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STARKVILLE – Joe Morrow stands out in a crowd, especially when that crowd consists of his fellow Mississippi State wide receivers.
Morrow is the tallest (6-foot-4) of the group, and has a 205-pound frame that quarterback Tyler Russell will have no problem finding down the field. He's only a redshirt freshman, but Morrow is shouldering some weighty expectations for an offense that wants to stretch the field this fall.
It's been a long time since MSU has had a receiver with both the size and talent of Morrow. The Bulldogs aren't hurting for experience at the position, which would seem to ease the pressure on Morrow, but he's so different than everyone else that it's hard to hide him amongst the veterans. He can do things Chad Bumphis and Arceto Clark can't.
Russell recently gave a good example.
"Joe is the tallest guy out there, he is a bigger frame, so you know when you get in a goal-line situation, stuff like that, you look for him to make some plays that maybe some other guys contribute to later in different situations," Russell said.
Fair or not, this is what's been thrust upon Morrow, the type of receiver MSU's coaches hope to collect more of in recruiting. This offense needs him, and a few days into preseason camp, early signs are encouraging.
Morrow was getting open and made some nice catches during Saturday's open practice, and he came up with a deflected pass in the end zone near the end of team drills. Of course, that was just one practice.
The coaches aren't getting as excited as perhaps the fans are.
"The thing about Joe, he's been really, really good or really, really bad," offensive coordinator Les Koenning said. "He needs to get that consistency. That's all he needs to do.
"Sometimes he's not exactly in the right spot, but then when he is in the right spot, he makes really good catches and makes plays. That's a learning process for him, and I think he'll tell us when he's ready to play."
This month is when Morrow must prove himself if he hopes to be an integral part of the offense this season. He's admitted that his concentration can occasionally wane, which leads to dropped passes.
For all that's expected of him, Morrow is keeping it simple.
"Coach (Dan) Mullen knows who he's gonna put out there and who's he not gonna put out there," Morrow said. "The way it is in my mind, when you can play, you can play. But if you can't, you can't.
"So I just go hard every time."
Russell, whose own game could blossom with a player like Morrow at his disposal, knows what kind of learning curve is at work here, but he does see great things in Morrow's future.
"He's going to make mistakes; he's a young guy. We expect that," Russell said. "That's why he's out here with me trying to get better and working. We're looking for him to make some big plays for us this year, and I feel like he's coming along just perfect."


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Department of Primatology
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
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phone: +49 (341) 3550 - 200
fax: +49 (341) 3550 - 299
Cooperation without genetic ties: a behavioral endocrine model in bonobos
Humans are distinguished from other species by their high levels of sociality and cooperation with a diverse range of social partners, including relatives and also unrelated individuals. In non-human primates as well, individuals form selective social bonds that confer a range of fitness benefits. Most research on primate social bonds has focused on relationships among the philopatric sex, involving kin or same-sex peers who have grown up together. As a result, we currently know very little about the extent to which nonhuman primates have adaptations to maintain flexible social bonds outside of kinship, and we do not understand the function of differentiated social relationships for primates.
This research project will explore the causes and consequences of individual variation in affiliation and cooperation among unrelated female bonobos. Bonobos deviate from predictions of socio-ecological models in that the closest bonds involve females, the dispersing sex, while the weakest associations occur between the philopatric males. Unrelated females exhibit diverse affiliative behaviours and also cooperate in a range of contexts, including sharing preferred, monopolizable foods and providing coalitionary support, often against males.
The goals of this project are to:
- Characterize the quality and diversity of social relationships among female bonobos using multiple behavioural measures of affiliation,
- Identify factors that influence the exchange of cooperative acts between unrelated females and
- Identify physiological correlates of social relationships by non-invasively measuring peripheral levels of the neuropeptide hormone oxytocin and the steroid hormone cortisol under varied social contexts.


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Miss Emily's is a new gastropub located downtown in Marion Illinois. We serve lunch, dinner as well as craft beers, fine liquors and mixed drinks. The décor is designed to have a burlesque/speakeasy feel with lots of brass and hardwood throughout.
On west Boyton street in Marion. This bar has DJs, drink specials, karaoke, and we do birthday parties. We have a pool table and a jukebox.
Fun bar with dance floor, jukebox and pool tables. Keep an eye out for drink specials.
Little Egypt Arts Association Art Centre
Little Egypt Arts Association is a not for profit artist Co-op that was established in 1995 by approximately 20 local artists and art patrons. It's the largest cooperative art center in Southern Illinois. Offering a gift shop, art classes and workshops.
Little Egypt Public OHV Recreational Area
Little Egypt Off Road MC is a young club that aims to pursue, promote, and protect interest of motorcyclists in a social and athletic setting. They offer a public off road riding area. They have 860 Acres to ride, miles of trails, mud areas to play, hill climbs, scenic areas to stop and enjoy, and two MX tracks to play on.
Williamson County Historical Museum
Located in an historic brick building in Marion, the museum features artifacts, antiques, and records of a bygone era. 17 rooms contain exhibits, including an old-fashioned school room. Tours may be arranged through the Marion Chamber of Commerce.
All day event featuring car show, food vendors, and live entertainment. Lots of activities for kids including bounce houses, face painting and games. Street fair all day long.
Located right by the Williamson County Airport. Offers amenities such as continental breakfast, high speed WI-FI internet, hot tub and jacuzzi suites, and free parking.
Located in one of the city's oldest structures. Vendors of great variety feature hand-painted furniture, array of clocks, Fenton Collection, vintage kitchenware and much more. Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.
Mackie's is family owned and operated. Most known for our thin crust pizza. Feel free to stop in sometime. We know that you will come back for more.
Thai-D Classic Thai Cuisine is proud to be the first Thai restaurant in Marion and one of the first Thai restaurant in Southern Illinois. We feature a blend of high quality, authentic Thai cuisine and warm hospitality in a sophisticated yet traditional setting. Our experienced chefs will prepare and cook every dish for you to order from finest ingredients including premium spices and herbs from Thailand. Our authentic cuisine is complemented by our list of beverages offering a great selection of wines, domestic beer and imported beer. Come and enjoy delicious and nutritious food at Thai-D today.
Southern Illinois Miners Baseball
The Southern Illinois Miners are a professional baseball team based in Marion, IL. The Miners are a member of the East Division of the independent Frontier League. Since 2007, the Miners have played their home games at Rent One Park. The "Miners" name refers to the Southern Illinois region's history of coal mining.
Clean, dry and heated pits. Yearly membership and day hunting available. Excellent hunting in fields (2 pits). Plus hunting in one pit over water. 3/4 mile on refuge frontage. Guides available.
Bordering the refuge on N.E. corner. Traditional hunting of the highest quality. Only 2 hunters per pit with experienced mandatory guides, two pits, 1-water access, 1000 decoys, free snacks. Over forty-two years as an experienced club.
Hunt from heated pits over flooded corn, natural wetlands, food plots, and over 2 miles of levee controlled water on 100 acres. 530 total acres devoted to waterfowl hunting, excellent duck hunting. Corporate rates and custom packages available. Located 1 mile south of Marion on the west side of Route 37.
They offer new and used boats, seasonal slip rental, boat lauch, boat dock and lift sales, rental pontoon boats, rental fishing boats, full line of boating accessories, full convenience store, package beer, liquor and wine.
Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Center
Pirate Pete's is an arcade with a large snack bar, pool tables, laser tag, and redemption prizes. Features a 2000 square foot laser tag room. Fun for kids and adults alike!
In 1906, this beautiful, historical home was constructed by builder W.J. Aikman, a native of Marion, a real estate tycoon, vice president of the bank and a farmer. "The Aikman House" as it became known served as the Aikman family's home until 1938. This home was purchased in 2010 and renovated to include wheelchair accessible bathroom additions, three bathrooms for the bedroom suites, two commercial kitchens, a concrete patio and more. This bed and breakfast includes four guest rooms as well as a restaurant and gift shop. Room service is available until 8pm. Massage, nails, and salon packages available. Gift baskets and trays available by request.
Guests of the Comfort Inn hotel are invited to enjoy the indoor heated pool, hot tub and state-of-the-art fitness room. Includes: free wireless high-speed Internet access, free weekday newspaper and coffee, fresh-baked cookies and popcorn in the evening. Enjoy our free hot breakfast featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and more, including your choice of hot waffle flavors! All well-appointed guest rooms at this Marion, IL hotel offer high-definition cable television, a coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, hair dryer, alarm clock, iron and ironing board. Some rooms feature kitchen facilities, a desk and sofa sleeper.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Marion
Marion's newest hotel, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, is conveniently located off I-57 and IL Route 13 adjacent to Rent One Park. The hotel location is minutes away from the Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) and within 15 minutes of Southern Illinois University. Leisure travelers can explore the local culture with area wineries, Marion Civic Center, The Pavilion of the City of Marion & the Illinois Star Centre Mall. Catch a Minor League Baseball game at Rent One Park, home of the Southern Illinois Miners! As a hotel guest in Marion, Illinois, you have access to modern amenities such as wired and wireless Internet access, refrigerators and microwaves, hot breakfast and a 24 hour business center. After work or play, our indoor heated pool (open in July) and fitness center are a great way to unwind.
Annual Gem and Mineral Show showing off Indian artifacts, fossils, lapidary displays, shell crafts and much more.
Annual Recreational League Soccer Tournament for ages 5 to 18. Hosted by Marion Soccer, Inc. and held at the Marion Soccer Complex. This invitational tournament will bring over 100 teams from six states to play for the Whirlwind Title.
Southern Illinois Music Festival
The Southern Illinois Music Festival, now in its 13th season, is presenting it's largest event at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center in June 2017. The Southern Illinois Music Festival presents three-dozen professional performances of classical music and jazz in two dozen venues throughout Southern Illinois each June. The Festival has been nationally recognized in Symphony magazine, the premiere publication for American orchestras; by the Chicago Tribune Travel section as one of 24 top summer activities (musical and otherwise) in an eight-state region; and by AAA Midwest magazine as a Midwest Travel Treasure.
Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant
The Miss Illinois Scholarship Association is a duly-accredited state preliminary scholarship association in the Miss America Organization - the world's largest provider of scholarship and cash assistance to young women. For four nights, the Marion Cultural and Civic Center will host preliminaries, Outstanding Teen and Pre-Teen pageants, and overall finals.
This premier brand motorcycle dealership and apparel store has the largest inventory in the country. A two-story, 33,000 square foot warehouse building is located behind the store at 2400 Williamson County Parkway. This building can hold many events including fundraisers, concerts, wrestling, MMA matches and more!
Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, Byassee Music is one of the locally-owned and operated choices for music instruments and equipment in Williamson county and Southern Illinois. Backed by over three decades of experience, the store has become a cornerstone of the Marion community. Also offering DJ services.
Chuck's Depot is a locally owned hobby shop. Chuck has a large stockage of scale engines, cars, and building kits from all periods. The depot has two layouts- one in the shop for demos, and his personal one fills the basement. Chuck is also a distributor for various systems, and he carries model cars and aircraft in different scales.
Country Creations Flowers and Antiques
Full service florist with a wide range of antiques, Taking a piece of the past, and adding a touch of beauty with the fresh flowers. Staffed with Illinois State Certified Florists. Antiques of all kinds to choose from including Fenton, Feista, McCoy, Hull, and many more.
Opened in 1962, Cooksey's Bait Shop has been in the business of selling minnows and many baits to incoming fishing enthusiasts for 50+ years.
Locally owned sporting goods store opened in 1980. Specializes in hunting and fishing accesories, apparel, and much more. Find decoys, ammunition, and archery supplies all in one stop.
Opened in 1986, this indoor rink is open seasonally from August to May. Public skating sessions are the main attraction but the rink is available for private parties as well. Large arcade, snack bar and Skate Shop on site.
The largest western store in the tri-state area! Come visit our 10,000 square foot showroom filled with wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling quality merchandise! We carry a large array of items from horse and dog food, tack, western and riding apparel, to home decor! We have a large selection of Western and "work" boots! Conveniently located in the heart of Southern Illinois right off I-57 in Marion. Approximately 45 minutes from Shawnee National Forest. Our large, open parking lot makes it convenient for all those traveling with trailers!
Locally owned Mexican restaurant. The restaurant offers a family atmosphere, clean environment, friendly staff, and a variety of food items and drinks. Our menu offers various dishes including ground beef, chicken, steak, grilled vegetables, pork, seafood, vegetarian selections, and kids meals.
Fox's Flowers & Gifts has been proudly serving Marion since 1948. We are family owned and operated with 1 location serving the Marion area. Offers fresh and silk flowers as well as wedding and funeral arrangements. Large selection of mylar and latex balloons. Fox's is also home to Jeff's Magic Shop.
Japanese steakhouse served either in restaurant or hibachi style. Sushi bar available. Come out for dinner and see the show!
Savor the tastes of the Orient with Hong Kong Buffet of Marion, IL. All the food is cooked in vegetable oil. The buffet has one large capacity dining room and of course, our incredible array of food on the buffet bars. Also offers fresh sushi bar.
Since opening in 1963, Larry's has been hand making cakes, donuts, brownies, cookies and more daily. Larry's is a local bakery known for their birthday and occasion cakes as well as wedding and specialty cakes and cupcakes.
Step into Adams Shoe Store and find the perfect footwear at low prices. With over 40 brands of footwear available in stock- from Red Wing, Danner, Timberland Pro, to Rocky. At Adams Shoe Store, you'll never miss a step again. They carry work shoes, western boots, uniform shoes, coal mining boots, steel toe tennis shoes and much more.
Visit M, in downtown Marion! Where you can find the latest fashions for women, unique accessories and one of a kind handbags! It's a fashionably unique boutique! If fashion and great prices are what you are looking for, shop M! Remember, M carries only one bag once. Bags will not be duplicated.
Lucy's Place is an upscale neighborhood coffee house / pub located along major intersections where customers can play their favorite video poker and slot games while enjoying a snack with a drink without the crowd and noise of the bar scene.
Lucy's Place is an upscale neighborhood coffee house / pub located along major intersections where customers can play their favorite video poker and slot games while enjoying a snack with a drink without the crowd and noise of the bar scene.
With over 15 years of experience and a lifelong passion for flowers, They carry a large selection of quality flowers to suit your taste and style. A rainbow of roses, wildflowers and seasonal blooms yield never ending combinations to create unique designs. Gourmet Baskets, Fruit Baskets, Chocolate and Theme Baskets are custom made to order. European Dish Gardens, Orchid Plants and seasonal flowering. We also carry inspirational, home decor and baby items to make the perfect gift.
The Vault Café on the Square is located in a 100-yr-old historic 5-story building in downtown Marion, IL. The café is located on the first floor in what used to be a bank. The vault is still there, and we have seating for four inside of it! Seating is first come/first serve, but feel free to request it with the hostess!
Stevens Floral Gifts and Framing
Stevens offers a large selection of floral supplies, gifts and has a framing center onsite to fit all of your crafting needs. It is a great place to find gift ideas and is also a Vera Bradley retailer.
Family dine or carry out. Serves mouth watering BBQ with a mild or hot BBQ sauce. Also sell BBQ chicken. Breakfast buffet every Saturday and Sunday
Locally owned mexican restaurant which occasionally has live music. Best known for the margaritas. Local Delivery offered.
Locally owned Cuban food restaurant serving wings, gyros, Philly cheese steaks, subs, salads,pastas and more. Breakfast is available and the cafe offers take out service.
Ray Fosse Park is centrally located and offers playground equipment, four lighted picnic shelters, picnic tables, tennis courts, seven baseball fields, Goofy Golf, batting cages & three concession stands and the Park District's Aquatic Center. The Aquatic Center traditionally opens the last weekend in May. The facility includes swimming pool, diving boards, water slide and separate baby pool with a mushroom sprinkler fountain. You can contact the Aquatic Center, during open season, at (618) 997-1115. Goofy Golf and Batting Cages open in April.
Pit Road Racing is Southern Illinois' largest Nascar shop. We offer a variety of Nascar Collectibles, memorabilia, nascar apparel, and hard to find items. Specialization in Diecast 1/24 scale and Apparel. If you can't find it in our store, we'll do our best to find it for you. We also offer custom apparel and window decals for your school, church, business, and everything in between.
Paradise Acres is a waterfowl hunters paradise.Located approximately 2 miles south of Route 37 in Southern Illinois. Seasonal or daily memberships available. Onsite lodging available.
Mr. Koolz Frozen Yogurt and More
Mr. Koolz has 12 flavors of yogurt (including no sugar added flavors), 70 toppings, Espresso Bar, Shakes and Pies, Candies and more. You can also have parties here in our newly constructed party room. Yogurt is .45 per ounce
More Than Décor specializes in finding fun, unique ways to transform the bland into beautiful. Whether it's your big day or big meeting, big budget or small, we can tackle any challenge. They offer both silk and fresh flower arrangements as well as everything you'd need to make your event perfect from the lighting to table linens, centerpieces and serving ware and more.
Melise's Formal Wear & Accessories
Melise's is your Southern Illinois destination for high-quality formal wear, accessories and more. Since opening the doors in 2006, the business has expanded to two levels of fabulous clothing, dresses, jewelry and more! The first floor features women's and children's consignment, Woodwick candles, new jewelry, new bags, Spanx, and tuxedo rental. Follow the red carpet upstairs to "Steps Above the Rest" Award Winning Formal Wear! We have NEW prom, homecoming, pageant and special occasion formal wear. You'll also find a great selection of shoes, jewelry, gloves, custom swimwear and much more!
This soccer facility has 10 fields for grades K-12. 4 Fields are large enough for adult games. Bleacher seating available on the 6 larger fields and seats approximately 40 per team. There are 2 large picnic shelters, playground equipment and a concession stand. Parking for 400 is available.
Perfectly Posh Boutique and Gifts
Boutique & gift shop carrying clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, jewelry, gourmet foods, candles, and various other gift items.
Crab Orchard Kennel Club AKC Dog Show
This Annual AKC Dog Show boasts many additional amenities. Sign up to bring your dog to the hearing clinic or get their nails trimmed while you wait. Over 100 breeds will try to make it to the Best In Show ring. There will also be vendors of dog treats, toys, beds, blankets and more.
Pickers Paradise Antiques, Crafts and Collectibles
Pickers Paradise has a variety of antiques, crafts and collectibles. Look for one of a kind items like an antique loom, furniture and much more.
Crappie USA will hold one of its fishing Super Tournaments on Lake of Egypt in Marion, IL. This will be a guaranteed payout of $10,000 and prizes to winners. The tournament starts at 6:30am and will run until 3pm with a weigh-in at 4pm.
Whimsy, A Children's Clothing Store
This children's clothing store features boutique clothing at reasonable pricing. They carry a wide variety of styles from newborn to children's size 8. Boutique brands they carry include (but not limited to): Banana Split, Three Sisters, Persnickety, Sweet Petunia, Chibella, Peaches & Cream, Mustard Pie, Flit and Flitter, Moxie & Mabel, and Matilda Jane
Mandala Gardens offers pathways of beauty and hidden benches. Find quiet sitting spots, have a chat with our goats, chickens, and ducks, and simply enjoy the day. We have a rainbow variety of heirloom vegetables and potted herbs available for purchase when in season. If you are interested in holding a wedding or reunion or other event here, contact us for fees and dates. We also host senior photos, maternity photos, homecoming and prom photos, etc. for a small fee. The money earned from entrance fees and herbs/vegetable sales is directly invested into growing Mandala Gardens.
Everyone likes popcorn! Ann's Gourmet Popcorn is a unique experience. Choose from tons of Sweet to Savory flavors of delicious non-GMO gourmet popcorn in Southern Illinois. Individual bags to party options available. Pick up a gift package today!! Currently we are making 72+ flavors of gourmet popcorn. We are keeping around 28 on the shelves on a daily basis. Some flavors are seasonal only and others will be rotated.
This locally owned yogurt shop brings a ton of flavor to southern Illinois as it boasts 12 flavors of yogurt and over 100 toppings. Flavors change every other week. Seasonally we will offer Italian Ice as well as baked goods and treats. Don't forget to try Ms. Jill's Caramel Apples!
Gander Mountain is the nation's largest retail network of outdoor specialty stores for shooting sports, hunting, fishing, camping, marine, apparel, footwear and outdoor lifestyle Gander offers the best selection of national and specialty brands at competitive prices and great values including The North Face, Under Armour, Columbia, Guide Series, GSX, Carhartt, Merrell, Keen, New Balance, Reebok, Rocky and many more.
Locally owned restaurant offering gourmet coffee, fresh deli sandwiches, wraps, panini, salads, and more. Get your coffee piping hot or over ice.
Joyce's Boutique and The Pageant Room
Joyce's Boutique and The Pageant Room is a premiere formal wear boutique located in Marion, Illinois and has been in business over 40 years. Joyce's Boutique and The Pageant Room is a full service prom, pageant, and bridal boutique. The selection is hand picked from the latest designers in the ever changing world of fashion. We choose the best gowns to have in stock so the process of choosing your gown is as simple and easy as possible. Not just a place to shop, it's an experience!
Locally owned Mexican restaurant. The restaurant offers a family atmosphere, clean environment, friendly staff, and a variety of food items and drinks. Our menu offers various dishes including ground beef, chicken, steak, grilled vegetables, pork, seafood, vegetarian selections, and kids meals.
Just Add Water Bait, Tackle & More LLC
Just before you get to the Lake of Egypt stop in to Just Add Water and get yourself some bait. Break a rod? No problem. We have bait, tackle, and rods as well. Check out our large selection of multi-color baits. No matter if your fishing with minnows or spinners, we have it all.
The HUB Recreation Center is a 64,000 sq. ft. building where activities such as swimming, exercising, and playing sports radiate throughout the facility. The first floor includes the following: Lounge area, snack bar, gymnasium, first aid, competition pool, therapy pool, recreation pool featuring a water slide, lazy river, wading pool, party rooms, conference room, youth center, men's locker room, women's locker room, and family locker room, pool viewing area and on-site child watch for members. The second floor includes the following: Three lane running/walking track, cycling room, two group exercise rooms, free weights, elliptical, machine training, treadmills and more. We encourage members and guests to explore the state-of-the-art amenities we offer Southern Illinois and beyond.
Located near Giant City State Park and along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Features 1 and 2 bedroom units with kitchenettes, outdoor grills and fireplace.
Suites over the tasting room at Blue Sky Winery, with beautiful views of the vineyards and pond.
Touch of nature is the location of the conference site. Accommodations include rustic cabins and motel style rooms. Rooms are basic but convenient to the meetings.
Anchoring the eastern end of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, our winery offers you "The Romance of Italy in the Hills of Southern Illinois". We are open year-round, 7 days a week, to provide great Illinois wine. Please join us for wine tasting, a variety of hearty sandwiches, soups, pizzas, and snacks, as well as wine-alternatives such as beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Come enjoy our large indoor seating area and two beautiful outdoor terraces that overlook our vineyard and the rolling countryside.
Touch of Nature Enviornmental Center
Just 8 miles south of Carbondale, Touch of Nature borders the Shawnee Forest. It is a 3,100 acre wooded retreat area perfect for group events. Located in the City of Makanda, IL.
Class A campground with separate tent and trailer camping for equestrians. Also, a youth group camp and primitive walk-in tent sites.
This historic boardwalk dates back to the 1890s. Today it offers galleries featuring quality handcrafts created by local artisans and a country store.
Beautiful sandy waterfront on Cedar Lake. State certified Lifeguards on duty during beach hours, lap lane, restrooms, picnic tables and a concession area.
Spectacular woodlands and sheer sandstone walls create a challenge for rock climbing and rappelling, as well as hiking. Outdoor lovers will also find horseback riding, a lookout tower, cabins and a swimming pool. Dine at historic Giant City Lodge, known for its homemade fried chicken dinner. Two different locations in Giant City State Park near Carbondale give you climbing options. A trail behind the picnic shelter takes you to a set of steep bluffs known as Shelter #1 near the Makanda entrance; another climbing area of the park includes the steep sandstone cliffs in Devil's Standtable. Plan to bring all of your own equipment since no permanent anchors are allowed. Ropes are permitted in both areas. After rainstorms, the wet sandstone gets really slippery. Use caution when grabbing for ledges as copperhead snakes warm themselves on the rocks during sunny days.
Brand new private and spacious 3 - 2 bedroom cabins located on 10 wooded acres right in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Minutes from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and the orchards. Enjoy hiking, biking and much more.
Nestled in the Shawnee National Forest this inn is located just 1/2 mile south of the Makanda Boardwalk, adjacent to the Giant City State Park and only 15 minutes south of Southern Illinois University. Featuring four guest rooms, and 3 cottages, each designed for privacy & comfort. This eco-friendly lodging establishment features peaceful settings with modern touches ideal for business travel, romance, adventure seekers, wine lovers, and SIU Alumni, parents and visitors.
The 34 cabins offered at Giant City State Park include 12 one-room cabins and duplex cabins nestled in the bluffs near the lodge, featuring a living room and deck overlooking the woods below. An outdoor swimming pool is on site. Giant City Lodge's full-service restaurant features a popular all-you-can eat chicken dinner. Closed Dec. and Jan. every year.
This four acre vineyard hosts three acres of Chambourcin and an acre of Vignoles, which are two of the best grapes to grown in our region. The vineyard and winery is still in full operation run by the Orlandini family with the commitment to providing the top notch quality vintages our customers have grown to expect. When visiting Orlandini Vineyard, customers can enjoy a tranquil experience with a knowledgeable staff to help guide you to find the best wine for your palate. During warmer weather, we offer live music on Saturday afternoons, and our delicious old world style sangria. Year round we offer a variety of beers including local options. We are a family friendly operation that encourages guests to spread out into the yard and spend the day with us.
Enjoy the beauty of Giant City State Park on horseback. All trail rides are guided by experienced wranglers. Lessons & pony rides also available.
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour consists of eight zip lines, the longest stretching more than 1,100 feet, which will zig-zag across the property's bluffs and through the valley. The tour also includes 11 platforms high in the trees, three aerial suspension bridges, the longest stretching 180 feet, and two short ground hikes. A canopy tour is an exciting way to experience the flora, fauna, geology and history of the outdoors by safely traversing an established route of ziplines and aerial bridges between platforms built in the trees, and they are just plain fun!
Couples Getaway Vacation Cabins, perfect for a romantic wine trail getaway, outdoor adventure vacation, or just to reconnect with your loved one in your private wooded retreat.
On the wine trail and walking distance to Blue Sky Vineyard, complete privacy and relaxation all await you at our unique, luxurious cabins: the whimsical Hobbit House, a romantic getaway for two (hot tub, gas log fireplace, fire pit...), and the gorgeous two bedroom, two bath Creole House, with its wrap around porch, hot tub, fireplace, fire pit and more. Romantic ambiance, upscale amenities, and spectacular views will allow the stress to just melt away and the rest of world to disappear. Partially solar powered, the premium location offers the perfect point at which to settle in for a few days and explore the natural beauty and diversity of the Shawnee Hills. The best part? Get a bottle of wine "to go" from Blue Sky Vineyard and take a romantic sunset stroll back to your own hidden slice of heaven. The Hot Tub is waiting.
This 2600 sq. ft beautiful 3 bedroom. 2.5 bath cabin is located on 75 secluded acres on the Shawnee Wine Trail. This picturesque and secluded property is within two miles of Blue Sky winery,Owl Creek, and within 1 mile of Orlandini winery. Located on Rocky Comfort Road, you are in the heart of Southern Illinois Wine Country. Enjoy the huge deck overlooking the Valley and the peacefulness of the 140 acres of the Shawnee National Forest which adjoins the property. The opportunities and possibilities are endless.
Situated on a high ridge with majestic views of the Shawnee National Forest, Ashton Ridge Cabins are just 2 miles from the entrance to Giant City State Park. 15 minutes from Carbondale, Ashton Ridge Cabins are the perfect vacation cabin rental retreat for anyone looking for a comfortable getaway in the Southern Illinois area.
Stop by the Allan Stuck Studio, just across the from the Boardwalk in downtown Makanda, IL, for an unforgettable meeting with one of the area's most talented local craftsman. Allan Stuck has been forging three demensional design in jewelery since 1964. lindsaylohan His unique designs are the result of many hours of work and great attention to detail.
Keller's Crossing at Stone Creek
The 18-hole Keller's Crossing at Stone Creek (previously known as Stone Creek Golf Club & Resort) in Makanda, IL is a public golf course that opened in 2000. Designed by Jerry Lemons, Keller's Crossing at Stone Creek measures 6875 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 140 and a 74 USGA rating. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels. The greens are bent grass and the fairways are midlawn bermuda.
20-room roadside motel.
Private log cabins in a wooded setting. Hot tub on covered back deck. Full kitchen including dishes. TV/VCR. Linens and paper products supplied. Fireplace. Loft.
Nestled amongst 12 acres of woods, gardens and water, finely appointed guest rooms and suites welcome you to first class treatment and quiet country elegance. Fireplaces, jacuzzis, private balconies and private baths are just a few of the amenities.
Site of one of the historic Lincoln-Douglas Debates, this park features picnic shelters, walking paths and hiking trails.
The present church is the original structure, built in 1860. Dedicated in 1861 as Evangelical Lutheran St. Paul's Church, it features a 50-ft.-tall steeple, pews made of native yellow poplar, and balconies that span the full length of the building on both sides of the stairway.
Set among the rugged slopes of the Ozark Hills in Southern Illinois, this site offers picnic shelters with roadside fireplaces throughout the forest. Features a network of trails for hiking and horseback riding enthusiasts.
Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area
This area currently winters nearly 100,000 of the 850,000 Canadian geese that spend the cold-weather months in Illinois. Numerous shallow sloughs and other water areas are scattered throughout its 6,202 acres.


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Officials continue to investigate how Navy Yard gunman Aaron Alexis was able to receive and maintain a security clearance. But a review by the Associated Press finds that the federal government is overwhelmed with the task of doing a thorough investigation of the nearly five million Americans who have those clearances.
However, at Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, Massachusetts, Master Sergeant Andrew Biscoe says with billions of dollars' worth of aircraft there, security was already very tight.
"Safety and security are paramount in our jobs in the Air Force Reserve, so the responsibility of the more than 140 men and women that are charged with the security of the base is something that nobody in that squadron takes lightly. So our level of security here is always high," Biscoe says.
Westover is home to C-5s and visiting F-15s from nearby Barnes Air National Guard Base. The F-15s are expected to remain at Westover until runway repairs at Barnes are completed in November.
The Associated Press contibuted to this report.


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By GARY ARRINGTONSports writer
After having had a Tuesday game at North Sanpete weathered out, the Emery Spartans went on the road to Delta and swept a doubleheader from the Delta Rabbits. Behind outstanding pitching by Kyler Edgehouse, Emery won the opener 8-0 and then out hit the Rabbits in the nightcap to win 10-7.
In the opener, Edgehouse was outstanding as he allowed only one base hit by the Rabbits. The Rabbits went down in order in the first inning, fourth inning and seventh inning. In the second inning, a batter walked but was caught in a double play for the Rabbits to also go down in order in the second inning.
Delta got a base runner in the third inning, the fifth inning and two base runners in the sixth inning. They never really threatened to score.
In that first game, Emery scored a single run in the third inning, added five more in the fifth inning and then scored two more runs in the sixth inning.
In the third inning, Kade Jones singled and then stole second base. Kade got to third on a single by Ryan Draper and scored on a sacrifice fly by Dave Justice.
In the fifth, Kade was hit by a pitch, Draper doubled, Justice was hit by pitch, Edgehouse singled and Ryne Jones singled. All would score with Steve Giles also singling to score the last run. In the sixth inning, Draper singled again and Edgehouse doubled to score Draper and Edgehouse scored on a single by Ryne Jones.
Other hits in the game were by Trevor Komar in the second inning and Giles in the fourth inning.
In the second game, Delta would score three runs in the third inning, three more in the fifth inning and one more in the sixth inning. Emery waited to stage a comeback as they scored four runs in the fifth inning and four more in the sixth inning before ending the game with two more in the seventh inning.
In the fifth, Jordan Gee singled and Kesler Tanner got on base due to a fielding error by the Rabbit third baseman. Kade then singled to score a run and then two batters later; Edgehouse would hit a 3-run homerun.
In the sixth inning, Blake Mortensen walked and Gee singled again. Kade got on base due to a left fielder error and Draper walked. Edgehouse walked, Ryne got on by an error and Giles got hit by a pitch to load the bases. Mortensen, who started the inning with a hit, was then out to end the inning.
In the final inning, Tanner singled, got to second on a throwing error and scored on a Draper triple. Draper would score on a Justice single.
Other hits in this game were Draper and Edgehouse in the first inning and Ryne Jones and Giles in the fourth inning. Emery had 24 hits in the two ball games and effective pitching in the second game. Gee pitched the first three innings and Trevor Komar pitched the last four innings.
Emery made up the game yesterday and will close out the season at Juan Diego for a single game this Thursday. Playoffs begin next week.


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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
A crime spree which began in Orangeville on Sept. 13 ended in Kansas with two people dead and two people behind bars.
According to Emery County Sheriff Lamar Guymon, Chad Allen of Orangeville had called the Sheriff's Office and reported that two compound bows and several guns were missing from his residence. This burglary was investigated by Deputy Doug Downard and Sergeant Les Wilberg. The Orangeville residence belongs to Chad Allen's father, William Allen.
The burglary suspects were Robert Poulsen, 30, of American Fork; Ryan Schenck, 26, of Provo, and Melissa Ricketts, 20, of Helper. The suspects had allegedly spent time at the residence earlier in the day and returned later to burglarize the home. The suspects hid the stolen items in the bushs near the home and returned later to retrieve them.
Neighbors reported seeing three people enter the house and leave with two bows. Detective Bob Blackburn processed the crime scene. Nothing further happened until, Gary Gardiner of Castle Dale received a phone call from the Mesa County Sheriff's Office stating that they had located his pickup in Colorado. Gardiner was unaware that his vehicle was missing until he was notified by the Mesa County Sheriff's Office. At that point he notified the Emery County Sheriff's Office that his pickup had been stolen from the Chevron gas yard on coal haul road.
The three burglary suspects had stolen the vehicle possibly the morning of Sept. 14 after the Poulsen vehicle had broken down. It was determined that Poulsen had been camped in the area above the yard.
It is at this point in the story that things become confusing. The three suspects left the Emery County area and traveled to the Grand Junction area, where they came into contact with Chad Lee Anderson of Hayden, Colo. formerly of Orangeville. It is presumed that Anderson and Poulsen knew each other while both lived in Orangeville and Poulsen had inquired as to his whereabouts during this last visit to Orangeville.
The Mesa County Sheriff's Office said that a bicyclist reported seeing a truck in the river about 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 The truck was driven into the river near the Redlands Diversion Dam on the Gunnison River. Blood was discovered both inside and outside of the vehicle. A search of the area resulted in the discovery of a body covered with brush. The body was later identified to be that of Chad Lee Anderson. He had been shot multiple times. The shooting is under investigation and it is not clear at this time who the shooter was or what the motive for the shooting might have been. The pickup truck was that belonging to Gary Gardiner of Castle Dale.
According to area police, Anderson had a 1991 Mercury Topaz and they had talked to him a week prior while he camped in the area. The Mesa County police immediately put out an all points bulletin on the victim's car. The car was spotted about 11 p.m. in Goodland, Kan. on Sept. 15. A brief chase followed by Kansas police officers but they lost the vehicle. It was spotted again and the chase resumed. The suspect vehicle fired numerous shots at the officer's vehicles.
The vehicle was finally brought to a stop with a deflation device which disabled the suspect vehicle and it went out of control into a ditch. Schenck reportedly tried to exit the vehicle while the car was still moving and was quickly apprehended by the officers. Ricketts was in the back of the vehicle and was ordered out of the car. She had a gunshot wound in the foot which was estimated to be a couple of days old.
Poulsen was the driver of the vehicle and was suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gun shot wound which is still under investigation. He was taken to an area hospital, where he later died. Poulsen was out on parole in the state of Utah. Kansas officials recovered a 22 caliber hand gun and an unidentified rifle. Two compound bows were recovered from a Grand Junction pawn shop. A shotgun was recovered in a field by Orangeville which the suspects had left there because they didn't have ammunition for the gun. Other stolen items from the home in Orangeville have not been recovered at this time. The two suspects, Ricketts and Schenck are being held in the Thomas County Jail in Colby, Kan. where they will face charges of suspicion of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer and possession of stolen property. In Mesa County, Colo. the pair face charges including being accessories to murder and motor vehicle theft. In Emery County the pair face alleged burglary of a premises and motor vehicle theft. The Emery County Sheriff's Office also reported that Ricketts has a child custody hearing pending in Emery County. Both Schenck and Poulsen were known to have prior records within the judicial system. Ricketts has a juvenile history.


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|Posted by Ed Breyer on June 26, 2002 at 23:14:05:
I�m plumbing a bathroom in my new addition and have a question regarding proper venting. Let me start by saying I have extensive plumbing experience (for a non-professional) along with the local code info for proper DWV diameter and critical vent distances but I�ve just never faced this particular issue:
The 3� toilet line and associated vent stack in my new bathroom will run through the west wall of the room then up inside the sloped cavity of the room�s vaulted ceiling before projecting through the sloped roof (on the west side of and a couple feet below the roof ridge). The bathtub, which is on the opposite side of the room will need to tie into that vent line because I don't want a vent pipe on the front side of the house. I envision two possibilities for dealing with the room�s vaulted ceiling:
1) Use a vent loop for the bathtub which will travel under the bathroom floor and tie into the vent stack at the appropriate height in the west wall.
2) Run the bathtub vent line up the east wall and sloped cavity of the room�s vaulted ceiling, under the ridge beam (the ceiling is furred down and flat under the peak) and then back down the other sloped ceiling for about two feet where it will then connect to the 3� vent stack just before the stack exits the roof.
My framing contractor - who readily admits he has no plumbing experience - expressed concern over the bathtub vent line running �downhill� before tying into the main vent stack. However, since any water getting into it would certainly drain out properly, I can see no reason why solution #2 wouldn�t work.
Any ideas or preferences?
By the way � I haven�t asked the inspector�s advice because 1) she is brand new and has no plumbing experience and 2) I�m afraid she will think I have no clue and get very picky on the inspection.
Thanks in advance!
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Saracens captain Steve Borthwick will play his 100th game for the club in Saturday's clash with Gloucester at Vicarage Road.
Saracens captain Steve Borthwick will make his 100th appearance for the club in Saturday's Premiership clash with Gloucester at Vicarage Road.
Fly-half Charlie Hodgson returns from injury to start the match having recovered from the fractured cheek he suffered against Wasps four weeks ago. Rhys Gill is also back from a rib injury to start in the front row.
Fresh from international duty with the USA, Chris Wyles starts at full-back and Neil de Kock also comes into the team at scrum-half.
Kelly Brown and Schalk Brits are on a rest week following their involvement in the autumn internationals while Adam Powell, Jackson Wray, Jacques Burger, Justin Melck and Joe Maddock all miss out through injury.
Meanwhile, with Freddie Burns away on England duty, Billy Twelvetrees will move to fly-half for Gloucester.
With Twelvetrees wearing the ten shirt, Mike Tindall moves from outside to inside centre and will be partnered in the midfield by Tim Molenaar.
The only other change to the back-line that started against Sale Sharks last weekend sees Martyn Thomas replace Shane Monahan on the left wing.
Gloucester director of rugby Nigel Davies also keeps faith with the majority of the pack that was on duty against the Sharks, although Darren Dawidiuk is back at hooker for his first appearance since September 22.
It's second versus third in the Aviva Premiership, with the teams both on 28 points, and both fixtures last season were incredibly tight.
Saracens have slipped to back to back defeats in all competitions but have only lost once in their last 17 Premiership fixtures at Vicarage Road.
Accordingly, Davies knows that Sunday's game will present a stern test.
"I'm sure Saracens won't have been impressed with their performance, or their result, against Worcester last Friday and will pick it up against us this weekend," he said.
"It's a difficult place to go and play, it's one of the smallest pitches in the league, and they know how to play that field.
"You have to be smart. You have to play a similar game to them in some ways. But you also have to be prepared to step up and take your game to them.
"They play good territory, they have a big chase and put a lot of pressure on to you. If you're not ready for it, then you'll get caught out."
Form: Saracens have slipped to back to back defeats in all competitions, whilst Sarries only Premiership defeat at Vicarage Road in their last 17 matches was 19-20 to Leicester on 19 February. Gloucester Rugby are currently the best side in Aviva Premiership Rugby on current form having picked up 21 league points from their last six games. Gloucester's only reversal in the competition since the opening round was 25-28 to Harlequins on 3 November. Saracens are unbeaten in their last four encounters with Gloucester, whilst the Cherry & Whites have not been victorious at Vicarage Road since 16 November 2008.
The teams:
Saracens: 15 Chris Wyles, 14 David Strettle, 13 Joel Tomkins, 12 Duncan Taylor, 11 James Short, 10 Charlie Hodgson, 9 Neil de Kock, 8 Ernst Joubert, 7 Will Fraser, 6 George Kruis, 5 Mouritz Botha, 4 Steve Borthwick (c), 3 Matt Stevens, 2 John Smit, 1 Rhys Gill.
Replacements: 16 Jamie George, 17 Nick Auterac, 18 Petrus du Plessis, 19 Alistair Hargreaves, 20 Andy Saull, 21 Richard Wigglesworth, 22 Nils Mordt, 23 Kameli Ratuvou.
Gloucester: 15 Rob Cook, 14 Charlie Sharples, 13 Tim Molenaar, 12 Mike Tindall, 11 Martyn Thomas, 10 Billy Twelvetrees, 9 Jimmy Cowan, 8 Sione Kalamafoni, 7 Akapusi Qera, 6 Tom Savage, 5 Jim Hamilton (c), 4 Will James, 3 Rupert Harden, 2 Darren Dawidiuk, 1 Dan Murphy.
Replacements: 16 Koree Britton, 17 Nick Wood, 18 Shaun Knight, 19 Peter Buxton, 20 Matt Cox, 21 Dan Robson, 22 Tim Taylor, 23 Shane Monahan.
Date: Sunday, December 2
Kick-off: 15:00
Venue: Vicarage Road
Referee: Sean Davey
Assistant referees: Stuart Terheege, Kevin Stewart
Television match official: Graham Hughes
Timekeeper: Roy Marfleet
Assessor: Paul Bridgman


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Anna Bethel Fisher Rock Garden
Created in 1927 from an old sand pit across the road from Lake Decatur, the city's oldest garden was extensively renovated in 1992. Its resurrected look features secluded paths leading through rocky terraces planted with unusual trees, and landscapes brimming with colorful perennials. Towering bald Cypress trees, planted in the 1920s, still reign over these delightful grounds.
Open year-round and offering annual and perennial flowers, mums, fall decor, pumpkins, squash, and fall treats. Known also for the 7 acre corn maze, haunted maze and mind twisted maze. School tours and groups welcome. Christmas trees and wreaths offered in winter months.
Cross Country Skiing at Rock Spring Center
Trails open whenever there is at least three inches of snow on the ground. Equipment rental available from 9am-2pm.
Ice skating available during fall/winter months. Call ahead for exact dates. Admission to the ice arena is $6 and skate rentals are $2. During the spring/summer months, the arena is used as venue for shows and fairs.
The origins and growth of the Decatur Gun Club parallel that of the clay target itself, and the games created to hone and test shotgun shooting skill. Shotgun sport shooting with live pigeons and later, glass balls existed in the U.S. from the early 1800's. But the first "clay pigeon" and "trap" to throw it were not developed until about 1880 by George Ligowsky. William Brett From Decatur was the second manufacturer of clay targets in the U.S., which he called the "Decatur Red Bird". Considered the oldest shotgun shooting sports club in Illinois, the Decatur Gun Club was founded soon after clay targets were invented. Chan Powers and Bert Hildebrandt were two of the mentors of the club, first located near East William Street Road and 22nd Street. In the early years, the club occupied sites in the Hess Park area, the Wyckles Corner area, the Macon County Fairgrounds, and an area west of the Fairgrounds before finding it's home of the past 61 years at the north end of Faries Park.
In addition to 39 neighborhood and community parks, our green spaces boast bike trails, picnic and camping facilities, gardens, golf courses, playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and swimming pools.
A favorite of walkers and hikers, this park offers year-round camping and scenic hiking trails, many of them hugging Lake Shelbyville, Eagle Creek has 163 vehicular campsites, with 148 of those being Class A sites with electricity, picnic tables, and showers. There are 56 sites available by reservations made at least 2 weeks in advance by mail.
In operation since 1850, the farm features a blacksmith shop and Clydesdale horses. Chuck wagon cookouts are available.
2.5 acre fenced off leash park in Fairview Park. Register at the DISC, 1295 W. Wood St. or call 217-422-5911.
Forrest W. "Bo" Wood Recreation Area
This recreational area has 47 sites available for camping and more are being added. To make reservations, see the information. For general information, you can go to www.lakeshelbyville.com.
The path begins at Forsyth Village Hall and winds around Forsyth Pkwy.
The newest addition to Forsyth Park is an 18-hole Disc Golf Course. The Forsyth Park Disc Golf Course has been designed to allow anyone from beginning players to experienced players to have a good time. The Course provides players with 5 alternate holes for those players with a more advanced skill level and also includes an alternate tee box for hole 13 for those players unsure of playing around the pond in Forsyth Park.
Friends Creek Conservation Area
18 miles north of Decatur on Route 48 near Argenta. The park feature three nature trails - the quarter-mile Friends Creek Trail, the 2-mile Woodland Trail, and the 2.5-mile Sun Trail. Each varies in difficulty and meanders through topographies ranging from open meadows and floodplains, to towering oak-hickory forests and undulating hillsides.
36 sites with pads, 20 extended-stay sites, 22 regular sites, electrical hook-ups, modern restrooms and showers. Reservations required.
Fun skating for kids and adults alike! Great chance to get some healthy exercise with your friends and family, and even plan birthday parties for even greater fun!
Swimming and a wide variety of exercise opportunities.
Located 14 miles southwest of Decatur off Route 48 near Blue Mound. Hike the trail up the glacial kame to the observation deck for sweeping view of the prairie. Picnic facilities and playground.
Hickory Point is truly a course for both beginning and competitive golfers. The flat, wide fairways are perfect for learning, while long distances and the ever-present wind provide challenge for more experienced golfers. Hickory Point features a lighted driving range and special six-hole short course for beginning and youth golfers.
The state's largest artificial body of water, Lake Decatur spans 2,800 acres, with 30 miles of shoreline offering recreational opportunities and wildlife vistas at lakeside parks and the city marina. Water sports include boating, fishing, sailing and jet skiing. While shoreline locations surrounding Nelson Park Marina offer miniature golf, dining, public gardens and picnic facilities.
Lake Shelbyville - Bo Wood Recreation Area
Most of the campsites in this 82 site campground are shaded. Located on Lake Shelbyville, beach nearby.
Rated 3½ stars by Golf Digest, this challenging scenic course has rolling hills, blind shots on three holes, many mature trees, watered fairways and bent grass greens.
Lakeshore Golf Course is truly in a class of its own. Nestled along the west bank of Lake Taylorville, this course features beautiful rolling terrain, tree lined fairways, lake views, and immaculate greens. Couple these features with 4 sets of tees and you get a course that is challenging for the established golfer, yet a learning experience for the beginning golfer. In addition to this fantastic course, Lakeshore features a fully stocked pro shop for all your golfing needs, a driving range with 12 sets of tees, and a snack shop that serves hot sandwiches, snacks and a cold can of beer or a beverage of your choice.
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Memorial
This is the site of Abraham Lincoln's first Illinois home. Bisected by the Sangamon River, the site also features picnicking and hiking.
CITY:Mount Zion
Macon County Conservation District
Our green spaces boast bike and walking trails, picnic and camping facilities, and gardens.


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Dear Mr. Dad: I was up changing my baby's diaper last night and saw green sparks shooting out of it. I called my wife in to show her, but it didn't happen again. She thinks I'm nuts, but I'm quite sure I saw something. Could I have?
A: You're not crazy at all. What you saw was triboluminsescence, which is relatively ordinary—and completely harmless. In your case, triboluminescence ("tribo" comes from the Greek "to rub," and "luminescence" has to do with light), may have been a buildup of energy caused by the friction of your baby's bottom rubbing against the inside of the diaper, or from pulling on the tape. It's the same chemical reaction that produces the sparks you see when you bite down on a Wint-O-Green LifeSaver in a dark room. You can replicate the phenomenon if you go into a very dark place, wait for your eyes to get used to your surroundings, and then strike two sugar cubes together as if lighting a match, pull apart the flap on a seal-sealing envelope, or quickly yank a piece of tape off a roll. tape. Unlike static electricity, triboluminescence doesn't generate any heat. It happens a lot, and to my knowledge, no one has ever been hurt.


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A&M football will continue to be a national story in future years
by Homer Jacobs
12th Man Magazine
It wasn't too long ago that the Texas A&M media relations department for football enjoyed some downtime in the spring, quietly monitoring the 15 football practices in March and April and overseeing the production of the football media guide in preparation for summer media days.
In the college football universe, Aggie football was the ultimate afterthought.
In 2013, the media relations group's football offseason was spent sifting through hundreds, if not thousands, of media requests for interviews and credentials leading up to the 2013 football season.
No other sports information department in America (maybe the Florida crew handling Tim Tebow came close) has been slammed with so much interest from the national media. The days of a few beat writers hanging around the practice field seem so distant.
"I got my first credential request in January for the Alabama game, said Alan Cannon, A&M's associate AD for media relations. "It's awfully nice to be relevant again in the national conversation."
It can be a pain, too.
Just take a ride down the social media expressway these days. Johnny Manziel stirred up a media hornet's nest with his appearance in the Rice game, fascinating a nation again with his swashbuckling—sometimes overzealous—style of play.
Writers and talking heads chimed in from all corners, some with obvious agendas as we watched a break down the Aggie Code of Honor in the days leading up to Texas A&M's season opener.
- Kevin Sumlin
It was surreal to walk through a packed Kyle Field press box for a game with the Rice Owls. This wasn't Florida last year for A&M's SEC debut. It was Rice, the old SWC whipping boy from Houston.
And yet, there were national writers and national television crews ready to opine on Manziel's every move and hand gesture.
There were so many satellite trucks from Houston outside Kyle Field you would have thought George Smith was having a come-clean press conference circa 1988.
Sure, this was all a part of Manziel mania, and the media circus will continue throughout the season. The hit parade toward Manziel, and unfortunately Texas A&M, has been equal parts annoying and exhausting.
Crapshoot journalism and media bias certainly has festered around Aggieland for a while now.
But in the big picture, and once the Manziel story simmers down, Texas A&M will remain in the headlines, a staple of the SportsCenter scroll because the program is wide awake after lying dormant for 15 years or more.
A&M now has the silky smooth coach kids want to play for, while running away in the facilities race in 2015 like Secretariat down the backstretch at the Belmont.
"It's the SEC move, but it's also being competitive and being relevant," Cannon added. "You can tell by the recruiting class that's come in here, but Coach (Kevin) Sumlin isn't resting on that but working on the next class. It's a process, and we're not there yet."
Indeed, A&M is not Alabama, a dynasty with multiple national titles in tow. It doesn't have the historical pedigree of Notre Dame, the glitz of USC or the NFL-like, jersey-wearing following of Ohio State.
But its brand and name is bigger than ever, thanks in large part to the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner.
Even when Manziel decides to leave the program for the NFL, don't look for A&M to fall back into the abyss. Contrary to what some on the national scene have tweeted, the redevelopment of Kyle Field did not hinge on one quarterback in one season.
The stadium sold out two years in advance in season ticket sales because the fans can't wait to watch another talented quarterback lead another competitive team through the SEC.
"The increase in attention, in many ways it's been great," Sumlin said. "I'm very fortunate to be the head football coach at Texas A&M and all the things that go along with that. I realize where we are: Playing in the SEC brings out a lot of enthusiasm from our fan base and everyone across the country. We've worked very hard over the last 18 months to try and make this program be relevant and playing relevant and meaningful games on the big stage. All that comes along with it. It's something that you want as a coach."
The ultimate example of relevancy for Aggie football will unfold on Saturday. It's flat-out the biggest game in Kyle Field history, and the attention focused on Aggieland for days will be unprecedented.
The Crimson Tide players have felt the rematch with A&M is so relevant that they have been seeing references to the Aggies in their locker room for the entire offseason.
If Bama players haven't seen the clip of Manziel's Heisman Trophy moment in Tuscaloosa, they might catch a glimpse on ESPN a bit in the coming days.
The Aggie-Tide clash could be the sport's biggest regular-season game since the battle of unbeaten between Ohio State and Michigan in 2006 when ESPN's platforms featured a countdown clock ticking for a week.
And now the most talked about and anticipated game of 2013—if not over the last few years—is taking place in College Station?
"You couldn't say that about Texas A&M a few years ago," Cannon said.
In fact, a few years ago Texas A&M was not in the national sports conversation, outside of Acie Law's magical basketball season and A&M's run to the national title in women's' hoops.
Yet a bold move to the SEC (which stirred potshots aplenty from the pundits), a grand hire of Sumlin and a flamboyant freshman have changed everything.
The Aggies didn't look like world-beaters against the Rice Owls, and Alabama may have its way with a young and inexperienced A&M defense.
The national attention might even subside a smidgeon if the Aggies don't replicate an 11-win season.
But with Sumlin leading the way, Texas A&M isn't going to sink back into the shadows when Manziel leaves. There are too many pieces in place on the big campus, and more are arriving inside stellar recruiting classes.
The Aggies are all the talk these days, warriors of the water cooler. It certainly beats some of the nation's old attitude toward Texas A&M football—utter indifference.
- Nov. 13 - Yes, Sir (Kevin Sumlin)
- Nov. 6 - Never Say Die (Travis Labhart)
- Oct. 30 - Do-It-All Deshazor (Deshazor Everett)
- Oct. 16 - The Right Move (Cedric Ogbuehi)
- Oct. 9 - Maroon Machine (Aggie Offense)
- Sept. 23 - One Cool Customer (Malcome Kennedy)
- Sept. 11 - Family First (Jake Matthews)
- Sept. 10 - Conversation Topic
- Sept. 4 - The Rock from The Island (Mike Evans)
- Aug. 28 - Rising Son (Toney Hurd, Jr.)
- Aug. 14 - Big Ben (Ben Malena)


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As the saying goes in sports, the best trades are the ones that help both teams. Early on in this 2013 NHL season, the Cody Hodgson for Zack Kassian deal is doing exactly that.
Hodgson is off to a tremendous start, anchoring a line with Thomas Vanek and Jason Pominville that combined for 45 points going into the weekend.
Kassian is drawing rave reviews out west and is flourishing on the Canucks top line with Daniel and Henrik Sedin although their point total is considerably less than the Sabres trio with 20 in Vancouver's first 10 games.
Going into the weekend, Kassian led the Canucks in goals with 5. The five goals in 10 games already tops his total of four goals in 44 games last season and might be a surprise to many Canucks fans who didn't see much from Kassian as he scored just once in 17 games following the trade out of Buffalo.
Playing with the Sedin twins certainly is a big factor for Kassian's success but he also put in the work in the off season. The 6-3, 214 pound Kassian changed his perspective about training, getting himself a personal trainer and also working out at a high performance center that Nike runs for its elite athletes.
Kassian also spent part of his off season working out with the Sedin twins who went to Canucks management and requested that. The pair liked what they had seen in terms of Kassian's potential and felt they could have a positive impact on the 22 year old forward.
In addition to improving his offense, Kassian has shown his physical side, consistently finishing checks and getting into a couple of fights on behalf of teammates.
One Vancouver columnist wrote about Kassian starting to bud and invoked the names of Todd Bertuzzi, the last true power forward the Canucks had, Cam Neely, the greatest power forward Vancouver ever traded away and even Vancouver native Milan Lucic, considered one of the top power forwards in the game today.


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Give your feet a treat when you buckle in the Nora. This wedge sandal from Gunmetal is perfectly paired with denim and skirts for chic style.
- Fabric upper with leather trim
- Heel strap with an adjustable buckle
- 1¼" platform, 4½" wedge heel
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So am I to understand there is no therapy for KRAS if that is the mutation found.
It is difficult to understand why stopping cancer is such a problem. I know cells mutate but one would have thought modern science would have a clue. The Chemo treatments are horrible and I don't know how much longer I can tolerate the sickness. Perhaps death would be far more humane.
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Leafs Nation round table - Jordan Eberle
Cam Charron
September 02 2012 10:53AM
This may be an extended offseason, so to break up the time, some of the writers on TLN are exchanging emails to each other, discussing the Toronto Maple Leafs and NHL hockey as whole. Today's topic is Jordan Eberle, who has signed a six-year, $36MM extension and has divided the hockey world into camps that believe Eberle is a superstar, and those that believe his high point totals from last season hinged on luck.
From: Cam Charron
To: Gus Katsaros, JP Nikota
Subj: Jordan Eberle
I wonder how long it will be until boxcar statistics like goals and assists stop being the prime measure for player performance. With so much variation year-to-year, there's no way that's indicative of the true talent of a hockey player.
Take a guy like Nik Kulemin from last season. As far as a Leafs player in the top-six goes, he's big and strong and fast and possesses these remarkable traits, kept the puck out of his own end, was strong in the neutral zone and was virtually everything Toronto expects out of one of their wingers.
Except goal-scoring. Kulemin scored just seven goals and a few media members suggested that the Leafs were crazy for re-signing him.
Goals and points obviously matter to some degree, but are they truly indicative of a player's talent?
Jordan Eberle's become a pretty divisive topic. A lot of stats geeks, myself included, believe that Eberle won't improve on his 34-goal total from last season. As a player, I think Eberle still has a lot of room to grow, but that won't necessarily be reflected in his point totals. When the game begins to slow for him as he matures as a player, he'll stop thinking "offence offence offence" and contribute in a more supportive role.
This isn't a problem, and I think of Eberle as a very good second-line winger, but he'll be overpaid in about two years for what he really is. If he compensates for the fact that his point totals will drop next season by improving his play in his own end, he could be worth the money. To me, a combination of offence and defence, and neither one alone, is what drives the quality of a hockey player, not just something that anybody can look at on the box score.
From: Gus Katsaros
To: Cam Charron, JP Nikota
Subj: RE: Jordan Eberle
It seems that the main point is what skillset does Eberle have and how does that translate to the game and his production.
Eberle was difficult write up. While 34 goals is likely high-water mark, there's strong playmaking and distribution ability, coupled with keen hockey sense, positioning and imagination. Sometimes, just being in the right place in anticipation of stray pucks - leading to higher shooting percentages as an offshoot - or becoming a distribution option provides the basic structure on which to build production levels. He added some selfishness in shooting in year 2. He'll never be a huge sniper by all means, but another string of 30 goal seasons is not impossible shorter term.
Of course, scoring 30 goals isn't a prerequisite - unless a you point out someone wants to justify $6 million AAV - it's only an established threshold due to the previous lack of any other metrics. Players can be broken down by skillsets without invoking these artificial barrier, whether by higher metrics or visualization, or a combination of both. Your point on Kulemin is a perfect example.
Playing behind Hall - and now Yakupov as a RW - won't help unless he's switched to the other side, taking him out his element. However, the ability to really excel scoring goals comes from subtle improvements from his rookie year. As players age, the goal scoring ability first deteriorates, if the skills required are based on a few specific skills (explosive speed - Gaborik, a big shot - McCabe etc) and I feel predictability plays a role too. Once a player's skills start to show patterns that can be contained or defended against (think Kessel in '10-11 - skating down the right side, toe-curl quick release) their totals will suffer and teams will key in.
Eberle has shown enough subtle improvements in his second year, and doesn't exhibit a high rate of predictability.
From: JP Nikota
To: Cam Charron, Gus Katsaros
Subj: RE: RE: Jordan Eberle
the truth is, players need to put up solid point totals for their advanced stats to be worth a big contract in the NHL. Take Jason Blake for instance. The man is well known for firing shots into a goalie's chest plate and although that often makes his Corsi numbers look good, his point totals don't tell the story of an NHL hero. The truth is, a great player has great underlying stats and good box stats.
When it comes to Jordan Eberle (and yes, I realize this is something of a cop-out) we'll just have to wait and see whether he'll have Jason Blake's shooting ability, or Alex Tanguay's. Maybe he'll regress less than we expect him to.


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It's a Thin Line Between "Awesome" and "Awful": Bad Ad Campaigns Part II
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I'll grant Valencia is home to Cal Arts and Magic Mountain, but apart from those two draws, relative to oh, just about anywhere else in LA County, I'd hardly characterize it as "awesome," I mean, unless white people, malls, and a town frighteningly evocative of the Truman Show is "awesome" in your book. I've always felt like one of the joys of Los Angeles is its messy unplanned nature. The freeway system, viewed from above, looks like a tangle of string or pasta. In any given strip mall you can buy pinatas, shop for Armenian groceries, get a pedicure and have a doughnut, and never have to utter a word of English. LA is random, untidy, and by turns charming and ridiculous. Valencia, on the other hand, is sanitized and sterile. It always makes me feel like I'm in biosphere or Logan's Run. If I'm there for any period of time, I have to double check my palm to make sure that I don't have a stone turning black set in the middle of it. I know "I CAN'T WAIT TO GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERETOWN" doesn't scan very well, but who are you trying to sell houses to by billing yourself this way, Valencia? Twelve year-olds?


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Icer - Evil Master Of Cold
Originally from the outskirts of Stillia in the Ice Mountains, Icer is a master of controlling cold weather. Icer has an eskimo-like appearance, with a furry hood, and has an ice-blue body which appears to actually be made of ice. His powers are to freeze any living being simply by touching them, as well as being able to melt himself into a water puddle in order to travel under closed doors and various surfaces. He can also camouflage himself into icy surroundings, and has power over ice and snow. His main weakness is that he is unable to withstand heat. Icer is the tyrant leader of the Ice Trolls.
When Cadet Phillip is transfered to the weather station, he had to take the Ice Raider, which has the controls needed to bypass the protective screen surrounding the station. Skeletor contacts Icer and tells him to be ready to infiltrate the weather station when Phillip arrives. When Phillip arrives at the screen, he remembers to deactivate it at the last possible second, but forgets to reactivate it for a few moments. This gives Icer plenty of time to run across. Phillip is assigned a freeze ray and ordered to check that all the entrances are properly sealed. However, he carelessly opens and closes one of the doors, allowing Icer to creep under the door in the form of melted ice-water. Phillip's freeze ray is useless against Icer, who trips him up with a sheet of ice and sends him sliding out into the polar wasteland. When they arrive at the Weather Station, Teela and He-Man splits up to find a way inside the station, but Teela is flash-frozen by Icer and pulled inside. Once Orko is able to enter the station, he looks in a manual for a way to fix the weather, but instead finds a warning that if the temperature becomes too cold there is a risk of awakening the caterchiller that lives beneath the station. He-Man, Phillip, and Battle Cat find Teela and free her from the ice. As they continue to search for Icer, He-Man realizes Orko has been captured by the awakened caterchiller and puts it back to sleep.The search for Icer and the weather station controls continues, and Phillip is frozen by Icer. He-Man uses his sword to find Icer embedded in a wall of ice. He leaves Orko in charge of subduing Icer and freeing Phillip. Orko mixes up his magic powders, however, and allows Icer to escape. Later, Orko explains his mistake to He-Man and Teela; Phillip is surprised by his candor. He-Man begins using his sword to tap into Eternia's geological heat source while the others fight off Icer. Once He-Man succeeds in releasing more heat, Icer begins to melt and is forced to flee.
Trivia: Voiced by John Erwin in a cold, monotonous voice, which makes for an interesting contrast with his surprisingly witty and often humorous dialogue. He is thus a memorable character, appearing dark and menacing while simultaneously possessing an aura of wit and humor.Icer is notable as being one of the few warriors in the series to have been created by the writers of Filmation rather than based on one of Mattel's action figures upon which the show is based.
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Hermiston Superintendent Returns from Service
The superintendent of the Hermiston School District returns from overseas after serving in the United States Army Reserves for the last 18 months.
Dr. Fred Maiocco was given ten days to prepare for his 18 month service term in April of 2011, and would later go onto serve in Kuwait for more than a year helping with the draw down of soldiers from Iraq.
He made his return to the district on Monday and has been in meetings and speaking with community leaders ever since.
"I look forward to learning and becoming current about all of the challenges facing the district," Dr. Maiocco said. "I'm in the process of meeting with community leaders and getting out into our schools to see all the great things that are happening."
Dr. Maiocco has three years left on his contract with the reserves, but was told he will not have to deploy for the next two years because of this last tour in Kuwait.


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The Design and Scope of the Atonement
from R.C. Sproul Feb 27, 2017 Category: ArticlesIn an age wherein the ground of theology has been saturated by the torrential downpour of existential thinking, it seems almost suicidal, like facing the open floodgates riding a raft made of balsa wood, to appeal to a seventeenth-century theologian to address a pressing theological issue. Nothing evokes more snorts... Keep Reading
What about me and my weeds?
from R.C. Sproul Jr. Jan 31, 2011 Category: ArticlesIt's a big world out there, full of all manner of sin. In these United States sodomites parade their perversion down Main Street. In Canada to denounce sodomy as perversion is to invite prosecution by the state. In parts of Europe more couples cohabit than marry. In Iraq and East Timor militant Muslims blow up churches in service to Allah. Sin abounds out there. Keep Reading
Twitter Highlights (1/30/11)
from Nathan W. Bingham Jan 30, 2011 Category: Ministry NewsHere are some highlights from the various Ligonier Twitter feeds over the past week. Keep Reading
Putting Faith into Action
from R.C. Sproul Jan 30, 2011 Category: R.C. SproulThe author of Hebrews defines faith as "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" (Heb. 11:1). Faith fills the vacuum of hope. Hope, when coupled with faith, has substance, and substance is something rather than nothing. Keep Reading
Which Interpretation is Right?
from R.C. Sproul Jan 29, 2011 Category: R.C. Sproul"There are so many different interpretations of what the Bible is saying. How do I know which one is right?" Read R.C. Sproul's answer to this question. Keep Reading
Time to (Re)Discover Hebrews
from Tim Challies Jan 28, 2011 Category: Tabletalk MagazineIn his contribution to the January edition of Tabletalk, Ligonier Teaching Fellow Sinclair Ferguson encourages us to discover or rediscover Hebrews. "Of all the New Testament letters," he says, "Hebrews seems to be one many Christians find strange and alien. Here we enter the world of Melchizedek and Aaron, angels and Moses, sacrifices and priests. It all seems so Old Testament, so intricate, and even confusing." Keep Reading
$5 Friday: Angels, Providence & More
from Karisa Schlehr Jan 28, 2011 Category: Ministry NewsThis week's $5 Friday specials cover topics including worldviews, angels, demons, providence, covenants, end times, and God's calling for men. Sale begins at 8 a.m. Friday and ends 8 a.m. Saturday EST. Keep Reading
Book Review: The Lord's Supper
from Keith Mathison Jan 27, 2011 Category: Book ReviewsThe Lord's Supper by Thomas Schreiner and Matthew Crawford is the tenth volume in Broadman & Holman's NAC Studies in Bible and Theology series. Not surprisingly, as B&H is a Baptist publishing house, the second volume in the series dealt with baptism. When I read that volume, published in 2006, I was not sure they would do a volume on the Lord's Supper. Baptists historically have not devoted as much attention to the Supper as they have to baptism. The publication of this new volume may be a sign that this is about to change. Keep Reading
The Soul-Shaping Reality of the Gospel
from Tim Challies Jan 26, 2011 Category: Tabletalk MagazineThroughout 2011 we are conducting interviews with influential pastors, scholars, and artist. This interview column will serve to show the lives and ministries of these interviewees, in order to stir our readers on to live more holy lives. Keep Reading
Go, Stand, Speak
from R.C. Sproul Jr. Jan 25, 2011 Category: ArticlesWe know more than we let on. So Paul tells us in Romans 1. Still our conclusions are not the fruit of careful, dispassionate reasoning. Motives mix up our minds, and too often we end up believing not what we know but what we want to believe. Which is one reason I am so grateful for those who faithfully go, stand and speak outside the baby killing centers in our neighborhoods. Keep Reading
2011 Academy Conference Round-Up
from Karisa Schlehr Jan 24, 2011 Category: EventsWhat is Christian orthodoxy, and why is it important? This past weekend, hundreds gathered at the campus of Ligonier Academy for the 2011 Academy Conference. Stephen Nichols, R.C. Sproul, and Carl Trueman looked at the pillars of Christian orthodoxy—history, truth, and faith—and those who have gone on before us so that we might be able to stand for Jesus, firm in our faith. Blog summaries are available for each of the sessions. Keep Reading