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NEWTON, Mass., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site*, today announced the results of its pet travel survey of more than 1,000 U.S. animal-owners, together with the Top 10 properties in the U.S. that allow pets, according to the TripAdvisor Popularity Index. Forty-nine percent of the pet-owners surveyed plan to travel with their pets in the next 12 months. Among that group, 56 percent will stay in hotels with them – up from 51 percent who have done so in the last year, while 35 percent plan to stay in a vacation rental, up from 24 percent.
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"Our survey shows that TripAdvisor travelers love the companionship of their pets while on vacation as 57 percent indicated it's their top reason for taking them along for the ride," said Brooke Ferencsik, director of communications at TripAdvisor. "Nearly three-quarters of respondents who vacation with their pets noted that they're typically able to find animal-friendly accommodations when traveling, which is good news for all the Lassies and Luckys out there!"
Pet Paraphernalia: Creature Comforts on the RoadAmong those who travel with their pets, 45 percent carry a dedicated piece of luggage containing their pets' every need.
Top Ten Properties in the U.S. that Allow Pets1:
1. The Reynolds Mansion, Asheville, North Carolina – Average Nightly Rate: $155+Built in 1847, this 2012 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award-winning property welcomes dogs in a number of suites in both the Carriage House and Cottage, located outside the main mansion house, for a $25 nightly fee. One TripAdvisor traveler noted, "The meals are gourmet, the property is charming and the master of the house makes you feel like family."
2. Stony Point Bed & Breakfast, Tyrone, Pennsylvania – Average Nightly Rate: $81+Situated on seven acres of land, this property was built by craftsmen of the Pennsylvania Railroad in the 1920s – and for a $25 nightly fee, pets are welcome to join their owners at this historical mansion. A TripAdvisor traveler said, "Stony Point is a home away from home and it makes you feel special the moment you enter the driveway!"
3. Phineas Swann Bed and Breakfast Inn, Montgomery Center, Vermont – Average Nightly Rate: $121+Nestled in New England's Green Mountains, this inn accommodates dogs free of charge in six suites situated outside of the main inn. One TripAdvisor traveler commented, "They really thought of everything, including pampering our beloved Corgis with homemade dog biscuits with their names on them, bedding, and toys."
4. Applewood Manor Inn Bed & Breakfast, Asheville, North Carolina – Average Nightly Rate: $145+ Situated three miles from the grand Biltmore Estate, four-legged friends are welcome to enjoy a getaway in Cortland Cottage, located just beyond the property's main manor house, for a nightly fee of $10 - $35. One TripAdvisor traveler commented, "We thoroughly enjoyed the Cortland Cottage with our dog. We had a luxuriously large room with a comfy king bed."
5. At Journey's End Bed and Breakfast, St. Augustine, Florida – Average Nightly Rate: $129+Travelers and their dogs seeking sun and sand can stay in this 2012 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award-winning property's Key West Suite, for a nightly fee of $50. One TripAdvisor traveler commented, "This B&B is in a great location, walking distance from everything, but it's isolated on a quiet street away from all the tourists and noise."
6. Biltmore Village Inn, Asheville, North Carolina – Average Nightly Rate: $220+For a nightly fee of $25, dogs are welcome in two pet-friendly rooms at this restored 1892 Queen Anne Victorian – and TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award-winning – property. A TripAdvisor traveler said, "This inn had a beautiful cottage out back that dogs could stay in."
7. The Ruby of Crested Butte - A Luxury B&B, Crested Butte, Colorado – Average Nightly Rate: $199+Travelers' four-legged friends will receive a warm welcome at this B&B in southwest Colorado, which collects a voluntary donation of $10 per dog per night – with all proceeds going to the local animal shelter. One TripAdvisor traveler remarked, "The Ruby offered gracious hosts, amazing food, beautiful rooms/property, and was remarkably dog friendly (cookies for people and dogs)."
8. Cliffside Inn, Newport, Rhode Island – Average Nightly Rate: $395+Dogs weighing less than 30 pounds can enjoy a comfortable stay at this coastal inn's adjacent Seaview Cottage, which features three pet-friendly suites, for a $50 pet fee per visit. "The Inn was elegant yet comfortable, with warmly gracious hosts and staff," commented a TripAdvisor traveler.
9. Roughley Manor, Twentynine Palms, California – Average Nightly Rate: $135+Located just minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, this B&B features four pet-friendly rooms among its accommodations and a secluded 25-acre setting, offering a peaceful retreat for guests and their furry friends at no additional cost. A TripAdvisor traveler said, "The rooms are beautiful, the staff is friendly and helpful, the owners are warm and welcoming, and Sammy the resident dog is adorable."
10. Eureka Sunset, Eureka Springs, Arkansas – Average Nightly Rate: $85+Nestled on six wooded acres in northwest Arkansas' Ozark Mountains, this property features a number of cozy pet-friendly cabins, with a $25 pet fee per stay. One TripAdvisor traveler commented, "Our dogs had a great time too! I cannot stress enough how much we enjoyed our stay."
1The list was based on the most highly rated properties, according to TripAdvisor reviews as of July 30 2012, that have stated in their listings on TripAdvisor that they allow pets.
About TripAdvisorTripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site,* enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 56 million unique monthly visitors*, and over 75 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to millions of monthly TripAdvisor visitors.
TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) manages and operates websites under 19 other travel media brands, and together the sites attract more than 69 million unique monthly visitors.** TripAdvisor, Inc.'s travel media brands include www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.cruisecritic.com, www.everytrail.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.independenttraveler.com, www.onetime.com, www.seatguru.com, www.sniqueaway.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.tingo.com, www.travel-library.com, www.travelpod.com, www.virtualtourist.com, www.whereivebeen.com, and www.kuxun.cn.
*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, Worldwide, May 2012
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Over the next seven weeks we'll outline a step-by-step training program for you to follow for both running and walking. A word of caution though: if you're older than age 40, have a known health risk or are more than 20 pounds overweight, check with your doctor before starting this program.
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Ad jingles are some of the catchiest tunes of all time, burrowing into your brain and lingering long after to influence shopping habits and pop culture. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about some of the best jingles ever composed.
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Question 1 of 30
What year did Folgers debut its famous "best part of wakin' up" campaign?
Leslie Pearl composed the original Folgers jingle, which has been featured in the company's commercials since 1984. It's also been revamped into other musical genres, including country, jazz, gospel and even Celtic.
Question 2 of 30
How long did it take composer Richard Trentlage to compose the "Oscar Mayer wiener" song?
one day
Jingle composer Trentlage wrote the famous Oscar Mayer song — on a banjo ukulele — in just one day. It debuted in 1963 and became a massive hit for the company.
one month
one year
Question 3 of 30
Which of the following was NOT part of the Big Mac when McDonald's released its famous jingle in 1974?
Children of the '70s may remember the tune, which goes "two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun." No ketchup in sight.
Question 4 of 30
Which gum encouraged buyers to cozy up and "kiss a little longer"?
Juicy Fruit
Big Red
Big Red came out in 1976, but it was a 1979 jingle that encouraged buyers to get romantic — while chewing Big Red, of course.
Question 5 of 30
Which artist remixed the famous Meow Mix jingle for charity in 2012?
CeeLo Green
Meow Mix had retired its famous jingle — consisting of earnest cat meows — back in 1996. The company asked CeeLo and his cat Purrfect to remix the tune in 2012 to benefit hungry pets.
Adam Levine
Jennifer Lopez
Question 6 of 30
True or false: The 2008 Chris Brown hit "Forever" was really a commercial for Doublemint gum.
Ever notice the song lyrics "double your pleasure, double your fun"? That was no coincidence. The Wrigley Co. paid for the song to help advertise its nearly 100-year-old Doublemint gum.
Question 7 of 30
Which gum has taste that's "gonna move ya"?
Fruit Stripe
Juicy Fruit
Juicy Fruit has classically used an action-packed commercial to sell its gum, promising that the taste is gonna move ya! In 2008, singer Julianne Hough rerecorded the classic jingle for a series of modern commercials the company planned.
Bubble Yum
Question 8 of 30
Who wrote the "like a good neighbor" jingle for State Farm?
Barry Manilow
Crooner Barry Manilow penned the State Farm ditty and earned just $500 for the privilege.
Tom Jones
George Harrison
Question 9 of 30
What product might say "Libby's" on the label?
canned coffee
canned chicken
canned vegetables
Libby's is a line of canned veggies with an incredibly catchy jingle. Singer Sara Evans gave the song a modern twist when she rerecorded it in 2008.
Question 10 of 30
When did Subway roll out its "$5 footlong" campaign?
Subway rolled out the "$5 footlong" commercial, along with a catchy jingle, back in 2008 after a franchisee came up with the idea.
Question 11 of 30
What company's famous jingle was recorded by Captain Stubby and the Buccaneers back in 1954?
Oscar Mayer
The novelty band recorded the famous Roto-Rooter jingle, which tells viewers to "call Roto-Rooter, that's the name" to send plumbing problems down the drain.
Question 12 of 30
What burger chain assured buyers that it didn't mind special orders with a '70s jingle?
Burger King
"Hold the pickles; hold the lettuce; special orders don't upset us" crooned singers in a 1970s Burger King ad spot, which encouraged diners to "have it your way!"
Question 13 of 30
What type of product told buyers to "be a pepper" back in 1977?
canned veggies
Beverage makers encouraged buyers to "be a pepper" in 1977 by indulging in a nice, cold glass of Dr. Pepper.
Question 14 of 30
Which of these product jingles was featured in a 1994 episodes of "The Simpsons"?
Oscar Mayer wiener song
Armour hot dogs song
In the episode "Lady Bouvier's Lover," the Simpsons family parodies the famous Armour hot dogs jingle "the dog kids love to bite!"
Oscar Mayer bologna song
Question 15 of 30
What year was "I'd like to buy the world a Coke" introduced?
The jingle was shipped to radio stations in February 1971 and had already become a hit by the time the first commercials hit TV in July of that same year.
Question 16 of 30
True or false: The 1971 Coke jingle was inspired by the song "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing."
The Coke jingle came first and actually charted on its own before The New Seekers recorded "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing."
Question 17 of 30
Which of these toy categories is NOT featured in the Toys R Us jingle?
Toys R Us has a million toys that you can play with, "from bikes to trains to video games," according to the popular '80s jingle.
Question 18 of 30
What year did Kit Kat debut its "gimme a break" commercials?
Kit Kat started with "have a break … have a Kit Kat," which came out in 1957. "Gimme a break" debuted in 1986.
Question 19 of 30
What city calls Rice-a-Roni its hometown treat?
San Francisco
A 1959 jingle labeling Rice-A-Roni as "the San Francisco treat" sent sales for the Golden Grain Macaroni Co. soaring.
San Diego
San Bernardino, California
Question 20 of 30
What burger chain assured diners that "you deserve a break today"?
Burger King
In 1999, Ad Age called McDonald's 1971 "you deserve a break today" campaign one of the best jingles of all time.
Question 21 of 30
What year did bologna get its first and last names?
Oscar Mayer gave bologna a solid identity with the "bologna song," which came out in 1974.
Question 22 of 30
True or false: Alka-Seltzer's "plop plop, fizz fizz" campaign made users believe they should always take two tablets at once.
The jingle itself was catchy, and the technique of using a pair of plops and fizzes made buyers assume that two tablets was better than one, which further increased sales for Alka-Seltzer.
Question 23 of 30
True or false: The guy who wrote the "baby back ribs" jingle for Chili's composed the tune in five minutes.
Marketer Guy Bommarito wrote the earworm in about five minutes. He also confessed in a 2015 interview that he's never actually eaten Chili's famous ribs.
Question 24 of 30
What pop group recorded its own version of the Chili's jingle in 2001?
Backstreet Boys
98 Degrees
Boy band NSYNC did a harmonized version of the jingle for a 2001 commercial. The jingle was also adopted into the "Austin Powers" movie in 1999.
Question 25 of 30
Which of these products featured a commercial with people flapping their arms like chickens?
Chicken Tonight
In the '90s, Ragu's Chicken Tonight simmer sauce used commercials with people flapping their arms like chickens as they sang the catchy jingle.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Chicken for Dinner
Question 26 of 30
What was the official name of the creepy creatures in the 2003 Quiznos commercials?
spider monkeys
The official line is that these creatures, which "loved the subs" because "they are toasty," were called spongemonkeys.
Question 27 of 30
What company's products are "m'm! m'm! good!"?
Campbell's has used this famous jingle to advertise soup and other products since its 1931 radio ads.
Question 28 of 30
What future famous actor starred in a 1975 commercial, where he sang that he was "stuck on Band-Aid"?
George Clooney
Tom Hanks
John Travolta
In 1975, Travolta and company stood in the shower as they sang an ode to Band-Aid.
Question 29 of 30
Which cereal featured the first singing jingle in a commercial?
Way back in 1926, Wheaties was the first to use a singing jingle with "have you tried Wheaties?"
Corn Flakes
Question 30 of 30
What tagline went with a series of Mentos commercials in the '90s?
the freshmaker
"Fresh goes better" with Mentos in a series of cheesy '90s commercials that ended with the tagline "the freshmaker."
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Badgers belong to the weasel family and are related to mink, marten and wolverine. The species that occurs in Canada is the American badger ( Taxidea taxus ). Badgers are seldom seen, being nocturnal and secretive by nature. They spend most of their time asleep underground. The badger is one of the few carnivores that burrows after and eats other burrowing animals. It has many interesting features that adapt it to life as nature's digging machine'.
The badger is a low-slung animal with short powerful bowed legs. Its flattened body enables it to slip easily into its burrow. Its forefeet are armed with long sharp claws for digging, while the hind claws are short and act as shovels to scoop away dirt. The badger is gray to brown in colour with a white stripe running from its shoulder to the tip of its nose. Two distinctive black badges' on either side of its face give the badger its name. Males are larger than females, weighing up to 14 kilograms. A running badger appears to flow along the ground, but its usual pace is a leisurely waddle.
In North America, there are four subspecies of badger. The subspecies jeffersonii is the one found in British Columbia. It lives in the interior valleys of the province. Badgers are rare in British Columbia. In the late 1800s, they were much more numerous but recent studies now indicate a population of fewer than 200 animals. Badgers are difficult to count as they are nocturnal, have large home ranges and there is no direct connection between the number of burrows in an area and the population size.
Badgers live in grasslands and open-canopied forests. They need soil that is suitable for burrowing and enough small mammals to prey on. In British Columbia, badgers have large home ranges, from 2 to 500 square kilometers, depending on the region and the amount of suitable habitat.
Badgers live in burrows up to 9 metres long and 3 metres deep. The burrow entrance is about 30 cm wide and 20 cm tall and has a large mound of earth on the doorstep. A badger will sometimes take over and enlarge the burrow of an animal it has eaten. Burrows play a key role in badger ecology as they are used for daytime resting, winter sleeping (badgers are not true hibernators), food storage, raising young and as headquarters for hunting forays. Each badger uses many burrows within its home range.
The badger is adapted to catch small burrowing mammals. It often digs test holes and sniffs for the animal then digs it out and eats it. British Columbia badgers mostly dine on ground squirrels, marmots and pocket gophers but also take other small mammals, birds, fish, insects and even the odd rattlesnake.
Badgers mate in late summer. However, the fertilized egg does not implant into the uterus and begin to develop until February. This delayed implantation' means that breeding can occur in the summer when the adults are most active, and young are born in the spring when food is abundant. Two to five furry blind kits are born around April. They live off their mother's milk until August when they strike off to establish their own home range. This is a risky time for the young badgers and few survive. Badgers can live up to 14 years in the wild.
The badger has few natural predators cougars or coyotes will sometimes tackle a badger and eagles have been known to carry off young. Despite its reputation as a fierce fighter, if threatened, a badger's first response is to hide. It can dig itself into a hole in minutes, throwing dirt into its attacker's face.
The main threat to badgers are humans and their activities. In British Columbia, the valley bottoms that badgers favour are rapidly being altered by urban development, intensive agriculture and transportation corridors. Badger numbers are very low. On-going studies are trying to learn more about badger needs and what we can do to restore populations. Hopefully we can learn to coexist with this unique grassland predator.


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#1 2012-06-18 20:00:06
Images ID with images title
For better SEO, would be nice, if there is some way to get images with title in their name.
After I upload image in TXP admin panel it gets:
But for better SEO I need:
Is there some plugin, option or source code edition, to get this result?
#2 2012-06-18 20:04:11
Re: Images ID with images title
Hi Elvis.
Check if the tips on this thread could help you:
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#3 2012-06-19 13:28:32
Re: Images ID with images title
hmm, looks nice, but thats not solution for all content images, expeshally, when admin adding images to new articles…
TXP source making links witch isnt very good.
In TXP source files there are '.imagesrcurl($id, $ext).' , best would be: '.imagesrcurl($name, $id, $ext).'
and output: ../images/name-id.ext
#4 2012-06-19 13:51:45
Re: Images ID with images title
hmm, looks nice, but thats not solution for all content images, expeshally, when admin adding images to new articles…
TXP source making links witch isnt very good.
I assume you are talking about adding image directly in the body of the article (using Textile or plain HTML maybe) by hand, instead of doing it programatically as the thread suggested, right?
From a SEO POV, I'd say it could be very good (no proofs to my claims, anyway): each time the admin adds an image to the article body (again, using Textile or Plain HTML), he has the possibility of fine-tuning/optimizing the image name to a very specific set of keywords related to that very particular article. I.e:
So he could do some SEO image trickery on a per-article & per-image basis.
If you or admin are really looking into squeezing some SEO juice from images, I'd suggest to try the above…
Anyway, just thinking aloud. What do you think?
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#5 2012-06-19 14:32:41
Re: Images ID with images title
I am near for nice result!
I am already made changes in
../textpattern/include/txp_image.php, and theese simply changes works great.
Next step is
../textpattern/lib/class.thumb.php, where need to give way, to images, by this new style, but my PHP knowledge isnt so good :/
In txp_image.php I have structure:
.$id.'-'.$name. and
$name – file name and extension, whom I am uploading.
I am using TinyMce article formating.
Last edited by elwins (2012-06-19 14:35:41)
#6 2012-06-19 15:39:13
Re: Images ID with images title
I'd say you're going about it the wrong way. As Julián said, how are you needing to insert images to your site? Does TinyMce have an "Insert Image" button? That button could probably be changed to insert the code that would work with the .htaccess method in the tip.
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#7 2012-06-19 15:47:01
Re: Images ID with images title
It have, but I need user friendly. Why should I use .htaccess file if there is way who takes less system resourses, and for fully working .htaccess file anyway would need main source editions.
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#8 2012-06-19 16:03:32
Re: Images ID with images title
I concur with MattD that hacking the core is the wrong approach.
And I still don't know what problem you are trying to overcome. You say you need it to be "user friendly". What, exactly? The image upload process? Editing images from the admin side? The fact the destination URL contains a number instead of a name?
You say that the Txp admin panel shows the files as /images/42.jpg. Where, exactly do you see this list of image paths and filenames? In the Image list panel it shows the names and IDs (and thumbs) so you can click on the one you want. When you go and edit one, you see the salient database details. If you can show us where the usability problem lies in the admin panel, we can maybe address it.
One thing that's been playing at the back of my mind is: what if there was a callback in
imagesrcurl() which allowed a plugin to alter the filename / path? That'd get us 80% of the way and certainly cover all output bases. The only thing to worry about then is refactoring the code a bit to utilise the same (or very similar) callback inside
wet_thumb() (in
class.thumb.php) so that when images are first uploaded the filename can be altered by the same plugin into the desired format.
It's pretty rudimentary and there are lots of edge cases. Like, for example, what happens if you alter the image name on the Images>Edit panel? At the moment it only changes the DB, but potentially the plugin would need to intercept the save request so it could (optionally) rename the actual file, if that's what the author wished. I'm sure there are more and I haven't really thought it through.
Instead of hacking the core and breaking years of backwards compatibility for what is, arguably, a niche feature request (I can count the number of times this has come up in the last six years on my toes), I'm open to the notion of allowing a plugin to weave its way into this part of the core's fabric if we can do it in a safe and logical manner.
If anybody feels strongly about this, a patch is always welcome for consideration, but it's not a core high priority at the moment (at least, not for me!)
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#9 2012-06-19 16:12:34
Re: Images ID with images title
Bloke wrote:
At the moment it only changes the DB, but potentially it'd need to be passed to the plugin so it could (optionally) rename the actual file.
After uploading Image, user cant change image name, anymore, this problem for now is resolved, for me.
Okey, if you say that, this way isnt best for me, then what you suggegst ?
Last edited by elwins (2012-06-19 16:15:40)
#10 2012-06-19 16:15:36
Re: Images ID with images title
elwins wrote:
After uploading Image, user cant change image name
Well, they can edit the name in the database (which you can display where you like on the site).
Let's start here: why do your users need to rename files after they are uploaded? What extra functionality / advantage does it give?
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As your yoga practice deepens, complex asanas become more than just interesting shapes to strive for. Often, the real juice comes during the learning process, when you pick up lessons that you can apply when you're off the mat, too. Charles Matkin, yoga teacher and cofounder (with his wife, Lisa) of Matkin Yoga in Garrison, New York, believes that learning the inner workings of Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana (Revolved Head-of-the-Knee Pose) provides guidelines for weathering life's difficulties. "It's a backbend, a forward bend, a side bend—and a twist," he says. Winding yourself into all of those shapes at the same time requires moving from a place of deep solidity. Once you find your center in Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana, you can extend your spine and limbs safely. Then, when life presents challenges, you can remember that sense of center, steady yourself, and expand outward and face things with ease. "If you stay true to your essence, you can balance yourself when you're being pulled in a million different directions," Matkin says. "You'll be able to flip over backward without losing your sense of who you are."
As you work your way through Matkin's sequence, you will create the foundation of Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana by establishing a stable pelvis. Once you have that solid base, you will open the hips and hamstrings to help you expand into the final pose with grace and steadiness. It may seem as though some of the preparatory poses are more difficult than the final asana. That's no mistake. "In North America people work and work and work and work, with no end in sight," Matkin says. "There's very little time for pause. But in this case, all the hard work you'll do goes toward a deep stillness that is delicious."
If you're unable to extend into the final pose right now, remember that the heart of the sequence is about connecting to your core and your pelvis, Matkin says. "These poses give you an opportunity to find out what's at your center. You'll begin to feel your potential to bend over backward out in the world, while developing the support you need to stay there."
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Twisted Fan Pose
This pose appears simple, but it can be challenging to hold your center. Stand with your feet parallel and about a
leg's distance apart. Work with your knees slightly bent and firm the hamstrings against the quadriceps to avoid
hyperextension. Squeeze your legs toward each other isometrically—as though you were riding a horse.
On an inhalation, lengthen the waist. Then exhale and tip the torso forward, keeping it long. Walk your hands forward
as far as you can while keeping the spine long and even. Stay stable: You should be able to lift your hands off the
floor without falling. Inhale and draw the shoulder blades together; as you exhale, press the navel toward the spine.
Before you twist, bring your right hand onto your lower back to check what Matkin calls the "temperature" of
your spine. If you overextend the lumbar, you'll have a spinal dip that's too deep, which he calls a "hot
spot." If, however, the area is not extended enough, it will feel a little "cold." So if your lower back
is rounded toward the ceiling, make it "hotter" by arching a bit more, or you can "cool it down" by
lengthening the tailbone away from the waist. Finding a balanced "temperature" will feel like a relief if
your hamstrings are overstretched.
Maintaining a long axis from your left hand through the spine, twist and grasp your left ankle with your right hand,
and look under your left armpit. To keep stable in your core while opening, allow the twist to feel expansive and
luxurious, but don't let the pelvis rotate too much.
Stay in the pose and work with your breath long enough that, as Matkin puts it, instead of "doing" the pose,
you start "being in" the pose. Don't push right away to your edge; it's more advanced to start where it's
easy and explore without pushing. When you're ready to come out of the pose, reach your arms forward and, keeping the
waist long, try the other side.
Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle Pose)
Of all the poses in this sequence, it's most challenging to stabilize the pelvis in Parivrtta Trikonasana. It's a pose
that requires you to find your stability and stay honest about your limitations while you extend over a fully stretched
front hamstring and twist without toppling over. But here's some motivation: When you learn to keep the pelvis even and
aligned in this pose, you'll access a profoundly deeper twist in the upper spine.
Instead of aligning your feet heel to heel, Matkin asks that you be a little "spicy" by using a broad stance,
keeping the feet directly aligned with the hips.
To get there, stand sideways on your mat with your legs wide and point your right foot to the front of your mat. Turn
your left foot in to a 45-degree angle and square your hips. Then step your left foot to the left, so that your feet
are wider apart than your hips. "Challenge yourself to find the most benefit, rather than the hardest variation of
the pose," Matkin urges.
From here, exhale and draw your legs together isometrically. Inhale as you pull your shoulder blades together and
stream your spine forward and down your midline as far as you can go while keeping the spine long. Spend a few breaths
finding an even "temperature" through your spine before twisting.
Then, bring the left hand to the outside of the right foot, and bend the right knee just a little bit (this makes the
pose easier for those with tight hamstrings and offers a new challenge to advanced yogis). As you lift the right hand
to the ceiling, draw the right hip back, spin your chest forward, and arch your upper back. Draw the arm bones into
their sockets and lift your chest away from the pelvis, along the axis of your lengthening core.
Keep the pelvis square to the front of the mat and keep the shoulders aligned vertically. If you feel unstable or can't
find the twist, either drag the fingers of your left hand against the floor and toward you for a little extra traction,
or rest the hand on your shin. You can turn your eyes to the ceiling, but don't crank your neck. "Inchworm"
the spine longer and longer with each breath.
Typically, this pose tests one's ability to stay centered. One reason for this, Matkin says, is that this asana works
to untie the brahma granthi, the psychic "knot" that yogis say is located in the top of the lumbar
area, where the fibers of the diaphragm intermesh with the fibers of the psoas muscle. "This is where you start
tugging on your fixed sense of who you are, what you think you can and cannot do," Matkin explains. The trick is
to stay true to your center while you twist and turn your spine backward, he says.
Come out of Parivrtta Trikonasana as you exhale. Before doing the other side, first flow into Baddha Trikonasana,
keeping the right foot forward.
Baddha Trikonasana (Bound Triangle Pose)
Baddha Trikonasana foreshadows Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana, because the torso mimics its shape: The front hip flexes
deeply, and when you bind the pose, you'll experience the challenge of the torso remaining fixed against the front
thigh while you simultaneously try to twist the torso open, toward the ceiling.
To get into the pose, shift your left toes back so that the foot is at a more open 15-degree angle, and line up the
right heel with the arch of the left foot. Bend your right knee a lot, as if you were going into Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose).
Then, roll your right shoulder down to the inside of your right knee. Reach your right arm underneath your right thigh
and your left arm behind your back until you can clasp the left wrist with your right hand. Straightening the left arm
will shorten the left waist, so if you can't clasp the hands while keeping the arm bent—or if you simply can't do
the bind—put your left hand on your sacrum and your right hand on your shin. Matkin prefers that you don't use a
strap as a prop for this pose so that you don't fixate on the goal of binding.
Exhale as you work your right hip beneath you; inhale as you arch your spine. Then, exhaling, open your belly and chest
toward the ceiling, and straighten the right leg while lengthening the right waist. If you feel as though your lower
back is jamming, you've gone too far.
Breathe in Bound Triangle and feel the pose emerge, focusing on how it feels, rather than being hung up on its shape.
When you're ready to move on, release your wrist and spin your toes to face the other end of your mat. Widen your feet
for a stable base and flow into Revolved Triangle, then Bound Triangle, with the left leg forward.
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Pose II, variation)
Before heading into the delicious opening of the final pose, use this low lunge variation to deeply open the
quadriceps, the psoas, and the hip flexors. First, though, do a few rounds of Sun Salutations to build heat for the
backbending, and come into Adho Mukha Svanasana
(Downward-Facing Dog Pose) for a few breaths.
From Down Dog, step your right foot between your hands and set the back knee on the floor. Take a long stance so that
your weight moves forward toward your thighbone, not directly on the kneecap. Once again, keep your knees at least as
wide as your hips, which will provide more space for the hip and sacral area to move. Hug your legs toward each other,
spin your hips toward the front of the mat, keeping both hip bones at the same height and the sides of the waist even
to avoid compressing the lower back.
Once you've established your base, use your left hand to draw your left foot toward you. Reach straight back with the
left hand, keeping your thumb pointed upward. Externally rotate your left arm so that your shoulder blade stays
connected to the back of the ribs. Lift the left shin off the floor and grab the inner edge of the left foot. With the
top of the big-toe knuckle in the center of your palm, pivot the fingertips forward and firmly clasp your hand over the
top of your toes, pointing your elbow to the ceiling. As you draw the foot in, don't worry about how far it goes.
Instead, focus on squaring the hips and lifting out of the low back.
Continue lifting up while you exhale and settle deeply into the lunge. Press your front knee forward while pulling the
front foot toward you isometrically. Draw the chest and pelvis vertically away from each other to give extra length to
the right waist. As you inhale, send your breath high into the chest. Exhale and draw your abdominal muscles in toward
your spine to even out your lumbar and to build a sense of lifting energetically and muscularly, as if water were
flowing up the spine. Feel for that same lifting sensation as you move back to Downward Dog and into the lunge with the
left leg forward.
The King Pigeon lunge is a key preparation for the final pose. "Opening all sides of the pelvis prepares you for a
deep seat and a free lumbar spine," Matkin says. "If this pose doesn't get you started with surrender, we
need to talk."
Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana (Revolved Head-of-the-Knee
Take a few moments again to cultivate your sense of being in the practice, rather than doing all you can to push into
the final pose. In Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana, Matkin says people tend to grab for as much as they can get, rather than
acknowledging where they really are. "If you seek to understand what's going on in your body rather than fixing or
changing it, you shift your perspective," he says. So instead of blindly pushing yourself beyond your limits,
choose to become curious about the truth of what's currently happening.
This is key for your emotional well-being, but it's also key for protecting your hamstrings and spine from injury. As
Matkin points out, "This is delicate equipment you're working with. You have to take time to find the pose that
feels right for you. The pose that is the most beautiful is the one with the most integrity."
Sit with your legs in a wide straddle. Bend your left knee and bring the left foot toward your pubic bone. Use your
hands to roll open the flesh of the hamstring and calf toward the ceiling; this external rotation will encourage the
knee to roll away from the pelvis. Then lay your bent leg on the ground. The farther your knee points away from your
straight leg, the harder the pose will be. Engage the straight leg toward center to rotate it internally.
To prepare, reach your hands to the floor behind you and lean your torso back, lifting the chest and lengthening the
spine. Then establish the first of two twists that build the foundation of this pose. Lean back and twist toward the
bent knee, with the chest open. Take a few breaths to ground both the left sitting bone and knee into the floor.
Come back to center, then flow into traditional Janu Sirsasana by twisting toward the straight leg. Ground both sitting
bones as you come into a forward bend over the right leg. Stay here for a few breaths, focusing on lengthening your
spine before moving on.
From here, get ready to flip the spine open. Grab your right foot with your right thumb and first two fingers. Keep the
palm facing up. Plant your right elbow against the inner right shin or calf. Roll your bottom shoulder back and
underneath you as much as you can. Reaching the left arm out and overhead, open into a deep twist. If you can do it
without compromising the twist, move the right hand onto the arch and grab the toes with your left hand. Keep the bent
knee rolling way out and keep it grounded.
Matkin suggests working this pose with a wavelike breath that pulses through the asana. As you exhale, roll the chest
down toward the floor; as you inhale, roll it up toward the ceiling so that you're moving from twist to countertwist:
"That's the action that lengthens the spine. That's the inner pulse that the breath connects us to," Matkin
explains. Do this three or four times before switching sides, so it isn't a one-shot deal. "It's like going back
for dessert time and time again," he says.
As you melt into the pose, you will apply the alignment that you've worked with through this entire sequence. You will
bend forward and lengthen your spine down the line of the leg as in Twisted Fan Pose and Revolved Triangle. Then you
will flip the spine open as you did in Bound Triangle, all the while accessing some of the lift of the King Pigeon Pose
"The challenge," says Matkin, "is taking an asymmetrical position and trying to make it as symmetrical
as possible. You've done neutral, reverse, and bound twists in the three prior poses; now you're mixing all three of
those flavors. The taller you work your hip crests, as you did in the King Pigeon lunge, the more access you get to
both sides of your waist."
For Matkin, it's the complexity that makes Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana so beautiful—and helps reveal deeper wisdom
about your practice, both on and off the mat. "Often, people think they have to strain or struggle to do a pose
correctly. But in yoga you get to just keep showing up—again and again. The process is the reward. And the more
you do it, the more intimately you'll get to know yourself."
Charles Matkin began his formal study of yoga and meditation at the age of five. He studied biology, theater, and
Ayurveda at Maharishi International University, and his yoga training includes certifications from the Yoga Zone and
Jivamukti schools, plus extensive education in Iyengar Yoga and Viniyoga. Rachel Brahinsky is a writer and yoga teacher
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Now that the dust has settled over in the south, we thought it was only right to hand out praise to the stars of Super Rugby, Round 12
Now that the dust has settled over in the southern hemisphere, we thought it was only right to hand out praise to the stars of Super Rugby, Round 12
15 Israel Folau Waratahs: Was devastating on attack for the Waratahs in their hammering of the Kings. Folau's performance saw him gaining 194 metres with ball in hand, with 10 defenders beaten and a deserved try.
14 Cam Crawford Waratahs: Another player who caught the eye on attack against the Kings, scoring a hat-trick of tries and winning 89 metres. Just edges out Wallaby flyer Nick Cummins, who impressed in his comeback for the Western Force against the Reds.
13 JJ Englebrecht Bulls: Impressed on attack and defence in the Bulls' win over the Hurricanes. Scored an intercept try and was at the forefront of his side's defensive effort with 11 tackles made.
12 Jean de Villiers Stormers: Made a huge impact on attack in a narrow defeat to the Blues and was rewarded with two well-taken tries for his effort. Also did his bit on defence with 13 hits.
11 Digby Ioane Reds: In the week that he announced he was leaving the Reds, the Wallabies flyer showed that he is still very much committed to the Reds cause with a fine attacking display against the Force. Made 158 metres on attack, with an incredible 13 defenders beaten in the process. Just edges out Sharks speedster Lwazi Mvovo who also had a storming game in his side's narrow loss to the Highlanders.
10 Dan Carter Crusaders: Made a impressive return in the 'Saders' win over the Brumbies, contributing 15 points via accurate goal-kicking. Controlled proceedings and showed why he is rated by many enthusiasts as the greatest fly-half ever to play the game. Gets the nod ahead of Bernard Foley who also played well for the Waratahs.
9 TJ Perenara Hurricanes: Did well behind a retreating pack and was in the thick of the action in his side's loss to the Bulls. Was rewarded with a brace of tries and beats out Andy Ellis of the Crusaders who combined brilliantly with Carter against the Brumbies.
8 Ben Mowen Brumbies: Was one of the table-toppers' better players in their loss to the Crusaders. Carried well and helped his side to secure a losing bonus point with a late try.
7 Michael Hooper Waratahs: Australia are blessed with several talented openside flankers and Hooper is arguably the best of the lot on current form. Terrorised the Kings at the breakdowns and scored one of the Sydneysiders' 11 tries.
6 Dave Dennis Waratahs: Led his troops well in the demolition of the Kings. Scored a try but also stood out on defence with 17 hits made.
5 Hugh Pyle Rebels: Seemed to be all over the park as the Rebels gave their all in a bid to haul in the Chiefs. Crossed over for two tries and also won a handful of line-outs.
4 Luke Romano Crusaders: Another big game from the All Blacks enforcer, who carried well and stood out on defence with 12 tackles against the Brumbies. Waratahs hardman Sitaleki Timani also deserves a mention.
3 Chris King Highlanders: The veteran prop was one of the Highlanders' shining lights in their memorable win over the Sharks in Dunedin. Stood firm the scrums, made 14 tackles and gave the final pass in the build-up to Colin Slade's try.
2 Deon Fourie Stormers: Solid display from number two who worked hard in the Stormers' engine room against the Blues. Went on several attacking runs and made a nuisance of himself at the breakdowns.
1 Dean Greyling Bulls: Won the official man-of-the-match award in the victory against the 'Canes after a fine allround display which included a deserved try.
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ARSC Training
Introduction to Paraview Visualization Package
Where and When
- date: March 6, 2009
- time: 2:00-4:00 pm
- location: WRRB 009
The class will focus on the usage of Paraview visualizations package to create visualizations from a variety of data. Topics will cover the Paraview UI, compatible data formats, using different Paraview filters and analyzing and exporting a finished product.
Patrick Webb
Patrick is an ARSC HPC Specialist.
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In 2009, American and European Xbox 360 players got their first taste of the popular Earth Defense Force PS2 series from Japan with the game's third entry, 2017, by developer Sandlot. The cult classic budget title featured frantic arcade action, but was marred by terrible voice acting, low-quality graphics, and massive slowdown when multiple enemies were on-screen. Still, it managed to garner a fan following, as few could deny how fun the game was.
Two years later, Vicious Cycle took over development of the sequel, Insect Armageddon. This version retained the overall feel of the previous title, but improved the graphics and added online support, as well as multiple armor classes. While a technically better title, it separated itself from the previous game by focusing on being more of a squad-based shooter.
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A beautifully decorated Victorian carriage house behind an old home in the river town of Havana. It is a wonderful opportunity to see how life used to be without giving up modern luxuries like cable TV.
2-story facility. Upper level is three efficiency units equipped with microwave, refrigerator, and stove. Monthly and nightly rates available.
Very nice lobby with fireplace, coffee, juice, and continental breakfast, tearoom on premises.
A new boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Canton. The hotel's unique choice of art is historic pictures of Canton. The decor is natural browns and greens with maple woods. With 35 rooms, each guest suite has two king size beds, a refrigerator, microwave, large screen television mounted to the wall, availability of pay-per-view movies, a desk with data ports, and all the modern amenities One of the two meeting rooms will be fully fitted with the latest in technology such as digital projectors, automatic screens which come down from the ceiling, lighting controls, phones, and a conference table and classroom setting with data hookups for 25 to 30 people. The other room is more of a multi-purpose room where food can be served. The exercise facility has weights, tread mill, stair stepper, and other pieces of fitness equipment.
Home features an outside balcony overlooking the Illinois River.
Large bedrooms, most with private baths. 1st floor is wheelchair accessible. Meeting room with kitchen available. On-site catering for groups by reservation.
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A Public Hearing for receiving comment on 2011 budgets for the Emery
County General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Project Funds and
for the Castle Valley Special Service District will be held on
December 21, 2010 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Emery County
Commission Chambers, Emery County Courthouse, 75 East Main Street,
Castle Dale, UT. The tentative budget for 2011 is on file and
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Southwest Florida is on the southernmost part of Gulf of Mexico shoreline. When it comes to tourism, Southwest Florida is best known for its pristine and white, sandy beaches. Living in the area provides a laid-back yet active lifestyle. Currently, the most largest city in SW Florida is Cape Coral. In 2010, the city has 154,305 residents. Lee County, on the other hand, is considered as the most populous county.
In the past, during the late 1800s, Southwest Florida is not a well-developed area. It was only in the recent years when progress and development have started to create a buzz. A major real estate boom has been experienced and paved the way for urbanization. The skyline of Downtown Fort Myers started to change with the construction of high-rise condominiums. Commercial development and technology caused a lot of changes in Southern Lee County. There is also the eastern part of Collier County, where residential developments are spreading out in the area. The coastal counties and cities have experienced fast urbanization. Currently, the overpopulation of the areas along the coastline is being remedied. In contrast, the inland counties of SW Florida remained rural. The areas focused more on agriculture with important products being grown in the area.
Southwest Florida rapidly became the mecca for vacationers and travelers. The warm weather, beautiful beaches, and natural parks created a perfect getaway and point of interest. The beaches of Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach, Captive Island, Marco Island, Naples Beach, Bonita Beach, Cape Coral Beach, and Boca Grande offers fun and relaxation under the sun. Aside from the beaches, SW Florida abounds with great outdoor fun such as playing golf, adventure in the Everglades, fishing, shelling, shopping, dining, and many more.
Going in and out of SW Florida will not be a problem. There are 2 airports one can choose from. There is the Southwest Florida International Airport and the second one is the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. There is also a seaport and railway, the latter traverses throughout SW Florida.
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BC Footwear Cub Bootie
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This super cute fold over cuff bootie from BC Footwear is the perfect fall style. Nothing says warm and cozy like flannel and the Cub has all of the above. Pair with your favorite sweater and denim and your ready to go!
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great shoes to end this winter season!
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Skechers GOwalk Baby Walking Shoe - Womens
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Virtually weightless and super flexible, you will barely know the women's Skechers GOwalk Baby walking shoe is there! It's like walking barefoot - with protection of course. You will love the practicality of this minimalist-inspired walking shoe.
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August 27, 2014
Comfortable, Flexible, and Lightweight
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Great gift
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Located adjacent to the Melvin Price Locks and Dam, this museum is dedicated to telling the story of the Mississippi River, from its colorful history to its modern-day role as a major transportation corridor. The museum features kid-friendly, interactive and computer animated exhibits. Steer a towboat through the locks and dam via simulator, measure your water consumption or come face-to-face with river fish in the aquarium. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Built in 1833, Alton houses Illinois' first state penitentiary. During the Civil War, the facility imprisoned thousands of Confederate soldiers. Partial remains of the structure can still be observed today.
Confederate Cemetery and Memorial
This monument remembers those who died in the infamous Alton prison. A smallpox virus spread rapidly through the Alton Prison in 1863, killing more than 1,435 incarcerated soldiers. The soldiers are laid to rest here and each of their names is commemorated at the Memorial. The Alton Prison and Confederate Cemetery are some of the rare northernmost monuments to the Confederate Soldier.
The final debate of Stephan A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln took place in front of Alton's city hall at the corner of Broadway and Market Streets. The senatorial debate drew national attention along with more that 6,000 visitors. Life-like statues of the two statesmen keep the famous series of debates in 1858 frozen forever in time.
This monument memorializes Elijah P. Lovejoy, whose work and death in Alton gave him a place in history for the abolition of slavery. During the slavery era, Elijah Lovejoy was a pastor who wrote anti-slavery editorials so controversial he became an object of hatred by slaveholders. Despite threats to his life, he continued his anti-slavery writings in the Alton Observer, even after three of his printing presses were thrown into the Mississippi River. It was this persistence that led an angry pro-slavery mob to attack and kill him in 1837.
Piasa Bird Mural at Piasa Park
Located on the edge of Alton, Piasa Park is an attractive stop for motorists, picnickers and bicyclists. The park is set at the base of the giant Piasa Bird mural that is painted on the side of a huge bluff. A large granite arrowhead tells the story of the Piasa Bird, which, according to legend, Chief Ouatoga and his 20 warriors killed with poison darts.
In 1918, Alton became the famous birthplace of Robert Wadlow, "The Gentle Giant." Born a normal eight pounds in 1918, Wadlow suffered from a pituitary gland problem. He was almost nine feet tall and 500 pounds when he died of complications from a foot infection at age 22. He is noted in the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest man alive. A life-sized statue on College Avenue lifts visitors' heads in amazement. The Alton Museum of History and Art have devoted an entire room to Wadlow, including his third-grade desk and oversized grade school ring.
Lincoln & Civil War Legacy Trail
Walk in the footsteps of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, and Civil War soldiers from both North and South. Experience the life of young Lincoln as a lawyer, duelist and orator. It was here that the final Lincoln-Douglas Debate took place, with the issue of slavery on the minds of spectators. It was here that Confederate soldiers were held captive, died and were buried. It was here that Alton resident and U.S. Senator Lyman Trumbull authored the 13th Amendment, putting an end to slavery in the United States. Experience the 11 historic sites interpreted along the Lincoln & Civil War Legacy Trail.
Alton Museum of History and Art
Winged monsters, explorers, riverboats and a gentle giant. The Alton Museum of History & Art shows the crossroads of American history in Alton. The museum is located in the historic Loomis Hall across from the Wadlow statue. Loomis Hall is the oldest building in the state of Illinois continuously utilized for education. One of the most popular rooms, the Wadlow Room, pays tribute to Alton's "Gentle Giant" and the World's Tallest Man. The Pioneer Room explores the history of Alton from the Lewis & Clark Expedition to the Civil War with exhibits on Elijah Lovejoy, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates and the "Alton Route" on the Underground Railroad. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.
Take an eight-block tour of some of the haunted locations in downtown Alton, investigate the four floors of the Mineral Springs Hotel, be part of a seance and top the evening off with a tarot card reading. All tours begin and end at the Mineral Springs Mall. Tour options include New Moon Haunted Tours, Waking the Dead Walking Tours, Cemetery Tours and Haunted Overnights.
J.E. Robinson Underground Railroad Tours
In the early 1800s, Alton became a safe haven for slaves escaping from the bonds of slavery. Because of the area's neighboring slave state of Missouri, runaways found refuge in the free land surrounding Alton. The tunnels of the Underground Railroad run deep beneath the streets along the "Alton Route." The area was a major stop along the Underground Railroad, hiding slaves in caves, barns and basements throughout Alton, Otterville and Jerseyville. Hear the slave's tales, feel their fear and learn about Alton's remarkable past on an Underground Railroad Tour. Tours available by appointment only.
Tour the mansion built as a wedding present by railroad baron and riverboat magnate Z.B. Job for his son and bride Mary Drummond, heiress to the Drummond tobacco fortune. Today this three-story mansion serves as a bed and breakfast.
This Queen Anne-style playhouse was built for Lucy J. Haskell, daughter of Dr. William A. & Florence H. Haskell. The playhouse was an exact replica of the family home. The Haskell's gave the estate to the City of Alton for educational & recreational purposes. The playhouse is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places and can be visited in Haskell Park.
Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library
The Hayner Public Library District provides a variety of genealogy-related services to support research efforts. Information from various states in addition to Illinois and other countries is available. The digitized newspaper collection is a wonderful resource of The Hayner Public Library District for genealogy research. The collection includes the Alton Telegraph Archives dating as far back as 1836 and access NEWSPAPER ARCHIVE to locate newspaper articles in other parts of the country.
When just about any native of the Alton area thinks of a haunted house, normally one name comes to mind - the infamous McPike Mansion. Thousands of visitors and paranormal investigators have visited the grounds of the notorious McPike Mansion claiming spirits still roam this property. Some claim the haunts date back to the property before the mansion was even built, with native American ghosts and a residue from a possible Underground Railroad stop. Other mysterious stories include servants of the building, a cook in the kitchen and a strange death of a woman in the bathtub. Some even believe that Eleanor and Henry McPike still roam the corridors of their former home. All total, more than 11 different spirits have been experienced in recent years.
Historic Museum of Torture Devices
Historic Museum of Torture Devices is a privately-owned collection of unique historic torture devices. This museum features over 50 displays from nearly all over the world. Devices such as these were once used to kill, maim, terrorize, punish and force confession, all in the name of The Law. Exhibits include, the pillory, the Chinese death cage and so much more. This unique museum is a must see. Open Saturday and Sunday, Noon to 4 p.m.
Mineral Springs Paranormal Research Center
Share evidence and peruse scientific research on the paranormal at one of the most haunted buildings in Alton -- the former Mineral Springs Hotel -- now the home of the Mineral Springs Paranormal Research Center. Overnight paranormal events are held at the site, in addition to meetings with other paranormal experts, investigators and researchers. Ghost hunting equipment is used in every investigation and there are over 140 EVPs obtained over the years at the hotel and at other investigation sites.
Miles Davis was born on in Alton, IL on May 26, 1926 and is noted as one of the most influential jazz muscians of the 20th century. Over his lifetime, Davis won nine Grammy awards and recorded more than 100 albums. In 2006 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Created by sculptor Preston Jackson, the bronze statue stands in the middle of the Miles Davis Memorial Plaza.
Visitors are invited to walk through this home, considered to be the oldest Greek Revival-style home in Illinois.
The Labor & Industry Museum is the only public institution devoted to the history of the labor and industry of Belleville and southwestern Illinois. The centerpiece is Jumbo, a 19th-century steam engine along with coal mining, carpentry, and stove-making exhibits.
St. Clair County Historical Society Museum
This Victorian adaptation of a Greek Revival home was built in the early 1800s. In addition to period furniture and vintage clothing, artifacts, and quilts, the museum contains an extensive research library and gift shop.
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
The Shrine has 200 beautifully landscaped acres of gardens and devotional areas, including the Outdoor Amphitheatre, Shrine Church, Lourdes Grotto, Stations of the Cross, Millennium Spire, the Visitors Center with a restaurant and gift shop, and the Shrine Hotel.
A log cabin originally built in 1873 is this city's history museum. The cabin is authentically furnished as it might have appeared 150 years ago. The building once housed Bethalto's water, fire and police departments. The tiny one room jail can still be seen. Open Wednesday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for tours. Call for tour appointment.
Learn about the history of aviation in the St. Louis area.