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Acts of the Apostles 8:26-39
IN THOSE DAYS, an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." This is a desert road. And he rose and went. And behold, an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a minister of the Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, in charge of all her treasure, had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning; seated in his chariot, he was reading the prophet Isaiah. And the Spirit said to Philip, "Go up and join this chariot." So Philip ran to him, and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet, and asked, "Do you understand what you are reading?" And he said, "How can I, unless some one guides me?" And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. Now the passage of the scripture which he was reading was this: "As a sheep led to the slaughter or a lamb before its shearer is dumb, so he opens not his mouth. In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken up from the earth." And the eunuch said to Philip, "About whom, pray, does the prophet say this, about himself or about some one else?" Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this scripture he told him the good news of Jesus. And as they went along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "See, here is water! What is to prevent my being baptized?" And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught up Philip; and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing.
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Archive: 2003
At Home In Australia by Peter Conrad
David Malouf AO will launch a new publication At Home in Australia by acclaimed expatriate Australian writer and cultural critic Peter Conrad at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra at 12 noon tomorrow (Friday 10 October 2003).
Published by the Gallery, At Home in Australia gives Peter Conrad's deeply felt account of a nation's history and explores the ways in which his vast homeland has changed since its harsh colonial beginnings.
At Home in Australia showcases some 200 works from the Gallery's collection of Australian photography ranging from those produced by some of the earliest photographers from the 19th century to recent works by internationally successful contemporary photo-media artists.
It is a personal journey of rediscovery undertaken by a writer who left Australia at the age of 20 and has now come to see it again with fresh eyes through the photographs. The book is not a linear history of the medium of photography, but adopts a more iconographic approach to reveal multi-disciplinary insights, continuities and relationships between the images and the wider psychological and social experience of living in Australia
The settlement of Australia coincided with the invention of photography. The camera recorded the clearance of the bush and the construction of huts for homesteaders, and documented the exploration of the remoter, uninhabitable outback. It also accompanied the building of new cities. The camera helped Australians to create a sense of community.
Peter Conrad, who left his home in Hobart, Tasmania to study abroad, was a fellow of All Souls College, Oxford from 1970 to 1973. Since then he has taught English at Christ Church College, Oxford. Peter Conrad is best known internationally for his many publications including reference works on the history of English literature and opera, critical essays and regular reviews for The Observer, London. His previous publications include, among others, Imagining America, Modern Times, Modern Places: Life and Art in the Twentieth Century, and the Hitchcock Murders.
Peter Conrad will also deliver the Gallery's 21st Birthday Lecture at 6pm tomorrow night - sponsored by Qantas - on a topic drawn from the book, The flag, the map and the image of Australia.
At Home in Australia has been published by Thames & Hudson, London, in association with the National Gallery of Australia with support from Perpetual Trustees, Australia. The paperback edition of At Home in Australia is available from the Gallery for $49.00


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Firehouse Subs, through its Public Safety Foundation, donated $13,400 worth of equipment to WEMA Tuesday.
They purchased three Rad-57 Handheld Pulse CO-oximeters and accessories.
The equipment will detect if someone has carbon monoxide poisoning in order to expedite the best treatment. It can be used for firefighters battling fires or for an individual who may have carbon monoxide poisoning in their home or business.
"This type of monitor means a lot to us," said WEMA Director John Jewell. "We are very thankful for this."
Jewell said the equipment will be shared with the new Mt. Juliet Fire Department.
"The foundation lets us help our community so much," said Firehouse Subs Mt. Juliet Store Manager Brian Desmarais. "We're excited to be able to give this to you.
Desmarais is the store manager of the Hermitage store as well, which helped give the Mt. Juliet Police Department defibrillators for every police car in 2011. The Firehouse Subs Public Foundation has donated $5.7 million in 36 states and Puerto Rico, and $330,140 in Tennessee.
Firehouse Subs just recently opened in the Providence area. They are located at 650 S. Mt. Juliet Road.


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Featured in Midwest Living magazine, the Arcola Flower Patch offers a lovely downstairs parlor, shaded porch swing, quiet gazebo for tea or coffee & gift shop. Lynn, the Artist in Residence, displays framed porcelain art and watercolors throughout the house. Every room abounds with floral arrangements, crafts, curios and family memorabilia. With floral rugs, potted plans and displays of fresh and dried flowers, it's always spring at the bed & breakfast. Guests and non-guests alike are welcome to tour the backyard garden, where the Harshbargers grow the herbs used in their epicurean masterpieces
This two-story hotel with 41 rooms is conveniently located off Interstate 57, just 15 miles from Lake Shelbyville. The facility also is close to area attractions including Tuscola Outlet Mall, Rockome Gardens, and the Amish community.
Discover one of Illinois Amish Country's most popular dining spots; breakfast, lunch and dinner daily in our nostalgic Main St. setting.
30 campsites; 28 have water, 30 amp electric and cable TV. Restroom with showers. Sites are grass and gravel, flat and level.
Large antique store featuring multiple antique dealers.
Gifts - Raggedy Ann dolls and books - Amish souvenir gifts - T-shirts - locally made brooms - Ambassador greeting cards - infant dept. - Alfred Dunner and Click sportswear - men's sportswear.
A unique shop featuring gifts for every occasion, gourmet foods, Camille Beckman hand and body products - Home decor -- candles, aromatique potpourie, Boyds Bears and gifts -- Jewelry. Stop in to sample our gourmet coffee.
Largest showroom in the area for Amish-crafted furniture.
74 rooms, free continental breakfast. Cable TV with HBO. Two floors with exterior corridor. Suites are available. Handicap accessible.
30 rooms, restaurants located on either side of the hotel.
Arcola Historic Train Depot & Information Center
This 1885 train depot displays Illinois Central Railroad memorabilia, the largest Louis Klein collection of antique brooms and brushes in the United States, and interesting Arcola relics and keepsakes. Because Arcola is the birthplace of Raggedy Ann creator Johnny Gruelle, Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls and collectibles are also on display.
The World's One and Only Hippie Memorial
Created by the late Bob Moomaw. Bob worked as a railroad clerk and tax assessor, but did not like either job. As an eccentric, independent artist with strong beliefs, he was able to give voice to his feelings, passions, and opinions through his art and the writing on the sides of buildings. He created the 62-foot-long artwork starting in 1992 to say something about his life and the era during which he lived. A nearby marker gives an interpretation of his work.
Andrew Carnegie Library - The Arcola Public Library
An original Andrew Carnegie built in 1905. The library boasts all of its original classic revival architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Arcola is a pristine showcase of small-town America that still retains many examples of more than a century of architectural changes in the American home. Two tours daily from April through October.
Authentic, mix-with-the-Amish experience. Auctions held at Vernon Yoder's farm near Arcola.
The Arcola Diamond House Bed & Breakfast
Arcola Diamond House is just what you hope to find in a bed-and-breakfast... a touch of whimsy, a dash of nostalgia and engaging hosts brimming with small-town friendliness. The Harshbargers, a family of porcelain artists, poets, musicians and scholars, have developed a sure-fire formula for enchanting their guests. Blending the decorative arts with culinary flavors, they have turned their family homes into masterpieces. Shining with personality, The Flower Patch & Diamond House make a pleasant beacon of exquisite taste; in more ways than one.
Many Styles. One Standard. Amish isn't a style. It's a standard of excellence—desired by many and practiced by a very rare few. It's in the fine details of solid wood drawers, hand-finished, inside and out. It's in the skill of genuine Amish craftsmen, passed down from one generation to the next.
Yoder's Homestead Shop & Furniture
Beautiful locally crafted Amish furniture in walnut, oak, quarter-sawn, cherry, hickory and maple. You can also find quilts and locally made jams, jellies and popcorn.
Seek out life's simple pleasures...A gathering of primitives, antiques, folk art, and home and garden decor. A memorable shopping experience!
Small town restaurant featuring American & Mexican food.
In the heart of Amish Country; featuring home furnishings, Vera Bradley, Kitchen and Specialty foods.
Here at Olde Brick Wall we carry a wonderful collection of upholstered and early American reproduction wood painted furniture. There are several styles and colors to choose from. To complete your whole room, we carry paint, curtains, shower curtains, pillows, rugs, chandeliers, shelves and pictures. Established in 1994 in a charming, old hotel building in the heart of Illinois Amish country, Arcola, the Olde Brick Wall features a wonderful gathering of tinware, light fixtures, candles, redware, folk art and primitives. We offer everything you could ever want to give your home that special look, feel and smell of country that we all love so much.
Locally hand crafted goodness, baked goods, fun decor for the home, children's section & more, soaps, blankets, antiques, sock monkey & designer fabrics, amish souvenirs, hand woven rugs, teapots and more.
Best Western Plus Green Mill Village Hotel & Suites
Beautiful brand new hotel and conference center that has 68 rooms and suites available and features over 4,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space. Indoor pool, deluxe fitness center and easy on and off access to I-57. Located at 917 Green Mill Rd.


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News broke this weekend that artist, Walter Latimer, is a former Junior Olympics jump rope record holder! Check out the soon to be viral video of his performance at the SAIC Art Bash.
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News broke this weekend that artist, Walter Latimer, is a former Junior Olympics jump rope record holder! Check out the soon to be viral video of his performance at the SAIC Art Bash.
Spotted: Matt Austin at the opening for Todd Diederich's Luminous Flux opening at Johalla Projects with a proof of Diederich's forthcoming book printed by LATITUDE and available through The Perch.
Spotted at the Katelyn Farstad opening: Julius Ceasar throwing shade at The Propeller Fund in their half-hearted donation appeal.
Spotted: Independent Art Champion and Champion of the Arts, Anthony Stepter at the opening of Has the World Already Been Made? x4 by Daniel G. Baird & Haseeb Ahmed at Roots & Culture.
Now on view at The Poetry Foundation.
In an unusual turn of events, everyone is talking about the Obama Administration Budget Proposal for the 2014 Fiscal Year.
The American Alliance of Museums analysis of Obama's proposed budget is less sexy than a big schmoozy gala, but actually worth reading. As is CultureGrrls somewhat-matter-of-fact budget post.
The AAM calls the proposed limit on charitable deductions "harmful," but Bloomington's Michael Ruston disagrees. Notable is his alternative suggestion of an equitable tax credit that would apply across donors, begging the question: should people in higher tax brackers really recieve more credit than those in a lower tax bracket if they are donating the same amount of money?
Surprisngly absent from the AAM document is a mention of the $59 million dollar increase to the Smithsonian Institution to fund, amongst many other initatives, The National Museum of African American History and Culture.
We're most excited about the $500,000 proposed for building a telescope in Greenland to scope some black holes, but with a riveting 230 pages of FY14 Budget Proposal, there's bound to be something for everyone. Right?
Abigal Deville's opening at Iceberg Projects this weekend was TO DIE FOR. Iceberg's normally crisp gallery was lost to a literal whirlwind of materials collected from Roger's Avenue and transformed by the artist. More than worth the trip to Roger's Park.
April 27th, 11am– 9pm. At Roots & CulÂture 1034 N MilÂwauÂkee Ave.
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Awesome Smart Location Bar Is Just Awesome
In the upcoming Firefox 3.1 Beta 3 (expected Feb 18) , theres some new ways to change what shows up in the Smart Location Bar such as restricting results to show only your history (and not your unvisited bookmarks) or matching only in the URL instead of also in the title. Additionally, you can see your Smart Keywords queries show up in the drop down.
For Beta 3, you can restrict the search to your history by typing ^, or bookmarks with *, or tagged pages with +. To make what youve typed match only in the URL type @, and for title/tags only use #.
You can first start typing something you want to find like santabanta...
All results that match "santabanta"
Then realize that theres too many results and you know its a page that youve tagged, so you restrict the results with +...
Restricting "general discussion" to tagged pages
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Quickly finding pages out of thousands
If you prefer the results to always restrict to history and match only in the URL, you can go to about:config and change the corresponding preferences to nothing (edit the value and delete the special character). This way you can always be only searching your visited history and not worry about matching in the title. If youve installed Hide Unvisited add-on, you can uninstall it and just change browser.urlbar.restrict.history to (nothing).
Preferences to change default restrict/match behavior
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If you dont like the standard characters to enable restrict/match, you can modify the values from about:config to be whatever you want. They can be single characters, whole words, even words in other languages.
One last thing about Keywords is that you can now see what youre going to search with a Smart Keyword Bookmark. You can even assign multiple bookmarks the same keyword so one can be the default Wikipedia search and another can use Im Feeling Lucky [google]. You can uninstall Show Keywords [addon] If youre using that for Firefox 3.
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By GARY ARRINGTONSports writer
Emery High senior Wade Bohn was recently named First team All-State lineman in both the Salt Lake Tribune and the Morning Deseret News. Wade saw lots of action this past season on both sides of the line, offensively and defensively. Wade led the team with 51 solo tackles, 27 assisted tackles, 4 sacks, 6 hurries on passers and 11 tackles for losses. Wade also caused 3 fumbles.
Three Emery High running backs were named Honorable Mention All-State by both newspapers. Seniors Ryne Jones, Mike Jones and Jordan Gee were all honored for their play. Honorable mention players are not listed by position.
Ryne Jones, at halfback, rushed for 731 yards on 76 carries and scored 8 touchdowns. He also caught 11 passes for 163 yards and 3 more touchdowns. He missed half the season with a foot injury.
Jordan Gee, at wingback, rushed the ball 95 times for 485 yards and 3 touchdowns. Jordan was the leading receiver with 29 receptions for 565 yards and 10 touchdowns. Jordan also returned an interception for a touchdown.
Mike Jones, at fullback, was the leading rusher on the team. Mike rushed 167 times for 880 yards and scored 9 touchdowns.
Named First team All-region were Wade Bohn-DL, Jordan Gee-WB, Mike Jones-DL, Dempsey Jeffs-QB, Nico Ricchetti-OL and Cody Allen-FS.
Named Second team All-region were Ryne Jones-RB, Cyal Christmas-OL and Blake Mortenson-DL.
Named honorable mention All-region 8 were Kyle Johansen-LB, Chance Ariotti-LB, Colby Snow-DB, Cameron Hansen-TE, Sheridan Oviatt-OL and Gatlan Huntington-DB.
Other stats of interest are Jeffs 90 completions in 182 attempts for 1353 yards and 18 touchdowns. Ariotti rushed for 252 yards and 5 touchdowns and Snow rushed for 265 yards and a touchdown. Cody Allen rushed for a touchdown, caught to touchdown passes and also led the team in interceptions with 7.
Nico was the second leading tackler with 69 total and 41 solo tackles. Nico also recovered 3 fumbles to lead the team. Cameron Hansen led the team in sacks with 5 while Chance Ariotti led the team in great hits. Thirteen different Spartans had at least 30 tackles this season, while 9 had at least 40 tackles and seven had at least 50 tackles.


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New York Times best-selling author and former Delta Force commander Dalton Fury (Black Site and Kill Bin Laden) is back with an explosive new thriller.
Former disgraced Delta Force commander Kolt "Racer" Raynor has earned his way back into The Unit after redeeming himself during an explosive operation at a black site in Pakistan. But he is about to face his deadliest challenge yet. The most wanted man in the world, American al Qaeda commander Daoud al Amriki, and his handpicked team of terrorist operatives, have acquired stores of Russian-built, shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles (SAM's) from ex-Libyan spies in Cairo. Their mission: infiltrate the United States and take down American aircraft. The country's best are tasked with stopping them. But when a SEAL Team Six mission to take down al Amriki goes wrong, Major Raynor and his Delta Force team find themselves front and center as Amriki and his terrorists work their way closer to America. And time is running out.
Dramatic and revealing, Tier One Wild takes listeners on an international thrill ride from the black ops nerve center of JSOC to the bloody streets of Cairo in a story only a former Delta Force commander could tell.
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"My Mitch Rapp Replacement"
I was devastated with the loss of Vince Flynn. He was a patriot and his Mitch Rapp series was just fantastic. So many times I found myself sitting in the driveway listening for just a few more minutes before turning off my ipod. However, with Vince, so went Mitch.
I like the Scot Harvath books and especially the Dewey Andreas series (these rock) but Dalton Fury has really nailed it with his Delta Force books.
Again I find myself sitting in my driveway listening for a few more minutes before going into the house. I've finished both books in the series in record time. I just couldn't stop listening. In fact, I'll probably listen again, just as I did with each of the Mitch Rapp books.
If you're a Mitch Rapp fan and looking for a comparable character and story, this is it. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
The narration is fantastic as well. He does a great job capturing the essence of every single character, helping the characters and the story come alive.
List of favorite books: Woodcutter - Reginald Hill, Consent to Kill, First Deadly Sin - Lawrence Sanders, Sniper Elite - Scott McEwen
"41/2 stars overall - But he's not Mitch people"
Let's not get ahead of ourselves people. That said - This was a perfect follow up... I enjoyed getting to know Kolt in Black site - But this may have been the better overall book. I won't go ino much detail. If you haven't read the first - then this is a perfect one-two combination. If you like these - Do yourself a favor and get Sniper Elite one way trip.
"Action and Insight"
This is a great follow up to Black Site, the first Delta Force series book. Lots of action with a cool insight into the world of Delta Force. Ari Fliakos does a fantastic job of bringing the book to life! My only complaint, and the reason the story gets 4 Stars instead of 5, is that it seems to end very quickly with many coincidences and lots of just plain luck. But what do I know, maybe that's the way it works in the real world. Although it's not mandatory, I'd suggest reading Black Site first to get the most out of this story. I truly enjoyed the writing, thoroughly enjoyed the narration and I am definitely looking forward to the next book in the series!
"Wish it was longer!"
Not long enough. But a fine presentation. Best moment was when Doyle got shot twice before the final round.
A fantastic special ops thriller with plenty of believable suspense, action and excitement! A great story paired with excellent narration make this audiobook a real treat. Get it, you won't be disappointed! And who can resist a special ops story written by a real former special ops guy?!
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"Awesome Edge of Your Seat Listen"
Tier One Wild ranks high in the books I've listened to of this genre. I would never have purchased a war novel in paperback. I'm glad that I gave one of them a try on audible because I've found them to be some of my favorite listens. I've learned facts about US history, some good and some not so good. I've been exposed to many different cultures worldwide. From the time our nation was born up to the present time there has always been watchful eyes on the world. Understanding how politics plays such a huge part in all of the conflicts has been made abundantly clear. A lot of the novels of this type that I've read are written as series, which I do enjoy. I have learned how the US does have to struggle to maintain democracy. I am still unable to wrap my mind around the fact that the US continues to provide support for those nations that detest us. My only conclusion is that the US, from its inception, has always helped those in need, with the full realization of what the consequences could be. The poor of our nation remain living in deplorable housing, there is never enough food to fill the mouths of our starving, those who are sick cannot receive the best of care from the medical community, the war tactics that we have taught to our enemies, when they were thought to be our allies, has come back to haunt is in the deadliest of ways. The weapons these countries use against us were supplied to other nations by the US who, now sell them for the highest price to those who want to destroy us. Although, a lot of what I've learned makes me angrier than I want to be, I do stand tall and salute the men and women of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA who keep us safe and thank them everyday. I am proud to be an AMERICAN.
One of the most memorable moments of Tier One Wild was when Raynor and TJ set out to hunt down and eliminate David Doyle, who as a traitor of the US. and a member of the Islamic Gahaid (sic). He had 4 SAMS, surface to air missles, of the 60 he had purchased illegally from a Libyan. He had already blown a US airliner out of the sky, with 247 passengers aboard. The other two men had missed their targets with 2 of them. The traitor had only had one left, his eyes bored into his target with hate, from the soil of his birth, the USA.
I liked Ari Fliakos's performance because his characterizations of all of the characters made for a great listen. He was able to change the timbre of any character's voice to express happiness, anger, hate, fear and so on. I was never in question of what the characters were feeling or who the character was.
Action Filled Film Exemplified by the Courageous Battles to Keep America Free
This is the second book in the series and I'll keep my eye out for the next one. The book was an easy listen that went all too fast. While other books may drag, the action and suspense of Tier One Wile, keeps you riveted to your seat. It is a real page turner. When you purchase this book you will be glad that you did.
"Another great book!"
Dalton Fury is such a great story teller. He is able to convey what is going on and keep it simple enough so people (me) can understand the different aspects of military operations...and make it an excellent story.
Ari Fliakos is such a great narrator. I really hope he does more work. Narrators can make or break a book and he definitely made this book even better...if that's possible!
You can always tell a great narrator when you don't think about the way they are making the opposite sex sound when they are reading that part....he is one of them.
My hearing will surely go out early in life due to all the audiobooks I listen to!
"Nothing better than sequels"
The first one was amazing, just as this one was. Picks up RIGHT where BLACK SITE left off and were once again with "Racer" on a world wide hunt.
Daoud al Amriki has gained access to 60 SAM's (surface to air missles:Russian IGLA-S systems to be precise) that have been stolen, sold and smuggled to end up being the hopeful cause for and american infrastructure terrorist attack.
Dalton Fury never ceases to amaze in the second of the delta force novels giving a brief-and very detailed-summary of people, weapons, places, organizations and many others throughout the novel
With action and suspence happening almost every chapter and Ari Fliakos in your earbuds, your in for one wild ride as Kolt Raynor is in a life and death race to catch up with the infamous David to foil his plans and save not only the "POTUS" but also America.
"Tier One Wild"
Love this author books. Waiting on the next one. Action packed. I have friends fighting over seas and even enjoyed this series
"Greatest series ever!!"
I love this and the two accompanying books by this author. I do believe he helped make "The Unit" tv show which I also loved. The narrator is spectacular and does a great job performing this book. I've listed to this five times and I'll listen another five.
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Canoe trips on lower Fox River.
Canyons, streams, prairie and forest combine to delight visitors at Matthiessen State Park. Located in central LaSalle County, approximately four miles south of Utica and three miles east of Oglesby, Matthiessen is a paradise for those interested in geology as well as recreation. Visitors can expect to see beautiful rock formations in addition to unusual and abundant vegetation and wildlife. All of this, along with park and picnic facilities make Matthiessen State Park a popular choice for a special outing.
The Belle of the Rock paddle boat tours are located at historic Starved Rock state park in Utica, Illinois (just 80 miles west of Chicago). In addition to the river tours, we provide canoes and kayaks. Call us today at 815-434-9200 to make your reservation.
Seasonal waterfalls, awe-inspiring bluffs and rugged canyons dominate the storied landscape at Starved Rock. Rich with history and beauty, Starved Rock's hiking trails meander through towering trees and scenic overlooks along the Illinois River. Outdoor activities include hiking, canoeing, paddle boat cruises, cross-country skiing, trolley rides, fishing and picnicking. Visitors can stay at the historic Starved Rock Lodge or in one of its cozy cabins.
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort
Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, Grizzly Jack's is an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where water park fun meets natural wonder. Escape from the big city and enjoy a vacation in the scenic Northwoods at Grizzly Jack's - an unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.
Enjoy hiking, cross-country skiing and more in this state park known for its waterfalls, bluffs and canyons.
Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center
The Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center has several interactive displays, free videos on the park, hiking maps, and more. Trailheads Concessions & Gifts, also located here, is a great place to buy gifts, souvenirs, and snacks (fresh fudge, too)! The Visitor Center and Trailheads are open year-round.
Matthiessen State Park - Cross Country Skiing
Five miles of scenic trails amidst a spectacular geological backdrop enable hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, runners and cross-country skiers to experience a peaceful jaunt through the park, while families congregate around fully-equipped, shaded picnic areas neighboring playgrounds, trailheads and 17th-Century restored French fort.
Starved Rock State Park East Hike
Starved Rock State Park has a beautiful East Hike that offers canyons galore, each with slightly different shapes, sizes and colorings. At 6.4 miles of dirt terrain, this hike is moderately difficult. Cool, shady and overgrown with ferns, the canyons offer a plethora of trees and flowering plants—a true delight to explore. You'll also encounter scenic overlooks 100 feet above the Illinois River. The real crowd pleasers at Starved Rock are the numerous sandstone canyons that were carved deep into the bedrock as upland streams drained into the Illinois River. Some noted canyons of worth to explore are Kaskaskia Canyon, Ottawa Canyon and Hennepin Canyon Overlook.
Starved Rock State Park West Hike
Starved Rock State Park West Hike offers a decidedly different set of attractions than its eastern counterpart. On this hike you'll encounter a series of overlooks from wooded bluffs and rocky cliffs high above the Illinois River. This 2.9-mile hike varies in difficulty due to the large amount of stairs that need climbing. The dominant feature of Starved Rock can be found on this hike, via a narrow bluff that runs 4-miles along the south branch of the Illinois River. The park's namesake towers 125 feet above the river, offering commanding views of the nearby islands and river. Some notable excursions include, French Canyon, Wildcat Canyon and Pontiac Canyon with sweeping views of the Illinois River.
Illinois River at Starved Rock State Park
The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—but it's in Utica where the Illinois River meets Starved Rock State Park. With 18 canyons, and sandstone bluffs for four miles, Starved Rock State Park is one of Illinois' treasured nature habitats. On your journey down the river, your eyes will never tire from all the wildlife that call the river home. From Black-crowed heron, river otters, Western ribbon snakes, even bald eagles. Whether you're kayaking or canoeing, you'll experience the shear power of the winding river that was carved by glacial melt water in all its seasonal colors, with its various incarnations of forests, wetlands, bluffs and prairies to enjoy.
Shady Oaks Country Club offers a unique and challenging 18-hole layout where accuracy off the tee and accurate approach shots are rewarded. At 6,212 yards from the tips, Shady Oaks doesn't "appear" to be difficult, but don't let the yardage fool you. The tight tree lined fairways and small sloped greens can take a toll on even the most patient golfers and make scoring very difficult. Shady Oaks is open to the public and has 4 sets of tees for varying skill levels. There is a pro shop and bar serving sandwiches, snacks and beverages.
Long associated with the rich and famous, Weber House sits in an English garden of meandering paths, hollyhocks and old oaks. Inside cozy candlelit rooms reflect the 18th century.
Canoe launch site, and parking on Vermillion River. Land and water reserve.
Private club with public events including trap, bow and cowboy shoots. NRA approved. Indoor competitions.
This outfitter in the Illinois Valley offers canoe equipment, instruction, and transportation to help you fully enjoy this scenic stretch of the Vermilion River. Venture out on your own, or choose from excursions that include everything from picnics along the river to overnight camping trips.
Spring Creek Golf Course – located in Spring Valley, IL - is a traditional-style course in both aesthetics and playability. The course relies on natural land contours to challenge players with mature, rolling, tree-lined fairways, heavily wooded areas and water hazards on 8 holes. Strategically placed bunkers, generous, well-conditioned championship greens are features that all golfers appreciate.
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Timeshare resort and campground.
We are a diverse, modern farming operation located in the heart of Illinois farm country with state of the art facilities and equipment. We can arrange tours and have banquet and meeting space for groups and weddings.
Full-service marina. New and used boat sales, transient slips, fuel, restaurant. Open year-round.
The Bureau County Metro Center is a 50,000 square-foot recreation center with full size gymnasium; 25-yard indoor swimming pool with wading pool and observation balcony; racquetball courts; weight room; cardio-vascular room, elevated running/walking track above the gym; and locker rooms. A 40' x 80' multi-purpose room with adjacent kitchen provides the perfect setting for conventions, expositions, meetings, or wedding receptions.
Located one mile west of Princeton in Bureau County, Illinois is the Captain Swift Covered Bridge. Built in 2006, the bridge derives its strength from its burr arch design, an idea patented by Theodore Burr of New York in 1804. Made entirely of wood using 1800s concepts (it has an outer skin of Douglas Fir), the Captain Swift Covered Bridge is the only two-lane covered bridge in Illinois. It has a 16'-3" vertical clearance, a 28 foot minimum roadway width and a 128' span over the Big Bureau Creek. GPS co-ordinates - N41 22.745 W89 29.871
A Hundred Acres Orchard and Market
A fun-filled orchard featuring apples, berries, melons. The indoor market is filled with jams, jellies, sauces, dips, salsas, candy and homemade "take n bake" pies. Also unique is the Krazy Kernel Kettle Korn, produced right in Princeton! Specialty cheeses, such as Antonella, Buffalo Wing Jack, and Tomato Basil Yellow Cheddar are also available. Pair these cheeses with some of the wines that are sold in the new wine shop, or enjoy your purchase on the newly constructed outdoor patio area. The Cider Mill banquet room has been expanded to accommodate 200 guests, so plan your wedding, reception, party, or reunion here!
Hornbaker Gardens is a family owned and operated nursery specializing in perennial flowers. Large collections of hostas, daylilies, iris and other perennials draw plant enthusiasts from all over the Midwest to this nursery in the country. Whatever we get interested in as gardeners, we seem to start providing for our customers as well. Thus, the offerings of granite and pottery, bronze sculptures and rusty metal artwork. In 2008, we put up a new building which we call The Shop at Hornbaker Gardens. It is stocked with garden art and other garden accessories where you are sure to find something unique for your garden.


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William Curtis 'Bill' Duncan
Funeral services for lifelong area resident William Curtis "Bill" Duncan will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 9 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Lewis Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by Montezuma County V.F.W. Post No. 5231.
Visitation is planned for Thursday, May 8 , 5-7 p.m. at the chapel.
Bill was born Jan. 9, 1927, to Eva Elizabeth (Stevenson) and Lee Curtis Duncan, on the family homestead north of Lewis, the fifth of nine children.
He attended grades one through eight at the Lewis School, and Garrett Ridge for grades nine and 10. He graduated from Dolores High School in 1945.
Bill's dad died in 1939, leaving his mother with seven children, all less than 18 years old.
In 1943, his brother Dick left for the Navy, leaving Bill, 16, the oldest boy to take of farming.
As Dick was coming home in 1946, Bill joined the Navy to avoid the Army draft.
Bill spent 2 years in the Navy and was discharged in December 1947.
The next spring he started farming and did so for the next 56 years. In June 1950, he married Berniece Sitton, an Okie girl who had moved to Cortez.
The first year they had no electricity. and made do with lanterns, and an icebox. Sept 1, 1952, they welcomed daughter Evelyn Sue.
They moved that winter to Arriola and in 1954 to Yellow Jacket on Harold Ives' place, where he worked for Harold and farmed Bill's mother's place. May 29, 1954, Allen Curtis was born.
The winter of 54-55 Bill and Berniece moved to Washington. The next spring they returned to the Ives place.
December of 1955 they moved to Dove Creek, and he worked for a service station and a drilling outfit.
In November 1957, they rented a place from Roy Garlinghouse in Lewis and in 1962, bought it. August 1962 they lost son Allen. 1966 was the purchase of a farm at Dove Creek and 1967 started building the house that he lived in the rest of his life. Jan. 11, 1969, Tracy Dianne was born, followed by Kimberly Ann on September 14, 1971. For several years, Bill farmed from Dove Creek to the land he purchased at Goodman Point and land he leased near Dolores.
Bill helped form the Lewis-Arriola Volunteer Fire Department, established in 1973 and served on the Board of Directors from 1973 for over 20 years. He also served on the Montezuma Water Co. Board and the Lewis Cemetery Board.
Bill loved to camp and fish, and play horseshoes and cards. In winter, he bowled and watched his cows. From 1976 to 1993 he had three grandsons and three granddaughters, Eric, Amber, Curtis, Misty, William and Savanah. In August 1998, Berniece passed away. In November 1998, the last granddaughter, Emily was born, and grandsons Nicholas and Duncan followed in 2002 and 2004.
Bill was blessed in 2001, finding a friend in Emma Luellen. They spent most winters in Phoenix and summers at home.
They took cruises to the Caribbean, Virgin Islands and Alaska and took bus tours to Mexico and to Laughlin.
In 2007, they traveled to Scotland, Wales and England.
Bill passed away at his home on May 4, 2014. Surviving him are his daughters, Evelyn and Jim Simmons of Dolores, Tracy and Kevin Montgomery of Dolores, and Kimberly and Bruce Martin of Lewis; his sister, Daisy King of Cortez; brother-in-law, Walter Sitton (Milda) of Cortez; grandchildren, Eric Simmons and Amber Rantz (Travis) all of Dolores, Curtis Duncan (Kathryn) of Dewey, Ariz., Misty Wright, William Wright and Savanah Wright, all of Cortez, and Emily Martin, Nicholas Martin and Duncan Martin all of Lewis; and step-grandchildren, Jerrod Simmons (Brandee) of Dolores, Kevin Simmons (Kari) of La Plata, N.M., and Tyler Montgomery (Danielle), Ashley Williams (Ty), Karlee Montgomery and Kyle Montgomery all of Cortez. There are five great-grandchildren, Dylan, Michael, Levi, Loralei and Jax Rantz; and 12 step great-grandchildren. He is survived by dear friend Emma Luellen; and other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by parents, Lee Curtis and Eva Duncan; wife, Berniece; son, Allen Duncan; great-granddaughter, Cecillia Elizabeth Wright; siblings, Tom Gilliland and wife, Dorothy, June McCalley and husband, Jack, Richard (Dick) Duncan, Jeanne Reed and husband, Jack, John Duncan and wife, Helen, Peggy Roe and husband, Darrel, and Pattie Ashbaugh and husband, Lloyd; and brothers-in-law, Dean Ives and Bill King.
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The Sharks host their second Australian opponents in as many weeks on Saturday as the Rebels begin its annual swing through South Africa.
The Sharks host their second Australian opposition in as many weeks at Kings Park on Saturday as the Rebels begin its annual swing through South Africa.
The Sharks have been travelling nicely with three wins from four starts this season. They were 3-0 for the better until they hit the form side of the competition, the Brumbies.
Having conceded four tries in the first half and managing just ten points in that game, they will surely be looking to atone for a heavy handed defeat with a big performance against the Rebels.
The Rebels haven't won since their Round One victory over the Western Force in Melbourne. They've lost every game since, despite leading at half-time on each occasion against the Waratahs, Brumbies and the Reds. They're developing a reputation for tiring, if not choking, after seemingly placing themselves in winning positions.
This game is a little strange in context. In a battle of sixth versus 12th, the Sharks are expected to be too powerful. Given the Rebels second-half fade outs, few will fancy their chances although they will field close to their best 15.
The game will likely be won or lost depending on fitness.
The Sharks forward pack could also be too powerful for the Rebels. Cadeyrn Neville (202cm, 120kg) and Chris Thompson (205cm, 120kg) – their two biggest players 0 have been overlooked in a match where size and strength counts.
Instead, the Rebels favour Luke Jones and Hugh Pyle which means the visitors may be hoping for a more mobile and agile pack to compensate for their lack of size.
The Sharks and Rebels haven't played each other since Round Four of the 2011 season, when the South Africans won thanks to a last-gasp try from Meyer Bosman. On that occasion the Rebels gave the Sharks an almighty scare before losing 34-32 at the death.
The Sharks may have to contain a similarly spirited opening stanza from their visitors. If they weather the storm early, the Rebels will tire as the game evolves.
Prediction: The Sharks have had their pride bruised. And with their heavy hitting fire power up front, will be difficult to stop. The Rebels backs may have more zip and could have the edge when the ball goes wide. But this battle will be won in the forwards. Sharks by 10!
The teams:
The Sharks: 15 Louis Ludik, 14 JP Pietersen, 13 Paul Jordaan, 12 Meyer Bosman, 11 Lwazi Mvovo, 10 Patrick Lambie, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Keegan Daniel (c), 7 Marcell Coetzee, 6 Jacques Botes, 5 Franco van der Merwe, 4 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 3 Wiehahn Herbst, 2 Kyle Cooper, 1 Tendai Mtawarira.
Replacements: 16 Craig Burden, 17 Jannie du Plessis, 18 Jandre Marais, 19 Ryan Kankowski, 20 Charl McLeod, 21 Francois Steyn, 22 Riaan Viljoen.
Melbourne Rebels: 15 Angus Roberts, 14 Jason Woodward, 13 Mitch Inman, 12 Lachlan Mitchell, 11 Cooper Vuna, 10 James O'Connor, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Gareth Delve (c), 7 Scott Fuglistaller, 6 Scott Higginbotham, 5 Luke Jones, 4 Hugh Pyle, 3 Laurie Weeks, 2 Ged Robinson, 1 Nic Henderson.
Replacements: 16 Shota Horie, 17 Paul Alo-Emile, 18 Cadeyrn Neville, 19 Jordy Reid, 20 Nic Stirzaker, 21 Rory Sidey, 22 Richard Kingi.
Date: Saturday, 23 March
Venue: Kings Park, Durban
Kick-off: 17:05 (15:05 GMT)
Referee: Lourens van der Merwe (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Jaco Peyper (South Africa), Reuben Rossouw (South Africa)
Television match official: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)
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VanEli Renko Slip-On
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The VanEli Renko is stylish and comfortable. This chic driving moc can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
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Dressy flats
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Audrey Brooke Jolie Leopard Pump
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Channel your chic style in the Audrey Brooke Jolie. This leopard hair pump pairs perfectly with your sophisticated looks.
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February 06, 2013
Mamma mia!
"And once more: this shoe is A-maaazing! I already have the black ones and I was so in love with them that I've ordered the leopard style, too. They arrived just today and they are even more sophisticated and gorgeous than the black (which are elegant but more modest in appearance, let's just say).This leopard pump brings that Sophia Loren kind of sexiness, it's flirty, feminine and provocative in a very sophisticated way. So happy I've ordered them! :)They run true to size, both the length and the width and are extremely comfortable!Go get them while they still have them in your size!Meow! :')"
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Great with my little black dress
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Alexandre Gaumont Casias reached lifelong dream to play for Team CanadaOTTAWA – Alexandre Gaumont Casias of Marieville, Que., announced his retirement from the Canadian men's national volleyball team concluding a nine-year career with the squad.
''Being on the national team was always a dream and then it became a passion,'' said Gaumont Casias, who played 60 matches for Canada. "I fought hard to get on that team. I didn't have the best hands but I worked hard and made it.''
Casias, a leftside player, first wore the red and white during an exhibition tour in Winnipeg in 2004 against Argentina. Since that first selection in 2004, he has been a member of Team Canada up until the conclusion of the 2012 World League.
In 2003, he played at the Cegep de Sherbrooke and was selected as rookie of the year. After one year at the Cegep level, he decided to join the University of Alberta Golden Bears and was selected to the All-Canadian Rookie Team and was the Canada West Rookie of the Year.
In addition, Gaumont Casias was a member of the Alberta Golden Bears team that won the CIS Championship with fellow Team Canada members Brock Davidiuk and Nicholas Cundy.
Gaumont Casias helped Team Canada qualify for the 2010 World Championship in Italy at the 2010 NORCECA World Championship Qualification tournament in 2009.
He returned to the Canadian lineup during a European Tour in Estonia and helped the Canadian team to a first place finish at the event following a long absence that saw him miss both the 2011 Pan Am Cup and first leg of World League qualification due to injuries.
''Once you are with the national team you are hooked for life,'' said Gaumont Casias, who also enjoyed a successful professional career in Europe. ''It was the collective effort that made it such a great experience to be on the team.''
Gaumont ended his career with Team Canada in Finland at the 2012 World League in which Canada defeated Finland and secured its spot in the World League competition for 2013.
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Kenneth Cole Reaction Punchual Slip-On
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Comfort meets sophistication in the Punchual from Kenneth Cole Reaction. Pair this shoe with your favorite slacks for a completed look.
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- Square runoff toe
- Padded collar
- Cushioned, removable footbed
- Rubber traction sole
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Location: Alexandria, VA
October 29, 2012
Good buy
"This shoe is very well made and comfortable. It looks really good with jeans and dress pants. The shoes do not look or feel bulky like some other dress shoes. The shoe construction and color is very nice. At the current sale price I am so glad I got this shoe."
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Remarks by Achim Steiner at the Annual Conference of French Ambassadors
Sustainable Societies: Responsive Citizens
7-10 minutes
Bonn, 3 September 2011?Thank you for inviting me to address this important meeting.
Unequivocally and unreservedly the process that is leading to Rio+20 needs not only the voice but the passion, experience, vision, creativity and determination of civil society.
Without your involvement and without the broad alliance represented in this room bringing its full potential and focus, this process is unlikely to succeed in terms of delivering a defining, decisive outcome.
Major groups, from women and trades unions to the private sector, environmental NGOs and indigenous peoples, know more than anyone that we live in an increasingly unequal world; that the environmental services upon which we all depend?and especially the poor?are also fast hitting limits as a result of decades of pollution, damage and degradation.
Enlightened sections of the private sector can already see the writing on the wall?we live on a planet where climate change and the loss of productive ecosystems can and will increasingly disrupt global supply chains.
Those of you who work in communities and on the ground daily confront the mismatch between the ambition of the Stockholm Conference of 1972 and the Rio Earth Summit of almost 20 years ago and the reality of today.
An extraordinary level of achievement has occurred in some areas?millions have been lifted out of poverty in places like China and India and the world's network of protected areas for example has grown substantially.
But the development path of the intervening years has by-passed far too many; brought prosperity to the few rather than the majority and is running an ecological bill that is paid by the poor and the vulnerable every day and will ultimately be picked up by the coming generation.
The status quo is simply a road to nowhere rather than a Road to Rio 2012.
The Green Economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication stirs strong emotions-this can only be welcome, we need a strong and animated discourse but only so long as it is more light than heat that is generated.
For some the Green Economy represents the logical evolution of sustainable development, a path to making economies more responsive to the needs and aspirations of all peoples?a way of making globalization a servant rather than a master.
For others it smacks of some kind of green gloss, conspiring to maintain the existing economic order but in a way that provides a feel good factor.
Let me stress that when UNEP became involved in the Green Economy in 2008, we were building on existing work pioneered by NGOs and civil society.
And that from the outset, it has been UNEP's intention to provide both a re-think and the supporting analysis of how to shape the global economy in a way that provides growth but also transformative social and environmental outcomes.
I am more than happy to discuss further the Green Economy.
But given the time I have for this keynote, I would like to focus the reminder of my speech on the other key theme of Rio+20-namely an institutional framework for sustainable development and address the International Environment Governance (IEG) dimension.
In part because of the two themes, this one is perhaps less mature in the discussions and preparations and in part because it requires your engagement and leadership in order to sharpen and shape a meaningful and forward-looking outcome.
Civil society was crucial to the establishment of UNEP, but almost from the outset there have been calls from many quarters for UNEP to be strengthened.
Today, and as a result of Rio+20 and our collective experience of 40 years, those calls are re-surfacing with a vigour perhaps not witnessed since Stockholm.
To date several regions including Africa have signaled a determination to take up this course.
Why? Because the landscape that has emerged in terms of the structures and institutions is simply too fragmented, time-consuming and piecemeal in its present form.
And the over 500 Multilateral Environment Agreement (MEAs), many with their own assemblies and governing bodies, have become an administrative burden for many developing countries stretching limited financial and human resources.
A summary of the number of meetings and decisions taken by Conferences of Parties of 18 major MEAs between the years 1992 ? 2007 shows that 540 meetings were held at which 5,084 decisions were taken
If one wishes to be direct, we have been merely dealing with symptom upon symptom, giving the impression that challenges have been addressed but in fact masking root causes and root solutions. This approach has also prevented a more synergistic and effective approach from emerging.
So we have a management regime that to date is failing this generation's search for sustainable development and will certainly short change the next unless a more effective, stronger, coherent and focused governance system can be established.
One that can provide a top to what one might term the bottom which is represented by the pathways and promise of a transition to a low carbon, resource efficient Green Economy.
The key question engaging governments and wider society currently is not just whether a global organization for the environment is needed?certainly many concede that the status quo is not an option.
But how it would be configured, and what would it do that would prove to be transformative.
Let me share some elements under discussions and consideration.
? Firstly, it would require the authority to allow ministers responsible for the environment to achieve some parity and equity with their economic and social counterparts.
UNEP has a Governing Council that meets annually, but the decisions taken by environment ministers are referred to New York where they can be agreed or quite literally dismissed as part of the General Assembly process.
In addition, it may surprise some to learn that UNEP's Governing Council does not have provision for universal membership of member states to date.
A body with the kind of decision-making authority of a World Trade Organization or a specialized agency such as the World Health Organization could remedy this disconnect between ambition and reality.
? Equally, there is a need for an anchor institution to provide authoritative policy guidance to the MEAs in order to address fragmentation and build a far more strategic direction between all the distinct parts of the current environment corpus.
A more authoritative and strengthened body could also get to grips with the issue of financing. Currently decisions over how funds allocated for the environment internationally are spent are often taken in parallel fora such as the Global Environment Facility.
Meanwhile the lack of a central and anchoring policy framework is leading to increased costs, inefficient targeting of scarce financial resources and curtailed consequences for achieving sustainability.
? Another glaring gap linked with the existing governance arrangements is implementation.
To put it simply the world invests significant time, skill and capacity in negotiating and agreeing treaties, targets and timetables but far less in actually making these agreements happen on the ground and where it matters.
Any new structure must therefore address this disconnect by perhaps having a dedicated implementation arm able to support financially and build the capacity of developing and least developed countries to meet their commitments regionally and nationally.
? Other important elements include building accountability into existing and future environmental agreements and decisions, backed up by peer review and review mechanisms. The African Union, the WTO and the Human Rights Council offer examples.
The effectiveness of systems of implementation and accountability can also benefit from partnerships with civil society and their knowledge, networks and independent scrutiny.
? Finally science: Sound science underpins sound policy-making, but all too often that wealth of scientific knowledge available to governments is unfiltered or unfit for cooperative decision making.
A comprehensive science-policy interface spanning the full range of environmental challenges and sectors and capable of building scientific capacity in developing countries, is another key link in this forward-looking governance debate.
Overall such reforms will also contribute to other goals such as those enshrined in principle 10 on improved access to information, public participation and access to justice in environment matters.
Ladies and gentlemen,
The institutional framework for sustainable development needs to be more than environment.
But without a strengthening of international environment governance whatever is potentially agreed in Rio+20 will only contribute to a persistence of the challenges, rather than the delivery of the opportunities and the imperative for a more intelligent and equitable 21st century development.
As leaders from civil society, here in Bonn to shape and sharpen your position for June 2012 you come from many backgrounds and points of view.
But we all share the same fundamental convictions that a moment in history may be emerging where it is time to discard those actions, policies and premises that have led to dead ends in favour of scaling up and accelerating those that have worked while embracing paradigm shifts to overcome outstanding hurdles to sustainability.
Both the Green Economy and the reform proposals for an institutional framework represent risk?but this is not a moment in time to play safe or play to entrenched positions given what is at stake.
The world is looking for leadership and the world is looking for ambition and a resolution to the divisions of the modern world.
The public is not just looking to their elected leaders for clear, cooperative and conclusive ways forward, they are looking to institutions such as the UN and civil society organizations for clarity and a clear voice on the issues at hand.
Meanwhile governments and regional groupings are looking to you for support in finalizing their inputs to New York by the 1 November deadline.
Rio+20 can be yet another meeting in the long calendar of international events?or like Rio 1992, it could be something very special that will be discussed with satisfaction and the surety that the world came together and made a difference in the progress of humanity.
It is for this generation of political leaders to demonstrate that they are up to the task and equal to the previous generation of leaders.
Concurrently, it is for this generation of civil society leaders to demonstrate here in Bonn and beyond that they too have the wisdom, willingness and way forward to steer, guide and inspire the political process to a remarkable outcome in nine months time.


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Soccer City is fast becoming synonymous with milestones and 100 seems to be the (un)lucky number for South Africa and New Zealand.
It's only been a rugby venue for a few years but Soccer City is fast becoming synonymous with milestones and 100 seems to be the (un)lucky number.
Two years ago, South Africa were on the verge of sealing a memorable victory for John Smit as the country prepared to celebrate the 100th cap of a great leader. Until it all went wrong in the dying seconds when Smit missed a tackle on Ma'a Nonu…you know how the story ends.
The All Blacks are back on the Highveld as another iconic captain sits on the brink of setting an impressive record.
If New Zealand win – and in the process complete a clean sweep of the inaugural Rugby Championship – Richie McCaw will become the first player to notch up 100 Test victories.
It would be a mammoth achievement that very few players will ever be able to realistically aspire to. IF it happens against the Springboks, the All Blacks' greatest rivals, it would truly be a memorable occasion. (It will also move the All Blacks within one win of their record for consecutive victories -17, dating back to 1969 – and two away from the world record currently held by Lithuania.)
But King Richie shouldn't count his chickens just yet.
Saturday's hosts are looking pretty sharp, as the second-string Wallabies found out last week. It was a great performance that went a long way to turn the tide of criticism and sparked a wave of optimism for a new era of Springbok rugby.
But it's a misconception that the Springboks have adopted a new style or are suddenly playing fantastic attacking rugby. What few people recognise is that Boks made a whopping 185 tackles at Loftus- the most they've ever made, and more than double they made against New Zealand at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
While the buzz on the streets is that Johan Goosen has transformed the Boks into an brilliant expansive side, the stats reveal that they only carried the ball 80 times in Pretoria. Sure, Goosen took his options very well, but the truth is the Wallabies did the bulk of the attacking and most of the Springboks' tries originated from turnovers from Aussie mistakes.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting that Goosen isn't a great addition to the side (because he clearly is a class act) but it would be naive in the extreme to expect the Springboks to fling the ball about against New Zealand and win.
Expect a similar approach to last month's clash in Dunedin, where South Africa would have won if they had capitalised on their opportunities.
With their focus placed so heavily on forcing the opposition into mistakes, the great problem of the Bok attack – for years now – has been their excruciating predictability. What South Africa fans are craving is the willingness to have a tilt at unlocking the opposition defence from a first phase/set piece moves and there is no better team in the world at that than Steve Hansen's current crop of men in black. They don't need always need a string of phrases to set up an attack. Clean line breaks remain the ultimate way to create try-scoring chances and they are masters at doing it.
But they will need to bring their full bag of tricks to get past the green and gold wall. Unlike last week in Argentina, where the All Blacks had the benefit of a southern hemisphere referee who kept the rucks clean, they will not enjoy the luxury of having bucket-loads of quick ball on Saturday as they face a serious challenge from a young South African pack that is growing in stature and confidence by the week.
Indeed, Meyer can rightly be chuffed with the progress made by his new-look team. Yet the question remains, have they progressed enough to stop the world champions, who are riding a wave of confidence? We'll find out soon enough.
Players to watch:
For South Africa: Bryan Habana might have been in the spotlight last week (and he is in great form) but Francois Louw and Duane Vermeulen were the real stars of the show. It's no coincidence that they have played the least amount of rugby of anyone in the Bok team over the last six months. They are simply bursting with energy and their work at the breakdown could provide the key the victory for the hosts. Another guy feeling fresh, Coenie Oosthuizen, is only likely to play 20 or 30 minutes but he'll come off the bench breathing fire. The Bok coach reckons he has the potential become "true great of all time," so expect him to make a real impact.
For New Zealand: The All Blacks finally clicking in Argentina was in no small measure down to the contributions of Ma'a Nonu and Kieran Read. The big centre is getting back to his barnstorming best while the vice-skipper was dishing out offloads and passes that most number eights can only dream about. Israel Dagg had a quiet game by his standards last week but he expects to get given a fair amount of ammunition in Soweto – if he fires, it'll spell trouble for the Boks.
Head-to-head: Johan Goosen is good, very good, but Dan Carter is the best there is, the best there ever was, hell, he could be the best there ever will be. As our guest columnist mentioned this week, fly-half is the most important position on the field: The playmaker needs to make the most important decisions in the most important games. DC has set the benchmark against which all tens are measured so we will get an insight into Goosen's true potential.
Previous results:
2012: New Zealand won 21-11 at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin
2011: South Africa won 18-5 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
2011: New Zealand won 40-7 at Westpac Stadium, Wellington
2010: New Zealand won 29-22 at Soccer City, Johannesburg
2010: New Zealand won 31-17 at Westpac Stadium, Wellington
2010: New Zealand won 32-12 at Eden Park, Auckland
2009: South Africa won 32-29 at Rugby Park, Hamilton
2009: South Africa won 31-19 at Absa Stadium, Durban
2009: South Africa won 28-19 at Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein
2008: New Zealand won 19-0 at Newlands
2008: South Africa won 30-28 at Carisbrook, Dunedin
2008: New Zealand won 19-8 at Westpac Stadium, Wellington
2007: New Zealand won 33-6 at Jade Stadium, Christchurch
2007: New Zealand won 26-21 at Absa Stadium, Durban
2006: South Africa won 21-20 at Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg
2006: New Zealand won 45-26 at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Prediction: New Zealand are the only team to enjoy regular success in the Republic. They have a habit of turning up the heat in the last 20 minutes, exactly when the Boks have struggled a bit. That, combined with the Kiwis' vastly more


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The Word "Stress" – Meaningless For Professional Athletes?
Jonathan Willis
December 23 2010 05:16PM
Meandering around the internets the other day, I came across a compelling article by Steven Reiss, an Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at Ohio State University. It was his opening statement that caught my attention:
Athletes and coaches should not think in terms of how a player handles "stress".
Reiss goes on to explain that the problem with that sort of thinking is that stress is "a common consequence of unrelated causes," which does make sense – we're under different kinds of stresses every day. The stress we face when we try something new for the first time is different than the stress we face when we're scrambling to put together a presentation on a limited timetable.
Reiss lists four types of stress: the stresses of competition, anticipated failure, anticipated injury and unpreparedness. It was his comments on the latter two that I found particularly interesting. First, on the stress of anticipated injury:
This kind of stress de-motivates timid athletes. It is evident in, say, a little league game where a batter is afraid of being hit by the ball. At the professional level, timidity is uncommon. The professional teams that have taken the Reiss Motivational Profile questionnaire, for example, score low for anxiety sensitivity, which means they tend to be less fearful than the general public. For the most part, top level athletes tend to be brave people.
Leaving aside the salesmanship in that paragraph (later in the article Reiss lists an impressive array of sports within which the Reiss Motivational Profile is used) Reiss confirms something I've always felt was logical: timidity just isn't that prevalent at the competitive level.
I imagine that's particularly true in hockey. Hockey culture frowns at showing fear at the prospect of pain, and players suspected of being "soft" – not just as in playing a non-physical style, but as in fearing contact – are quickly ostracized. The epithets hurled at Patrick O'Sullivan last season after HNIC analyst Mike Milbury spotted him easing up to avoid a hit were tremendous, and he's been characterized as gutless and cowardly ever since.
It's a difficult stain to remove, and other facts (for instance, that O'Sullivan finished 33rd out of 580 forwards in blocked shots last season) generally don't compensate for it. Players must take the hit, make the play, or face the fans wrath – even if they've been physically courageous in other areas. That's just the way hockey culture is.
Writing about the stress of unpreparedness, Reiss noted that it could motivate or demotivate – that spontaneous athletes thrived when put on the spot, but that those who prepared carefully for games struggled when asked to perform without the benefit of that preparation. It reminded me of something that Ron Tugnutt said about Marty Turco (I can't find the link now, but it has stuck with me) when asked about Turco's playoff success (after two previously difficult playoff outings).
Tugnutt said that Turco used to change his pre-game routines before the playoffs, trying to get an extra edge for those incredibly important games, but that switch instead backfired and that by maintaining his regular season routine into the post-season helped the goaltender put up better performances.
Reiss's conclusion returned to the main point of his article:
In conclusion, it is not valid to consider how an athlete reacts to "stress." "Stress" is just a common consequence of different motives, and it is the antecedent motive, not the consequent stress, that predicts performance. An athlete might be de-motivated by the stress of losing (even quit before the game is over) but motivated by the stress of competition. Another athlete could be de-motivated by the stress of poor preparation, while the same stress could motivate a different athlete, and yet neither athlete reacts much to the stress of being in a dangerous situation.
The relevance of that point is difficult to understate. It's also one of the problems I have when fans (and too a much lesser extent the media) start psychoanalyzing players: these things are generally more complicated than 'X isn't a clutch player.'
Even if we could know that some kind of psychological issue is the big problem for a particular player – and as a rule, we can't – it could be any combination of internal and external stresses causing that problem. It's a subject far too complex for us to form firm opinions based on the body language and facial expressions that we observe from our living rooms.
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December 23 2010, 05:28PM
Ah Happy FISTivous to you too Mr. Stone Hands
December 23 2010, 07:08PM
ouch, thats goin to leave a mark iggie
I like the article Jonathan, and it leaves me wondering if your last paragraph is aimed at a particular player who you felt was unfairly analyzed in this way.
Is there a specific case of this you had in mind?
...Tanguay baby! Nice shot to tie it up.
...nice SO winner by Tanguay.
JW- Interesting perspective. Have you ever checked out the 'Cambridge Handbook of Expertise and Expert Performance'? It's a cross-discipline compendium of all the research that has been done on high level performance, including psych studies like this, sports physiology, training etc. Guys like you who appear to be interested in digging below the surface should enjoy. I've got a loaner copy, if you'd like to borrow.
@JW - "Even if we could know that some kind of psychological issue is the big problem for a particular player – and as a rule, we can't – it could be any combination of internal and external stresses causing that problem. It's a subject far too complex for us to form firm opinions based on the body language and facial expressions that we observe from our living rooms."
One OIler that I always thought that you could get a good read on through his body language was Roloson, especially the year that he was acquired and took the Oil on the playoff ride. I found that he generally made one of two gestures that were consistent throughout a game, or a series of games.
When he was 'on', after he was scored on (his fault or not), or made some poor play, inevitably he would be nodding his head, in a 'yes' gesture.
When he was sucking, after every goal (his fault or not) he would be shaking his head in a 'no' gesture.
Based upon this, you could generally tell at the beginning of the game whether he would be a game changer or goat for the duration of the game.
As a season ticket holder who sits down low enough to see facial expression clearly during many plays I can say 2 things:
1) 14 and 4 never, ever look stressed. 14 often looks like he could brew a nice cup of tea while taking the puck to the hole.
2) 22 looks like a freight train is coming and he's tied to the tracks 94.4354% of the time.
Now that the NHL Christmas break is in effect, Oiler fans have some time to consider the upside and downside of the team and project where it will likely place at the end of the season.
It seems there is consensus that it is an exciting and good team, but not good enough to compete for a playoff spot. They tease us but are in 15th place in the Western Conference and likely to stay here. There was a chance to pass the struggling Flames, but it didn't happen and probably won't.
On the downside, I cringe when the 4th line is on the ice. Likewise when Strudwick and Foster are on defence. Cogliano and Brule can't score and we may have seen the best of Jones; another three fringe NHL players on the roster.
On the upside. the Oil seems solid in goal and has some great young guns along with a few (too few) NHL vets. I'm sure about Renney; either he is brilliant or as dumb as a sack of hammers. Why would he put the 4th line and/or Strudwick on the ice during the last minute of close games?
Merry Xmas to all!
December 24 2010, 08:55AM
the timid comment is lame. its not that the athletes are anymore "brave" that anyone else, its because they trust the conditions theyre within from continuous enacting in the environment theyve become enskilled. this detached, internalized "ghost in the machine" of bravery is hilarious/garbage.
i bet 10 bucks if you threw these Brave Athletes into a situation theyre unfamiliar, and untrusting with, theyd be just as timid as the "General Public". lets make them electricians for a day where they have the potential to die and see how slow, timid and unsure they are. maybe you can find a couple Meat Heads who'd act tough about it as a mask.
or you can look at the example of rookies, who are already trained, yet still are untrusting of the new environment and play timid. we even seen it with Taylor Hall for a while when all the Douche-Bloggers were hypothesizing about sending him back to juniors to save money.
yeehaw. go "Science"
Really interesting article JW. I love the regular articles on ON, but I really like articles like this that dig deeper into the game.
Keep up the great work!
Merry Christmas to all at ON!
December 24 2010, 09:39AM
Jonathan -
Bottom line is we want players that step up when it matters. All the psychological definitions and disections don't matter a lick if the tents are folded when the going gets tough.
It is certainly important for each individual to "self examine" and figure out what makes it matter or not and decide the validity for himself. Nothing worse than someone not being able to say to them selves "I need to do better". Sidney Crosby is currently the best player in the world because he does that better than anyone else on skates.