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Walking through Livingston County War Museum is like taking a tour of the 20th Century, including artifacts, films, books, uniforms and weapons of several wars. The museum does not glorify war, but shows the best attributes of men and women caught up in war. In doing so, we respectfully honor the service of America's veterans, and the men and women from the area who served in the military.
Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum
See the finest memorabilia associated with the history of the Mother Road in Illinois. Among the artifacts, you'll find the bus and van of Route 66 icon, Bob Waldmire—a true legend of the Mother Road. During your visit, you'll likely spot Bob's brother, Buz Waldmire, sharing stories of his late brother's famous travels up and down Route 66. Be sure to step around back for a great photo op in front of the World's Largest Route 66 shield and other great murals. Admission is free.
The Polk-a-Dot Drive In was founded over 50 years ago has become one of the most memorable attractions along Illinois Route 66. Stop in and see the collection of memorabilia and enjoy a great meal.
Looking for that perfect daring escape for you, your friends or family? Zip Chicago Canopy Tours provides an experience you will not soon forget. It will create memories that last a life time. The tour is completely guided and contains no motorized machines for propulsion. All you have to do is enjoy your flight! Our guests can reach speeds of up to 45 mph. The platforms and suspension bridges are surrounded by an assortment of native trees. Check out our different tours to see which adventure is the right one for you!
Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum & Resource Center
The history of the Oakland and Pontiac car brands as seen through 15 classic cars, dealer artifacts, a complete print library and memorabilia. Free admission-open year round.
These murals bring back the memories of the heyday of Route 66 in Pontiac, Illinois.
Three bridges which cross the Vermillion River. Built as early as 1898 and one of the most popular attractions in Pontiac. Bridge 1 connects Riverview Drive and Play Park. It was built in July 1898 by Joliet Bridge Company with an iron structure, 190 feet long and 4 feet wide and supported by cables swung from masonry piers. The current bridge is a wooden structure. Bridge 2 connects the Play Park and Chautauqua Park - Eden M. Johnson Memorial circa 1926. Bridge 3 connects the south side and Riverside-Humiston Park. It was built in connection with the adjoining park, circa 1978: Illinois Contractors, Inc.
Pontiac's historic connections to Abraham Lincoln date back to Lincoln's early days as a young lawyer traveling the 8th Judicial District. Lincoln visited Pontiac many times, represented a number of local citizens in legal actions, and made connections here that helped him to rise to prominence in state and national politics. Nine outdoor story boards help tell the stories associated with Lincoln's many visits to Pontiac. Pick up a map at the Visitor Center.
Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum
See the finest collection of memorabilia from the historic Mother Road in Illinois. The free-admission Hall of Fame features nostalgic photos and displays, plus attractions that include Route 66 artist and icon Bob Waldmire's bus and van, and the world's largest Route 66 shield.
Route 66 Heritage Wayside Exhibits
Five wayside story boards that highlight the history of Route 66 in Pontiac. Pick up a map at the Route 66 Museum.
A 20th century Kankakee streetcar was moved to Gardner in 1932 to serve as a diner. In 1937, the streetcar became a cottage and playhouse. It was moved behind the Riviera in 1955 and is still there today. It was restored ty the Route 66 Association of Illinois and inducted into the Route 66 Hall of Fame in 2001.
The historic Two-Cell Jail was built in 1906. It has been restored by the community and holds a strong presence near Gardner's downtown area. Visitors are now encouraged to "go behind bars" and have their own photo taken.
Prairie Lakes Country Club & Inn
Prairie Lakes offers a 9 hole golf course and a full service restaurant and hotel. Hotel and Golf packages available and banquet facilities. Golf opens daily at 7:00am and the restaurant is open 11:00am - 10:00pm daily. Call for seasonal hours.
Be sure to stop by and pick up local Pontiac and tourist information for area attractions, dining, coupons and shopping. Located inside the Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum building.
Situated along the historical old route 66, this small town restaurant is authentic and rich with history. Opened in 1926 by Joe & Victor Seloti it still contains the knotty pine walls that were crafted from cedar telephone poles. Stop by to enjoy classic home cooking and take a step back in time.
International Walldog Mural and Sign Art Exhibit
Exhibit featuring the history of outdoor sign and mural art. Videos, drawings, and artifacts tell the story of advertising art. Art work for sale. The International Walldog Mural & Sign Art Exhibit is dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of the outdoor wall advertising signs painted in the days before electronic mass media. The painters who created those early signs called themselves "Walldogs." The displays which are found at the museum tell the history of the early sign painters who created their art on the sides of brick buildings, barns, and other structures. Examples of those early signs can still be seen throughout the Midwest and, though faded, peeling, and sometimes barely readable, these "ghost signs" remain an important part of our collective cultural and commercial history.
Enjoy hiking, jogging, cross-country skiing, camping, snowmobiling, fishing, boating, canoeing and biking along the I&M Canal State Trail. This 61-mile recreational trail begins at Brandon Road in Rockdale and parallels the canal to LaSalle Peru.
Sweet Autumn Clematis Festival
See and smell hundreds of feet of walls covered in Autumn Clematis; followed by punch served in Luther Hall. The event runs from 10:00am- 5:00pm.
Standard Filling Station in Odell
Although Odell's Standard Oil Gas Station no longer sells gasoline, it has become a welcome center for the Village of Odell. Owned by the Village of Odell, the station is open daily 11:00am to 3:00pm for tours and as a visitor center.
William G. Stratton State Park
Although only 613 acres in size along the Illinois River, this state park is widely used by boaters and anglers of northeastern Illinois. Launching ramps with docks serve boaters from the Illinois River Bridge in Morris.
Ambler's Texaco Station in Dwight
This circa 1940s Texaco station was once a thriving service station but now serves as a Route 66 welcome center. The station is listed on the National Register of Historice Places and has been awarded fundng through the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program to be restored to look like it did in the 1940s.
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.
Troll Hollow is the "summer home" to campers who come back year after year after year to make new memories with family and friends. In fact, the campers at Troll Hollow have become such good friends that they feel like family. Nestled in the beautiful Illinois Valley area, Troll Hollow is just minutes away from fun for every member of your family, whether they prefer biking, hiking or kayaking in the great outdoors, or strolling the charming streets of nearby Utica searching for the perfect antique.
Located on the square in downtown Ponitac, the courthouse was built in 1875 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Abraham Lincoln tried some of his earlier cases here.


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The Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy announces that American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funds are available to Washington County farmers on approved energy efficiency cost-share items.
Washington County is one of 49 counties that will not have held or completed a sign-up period for the County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) prior to Nov.15, 2009. Therefore, farmers in Washington County may apply directly to the Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy (GOAP) for these energy stimulus incentives.
"Peace, Fun & Safe Night" will be the theme for this year's Safe Night Washington County program. This is the 11th year for the Washington County Heartland Youth Coalition to sponsor a night where young people can come to have fun in a safe place with no weapons, no arguments and no drugs and alcohol.
The following news article is from Paul Vincelli, Plant Pathology, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.
Last month, I wrote an article about Diplodia ear rot, our most common corn ear rot in Kentucky. Diplodia has no known associations with mycotoxins in corn. Gibberella ear rot is associated with mycotoxins and in some cases may look very similar to Diplodia. Normally, Gibberella ear rot is not a widespread problem in Kentucky, but this is not a normal year.
On Oct. 20, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that approximately 255 million base acres on about 1.7 million farms were enrolled in the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) and in the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program. USDA will issue nearly $4 billion in 2009 final direct payments to eligible producers on approved contracts. Producers have already received advance payments of approximately $900 million. Producers who signed up their farm under DCP are eligible for direct payments, counter-cyclical payments and marketing assistance commodity loans.
The bottom line of a complete budget generally refers to what is left after covering all costs, including depreciation, labor, land, management, etc. But most of the time cow-calf producers operate with a partial budget where the bottom line is "returns to land, labor and management". In other words, we may be interested in what's left over after we cover "out-of-pocket" costs. Most economists would say that only works in the short-run but small cow-calf producers stay in business over many years.
With the end of the growing season looming, it is still a good time to divide your perennials. If your perennials didn't perform as well this year as they have in the past even with plenty of rainfall, it is probably because they need dividing. When perennials get overcrowded they don't bloom well and usually go into a decline meaning more disease, insect, and disease problems. This year the extra wet weather caused several more disease issues than normal.
This information is from Dr. Les Anderson, and I thought it was interesting enough to share it with you all. I am not suggesting everyone rush out to do this, but it is interesting to know there is another way to pregnancy check.
Project clubs are reorganizing for the year, and this week I have included dates of upcoming meetings. Anyone with questions on the following clubs should contact the extension office at 336-7741.
The 4-H Young Riders will have their annual awards night on Monday, Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m. at the extension office. New members and parents are welcome to come and should bring a potluck dish. Put Nov. 16 on your calendar for the next meeting and all meetings are held on the third Monday of the month.
Tony Hamilton, manager of Southern States Cooperative, Inc.-Springfield Service, has won the President's Operating Excellence Award. Only 46 service managers from Southern States' 23-state territory earned this award, which Hamilton has won eight times since the program's inception in 1987.
It's time to start bringing in houseplants and tender bulbs before we get really cold, or worse, we have a frost or freeze. Before actually bringing your houseplants in for the winter you need to do a little work to ward off problems down the road.
The plant and pot should be washed with a good spray of water from the hose and allowed to dry completely. Next, you should spray the entire plant and pot with an insecticidal soap. Make sure you spray the undersides of the leaves. This is where most plant pests are located.
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- Civil-Military Cooperation in Peace Operations: The Case of Kosovo. Authored by Dr. Thomas R. Mockaitis.
- The humanitarian intervention in Kosovo illustrates the challenges and possibilities of civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) in peace operations. Properly analyzed, this case study yields invaluable lessons that may inform the conduct of future missions. The current missions in Iraq and Afghanistan make this study timely and relevant.


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A new day spa has opened in Pittsford, offering beauty services for busy women.
Treatments at Beauty Bar Inc. include body, skin and nail services that take less than an hour.
"As a busy mother of three, I understand the need to try to fit everything in," co-owner Shey Slater said. "Our clients love multitasking; a brow wax and manicure while waiting for color to process."
The spa's full range of services include facials, waxing, gel manicures, makeup applications, infrared body wraps, spray tanning and massage.
Beauty Bar is located in W Salon, at 3246 Monroe Ave.
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The Sherwood 5030 hockey glove is part of Sher-Wood's vintage collection, and is perfect for the player seeking traditional design and feel. For protection, the backhand, fingers, and thumb area all feature single density foams. The 5030 comes with a protetive Hyperloc thumb to prevent against hyper-extension.
The 5030 palm is a traditional micro Nash. This slight twist on the classic Nash allows for an improved stick feel while still being very durable. For increased mobility the index finger is triple segmented on the 5030. Sherwood also added metal mesh vents to the backhand area. These vents allow for additional breath-ability and work together with the "Corn" lining fabric to keep you cool.
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France Luxe Elysee Barrette
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Exquisite carved design and gentle curved styling give this barrette its noble appearance. Perfect barrette choice when your outfit is understated and you want to draw attention to your hair.
Model#: 9421 / SKU: 003909
France Luxe handcrafted hair accessories have been dressing up hairdos for over a century. Not your average accessory collection, France Luxe creates headbands, barrettes, combs and ponytail holders to transform your style from the office space to party time.
Not For Thick Hair, I Think?Not for thick hair, or at least that's my guess. I have a lot of fine hair, approx. to the bottom my shoulder blades. This barret would not close without approximately 9-10 tries. I could not tell if it was a problem with too much hair, or if the mechanism itself was just faulty. Given the cost, i was pretty disappointed. I would consider it unuseable. I would say the other two from this brand (the large rectange and the smaller rectangle one) worked excellent even when i twist all my hair up and clip it at the top, it stays up all day. So I'd say try one of those two.Jan 2, 2013AngelaHAIR TYPEBlonde / Color Treated Hair / Fine or Thin Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair
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+ & -The pluses 1. The barrette is very pretty
2. Mailing was fast
3. Customer Service was polite and efficient
The minuses 1. The barrette closure is cheap
2. The barrette will not stay closed
I received two of this product with the same result. The closure is not sturdy enough to hold my hair and kept popping open. It was hard to get the closure to work properly when the barrette was not in my hair. Other barrettes from this company did not have this problem as the closure was much more substantial. I would suggest not buying this particular barrette until the closure issue can be remedied.Mar 7, 2012Lorie
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Really Like This, Really Pretty, But......I ordered the one that is called "onyx," but I thought I was getting the pictured "nacro black" one, so be aware that the order of the tiny selection squares are in the opposite order of the barrettes in the picture. (The "tokyo" is the middle either way.) As I was saying, it is really pretty, but even with my not-so-thick shoulder-length hair, the closure does not seem very secure--you don't get that satisfying "click" when you close it. HOWEVER, I have worn it twice already for a few hours each time, and it did not come loose, so it does actually work in my hair. In my opinion, it is expensive for a pretty plastic barrette, but I splurged and bought it when I caught one of Folica's special deals!Aug 24, 2011Jane P.HAIR TYPEColor Treated Hair / Fine or Thin Hair
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France Luxe Elysee BarretteThis barrette does the job. I have very thick but smooth and silky hair. The advertising does what it says. It holds a good amount of hair comfortably. Plus, it is very stylish.
I bought the rectangular barrette and very happy with that one too.Mar 21, 2011Betsy / New JerseyHAIR TYPEBlonde / Normal Hair / Color Treated Hair
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France Luxe Elysee BarretteI got this is in the Nacro Black & love it. I have extremely thick, tightly curly hair and it's always challenging finding a barrette that will hold the bulk of my hair without getting all tangled, but this product works wonderfully. I could do without the steep price, though, which is why I knocked off a star. Thirty bucks for a barrette is pretty ridiculous, but I was feeling indulgent so got it anyway :) If it were a lot less expensive I probably would get all three colors.Aug 29, 2010Anon74 / NycHAIR TYPEDark Brown / Curly Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair
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In the midst of a horrible season, it is common for the seasoned Jet follower to lash out at frustrating idiosyncrasies of the organization that, normally would be tolerated during a competitive season, but now becomes a microcosm of the ineptitude and stubbornly arrogant personnel moves of the organization.
Somebody please explain to me this inherited, twisted love affair with the big, uncoordinated, SLOW, lumbering WHITE TIGHT END? From Kyle Brady to the recent aqcuisition of Doug Jolley, the Jets continue to waste time, money and draft picks on a position and player that quite frankly, does not warrant it.
I know that a couple of years ago, Jolley had a couple of good games against the Jets. Foolishly, like other idiotic organizations (see the Bruce Coslet led Bengals spending their money on the flat footed Neil O'Donnell years ago), the Jets got excited over a player who played well against THEM, not the rest of the league.
See, you want to believe that the people in charge of the team you support know more than you, via football savvy, experience, insider's track, etc. Then you watch these moves they make and you become enraged! These are not isolated incidents, but a culmination of blunders made year after year regardless of who is charge - we got a three year reprieve when Parcells was running the show. (he did draft Becht though - you cannot bat a thousand!)
Now of course, not everyone will agree with the decisions made by the organization. And sometimes, the decisions turn out to be the right ones. I am then man enough to admit that I was wrong and am happy I was! But when certain situations are so obvious, and when my friends call me after the Jolley trade to taunt me, BECAUSE they already know how stupid a move it was, and they don't even follow the Jets, it becomes difficult to digest!
Now the Jets would fire back with these wonderful physical attributes of size, height, speed, etc. etc. Everyone knows what they cannot say: THE WHITE TIGHT END will ALWAYS be average. Yes, there are a FEW, I mean FEW exceptions i.e. Jeremy Shockey. But, if you want a star, a go to guy, then you want someone who can effectively split the SEAM ala Marcus Pollard.
If you want a good blocker, then stick another lineman out there in running situations and call him a tight end! Don't waste picks on a player who is destined to fail because of his skin color!
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Posted 14 November 2005 - 11:25 AM
This has to be the most rasist shi-t I have ever heard. Why don't we just say a black man can't be a good QB because he is to stupid. By the way the best tight ends in the game right now Shocky - white, Gonzalaz(granted having a bad year)- Hispanic, and Gates- black.
You are a f-in ignorant bastard to think that just cause a person is black they are better at a position.
You are a f-in ignorant bastard to think that just cause a person is black they are better at a position.
Posted 14 November 2005 - 11:39 AM
plus heap and witten are white and are both two of the best TE's in the NFL. And if you didnt notice are starting TE this year was Chris Baker, a black man.
Posted 14 November 2005 - 11:45 AM
Any good points you could have made were lost as soon as you made it a black/white issue. That is ridiculous. What the hell does the color have to do with it? Wake up! I'm locking this idiotic thread before it gets out of control. If you want to say Jolley was a wasted pick, I'll be the first to agree with you, but the fact that he's white has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.
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Pick up a flat that's casual and cool with a dash of feminine. An espadrille flat, like the MIA Rosette, is a perfect open toe style for your summer wardrobe.
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"the shoe itself has a comfortable interior. However, the toe opening is too tight. never had this problem before with an open toe shoe. hopefully since its fabric it will stretch out. otherwise this may become a blister maker. Also the bottom of this shoe has a fabric/rope type bottom which makes it very slippery on wood floors and tile. will have to get a slip proof bottom for these too"
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Title: Lane, Shoulder to Close on U.S. 95 for Guardrail Repair
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LAS VEGAS - The Nevada Department of Transportation will implement travel restrictions on U.S. 95 southbound near the Horse Drive exit on Thursday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crews will close the left travel lane and shoulder in order to repair guardrail. One lane will remain open for travel. Motorists are advised to slow down and adhere to all traffic control devices.
NDOT strives to provide current information about construction schedules and highway and roadway restrictions and closures. Unscheduled restrictions and closures may occur and weather can impact work schedules. For the latest information on Nevada highway conditions, call 5-1-1 or log on to Nevada 511. For information on NDOT projects, log on to the Projects and Programs link. You can also follow the department on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. To assist with travel decisions based on road conditions, you can view Las Vegas traffic cameras at LV Cameras.
About NDOT
Established in 1917, the Nevada Department of Transportation is responsible for the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of 5,400 miles of highway and more than 1,000 bridges comprising the state highway system. NDOT's mission is to provide a better transportation system for Nevada through unified and dedicated efforts. The department is divided into three districts. The districts are responsible for supervising all state transportation activities within their local areas. NDOT's headquarters is located in Carson City; district offices are in Las Vegas, Reno and Elko. NDOT is overseen by a seven-member directors' board and run by senior staff. Visit NDOT's Website for more information.


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NAMOK, Wamud
Barrk, the black wallaroo, is endemic to the sandstone country of the great Arnhem Land Plateau. Shy and nocturnal by nature, it is not often seen. Bardayal's country of Kabulwarnamyo has the rocky upper reaches of the Liverpool River valley running through it, just the habitat for barrk.
On Wamud Namok's country, extensive 'caring for country' programs are being conducted using Bardayal's treasured wealth of traditional knowledge in conjunction with western science.
The great Arnhem Land Plateau no longer has the traditional populace that traversed country, who managed estates, in part, with controlled burning. Not only did these burns suppress fuel quantities building up to dangerous levels ecologically, but they cleared bush, allowing the hunter to see further into it.
The work Barrk – black wallarooafter firewas produced when large-scale burning programs were being undertaken across the Plateau from Kabulwarnamyo. It depicts the burnt landscape; the hunter, now able to see his mark, has speared his prize: a large male bark. [1]
Wamud Namok
[1] Story of Barrk – black wallaroo after fire 2005, courtesy of Marrawuddi Gallery,Bowali Visitor Centre, Kakadu National Park, 2007.


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The little remaining water in Gigliotti Pond is filled with hundreds, perhaps thousands, of fish, which need to be removed before the pond can be drained and repaired. We need lots of people to help us by catching these fish and taking them home for a fish fry! Anglers should find the fish easy to catch. Parents, if you have children who have never caught a fish, this is the time and place to make that happen! Current daily bag and possession limits per licensed angler are eight trout, 50 bluegill, and six bass. The limits are half of these numbers for unlicensed anglers under 14 years of age.
Where Have Fish Limits Been Relaxed?
Fishing regulations have recently changed at Duck Fork Reservoir. Anglers may now keep up to 16 trout, and they may use any legal bait. These regulations are in effect until the end of September.
Anglers are allowed to keep six largemouth bass, 50 bluegill, and eight trout at the Gigliotti Pond. This change will remain in effect until Sept. 1.
The daily bag and possession limits have been doubled at Cleveland and Miller Flat reservoirs on the Manti; Ken's Lake in Grand County; and Lloyd's Lake, Monticello Lake, and Recapture Reservoir in San Juan County. These regulations are in effect until Nov. 1
Abajo Mountains.Foy Reservoir continues to provide good fishing with bait and lures. Best fishing occurs in the early morning and evening. Morning and evening fishing has been good at Monticello Reservoir, where the limit has been raised to eight fish, until Nov. 1. Baits and spinners are recommended. Fishing has slowed down at Blanding #3. Trolling deep with pop gear and spinners is recommended for rainbow trout at Recapture Reservoir, where the daily bag and possession limit has been doubled for all game fish until Nov. 1. The daily bag and possession limits for all game fish have also been doubled at Lloyds Lake until Nov. 1, due to low water conditions and expected loss of fish. Fishing has been fair.
Benches Pond. Fishing has been slow from mid-morning until late afternoon. We recommend that anglers use dry flies in the early morning and evening. Baits have not been very effective.
Blue Lake. Access is walk-in or by ATV. The lake was not stocked this year.
Boulger Pond. Fishing has been slow with baits. Try dry flies in the early morning or evening.
Cleveland Reservoir.The daily bag and possession limits have been raised to eight fish until Nov. 1. Anglers are encouraged to harvest the fish before the reservoir drains. At this point, the water level remains good. Fishing has been fair for anglers using PowerBait or worms.
Colorado River. The river continues to provide good fishing for catfish up to 3 lbs. Preferred baits include shrimp, worms and liver.
Cottonwood Creek. Fishing has been fair to good with small spinners, such as Mepp's, Panther Martins or Jake's Spin-a-Lures.
Duck Fork Reservoir. The angling pressure continues to be heavy with the temporarily relaxed regulations, which include a 16-fish daily bag and possession limit and allow anglers to use any legal bait, lure or fly pattern. Fly fishermen should try a Sheep Creek Special or damsel fly pattern. Bait fishermen have also done well.Lots of fish remain to be caught before the rotenone treatment project in mid-September. The shoreline is somewhat muddy but still accessible. Beginning October 1, harvest of cutthroat trout will be prohibited to protect newly stocked Colorado River cutthroat trout. Tackle restrictions requiring the use of artificial flies or lures will also take effect at that time.
Electric Lake. Shoreline anglers have done well at dusk using lures. Float tubes, canoes or pontoon boats can be launched 0.7 miles downstream from the boat ramp. The trout limit is two. Flies and lures only.
Ferron Reservoir. Little pressure and generally slow fishing conditions. Anglers are encouraged to harvest the illegally introduced brook trout, which may eventually overpopulate the lake, resulting in small fish in poor condition.
Giglotti Pond. The DWR hopes to have the repairs completed and the pond refilled before the end of the year. The trout limit is eight, the largemouth bass limit is six, and the bluegill limit is 50. On Sept. 1, limits and restrictions identified in the 2002 Fishing Proclamation will resume.
Gooseberry Reservoir. An angler recently contracted "swimmers itch" at Gooseberry Reservoir. Swimmers itch is an itching dermatitis due to penetration into the skin of larval forms of schistosomes (trematode worms and flukes). Although extremely annoying, swimmers itch is neither communicable nor fatal. Antihistamines can be used to help alleviate the itching and topical steroid creams may reduce the swelling. The itching and swelling generally persist for several days. If you believe you have swimmers itch, please consult your doctor and notify a public health official.
Grassy Lake. Fishermen using salmon eggs have had good success.
Huntington Creek. Fishing success has been spotty with baits and lures. Fly-fishing has been much better with a size 12 Prince nymph, Renegade or Ugly. The limit is two trout in the "fly only" zone, which is on a portion of the Right Fork. Anglers on the Left Fork of the Huntington must use artificial flies or lures. Harvest of brown trout on the left fork is encouraged, where the limit is four fish.
Huntington Game Farm Pond.The limit is four trout, 10 bluegill, and four bass, but only one bass larger than 15 inches. Limits are the same for all licensed anglers and unlicensed anglers under 14 years of age.
Huntington North Reservoir. Slow fishing conditions. The limit is two bass. All bass over 12 inches must be immediately released.
Huntington Reservoir. Fish are deep this time of year. Anglers fishing during the day need to get their fly, lure or bait down to a depth of about 20 feet. Tiger trout range up to about 15 inches. Release of tiger trout is encouraged so that fish can grow larger. Any brown trout caught should be harvested. The reservoir is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout and trout with cutthroat markings.
Joe's Valley Reservoir.Virtually no fishing pressure. Boats cannot be launched because the water level is low. Anglers are encouraged to release all larger splake for control of the abundant Utah chub population. The splake limit is two fish. All splake between 15-20 inches must be immediately released.
Lasal Mountains.The water level is low at Ken's Lake. Fishing is fair for 9-inch rainbow trout with a worm and marshmallow combination. The best fishing is in the early morning. The daily bag and possession limit for Kens Lake has been doubled for all game fish until Nov. 1 due to low water conditions and expected loss of fish. Dark Canyon offers excellent fishing for 9-12 inch trout with worms and spinners. Hidden Lake still provides excellent fishing for 8-11 inch trout with worms, PowerBait or a black fly and bubble combination. Dons Lake has been good for trout up to 10 inches. Warner Lake offers excellent fishing for 6-12 inch trout with PowerBait, Panther Martin spinners and flies. Oowah was stocked two weeks ago. Fishing is excellent for 8-12 inch rainbow trout with flies and baits. Good fly choices include wooly buggers and mosquito patterns. Good baits include worms, PowerBait and salmon eggs.
Lower Fish Creek. Flows are moderate. Aquatic vegetation is thick along the shoreline. Fishing has been good for fly anglers walking the middle of the channel and casting toward the shore. The prince nymph has been an effective fly pattern. Most trout are less than 14 inches. From the railroad bridge approximately one mile below the Scofield Reservoir dam downstream to the confluence with the White River, only artificial flies and lures may be used.
Miller Flat Reservoir. Fishing has been fair to good with Roostertails or a fly and bubble. The daily bag and possession limits have been raised to eight trout to help anglers harvest the trout before the reservoir drains. At this point, the reservoir continues to hold enough water for boat fishermen, who can hand-carry their water craft to the water.
Pete's HoleE. Fishing has been excellent with an olive wooly bugger in the evening. Bait fishermen have had only fair success. The Jake's Spin-a-Lure has been the most effective spinner. The daily bag and possession limit is four trout.
Potter's Ponds.Fishing success remains fair to good. A bear has been frequenting the campground. Please keep a clean campsite and don't leave fish or entrails behind.
Scofield Reservoir. Shoreline fishing has become difficult due to the low water level and aquatic vegetation. The west shoreline and the entire reservoir south of the island are swamp-like. Anglers in boats have had limited success. Fly fishermen in float tubes have done well at dusk with nymph patterns. The average fish size is about 15 inches. All tributaries are open to fishing.
Willow Reservoir.Fishing success has been slow. Early morning fishing provides the best results.
Wrigley Springs Reservoir. Fishing continues to be very good away from the shoreline which is thick with aquatic vegetation Anglers have had good success with a fly and bubble or Jake's Spin-a-Lure. Fly fishermen should try a damsel fly imitation.


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Guest blogger: My pet peeve of the day
Guest blogger Toni J. Brayer, FACP, of ACP Internist's Editorial Advisory Board, offers her comments on how the primary care shortage will doom attempts to reform health care. She writes:
Anyone who reads EverythingHealth or many other health blogs (KevinMD, Maggie Maher, Dr. Rob, Dr. Val, and Happy Hospitalist to name a few) knows that primary care physicians are a dying breed. Everyone talks about the money (painfully low reimbursement) as the cause, but equally annoying is the LACK OF RESPECT for the specialty.
Repeatedly I run across doctors who have no training in family medicine or internal medicine who say "Oh, I'll just be a primary care doctor." One doctor is an 86-year-old surgeon who was denied operating privileges so he's going to "be a primary care doctor." He did surgery training in 1948.
Another doctor hasn't ever seen a live patient. He originally trained in pathology and has done only laboratory work. He is moving to Hawaii to be a "primary care doctor."
Another has been a hospital administrator for years but wants to "see patients again" so he is going to do "primary care a half-day a week."
Give me a break! This is not a specialty you can drop in and out of as a hobby.
There is a severe lack of understanding about primary care medicine and the medical specialties of family medicine and general internal medicine. Each of these specialties requires years of residency after internship and continued medical education and exams for board certification status.
A tremendous body of knowledge is needed to be a primary care physician. One must have diagnostic acumen, know all treatment modalities, have skills in psychology, inherent common sense, knowledge of medical economics, a vast knowledge of pharmacology and hundreds of drug interactions. Primary care physicians must keep up with all of the medical literature and current evidence to be at the top of their game.
I've practiced non-stop for over 20 years and I am still challenged by patient care. Even though I could probably deliver a baby or remove an appendix or even amputate a limb if I were stranded on a desert island, I would never be so bold as to think I could drop in and out of those specialties and render good patient care.
Unfortunately the shortage of REAL primary care doctors means the field is wide open to anyone who wants to hang out a shingle and give it a try.
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I feel at least in my community, that Primary Care M.D.'s are being treated like highly trained housewives-we clean up the messes, patients come here because no one has sat down and explained what has happened/is happening to them. We notice that the reason why an INR is off is because of advancing dementia, even though the cardiologist has taken care of them 10 years longer.I am an internist, social worker,therapist, and Medicare wants me to deal with all this in 15 minutes-and then I get crud from a family member across the country when I tell them that their loved one is getting lost on the. way to the elevator.It's just wearing. I love what I do-but it has been made so hard to do well. There will be no one to take care of me the way I was trained. ced
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Amen to both comments, but doctors' lack of respect for PCP's pales beside how patients treat them. As a hospitalist I have spent hours and hours trying to find PCP's for my patients--who appeared totally baffled when I asked them who would refill their scripts, juggle their multiple conditions and make sure that they got to the right specialist and not the kind their sister-in-law thought they needed. Socioeconomic group has nothing to do with it--the rich folks can't stand seeing somebody whom they don't consider to be a "real specialist", and the poor ones can't get an appointment with anybody good using that Medicare or Medicaid card.
- Johnetta Miner, NP said...
Thanks for this post and your comments. A friend and I had a long discussion today regarding the inadequate care we were receiving from our PCPs and asking the question "Where are the MDs who practice the art and science of'Primary Care'?" It would be a privilege to collaborate with such a PCP. Thanks for being present.Your service is appreciated!
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Run by three ACP Fellows, this blog ponders vexing issues in infection prevention and control, inside and outside the hospital. Daniel J Diekema, MD, FACP, practices infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, and hospital epidemiology in Iowa City, Iowa, splitting time between seeing patients with infectious diseases, diagnosing infections in the microbiology laboratory, and trying to prevent infections in the hospital. Michael B. Edmond, MD, FACP, is a hospital epidemiologist in Iowa City, IA, with a focus on understanding why infections occur in the hospital and ways to prevent these infections, and sees patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Eli N. Perencevich, MD, ACP Member, is an infectious disease physician and epidemiologist in Iowa City, Iowa, who studies methods to halt the spread of resistant bacteria in our hospitals (including novel ways to get everyone to wash their hands).
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Wordless Wednesday - Skibbe's at the farm North Judson, Indiana
2 comments:
- Wendy said...
I wonder if anyone ever told William he looks like Ray Bolger. HA. Wonderful old photo. Is this an early form of color photography?
- January 4, 2012 at 9:00 AM
- Amy Urman said...
The photo is from the 1920's and was hand tinted. Hand tinting was done at the studio or at home with a kit. The kit would contain oil based paints.
Funny my brother has the same nose as Grandpa William, I think he looks a little like Ray Bolger!
- January 4, 2012 at 4:21 PM
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The Thomas More College Biology Field Station was the former site of Lock and Dam 35, one of 51 such facilities built by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Land for the complex was obtained by the federal government from several sources beginning in the 1910's. A total of 12.73 acres were purchased originally for $3030.00. The construction on Lock and Dam 35 was begun in 1914 and completed in the 1919. The initial complex included a chanoine weir wicket dam with rolling lock gates, a lockhouse or power house, warehouse and four worker's cottages. Three additional cottages, a boiler garage, and storage shed were added later.
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FIELD STATION ESTABLISHED in 1967
The College acquired the 25-acre site in 1967 from the federal government through a grant written by Sister Mary Laurence and Fr. Herman Kamlage. For the first 30 years of the Field Station, the College shared joint ownership with the Federal Government. Provided the facility was used exclusively for research and educational purposes, the property was to be turned over to the College in 1997, at which time we took over sole ownership of the place.
Students by the river (1976).
In 1997, through a grant from the James Graham Brown Foundation, the Field Station underwent a major renovation project and now includes a state-of-the-art research facility, with two laboratories, a museum and a classroom. In addition, the site contains seven residential structures, a maintenance building, a nature trail and a fleet of research boats.
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The state of disrepair of the lock house when first purchased by then Villa Madonna College.
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In 1998, the Center for Ohio River Research and Education (C.O.R.R.E.) was established. The Center offers students, faculty and staff an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of the natural world through field courses, research projects and outreach programs that focus on the ecology of the Ohio River. The Center welcomes students of all ages from grade schools to graduate schools and visitors from the general public. The Center functions within the Department of Biological Sciences at Thomas More College and works towards providing advancing the academic careers of our undergraduate students with a focus on advancement towards graduate programs.
Illustration of the program development.
In 2011, the College completed a capital campaign for the Field Station, raising $1.6M, anchored by a $500K challenge grant from the James Graham Brown Foundation. From this campaign, a new education and conference center was built. The building was constructed by first renovating and integrating two of the original L&D houses and then building a new section in between.
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The completed lodge.
The lounge in the lodge.
The Lodge consists of 11 dorm rooms, each with a bunk bed, a full kitchen, living area and smart classroom. Recently, the building received L.E.E.D. certification by the U.S. Department of Energy and is the College's first certified green building on campus.
Along with the Lodge, the Sister Mary Laurence Outdoor Classroom and nearby Interpretive Nature trail were developed, both serving to host outreach educational events and social activities.


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The process of waste production moves in one direction, regardless if it is linear (cradle-to-grave) or cyclical (cradle-to-cradle). Either way, energy and material production eventually results in waste that must either be disposed or reused. This process, however, may be reversed, as scientists at Princeton University have demonstrated. For decades, chemistry professor Andrew Bocarsly and his team have been investigating various means of converting CO2—a waste material of significant concern—into usable materials. They developed a photoelectrochemical method they call "liquid light," which operates as a kind of reverse combustion, flipping the expected process of fuel-burning. Rather than igniting a fuel with oxygen to produce CO2, the approach transforms CO2 back into fuel and oxygen.
In the midst of others' proposals to bury unwanted CO2 underground, the idea of producing usable industrial fuels and materials from CO2 has obvious appeal.
Based on the technology he developed with graduate student Emily Cole, Bocarsly teamed up with entrepreneur Kyle Teamey to found the company Liquid Light, aimed at developing the process for industrial applications. Liquid Light, based in Monmouth Junction, N.J., recently announced that the company had successfully produced ethylene glycol (MEG), which is used to make products like polyester fabrics and plastic bottles, from CO2. In a press release, the company declared that its process is also surprisingly cost-effective, requiring "$125 or less of CO2 to make a ton of MEG" compared with "an estimated $617 to $1,113 of feedstocks derived from oil, natural gas or corn."
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The list of needed repairs — and the accompanying price tag — is swelling for a district in which the average school is 50 years old.
Littleton Public Schools needs money to pay for those repairs, and the district is asking voters to say yes to a bond issue on November's ballot. We urge you to do so.
LPS schools are among the finest in the state, boasting the Denver metro area's highest on-time graduation rate at 90 percent. In the 2013 Transitional Colorado Assessment Program tests, the district's students outscored state averages at the proficient and advanced levels in all grades and subjects by 10 to 20 percentage points.
At the same time, the buildings in which LPS' high-achieving students are being educated are not making the grade. That's not a surprise for facilities that range from 32 to 93 years old.
The state's 15th-largest school district, with more than 15,000 students, is looking to raise $80 million to rectify this. Yes, that money would come from taxpayers. But no, it would not come in the form of a tax increase.
How's that possible? The district has taken advantage of lower interest rates and refinanced its loans down to 2.9 percent from 5.2 percent. If the bond issue does not pass, that savings will be passed on to homeowners to a tune of about one dollar a month for every $100,000 of a home's value. The owner of a $300,000 home, for example, could expect to save about $36 a year, perhaps to spend on an extra cup of coffee each month.
If Ballot Question 3B does pass? Homeowners would simply not have that extra few dollars a month. But that money would be put to great use by helping to get school district buildings up to par.
No new facilities would be built. In short, the money would go toward "basic infrastructure in the schools," LPS Superintendent Scott Murphy told us last week.
Here's just a partial look at what a yes vote would buy for schools throughout district:
• Heating and ventilation systems would be upgraded.
• Failing roofing would be replaced.
• Inefficient lighting would be repaired or replaced, depending on the building.
• Security and fire alarm systems would be improved to meet current codes and standards.
• Power and electrical equipment upgrades would be completed.
• Technology infrastructure would be enhanced.
The bond issue is supported by business groups like the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce and the South Metro Denver Board of Realtors, as well as by a litany of politicians, both Republicans and Democrats, from Arapahoe County. They know the value of excellent schools to a community, including to its property values. South Metro Chamber President John Brackney, himself an LPS product, says the main reason his organization supports the bond issue is because of the school district's stellar reputation.
We won't ignore the fact that voters are also being asked to pass a nearly $1 billion measure that will appear on the ballot as Amendment 66. That is a statewide ballot issue that would raise income taxes. If it passes, money would be directed to Littleton Public Schools, but would not be used for the capital improvement projects the local bond issue targets.
LPS has never lost a bond election. With the quality of the district's infrastructure lagging so far behind that of its teachers and students, it be would be unfortunate if this were the first.
Vote yes on Ballot Question 3B.


text: High School Yearbooks of Chemung County is the third digital collection from the Chemung County Library District and the Chemung Valley History Museum. This collection consists of High School Yearbooks from the Central library's collection which initially will include Elmira Free Academy and Elmira Southside High School. As the collection grows, we will begin to include Thomas Edison, Horseheads, and Notre Dame. To protect privacy of the students and faculty, the Chemung County Library District will not upload a yearbook until 75 years after its publication.


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President Obama: On Lincoln's Birthday, Shape Your Climate Legacy
President Obama has consistently sought to draw comparisons between himself and America's most beloved President, Abraham Lincoln. But while Obama's speechmaking is reminiscent of Lincoln's eloquence, the President has yet to confront the fundamental moral challenge of his time: the havoc being wrought by climate change.
The upcoming State of the Union address, to be delivered on Lincoln's birthday, provides the perfect opportunity for Obama to lay out his plans for tackling climate change.
Please sign our petition below to tell President Obama: now is the time to begin shaping your climate legacy.


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By NEMS Daily Journal
Make Congress abide by the same rules
Regardless of our political ties, we need to pass these suggestions by Warren Buffet. If enough people in each state petition the government for this Congressional Reform Act, it can be placed on the ballot and voted into law regardless of what Congress wants. Congress definitely won't do this on their own due to the following suggestions affecting them directly.
Congressional Reform Act:
1. No pension or tenure for Congress. A congressman/woman collects a salary while in office and receives no pay when they're out of office.
2. Congress (past, present and future) participates in Social Security. All funds in the congressional retirement fund move to the Social Security system immediately. All future funds flow into the Social Security system and Congress participates with the American people. It may not be used for any other purpose.
3. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan just as all Americans do.
4. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise. Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3 percent.
5. Congress loses their current health care system and participates in the same health care system as the American people.
6. Congress must equally abide by all laws they impose on the American people.
7. All contracts with past and present congressmen/women are void effective when this Congressional Reform Act becomes law. The American people did not make this contract with the congressmen/women. The congressmen/women made all of these contracts for themselves. Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, so ours should serve their term(s), then go home and back to work.
This is how you fix Congress! Don't you think it's about time? If you agree with this concept, pass the information along to as many people as you can and let's work to get this Congressional Reform Act on the ballot soon.
Lawrence G. Murrell


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Scholarships are private funds that do not have to be repaid. Scholarships can come from a variety of sources -- community groups, corporate donors, or the University; each with its own requirements and application process. They are an excellent resource for students seeking help with the cost of their education, and can help reduce the dependence on loans to cover educational costs. Students are encouraged to search and apply for as many scholarships as possible.
If you are an incoming freshman, be sure to check with your high school counselor as she/he may know of scholarship opportunities. If you are a current/continuing student at CSULB, contact your major department or college as they sometimes find out about opportunities from professional organizations related to your major. All students entering or continuing should utilize CSULBs Center for Scholarship Information for additional resources.
You are required to notify the Financial Aid Office of any scholarships you are receiving, including those awards issued by academic departments as well as those awards paid directly to you. We must include this funding with your other financial aid award(s). If necessary, we may adjust other awards.
Below are a few examples of scholarships, and resources, available to students attending CSULB.
Applicants must be California residents, graduates from any California high school, and be disadvantaged because of their economic, educational or environmental background. Applicants must also meet published CSU admissions requirements and enroll at CSULB full-time during their first year. Applications are available from CSULB's Center for Scholarship Information
The Program provides California residents who are qualifying Valedictorians or National Merit Semifinalists / Finalists from accredited high schools an opportunity to compete for a range of scholarships within the program which may include:
Students will be notified of their specific scholarship award following a competitive selection process. The scholarship is renewable annually based on maintenance of satisfactory academic progress. Valedictorians may qualify for up to $35,000 for 4 years. National Merit Semifinalists / Finalists may qualify for up to $43,000 for 4 years.
Students wishing to learn more about the program or to receive an application should contact the Director of University Outreach & School Relations, Valerie Bordeaux, at (562) 985-8236.
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in high school and show promise of continued achievement in college. To apply for this scholarship students must be nominated by their high school. For application information please visit the CSAC website.
Listed below are several scholarships from community organizations, but others are available. Many civic and community groups such as Rotary, Elks, American Legion, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, PTA and others offer scholarships and other assistance. Contact the various patriotic, civic, fraternal, religious, ethnic, social and professional organizations in your community for other scholarship opportunities.
The Alan Pattee Scholarship is a waiver of fees and tuition. Applicants must be the natural or adopted child of a deceased law enforcement official or fire fighter who was a California resident, and killed as a result of the performance of official duties. Students wanting further application information should contact Marie Alford, the Director of Admissions for CSULB, at (562) 985-8410.
Applicants must be full-time, undergraduate students who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00, and have at least a sophomore class standing. The selection process includes a personal interview during the Spring semester. Additional information, including the application, is available from CSULB's Center for Scholarship Information.
Applicants must be new freshman or transfer students, U.S. citizens who attend school full time and who maintain a 3.25 GPA. Selection is based on moral character, scholarship, financial need, citizenship and leadership qualities. For additional information and an application, please visit the EBELL website.
Applicants must be young women who reside in the City of Los Angeles or in one of the cities listed on the application. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, financial need and academic promise. The application deadline is October 9th for Fall applicants and February 5th for Spring applicants.
Applicants must be first-time freshmen who graduate from a high school in the Long Beach area and who plan to attend CSULB or Long Beach City College as full-time students with at least a 2.00 GPA. Selections are made by each high school's guidance counselor. Additional information is available from CSULB's Center for Scholarship Information.
Outside scholarships are private sources of scholarships offered from outside organizations. In addition to providing a database containing information for off-campus scholarships (as well as on-campus), CSULBs Center for Scholarship Information provides the following services to students: advising on the scholarship application process; proofing of scholarship applications, personal statements, and essays; access to the Internet and a typewriter. The Center also administers several scholarship programs, supports the colleges' and departments' scholarship programs, and assists campus scholarship fundraising efforts.
There are also a variety of free national scholarship search engines that can assist you in identifying additional scholarships. The Center for Scholarship Information has information & links to a few of the more popular sites. Keep in mind that some of these websites may sell your profile information to marketing companies, but most if not all offer ways to opt-out of receiving unwanted solicitations. Since there are plenty of online services that do not charge a fee, we recommend using the free ones and avoiding those that charge a fee.
Please note: You are required to notify the Financial Aid Office of any scholarships you are receiving, including those awards issued by academic departments as well as those awards paid directly to you. We must include this funding with your other financial aid award(s). If necessary, we may adjust other awards.
Students who receive scholarships from their high school or community groups or other outside organizations should have their funds sent directly to
Student Financial Services
CSU Long Beach, Brotman Hall 155
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
CSULB will then disburse the funds directly to the student based on the donor's instructions. All outstanding University charges must be settled before the funds can be released.


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By Brendan Conway
It sure looks that way judging by the chart, and it's the chatter among strategists on Friday. We'd previously been noting talk of the many fund managers who don't want to explain why they own so much gold after a 25% quarterly drop.
There's no big, honking news on the tape and no corresponding moves in stocks, Treasury bonds or other assets. But here's what happened in gold around 10:45 a.m. ET this morning, with a more exaggerated move in silver:
The action has pushed gold to flat on the day, at $1,212, while silver is ahead by 4.1% to $19.31. Precious-metals bargain hunters "found few remaining sellers after strong consumer sentiment [data]" this morning, RBC Capital's George Gero emailed clients Friday morning.
Fund investors were ahead of this trend, and may even have been driving it. About 20 minutes before the price surge, SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) was trending upward. It's now enjoying a 1.2% rise to $117.32. Closed-end funds Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) and Central Fund of Canada (CEF) are also pulling ahead of the futures market, ahead by 1.1% and 2.8%, respectively. iShares Silver Trust (SLV) is about matching the market with a 4.2% rise.


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Ecuador might be smaller than its heavyweight South American neighbours, but this audacious land stakes a legitimate claim as the continent's most complete package.
Blessed with a bonanza of perfect beaches and the remarkable Galapagos Islands, Ecuador's wealth of natural riches make it a one-stop shop for incredible real life experiences. Come and indulge in a scoopful of the Amazon rainforest, a generous helping of the Andes and a refreshing glass of colonial Quito - Ecuador makes for a scrumptious serving of South America's best.
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Our Ecuador trips score an average of 4.76 out of 5 based on 345 reviews in the last year.
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Santa Fe Bay
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Amazon Rainforest
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Further reading
Handy links
Ecuador travel FAQs
Australia: Not required
Belgium: Not required
Canada: Not required
Germany: Not required
Ireland: Not required
Netherlands: Not required
New Zealand: Not required
South Africa: Not required
Switzerland: Not required
United Kingdom: Not required
United States: Not required
Citizens of the Republic of China, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan and Somalia, require an appropriate visa to enter Ecuador.
Tipping isn't mandatory in Ecuador, but feel free to round up the bill or leave spare change at restaurants and cafes. Some restaurants may already include a 10% service charge, in which case, an extra tip isn't required.
Ecuador's cities and tourist centres have internet access available in internet cafes and hotels. Less internet access is available in rural and remote areas, so prepare to disconnect when leaving the city.
Mobile phone coverage is generally good in Ecuador's cities and metropolitan areas, although expect limited coverage in remote, mountainous and isolated areas. Ensure you have global roaming activated with your carrier if you wish to use your phone while in Ecuador.
Ecuador's toilets are a mixture of flushable toilets and squat toilets, so be prepared to encounter both. Carry your own supply of toilet paper and soap, as these aren't always provided.
Short bus ride = US$0.20
Juice = US$1
Street food snack = US$1.50
Simple lunch = US$3-5
Sit down dinner at a cafe or restaurant = US$10
Travellers should avoid drinking tap water in Ecuador. For environmental reasons, try to avoid bottled water. Ask your leader where filtered water can be found as some hotels provide this. Remember to peel fruit and vegetables before eating and avoid ice in drinks.
Major credit cards are accepted by most large shops, hotels and restaurants, although smaller vendors and market stalls often only accept cash. Be sure to carry multiple methods of payment as credit cards aren't always an option everywhere in Ecuador.
ATMs are easily found in the large cities and airports, although are less common in rural and remote areas. When travelling out of the city, be prepared by having enough cash, as ATMs aren't always available.
Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of your trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance
- 1 Jan New Year's Day
- 27 Feb Carnival
- 28 Feb Carnival
- 14 Mar Good Friday
- 1 May International Worker's Day
- 26 May The Battle of Pichincha
- 10 Aug National Day
- 9 Oct Independence of Guayaquil
- 2 Nov All Souls' Day
- 3 Nov Independence of Cuenca
- 25 Dec Christmas Day
Please note these dates are for 2017. For a current list of public holidays in Ecuador go to: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/ecuador/public-holidays
Responsible Travel
Intrepid is committed to travelling in a way that is respectful of local people, their culture, local economies and the environment. It's important to remember that what may be acceptable behaviour, dress and language in your own country, may not be appropriate in another. Please keep this in mind while travelling.
Top responsible travel tips for Ecuador
- Be considerate of Ecuador's customs, traditions, religion and culture.
- For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water.
- Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.
- When bargaining at markets, stay calm, be reasonable and keep a smile on your face. It's meant to be fun!
- Learn some local language and don't be afraid to use it - simple greetings will help break the ice.
- Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive.
- Refrain from supporting businesses that exploit or abuse endangered animals.
- Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, including children.
- When on community visits or homestays, refrain from giving gifts or money to locals.
- If travelling in the Galapagos, respect the biodiversity of this area by not removing anything from the island - except rubbish!


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What better way to go off-duty than in flirty logo? This bebe summer dress features a rhinestone-embellished logo, a cool high-low hemline and the soft lightweight drape of a tee. Try yours with a pair of wedge sandals and an oversized tote.
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