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The Red Storm received nine of 13 first-place votes to take the top spot with 165 points. Fresno Pacific (136) edged BYU-Hawaii (135) for second place while both teams received a first-place vote. Chaminade ranked fourth in the vote followed by Azusa Pacific, California Baptist and Hawai'i Pacific to round out the top half of the predicted order.
Robbins, a 6-11 junior forward from Upland, Calif., earned the highest amount of votes of any PacWest returner. He led the Red Storm averaging 13.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game last year. Robbins led DSU in field-goal percentage (.623) and shot 75-percent form the foul line. He earned first-team league honors and second-team West region accolades from both Daktronics and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Robbins was also named Dixie State University Male Athlete of the Year.
Groskreutz, a 6-6 senior forward from Santa Clara, Utah, comes off a solid junior campaign. He had the third best scoring average at 11.6 points per game while pulling down four rebounds and dishing 1.5 assists. Groskreutz shot .484 from the field and hit 62-of-77 free throws (.805). He was named to the All-PacWest Second Team last season.
Dixie State was the only school with two players voted to the Preseason All-PacWest squad. The other members honored by the league were Lee Baily from Chaminade, Malcolm Griffin from Fresno Pacific, Troy Leaf from Azusa Pacific, DeAndre Medlock from BYU-Hawaii and Malte Ziegenhagen from Hawai'i Pacific.
Dixie State returns three starters and five letterwinners from a 2012-13 squad that finished 22-6 and advanced to its fourth consecutive NCAA Division-II West Regional. Among that group are returning point guard Kimball Payne (Alpine, UT/Lone Peak) and shooting guard DeQuan Thompson (Las Vegas, NV/Lake Mead Christian Academy), who combined for 15.3 points and 6.3 assists last season.
The Red Storm open the regular season Friday night at home against Colorado Mesa.
1. Dixie State – 165 (9 1st Place Votes)
2. Fresno Pacific – 136 (1)
3. BYU-Hawaii – 135 (1)
4. Chaminade – 130 (1)
5. Azusa Pacific – 123
6. California Baptist – 116 (1)
7. Hawai'i Pacific – 89
8. Dominican – 88
9. Point Loma – 61
10. Academy of Art – 56
11. Hawai'i Hilo – 40
12. Notre Dame de Namur - 35
13. Holy Names – 19
Preseason All-PacWest Team
Zach Robbins – Dixie State (Preseason Player of the Year)
Lee Bailey - Chaminade
Malcoln Griffin – Fresno Pacific
Dalton Groskreutz – Dixie State
Troy Leaf – Azusa Pacific
DeAndre Medlock – BYU-Hawaii
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- Madara told the Kage that only physical attacks would work on him. However, when he attempted to bust out his absorption powers against the Gaikage's Lightning/Water dragon combo, he was stopped by Gaara's Sand, which coated his hands and blocked his absorption. Now, it's possible that the sand penetrated the barrier which, much like certain stages of Susano'o, may not coat the entire area around his body, and thus can be breached. Perhaps because of this Gaara's sand is able to slip by and block Madara's hands and prevent him from channeling the barrier. However, I also feel there is reason to believe that techniques involving solid Earth element such as the Tsuchikage's stone or Gaara's sand may be "physical" enough to no longer be absorbed by chakra-absorbing techniques like Madara's barrier or the Samehada. However, more "energy" attacks like fire, lightning, and wind are freely absorbed, as is raw chakra and apparently water techniques.
I would think it likely that the Mokuton could not be absorbed by the Rinnegan, despite being a technique created by chakra manipulation. If anything, a Mokuton technique which absorbs chakra would be able to devour the Rinnegan's absorption barrier.

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New Zealand eased to a comfortable 22-0 win over Australia in Auckland on Saturday, which sees the hosts retain the Bledisloe Cup.
New Zealand eased to a comfortable 22-0 win over Australia in Auckland on Saturday, which sees the hosts retain the Bledisloe Cup.
The All Blacks once again underlined their status as world champions by keeping their trans-Tasman rivals scoreless for the first time since 1962.
Last week's victory was built largely on a dominant first-half performance, this time the home side came out firing after the break after leading 9-0 at half-time.
Once again the All Blacks dominated their Australian counterparts in general play, which saw them thrive with ball in hand. But despite this ascendancy, the hosts failed to convert pressure into more than one five-pointer being scored due to a couple of knock-ons at key moments.
As a result, Dan Carter kept the scoreboard ticking over thanks to another 17-point haul from the talismatic All Blacks pivot who punished mistakes made by the ill-discliplined Wallabies as the hosts came at them.
The Wallabies enjoyed a good start to the match, and looked a far better unit than the one on display in Sydney as they kept New Zealand scoreless for 25 minutes. But a yellow card shown to stand-in skipper Will Genia 10 minutes before the break arguably was the start of Australia's downfall, as the All Blacks kicked into gear and gained control of the match.
Robbie Deans' record against the All Blacks now reads three wins from 17 fixtures. And with yet another Bledisloe out of reach and their points-less Rugby Championship campaign on life support, the pressure on the Wallabies' coach is sure to intensify.
New Zealand had the best chances to score during the opening exchanges, with only a superb cover tackle from Adam Ashley-Cooper denying Israel Dagg, while Liam Messam was held up over the line thanks to some superb work from lock Sitaleki Timani.
After missing an early first penalty attempt, Carter finally moved the All Blacks into the lead after 25 minutes and added his second three-pointer from the resulting penalty when Genia was given his marching orders.
The visitors, though, did well to restrict the All Blacks – who now had a one-man advantage – to only one more Carter penalty before the interval as Berrick Barnes took over scrum-half duties.
With the game still anyone's for the taking at half-time, Carter landed his fourth successful kick of the match with a monster 51m effort two minutes into the second half.
And the game was effectively put out of sight soon as New Zealand went through the phases before quick ball from Aaron Smith found a superb running line of Dagg for the full-back to score his second try in as many weeks.
Carter converted and then added another penalty to move New Zealand 22-0 in front.
Australia finally had their best spell and they thought they had found a way through but a desperate tackle from Kieran Read denied Barnes. From there the All Blacks reassumed their dominance, with replacement Ben Smith and Dagg both having good breaks – while Read lost the ball reaching for the line.
The hosts coughed up another couple of chances when Richie McCaw dropped the ball trying to spin over after Hosea Gear had been held up, while Carter passed to no one when it looked easier to score.
But at that stage of the game, it really didn't matter as the one-sided result kept the Kiwis unbeaten after two matches in the Rugby Championship whilst the Bledisloe Cup stays in New Zealand for the 10th consecutive season.
Man of the match: Dan Carter once again played a starring role with the boot whilst Sonny Bill Williams played a key role on attack. But we're going to give this to Kieran Read – the number eight had a quiet first forty, but was sublime on attack, defence and everything else in between after the break.
Moment of the match: 13 points in the opening eight minutes of the second half saw New Zealand take the game by the scruff of the neck, and the Kiwis didn't look back.
Villain of the match: Oh, Will Genia… so gracious in defeat after the match, but forced to hang his head in shame for the brain implosion suffered during it.
The scorers:
For New Zealand:
Try: Dagg
Con: Carter
Pen: Carter 5
Yellow card: Genia, 29th min (Australia, professional foul)
New Zealand: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Cory Jane, 13 Ma'a Nonu, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Hosea Gear, 10 Daniel Carter, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Kieran Read, 7 Richie McCaw (c), 6 Liam Messam, 5 Samuel Whitelock, 4 Luke Romano, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Keven Mealamu, 1 Wyatt Crockett.
Replacements: 16 Andrew Hore, 17 Ben Franks, 18 Brodie Retallick, 19 Victor Vito, 20 Piri Weepu, 21 Aaron Cruden, 22 Ben Smith.
Australia: 15 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 14 Drew Mitchell, 13 Rob Horne, 12 Berrick Barnes, 11 Digby Ioane, 10 Quade Cooper, 9 Will Genia (c), 8 Scott Higginbotham, 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Dave Dennis, 5 Nathan Sharpe, 4 Sitaleki Timani, 3 Ben Alexander, 2 Stephen Moore, 1 Benn Robinson.
Replacements: 16 Saia Fainga'a, 17 James Slipper, 18 Radike Samo, 19 Liam Gill, 20 Nick Phipps, 21 Anthony Fainga'a, 22 Kurtley Beale.
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Post your photos from the Dystopia World Tour using the hashtag #DystopiaLive and be entered for a chance to win a Dystopia Dean Guitar, signed by Dave Mustaine. Submit your entries by 11:59:59 pm PT July 1, 2016. Get details: megadeth.com/DystopiaLive
Dave Mustaine was interviewed by Red Carpet News TV at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods, which took place June 13 at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London, England. Dave talks about the Dystopia World Tour, longevity in the music business and more. Check it out below.
On this day in 2005, Megadeth's second greatest hits album Greatest Hits: Back to the Start was released. Packed with 17 favorite tracks on a 78-minute single disc. Limited edition includes a nine-track bonus DVD featuring the video for "Kill The King", and seven-song live set recorded at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1999. Download it on iTunes or get the album at Amazon.
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BLM Signs Record of Decision for West Elk Coal Lease Modifications (12-27-12)
The coal leases are adjacent to existing federal coal leases operated by the West Elk Mine on U.S. Forest Service and private lands. The expansion allows the recovery of up to 19 million tons of coal and extending mining operations up to three years.
Environmental analysis is required by the National Environmental Policy Act when a coal leasing action is proposed. The U.S. Forest Service completed the environmental analysis as the manager of the surface. Then the BLM formally adopted the U.S. Forest Service's Final Environmental Impact Statement for Federal Coal Lease Modifications COC-1362 & COC-67232 by signing this Record of Decision.
Gunnison County receives approximately $2 million annually in tax revenues as the result of the coal mining operations at the West Elk Mine. Delta County receives the indirect financial benefit and tax revenue from the indirect businesses that support the mine, and the tax base from the workers, and their families, that reside in the County.
To review the Record of Decision, go to http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/BLM_Information/nepa/ufo.html. For more information, contact the Uncompahgre Field Office at 970-240-5300.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of Americas public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. In Fiscal Year 2015, the BLM generated $4.1 billion in receipts from activities occurring on public lands.
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Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive
The Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive Associates invite you to come to Fulton County, Illinois and enjoy the natural wonders of the Spoon River Valley. Spoon River has carved a wide scenic valley through Fulton County as it flows from London Mills to the south and east where it joins the Illinois River near the southeastern corner of the county. The Spoon River became nationally known from the work of Edgar Lee Masters, author of the noted Spoon River Anthology. Come on out the first two full weekends in October. There are over one hundred miles of scenic routes on the Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive to be enjoyed on this driving tour with beautiful fall colors. There will be food, arts, crafts, entertainment and flea market. Visit 17 villages and historic sites!
Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site
Step back in time and explore historic New Salem just as Lincoln knew it. This meticulously reconstructed 1830s village is where Lincoln lived as a young adult, studied law and began politics. Everything from the people to the blacksmith's workshop gives visitors a glimpse into what pioneer life was really like when young, burly Abe was throwing down his axe. Open 7 days a week.
Be inspired by dramatic architectural details and our leather-packed northwoods lodge themed interior spaces. Located on the banks of the Sangamon River, we know you will remember this unique lodging experience!
The Farm includes 23 theme gardens, a rustic shop in the barn featuring herbal gifts and supplies, picnics, hayrides and a greenhouse.
The Branson House Bed & Breakfast
Enjoy your nights stay in a beautiful 1876 "Eastlake" Victorian Bed and Breakfast located in Historic Petersburg, Illinois near Lincoln's New Salem State Park. This large frame house stands at the top of what is known as "Brahm's Hill", and is located where once stood the home of Dr. and Mrs. John Allen, friends of Abraham Lincoln, who moved to Petersburg from New Salem. A two-storied square pillared porch extends to the roof line. Behind the imposing facade lie an equally imposing series of rooms. This house boasts seven marble fireplaces, four downstairs and three in upstairs bedrooms plus a magnificent wood sculptured fireplace in the main entry hallway. An elevator installed in the 1950's allows for easy access to the second floor bedrooms. Central air and heating has also been installed throughout the house.
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.
Climb aboard the Trolley, sit back and relax as we bring the history of historic Petersburg Illinois and the surrounding area to you. We will take you past several points of interest along your journey back in history. Petersburg is rich in Victorian Homes, most of which were built in the 1860's and 1870's. During your journey into history, you will be entertained by points of interest along the way. We will stop for a short while in downtown Petersburg. At this time, you may choose to disembark and enjoy the downtown area on foot. There are a variety of shops and eateries to wander through. Don't worry, the trolley will return to pick you up. Your ticket includes a round trip back to Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site. The Trolley runs on an hourly schedule. Consult with your conductor as to the return pick up times as well as the time of the last trolley of the day. Charter Available.
Lincoln League Souvenir and Book Shop
Books and souvenirs.
The Nature Conservancy Emiquon Preserve
The Emiquon Preserve, also known as the "Jewel of the Illinois River," is aptly named for its abundance of wetlands and wildlife. The sheer biological diversity made it the natural place for Native Americans to settle long ago. In recent years, the land has undergone a restoration returning its natural beauty for all to enjoy once again.
Hill Prairie Winery is nestled in the Sangamon River Valley outside of Oakford IL. near New Salem State Park where Abraham Lincoln settled in Illinois as a young man. Hill Prairie is owned and operated by the Lounsberry Family and is complete with a vineyard and beautiful views of restored Illinois Prairie. It has become a destination for festivals, weekly live music, dinner theartes, weddings and private events. The venue is usually booked a year in advance. Hill Prairie produces and bottles a wide selection of wines from dry to sweet and all in between. The tasting room and banquet facility are housed in a renovated turn of the century barn that celebrated one hundred years in 2011. There is outdoor seating under a pergola attached to the tasting room and a separate pavilion that can hold up to three hundred guests, all with a perfect view of the vineyard, prairie grasses and ponds. In short Hill Prairie is a place to relax, sit back and enjoy the views, have some fine wine or come at a time when we offer to entertain you.
A family-owned and operated winery nestled in a small-town atmosphere. Experience European charm with a glass of wine in our Market Street Courtyard.
Fulton County Camping & Recreation Area
Enjoy camping, hiking, fishing and other outdoor recreational activities.
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Camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking.
Browns Oakridge Zoo is a family owned and operated zoo established in 1990. Beginning with a single pot bellied pig and a few whitetail deer, the number of species housed at the zoo has grown to include five Siberian tigers, several black bears, two lions, and many more exotic and domestic animals. Over the years we have taken in many abandoned animals. A total of 152 lion and tiger cubs, abandoned in captivity have been reared here. Most of our animals have been raised in the house, and have had a lot of human contact. You won't just get to see the animals here, but you will be able to have hands on contact. Imagine being able to hold a lion, tiger, or bear cub. It brings out the kid in all of us.
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.
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Approximately 5,000 acres are timber, while there are 46 miles of trails for activities including horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, and bicycling. Boating is permitted. Camping with electricity.
Twelve sites with electricity and water available year-'round for nightly, weekly, and monthly camping. Close to footbridge. Complimentary firewood. One shelter.
Country antiques, Yankee candles, crafts, garden accents, jewelry, TY, and Tolen garden flags.
Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area
Fishing, boating, picnicking in the out-of-doors.
The largest of all the state forests in Illinois. Covers 7,100 acres of native oak-hickory forests and pine plantations. Supports diverse desert flora and fauna in its sandy landscape as well as also offering a variety of recreational facilities.
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Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Rice Lake is a waterfowler's dream. Its high quality habitat attracts thousands of migrating birds annually. In addition, areas are also available for fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife observation.
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The premier on-site archaeological museum, located 45 miles southwest of Peoria, interprets the 12,000 year history of American Indian cultures in Illinois through artifacts, interpretive exhibits, major multi-image productions, hands-on activities and a variety of public events in a rural setting.
A 9.960-acre bottomland environment of sloughs and backwater lakes, Sanganois is managed primarily to provide a refuge for migratory waterfowl and a public duck hunting area.


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2:15 p.m.: Genoa-Kingston's Danielle Neisendorf finished her impressive career with a ninth-place finish in high jump, clearing the bar at 5-0.
Neisendorf qualified for state in high jump all four years at G-K and earned two state medals. She was seventh last year. Neisendorf battled injuries ever since her sophomore year, but always managed to get to state, advancing to the finals each of the last two years.
2 p.m.: Indian Creek's Emily Schilling places seventh in the Class A 800 with a time of 2:20.62. That mark is a new personal best for the sophomore.
Schilling also has the 1600 later today. Schilling is in a unique situation as Indian Creek does not have a fall cross country team. She ran for a club team during the fall to keep in shape before coming back to Indian Creek for the indoor track season.
Also from earlier, Kaneland's Brianna Bower took seventh in the 3,200, running 11:19.33. The freshman earned her first career track and field medal and will be a name to watch in future cross country and track seasons.
1:30 p.m.: After finishing third in the long jump earlier in the day, DeKalb's Jasmine Brown won the Class 3A triple jump state title.
Brown had the best mark in Friday's prelims by more than a foot and she becomes the first DeKalb girls track athlete to win an IHSA state championship.
1 p.m.: DeKalb's Kelsey Schrader finishes 23rd in the 3,200 race for Class 3A. The junior ran in the first of two heats this morning and finished in 11:11.64.
Schrader had been dealing with some injury issues that came up during the sectional meet. Expect her to have another strong cross country season as a senior next fall.
Kaneland's Lauren Zick finishes 11th in the Class 2A long jump. She jumped 16-11.25 in the finals, less than four inches away from getting on the medal stand.
Zick was another local athlete not at full strength coming into the state meet. She'll be one to watch in her senior year in 2014.
12:45 p.m.: DeKalb's Jasmine Brown finishes third in the long jump with a mark of 18 feet, 6.5 inches.
The senior matched her longest mark in Friday's preliminary round. She will come back later today and compete in the triple jump, where she is the odds-on favorite to win the state championship.
11:15 a.m.: Kaneland's 4x800 relay team of Amanda Lesak, Aislinn Lodwig, Jessica Kucera and Sydney Strang just managed to get on the medal stand by finishing ninth in 9:40.76.
The Knights should be able to put together another strong distance relay next year as Lodwig and Kucera are sophomores while Strang is a junior. Lesak graduates as a senior, but the Knights have many distance prospects who could fill her spot.
9:00 a.m.: We have about an hour before the event finals start at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. It should be a banner day for our local athletes as many have a great chance to medal and some will be in contention for a state championship.
We'll have updates here as we go through the day on how all of our local athletes are doing. Here's a list of who will be participating in which events today.
DeKALB - Class 3A
Jasmine Brown (long jump, triple jump) Kelsey Schrader (3,200)
GENOA-KINGSTON - Class 2A
Danielle Neisendorf (high jump)
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Built in 1876, this 19-room museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was the division headquarters for Illinois Central Railroad. The museum showcases local artifacts from Amboy and the surrounding area.
Musicals, comedies and mysteries are performed August-May at this civic center located in Byron High School.
A.G. Spalding: From Byron to the Big Leagues Exhibit
Located at the Byron Museum of History, this exhibit features Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Albert Spalding, from his youth in Byron to his league pitching career and the founding of the Spalding Sporting Goods Company.
This natural history museum displays prairies, woodlands, wetlands and other interesting exhibits illustrating life as it existed hundreds of years ago in Northern Illinois. Be sure to make a stop at the museum gift shop.
Byron Museum Of History & Lucius Read House
The Byron Museum Complex consists of a large Exhibit Hall and the historic Lucius Read House, which was on the Underground Railroad and is a listed site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The Read House features a permanent exhibit entitled, 'From Shackles to Freedom: The Underground Railroad' which shines a spotlight on Byron's participation in the Underground Railroad. We are happy to accommodate group tours outside regular hours. Tours are free and are self-guided or a docent can be arranged. We also have ample meeting space available.
View the stars and planets every Tuesday and Saturday. Free public viewing is guided by our staff. Closed if cloudy.
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Cortland
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Cortland mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on Cortland and the other communities along the Illinois route.
The Egyptian Theatre hosts film festivals, special movie screenings, and live entertainment events. This theatre is a 1929, fully restored Egyptian Art Deco movie palace and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The Egyptian is also available for rentals, tours, weddings, graduations, parties and receptions. Capacity: 1,419 Raised stage with dressing room below; balcony and lobby space. - New Google Maps 360 tour of the theatre is now available http://bit.ly/1TJnAdb
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural -- DeKalb
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The DeKalb mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on DeKalb and the other communities along the Illinois route.
Come tour the Northern Illinois University, catch a show preformed by their Theatre or Dance department, or explore one of their Art Galleries. There is much to do on campus including their new Anthropology Museum, an Observatory, the Huskies Den or take in a game! Their Museums are free to visit, some fees may apply for shows or School of Music Concerts. There is never a dull moment on campus!
Bea Gurler was nine years old when her father George moved his family into the house in 1893. Her cousins, the children of her father's brother Henry, had been living since 1888 in the Ellwood Mansion. Everyone said it was magnificent. Bea's parents George and Zillah, evidently shared a taste in homes that favored the elegance of simplicity. It was the unimposing yet dignified structure on Pine Street–where the back door was always open. George and Henry Gurler were both prominent businessmen, and joint owners of a number of dairies. They quickly became world-famous and respected by many dairy farmers. Bea eventually made it a goal of hers to renovate The Gurler House to be the home that she once new and loved. The Gurler House hosts an annual Folk Music Festival every summer, where people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music. While you are at The Gurler House, make sure to take a walk through their beautiful garden.
Stage Coach Theatre is one of the oldest, continuously operating community theatres in Northern Illinois. They have produced over 250 dramas, comedies, and "whodunit" productions, and produce six new shows every year.
The Museum serves to educate, preserve, exhibit and enlighten by balancing the challenges of contemporary art with the riches of traditional media for a comprehensive examination of visual culture. The Museum pursues its goal of furthering understanding of the visual arts by presenting a balance of high-quality, professional contemporary art exhibitions supplemented by written educational material, gallery talks, artist lectures, panel discussions, symposia and other related activities.
The Nehring Gallery is a space within DeKalb dedicated to promoting arts and culture. It is currently the home of the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the storied history of agriculture in northern Illinois, through exhibits, educational programs and community outreach. Visit their website to see what exhibit is on display today!
Fatty's is the premier spot to catch a NIU football game, or any other sporting event. Conveniently located across the street from Northern Illinois University and next to Red Roof Inn & Suites. Stop in and try a delicious item off our extensive menu, or just have a drink or two! Enjoy our newly expanded beer garden & added added Novak Room. Complete onsite and offsite catering available.
Hours: Sunday-Saturday: 12:00pm-10:00pm Carmike Cinemas is a movie theatre that screens new releases and special showings of films such as theatre and arts.
NIU students participate in diverse array of award-winning instrumental and vocal ensembles, and many also take part in a number of world music performance activities. The school's ensembles include choirs, orchestra, concert and marching bands, large and small jazz ensembles, early music ensemble, percussion ensemble, steelbands, Javanese and Balinese gamelans, Chinese Orchestra, tabla, West African drumming, various chamber music ensembles, and others. . The faculty and students of the School of Music teach and perform for global audiences during their real and virtual travels. Most recently, students have performed by invitation in Canada, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Trinidad, and England, and weekly they share their live performances via high definition webcasts with all fifty states and more than three dozen countries on five continents. Acclaimed artist faculty such as the Avalon String Quartet and extraordinary guest artists are a fundamental component of the student experience both in person and via the school's national Internet2 leadership activities in the musical arts. Located in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. For more information, call 815-753-1551
NIU School of Theatre and Dance
The School of Theatre & Dance is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre and the National Association of Schools of Dance. They perform at various times and locations throughout the academic year. The Players, Corner and O'Connell Theatres are in Stevens Building. Box Office: 815-753-1600 For a complete listing of dates and times visit our Calendar of Events page.
Frame Shop & DeKalb Art Gallery Monday-Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm
DAAHA is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing with people of all ages the storied history of agriculture and its innovators within northern Illinois. Through their exhibits, educational programs, and website they hope to tell the story of DeKalb County and northern Illinois' contribution to the world's most important invention: Agriculture. Their organization is new and constantly evolving, so check back often for new exhibits, programs, and virtual access to our collections.
DeKalb Area Women's Center - Old Finn Hall
1917 Old Finn Hall houses OnStage Gallery & Great Hall Exhibition Space with monthly art shows or historic collections & various programs. Hours: Fridays 7 - 9 p.m. & by appointment.
Also know as the 4th Street Gallery.
NIU Blackwell History of Education Museum
Hours: Monday-Wednesday: 12:00-4:40pm; Friday: 12:00-4:30pm; or by appointment The NIU Blackwell History of Education Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting interest in the history of American education. The Blackwell has a collection items such as text books, slates, pens, inkwells, student work, and report cards. The museum also has a life-size display of a dame school.
The Regional History Center is a unique component of NIU's commitment to education, research, and public service. The Center's mission is to acquire, preserve, and make available to the public the most significant historical records of the northern Illinois region. They actively collect from the eighteen northern counties of Illinois excluding Cook County. Since 1977 the Center has grown into a multifaceted research center which houses three related sets of historical records: University Archives, Regional Collections, and Local Government Records (Illinois Regional Archives Depository). The Regional History Center is always adding manuscripts to the collections. Please feel free to contact the center if you believe you have documents that should be preserved for future generations.


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Nikolaj Gammeltoft and Cecile Vannucci of Bloomberg News report this morning on a very complex exchange-traded note that has risen 38% year-to-date. For a few reasons, the gains will be tough to keep up.
The VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short-Term ETN (XIV) is built to give traders — I say traders and not "investors" — the opposite return of a volatility-futures index. Volatility is "out" these days, so a product that effectively shorts volatility futures has benefited. It soared 159% in 2012.
From Gammeltoft and Vannucci:
The VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short-Term ETN jumped 40 percent to $23.22 this year. The security, which produces the inverse return of short-term futures on the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, reached a record $24.12 on Feb. 19. The VIX, the benchmark for American stock options, fell 37 percent in 2013 to a six-year low. …
"With VIX near the six-year lows, it makes sense for XIV to be near its highs," Jeremy Wien, head of VIX trading at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York, said in a March 13 e-mail, referring to the VelocityShares ETN by its ticker symbol. "It's possible that we remain in the current low volatility environment."
That's where the simple stuff ends. This note is the beneficiary not just of falling overall market volatility but also from the futures-market phenomenon known as contango. And its unusual properties mean its price can turn very quickly.
The steepening of price differences between underlying (less costly) one-month volatility futures and (more costly) longer-dated futures in the last few years has been a boost to this ETN. It's helped to a large degree by contango, just as the same phenomenon has eroded the price of the heavily traded, volatility-bullish Barclays iPath S&P 500 Short-term VIX Futures ETN (VXX) and ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (UVXY).
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Clay E. Crawford passed away in his sleep on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 in Green Valley, Ariz. Clay was born March 16, 1920 in Castle Dale, Utah. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is preceded in death by his parents Cecil Singleton Crawford and Edward M. Crawford, wife Helen, brother Edward (Ted) and sister Annette Jensen.
He served in WWII, and after the war's end, he returned to Utah State University and completed his education, receiving a BS degree in wildlife management. After graduation, he started his career with the Fish and Wildlife Service. This career would take him on a 30 year journey, working in a great many of the western states, Hawaii, Alaska and a project with the then Atomic Energy Commission in the Aleutian Island chain.
Clay married his high school sweetheart Helen Tuttle of Orangeville, Utah in 1941. Helen passed away in 1963 of cancer. He is survived by their three children; Easton T., Orange County, Calif.; Carol Richmond, Beaverton, Ore.; James C., Phoenix, Ariz.; seven grandchildren and several great- grandchildren.
He married Mary Kasem in 1967 and was divorced later. He resided in Beaverton, Ore. After his retirement, he married Jane Lewis in 1979. They lived at Fern Springs Farm near North Plains, Ore., where they raised sheep, quarter horses and rainbow trout. The Crawfords moved to Gridley Island, Idaho, wintering in Arizona, and became full time residents of Green Valley, Ariz. in 1998. Jane passed away in January 1999 of cancer. Clay married Marjory Black of Boise, Idaho in January, 2000 and they continued to live in Green Valley.
Memorial services were held on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Sahuarita, Ariz. Interment will be in Orangeville City Cemetery at a later date. Local services will be in the care of Fausett Mortuary.


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An altar of incense is to be placed before the veil—Atonement is to be made with the blood of the sin offering—Atonement money is to be paid to ransom each male—Priests are to use holy anointing oil and perfume.
1 And thou shalt make an
2 A cubit shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof; foursquare shall it be: and two cubits shall be the height thereof: the horns thereof shall be
3 And thou shalt
4 And two golden rings shalt thou make to it under the crown of it,
5 And thou shalt make the staves of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold.
6 And thou shalt put it before the veil that is by the
7 And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet
8 And when
9 Ye shall offer no
10 And Aaron shall make an atonement upon the horns of it
11 ¶And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
12 When thou takest the
13 This they shall
14 Every one that passeth among them that are numbered, from twenty years old and above, shall give an offering unto the Lord.
15 The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the Lord, to make an
16 And thou shalt take the atonement
17 ¶And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
18 Thou shalt also make a laver of brass, and his foot also of brass,
19 For Aaron and his sons shall wash their hands and their feet thereat:
20 When they go into the tabernacle of the congregation, they shall wash with water, that they die not; or when they come near to the altar to minister, to burn offering made by fire unto the Lord:
21 So they shall wash their hands and their feet, that they die not: and it shall be a statute for ever to them, even to him and to his seed throughout their generations.
22 ¶Moreover the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
23 Take thou also unto thee principal
24 And of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of
25 And thou shalt make it an
26 And thou shalt anoint the tabernacle of the congregation therewith, and the ark of the testimony,
27 And the table and all
28 And the altar of burnt offering with all his vessels, and the laver and his foot.
29 And thou shalt
30 And thou shalt
31 And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This shall be an holy
32 Upon
33 Whosoever compoundeth any like it, or whosoever putteth any of it upon a stranger, shall even be cut off from his people.
34 ¶And the Lord said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet
35 And thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy:
36 And thou shalt beat some of it very small, and put of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of the congregation, where I will
37 And as for the perfume which thou shalt make, ye shall not make to yourselves according to the composition thereof: it shall be unto thee holy for the Lord.
38 Whosoever shall make like unto that, to smell thereto, shall even be cut off from his people.


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Sherrington: If Jerry Jones ever admits he needs help, now might be the time
SportsDay columnist Kevin Sherrington answered reader questions during a live chat Wednesday. Here are some highlights:
The Redskins loss seemed to be very hard on my regular barflies. After game sales were way up and I eventually had to call a number of wives to come and get them as they were so far gone. Their sorrow seemed to lie with the future of the Cowboys organization. They seem to believe that things will never change so far as player development. What do you see on the Cowboys horizon that makes you think things will improve?
Kevin Sherrington: Actually, I think the worse things go, the better chance you might see some sort of change. Jerry is a very optimistic guy, so he doesn't need much encouragement. When the Cowboys lose, and there's a backlash, he's more apt to try to appease the paying customers. He did that when he hired Bill Parcells, because he knew he couldn't get a new stadium built if he didn't look like he was trying to concede he needed outside help. I'm not saying that's going to happen now, but if there was ever a time he might, this is it.
I refuse to believe that Romo is the reason this team failed to reach the playoffs once again. Frankly, his 3 interceptions had little to do with the outcome. In fact, wasn't it our defense that allowed over 200 yards rushing? I'm getting sick and tired of media and fans constantly blaming one person for every problem this team has - unless that person in Jerry Jones. Nobody said a word about Hatcher's penalty - that was certainly more serious than an interception.
Kevin Sherrington: I'd say you're just a little off base. The three interceptions did, indeed, play a large part in the loss. The first one cost them a scoring opportunity. The last one officially ended the game. There was no reason even to throw the last pass. Having said that, I agree with your assertions about Romo in general. I'd like to see what he can do with a good offensive line in front of him.
As it turns out, the Cowboys finished about where most of the experts expected them to at 8-8. Shouldn't fans consider it somewhat of a miracle that the Cowboys even had a chance to win the division, especially given the offensive line problems and the rash of injuries they were dealing with?
Kevin Sherrington: I think I predicted 8-8. If not, I was only a game off, either way. The problem is that when you raise expectations, as the Cowboys did last month, then fans and media are more likely to react poorly to a bad loss, which is what that was. The Redskins didn't have to do much to beat the Cowboys. They played pretty well on defense, but, on offense, they basically just handed off to Alfred Morris. RG3 didn't have to do anything spectacular at all. He was below average, in fact. Watching him run that zone read offense, all I could think was, hey, there are seven or eight Big 12 teams that could tell you how to defense that. Stopping it is another thing. But it wasn't exactly complicated.


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Key Features
12.1 inch 1,280 x 800 IPS display,
Gorilla Glass
Intel Core i5-470UM,
Capacitive screen, Wacom digitizer with stylus
USB 2.0 and mini-HDMI, Bluetooth
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Introduction, Design and CaseAs the tablet wars rage on, the iPad 2 is still one of the slickest tablet experiences around, while Windows 7 is generally regarded as the worst. That's hardly surprising, since Microsoft's OS wasn't primarily designed for either tablets or touch. Unfortunately, sub-par implementations on Windows tablets like the Acer Iconia Tab and MSI WindPad 100W didn't do it any favours. However, since Asus has produced one of the best Android tablets available today with its award-winning Eee Pad Transformer, we have high hopes for its Eee Slate EP121.
The Eee Slate takes a slightly left-field approach to the tablet market, in that it goes for the biggest and best of everything, a fact that's reflected in its $1499 asking price. Where most of the competition offers tablets of around 10 inches or less, the Slate's screen is a relatively huge 12.1 inch - and with an IPS panel protected by Gorilla glass it's as good as it gets. Where rivals contain underpowered Atom processors and max out at 2GB of RAM, the Slate rocks on with a full fat mobile Core i5 and 4GB of RAM. Combined with a 64GB SSD, it offers more power than many budget desktops, allowing for effortless productivity and multi-tasking.
For artists, designers or just those fond of handwriting, the integrated Wacom Digitizer with included stylus is a dream come true, and for regular finger interaction the screen offers capacitive touch too. And finally there's the bundled wireless Bluetooth keyboard. Rather than an average first-party keyboard, Asus has made the laudable decision of going with the Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000, which takes typing comfort to a whole new level.
Unfortunately, the included case doesn't really keep up the premium impression. Though it's well-made with a sturdy leatherette finish, it relies on a Velcro strap to hold the tablet in securely and doesn't offer much flexibility when trying to stand the tablet up. You only get the choice between a 30 degree incline in either portrait or landscape orientation. What's more, it weighs a whopping 376 grams - as much some smaller tablets!
The tablet itself restores our confidence with a seamless glass front overlaying the black screen bezel, framed by a metal surround. Asus has gone with white plastic for the back, which isn't the most premium looking material but at least it keeps the weight down, and it's textured rather than glossy. This prevents fingerprints, decreases wear marks and provides a better grip.
Large ports are hidden behind strong-hinged flaps, buttons are chromed and build quality is generally excellent with no creak and minimal flex. Our one minor concern is that putting pressure on the centre of the tablet's rear affects the screen. However, with a little care when handling, this shouldn't become an issue.
Considering its 312 x 17 x 207mm dimensions and high-power internals, the Eee Slate is not too heavy at 1.17kg, but it's certainly not a tablet you can hold comfortably one-handed for any length of time.
Connectivity on the Eee Slate EP121 is excellent. All of it can be found along the left side of the tablet, where you'll discover a mini-HDMI port, combined headphone and microphone jack, SDHC-XC/MMC memory card reader and twin full-size USB 2.0 ports hidden behind sturdy flaps on flexible hinges. This makes it easy to hook the tablet up to a TV for playing back Full HD video, or to connect a monitor and mouse which, along with the keyboard, gives a full desktop experience. There's also a front-facing 2 megapixel webcam, though none at the rear.
On the wireless front, meanwhile, there are both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi N, though unfortunately there's no physical switch to turn these on or off - a small yet annoying oversight on Asus' part. A more serious issue is the Slate's lack of 3G, which you would expect to be included on a tablet costing nearly $1500.
On the other hand, the tablet's internal specifications do help to justify that price a little. The highlight, of course, is an Intel Core i5-470UM processor. This dual-core CPU runs at 1.33GHz as standard, with a maximum Turbo Frequency of 1.86GHz. It also supports Hyper Threading for up to four virtual cores. As it's a low voltage model, it sucks down only 18W, which is very frugal for such a powerful CPU but more than double the 8.5W demanded by a dual-core Atom.
It's backed by 4GB of DDR3 RAM, an almost unheard of amount for a tablet and plenty for high-intensity productivity and demanding applications. For storage, meanwhile, there's a 64GB SSD, of which around 32GB is left free by the Windows 7 install. This should be adequate if you keep your application and video count frugal, and don't forget that you can expand the tablet's storage by up to 128GB (and more as larger SDXC cards become available) using its memory card slot.
Only the graphics card is a disappointment. It's Intel's older generation integrated effort, meaning even a relatively undemanding 3D title like Stalker will run at a frame rate of single digits. However, it's adequate for casual gaming.
Thanks to these laptop-like specifications, the 64-bit edition of Windows 7 Home Premium is a perfectly smooth experience on the Eee Slate EP121. In fact, this is the first Windows tablet we've come across where the OS doesn't feel like a burden, and where you can load applications and keep multiple windows open while playing HD video, all without feeling constrained by the hardware.
A handy dedicated button - the only one on the tablet's front - gives access to Windows Flip 3D with a short press, or to the Windows Security screen (from which you can access Task Manager) with a longer one.
An orientation sensor ensures the screen will match the way you're holding the tablet. If you want to keep it the same there's a handy orientation-lock switch, an essential but oft-neglected addition to any tablet.
Asus' premium tablet isn't just impressive on the inside. As with its Eee Pad Transformer, the company has wisely gone with an IPS panel for the 12.1in screen. Until larger versions of the AMOLED display used on the stunning Samsung Galaxy S II come along, this is as good as it gets.
Viewing angles are flawless, colours vibrant yet accurate and blacks deep and detailed. Along with the unmatched codec and container support offered by Windows, the large, 1,280 x 800 screen allows you to enjoy 720p video material in all its glory. This is something the iPad 2 can't claim because of its lower 1,024 x 768 screen resolution, while Android tablets like the Eee Pad Transformer are hindered by a poor selection of media players.
The only caveat is that the Gorilla glass layer does cause reflections, but this is the price you pay for the added protection, and a glossy screen finish is common to most tablets.
Considering the Slate's speakers are tiny, the sound they produce is undeniably impressive, especially since they do so without distortion. There's more depth, bass and detail then you would get from many netbooks, and though headphones are still recommended, they're certainly not required.
We're glad to report that the Slate's capacitive screen is as responsive as you could wish, and its larger-than-usual size also helps to make navigating with your digits a more pleasant experience than on many rival Windows tablets. However, the fact remains that Microsoft's OS isn't particularly touch-friendly to begin with. Therefore, it's actually much easier to navigate using the included stylus, which is stored in a nifty spring-loaded compartment at the tablet's rear.
Wacom's built-in digitizer means the stylus doesn't require batteries, as it uses magnetic resonance to detect the pen's position and pressure level. The pen itself features a replaceable tip at its base and a rounded eraser at its top. Though it's a plain white plastic affair, we prefer the feel of it to the more aesthetically pleasing effort that accompanied the Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Tablet.
For handwriting it works flawlessly. However, as an artist's tool it's not without its limitations. For one thing, drawing on the Gorilla glass surface does take some getting used to, especially if you're used to the paper-like feel of a proper Wacom Intuos 4. It also lacks the tilt sensitivity of dedicated tablets, and only registers 512 pressure levels compared to the Intuos 4's 2048.
On the other hand, being able to draw directly on the screen holds an undeniable appeal. To get a similar experience with a 'proper' graphics tablet, the only option right now is the 12.1 inch Wacom Cintiq, which will set you back $1498 on its own. Much like the $2749 X220 Tablet then, Asus' Eee Slate EP121 is a flawed but nonetheless appealing proposition for artists and designers.
Getting to typing on this tablet, again it's made easier by the screen's larger size, and we appreciate the inclusion of a handy dedicated button to bring up Windows' built-in touch keyboard. However, quite simply we prefer the onscreen keyboards of every other OS but windows. So if you're planning an extended typing session, the included Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 6000 is a godsend.
To get the full low down on this award-winning little keyboard you should click through to read our review, but suffice it to say that it's compact and light yet very ergonomic. It offers a superb typing experience that we doubt any of the keyboard docks for competing tablets can hold a candle to.
So far then, the Eee Slate EP121 has been holding up very well indeed. It's nicely designed, fairly well-built, comfortable to hold and well-connected, with a superb screen and impressive speakers by tablet standards. Its responsiveness, large display, stylus 'pointer' and excellent wireless keyboard combined with meaty specifications make it easily the most usable Windows 7 tablet we've seen, and it runs quietly even when under load, something the MSI WindPad 100W couldn't even manage with an Atom running at its core.
However, the Slate pays the price for its powerful components in battery life. During average use with the screen at full brightness we managed just under three hours, while playing back a looped video at 50 percent screen brightness and with wireless radios disabled still netted us only three hours and ten minutes. That's poor by any standard, but especially grim when compared to the nine hours and more you would get from an Android or IOS tablet.
When you get right down to it, however, that's not a completely fair comparison. If you want a multimedia and browsing tablet that can also do light productivity, the iPad 2 and Eee Pad Transformer will serve you well. But if you want the ability to run the same software as on your laptop or desktop, Windows is the only way to go - and frankly, this is the first tablet on which Microsoft's OS feels truly usable.
Unfortunately, the next hurdle is price. At a whopping $1449, the Slate is far from a value proposition, especially compared to the $579 iPad 2 or $799Transformer. On the other hand, if you look at it as a designer tool and compare to an alternative like the $1498 Wacom Cintiq, it suddenly seems like a far more reasonable proposition.
Asus' Eee Slate EP121 is a unique Windows tablet that has a lot going for it. A beautiful 12.1 inch IPS screen offers both capacitive and pen feedback with the included Wacom stylus, making it an intriguing artist's and designer's tool. Powerful internals ensure Windows 7 rarely feels less than smooth, while comprehensive connectivity and surprisingly good speakers are the icing on the cake.
However, poor battery life and its incredibly high price limits the Slate's appeal to a niche audience of well-heeled, productivity-oriented individuals who don't need to stray too far from a power outlet.
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Lillian Hellman
News about Lillian Hellman, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon Are to Trade Roles in 'The Little Foxes'
The show, set to begin previews on March 29, will have the actresses alternating roles, much like the actors in the 2000 Broadway production of "True West."
June 8, 2016, Wednesday
MORE ON LILLIAN HELLMAN AND: Theater , Linney, Laura , Nixon, Cynthia , Manhattan Theater Club , Hellman, Lillian , The Little Foxes (Play)
William Wright, Biographer of Lillian Hellman, Dies at 85
Mr. Wright's 1986 "Lillian Hellman: The Image, the Woman," the first full treatment of her life, was written despite Hellman's fierce opposition.
June 7, 2016, Tuesday
MORE ON LILLIAN HELLMAN AND: Deaths (Obituaries) , Hellman, Lillian , Books and Literature , Pavarotti, Luciano , Harvard's Secret Court (Book) , Lillian Hellman: The Image, the Woman (Book) , Wright, William (1930-2016)
A Literary Catfight, With Context by Cavett
Dick Cavett plays himself in "Hellman v. McCarthy," Brian Richard Mori's dramatic reconsideration of the Lillian Hellman and Mary McCarthy feud and lawsuit.
March 27, 2014, Thursday
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She Called Her What? Uh-Oh.
The famous late-20th-century feud between Mary McCarthy and Lillian Hellman will be stirred up again with "Hellman v. McCarthy," a new play by Brian Richard Mori.
March 23, 2014, Sunday
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London Theater Journal: Stripped of Illusions, but Still Glittering and Gay
The Menier Chocolate Factory's production of the famously hard-to-stage musical "Candide" suggests that life may just be endurable — as long as we have the pluck to put on a show about how awful it is.
January 23, 2014, Thursday
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Becoming a Legend
A historian's study of the dramatist with a genius for the concise phrase and the provocative gesture.
June 10, 2012, Sunday
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'Lilly' Awards Given to Arianda, Paulus, Hall and More
Now in its third year, prize aims to recognize women working in the theater.
June 4, 2012, Monday
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'The Heiress' Who Won't Die: A 4th Broadway Revival Planned
The play was first on Broadway in 1947.
November 22, 2011, Tuesday
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A Dysfunctional Family, Greedy With 'the Gimmes'
Looked upon as a theater workshop inhabited by some very brave and talented souls, Ivo van Hove's production of "The Little Foxes" bears definite dividends.
September 22, 2010, Wednesday
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A Family Tale of Money, Deception and Fury
The highly charged production of "The Little Foxes" at the F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theater is a family drama that takes the form of a financial thriller.
June 14, 2009, Sunday
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Take a break and enjoy a full-service espresso bar, premium wines, and craft beers. Treat yourself to a selection of pastries and appetizers after a busy day shopping in Amish Country.
Antiques of all sizes and descriptions, from books and clothing to kitchen utensils and baby items.
Beautiful store with unique vintage clothing, handmade jewelry and home decor.
Seventy plus booths featuring antiques, crafts, collectibles, Coca-Cola memorabilia, agricultural equipment and Fenton glassware. Three flea markets, Memorial weekend, Labor Day weekend, and the Fourth of July.
Unique floral and craft shop that will inspire the artist within.
CITY:Mount Pulaski
Open year-round and offering annual and perennial flowers, mums, fall decor, pumpkins, squash, and fall treats. Known also for the 7 acre corn maze, haunted maze and mind twisted maze. School tours and groups welcome. Christmas trees and wreaths offered in winter months.
Located within easy walking distance of the Millikin University campus, the Oakwood Business District is home to restaurants, salons and specialty shops at the intersection of West Main, Wood Street and Oakland Avenue. Watch your favorite team on the big screen while sampling Southwestern fare, or choose from an extensive wine list to complement a savory Italian dish. After lunch, check out bikes and gear, order flowers, get a haircut, or even unwind and relax with a soothing massage.
Cathrine's Custom Framing Gallery & Gifts
One of a kind and handmade items fill the gallery. Find yourself strolling among pottery, jewelry and beautiful photography. You can find your favorite goodies with a selection of chocolates, jellies and butters and more. 85% of items sold are from artisans in the county.
Stop in at the Cottage Rose Gifts & Crafts. We have everything from purses, jewelry, florals, candy, sports fan gifts, Tutu's Baby Clothes and Gifts, hair bows galore, tie dye, gourmet foods, Harry & David , Wind & Willow, Gourmet Village, Amish Popcorn and more.
Housed in a closed school, this historic brick school building has found a new purpose. It now houses the Country School Market with consignment rooms with antiques, crafts, collectibles, jewelry, books, furniture, railroad items, farm toys, and much more.
"The Popcorn Shop" was opened in 1934 by John Baldwin. In 1945, Mr. Baldwin leased his business to Del and Emily Barnett. A year later the Barnett's purchased The Popcorn Shop and changed the name to "Del's Popcorn Shop". Lou Ann Jacobs purchased the Decatur business in 1978 and has added her own flare and expertise to the business taking it way beyond what anyone could have imagined. Del's always has a large variety of tempting treats, most of which can be found and ordered right here online. A package from Del's Popcorn Shop is always sure to put a smile on every face.
Fourteen individual rooms hold antiques of every sort, including pine, oak, & walnut furniture; wicker, glassware, advertising signs and posters, books, jewelry, linens, quilts, primitives, granite ware, stoneware, cast iron, Fostoria, Fiestaware, country florals, crafts, tin chandeliers, country accessories and much more!
Firehouse Flea Market & Antiques
We have a wide variety of items including glassware, pyrex, VCR tapes, DVD's, CD's, lamps, Fenton glass, jewelry, vintage clothing, books, small furniture & knick-knacks. We have something for everyone!
Located in Edinburg, this farm specializes in organically produced and certified pork, chicken and turkey products.
Giggles is a wacky and fun gift and card shop. Located on Merchant Street in downtown Decatur, Giggles has a little something for everyone. What makes Giggles stand out from the rest is their ability to personalize just about everything.
Serving Decatur's furniture needs for over 40 years.
This roadside produce stand offers asparagus, radishes, eggplant and sweet corn.
An elegant shop filled with jewelry and gifts for you or that special someone.
The Hickory Point Mall offers shopping at many great stores including Bergner's, Kohl's, Von Maur and The Limited. Enjoy dining in the food court and at popular adjacent restaurants such as Applebee's, Red Lobster and Texas Roadhouse plus catch a movie at the Hickory Point 12.
Spanning six rolling acres on bluffs overlooking the Sangamon River Walk, Mari-Mann Herb Farm is a potpourri of herb beds, wildflower fields and formal gardens.
Nestled between East Main and Prairie Avenue, historic Merchant Street blends the charm of the past with today's trends. Browse the quaint neighborhood shops lining the tree-lined street for everything from women's clothing and accessories, to home decor and specialty foods. Shopping on Merchant Street in Downtown Decatur offers the ultimate boutique adventure.
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Skip to comments.Gay Marriage vote in NY coming up (live stream)
Posted on 06/24/2011 6:46:49 PM PDT by Ballygrl
Not sure if anyone is interested but the vote is supposed to come up.
I'm interested.
Seriously, who here thinks a Judge wouldn't over-turn the Religious Exemptions and said it's discrimination?
is this the Wiener bill?
I think we are interested, just not hopeful.
Thanks for the link!
Romans 1:28
Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.
Romans 1:24 Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another.
2 Thessalonians 2:11 For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie
Is there a provision to make Condylomata Acuminata the official New York State lesion?
no need to watch this crap, they have the votes to pass.
CNN just announced they are going to bring the results any minute.
BREAKING: Sen. Lanza Says He Will Vote NO!
June 24, 2011 at 7:47 pm
This is especially encouraging considering Senator Lanza was apparently the widely-rumored "32nd vote" for SSM:
Spokeswoman says Andrew Lanza of Staten Island, seen as a pivotal vote on #gaymarriage, will vote no. -- Thomas Kaplan of the NYTimes
This isn't over, as you can see -- so keep hitting the phones!
Senators Stephen Saland (firstname.lastname@example.com) and Mark Grisanti (email@example.com) particularly need to hear from us by email!
I reading different things, some say they have 2 extra votes and others don't know.
Didn't Saland just vote Yes?
Yep, reporting on twitter that Stephen Saland is a 'yes' vote. Disgusting.
On National Review tweet tracker they are saying that Saland is a yes vote unfortunately.
According to Twitter, yes.
UGH! it passed 36-26!
Gonna be SOME party in the Village tonight!
Rachel reported it wrong. Religious exemption amendment passed.
Rubin Diaz a Democrat has been awesome in this fight against gay marriage!
Yes, he's the only one still fighting.
Lord, I do hate living here.
Yes. Final vote hasn't happened yet.
"But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. .....". This earth is being catapulted into the Tribulation. We can't get there fast enough.
Anthony Wiener has just opened a law office in brooklyn, it is called Wiener Firm.
Can't understand him but I'm cheering him on!
I have to make sure to call his office on Mon. he's been awesome!
Are you listening to this idiot scattered brain Sen. Duane speaking now? Just goes to show how this behavior affects their minds and how incredably self-centered they are. Just hearing him talk about such personal details....awful!
Amen Giovanna!
I am so with you! It cannot come fast enough!
Maranatha Jesus!!!
I'm expecting tears of joy from Anderson Cooper...
He said..."I did get beaten up...I did get bloodied...I hope that after today I can get married".
His mind wanders all over the map...amazing! He sounds almost drunk...
Just like I mute the TV whenever Barack Obama is on. It's simply too nauseating.
I can't listen either...went back to my Lifetime movie.
Oh my gosh he's crying....oh yulk this is so digusting.
"we're a family...Lewis and I are family"...
ok so how did he get here? Not by a homosexual union that's for sure!
Yep, breathless. Gloria Vanderbilt's son is proud.
Sen. Giusanti says as a lawyer he cannot legally come up with an arguement against same-sex marriage...though he claims catholic several times thru his speaking.
He says civil unions alone don't work.
He constantly says he's been struggling with this issue....so we once again hear evidence that those who are in position of making decisions for good and against evil do know that this is a spiritual struggle....and they will yield to the winning side within them.
He voted affirmative.
Catholic Mark Grisanti, (R) Buffaloâ yes vote. Ugh.
Darned shame. He had a future. Now he's got nothing.
I'd like to see the proof that civil unions don't work. And Bill Donohue from the Catholic League said what are you going to do when 3 people want the right to marry? if you're going to pass this law that same sex marriage is legal then what right do you have to tell 3 people they can't marry if they love it each other?
It's very sad watching the self-destruction of a once-great civilization.
Sad state of affiars when the minority has this kind of power over the "ruling" parties representing the majority.
Sen Giusanti (and everyone else who votes yes) will be held accountable for legislating that children be denied either a mother or a father in a homosexual marriage.
Now this Sen. Carl Krugar is saying is claiming "light" has come into this chamber....at the end of the day the consiousnesss of this body will win...."I vote yes."
33-29 for!
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Round Three of the LV= Cup competition saw wins sealed by Gloucester, Leicester, Exeter and an impressive Bath side on Saturday.
Round Three of the LV= Cup saw wins picked up by Gloucester, Leicester Tigers, Exeter Chiefs and a hugely impressive Bath side on Saturday.
London Irish lost at the Scarlets in the late game.
Bath 46-14 Northampton
Tries from the front row put Bath into pole position for a home LV= Cup semi-final on Saturday.
Hooker Ross Batty and tighthead prop Anthony Perenise barged over and despite a reply from Alex Waller, second-half tries from Olly Woodburn, Stephen Donald and Charlie Beech ensured a bonus-point win for Ian McGeechan's outfit.
Saints were missing 10 players to England and the Saxons, with their tries coming from prop Alex Waller's try and nine points from Stephen Myler.
The scorers:
For Bath:
Tries: Batty, Perenise, Woodburn, Donald, Beech
Con: Barkley 3
Pen: Barkley 5
For Northampton:
Tries: Waller
Pen: Myler 3
Bath: 15 Nick Abendanon, 14 Olly Woodburn, 13 Sam Vesty, 12 Olly Barkley, 11 Tom Biggs, 10 Stephen Donald, 9 Michael Claassens, 8 Simon Taylor, 7 Francois Louw, 6 Ben Skirving, 5 Ryan Caldwell, 4 Stuart Hooper (c), 3 Anthony Perenise, 2 Ross Batty, 1 David Flatman
Replacements: 16. Lee Mears, 17 Charlie Beech, 18 Duncan Bell, 19 Will Spencer, 20 Guy Mercer, 21 Chris Cook, 22 Tom Heathcote, 23 Nick Scott.
Northampton: 15 Paul Diggin, 14 Jamie Elliott, 13 Scott Armstrong, 12 Greig Tonks, 11 Vasily Artemyev, 10 Stephen Myler, 9 Martin Roberts, 8 Samu Manoa, 7 Ben Nutley, 6 James Craig, 5 Christian Day, 4 Mark Sorensen, 3 Tom Mercey, 2 Brett Sharman, 1 Alex Waller.
Replacements: 16 Andy Long, 17 Soane Tonga'uiha, 18 Brian Mujati, 19 James Ingle, 20 Roger Wilson, 21 Ryan Glynn, 22 Tom May, 23 Noah Cato.
Referee: Sean Davey (England)
Gloucester 40-3 Cardiff Blues
Gloucester recorded an impressive success over the weakened Welsh region at Kingsholm on Saturday, keeping alive their aspirations of retaining the LV= Cup silverware.
The Cherry and Whites, who included centre Henry Trinder, wing James Simpson-Daniel and several experienced forwards in their XV, were always on top in front of the Shed.
A brace of tries from James Simpson-Daniel and fifteen points from young fly-half Ryan Mills were key to Bryan Redpath's side, with Peter Buxton and Tim Molenaar also crossing for the side who had earlier today announced the signing of Billy Twelvetrees from Leicester.
This was Cardiff Blues' third consecutive defeat in the competition as they bow out quietly.
The scorers:
For Gloucester:
Tries: Buxton, Molenaar, Simpson-Daniel 2, Hazell
Con: Mills 3
Pen: Mills 3
For Cardiff Blues:
Pen: Blair
Gloucester: 15 Tom Voyce, 14 Ollie Phillips, 13 Tim Molenaar, 12 Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu, 11 James Simpson-Daniel, 10 Ryan Mills, 9 Dave Lewis, 8 Brett Deacon, 7 Andy Hazell, 6 Peter Buxton (capt), 5 Alex Brown, 4 Will James, 3 Shaun Knight, 2 Matias Cortese, 1 Dan Murphy.
Replacements: 16 Darren Dawidiuk, 17 Yann Thomas, 18 Dario Chistolini, 19 Matt Cox, 20 Gareth Evans, 21 Nick Runciman, 22 Mike Tindall, 23 Henry Trinder.
Cardiff Blues: 15 Ben Blair, 14 Richard Mustoe, 13 Tom James, 12 Cory Allen, 11 Chris Czekaj, 10 Gareth Davies, 9 Lewis Jones, 8 Luke Hamilton, 7 Thomas Young, 6 Josh Navidi, 5 Macauley Cook (capt), 4 Cory Hill, 3 Sam Hobbs, 2 Marc Breeze, 1 John Yapp.
Replacements: 16 Rhys Williams, 17 Nathan Trevett, 18 Ryan Harford, 19 Matthew Screech, 20 Ruben Tucker, 21 Tom Rowlands, 22 Rhys Patchell, 23 Dan Fish.
Referee: Llyr Apgeraint-Roberts (England)
Harlequins 9-19 Leicester
Leicester moved top of LV= Cup Pool 2 with a 19-9 victory over Harlequins at the Stoop.
Academy products Andy Forsyth and Alex Lewington scored their first tries in Tigers colours before Ben Pienaar secured the victory with a third try ten minutes before the final whistle.
George Ford, also from the Tigers Academy, kicked the other points with two conversions.
The result means Tigers move top of their LV= Cup pool ahead of London Irish, who play their third fixture in the competition on Sunday. Tigers face Newcastle in their last game.
The scorers:
For Harlequins:
Pen: Clegg 3
For Leicester:
Tries: Forsyth, Lewington, Woods
Con: Ford 2
Harlequins: 15 Ross Chisholm, 14 Seb Stegmann, 13 Ben Urdapilleta, 12 Tom Casson, 11 Tom Williams, 10 Rory Clegg, 9 Richard Bolt, 8 Tom Guest, 7 Will Skinner (capt), 6 Luke Wallace, 5 Charlie Matthews, 4 Pete Browne, 3 Tim Fairbrother, 2 Rob Buchanan, 1 Mark Lambert.
Replacements: 16 Nic Mayhew, 17 Daryl Marfo, 18 Will Collier, 19 Tom Vallejos, 20 Chris York, 21 Sam Stuart, 22 Charlie Walker, 23 Ollie Lindsay-Hague.
Leicester: 15 Niall Morris, 14 Scott Hamilton, 13 Dante Mama, 12 Andy Forsyth, 11 Alex Lewington, 10 George Ford, 9 Sam Harrison, 8 Ben Pienaar, 7 Tom Armes, 6 Ben Woods (capt), 5 Graham Kitchener, 4 Calum Green, 3 Logoviii Mulipola, 2 Jimmy Stevens, 1 Boris Stankovich.
Replacements: 16 George Chuter, 17 Jonny Harris, 18 Ryan Bower, 19 Joe Cain, 20 James Doyle, 21 James Grindal, 22 Jeremy Staunton, 23 Matt Smith.
Referee: Leighton Hodges (Wales)
Wasps 16-30 Exeter
A struggling London Wasps side found their slim hopes of making the LV= Cup semi-finals ended on Saturday as they slid to a third defeat in the competition, at home to Exeter.
Dai Young's side were always second best in front of a frustrated Adams Park crowd, with flanker David Ewers, full-back Myles Dorrian and lock Aly Muldowney scoring for the Chiefs.
The scorers:
For Wasps:
Try: Powell
Con: Robinson
Pen: Davis 3
For Exeter:
Tries: Ewers, Dorrian, Muldowney
Con: Steenson 3
Pen: Steenson 3
Wasps: 15 Jack Wallace, 14 Lee Robinson, 13 Alex Cheesman, 12 Chris Mayor, 11 Charlie Ingall, 10 Ryan Davis, 9 Charlie Davies (c), 8 Billy Vunipola, 7 James Harris, 6 Tinus Du Plessis, 5 Ed O'Donoghue, 4 Heinz Koll, 3 Jeremy Castex, 2 Tom Lindsay, 1 Zak Taulafo.
Replacements: 16 Nathan Morris, 17 Bob Baker, 18 Simon McIntyre, 19 Mike Powell, 20 Joe Burton, 21 Jonah Holmes, 22 Will Robinson, 23 Ashley Smith.
Exeter: 15 Myles Dorrian, 14 Bryan Rennie, 13 Phil Dollman, 12 Sam Hill, 11 Mark Foster, 10 Gareth Steenson (c), 9 Pat Phibbs, 8 James Phillips, 7 Ben White, 6 Dave Ewers, 5 James Hanks, 4 Peter Short, 3 Craig Mitchell, 2 Chris Whitehead, 1 Hoani Tui.
Replacements: 16 Simon Alcott, 17 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 18 Chris Budgen, 19 Chris Bentley, 20 Aly Muldowney, 21 Junior Poluleuligaga, 22 Jack Arnott, 23 Sam Jones.
Referee: Tim Wigglesworth (England)
Scarlets 27-19 London


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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734.487.2470
Fax: 734-483-6515
Transition from High School to College
Making the transition to college is exciting and challenging for all students. New responsibilities and expectations will be placed on you, essentially from the first day you are on campus. The Disability Resource Center (DRC) can assist you with the transition by discussing ways to be good self-advocates and independent managers of life's details. As you prepare for this transition, it is important to know about some key differences between high school and college.
|High School
|Guided by The Rehabilitation Act of1973, Section 504, Subpart D and the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
|Guided by The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, Subpart E and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
|Entitlement - student has a right to a free and appropriate public education
|Eligibility - student must be eligible to attend college and needs to meet program eligibility requirements as well
|The goal of the accommodation process is to ensure that the student is SUCCESSFUL
|The goal of the accommodation process is to ensure that the student has equal ACCESS
|Standards may be modified to ensure success
|Standards are not fundamentally altered
|High School
|Public schools are required to identify students with disabilities through free evaluations and the individualized education program (IEP)
|The student is responsible for contacting the disability office about accommodations
|Provide the resources and program placement necessary for student success
|Coordinate reasonable accommodations only while deferring to university practices for resources (i.e., tutoring, counseling, etc.)
|Parents, counselors, and teachers tend to do most of the advocating and accommodation coordination for students
|Students are their own self-advocates and managers of the accommodation process
|Parents and teachers tend to play active and lead roles in monitoring attendance, homework, and course progress
|Students are expected to take the lead in monitoring attendance to classes, completing homework, and knowing course progress
|Parents, teachers, and counselors often are the lead advocates for the student; these advocates keep the student in the loop when necessary
|The student is the lead advocate while the disability office advocates for accessibility; the student is expected to keep parents and others in the loop
|High School
|Close guidance is provided for the student so that they are aware of course and overall graduation requirements
|Course requirements vary by course and graduation requirements vary by program with students responsible for understanding both
|Class sizes tend to be smaller in number and relatively consistent from one class to another
|Class sizes can exceed 100 students per class, especially for introductory courses, and can vary widely from one class to another
|Outside of class, study time is often very minimal and students may not be forced to learn quality study habits as a result
|The general rule is that students should study 2-3 hours outside of class, for each hour in class, in order to achieve passing grades that allow one to retain scholarships and other financial aid
|Tests tend to cover small amounts of material and can often be passed through basic memorization studying - cramming can be a successful long-term strategy
|Tests tend to cover larger amounts of material and require a deeper level of understanding, analysis, and application - cramming is likely not a long-term strategy for success
|Final course grades often consist of many different grading opportunities (including regular small homework assignments); poor test or paper grades can be overcome by excellence in other areas
|Final course grades often consist of only a few major events (tests, papers, or projects) with few other grading opportunities (homework) available; poor performance on one test or paper will often impact the final grade
|Good effort often counts and will be highly considered in a final grade
|While effort is important, results matter; academic performance must satisfy the goals and objectives of the course and/or the degree program
|High School
|More likely to give routine homework that is regularly graded
|More likely to expect students to read and review notes on own outside of class without busywork assignments
|May approach the student regarding poor attendance, poor performance, etc.
|More likely to leave it to the student to contact if concerns about attendance or performance and often have scheduled office hours for students to attend if desired
|Present guided information to help students understand what is in the textbook, what is discussed in class, and to give an idea of what may be on the exam
|Guided information, such as a detailed study guide prior to each test, is likely to be available
|More likely to take time to discuss in class upcoming assignments and responsibilities for completion
|More likely to discuss an upcoming assignment one time but then expect that students will use the course syllabus to understand expectations and deadlines
|More likely to have open access to the parents
|More likely to close access to parents; strongly prefer speaking with the student about any student-related matters
|High School
|Teachers, counselors, and parents tend to monitor and be more in tune with the student's use of time
|Student is expected to manage time wisely in order to successfully balance class, work, and social expectations
|Teachers, counselors, and parents may have greater voice in the activities a student chooses to participate in
|Students are expected to choose wisely among numerous involvement opportunities
|Support is centralized by school staff, family, and friends
|Support is available but is not centralized; student is expected to create own support network


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LCpl. Blaise Oleski Memorial
Scholarship Name: Lance Corporal Blaise A. Oleski Memorial Scholarship
Deadline to Apply: November 15 and April 1
1st Year: √
2nd Year: √
Duration: 1 Semester
Description: This scholarship was established in memory of Lance Corporal Blaise A. Oleski who died at age 22 during combat in Afghanistan. The scholarship will honor his dedication and exceptional moral character and will support future students who demonstrate these qualities. Full-time or part-time students are eligible to apply.
Amount Awarded: $1,000
Criteria Checklist:
- Current or Past Military Service including delayed entry program
- Financial Need
- Community Involvement and/or Service
Application Process: Contact Institutional Advancement in Payne Hall room 220 for a General MVCC application
Selection by Scholarship Review Committee
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Debra Edick
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Payne Hall, Room 220
1101 Sherman Drive
Utica, NY 13501
Telephone - 315.792.5555
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Kids mapping their world 2001
Children from rural communities in NSW and from around the world have 'joined brushes' to express their feelings about their local environment through art.
Kids mapping their world comprises 26 works of art from overseas and 14 from recent 'Planting and Painting Across Australia' workshops, in which Kids Earth Fund joined forces with Landcare groups and the NSW Landcare Foundation, supported by Neway Transport and Pavilion design, to plant 2,000 trees and create 800 works of art.
Included will be a large community mural completed at the NSW Junior Surf Lifesaving Championships, 1-4 March 2001, at South Maroubra Beach.
The works of art in
the international section of the exhibition have come from Armenia, Bangladesh,
Belarus, Fiji, Hungary, India, Italy, Malaysia, Myanmar, Poland, Romania,
Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Uzbekistan. Children
were asked to create images related to their local environment. Their
works of art will make you smile and wonder and reflect but, more importantly,
feel great hope and optimism for a better future for us all.
Kids Earth Fund, established in Japan in 1988, facilitates the collection works of art worldwide for the Kids mapping their world exhibitions. The Fund is a non-profit children's art and environment organisation. All proceeds are donated to projects that support 'children helping children' through the medium of art.
Special thanks to the Kids mapping their world sponsors: Sherman Galleries, Outsource Australia, Landcare, Global Colours, Artist Acrylics, Volvo Australia, Orix Australia, Red Cross, Regional Arts NSW and World Vision - Indigenous Program.
Phillip Pittman +61 2 9261 4084 at Kids Earth Fund or check out the Kids Earth Fund website.
Alternatively, contact Helen Power +61 2 6240 6513 or Peter Naumann +61 2 6240 6701 at the National Gallery of Australia.


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Inclement Weather Notification, Jan. 25, 2013
Due to inclement weather, UNC Charlotte is cancelling classes today, Jan. 25 at 12:30 p.m. Essential employees are required to report for duty on their usual schedule. Other UNC Charlotte staff may observe an optional workday. For Saturday, Jan. 26, university operations and events will resume according to their normal schedule. Visitors with appointments on campus today are advised to call ahead to confirm.
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