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Celebrating Thirty Years of Bellows Pipes
LBPS Chairman Hamish Moore celebrates the LBPS 30th Anniversary
The formation of The L.B.P.S. and the closely related revival of the bellows blown pipes of Scotland is the most significant cultural event in Scottish Piping since the raising of The Highland Regiments and the introduction of competitions at the end of the 18th century.
Following these events, piping became associated almost exclusively with the army, marching bands and with competition and as a result was to undergo changes which were to make it unrecognisable from its original form. Piping prior to being adopted by The British Army was a true folk tradition, passed on aurally, celebrating diversity and regional variants and very importantly, including the bellows blown pipes of Scotland in all their varied forms and related styles.
Thirty years ago a small band of maverick enthusiasts set about rediscovering the bellows blown pipes of Scotland. Mike Rowan had the foresight to found the society and I'm sure he didn't realise at the time just what a significant founding this was to be.
Because the tradition had died, subsumed by the dominant military based highland piping, there were no living exponents to whom to refer ; neither were there any playing instruments available. Not only did these revivalist pioneers have to painstakingly copy old museum examples, make reeds for them and tune them to be beautiful sounding instruments, but had to research the music and rediscover the culture surrounding and associated with the pipes. Most notably, Gordon Mooney pioneered the early research into border music and Matt Seattle rescued and republished The Dixon Collection, a seminal work in the border piping tradition.
It was quite common in the early days of the revival for Scots not to believe that this instrument could possibly be Scottish, accusing the pipers of playing something that was "Irish".
None of the students at the Conservatoire degree course in Piping would have been born when all this research and development work was taking place and now, when questioned about the pipes, not only do they take it as read that the pipes are part of their tradition but they all own and play sets. This has all happened within the incredibly short time span of thirty years and the situation has been replicated throughout the world as these pipes have regained their status within a vibrant and living tradition. This all beautifully demonstrates the appetite for an alternative to the status quo.
The revival is now complete and it is interesting to have been so closely involved in, and to have witnessed the evolution of events up to the present day. In the early stages of the revival (apart from the enthusiasts for border music such as Gordon Mooney who researched, played and recorded the early border music), most players coming to the bellows blown pipes came to them as highland pipers and simply transferred their repertoire and style directly on to their new found bellows blown instrument. This of course can still be the case but it is wonderful to hear pipers playing in what could be regarded as an authentic border style. Two notable examples of this are Paul Roberts and the flute virtuoso Chris Norman. Martyn Bennett blew many cobwebs away with his recordings of Dixon tunes in his electronica dance style on the CD, Hardlands.
The pipes have also been successfully adopted by the instrumentalists of the traditional music community (Iain MacInnes and Gary West to name but two), by pipers of the Gaelic and Highland tradition looking for an alternative to the highly proscribed competition style of the highland bagpipe (Fred Morrison and Ross Ainsley to name but two) and most interestingly for me to have revived the old tradition of singing with pipes. Amazingly beautiful and emotive work has been achieved in this field by Allan MacDonald, Judy Barker, Annie Grace, Davey Robertson and Griogair Labhruidh.
Our leading folk bands such as Battlefield Band and Daimh have incorporated the pipes to great effect and it is lovely to witness some of our best players being women such as Carol Anne MacKay.
There has also been amazingly innovative work with pipes and other instruments and fiddle and border pipes seems to have become a firm and established favourite. Listen here to the work of Finlay MacDonald and Chris Stout or Fin Moore and Sarah Hoy.
The pipes have also been combined into duos with both Northumbrian Pipes (Andy May) and Uillean Pipes ( Jarleth Henderson) producing fine examples of this interesting pairing with our own border or small pipes.
So from the early pioneers such as RabWallace who was the first to record border pipes with The Whislebinkies and Dougie Pincock on small pipes with Kentigern to the modern young virtuoso innovators such as Calum Armstrong it has been an incredible journey of creativity and discovery.
As importantly as reviving the instruments, a strand of our rich musical culture once tragically lost has been reclaimed and, developed in an all inclusive spirit, thus helping us further understand a more complete and authentic version of what it is to be Scottish. Quite simply, the mysteries of Scottish identity are less mysterious now than they were 30 years ago and our countrie's musical culture is infinitely the richer for it.
The L.B.P.S have a full programme of events over the weekend of 1st - 3rd November in Peebles to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the formation of The Society.
Hamish Moore -Chairman L.B.P.S. 23rd September 2013


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State names bridge in honor of fallen soldier
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. - Just days before Veterans Day and with the help of a color guard and a bugler playing "Taps," friends, family, and community members gathered to remember a local man for his service to our country with a permanent memorial to his ultimate sacrifice.
Just past the four-year anniversary of the 2009 Fort Hood massacre that left twelve U.S. service members dead, one family and their solider son were honored for his actions that day. "He would disagree if he were here. But Fred is a hero. And he deserves this," said Specialist Fred Greene's mother Karen Nourse.
The Army said Spc. Greene charged the convicted shooter Major Nidal Hasan with nothing more than an ink pen. Nourse said she's proud of her late son's actions. "This is a great honor," said Nourse. "It's awesome that [Tennessee is] doing this. Fred was definitely deserving. He was an honorable person. And he died saving lives."
Thanks to the efforts State Representative Timothy Hill, everyone who drives over Goose Greek on State Route 67 in Mountain City will see Greene's name, and the Spc. Frederick Greene Memorial Bridge. "It's an honor of mine to play just a small part to be able to make a permanent memorial for Specialist Greene," said Rep. Hill
It's a memorial that keeps Greene's memory forever alive in the place he called home. "That sign, that bridge keeps him a part of this community and that is extremely important to us," said Nourse.
The honor given to her son source of pride for Nourse, but won't replace her boy. "I do not have my son. That's not going to change. And my heart is going to be broken forever," she said.
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Before last Thursday's final season volleyball game, Head Coach Ferd Allred commented about his team, "Our team has been competitive against the teams we have played this year. We should do alright today if the girls come out to play." The Emery Spartans then defeated the North Sanpete Hawks, the #3 team in the state and the defending state champs in 4 games.
The Spartans lost the first game 17-25 and were down in the second game before they took their first lead at 9-8. They outscored the Hawks 16-11 the rest of the way to win their first game against a quality team this season after coming close so many times. They then won 25-21 as they proved they could hold the lead down the stretch. They won game four 25-23 after they trailed 19-21 and 22-23, proving that they can come back from a deficit.
The girls played well as a unit, all doing their job. Natalee Hanson, Ashley Hansen, Misty Nielson, Rachel Rasmussen, and Shaylie Huntington all did well at the net. Tahna Merrill stood out as she had her best game this year.
After the game, an elated Coach Allred had this to say, "I knew the games would be close today if the girls played and boy, they played."
It would not be fair to not mention the others who also did their jobs with serves and digs and volleys and sets. Mandi Weihing, Krista Ungerman, Jerica Jensen, Adrian McNee and Camille Fehlberg were all great and aided in the win.
Earlier in the week, the Spartans had played a non-region game against Manti and defeated the Templars 25-11, 25-9 and 25-15.
Before the game, Coach Allred also had this to say when asked about his younger players, "We have nine sophomores and three freshmen. The sophomore team has been playing really well and I think this should bode well for the future."
The Spartans now are ready for the State Tournament, which starts Oct. 29 at UVSC in Orem. The first game is at 11 a.m. in this double elimination tourney. Allred finished with this, "We need senior leadership like today. They have the talent, they know what to do. If they are there mentally, we will be fine."
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I mean Naruto as a manga has a lot of storyline to it. wouldn't it take a while for the anime to catch up to to the manga without fillers? If so, why do they continue to create them? Why not simply take some liberties with the manga's story and flesh out some of the condensed areas to add episodes here and there?
In an anime like Bleach I can understand why you need fillers (even if they suck ass) because Bleach's storyline goes absolutely nowhere for like 60 f'king chapters at a time!
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AccuBilt celebrates 25 years in business
AccuBilt Inc. of Jackson, Mich., marks 25 years in business in 2013. Founded in 1988, the company is a turnkey systems builder and integrator, providing design, build, installation, and support of robotic and dedicated automation systems for welding, assembly, material handling, and automation support.
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but variable quality and shipping time may not be worth the savings.
The small cards keep going up in price. If you ever have any, DO NOT THROW THEM OUT!I am always looking for cards <512MB.
The protocol used on SDHC is different not backwards compatible.
Quote from: smeezekitty on Jan 15, 2013, 02:57 amThe protocol used on SDHC is different not backwards compatible.Ehh... in all our cases, we're using the SPI fallback protocol anyway. That is a non-optional part of the SD spec. The only thing that differs is the initialization sequence and how blocks are addressed. It would be foolish to implement a design that didn't interrogate the card to ensure the right method was used, so I don't see backwards compatibility suffering any time soon.If I'm wrong, I'd love to hear the opposing viewpoint.
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When you're on the go — which is pretty much all day, every day — you like to keep it simple, yet sassy. You don't need to take a bunch of junk with you "just in case" you need it, and the Argonne cinch bag from DC supports this motto. It features a funky print, girly DC lettering, double drawstrings on either side and enough room to tote around your bare essentials. How lovely.
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Add some spice to your life with the Too Spicy from 2 Lips Too. This platform sandal will have you feeling caliente with its platform and metallic shine.
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Run free in these Nike® Flex Run running shoes and enjoy a barefoot running experience. These kicks won't weight you down while you run mile after mile and the flexibility and lightweight cushioning are just the icing on the cake. Your best choice for long runs, catering to the neutral runner these minimalist inspired shoes are a distance running must-have.
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Women's apparel retailer J.Jill goes public
Online sales for J.Jill are growing and hit $228 million for the 12 months ended Oct. 29.
Women's apparel retailer J.Jill goes public
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The forces are gathering that could make for a serious debate next year about charging sales tax on web purchases.
I don't think Congress is going to pass an online sales tax bill this year. For one thing, there are many other pressing issues for lawmakers to take up in the few months left before they effectively call it quits in early October to run for reelection. For another, I don't see many House members wanting to go before the voters having just supported an extension of sales tax to online purchases.
But that doesn't mean yesterday's introduction of the so-called Main Street Fairness Act can be brushed aside by online retailers. My estimation is that the political forces are coming together to bring this question to a head in Congress, where it belongs (as opposed to being taken up one by one by the states, as we've seen happen in the past year.)
Retail chains have long lobbied for all online purchases to be subject to sales tax, because the big chains have stores in just about every state and thus have to collect sales tax on items they sell from their web sites. (The Supreme Court has ruled that only retailers with a physical presence in a state, such as a store or warehouse, can be required to collect and remit sales taxes.) Since the chains have to charge consumers sales tax, they know they are at a disadvantage in competing with web-only retailers that don't charge tax.
But now the retail chains have been joined by state governments that are billions short of balancing their budgets as a result of the recession-induced plunge in tax revenue of all kinds. The Obama administration can't be happy with all the layoffs in state government and service cutbacks. Just as one example, Detroit recently closed 77 parks to save money. That doesn't sound like the kind of hope millions of Americans were looking for when they voted for Obama.
I'm betting there will be a serious debate in Congress over passing an online sales tax bill in 2011, after the midterm elections and more than a year before the next presidential election. Meanwhile, here at Internet Retailer we're trying to figure out whether adding sales tax to an online purchase makes much difference in whether consumers buy. We'll be digging into real data, and reporting on what we find in an article by Paul Demery in the August issue of Internet Retailer magazine.
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A destination port on the Mississippi with picnic area's, playground, and outdoor pool. Within a half of a mile to Alton's historic antique district and the Argosy Casino.
Anthony Acres Resort has picturesque views of Lake Sara. The resort is only five minutes from Effingham, so you can come into town and enjoy some food or shop.
Find serenity at this beautiful 1700-acre wooded park situated along an old stagecoach route between Galena and Beardstown. Featuring 95-acre Argyle Lake, the park is home to countless beaver dams and more than 200 bird species and 5 miles of hiking and biking trails.
Located on the northeast corner of Johnston City, this 35-acre lake includes a paved boat ramp for fishing, walking path, and campground. Only electric motors and canoes are permitted. You will find largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black and white crappie, and channel catfish in this small reservoir. Pedal boat rentals are available from July-September.
CITY:Johnston City
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.
Encompassing more than 3,000 acres along the Mississippi River, Big River State Forest is a remnant of woodland that once bordered the vast prairies. The 1-½ mile Lincoln Hiking Trail commemorates Abraham Lincoln's march through the area in 1832.
Boone County Conservation District
The Boone County Conservation District manages over 3,00 acres of prairies, woodlands and wetlands in scenic Boone County, Illinois. Minimum impact recreational opportunities, special events and educational programs are offered to the public throughout the year.
The marina offers modern concrete docks, an air-conditioned lounge, private showers, dry dock, and winter storage.
For 84 years, C. J. Smith Resort has provided everything needed to enjoy a day of fishing and boating on the beautiful Chain O' Lakes in northern Illinois. C. J. Smith Resort is a family owned and operated business since 1929. We believe in providing exceptional service and reasonable prices to our valued customers and guests.
Come out to Camp Lakewood and enjoy the views of Lake Pauline plus all the creature comforts. Camp Lakewood is an RV campground. The sites include cable, WiFi, 30/50 AMP. They also offer a one and two bedroom cabin that is fully furnished and self contained. The newest cabin sleeps five and includes Cable TV. They do offer tent sites as well for those who want to be a little closer to nature.
Carlinville Campground and Lake
Camping & Seasonal spots for outdoor lovers. Carlinville Lake open for fishing and boating. Campground opens April 1st for the season. For more info call the Lake office at 217-854-8931 or City Hall at 217-854-4076.
The largest man-made lake in Illinois (26,000 acres), is a premier location for outdoor sports. Known to sailors, it is one of the best and most challenging for sailboats. There is also boating, fishing, hunting, bird watching, sand beaches, and camping areas. Hotels, cabins and golf courses make the area a true outdoor lover's playground.
Carlyle Lake Sailing Association
CSA has docking for 380 boats, 3 electric jib cranes, 1,300 ft. of dock and 2 launching ramps. Special events feature annual regattas.
Castle Rock State Park is located three miles south of Oregon on Highway 2. The 2,000-acre park includes rock formations, ravines, and unique northern plant associations. In one valley, 27 different types of ferns have been identified. A sandstone bluff, adjacent to the river, has given the park its name. Picnic area amenities include tables, shelters, grills, toilets, drinking water and playground equipment. Six miles of marked hiking trails have been developed, and a public boat ramp/parking facility is located across from the park's main entrance.
Hop aboard the family-owned Celebration Belle riverboat that cruises the mighty Mississippi River. Operating April through October, the 800-passenger riverboat offers a variety of cruises, ranging from sightseeing tours to theme cruises such as Big Band and fall foliage, captain's dinner and dance cruises, and overnight excursions.
Located in the northeastern corner of Illinois in both McHenry and Lake counties, the Chain O'Lakes State Park is 60 miles northwest of Chicago. With nearly 6,500 acres of water and 488 miles of shoreline on the Chain, Chain O'Lakes State Park is the heart of a water wonderland. And, with six miles of relatively easy hiking and biking trails to navigate the scenery, Chain O' Lakes State Park has become a treasure to behold.
CITY:Spring Grove
Channel Cat makes stops between five docks in the Quad Cities area. Each boat accommodates 47 people and seven bicycles. The Channel Cat offers a wonderful opportunity to get out on the mighty Mississippi River and see it up close. You can get on and get off at the various docks and enjoy nearby attractions and riverfront bike trails. One fare is good all day!
The Chief Keokuk Campground features 70 pads with electrical hook-ups for trailers, plus 25 tent sites. There is a shower building on site. A sanitary dump station is near the camping area. The cabin is located on a slope overlooking Johnson Lake. A fire grill, table and BBQ grill are provided outside. A full-size bed, two sets of bunk beds, a table and benches are provided inside. The cabin has heat and air conditioning as well as two ceiling fans.
Chicago Architecture Foundation
The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) is a nonprofit organization with tours, exhibitions, programs and events for all ages. Visit CAF on Michigan Avenue to view our 1,000-building scale model of Chicago, shop in our award-winning store or participate in a fun LEGO® building event in our ArcelorMittal Design Studio. Choose from 85 tours by boat, walking, bus, or even L train, including the CAF River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady Cruises. Tours depart daily and are led by CAF's expert docent guides. Every fall, check out CAF's free annual Open House Chicago festival. Private tours and group tour rates available. Open daily 9am to 9pm. Learn more at architecture.org
Take in the lake as you soak in one of Chicago's most beautiful treasures. The Lakefront Trail is a runner's paradise, spanning an impressive 17-miles of natural beauty and man-made inspirations. It runs north from downtown to Foster Avenue and south to 31st beach. The trail's smooth terrain makes it easy to traverse, while its hidden secrets make it fun to explore. And when you're done with your run, bike, hike or whatever, you can cool down with spectacular lake views or breathtaking cityscapes.
Chicago's 26 miles of lakefront and beaches are free and open to residents and visitors alike. In fact, they were foremost in Daniel Burham's plan to make Chicago's lakefront and beaches always open and unobstructed for the public to enjoy. And to this day, you can see that his vision is still alive and well, from the joggers and volleyball players to the swimmers and sail boaters who take to the lakefront every day. Of course, admission is free.
Services include boat rentals, beverages, bait, propane tank exchange, slip rentals and an on-site boat service department.
Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
Enjoy 9,300 acres of great outdoor picnicking, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing. Fall foliage, winter offers ice fishing, snowmobiling on frozen lake. 308 campsites, Private marina.
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is located primarily in Williamson County, with small extensions into eastern Jackson and northeastern Union counties of southern Illinois. At almost 44,000 acres and with three lakes (Crab Orchard, Little Grassy, and Devils Kitchen,) endless opportunities abound for watching wildlife, hiking nature trails, photography, swimming, fishing from the bank or by boat, and hunting. Four seasonally operational campgrounds are open from April-October and offer full hook-up, water, electric, or non-electric sites. Refuge staff and volunteers at the visitor center welcome visitors and sightseers 7 days a week from 8am-4:30pm. Visitor activities such as guided hikes, bald eagle tours, and monthly F.U.N. programs help connect families with the diversity of flora and fauna that Southern Illinois has to offer. The Refuge provides many opportunities for wildlife-dependent outdoor recreation for the nature lover in us all.
This 810 acre lake with a maximum depth of 90 feet and a 24-mile shoreline is part of the Crab Orchard Refuge. It is stocked with rainbow and brown trout and provides largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, bullheads, and carp. Boat ramps are available. Boats have a 10-horsepower limit. Camping is available.
Drost Park features a 7-acre lake, pavilions, 1-mile walking trail, boat ramp, playground, and restroom facilities. The University of Illinois' Master Gardeners keep it seasonally beautiful.
At Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa go golfing on one of four championship courses, horseback riding along hilly wooded trails, boating on the sapphire waters of Lake Galena, or soaring over the countryside in a hot air balloon with Galena on the Fly. Relax in the luxury of the resort's Stonedrift Spa with a pampering massage. Eagle Ridge offers a wide variety of lodging that ranges from traditional inn rooms to golf villas and distinctive homes.
Egyptian Hills Resort is your passport to the Ultimate outdoor family vacation. Whether you are into waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, sport fishing, or pleasure boating; the Lake of Egypt is a boater's paradise. All within a stone's throw of your cabin. Our cabins and chalets sit next to soothing, running streams and waterfalls – with breathtaking lake front views. Each cabin/chalet features a full kitchen, living room, large deck, full bedroom, 2 loft bedrooms and full bath.
CITY:Creal Springs
A great place to spot water birds, fish, boat, or play a round of golf. The park covers 1,125 acres, including two lakes and a wetlands area.
CITY:East St. Louis
Freeman's offers canoe and kayak rental, bait & tackle, metal detectors, fly tying supplies, fishing & hunting licenses. Call to schedule a trip. Freeman's is your one-stop-shop for river recreation.
Scenic biking and hiking along a six-mile trail featuring views of the Galena River and towering bluffs.
One of the finest fishing and boating areas in the nation, this marina is the gateway to the Ohio River's Smithland Pool, constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The 619-acre full-service boat marina has more than 200 slips.
Great River Road in Illinois National Scenic Byway
Explore the heart of America! Follow the Mississippi River as it winds its way along Illinois' western border from Galena to Cairo. Experience over 550 miles of small towns, big cities, historic sites, recreational areas, cultural attractions and museums. Follow the green and white paddle wheel signs as they guide your next adventure!
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
The Hennepin Canal State Park, a 104-mile linear park, is a rustic, historic, educational, and recreational jewel spanning five counties and includes the entire width of Henry County with access points in Annawan, Atkinson, Geneseo, and Colona. It offers an up-close look at a fascinating piece of transportation history. It is popular with bicyclists who ride from town to town exploring the history, dining, lodging, and entertainment possibilities as they travel. The canal multi-purpose recreational trail is a portion of the American Discovery Trail, a 6,800-mile coast-to-coast trail devoted to non-motorized use. It is also part of the Grand Illinois Trail, a 535-mile loop through northern Illinois. The tree-lined park is a refuge with prairie restorations and wetlands slicing through corn and soybean farmland. Home to diverse flora and fauna, it has become a favorite for bird watchers and prairie enthusiasts. It offers numerous year-round opportunities to boat, hike, bike, fish, ride horseback, snowmobile, ice skate, and cross-country ski. Explore Henry County's jewel – the Hennepin Canal. In wintertime experience the longest snowmobile trail in the state -- 91 miles on the tow path. You can use the ice at your own risk, but pay heed to the locks, bridges and culverts where the ice likely is thinner than the rest of the canal. Bring your blades, skating along the canal is free! Keep in mind the rule is there must be 4" of snow and 6" of frost on canal for route to be open. Call the Visitor Center for automated message.
The Hennepin Feeder Canal Trail located just south of Rock Falls is where you will pick up this medium to difficult trail. Cyclists, hikers and anglers come to enjoy the stocked waters, the peaceful wooded banks and the abundance of bird life. As the trail heads south toward the rural countryside the path frees itself from the throngs of people allowing you to enjoy the serene environment all to yourself.
The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—its waters lapping along the shores of many cities, including; La Salle, Peru, Peoria and Ottawa to name just a few. It's in Ottawa where the Illinois River meets Buffalo Rock. Buffalo Rock sits like a sandstone island above the surrounding land and the Illinois River, and offers sweeping views of this famed waterway. 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. In some spots you'll traverse tight canyons with tall rock formations on either side, and in other areas you'll share the river with barges and commercial boats. 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.
Illinois River at Buffalo Rock State Park
The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—its waters lapping along the shores of many cities, including LaSalle, Peru, Peoria and Ottawa to name just a few. It's in Ottawa where the Illinois River meets Buffalo Rock. Buffalo Rock sits like a sandstone island above the surrounding land and the Illinois River, and offers sweeping views of this famed waterway. 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.
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
This scenic 1,114-acre preserve offers a wide range of outdoor recreation and education opportunities centered around a 115-acre lake reclaimed from a gravel quarry. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing and boating, a Marina with boat rentals, a native garden and nearly seven miles of trails. The 19,000-square-foot Visitor Center features exhibits and a cafe. It can be rented for weddings and other private functions.
Chicago's newest and largest cruise ship located at Navy Pier. Cruises are available for group and private charters along Chicago's lakefront for groups of 50 to 400 passengers.
The Kankakee River takes a leisurely path from its origin to a point near Wilmington, Illinois, where it joins the DesPlaines River to form the Illinois River. Long acclaimed as one of the cleanest rivers in the Midwest, the Kankakee is a gentle Class I river ideal for first-time canoeists.
Less than 1 hour from Chicago, Kayak Morris provides unique rentals, guided tours and lessons. Trips are approximately 2 hours in length. Kayak and canoe tours maintain a leisurely pace, making stops along the way to enjoy nature and to take a rest. For a faster pace try a specialty kayak or canoe tour. All kayak and canoe tours will be on the Illinois River, Mazon River or I&M canal. All tours include kayak or canoe, life vest, paddle, lesson, and safety briefing. Tours are kept small in size to maintain comfort and pacing, so make sure to reserve your place ahead of time.
Guests have the opportunity to rent canoes, kayaks, and paddleboats to explore the rivers and lakes at Kickapoo State Park. Canoe and kayak trips (8 or 13 mile) are offered or rentals can be done by the hour. Following your adventure, guests can grab a bite to eat at the on-site Dockside Cafe which offers live music throughout the summer.
This beautiful Freeport park offers an antique carousel, waterfall, seasonal duck pond, miniature golf course, 18-hole disc golf course, tennis courts, a baseball diamond, 3 miles of recreational paths, paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, fishing, hiking, biking, a performance amphitheater, gardens, picnic areas, shelters, boat rentals, playgrounds including "Kid's Kastle", a carousel and sledding in the winter. The Yellow Creek Adventure Golf Course (miniature golf) is open daily from Memorial Day thru Labor Day from Noon to 8 pm. The Disc Golf Course is open during regular park hours and is free to play. Park attractions are open seasonally; call ahead to confirm availability of specific attractions.
Sail boating, Memorial Day through Labor Day, and weekends in September and October. Includes boat rentals (sailboat and paddleboat), 2 mile bike/walk path, picnic area, and playground.
CITY:Arlington Heights
We currently manage 25,268 acres of land and offer innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities for all ages. Visitors enjoy nearly 112 miles of trail for a variety of outdoor recreation uses, fishing ponds and lakes, public access to the Fox River, award-winning nature and history education programs and events, and three public golf courses. Facilities of special interest include Independence Grove near Libertyville, Ryerson Conservation Area near Deerfield, Lake County Discovery Museum near Wauconda, Greenbelt Cultural Center near Waukegan, and three golf courses (Brae Loch near Grayslake, Countryside near Mundelein, and ThunderHawk near Beach Park). Most Forest Preserves are open from 6:30 a.m. to sunset, every day of the year. Special hours apply at the golf courses, Discovery Museum, Greenbelt Cultural Center and Ryerson Woods.
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.
All the beauty and excitement of the great outdoors awaits you at Lake Jacksonville. Whatever you're looking for in outdoor recreation, fishing, sailing, swimming, skiing, canoeing, hiking, and picnic areas you'll find it here.
This beautiful 715-acre state park with a 40-acre lake derives its name from a combination of the town of Lena and the Latin work for water, aqua. Lake Le-Aqua-Na offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities including more than 10 miles of mult-use trails. The large tracts of wooded land include oak, hickory, walnut and pine trees. Woodland flowers are on display, especially in the spring and early summer, and wildlife is abundant. There is boating, fishing, a children's fishing pond, swimming, picnic and playground areas, shelters, trails for mountain biking, hiking and cross-country skiing, equestrian trails, sledding, hunting and camping.
Lake Lou Yaeger, this 1400+ acre lake offers 45 miles of beautiful shoreline and several recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy boating, skiing, swimming, fishing, and camping. The 300 acre park has five picnic areas, two playgrounds, pavilions, grills, restrooms, and hiking trails. With miles of horse trails and a new equestrian campground with full hook-ups and shower house, Lake Lou is a great destination for horse enthusiasts. Milnot Beach has two diving platforms, showers, snack bar, and lifeguards on duty.
Lake of Egypt is a privately owned reservoir located six miles south of Marion, Illinois and covers 2,300 acres with 90 miles of shoreline. The lake has an average depth of 18 feet. The lake is owned by the Southern Illinois Power Cooperative (SIPC), who created the impoundment in 1962, by damming the South fork of the Saline River, to supply cooling water for a coal-burning electric power plant.
Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
Lake of the Woods County Park is a 900-acre preserve that features an 18-hole regulation golf course, a 9-hole par 3 course and practice range, fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing, sledding the Hi-Tower bell carillon and observation area, a 3.3 mile bicycle/pedestrian path, the Museum of the Grand Prairie, Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens, building rentals and various programs.
A quiet cove at dawn, where the only sound is the whir of a casting reel and the gentle splash of the fly hitting the water's surface...that's Lake Sara. A sunny afternoon slalom skiing behind a powerboat or running along the beach...that's Lake Sara. A family picnic in the grass at water's edge or a family reunion, with fried chicken and the works, under one of the pavilions...that's Lake Sara. Lake Sara is an 800-acre recreational lake nestled into a wooded shoreline, encircled by a winding road. Spend a day, a week, or a season on the shores of Lake Sara. Lake Sara has something for everyone, in every season of the year.
Two different locations on Lake Sara. The pavilions offer a chance to host a meeting on the lake. The two outdoor facilities are perfect for receptions and parties with plenty of outdoor space. It also features a large open room, kitchen area, boat dock and outdoor decks.
Central Illinois lake with over 11,000 water acres and 172 miles of shoreline. Lake Shelbyville has 5 federal campgrounds, and 2 state campgrounds with over 1,000 campsites from tent camping up to full hookup. There are several recreational areas with picnic areas and pavilions and 2 wildlife management areas. Three public beaches are available for swimming on the lake. The lake also hosts many launching ramps that are available for boats, and 3 marinas on the lake. Many hiking trails also encompass the lake such as the General Dacey which also includes fitness stations, the Chief Illini trail and others.
Lake Vermilion County Park includes a boat ramp, dock complex, concession building, playground, and an open shelter. The park is open year round and considered 'high-use' during summer weekends with power boating (unlimited HP), jet skiing, water skiing, and fishing tournaments. Wildlife observation includes herons, river otters, and eagles. Lake Vermilion, 1,000 acres in size, is one of Illinois' most heavily stocked fishing lakes with bass, tiger muskies, catfish, crappie, and walleye being frequently fished.
Lake View Nature Center is dedicated to bringing fun, hands-on environmental education and recreation opportunities to promote awareness and appreciation of the natural world. Learn and play with hands-on exhibits, live animals, fishing pond, and summer paddleboat rentals.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
Whether you are looking for history, unusual plant life or recreation, Lincoln Trail State Park has something to interest you. The area is named after the Lincoln Heritage Trail where Abraham Lincoln's family followed en route from Indiana to Illinois in 1831. Lincoln Trail State Park offers American beech woods and a nature preserve with hiking trails, boat rentals, camping, biking, bird watching, fishing, ice fishing and ice skating. Restaurant open seasonally.
Little Grassy Lake Campground and Marina is located on Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and is a destination stop for returning campers, boaters, and sportsmen. They offer full service camping, primitive camping, boat rentals, concessions, and a bait shop. Reservations accepted to reserve boats and campsites. Pontoon boats, fishing boats, and kayaks can be rented. You don't want to pass up the opportunities to explore the thirty miles of shoreline and embrace the solitude you will find on the lake. The 1200 acre lake is stocked with catfish, crappie, and bass, and offers plentiful oppourtunities for fishing, paddling, boating, and wildlife observation. Amenities include waterfront camping sites, remodeled bathrooms with hot showers, dump station, swimming, pets allowed, monthly educational programs and a renovated concession/bait shop which is stocked with minnows, crickets, camping supplies, cold beverages, food items, ice cream, firewood and ice.
One of the most picturesque sites along the Rock River is just north of Oregon in Ogle County. The bluffs are graced with a majestic image of an American Indian gazing over the Rock River Valley. This is no ordinary statue. It is a 50 foot, concrete-reinforced wonder that is awe-inspiring. A tribute to all Native Americans, but more commonly associated with Chief Black Hawk, the statue was designed by sculptor Lorado Taft. You can enjoy many wonderful views of the Rock River from the park, but the best view of the statue is from IL Rt. 2.
Featuring 240 acres, Nature Center, parking, boat launches and Rock River access, fishing, hiking, nature preserve, cross-country skiing, shelters, grills, playground equipment, and more. Ronald Reagan saved 77 lives here as a lifeguard during his boyhood years.
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.
Enjoy the natural wonders of the Pecatonica River, Stephenson County's water trail, as is meanders nearly 60 miles through undisturbed Midwestern beauty. Access the river at McNeil's Damascus Landing which offers ample parking, a picnic area, fire pit and charcoal grills, portable toilet, 10' x 20' floating dock and canoe/kayak and concrete boat launch with access docking. Camping at the site is available for canoe, kayaks and boaters. Reservations required.
Middle Fork Forest Preserve, 1600 acres in northeast Champaign County, offers visitors a campground (53 of 65 campsites have electricty), brand new playground, swimming beach, fishing, hiking, boat rentals, cross-country skiing, picnicking, a Waterfowl Management Area, renovated meeting facility and programs. The campground now accepts online reservations.
Our Mississippi River Lodge is located right on the banks on the Mighty Mississippi River between Savanna and Thomson Illinois and offers awe-inspiring views from every angle. We offer 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, living room with fireplace & big screen TV, deck with grill, a fully stocked kitchen and much more! If you are a river lover, this is the place for you. Fishing, water skiing, tubing, or cruising up the river, it's all here for your enjoyment. Since we are located on Big Slough, off of the main channel of the river, you can have fun without having to deal with a lot of river traffic. Access to the main channel is easy if you want to cruise the river. Only five miles up the river is Lower Sabula Lake which offers a great new sand beach. There is a public boat launch only a quarter mile from the house and a dock is provided to moor your boat at the house. If you do not have a boat, you can fish off the dock or the bank.
Monee Reservoir features a 46-acre fishing lake and picnic pavilions. Concessions building offers boat rentals, bait, and snacks for sale.
The Midwest's number-one attraction is the place in Chicago for lakefront fun. Board a sightseeing or dinner cruise boat, and see a live performance at the outdoor Skyline Stage or acclaimed Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Dine at one of Navy Pier's many boardwalk restaurants and browse the unique shops and stands (a great place to pick up a souvenir).
This 15-mile-long lake has 250 miles of shoreline, offering camping, fishing, boating, marinas and more.
Enjoy the beautiful blue of Lake Michigan aboard one of over one hundred charter fishing boats on the Lake County harbors of Waukegan and North Point. You will find the Coho running in the late spring, Lake Trout biting in mid-summer, and the Chinook come home to spawn in late summer and early fall. Whatever time of the year you go, you'll find expert charter fishing captains ready to make your time on the water a great one. For information on hotel information, please contact the Visit Lake County at 847-662-2700.
CITY:Winthrop Harbor
North Point Marina - Lake Michigan Charter Fishing
Enjoy the beautiful blue of Lake Michigan aboard one of over one hundred charter fishing boats on the Lake County harbors of Waukegan and North Point. You will find the Coho running in the late spring, Lake Trout biting in mid-summer, and the Chinook come home to spawn in late summer and early fall. Whatever time of the year you go, you'll find expert charter fishing captains ready to make your time on the water a great one. For information on charter fishing opportunities and hotel information, please contact us.
CITY:Winthrop Harbor
The Inn overlooks a championship golf course with each room featuring a private balcony overlooking the course. Offers 37 rooms, indoor pool, and hot tub. This 3-story full service resort and day spa is a Chalet nestled in the woods overlooked Lake Beyers. With 2 fireplaces, 9 treatment rooms, nail salon, full service hair salon, hydrotherapy tubs. Oak Terrace has meeting and banquet facilities, bar and restaurant, 18-hole golf course, fitness center, Zumba classes, tennis, hiking, and boating, hotel and villa accommodations. Also houses Lakeview Spa with a full compliment of services and a Boutique. There is a 66 acre fishing lake and easy access to boat parking. Wi-Fi.
Explore the acres of woods and lakes, with scenic trails, shelters and beautiful views of Aurora and surrounding areas. Premier example of environmental restoration and a fine national oasis in an urban setting. This forest preserve has a 55-acre lake/marsh complex that provides excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking and wildlife observation. Hill suitable for winter sledding, strength training or kite-flying.
Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center
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A pool of clear bubbling water which sparkles like silver on sunny days provides the basis for the name of Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area. Even on extremely cold days, this pool does not freeze, and visitors marvel at the bordering beds of watercress. Majestic oaks and prairie grasslands provide a panorama of natural beauty to park visitors. The Fox River runs through this picturesque area which is also home to several small manmade lakes. A natural prairie restoration project gives visitors a feeling of the original landscape with native wildflowers, songbirds, waterfowl and upland game. Picnicking, fishing and hiking are popular pastimes in summer, with ice fishing, sledding, ice skating and cross-country ski trails available for the winter sports lover. For relaxing, exercising or just enjoying nature, Silver Springs is the perfect get away location.
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Spring Lake Park in Macomb, IL. has three different singletrack trails ranging in intermediate to difficult. At 10 miles in length this park has a nice smattering of everything an adrenaline junky would want. The trails here are tight in some spots with a few ladder bridges, log piles and even a teeter-totter, and the hills just keep coming with jumps that make you feel weightless.
Full-service Conference Center in Starved Rock State Park. Dining room, bar, veranda, outdoor dining, indoor pool (for Lodge guests). Retreats, meetings, banquets, reunions and all-inclusive dream weddings. The Lodge has 69 rooms and 21 cabin rooms in a rustic, wooded setting.
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Navy Pier's resident 148-foot, four-masted schooner pays tribute to the Great Lakes' rich maritime heritage during a variety of cruises each day.
The Galena River, also known as Fever River, meanders through the lush scenery of Northern Illinois before winding through Galena's historic downtown. Put-in near Galena's Main Street which will offer you plenty of opportunities to explore the river on your own, or to take day excursions offered by a local outfitter.
If you want to spend a day on Lake Sara but don't have a boat, don't worry The Marina at Lake Sara offers boat rentals, tackle, gas, food and drinks.
Large mature trees covering 50 acres surrounds a 5 acre lake for you to unwind in nature's glory. Activities for all ages - swim, fish, play horseshoes, volleyball or swing at the playground. 30 and 50 amp sites all with water and electric hookup. Pull through and tent sites are available.
Tutty's Crossing Trailhead provides easy access to the Jane Addams Trail and to the Pecatonica Prairie Trail (under development). It is located on the banks of the Pecatonica River. A bridge, part of the Pecatonica Prairie Trail, crosses the river and provides scenic views. The Trailhead provides parking, a boat ramp, and walking area. Future planned developments include a shelter/restroom, fishing/observation pier, picnic tables, and floating dock. Open: Dawn to Dusk
The gateway to the largest outdoor playground in southern Illinois includes Rend Lake, the second largest manmade lake in the state. Wheelchair access.
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By Brendan Conway
The exchange-traded fund business is expanding at a rapid clip. Here's what's not expanding: The number of fund executives who want an ETF-specific advocacy group in Washington.
If you noticed the website for the National Exchange Traded Funds Association these days contains a bunch of unrelated headers like "Yosemite National Park" and "National Car," that's because the organization is defunct.
NETFA, launched last year as an ETF-specific lobbying and research group, has been "shelved" due to "lack of demand," Adam Patti, vice chairman of the group told Barron's Wednesday.
With it goes an effort to wrest D.C. ETF advocacy away from the Investment Company Institute, the 73-year-old umbrella organization for the fund industry. ICI's constituents in addition to ETFs include mutual funds, closed-end funds and unit investment trusts. The three groups aren't growing anywhere near as quickly — but together they dwarf ETFs by assets under management.
Patti, who is chief executive and founder of exchange-traded fund maker IndexIQ, said NETFA may regroup next year. But he added that the lack of commitment from more than a handful of the 50 or so ETF companies in the U.S., coupled with a lack of adequate financing from the ETF makers who signed up, were reasons why the ETF association never quite hit its stride.
"We were never able to fund a full-time executive to run the group, and that's what it would have taken to get it off the ground," Patti told Barron's.
From the start, NETFA was something of a David-versus-Goliath effort. The three executives behind it — Patti and John Hyland of U.S. Commodity Funds as chairman, plus an executive from ALPS — together represent a fraction of the ETF industry.
Conspicuously missing were BlackRock's (BLK) iShares, Vanguard Group and State Street (STT), which together manage 81% of U.S. ETFs. Each decided to stick with the ICI.
Setting aside money and the absence of the biggest firms, another issue is what an ETF-specific lobbying group would have pursued that the ICI can't, or won't. At least some of the issues that might have occupied NETFA look less pressing lately.
For instance: Lots of ETF executives have argued for speedier reviews of new ETFs and more uniform treatment of ETFs at the Securities & Exchange Commission, whose processes executives have been lampooned for years But regulators lately have taken some strides to speed up the reviews.
Meanwhile, the rapid flow of assets into the ETF industry, and the resumption of new money into actively managed mutual funds, likely takes the edge off intramural fund-management conflicts.
Here's a representative viewpoint Janet Paskin quoted in Barron's last year when she covered the group's unveiling:
"The F in ETF stands for 'fund,' " says Joel Dickson, senior ETF strategist for Vanguard. "To separate ETFs from other fund-industry issues, to us, runs a huge risk of negating many of the protections and disclosures that have been in place for 70 years."
Correction and amplification Nov. 21, 6:39 a.m.: The original version of this blog post singularized "funds" in National Exchange Traded Funds Association, and gave the group's acronym incorrectly as "NEFTA," since corrected.


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Skip to comments.Dragon arrives at space station in historic 1st
Posted on 05/25/2012 8:45:26 AM PDT by mandaladon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) The privately bankrolled Dragon capsule arrived at the International Space Station for a historic docking Friday, captured by astronauts wielding a giant robot arm.
It succeeded in making the first commercial delivery into the cosmos.
U.S. astronaut Donald Pettit used the space station's 58-foot robot arm to snare the gleaming white Dragon after a few hours of extra checks and maneuvers. The two vessels came together while sailing above Australia.
"Looks like we've got us a dragon by the tail," Pettit announced from 250 miles up once he locked onto Dragon's docking mechanism.
"You've made a lot of folks happy down here over in Hawthorne and right here in Houston," radioed NASA's Mission Control. "Great job guys."
NASA controllers clapped as their counterparts at SpaceX's control center in Hawthorne, Calif. including SpaceX's billionaire maestro, Elon Musk, of PayPal fame lifted their arms in triumph and jumped out of their seats to exchange high fives.
This is the first time a private company has attempted to send a vessel to the space station, an achievement previously reserved for a small, elite group of government agencies. And it's the first U.S. craft to visit the station since the final shuttle flight last July.
The astronauts wasted no time getting the Dragon capsule into position for actual docking to the space station. The unmanned capsule is carrying 1,000 pounds of supplies on this unprecedented test flight.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...
Like the internet, it will develop quickly and cheaply as a free-market.
Once that happens, Gov't and the Left will attempt to control it and get their cut.
I estimate that will take 10+ years.
Live stream:
Watch it here
or here
You have named it Capitalist One. That would have really drove the left nutty. Well, nuttier if that is even possible..?
You know that guy couldn't wait to say that.
If I were on the Dragon? ; "is that a giant robot arm or are you just really glad to see me?"
Of course, the government staying out of the way is the main problem with this.
This was done right. Now is the time to let private enterprise take over. Let NASA do it's space exploration via sateliite, etc and leave private industry to do the real work.
Confirmation of successful first-stage capture.
Go for second-stage capture.
Obama will claim credit for the building of the inter-galactic railway.
WTF? The left already controls it. And they're getting their cut.
Second stage capture complete. The Dragon has docked.
A private capitalist company has achieved something that North Korea could not.
I swear if I were running any large church I would be formulating plans for the colonization of the moon / asteroids etc...
Because soon only screw ball religions (like the ROPers and Fundamental Atheism) and socialism/communism will be the only ones that are "accepted".
I would seriously be considering setting up a fund to explore the possibility of getting off planet in case of widespread religious oppression.
The era of man's real expansion into the solar system has finally begun - fueled by and made sustainable by free enterprise. I hope to see permanent colonies on the Moon and routine robotic mining operations in the asteroid belt in my lifetime.
Then what do they do with the capsule?
Mission Control in Hawthorne, California, flight controllers applauded when the Dragon reached orbit nine minutes into the flight. Then they embraced once the solar panels on the craft popped open.
Many of the SpaceX controllers wore untucked T-shirts, jeans or shorts, a stark contrast to NASAs suit-and-tie shuttle crowd.
I love it!
Ya don't got to dress up like your going to church to launch rockets, head into space, orbit the earth, etc.
And then it gets refurbished, refueled, and re-used.
unless you're howard wallowitz. have you seen how he dresses?
I have no idea who that is.
But watch this...
Some happy people for a change.
SpaceX Employees Cheering Outside Mission Control 1
Video: SpaceX employees standing outside mission control at SpaceX Headquarters in Hawthorne, California, watching the successful stage separation...
So you would run away from religious oppression? That would not be very religious of you. Or were you intending to be sarcastic?
Meeting the President at the Falcon 9 launch site, from left: Neil G. Hicks, Florence Li, Brian Mosdell, President Obama, Leslie Woods Jr
I've seen it, thanks!
It's nice to see something good, actually happening in America,
If ya haven't' seen this, it's short and worth the watch.
SpaceX Employees Cheering Outside Mission Control
SpaceX employees standing outside mission control at SpaceX Headquarters in Hawthorne, California
A manual has already been written, it would be as a backup / takeback plan.
it was addressed at the post launch presser.
"On May 31, the capsule will be detached from the station and sent back down toward a Pacific Ocean splashdown and recovery off the coast of Southern California. That part of the operation went off successfully during Dragon's first orbital test mission in December 2010, but this would mark the first-ever return of a commercial spacecraft from the space station. Russia's Soyuz capsule is the only other existing space vehicle capable of returning space station payloads."
Watched it, thanks! That's a nice facility in Hawthorne.. Little 'ol Hawthorne of all places. I bet that little city enjoys the revenue.
Meanwhile, his staff is probably looking into regulations they can devise to kill the project.
It's all about him isn't it. Why look what all is happening on my watch.
But then, "University allows 38 year old male to use women's bathroom" ....Is somehow breaking news?
A school has liberal agendas? Major breaking stuff?..lol
Fact is, there are individuals out here who are not too happy about the successes here..It can be seen in several posts on this thread...So it was quickly sent to the corn field.
Things can get really ugly folks.
Great job!
Thanks Markman46. I didn't see that.
One could ask Dagny and Hank...
I think it should stay in 'Breaking' too and wondered why it was pulled. Oh well. It's historic, no doubt about that. I'm one of those "unhappy people" but my hat is off to SpaceX and it should get top billing.
I'm not thrilled with what happened to NASA, but this is real history in the making. In fact, NASA is still part of it, but like everything else, we need to start moving away from total government control of things like space exploration, education, business, etc. Moving away from government control is like escaping earths gravitational pull. It's really difficult, every single inch of the way. Failure to break free, will eventually result in total systems failure.
not a problem. next up is Orbital and their Cygnus, they start a test flight in August and a Demo in Dec, should be interesting times
Which is really too bad. Because like it or not, our only choices are to go into space or go back to the caves. If civilization endures, we will need the stuff that is up there: limitless energy, abundant natural resources and lots and lots of empty space to do the big, audacious and dangerous engineering projects that space-faring civilizations need to do to prosper. Eventually we will need more elbow room, too. There ae several planets and large moons to chose from.
The alternative is the long, slow stagnation, contraction and eventual death of civilization. Human beings don't do "sustainable"-it's not in out nature and never will be. We long to build, to grow, to excel. We always want new, and we always want more. To thrive we need more space and more stuff. The only place left to get it is Up There. We will go up or we will go down. It is really that simple.
Puts away soapbox...
I really don't get what the big deal is here. Orbital launched private satellites almost twenty years ago. Up to 1000 pounds.
Down here, that is.
There are a few things where I support government involvement, which is the military, protection of our homeland/borders and limited involvement/support in space exploration.
Excellent post BTW!
Congratulations to African American, Elon Musk.
This is the commercial space vehicle pressurized with the design of carrying people and bringing them back.
The first proving flight doesn't involve passengers, but it will in the future.
It's also the first private spacecraft to berth with the International Space Station, as well.
Thanks! IMHO, the government's commission in space is covered by the Preamble, i.e. providing for the common defense. Like it or not, space is a full-fledged combat theatre. Even if we concede space, others won't. Engagement is the only option consistant with survival.
You're welcome.
And I understand that and why I support limited government involvement in space exploration endeavors and of course military defense.
You bet, and by the way, Musk is a legal U.S. Citizen and actually resides in Ronald Reagan's old neighborhood.
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Noone knows about bouncing worlds?=)
Well, I never played fps at all before ps2 (except trying Quake once back in the past and my ex bf that I had then nerdraged because I managed to kill him and his friends laughed) but it's quite easy to get into. Sure hard to compete with aiming against childrens of fps but I get cp slow and steady. Got premium to boost it a little. Heavy assault is a nice starting class, but I guess for cp farming engineer or medic are better choices... or to rock around in vehicles. I want to learn to shoot though, so I heavy and sometimes MAX myself and try to knock some heads down :P
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The render distance just ruins the game for me, i like to snipe from mid to long range, but i can't because game says i can't see enemies that far.
I prefer to remember WoW as it used to be...
Not the abomination it has become...
I prefer to remember WoW as it used to be...
Not the abomination it has become...
I prefer to remember WoW as it used to be...
Not the abomination it has become...
Last edited by rashen; 2012-11-28 at 11:33 AM.
They need to nerf a lot of Vanu shit stuff. Scythe maneuverability, You go in dog fight with it you always lose w/e you are flying with. Also there is overpowered gun I can't remember its name that shoots energy balls ppl start to purchase it with SC, It's freaking unbelievable how is this gun overpowered.