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Cultural Collections
Collection Descriptions
For descriptions of selected, significant discrete collections, go to
Access and use
Inquiries about research visits, object loans, use of photographs, and requests for data not appearing online (see below links) should be directed to the Cultural Collections Manager.
History and general description
The MSU Museum's cultural holdings are the tangible--and sometimes the only--evidence of humankind's existence throughout the world and through time. Included are materials that are hundreds of years old and those made recently; handmade and mass-produced items; cultural objects from around the world with a special emphasis on Michigan and the Great Lakes; and unique, one-of-a-kind items and collections that cannot be found in any other repository in the world. Some are accompanied by extensive documentation and associated information; others are primary source materials that will enable scholarly research.
A variety of methodologies have been used by different practitioners at different times to collect, describe, classify, and analyze the objects in the collections and the collections provide rich primary source material for multi-, cross-, and interdisciplinary studies; for specific disciplines such as art, art history, folklore, anthropology, archaeology, and history; and for new areas of studies such as object-based learning and visual literacy.
Some holdings have emanated from major faculty and staff research or educational initiatives-some in partnership with other institutions-and often responding to community-based needs; other holdings have been carefully acquired to strengthen the capacity of the collection to be used for teaching, research, and exhibition activities. Some collections are built, used, supported, and/or managed in collaboration with other university and state entities:
- The archaeology collections are affiliated with MSU's Consortium for Archaeological Research, a cluster of individuals from a variety of university departments representing multiple disciplinary interests in the development of research and educational activities that further an understanding of the past.
- The Michigan Traditional Arts Research Collection of objects, taped interviews, field notes, and photographs relating to folklife provides the only major state resource on this subject and is affiliated with the Michigan Traditional Arts Program, a statewide partnership program with Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
- The quilt collections are affiliated with the Great Lakes Quilt Center, an Alliance for American Quilts' Regional Center for the Quilt.
- The 4-H collections are affiliated with the Michigan State University Extension.
- The Agricultural Heritage Collections are affiliated with the Michigan State University Extension and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
- The Michigan Heritage Basket Collection is affiliated with the 2000 member, statewide Association of Michigan Basketmakers.
Support for cultural collections care, conservation, and use is provided by Michigan State University, state and federal granting agencies, annual fundraisers, private donations, and several endowments, including the Harriet Clarke Endowment, the Anne Longman Endowment, the Kitty Clark Cole Endowment, the Great Lakes Traditions Endowment, the Michigan Quilt Project Endowment, the Betty A. MacDowell/Michigan Stained Glass Endowment, and the Avery/Kimes/Stier History Endowment Fund.
Research visits to cultural collections
Media Rights and Reproductions, and Fee structure
Research assistance by email, mail or phone
Guidelines and forms
Guidelines on using cultural materials
Michigan Tradtional Arts Program fieldwork guidelines
Path to Archives
Accession Forms
Fee Schedule
Research Request Form
Media Request Form
Loan Request Form
Rights and Reproduction Statement
Monetary Donation Form
MSUM Use Agreement
Michigan Traditional Arts Program Consent Form*
Michigan Traditional Arts Program Professional Ethics Form


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SLUMA Home > Programming and Events > First Fridays in Grand Center
Visual arts organizations and galleries in St. Louis' Grand Center are collaborating to open the first Friday of each month from 5 to 9 p.m. for a free area-wide art walk. Participating venues include Bruno David Gallery; Craft Alliance; Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis; Portfolio Gallery; the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts; the Sheldon Art Galleries; and on the Saint Louis University campus, the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art and the Saint Louis University Museum of Art.
Visitors will discover the neighborhood's remarkable array of visual arts at eight venues presenting a broad spectrum of art, all within walking distance of each other. More information on exhibitions and an area map can be found at firstfridaysgrandcenter.org.
Participating Venues
· Bruno David Gallery: brunodavidgallery.com
· Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis: camstl.org
· Craft Alliance: craftalliance.org
· Museum of Contemporary Religious Art: mocra.slu.edu
· Portfolio Gallery: portfoliogallerystl.org
· The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts: pulitzerarts.org
· Saint Louis University Museum of Art: sluma.slu.edu
· Sheldon Art Galleries: thesheldon.org
2016 First Fridays Dates: March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2
Website: firstfridaysgrandcenter.org
Twitter hashtag: #firstfridaysgrandcenter
About Grand Center: Located in the heart of St. Louis, Grand Center hosts more than 1,500 cultural events annually. With 12,000 theater seats and 12 museums and galleries within four blocks, Grand Center is a destination for more than 1.5 million people who visit each year. From Broadway musicals to jazz clubs, contemporary art to cabaret shows, symphony concerts to circus performances, films to festivals, and much more, this premier arts district has something for everyone. An eclectic choice of restaurants, a variety of housing and education options further enhances the vitality of this cosmopolitan neighborhood.

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Virgin Australia takes out Best Airline and Best Staff Service in Australia Pacific at World Airline Awards13/07/2012
Virgin Australia was recognised last night at the prestigious 2012 Skytrax World Airline Awards for 'Best Airline' and 'Best Staff Service' in the Australia Pacific region, held in London.
The World Airline Awards are decided on by airline passengers from around the world, who judge their end-to-end airline experience in a voluntary survey. This year, the survey was carried out over a 10-month period, included over 200 domestic and international airlines and canvassed the opinions of over 18 million airline passengers.
Virgin Australia Group Executive of Brand & Customer Experience Mark Hassell said winning the awards was an outstanding achievement for the airline.
"The World Airline Awards are highly-regarded in the industry as they are the most comprehensive airline passenger satisfaction survey in the world.
"We are very proud to have achieved 'Best Airline' in our region as it highlights our success in repositioning Virgin Australia as the airline of choice for all market segments.
"To have won 'Best Staff Service' for the second consecutive year is a credit to the exceptional work of our team members and their ongoing dedication to delivering superior service to our guests.
"Over the past eighteen months, we have introduced a range of new product and service initiatives designed to enhance the travel experience and we are pleased that they are making a real difference for our guests", Mr Hassell said.
Skytrax Chairman and CEO Edward Plaisted said: "This is a great year of success for Virgin Australia, indicating that passengers are clearly impressed with the Virgin Australia product and service package.
"Securing the Best Airline Australia / Pacific and Best Airline Staff Service Australia / Pacific titles is something of a victory over the more established legacy carriers that have previously taken the top prizes in these categories", Mr Plaisted said.


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I thought this was cool as it is. I did a nailed3-2 max in 3:31.
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True grit fda
Died many times doing stupid things.
Final time is around 21 mins, got stuck twice and had to suicide.
Map also needs sf2011-tex
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HotRWaB :
In my opinion this one is too easy at the moment.
The only problems are the two rooms with the red and blue keys in them which are quite tricky to survive.
I also tried Slaughterfest 2011 and I got stuck on the second level,
the first level was easy enough but then came the second and I get instakilled no matter what I do :P.
General Rainbow Bacon said:
Got to the blue door in Lost, but I'm sorry, the fight with chaingunners and all most as many archies in a crate maze just isn't a fun fight IMO, consider changing it. I played more after that and the rest is great.
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the blue door in Lost
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Can you guess what KSP stands for?
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An old map I made several years ago. Touched it up a bit, here it is. See what you guys think.
Map 07, Boom.
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I have to admit that when I'm cooking something new, I aim to post the recipe here. But luck doesn't always favor. Either the picture is not satisfactory or we are too impatient to wait for the photo session to get over or the dish itself disappoints me. I have to admire the food bloggers, who are so regular in posting new recipes with beautiful looking pictures.
Anyway, I'm glad to post a new recipe here after getting convinced that this biryani is the best that I have ever made. The biryani features many of the same ingredients that I have used all these years but the end result is entirely different. I thought it would be fun to show that with the simple addition of charcoal, you can take the recipe to an entirely new direction.
This recipe is my aunt's, who learnt it ages ago while doing her home science course. She then passed the recipe to all her sisters and that's how I got to learn how to cook vegetable biryani.
The only change/ addition that I made was the use of charcoal smoke and that's the secret of the restaurant style biryani. The smoke makes a huge difference and gives this intriguing flavor to any dish. You can even smoke your Indian curries to take them to the next level!
You'll need to plan ahead to make this biryani. It's always easy when you have all the ingredients in a row and ready to be tossed. Cut the vegetables diagonally, keep the biryani paste ready, soak your basmati rice for at least ½ hr and heat the charcoal piece. But I promise it's well worth the effort.
Core Ingredients (Serves 4)
2 cups basmati rice (soaked in water for ½ hr)
2 cups thinly sliced onions
2 cups mixed vegetables
1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
7-8 cashew nuts
½ cup whole milk yoghurt
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tbsp ghee
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Whole Spices
2 Cardamom pods
1 inch Cinnamon stick
3 Cloves
1 Bay leaf
Grind to a wet paste
5 Garlic cloves
1 cup Mint leaves (Chopped)
1 cup coriander leaves (Chopped)
1/2 inch Ginger piece
4 Green chilies
1 tsp Poppy seeds (soaked in warm water for ½ hr)
½ cup onion
Cook the presoaked rice with 1 tsp of oil till just done. Each grain of the cooked rice should be separate. Allow it cool.
Make a wet coarse paste of all the ingredients mentioned above using very little water.
On a high heat, pour the ghee in a heavy bottom pot and fry the cashew nuts, remove and set aside. Add the whole spices to the pot and cook for ½ minute.
Add the wet paste to the pot once you smell the fragrance of the whole spices.
Cook the paste till the water is evaporated and the raw smell goes away. At this point, you will see the ghee appearing on the sides.
Add the sliced onions to the pot, fry until they are done.
Turn the heat to low. Add red chili powder and turmeric powder. Mix well.
Add the yogurt, the vegetables, salt and cook for few minutes till the veggies are half done.
Add paneer cubes. Give a good stir and cover the pot with a lid.
Once the veggies are done, add the rice and give a good stir. Cook further on low heat for 10 minutes keeping the lid on.
Once the biryani is all done, heat charcoal till it's red. Put it in a small bowl, and place it over the biryani.
Pour a little ghee over the hot coal. The coal will now give out smoke that will flavor the biryani.
Cover the pot to shut the smoke in. Let it sit for a few minutes so that the smoke infuses the rice.
Garnish the biryani with fried onions and cashews. Serve it with raita.
Note: When choosing charcoal, make sure you buy all natural charcoal. Don't use the one that has petroleum added to it.


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Performances produced by people dedicated to proividing quality community theatre in an intimate, rustic venue.
View the stars and planets every Tuesday and Saturday. Free public viewing is guided by our staff. Closed if cloudy.
The Ferguson Fine Arts Center on the campus of Highland Community College features, in the Fine Arts Theatre, a variety of programming including vocal and instrumental music concerts (Royal Scots, Big Band, Concert Band, Chorale), live theater, special performances, and the popular Summerset Theatre program, a community performing arts theater. The Center is also home to the Highland Gallery, classrooms and studios. A seasonal listing of performances and exhibitions is available by calling the box office or visiting the website.
Rockford College Performing Arts Department
Four productions per year in Clark Arts Center's Maddox and Cheek Theatres, performed by theater students, plus student-directed 3-Penny Theater productions, the Rockford College Forum Series, and Common Destines programs.
This small shop offers a wide variety of yarns, needles and accessories. Classes in knitting, crochet and weaving are also offered. Open: Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9 am- 5 pm; Tuesday: 11 am - 9 pm; Wednesday and Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.
This historic movie theater, built in 1922, features first-run movies presented in the latest 4K digital projection and sound on nine screens. Stadium seating, digital 3D and party room.
This exceptional art gallery features local artists - paintings, photography, ceramics, woodworking and much more. Also offered are children's art classes as well as pottery classes. Open: Monday thru Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm.
Jane Addams, born and raised in Cedarville, was an internationally famous humanitarian and social work pioneer who founded Hull House and won the Nobel Peace Prize. She is buried in this lovely old hillside cemetery.
Artists's Ensemble is a thriving theater group that offers five professional productions a year in the Clark Arts Center at Rockford University. Tickets are available by phone or online.
Full working pottery studio and store for 24 years, stoneware and porcelain.
This natural history museum displays prairies, woodlands, wetlands and other interesting exhibits illustrating life as it existed hundreds of years ago in Northern Illinois. Be sure to make a stop at the museum gift shop.
McConnell Area Historical Society & Museum
Items on display in this local town museum include a mill stone, ox yoke, McConnell telephone switchboard, and other items relating to the history of McConnell and Waddams Township. There is a large collection of family histories, obituaries, and genealogical materials. Special activities and exhibits are planned for each of the open dates.
Enjoy this store offering over 7000 bolts of the finest quality 100% cotton quilting fabric, quilt books, patterns, supplies and classes. Original designs and patterns plus kits galore. Open: Tuesday thru Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday, Monday and Evenings: by appointment.
Studio Theatre at Rock Valley College
During the fall and spring semesters, Rock Valley College sponsors a Studio Theatre program, giving students and amateur actors in the area a chance to perform with guest professionals in plays such as Wings, Black Coffee, and 1940's Radio Hour. Each year the Studio Theatre presents a William Shakespeare classic. The Studio Theatre also has a new play development program with productions that have included American Rock!, Kite's Book, and Christmas With the Conroys.
Explore five permanent galleries: European (19th century paintings, sculpture), Art of the Near and Far East (Egyptian, Chinese, and Southeast Asia), Native American (pots, baskets and Kachina dolls), African and Oceanic Art (masks, ceremonial pieces and textiles), and Contemporary (prints and paintings). Two galleries feature new exhibitions every 8-12 weeks and are devoted to regional art or national exhibitions. A student gallery features aspiring young artists from local schools. The museum also offers educational programs, performances, and special events. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: Noon - 5 pm. Free admission, but donations are appreciated.
Located on the campus of Highland Community College - features a variety of fine arts programming including vocal and music concerts, live theater, special performances, and the popular Summerset Theater Program, a community performing arts theater.
Musicals, comedies and mysteries are performed August-May at this civic center located in Byron High School.
This museum is located in an 1889 school building and features a permanent exhibit honoring Jane Addams, who was born and raised in Cedarville. Miss Addams was an internationally famous humanitarian and social work pioneer who founded Chicago's Hull House and won the Nobel Peace Prize. Museum exhibits include personal items and memorabilia from her life and the life of her family. There are also changing exhibits on topics of local historical interest and a research center and a research center. Open: May thru October: Saturday and Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm; or by appointment.
Explore the largest Oliver Hart-Parr collection in the Midwest, including farm toys, advertising, and collectibles dating back to 1860, and real antique tractors and machinery. Bus and group tours are available, but should be scheduled in advance.
CITY:German Valley
Large theater with seating for 850
Rockford University Art Gallery
Six exhibitions per year featuring local and national artists, including Rockford University students and faculty.
Visit this delightful kitchen store full of artisan-quality, handmade, wooden spoons, spatulas, spurtles and other kitchen products all made on site.
Macktown Living History Education Center
Built in 1834 on the Pecatonica River by fur trader Stephen Mack, one of the area's first settlers. See the walnut cradle Mack made for his children, plus Native American artifacts, donated by Mack's descendants. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Macktown is where Stephen Mack, his Native American wife, Hononegah, and the people who inhabited the village conducted their daily business. Remnants of 8,000 years of Native American occupation of this same site can be seen. Stephen Mack's Home and the Whitman Trading Post still stand, and a reconstruction of the village is being undertaken, including the disassembly of the 2-story shop and schoolroom to be rebuilt at its original site. There are many historic and prehistoric artifacts in the Education Center.
Christmas on the North Side Craft Show
This 11th annual craft show over 25 crafters offering primatives, jewelery, basket weaving, loom weaving, quilted items, florals, wreaths, painting and more.
CITY:Pearl City


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Hey guys!
The holidays are coming fast! And my wife and I are making memories!
As some of you might know, I'm the guy who planned on recording my own piano Christmas CD. As much as I'd love to do that, I don't know if I'll have the time this year! I've been flooded with MANY music projects this month and I just don't know if I can fit into my schedule to throw together a well-executed Christmas album on top of everything else.
However, I'm still enjoying the holidays with much anticipation! Here's a little video of my wife and me putting our tree up!
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The N.Y.L.A. Candel takes the T-strap Mary Jane up a notch in style with its soft pony hair and stacked platform. This hot peep toe pump is sure to turn heads on your next night out.
- Pony hair upper with patent trim
- Leopard print also available
- T-strap with adjustable buckle
- Round peep toe
- 1½" layered platform, 5" stiletto heel
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
By: LadyGigi
Location: Atlanta
February 21, 2013
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- Professional Double Wax Warmer
- 14 oz. Deluxe Cream Wax
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Satin Smooth continues to offer superior products with state-of-the-art appliances for your professional personal care business. Products are formulated with the finest ingredients and enriched with natural vitamins and minerals that provide maximum hair removal with minimum discomfort, leaving skin silky and smooth.
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However, I do not recommend self waxing underarm hair without some practice and experience. I did bruise one of my underarms by improperly removing the piece of cloth too slowly. This was no fault of the products or instructions, but by my own inexperience.
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Nov 24, 2010Satin Smooth Professional Waxing KitHAIR TYPEMedium Brown / Color Treated Hair / Fine or Thin Hair / Chemically Treated Hair
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Worked Great For A First-time AmateurI braved my first-at home waxing with this kit and it went great. Everything you need is included. Waxing both lower legs took about an hour--including set-up and clean-up. Reaching the back part of the legs was a bit hard, but do-able. One earlier poster, also not a professional, mentioned that it was too difficult for her without training. This was not the case for me, but probably that's because I have been getting waxed at the salon for years with the same product--so I know how it works. I know by feel what temperature it should be, how fast the strips should be pulled; I've had good and bad waxings, and I've learned a ton from the bad ones. I'd recommend getting at least one salon waxing with a similar product (ask if they use muslin strips and if so it is similar) before trying this at home. The motivation for me in doing it at home is hygiene. I am not happy that my salon double dips so the bacteria from each client contaminates the pot. It's also a big cost savings: I used about $5-$10 in wax, strips and wooden applicators--compared with $50 for the salon visit including tax and tip. Time spent is about the same, given that I have to set up and clean up but I don't have to drive to the salon. Here are a few tips for home users: 1. Watch the video. It has a lot of promotional nonsense but it does show you the essentials of waxing and has a separate segment on how to do each part of the body. 2. Start with lower legs. This is definitely the easiest part of the body. I did it while standing. I found it helpful to have a chair, covered with an old towel, to prop my leg on so I could reach each part of it. Do what the video says and do the back first and then the front. 3. Unless you are amazingly coordinated you will drip sticky wax all over. Use old towels/sheets to cover your work area and under the wax melter. The paper rings included with this kit go around the round holes before the wax goes in--and they really help cut down on mess! 4. When you first take off the plastic cap from the wax container wear gloves! Before it is heated it is exceptionally sticky. I had a terrible time getting it off my hands and next time I will know better. Also, do NOT try to be frugal by removing the wax stuck to the plastic cover...really, it's not worth it. 5.As a beginner I tended to apply too much wax. Experiment a bit but I found a thin layer worked best. 6. The kit included a honey wax and a pink creme wax. The creme wax is specially designed for African Americans and Latinos or anyplace there is dark curly hair. I am Italian-American (dark skin, dark hair). Both waxes worked equally well but I found the honey wax much, much easier to work with. If it's your first time, I would stick with the honey wax unless you are in one of the ethnic groups the creme wax is designed for. Even in that case you might still want to try both waxes and see which one you like. 5. You heat the wax on HOT setting. The instructions do not say how hot to put the setting while using it. I found that the "Ready" setting worked great for me.Jun 4, 2010Satin Smooth Professional Waxing Kit
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|Towards a Theory of Syntactic Variation
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|Bilbao, Spain
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|05-Jun-2013 - 07-Jun-2013
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|The language research groups Basdisyn (Basque Dialect Syntax) and The Bilingual Mind co-organize an International Workshop entitled Towards a Theory of Syntactic Variation. The workshop will take place in Bilbao, The Basque Country, June 5-7, 2013. The goal of the workshop is to provide a forum of discussion on different approaches to the nature of syntactic variation and its place in linguistic theory.
The Principles and Parameters model of grammar (Chomsky, 1981, henceforth P&P) conceived of syntactic variation as a systematic phenomenon resulting from combinations of a finite set of discrete parameters of binary values, such as the pro-drop parameter or the head parameter, among others. The interplay between invariant principles and experience-dependent parameters has been argued to be a central distinguishing feature of the language faculty. However, there is currently no prevailing view on the nature of syntactic variation both inside and outside generative linguistics. On the one hand, some authors outside generative grammar hold the view that linguistic traits are not discrete properties, but at best constitute statistically based generalizations, and that individual languages offer radically different answers to communicative needs of shared intentionality, so that there is no possible general theory of variation in syntax (e.g. Evans and Levinson 2009). On the other hand, and within generative linguistics, the success of the P&P model in accounting for cross-linguistic variation patterns of human grammars has been subject of much criticism (Newmeyer 2004, 2005, 2006, Boeckx 2011). Syntactic variation has thus become a key aspect of the debate in current linguistics regarding the very nature of human language and the ultimate source of its diversity. Following on the wake of the P&P model, new concepts such as macro and micro parameters have been proposed (Baker 2003, 2008, Kayne 2000, 2005), which take different views on how to account for systematic aspects of syntactic variation. The Kaynean view, tightly related to what Baker (2008) calls the Borer/Chomsky conjecture, attributes syntactic variation to differences in the features of functional lexical items. Roberts and Holmberg (2005, 2010) provide a new perspective into a parameter-based theory that attempts to reconcile micro and macro variation in syntax. Other observations drastically distant from parameter-based theories have been also made (Boeckx 2010, 2011).
The status of syntactic variation is undergoing profound rethinking in contemporary generative syntax, with alternative proposals to the classical P&P model. This Workshop aims at gathering and discussing different views on the nature of syntactic variation in language and will be of much interest to syntactic researchers, graduate students, and more in general, to all those interested in linguistic variation and linguistic theory.
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I have an extension arm that extends from a round coupler (two holes offset 90 degrees to transition from verticle to horizontal) that will hold the shower head. The extension arm looks somewhat like a shepherds crook. When I thread it into the coupler, with a wrap or two of teflon tape, it only goes 3/4 of the way around on the final turn and does not point downward. I hestitate to force it that last 1/4 turn. If I give it five or six wraps of the tape, it will tighten at the correct position, but drips. Advice appreciated.
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I think that the mini usb is an alternative way to power the shield, I think that I can give 5V in 2 ways...
#include <SoftwareSerial.h> //New serial port for my shieldSoftwareSerial Mx3232Serial = SoftwareSerial(7, 8); //variabile//char EchoChar = 'A';char Str1[ ] = "s";//String Str1 = " s";//String Str1 = String(' s',HEX);String Buffer; unsigned long T;void setup() {//pin7(RX) InputpinMode(7, INPUT);//pin8(TX) OutputpinMode(8, OUTPUT);Mx3232Serial.begin(9600);Serial.begin(9600); } void loop() {//leggo dalla seriale(pin7)//EchoChar = PortaSeriale.read();//invio il dato lettoMx3232Serial.print(Str1);//Serial.println(Mx3232Serial.read()); Buffer = "";T = millis(); while (millis() - T < 10) { // read all the chars on the serial while (Mx3232Serial.available() > 0) { Buffer += char(Mx3232Serial.read()); } } if (Buffer.length() > 0) { // transmit to Serial Monitor Serial.print(Buffer); }delay(1000); Serial.print(Str1);}
But doesn't work.
Mx3232Serial.write(0x01);Mx3232Serial.write(0x73);Mx3232Serial.println(""); // carriage return
but if I try with a serial port monitor to send 01 73 HEX it reply me!
Quotebut if I try with a serial port monitor to send 01 73 HEX it reply me!Which Serial Port Monitor? Post a screen shot of before the send and after the send (the reply).It's possible that your understanding of what the scale expects could be all wrong. Perhaps it IS expecting "01" and "73", not 0x01 and 0x73.
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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
A public hearing was held to discuss Four Corners Behavioral Health and to give the public a chance to comment on programs available at Four Corners.
Four Corners Director Bob Greenburg answered questions from the public and the Emery County commissioners. Greenburg began by introducing his staff and thanking the commission for their support of mental health and substance abuse programs in the county. Greenburg said Four Corners has quality services available.
Commissioner Gary Kofford now sits on the Four Corners board as a voting member due to a change from last years legislative session.
Greenburg is concerned with the financial situation of Four Corners. Last year they lost $60,000 in funding. The lost funding has changed the face of mental health services. They have to use Medicaid money as much as possible. They are less able to subsidize services for the under insured or those with no insurance. Greenburg said he feels there are those falling through the cracks due to this lack of funding and not having the resources to serve people not on Medicaid.
We have had to tighten services and its not a good situation. We have had to turn people away. The drug court is a good program and we are at the end of a three year grant cycle with the state. Emery County drug court has the best results of any in the state.
The budget year ends on July 1 and by May 1 we need our plan in place. The start of this process for the plan is asking for public comments and to assess what needs there are. This is the start of the planning process for the May 1 budget, said Greenburg.
Commissioner Ira Hatch expressed his concern over the dropping budget for Four Corners. He said Commissioner Kofford is on a committee through UAC and through UBAN and these groups are putting great effort into appealing for funding.
Delena Fish, workforce services director expressed her concern with the lack of funding. After 24 months on state services, then services are no longer available to individuals and they may still be in need. Some of these individuals are in need of counseling services and dont qualify for existing programs and dont get the help they need.
Commissioner Hatch said it is important to break the cycle and help people get going in the right direction and give families the help they need.
An audience member said she was very appreciative of the services available and they wouldnt have survived without them when a family member became mentally ill. It was a long process and it took three years to get him into the hospital and get him the help he needed. The agencies need to work together to fill in the gaps. It is a difficult thing but, he has received good quality care. I want to commend the people who have helped him, said the citizen.
Jack and Diane Butler said they are LDS service missionaries and operate a 12 step program They meet on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Emery High Seminary.
Diane said they have about 24 people coming to the meetings in Price, but the attendance in Castle Dale has been low. Butler wondered if there is any funding available to help with funds for people getting out of jail. The fines are atrocious and when the people are just getting a job and trying to reconnect back into society. There is no way for them to get out of the hole theyve dug for themselves.
The citizen said her son had to enter the court system before they could receive any help and he has spent three years trying to pay back fines and it is a huge problem.
Jack said he believes the addict should be treated the same way as someone with any illness, like diabetics or anything else. They are not criminals they are addicts. But, the way the system is set up it makes criminals out of them. If you had a kid with liver disease would you kick him out? A drunk can quit drinking, but an addict has to have it to feel normal. These people are in pain and cant function. It is a sad situation, but they are not criminal.
Commissioner Kofford said things will only get worse with the budgets cut substantially. He believes money should be spent up front for treatments and programs and not on the court and jail systems.
But, help people before it gets to that point. There is no one listening or addressing problems. The county only has the funds to do what its mandated to do, said Kofford.
The Castle Dale office of Four Corners received the best audit of the four county area. Kofford complimented Greenburg and his staff on the job they are doing.
Greenburg said the criminalization of the mentally ill is a scandal and its the same with drugs. There is no law to force substance abusers into treatment. Many people with treatment can become employable.
If the DCFS becomes involved in taking children out of the home, some of the money people make goes to pay for the children being in custody. These families need treatment and funding.
It was mentioned that two days a week a counselor is in Green River at the medical center to provide mental health services to Green River residents.
Funding is available in Green River where non-Medicaid people can get free services. There is better access to free services in Green River than in Castle Dale.
Jake Barnett who works for DCFS put in a plea to the commission to obtain the alcohol bracelets to detect people using alcohol.
Kofford said it is a good program, but for people who are already financially strapped the added $5 a day cost of the bracelet monitoring could be too much and other avenues to fund the bracelets need to be addressed.
Barnett said children are removed from a home because of drinking and abusive situations and if they cant prove the parents are still drinking the children are returned to the home.
Monitoring bracelets are more effective in catching those abusing alcohol and causing an unsafe and unstable environment for their children.
The bracelets are $1,500 and the company that makes them gets $4.50 a day for the days they are worn.
County Attorney David Blackwell said his office is willing to work with the courts and help with fines. They can set up payment plans for fines and also forgive portions of fines if the person is diligent in making payments.
Jack Butler also wondered if there are retired doctors and nurses who would volunteer to do some counseling to reduce costs for patients.
Commissioner Hatch suggested forming a committee to address issues and give ideas. There is a huge problem across the board and its all related to breaking that cycle. Greenburg said they have a graduate student who does volunteer work in the Castle Dale office.


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Funeral services for Cortez resident Joyce Ann Schutz will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 1 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery.
Joyce was born May 30, 1937 in Blackwell, Okla. the daughter of Herbert and Cecelia Mae (Chapman) Harris. She passed away at her home on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the age of 76.
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Located inside the Holiday Inn hotel with fabulous views of the water, serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. This is a casual dining experience featuring American cuisine, Friday night fish frys, Sunday champagne brunch and other specials.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Voted the "Best Pizza in McHenry County," Georgio's uses only the freshest and finest ingredients. The signature deep dish pies recipe has been kept "secret" for more than 60 years! Pizza Today Magazine ranks Georgio's on its "Top 100 Independent Pizzerias in the Nation."
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Blue Wind Gallery & Annex 4121
Furniture, collectibles, comics, militaria, railroad memorabilia, original landscape and wildlife paintings.
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An 1847 Blacksmith and Wagonmaker's shop featuring two floors of country pine, oak, walnut, mahogany furniture and accessories. Some architectural artifacts.
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Specializing in pine, oak, mahogany furniture. Textiles, china, and glassware.
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Ridgefield Antique Dealers Assc.
Several antique shops located in a quaint rural setting. All shops are within walking distance.
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Several restaurants and seven national chains, including Best Buy, K-Mart, Office Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Sports Authority, provide various home and business products.
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Over 40 specialty shops, a grocery store, furniture store, and restaurants at this center.
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Specializing in Counted Cross Stitch and Custom Framing. We have the largest showcase of fabrics, fibers, patterns, kits and accessories in the Midwest.
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Walkup Heritage Farm & Gardens
We specialize in retail sales of native heirloom vegetables and plants. Native Prairie plants, heirloom roses and peonies, annuals and perennials, and more. Seasonal operation open from May through October.
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Come to our quaint village of shops, filled with quality antiques and fine accent pieces for your home.
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We are a flower & gift shop, garden center, landscape, nursery, patio and grill shop. We can landscape and decorate your home, your garden ... your life! Flower arrangements for any occasion.
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Welcome to the wonderful world of Countryside. Proud to be recognized as one of the finest retail flower shop, nursery and garden center facilities in the Midwest.
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A distinctive retail store offering quality decorating accessories, fine furniture and unique gifts. Its retail showroom boutique is the ideal place to discover exciting ideas for your home or business. Located in a 1912 theatre building.
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Flags for every occasion: US flags, international flags, buntings, flagpoles. Large selection of decorative banners, floor mats, gifts, and unique decorator items.
CITY:Crystal Lake
This 18-hole championship golf course has been rated 4 stars by Golf Digest, 4-1/2 stars by Chicagoland Golf, and has been voted one of the best values in all of Illinois.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Excellent food in a casual atmosphere serving truly innovative New American cuisine. Including everything from Jambalaya to Rack of Lamb, and eclectic selections such as ostrich, buffalo and elk. Full service Bar too.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Lakeside Arts Park at The Dole
Lakeside Arts Park at The Dole is a 12-acre beautiful arts education center that features two award winning art galleries and the Listening Room a entertainment venue that offers year round performances. You can step back to a simpler time to explore the brilliance of a Civil War era architectural masterpiece, when you take a tour of the historic Dole Mansion. We are a gem of McHenry County that can be enjoyed now and with future generations!
CITY:Crystal Lake
Material Girl Fabric Shop located in downtown Crystal Lake, formerly The Fabric Shop, features fresh and modern fabric designers such as Anthology, Free Spirit, Westminster Including: Amy Butler, Kaffe Fawcett, Riley Blake, Alexander Henry, Michael Miller - Including Anna Griffin, Moda, Henry Glass, Kaufman, Hoffman and more. We offer an extensive variety of fabrics, trims and notions for Crystal Lake and the surrounding McHenry County area. In addition, we continue to add more fabric lines and designers such as RJR, Batik Textiles, Red Rooster, Andover, Art Gallery, Lecien, Clothworks, Dunroven House, James Thompson & Co., Marcus Fabrics, Oilcloth, Intl., P & B Textiles, Quilting Treasures, Shannon Fabrics, Studio E, and Mary Flanagan Wools. We now offer Sewing Classes and Sewing Instruction right here in our Crystal Lake store. These classes will be for beginners as well as experienced sewers of all ages looking for new ideas and inspirations.
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Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street
Visit our award-winning Premier Main Street which is full of charming shops, delightful restaurants, quality entertainments and life-enhancing opportunities and events.
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Recognizing downtown Crystal Lake's need for a gourmet food shop, Le Petit Marché opened in March of 2005, offering not only baked goods but the first and finest selection of wines in the historic downtown area. Le Petit Marché quickly became a favorite gathering place for patrons of the arts (heading to the Raue Center for a performance) and fine food alike. It has continued to evolve and thrive with the passing years, introducing catering services, open microphone performances, specialty wine tastings and more than forty specialty cheeses from around the world.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Downtown Crystal Lake Main Street
Visit the award-winning Premier Main Street which is full of charming shops, delightful restaurants, quality entertainments and life-enhancing opportunities and events.
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Da Baffone Cucina Italiana, in downtown Crystal Lake, is a culinary gem and everything you want a family-owned restaurant to be. Sample old-world recipes made with fresh ingredients while you sip wines from around the world. With a knowledgeable and friendly wait staff, this restaurant is the best of Italiana without renewing your passport. Reservations highly recommended.
CITY:Crystal Lake
The Quarry Cable Park and Grille
The Quarry Cable Park & Grille is located on the 32-acre North Lake of Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake. Enjoy wakeboarding at this next-generation cable wake park complete with a Full-Size Six-Tower cable system with jumps and features for experienced riders and two System 2.0 Two-Tower cable systems for beginners. Stay a little longer and enjoy the lakefront tap & grille, fire pits, live entertainment, sand volleyball, baggo, and open-air yoga. While promoting recreation and relaxation, The Quarry aims to provide a new approach to staying active for visitors near and far and invites everyone to unearth their potential.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Deer Park
Our promise to you includes a clean, comfortable hotel room. In fact, we have 104 of them! If you're traveling with your family, you may opt for a room with two beds. Or, if you're here by yourself on business, why not book a room with a plush, king-sized bed so you can stretch out and relax?
CITY:Deer Park
Deer Park Town Center features over 70 of the most exclusive stores and restaurants in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Located at the intersection of Rand (Route 12) and Long Grove Roads in Deer Park, IL, Deer Park Town Center is an easy drive from surrounding suburbs, downtown Chicago or O'Hare Airport. Park in front of your favorite store and spend an hour or a day. At Deer Park Town Center, there's something for everyone.
CITY:Deer Park
Different from your average shopping mall, Deer Park Town Center is an open-air lifestyle center providing you with leisurely amenities in addition to some of the best shopping and dining in Illinois. Deer Park Town Center features over 70 of the most exclusive shops and restaurants in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Stores include Apple, Crate & Barrel, Barnes & Noble, Sephora, Gap, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware and more. Entertainment includes Century Theatres. Park in front of your favorite store and spend an hour or a day shopping and dining, or catch a movie at the Century Theater.
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Marriott Residence Inn Deerfield
Newly renovated extended stay hotel. Offering 3 suite options: studios, penthouses & 2 bedroom suites. All have full kitchens however, a daily complimentary full breakfast buffet and light dinner is available. Internet access, grocery shopping service.
This hotel features suites with a private parlor room separated by French doors. Suites include a spacious bedroom with a separate living area with sleeper sofa, wet bar, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, Plug-In Panel to connect your laptop, iPod and camera to the 32" LCD, HD flat-screen TV and in-room movies. Enjoy the fitness center, indoor/outdoor pools, sauna and fitness trails. Enjoy a delightful dining experience with friendly service, great food and an extensive menu in the Basil's Bistro, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, located within the hotel, also offering room service. There are also 6 meeting rooms with 9,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space.
Courtyard By Marriot- Deerfield
Courtyard surrounds travelers with the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy. Newly renovated in 2001.
In the heart of Chicago's prestigious North Shore, Hyatt offers suite-size guest rooms, state of the art StayFit health club, indoor lap pool, hot tub, hi-speed wireless internet access & more. Easy on-off access at I-294 and Lake Cook Road. Convenient to O'Hare International Airport and close to Ravinia Festival, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Cuneo Museum, shopping, the Metra train station to downtown Chicago and many other attractions. Please visit the website for more details.
Red Roof Inn Chicago - Northbrook/Deerfield
Nestled in the northern suburbs of Chicago, you'll find Red Roof Chicago Northbrook Deerfield. This hotel is conveniently close, within 3 miles, of Allstate, Baxter, Caremark and Underwriters Laboratories, as well as the Chicago Botanic Gardens and the Ravinia Festival. This Red Roof is renovated with all new rooms, contemporary furniture, new bathrooms with granite countertops, a comfortable easy chair, a conference room, coin laundry, an elevator, and more.
This is a fully renovated Inn located in the beautiful North Shore suburbs features complimentary gourmet coffee to all our guests 24 hours a day, complimentary access to Bally Total Fitness for guests 18 and older, free USA Today and we are conveniently located/adjacent to shopping and restaurants. Family restaurants adjacent to hotel deliver to your door. Our renovated meeting room holds up to 30 people.
Nick's Fishmarket is a culinary landmark famous for serving the freshest seafood, premium dry-aged steaks and finest award winning wines for over 30 years. Our location in Deerfield stands for being one of the best destinations for a fine dining
Residence Inn by Marriot Deerfield
Residence Inn offers you magnificent accommodations that feel like home, whether it's for a night, a week or a long-term visit. Enjoy convenience to area businesses, the Botanic Gardens, Ravinia Festival and Six Flags Amusement Park. Start your day at this Marriott hotel in Deerfield IL with our complimentary breakfast buffet in our Gatehouse. Each suite at our Gurnee Mills mall hotel includes a fully equipped kitchen with full-size appliances. All Flatware, Chinaware, Glassware, pots, pans and utensils are provided for you. No time to shop? We will do it for you! Just drop off your shopping list and take advantage of our complementary grocery shopping service! Whether traveling for business or pleasure, our friendly and proficient staff at Residence Inn takes pride in offering you a great stay.
Marriott Suites Chicago Deerfield
his hotel features 248 suites with a private parlor room separated by French doors. Suites include a spacious bedroom with a separate living area with sleeper sofa, wet bar, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, Plug-In Panel to connect your laptop, iPod
Embassy Suites Chicago - North Shore/Deerfield
A luxurious all-suite hotel in Deerfield, IL near the North Shore is ideally located for travelers wanting first rate room accommodations and guest services close to the excitement of The Windy City and Lake County.
D.C. Sarnies is a contemporary but casual restaurant specializing in sandwiches and classic American food with a twist. As well as a restaurant, we serve as a research and development kitchen for its parent company, Highland Baking Company. Guest chefs and bakery clients will have the opportunity to try out new products and let diners provide feedback on the dishes. The menu at D. C. Sarnies has something for everyone with a wide variety of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and signature sandwiches and burgers to choose from. A full bar also gives diners a wide range of craft beers including more than 25 on tap, wine and cocktails. For more information visit us on Facebook at D.C. Sarnies or on Twitter @DC_Sarnies.
Courtyard By Marriott - Deerfield
Located in the center of an ideal area filled with shopping, restaurants, entertainment and minutes walking from Metra for trips to the city. Close to Gurnee Mills, Six Flags, Ravinia Music Festival, and The Botanic Gardens. This hotel features rooms and suites from 350 sq. ft to 600 sq. ft., with the suites having separate living, dining and outside areas. Enjoy a reasonably priced breakfast buffet in the on-site Courtyard Cafe restaurant. Two meeting rooms totaling 1,574 sq. ft. help bring visions of extraordinary reality to joyous celebrations, small fairytale weddings, and business meetings.
Contemporary American Cuisine with local flair. Located in the Embassy Suites Chicago/North Shore. Sink your teeth into the "Chi-town" ribs, flat bread pizzas, or Black Angus prime rib dip. If seafood is your preference, try the cedar plank salmon or grilled calamari with champagne oregano white truffle vinaigrette. Come by Cadwell's Grille in Deerfield, IL for a memorable dining experience in a truly relaxing atmosphere.
This museum is a replica of the first McDonald's restaurant opened by Ray Kroc on April 15, 1955. View an array of memorabilia, from the original kitchen equipment to the 1950s classic cars parked on site.
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At Rivers Casino, step into the excitement of more than 1,000 slots and nearly 50 table games. Find all of your favorites and more on the entirely non-smoking 43,000-square-foot gaming floor. Rivers also features seven bars and restaurants (including local favorite Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House), plus lively nightly entertainment.
CITY:Des Plaines
The Comfort Inn® O'Hare hotel is conveniently located less than two miles from the O'Hare International Airport, Allstate Arena and the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. This Des Plaines, IL hotel is also close to the Rosemont Theatre, the Woodfield Mall and Arlington Park horse racing venue. The Comfort Inn O'Hare hotel offers a prime location for business and leisure travelers. Make us your home away from home when visiting the Des Plaines area.
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Courtyard by Marriott Chicago O'Hare
Chicago O'Hare hotel promises greater comfort and enhanced productivity with redesigned guest rooms and added business features. The Bistro offers healthy choices, a variety of breakfast and dinner options, an evening bar, and specialty beverages made with Starbucks coffee.
CITY:Des Plaines
Radison Hotel Chicago O'Hare Airport
The Radisson Hotel Chicago O'Hare in Des Plaines is located less than two miles from Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Rivers Casino and provides spacious, well-appointed hotel rooms and convenient amenities, including a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle. This hotel in Chicago O'Hare area offers you the perfect location near all major expressways, including I-90, I-290, I-294 and I-55, has plenty of parking space for hotel guests and is within walking distance of great restaurants and shopping. The Radisson Hotel Chicago O'Hare boasts a wide range of additional complimentary services to enhance your stay, such as a Business Center, Fitness Center and seasonal outdoor pool. Choose the Radisson Hotel Chicago O'Hare and see what sets us apart from other Chicago O'Hare hotels.
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Hilton Garden Inn – Chicago O'Hare Airport
251 rooms – Featuring the Great American Grill & Lounge along with 6,900 square feet of divisible banquet and meeting space. Located adjacent to Des Plaines Casino.
CITY:Des Plaines
The Best Western Des Plaines Inn is a first-class hotel located only 4½ miles away from O'Hare Airport and very convenient to Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, home of the Rosemont Expo, and All State Arena, home of the Rosemont Horizon. We offer you deluxe accommodations with complimentary breakfast, an indoor heated pool, fitness center, meeting room and free parking. There are several major shopping centers located from 3 to 8 miles from the Best Western Des Plaines Inn.
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Features freshly prepared cuisine with ingredients delivered daily for the nine different stations including: salads, homemade soups, pizzas, Italian cuisine, carving stations, comfort food featuring a vertical rotisserie, Asian station including wok grills, sushi, and seafood. Most dishes are prepared "a la minute," cooked in small batches as needed to ensure product freshness and flavor. Signature and highlighted items will be presented "tapas style, "or individually in small serving dishes for guest enjoyment.
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Enjoy live entertainment in this state-of-the-art venue from a live DJ to your favorite local bands. Cube also offers a selection of unique bites with options like a French Fry Trio, sliders with myriad toppings, buffalo wings and much more.
CITY:Des Plaines
Hugo's Frog Bar and Chop House
Operated by the Gibsons Restaurant Group, this local favorite is sure to be a top area dining destination set within Rivers Casino walls. Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House boasts a look and feel of a marriage between a classic steakhouse and modern contemporary design. The menu features Gibsons' Prime Angus Beef, and also features lobster tails, king crab legs, fresh fish and seafood, salads and sandwiches. Gibsons Restaurant Group is the only restaurant group in the country to have its own USDA Prime Certification. The extensive wine list selection offers something for everyone at a great value.
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At Paradise Pup. in Des Plaines, the "big mess of a burger" is traditional Chicago fast food the way it should be. Folks line up outside the 800-square-foot joint for the one-and-only Char Cheddar burger. As for the Italian beef sandwich, it's "oh, so good."
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Lake Park Golf Course is perfect for the young golfer who wants to play a shorter course with real bunkers and excellent greens. For the more experienced golfer, Lake Park is where you'll want to practice your all-important short game. The 18-hole, par 3-course is 1,515 yards in length with holes ranging from 50 to 115 yards.
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Milk Pail Restaurant & Entertainment Complex
Experience fresh, made-from-scratch cuisine and our warm country hospitality. Sunday Jazz Brunch, French Country Market with over 100 unique shops, weddings, mini-golf, Murder Mysteries, picnics and Bingo.
Shop more than 140 retail and specialty stores.
This theater venue hosts top-notch entertainment, local and national bands, karaoke and comedy shows.
This fourth generation, family-owned pottery company features an on-site museum and a factory store that holds an annual summer sale.
Sports bar.
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Newly added addition to a great family restaurant.
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World's largest manufacturer of art pottery. Factory outlet salesroom and Haeger Museum open to the public at original manufacturing site.
CITY:East Dundee
Resale business.
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Florals and custom made silks.
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Native American art and antiquities including Navajo weavings, Pueblo pottery, sculptures by Cliff Fragua, and work by other Plains Native American artists.
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Azoosment Park at Santa's Village
Azoosment Park at Santa's Village is an amusement park/petting zoo. Unlimited pony rides and amusement rides with one paid admission.
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Established in 1956, The Anvil Club is a premier private dining club, renowned for great steaks & seafood and unsurpassed service.
CITY:East Dundee
Complimentary breakfast, fitness center, high-speed internet access, leisure suites available, lots of extras!
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
A cozy stay at a comfortable place.
With a complimentary continental breakfast each morning, indoor pool, pay-per-view movies and a caring staff, we will make your stay enjoyable.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Chicago Northwest - Elgin
A five star hotel located about 20 minutes from O'Hare Airport and 40 minutes from downtown Chicago. Joseph's Lounge and Bennigans Restaurant located within the facility.
Oldest motel in Elgin.
No. 1 rated for service in the State of Illinois. The staff is committed 100% to providing you with a great experience.
Begin at Super 8 Motel with free continental breakfast, and 24 hour coffee. Also enjoy free local calls and remote control TV with HBO, ESPN, CNN, Discovery and The Family Channel.
Exceptional theater productions are performed by children for children.
Award-winning community theatre featuring classical and contemporary musicals and play selections.
Explore rare architecture in this historic district, made up of 667 homes, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Don't miss the house walk in September.
Home of the Elgin Public Museum, the park includes a petting zoo and the Family Aquatic Center.
Elgin Area Historical Society Museum
Housed in an 1856 landmark building, permanent exhibits include artifacts from the Elgin National Watch Co. and Elgin Road Race memorabilia.
The biggest, the grandest, the most stylish and the most comfortable casino in all of Illinois. Over 80,000 square feet and two decks of fun and excitement.
In beautiful Lord's Park, this museum features over 15,000 specimens of natural history with newly expanded family focused hands-on exhibits.
Elgin Fire Barn No. Five Museum
Get caught up in the history and spirit of firefighting. View the 1929 American Lafrance Fire Engine and 1869 Horse Drawn Silsby Steamer.
Elgin Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center
World class music, dance and theatre. Enjoy an evening out, entertainment for the family, or a chance to satisfy your cravings for culture.
Home of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, this facility contains a 1200-seat theatre and an 11,340 square foot exhibition hall with fully equipped banquet kitchen. Host to many well-known artists.
Family restaurant with specialties such as fantastic baby back ribs that fall off the bone, charbroiled steaks & juicy prime rib that melt in your mouth, & a wide variety of glorious burgers.
Casual family restaurant.
Steak house located in Grand Victoria Casino.
Burnidge/ Paul Wolff Campground
Playground and fishing. 9 miles of hiking trails.
Trails, fishing, cross-country skiing, skating, cabins on Willow Lake.
Camping, trips, outfitting and instructions.
Dawn until dusk, a 36 m. trail is the forefront of outdoor recreation passing through Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia and Aurora. It winds along the banks of the Fox River through miles of prairie grass, overshadowing trees and blooming flowers.
Outdoor ice skating; new refrigerated skating system; warming shelters available.
Elgin's finest 40-lane bowling center.
Grand Victoria Casino souvenirs, unique gifts, clothing and jewelry.
New and gently read books, books on tape, gift items, cappuccino, biscotti and even "tea for two."
Specializing in garden flowers and supplies, jams, specialty foods, home grown produce, u-pick field, pumpkins, fall family fun activities.
Thirty-five unique gift, antique and specialty shops and cafe.


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Since its introduction in the fall of 1998, the Acura 3.2TL has become the benchmark for vehicle technology, performance, safety and style in the mid-luxury performance sedan segment. All-new refinements for the 2000 model year, including a 5-speed SportShift sequential automatic transmission, advanced side airbags and an optional Digital Video Disc (DVD) based Acura Navigation System enhance an already comprehensive package of standard equipment. Coupled with improvements in acceleration, fuel economy and vehicle emissions, the new 3.2TL reinforces Acura's position as a leader in the premium automobile segment.
"The TL is the ultimate performance sedan in Acura's model lineup and has attracted drivers who may have otherwise purchased European sports sedans," says Dick Colliver, executive vice president, Acura division. "The extensive array of standard performance, technology and safety features combined with a stylish and functional design have made the new TL one of the fastest selling vehicles in Acura's 14 year history."
The heart of the TL's performance is a race-inspired engine-transmission combination, beginning with the 225-horsepower, all-aluminum V6 powerplant with the legendary VTEC system. First introduced in the NSX supercar, the Acura VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) system allows for a fine balance of low-end torque combined with high-rpm horsepower for confident acceleration from a standstill, or at highway speeds.
A new manifold design, revised intake ports along with larger intake and exhaust valves help the 3.2 liter 24-valve powerplant improve mid-range torque and acceleration, while also meeting tough Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV) standards - Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) standards on California models. Peak 225 horsepower is achieved at 5,600 rpm while torque is rated at 215 ft.-lb at 4,700 rpm.
This powerplant is mated to an all new 5-speed sequential SportShift automatic transmission. By moving the center console-mounted transmission selector handle to the left of the Drive position into the special SportShift gate, individual shifts can be executed with a quick fore or aft motion of the lever.
For 2000, the new 5-speed transmission allows the TL to accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour, half a second quicker than last year's model, while allowing for lower rpm's at cruising speeds for increased fuel economy and a quieter ride. Improvements in shift quality allow for smoother up and down-shifts with a quicker response than other semi-manual type transmissions.
Also for the new millennium, the TL features numerous safety innovations including Acura's exclusive advanced side air bag system and a dual-stage, front passenger supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag. The side air bags are designed to help protect the driver and front passenger in a side-impact collision and are mounted in the outboard, upper seatbacks of both front seats. In the event of a collision, the side air bag system senses the direction and severity of the impact, then determines whether or not to deploy the side air bag. To help further ensure the safety of a small passenger, a series of seven sensors in the passenger seatback determine the size and position of the occupant to assist the system in determining if it is safe to deploy the side air bag. This Acura exclusive side air bag system was engineered to reduce the potential for injuries to a small child from deployment of the side air bag itself.
To further protect the front-seat passenger during a frontal impact collision, a dual-stage inflator varies the deployment power of the passenger front air bag by changing the rate of inflation during a moderate to severe impact collision. When used in conjunction with the 3-point seatbelt, this technology further reduces the potential for injury to the passenger from the deployment forces of the air bag. Other key crash-protection technologies include side-impact door beams, a door panel stiffening structure and side-impact absorption materials in the doors.
Along with a comprehensive list of standard safety technologies, the TL boasts an impressive array of standard comfort and convenience features, including leather seating, heated front seats, power driver and front passenger seats, automatic climate control, power moonroof, wood-grained trim, and an Acura/Bose® AM/FM/cassette/CD player audio system.
The fully appointed TL is so comprehensively fitted that only one factory option is offered: the in-dash Acura Navigation System. For the 2000 model year, Acura is the first and only automobile brand in the industry to offer a new Digital Video Disc (DVD) mapping database, providing coverage of the continental United States on one DVD disc. The new DVD database has been programmed to include nearly eight times as many points of interest than the combined databases of the previous system, while a large, color LCD display with a new matte-finish touch screen reduces glare and fingerprinting. This latest Acura Navigation System with voice prompt is one of the most sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, global positioning system (GPS) satellite linked navigation systems on the market today.
Many of the Acura TL's performance, safety and convenience technologies were designed and engineered at the Honda R&D facilities in the United States. Assembled at the Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio, the TL is the second Acura model, after the CL coupe, to be designed, engineered and assembled in the U.S. The TL's 3.2-liter engine is assembled in Anna, Ohio, contributing to the car's high local parts content.
Like all Acura models, the 2000 3.2TL is covered by a comprehensive 4-year/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty. Additional ownership benefits include Acura Total Luxury Care (TLC), which provides free 24-hour roadside assistance, concierge service and trip routing.


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Dispatches from an American in Israel: Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)
Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)
A nation of nearly 6 million Jews will remember and honor the 6 million who were murdered in the Holocaust.
Yom HaShoah v'HaGvurah, which literally means the Day (of Remembrance) for the Holocaust and for Heroism, began tonight, on the 27th day of the Jewish month of Nisan, just one week after the conclusion of Passover. The holiday will conclude tomorrow evening. The date, chosen by the Israeli parliament in 1951, also marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising.
In addition to that haunting siren, Yom HaShoah will also be marked tomorrow at school-wide assemblies across the nation. Remembrance is even an integral part of the TV schedule: For 25 hours, beginning tonight and concluding early tomorrow evening, cable and public stations run only programming that is connected to the Holocaust and World War II. A number of tonight's talk shows featured interviews with survivors who are now in their late 80s. Most restaurants have also shut their doors, at least for tonight – some even closed as early as 4 p.m. Movie theatres are also closed tonight.
Yom HaShoah is the first of three national (non-religious) holidays in Israel, which fall during the seven-week period between the end of the Passover and the start of Shavuot. Next Wednesday night, May 7th, is the intensely somber Memorial Day (Yom HaZikaron). The following day, the country will transition from a week of national mourning to a day of total jubilation: Israel's 60th Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut).
Visit our "Don't Let the Light Go Out" – A Multimedia Remembrance In Honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day – Yom Ha'Shoah


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Gov. McCrory threatens veto on N.C. abortion bill
RALEIGH, WAKE COUNTY - North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is taking a harder line on proposed legislation to tighten rules on abortions, threatening to veto the measure unless his concerns are addressed.
McCrory's office released a statement Wednesday saying he would block the measure from taking effect "unless significant changes" are made. It cites the comments by Health and Human Services Secretary Aldona Wos on Tuesday to a House committee.
Wos said she was worried about provisions directing regulators to develop abortion clinic standards similar to those used to regulate outpatient surgery centers. McCrory said earlier this week he wanted to make sure the health and safety of women are protected, not restricting abortion access.
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It is an exciting time to be at GSA. We've been challenged in new ways by an administration that has declared its commitment to a clean energy economy and a more sustainable federal government. A year ago, the President issued an executive order setting sustainability goals for the government. The President recognized GSA as a strategic asset in this initiative and put us at the forefront. This, in conjunction with the work we are doing across the country thanks to the Recovery Act, has energized the organization. We've risen to the challenge and have undertaken an ambitious challenge of our own: achieving a zero environmental footprint.
The President recognized that GSA's role as the government's acquisition expert positions us to examine and impact the sustainability of the goods we are procuring across government. Last year, GSA was directly responsible for more than $60 billion in government purchases, and indirectly influenced over half a trillion dollars in federal spending. That is a tremendous amount of buying power that could be harnessed and directed toward more sustainable products. So, we have undertaken an incentivized, phased approach to ask federal vendors to track and disclose their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).
Having this information will help us move toward purchasing more sustainable products. Recognizing that small businesses are the engine of the American economy, we are committed to providing them with the tools and support they will need to track their emissions. We've also developed a carbon footprint tool that will allow federal agencies to calculate their own GHG emissions.
Thanks to the Recovery Act, we are putting people and green technologies to work modernizing our federal buildings. Across the country, we are installing solar panels, public green spaces and smart metering technology. We are employing the highest standards of sustainable design and construction. We are modernizing properties and installing cutting edge technologies in all 50 states.
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All of this work positions us to see what works best in different climates and settings, and we are sharing our knowledge. The work that we are doing now will literally change the way federal buildings look and feel in the future.
The Recovery Act also facilitated GSA's purchase of over 22,000 more fuel efficient vehicles for the federal fleet, including thousands of hybrids. These vehicles will reduce the fuel we consume by millions of barrels over the coming years.
Sustainability is a significant challenge, but the government is moving, and GSA is committed to helping our federal agency partners rise to the challenge. In our role as workplace solutions experts, we have researched and implemented green services and technologies for decades. As agencies across government work to reduce their environmental footprint and provide a more efficient and cost effective government for the American people, GSA will draw on our size, experience and expertise to help them achieve their goals.
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Established in 1963, the National School Library Program of the Year (NSLPY) Award honors school library programs practicing their commitment to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information, as well as exemplifying implementation of AASL's learning standards and program guidelines. The award recognizes exemplary school library programs that are fully integrated into the school's curriculum.
The NSLPY Award, guided by AASL's Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs, recognizes school library programs that meet the needs of the changing school and library environment. Exemplary school library programs ensure that the students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. These programs empower learners to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers and ethical users of information.
The following criteria will be used in the selection process:
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It is strongly recommended that the school/school district download and review the application and rubric for this award.
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