six month delay. Especially since the display will probably have the same resolution as the iPhone 4′s Retina display.
The latest rumours are that the iPhone 5 won't even ship with iOS 5 installed. Developers who have the latest beta are saying that iOS 5 is awesome but isn't ready for prime time. So put those things together, and you can't blame iOS 5 for the iPhone 5′s extra development time.
What other features could Apple possibly be adding to this phone? NFC? Hardly rocket science. Frankly I'm flummoxed. Does Apple have another market-shifting product in the works? Something we can't imagine until it happens? Will the iPhone 5 be one of those products that'll make Samsung, HTC, and RIM moan in despair?
All I can say is, it better be worth it!
Firefox Imagines a Tablet Version
Firefox put out some concept images of what their Firefox browser for tablets could look like. Interesting.
Tweet Marker – Not so Much
I was excited when I read that Tweetbot would be integrating Tweet Marker support. Tweet Marker is a service that keeps you in sync between different Twitter clients, so you don't miss any tweets in your timeline. I didn't have a Twitter client for the Mac. Up until now I've never bothered, precisely because which tweets I've read couldn't be kept in sync. But now they could, so I needed to find a client for the Mac.
I found that Twitterrific was the only Mac client that supported Tweet Marker, which was fine. Especially because it was on sale for just five bucks. So I bought and installed it on my Mac.
I can now report that Tweet Marker doesn't work very well. The Twitterrific folks replied to my complaining tweets about this by saying that it works for them. Great for them. But no help to me. They pointed out that I have to exit the apps for optimal performance, but that didn't seem to help much. (It did help a little.) Sometimes it worked going from Twitterrific to Tweetbot. But not if Tweetbot had to load so many tweets that it had to skip some – even if the marker was on a tweet that was not skipped. Going from Tweetbot to Twitterrific was even worse. It just wasn't reliable.
So now I'm back to a one-client Twitter universe. Back to Tweetbot. I hope the Tweet Marker, Tweetbot, and Twitterrific folks can get this stuff working, because I'd really love to use it.
[Update: Now that I've read this post, I almost want to give Tweet Marker another chance. I'll tell you what happens if I do.]
Mobile Monday Ottawa
A week and a half ago I went to my first Mobile Monday Ottawa event.
I'm not the most social of people, I'm not a type A, and I am definitely an introvert. But recently I decided to branch out a bit and go to some social events here in Ottawa. It started at Startup Drinks Ottawa (@OTTStartupoDrink on Twitter), where I met a few people. I didn't really move from table to table (we only made one such move when the table we were at was getting too crowded), but luckily lots of people wanted to drop by our table. I met some new people and added them to my Twitter stream.
Next up was CocoaHeads Ottawa. They had two very interesting presentations, but there wasn't a lot of socializing. Maybe that happened at the bar afterwards, but from what I saw, not a lot of people went to that (I didn't).
Last was Mobile Monday, and it was a great event. One of the organizers was Macadamian, an old employer of mine. I couldn't believe they're up to about 170 people now! When I was there, the company was about 25 people in size.
There were several headhunters at the Mobile Monday event, looking for mobile developers. That made me feel good because, you know, I'm a mobile developer.
Much to my chagrin I had to miss the last Startup Drinks Ottawa, but I'll definitely try to make the next one. There are a lot of interesting people to talk to, even if I'm doing a lot more listening than talking.


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Spoiler!....Natsu is going to have to have a LONG nap to recover from all the times he exploded (and will explode)
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Spoiler!....Natsu is going to have to have a LONG nap to recover from all the times he exploded (and will explode)
Looks like Natsu's flames can burn away the enchantment from jACKAL. Wonder if it works on the other Tartaros demons. Wonder also if Natsu's flames might cure Laxus, since they are both dragon slayers.
Is the former council member an Exceed?
But anyway this chapter was pretty much expected, the only thing left now is for Jackal to get knocked out cold but it would be better if he doesn't go down without a last resort curse/attack like Tempesta. It would be cool if he self destructs I don't want him to get captured, Tartaros are already looking weak if Natsu captures him it would make this whole ark lame for me.
So far this arc started pretty awesome then went downhill with Natsu being immortal n all with his Friendship POWERS! I would of preferred for the plot sake, that Natsu had to decide between Lucy or Wendy. That would of made it interesting again for the sake of the Plot. I would like Natsu's character more if we knocked down, made feel like he was an ant. Then became determined to find ways to improve. Also Tartaros seems super weak. :/


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1. What is the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (EHDI)?
Since January 2002, state law has required that all babies born in New Jersey have their hearing screened (checked) before leaving the hospital or before one month of age. A quick and painless screening test is used to measure whether your baby can hear. You will get the results before you leave the hospital.
Most babies pass, but if your baby does not pass, it is very important to make sure your baby can hear. If you find out early that your baby has a hearing loss, there are steps you can take to help your baby communicate with you and others.
2. Why do babies need to be screened?
Hearing loss cannot be seen. Without a newborn hearing screening, the average age of identifying a child's hearing loss is at about 2 ½ years of age. When a hearing loss is not identified, speech and language learning are often delayed. When a hearing loss is found early, families can learn how to help a child learn language and communication skills earlier. Newborn hearing screening can be the first step in finding out if your baby has a hearing loss.
3. What if my baby's hearing was not checked or my baby was not born at a hospital?
Talk to your baby's doctor about getting your baby's hearing checked as soon as possible or before they turn one month of age.
4. Can I refuse a hearing screening for my baby?
New Jersey Law states that all babies born in New Jersey must have their hearing screened (checked) unless it is against a family's religious beliefs. If it is, you will be asked to sign a form before you leave the hospital stating that your baby will not be participating in the newborn hearing program due to a conflict with your religious beliefs. It is important to note that having your baby's hearing checked is painless and does not involve injections, x-rays or use of blood products. If you have more questions about your hospital's newborn hearing screening program, talk to your pediatrician, the hospital's audiologist, nurse or the New Jersey EHDI program for additional details.
5. How is the screening performed?
A baby's hearing is usually checked within the first few days of life using one of two quick and painless screening methods; an Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) screening or an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) screening. Most hospitals will use only one type of screening, but some hospitals use both. Both types of screening methods only take a few minutes to complete.
OAE screening is done by placing a soft tip, similar to an earplug, at the opening of your baby's ear canal. The earplug sends sounds into your baby's ear and, through the use of a computer, measures the ear's response.
ABR screening is done by placing 3-4 adhesive electrodes on different areas on your baby's head. Earphones are placed in or on your baby's ear, which send clicking sounds to the ear. The ABR computer records the responses of the ear to sound.
Both screening methods use a computer to interpret the results of the infant's responses to sound. The screening results are recorded as a "pass" or "refer."
6. When /How will I get the results of my baby's hearing screening?
You will get the results in writing before you leave the hospital.
7. What are the possible results of screening?
Most babies pass their hearing screening, but some babies may need to have their hearing checked again (does not pass, fail, refer, pass with risk indicators). This may be because your baby made noise during the test or had fluid in his/her ears. It is also possible that your baby has a hearing loss. Your nurse, pediatrician or audiologist should give you more information on how to get your baby's hearing checked again. It is important to do this as soon as possible.
8. Does a "refer" result mean that my baby can not hear?
Some babies do not pass their hearing screening (which is called a "refer" result) but may have normal hearing. If your baby does not pass the hearing screen in the hospital, you must have his or her hearing rechecked to find out if your baby can hear.
The most common reasons that a child would need a re-screening include:
9. Do I need to have my baby's hearing checked again if he or she passes the screening?
Some babies are born with a hearing loss; others can develop a hearing loss months or even years after they are born. Even if your baby passes the hearing screening, he/she can have "risk indicators" that may cause a hearing loss.
Children who have risk indicators for late onset hearing loss need to have their hearing checked periodically. The most common of these risk indicators is having a family member who had a hearing loss since early childhood. You should be told of other risk indicators and how often your baby should have his/her hearing checked by your doctor or hospital. More information on risk indicators and screening schedules can be found at http://jcih.org.
If a child passes the newborn hearing screening but has trouble with speech/language development or if parents or doctors think that there may be a possible hearing loss, the child's hearing should be re-checked.
10. Is there anything I can do at home to monitor my baby's hearing?
The following checklist shows expected speech and hearing skills at different ages throughout early childhood. If your baby does not do some of these things at the ages indicated, see your pediatrician and request an appointment for an audiologic evaluation by a licensed audiologist. For a hearing checklist, go to
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11. What if my child needs to have his/her hearing checked again?
The hospital hearing screening staff and/or your doctor will tell you where you can go to get your baby's hearing checked after you go home. You should make an appointment to have your baby's hearing checked as soon as possible (no later than one month of age for another screening and before 3 months of age if your baby needs a diagnostic hearing test). Your baby's doctor will tell you if your baby needs to have another hearing screening or a diagnostic hearing test.
12. What is the difference between a hearing screening and a diagnostic hearing test?
A hearing screening will only tell you there is the possibility of a hearing loss and whether or not your baby's hearing needs to be rechecked. If your baby does not pass the hearing screening, a diagnostic hearing test should be done by an audiologist. This test will check for a hearing loss and will tell you how much of a hearing loss your baby has or if your baby's hearing is normal.
13. Where can follow-up hearing screening and/or diagnostic testing be performed?
The New Jersey Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program maintains a list of facilities that perform screening and/or diagnostic hearing test services throughout the State where you can find a location nearest to your home that provides the services your baby needs.
Some hospitals can re-screen your baby's hearing in the nursery or in the hospital's audiology department. Other hospitals may tell you where you can take your baby to get his/her hearing rechecked. Check the facility list to find services that are available in your area.
14. What can I do to best prepare my baby to get his/her hearing checked?
It will help if your baby is asleep during the follow-up testing. Try not to let your baby nap near the time of the visit. Bring a blanket, extra diapers, a favorite soft toy, a bottle or pacifier; anything that will help make sure your baby is comfortable.
15. What is an audiologist?
An audiologist is a professional, trained in the field of hearing who diagnoses, treats and manages infants, children and adults with hearing loss. In New Jersey , audiologists must be licensed to practice and must have either a Master's or Doctoral degree in Audiology. Audiologists are trained to use special equipment to determine whether or not a patient has a hearing loss. Their role is to perform hearing tests, refer patients with hearing loss for medical treatment and provide hearing rehabilitation services, such as hearing aids or other assistive listening devices. For more information, please visit www.audiology.org.
16. What is an otolaryngologist?
Otolaryngologists are medical doctors who are specially trained in treating children and adults with disorders of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck. They are also known as ENT physicians. Some otolaryngologists specialize in pediatric otolaryngology (focusing on diagnosis and treatment of children with ENT problems) or otology/neurotology (focusing on diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear). The otolaryngologist can determine the cause of a child's hearing loss, decide what medical or surgical treatments are needed, and give clearance for hearing aid fitting. For more information, please visit www.entnet.org
17. What is a hearing aid dispenser?
A hearing aid dispenser is licensed by the state to measure hearing and to fit and sell hearing aids. In New Jersey , a hearing aid dispenser must have a training permit, work under the supervision of a licensed hearing aid dispenser for at least six months and pass both written and practical examinations. Hearing aid dispensers perform hearing testing, make impressions of the ear, give advice on hearing aid selection and fitting, dispense hearing aids, and provide hearing aid related products. New Jersey licensed audiologists can also become licensed hearing aid dispensers.
18. What should I do if my baby has a hearing loss?
Checklist for babies with hearing loss:
Talk with your baby's doctor about all of the following:
19. What is the Early Intervention System (EIS)?
All infants identified with hearing loss should be enrolled in appropriate early intervention services no later than six months of age.
The EIS, under the department's Division of Family Health Services, is a statewide system of services for infants and toddlers up to age three, with developmental delays or disabilities, and their families. The Governor has appointed the Department of Health to be the state lead agency for the Early Intervention System.
Health care, case management and early intervention professionals give families information about the full range of intervention options so that parents can make the best choices to meet their family's needs. More information on New Jersey 's Early Intervention System can be found at:
20. Are there other parents I can talk to?
If you would like to talk to parents who have children that have had diagnostic testing or have a hearing loss, you can contact:
21. What services does the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Service's Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program (the EHDI Program) offer?
The New Jersey EHDI program offers support to local hospitals to help them provide hearing screening and follow-up services for all New Jersey newborns. In addition, the New Jersey EHDI program tracks the number of infants screened and how many children are identified with hearing loss. The EHDI program works side by side with hospital hearing screening programs, audiologists, physicians, New Jersey Parent to Parent support services, Early Intervention Services, Case Management Services and the Special Child Health Services Registry. These programs are designed to ensure that infants and toddlers with hearing loss receive timely diagnostic testing, appropriate rehabilitation services and enrollment in specialized parent infant programs designed to meet the needs of children with newly identified hearing loss.
22. Will I be charged for hearing screening and diagnostic testing?
Many health insurance plans pay for the hearing test as required by state law. However, some insurers are exempt from state law, so you should contact your insurance company to verify their policy for payment under New Jersey law. (P.L. 2001 c.373)
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Elementary leaders discuss goals to close achievement gaps by 2014
Germantown - The four elementary school principals in the Germantown School District have teamed up to close student achievement gaps.
Each elementary school identified different subgroups of students who are struggling more than others in the new Elementary School Improvement Plan, which was presented to the School Board on Monday. Each school made individual goals in order to close achievement gaps by 2014.
MacArthur Elementary has the largest achievement gap out of all four schools seen in two subgroups, Principal Adrienne Schneider said. MacArthur, a Title I school, found that students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged children have an achievement gap in reading.
"We are a high achieving district and we know that, but when we dig deeper, we realize there is a lot of work to be done," Schneider said.
The goal for MacArthur teachers is to close the achievement gap by reducing the number of students who receive intensive reading intervention from 21 percent to 10 percent. This will be accomplished through the implementation of research-based intervention strategies used four to five days every week.
These gaps are identified using different assessments including the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam and elementary school specific report cards. The principals compiled the data into visual charts to show the achievement gaps.
"We introduced the concept of a data wall, which puts all the data in a visual way, looks at all students and puts it in a visual format so you can see progress at one time," County Line Elementary Principal Cathy Schultz said.
Teachers began discussing the improvement plan in June during the district leadership retreat. In August, representatives from the elementary schools met to refine the plan by looking at data through the lens of the state's No Child Left Behind waiver and past district goals and initiatives.
"As leaders, we looked at our data through a new lens," Schultz said. "We wanted to do something different so we invited key members of leadership and changed from looking at data to instructional leadership and closing the achievement gap."
The goals will be reassessed every six weeks.
Amy Belle Elementary staff plans to reduce the number of kindergarten and first-grade students who need intensive intervention from 19 percent to 8 percent by working with students individually.
"We each have a very individual goal for our buildings and in order for us to close the achievement gap, which was identified in our (state) report card, it had to be about individual students so our goals look different so we make sure we are personalizing the learning in all of our buildings," said Amy Belle Principal Maria Kucharski, who is also serving as Director of Teaching and Learning.
Students in need of early intervention will be worked with every day. Every six weeks, the plan will be reassessed as teachers monitor the progress of students.
Amy Belle is two students away from becoming a Title I school, which is based on free and reduced lunch. Amy Belle increased from having 10 percent of students receiving free and reduced lunches to about 17 percent.
"That's a huge shift Amy Belle is seeing and how the recession has hit our students and students' families," Kucharski said. "Now, we can work with students and families to help support learning needs."
County Line Elementary identified an achievement gap in students with disabilities. The goal is for students with special needs to make a year's worth of growth in the area of reading for the 2012-13 school year.
Rockfield Elementary is also focusing on students with disabilities this year. According to district documents, three of four first grade students, who are more than a year behind, will meet grade level exit benchmarks this year.
"Being a small school we fly under the radar with those numbers, so we really had to look at our (data) wall and where our students are and where they need to be," Rockfield Elementary Principal Lynn Bub said.
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The Regulation of Private Equity, Hedge Funds and State Funds
Eddy Wymeersch
Ghent University - Financial Law Institute; ECGI
April 30, 2010
Financial Law Institute Working Paper No. 2010-06
This text contains the general report for the XVIIIth Congress on Comparative Law to be held in Washington DC. It gives a comparative overview of the three types of funds to be discussed, and some of the problems that have been raised about them. On hedge funds, the analysis indicates that most regulators have avoided them to be offered to the retail investors, but the way this is achieved is quite different. Therefore, regulation often is limited to this negative ambit. Some regulatory provisions apply in connection with the prime brokers or the depositories. Much of this will chance after the entry into force of the future EU directive on Alternative Investment fund management, providing for a substantive regulation of hedge fund activity along with a European passport. On private equity funds, the focus has been put on their relations with investee companies. On sovereign wealth funds, the international conduct rules have been mentioned along with different ways states follow for prohibiting foreign investment in their economy. This general report is based on the input from national reporters, and own research.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 35
Keywords: Investment Fund, Hedge Fund, Private Equity Fund, Alternative Investment Fund Directive (AIFM), Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF)
JEL Classification: K22, K23
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One of the last remaining markers erected in 1922 marks the 8th Judicial Circuit on which Abraham Lincoln practiced law.
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Located in downtown Mount Pulaski, this mural depicts a young Abraham Lincoln in front of the historic Mount Pulaski House.
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This clean-shaven statue of young Mr. Lincoln stands in front of the Illinois Exhibits building at Gate 1 of the State Fair Grounds. He is about 30 feet tall, a thin, gawky pre-grow-a-beard Abe. He holds an ax almost in Muffler Man configuration -- the statue is named "The Rail Splitter" -- and dates from 1968, when he was sculpted by Carl W. Rinnus, a Springfield native.
Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum
Has electronic audio narrated dioramas that depict Abe the railsplitter, the self-taught scholar, the story teller, the lawyer and the politician.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
This museum is one of the most-visited presidential museums in the nation where visitors can experience the entire Lincoln story under one roof, from Abe's humble beginnings in an Indiana log cabin to his days as president in the White House. Be dazzled by two special effects theaters featuring historical ghosts and a Civil War battlefield, life-like vignettes that depict important moments in the president's life, and artifacts that range from Lincoln's stovepipe hat to an original copy of the Gettysburg Address.
This museum traces the role of military aviation in protecting and advancing the cause of freedom.
This library is located in the town's old jailhouse, and still features the original cells. Feel free to take a book and curl up in your favorite cell.
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Dana-Thomas House by Frank Lloyd Wright
One of the best-preserved examples of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie design, this 35-room mansion contains some 100 pieces of original Wright-designed furniture and stunning art glass. Open 7 days a week.
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Museum
This museum features a complete set of the "War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies." The records might aid in your search for a missing link in your family history.
Deskin's Tavern & Postville Well
Abe Lincoln often stayed at Deskin's Tavern when he traveled to Postville. A well where he is said to have quenched his thirst is also located on this site.
Stroll downtown Springfield and check out shops that carry everything from Lincoln souvenirs to one-of-a-kind jewelry and fresh-made fudge. Downtown is also host to many events and festivals throughout the year.
Books and Lincoln souvenirs.
Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum
This museum honors American poet Edgar Lee Masters, author of "The Spoon River Anthology." Memorabilia of his life and works are displayed in the house where he lived as a young boy.
Built in 1833 this Italianate mansion entertained prominent solialites and politicians at many lavish dinner parties, summer picnics and political rallies in mid-19th century Springfield, Hold hands with your honey next the the authentic "Lincoln Courting Couch" still present in the home.
Elijah Iles House: Springfield's History Museum
Experience the historic Greek Revial-style house once owned by a founder of Springfield: Elijah Iles. It houses a permanent exhibit, Springfield as Urban Frontier 1818-1836.
Elkhart Cemetery/John D. Gillette Memorial Arch
The cemetery is the final resting place of several notable figures, including Illinois Governor Richard Oglesby and John D. Gillette (Cattle King of the World). The Memorial Arch replaced the wooden bridge over which Robert Todd Lincoln walked during the Oglesby funeral procession in 1915.
Grand Army of The Republic Memorial Museum
A cornucopia of Civil War memorabilia, the museum features "Tinytype" by Civil War photographer Matthew Brandy. It was donated to the National Woman's Relief Corps in tribute to the Union Veterans of the war between the states.
View over 40 outdoor interpretive exhibits placed throughout the downtown area to experience Springfield as Abraham Lincoln knew it. Each exhibit is intended to capture a moment in time for Lincoln and how he was affected by the people, places and events he encountered in his hometown. Each story is accompanied by graphics or photographs and a medallion that is symbolic of that particular story. Visitors are encouraged to collect rubbings of each medallion.
The Heritage in Flight Museum is dedicated to the preservation of aviation history. The museum displays memorabilia and artifacts from all the military conflicts dating back to WWI. These mementos have been donated by both veterans and their families. The museum also offers tours and hosts flying events at the airport.
The Historic Marbold Farmstead is a treasured jewel in Menard County, Illinois. This was the central hub of the Marbold family farmland holdings, which consisted of over 4,000 acres. It was virtually self-sufficient, with several barns, dairy, chicken house, smoke house, ice house, boiler house and pump house. The original house, called Elmwood, was build in 1850 by John Marbold, a German immigrant and prominent Greenview farmer and businessman. Restoration efforts are underway. Located at 21722 State Hwy. 29 near Greenview.
Surveyed by Abraham Lincoln in 1836, the Petersburg Historic District is included on the National Register of Historic Places and has many outstanding examples of architectural styles.
Every day for 12 weeks this summer, you'll be able to take a step back in time as you participate in a whole array of living history performances and programs that will both delight and educate about the Springfield Abraham Lincoln knew and loved for most of his life. From Civil War encampments to White House kitchen chats with Mr. Lincoln himself, there's something for everyone. Some events may have a fee.
Home of the Illinois Governor, the mansion is the third-oldest, continuously occupied governor's home in the nation. Filled with antiques and historic artifacts. Built in 1855 the mansion contains 16 elegantly appointed rooms open for viewing, including the state dining room, a library and the Lincoln bedroom. As of January 1, 2017, the Executive Mansion will be closed for renovations. For more information on efforts to protect and restore the Mansion, please visit the Illinois Executive Mansion Association (http://illinoismansion.org).
The museum is home to one of the nation's largest collections of firefighter patches, as well as antique fire service memorabilia, art works, equipment and sculptures.


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from Nathan W. Bingham Mar 01, 2017 Category: ArticlesFive years ago, our lives radically changed. My wife and I, with our three children, moved from Australia to the United States. This decision to relocate and serve at Ligonier Ministries was significant. Our children were all under five years of age. We said goodbye to our family and friends... Keep Reading
The Soul-Shaping Reality of the Gospel
from Tim Challies Jan 26, 2011 Category: Tabletalk MagazineThroughout 2011 we are conducting interviews with influential pastors, scholars, and artist. This interview column will serve to show the lives and ministries of these interviewees, in order to stir our readers on to live more holy lives. Keep Reading
Go, Stand, Speak
from R.C. Sproul Jr. Jan 25, 2011 Category: ArticlesWe know more than we let on. So Paul tells us in Romans 1. Still our conclusions are not the fruit of careful, dispassionate reasoning. Motives mix up our minds, and too often we end up believing not what we know but what we want to believe. Which is one reason I am so grateful for those who faithfully go, stand and speak outside the baby killing centers in our neighborhoods. Keep Reading
2011 Academy Conference Round-Up
from Karisa Schlehr Jan 24, 2011 Category: EventsWhat is Christian orthodoxy, and why is it important? This past weekend, hundreds gathered at the campus of Ligonier Academy for the 2011 Academy Conference. Stephen Nichols, R.C. Sproul, and Carl Trueman looked at the pillars of Christian orthodoxy—history, truth, and faith—and those who have gone on before us so that we might be able to stand for Jesus, firm in our faith. Blog summaries are available for each of the sessions. Keep Reading
Twitter Highlights (1/23/11)
from Nathan W. Bingham Jan 23, 2011 Category: Ministry NewsHere are some highlights from the various Ligonier Twitter feeds over the past week. Keep Reading
2011 Academy Conference - Session 6 - R.C. Sproul
from Robert Rothwell Jan 23, 2011 Category: EventsDr. R.C. Sproul concluded our 2011 Ligonier Academy Conference with his message "Post Tenebras Lux." What does this phrase mean and why is it important? Dr. Sproul explains thusly: Introduction I have appreciated the speakers that went before me today, and I particularly enjoyed Dr. Trueman's emphasis on the doctrine of justification. Luther called it the doctrine upon which the church stands or falls. Calvin said it is the hinge on which everything turns. Keep Reading
2011 Academy Conference - Session 5 - Carl Trueman
from Robert Rothwell Jan 23, 2011 Category: EventsOn Saturday afternoon, Dr. Carl Trueman took the podium to explain the centrality of justification by faith alone. Here is what he had to say: Faith, as defined in classic Protestantism, is not what the wider culture today has in mind when it speaks of faith. I was speaking to someone recently who has a relative who goes to a rehabilitation group for help in recovering from an addiction. This person went to one of these meetings with her relative and, being a Christian, she wanted to talk about her faith in God But this was not allowed. The emphasis in the meeting was on faith, but just faith in general, not faith in a specific concept or person. This is evident throughout our society. Faith is seen as a virtue today, but generally people are not referring to faith in something. Instead, faith is seen a nebulous concept that all will turn out well or it is something that gets you through the day. For the Protestant Reformers, however, faith was something deeper. Keep Reading
The Sanctity of Life
from R.C. Sproul Jan 23, 2011 Category: R.C. SproulWhenever a potential nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States is vetted by the Senate, questions will invariably arise regarding that individual's opinion on the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Many senators will not usually vote to confirm the justice if the appointee opposes abortion on demand. Keep Reading
2011 Academy Conference - Session 4 - Questions & Answers
from Karisa Schlehr Jan 22, 2011 Category: EventsAfter a full morning of messages by Carl Trueman and Stephen Nichols, we started the afternoon with a question and answer session with Drs. Nichols, Sproul, and Trueman. Chris Larson moderated. Keep Reading
2011 Academy Conference - Session 3 - Carl Trueman
from Keith Mathison Jan 22, 2011 Category: EventsDr. Carl Trueman's first message at this weekend's Ligonier Academy Conference was titled "Truth." Dr. Trueman indicated that since his training is in church history he would be approaching his subject from a historical perspective. Today the issue of Scripture's truth is coming to the foreground again. There are two areas where a renewed scrutiny toward Scripture is being focused. The first concerns the referential truth of Scripture. Are the words of Scripture true? The second concerns the perspicuity of Scripture. Is Scripture clear? Keep Reading
Experiencing God's Forgiveness from Guilt Connected with Abortion
from Deborah Finnamore Jan 22, 2011 Category: Ministry NewsForgiveness is one of the marvels of God's grace. Its healing power is magnificent. If a woman has been involved in abortion, God does not require that she spend the rest of her life walking around with a red "A" on her chest. He does require that she repent of her sin and come to Him for the cleansing of forgiveness. Keep Reading


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USDA Announces Program to Facilitate the Export of Further Processed Eggs and Egg Products
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has developed a program to certify processed eggs and egg products for export, providing new opportunities for U.S. food exporters.
"This is one more step the Obama Administration has taken to expand exports of high quality U.S. agricultural products," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "Today's announcement will open new markets for U.S. egg products, generating additional economic benefits and more jobs across rural America. We are in the midst of the strongest period of agricultural exports in history, and I look forward to making even more progress in the years ahead."
The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will certify a wide range of products containing eggs, including omelets, frozen egg patties, crepes, hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and food containing egg extracts. The total market for U.S. exports of further processed eggs and egg products worldwide is estimated to be $500 million.
"This program was developed to help U.S. processors and shippers take advantage of the growing global demand for these products," said AMS Administrator Dave Shipman. "This effort allows producers to obtain certification that some importing countries require and will provide new opportunities for them to market their products globally."
AMS worked with FDA, USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), other government agencies, and representatives from processed egg and egg food organizations, including the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council and the United Egg Association, to develop the program.
"A number of countries around the world have asked for certification for egg-containing products. This initiative provides a means for U.S. exporters to access previously untapped markets, creating jobs and supporting USDA's export goals," said FAS Administrator Suzanne Heinen.
AMS has unique capabilities in working with stakeholders to develop export certification programs that meet the specific requirements of other countries. With years of experience certifying eggs for export, AMS will now expand its services to support the trade of egg-containing products.
Once AMS verifies that a company meets the established certification requirements, the company will be listed as eligible for export by product and country. An eligible company would contact AMS for an export certificate covering accepted product and identify the foreign country. The certificates and verifications will be completed by AMS on a fee basis. For more information please contact: Dean Kastner, Director, Poultry Grading Division at (202) 720-3272 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com; or Will Stone, International Trade Specialist, Standards & Technology Division at (202) 720-3100 or via email at email@example.com.
Get the latest Agricultural Marketing Service news at http://www.ams.usda.gov/news or follow us on Twitter @USDA_AMS. You can also read about us on the USDA blog.
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