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No suggestions of sabotage or terrorism have been made, although some of the Mexican president's most persistent critics floated conspiracy theories.
MEXICO CITY — The death toll from an explosion that rocked the headquarters of Mexico's state-run oil monopoly Pemex increased to 33 people while workers continued sifting through rubble for even more victims in the badly damaged building.
Pemex director Emilio Lozoya Austin told a Friday morning press conference that the company "would spare no expense" in pulling victims from the rubble and providing attention to the injured and the families of those killed.
He gave no new information on what might have caused the explosion, which sent smoke soaring from one of the Mexican capital's best-known landmarks.
The blast ripped through the lower level of a building adjacent to the Pemex tower in central Mexico City at about 3:45 p.m. local time Thursday, forcing the evacuation of 3,500 employees. About 120 people were injured.
Local media reported that machinery exploded in the basement of an administrative center next to the Pemex tower in Mexico City, which has more than 50 floors.
The Mexico City government had rescue teams with search dogs to look for victims buried in the basement of a building known as B2, where nearly 1,700 employees worked.
Government spokesman Eduardo Sánchez said that rescue workers were trying to reach an estimated 30 people who may still trapped inside the office complex. At least one person was pulled alive from the debris late Thursday, the Interior Ministry said.
President Enrique Peña Nieto said via Twitter that he would be personally overseeing rescue operations. He also visited hospitalized victims of the disaster.
"We're going to get to the bottom of this, to carry out these investigations to, first, know what really happened, and if someone is responsible in this case, apply the full weight of the law," Peña Nieto told the El Universal newspaper.
Before the blast, Pemex — Petróleos Mexicanos — announced it had evacuated the tower as a precaution because of electrical problems. The El Universal newspaper reported that an overheated air conditioning unit may have caused the blast. Another outlet reported it may have resulted by a buildup of natural gas.
No suggestions of sabotage or terrorism have been made, although some of the president's most persistent critics floated conspiracy theories.
"Glass flew in all directions, parts of objects that I don't know where they came from. All the car alarms went off; I froze," Pemex worker Indira Rojas told the newspaper Reforma.
Pemex produces petroleum that provides approximately one-third of federal revenues, but the company has been plagued by operational difficulties. A September accident at a Pemex gas-processing plant near the U.S. border at McAllen, Texas, claimed 26 lives, while the theft of combustibles from its pipelines is rife — and often blamed on organized criminal groups. Investigations into such incidents are often unsatisfactory, says Houston-based energy analyst George Baker.
"Accidents come and go, but knowledge of the causes will not become public information," says Baker, publisher of Energia.com.
Lozoya, who was traveling to Asia at the time of the blast, insists that rescue workers will work until everyone is accounted for. The statement reflected differences from previous tragedies in Mexico such as the 1985 Mexico City earthquake and a massive 1992 sewer explosion in Guadalajara, where the death tolls were disputed after disappointing government-led rescue efforts.
Pemex produces 2.57 million barrels of oil daily, a figure in decline due to overproduction and a lack of new reserves. Lozoya said production and refining activities would continue uninterrupted.
The Mexican oil industry was nationalized in 1938 and only Pemex may commercialize the country's reserves.
Peña Nieto has pledged to open Mexico's oil industry to outside investment, while keeping Pemex in government hands.


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Skip to comments.Harry Reid wants online sales tax on Senate floor (wants to bypass Baucus)
Posted on 04/18/2013 4:01:45 AM PDT by Perdogg
A state online sales tax fix may leapfrog its way right to the Senate floor.
Majority Leader Harry Reid began the process late Tuesday that would allow the bill, known as the Marketplace Fairness Act, to come before the full chamber without first going through the Senate Finance Committee whose leaders largely dislike the proposal.
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Isn't the US House responsible for this stuff?
All state goverments that charge sales tax.
I think only on tax increae laws that pertain to the Feds. This is a state to state issue hopefully which gets trumped by the commerce clause. Poor Barky, all his little endeavors seem to be running head long into that document which he detests so much. Weed, er Reid is doing Barky's bidding here by embarrassing Baccus by the end run...the good news is nothing good can come from that for Dingy or for Barky.
Exactly why do we need more taxes? This is as much a bald face lie as when that guy who was in the beginning of cable tv told me without blinking an eye yes, cable would have no advertising.
"Marketplace Fairness Act": I just love when my greedy crooks in congress go all Orwellian on me.
Exactly why do we need more taxes?
Right now, the government needs more money so that they can get some more from you later and later and later and later......
Have they drafted the Anti-Dog Eat Dog Act yet?
Hope you're right. Hope they both soil themselves in anger. But 0scumbag's got a drawer full of EOs, and he might just use 'em. He could give a crap about the US Constitution of Law of The Land.
Online items are already 'taxed' by the price of shipping a buyer has to pay.
Now here's one that should be cake to kill. Up till now Dems been cherry picking their issues for ones that poll well, but this one seems like it would be generally unpopular and even Collins should find it easy to oppose.
Living in high tax single party Dem state (Maryland=O Martin Malley) that recently raised sales taxes with many other taxes I love shopping on Amazon so they get nothing in sales taxes.
CA just raised sales taxes too, so much for progressive taxes only on 'the rich'
Pretty stupid idea for Reid to try to basically raise taxes (rel to high tax states) with the negative consequences for his members that his congress doesn't even get to spend. Who is lobbying him for this?
Well Amazon caved in to sales taxes in Texas. So guess what Amazon? I refuse to pay sales tax and shipping too!
"But 0scumbags got a drawer full of EOs, and he might just use em."
Hopefully he goes all out with the EO's. I don't live on federal property, I don't work for his government. I am not in the military. So, if he tries to enforce any of his executive regulations upon me and others, there will be all hell to pay for that. Even though he thinks he is, he is not emperor. Frankly, he is on a mental development scale equal to the boy king in North Korea.
You're right. Technically, EO's only aply to Gov't employees in Exec Branch, but over the past 10-15yrs, they seem to have taken on the 'force of law'. It'll take forever to get a ruling from the courts, especially SCOTUS, which is thoroughly-corrupted.
Max Baucus, author of Obamacare, admits he never read his own bill
According to Baucus, the idea of him reading a bill allocating nearly $1 trillion of federal funds is "a waste of time":
No worries, remember B. Hussein PROMISED he would NOT raise taxes....
: I can make a firm pledge. Under my plan, no family making less than $250,000 a year...
— which includes a 98 percent of small-business owners, you will not see your taxes increase one single dime under my plan.
Not your income tax, not your payroll tax, not your capital gains tax, no tax. We don't need to raise taxes on the middle class!
You will not see your taxes increased a single dime. I repeat, not one single dime.
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/story/2009/08/04/not-one-single-dime-will-obama-break-his-word-on-raising-taxes-on-middle-class/
It's not really about taxes, it's about control.
That said, I actually am in favor, in principle, of an online/mail order/etc. purchase to be subject to sales taxes to the amount of half the normal rate of each of the provider's location and the purchaser's. Using mail/internet order to avoid sales taxes hurts local businesses and generally forces the sales tax rate up to account for the transactions that avoid the tax.
However, from a practical standpoint, this won't work as things currently stand. The problem is that there are too many different taxing jurisdictions and the rules on what is or isn't taxable vary between them as much as the rates themselves do. It's too much of a burden for the seller to accurately collect and remit those taxes.
This would only be feasible if there was a uniform definition of what is or isn't taxable, and that the rates (and collection points) were set at the state, not county or local, level.
A friend wants me to move (back) to Maryland. Told her I can't as it would cost me at least 10% of my yearly income just to pay Maryland taxes.
I agree about control; so why should I with my own money be forced to contribute more to the the governments private checking account?
Its really tough on the retired who are not rich nor poor enough to get breaks.
Property taxes are typically $5K to 10K per year for a typical middle class house which goes for about $400-500K.
At least NYC gives those over 65 a property tax break for the obvious reason that they dont normally have kids in the public schools cost $$$, but here it doesnt matter to them.
More people here=higher taxes for us the past 10 years or so.
Its really tough on the retired who are not rich nor poor enough to get breaks.
Property taxes are typically $5K to 10K per year for a typical middle class house which goes for about $400-500K.
At least NYC gives those over 65 a property tax break for the obvious reason that they dont normally have kids in the public schools cost $$$, but here it doesnt matter to them.
More people here=higher taxes for us the past 10 years or so.
Clearly, our representatives feel they don't have enough money to purchase the votes they need to stay in power.
I moved out of MD when I joined the Army 30 years ago. Of course, since I entered the service from MD I had to continue to pay MD taxes even though I had NOTHING in the state. I was a 17yo kid.
Finally after several years of paying MD taxes I sent them a letter asking them why I had to pay since I had no ties to the State.
They had the gall to tell me that even though I owned no property in MD I was now paying the State back for all those years of services they provided to me when I was growing up.
I kid you not.
I assume this is because you kept your legal residency as Maryland.
Maryland has lots to do drawing more and more people and lots of federal $$$$ but retiring here is a loser.
Leave it up to the Dems to cook up some phoney stats about how internet sales are done overwhelmingly by the "rich". Just keep going to the well until there is nothing left but toxic sludge.
Its true if you define 'the rich' as those with full time jobs who pay Federal taxes, ~ the 53%
I kept it only long enough to be able to legally establish residence in the eyes of the Army in another state. Only then would they let me change my state of residence
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What got you interested in filming?
The first time I became interested in filming was when my first child, Jackson, was born in 2005. Like most of us with children, I wanted to be able to capture those special moments in his life when he was young so that our family could watch it years later. Also, digital video looked really good and will keep those memories.
The idea of editing the video into a kind of family story or film got me very excited. Most people do not enjoy watching endless hours of uncut home video. I wanted to make the footage more enjoyable to watch. I wanted it short and simple. I wanted to add a music track and make it more like a movie instead of a home video. Digital video editing was becoming a relatively inexpensive hobby. Digital video cameras were getting cheaper, and PCs typically came with some kind of free movie-making software.
What is your filming specialty?
I've spent almost all of my time filming my family. So I wouldn't say that I have a specialty. I've never made a career of filmmaking. It has been only a hobby. However, during these past seven years, I have learned a great deal about filming children. They are constantly moving and never do what you want them to do in front of a camera. To capture anything interesting, you need to be quick at composing the shot when a special moment arrives. If you are lucky enough to capture something special, it's worth all the effort.
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How did you get interested in submitting your videos to the Church?
I'm always looking for ways to improve my video and for new ideas to tell an interesting story. I read online about the Create program and that the Church was looking for b-roll footage of families doing all sorts of things together—praying, having family home evenings, riding bikes, receiving a father's blessing, discussing finances, flying a kite, and so on. The suggestions made by the Church gave me a lot of new ideas for certain shots. I was excited to give it a try and knew it could help the Church as well. It was a good fit.
How do you feel you can use videography to build up the kingdom or share the gospel?
I believe that visual media (if it hasn't already) will become a more prevalent form of storytelling than any other form of media in our lifetime, thanks to the Internet and advances in digital video. This is because the cost to deliver high-quality video across the Internet is practically free and the potential audience is unlimited.
When you think that 20 years ago almost no one who aspired to filmmaking could afford a film camera, let alone the cost of distributing his or her work to a large audience, today's advances in digital video and distribution and the opportunities they create for aspiring filmmakers or storytellers are incredibly exciting!
Filmmaking is simply visual storytelling. In my opinion, sharing the gospel is all about telling a story. That's true even if you're just telling a story about your own family—for example, a tribute to your two-year-old daughter, a week when grandma and grandpa come to visit, or a time when we are all missing mom at home. These stories show people who we are and how we, as members of the Church, live every day and what is most important to us. It shows others that we're approachable. It shows that although we're not perfect, we believe in being honest, good people. This kind of visual storytelling could inspire people to seek out the Church when otherwise they may never have done it.
In addition, digital movies can be kept for generations without any loss of quality. What if one of my short films impacts the life of a great-grandson of mine in a positive way many years from now? Bringing a family together across generations in that way has never happened before, and that too is certainly a part of building up the kingdom.
What has been a favorite experience or memory while filming?
I think one of my favorite experiences while filming was the short film we made of our daughter when she turned two years old. I was struggling to find a way to make these little family films more interesting. My wife had suggested that we make a kind of collage of our daughter in different settings and outfits—for example, in a dress painting her fingernails in her room, outside holding hands with mom in a pretty red coat, sitting on a stool holding balloons, and so on. That idea made all the difference and has taught me that there are some things you can do with children in order to tell a story that's interesting, as opposed to simply recording an everyday event as it happens.
That short film of our daughter is one of our family favorites. And as she gets older, it is becoming much more precious.
What tip or trick have you learned along the way that made the biggest difference in the quality of your videos?
The best tip I've learned is that the story matters most. You can have all the technical bells and whistles (including excellent technical training or schooling), but if you aren't telling an interesting story for your audience, your video is not going to be enjoyable to watch. Learn to be a good storyteller and you'll have great success.
What advice would you give to someone new to videography?
I would advise him or her not to get too caught up in all the equipment, software, and gadgets associated with videography or filmmaking. It is very easy to get caught up in all the neat stuff that so many companies are producing. And it's all getting cheaper, which is a wonderful thing. But I've learned that you can get so caught up in the tools of filmmaking that you actually forget that they are just tools. Tools are meant to make the process of creating a better, faster, and easier experience. But the goal is the story you are telling. Focus on telling a good story. That is the thing that matters most.
How much do you edit your videos?
I edit all of my video on my computer using a non-linear editor software program. In fact, that was one of the reasons I got interested in videography. Editing was a way of taking all that boring family footage and turning it into something much more interesting by "cutting" the footage into a kind of story. I have certainly learned over the years that editing is an art form. And, as with most forms of art, it takes a lot of practice and trial and error to get good at it. Most people don't realize that nearly all of the media they watch is edited. If it's done poorly, you may not be able to articulate why, but you certainly notice.
If you could take a video of anything, what would it be?
I think I made that choice when I first started this hobby. I take videos of my family. I want a video record of my wife and these precious children that we can have in the family forever. Life is literally passing us by. The years, it seems, are going by much faster. Soon our children will be gone, living lives of their own, and I don't want to forget where we were and what these children were like when they were so young.


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Pauline Williams, 85, McLeansboro died 6:04 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2013.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2003, at Gholson Funeral Home, McLeansboro. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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When I was growing up, carving pumpkins at Halloween was a fine tradition.
Those of you readers with children or grandchildren are most likely still happily carving pumpkins this week. My sister, brother and I were always sure to separate the seeds and roast them with a little salt. This was one of the signs that it was time for Halloween.
Roasted pumpkin seeds are quite popular and can be purchased in the snack aisle at your local store. However, when carving pumpkins you have a bountiful supply and should be roasting your own. Great tasting and good for you pumpkin seeds are simple to roast. For those of you with "more sophisticated palettes" there is a seemingly endless variety of flavors you can add besides just the salt.
Remember, if you're using commercially blended spice mixes they may contain their own salt, so it would be best to consider reducing the salt in the main recipe.
Roasted snacks are nothing new to the list of our favorite foods. Roasting brings out flavor and adds some of its own unique and desirable tasting profiles. The carmelization of the natural sugars produce a wonderful deep rich color and matching flavor with a crispy texture all its own.
Here is the foundation recipe:
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 2 cups pumpkin seeds, cleaned and patted dry 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil, or clarified butter1/4 tsp Salt
Preheat oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with foil. Place the seeds and oil in a bowl and toss well to completely, yet lightly, coat the seeds, sprinkle with salt to your own taste and toss some more. Spread the seeds in a single layer on the baking sheet, (you may need 2 baking sheets). Bake, stirring every 6 to 7 minutes, until the seeds are a rich golden brown. Remove to a plate to cool.
That's the basics for roasting your own seeds. If you follow this recipe you won't be disappointed. There is quite a variety if you use any of the optional flavorings I listed above.
However, there is yet another way to roast these tasty little seeds and I want to introduce that to you. The salt can be infused into the seeds much the way peanuts are salted in the shell.
Pumpkins Seeds Salted in the Shell
2 cups pumpkin seeds, cleaned and patted dry 8 cups water 4 Tbl salt
Preheat oven to 400°F..
In a small saucepan, add the seeds and salt to the water. Bring to a boil. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
Spread about a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over the bottom of a roasting pan.
Spread the seeds out over the roasting pan, all in one layer. Bake on the top rack until the seeds begin to brown, 10-20 minutes, stirring every 6 to 7 minutes. When browned to your satisfaction, remove from the oven and let the pan cool on a rack. Be sure to cool the seeds all the way down before eating.
You can experiment by adding other flavors to the water and salt. Things to think about would include garlic, (fresh of course), onion, herbs, other seeds like caraway or fennel, southwest style peppers and various types of sweeteners just to name a few.
All those who snack in your house will thank you for the wonderful flavors you are feeding them. Happy Halloween!


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WASHINGTON - March 15, 2012 - America's Capital will soon enjoy enhanced international connections through a non-stop link to Emirates' global network, after the airline announced that it would start flights to Washington Dulles International Airport beginning on September 12th, 2012.
Emirates will operate the American manufactured Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft on its Washington, DC route, providing eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat beds in Business Class and 304 seats in Coach.
"As Emirates' seventh U.S. gateway and our third new American route to launch in 2012, Washington, DC is a significant next step as we continue to expand our services across the country," said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group. "From opening new gateways and creating thousands of American jobs through our aircraft orders; boosting trade and creating U.S. export-related jobs by bridging America with key markets across the world; to enhancing the services our customers enjoy in the air and on the ground through continuously upgrading our product, services and fleet, Emirates is a committed supporter of U.S industry."
"The arrival of Emirates to Washington Dulles International Airport means travelers in the DC metropolitan area will have one more choice of international airlines and convenient access to Emirates' continuously expanding global network," said John E. Potter, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority President and Chief Executive Officer. "Emirates will provide an important economic boost by introducing the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia to more markets for business, trade and tourism."
Emirates is a steadfast supporter of U.S. job creation and innovation, employing American suppliers for a wide range of goods and services, such as the design of the airline's First Class cabins, the manufacture of its window shades, aircraft wings and landing and runway technology.
One of the key job creation drivers is Emirates' Boeing 777 order book, which includes 85 777-300ER's and nine 777 Freighters. According to Boeing, this 94 airplane-backlog represents more than one year of 777 production. The airline's most recent order in November 2011 for 50 Boeing 777-300ERs fitted with American-made GE90 engines, plus options for 20 more aircraft is worth a total of $26 billion at list prices and will support over 100,000 skilled American jobs* in more than a dozen states.
Emirates currently employs over 700 Americans at operations throughout the world, and anticipates hiring more than 4,000 cabin crew and 500 pilots globally this year. In the first two months of 2012, the airline has recruited cabin crew in Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and Washington, DC. Emirates will also be holding pilot recruitment drives in the coming months.
"Virginia is now competing in the global marketplace for jobs, investments and opportunities and travelers from Virginia and throughout the U.S. will have new options for directly reaching overseas trade partners using this non-stop service from Dulles to Dubai, and then connecting to Emirates' network of more than 120 worldwide destinations," said the Governor of Virginia, Bob McDonnell. "This service represents the expansion of Virginia's global business connections, and will help the economies of Virginia and our nation to grow by making it easier to connect Virginia with some of the fastest growing economies in the world".
The greater Washington, DC region is highly diverse, with over 15 per cent of its population born outside the U.S. The region is home to more than 1,000 international institutions and over 1,000 foreign-owned companies from approximately 50 countries.
Emirates' network currently encompasses 122 cities globally, with 22 destinations in Africa, 17 in the Middle East and 18 in the Far East and Australasia. The airline also operates over 200 flights each week to the Indian Subcontinent and Pakistan. Emirates' flights to Dubai offer quick and convenient connections to an extensive range of destinations, with Bangkok, Delhi, Manila, Johannesburg, Dar Es Salaam, Nairobi, Mumbai and Bangalore all connecting in less than four hours.
Customers travelling to and from the United States can also benefit from Emirates' partnerships with Jet Blue, American Airlines, Virgin America and Alaska Airlines. Passengers connecting to or from Emirates' U.S. flights from these airlines will enjoy a range of benefits, including one-stop check in and checked through baggage.
Starting September 12th, EK 231 will leave Dubai daily at 2:20 am and arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) at 8:50 am. EK 232 will depart Dulles at 10:55 am arriving in Dubai at 8:00 am the following day.
Washington, DC will be Emirates' 11th new route to launch in 2012. So far this year, the airline has started services to Dublin, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Dallas/Fort Worth, Seattle, Lusaka and Harare. Flights to Ho Chi Minh City start on June 4th and Barcelona and Lisbon will join the Emirates' network on July 3rd and July 9th respectively.
*Figure calculated using U.S. government job creation estimates for U.S. built aviation exports
About Emirates
Emirates currently serves 122 cities around the globe with a young and technologically advanced fleet of 170 wide-bodied aircraft that are equipped with industry-leading comforts in the air.
Renowned for its excellence in service and innovation, both on board and on the ground, Emirates holds an impressive array of prestigious awards, most recently including Air Transport World's 2011 "Airline of the Year" award and Frommer's selection of the Emirates Lounge at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport as one of the 2011 "Top Airport Lounges in North America."


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David F. Owens, 74, a former Emery County Sheriff's Captain accused of four counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, died Wednesday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Analytical Chemist- Cosmetics
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- Surrey, England
- Salary
- GBP22000 per annum
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- Apr 14, 2012
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- May 12, 2012
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The Company:
My client are a large successful cosmetic company based in Hampshire, they are currently looking for a talented chemists to join their team.
My client are a worldwide renowned cosmetic brand with products worldwide. They specialise in the manufacture and analytical testing of high end cosmetics and personal care products.
The Role:
The role will involve analysis of day to day cosmetic and healthcare products, in this role you'll be working with a variety of analytical equipment such as HPLC and GC and you'll be constantly working in a sterile manufacturing environment.
In return my client can offer job satisfaction as standard, fantastic working environment, natural career progression and stable pay reviews.
The Skills:
The suitable candidate should have a minimum of a BSc in Chemistry or a closely related subject, candidates will ideally be coming from a cosmetic, healthcare, personal care, home care or suspension pharmaceutical background. The candidate should have excellent experience working with HPLC and GC.
Unfortunately this role is not suitable for a fresh graduate or a trainee.
Due to client requirements and my client not being able to cover over seas travel expenses we cannot accept applications from outside of the UK or Ireland.
If this position is of interest please send a copy of your CV in MS word format to firstname.lastname@example.com
Keywords: analytical, chemist, chemistry, analyst, GMP, GLP, laboratory, HPLC, GC, manufacturing, cosmetic, personal care, healthcare, pharmaceutical, Kelly Diver, Diver jobs, NorthPoint Recruitment, method development, method validation.


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Oh how I've missed blogging!!!! This school year has kept me extra super busy, but I'm loving my new crew & my student teacher!!!
I feel bad that I haven't shared any pictures of my classroom yet!! I planned to include them in this post, but I left my camera at school. BOO!!! I will post them this week so you can see my home away from home!!
I'm not going to leave you empty handed tonight though!! One of the Common Core standards I'm teaching this week is L.1.5.{Sort words into categories (e.g., colors, clothing) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.}
I put together a little center to reinforce this skill!!
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We are happy to announce a special Free Stuff Friday giveaway today! We are hosting a stop on the blog tour for the new Sewing A to Z book by Nancy Zieman from Krause Publications.
Nancy Zieman's new book is a great resource for beginner and advanced sewists. It's perfect to keep by your machine for quick and easy reference for a variety of techniques, such as piping, serging, interfacing and binding.
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In addition to our giveaway, Nancy Zieman put together a grand prize package filled with books, templates, pin cushions and piping (worth $450) to give to one lucky reader.
For a chance to win the grand prize package, leave a comment on the first blog tour post at Nancy Zieman's blog here. A winner will be chosen at the end of the blog tour.
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Azoosment Park at Santa's Village
Azoosment Park at Santa's Village is an amusement park/petting zoo. Unlimited pony rides and amusement rides with one paid admission.
CITY:East Dundee
Step inside LEGOLAND® Discovery Center and it's like you have just jumped into the biggest box of LEGO® bricks ever! Journey through a medieval castle on the Dragon Ride and pedal to the skies on the Technicycle, feel a part of the story in the 4D cinema, learn top LEGO® building secrets from the Master Model Builder, see iconic landmarks in "Miniland" and much more!
The Water Works is an indoor water park located in the Schaumburg Park District Community Recreation center. It features three water slides, rapid water channel, water playground, diving pool, lap pool, gradual beachlike entry pool, whirlpool, family changing room and a nursery.
Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm and Garden Center
Fall: festival with haunted house, corn maze, farm animals, and more. Spring/Summer: large selection of annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, trees, shrubs, aquatic plants, roses, planters, and gourmet food items. Admission is free - cost for some activities.
CITY:South Barrington
With 473 luxurious guest rooms, two championship golf courses, a renowned spa, award-winning dining and entertainment, three pools and extensive meeting and conference facilities, Pheasant Run hotel in St Charles IL is the perfect setting. And, while you're getting that special spa treatment or enjoying a romantic dinner or play, your children can have a great time in our Kid's Klub. This special program offers supervised activities for children ages 3 to 11 years. Activities include playing games, watching movies, and making crafts to take home. Plus, every Saturday you can visit the craft corner where Mom and Dad can join in on the fun and make some seasonal themed crafts with their kids. Board games are also available for check-out through the Activity Desk.
CITY:St. Charles
Kuipers Family Farm is a 230 acre entertainment farm. U-Pick Apple Orchard September thru October. Orchard Store is open thru Mid December offering apples, pasteurized apple cider, our famous cider donuts, home baked pies, cream & butter fudge & country gifts and goodies. Have we grown a challenge for you at The Amazing Maize Maze open weekends only thru October. U-Pick Pumpkin Farm Mid September thru October features Scarecrow Acres where customers can enjoy hay wagon and pony rides, the Haunted Forest, a petting corral and much more down-on-the-farm fun! U-Cut or precut Christmas Trees Nov. thru Mid Dec.
CITY:Maple Park
Open area with both indoor buildings and outdoor displays. Special events are held here nearly every weekend, including the famous Kane County Flea Market.
CITY:St. Charles
Open August through November, come visit our farm this fall to share in our rustic culture and enjoy a taste of the season. Many varieties of apples to taste. Also available, in season, are raspberries, pumpkins, home-made goodies, and our famous apple cider donuts. Take a horse drawn ride out to the orchard to pick your own apples too. Family tradition starts here! There's a petting zoo too.
CITY:Poplar Grove
Richardson Adventure Farm and Corn Maze
Home of the World's Largest Corn Maze! Theres lots to do for all ages -- slides, pedal carts, jumping pillows, a carousel, wagon rides, pig races, and a 50 tall observation tower. For an additional charge, there are pumpkins of all shapes and colors, a train ride, petting zoo, zipline, zorbing, concessions, fresh donuts, fudge, kettle corn, and more! There are 2 kids game trails where parents can take their kids into the big maze, and not get lost! Or, find all of the checkpoints and earn a beautiful, full color certificate. Open until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays for corn-mazing at night and sitting around a campfire with hot chocolate! Reserve a campfire spot as a base camp for your group!
CITY:Spring Grove
Located in southeast Lake County near Vernon Hills, this crushed gravel surface trail is perfect for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing. The trail offers a medium level of difficulty as it winds alongside tree-laden riverbanks, through dense bottom-land woods, adjacent to ponds and over footbridges. This trail links the Half Day Forest Preserve to the Wright Woods Forest Preserve spanning nearly the entire length of Lake County.
CITY:Vernon Hills
Take a journey on the Illinois Lincoln Highway, a 179 mile National Scenic Byway. From the Indiana border, west toward the mighty MIssissippi, you will find an adventure filled with variety, rich in history and heritage. As you travel the Lincoln Highway route across northern Illinois, take time to discover each communities' unique culture and special offerings and find a past era woven together with the present.
Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center
Overlooking park land, the Community Room, equipped with a stage and kitchen, can serve 260 dinner guests or 400 people theater seating. Smaller meeting rooms with a capacity of 10-140 people including a gymnasium rental are also available.
CITY:Vernon Hills
The Belvidere Park District spans stretches of the Kishwaukee River and Mill Race. It's a great place for fishing, biking and playing tennis, and includes a playground, picnic shelters, pool, swinging bridge and the historic Baltic Mill.
Shred down the slopes at Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park in Algonquin. Officially the world's first snowboard exclusive area, the park features five different runs with numerous table tops, rails and half pipes to keep you getting air all winter long.
Zero-depth sand beach, two islands, youth water slide, drop slide and diving tower with two-and four-meter platforms. Kid tested and family approved. This beach features a sand bottom swimming area covering 60,000 sq. ft. that includes: slides, an island diving area, playground, sand volleyball courts, a large sandy area for building castles, picnic area and concessions. Open May 23 through August 16. Hours 12 - 6 pm (Hours extended to 7 pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).
A tranquil oasis where history melds with nature and design. This historic garden affords the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of Japanese gardening and enjoy a moment of harmony with nature.
Paddock Hills Equestrian Center
Imagine a golden ball of Midwestern sun breaking on the horizon. As the night dew still clings to the vines and the grass in the pastures, a farm comes to life with the sights and sounds of morning. Hot coffee steeps in the pot. Hard-working farm-hands begin the daily chores. Horses whinny as the cool rush of morning air fills their lungs. The gently rolling hills are aglow with another new day. This is the beauty of horses and the magic of a vineyard. Paddock Hills Equestrian Center is located with Prairie Orchard Farm vineyard in the majestic countryside of Union, IL, and is minutes from the I-90 expressway, but miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city and suburbs. Whether, attending one of our many horse shows, riding lessons, clinics, or programs, we are sure that your time with us will be well spent.
Whether you're interested in science or just fishing in the ponds near the buffalo herd you're welcome at Fermilab. Take a self-guided tour of the laboratory, the Art Gallery and science and educational displays. View the grounds from the 15th floor observation area. Visitors may also visit the Lederman Science Center. Performing arts and lectures. Groups welcome by appointment. Public tours are offered every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and as part of the Ask-a-Scientist event on the first Sunday of each month.
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Batavia
Dotted along the 179-mile byway, you'll find an unprecedented series of interpretive murals. Each artistically embodies the cultural heritage of the community where it is located and the legacy of the historic highway. Needless to say, taking a road trip to all or a couple makes for a nostalgic adventure.
The annual Lake County Fair runs for five days beginning the last Wednesday in July. The Expo Building is available for rent for meetings, shows, weddings, and events year-round. Monthly events including Antique Shows, Swap Meet, Crafts Shows, Dog and Horse Shows, and much more. Visit the website for event schedule.
All new tropical-themed water park with water slides, wading pool, unique circular drop slide, children's spray ground, locker rooms, concession stands, and more!
Spring Valley Nature Center/ Volkening Heritage Farm
135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880's living history farm and pioneer cooking demos. Cost for some programs.
Galena Cellars Winery & Tasting Room
You're in good company. Experience the charm of Galena in suburban Geneva. The newest addition to the Galena Cellars Family, the Geneva Wine Tasting Room & Gift Shop hosts a beautiful oak bar in a light, airy setting. In the warmer months, enjoy live music with wine and cheese on the outdoor patio. Sit. Swirl. Sip & Savor. Relax on our beautiful Wine Patio after shopping Geneva's historic district.
St. Charles Paddlewheel River Boats
Cruise the scenic Fox River from Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles on the Fox River Queen or the St. Charles Belle paddlewheel riverboats. Daily afternoon sightseeing trips or private charter cruises May 1-October 15.
CITY:St. Charles
This quiet and clean preserve features a 1-mile trail for hikers, bicyclists and cross-country skiers, three beautiful picnic shelters, a 3-acre pond for fishing, open playfields and a playground. The Half Day Forest Preserve is also the starting point for the Des Plains River Trail which links this preserve to the Wright Woods Forest Preserve. The entrance and parking area are located on Route 21 (Milwaukee Avenue) at the light for Woodlands Parkway, south of Route 60 (Townline Road) and just north of Route 22 (Half Day Road).
CITY:Vernon Hills
Bea Gurler was nine years old when her father George moved his family into the house in 1893. Her cousins, the children of her father's brother Henry, had been living since 1888 in the Ellwood Mansion. Everyone said it was magnificent. Bea's parents George and Zillah, evidently shared a taste in homes that favored the elegance of simplicity. It was the unimposing yet dignified structure on Pine Street–where the back door was always open. George and Henry Gurler were both prominent businessmen, and joint owners of a number of dairies. They quickly became world-famous and respected by many dairy farmers. Bea eventually made it a goal of hers to renovate The Gurler House to be the home that she once new and loved. The Gurler House hosts an annual Folk Music Festival every summer, where people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music. While you are at The Gurler House, make sure to take a walk through their beautiful garden.
Summerfield Zoo is home to a large variety of exotic animals, ranging from reindeer and monkeys to camels and mountain lions. We are proud to offer an up close and personal animal experience. While at the zoo, enjoy our education and fun animal encounter presentations. Summerfield Zoo is open selected weekends May through November.
Farm products available for purchase include plants, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus a wide variety of Amish jams and jellies. A pumpkin patch and corn maze are featured in the fall.
Beverly Lake Forest Preserve Trail is perfect for hiking and biking. The five mile out and back trail located near Dundee that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
CITY:Hoffman Estates
This 1930s living history farm features a farmhouse, barns, livestock, farm discovery trails, fruit orchard, garden plots and a picnic pavilion.
CITY:St. Charles
Just 45 minutes northwest of Chicago is a state natural area featuring the state's only quaking bog with an open water center. Volo Bog State Natural Area was created when the melting of glaciers pushed deep into the ground 12,000 years ago.
Canoe & Pedal Boat Rentals: Pottawatomie Park
Enjoy the scenery from the waters of the Fox River! Rentals Mid-May through Mid-August. All rentals launch from the River View Miniature Golf Complex within Pottawatomie Park. Deposit required. Children age 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult (age 18+). All rentals are subject to safe river & weather conditions. Sorry, no boat rentals on July 4th.
CITY:St. Charles
A 32-acre park built in cooperation with Batavia Park District, the city of Batavia and the Batavia Riverwalk Committee. Park your bikes by the Depot Museum and stroll the boardwalks through the wildflower garden.
Dive into this beach-themed water park with 2 tall tube slides, drop-slide, diving well, walk-in swimming pool, splash 'n spray playground, sand play area and café. Locker rooms, showers & family restrooms. Available for group rentals for 50-1500 people.
CITY:Carol Stream
Trampolines on steriods!! This giant warehouse is filled with commercial grade trampolines that are connected together. Play trampoline basketball, trampoline dodgeball and land in a huge foam pit. Kids of all ages love the fun and completely forget that they are getting exercise. Check out this exciting concept online for more pictures and videos.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Illinois' largest family entertainment center. Year round: bowling, bumper cars, roller skating, arcade, lazer tag and Rock-n-Roll mini golf. Seasonal: western trails miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages, soccer cages, jumpshot, Water Wars and bumper boats.
Located in Algonquin only 30 short miles west of downtown Chicago is where you will find the Fox River Trail. This medium level trail hugs the Fox River between Aurora and Algonquin. The trail travels along the routes of historic railroad lines and crosses six bridges along the way while it changes surfaces between concrete, asphalt and crushed stone on its way through charming towns such as Carpentersville, Elgin and West Dundee.
Located in the northeastern corner of Illinois in both McHenry and Lake counties, the Chain O'Lakes State Park is 60 miles northwest of Chicago. With nearly 6,500 acres of water and 488 miles of shoreline on the Chain, Chain O'Lakes State Park is the heart of a water wonderland. And, with six miles of relatively easy hiking and biking trails to navigate the scenery, Chain O' Lakes State Park has become a treasure to behold.
CITY:Spring Grove
Illinois Lincoln Highway Interpretive Gazebo - DeKalb
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition presents 16 Interpretive Gazebos along the Lincoln Highway, a 179-mile National Scenic Byway in Northern Illinois. The DeKalb gazebo offers a unique and interactive way for visitors to learn the significance of the highway in DeKalb while enjoying stories of the early Lincoln Highway and its other Illinois communities.
Dick's Sporting Goods - Schaumburg
Dick's Sporting Goods leads more athletes to victory by providing the edge they need to perform at their peak. They offer a deep assortment of sporting goods and apparel for baseball, football, hunting, golf, fishing and more.
Sail boating, Memorial Day through Labor Day, and weekends in September and October. Includes boat rentals (sailboat and paddleboat), 2 mile bike/walk path, picnic area, and playground.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue. Celebrate "sophisticated fun" in our warm and inviting 45,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with 20 bowling lanes and 10 bocce courts. Exceptional Italian-American bistro with wine cellar, outdoor patio, fireplace, and beautifully appointed event and party rooms that can accommodate groups from 20-600.
Boone County Conservation District
The Boone County Conservation District manages over 3,00 acres of prairies, woodlands and wetlands in scenic Boone County, Illinois. Minimum impact recreational opportunities, special events and educational programs are offered to the public throughout the year.
Dawn until dusk, a 36 m. trail is the forefront of outdoor recreation passing through Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia and Aurora. It winds along the banks of the Fox River through miles of prairie grass, overshadowing trees and blooming flowers.
Our u-pick apple orchard, located in Northern Illinois, offers family fun & entertainment in a beautiful 120 acre setting. We feature the first apple tree maze in the country, "Amaze N Apples," which is planted with 3,000 apple trees in over 4 acres, hosts 1.5 mile walking trails and 3 activity areas. We also have over 16,000 apple trees including 30 varieties of apples with new varieties being planted each spring. Also giant pumpkins, gourds and squash. Visit our Apple Barn or Harvest Barn for fresh picked apples, pumpkins and our famous apple cider slushees. And don't forget our delicious apple cider! Our Entertainment Area has no admission fee as well. Each guest can purchase Entertainment tokens good for any one of our Train, Carousel, Amaze N Apples, Apple Picking or Weekend Orchard Tour rides. Tokens may be purchased at any register or at our token booth. We are open Mid-August through Mid-November, and we feature both evening and Sunday hours in September and October.
Moraine Hills State Park located in McHenry, Illinois, offers a tapestry of mosaic marshes, lakes, prairies, bogs, wooded hills and streams that are perfect for hikers, skiers and cyclists. The hike consists of two 8-mile loops of crushed gravel that takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. With a rating of moderate to difficult, Moraine Hills State Park hike will surely make the top of every outdoor enthusiast's list.
Coral Woods - McHenry County Conservation District
This sugar maple forest provides the sweet sap necessary for annual maple sugar programs, and is also known for its magnificent display of spring wildflowers. Activities include hiking, x-country skiing, picnic shelters and scenic views.
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!
Championship 9-hole. Perfect course for beginners and teens. Great practice course for all skill levels. Unique Killian and Nugent design.
The challenging 18-hole layout spans 90 acres of superbly manicured fairways and greens with 14 beautiful lakes to negotiate during a round. Features clubhouse, snack bar area, pro shop, and patio area.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Creek Bend Nature Center features interpretive displays and hands-on exhibits. All the exhibits you loved at Tekakwitha Woods have been relocated here, including Prairie Ecology, with the bison and biodiversity components, and the ever-popular Clams-Eye View of the Fox River. There are separate rooms for classes and a lab. There's something for any nature lover at Creek Bend Nature Center, from bird watching to guided nature hikes, nature programs and self-guided activities.
CITY:St. Charles
Richardson's Adventure Farm - Home of the World's Largest Corn Maze! Their name says it all! This isn't your typical fall farm- Richardson Adventure Farm is an experience you can't find anywhere else!
CITY:Spring Grove
Hailed by Golf Digest as "The best example of target golf yet built," the Golf Club includes pot bunkers, double greens, fescue-covered mounds and water hazards.
WhirlyBall is a combination of basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one exciting sport. The Lake County location also includes a two-level laser tag arena, climbing wall, video games, pool tables and a sports bar. A second suburban outpost is located in Lombard.
CITY:Vernon Hills
Home of the Elgin Public Museum, the park includes a petting zoo and the Family Aquatic Center.
27 challenging regulation holes, driving range, two practice greens, full-service pro-shop and elegant clubhouse with an array of amenities.
Spring Valley Nature Center/Volkening Heritage Farm
135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880s living history farm and pioneer cooking demos.
This beautiful course is set on 240 acres rich in bluegrass, protected wetland environments, and even magnificent rock formations with casading waterfalls.
The annual Lake County Fair runs for five days beginning the last Wednesday in July. Our Expo Building is available for rent for meetings, shows, weddings, and events year-round. Monthly events including antique shows, swap meets, crafts shows, dog and horse shows, and much more. Visit our website for event schedule.
Offering good par fours with difficult par threes, this course is architecturally classic and slightly rolling, with medium-size greens.
Wing Park golf course is a classic yet, sporty nine-hole golf course. Established in 1908, it is the oldest nine-hole municipal golf course. This superior golf course offers something for everyone. Expert players with only a couple of hours to spare or the amateur just beginning to learn their swing will all enjoy a day at Wing Park Golf Course.
The Quarry Cable Park and Grille
The Quarry Cable Park & Grille is located on the 32-acre North Lake of Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake. Enjoy wakeboarding at this next-generation cable wake park complete with a Full-Size Six-Tower cable system with jumps and features for experienced riders and two System 2.0 Two-Tower cable systems for beginners. Stay a little longer and enjoy the lakefront tap & grille, fire pits, live entertainment, sand volleyball, baggo, and open-air yoga. While promoting recreation and relaxation, The Quarry aims to provide a new approach to staying active for visitors near and far and invites everyone to unearth their potential.
CITY:Crystal Lake
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WhirlyBall combines basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one exciting sport! Whether you're planning a holiday party, corporate outing or meeting, team building session, bar/bat mitzvah, bachelor/bachelorette or birthday party, WhirlyBall is the most complete venue in Lake County offering a variety of entertainment options including WhirlyBall, two-level lasertag, climbing wall, video games, pool tables, complete food & beverage menus, fully-loaded sports bar and flexible event facility that comfortably accommodates 400+ guests.
CITY:Vernon Hills
Located in Palatine, IL, Deer Grove Forest Preserve has trails that offer a moderate level of difficulty. At almost 10 miles in length, the hiking trials make Deer Grove worth a visit. Split into two very individual sites connected by paved and unpaved trials, the east preserve features open wetlands surrounded by old fields and an in-progress savanna and prairie restoration. The west side is wilder, the forest denser and crisscrossed with footpaths along the rolling terrain. Quite woodlands, white-tailed deer and a completely different experience await the hiker on the west side. Both paths are equally enchanting.
Bowling, cosmic bowling, video arcade, Pizza Hut Express and more.
Marengo Ridge - McHenry County Conservation District
The major glacial feature at Marengo Ridge Conservation area is the Marengo Ridge, from which the site derives its name. Left by the retreating Wisconsin glacier, the Marengo Ridge moraine is 40 miles long and 3 miles wide, creating one of the steepest vertical moraines in Illinois, at 1,050 feet above sea level. This rugged, fire-protected topography supported wooded communities dominated by oak species. Site features hiking trails, campground, picnic shelters, scenic views, x-country skiing, and fishing.
Large bentgrass tees and greens give this fun layout a big course feel. Several shots from elevated tees provide a beautiful view of the area. Features pro-shop, snack bar and club house.
CITY:Arlington Heights
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.
Enjoy family fun at the Sports Center with a golf driving range, an 18-hole mini golf course, six batting cages from Little League to professional, go-karts and soccer kicking cages.
This 8-mile singletrack in Carpentersville, IL. is perfect for beginners without giving up on the excitement. The terrain is varied with steep descents, plenty of jumps, twisty trails through the woods and long stretches through meadows.
This golf course has been ranked as one of the top ten 9 hole golf courses in Chicagoland. Situated in Vernon Hills, this challenging 9-hole municipal course boasts small greens, rolling terrain, tight fairways and seven holes featuring water. Golfers of all skill levels will appreciate both the playability and the eye-catching views. The full-service clubhouse features a varied lunch menu, which is served all day and a full-service bar. Banquet facilities available for up to 80 people.
CITY:Vernon Hills
Villa Olivia Country Club Ski Area
Villa Olivia is a public facility. Slope ticket required to access ski and snowboard activities including 7 runs, quad chair lift and 6 rope tows. Villa Olivia has skiwee for kids 4-9 years old, snow tubing, ski, dining, golf, lessons, snowboarding, sleigh rides.
A producer of milk, vegetables and grains since 1977, the farm offers tours, and presents the annual Shades of Autumn festival during the month of September.
Round Lake Area Park District offers visitors a wide range of activities and facilities to enjoy. They include the Renwood Golf Course, the new sports center, the Prairie Grass Nature Museum, community theatre, outdoor pool/aquatic center, fitness center, child development center, teen center, senior center and acres of picturesque parklands. Private parties/outings at any of the facilities can be accommodated.
CITY:Round Lake
In fall enjoy farm animals, pumpkin picking, a train ride, seasonal decorations and a craft corner. An annual antique tractor show is held in September.
The Busse Woods Trail system is located within Ned Brown Forest Preserve, a 3,700-acre property in the western suburbs. There are 11.2 miles of paved trails for cyclists, equestrians and pedestrians. The main loop is nearly 8 miles, circling some lakes and meadows, while a couple of much shorter side loops will take you to the north and south end of the forest preserve. The Busse Woods Trail connects with the Schaumburg Bikeway on the west, and on the north, Busse Woods links to the Rolling Meadows Bikeway system. Some key features of the forest preserve include fishing, boat rentals and a small herd of captive resident elk. The trails are open from sunrise to sunset.
CITY:Elk Grove
Enjoy bowling as well as karaoke every Friday and Saturday.
Elgin's finest 40-lane bowling center.
Location for many events including craft shows, auto shows, animal shows, softball & volleyball games, and the Boone County Fair (held in August). Also see one-room school house relocated from northern Boone County.
Plays host to community festivals in Hanover Park.
CITY:Hanover Park
McDonald Woods Forest Preserve
The McDonald Woods Forest Preserve in Lindenhurst, offers gentle, rolling grassy terrain. It's the perfect place to hike, bicycle and cross-country ski. Take the 3.8-mile loop around the woods and wetlands for some great exercise. A 0.3-mile wood-chip trail designed for hiking and cross-country skiing leads to a basswood and sugar maple forest, glowing yellow in autumn. A cooling ravine beckons below where migrant songbirds feast on insects, and water skimmers dart atop the clear water.
CITY:Lake Villa
32 miles of biking, hiking and cross-country skiing featuring some of the most scenic trails of the Fox River. Points of interest include Carpenters Dam, Fox River Shores, Tyler Creek, Voyageur Landing, Shoemaker Nature Center and Fabyan Forest Preserve.
CITY:St. Charles
As the centerpiece of downtown Batavia, the Riverwalk extends along the Depot Pond and Fox River to a north point pavilion, where grand views of the Fox River are available.
The Natural Resource Center is located at Russell Preserve, and is open to the public on weekends. The Center offers a great stop for exploration and live animal viewing for all members of the family. The Center can be reserved by school groups and other organizations for outdoor educational field trips. While there, take a walk through Russell Preserve, beneath mature oaks and hickories, surrounded by woodland wildflowers. In the winter, Russell Preserve is a great place for tobogganning.
Apple Orchard Golf Course is a nine hole, par three, public course located at 692 W. Stearns Rd. about 3/4 mile east of Route 59 on Stearns Road. Other features include a clubhouse equipped with snacks, beverages, beer, restrooms, golf accessories and indoor/outdoor sitting areas. Rental golf clubs and pull carts are available for a slight fee.
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Cortland
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Cortland mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on Cortland and the other communities along the Illinois route.
Stade's Farm & Market is located in scenic McHenry County in Northeastern Illinois, approximately 50 miles from Chicago. We produce 2,200 acres of crops that range from traditional corn and soybeans to specialty crops including many fruits and vegetables commonly grown in Northern Illinois. Through our own farm market, we sell our fresh fruits and vegetables directly to consumers in our local area. Our goal is to provide our customers with the finest quality produce possible.
This 17-mile trail replaces the abandoned main line of the Chicago Great Western Railroad. It is a flat easy ride connecting the communities of St. Charles and Sycamore.
CITY:St. Charles
Mundelein Park & Recreation District
The Mundelein Park & Recreation District includes the Steeple Chase Golf Club, Diamond Lake Beach and Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center. Established in 1954, the District has 32 park sites offering over 750 acres of open space, playgrounds, ballfields, lakes, and trials. Over 1,500 seasonal programs offered, including tennis and dance lessons, marital arts, softball and basketball leagues, swim instruction, art and music classes, health and wellness programs, culinary classes, adult day trips, science classes, family special events and day camps.
Brunswick Zone offers bowling, billiards, Laser Tag, an arcade/game room plus meeting space for corporate parties, team-building and special events.
CITY:Carol Stream
Historic park offers swimming pools, picnic areas, shelters, playgrounds, sand volleyball court, seasonal canoe and pedal boat rentals. Nine-hole golf course, 18 hole miniature golf course. Multi-use community center, paddlewheel riverboat cruises, tennis courts, native plant demonstration garden, paved bike trails, fishing. Located only the Fox River Trail.
CITY:St. Charles
Leiseberg Park plays host to local Bartlett events, festivals and fairs.
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Dragonball was my first manga
My first manga I read was translated into my native language.. It was Doraemon, I should think. Almost right after (or it may be at the same time) I picked up Sailormoon. At the time I didn't really understand much (especially the Sailormoon plot; Doraemon pretty much had a whole story in every single chapter) so I didn't read them in order (I didn't get them in order and I was missing a bunch of volumes.. I didn't bother looking for them, I was young.. XP).. I looked at the pretty pictures.. ^^
But the one I started truly reading with was Hagaren (FMA) in English. That was mostly because it was the anime I truly started watching and I got really hooked. But it comes out every month instead of every week so.. I picked up a few other titles to kill time.. TRC was one of them! Hooray for the manga world!
However, the first manga I bought was Peacemaker Kurogane for 20% off.. But at the time, my resources were limited, so I only have Vol 1 and never read on.. Maybe I should go find some scanlations.. Does anyone know whether they are groups who did them? I think Peacemaker Kurogane is the sequel to Peacemaker, but I'm not sure.. Wiki!! ^^
Hmm... The first manga I bought must have been FullMetal Alchemist volume 1. I still was unaware of its existance back then, but I had just gotten into anime and manga, so I wanted supplies ^^
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first manga i actually bought huh?
first one i can remember paying for was najica biltz tatics vol 1 just over 8 years ago
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is a manwah considered a manga, if so.... the first manga i bought must be ragnarok: into the abyss volume1...
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The first manga I bought was FMA, but the first I read/downloaded was Naruto. ^^'
First download naruto, first read DBZ and Slam dunk.
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