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Hailey's Winery, established in 2009, specializes in handcrafted wines from grape varieties native to Illinois, as well as other varietals, and seasonal fruits. Owned and operated by two women, Hailey's is a fully functioning winery, producing and bottling award-winning wines in Byron, Illinois location. We strive to offer a variety of wines and an enjoyable experience for each guest, and want our visitors to feel completely at ease with wine tasting and selection. The winery is open year round, with tastings available any time during business hours, monthly live music, and tasting room rental for private celebrations. We carry specialty cheeses, sausage, chocolates, craft beer selections, and gift items. Guests may gather, relax and enjoy our wines in the pleasant tasting room, or on our patio during warm weather.
A delicious mixture of cocoa is found every which way along the Blackhawk Chocolate Trail in the four-county area of Northwest Illinois. Enjoy visiting candy stores, bed and breakfasts with special chocolate-themed packages, gift shops and old-fashioned soda fountains.
Two-story stone building built in 1860 by Abe Lincoln's cousin. Restored dry goods store houses a consignment shop featuring local artisans. Also national headquarters for the Lincoln Highway Assn.
CITY:Franklin Grove
We provide information on Dixon area attractions as well as the Illinois Lincoln Highway. Purchase Reagan and Dixon souvenir items. Also houses the "Of The Prairie" Gift Shop specializing in Illinois Wines and other Illinois Products.
Market Street Commons at the Kraft Building
Market Street Commons is located in the heart of the Mt. Carroll historic district, in the old Kraft Building. The Kraft Building houses the community Welcome Center and Chamber of Commerce, along with shops.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Fine art gallery / sculptor, Jeff Adams studio. Tour full-service casting facility. Saturday by appointment.
CITY:Mount Morris
Lincoln Highway Association National Headquarters
Visitors from around the world enjoy researching highway information in this restored 1860 dry goods store built by Abe Lincoln's cousin. The Lincoln Highway Museum and Store is also housed inside.
CITY:Franklin Grove
Full service florist with lots more. Stuffed animals, candles, angels, home decor, photo frames, plants, balloons, and custom designs.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Custom & ready-made frame shops with large selection of prints and framed pictures.
Beautifully crafted silver jewelry, Minnetonka moccasins, log furniture, and an outstanding art gallery filled with sculptures and pottery can be found at the Eagles Nest.
Fran's Fantastic Antiques, Collectibles
Shop for a unique inventory of antiques and collectibles including antique toys, furniture, linens, rugs, jewelry, books, "ETC". Stop and shop country. You will not believe what is under their roof! Awesome!
Full line of cross-stitch supplies with hand-dyed threads. Also available are "affordable luxury soaps," lotions and beauty accessories made in Oregon, Illinois. In addition, Longaberger baskets, antiques and more are sold. Located in Conover Square Mall.
Northland Mall is the only enclosed shopping center between Rockford and the Quad Cities. Includes large stores like JCPenney and Bergners as well as 20 other specialty shops.
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
American country antiques/primitives. Restoring of 18th and 19th century and new furniture. Refinishing, cabinet making, and fire and water damage restoration. Accepting Master Card and Visa. Open: Monday thru Friday: 8:30 am to 5 pm.
Located in the heart of downtown Dixon, Illinois, The Next Picture Show is a non-profit fine arts center in the Rock River Valley. Our goal is to nurture, develop, educate, foster the arts, and galvanize artists and patrons within the community. The Next Picture Show is open from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
American Heritage Antique Center
Antique center.
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.
Full working pottery studio and store for 24 years, stoneware and porcelain.
Gallery and glass studio (formerly Eagleton Glass).
CITY:Mount Carroll
Quality primitives antiques shop on historic Peoria-Galena Trail, located behind our restored 1861 limestone house in beautiful Pleasant Valley.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Country at Heart Quilt & Gift Shop
Don't miss this quaint and unique country quilt and gift shop! Featuring Bowe pottery, candles, quilts, doilies, framed art, country gifts and accessories. We offer a huge selection of antique and primitive furniture too! The quilt shop offers a wide variety of quilting fabrics, notions, patterns, books and so much more!
Air Play Sports & Espresso Bar
Air Play Sports in Sterling is your source for Alternative Sporting Goods. We carry northern Illinois' largest selection of disc supplies, stunt kites, boomerangs and more. We are also the town's only full coffee bar with gourmet coffees, espresso, cappuccinos, lattes and more. We are family friendly with toys and coloring books for younger children as well as changing station in our clean restroom. We have live inventory on our website and we can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.
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.
Embroidery on shirts, caps, bags, etc.
CITY:Franklin Grove
We have a large assortment of beautiful fabric and other items to fit your quilting needs. Our staff has over 20 years of professional quilting experience and we are ready to assist you
CITY:Rock Falls
Located on the Lincoln Highway in the old Unionville School, 1,200 bolts of 100% cotton quilting fabric, notions, books, patterns and antiques.
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.
Eclectic selection of home accents, florals, lamps, wall decor, and candles.
Primitive-style furniture made by hand with simple, straight lines. It's all new, but we make it look old. We can build entertainment centers, TV stands, kitchen tables, bar tables, sofa tables, coffee tables, end tables, bookcases, bunk beds, dressers, windowpanes, stools, benches, hutches, storage chests, hall trees, quilt racks and small home decor items.
Shop in one location. The consignment shops offer quality merchandise including antiques, hard to find collectibles, tools, memorabilia, furniture, clothing and more. The Market offers items of value for your home and family, clothing, jewelry, gifts, food, electronics, crafts and more. Plus taste the treats at the food court which features Cimino's Little Italy. The kids can also enjoy a place to play while the family browses and shops the stores.
DeMeester Flower Shop, Greenhouses & Lawn Care
A full-service florist and lawn and garden center with a complete line of nursery stock, thirteen greenhouses filled with annuals, over 5,000 perennials, house plants, silk arrangements, and in-store antiques. Monday thru Friday: 8 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm
This cheese shop features a wide variety of cheese, as well as local artisan cheese, sausages, Amish salsas and jams. Open: Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm; Monday thru Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm
Hand-stripping and refinishing of wood. Buffing and lacquering of all metals.
Stroll through downtown Dixon to explore a variety of dining options and unique shopping featuring art galleries, jewelry shops, antiques and more.
Reimagined vintage furniture and home decor. California shabby chic. Join Napa Valley Salvage on Facebook, to see new reimagined furniture listed daily. Open: Monday thru Friday: 7 am 3 pm; Saturday: 7 am - 2 pm.
Quality water gardening materials for the professional or hobbyist. Plus gifts, garden accessories, aquatic plants, Japanese Koi, and stone. Open: March thru November: Sunday: 10 am to 2 pm; Monday thru Friday: 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm
Bearly Used Children's Resale Store & More
Bearly Used offers a large selection of children's consignment shop. Clothing sizes from newborn to 14. Plus children's toys, maternity clothing, books, videos, baby equipment, furniture and more.
Located across from the Conover Square Shopping Village. Offering a full line of antique furniture, collectibles, estate jewelry, gifts, porcelain dolls, vintage clothing & hats, dishes, glassware & framed art - a little bit of everything!
Old time pharmacy with soda fountain, penny candy and old-fashioned homemade chocolate for our shakes, malts and sodas.
Between Friendz Gifts is a store designed to allow shoppers to purchase high quality, handmade items. There are several local craftsman who specialize in handcrafted jewelry, bronze and silver decoration, steam punk jewelry, and original art. We also offer uniquely created purses, scarves and more.
Quality embroidery, screen printing and promotional items for clubs, organizations and schools. Freeport shirts in stock from youth 2-4 to adult 3X, plus sweatshirts, hats and polos made to order. With their 30 plus years of experience, "We will put your name and logo where it belongs – in front of your customers and friends each and every day!".Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am to 3 pm
Jewelry sales including sterling and 14k gold, diamonds and gemstones. In store repair, engraving, bead restringing, free cleaning and checking of jewelry. New: Engraving of glass, plastic, medals and leather.
The store features hand poured Soy & Palm Wax Candles by Sandy. There are many handcrafted items including: custom gift baskets, hanging flower baskets, Leaning Tree Cards, jewelry, candles, decor, home and garden items.
CITY:Mount Morris
This quaint shop offers a wide selection of antiques, collectibles, used furniture and appliances. Open: Monday thru Friday: 10 am - 2 pm; Saturday: 10 am 3 pm.
Trotter Restorations and Antiques, Inc.
We specialize in old home restoration supplies, period lighting fixtures, architectural supplies, parlor stoves, cook stoves, hardware and furniture. Call for appt.
PHK Bicycles is a veteran owned business dedicated to selling American made products including hand built bicycle frames, It offers full service bicycle repair including mobile bicycle repair. Open: Sunday: 11 am to 4 pm; Monday thru Friday: 10 am to 7 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm.
Celia's Gifts, Antiques and Home Furnishings
Celia's -- a shop filled with gifts for the kitchen and home, with antiques, penny rugs, home furnishings and seasonal decor.
Unique and unusual antique furniture, clocks and lamps. Refinishing and stripping of antique furniture also available.
A gourmet accessory shop full of gadgets and unusual gifts to improve everyone's kitchen. Specializing in Yankee Candles, Boyds Bears, baskets, Pat Richter creations, Salmon Falls pottery and homemade fudge.
The Habitat ReCycle Store is a discount Home Improvement Center that sells quality new and previously owned goods at discounted prices. It is dedicated to providing a full line of name brand merchandise. The knowledgeable staff can assist anyone from the novice to the veteran handyman. Whether you are a general contractor, do-it-yourselfer, antique lover or apartment owner, there are items to suit your style and budget. All donations accepted. Open: Wednesday: 1 pm to 6 pm; Friday: 9 am to 1 pm; Saturday: 8 am to 11:30 pm
This is a full service garden center with thousands of quality plants, trees, shrubs, and landscape supplies including retaining wall, paving stones, fertilizer, mulch and more. Their knowledgeable staff will assist with all landscaping inquiries.
A multi-dealer mall with a fine collection of antiques and collectibles located in the 1892 antique Blust Building.
New and discount books, and comics. The largest selection of board and card games around. Open: Sunday: Noon to 4 pm; Monday and Thursday: 11 am to 7 pm; Tuesday: Noon to 9 pm; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: Noon to 8 pm
Find many unique gifts at this farm-like spot, including year-round Christmas items, furniture, fresh and silk flowers and plants, children's clothing, and the Muffins 'n' More lunchroom.
CITY:Rock Falls
Frank Jewelers in downtown Freeport is the destination for diamonds, distinctive jewelry and fine gifts. Diamonds from Natalie K, IDDEAL Diamonds, Everlon, Love Story, Forever 10, and the new Ideal2 Square-Cut Hearts and Arrows diamond – a Frank Jewelers exclusive – are offered in a relaxing atmosphere where guests can find style, brilliance and excellent value each and every day. There is even a Private Viewing Gallery – the ideal, completely private setting for choosing jewelry perfect for you.
General bookstore specializing in local interest (Reagan, Blackhawk, Rock River, etc), children's and more. Also featuring classic jazz & blues CD's, fine coffees & other drinks, pastries, call for special events.
Gift shop featuring aromatique, briar root candles, specialty food items, greeting cards and much more.
Black Diamond Music Studio & Sales
Shop features music equipment, guitars, violins, and drums, accessories, shirts, jewelry, music lessons for drum and guitar, vinyl and CD's plus a small and unique recording studio. Open: Monday thru Saturday: 10:30 am to 6 pm; or by appointment
This upscale resale boutique sells clothing, shoes and jewelry on consignment. Also, collectibles and gifts are available. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Repurposed furnishings, antiques, and primitives fill this unique shop in historic downtown Freeport. Open: Sunday (October thru Christmas Only): Noon to 5 pm; Tuesday thru Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
Located in Conover Square, our boutique offers a lighthearted shopping experience with jewelry, clothes and accessories which are vintage or vintage-inspired. The timeless array of Vintage clothing and accessories, with expansive variety of other wonderful gifts and accents make Where the Dragonfly a destination and an event that you must see. Your time in the fun little world of Where the Dragonfly is more than just an amusing shopping experience. It is inhibition-free, exploratory, and imaginative space for untamed personal taste and personalized customer service.
A shop that specializes in hand-dipped chocolates, gourmet coffees and espresso bar drinks, caramel and cheese popcorn, novelty and holiday candies.
Features fine jewelry and watches, custom desing and remounting, unique estate and antique jewelry. Complete repair service. Open: Monday thru Thursday and Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm; Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
Pretzel City Paper offers cardmaking and scrapbooking with over 450 original rubber stamps, inkpads, paper punches, Cuttlebug embossing folders and dies and over 500 greeting cards on display. Add your personal touch to the greeting cards you give. Located in the Freeport Press building. Open: Monday thru Friday: 8 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 1 pm
Christmas trees - cut your own or pre-cut, wreaths, roping, decorations, ornaments, gifts, crafts and complimentary cider, coffee and cookies
Unique nursery and gift shop. We have display gardens, monthly events and garden talks. We also offer landscaping
Silver City Treasures offers antiques and collectibles in the grand tradition of all purveyors of objects d'art and objects d'junque, they buy sell and trade just about anything of value although theyhave a personal penchant for the odd and unusual, the grotesque and goofy. The stranger the item, the better they like it! On any given day you might find a silver tea kettle from the 1700s, a brass hook shaped like a mermaid, a hand-carved African fertility god, an ultra-cool set of vinyl and aluminum rock 'n' roll bar stool or a reproduction Andy Warhol poster. A Peter Max maybe-maybe-not reproduction poster and much more! Silver City Treasures is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day of the week except Thursday.
A complete line of natural and organic foods, vitamins, cosmetics, groceries, wheat-free products, books and more. All products are free of colorings, preservatives, and chemicals.
K & T Greenhouses and Landscaping
We offer 18 thousand square feet of green houses, with annuals, perennials, vegetables and much more. Open: April thru July: Daily: 8 am - 6 pm; Third Week of August thru September: Daily: 8 am to 5 pm
Yesterday's Treasures Rediscovered! Transform your home environment with handcrafted candles, primitive furniture, and vintage goods from The Vintage Cupboard. Experience our unique collection of yesterday's America at the home of Vintage Cupboard Candles! Contact us to receive more information about our inventory or stop by to check it out for yourself. We're located in the historic Conover Square Mall and offer one-of-a-kind items you need to set your home apart. We offer an array of handmade candles and vintage goods that serve as excellent conversation pieces.
Mrs. Mike's old-fashioned, open-kettle style potato chips are cooked in vegetable shortening with no cholesterol to provide a great potato taste. They also offer gourmet cheesy popcorn and caramel corn. The Freeport Pretzel Company, and other party/picnic items are also for sale at the factory retail store. Open: Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.
dezine99 is a graphic design studio that has added art and artisan crafts to its business. Local artists along with artists from around the USA. Almost everything is hand crafted: jewelry, pottery, sculpture, wax pottery, pewter gifts, mixed media, watercolor & acrylic art, & embellished apparel.
Bunker Hill Dog Training, Grooming and Specialty Store
This specialty store offers dog and cat food, toys, collars, leads, carriers, coats, mugs, picture frames, shampoos, and training and grooming equipment. Grooming and training are also available. Open Monday thru Friday: 9 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 3 pm
CITY:German Valley
Luecke Jewelers Vintage Jewelry and Antiques
Largest collection of pre-owned estate jewelry and antiques in Northern Illinois. Opened Monday thru Thursday and Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm; Friday: 9 am - 6 pm.
A provider of musical instrument sales, rentals and repairs as well as lessons, print music and accessories of all kinds.
Providing flowers for all occasions. Beautiful gift shop includes many collectibles, flower arrangements and specialty gifts. Christmas time brings beautiful poinsettias and live garland and wreaths.
If you are in the mood for birthday cake or a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, why not try it in popcorn? You can get those flavors and more at Twin City Popcorn, a gourmet popcorn shop. Among the variety of flavors Twin City Popcorn will sell will be sea salt and pepper, double cheddar, caramel corn, and candy flavors.
CITY:Rock Falls
Providing flowers for all occasions and large nursery with many varieties of plants. Will provide landscaping consultations and landscape services. They have a large gift shop and wreaths and roping at Christmas time.
Old piano factory converted into small shopping mall.
Mystical Mountain Jewelry & More
Located in Conover Square Mall, 2nd floor. Carrying finished gemstone jewelry making supplies & gifts. Also offer beaded jewelry repair, custom jewelry creation, and jewelry-making classes.
The very best breads, bagels, donuts, muffins, cinnamon rolls, scones, coffee cakes and cookies baked fresh each day. Soups and sandwiches also available.
Elite Design Team Salon & Day Spa
Full-service salon and day spa offering complete hair styling, nails, wigs, waxing, piercing, electrolysis, massage, facials, and body treatments.
Gift and quilt shop offering fabric, notions, quilting accessories, and many specialty gift items including wine accessories, wall art, Willow Tree and Williraye Studio. Open: Monday thru Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm; Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm.
CITY:Pearl City
We offer wines, specialty beers, cheese and chocolates. You can bring in food or have it delivered, and we can pair it with wine from our selection, or you can choose your own.
Rite-Way Furniture and Appliance
Home furnishings, accessories, furniture, appliances, bedding and carpet.
Providing nutrition counseling, consultations and iridology. Gluten-free food and organic lotions, shampoos and food. Smoothie bar and frozen specialty health food section.
Deininger's offers flowers for all occasions with both traditional and contemporary designs, fresh-cut flowers, blooming plants, green plants, planters, and gift items. Open: Monday thru Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
T and D Toy & Hobby specializes in model kits new and old including resin kits and model building parts for the model kit builder. The store also carries old die cast toys and high detail collector die cast, hobby paints and tools, and model railroading items. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 11 am to 12:30 pm and 3 pm to 5:30 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 3 pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Weekends please call before stopping in as we may be at a toy show up selling.
Come visit our unique Catholic Gift Store. Not only do we carry books and bibles, but we offer gifts from Russia, Yugoslavia, USA, and The Holy Land. Our "made in Freeport" assortment of crosses are a must see, and every inch of the store is filled with our rich tradition and faith. Our selections serve all denominations. We pride ourselves in the selection of jewelry, nativities, pictures, music, videos, rosaries, and baby items. We carry first communion dress as well as baptismal gowns. Yard statues make great house warming gifts. You will be greeted and welcomed by the friendly staff of Mary's Mantle. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm.
Downtown retail store -- antiques and collectibles.
All things Pretzel City! Your one stop Pretzel Shop featuring local vendors offering pretzels, clothing, cookies, souvenirs and more. Open: Monday thru Friday: 7 am to 3 pm; Saturday: 7 am to 2 pm
A Wellness Collaborative featuring a Yoga studio with classes scheduled six days a week, private individual and small group yoga; individual holistic health coaching and workshops; massage and Reiki therapy; and skincare with licensed esthetician. Shop the wellness market for items that serve your wellness, including local products and artisan items, organic and Fair Trade products and gift items.Open: Tuesday thru Thursday: 11 am to 6 pm; Friday: 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 1 pm
Designer inspired apparel complimented with unique jewelry; trendy handbags and awesome footwear; large variety of scarves and accessories; amazing candles and assorted giftware. Open: Monday thru Thursday: 9 am to 4 pm; Friday: 9 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 2 pm
Studio 218 Salon & Spa is located in the beautiful historic downtown Freeport. We are a unique full service salon & spa offering affordable luxury. We want to make your salon experience as unique and memorable as you are. Our mission is to consistantly bring you the freshest styles and ideas by keeping up with the current trends and constantly educating ourselves about the best practices. Studio 218 offers Hair Styling, Hair Cuts, Hair Color, Corrective Color, Airbrush Makeup, Body Waxing, Ear Piercing, Massage Therapy, Manicures, Pedicures, Nails, Nail Art, Facials, Permanent Makeup and More! Open: Monday: by appointment; Tuesday thru Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm; Friday: 8 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 8 am to 3 pm


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debunix wrote:First try with #3--first gyokuro in a long time, period. Doing per Chip's recommendation--5g for 60 mL ... Intense and amazing--strengthening of the umami more than I usually prefer, but it is also bringing out something else that is quite nice--an almost floral note among the ocean and sweet spring peas, but still, I'll try the next one shorter, for a less intense brew, and see how that works for me.
debunix it is interesting to read your taste experience. I did a second tasting of #3, using the updated parameters, and was really pleased to find a well proportioned, complex flavor palate that lingers nicely. Much more engaging and memorable, leading me to want to try it again.
1st steep: 5gr/ 2oz/ 130F/ 90sec: lime green liquor, super interesting, mild background astringency that adds depth, lingering flavor palate, sweet, mellow but not boring, artichoke notes?, slight vegetal, warmth...smooth rich soft flavors, medium/ full body.
2nd Steep: 140F/ 60 sec : like 1st but richer, cloudier, smooth, Unami lingering palate, sweet upper palate.
3rd Steep: 150F/ 2min : slight metallic background (but not brassy), slight astringency, nutty warmth, background upper palate Umami lingers in upper palate. My upper palate is in a state of lingering joyful meditation.
4th Steep: 160F/ 3min : liquid clearer, sweet, slight astringency
Bottom Line: Really rich Gyokuro, very well proportioned, nice umami and flavorful lingering palate.

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Revenge Viberator
New and improved, the Revenge Viberator now comes equipped with a hitch hiker bait holder for the ultimate in weedless rigging. It also features a new twisted wire where the blade connects to split ring for an enhanced action. The Revenge Viberator's blade is also unique. Made from stainless steel, it has a bend that was field tested to put out an irresistible action. Lure building perfection is met whenever Revenge Bait Company produces a bait. Attention to detail and endless hours of hand carving and sanding go into producing what will become the finished blank for the mold of each Revenge bait. Offering detail and action second to none, the bass in your home waters will not be able to resist the Revenge Viberator and it's violent vibrating action as it is pulled through their world.
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Comments: This is my new favorite bladed jig. You can reel as slow as possible and this thing will still vibrate like an old school alarm clock that's going off. The heads are super realistic and these come through vegetation with ease. I also like the idea for the screw in bait holder as you can now rig your bladed jig to be weedless and this is a huge help when you are popping it out of the weeds. As always, this is another great Revenge Brand lure.
From: Jim: USA 6/22/16
Comments: Awesome lure. This thing vibrates at an absolute crawl unlike others I have used. The option to use the screw lock for a trailer is nice too.
From: Ryan: MA 5/8/16
Comments: Great action and catches fish but the long wire allows the bait to spin out of control. Seems to be a problem with a lot of chatterbaits.
From: Richie: Tallashassee, FL 12/30/15
Comments: est vibrating jig on the market period, chameleon chartreuse is a killer.
From: Daveyboy: USA 6/29/15
Comments: This revenge chatterbait stayed weedless around Lilly pads and grass. Unlike the spinner bait I was throwing. It also has awesome vibration without a lot of resistance like a spinnerbait. The only problem that I had is it would spin and twist if you popped your rod tip. Other than that it's a really awesome bait and it's the first chatterbait I have fished with I will have to order more.
From: Robert: Harrisburg, PA 5/30/15
Comments: Great bait. It has quality components and it fishes well. I was worried about the vibration since it has the split ring on the blade but the bait puts off some good thump. This is the best "2nd gen" bladed jig that I've used.
From: Luke: Moreauville, LA 4/4/15
Comments: What an awesome vibrating jig! Has a very fluid swimming motion with a wider wobble than say a chatterbait. The extended wire connecting the blade to the jig head contributes to that. I bought a couple and tried them on Lake Seminole with great results. Didn't have issues with it helicoptering on long casts as another review noted. The bait keeper screw on the head that allows you to make this totally weedless is simply genius. The finish on these baits are incredible and the pictures just dont do them justice. Caught several nice keepers that absolutely choked it. Paired it with a skinny dipper on 20lb flouro. Great Bait!
From: Hydrilla Gorilla: Lake Seminole, FL 12/4/14
Comments: I really wanted to like/love this lure but I just can't. The blade to ring design causes the lure to spin during the cast killing it's velocity. When it doesn't spin it cast a country mile. Another problem I have is when it hits the water the blade twist with the ring causing it to lay flat and not chatter at all (even with some really hard pulls/tugs)making it a jig with a blade on it's forehead. What it does have going for it is a great build quality and Revenge's attention to detail. The colors they have are top notch as well, just look at that bluegill color. Hopefully the D&M I ordered (now discontinued, thanks Zman)work better. I'll stock up if they do.
From: Danny: Ladson 7/10/14
Comments: Well first let me start off by saying that the action on this bait is ridiculous. Not only does the blade vibrate like crazy but because there is a split ring between the blade and the wire running through the head it allows the body to move more freely, creating a swimming motion. It also comes through cover very well. I caught my personal best (9 pounds) with this bait. I was hopping it vertically on a bed and allowing the blade to vibrate and flash, which really pissed off the fish. I caught both the female and the male (5.5 pounds).
From: Solwazi: Berkley, CA 5/12/14
Comments: Really like this bait. It gets fouled up less than any other chatterbait that I have used. Best feature of this bait to me by far is the corkscrew bait keeper on the head. Chatterbaits in general hang up so easy it seems like fishing in and around woods and laydowns and having the option to weedless rig a plastic bait helps out so much. This way I can fish all through the trees without worrying about getting hung up and going to get my bait, scaring all the fish in the process. By far my favorite chatterbait.
From: Johnson: USA 3/25/14
Comments: Great tough bait. The bass almost rip the bait out of your hand when rigged with a 5" swimbait on braid. So Glad Revenge started making these again. They are my secret big bass lure.
From: South Texas boy
Comments: Threw this bait for a week straight, nothing but good results! I have to replace the skirt the fish have tore off almost all the bottom skirt strands! Revenge nailed it with this bait!
From: Keith: East Coast
Comments: YES!! So glad TW finally got these back in stock! Best chatterbait out there, hands down.
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Conservatively Speaking
State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend, the town of Vernon and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau Reveals $32.9 million Overpayments by the University of Wisconsin System
During the Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau's (LAB) financial audit of the state of Wisconsin for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012, the LAB discovered $32.9 million spending by the University of Wisconsin (UW) System that should not have occurred. The UW System contributed $17.5 million to the Wisconsin Retirement System, (WRS) and paid $15.4 million for health insurance premiums on behalf of 924 employees not employed by the UW System.
The WRS refunded the money; however, the health insurance services were provided and recouping the money for utilized premiums is not likely to occur.
As a member of the Legislative Audit Committee, I can assure you this isn't over. This fiscal mismanagement cannot be tolerated.
Here is a link to Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012: ftp://doaftp1380.wi.gov/doadocs/2012%20CAFR_Linked.pdf
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Throughout human history, many people have challenged themselves and each other to see who could be the "best." Aviators are no exception. From the dawn of flight up to the present day, pilots have been a particularly competitive group as they vied to see who could fly the fastest, the highest, and the farthest. Many of them have also battled to see who could achieve an aviation "first." To non-pilots, some aviators' actions in pursuit of these goals may have seemed foolhardy, careless, or even crazy and needlessly reckless. But in reality, these aviators were actually pushing themselves in a courageous and determined manner to move beyond their supposed mental and physical limitations to conquer their many challenges.
Whether pursuing a flight record, performing aerial tricks in front of crowds, or exploring new areas of the globe, they shared some of the same fearless qualities. In all, the aerial explorers, daredevils, and record setters of the 20th century have been a very intrepid and driven group of individuals, determined to bring out not only the best in themselves, but also in each other.
In July 1909, Louis Bleriot, a French aircraft designer and self-trained pilot, became one of the first record setters in aviation history. On July 25, Bleriot, piloting a monoplane, braved strong winds and rain to become the first person to fly across the English Channel. Bleriot's 37-minute journey between France and England was the first major flight over a large body of water. It also inspired several adventurous individuals to become aviators, as well as helping to spark the public's interest in flight. When the first organized international air meet took place in Bleriot's native land only a month after his trip, somewhere between 300,000 to 500,000 spectators flocked to the event.
In 1910, only a few months after Reims, three major air meets took place in the United States that drew many of the world's top aviators, among them Glenn Curtiss and Englishman Claude Grahame-White. Several aviation records were set at these meets, held in Los Angeles; Atlantic, Massachusetts near Boston; and at Belmont Park, New York. The meets also served to inspire future aviators, notably Lincoln Beachey and Harriet Quimby. Quimby was so thrilled by her experience that she instantly decided she wanted to learn to fly. Within a year, she became the first U.S. woman to earn a pilot's license. Quimby would go on to give several aerial demonstrations and help break down stereotypes that suggested that women could not make good pilots. Her ultimate achievement was when she became the first woman to cross the English Channel, on April 16, 1912, a feat also inspired by Bleriot's flight. Although Quimby had a major impact on women's roles in aviation, she did not live long. At the Third Annual Boston Aviation Meet in July 1912, the same meet that had enticed her to learn to fly two years earlier, Quimby died while demonstrating an aircraft.
Meanwhile, Curtiss, as well as history's first aviators--Orville and Wilbur Wright--were assembling their own teams of exhibition pilots. These teams traveled the country, entertaining crowds and helping to feed the public's interest and enthusiasm in flight by competing against each other to see who could fly the fastest, farthest, and highest. Curtiss team member Lincoln Beachey became the most accomplished and popular of all of the exhibition aviators. By the end of 1911, he was the single greatest moneymaker in aviation up to that time. During his career, he became the first to fly upside-down and the first American to "loop-the-loop." Unfortunately Beachey met the same fate as so many early exhibition pilots; he too, died while performing a stunt.
Rodgers had carried the first transcontinental mail pouch on his cross-country trip, consequently joining the intrepid group of pioneering pilots that transported mail during aviation's first decades. Airmail pilots risked their lives delivering correspondence and packages across the nation and around the world while braving bad weather and difficult navigational challenges. Their efforts helped connect the United States and the world more quickly. Some well-known airmail pilots included Claude Grahame-White and even Charles Lindbergh, who would go on to have a major impact on aviation in the late 1920s.
After World War I, aerial daredevilry became more widespread thanks to the advent of "barnstorming." Stunt pilots and aerialists--or "barnstormers" as they became known, many of whom were former World War I pilots--performed almost any trick or feat with an airplane that people could imagine, often piloting their JN-4 "Jenny" biplanes, which the government sold cheaply as surplus. During the 1920s, barnstorming became one of the era's most popular forms of entertainment. For many pilots and stunt people, barnstorming provided an exciting and challenging way to make a living, as well as an outlet for their creativity and showmanship. The entire phenomenon seemed to be founded on bravado, with "one-upmanship" a major incentive. The fact, too, that there were no federal regulations governing aviation at the time allowed barnstorming to flourish during the postwar era.
After his days as a barnstormer and airmail pilot, Charles Lindbergh made history on May 20, 1927, when he became the first person to fly the Atlantic Ocean solo nonstop. Lindbergh's record-setting flight from New York to Paris, in the Spirit of St. Louis, a journey of 3,610 miles in 33 hours, became a major source of inspiration and a catalyst for many pilots who would later set their own significant aviation endurance and distance records.
Soon after Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic, other pilots looked to other oceans to traverse. The Pacific Ocean became the next logical and major challenge. Just a little more than a year after Lindbergh's flight, on June 10, 1928, Australian aviators Charles Kingsford-Smith ("Smithy") and Charles T. P. Ulm landed in Brisbane, Australia, having become the first pilots to fly across the Pacific. Their record-setting feat, like Lindbergh's, would inspire many aviators.
Jean Gardner Batten, a New Zealand woman, was one of the people particularly inspired by both Lindbergh and Smithy. Determined to become a record-setting aviator, she obtained her pilot's license in England, and soon after established a solo flight record, flying from England to Australia in 14 days, 22 hours, 30 minutes. The following year, on November 11, 1935, she set another record, the best flight time from England to South America. Braving extremely hazardous weather over the South Atlantic, Batten succeeded in flying the approximately 5,000 mile in just a little over 61 hours. Notably, Batten would go on to set several more aviation records during her career.
One of the pilots inspired to take action by Lindbergh's transatlantic flight was Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan, an Irish-American flier who incidentally had assembled the wings for Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis. Corrigan decided that he, too, was going to make his own transatlantic flight, and chose Ireland as his destination. Although federal authorities never granted him permission for a transatlantic flight because they considered his airplane too unstable, Corrigan defiantly flew to Ireland in July 1938 when he was "supposed" to be flying back to California. Corrigan gained his nickname by claiming that he had honestly flown the "wrong way" due to heavy fog and a faulty compass.
Soon other aviators tried to surpass Post's record. Among these were former barnstormer Clyde "Upside-down" Pangborn and his navigator Hugh Herndon Jr., who had unsuccessfully raced against Post and Gatty in June 1931 in their attempt to better the Graf Zeppelin record. Pangborn and Herndon were actually doing quite well until they got lost over Mongolia and caught in a driving rainstorm. The pair settled on being the first aviators to fly nonstop from Japan to the United States, on October 4-5, 1931.
Howard Hughes, Jr., one of America's most famous billionaires and among the world's most important aviators, was determined to let nothing stop him in his pursuit of Post's global flight record. By the early 1930s, flying racing planes he had designed himself, Hughes had set several speed and altitude records. In 1936, he established several transcontinental flight records. Then, in July 1938, Hughes and a four-man crew took off from Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn and systematically set out to demolish Post's trans-global flight record. On July 14, he landed in front of some 25,000 cheering people in New York. Hughes and his crew had smashed Post's record, setting a record of 3 days, 9 hours, and 17 minutes, more than four days better than Post's mark.
Amelia Earhart was another pilot who attempted to set an around the world flight record. Earhart, inspired to take up flying after going to an early air show, earned her pilot's license in October 1922.
While Earhart, Hughes, and others pushed themselves and their airplanes to their limits in pursuit of trans-global records, other intrepid aviators were testing their own limitations while exploring the harshest and most remote areas of the world, the polar regions. During the 1920s and 1930s, several aviators explored both the Arctic and Antarctic by air. Although some aerial explorers had used hot air balloons in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to venture into these areas, aviators did not conquer the Arctic until U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Richard Byrd and his pilot Floyd Bennett reached the North Pole via the skies on May 9, 1926. A few years later, in April 1928, Australian adventurer George Wilkins joined forces with a former Alaskan airmail pilot named Carl Ben Eielson to became the first humans to fly across the North Polar Sea. Then, on June 18, 1937, Russian pilot Valery Chkalov and two crew members improved on Wilkins and Eielson's record by setting a nonstop, long distance flight record when they flew the approximate 5,500 miles from Moscow to Vancouver, Washington, via the North Pole, in 62 hours. In the following years, several Russians would set other aerial records in the Arctic.
In December 1928, Wilkins and Eielson also became the first team of pilots to fly over Antarctica. Less than a year later, on November 28, 1929, Byrd established another polar first when he, pilot Bernt Balchen, and two other crew members were the first to fly over the South Pole. The last major Antarctic aviation "first" came when American explorer Lincoln Ellsworth and Canadian pilot Herbert Hollick-Kenyon became the first team to fly the width of the Antarctic continent from November through December 1935.
The major trophy races of the era produced several stars and record-setting performances. Jimmy Doolittle, a daredevil pilot and army man with a Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering, was one of the standouts of the era. Doolittle won the Schneider Cup in 1925 and then went on to capture the Bendix Trophy in 1931 and the Thompson race in 1932. He also established an aircraft speed record in September 1932 flying a Gee Bee racing plane. The Gee Bee racers, which several pilots flew to record-setting performances, were among the fastest and most controversial airplanes of the era, sporting the dubious reputation among some as "killers." Roscoe Turner, another former barnstormer and a Hollywood stunt pilot, also did extremely well in the major trophy races. The flamboyant Turner, who at one time carried a lion cub with him on his flights, won the Bendix Trophy in 1933 and three Thompson Trophies, a feat never matched by any other pilot. Turner also set seven transcontinental speed records during his career.
Several women also excelled in the air races of the 1920s and 1930s. Pancho Barnes, also a former barnstormer and Hollywood stunt pilot, competed in some of the women's air races of the period, including the Women's Air Derby (also known as the "Powder Puff Derby"). Barnes set several women's air speed records during her flying days.
The first person to fly faster than the speed of sound, however, was Cochran's good friend Chuck Yeager. On October 14, 1947, Yeager exceeded Mach 1 in the X-1, an experimental aircraft. Yeager is undoubtedly the world's most famous test pilot and one of the "toughest" fliers, both mentally and physically. During his career in the U.S. Air Force, he not only established multiple flight records but also displayed extraordinary courage and determination.
Joseph Kittinger was another U.S. Air Force officer who demonstrated outstanding bravery and established several records. On June 2, 1957, Kittinger became the first person to ascend to over 96,000 feet (29,261 meters) in a balloon. Two years later, on November 16, 1959, he became the first individual to parachute back to Earth from a high altitude when he jumped from a height of 76,000 feet (23,165 meters). Within a year, he would go on to establish several more high-altitude records and free-fall marks while challenging many people's ideas about the limits of human beings and helping prepare the country for the human spaceflight program.
From Louis Bleriot to Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, aviators have pushed themselves and their aircraft in their quest to be the "best." Many aerial explorers, daredevils, and record setters spurred each other on and motivated others to follow in their flight paths. With their competitive natures, aerial explorers, daredevils, and records setters all shared a little bit of the same traits. In many ways, each had to be part explorer, daredevil and records setter and willing to explore their own personal limits and the limits of their machines in a very brave and determined manner.
This essay is taken from Explores, Daredevils, and Record Setters-an Overview by David H. Onkst. The original essay can be found at the U.S. Centennial of Flight's website.
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Is Mac-T a good fit for the Wolves?
Thomas Drance
July 25 2011 09:20AM
Though it looked like the hiring of Craig MacTavish as the head coach of the Canucks new AHL affiliate the Chicago Wolves was imminent a week ago - it has still yet to occur. We chronicled the odd circumstances surrounding the delay in a post last week - asking "What's the Hold Up?" What's especially odd about the MacTavish non-hiring, is that Mac-T has nine years of experience as an NHL head-coach, a career winning record, and seems like he'd be an able mentor for the Wolves...
I got at Oilers bloggers Jonathan Willis and Derek Zona, and asked for their opinions on Craig MacTavish's Oilers tenure, and his overall abilities as a head-coach. Here's what Jonathan Willis had to say:
Craig MacTavish is a superb coach in a lot of ways. He's strong tactically, matching lines religiously and moving players around in the hope of a favourable match up. He tended to coach a strong defensive team during his time with the Oilers, and his penalty-killing units were, as a rule, excellent. Like most coaches, he likes veterans, but he isn't afraid to give young players key roles, and he doesn't mind using flawed but talented players (like Marc-Andre Bergeron) in tailored roles. On the other hand, he's never coached a team that performed strongly on the man advantage, and he has at times shown an unfortunate willingness to criticize particular players publicly. Those flaws aside, I think he's a highly competent coach.
Willis' take makes MacTavish sound like a very promising fit for the Canucks AHL affiliate. His "religious" line-matching habits could help the Canucks young players get accustomed to an obsessively tactical style very similar to the deployment strategies favored by Alain Vigneault. Having a defense-first coach at the AHL level makes a lot of sense as well, it makes it likely that any call-ups (who would probably play on the 4th line, or on the bottom pairing) will be well schooled on the defensive side of the puck. That MacTavish is able to adjust his game-plan to the roster he's given, giving "flawed but talented players" a chance in "tailored roles" is also a desirable trait for a farm-team head coach to possess (especially with prospects like Prab Rai, Kevin Connauton and Jordan Schroeder in the Canucks system). Also - the Canucks stable of high-end offensive talent offsets his weakness as a tactician with the man-advantage. Simply put: with the Sedins and Kesler on board, it's highly unlikely that any current AHL prospects will be averaging any more than a hundred seconds of power-play time per game at the NHL level until at least 2014-2015.
Added Derek Zona (who managed to swallow his hatred for Vancouver's hockey team for just long enough to give this Canucks blogger a quote):
MacTavish is an excellent in-game tactician. He matches lines to create opportunities for his young players to make an impact from game-to-game. He will ride veterans hard for own-zone faceoffs and the penalty kill. He's also very good at turning young kids into two-way players, something he was never given enough credit for in Edmonton.
What Zona tells us, and what Willis tells us is pretty similar, though the added nugget that MacTavish "is very good at turning young kids into two-way players" is new, and something a fan certainly wants to hear about the head-coach of their teams AHL affiliate.
Consider Mac-T's track record - he led an undermanned, pre-salary cap Oilers team to a winning record in each of his four seasons there prior to the lockout. He made it to game seven of the finals with a gutty if mediocre club (mediocre for a finals team, apologies to Chris Pronger) in 2006. Though the Oilers lost their footing after that - one can hardly blame MacTavish for the Pronger trade, the bonanza of bad contracts signed by Oilers brass, and the injury woes the team endured in the following two and a half seasons.
MacTavish has more experience as a head-coach at the professional level than any other available candidate, and seems like a slam-dunk aspirant to coach the Wolves. Should the Canucks falter and Alain Vigneault lose his job mid-season (something that is both unlikely, and that I'd hate to see) MacTavish has the experience to step in, right the ship, and maybe pull a Dan Bylsma. Having looked into Mac-T's head-coaching performance, and heard the opinions of intelligent Oilers observers regarding his competence - I'm convinced that he'd be a stellar choice to coach the Wolves. So I suppose we should ask again - what's the hold up?


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Brief BIO: DAN HUDSON Virginia Beach, Va. ODU 2006-08 Princess Anne HS
The 2009 Minor League Pitcher of the Year, Dan Hudson began the 2010 season with an 11-4 record with the White Sox AAA affiliate Charlotte Knights before getting the call to the Show on July 10. He was 1-1 with Chicago before his trade to the Arizona Diamondbacks where he compiled a 7-1 record with a 1.69 earned run average along with 70 strikeouts in 79.2 innings of work, and walked only 16 batters. Among those victories this season were two wins over World Series champion San Francisco Giants, a win over the Central Division Champion Cincinnati Reds as well as the L.A. Dodgers. In the Month of August, Hudson was named National League Co-Rookie of the Month.
Hudson enjoyed a stellar career at Old Dominion where he was a two-time All-CAA pitcher who compiled a 20-14 record. Hudson is ODU's third all-time strikeout leader with 295 behind two other ODU Major Leaguers, Justin Verlander ('04) and Kevin Bearse ('87). The fifth round draft pick was also CAA Rookie of the Year and Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American. He also pitched Princess Anne High School to the 2005 VHSL State title.
Professional Career:Traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 30th for Edwin Jackson....He was 1-1 with a 6.32 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 15.2 innings... Hudson was 11-4 with the White Sox AAA affiliate Charlotte Knights before getting the call on July 10. He compiled a 3.47 earned run average with 108 strikeouts in 93.1 innings of work. Opponent hitters were only batting .228 against the two-time All-CAA pitcher.
Dan was 20-14 at ODU with a 3.79 ERA and ranked third all-time at ODU in career strikeouts with 295, behind two other ODU Major Leaguers,Justin Verlander with 427 ('04) and Kevin Bearse with 329('87). The 2006 Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American led Princes Anne High school to the 2005 Virginia AAA State Championship.
In 2009 Hudson made six appearances and two starts for Chicago with a 1-1 record and a 3.38 ERA. Hudson was MLB.com Minor League Starting Pitcher of the Year last year as he was 14-5 with a 2.32 ERA.
2008: Selected in the fifth round by the Chicago White Sox... Second team All-CAA selection...Pitched three complete games...Pitched 7.2 innings of shutout ball vs. Northeastern...Fanned 13 batters vs. JMU.....Fanned 12 batters vs. Delaware...Teams hit .249 against him...Led CAA in strikeouts with 107 in 92 innings...He is 7th all-time at ODU with 292 innings, second all-time with 295 career strikeouts, and sixth all-time in games started with 40...Five career Shutouts games ties him for fourth all-time at ODU...10th all-time in CAA history with 295 strikeouts.
2007: First Team All-CAA... CAA All-Tournament Team... Second Team All-State by VaSID... started on the hill in all 15 of his appearances... posted a mark of 8-5 with an ERA of 3.46... second in the CAA in innings pitched (106.2) and strikeouts (109)... opponents batted just .235 against him which ranked fourth in the league... tossed two complete games... led the team with three pickoffs... went more than 6.1 innings in all but two of his starts... had his best outing of the season vs. Delaware (Apr. 20), tossing a complete game with 15 strikeouts... allowed just four hits and one earned run in that 2-1 victory... the 15 strikeouts were the most on the year for an ODU pitcher... struck out five and allowed just one hit over five innings pitched in the season opener vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore (Feb. 9)... threw another complete game against UNCW in the CAA Tournament... struck out 11 in an eight inning win at James Madison (Mar. 9)... registered at least seven strikeouts in nine of his 15 appearances...Pitched in the Cape Cod League this summer.
2006:COLLEGIATE BASEBALL freshman All-American...Earned CAA All-Rookie honors...Second on team with seven wins... fanned nine vs. Rutgers and VCU...tossed a five-hit shutout at Hofstra...
HIGH SCHOOL: Helped lead Princess Anne to the 2005 Virginia AAA State Championship...11-2 record with a 1.12 earned run average. He hit .412 batting average with nine homers ...Selected to the first team All-State squad as a pitcher and second team as a firstbaseman...Beach District Player of the Year for head coach Jimmy Hunt... Honor roll student...
PERSONAL: Birthdate: March 9, 1987....Parents: Sam and Kris Hudson...Has one brother, Dylan (16)...Nicknamed: Huddy...Favorite Sports Personality: Chipper Jones...Favorite Movie: "The Notebook"...Favorite Book Read: "Martian Chronicles" ... Plans to major in: Sports Management.


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Costa Rica joins the Coalition of States to promote and protect the freedom of expression online
Today, on World Press Freedom Day, Costa Rica joined the coalition of states that on December 8 & 9 2011 in The Hague, The Netherlands, agreed to actively protect and promote the freedom of expression online.
The Netherlands is honored that that Costa Rica wanted to be part of this coalition. A coalition that is very much needed in a time that the freedom of expression on- as well as off line is very much under pressure. Mostly by governments that fear the mobilizing force of the internet and social media.
In response to all those states that are restricting citizen's access to the internet, monitor opinions, and applying censorship, it is important to be able to show that there are also countries with a positive attitude towards the free flow of information that stimulates innovation, creativity, and economic growth.
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February 14 News And Notes
Robert Cleave
February 14 2011 08:19AM
It's time again for a collection of the news of the week, both Flames-related and otherwise. In this instalment, Calgary hits a slight rough patch, the first worthwhile trades are made, and Mario Lemieux has an attack of the vapours.
Calgary lost a pretty competitive game in Vancouver Saturday night, but the flaws that afflict the current iteration of the local heroes should be pretty plain for anyone to see by this point. Primary amongst them at the moment is that the special teams aren't really top-quality despite a brief spell of PK competence before Saturday's affair.
There's plenty to be said about the PP, and it certainly needs to be better, but watching the Flames' collection of leadfooted defenders fruitlessly chase the Canuck powerplay around was a bit much for me. This is exactly the same state the club found itself in a few years ago, and I keep reminding myself that the Flames met their end against a PP-fuelled Shark team that spring. The Flames have been excellent at limiting shots when playing 5v5 this year, but it's a slightly different story when they've been down a man, and I'm of the opinion only having two decent skaters out of six on defence is at the heart of it.
Slow defencemen can be sheltered somewhat when playing 5v5 because there's less room to cover, but when those same players have to cover more ice, especially side to side while working 4v5, their slowness is showcased, and not in a nice way. The Flames D, even when the PK is going well, don't win many races to pucks once the opposition has a chance to set up. If I were to make one potentially realistic to the roster at the deadline, it would be a good skating D that isn't lost in his own end. If they can pass the puck without always using the boards, that would be a nice bonus. Those players are tough to find for cheap, of course.
The on-ice grind resumes tonight in Colorado against the slumping Avalanche. Injuries and the return of their team PDO to mortal levels have left the Avs in 14th and sliding to the point where they really should be considering unloading a few guys, including Craig Anderson. Goalies come and go, so losing him wouldn't be the end of the world, and he might still have a bit of cachet among GMs despite a poor season.
The return to normal levels of luck has people wondering if Joe Sacco has lost his touch, as if he's got bugger all to do with what's happened. His team rode a bolt of lightning for about 60 games last year before hitting the wall, and without killer goaltending, they were always due for a drop-off. It's still the players that determine whether a team is any good, and his are either hurt or not over-achieving this year. It happens. He's likely about as smart as he ever was, and that team was never so good that it was immune to having a bunch of useful players on IR.
We've finally seen player movement of note, as a few deals were consummated during the week. Mike Fisher is a nice enough player and a famous guy for more than his ability, but I'm not quite seeing why everyone feels that Nashville got a world-beater. I don't mind ignoring his numbers from this year given the cluster that Ottawa's season has turned into, but last year's Senators were a slight out-shooting team and Fisher was in the red, even with ZoneStart numbers just over 50%. He's not terrible at all, but he's not a slam-dunk to make the Preds dramatically better than a 4-7 seed in the West, or exactly where they are today.
Francois Beauchemin escaped the purgatory that is Toronto for the gentler climes of Orange County, and unless Jake Gardiner is a lights-out prospect, the Ducks won by the simple measure of dispensing with Joffrey Lupul's dreadful contract. Add in the fact that Beauchemin has actually had a good year in lousy circumstances, and this is certainly a short term win for the Ducks. That hasn't stopped Ducks' fans from hating on their GM, though.
Chicago added a solid young forward as well, although they haven't exactly reaped any benefit to this point as the Hawks are in the midst of another poor stretch. Michael Frolik is likely a better player now than Jack Skille will ever be, but that move was clearly a case of Dale Tallon wanting what he wanted, and the cost, which included a pretty decent goalie prospect going Chicago's way, was less important than the end result. When Frolik's sooting percentage comes around, and it will, this deal might not look very good for the Panthers.
When last we saw the Kings, they were headed out on a mother of a roady that included theoretically difficult stops in Washington and Philly as part of a B2B. Two games, two wins, and if the Kings don't end up in the post-season, I'll be surprised. They're a solid team that just doesn't allow very much in their own end. I watched some of their game against the Capitals Saturday afternoon, and although Washington is in a bit of a ditch at the moment, L.A. gave them nothing at all in the third. Kopitar teamed with Handzus and Simmonds to form a very physical line, over-powering the Cap D on the cycle, and they worked with Drew Doughty for the winner yesterday afternoon.
Motes, Planks, etc.
Mario Lemieux unburdened himself Sunday, blasting what he perceived to be the NHL's soft treatment of the Islanders in the wake of the rumble at Nassau Friday evening. His Upstairs does employ a dirtbag of the first order, of course, as more than a few folks mentioned on Twitter, and he was never too wordy about having Ulf Samuelsson take people's knees for fun if memory serves, so the cry of hypocrisy has some merit.
I don't for a minute condone what happened on the Island. New York had a few grievances from their last meeting that they decided to air, with the dirty hit by Max Talbot on Blake Comeau and the one-punch KO of Rick DiPietro at front of mind, but there are better ways to clear up these matters, and the 9-3 licking they put on the Pens Friday night should have sufficed.
That said, if anyone is under the impression that Mario Lemieux is some pure hearted virgin speaking out to save the NHL from itself, spare me. He's quite a lot more hard-nosed than he'd like to let on, and keep in mind that he had no qualms about playing cities off of each other in order to secure a new building for his club. That's part of the reason why I don't take any bleatings on his part about leaving the game seriously. He's been willing in the past to say whatever he had to in order to get an edge, and I don't perceive this latest from him in any different light.
There's nothing all that wrong with a bit of gamesmanship, either, although I doubt we'd get this sort of reaction from Ken King or Murray Edwards. I do suspect, however, if they did offer up any statement in the wake of an analogous event, it's unlikely that they'd have the gall to dress it up as some sort of Sir Galahad BS.
That's all for this week.
February 14 2011, 10:00AM
Add another item: Forsberg retiring today.
I will always remember him as one of the best players I've ever seen, but this stuff is just silly.
February 14 2011, 10:06AM
As for adding a mobile defender at the deadline...can't see the Flames managing that since it'll be an item at the top of many lists.
February 14 2011, 11:02AM
Ha ha! That's hilarious, Forsberg retiring! Well I was actually worried that the Av's might get some sort of lift from his first home game. I guess that isn't going to be the case now. They said ticket sales were pretty high for this game. I guess there'll be some pretty angry fans at the Pepsi center. Should bode well for the Flames. I'd take any advantage I could get.
February 14 2011, 11:03AM
I didn't see a reason on NHL.com. Kent do you know why he's retiring? Foot again? I mean, it's only been two games, you would think that he would give it a better go than that?
February 14 2011, 11:07AM
I didn't see a reason on NHL.com. Kent do you know why he's retiring? Foot again? I mean, it's only been two games, you would think that he would give it a better go than that?
Forsberg is having a presser today, which will reveal his reasons. There's probably half a dozen good ones.
Any thoughts from the assorted masses on what the Fisher trade says about the trade market and how that changes Feaster's bargaining stance?
If Mike Fisher (14-11-25 playing what appears to be second best competition in OTT and with Robert's comments on his possession stats) commands a 1st rounder and a conditional 2nd/3rd - what would the Flames get for:
Bourque (17-13-30) Glencross (17-10-27) Hagman (9-15-24)
Any thoughts on what the contract status of these guys would do to their market value by comparison? For example, with Glencross being a UFA - I don't see us getting a first rounder for him. However, Hagman with one more year for $3 million might be more valuable to a team than Bourque with several more years on his deal. I think Hagman for a 1st rounder is a gimme at this point and if you are offered a 2nd you are looking long and hard at it.
I am not in for tanking the season but if we can trade Bourque for a 1st and 2nd - don't we have to take that given this team's cap position and dearth of draft picks? Even more so if it is a potential top six forward on an entry level deal for next season plus a 2nd?
I will also add this for those who are trying to bring some semblance of sanity to the Western playoff race picture, at least from the Flames' view.
Today's 8th place team (by point percentage) is on pace for 95 points. 10 days ago, the 8th place team was on pace for 93 points. I think if the Flames get 96 points they will make the playoffs.
The Flames have 64 points and 24 games to go. Of those 24 games, 2 are against what I would consider grade A opposition (Vancouver). I wouldn't count on any points out of those games. 9 games are against what I would consider grade C opposition (Colorado, St. Louis, Edmonton) The Flames should be able to win 7 of those 9 games. The remaining 13 games are against what I would consider the B opposition (Dallas, Montreal, Boston, San Jose, Chicago, Nashville, Phoenix, Anaheim, LA). Assuming the 7 wins against the C competition, the Flames need to win 9 of these 13 games to get to 96 points.
God, what a wild ride this last 7 weeks is going to be.
Standings as of today if everyone played 58 games as Calgary has (we're getting no help at all) nice work Philly:
February 14 2011, 11:41AM
You think Hagman will fetch a first rounder? I doubt you would ever see that. I think if someone offered up a second rounder, Feaster should pounce and not let them off the hook before buyers remorse sets in! If the Flames think that Glencross is going to go for more than $2- 2.5 on the open market then I think they should get what they can for him. I still think that Bourque garners the most interest because he has the most upside despite the recent funk he is in. As bad as he's been, I'm not convinced this is who he is. It's similar to Iggy at the beginning of the season. I refuse to believe his level of play has dropped off so severely. That being said, if the right deal came along, bye Rene, best of luck.
@Kent Wilson
If you're willing to look at it in a relative sense it's rather easy to manage in one simple step... Don't dress Steve Staois.
February 14 2011, 12:31PM
Any thoughts from the assorted masses on what the Fisher trade says about the trade market and how that changes Feaster's bargaining stance?
That's a good question Tach. Fisher has had a nice rep for a few years and he can be a useful player, but he's probably not better than, say, Lombardi at this point.
If the return for Fisher is indeed a reflection of the market, then Flames should think hard on shopping some of their pieces for sure.
February 14 2011, 12:57PM
@Kent Wilson
Don't you think that it is a little tough to compare though, since Fisher is a Center and the Calgary players mentioned (and realistically on the block) are wingers? I think that it is a different market for wingers, but if you're shopping Stajan or Olli, then a comparison is a little easier.
I think that Ottawa got a lot for Fisher, but at the same time didn't get anything tangible, so inherently, took the bigger risk in this trade. I think that Calgary could possibly get similar returns for some of their assets but I don't think that they are in a similar position to take only draft picks and not a real prospect or NHL'er in return. JMO.
If you would've asked me before the Fisher trade I would have said no chance - but I look at those numbers and that Ottawa got another draft pick on top of the first rounder.
Maybe a second that turns into a first if the other side wins a playoff round?
February 15 2011, 12:32AM
If you would've asked me before the Fisher trade I would have said no chance - but I look at those numbers and that Ottawa got another draft pick on top of the first rounder.
Maybe a second that turns into a first if the other side wins a playoff round?
Ok, now after seeing what Toronto got for Versteeg, I stand corrected. I think that this says more about this years draft than it does about NHL marketplace.
Maybe it was good that Calgary didn't tank it, because anything outside of the top 3-4 picks it doesn't appear to be very deep. Even then I'm not sold on a couple of the top draft picks this year.


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What causes an earthquake?
There are about 20 plates along the surface of the earth that move continuously and slowly past each other.
The release of pressure caused by the grinding together of the tectonic plates.
Imagine the Earth's outer layer as being cracked into many pieces.
These pieces, called tectonic plates "float" on the melted core of the earth, allowing them to shift around ever so slightly.
As they shift, they grind against each other.and build up pressure until the two plates slip, releasing their energy in what we feel as an earthquake.
If you slowly but firmly rub your hands together you can feel how they seem to stick for a moment before finally sliding, it's the same thing with the tectonic plates.
There are two tectonic plates that meet under California, that's why there are so many earthquakes there.
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Oh god, we're gonna have to go through all that "Kei-chan, Tae-chan!!!" bullshit all over again.
You can't help but laugh.
Oku has performed some masterful trolling as of this chap. I though Gantz was dead though? I wonder where Kei's being transported to and by whose command?
Thaught gantz cant transport people any more , so is it that "god guy" who has his hands in play :o ( that translater guy from germany) ...
Isn't 353 out?
Yes, its out!! Oku has thrown out a Deux Ex Machina, figuratively and literally speaking... hihi
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
Kurono 2 wants to proof his balls (;
355 is out and I've got to say, it felt like there could have been more to it. It must be so frustrating being in that world, everytime you kill something, 12 more pop out and then those 12 summon 100 more and so on, will they ever win? When is this mission going to be over? Either way Im totally lost lol, what planet are they on again? Or is it a simulation? And what happened to that main alien guy who was sizing up either real Kei or Kei #2?
A pie in the sky?
Actually, I think the original Kei is looong gone. If you can remember, he died with his friend in a train accident in the first chapter and THEN Gantz copied him or something and reconstructed Kei#2. Just saying
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Easy Spring Floral Ideas
Spring has sprung and you may be having people over soon, for any number of reasons. We wanted to give you some easy ways to spruce up your table cleverly and affordably.
Here are the Anchor Hocking floral products we used:
Bud Vases - Items #31268, #31257
12" Kendl Twisted Square Vase - Item #99147
Other Items Used:
Soho Barware
Reused Candle Jars
We went to the local grocer and purchased a potted hyacinth plant, which contained 3 bulbs that had bloomed ($7.00) and a bouquet of mixed spring stems ($7.00).
Project 1
Bouquets for Ladies Tea
Take time to relax and catch up with close friends this spring. Invite over your closest friends, your siblings, your in-laws, whoever – and make them feel right welcomed and cherished with a personalized bouquet.
We wanted these bouquets to be multi-purpose so we grabbed our 1 Liter Carafes to hold the stems.
We also found some ribbon (reused from a potpourri bag) to hold name tags on to the vases. The name tags were cut out of brown paper bags (which were free from the grocer's check-out).
To make the tags we first sketched out a tag shape (download a printable tag of your own here). We cut through both sides of the bag, giving us two tag shapes each. We did this so we could write little notes on the inside of the tag. Write their names on the outside and a cute note on the inside, hole punch and attach to the carafe.
Project 2
Rustic Charm
We chose a collection of 4 bud vases in various heights. We picked out three rather tall stems from the bouquet and one that was shorter and fuller.
For the fuller stem we needed to remove some of the lower leaves and growth, but saved them for another small project.
By using an earthy color palette and not following standard floral arrangement rules, we create an interesting, minimal and rustic look. This would look great next to a tub full of sodas in glass bottles or a buffet table of desserts.
Project 3
Big Charm in Small Places
If you have minimal counter space and you still want to add pops of nature to the display this idea is for you.
We have been saving used candle jars for just such an occasion. Remember those trimmings we saved from Project 2? Here's where they'll come in handy. Using short stems of filler and leaves and rocks, create small vignettes in miniature jars. These will look perfect among food displays or next to beverage stations. Inter-mix them with candles for a romantic effect.
Project 4
Lofty Sunnies
Sunflowers can make a big impact with their height. Don't worry though, if you don't have a tall vase to put them in. We chose 3 pieces of tall and skinny beverageware, our Soho Collection. You could also use our 4" or 6" Kendl Tapered Vases.
We used what is called "cullet" from our factory, but you can pick up a similar looking product in the floral section. You could also use tiny seed beads from the craft isle.
First, we filled the glasses/vases with the filler/cullet.
Then, we pushed the sunflower stems down into the material. This makes a snug fit around the flower and holds it upright.
Align them down the center of a table or on a shelf for a modern touch and new sense of visual height.
Project 5
Ditch the Plastic
We bought those hyacinths, remember? We decided we didn't like that pot they were in, and we weren't ready to plant them in the garden just yet. So, we temporarily transplanted them into pieces of beverageware that we've been collecting.
Maybe you have some collections of vintage glassware or some pieces that no longer have match. Use these pieces of glass to create an interesting display that kicks those hyacinths up a notch.
Display them while you have guests over and after the party you can plant them in the ground.
**Don't forget, that once the flowers turn brown, you can dig up that bulb, store it in a brown paper bag and replant next year.
Project 6
Housewarming Gift
Do you know someone who just settled into their new home?
Maybe a newlywed couple?
Instead of flowers, opt for kitchen gadgetry!
Whether they've registered for gifts or you know what they're in need of, use a collection of items to create a lovely display.
Vase too tall? Purchase some fabric napkins in their favorite color(s), roll them up and use as a base for you gadget bouquet.
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The First Meatloaf...
Dear Blog Reader,
I am a young married person, who rarely finds time to cook. My cupboard somtimes contains the staples for baking needs and seasoning. I always keep things like Ramen Noodles and PB & J supplies handy.
When I do actually try to cook, I try to make things too complicated, in an endless attempt to impress the guests. Sometimes, this concept flops leaving me to call the nearest takeout restaraunt availble.
While talking to a friend about favorite dishes, I came to a realization last weekend. I have never made a meatloaf.
The meatloaf seems to be a food that almost every woman in my family makes. It makes many servings so you can reheat it all week. Meatloaf tastes great left over, and you can put just about anything in it. So with all of these positive things to say about meatloaf, why haven't I baked one?
So let's solve this problem of being meatloafless, shall we?
Step 1: Get a glass loaf dish (Glass bakes evenly, food doesn't tend to stick to it, and heck - it allows you to take great pictures of your food).
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Step 2: Get a recipe. I sent a tweet to one of our favorite food writers, Cynthia O'Connor O'Hara, The Harried Housewife (she does on-air cooking spots and a column for NBC-WKTV News Channel 2 - Utica, NY).
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Step 3: Take inventory of the kitchen, then go to the grocery to buy everything because your kitchen cupboard is looking like a desert island.
Step 4: MAKE IT.
*Wash those hands!
*Preheat that oven to 350 degrees farenheit guys and gals! (FYI: Anchor Hocking bakeware can be used in ovens up to 425)
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*In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, bread crumbs, onion, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, and parsley.
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*Mix well. I of course always use glass mixing bowls. Always use a non-metal mixing utensil, or your hands. I went for the hand option, because my mother told me to. I would like to put it on the record that "I regret this 'hand mixing' experience entirely."
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I used our Square Serving Bowl but we also have Round Mixing Bowls on the online store.
*Pat the mixture into your loaf pan. Don't be afraid of smushing it into those corners, glass bakes very evenly.
*Pop that beatiful meatloaf into the oven for 45 minutes (should be preheated to 350 by now).
*Get to making the tangy sauce for the top! Mix your ketchup, mustard and brown sugar together.
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I made the sauce in one of our 7-Cup Round Storage Bowls. This product comes in handy a lot when you have some down time in cooking. Just throw on the lid and even refrigerate or freeze if need be.
*When your 45 minutes are up put a soft pot holder, silicon trivet or towels out on the counter.
*Put the meatloaf dish onto your soft, dry surface.
*Pour the sauce you created onto the top.
*Return the dish to the oven for about 15 more minutes.
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Serve up your beautiful meatloaf, it should make about 8 servings. I served myself, my husband and my best friend, then put the rest into little Anchor Hocking glass storage containers for lunches and dinners.
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**Side note: I also whipped up some caramelized carrots to go with it. Delicious combo.
I'm sure you're dying to know what we drank with it too, right? We each had a glass of Relative from Joel Gott vinyards, which we drank out of Stölzle stemware.
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The Harried Housewife I putting together a new recipe book! You should keep your eyes peeled for it! She is such a joy to talk to about food, we are just sure you'll love her! This meatloaf recipe will also be in the book!
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Want to share a recipe with us? We might just make it!
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Superb. Hubbard Grille.
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Pull up a seat at Hubbard Grille at one of their tap tables and pour to your heart and wallet's content!
We love beer, but boy do we love our wine! We especially enjoy wine when it is in Anchor Signature Stemware!
Thank you Hubbard Grille for serving your lovely selection in our stems.
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The brilliant minds in the Hubbard Grille kitchen not only have a killer menu, but a jaw dropping, mouthwatering special menu. The flavors are always decadent and inspired.
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Don't want a huge meal? Be sure to enjoy the items on their appetizer menu and pair them with one of their many lovely wines available by bottle and glass.
Next time you're looking for a way to impress the friends and family take them to Hubbard Grille, you won't be disapointed. They have bar seating, high tops, tables, tap table, and upstairs dining area as well as outdoor seating. They are surrounded by great art galleries and shopping.
Be sure to make them your new favorite happy hour spot as well!
We're sure you're also wondering where you can pick up your very own Anchor Signature Stemware too! Well here you go - www.anchoronline.com
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Dust off the Heirlooms
Anchorware Everywhere
Anchor Hocking has been making glass since 1905, so you can imagine there are quite a few wonderful items out there that have become adored by antique collectors. One talented artist saw the need to help people show off their collections in a unique way, where they wouldn't be packed up into boxes in the attic or in a drawer hidden away. We found Lin Glore on Etsy at Artful Folk.
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I contacted Lin in awe of the excellent handiwork. She explained how her work began, "We all have family stories that have been forgotten. Grandmom's dishes have been packed away so they don't become damaged, but they aren't appreciated, either in a box in the attic. We don't use the special cuts in the glass, the textures, the rich colors too much anymore. We don't have the precision and fine craftsmanship of well-done stained glass in the Tiffany style anymore, either. These magnificent plates cry out to be admired. To marry these two pieces of our past has become my passion. To bring a bit of our heritage, our traditions to a new generation is rewarding and heartwarming."
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Lin has some wonderful stories of her customer's commissioned works, "I met a woman at a show who was charged with the task of "door prizes" for her family reunion. She had her grandmother's set of depression glass that her mother had packed away for safekeeping."
Lin created eight custom panels from the heirloom pieces. The family was moved to tears and spent the rest of the get together telling stories of days gone by.
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Do you have antique glassware that you want turned into something new?
Contact Lin:
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Don't have antique plates, but perhaps some other sort of antique glassware? No worries, Lin has a use for everything. This Ruby Red Tea Cup is given new life as a windchime.
Thank you Lin for sharing your wonderful talents with us! Best wishes!
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In November 2009 Anchor Hocking's True Seal was recognized by Good Housekeeping
In November 2009 Anchor Hocking's True Seal was recognized by Good Housekeeping
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Woman's World gives a round of applause to True Seal in their November 2009 Issue.
Homeworld Business creates excitement around Anchor Home Collections new line of Bamboo products in their June 2009 edition.
Anchor Hocking's Sigma Beverageware is given an Award of Excellence by HFN in April 2009.
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With the 18-200mm Di III VC (Model B011), Tamron has created a high-power all-in-one zoom lens that is compact and lightweight, featuring a 62mm filter and weighing only 16.2 oz., while at the same time delivering superlative image quality. This compact size lets users easily shoot across an extended range—from wide-angle to full telephoto—with just one lens. The focal length coverage is 18-200mm. Converted to the coverage of the 35mm format, this is equivalent to a range of 27mm wide-angle up to 300mm full telephoto. This allows the user to easily take wide-angle shots of expansive landscapes and powerful telephoto images that enlarge the details of distant subjects ll with one lens. In addition, by setting the lens at the telephoto end (200mm) and moving in to the minimum focus distance of 19.6 inches, flower petals, jewelry and other small objects can be shot as expanded closeups.


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Now Egypt Has a Facebook Anti-Revolution
It was always overly-simplistic to refer to Egypt's uprising as a "Facebook revolution," especially considering how difficult Facebook made it for protestors to organize. Add to that the fact that the revolution's opponents are making ample use of social networking sites as well.
The Guardian today has column by the 19-year-old founder of the Facebook page "I'm sorry, Mr. President," which is being used to coordinate pro-Mubarak protests as the ex-president's fate is decided. He writes:
Facebook is not just for the revolutionaries; we're using it to gather people together, and our page "Ana aasif ya rayyis" has over 83,000 supporters. We're not against change. But it should be change with a better attitude, not chaos or division. President Mubarak fought in the [1973] October war and won us back the Sinai, we can't forget this. A lot of people love him and a lot of people want to defend him
And on Twitter, Google executive Wael Ghonim, one of the heroes of the revolution, sparked a backlash with its own hashtag when he tweeted that revolutionaries haven't been focusing enough on the economic problems facing Egypt: #unfollowedghonimbecause. "He's a sell-out. Falling for the "economic stability" manipulative tactic!!" tweeted one user, according to helped by Obama holding him up as an example in his big Middle East speech today.)
Hey, at least it's not Syria, where the government recently unblocked Facebook with the specific goal of hacking into activist's accounts. Are we calling it the Facebook government crackdown yet?
[Image of pro-democracy Egyptian protestors via Twitter]