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Planning on some trips this summer? Here are some helpful tips on having a blast and save some gas.
Slow Down Bitch!
Listen bitches, I know you are movers and shakers. So obsessed with your own importance that you need to get where you are going at light speeds. But did you ever think that moving so fast could waste gas? Yes, it is true. Just by slowing down 5 mph you can save 5-10% of your fuel economy.
Next time you are racing to meet a trick, take it slow. Nobody likes to rush in the bedroom or on the highway. Plan ahead before you race to give some head.
Fill Me Up, Baby!
A fully inflated tire is a happy tire. Just like a fully satisfied man is a happy man. One test showed that an under-inflated tire lost 1.3 miles per gallon in fuel economy. Another test showed that an under-satisfied man is more likely to stray. Satisfied man + full tire = happy life!
Sometimes Giving Shade Is Good
There is an age-old drag tradition called -giving shade (or reading). That is when one queen points out the weakness of the other queen and then slaps them in the face with it (hopefully in a witty way).
I found that reading under a shade tree, protected from the hot sun, I could read for longer periods of time. It is the same with cars. By parking in the shade, you reduce the emissions that evaporate, so you can save gas and not fill up the tank as often. Find a shady spot or under a shady queen and save energy.
Make Sure It Is On Right
When you are having sex you make sure that the condom is on tight, right? The same applies to your cap on your gas tank. If it isn't screwed on properly gas can drip out, wasting precious fuel.
Are You're Tits Are On Straight?
Before I leave the house I make sure my tits are on straight. Before you leave your house make sure your tires are properly aligned. Improperly aligned tires can drag down your fuel economy by putting unneeded work on your engine. And lopsided tits just look unattractive on a girl.
Get Off My Corner, Bitch!
When a street ho stands around gabbing, she is more likely to get busted by the cops. But if she keeps moving her chances are reduced. It is a basic law: a ho in motion stays in motion; that goes for your car as well. Idling can waste precious gas. If you are client and you are waiting for a ho to get in your car, turn the engine off in the meantime. A good rule of thumb is to turn off the engine when you're not going to be driving for more than 30 seconds.
Slam Me Daddy!
Everyone like to get slammed, right? When my man takes me, pounding me like a pile driver, I just scream with ecstasy. Sadly, the same does not apply for cars (unless you are in the back seat). Slamming on the brakes uses up far more fuel economy than smooth driving. Resist the urge to slam on the brakes - unless you have to, of course!
Empty Out Your Purse
When my purse is too full I can't move as nimbly as I like. But if I remove the dildo, the can of hairspray and my Bible out of it, I move like a panther. Empty out your trunks bitches, and you will save gas. If you are Italian, take the body out of the trunk, chop it into little bits, and dump each part separately. Every 100 pounds removed roughly equals 1-2% fuel efficiency. The lighter the load, the better the fuel economy!
Ditch The Bitch!
If you live in the suburbs it is impossible to ditch the car. It is like telling a drag queen to ditch her heels. That being said, the more you replace your driving time with walking, biking, or taking public transportation you will you save gas and reduce the fat in your ass.
By following these helpful tips you can use the money you save on fuel for some other purchases. A studly Australian masseur with devilish glint in his eyes and biceps that could crack a safe is worth every saved penny.


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Skip to comments.Dung beetles guided by Milky Way
Posted on 01/24/2013 11:33:39 AM PST by skinkinthegrass
When dung beetles roll their tiny balls of poop across the sands of South Africa on a moonless night, they look to the glow of our Milky Way galaxy as a navigational aid, researchers report.
"Even on clear, moonless nights, many dung beetles still manage to orientate along straight paths," Marie Dacke, a biologist at Sweden's Lund University, said in a news release. "This led us to suspect that the beetles exploit the starry sky for orientation a feat that had, to our knowledge, never before been demonstrated in an insect."
(Excerpt) Read more at cosmiclog.nbcnews.com ...
would it be easier to trek to congress...some species
of Dung beetles are native to the Americas.
Another thread about democrats.
Wish I knew what you were looking for.
Might have known what you would find.
And it's something quite peculiar,
Something that's shimmering and white.
Leads you here despite your destination,
Under the milky way tonight
Poop ball rollers were the first astronomers. Who knew?
What's the surprise?
Ain't evolution just amazing?
had the band play that at my wedding and I sang
If this is true, it may mean that dung beetles travelled all the way here from the Milky Way!!
oh poop.
when lost in beetleland , follow the Dung beetle?
Good tune by Church.
Why not? Bees are aliens from the Medusa Cascade. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1205437/quotes
I doubt it. The earth's magnetic field is a more likely source.
so dung beetles must have great eyesight!
instead, I'd prolly consider magnetic lay lines, possibly relating to higher concentration of iron in the poop
but then again, I'm not tenured and trying to justify a grant
Sorry pal. Design in nature is not evidence for your bloodthirsty boogie man fantasy.
God cleared the atmosphere from translucent to (often) transparent so He could create animals, and later humans, that needed visual access to the specific locations of the sun, moon, and stars to regulate their behavior. The dung beetle is but another of innumerable examples.
|GGG managers are SunkenCiv, StayAt HomeMother & Ernest_at_the_Beach
Thanks skinkinthegrass.
More blood libel against science. Because the bad guys used science too.
Slander seems to be a characteristic of your religion.
Your so called "God" is a demonic horror fantasy.
If follow the posts I think you started the slander. But if you have any other issues with God talk to him about it.
Wow, the article is interesting. They went to extraordinary lengths to rule out other explanations, even letting the beetles have a go wearing little hats that cut off their view of the sky.
Two dung beetles are munching on the same chunk of dung. One of 'em farts. The other one yells, "hey, I'm eatin' here!"
"Why, thank you, dear."
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July 30 2011 06:13AM
This week in 'contrails' we consider the Jets new AHL affiliate, some good news for Mark Scheifele and the possibility of signing a checking center to round-out the depth chart.
- First order of business is the announcement of the St. John Ice Caps Winnipeg's AHL affiliate:
"This name," said IceCaps president and CEO Danny Williams, "will put us on the map across Canada and the U.S. This name and image will market not just our team, but also our province."
No word on whether Tim Hortons is suing for copyright infringement yet.
- The Jets somewhat controversial 7th overall pick Mark Scheifele was invited to the Canadian junior development team camp taking placed next week in Edmonton. Scheifele might not have been the uninanimous choice at 7th in June, but he remains a legit first round talent and will likely press for a spot on the club.
- If you missed Illegal Curve's recent show on AM1290, they have both parts one and two available on their site. Highlights include discussion of the NIk Zherdev rumors, and interviews with Bruce Dowbiggen of the Globe and Mail and Geoff Kirbyson of the Winnipeg Free Press.
- Finally, Jeff Stevenson of Winnipeg Whiteout speculates that defensive centerman John Madden would be a good addition to the Jets bottom-six forward group.
That's it for this week. If you see any Jets articles or links worth discussion in Contrails, feel free to notify me at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
I began this story 14 days ago today as we first learned of the disaster at the Crandall Canyon Mine in Huntington Canyon. I was the first editor at the scene and we waited several hours for the first news and reports from the mine owner, Robert Murray who came down and gave the first briefing. These are the words I wrote at that time waiting for the first press conference:
Tragedy always brings with it a swarm of media looking for a story. Sometimes the stories aren't pretty and most of the time those fighting for the stories seem heartless and only interested in scooping others. This is the hard thing to take about this business.
These six men aren't just a story they are friends, neighbors, dads, brothers and cousins. As I sit at the command post I am reminded of the Wilberg Mine disaster and the uncertainty for days, the not knowing is the hardest part. The smallest glimmer of hope is all we have and sometimes these hopes are quickly dashed. I can't imagine the feelings of the families at this time. Life can be so uncertain and so filled with drama and traumatic events.
The events of this mine may not be known for a long time. Sometimes we never know exactly why or how things happen. Our county is no stranger to tragic events. Carbon and Emery counties have long been the sites of many extensive disasters and bad events. We will never forget Scofield, Winter Quarters, Willow Creek, Castle Gate or the Wilberg Mine disaster. Each time something of this type happens it brings back past memories of disasters gone by.
Six lives may not seem like much in the scheme of things, but to a small community and to the friends and families the effects are long range and far reaching.
Later on waiting for another press conference I wrote: Six days into the mine disaster I think of the many emotions of the week past. Monday I was hopeful, Tuesday was despair, Wednesday-Saturday hopeful again. As the days go by it's hard not to wonder if the miners have passed on. But, nothing has really changed, if they didn't pass away in the initial seismic activity, then chances are still good they are alive and OK. Probably really hungry and tired, but still knowing their brothers and sisters in mining will come for them.
What a debt of gratitude we owe these miners and miners everywhere. A lot of the media that have come to cover the mine disaster look like environmentalists to my son. He wanted to come to one of the press conferences with me to see everyone he'd seen on TV since Monday. He thought it quite the circus. He was impressed with Mr. Murray and his caring attitude for the families.
I think of these environmentalist types and know they don't have a clue about coal mining. Probably 99 percent of them have never been in a coal mine, but they all reap the benefits of those who mine coal. Everytime you flip on a light switch chances are that electricity came from a coal fired power plant.
I always think of the story of a mine owner who had gone to California to seek financial backing for a new coal mine he was going to open. At the meeting one of the potential backers said, "This is California, we don't use coal here, we use electricity." What a disconnect from the roots of where electricity comes from; what a disservice to those miners who produce the coal which in turn fuels the power plants which produce electricity that lights our homes. We should think of those trapped miners everytime we flip a switch.
They may have given the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy the comforts which have spoiled us. Coal mining gets in the blood, I'm told. Some people enjoy working underground; they love it. I appreciate those who are willing to take these jobs. At this time, it might seem like coal mining is more dangerous than other industries, but that's just not true. Coal mining is a safe industry and becomes more so all the time as advances are made in technology which makes mines safer and more efficient.
Life changing events have taken place. When those miners left their homes that day, they fully expected to return home 12 hours later. No chance for good-byes. Just a routine day at work until it proved otherwise. It makes me think how we need to live each day to the fullest without regrets. We should treat our family members and others as gold. We shouldn't take each other for granted as none of us know how long we have on this earth. Let's make each day a good day and live with hope and love for better days ahead.
Today as we move into day 14 of the disaster, all hope for a rescue seems long gone. Thursday night tragic events transpired at the mine which left three rescuers dead and six others injured. The only hope seems to be from above. Truly our only hope has always been from above. Whatever the outcome, the strength of these families will come from a loving Father in Heaven who will see that they are taken care of and loved. Let's bond together as we make our way through this tragedy with dignity and heads held high in loving memory of those who have gone before.


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Strong winds and thunderstorms passed through the county on Thursday morning causing damage. A mobile home in Lawrence was overturned on a lot where it was on blocks waiting to be set-up on the property. The trailer was flipped over causing the whole trailer to collapse. The trailer is a total loss. Kevin Brasher is the trailer owner and they were preparing to live in the trailer. No one was injured in the accident.
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01-20-2012 02:36 PM - edited 02-02-2012 11:54 AM
As promised I am putting a list of issues fixed in OTA2. I will update this list as I get more info.
As you all know that OTA2 for US, UK & WE was supposed to release today, however it has been delayed due to a critical issue found in our internal testing. I will provide an update on Monday.
1.Problem with Email getting stuck in Outbox. - issue reported in the forum
2.Email - apostrophes issue resolved. - issue reported in the forum
3.Can't encrypt internal storage device when connected to Active Directory.
4.Problems with German language translation. -- issue reported in the forum
5.English text produced when using a different language folio keyboard. - issue reported in the forum
6.Currency spelling and naming issues in Lenovo App Shop.
7.MTP error. When you connect to a computer running Microsoft Windows XP, file and folder names do not show correctly.
1.Device level proxy support has been added.
2.You can now change the default browser in LuckyLauncher Zone 5.
3.New version of Docs To Go allows you to use a USB key.
4.Battery charge icon gauge is more accurate.
5.New version of Arcsync new GUI to improve text display issues.
6.End user can't disable the Lenovo Device Administrator after a policy has been applied.
Update 01/31/2012
8. gps.config updated
9. Optimize default settings to reduce CPU utilization and increase battery life.
10. Fixed Lenovo App store widget
11. Lenov app shop will not require users to enable "unknown sources"
7. Add option to disable buttons
Settings --> Screen --> Check "Disable Physical buttons"
Will add to the list as I get more info.
New Schedule if testing goes well this week
US --> early next week
UK, WE --> end of next week
ROW, CN, JP --> end of next month.
Update 02/02/2012
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Solved! Go to Solution.
Thanks for keeping us informed! The TPT is the first Lenovo product I've ever purchased. I'm a web cartoonist http://comicsrack.com And my partner and I wanted to have the mobile studio, and so far It's been Great! A few minor glitches which I'm glad to see Lenovo is responding to. And thank you/Lenovo for having such a place as this forum to have good feedback (good and bad) directly from it's customers! Looking forward to the updates and good job sir!
Am I the only one disappointed by this list? I see nothing major, nothing game-changing. Apostrophes... text... spelling... naming issues. Come on. Palm recognition? I can't believe we've waited so long for 13 glitch fixes.
First, Thank You for keeping your word in getting this list out.
While I very much appreciate the email fix for Exchange servers, I agree that it is a little puzzling that the GPS issue was not addressed.. Is there some issue with changing the default SATs away from Asia that is more complicated than proper addressing?
Right now I'm also quite disappointed. I hoped at least one of the issues many people in this forum want would be solved (Pen-only mode, NTFS, Backup solution).
This changelog reads like something which should have been integrated at the launch of the TPT
I really hope the list will grow or I'll lose all my hope in this company and will try to do my best to get my money back...
I was really hoping they'd work on the pen responsiveness issue :-/
@bsnf, I sent you a private message with the requested videos of the issue.
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I was really hoping they'd work on the pen responsiveness issue :-/
@bsnf, I sent you a private message with the requested videos of the issue.
is it similar to this one ? : http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-slate-tablets


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"It's a chance to shop a whole bunch of yard sales without having to stand in the cold and the rain," Ferris said, "and without having to get up at 5 o'clock."


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|Posted by Hube on February 06, 2004 at 16:14:56:
|In response to Re: Sears well pump
: : : My pump still pumps water; but it no longer shuts off. When I turn it on the pressure gauge creeps up to 40#, then just stays there and will not go any higher nor kick off. In the past, I think it kicked on at 40# and kicked off at 60#. Since it ran a long time without rest before I discovered this, I thought that maybe the impeller was damaged from heat. So I replaced the impeller but my problem remained. I fiddled around a little with the screws on the pressure switch, but did not really know what I was doing. Any idea on a) what my problem is and b) how to get the pressure switch readjusted to the proper position? Is this a jet (out of well) or a sub pump (in the well)? Is this a Square D pumptrol switch? Let us know and we will advise further. Hube
: Hube---
: Thanks so much for agreeing to help me.
: My pump is a Craftsman Shallow Well Jet Pump (� HP; 40/60 pressure; Model # 390-251882). It sits atop a Sears Captive Air Water Tank. The whole thing sits atop my well. The foot valve is about ten feet below the pump; but lately the well has been full to the top, which means the water level is only a couple of feet below the pump. I don�t know whether the switch is a �D� . The rectangular black plastic cover which fits over the switch does not contain a model number, but says: Type: SK-2 Model: STA-RITE Part Number But then there is no number. The switch contains four raised screws in a straight line which hold wires; and there are three lower adjustment screws: #1 is in the middle, with #�s 2 and 3 on either side. Instructions in the cover say: Device Adjustment: 1) Turn nut #1 CW to raise cut on & off pressure 2) Turn nut #2 to raise cut off pressure only
: I do not understand these instructions. (I did not install this system, although I have replaced a few parts through the years). Furthermore, I do not know why the switch would be out of adjustment, anyway. I have never had to adjust it before (I was just fiddling with it lately out of desperation).
: Let me recap this: my water pipes into the house froze, then unthawed---although I don�t think the pump froze. Now my problem is that the pump goes up to 40# pressure, then just keeps running without shutting off. I replaced the impeller and re-plumbed several fittings which were leaking. I now have only a slight dribble where the hose from the tank attaches to the pump outlet. This (lack of leaks) is better than it has been in years. Since this problem developed I have kept the power to the pump shut off except when I am running water in my house. But even when it is shut off overnight, the system seems to hold pressure at 40#. The pump just won�t shut off.
: Thanks�
: ---sam SAM. Try draining (power off) the tank of all water,check what the air pressure is. The AIR pressure in the tank should be 2 lbs below the pump cut-in pressure.If it needs air, use a bike pump. Try the pump out for performance. Post back with the results....Hube
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SNAP Crucial to Ending Hunger in America!
By Lisa Pino, Deputy Administrator of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
As Deputy Administrator for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), I've talked to many communities around the country about what more USDA can do to help people fight hunger and have greater access to healthy food. Although it's been a year since I joined FNS, I remain humbled by the privilege of serving in a role where all of my time is spent helping others through the vehicle of SNAP. SNAP is truly a critical safety net to those in need, and it is by far our nation's largest anti-hunger program as more than 40 million people a month receive SNAP assistance. Nevertheless, there is always more work to do as we are still not reaching millions of eligible people who could be served.
For this reason, our Southeast Regional Office (SERO) and I conducted a community round table in Miami, Florida to discuss with local leaders how to get more eligible people to participate on SNAP. Although SNAP is at an historic high as the economy continues to recover, too many SNAP eligible people are not on the program despite the benefit. The purpose of the community round table is to learn what barriers prevent their participation, and to identify ideas on how to open up access and improve participation to FNS programs especially among seniors, the working poor, and eligible Hispanics and immigrants. With my partners at the USDA Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, FNS regions like SERO have been doing tremendous work in coordinating community round tables in NJ, AZ, FL, and later this summer in CA and IL.
In Miami, our community round table was held at the Human Services Coalition where over 50 people, ranging from county partners, consulates, community organizations, and faith based organizations joined us. Earlier that morning I had also addressed a Florida ACCESS Community Partner Summit in Boca Raton attended by over 170 organizations. Community partners are critical in our mission to reach those in need and now act as that catalyst to help bridge the non-participating SNAP gap.
The next morning a big surprise occurred when I appeared on national television to talk about SNAP. Despierta America on Univision is the Spanish-language equivalent of Good Morning America, and my four minute interview resulted in almost one thousand calls to our bilingual SNAP call center alone. Later that morning I had the most fun visiting the Little Havana Activity and Nutrition Center, which provides seniors with every kind of help that you can imagine, from SNAP assistance to nutrition counseling to CACFP. As incredible as the Little Havana Center is though, everyone there works hard to have fun, which is so important as too many seniors live in isolation. For this reason, the Center includes daily performances from a retired professional pianist, popular exercise classes, an entire room dedicate to domino playing, and morning salsa. No, not as in the chips and dip kind, but live salsa music. So of course I had to join them on the dance floor, which they do every day as early as 9:00 AM!
Deputy Administrator for SNAP Lisa Pino is interviewed on Univision's national morning show, Despierta America.
(USDA photo by Debbie Haston-Hilger).
Deputy Administrator for SNAP Lisa Pino talks with senior citizens as they play Cuban dominos at the Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Center in Miami. (USDA photo by Debbie Haston-Hilger).
Deputy Administrator for SNAP Lisa Pino takes a break to dance with a senior citizen at the Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Center in Miami. (USDA photo by Debbie Haston-Hilger).
FNS Deputy Administrator for SNAP Lisa Pino (center), USDA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Acting Deputy Director Julie Curti (left), and SERO Regional Administrator Donald Arnette (right), meet with local government leaders, hunger advocates, faith-based groups and community partners, June 3, during a roundtable in Miami.


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Canada's Full Time Centre team drops final exhibition matchBUENOS AIRES (September 28, 2012) – Canada's Full Time Centre men's volleyball team lost 25-14, 25-22, 25-22 to Buenos Aires Unidos, a professional team in the Argentinean professional league, in its final match on a three- week tour in the South American country on Thursday night.
Canada's top scorers were Nicholas Hoag of Sherbrooke, Que., with 11 points and Steve Gotch of Okotoks, Alta., with nine.
The Canadians struggled with Argentina's serve early on in the match but once they adjusted their game improved. Canada was able to stabilize its block-defence and put pressure on its opponent as well.
"It was a high quality match," said Canada's head coach Vincent Pichette of Gatineau, Que. "I was pleased with how our players regrouped in the first set and fought hard to solve Argentina's strategy."
Canada also played in the World Challenge Volleyball Cup in Mar del Plata last week and placed fifth. The FTC members train full time at the national training centre in Gatineau.
The Canadian team returns home on October 2 and resumes training in Gatineau on October 8.
Canadian team roster for Argentina tour:
Setters: Jay Blankeneau, Sherwood Park, Alta.; Zachary Diboll, Portage La Prairie, Man.; T.J. Sanders, London, Ont.
Left side: Marc Howatson, Victoria; Nicholas Hoag, Sherbrooke, Que.; Stephen Gotch, Okotoks, Alta.; Sander Ratsep, London, Ont.; Terrel Bramwell, Mississauga, Ont.
Middle: Rudy Verhoeff, Calgary; Graham Vigrass, Calgary; Max Burt, Gander, N.L.; Adam Simac, Ottawa; Jonathan Sloane, Winchester, Ont.
Right side: Allen Meek, Sherwood Park, Alta.
Head coach: Vincent Pichette, Gatineau, Que.
Assistant coach: Dustin Schneider, Brandon, Man.
Team manager: Frank Boyer, Ottawa.
Physiotherapist: Isabelle Bond


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The weekend of the Gazebo Art Festival, Western Illinois University will host its annual Al Sears Jazz Festival, sharing Chandler Park and providing a vibrant atmosphere for music and art lovers alike! The Macomb Public Library also hosts one of its annual book sales and food vendors are available. The event will be held on September 24 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, for more info please visit wciarts.org.
Items for your lawn and garden.
Family-owned restaurant and bowling alley with a banquet facility available.
Small, family-owned restaurant and bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Unique clothing for petite, misses, and plus sizes.
Fine home interior decorations. China, crystal, Christmas ornaments, cooking ingredients, candles and pictures.
Steakhouse includes seafood and buffet.
Choose your furniture wood, style, size, and hand mixed color. No particle board. Surprisingly moderate prices.
New Copperfield's Book Service
Adult, youth, and children's books. Special orders available.
Engraving plaques, trophies, and name plates.
Varied menu featuring steaks, chops and seafood.
Gifts and jewelery. Also J.C. Penney catalog.
Family restaurant with home cooking.
Affordable rooms.
Western Illinois University shirts, caps, and sweatshirts. St. Louis Rams Training Camp T-shirts and caps.
Whether you stop by after work to join in on the banter around the "u" shaped bar or come for breakfast, lunch or dinner you are sure to enjoy your time at the Double Deuce located in Carthage. Serving home cooked meals daily with affordable prices and a wide variety of menu options to please any appetite.
Floral shop and crafts.
Family style.
Gold and silver jewelry. Diamonds and assorted ring settings. Fine china and crystal.
Vitale's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Italian food and pizza.
Pizza place.
Family restaurant with pizza and sandwiches.
Affordable rooms with continental breakfast, cable TV, and large vehicle parking.
Fine dining with Southern flair.
Carthage Jail & Visitor's Center
Built of native yellow limestome from 1839-1841, this was the site where Mormon leader, Joseph Smith Jr. and his brother were killed by an angry mob on June 27, 1844, resulting in the Mormons' famous trek west that led to the founding of Salt Lake City, UT.
The Wright Place offers home cooked meals, banquet facilities for up to 130 guests, breakfast served all day along with fresh pies daily. BBQ Ribs and fresh cut ribeye steaks on Fridays.
This furnished 2-bedroom farm house provides the luxuries of the quiet life, just outside of Nauvoo, IL. Enjoy over 100 acres, pond, walking trails, and even a barn for your horses.
Bergman Farm Supply store in Carthage specializing in cattle holding and handling equipment, small seeds, livestock supplies, boots and more.
Specializing in flavored coffees, danish and soups.
Jewelry store located in Rushville, IL.
Hardee's fast food restaurant.
Friendly B & B with antiques throughout.
Family owned restaurant.
Pub with pool table.
The historic Wood Inn has been in operation under the same name since 1891. Now the main attraction besides the great food is the famous "wood chips." They are also known for great burgers, tenderloins and steaks. Located just off the NW corner of the square in Carthage.
A comfortable motel offering rooms with air conditioning and t.V.
The Flower Shop- Java House is located on the North side of the historic Carthage Square. The Flower Shop carries a full array of flowers and gifts for any occasion. The Java House offers coffee, lattes, teas and smoothies in a homey relaxed atmosphere.
This scenic 18-hole course has a driving range, putting green and golf cart rentals. The rolling terrain of the Lamoine River Valley provides spectacular views and elevation changes. Stadium features greet the golfer with beautifully sculpted mounds and carefully preserved forests of oaks, hickories and cottonwoods. The course also features Ken Killian's trademark of bunkering and creative water hazards that are sure to challenge golfers of all skill levels.
The land for Scripps Park was donated by the Scripps family. The park was the site of the homestead of the Scripps family, pioneers in journalism. Scripps Park offers a swimming pool, tennis courts, the Virginia community building, playground, picnic area, baseball diamonds, and two guest houses for rent.
This impressive collection includes Civil War and Indian artifacts, fashion items circ 1840-1920, fossils, rocks, geodes and other historic Hancock County aritfacts. New to the museum are the Funeral Customs display and the "Lincoln: Making of the Man" display. The majority of the collection was generously donate by Dr. Alice Kibbe.
Scripps Park Golf Course was originally built as a 9-hole course in 1923. The original 9 has many rolling fairways with bunkered greens and challenging water hazards. In 2002 the course expanded to 18 holes with the back 9 having the open feeling of a "links style" course. The wide fairways and creative hazards complement the demanding greens. All 18 holes are irrigated and provide consistent play from early spring to late fall. The course is long enough to be enjoyably challenging but easily accessible to walkers as well as cart players. You can purchase annual individual or family passes or pay by the round. Cart rental and a well stocked pro shop is available. The course can also accommodate groups and corporate outings.
Antiques and decor. Located in Rushville, IL.
See a regional collection of artifacts, historical documents and memorabilia representing Western Illinois history.
Schuyler Jail Museum and Genealogical Center
Visit the Schuyler Jail Museum to view a fascinating showcase of pioneer life on the Illinois frontier. A special section displays memorabilia from the Scripps family, early Rushville citizens who became nationally known in the worlds of newspapers and philanthropy, and who in 1926 donated their family farm to the city for use as a park. Displays showcase soldier's uniforms of many wars, Native American relics, pioneer furniture, farming implements, an early barber shop, and much more!
Motel located in Rushville, IL.
The Ferris Feedlot Cafe is located just 4 miles north of Carthage, IL. Dining, catering and banquet rooms are available, along with great daily specials. Every Sunday enjoy the bruch buffet at the Ferris Feedlot Cafe.
Great River Road in Illinois National Scenic Byway
Explore the heart of America! Follow the Mississippi River as it winds its way along Illinois' western border from Galena to Cairo. Experience over 550 miles of small towns, big cities, historic sites, recreational areas, cultural attractions and museums. Follow the green and white paddle wheel signs as they guide your next adventure!
Twin Oaks Golf and Country Club
The 9-hole "Twin Oaks" course at the Twin Oaks Golf & Country Club facility in Blandinsville, Illinois features 3,004 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35 . Twin Oaks golf course opened in 1965.
Super 8 chain.
Rolling hills make up this 18-hole golf course. Carts, a driving range and a putting green are available.
This museum features earth science displays.
This restored 1882 opera house, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is home to Pandora's Playhouse community theater.
Country home furnishings. Candles, cooking ingredients, pictures. Enjoy our coffee of the day while you shop.
This beautiful 18-hole course offers rental carts and a driving range. The Macomb Country Club has something for every member of the family. With affordable membership options, you can be part of the greatest 'in-town' vacations all year long.
Western Illinois University Union Motel
On-campus motel.
The majority of this large collection of historic artifacts were donated by Dr. Alice Kibbe. The collection now includes Civil War and Indian artifacts, fashion items dating from 1840 to 1920, fossils, rocks, geodes, and other historic artifacts from around Hancock County. Recently acquired was the entire collection of the Illinois Funeral Customs Museum; part of which is on exhibit.
Motel located in Rushville, IL.
In a spacious, beautifully restored historic home, we offer four charming rooms and a suite, all decorated with comfort in mind. We also offer a full apartment upstairs overlooking Rushville's historic town square.
Ocean Farm is working to make a harmonious place where nature and agriculture complement each other. A contour strip rotation uses corn, soybeans, oats, alfalfa, and buckwheat. 56 acres are used in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.
This brick Italianate style home was built by Dr. James (Fitz) Randolph in 1873. Dr. Randolph was a medical doctor and then entered the mercantile business. He was a state legislator and on the board of Trustees of Carthage College. Unfortunately he died shortly after the home was completed and his wife was forced to take in washing and rent rooms in order to retain ownership of her home. The second owner, Mary Alice Curts-Black purchased the home in 1894 and did an extensive renovation including adding the porches. Ernest Coeur was the third owner (1943) followed by his son, Dr. James Coeur (1973) who did additional updates. Karol and Steve Carr purchased the home in 2007 and established Fitz Randolph House Inn as a Bed and Breakfast in 2008 after major renovations. The home now features 5 guest suites in addition to the two parlors, dining room, reception room and owners' suite.
The majority of this large collection of historic artifacts was donated by Dr. Alice Kibbe. The collection now includes Civil War and Indian artifacts, fashion items dating from 1840 to 1920, fossils, rocks, and geodes, and other historic artifacts from around Hancock County.
Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center
Take in all the energy and entertainment available through the abounding opportunities at Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center! Mundane does not exist within the vast array of choices distributed throughout this park. Treat yourself, family, friends, or colleagues to an interactive day at the park. Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center has something for everyone including eight batting cages, an eighteen hole miniature golf course, driving range, sand volleyball pit, archery range, basketball, bags sets, playground, picnic area and concessions.
47 affordable rooms with free parking and restaurants nearby.
This historical courthouse, built in 1872 for $155,000 and still in use today, features its original stone, brick and walnut detail.
Shaw Creek Golf Course. The course is best known for its forgiving fairways. The greens are well manicured and medium in size and speed. There is a creek that flows through this course that comes into play on three holes. The course is sporty and will give golfers an opportunity to post some low numbers, but several holes will provide an enjoyable challenge for both experienced and inexperienced golfers.
Vintage, antique, primitive and new furniture, home decor, jewelry and glassware. Located on the South side of the Carthage Square.
This Western Illinois University gallery is dedicated to the study of culture and the arts.
Warren County Historical Museum
This museum features four floors of county-wide historical items and displays.
The Prairie Winds Motel is conveniently located 1 mile west of Carthage, IL on US 136. Clean, comfortable, and affordable, the Prairie Winds Motel has free high speed internet, truck parking and weekly rates available.
Rushville Antiques and Trumpery
Antiques and trumpery. Located in Rushville, IL.
This layout is wonderfully enjoyed by golfers of all skill levels, with 4 sets of tees on each hole the good golfers can go to the gold tees where it can play difficult, and the average player can enjoy themselves from the white tees. The 18-hole course features 6,900 yards from the longest tees for a par of 72, the course rating is 72.7 and it has a slope of 127.
This museum preserves Henderson County's rural American heritage, with the primary focus of the exhibits on the first half of the 20th century.
Country Pastimes offers a wide range of gifts for all ages. Whether you're searching for the perfect birthday surprise or a memorable wedding gift. A vast array of choices can be found with seasonal merchandise and new products daily make Country Pastimes a unique destination for all.
William Creek meanders through this park, providing habitat for an abundance of wildlife. Set in 770 acres of rolling terrain and steep hillsides, Weinberg-King is popular in winter for its cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
The Carthage Jail was the site of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum on June 27, 1844. Joseph and Hyrum with two companions were imprisoned here. A mob broke into the jail and killed them and injured severly one of their companions. Today the restored jail and visitors center and memorial gardens are open to visitors daily.
This 150-acre park with a 225-acre lake is owned by the city of Rushville. The park offers fishing and canoeing, hiking trails through a hardwood forest, camping and picnicking, youth group camping area, pavilions, boat dock & baseball diamond. The campground facilities consist of 77 spaces with electrical hookups. All spaces have water and there is a modern shower house for your convenience. Schuy-Rush Lake offers a well maintained boat ramp. There is a generous supply of slips for docking your boat overnight or for the entire camping season. Fishing is by pole and line only and the lake has a large variety of fish. For the adventurous, we have a nature trail for hiking. Come to Schuy-Rush Lake where we supply the water and you supply the fun.
Western Illinois University Agricultural Department
Explore the Allison Research and Demonstration area, which has historically been farmed without the use of pesticides and limited amounts of commercial fertilizer. The university also has a bull and ram test station.
This two-story brick home, owned by town founder Joseph Blandin, is said to have been visited by Abraham Lincoln during his 1858 campaign against Stephen Douglas. The museum features artifacts from Blandinsville's rich history.
Crooked Creek Gallery is located in the old Sheriff's home and jail built in 1865. The past Home of cattle rustlers and horse thieves now houses fine art, jewelry, paintings and photography. Jail tours are also available.
12 parks that offer diverse activities. Fishing, picnics, baseball diamonds, volleyball courts, hiking trails and playgrounds.
Rustic setting available for retreats, picnics, camps, nature studies or a team course.
Borders Spring Lake Park and is habitat for deer, turkey, fox, geese, beaver and coyotes. Trails and educational programs offered.
Diamond Dave's Mexican Restaurant
Casual Mexican-American dining for the whole family. Enjoy one of the 14 flavors of margaritas.
The Golden Windmill was built in 1872, and is the only smock mill that still has its original stones and gears in place. Today it is home to the Windmill Museum and gift shop.
Lake Hill Winery was built, not only to be a winery, but to be a gathering place and have the ability to hold a wide variety of functions. Besides the wine production, there is a tasting room bar, a small gift shop, and two banquet rooms. The first is the barrel room, which holds 100 people. This room is typically booked for smaller events such as reunions, rehearsal dinners, showers, company parties, birthday parties, etc. The other banquet room is the main hall. With two levels, capacity for over 400 people, a 160" TV/projector, and two bars, this room is capable of accommodating almost any event.
La Harpe Historical Society Museum
The museum houses a podium and pew that President Lincoln spoke at in 1858. There is also an area devoted to Charles Duryea, inventor of the gasoline automobile, as well as local artifacts and a genealogy section.
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Spring Lake Park in Macomb, IL. has three different singletrack trails ranging in intermediate to difficult. At 10 miles in length this park has a nice smattering of everything an adrenaline junky would want. The trails here are tight in some spots with a few ladder bridges, log piles and even a teeter-totter, and the hills just keep coming with jumps that make you feel weightless.
Olson Conference Center (Residence Hall)
Dorm-style housing at very affordable rates.
Peace of Earth (an eco-friendly lodging experience) offers you the chance to relax and enjoy nature in a comfortable homey atmosphere in all seasons of the year. Guest rooms, cabins, and the ever-popular Tree House include queen-sized beds and a sitting/ reading area. All our lodging accommodations are television, telephone and internet free. Our great room in the Lodge includes a common area and dining room, both of which feature amazing wildlife viewing through the south-facing forty-foot-long window wall. Cedar decks wrap the Lodge and offer tree-top dining or relaxing. Take Highway 24 north of Rushville Middle School to Route 4 (Ray Road). Lodge is mailbox 41 on Ray Road.
Find serenity at this beautiful 1700-acre wooded park situated along an old stagecoach route between Galena and Beardstown. Featuring 95-acre Argyle Lake, the park is home to countless beaver dams and more than 200 bird species and 5 miles of hiking and biking trails.
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Saxton and Schalk equal best result this season on World Tour
June 29, 2014
STAVANGER, Norway – Ben Saxton of Calgary and Chaim Schalk of Red Deer, Alta., equalled their best result this season on the FIVB World Tour circuit in beach volleyball finishing ninth in men's competition.
Saxton and Schalk went 3-0 in the round robin which included upset wins over two top-10 ranked teams to place first in pool H. The second-year pair earned a first round bye in the opening knockout round and then fell to seventh-seeds Jonathan Erdmann and Kay Matsyk of Germany 21-16, 21-14 in the round of 16.
Phil Dalhausser and Sean Rosenthal won their first gold of the World Tour when they defeated Ricardo Santos and Alvaro Filho in the Stavanger Grand Slam gold medal match on Sunday. In a match that pitted 2004 Olympic champion Ricardo against 2008 Olympic champion Dalhausser, the USA pair ended victorious against the Brazilians with a 2-0 (21-16, 21-16) win.
In women's competition, April Ross and Kerri Walsh of the U.S., claimed their third gold medal this season as they defeated Liliana Fernandez and Elsa Baquerizo in the championship match. The Americans pair beat the Spaniards 2-0 (21-12, 21-15) to add Stavanger gold to their wins at the Fuzhou Open and Moscow Grand Slam from earlier in the year.
Both Canadian entries went 1-2 in the round robin then lost their first elimination match. Jamie Broder of Victoria and Kristina Valjas of Toronto lost to a Chinese pair in 56 minutes while Sarah Pavan of Kitchener, Ont., and Heather Bansley of Toronto were bounced by an Italian combo.
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The Pentagon's top leaders told senators Tuesday that if they're worried civilians are suffering more than contractors under sequestration, they shouldn't be: DoD says the entire non-uniformed workforce will share the pain.
The topic arose as the Defense Secretary and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff testified before a key Senate subcommittee in the immediate aftermath of the self-outing of Edward Snowden, the Booz Allen Hamilton employee who says he was the one who leaked classified details of NSA surveillance programs to media organizations.
At the outset of a hearing on DoD's 2013 budget and sequestration, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, used Snowden to add fuel to an ongoing battle over the cost-efficacy of government civilians versus contractors.
"This was a high school dropout, he didn't finish his military obligations, he dropped out of community college and he was being paid $200,000 a year," Durbin said. "The average contract employee costs two to three times as much as the average DoD civilian. And there's not been a civilian pay raise since 2011."
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Booz Allen Hamilton issued a release Tuesday saying it had terminated Snowden's employment on June 10 and that he had a salary rate of $120,000.
In DoD, most of those civilians will soon have their pay cut by 20 percent while they endure one-day-per week furloughs for the remainder of the year. But Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the sequestration cuts prompting those furloughs certainly won't hold the government contracting industry harmless.
Significant adjustments on the way
"We are reviewing all contractors right now. We have no choice. There's no question we're going to have to make some significant adjustments, and I certainly don't disagree with any of your analysis on contractors," he told Durbin. "When you look at the buildup over the past 12 years, the money flowed in, but the time has come where we're going to have to make some hard choices."
Undersecretary of Defense Robert Hale, DoD's comptroller and chief financial officer, said as distasteful as he finds the civilian furloughs, they'll only represent about $2 billion of the $37 billion the department will have to shave from its spending in 2013. The majority, he said, will come from contractors, including service contractors.
"We're going to see a drop in contractors. I don't know how much, because the year isn't over. But I think it will be a sharp drop," he said.
Hale said Durbin's assertion that a contract employee costs two to three times as much as a federal civilian "sounds about right."
"But let me say that whether a contractor or a civilian is cheaper or better depends on the circumstances," he said. "There are some cases where we simply don't have the skills that we need, or it's a short-term job and it wouldn't make any sense to grow that workforce. Audit readiness is an excellent example: I'm hiring a lot of contract auditors because they know how to do audits, and we don't yet. In other circumstances, if you're going to have the job over a long period of time, it's probably better to have a government employee do it."
DoD has spent the past several months determining, in excruciating detail, how many of its 780,000 civilians would be furloughed, under what circumstances, for how long, and sending a furlough proposal letter to each affected employee. Such decisions and calculations are impossible with regard to the contractor workforce because when military components hire outside firms, the contract terms often dictate that the company provide a certain level of service rather than a defined headcount of staffers.
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Nonetheless, since 2008, Congress has ordered the Pentagon to develop a way to take a census of the contractors working for it so that, among other things, it can make better decisions about the best mix of military, civilian and contract workers for a given function. DoD plans to bring a departmentwide data system online next year to begin collect that manpower data. DoD components will begin supplying data on most of their service contracts by 2016, according to the Government Accountability Office.
But Hale acknowledged that as of today, there's still not a reliable count.
"I know that sounds bad, but it's true. Because if you do a fixed-price contract, the company has no obligation to tell you how many people are doing it. They just do the work, and if they do it satisfactorily, we pay them," he said. "We're in the process now of asking all of our contractors to tell us, probably at some expense to the government, how many people are involved, even if it's a fixed- price contract. So we'll know better soon, but roughly 700,000 contractors is our best estimate right now."
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We found a few Japanese fashion labels that seem to share their own idea of what spring and summer should be about. And boy, are the perspectives different! First, Christian Dada suggests writing poetry and spending late nights out with your punk attitude in check, and don't mind the occasional snags caused by your spiked denim jacket. On a lighter note, Labrat reminds us of California summers out by Venice Beach where Hipsters and Hippies both hang in their vintage jeans and cut–offs; and finally, Revionnet wants us to think of simpler times while sporting "little girl dresses" or relaxed denim shirts made completely in denim. We sense Alexa Chung may have played a role as a muse in the girly feel of this collection.
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Who Is Part Of The Master Plan?
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February 03 2012 01:12PM
Editor's Note: This is an entry in our search for Fresh Blood at TLN. Every possible contributor will get three posts to strut their stuff and then we'll ask you readers to help us choose who is going to join.
By: Ryan Fancey @rfancey3
It's hard not to get caught up in everything surrounding the Maple Leafs right now. Finally in midst of a real playoff hunt, the feeling around most fans is excitement. It's the first time since the whole sports blog, Twitter, and social media scene really came about that we've been able to discuss a winning team. This season has been rightfully looked at as a success so far, but there's still a bigger picture here.
Burke has made clear on more than one occasion that his goal isn't to simply scrape into the playoffs and get knocked around, but to ultimately contend for the Cup - nothing ground-breaking here, as this should obviously be the outlook or plan for any general manager. We've heard Burke repeat that he believes the stages of building a real contender are to crawl, walk, run, and eventually sprint. I probably would've left one out, personally, and just went with three, but four is fine I guess.
Right now the Maple Leafs are somewhere between walking and running, they're enjoying a light jog. But as you can probably tell, this club is looking to run. What moves they have to do to sprint are unknown, and likely a year or two down the road. In fact, as @draglikepull pointed out on Twitter a few days ago, it appears as though Burke is perhaps targeting 2013 as his year to gear up to be a contender.
If you take a look at the Leafs' current club, and what their cap situation looks like for the 2013-14 season, there are a few things that stand out. For one, tons of potential space - the team has seven forwards all set to become unrestricted free agents in the summer of 2013, accounting for 21.35 million in cap space. Secondly, three of what are believed to be the Leafs' core players, Kessel, Phaneuf, and Reimer, are all going in to a contract year for the 2013-14 season.
Burke has set up a scenario where he can tinker with the lineup in 2013 with a fair amount of flexibility, and easily cut loose those who he believes shouldn't be along for the ride. In a sense, the players currently on the roster are taking part in an audition until then. J-M Liles has already managed to snag a part, earning an extension earlier this month. Grabovski could be well on his way to doing the same.
We've been hearing a lot of rumors lately, so I think it's fair to question where James van Riemsdyk would fit in to the picture. Well, by then he should begin to peak, much like Kessel (two years older) is doing right now. Of course there's no guarantee he'll be in a Leafs uniform, but it's no secret now that Burke will be making a push to acquire him. At least now we can somewhat understand why.
The list of unrestricted free agents in 2013 includes some huge names like Crosby, Iginla, and Tim Thomas. It's doubtful Burke is banking on any of those. But further down the list you'll see Perry, Getzlaf, B. Morrow, Hartnell, J. Staal, Clowe and Horton. I'd be crazy to think all of these guys will make it to the market, but some will.
The Leafs are hoping to use this season to springboard into a run. When Burke decides it's time to sprint, he'll have a pretty substantial number of ways to go about it.
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The Emery High Spartan football team took their 2011 record to 4-1 last week with a convincing 37-0 win over American Leadership Academy in a region game at Emery High School.
The Emery Spartans play in a very competitive region, the 2-A North region, and every game in big when it comes to placement in the state tournament that follows the regular season. Four of the top five teams in 2-A football are from this region.
Emery's three starting running backs had an outstanding game last week as each surpassed 100 yards rushing. Junior fullback Cory Cox led the way with 112 yards on 18 rushes and scored a touchdown. Senior back Jesse Winn gained 104 yards on 14 attempts and Jesse scored two touchdowns. Sophomore back Dominic Rondinelli gained 104 yards on 13 attempts and scored a touchdown.
The ALA Eagles received the opening kickoff at their own 26-yard line and failed to pick up a first down. On the punt attempt, a bad snap and a tackle by Jesse Winn on the punter gave Emery the ball at the ALA 20-yard line. Cox would score the touchdown on Emery's sixth play of the drive on a 9-yard run. On the extra point try, Emery would add a two point conversion to make the score 8-0.
Emery would tackle the Eagle ball carrier in the end zone for a safety later in the quarter and the Spartan led after the first period 10-0.
In the second quarter, Emery would add another touchdown, as Winn would score on a two yard run. The kick was wide right and Emery led at the half 16-0.
In the third quarter, Emery would add two more touchdowns. With ALA kicking off, Emery's Jake Bell received the kickoff inside the Emery 15-yard line. The Spartan kickoff team did a good job of blocking the Eagles and Bell scored after a good run. On the point after attempt, Emery faked the kick and holder Bailey Faimalo would loft a pass into the right corner that Jesse Winn hauled in and Emery led 24-0.
After the Spartan defense did their job, Emery got the ball back due to an interception and Emery would score on the drive. Winn added his second touchdown of the night, this time a 7-yard run. Cory Cox kicked the extra point. Emery led 31-0 after the third quarter.
Emery added a final touchdown in the fourth quarter to get to the final score of 37-0. Rondinelli scored on a 13-yard run as the Spartans finished off their region opponent.
The Emery defense did a good job throughout the game of keeping the Eagle offense in check. Emery came up with three interceptions in the game and also recovered an Eagle fumble. The Spartan defense was also responsible for the safety in the first quarter plus the loss on the punt. The first interception was by linebacker Cory Cox, the second by cornerback Bailey Faimalo and the final by safety Jake Bell. Faimalo recovered the fumble for the Spartans.
Linebacker Brett Sorensen led the way for Emery with six tackles with linebacker Winn being in on five tackles. Emery had fewer tackles in this game because ALA was a passing team and had many incomplete passes, as the Emery pass coverage was pretty good throughout the game. ALA was five for 22 in passing in the second half of the game as the Eagle quarterback could not connect due to pass coverage or to pressure from the rushers.
Emery will travel to undefeated Millard this Friday for a key match up in region play. Game time is 7 p.m.


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|Rua Almada Negreiros, 2615 Alverca do Ribatejo, Portugali
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House renovated and well located in Alverca.
Close to supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, various shops.
Close to the A1, A8, A9 where you can go out to visit the various places of interest.
A 15 mn from downtown Lisbon.
T3 + Storage
Annex + Terrace + Garden + BBQ
R / C - lounge, wc, kitchen, entrance hall.
1st floor - 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom
The Ribatejo is composed of nostalgia that comforts the soul and frees us towards a peace only obtained through nature... That is why Ribatejanos use hand shaped and painted rustic materials, opting for solid wood, designing the furniture and giving special attention to the details, so that they are perfect.
In Ribatejo TAUROMAQUIA (Bullfighting) is lived. Bovine cattle is raised, more concretely Bulls of Lide. Bulls are bred for the bullfights in the paddocks. Looking back on history, the bullfights also served as a preparation for war.
There are some who appreciate them and some who don't, but they are a Ribatejana tradition.
It is also because of the bulls that there are the "campinos", whose main function is to lead the bulls through the pastures. And what a delight it is to see them mounted on their horses, with their bright coloured clothing, a white shirt, red jacket, blue trousers, white knee high socks and green and red cap. This is a typical image and full of tradition.
Ribatejanos keep and plant beautiful gardens filled with flowers, grass, shrubs and o ornamental and fruit trees.
There is no confusion, only comfort and a healthy life that it relates to other times...
Talon säännötSecurity Deposit : 70€
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Perfect location and comfortable place to stay in Lisbon. Best greetings to Isabel:-)
Nice and clean apartment close to the center with everything you need for a comfy stay in Lisbon. Contact was easy, a very gentle man called Joaquim was there to show us around and explain everything we needed to know. This is definitely a location we can recommend.
Communication was perfect, all information precise and helpful. The stay at the "musician flat" opened insights into the "real life" in Lisbon and Portugal which would not be possible in a commercial hotel or pension. Thanks a lot for the friendly talks with Ivana and her nice daughter.
Thank you so much for having us! we had a great time. Madalena and her friend were very kind and tried to explain everything to u as good as they could. Fortunately one of our friends spoke Galician and that helped a lot.
The kids had a great time playing at the pool and also playing billiard.
Hopefully we can come next year.
Thank you Isabel and Madalena for everything. Hope to see you next year.
(maybe with my family from the Netherlands and my sister from Germany ( whoes children where really jealous at us staying there at the big waves( They love to surf)
thanks again for everything
Greetings Yvonne
After our Booking it was difficult to get the host and at end we got our host over Wimdu. It is the worst place to stay in Lisbon. All things were so dirty and full of dust. There was no Wardrob in the room for cloths. Kitchen und Bathroom were so full of dust and smelling bad. We reccommend who wants cleanliness not take this accomodation.
Isabel's daughter Ivana was very friendly and was in the appartment when we arrived. So there were no problems with the keys. The appartment was nice and clean.
Communication with Isabel was always good and quick. Everything was ok for the arrival. It is very central and good for a short term stay: I would returN Thanks
After arriving late, wich was no problem, we arrived at Isabel's home.
The room is small, but if you are only there to sleep and see Lisbon it is a nice place to stay.
The tram stops in front of the appartment, easy acces to the city. I would recommend buying a 24 hour public transport card at a metro station for €6 to use the tram/metro/bus. The public transportation is easy to use if you get the hang of it.
On the end of the street on praca Luis de Camoes there is a very nice place to have breakfast called 'A Padaria Portuguesa'.
Isabel was a great host. We were a little bit to early, but that was no problem for her. She is very hospitable.
The place was nearby metro Arroios and close by the centre. She gave us some good tips about local places and restaurants. We loved our stay by Isabel. If we or our friends want to visit Lissabon we recommend Isabelle:)
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[Friend of Blogness Wil Allen (@wilyumis) was in the pit at Bruce Springsteen's Cardiff show last night (setlist here), and was nice enough to offer us his impressions.]
Last night was Bruce�s second show on Welsh soil, my seventh overall and my very first in the privileged position of being in the golden circle with folk who really feel like true believers. At 24 I�m relatively young and still feel kinda new to this whole Springsteen thing, but I like to think I know a little (I wrote my dissertation on the importance of bootlegs to Bruce fans), and it�s not an overstatement to say that his music has saved my life more than once.
Girlfriend and I arrived in the queue just after 2 in the afternoon, which still proved early enough to get the last of the Golden Circle wristbands � the significance of it didn�t quite hit me until we�d made our way inside (and it really was inside on this occasion!) and seen quite how close they meant we could get.
I expected the Millennium Stadium to be set out in the traditional concert manner as it was for my live Bruce induction in 2008, but yesterday it was cut in half; black curtains were hung around where the halfway line would usually be, and the roof was closed, effectively transforming one end of the ground into an enormous arena, making this the most intimate Bruce show I�ve attended by some way.
Waiting around the edges of the floor before Bruce came onstage we ran into Martyn Joseph, a Welsh singer-songwriter and fellow Bruce enthusiast (whose music I was actually introduced to because of his appearance on E Street Radio) — it was the first in a night filled with wonderful surprises.
As with Ireland�s shows over the past week, the show kicked off with �This Little Light Of Mine,� setting the tone for what was, overall, the most rollickin�, rip-roarin�, barnstormin� ESB show of my (comparatively) young life … the pace only really let up at all for �My City Of Ruins,� which was as touching and moving a memorial as it always will be.
Early on we got the Tracks 1-2-3 of �TV Movie� (�We�ve never played this song … mainly because it�s ridiculous�), �Cynthia� (�This is one of Stevie�s favourites, he castigates me about it…�) and �Roulette� � to the relative bemusement of a lot of folk in the seats, but to the euphoric glee of a fair number of the rest of us.
The number of high energy covers thrown in added to the bar-band celebration atmosphere � �Summertime Blues,� �Shout,� �Boom Boom,� a reprise of �This Little Light of Mine� and a killer re-enacment of SXSW�s �We�ve Gotta Get Out Of This Place� with Eric Burdon.
The theme continued with the inclusion of four (five if you include �Hungry Heart,� and with such a swelling, goosebump-inducing singalong, you probably should) of The River�s house-party songs. The cuts from Wrecking Ball kept the tempo high and slotted into the set seamlessly alongside the anthemic, sing-until-your-voice-gives-out majesty of �Spirit…� and �Badlands.�
�Waitin� On A Sunny Day� took its regular spot a couple of songs before the encore; mid-song, Bruce made his usual jog to the front rows and plucked a shy wee lad from the crowd to sing � he was wearing huge blue earphones and as Bruce handed him back, his dad was fighting back tears — which, to me, pretty much encapsulates what we all go for.
Another small detail I�ve always loved is the fact that the house lights come up before �Born To Run� and tend to stay on until the end (another whole eight songs in this instance) which seems to be the kick folk need to finally get out of their seats for good and let loose a little more. It�s also perpetually fascinating to watch the way people around me can lose themselves in the music, and truly amazing to feel no inhibitions about becoming just as absorbed. Being in �The Pit� definitely takes what is already a wonderful, life-affirming experience and elevates it even further.
Compared to the other two shows I�ve caught on this tour, this one stands out. A combination of the setlist, the setting, the crowd and the fact I was able to get closer to the front than I ever dreamed possible made the whole experience practically perfect in every way. Of course, Bruce�s concerts are always incredible � the sheer relentless energy of the man beggars belief — but last night in Cardiff it just felt as though he brought that extra something.
My personal highlights were �Cadillac Ranch� in all its bombastic, goofy glory, �Tougher Than The Rest,� which was flawless, and the solo acoustic encore of �Janey Don�t You Lose Heart� and �Thunder Road� � turning to see the house lights illuminating the three tiers and thousands of people lost in recreating the final chords will stay with me forever.
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