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The Infant and Toddler Connection of Fairfax-Falls Church provides early intervention services to children from birth to age three, and their families. Infants and toddlers are eligible for services if they have developmental delays or disabilities. Services are provided in keeping with Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
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The Infant and Toddler Connection helps parents apply to the Early Head Start program, and Early Head Start staff help develop the Individualized Family Service Plans for Early Head Start children. Children can receive early intervention services at home or Early Head Start sites. This allows Early Head Start staff to support the developmental stages of children with special needs.
Early Head Start and the Infant and Toddler Connection work together to help families transition to a preschool program.
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The blush of spring colored southeastern Australia green on September 2, 2013, when the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA's Aqua satellite acquired this natural color image. The southern continent was just coming out of its winter rainy season—September 1 marked the first day of spring—and the dark green tones show that the rains produced ample plant growth.
All of that green could be bad news during the summer fire season, however. The Bushfire Cooperative Research Center and Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council forecast an active fire season for parts of Australia in 2013-2014, including much of the area shown here. Australia defines fire potential as the chance that a fire will require more resources to control than a local area has at its disposal. The potential for fire depends on many factors, including fuel load, rainfall, and temperature.
In the grasslands of New South Wales and South Australia, abundant winter rains spurred plant growth. These areas are pale to bright green in the image. Several seasons of above-average rain have resulted in a heavy fuel load. Once the grasses dry during the summer, there will be plenty of material to fuel large fires.
The dark green forests along the coast of New South Wales and Victoria have the opposite problem: Below average rain and warm winter temperatures have left the forests dry. The dry, warm winter followed Australia's hottest summer on record. The summer heatwave stressed the forests to such an extreme that even those areas that received average rainfall were still dry and prone to fire.
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation News (2013, September 2) Large areas of southern Australia at higher risk of bushfires this summer. Accessed September 9, 2013.
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation Rural (2013, September 2) Inland grass growth increases bushfire risk. Accessed September 9, 2013.
- Bushfire Cooperative Research Center and Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (2013, September) Southern Australia seasonal bushfire outlook 2013-14. Accessed September 9, 2013.
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Robin Brownlee
February 07 2013 07:54PM
If Sam Gagner scored 40 points for the Edmonton Oilers this season, and he might despite playing just a 48-game schedule, somebody would be sure to sniff: "See, Sam still hasn't even managed 50 points in an NHL season. He's not that good."
As polarizing a player for a rabid and playoff-starved fan base as the Oilers have had in many years, Gagner draws raves from some and criticism from many no matter how well, or poorly, he plays.
Those who appreciate Gagner for what he is – a reasonably productive second-line centre with a hint of grit and a competitive streak – are quick to point out these days the former London Knight is off to the best start of his NHL career with points (3-8-11) in 10 straight games.
Those fixated on what Gagner is not – a smooth-skating pivot who produces big points as a bonafide No. 1 centre, which the Oilers have lacked since the team drafted him sixth overall in 2007 – are less impressed. He doesn't skate well. He's lousy on face-offs. He's not as good as Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who already better fits that top-billing in the middle.
Given Gagner's start to his sixth NHL season – amid the pitiful state the Oilers find themselves in with Shawn Horcoff, Nugent-Hopkins, Eric Belanger and Anton Lander on the limp – his detractors have found themselves woefully thin on new material so far. Wait awhile. They'll come up with something.
"I felt like I was in a good spot coming into the year," says Gagner, who played with Klagenfurt AC in Austria during the lockout. "I tried to put in a lot of good work during the summer and you get confidence from that. I was excited for the start of the year and I've had the opportunity to play with some great players."
With Nugent-Hopkins playing between Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle before he tweaked his shoulder, Gagner's spent most of his time between rejuvenated and healthy Ales Hemsky and rookie Nail Yakupov. The trio has been both good and opportunistic through 10 games. Given Edmonton's injury woes at centre, Gagner's torrid start has been timely.
"I've worked a lot on just staying even-keeled," said Gagner, who inked a one-year deal that pays him $3.2 million this season. "There's different things that can go on during a year that are tough to handle at times with the way the last few seasons have gone.
"We couldn't seem to gain any traction as a team. That wears on you. The whole reason you play this game is to win and get a chance to play in the playoffs (something Gagner hasn't done since turning pro in 2007). This year, we have a great opportunity to do that. That's exciting for everyone in here.
"For me, I wanted to keep the same attitude no matter how things were going and I worked a lot on just focusing on that this summer. I've done a good job of it so far, but it's a long season and you have to stay with it all the time."
Surpassed by Nugent-Hopkins, Hall, Eberle and rookies Justin Schultz and Yakupov on the marquee, Gagner's stayed on task and is leading the Oilers in scoring despite the team's recent slide, punctuated by a 3-2 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars Wednesday.
Of course, Gagner's still small. He's still not particularly fast, even if he's half-a-step quicker than he was as a rookie. He's minus-3 and his face-off percentage is a sub-par 37.8 per cent. And, history suggests -- he's had seasons of 49, 41, 41, 42 and 47 points – he's destined to fall off the point-a-game scoring pace he's on.
I wonder, though, where the Oilers would be right now without Gagner and his two wingers, even if he's not the type to waste time and energy giving that or the naysayers much thought. I wonder what role he'll play as the season wears on if the playoff push fans long for materializes.
"We haven't been very good, but we're better than we've shown," Gagner said of the expectations of improvement fans have for this edition of the team. "This year, people are optimistic about our future. We want to turn it around right now. That's our focus."
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You are really cherry picking.
Yeah, it's awful when the facts get in the way of a good story.
February 08 2013, 01:43PM
That's what she said.
February 08 2013, 01:54PM
Yeah, it's awful when the facts get in the way of a good story.
How about this fact. He's leading the Oilers in Scoring. He's tied for nineteenth in league scoring (and ninth amongst centres). That is the story as well.
If you want to quibble about even strength primary assists and ignore everything else then you are cherry picking.
February 08 2013, 02:04PM
Do you think hockey leagues (around the world) would award a point if the secondary assists weren't as important as the primary assists?
Do you think hockey leagues (around the world) would award a point if the secondary assists weren't as important as the primary assists?
Some hockey league's don't award second assists.
How about this fact. He's leading the Oilers in Scoring. He's tied for nineteenth in league scoring (and ninth amongst centres). That is the story as well.
If you want to quibble about even strength primary assists and ignore everything else then you are cherry picking.
Yes, he's doing pretty well so far.
But if you want ignore how he's racking up those points you are also ignoring how hockey games are won.
He's still being sheltered...the 129th toughest competition among NHL centres, and is still giving up more than he's scoring.
His +-ON/60 5V5 is currently -1.34, making him 139th in the league among centres.
His P/60 on the PP is very good...11th among centres, but, as we have seen, PP scoring has far more variance than EV scoring does.
If he keeps clicking on the PP, he'll be fine.
If not, I'd wager he'll drop down the scoring race pretty fast and pretty far.
Some hockey league's don't award second assists.
And yet the best, and therefore most prominant and important league in the world does. Hmmmm.
Gagner has been on the top end of the Oilers scoring for the past few years. I doubt he'll drop "pretty fast and pretty far". Will he remain in the top spot? No. But he won't be down at number 10 either.
According to the team site, Gagner has never been below #5 in the scoring lead. Of course that was on a team with less talent, but I still don't think he'll drop off a cliff like some are suggesting.
February 08 2013, 02:35PM
To dispell another myth of Sam Gagner, watch him on the penalty kill. He's in the lane trying to block a shot. Nowhere near as good as Petrell, but don't tell me Sam doesn't block shots. If you want to see a guy get out of the way of slapshots, watch Phil Kessel. He actually steps to the side and lets the shot through in a situation where it's better to block it.
February 08 2013, 06:21PM
Sam Gagner is a streaky player, and when he begins the year on a streak it looks pretty great. He will have a slump at some point and his total will come back to earth.
But just because I don't think he will maintain this pace, doesn't mean I don't think he deserves credit. He is a good second line centre in this league.
The chances being bled are largely due to the turnover machine on the LW (Yak) and also Sam's bad start with faceoffs. I expect those will level out as well.
February 09 2013, 02:27AM
I can't stand it when people complain that "Player X riding on the coat-tails of player Y." Hockey is a team sport, people! That's why there are so many guys on the ice at once. Sure, playing with Hemsky and Yak is going to increase Gagner's numbers. A top line is a top line because it has THREE excellent players on it, all feeding off of each others talents. Are you people (and I'm generalizing here, I know) saying that someone who plays with an amazing talent can't be any good is his own right because of that?
Let's say, just as an example, there are two players. These two players play on the same line but one is on a whole other level of skill than the other. Let's say, again just as an example, player one pots 25 goals, but 15 of those were due to assists (primary or secondary, I don't care) from player two.
In the above, would you say that player one is riding the coat-tails of player two? Or maybe two is going for the ride? I'd say that both are good players. But good player or not, it's the line, and indeed the whole team that makes the W column increase. Points are the measuring stick that we use, and Sam's point totals are off to a great start. He's no Kurri, but playing on a line with Gretzky doesn't mean you can't be good too just because he's that much better.
Please, don't get all huffy about comparing 89 to 99, or anything like that. I've got a reasonable expectation of how good a hockey player Gagner is. This is a comparison of situations, not talent. BTW, the numbers of 25 & 15 come from the fact that Gretz assisted on just over 60% of Kurri's 601 career NHL goals.
Anyway, in my long and rambling way, what I'm trying to say is that 89 is a good hockey player, and the synergy of playing with two other good players in 83 and 64 can only help that line and the Oil as a whole.
I'll get off my soap box now and let someone else have a turn.
February 09 2013, 09:29AM
There will still be hating on Gagner no matter how well he does. He was part of the first wave of promising youngsters and is the only one who stuck. Until he brings up his pathetic faceoff percentage he wont be considered elite. The best centers around the league like Nuge offset obvious shortcomings in their games by being able toput up huge point totals. Gagner needs to channel Oates and Yzermans faceoff skill set and hire a guru. The final year Oates spent here had almost a direct correlation of how awesome Horcoff and Stoll became on the draw the following years. One of which was the year they almost hoisted the cup.
February 09 2013, 10:05AM
I have long been in the "trade Gagner if you can get a really good defender for him" camp.
I think he has been an adequate 2nd line centre at best up until this season. The point totals have been okay, but the face off percentage and defensive work show us a flawed player.
Lacking big, defensively responsible wingers and slotting in behind a smallish 1st line centre who also can't win face-offs means that Gagner's flaws have hurt more than they would if he was on many other NHL teams.
This season he is scoring enough points to compensate for the pathetic face off percentage and middling defensive play. Let's hope he keeps it up because then the balance is favourable. If he drops back to being the traditional scorer he has been, then I would argue on the balance he doesn't fit.
One would expect the Oilers to draft a centre with their 1st round pick this season. Unless Gagner continues to light up the scoreboard we that draftee will be Gagner's replacement in the next 2 years.


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Is it weird that I like the new Scamper figure more than the Metroplex himself, and I'm less likely to buy Metroplex because they couldn't include an update of Six Gun because Six Gun was kinda awesome in a bizarre way?
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Is it weird that I like the new Scamper figure more than the Metroplex himself, and I'm less likely to buy Metroplex because they couldn't include an update of Six Gun because Six Gun was kinda awesome in a bizarre way?
I'm still in for it. I'll just use some tweezers to put the stickers on, usually helps keep them on for quite a long time.
It seems a little weird that you're into Scamper. I lost interest when the arms didn't fold into the alt mode, so they just hang outside the car.
Six Gun wasn't as interesting in person as you are making him sound.
I don't have steady enough hands for tweezers, usually I'll get close and start lining up, and then the sticker will flop itself down wherever it wants to go and I'll have to pull it up and hope it doesn't rip. The amount of change this has undergone in the last 30 years of my life has been nil, both in my steadiness and in the horrible quality of the stickers.
But the vintage Scamper had his arms hanging out, too. And Six Gun was, like I said, awesome in a bizarre way.
I'm still in for Plex. He looks odd, but the nostalgia is too overpowering. I could see a modern Six Gun as kind of cool, with some modern ingenuity. As for the stickers, it's not my favorite thing in the world, but I do find that the process of putting them on creates a nice zen state. Could be a good calming hour.
I'm in for Metroplex as well. Compared to the stickers for a Skystriker, these don't look so bad.
For me, stickers are the opposite of a zen state, sitting there for an hour screwing up stickers makes my blood boil.
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Looks like paint, and those subtle differences show.
Here's the upcoming Wreckers figures based on the FOC Bruticus figures, and I must say that I'm more tempted than I would have liked:
The new weapons are based on the game, the characters are good choices, colors look good, Xaaron combined face is interesting. I am more likely to get these than I expected.
I was pretty impressed with the Wreckers repaints, too. If they're findable, I may have to get them to make up for all the Star Wars stuff Hasbro's not releasing and those Retaliation figures who are going to be insanely tough to find. (One per case for all twelve figures, with properly-articulated movie figures and high-demand stuff like Kwinn and the Crimson Guards? YEESH!)
I think those "Wreckers?" (the Wreckers are Autobot cars to my knowledge) look pretty "neon" bad.
This and the Beast Machines concepts turn me off.
I am considering that 3rd Party Stunticon set from Japan.
Maybe one of the 3rd Party Constructicon sets.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State and the Carolina Hurricanes have resolved their scheduling spat over the arena they share.
University Chancellor Randy Woodson and Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford — who's also the president of Gale Force Holdings LLC, the corporation that manages both the team and PNC Arena — announced the agreement Friday before the hockey team's opener against Detroit.
PHOENIX COYOTES: Owners giving players, fans optimism
Under their compromise, Gale Force will not schedule events on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from January through the second week in March before the ACC releases its basketball schedule.
By each Nov. 1, Gale Force receives all but three Fridays from the end of August through early March for the following academic year. The unused dates will be returned to N.C. State.
The two sides sparred this summer over scheduling.
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By GARY ARRINGTONSports Writer
After winning their final four region contests, the Green River Pirate baseball team begins 1-A state play today in Spanish Fork at the high school against Piute.
Green River and Piute split two contests they played this year, Piute won the first 12-5 and the Pirates won the final 5-0.
Green River went on the road and defeated Manila 10-7 and 20-10 and then played in Price against Pinnacle and won those two games 13-3 and 11-1.
Nate Cox led a team in the final four games that saw the team score 54 runs after collecting 60 base hits with 23 of those going for extra bases.
Cox, in those four games, had three doubles, two triples and a home run.
Eight other Pirates also hit for extra bases in those games.
Spencer Marshall had three triples in the second game against Pinnacle and a double and a triple in the first game against Manila. Joe Serafin had a triple and a home run against Manila and Nick Corrigan also hit a homerun.
TJ Hughes had a double against Manila and two doubles against Pinnacle. Tyrell Shumway had a triple against Pinnacle in the second game and a double and a triple against Manila in the second game.
Also having extra base hits were Chance Pfander with a double, Jon Mendez with two doubles and Kyle Johnson with a double.
In the other three quarterfinal games Wayne will face St Joseph, Wendover will play Tabiona and Tintic will play Panguitch.
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PRICE- Our loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Mary Margaret Macdonald, age 44, passed away peacefully March 17, 2011.
She was born Aug. 23, 1966 in Carmel, California to Ramsay Alaster and Ann Dart Macdonald.
Mary enjoyed traveling and shopping with friends. She had a tender heart for her pets. Mary was a talented organizer for events and parties, and had a good eye for fashion. She was and will forever be the favorite aunt. Mary could make others laugh and forget their troubles. Her sense of humor and love of others will never be forgotten. God bless you Mary.
Survived by her loving mother, Ann Macdonald Shimmon; brothers, sisters, and nieces and nephews, Ian (Jennifer) Macdonald; Katie and Meg Macdonald; Pam (Dean) Henderson; Ramsay, Jordan (Stephanie), Garret, Derek, Mark; Mark (Denise) Macdonald; Meagan (Luke), Spencer, Sarah, Anna, Ben, Lydia; great niece and nephew, Charlotte and Murray; special friend, Chris Fassett; step siblings, David and Michael Shimmon, Diane Riddle.
Preceded in death by her father Ramsay Macdonald.
Memorial Service, Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 11 a.m. Price 4th LDS ward (545 East 400 North, Price). Family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Church. Interment, Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are welcome daily and encouraged to sign the guestbook and share memories of Mary online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.


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CONSTANTINOPLE - The 2004 Archon Pilgrimage to the Ecumenical Patriarchate coincides with the unprecedented historical event of the restoration of the holy relics of St. Gregory the Theologian and St. John Chrysostom to their rightful place from which they were forcibly taken 800 years ago by the Crusaders of the 4th Crusade in 1204.
The Archons of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle arrived in Constantinople Nov. 28 and were greeted at the airport by the Order's National Commander Dr. Anthony Limberakis, Secretary John Halecky and the Chairman of this year's Pilgrimage Alex Pritsos.
The pilgrimage to the monuments and treasures of the Mother Church of Constantinople started immediately upon arrival with a visit to the historic monastery of Chora, the Church of the Holy Savior of Chora (which today is a museum), where the Archons had the opportunity to admire the superb mosaics and frescoes that have recently been restored by the Byzantine Institute of America.
The next stop was the Church of Panagia of Blachernae, known as the Aghiasma of the Theotokos, which is the place where the Akathist Hymn was first chanted during the time of the Emperor Heraclius in 626 AD. The pilgrims visited the newer surviving church where the holy water fountain is housed. There they gathered in the center of the church and chanted three times the Akathist Hymn: Ti Ypermaho.
Dr. Limberakis had the opportunity to welcome his fellow Archons and pilgrims to what he described as a spiritual odyssey. "Thank you for taking time to demonstrate our love and respect to our Ecumenical Patriarch, thank you for being here so you can see and live the martyria and diakonia our Patriarch, the Synod and the Church of Constantinople give on a daily basis. You will be inspired and transformed by this experience," he said.
In the evening, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, who leads this year's Archon pilgrimage, welcomed the participants during an orientation dinner held at the hotel overlooking the Bosphorus.
George Demacopoulos, Assistant Professor of Historical Theology at Fordham University who, through his research contributed to the return of the relics, offered an enlightening overview of the lives and history of the two Great Fathers of the Church, St. Gregory the Theologian and St. John Chrysostom.
Archbishop Demetrios of America applauded the instrumental roles of Professor Demacopoulos and Fr. Alexander Karloutsos in the work that preceded the return of the relics and recognized "the tremendous work of the Archons in advocating the important issues of religious freedoms for our Ecumenical Patriarchate."
Monday, November 29, began with a visit to another famous and ancient shrine of Constantinople, the Monastery Panagia of Zoodochos Peghe at Balukli, located just outside the walls of the city. The pilgrims visited the underground "Life-Giving Fountain" located under the icon of the Holy Virgin.
The monastery compound includes many patriarchal graves including those of Patriarchs Athenagoras and Dimitrios, of blessed memory. There, Archbishop Demetrios, in the presence of all the pilgrims-, offered a trisagion memorial service for Patriarch Athenagoras who had been his predecessor in the Archdiocese of America.
A visit to the Balukli Home for the Aged followed, where the Archons had the opportunity to meet many of the Greek Orthodox residents of the home. The Order of St. Andrew and some individual pilgrims made monetary offerings in support of the Patriarchal institution.
Early in the afternoon the group visited the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Phanar. They were given a tour of the Patriarchal compound and the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. George where His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America presented to the pilgrims the holy relics of St. Gregory the Theologian and St. John Chrysostom. "Blessed are we who are able to venerate and see these relics, these bones that held the flesh and the body and the brain and the personality of these two Great Saints," said the Archbishop.
Immediately following the Archons were welcomed by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in the room of the Throne. His All Holiness spoke of the edifying presence of Archbishop Demetrios as a member of the Holy and Sacred Synod and he said "these days our love and prayers are particularly with Metropolitan Anthony of San Francisco because he is suffering?"
Speaking about the return of the relics the Patriarch noted the very important contributions of Fr. Alexander Karloutsos and Prof. George Demacopoulos to whom he offered as a token of appreciation an icon of St. George.
"I express once again my genuine joy and satisfaction that you are here and through you I express my gratitude to the whole Greek Orthodox Community in America," said the Patriarch addressing the Archons. He added: "We thank the Archons and Dr. Limberakis personally for organizing this pilgrimage and for proceeding to Ankara in order to support our issues and defend our faith?"
The Archons reverently attended Great Vespers at the Patriarchal Cathedral on the eve of the feast of their protector and founder of the Church of Constantinople St. Andrew, the First-called Apostle.
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Skip to comments.Musk: SpaceX to Attempt Falcon 9 First Stage Water Landing
Posted on 04/01/2013 6:12:17 PM PDT by Vince Ferrer
At a joint press conference with NASA earlier today, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the company will try a water landing of its Falcon 9 first stage later year.
The landing will be the start of a series of flight tests that could culminate with an attempted propulsive landing of a first stage back at its launch site in the middle of 2014, Musk said.
During the initial test, the first stage will continue on a ballistic arc and execute a velocity reduction burn to cushion its re-entry into the atmosphere, the SpaceX chief said. Just before splashdown, the rocket will light up its engines again.
Musk said he expected to lose first stages during the initial recovery attempts. The company is looking to gain the experience and data needed to bring a first stage back to the launch site next year for a propulsive landing using retractable legs. He said that attempt could occur in mid-2014.
SpaceX also plans to unveil upgraded versions of the Falcon 9 and its Dragon freighter later this year. The improved rocket includes more powerful engines, longer fuel tanks and a number of significant upgrades that will improve its capability by 60 to 70 percent, Musk said.
Dragon version 2 will be able to carry more cargo and include larger windows for use in later crewed versions of the vehicle. The upgraded Dragon also will feature powerful, side-mounted thruster pods as well as retractable landing legs that will allow for propulsive touchdowns on land.
Musk expects that water landings will become a thing of the past, and that touching down on land will allow the company to conduct missions at a more rapid pace. He did not give any timetable for the first ground landing attempt.
The SpaceX CEO made his remarks during a post-mission press conference for the recently completed Dragon resupply mission to the International Space Station. Joining Musk at the event were SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, and International Space Station Program Scientist Julie Robinson.
A full synopsis of the press conference is below.
Opening Remarks
Bolden: Were really pleased at working together that SpaceX and NASA teams were able to berth at station and return safely
Importance of the commercial cargo program and how critical it is for the ISS program
Orbital Sciences is other COTS partner set for a test flight of Antares rocket in April
Three successful missions in three months
First operational mission with Dragon trunk grapple bars
A number of technological demonstrations on this mission
Dragon back in port in Long Beach last night at about 7 p.m.
All systems remain powered and NASA received all critical cargo
Returned 3,256 lbs. of cargo 200 lbs. more than originally planned
Had an issue with Dragon spacecraft briefly
Slight issue with propellant test valve
Fixed within four or five hours
No further issues after that point
We dont expect to see that issue again
Over 200 scientific investigations ongoing on ISS
Variety of different types of experiments
300 tubes of blood studying interaction between nutrition and bone loss applications for osteoporosis treatment
Experiment looking at alloy mixtures launched on Dragon and returned
Agriculture education, commercial activities
Samples are on the ground, researchers are beginning to look at them
Q&A Session
Q. When is next CRS launch?
Shotwell: CRS 3 launch late this fall. A number of upgrades to the Dragon configuration that will enable better critical cargo to be sent and returned.
Musk: Will include upgraded Falcon 9. Could increase the useful payload of Dragon by several tons. As much as you could pack into Dragon.
Will attempt to recover the first stage.
As I said before, I think it will take us several flights before we are successful in that.
Q. Fairing test status at NASA Plum Brook?
Musk: NASA Plum Brook is an really, epic super cool facility
Prepping to do separate tests. Will be releasing information on it in the next few weeks.
Q. Are you optimistic about Orbital Sciences tests going on as scheduled?
Bolden: Yes
Q. When will Dragon be ready for human spaceflight and are they still on track for 2015?
Musk: Things seem to be going very well. Hitting milestones and hope to do pad abort tests later this year. Its coming along really well. Partnership with NASA is going very well.
Bolden: All of our partners are making very good progress and making their milestones under CCiCAP agreements. The partners are also involved in developing certification process and showing they meet the requirements that are laid out.
NASA is the long pole in the tent. Hope to put out an RFP next spring with down select for providers in Fall 2014. Depends upon how generous Congress is with funding the program.
Q. What was the problem with the thrusters on Dragon?
Musk: There was a very tiny change to three of the check valves on the oxidizer tank. Different from the previous ones that flew, and they got stuck. Was able to write some new software in real time that was uploaded with Dragon to increase pressure upstream from check valve and release it. The spacecraft version of the Heimlich maneuver. Once they got unstuck, they worked very well.
Had difficulty communicating with the spacecraft because it was drifting. Worked with the Air Force to get higher powered dishes to communicate with Dragon and upload the software.
Q. How will sequestration affect commercial crew?
Bolden: As we projected, sequestration has a detrimental impact on the commercial crew program by reducing the amount of money available for partners. Dont see an impact for the rest of this fiscal year (ends September 30), but it will have an impact down the road unless NASA gets more funding.
Q. What is long-term solution for Dragon thruster problem?
Musk: The software uploaded was to get the valve unstuck. We need to fix this tiny little issue with the valve, reverting it to was it used to be. Will do some checks to make sure it doesnt happen again.
Q. What is strategy on booster recover?
Musk: Initial recovery test will be a water landing. First stage continue in ballistic arc and execute a velocity reduction burn before it enters atmosphere to lessen impact. Right before splashdown, will light up the engine again. Emphasizes that we dont expect success in the first several attempts. Hopefully next year with more experience and data, we should be able to return the first stage to the launch site and do a propulsion landing on land using legs.
Q. Is there a flight identified for return to launch site of the booster?
Musk: No. Will probably be the middle of next year.
Q. What are long term effects of sequestration?
Bolden: We dont see an impact for the rest of 2013 calendar year because we ended up with more money than expected in commercial crew. Already discussing delays in commercial crew milestones with partners. Sequestration is a 10-year program that was never supposed to be executed.
Q. What was Boldens reaction to SpaceXs solution to the propulsion problem?
Bolden: Incredible to watch their young, energetic team work through the propulsion anomaly.
Musk: SpaceX and NASA teams are deeply integrated and working closely with each other. Its great to work with NASA. NASA was so cool, I was far more anxious than NASA was. We have one cool customer.
Q. On the check valve problem, you characterized it as a tiny issue. Was it a manufacturing or a configuration question?
Musk: It was a tiny design revision change from the supplier. The supplier made some mistakes and we didnt catch those mistakes. Ran system through low pressurization tests, but didnt run them through the high presssurization functionality tests. Didnt get stuck in the low pressurization functionality tests. Make sure we dont repeat that in the future. Need a magnifying glass to see the difference.
Q. How is upgraded Falcon 9 different from the current version?
Musk: Next version is a meaningful upgrade. Has 60 to 70 percent more capability. Improved redundancy, structure, engines, avionics, etc. This version is designed to allow first stage to land propulsively back at the landing site. Will take at least a year to get that right.
Shotwell: Performance changes are more than rocket changes, but translate into an improvement for scientific community. Can bring up more powered cargo, refrigerators, etc.
Musk: Dragon version 2 will be a significant upgrade, with the capability to land propulsively on land. Water landings will become a thing of the past. Will allow for missions at a faster tempo.
Q. Can you provide more details on Dragon Version 2?
Musk: Significant upgrades, powerful side mounted thruster pods. Quite big windows for astronauts to see outside. Landing legs that pop out of the bottom. It look like kind of a real alien spaceship. Started with landing on water because it was the easiest thing to do and we didnt really know what we were doing. Didnt want to take any unnecessary risks. Now want to push the envelope on the technology.
Plan to unveil Dragon Version 2 later this year.
Final Comments
Shotwell: Thanks all the SpaceXers for all the hard work they put in. Thanks NASA as both a partner and customer, extraordinary relationship with them. Thanks the Air Force, FAA and FCC.
Robinson: A real consolidation between commercial transport and the use of ISS for commercial research. All these things are going hand in hand, and theyre bringing results back to the U.S. economy.
How much have they done that is commercialized?
Here is a start.
"Musk: It was a tiny design revision change from the supplier. The supplier made some mistakes and we didnt catch those mistakes. Ran system through low pressurization tests, but didnt run them through the high presssurization functionality tests. Didnt get stuck in the low pressurization functionality tests. "
Quality control mistakes and inadequate testing are unacceptable when you have lives and billions of dollars at stake. They'll be forced to add the same overhead NASA has been forced too.
Yeah, like that cool Tesla?
Musk is a salesman first, engineer second. He has already figured out how to seperate people (the US government) from their money (taxes money).
Everyone hears "SpaceX" and they think "private commercial". They would be shocked to know how much money he has received in government contracts.
And the others aren't? Are you kidding me? They buy petrolum jelly in 55 gallon drums for use in Washington, DC and surrounding areas.
Difference is SpaceX didn't do a paper spacecraft. They are building hardware that mostly works a whole lot cheaper than all of the above.
You're ok with Obama cronies getting sweatheart deals while the govt is forced to GIVE him data, designs, and technical support?
And no, the thousands of engineers in Texas and Florida who have been put out of work by this are not Obama fans.
That kind of crap is the difference between the F-22 and the WWII era warplanes. Fly then fix costs lives. So be it.
Fix then fly means you stay on the ground.
I despise that crap. It's institutionalized thinking.
And even with the billions and billions NASA spent on quality control and testing, they managed to kill a lot more folks than Musk has.
It's a dangerous business.
Instead of reducing payload, they are making the rocket bigger. Notice they are talking about the Falcon 2 upgrade. I think about 1/3 of the fuel in the rocket will be used to return to the pad.
BTW, NASA has been building and launching rockets for 50 years. What they have learned, they turn over to private industry. You know, people like Elon Musk and SpaceX.
Yes, as they should.
You can do it with a spitfire.
With a system more complicated you end up with mission failure.
And he only gets paid for meeting contract milestones. He doesn't get paid for doing studies.
And I wouldn't call Columbia and Challenger mission successes.... Your way kills people and wastes billions.
Good grief, they had a hell of a lot of successes as well
I wonder if you or I could get one of those contracts.
No existing company, no past performance, no product, no knowledge of the process.
Yeah thats a sweetheart deal you are defending.
NASA has screwed the pooch a LOT because of institutionalized thinking.
NASA didn't build those spacecraft. They hired contractors to that they didn't watch. They let a test go on with men inside at 15 PSI O2 with crap wiring in a flakey spacecraft.
No... I'll never be convinced that government can do a better job of providing transportation from point a to point b.
I've ridden in a C-130 and a 747, one government, one commercial. I know which one was better and safer.
It's not that much of a deal, if you look at the financials. Musk dropped $100 million into it. Other folks dropped in about another $100 million of private capitalization.
I know I can't put $100M into a company, I have ex-wives. Can you?
Musk started this in 2002. They do get progress payments for meeting milestones. It's 2013, and cap is around $1B or so, last I heard.
"I've ridden in a C-130 and a 747, one government, one commercial. I know which one was better and safer."
LOL. Why don't you compare apples and chainsaws? They are both associated with trees.
Lives have been lost on both.
I know which one I'd prefer to ride.
There isn't any profit in dead customers for the commercial side.
Now just a bleepin second.
Did the government make the C-130?
I know which one I'd ride in, if I was forced to ride in an aircraft again. And I'd pay for the upgrade to first class.
A C-130 is a cargo plane.
They also have variants with very, very large weapons in them. Like 155s. And bofors. Thumpy stuff.
So yes, they were designed and spec'ed to carry cargo and passengers in the use of killing people and breaking things, but they also do some serious killing and breaking all their own.
If we measured someone's worth by their politics we'd be democrats. They are the ones who consider political influence to be more important that achievement.
Paypal and SpaceX are great businesses, and Falcon/Dragon is a far cheaper way to orbit than the shuttle was. So the founder of those businesses is an idiot in his politics. That doesn't change the value of those businesses.
Ouch... Not good for the hot section parts. Since the bell nozzles are ablative, they would be replaced anyway, but when the hot combustors hit that salt water... Ouch...
"If we measured someone's worth by their politics we'd be democrats. They are the ones who consider political influence to be more important that achievement. "
So you like corruption and helping those who would be happy to see you jailed for your beliefs. Good to know.
As for the cost of Spacex. Sure its cheaper then the shuttle. Thats to be expected for a platform with a fraction of the capability of the shuttle or many other existing platforms.
We are in a fight for our lives and our freedoms. If you are ok with those who seek to take our freedoms then you are the enemy.
So you're ok with "fly then fix" for SpaceX and the failures which that introduces but use the failures of NASA to condemn them?
kinda hypocritical
Comparing a C-130 to a 747 is laughable.
I don't think they will be recovering the stages from the water for reuse in these flights. They just want to reduce the speed down to near zero before it hits the water..
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My guess
Tousen Resurrection -> Ichigo H1 (Lizard)
Gins -> Ichigo H2 (more humanoid)
Aizen -> Ichigo H3 (?)
My guess
Tousen Resurrection -> Ichigo H1 (Lizard)
Gins -> Ichigo H2 (more humanoid)
Aizen -> Ichigo H3 (?)
I just had this weird idea of him turning into a child... Harry Potter style.
Avatar and signature by me.
Instead of giving Aizen power I hope he has some abilities that cancel out others powers. Or Ichigo, someone damnit.
Sig and Ava by Imotochan
it could involve turning his illusions into reality...
Sigs and Ava by Ravona
Aizens old look kind of looked like a grown Harry Potter Lol!I just had this weird idea of him turning into a child... Harry Potter style.
Oh for goodness sakes I sure hope not. He should have stayed in hollow shinigami hybrid form, plain mask or not, that looked wayyyy better than his ressurecion to me.can't really guess but i think he will probably be uglier than tousen's resureccion,lol
On topic, his ressurecion may relate to mirrors & making illusions into reality but as Chris200 & halaros536 said, I expect that to be more along the lines of his Bankai. I expect him to have some hax ability (ex: respira) but the thing I want the most is pure explosive raw power.
He is so hax already, I mean its been said that his Shikai> Gotei 13 & Vizards basically lol, so his Bankai itself if done right should be the pure definition of HAX, so what I really want to see out of his hollow form is that Aizen who said he is stronger than sll of the Espada together!
Something's been bugging me for a while; ever since I caught up to the current chap. Is Aizen really so incredibly strong? Or is it that every one is under his zanpakto's illusion so he always has the upper hand and appears to be strong?
The reason I ask is because Unohana said Ichigo is the only one who stands a chance against Aizen cuz he never caught sight of his shikai. I'm sure it isn't cuz he is the strongest because there are clearly a few people in SS and the Vizard group who are stronger than Ichigo. And the way it looks Aizen is exceedingly stronger than the Espada he sought and created. The same Espada Ichigo has trouble with. So back to my question is Aizen really that strong or is it his illusion that makes him appear so?


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When journalism professor Amy Wu from Hong Kong's Shue University reached out to American University to create a cultural exchange between her students and the students at AU's School of Communication, it began a relationship that demonstrates the importance of international awareness and curiosity for aspiring journalists.
Charles Lewis, professor and executive editor of the Investigative Reporting Workshop, along with 22 students from his Global Investigative Journalism Class, volunteered to host Professor Wu and her six visiting students during one of their weekly Monday sessions. Despite a week delay due to Hurricane Sandy, the two classes convened and had a conversation regarding everything from the transparency of journalism in China to the culminating U.S. presidential election.
Jennifer Tang Wing Chee, one of Wu's students, recalls: "The class at AU enabled us to have cultural exchange with other students by sharing with them the media environment and practices in Hong Kong and China. It was pretty interesting as we realized how different the environment is to that of the States, especially on regulation of press freedom."
Censorship and its challenges for Chinese journalists proved to be a leading topic of the conversation. Professor Lewis's class had just read the book "Investigative Journalism in China," about the uphill struggle against censorship that many Chinese journalists face. His students were eager to know how this reality implicated the aspiring journalists' outlook and future careers.
"It intrigued my students that our Chinese visitors said that there was some transparency in journalism, at least in Hong Kong," recalls Professor Lewis. "There were all kinds of opinions and the interaction was delightful on a human dimension level."
The importance of this cultural exchange extended far beyond bringing two groups of students together from different corners of the world. By facilitating an exchange and conversation between these future journalists, Professors Wu and Lewis broadened their students' global perspectives and encouraged them to recognize each other's challenges and examine their cultural differences.
"It is important to have global sensitivity. There is no solution to any problem based locally or in the state," says Professor Lewis. "Journalism needs to widen its aperture to the world."
Professor Wu agrees.
"In seeing both worlds and being exposed to another culture, my students can now make a decision on their own as to their future goals," she explains. "Some of they said they are interested in exploring studying in the U.S. and others have a new appreciation for journalism and say they really admire how journalists take their work very seriously in the U.S."
Professor Lewis also reminds all American University students that obtaining an internationally conscious perspective is extremely possible, even right here on campus.
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The public is welcome to visit with Heinlein at 10 a.m. The swearing-in ceremony will begin promptly at 11 a.m. with the BLM Colorado State Director, Helen Hankins, presiding over the event.
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Heinlein came to Colorado from Monticello, Utah, where he was a BLM Field Manager since 2008. In 1996, Heinlein received a Master of Science in forest ecology from Northern Arizona University. Heinlein has worked as a research fire ecologist with the Northern Arizona University Ecological Restoration Institute, a biologist with the National Park Service Arctic Inventory and Monitoring Network, the Chief of Natural and Cultural Resources and Assistant Park Supervisor for Western Arctic National Parklands, and as the Superintendent of the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve.
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I doubt those raws even exist (scanned), otherwise someone would have started scanlating that hole..
Ive got the raws,and im cleaning them myself (screw null)
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Could you help me?
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Need raws from vol.3 till vol.7 (chapter 9 and up)
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J.R. Kortman Center for Design
Upscale shop and gallery, in downtown Rockford.
Edgebrook offers local specialty shopping with a unique blend of eclectic boutique shops, excellent restaurants and convenient service-oriented businesses, where there is truly something for everyone. Please visit edgebrookshops.com for a list of merchants and events happening. Owned and operated by Orput Companies, Inc.
Over 40 specialty shops, a grocery store, furniture store, and restaurants at this center.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Farm dinners at Heritage Prairie Farm, in Elburn have been a tradition since 2007. All farm dinners include a welcome cocktail upon arrival to the farm with butler-passed appetizers, and live acoustic music. For dinner, an upscale five-course meal, introduced by the chef himself, is served family-style in a charming atmosphere, regardless of the season. Get an inside look at how the farm operates from one of their knowledgeable staff with a private tour of the farm.
McEachran Homestead was settled in 1857 by John McEachran, the great-great-grandfather of Herbert Greenlee, the current owner. In May 2010, it was born from a passion for quality wines. We are directly and meticulously involved with every stage in wine production: from growing the grapes on our two-acre vineyard to finishing and bottling the wine. We practice the philosophy of honoring the grape, not by ageing and adding flavors to the wines, but by keeping the integrity of each grape's flavors intact and allowing the freshness of our wines to speck for themselves. We proudly offer many seasonal fruit and 19 varieties of grape wines for purchase. We also have indoor and outdoor spaces available to hold events, such as weddings, showers, graduations.
All Seasons Apple Orchard is a u-pick apple orchard located in Woodstock, the county seat of McHenry County in Northern Illinois. We have more than 11,000 apple trees and 12 varieties of apples, including Honey crisp and the Asian pear. We also have a pick your own pumpkin patch (pumpkin picking), with six different varieties of pumpkins for your decorating and baking needs. Starting Labor Day Weekend, explore our 10 acre Corn Maze with 3 miles of pathways and 2 bridges. Spend time in our petting zoo, country farm market, or indoor grill restaurant which offers seasonal favorites like homemade apple donuts, apple cider, caramel apples, local honey and much more! At All Seasons Orchard, the hay ride (wagon ride) will take you on a tour through our beautiful orchards and is essential to a complete fall season experience! In our 20th year, we continue our commitment to producing the best apples in Illinois for you and your family!
Honey Hill Orchard is a family-owned and operated orchard that was started as a hobby by Hawken Askelson in 1965. Today, the original orchard location has 2,100 apple trees, with an additional 500 trees at a second farm location. What started out as a simple farm stand has grown to include pick your own apples, raspberries and pumpkins, honey from Honey Hill's own bee hives, a bakery, the Apple Barn Country Store and some old-fashioned family activities. In addition to providing customers with quality products, Honey Hill Orchard gives families a chance to spend a relaxing time on the farm and create some great family memories and traditions.
Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch - Hampshire
Ride the wagon to pick your own pumpkin, shop the Harvest Market and visit the Farmers Wife Cafe and Bakery. Goebbert's has a second location in South Barrington.
Stop by and pick your own blueberries and red raspberries.
Enclosed 2-level regional shopping mall with many external businesses on same property. Many public activities including craft and car shows, community and holiday events. Food court, children's play area, early morning walking. CherryVale Mall is also one of just a few locations with new Tesla Supercharging Stations. These stations are for the all electric-powered Tesla cars to use to charge up the vehicle.
CITY:Cherry Valley
Wind Ridge Herb Farm in Caledonia, IL grows over 400 varieties of culinary and medicinal herbs without the use of chemical fertilizers. The herbs produced by Wind Ridge Herb Farm are Certified Naturally Grown. They carry only natural products with no artificial dyes, preservatives, or additives; personally harvesting, inspecting, drying, and packaging the herbs in order to guarantee quality and freshness. The garden is available for meetings, tours, groups and catered lunches. Lunches are provided for groups of 8 or more, and include a garden tour.
Several restaurants and seven national chains, including Best Buy, K-Mart, Office Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Sports Authority, provide various home and business products.
CITY:Crystal Lake
For over 50 years, Oney's Tree Farm has been the place where family Christmas traditions begin with a hunt for the perfect tree across the rolling hills. Precut and trees to plant are also available. Owned and operated by the Peterson family, the farm offers free horse-drawn wagon rides and visits with Mrs. Claus in her North Pole house. The 1904 barn turns into a magical gift shop, bakery and hot lunch spot with the Peterson grandchildren working alongside family and friends. Custom fresh wreaths, garland and centerpieces, created by Grandma Dawn Peterson, are also available. Open the day after Thanksgiving and daily through mid-December from 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Oney's also sells homegrown trees, shrubs and perennials to the public in April and May. Tap into the Peterson family's decades of experience by bringing pictures and measurements of the landscape space for custom design services. Open spring and fall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A nice selection of fabric, notions, books and threads. Experienced quilters to assist with all your quilting needs. Quilting classes available.
Find u-pick asparagus, strawberries, tomatoes and pumpkins. Roadside produce includes sweet corn, muskmelons, peppers and pumpkins. Susie's hosts a Strawberry Festival every June.
CITY:Garden Prairie
Village Green Home & Garden West
A fascinatingly large garden center with outdoor furniture supplying customers from all over the Midwest. The center also takes care of holiday needs with trees, trims and gifts. Home center, same location, 815.637.8840. There's a Village Green East, too.
Afghans, books, baby quilts, birdhouses and feeders, ceramics, goose clothes and geese, southwest artifacts, lawn and garden decor and more.
This u-pick orchard features 14 varieties of apples, plus rhubarb and raspberries. The Homestead's store is located in a century-old horse barn, stocked with homemade honey, candles, dried flowers, dried apple chips and more.
Stained glass supplies, custom and restoration.
Exclusively Yours Leiza-George
A shopping experience like no other, this store has floor-to-ceiling gifts from around the would. Its specialties include handmade oak and Amish furniture, jewelry, linens, cards, Christmas items and more.
Bridget has clothes from size newborn to size 12/14 girls and boys. She carries baby equiptment, dvds, toys, outdoor toys, all at a fraction of what it costs new.
Enders Flowers at Edgebrook Shopping Center
Fresh and exotic flowers plus garden gifts.
This seasonal orchard offers more than 80 varieties of apples and pears. We will be opening on Saturday, September 10th! As always, we will be open on Saturdays and Sunday from 10-5 during the season unless otherwise noted. Please check here or on Facebook before you come! Days and hours may change due to weather or the current status of the ripe crop.
We sell garden decor, primitives, antiques, collectibles, glassware, furniture, children's primitive furniture, tools, books, and we have a gentlemen's room where we specialize in fishing, pipes, hunting, bar decor, and way more.
CITY:Poplar Grove
Gensler Gardens is a family owned operation specilizing in greenhouses and locally grown vegetables.
CITY:Loves Park
Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street
Visit our award-winning Premier Main Street which is full of charming shops, delightful restaurants, quality entertainments and life-enhancing opportunities and events.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Celebrating 100 years in 2012 - Visit the World's Oldest Family Owned Harley-Davidson dealership. An award winning facility, with an expanded showroom that features Harley-Davidson motorcycles, H-D Authorized Rentals, Harley-Davidson Riding Academy, full service department, fashion and riding gear, collectibles, parts and accessories, and much more.
Specializing in Counted Cross Stitch and Custom Framing. We have the largest showcase of fabrics, fibers, patterns, kits and accessories in the Midwest.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Shop more than 140 retail and specialty stores.
Nautical binnacles, sextants, ship models, barometers, blown glass, kaleidoscopes, fog horns, compasses, Chelsea clocks, Bulova, Janmark and more.
Josie's Antiques has a very large selection to browse through. This shop is four buildings on a large piece of land on the outskirts of Maple Park. The atmosphere will take you by surprise as will some of the treasures you will find! Definitly a must when traveling to or through!
CITY:Maple Park
Resale shop. No consignments. Weekly specials.
Hair and nail service, esthetics, spa body treatments, bridal services, massage therapy.
Arte Verde Garden Center and Landscape Co.
Come see the area's largest selection of top-quality plants, including annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, and shrubs. Farm animals and exotic birds. Unique plants not found in other garden centers. A name that stands for quality!
CITY:Poplar Grove
Thirty-five unique gift, antique and specialty shops and cafe.
This fourth generation, family-owned pottery company features an on-site museum and a factory store that holds an annual summer sale.
Balloon bouquets, arches, flags, pillars and just about anything you can think of made out of balloons!
Community Farmer's' Market. Due to their commitment to quality and freshness, not all products are available all year round. The farmers bring only their produce to market in their freshest state so not all selections are in stock every week. The Market does its best to ensure seasonal produce is abundantly available during harvest time. Open seasonally June through October.
Our small family-run business is celebrating over 20 years of bringing your family the delights of the autumn harvest. Apple picking is a great way to spend a crisp autumn day with friends and family. We planted our first 100 apple trees in 1996. Since then we have planted an additional 1900 trees.
Material Girl Fabric Shop located in downtown Crystal Lake, formerly The Fabric Shop, features fresh and modern fabric designers such as Anthology, Free Spirit, Westminster Including: Amy Butler, Kaffe Fawcett, Riley Blake, Alexander Henry, Michael Miller - Including Anna Griffin, Moda, Henry Glass, Kaufman, Hoffman and more. We offer an extensive variety of fabrics, trims and notions for Crystal Lake and the surrounding McHenry County area. In addition, we continue to add more fabric lines and designers such as RJR, Batik Textiles, Red Rooster, Andover, Art Gallery, Lecien, Clothworks, Dunroven House, James Thompson & Co., Marcus Fabrics, Oilcloth, Intl., P & B Textiles, Quilting Treasures, Shannon Fabrics, Studio E, and Mary Flanagan Wools. We now offer Sewing Classes and Sewing Instruction right here in our Crystal Lake store. These classes will be for beginners as well as experienced sewers of all ages looking for new ideas and inspirations.
CITY:Crystal Lake
A simple gathering of all things primitive and country. Poppy Seed Primitives is a cozy place where you can find antiques, primitive home decor items and gift ideas. We strive to find products that are unique and sometimes one-of-a-kind. We are proud to offer many items that are made here in the U.S. Some are even locally hand-made. Our inventory is always changing for the seasons. That's just a sampling of what we offer, it's even better to experience it.
Paddle-board lessons and rentals are provided by Alpine Accessories at Three Oaks Recreation Area. Make reservations by calling 847-854-4754 or online. Walk ups on availability.
CITY:Lake in the Hills
Book Stall has 12,000 books on history, local history, military, cooking, art, antiques, poetry, fiction, technology, natural history, along with first editions, hard-to-find and antiquarian books. Find larger holdings in military, technology and religion. Book Stall also has a large booth in the East State Antique Mall.
Our work embodies skill, insight, and respect for both the material and process. It is useful in the kitchen, on the table, or as an accent to decor. The warmth and beauty crafted into each pot will touch those who use it. Its artistry functions best through daily use, through intimate acquaintance.
Over 150 varieties of novelty candy, nuts and chocolate covered nuts. Antique soda fountain, shake machine, and freezers in use to bring back the memories of the good old days. Music from the 1950s and 1960s. Come by and turn back the clock. Closed during winter months.
Primitive and unique furniture, accessories, folk art, and collectibles.
We always try to have that special gift you're looking for. We carry Boyds Bears, Dept.56, Harbor Lights, Precious Moments, sports memorabilia, and the list goes on. We are just a fun place to shop. Come visit!
The Midwest Superstore, Woodstock Harley Davidson, where you can purchase as well as rent one of their new Harley-Davidsons for the day, week, or special events. Everything from street rods to V-rods. Many special events to enjoy too.
Hub City Mall features antiques, used furniture, and much more. We offer beautiful antiques that you will love and our friendly staff will gladly assist you with all your antique shopping questions and needs.
Village Green Home and Garden East
A fascinatingly large garden center with outdoor furniture supplying customers from all over the Midwest. The center also takes care of all holiday needs with trees, trims and gifts. There's a Village Green West, too.
The Mink Barn - Furs by Talidis
Hundreds of ready-made garments. Specializing in mink but also have long hair and sheared beaver, raccoon, foxes of all shades, lynx, Russian sable.
Recognizing downtown Crystal Lake's need for a gourmet food shop, Le Petit Marché opened in March of 2005, offering not only baked goods but the first and finest selection of wines in the historic downtown area. Le Petit Marché quickly became a favorite gathering place for patrons of the arts (heading to the Raue Center for a performance) and fine food alike. It has continued to evolve and thrive with the passing years, introducing catering services, open microphone performances, specialty wine tastings and more than forty specialty cheeses from around the world.
CITY:Crystal Lake
All-encompassing golf retailer, with a 10,000 square foot retail showroom, heated outdoor driving range, teaching academy, cafe, bar and beer garden.
My Favorite Things is a local shop found in downtown DeKalb. It is full of primitives, antiques, vintage decor, collectible and gift items.
We've been told we're "Not just the usual" garden and gift shop. We focus on Garden and Yard Art that is both functional and fun. You never know what unique, new or crafted item you might find here!
Downtown Crystal Lake Main Street
Visit the award-winning Premier Main Street which is full of charming shops, delightful restaurants, quality entertainments and life-enhancing opportunities and events.
CITY:Crystal Lake
25,000 square feet of tropical splendor. Known for easy-to-grow orchids, flowering house plants and indoor foliage. Open year 'round.
CITY:West Dundee
Antiques, collectibles, furniture, crafts, and gifts.
Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental
The staff of Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental are courteous, friendly and willing to help you get the best of your trip to Shabbona Lake. This shop has everything you could ever need out on the lake from fishing line to boat rentals. The staff is knowledegable and can assist you in anyway possible.
Ridgefield Antique Dealers Assc.
Several antique shops located in a quaint rural setting. All shops are within walking distance.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Furniture from primitives to Victorian, advertising, signs, country accessories and more. Call ahead.
In this store you will find unique antiques.
An 1847 Blacksmith and Wagonmaker's shop featuring two floors of country pine, oak, walnut, mahogany furniture and accessories. Some architectural artifacts.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Here, at The Country Club, we produce handmade candles, soaps and bath products. Our wonderful soaps, lotions and bath bombs are carried in stores nationally and locally. Our hand-raised goats provide us with milk, which is used in many of our products. We have a full line of glycerin soap by the slice, and cold process soaps, as well as silky goat milk lotion in many fantastic fragrances. Our candles are well-known, and come in a huge variety of scents. We are really just a little shop full of unique soaps, candles and bath products.
A tradition for over 25 years. Thousands of hand-pruned, organically grown firs, spruces, and pines in 9 varieties. Free horse-drawn wagon rides & Santa on weekends. Pets welcome
Come to our quaint village of shops, filled with quality antiques and fine accent pieces for your home.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Open seasonally Friday - Sunday, March to November. 2016 opening day is March 18th. This seasons hours are 1:30 - 8:30, on Fri/Sat, and 1:30 - 5:30 on Sun. Enjoy farmcrafted spirits grown from the finest grain, handcrafted and distilled on our fifth generation family farm. From seed to spirit. Tours and tastings are $10/person, and include a souvenir shot glass. Tours will occur every hour on the hour, with the last tour starting one hour before close. Cocktails will be available to purchase by the glass to enjoy in the tasting room or on the cocktail patio. There will also be branded logo wear, bottles of whiskey and vodka available for purchase.
Blue Wind Gallery & Annex 4121
Furniture, collectibles, comics, militaria, railroad memorabilia, original landscape and wildlife paintings.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Belvidere Rent All & Party Store
Get all your party supplies here! We rent just about everything, from blow-up obstacle courses, to tables and chairs, to wedding trellises. We also carry all sorts of tools and machinery to suit your needs.
Cracker Jax began in 1984 as a vintage clothing store and has since transformed into the magical place it is today! All senses are delighted as you shop 15 cases of new and vintage jewelry, eclectic clothing, soy candles, oils, incense, gemstones of every kind, unique gifts, stunning greeting cards, books, antique and shabby chic furniture, art and one-of-a-kind treasures. We are lovers of all things beautiful!
Since 1981, Theis Farm Market has been providing high quality, exceptionally great tasting local produce. Family owned and operated, they take pride in their work and are constantly striving to meet new demands by delivering even better tasting produce and higher quality products. They started out with a wagon by the road full of vegetables. Greenhouses came as a necessity for the starting of our field plants. They decided to do a few flowers for fun and that quickly turned into the place to go for top quality beautiful bedding plants, including Barb's original mixed planters and baskets. Now they have bedding and vegetable plants starting in the spring following through to summer with ripe tasty vegetables and into the fall for pumpkins, squash, gourds and all your other fall decorations. They always carry fresh eggs, homegrown popcorn, honey from the bees on their farm, syrups and jams from slack's. May1st-October 31st Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm Sundays and Holidays 10am-5pm Closed: July 4th
CITY:Maple Park
Fine art, antiques and collectibles can all be found at Sycamore Antiques. Stop in to see all that we have to offer!
Green Box Boutique is the store with unique and earth-friendly gifts for friends, family, or for yourself! Browse our products and learn more about what we have to offer. We are located on the Square in the heart of Woodstock, IL.
Seven minutes west of downtown St. Charles in Wasco off Rt. 64 (west Main Street). Weddings our specialty.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Countryside. Proud to be recognized as one of the finest retail flower shop, nursery and garden center facilities in the Midwest.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Full service teleflora shop. Fresh floral arrangements designed daily. Planters, floor plants, mylar balloons, fruit baskets, stuffed animals and greeting cards.
CITY:West Dundee
The Gardens of Woodstock is more than just plants... its a destination. The Gardens feature several waterfalls and ponds. The original waterfall was small with only a 3 foot drop and a small pond. Today when you take a walk through The Gardens you can see how our passion grew and evolved. The Gardens now includes 5-separate waterfalls. The two largest have over 5 foot drops and evoke serenity with the sound of falling water. You can identify two more by the sound of bubbling brooks and small catch ponds that cascade into a large pond. The Gardens is the perfect atmosphere for a one of a kind wedding, alive with blooms to delight you and your guests. Each wedding is unique and here at The Gardens we pride ourselves at making yours as distinctive as possible.
Large European and American furniture from 1840's to 1930's: armoires, sideboards, tables, bureaus, chairs. More than 1,000 stained and beveled glass windows, some matching. Owner makes several annual European buying trips.
A distinctive retail store offering quality decorating accessories, fine furniture and unique gifts. Its retail showroom boutique is the ideal place to discover exciting ideas for your home or business. Located in a 1912 theatre building.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Colonial Antique Mall and Restoration Center
150 Quality dealers in spacious 35,000 square foot mall, featuring largest furniture inventory in Northern Illinois including: Architecturals, built-ins, mantles, lamps & fixtures. PLUS: 85 showcases - jewelry, collectibles. No reproductions or crafts.
A variety of items are for sale at a reasonable price. The collection includes articles for the home, gifts, decorations and clothing.
Unique showroom & warehouse sprawls over an impressive 50,000 square foot inside the historical Starline building, which is the perfect showroom for their pieces. With the outside of the building encased with climbing ivy, huge skylights, and old wooden beams and floors, their products feel at home here. Shop a vast collection of home and garden decor featuring arbors, gazebos, trellis, planters, wall baskets, chandeliers, statuary, antiques, cast iron and more.
Historic home's 14+ rooms filled with affordable antiques, primitive to Victorian. Relaxed, kid-friendly, hometown atmosphere.
Located in Kings, Illinois this coffee/antique shop, located in a historic church, is open every week Wednesday through Saturday and hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 8-2 and Friday 8-6. We have packaged gourmet coffees, sweets, and antiques all in a beautiful, historic building.
Walkup Heritage Farm & Gardens
We specialize in retail sales of native heirloom vegetables and plants. Native Prairie plants, heirloom roses and peonies, annuals and perennials, and more. Seasonal operation open from May through October.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Diamond G Ranch & Western Store
Large western store -- everything for the horse & rider. Also, indoor and outdoor arenas. Boarding available.
Family owned and operated paint, wallpaper and window treatment business. Come to the decorating center where our customers are the kings. Custom stain & paint matching and personal direction for beautiful walls and windows.
D & D Jewelers has been a fixture in Sycamore, Illinois for over 100 years. We are often praised for knowing our customers likes and being able to help them find or create the perfect piece of jewelry to uniquely fit their personality. We specialize in engagement and wedding rings, exquisite diamonds, Custom Design, vibrant gemstones from the well known basics to the exotic and lustrous pearls. We have stunning pieces from classic and elegant to unique and one of a kind. D & D has the largest selection of top quality brands of men's watches and women's watches in the area.
Quilting fabric, books, patterns, notions, and classes. Come check us out!
Flags for every occasion: US flags, international flags, buntings, flagpoles. Large selection of decorative banners, floor mats, gifts, and unique decorator items.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Johnson's Pumpkin Stand & Corn Maze
Our farm is not a large scale operation but we are a family run operation that does its best to provide you the customer with a good product and a friendly smile when you come for a visit. We offer 12 acres of mazes, fall decorations, and pumpkins and gourdes galore! So gather up the kids, find some friends and venture out to Sycamore Illinois and start some great memories! (Opens Sept. 23)


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With contrasting mesh panels and a laidback design, this bebe tank top is a hot way to go off-duty. Try yours with a cami and a pair of skinny jeans or throw it over a bathing suit.
- 83% cotton, 17% nylon
- Center back to hem: 21" (53 cm)
- Does not come with cami
- Machine wash according to care label
- Imported
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S
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Shoshana Hayman, parent educator from Israel, gives the how-to's on helping your child develop spirit on The Attached Family online magazine at http://theattachedfamily.com/membersonly/?p=2523. Look for login information in this week's Parenting This Week e-newsletter, or become an API member.
We can make a child say "sorry" or "thank you" or practice the piano or do his homework. But when we force a child, we are not really instilling within him something that is lasting. We are putting form before spirit. Before a child can learn form, he must have the spirit for this behavior to be true and long-lasting.


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Call them what you will, brogues, wing-tips, oxfords, but I am obsessed with them! With this season's trend being boyfriendwear, denim and brogues are a match made in heaven!
Not only can you wear brogues with jeans, but show off those sexy gams by pairing them up with denim cut-offs, skirts and dresses – think sexy Lolita. It's masculine yet still feminine, romantic yet edgy, playful yet bold, need I say more? So, surrender to their boyish charm, roll up those jeans, step into a pair of brogues, and walk the line in style!
Candela Taylor Oxford, $225.00
Lace adds a demurely girlish spin to this romantic oxford.
Jil Sander Leather Slip-on Brogues, $570.00
Jil Sander's cream leather brogues are a slip-on style that will inject a dose of cool into a tailored look. Roll up your pants and pair them with a simple T-shirt to master borrowed-from-the-boys cool.
Fratelli Rosetti Oxfords, $490.00
Elegance redefined, these Fratelli Rossetti oxfords scream sultry sophistication.
Fratelli Rossetti @ Zappos
Candela Duel-Toned Oxford, $188.00
Smart wingtip oxford with two-tone leather uppers for a sleek tailored look.
Church's Patent Burwood Brogues, $425.00
Invest in some classic black patent leather Church's brogues. Team them with cigarette pants and a crisp white shirt for a look with boyish charm.
Steve Madden Oxfords, $69.90
There's nothing more chic than black and white spectator oxfords to make a bold statement.
Deena & Ozzy Spectator Oxford, $48.00
Smart pointed oxford with woven wingtip uppers for a playful take on a boyish look.
–Nikki Cho Russo
Tags: Candela, Church, Deena & Ozzy, Fratelli Rossetti, Jil Sander, Steve Madden, Urban Outfitters


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Sensual, Sensuality
A fondness or desire for unrighteous physical pleasure, especially sexual immorality.
- His master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph:Gen. 39:7;
- Whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery:Matt. 5:28; ( 3 Ne. 12:28; )
- Abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul:1 Pet. 2:11;
- The lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes are not of the Father:1 Jn. 2:16;
- Go no more after the lusts of your eyes:Alma 39:9;
- By transgression of holy laws, man became sensual:D&C 20:20;
- If any commit adultery in their hearts, they shall not have the Spirit:D&C 63:16;
- Cease from all your lustful desires:D&C 88:121;
- Men began to be carnal, sensual, devilish:Moses 5:13; ( Mosiah 16:3; Moses 6:49; )