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Located on Lake Kinkaid, the marina offers camping, boat slip rental, and boat rental. They have a restaurant, bar, bait shop, camping and boating accessories, and water toys. In addition, you can also purchase your fishing license.
If you like to fish, enjoy the beautiful outdoors, for boating, hiking, relaxing rent a cabin that puts you right on the edge of beautiful Kinkaid Lake, Muskie fishing at your fingertips!
A 3.6 mile loop trail constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Offers spectacular views of the Big Muddy River, Turkey Bayou, and the Missouri bluffs across the Mississippi River.
Fort de Chartres State Historic Site
This former French military stronghold has been partially rebuilt and turned into a museum. Regular living history events shed light on colonial life in Illinois, and include 18th-century crafts, food, music, hundreds of historically dressed participants, flintlock rifle and musket contests, cannon and mortar competitions, traders and much more. There are also guided tours of the 1800 Creole House, which was designed in the French-American Transitional Architecture style.
CITY:Prairie du Rocher
17th Street BBQ is an award-winning barbecue joint offering family-style dine-in and carryout and has been rated as "Best Ribs in the U.S." by Bon Appétit Magazine. For truly succulent ribs and zesty sauces 17th St. BBQ abides.
Scratch Brewing Company is a farmhouse brewery and restaurant located 5 miles from the Shawnee National Forest in Ava, Illinois. Named one of the top four breweries for foraged beer by Outside Magazine, and one of the most beautiful places to drink beer in the world by All About Beer Magazine, Scratch Brewing Company focuses on farmhouse beers and other styles brewed with home grown and locally farmed and foraged ingredients.
Mary's River Covered Bridge was built in 1854 as part of a planked toll road between Breman and Chester. Currently it is the only covered bridge in Southern Illinois, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
The taproom is located on a brick street in historic downtown Murphysboro. It neighbors the Jackson County Courthouse, Cummares Italian Restaurant, the City Fountain, and several other historic buildings. The Taproom creates a central location for showcasing Southern Illinois beer, wine, and 'shine'. Customers can sample products from several local producers any day of the week. We provide directions, information, and encourage anyone that comes in to visit the producers.
Peabody River King State Fish Wildlife Area
Boat docks and fishing areas are easily accessed for all skill levels - even special docks for kids.
This campground on Kinkaid Lake is open year round. There are 81 permanent sites available for annual rental. There are 20 sites with electricity, water, and sewer, plus 40 tent sites. There is also a snack bar.
Quaint little marketplace that is nestled in the peaceful countryside among grazing horses. Deli-style fine cheeses, quality luncheon meats, summer sausages, dry goods, culinary supplies, canned items, homemade items hard-to-find and unusual items and fresh baked bread every Saturday. Lawn furniture by local craftsmen.
Coyote ATV Trail Riders & Junkyard International Raceway
Fifty to 60 trucks carrying ATVs pull in every weekend to ride through the 10 miles of trails. You can also race go-karts on the track.
Big Muddy Brewing began in Murphysboro, IL. This microbrew quietly puts out small batches of craft beer for beer enthusiasts to enjoy. Stop on in for a tour of the operation and stick around for a sampling.
This monument honors Elzie Seager, Chester native and creator of beloved cartoon character Popeye the Sailor Man. The Popeye statue stands proudly next to the Chester Bridge.
Kinkaid Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Sandstone bluffs and rolling hills surround the lake and oak-hickory forest. Picnicking, fishing, boating, and hunting opportunities available.
The Reece Ridge Luxury Cabin is an open, spacious, beautiful secluded home. It is tastefully decorated in a lodge decor, with comfortable furnishings. The cabin is peaceful and serene surrounded by wooded forest full of wildlife. Step into the great room, featuring a large wood burning fireplace and groove vaulted ceilings and walls. Windows provide natural light and awesome views of the surrounding area. The well equipped kitchen and dining room enjoys the same views. The large, open front porch has a swing and rocking chairs where you can listen to the trees quake in the wind and enjoy a morning cup of coffee.
Ratz Memorial Park and Lincoln Park
Located in Red Bud, these parks feature picnic shelters, and plenty of playground equipment. Both are great places to take the kids.
CITY:Red Bud
This Lower Mississippi-style house was built in the early 1800s, and has been completely restored to reflect life during this period.
CITY:Prairie du Rocher
Spinach Can Collectibles Museum
A museum inside the 1875 Opera House is full of Popeye merchandise and memorabilia.
Visitors can canoe from Riverside Park in Murphysboro to Rattlesnake Ferry in LaRue Pine Hills.
Hundreds of interesting items amassed over a lifetime are housed in this unique gallery that was formally a working farm barn.
The house, built in 1800, is an example of French and American architecture.
CITY:Prairie du Rocher
Arts & More Gallery offers custom framing, in-home consultations, art classes, hundreds of mats and frames, and thousands of prints. Also, original art by local, national, and international artists.
CITY:Red Bud
Two lakes, a nine-hole golf course, a camping area, a cottage/residence area, as well as picnic shelters, are features of this great park.
46 rooms, non-smoking, handicapped accessable, credit cards accepted, cable television available, outdoor pool, a whirlpool and fitness room, pets accepted, lounge/bar on premises, and complimentary breakfast served
Turkey Bluffs State Fish and Wildlife Area
Hiking, picnicking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Hunting for upland game, fur-bearers and deer is encouraged on its 2,265 scenic acres that overlook the Mississippi River.
Popular lake for fishing. This 1,000-acre park is the perfect place to enjoy hiking, camping, picnicking, boating and fishing.
Popeye stands tall in front of the new Welcome Center in the Elzie C. Segar Memorial Park. Find his friends on murals and statues around town, including Wimpy, Olive Oyl, Swee' Pea, Jeep, Bluto, Castor Oyl and Sea Hag.
Lette's Shop - Antiques & Collectibles
Antiques and other unique items for sale!
The DuQuoin State Fairgrounds are located in the heart of Southern Illinois. A State owned facility, hosts several major events each year, including the annual DuQuoin State Fair. Grounds are open to the public year round.
CITY:Du Quoin
Kaskaskia River State Fish and Widlife Area
One of the largest state-owned and managed sites in Illinois, located 35 miles southeast of St. Louis. The land and water area total more than 20,000 acres of river and bottomland. It contains 36 miles of river.
One-of-a-kind restaurant in Southern Illinois serving up traditional Cajun dishes, such as gumbo and shrimp po' boys,alligator entree', 'gator eggs' and more. Comfort-food favorites like burgers and pasta dishes are also served. With seating for 30, this restaurant's exposed brick walls and original tine ceilings create a fun, laid-back atmosphere.
Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn- Murphysboro, which is located in the heart of beautiful Jackson County. We are just west off of I-57, approx. 20 miles to Carbondale. We are a newly remodeled property with a clean and comfortable home feeling.
Fults Hill Prairie State Nature Preserve
The preserve consists of nearly 1,000 acres of both upland prairie and lowland wetland marshes. A variety of plants and animals can be found in the preserve, some common, and some cannot be found anywhere else in the state.
CITY:Prairie du Rocher
Sharon's Heart of Gold has a large variety of craft booths.
Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site (Ellis Grove)
Open year round with 50 camp sites
CITY:Ellis Grove
Mileur Orchard offers fresh-picked peaches from July to mid-September. Apples are harvested in early September, and are available into October.
From Our Hands to Yours, another unique DuQuoin Main Street shoppers delight. Find antiques, crafts and gifts of all sorts.
CITY:Du Quoin
Painted in the 1930s on the upper interior wall of Chester's post office, this fascinating mural depicts pre-Civil War riverboat activity on the Mississippi River.
Recreation area includes group camping, walk-in camp sites, swimming, and picnicking facilities. Handicap accessible restrooms and fishing pier.
Tour this farm where the elk roam on 55 acres of the 600-acre spread.
World Shooting & Recreational Complex
The World Shooting & Recreational Complex was designed for shooters, built for recreation. The complex has 120 trap houses stretching 3.5 miles, 2 sporting clays courses, 24 combination trap/skeet fields, and cowboy action shooting. The complex has 7,000 square foot event center, conference rooms, restaurant, gift shop, 1,001 campsites, multiple fishing lakes, and much more!
Authentic Italian family recipes for pizza and past dishes, salads, panini, lunch & dinner buffet.
General John A. Logan (1826-1886) is the most significant nineteenth century native Illinoisian. Creator of Memorial Day, he's named in the state song with Lincoln and Grant. The General John A Logan Museum's mission is designed to interpret the the turbulent life and times of Logan.
Buttermilk Hill is home to this vineyard & winery, the location and view are quite unique and allow all who visit to truly feel like they are back to nature. The grounds are large enough to have a picnic or a private conversations over a glass of wine. And at the same time, the winery is accommodating to larger groups. The wine list has several whites and reds made with local grapes.
A challenging nine holes with zoysia fairways and tee boxes. Sand traps and two lakes provide a challenging, yet enjoyable, round of play. After your play is complete, stop by the clubhouse where we offer drinks, food and assorted golf accessories. The clubhouse is also available to rent for private parties.
CITY:Red Bud
The 9-hole White Oak Golf Course at Marissa Recreation Area in Marissa, IL is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1950. White Oak Golf Course at Marissa Recreation Area measures 3400 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 109 and a 33.6 USGA rating. The course features 2 sets of tees for different skill levels.
Family-owned and operated featuring daily specials, homemade rolls, desserts and Thursday night steak specials.
Marissa Academy Museum and Coal Miners Monument
Memorabilia celebrating the city's growth from a coal mining town to the present makes this an interesting stop.
This gallery features the works of renowned Southern Illinois sketch artist Roscoe Misslehorn, as well as exhibits by contemporary artists. The building is the GM&O railroad depot that was used as a location for the 1967 movie, In the Heat of the Night.
Kaskaskia Bell Shrine and the Liberty Bell of the West
Known as the Liberty Bell of the West, the Kaskaskia Bell was rung as the island was captured from the British during the Revolutionary War.
CITY:Ellis Grove
Riverside Park Band Shell, built in 1938 by the WPA, is one of the largest of its kind in the nation. The scenic location accommodates up to 15,000 visitors for concerts and special events.
Marissa Academy Museum & Coal Miners Monument
Memorabilia celebrating the city's growth from a coal-mining town to the present makes this a fascinating touchstone of local history.
(TEMPORARILY CLOSED beginning 10/08 except for special events.) Pierre Menard, an important political figure in 1818, built this home. It is furnished with many of the Menard family's personal possessions and other period pieces. The surrounding grounds and outbuildings include an herb garden, smokehouse, springhouse, and adjoining kitchen.
CITY:Ellis Grove
This museum has a large collection of post cards from the 1904 World's Fair, a drum from the civil war, Native American artifacts, old uniforms, and school artifacts.
Dixie's Cup Cafe is a good old fashioned cafe. The food is delicious and the price affordable.
They offer clean, comfortable accommodations at a reasonable rate whether you stay for a night or the entire week, they treat you like family.
The 9-hole "Sparta" course at the Sparta Country Club facility in Sparta, Illinois features 2,981 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35 . The course rating is 32.7 and it has a slope rating of 101 on Bermuda grass. Sparta golf course opened in 1910.
This building is a great study in physics as well as history. It was designed to withstand strong winds and capture light throughout the day.
Ride the ferry across the Mighty Mississippi the next time you visit historic St. Genevieve and Randolph County. The ferry travels between St. Genevieve, Missouri and Modoc Illinois, and holds approximately nine vehicles.
Governor Shadrach Bond State Memorial
Notably, this is the burial site of the first Governor of Illinois and of U.S. Senator Elias Kent Kane, Illinois' first Secretary of State.
Randolph County Museum & Archives
Built in 1864, the museum is a repository for French-Colonial-era records and special exhibits. Next door, the Randolph County Courthouse offers a panoramic view of the Mississippi River Valley from a 5th-floor, glassed-in observation deck, a mini-museum in the Jail lobby, and a flag display in the courtyard.
Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site
(TEMPORARILY CLOSED beginning 10/08 except for special events.) This site preserves what is left of the old fort-one of the first built on the Mississipi River. A scenic overlook offers views of the Mississippi and Kaskaskia Rivers, and of Old Kaskaskia.
CITY:Ellis Grove
Start the day with the 5K run/walk race at 9 a.m. Watch the parade at 11am, enjoy corned beef & cabbage at the 17th Street Bar and Grill Warehouse. The Irish Kids' Fest will feature arts and crafts, games and story telling at the Murphysboro Youth Center, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Grab a shillelagh and pour a green beer, or sample local craft beers while listening to the Irish music, and try your hand in the Leprechaun Classic Bocce Tournament to be held at Riverside Park.
Old GM&O Depot Roscoe Misselhorn Gallery
Two thousand original drawings, paintings, and woodcuts by Roscoe Misselhorn, the Norman Rockwell of the Midwest, are displayed in the depot. Much of the work is in black and white and depicts historic sites throughout the area.
Perry County Fairgrounds/Pinckneyville City Park
This combined 40-acre recreational area is open year round for community sports and activities, and includes a municipal swimming pool, tennis courts and pavilions.
Chester Country Club is a unique, beautiful and challenging 9-hole course nestled in a majestic wooded area with water features and a casually comfortable club house.
Jackson County Historical Center
The museum has expanded, adding about 1,000 square feet to its headquarters building for more exhibit area. Included in its displays is a pump organ, a collection of early cameras, a display of Daniel Grocery Store items, and many textile items, military uniforms, 1850-era Chandler Printer Press and county courthouse records containing hundreds of files available for genealogy study.The museum also has an exhibit of women's vintage clothing ranging from 1865-1970s and continues to add exhibits.
This 34-acre park located next to the Big Muddy River includes a public boat ramp, picnic areas, ball fields, hiking trails, a pavilion, historic band shell and playground areas.
Located within the Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area, Baldwin Lake boasts excellent fishing and migratory bird watching for outdoor enthusiasts. A two-lane boat ramp, camping, and picnic facilities are nearby.
Pyramid State Recreation Area consists of heavily forested hills and many lakes and ponds. Total overall acreage is 19,701, making Pyramid the largest State Recreation Area in Illinois. It gets its name from a coal mine that once existed here. Many species of wildlife may be found in the area, including songbirds, deer, squirrels, beavers, rabbits, turkey, bobcat, raccoons, possums, coyotes, weasel, mink, woodchucks and waterfowl. Tent and trailer camping are permitted at designated camping areas only. There are 16.5 miles of foot and horse trails and mountain bike riding. Canoeing is popular because of the rough terrain, and boats with 10-hp motors or less are allowed.
Prehistoric dwellers left their marks on the rock walls. Petroglyphs depict animals, humans, geometric figures, and crosses.
12 room motel with country atmosphere.
CITY:Red Bud
The cemetery was created when graves were moved from Kaskaskia Island in the 1890s after a flood. According to one account, 3,000 boxes were moved, some containing entire families.
CITY:Ellis Grove
Quality collectible furniture from the 1940's through the 1970's is the specialty. Also, a variety of items, including glassware, china and collectible appliances.
A collection of everything that sparkles - such as, Blenko, Cambridge, Carnival Glass, Fenton, Heisey & Fostoria Glass. Pottery - Hull, McCoy, & Roseville. Crockery,furniture, primitives and much more.
Carolyn's Cottage has a large collection of bird houses, Native American art, home and garden decor, and much more.
39 room hotel, handicap accessible, credit cards accepted, cable television, small meeting rooms, outdoor pool, restaurant within walking distance, complimentary breakfast.
Wicks N Country offers candles, stationary, greeting cards, and gifts for every occasion.
CITY:Red Bud
The Stone House Bed and Breakfast
A choice of three guest bedroom await you as well as a private sitting parlor with firesplace; two larges porches with Mississippi River view. Full breakfast served in formal dining room.
Waterstreet has a great menu full of delicious dishes.
Ideally located 2 miles from historic downtown Sparta, our friendly Sparta accommodations offer travelers easy access to a number of local businesses, restaurants and attractions. Just minutes from our hotel near downtown guests can tour the Misselhorn Art Gallery, attend events at the Randolph County Fairgrounds or watch a tournament at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex. Visitors can also enjoy local restaurants. During your visit to Sparta, enjoy the free, wireless Internet access & complimentary breakfast bar. On-site amenities such as a heated indoor pool & whirlpool, 24-hour Business Center, a well-equipped Fitness Center & 24-hour convenience store are also provided for your convenience. Consider our Sparta hotel's choice amenities and excellent rates as you start planning your trip today.
Krantz has beautiful flowers and great gifts.
CITY:Red Bud
Moody Pharmacy has great gifts for any occasion.
Extreme Events offers party supplies and rentals to make your next party a success.
Just Sue's has a wide variety of delicious dishes in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Cash only.
La Maison du Rocher Country Inn and Guesthouse
This inn, built in 1885, is a two-story, rectangular limestone building containing four rooms. Originally used a hotel, the limestone building is the same rock used for the first stone walls of historic Fort de Chartres, just 3 1/2 miles away. Air conditioned. The cottage sleeps up to five.
CITY:Prairie du Rocher
Randolph County Conservation Area
Amid rolling hills and abundant game cover, this area is a hunter's paradise offering quail, deer (archery only), squirrel, dove, and rabbit hunting. Bass and channel catfish are found in its 69-acre lake. Equestrian trails, picnicking, and camping.
Carries a general line of antiques, specializes in furniture and clocks -- and if you're looking for a claw-foot bathtub, this is the place to visit! The shop offers restoration and stripping. Located in the City of Oraville, IL.
"The best American and Mexican cuisine in southern Illinois" serving steaks, ribs, quail, bbq, tacos and enchiladas.
China King offers delicious Chinese food in a family friendly atmosphere with affordable prices and excellent service.
CITY:Red Bud
The focal point of this park is a monument dedicated to fallen soldiers from WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
Sporto's has delicious daily lunch specials, live music, karaoke, and much more. Friday fish specials and Saturday steak specials.
CITY:Red Bud
The 9-hole Pyramid Oaks Golf Course is a semi private golf course that opened in 1972. Designed by Steve Spray, Pyramid Oaks Golf Course measures 3100 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 126 and a 34.9 USGA rating. The course features 2 sets of tees for different skill levels.
Stay at this Du Quoin Hotel offering " a small town touch with large city amenities" Located adjacent to the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. The Fairgrounds Inn is situated in the heartland of Southern Illinois Illinois. Adjacent to Du Quoin State Fairgrounds with easy access to Southern Illinois University, Southern Illinois Center, Illinois State Police Headquarters and Sparta World Shooting Complex. The hotel's proximity to Pyramid State Park and Rend Lake make it an Ideal Spot for guests to enjoy a variety of outdoor actives.
CITY:Du Quoin
The Cozy Corner Bed and Breakfast wants to provide our guests with every comfort during their stay in Sparta, Illinois. We are located 55 miles of St. Louis with an array of activities and attractions to enjoy. All rooms include their own private bath, hot homemade breakfast, complimentary beverages and snacks, in-room satellite TV, use of the hot tub and pickup from the local Sparta airport. We look forward to your visit and hope to make many new friends.


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Brisbane, the river city, capital city of Queensland's sunshine state is a cosmopolitan metropolis a little less frantic than its southern coastal counterparts. It's a very laid back city that has grown over the years and developed its own café and shopping culture, and its own brand of sophistication.
All manner of Brisbane's major dining, shopping and sometimes very avant-garde and quirky stores are centred in and closely around the CBD. A very family friendly city, South Bank which is the old Expo location is full of entertainment, and while tourists do have it on their list of places to visit, it has a very local feel to it, and residents regularly spend their free time dining al fresco, picnicking in the more than 17 landscaped hectares, or swimming in the manmade beach lagoon on warm sunny days. The Queensland Museum of cultural history is fascinating, very well laid out and holds your attention at every turn.
Within the South Bank precinct, the Queensland Art Gallery displays a collection of more than 10,000 pieces and replaces the stuffy old perception of what a gallery experience used to be. Linked to the Art Gallery, and next to the State Library, the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art is not only unique architecturally it's the second largest public art museum in Australia.
Wander up to nearby Little Stanley which boasts some of the best restaurants in town and Grey Street, a creative and cultural hub. Fortitude Valley or 'The Valley' as locals call it, has some of the most unique fashion in Australia, a bohemian mix of vintage and contemporary designs. Cosmopolitan Spring Hill, as the city's oldest suburb has become trendy Spring Hill and is now filled with gourmet eateries and funky cafés. Colourful Brunswick Mall has great weekend markets, Chinatown some of the most authentic and good value Asian food in the country, and the extravagance of Queen Street Mall, are all within easy walks or bus rides.
Spend an afternoon on Brisbane's beautiful river, jump on board the City Cat cruising, it's a great way to check out the sights and soak up the Queensland sunshine. Jump off at Riverside and enjoys some great Aussie beer and check out the Sunday markets.
Speaking of markets, Brisbane seems to have made the activity an art form. From unique nifty collectibles to the South Bank Young Designers Market on Little Stanley Street, one off designer pieces and unusual jewellery are aplenty and you don't need to search for a small suburban market to find the best buys.
Each September the banks of the river come alive when Riverfestival explodes with impressive fireworks, music, an environmental symposium and loads of atmospheric entertainment.
Brisbane is full of surprises, spend some time exploring or rediscovering the wonders of this great city while enjoying the pleasures of its unique laid back atmosphere.
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We've long known that, on 7/1/10, Nets' brass and owner Mikhail Prokhorov flew to Cleveland to meet with James.
Now we know, according to the New York Post's Fred Kerber, in an article headlined How Nets went LeBust come 'Decision' time, they didn't get very far:
"We never got any correspondence from LeBron's camp after the first meeting," [Nets official Bobby] Marks said. "When it was a three-, four-day stretch that we didn't hear, we knew we were out."Looking back
By the morning of July 6, the Nets heard the bad news through backchannels. One hour before James' July 8 "The Decision" show, [agent Leon] Rose called [Nets GM Rod] Thorn and said the Nets were eliminated.
But what were Kerber and others in the press reporting at the time?
Kerber reported July 7, in an article headlined Nets in LeBron holding pattern:
The Nets feel they remain in the LeBron running -- "We're still at the table," Thorn said.That's just the way the game is played.


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Huegen's General Store has a small-town feeling in beautiful Albers Illinois.
Timmermann House Bed & Breakfast
Timmermann House is a three room bed and breakfast. Rooms include private baths, with turkish towels, plush robes, Comfy company sheets and light weight comforters, large closets, flat screen TV/DVD player and a full homemade gourmet breakfast is served daily. Timmermann House also has its own "Farmers Market" Starting in April with asparagus going to strawberries and early to midsummer all types of vegetables and fruits, ending in the fall with pumpkins.
Hidden Lake Winery & Banquet Center
Welcome! Hidden Lake Winery and Banquet Center, located in rural Aviston, IL, is situated in "Silent Forest," a wooded parcel of land abounding in local lore. Our winemaking began in 2004 and is influenced by the German heritage of the farming families who settled this part of Illinois. At Hidden Lake Winery, our goal is to offer a variety of wines that will satisfy many different palates. Our wines are produced with locally-grown fruit and bottled here in our cellar. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine (or other beverage if desired) in a tranquil setting with old friends, or perhaps with new ones.
They offer clean, comfortable accommodations at a reasonable rate whether you stay for a night or the entire week, they treat you like family.
Kaskaskia River State Fish and Widlife Area
One of the largest state-owned and managed sites in Illinois, located 35 miles southeast of St. Louis. The land and water area total more than 20,000 acres of river and bottomland. It contains 36 miles of river.
Peabody River King State Fish Wildlife Area
Boat docks and fishing areas are easily accessed for all skill levels - even special docks for kids.
Located within the Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area, Baldwin Lake boasts excellent fishing and migratory bird watching for outdoor enthusiasts. A two-lane boat ramp, camping, and picnic facilities are nearby.
The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Hotel
Deluxe accommodations with 200 acre expanse of unique architecture and landscaping.
This motel has 16 rooms, non-smoking rooms, credit cards accepted. cable television, and has a restaurant within walking distance.
22 rooms, Credit cards accepted, cable television available, and a restaurant within walking distance.
28 rooms, handicapped accessible, credit cards accepted, and cable television available.
42-room motel with cable TV, restaurants in immediate area and complimentary breakfast.
Eckert's Country Store & Farms - Belleville
This Eckert's location has a greenhouse, restaurant, Country Store, and fruits and vegetables to pick in season.
This Renaissance Gothic architectural masterpiece has a 222 ft. tall bell tower. Tours avalaible.
American Cuisine
Join the group at this small intimate club featuring performers from St. Louis and the local area.
Stock car races, drag races and demolition derbies are regular events at this speedway.
16-rooms, non-smoking, Cable TV
The Belleville campus at SWIC has two gymnasiums: the Varsity and Intramural (IM), which can accommodate up to three basketball or volleyball courts at one time. Outdoors, the property features one baseball and one softball diamond, along with a full-size soccer field.
This sports club offers resistance training, aerobics classes, cycling, tennis courts and aquatics.
Town Hall provides archery supplies and training to athletes.
Founded in 1991, The Orchards Golf Club in Belleville, Illinois features a 18 hole championship style golf course, restaurant and banquet facilities. Open to the public, we also offer golf lessons, memberships & specials with friendly service and affordable prices.
Designed by golf legends Pete Dye and Bob Goalby, Yorktown offers an 18-hole lit par 3 golf course. Yorktown is the perfect place for fundraisers, office outings, family time or just working on your short game. We offer a driving range (which will have new mats and balls for the 2015 season) a large putting green and a cozy clubhouse that offers sandwiches, snacks and a fully stocked bar.
The Vineyard has Bibles and religious books, religious goods, a gift shop, and a coffee house with Wireless Internet.


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I love those tender, tasty spears and there's no time like spring for so many fresh vegetables, especially asparagus. The usual color we see is green but white and purple are also available and have a decidedly different flavor.
Asparagus should be cooked until crisp tender. A little crunch left in the stalk. Asparagus risotto is an Italian classic and for myself I clean and cut the stalks, on the bias (at an angle), setting them aside while I cook the risotto. When I am 5 to 7 minutes from the finish of this wonderful dish I'll stir in the asparagus and it cooks while I wind up the preparation of the risotto.
Other methods can include toasting panko bread crumbs in a small sauté pan with a little extra virgin olive oil and a touch of garlic. Steam some cleaned and trimmed asparagus spears and when plated sprinkle on the toasted panko. I'm starting to get hungry here!
For me grilling season has officially begun so here's a way to do up your asparagus while you attend to your steaks.
Garlic Grilled Asparagus
Serves 4
1 lb asparagus spears, cleaned and trimmed
2 Tbl extra virgin olive oil
1 clove crushed garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1Tbl fresh lemon juice
While grill is heating add garlic to olive oil and stir. When ready, strain garlic out of oil and toss the oil with the asparagus. Place asparagus on heated grill, crosswise to grate. Grill a couple of minutes and roll them over for a minute or two on the other side. The amount of time needed to achieve crisp tender depends on how hot is the grill and how thick is the asparagus.
When done remove from grill to serving plate and squeeze a little lemon juice over the top.


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|Posted by Terry Love on September 11, 2001 at 12:31:57:
|In response to Re: ANTISIPHON OUTSIDE FAUCET - Leaking
: my anti-siphon cap is leaking. How can I repair it?? Thanks in advance.
: : Bob,
: : The purpose of the "antisiphon is to prevent water from entering the domestic water supply from attached hoses. When the water is off, or when the main is "shut-down", same thing really, water can siphon back from the hose into the drinking supply. Contaminents from garden hoses and irrigation systems can enter what should be a pure and clean supply. The plastic part you mention, is really a cap, not the working part of the antisiphon. Typical is a small seal or valve that allows water only one way. Terry
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Hi guys and gals...
Just wondering how do you guys travel with your headphones and portable rigs while commuting.
Especially more so for those traveling and using headphones with coiled cables.
By no means an elegant way of transport,
here is how I go about with my Sony MDR-7505 and iPod Classic.


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VERSUS was our humble weekly event @ The Central in Santa Monica, CA over the past 2 years. We're sad to have it come to an end, but we sent it off proper with a biblical b2b set from Skrillex x Congorock x Crookers x 12th Planet, along with Doorly and our very own Bones. We thank everyone for all the memories, never forget what we've built.
GDD x DANCEiSM = VERSUS
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La dama y el cuadro.
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J'aime beaucoup !! bel instantané !!
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"Headed to Tunisia, Africa, for my sister-in-law's wedding but we are stopping in Amsterdam and Paris first to celebrate my husband just recently getting his U.S. citizenship and passport. Then from the wedding we will head to Prague and begin a career teaching English. Who knows where in the world we will end up after that!" —Samantha Ajroud
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By Brendan Conway
The hulking presence of Apple (AAPL) in major stock indexes — and, as a result, in ETFs — is getting more attention today after a very thorough Wall Street Journal story on the subject this morning. There's even a cryptic reference to unspecified "talk" that Nasdaq OMX's (NDAQ) Nasdaq 100 may cut Apple's weighting, again, over at Business Insider.
Citigroup's (C) Parin Ghandi has a note out today casting doubt on the idea that Apple will see a re-weighting:
AAPL fell intra-day today from a high of $525 to $502 on the back of news reports about a potential reweighting of AAPL on the NASDAQ, we think that the market capitalization of AAPL is still within the published NDX methodology rules which is not likely to warrant a rebalance. In a nutshell the rules state that:
- quarterly rebalancing is likely to occur if the weight of one security is greater than 24% and
- that the collective weight of all securities whose weights are more than 4.5% when added exceed 48% of the index.
An excerpt from the methodology for the NDX is reproduced below:
"the Index will be rebalanced if it is determined that: (1) the current weight of the single largest market capitalization Index Security is greater than 24.0% and (2) the "collective weight" of those Index Securities whose individual current weights are in excess of 4.5%, when added together, exceed 48.0% of the Index. "
The weight of AAPL in the NDX is currently roughly 16.85% (less than the 24% limit) and the combined weight of the stocks with individual weights > 4.5% is currently at 41.1% (AAPL, MSFT, GOOG, ORCL, and INTC fall in this group).
Note that while NASDAQ did do a special rebalance in April 2011, the Index methodology was not changed nor were the list of securities changed during that event.
While there is always a probability for a special rebalance, AAPL's market capitalization is still below the threshold limits to warrant any reweighting, we think.
We've put a call in to Nasdaq's indexing gurus for a comment and will update here when we've got more information. (UPDATE: See note at the end of this post.) In the meantime, suffice it to say that more investors are becoming aware of the concentration risk that's inherent in Apple's soaring stock.
Keep in mind, though, that it's not even entirely clear that Apple's 2.1% drop today to just below $500 is primarily the result of the indexing chatter. Europe's frustrating inability to resolve Greece's sovereign-debt conundrum is what has stocks on pace late in the session for their steepest fall all year. It would hardly be a surprise to see some folks taking profits today after Apple's strong, strong run.
We wrote here yesterday about how concentrated Apple juice could end up being too sweet for many ETF investors.
UPDATE, 3:51 p.m.: A Nasdaq spokesman said by e-mail that he would "let the rules speak for themselves." He cited the same passage used by Citi's Ghandi, simply adding a few of the surrounding lines:
On a quarterly basis coinciding with the quarterly scheduled Index Share adjustment procedures, the Index will be rebalanced if it is determined that: (1) the current weight of the single largest market capitalization Index Security is greater than 24.0% and (2) the "collective weight" of those Index Securities whose individual current weights are in excess of 4.5%, when added together, exceed 48.0% of the Index. In addition, a special rebalancing of the Index may be conducted at any time if it is determined necessary to maintain the integrity of the Index.


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Chapter 26
Jesus is anointed—He keeps the Passover and institutes the sacrament—He suffers in Gethsemane, is betrayed by Judas, and is taken before Caiaphas—Peter denies that he knows Jesus.
1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,
2 Ye know that after two days is the feast of the
3 Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called
4 And
5 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an
6 ¶Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
7 There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious
8 But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this
9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.
10 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath
11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
12 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it
13 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.
14 ¶Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for
16 And from that time he sought opportunity to
17 ¶Now the first day of the feast of
18 And he said, Go into the city
19 And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the
20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.
21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?
23 And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
24 The Son of man goeth as it is
25 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
26 ¶
27 And he took the
28 For this is my
29 But I say unto you, I will not
30 And when they had sung an
31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be
32 But after I am
33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be
34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
36 ¶Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called
37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and
38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is
39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and
40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them
42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy
43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.
44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.
45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is
46 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.
47 ¶And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.
49 And
50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a
52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall
53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
54 But how then shall the
55 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you
56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
57 ¶And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to
58 But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.
59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false
60 But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false
61 And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the
62 And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?
63 But Jesus
64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the
65 Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken
66 What think ye? They answered and said, He is
67 Then did they
68 Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that
69 ¶Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a
70 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.
71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.
72 And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.
73 And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech
74 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the
75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt


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By GARY ARRINGTONSports writer
The 2006 volleyball season at Emery High School has been frustrating for the players, the coaches and the fans. The team is competitive through the first part of the game only to disappear late in a game and now find themselves 0-4 in region play as the first half comes to an end.
The Spartans lost to North Sanpete 25-16, 25-18 and 25-22. In those three games the score was 15-18, 13-14 and 22-22 before Emery lost.
Emery then hosted Juan Diego and lost 25-13, 25-22, 23-25 and 25-23. In those four games, Emery trailed 11-13, was tied at 21 each and in the final game was tied at 22 apiece. In the game they won, Jalee Jensen was serving as the Spartans went from 13 points to 22 points and stuck out a win.
At Delta, Emery lost 19-25, 20-25 and 18-25. Again they were in each of those games before Delta pulled away at the end. Emery was tied with the Rabbits at 17 each in game one, led 14-13 in game two and trailed 16-19 in game three.
At Carbon, Emery lost 25-15, 25-22 and 25-20. In game one, Emery went from 12-12 to 14-24. In game two, Emery went from 13-13 to 14-21 and in the final game Emery led 19-17 before Carbon scored six straight points.
Talking with Coach Allred about his team, "We are struggling, we play really good, we explode and play really well and then we lay back and let teams back in. We have good girls and really good talent but they need to have more internal drive to be better."
Emery is now playing starting three sophomores in Shianne Allred, Sierra Bridgewater and Jody Robertson. Sophomore Frankie Komar rotates into the mix and freshman Abby Kay sees playing time. Senior Kassie Allred and juniors Jalee Jensen and Madison Jensen also start for the Spartans. Madison and Shianne have been particularly effective at the net and Frankie sets the ball really well.
Coach Allred continued, "We struggle with height and blocking but our overall quickness and talent should overcome our weaknesses. When they work together and trust each other is when we shine. We have got to continually work hard and push ourselves to be better."
Emery finishes out the season with four more matches. They travel to North Sanpete and Juan Diego and finish at home Oct. 17 and 19 against Delta and Carbon.


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If anything that I perceived on games from 2012 is that the majority of gaming companies lack any sort of creative ideas for new games.
I myself have read several topics on this site alone from people who had some great ideas and concepts for everything like mmorpg's to action games. If I had the funding I would grab these individuals on this site with those great ideas and start my own gaming company, we would be the number 1 gaming company.
With that said why can't these companies hire anyone that is creative?
As I see it, there's two factors involved.
Publishers are looking for profits, not creativity. An unproven design with strong creativity isn't likely to even be considered for production. A good sized game is 20+ gigs of artwork, content, and engine. That's one large pile of cash, so they try to avoid risks.
Second is development cycle. Concept to release is years. I'd guess two at minimum and five for huge projects. Second guessing market trends several years in advance is quite tricky. Designing in 2012 for a 2017 release means that by the time 2017 gets here the design could be unpopular even if it would sell like crazy at the moment.
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I don't think you will see publishers return to what was. The reason being is the only way they can make money is to get more people into playing their games not less. If there was a return to MMO's styles of the past, they would lose customers (the new customers) at the expense of saving the older customers.
There may be one or two games that will come out that cater to the older style MMO's but that is it. The industry has moved on.
The developers are not lazy, as some posts in this thread claim, it is more that they have moved on the posters are stuck in the past. Attitudes, like the posters above me, illustrate that point. MMO's were not thriving in the past. Many were barely making it but many companines saw MMO's as a fringe market not a mainstream market. With the advent os WoW, LOTRO, etc have shown that there is quite a bit of money and market to be made. That is what the companies are looking at.
TSW, Rift, TERA, GW2, and even SWTOR all have tried to do some different things to bring in more people. There was an initial success with many but it is the follow through that keeps players and allows the company to grow. We shall see what happens in the future.
Companies haven't forgot the past, I think they are trying to forget it.
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Getting funding for a multi-year project means you need some metrics to show you can get a return on the investment.
As such, I don't think there is a lack of creativity but risk-aversion is pretty large when you're talking about 10's of millions at risk. Also, as a project progresses, it will need to be "iterative" but with a business plan that shows it should succeed based upon other previous successes - meaning some type of "clone" to show it can get the money back - WITH profits.
To put this in perspective - let's look at EverQuest - EverCrack as it was jokingly called in it's day.
989 studios started the project while at Sony.
As it progressed, it became very expensive compared to the standalone games yet they wanted to continue it. SOE balked a bit at this so 989 split off under a new production name - "Verant". Verant then drummed up the funding to keep the design going and finally released EQ.
After release, it was a hit - showing it could and would remain a viable money maker. Yet 989/Verant was going broke trying to maintain and grow the game - too little resources to keep it the way it was at the start.
SOE stepped back in and "brought it home" - then lowered the tech support/customer service levels and helped focus them on pulling more profits out of the game. Good for SOE, not so good for many of the gamers in it. CS took a big hit but the game did survive and advance.
It became a success model for other, later MMO's to follow and WoW, when it came out, blew the lid off what anyone thought was possible for a video game.
EQ2 was heavily overshadowed but not a flop in its own right as well -- they took 2 different paths to how they presented play. EQ2 went for more realistic graphics with light playing along sword-blades, continuation of the "zoning" style game, etc... While WoW took a more "cartoonish" style look which "maximized" what the graphics could present without all the reralism attempts (which would and did come up short) in a game like EQ2.
This gave WoW a huge world -- I still remember the open beta, climbing on a bird to fly for 15 solid minutes across the world, over battles, etc... That was radically different than "zoning... please wait..." every 2 minutes while running across the world at less than half the speed that bird flew in EQ.
Different apporaches but all based upon an intial base model yet quite different in visuals and what those visuals could provide - at that point in time.
As development of MMORPG's progressed along certain lines of acceptance by the gamers, it actually defined the genre to what we know and many are getting bored with these days. "Chase the carrot" with "gear FTW" and all that.
NOw a days, small changes here or there have been seen but "aren't enough" to keep interest in them for long.
Look at the hype to each MMO over the last couple years - highly anticipated are very close to cookie-cutter with a few vairations tacked on. Aion - with flying characters and such. Rift with dissolution of multiple classes by blurring them and a more dynamic grouping via "rifts" that you simply walk up to. Now GW2 - as an "ultimate" MMO which it, like Rift, has some slight variations off the "level/gear up" model but trying to make interactions easier and more enjoyable - yet, again, it too is hitting issues.
All this while income from these games is less predictable yet costs aren't really going down but actually going up to make and maintain them - all the while the gamers are losing interest faster. This means they need to recoup costs and earn profits in a shorter time window before 'burnout' sets in and the game fades back.
Hell, at one point the "high earnings" was seen to be across the first 2 years from a games introduction - that has now been reduced to under 1 year. As such, pricing models need to increase while the gamers are less willing to spend so we see more P2W models coming out. "Art" such as "pretty stuff" only sells so much but "pay to win" - you can sell a hell of a lot more to those who find buying chars & buying gold "worth it". So the closer a game can get to an obvious P2W, the more they can get back before it's fading.
Again - something needs to change but trying to get the funding to build a more original style of play will be difficult and won't be allowed to vary too far from the central mark unless a very well funded group can put it together while accepting the risks.
That takes gunts from investors and that kind of risky guts is very uncommon - especially in "down times" for economies. People invest to make money, not lose it so profits are essential to keeping a project going.
Originally posted by botrytisTSW, Rift, TERA, GW2, and even SWTOR all have tried to do some different things to bring in more people. There was an initial success with many but it is the follow through that keeps players and allows the company to grow. We shall see what happens in the future. Companies haven't forgot the past, I think they are trying to forget it.
Superficial things. You can change fluff and gimmicks around all you want but if the core mechanics are the same its the same game. This is the thing people complain about, and this is the thing nobody is changing.
Every one of those games is 'solo-questgrind to the level cap', 'do endgame content involving raiding and instanced pvp'
Just because the subscription model is different, they try rifts/dynamic events, or allow you to have multiple roles on the same character instead of needing to make two characters, or even remove one of those roles by essentially just making them unneeded (which isnt new anyway, as wow removed the CC role, we are still stuck using eq style roles even if you remove some), doesnt change they all have the same mechanics.
Compared to games of the past which were dramatically different from eachother and focused more around creating a living world rather than creating a content grind the above games are all the exact same game with different skins.


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Dan Parks converted a Paul O'Donohoe try after the final hooter to earn Connacht a 23-all draw with Treviso at Stadio Monigo on Friday.
Dan Parks converted a Paul O'Donohoe try after the final hooter to earn Connacht a 23-all draw with Treviso at Stadio Monigo on Friday.
The Italians had kept a second-half lead after recovering from a half-time deficit until O'Donohoe's try gave Parks the opportunity to draw level.
Treviso coach Franco Smith made several changes to his starting line-up, giving a debut to Italy U20 centre Michele Campagnaro. Eric Elwood made five changes to his Connacht side, with top scorer Danie Poolman at outside centre.
The home side started this rearranged fixture brightly, and led through Alberto di Bernardo's early penalty, but it was Fetu'u Vainikolo who broke from great line-out work and powered over the line for the first try of the match to give Connacht the lead after 18 minutes.
Despite missing two earlier penalty attempts, Dan Parks slotted his effort on the half-time whistle to add to his conversion for a 10-3 lead to the visitors at the half-way point.
The scoreline wasn't fully reflective of the play, as the home side had put Connacht under tremendous pressure throughout the half.
Straight from the off after the break, Treviso reduced their arrears though a second di Bernardo penalty, before Eduardo Gori scored his side's first try of the night, and with the conversion, they were three points in front.
Parks added a third penalty to draw level at 13 points all on 52 minutes, before trading penalties once more with di Bernardo on the hour mark.
Treviso were awarded a penalty try with eight minutes to play after Connacht were penalised for collapsing a scrum near their line, and with di Bernardo converting, they were 23-16 ahead approaching the final phase of the game.
The home side were still keeping their visitors pegged inside their 22 metre line, but a penalty in the final minute allowed Connacht some breathing space, and it was O'Donohoe who took advantage to dot down, and with Parks' conversion, the points were shared.
The scorers:
Tries: Gori, Penalty try
Cons: di Bernardo 2
Pens: di Bernardo 3
Tries: Vainikolo, O'Donohoe
Cons: Parks
Pens: Parks 3
Treviso: 15 Luke McLean, 14 Ludovico Nitoglia, 13 Michele Campagnaro, 12 Gideon La Grange, 11 Giulio Toniolatti, 10 Alberto Di Bernardo, 9 Edoardo Gori, 8 Robert Barbieri, 7 Alessandro Zanni, 6 Simone Favaro, 5 Valerio Bernab?, 4 Francesco Minto, 3 Ignacio Fernandez-Rouyet, 2 Leonardo Ghiraldini (capt), 1 Michele Rizzo.
Replacements: 16 Giovanni Maistri, 17 Alberto De Marchi, 18 Lorenzo Cittadini, 19 Antonio Pavanello, 20 Manoa Vosawai, 21 Marco Filippucci, 22 Tobias Botes, 23 Luca Morisi.
Connacht: 15 Gavin Duffy (c), 14 Matt Healy, 13 Danie Poolman, 12 Brian Murphy, 11 Fetu'u Vainikolo, 10 Dan Parks, 9 Kieran Marmion, 8 George Naoupu, 7 Eoin McKeon, 6 Andrew Browne, 5 Mike McCarthy, 4 Michael Swift, 3 Ronan Loughney, 2 Ethienne Reynecke, 1 Brett Wilkinson.
Replacements: 16 Adrian Flavin, 17 Rodney Ah You, 18 JP Cooney, 19 Mick Kearney, 20 John Muldoon, 21 Paul O'Donohoe, 22 Miah Nikora, 23 Tiernan O'Halloran.
Venue: Stadio Monigo
Referee: Neil Paterson (SRU)
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before & after: the T. House stairs
Thursday, July 21
Posted by Abby M. Interiors at 8:29 AM
37 comments:
- modern jane said...
I'm so impressed! I'ts an incredible transformation!!
- July 21, 2011 at 8:39 AM
- Debbie Daniele said...
love the color combo. may i ask what the paint color is?
- July 21, 2011 at 9:12 AM
- A Delightful Design said...
Thanks! The paint color is Polar Ice 1660 by BM.
- July 21, 2011 at 9:22 AM
- Fran said...
Looks great!! The moldings are awesome!
- July 21, 2011 at 9:43 AM
- classic • casual • home said...
Abby...SO much better. This is another confirmation for people out there wondering about whether to change medium colored stain. Fab job.
- July 21, 2011 at 9:48 AM
- Cathy Wall said...
Fantastic Abby! I'll bet your clients love it.
- July 21, 2011 at 9:50 AM
- ~Nikki Pullen said...
I LOVE IT!!! You did an amazing job : )
- July 21, 2011 at 10:39 AM
- Angeline said...
So gorgeous! Great job, Abby!
- July 21, 2011 at 10:52 AM
- Marianne {Style For Living} said...
It turned out beautifully! The owners must be so happy with the result!
- July 21, 2011 at 11:02 AM
- Wendi @ Classic Chic Home said...
Fantastic job, Abby!
I love the the dark treads and handrails with the white risers and spindles. The soft blue paint colour reflects the light beautifully.
- July 21, 2011 at 11:09 AM
- tracie said...
yes! yes! yes!
- July 21, 2011 at 11:16 AM
- email@example.com said...
Abby! This is utterly gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Need I say more...:)
- July 21, 2011 at 11:27 AM
- Jessie said...
Love the transformation! The molding and the light fixture are beautiful!
- July 21, 2011 at 11:28 AM
- Lili said...
beautiful! and i LOVE the wall color!
- July 21, 2011 at 11:48 AM
- Heather (love your space) said...
Love the color change--especially the contrast on stair to tread. And the molding! So good. All so much lighter and fresh. Nice work!
- July 21, 2011 at 12:28 PM
- Simple Dwellings said...
Wow- what a transformation! It's all absolutely gorgeous! Everything from the molding, paint color and lighting- it's a great transformation. :) Very well done. :)
- July 21, 2011 at 12:39 PM
- hollyG said...
I lovvvvvvvve it Abby - it's really elegant and beautiful. I love how calming and peaceful it feels now - and that light fixture - woooo weee!! Nice job.
- July 21, 2011 at 12:52 PM
- Sharon @ Ms Magpie Designs said...
Wow! That's a dramatic transformation!! Very light, crisp and airy now!! Great job!! I love the dark wood trim with the light blue and white!
- July 21, 2011 at 1:07 PM
- Conspicuous Style Design Blog said...
What a transformation!! I love the paint, and funny enough, I just hung almost identical chandeliers in my bedroom...just this morning!! You did a great job :)
- July 21, 2011 at 2:02 PM
- Red Door Home said...
Incredible! I can understand why the homeowners are so thrilled.
- July 21, 2011 at 2:26 PM
- Kathysue said...
Gorgeous, gorgeous, Love the pale blue with the white wood work and the dark railing, it is stunning!! Lucky homeowners, indeed!! Great job,Kathysue
PS My hubby is painting my laundry room a color very similar to this blue as I type!!
- July 21, 2011 at 3:28 PM
- laura @ hollywood housewife said...
beautiful! it looks so good, abby.
- July 21, 2011 at 4:21 PM
- CalypsoInTheCountry said...
Now THAT is the way to do a staircase! Stunning! Your client must be so happy! Is that the same stair runner or is it new? Just wondering how big of a project it will be to do mine!
- July 21, 2011 at 5:21 PM
- elizabeth@themustardceiling said...
Gorgeous! What a difference, I love the new color palette, so refreshing compared to all of the warm,oaky wood in the before pictures.
- July 21, 2011 at 5:28 PM
- designchic said...
What a dramatic transformation...the homeowners must be thrilled!! Love the light fixture, too.
- July 21, 2011 at 6:40 PM
- Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} said...
how is that even the same house>!?!?!? amazing, great job!
- July 21, 2011 at 8:54 PM
- Bree@ 700sqftDesign said...
Clean, crisp, classic. Nice job!
- July 21, 2011 at 9:03 PM
- Drew {Coral Cafe} said...
WOW! What a difference the light blue walls make!! So calming and fresh!! Looks fantastic!!
- July 22, 2011 at 12:12 AM
- Barbara said...
You've struck "gold" on this job! Bravo!
Can you share info on the stunning light fixture?
Continued success,
- July 22, 2011 at 1:38 AM
- Splendid Willow said...
Abby - what a transformation!!!! Your clients must be so thrilled! You took the stairway from old to current. 5 stars!
I hardly have time to go out and meet new bloggers. But I will be following you! You have a great eye. (And we both have a mutual friend in Marianne!).
Happy weekend,
- July 22, 2011 at 2:47 AM
- Andrea said...
I absolutely love it! Such a wonderful transformation. Great job.
- July 22, 2011 at 8:08 AM
- Courtney said...
What a transformation!! It doesn't even look like the same house!
- July 22, 2011 at 9:31 AM
- A Delightful Design said...
Thanks everyone! Shelley- the carpet is new, but they replaced all the flooring in the upstairs. If you don't need to stain the treads, I'm not sure ripping out the carpeting is necessary. Any tips from readers who have done this before?
- July 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM
- Williamson's said...
those changes make that house *looks* super expensive! what an incredible UPGRADE! makes me want to paint our stairs and railing....hmmm.....
- July 23, 2011 at 2:33 PM
- Jenny said...
You brought that staircase into the 21st century! Beautiful!!! I know a lot of homes that could use a similar makeover. :-)
- July 27, 2011 at 9:39 PM
- SHERRY HART said...
Wowza...bring it back to beautiful! Love the chandelier...just like the oneI used recently...great minds!
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text: What's The Worst Selling Car Of All Time?Travis Okulski2/14/14 11:30amFiled to: Question of the dayQOTD9964EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink Some cars are all over the place. Then there are cars, like the Mitsubishi Diamante, that were supposed to be all over the place but aren't. What's the worst selling volume car ever? Advertisement Automakers always have high hopes and forecasts for their bread and butter models, their Camry and Accord competitors. But sometimes they flop and fail. And I mean fail to the point where they sell basically zero.Now, we aren't looking for some Sultan of Brunei one-off or a limited run supercar. We want cars that sold in big numbers and were huge disappointments. What do you say is the worst selling car of all time?Reply996 repliesLeave a reply