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Medical Coding
What is the ICD-9 Code for full-thickness defect, skin of right alar. The patient has a history of malignant skin neoplasms?
November 22, 2007
Medical Coding
What is the CPT code for benign secondary Hypertension due to a benign brain tumor?
November 22, 2007
I need help with this math question
Find the weight of the right rectangular prism with length 13 ft, width 6 ft, and height 2.5 ft if the contents weigh 0.02 pounds per cubic inch. I think that the answer is 3.9 by multiplying 6 x 13 x 2.5 x 0.02. Is this right?
November 13, 2007
I need help in math
Are their anyone who online right now who can help me in math?
November 13, 2007
Find the weight of a right rectangular prism with length 13 ft, width 6 ft, and height 2.5 ft if the contents weigh 0.02 pounds per cubic inch. I think it's 31.2 but I'm having doubts. Can you help me?
November 13, 2007
no one's not replying.
November 13, 2007
Find the weight of the contents of a right rectangular prism with length 1 ft, width 6 ft, and height 2.5 ft if the contents weigh 0.02 pounds per cubic inch. I think the answer is 31.2. Is this right?
November 13, 2007
Find the weight of the contents of a right rectangular prism with length 13 ft, width 6 ft, and height 2.5 ft if the contents weigh 0.02 pounds per cubic inch. I think the answer is 31.2 but I'm not sure. Is this right?
November 13, 2007
how did you get that?
November 13, 2007
is it 157.1?
November 13, 2007
A ball rolls along a circle whose radius is 2 ft. How far does the ball roll if it goes around the circle 12.5 times? I got 25 ft as my answer. I just multiplied the two numbers and I got 25. Is this right?
November 13, 2007
Find the total distance slong the longer sides of the rectangle and along the two semicircles. The length is 10 and the height is 4. I think the answer is 32.6 but I'm not sure if it's right. Is it right?
November 13, 2007
Science - Biology - Ecology
who this this?
November 12, 2007
Science - Biology - Ecology
I desperately need help on the iron hypothesis and related facts: Where are HNLC waters found and why? (a map would be nice) What is the fate of the organic carbon fixed by photosynthesis in the deep ocean? How does iron enter the ocean eco-system? What is role of silicic acid...
November 12, 2007
If x varies directly as y and y varies inversely as the square of z. How is x varies with z?
October 24, 2007
Question: All enzymes are specific to a single substrate chemical. That is, an enzyme will catalyze reactions of one molecule only.
October 24, 2007
True or false? All enzymes are specific to a single substrate chemical. That is, an enzyme will catalyze reactions of one molecule only.
October 24, 2007
part a) 0.187/35.453 = 5.27 x 10^-4 moles of Cl part b) 50 ml = .05 l part a divided by part b = 1.05 x 10^-2 M
October 23, 2007
Never mind, I got it: 100 grams of ice times 333 J/g = 33.3 kJ of heat to melt all the ice. Next, raising temperature of liquid, so 100 g *4.184 J/g *50= 20.92 kJ Thus A is best answer
October 23, 2007
1)54.2 kJ 2)33.3 kJ 3)54,220 kJ 4)20.9 kJ Those are possible answers... Which is it?
October 23, 2007
Calculate the enthalpy change when 100. g of ice at 0.0 °C is heated to liquid water at 50.0°C. (The heat of fusion for water is 333 J/g.) 1)54.2 kJ 2)33.3 kJ 3)54,220 kJ 4)20.9 kJ
October 23, 2007
Marla begins walking at 3 mi/h toward the library. Her friend meets her at the halfway point and drives her the rest of the way to the library. The distance to the library is 4 miles. How many hours did Marla walk? First, I set up an equation, 3(h+.5)=4h. Then I simpilified it...
October 23, 2007
Fred begins walking toward John house at 3 mi/h. John leaves his house at the same time and walks toward Fred's house on the same path at a rate of 2 mi/h. How long will it be before they meet if the distance between the houses is 4 miles? First, I set up an equation, 3h+...
October 23, 2007
At 10:00 AM, a car leaves a house at a rate of 60 mi/h.At the same time, another car leaves the smae house at a rate of 50 mi/h in the opposite direction. At what time will the cars be 330 miles apart? I tried to make a equation, 50h+60h=330. I divided 330 by 110. so, I got h=...
October 23, 2007
At 10:00 AM, a car leaves a house at a rate of 60 mi/h.At the same time, another car leaves the smae house at a rate of 50 mi/h in the opposite direction. At what time will the cars be 330 miles apart? I tried to make a equation, 50h+60h=330. I divided 330 by 110. so, I got h=...
October 23, 2007
Calculate the enthalpy change when 50. g of ice at -30.0 °C is heated to completely melt to liquid water at 0.0°C. (The heat of fusion for water is 333 J/g.)
October 23, 2007
67. dy/dx = 0 Would it be all the points of the function.
October 8, 2007
55. Find an equation of the tangent line to the graph of f(x) =x^3 - 2x + 1 a) at (2,5); b) at (-1,2); c) at (0,1). I believe the answers are: a) y= (3/2 x) - (3/2) b) No solution c) No solution For each function, find the points on the graph at which the tangent line is ...
October 8, 2007
bobpursley have I got the answer right to this sequence question 3n - 1 answer 2,5,8,11,14,
September 27, 2007
bobpursley is this the correct answer to the sequences question 3n-1 Answer 2, 5, 8, 11, 14,
September 27, 2007
The Full question is Write down the first five terms for these rules a) 2n + 2 b) 3n - 1 c) 10n + 6
September 27, 2007
Could somebody help me with this Maths squence 2N + 2, 3N - 1 , 10N + 6
September 27, 2007
Is this puncuated correctly
September 23, 2007
On his way home from school, Tom found a bag on the ground. "Is this yours?" he asked Tara. "No, it's not my bag! I left mine at school. I think it might be Emma's bag, because hers is blue and green." Tom laughed and said, "You may be right, ...
September 23, 2007
Could you Please help me punctuate this paragraph. on his way home from school tom found a bag on the ground is this bag yours he asked tara no its not my bag I left mine at school I think it might be emma's bag because hers is blue and green tom laughed and said you may ...
September 23, 2007
Math, Still Need Help!
Ok, This is the question: The attendance at a baseball game was 400 people. Student Ticket cost $2 and adult tickets cost were $3. Total Ticket Sales were $1050. How many tickets of each type were sold? This is what I did: 2x+400=1050 -400=-400 ----------- 2x=650 x=325 3y+400=...
September 22, 2007
Ok, I'm really confused. Where did you get 800? I don't really understand. Is it like this: 2(S+A)=400 2S+SA=800 Is this right? If so, what do I do after this?
September 22, 2007
The attendance at a baseball game was 400 people. Student Ticket cost $2 and adult tickets cost were $3. Total Ticket Sales were $1050. How many tickets of each type were sold? Ok, this is what I did: 2x+400=1050 -400=-400 ----------- 2x=650 x=325 3y+400=1050 -400=-400...
September 22, 2007
The Rossi family wants to install new tiles on the floor on their kitchen. The tiles they plan to use are 3 in x 3 in squares. The floor space to be covered is shown in the diagram below with measurements given in feet. How many square tiles will the Rossi family need to cover...
September 10, 2007
Math (Sorry, Forgot to add Part B)
For Part A: I multiplied 2*3*2= 12 feet Then I multiplied 10*8*2=160 feet Then I divided 35000 by 13 and got 2692.3, then I rounded it to 2, 692. Is this right? Part B: I really don't understand this one. I tried but I just can't get the answer.
September 5, 2007
Math (Sorry, Forgot to add Part B)
The Pleasant Valley Library is moving to a larger building. To get ready for the move, the staff is packing all of the books into boxes. The library owns 35,000 books. On average, each book measures 8 inches by 10 inches by 2 inches. Each box measures 2 feet by 2.5 feet by 1.5...
September 5, 2007
Econ Help
Please help! Trying to study for exam! An article in the New York Times (Oct. 18, 1990) described a successful marketing campaign by the French champagne industry. The article also noted that many executives felt giddy about the stratospheric champagne prices. But they ...
September 4, 2007
Econ Help
Trying to study for test, don't understand. (3) Suppose that the slope of a curve showing the relationship between the number of burglaries per month (on the vertical axis) and the number of police officers (on the horizontal axis) is 0.60. a. Compute the change in ...
September 3, 2007
Microecon help
Having trouble with this question on study guide. Please Help! (1) An article in the New York Times (Oct. 18, 1990) described a successful marketing campaign by the French champagne industry. The article also noted that many executives felt giddy about the stratospheric ...
September 3, 2007
Computer (Excel)
This is my assignment (actually a quiz) You work at an accounting firm and you need to design a spreadsheet for a business customer's income and expenses. The business is divided into four departments: Sales, Marketing, Development, and Executive. Each dept. keeps track of...
June 21, 2007
In the Monetary policy transmission mechanism, explain what could go wrong between the following points 1. Change in the monetary policy and Change in the money supply 2. Change in the money supply and Change in the aggregate demand curve Change in the aggregate demand curve ...
June 12, 2007
In the Monetary policy transmission mechanism, explain what could go wrong between the following points
June 12, 2007
Palm beach state college
May 6, 2007
This problem is really confusing, I have been trying and I can't get the answer, can you help me? An Afternoon event was a race through the park. The race started at the point with the coordinates of (2,3). The first turn was at (2,6), the second turn was (6,6) and the ...
May 6, 2007
UNSCRAMBLE 33 letters to make 9 words
April 16, 2007
Hi, I really need help on this question, I'm stuck. Lake View Middle School is having elections for Class President. Shawn has received a certain amount of votes. April has 6 more votes than Shawn, and David has 6 times as many votes as April. Michael received 1/2 the ...
April 14, 2007
What makes a stressor worse? repetition, repulsiveness, pressure, or exhaustion
March 20, 2007
Calc Help
Find two functions that this could be the derivative of: y'=4x+7 I have one: y=2x^2 + 7x I cant think of another one!! add a constant. Remember that you can add an arbitrary constant to any integral. The derivative will be the same.
March 7, 2007
Calc Limits
lim (1+x)^1/x. Give an exact answer. x->0 This reads: The limits as x approaches zero is (1 plus x) to the 1 divided by x. The log of each term is (1/x) ln (1 + x) = ln (1+x)/x Using L'Hopital's rule for the limit of f(x)/g(x), the limit if the log is lim f'/g...
February 16, 2007
Calc Help
A manufacturer's revuenve in dollars is given by R(x)=1500x-0.02x^2 where x is number of units sold. Find the marginal revenue function. Use the derivative to estimate the revenue gained from selling the 35th unit. The marginal revenue function is the derivative, dR/dx = ...
February 16, 2007
Calc Help
Find the derivative. Express answer in radical notation with no negative exponents. s=4(sqroot t)+(3/t)+2t^5 This reads (4 times the square root of t) plus (3 divided by t) plus 2t to the 5th. Differentiate it one term at a time, using the rule: d/dt(t^n) = n*t^(n-1) s(x) = 4 ...
February 16, 2007
Calc Help
Find the derivative. Express answer in exponential notation without any negative exponents. y= 1/(sqroot5x+2)^3 This reads: 1 divided by the square root of (5x+2) to the third
February 16, 2007
This is a group with distinct national origins or cultural patterns. For example, Norwegian Americans belong to this type of group. Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Do you mean "ethnic groups?"
February 7, 2007
What type of energy always stays the same? There are chemical, electric, magnetic, gravitational, nuclear, and thermal (kinetic). All can be changed for the other. I can not think of an exception. Your teacher must have something specific in mind, I have no idea.
February 5, 2007
January 16, 2007
January 16, 2007
english help!!?!?
Mom smiles sweet as cold cash at each salesman in the carpet & dapery store where they offer my sister & me white mints fat as mushrooms while we walk up and down the aisles trying to make earth match the sky. What does the narrator mean when she says make earth match ...
December 26, 2006
A roulette wheel with a 1.0m radius reaches a maximum angular speed of 18 rad/s before it stops 35 revolutions ( 220 rad ) after attaining the maximum speed. How long did it take the wheel to stop? Unless you mean the 35 revs occur after max speed, it cannot be solved. The ...
December 19, 2006
November 26, 2006
Must use meters, not kilometers.
November 12, 2006
English question!
what is historical context ? how do I Identify and describe details that develop the historical context of a story? Hi Robert, 'Historical Context' basically means, at what period in history the story is taking place. To identify and describe details that develop the ...
November 10, 2006
What is the name of the island in the latest Lemony Snicket book "The End" I'm sure it tells you in the book. Have you read it?? ??
November 9, 2006
English+ check!!!
from informal to formal: Informal: After work, Rebecca hung with her friends for a bit. Nothing much happening. She should of headed off to the store for dinner, but instead she grabbed some junk food. Killed some time by checking out a softball game in the park. formal: After...
November 9, 2006
im getting that the moles C = .347 moles H = .436 moles O = 0.025 and getting a formula of C14H17O However, i looked it up on wiki and saw that the formula for ibuprofen is in fact i C13H18O2. the C/H discrepancy is understandable, but the O2 to O is not. Could i have missed ...
October 17, 2006
Simplifly variable Expressions
by dividing 5 into 5 and it equals 1 with a square root of 2 and that equals 1.
September 20, 2006
Simplifly variable Expressions
September 20, 2006
September 20, 2006
Is there anyone kind enough to provide any suggestions? I see that others have been responded to at least once and not this one. What is the problem? And if its a matter of not putting a particular subject, than perhaps it should also be addressed to others who do not do it ...
September 5, 2006
Any suggestions? [No subject]
I have a team project due on Saturday. I need to know what how to approach my first appearance. For example, indicate times I am avaliable and mode of communication (not a short bio because I have done that already). What else should I inform the group of me or the project ...
September 4, 2006
Atherosclerosis is a condition also called "hardening of the arteries", resulting in reduced elasticity of the arteries. Identify two circulatory problems that might arise from this effect on the vessels. I have no idea Atherosclerosis causes two main problems. First...
August 5, 2006
history native american indians
what kind of discrimination has the native american indians dealt with? for example Environmental justice issues Affirmative action Redlining Double jeopardy Institutional discrimination Reverse discrimination I would like to know where I would be able to find this information...
July 26, 2006
I'm looking for some help with my statistics homework...I'm good with the basics, but I really bombed on my last class anyone??? To help you, we need to know specifically what problems you have. Please repost with specific problems. I hope this helps a little. Thanks ...
July 13, 2006
Pre Calculas
Complete the identity sin theta / cos theta + cos theta / sin theta = ? Do you mean (sin theta/cos theta) + (cos theta/sin theta) ? That would equal tan x + cot x = tan x + (1/tan x) = (tan^2 x + 1)/ tan x I don't see any way to further simplify it. 1/(cosx)(sinx) or sin^...
June 10, 2006


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By COREY BLUEMELStaff Writer
Emery County has a population of 10,860 people, and if the national average holds true for Emery County, then 1,086 people living here have a disability. As an example, that is the total population of Cleveland, Elmo and Clawson, and 10 additional people from each of the other towns.
Next time you are at a large gathering, look around. One in every 10 people in Emery County has a hindrance to a self-sufficient way of life, and if you are one of that 10 percent, Active Re-entry in Price can help.
Whether a disability is due to an accident or a debilitating disease, the staff at Active Re-entry is there for you. Active Re-entry is a community based program which assists individuals with disabilities to achieve or maintain self-sufficient and productive lives in their own communities. Their program is committed to promoting the rights, dignity, and quality of life for all persons with disabilities.
Every person, whether affected by a disability or not, has the right to live the most fulfilling and productive life possible. The staff at Active Re-entry will assist in finding solutions to any type of problem that is standing in the way of that goal. In this highly technological world, a great many products have been created to enable persons with disabilities to overcome obstacles that may inhibit a satisfying life.
Nancy Bentley, Active Re-entry executive director, says, "Our goal for this year is to reach the people of Emery County. We have a great many services and solutions to offer the residents of Emery County who need our services. The Price office is the main office of the Active Re-entry program, and we have many satellite offices around the eastern part of Utah.
"Our satellite offices cover the seven counties in eastern Utah, each with representatives and specialists who are close to the local communities and they want to help. We also serve as an advocate for people with disabilities because we cannot change those people, but we can change the environment in which they live.
"We are funded by state and federal funds and we provide 17 different programs to accomplish our goals. We are here to offer services and provide opportunities and resources for those who need them. The specialists on staff provide activities for groups to maintain an active lifestyle. They also provide peer counseling and support groups for caregivers.
"Our specialists are very knowledgeable concerning the latest products available. For the older blind person, many items are available to make every day life easier. There are talking and Braille watches, talking and Braille clocks, playing cards in Braille, automatic card shufflers, along with closed circuit televisions that enlarge everyday items like recipes and photos.
There are even special heating system thermostats with large numbers and built in magnifiers to help sight impaired people see the thermostat settings.
"Louie Santillanes is our assistive technology coordinator, and his job is to investigate problems and create solutions to those problems. He will look into any need of a client and provide workable solutions.
"Darlene Erni is our older blind specialist and Laurey Herzog is the independent living specialist. No matter the problem, they can come up with a solution," said Bentley.
Active Re-entry offers support groups, classes, products, and will investigate methods of payment, be it insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or to secure grant funding. Among the other services offered by Active Re-entry are: independent living skills training and classes; self advocacy to enhance the person ability to be assertive when faced with obstacles; referral services; service coordination, interpreter referral; equipment loan bank; daily transportation from Emery and Carbon counties for cancer patients in need of radiation treatments in Provo; recreation and social activities; long term care ombudsman; and nursing home transition.
"Another thing we want to make clear to everyone is that our services are not limited to the elderly or aging situations, we can help anyone with disabilities, irregardless of age or disability," Bentley added.
Active Re-entry can be reached by phone at 637-4950 or at 10 South Fairgrounds Road in Price.

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Crunch numbers and explore "what if" scenarios dynamically.
Provide planning tools that your clients can use anywhere, not just when they're online.
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Honda of Santa Monica
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Directions Santa Monica, CA 90404
All prices plus government fees and taxes, any dealer document preparation charge, any finance charge and any emissions testing charge.


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I write this assuming you are a writer whose book has sold to a publisher and now you are working with your manuscript—writing, researching, gathering facts, honing your key concepts, and all the other necessary goodies that make for a best-selling book.
This post may not apply to the author who was well-coached and managed by a fantastic agent, where everything on my list below was presented at the time of initial query.
But for everyone else...
This is the stage between contract and submission of your final manuscript. What I find when I am wearing my editorial hat (and not my acquisitions hat) is many times I receive a manuscript from an author that is missing quite a few vital components. These components should be part of the writing phase as the author prepares his or her manuscript for publication. I realize that some authors may not be aware of what is part of their manuscript prep and what the editor does during the editorial phase. So often, the things I mention below are overlooked and, by default, land on the editor's plate. (For a refresher of what an editor does, see a previous post.)
Now if you're an author who values a good editor, this should be very disturbing, because what you want is for your editor to spend as much quality time with your content as the editorial schedule will allow. An editor is an expert at making sure the author is all neat and tucked in, but should they also be responsible for doing things the author should have prepared beforehand?
That's a rhetorical question.
But here's another angle. With the whirlwind of trying to get published in the first place and then negotiating the best contract terms, deciphering publishing agreement jargon, working with marketing and sales on best strategies, and fighting through writer's block while working a nine-to-five job, maybe authors are just ready to get that all-consuming thing off of their desk, collect their advance, and are not going back to see what their publisher needs from them to count their manuscript as complete.
Well I'd like to help authors and editors everywhere by providing a little checklist of items and tasks that need to be completed before an author submits their final manuscript to their publisher. Not all of these elements will apply to all projects.
Here's what you need to turn in with your manuscript:
- Endorsements
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Foreword
- Preface
- Prologue
- Introduction
- Table of contents
- List of tables, charts, graphs, or images
- Charts/tables
- Graphs
- Photographs, graphics, or other images
- Print licenses for song or poetry lyrics; long quotes from books, websites, and news articles; use of charts, graphs, or photographs; or any other copyrighted material
- Full sourcing (or citation) information for all borrowed and quoted material including author, title, publisher's city and state, publisher's name, publishing date, page number, and/or web link
- Signed releases from subjects mentioned by name or likeness in your book (changing a subject's name is not enough)
- Conclusion
- Epilogue
- Appendices
- Bibliography
- Endnotes or footnotes
- Index list
- About the author page
Just sayin'.
Many times, and maybe other editors can relate, chasing down and completing this information impose on my edit time—especially signed releases, print licenses, and sourcing. While I love the thrill of a chase, my time could be better spent really homing in on the author's message or story and helping them make it shiny and life-changing for their readers. It's for the readers that publishers and authors do any of it, right?
Those are just my thoughts as they occurred to me today. What do you think? Did I miss anything? If so, please add them to the comments. Also if you need clarification on what any of the items on the list mean and how to go about getting them, let me know. I'll blog about it for you.


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Dorothy Susan Carson
Funeral services for longtime area resident Dorothy Susan Carson will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, at the Dolores Community Center. Interment will follow at Lebanon Cemetery. Pastor Don Phillips will officiate.
Visitation has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 6 p.m. at Ertel Memorial Chapel.
Dorothy was born February 20, 1945, in Ashland, Wis., the daughter of Michael and Anna (Drindak) Farkas. She passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at her Dolores residence at the age of 68.
On January 3, 1976, Dorothy and Charles R. "Chuck" Carson eloped and were married in Las Vegas, Nev. They then had a formal wedding ceremony on April 3, 1976, in Los Alamitos, Calif. Dorothy had a passion for teaching. She taught children for 32 years in schools all over the country. She was also a volunteer for Heart to Heart. In her free time, Dorothy enjoyed sewing, cooking, needlepoint, and painting with watercolors and oils. Dorothy's family always came first; they were extremely important to her.
Surviving Dorothy are her husband of 37 years, Charles "Chuck" Carson of Dolores; her children, Ginger Kautz and husband, Kip, of Cortez; Cheryl Carson of Cortez; Neil Carson and wife, Shannon, of Durango; and Michael Carson and wife, Sascha, of Cortez; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; and by her siblings, Frank Farkas of Milwaukee, Wis.; Paul Farkas and wife, Agnes, of Moquah, Wis.; and Mary Ann Mosouriak of Whiting, Ind. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, and by two brothers.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy Carson's name at Vectra Bank.
Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. For further information or to send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.


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Best Values 2008
Here's our list of TripAdvisor's Top 100 Best Value hotels around the world, with quotes from travelers who have actually stayed in them.
Real travelers know best. For our first-ever Budget Travel Best Values awards, we've partnered with TripAdvisor, the leading resource for hotel reviews, to pinpoint the world's most reliable hotels with an average nightly rate of $250 or less. Winners were selected based on TripAdvisor's Popularity Index, a proprietary algorithm that determines traveler satisfaction based on a variety of sources, including TripAdvisor reviews and travel articles and opinions from across the Internet. TripAdvisor calculated the average nightly rates from four different weeks throughout the year, during peak and off-peak periods.
Save this list! Because while a good hotel may not be the best part of your trip, a bad hotel can easily be the worst. The Editors
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Top 100
Our exclusive list of the Top 100 Best Values around the world, with quotes from TripAdvisor reviews. Each hotel was given a relative score, with 100 assigned to the highest-ranked one.
1. Park Hotel Tokyo 100.00
Tokyo, Japan
$227, 011-81/3-6252-1100,
"Great location, lovely decor, thoroughly competent staff, and a really reasonable price."
"The hotel interior is beautiful, and the lobby area had wonderful jazz every night. We're going back, and we didn't even think twice about where to stay"
2. Swissôtel Berlin 98.88
Berlin, Germany
$158, 011-49/30-220-100,
"As sophisticated as the city itself. In every way, it surpassed our expectations."
"It's in the heart of town, walking distance to most major attractions (if you make it out of the hotel)"
3. Hilton Nuweiba Coral Resort 97.45
Nuweiba, Egypt
$110, 011-20/69-352-0320,
"The staff are amazing, as they remember your names, preferred drinks at dinner, and how you like your omelets."
4. Iberostar Bávaro 97.44
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
$240, 888/923-2722,
"It is well worth the extra money to stay at the Bávaro."
5. Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur 97.39
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
$111, 800/496-7621,
"Very central--in the shadow of the Petronas Towers and right next to a monorail station."
6. Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur 97.20
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
$225, 011-60/3-2179-8818,
"I adore the spa facilities and the infinity swimming pool."
7. The Davis Bangkok 96.95
Bangkok, Thailand
$105, 011-66/2-260-8000,
"Fabulous rooftop pool."
8. Andel's Hotel Prague 96.48
Prague, Czech Republic
$250, 011-420/296-882-201,
"Love the bathroom. The design elements are very cool."
"Andel's Hotel was modern, stylish, comfortable, and worth the money. I would thoroughly recommend it"
9. Grand Oasis Marien 96.30
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
$250, 809/320-1515,
"Gorgeous weather, wonderful people. I would give anything to be back there!"
10. NH Budapest 96.27
Budapest, Hungary
$165, 011-36/1-814-0000,
"This hotel is the perfect treat, especially with a clean and well-serviced sauna."
11. Embassy Suites Mexico City--Reforma 96.07
Mexico City, Mexico
$129, 800/362-2779,
"I have never experienced such customer service before."
12. Hôtel Dominion 1912 95.84
Quebec City, Que.
$230, 888/833-5253,
"The 24-hour free coffee/cappuccino/designer tea bar is worth the stay."
13. Sheraton Warsaw Hotel 95.71
Warsaw, Poland
$111, 800/325-3535,
"Breakfast was fab. There was a wide range of drinks and food available."
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Market check: Look out below! Markets actually look a sliver more positive Monday morning than stock futures did during the precious little time they were afforded to trade on Friday. But it's still setting up as a rough session. Copper futures are down 1.8% at $3.73, oil is sliding 1.6% at $101.71 and Dow futures are off 122 points as 8:30 a.m. approaches. The leveraged and bearish ProShares Ultra VIX Short-term Futures ETF (UVXY) and the VelocityShares 2x Long VIX Short Term ETN (TVIX), the latter of which is still trading at a pesky premium, are among the top premarket gainers. "The weak US March employment report is likely to combine with rising pressures from across the Atlantic Ocean to create a burst of volatility for equities as investors wrestle with how long the Fed will hold out for emerging evidence to build a watertight case for providing further stimulus," writes Miller Tabak's Andrew Wilkinson. Also don't forget we're on the eve of earnings season, with Alcoa (AA) set to report tomorrow after the bell. Goldman Sachs' David Kostin late last week highlighted what the firm views as a disconnect between crude oil's rise and stocks that should be benefiting more, such as Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Noble Energy (NBL).
Fund watch: The Pimco Total Return ETF (BOND, formerly TRXT) can't use the same swaps and options that help drive the Pimco Total Return Fund (PTTRX), but manager Bill Gross appears to be using currencies and emerging-market and mortgages bonds to the same end, Morningstar ETF analyst Tim Strauts tells Mike Hogan Barron's in this week's print edition.
In the news: Fidelity Investments turns out to have played a role in the rise of Pipeline Trading Systems, the dark-pool operator which regulators last year accused of secretly taking advantage of clients' trading information. Specifically, Fidelity created the technology on which Pipeline's dark pool was based. "The Boston mutual-fund firm was looking for ways to trade large blocks of shares away from the public market, where it feared opportunistic traders could jump in front of its big orders, affecting prices. A few alternative trading systems existed, but Fidelity wanted to build a better mousetrap, said a former executive," the Wall Street Journal's Scott Patterson and Jenny Strasburg report this morning.
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I think this thread might get into Thread of the Year.
Let's get this party started.
um...after reading the last few pages, my eye brows went up and down...
Yeah... this thread deserves the title --- THREAD OF THE YEAR ! ^^
bring out the dancers already.
Oh and quit with the spam.
That being said, as Phixion is slow and Asce is busy feel free to PM your votes to me.
Also don't forget that you can nominate new categories as well.
This thread might be a candidate for Thread of the year but I doubt it'll win, "outcry for the banning of Thsv" threadwas too EPIC.
@DFX, How about 3 new categories for Best Shounen for the last year, and Best Seinen for the last year. or Best new manga/anime for the last year. I mean, it is a manga site afterall and we have no awards to manga/anime.
Ugh this thread sucks dick and makes me want to cancel the awards.
Getting nominated/winning an award on mangashare is just that, a little fun pseudo-title you've been given for your antics/stupidity on this site. There is no need for glorification of any of these titles, nor is there a need for campaigns. It just doesn't matter.
The fact that so many of you are pushing hard to try to get in this is fucking pathetic. If you haven't been nominated, it's because nobody knows who you are or cares. These awards are for people who epitomize what they're nominated for. When I say "biggest bitch" you say "zidane". That's how things work. Not "But I think I can be a bigger bitch than zidane!" If that was true, someone would've thought of it before you decided to humiliate yourself by posting in this thread.
The only award any self fellating tard who posts in this thread in an attempt to get nominated deserves is the "Biggest Douche" award and possibly "Most Likely to be thsv's next Tranny Lay."
Cut the shit, stop bitching and moaning if you're not on the list. It's understandable that you want to be involved in a forumwide event but that just means you should make a bigger (preferably positive or you won't last till the next one) impact on the forums. There's no point in being nominated just to get crushed 15243589052-0 in the first round. Unless you're from Cleveland. They're used to losing.
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So So
Aggravate, Anger, and Piss off
Well, looks like A Stolen Bankai does not mean a Stolen Shikai, at least with Hitsugaya. Perhaps the Shinigami's Inner Zapakuto self is intact, only it's Bankai ability/power was stolen from it
I am not perfect and I defy you to prove otherwise
Growing Old Gracefully is an Oxymoron ... Mostly Moron !
There is a reason Bankai and Shikai are two separate things.... but I don't actually think it was ever gone into much detail. Perhaps there is something specific a person much have to be able to go Bankai.
Aggravate, Anger, and Piss off
What the heck Kubo, that guy survived Yamamoto but he gets cut down by Toshiro like fodder.
I was expecting more from this battle, I wanted to see Toshiro pushed to the limit and that to unleash his Quincy final form. I hope it's not over that would make it too easy.
Looks like the captains aren't useless without Bankai. Shikai FTW? Loved his reaction to Matsumoto making fun of him. Good chapter. Like the way its shaping up. Also, the theme of this new arc might also be about Captains relying more on their VC's. and the VCs in turn, playing a bigger role in the battle.
If thats how it is, I love that idea. Maybe for once we will see what Yachiru is capable of........or not, if Kenpachi gets bankai.
Oh come on, this guy wanted to challenge the Grandmaster and last time I checked, Hashvalt easily destroyed Ichigo's Bankai, so the Heat Quincy can't be done just yet, at least not yet.
Hmmmm, so the Zanpakutou Spirit is gone and now without it's help, Hitsugaya has problem with wielding his power properly by himself, thus he needs Matsumoto's support (as he stated himself that he can't control it alone). Looks like I was right, the Inner Zan Spirit is a control mechanism for their powers, without it they can still wield their powers somewhat, but not to that extend or precision.
Oh right, it's probably worth mentioning that this tactic should be only effective against fire users.
haha hitsugaya with the gandalf "You Shall NOT Pass" type of speech i like
He Who Speaks Without An Attentive Ear Is Mute.
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shut up you weakling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are just angry because i didnt let you became my SERVANT!!!!!! but icould not accept that because you are too weak to be my servant sorry
Well I guess its a little biased since Toshiro is one of my fave characters... but I loved this chapter Was a bit too short though. Love how we can see the ice is thin as in, the ice itself really is weakened, but he came with an idea. Gotta love the interaction with Matsumoto. And I gotta say making a vacuum-whatever-ice is so badass, youd think the mohawk dude would win too easily given hes fire based, but he went to the point where he couldnt even melt it and got pierced with a "thin" ice. (I like how in the title it seemed to make a reference to it being weak and how that weak ice still pierced )
But dont worry! the text below clearly stated it would get fiercer, as in the fight will continue.
First Omaeda should die already... but because of her cut little sister... it should be protecting her with honor and satisfaction, he should have died a long time ago against barragan miserably...... give it to histsugaya for surprising a strong opponent or are they really strong?: and also its nice that they had great team work with matsumoto against one strong opponent or is he? lol.......... i do think buzz bee will come out of this easily since he could survive a nuke from yamamoto's shikai...... if he can't give a bankai less hitsugaya and matsumoto a convincing win.... then buzz bee is really over hyped....... and the current kenpachi, ichigo and aizen would kill them without getting even a scratch lols
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ProtractorsEngineering & Drafting
By the end of the 18th century, protractors were routinely manufactured by machinery, with the invention of dividing engines, such as Jesse Ramsden's, particularly important for enabling the precise division of a circle into fractions of angles. Makers produced protractors that read minute fractions of angles, particularly when a vernier was added to the instrument.
Mechanics or machinists also used protractors to draw designs for new types of machinery. For instance, there were several forms of limb protractors for draftsmen that both functioned as T-squares and provided angle measurement. Similarly, protractors assisted with the preparation of architectural drawings. The instruments were only displaced by the advent of computer-aided drafting in the late 20th century.
"Protractors - Engineering & Drafting" showing 2 items.
Kern Semicircular Protractor
- Description
- This semicircular protractor is housed in its original wooden fitted case. The case is in very poor condition, but it was originally covered with thin leather and lined with purple velvet. The case is marked: I. KERN á AARAU [/] EN SUISSE. The maker's mark indicates the protractor was produced between 1819 and 1885 in the workshop founded by Jakob Kern (1790–1867) in Aarau, Switzerland.
- Renamed Kern & Co. in 1885, the firm was highly regarded for its craftsmanship. Its products can be found in the catalogs of many 20th American manufacturers and retailers. Kern & Co. merged with the Wild Leitz group in 1988, and the plant in Aarau closed in 1991. Former employees ensured that 1,700 objects were preserved as the Kern Collection in the city museum of Aarau, Stadtmuseum Schlössli Aarau.
- The protractor is made of German silver, also called nickel silver. It is graduated along the outer edge to one-quarter degree and engraved by tens from 350 to 0 to 190 in both directions, from left to right and from right to left. A center cross-plate, or horncentre, contains crosshairs to assist with placing the protractor on a drawing. A movable arm attached to the center contains a vernier scale that allows the user to read angles to one minute of arc. The number 8 is stamped on the back of the vernier arm. The arm also has a blade-like extension three inches long. The arm was lengthened and squared off in versions sold in the 20th century. In 1909, Keuffel & Esser sold a similar protractor in a mahogany case for $19.25.
- This protractor was owned by the renowned American designer of steam engines, Erasmus Darwin Leavitt Jr. (1836–1916), and donated by his granddaughter, Margaret van D. Rice.
- See also ID numbers MA*247966 and 1978.2110.06.
- References: Juerg Dedual, "Milestones of Kern & Co. AG," Virtual Archive of Wild Heerbrugg, http://www.wild-heerbrugg.com/Milestones%20of%20Kern.htm; "Kern & Co. Studiensammlung im Stadtmuseum Schlössli Aarau," http://www.kern-aarau.ch; W. & L. E. Gurley, A Manual of the Principal Instruments Used in American Engineering and Surveying, 37th ed. (Troy, N.Y., 1903), 328–329; Catalogue of Keuffel & Esser Co. (New York, 1909), 170.
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- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1819-1885
- maker
- Kern & Co.
- ID Number
- 1977.0460.02
- accession number
- 1977.0460
- catalog number
- 336073
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
Kern Semicircular Protractor
- Description
- This German silver semicircular protractor bears the distinctive italic engraved numbers of Kern & Co. of Aarau, Switzerland. It is graduated by quarter-degrees and marked by tens from 10 to 170 both from left to right and from right to left. There are no other marks. The lower edge of the protractor is beveled, with a groove at the origin point.
- Ruth E. Crownfield, the widow of Albert C. Crownfield Jr., a mechanical engineer from Mohawk, N.Y., donated this protractor in 1978. The instrument is quite tarnished and scratched, suggesting Crownfield used it frequently. Similar protractors cost $3.50 in the first decade of the 20th century and $4.50 in 1936.
- See also ID numbers MA*247966 and 1977.0460.02.
- References: "(Product No.) 1248," Catalogue of Keuffel & Esser Co. (New York, 1909), 172; Catalogue of Keuffel & Esser Co. (New York, 1936), 201.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- early 20th century
- maker
- Kern & Co.
- ID Number
- 1978.2291.01
- accession number
- 1978.2291
- catalog number
- 336875
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center


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WASHINGTON — Marine Gen. John Allen, the top commander in Afghanistan, has been cleared in connection with an investigation into e-mail communications between him and a Tampa socialite, a Pentagon spokesman said Tuesday.
Allen was cleared following an extensive investigation by the Pentagon's inspector general's office, Pentagon spokesman George Little said in a statement.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta "has complete confidence in the continued leadership of General Allen, who is serving with distinction in Afghanistan," Little's statement read.
Allen is scheduled to complete his tour as commander in Afghanistan next month. He had been nominated to be NATO commander in Europe, but the nomination had been placed on hold pending the investigation's outcome.
The investigation was prompted in the wake of the resignation of David Petraeus as CIA director. He admitted to an affair with his biographer, Paula Broadwell. Broadwell allegedly sent threatening e-mails to Jill Kelley, the Tampa socialite.
That investigation uncovered communications between Kelley and Allen.
Kelley is the wife of a Tampa surgeon who developed close connections with the military and helped develop community support for the armed forces in Tampa, home to Central Command, which oversees the war in Afghanistan.
The FBI, determining no federal laws had been broken, turned over the investigation of the e-mails to the Pentagon's inspector general. Allen had maintained that he had not engaged in any wrongdoing.
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In Afghanistan, Allen presided over a surge of forces that helped quell violence in southern Afghanistan and since has managed the reduction of surge forces as the United States begins transitioning security responsibilities to Afghan security forces.


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Courtney Love: totally awesome at fashion. Seem like a weird thing to say? We thought so too at first, but seeing photos of Courtney dressed impeccably at the Elle Style Awards made us do a little investigating into Courtney's biggest hits. When she's off, she looks like an escapee from the nuthouse, but when she's on, she looks jaw-dropingly stylish and cool.
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Seasonal waterfalls, awe-inspiring bluffs and rugged canyons dominate the storied landscape at Starved Rock. Rich with history and beauty, Starved Rock's hiking trails meander through towering trees and scenic overlooks along the Illinois River. Outdoor activities include hiking, canoeing, paddle boat cruises, cross-country skiing, trolley rides, fishing and picnicking. Visitors can stay at the historic Starved Rock Lodge or in one of its cozy cabins.
Full-service Conference Center in Starved Rock State Park. Dining room, bar, veranda, outdoor dining, indoor pool (for Lodge guests). Retreats, meetings, banquets, reunions and all-inclusive dream weddings. The Lodge has 69 rooms and 21 cabin rooms in a rustic, wooded setting.
Central Illinois lake with over 11,000 water acres and 172 miles of shoreline. Lake Shelbyville has 5 federal campgrounds, and 2 state campgrounds with over 1,000 campsites from tent camping up to full hookup. There are several recreational areas with picnic areas and pavilions and 2 wildlife management areas. Three public beaches are available for swimming on the lake. The lake also hosts many launching ramps that are available for boats, and 3 marinas on the lake. Many hiking trails also encompass the lake such as the General Dacey which also includes fitness stations, the Chief Illini trail and others.
Illinois River at Buffalo Rock State Park
The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—its waters lapping along the shores of many cities, including LaSalle, Peru, Peoria and Ottawa to name just a few. It's in Ottawa where the Illinois River meets Buffalo Rock. Buffalo Rock sits like a sandstone island above the surrounding land and the Illinois River, and offers sweeping views of this famed waterway. Whether you're kayaking or canoeing, you'll experience the shear power of the winding river that was carved by glacial melt water in all its seasonal colors, with its various incarnations of forests, wetlands, bluffs and prairies to enjoy.
Cache River State Natural Area
Renowned for its ancient cypress-tupelo swamp, this natural area has been named one of America's 10 Most Beautiful Hidden Gems by Budget Travel. This sprawling area contains 100 threatened or endangered plant and animal species, and 11 state champion trees that have stood for centuries. Visitors enjoy birding, hunting, wildlife watching, canoeing and hiking. Bikers can access the Cache River via the Tunnel Hill State Trail.
From kayaking and biking to scooter rentals, Fever River Outfitters has everything you need to add a little adventure to your Galena getaway. The staff here knows the area well and offers excursions that take care of every detail—whether you're kayaking to an island picnic or taking a scooter to a vineyard for an afternoon wine tasting. Want to explore on your own? Simply rent or purchase outdoor gear and set off on your own adventure along the many biking paths, waterways and winding roads of this scenic part of northwest Illinois.
The Belle of the Rock paddle boat tours are located at historic Starved Rock state park in Utica, Illinois (just 80 miles west of Chicago). In addition to the river tours, we provide canoes and kayaks. Call us today at 815-434-9200 to make your reservation.
Scenic biking and hiking along a six-mile trail featuring views of the Galena River and towering bluffs.
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Offers gas, bait, tackle, ice, beer, groceries, contour maps and camping with water and electricity. Open all year. Located at the northeastern edge of the lake.
Find serenity at this beautiful 1700-acre wooded park situated along an old stagecoach route between Galena and Beardstown. Featuring 95-acre Argyle Lake, the park is home to countless beaver dams and more than 200 bird species and 5 miles of hiking and biking trails.
Saw Wee Kee Park sits along the south shore of the Fox River. Located in Oswego this park has an abundance of fun, advanced mountain bike singletrack trails to conquer. These 5 miles of steep inclines and quick descents will give you plenty of stories to tell your friends. While you are there you can also fish, kayak and canoe along the Fox River.
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The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—but it's in Utica where the Illinois River meets Starved Rock State Park. With 18 canyons, and sandstone bluffs for four miles, Starved Rock State Park is one of Illinois' treasured nature habitats. On your journey down the river, your eyes will never tire from all the wildlife that call the river home. From Black-crowed heron, river otters, Western ribbon snakes, even bald eagles. Whether you're kayaking or canoeing, you'll experience the shear power of the winding river that was carved by glacial melt water in all its seasonal colors, with its various incarnations of forests, wetlands, bluffs and prairies to enjoy.
A quiet cove at dawn, where the only sound is the whir of a casting reel and the gentle splash of the fly hitting the water's surface...that's Lake Sara. A sunny afternoon slalom skiing behind a powerboat or running along the beach...that's Lake Sara. A family picnic in the grass at water's edge or a family reunion, with fried chicken and the works, under one of the pavilions...that's Lake Sara. Lake Sara is an 800-acre recreational lake nestled into a wooded shoreline, encircled by a winding road. Spend a day, a week, or a season on the shores of Lake Sara. Lake Sara has something for everyone, in every season of the year.
Lake of Egypt is a privately owned reservoir located six miles south of Marion, Illinois and covers 2,300 acres with 90 miles of shoreline. The lake has an average depth of 18 feet. The lake is owned by the Southern Illinois Power Cooperative (SIPC), who created the impoundment in 1962, by damming the South fork of the Saline River, to supply cooling water for a coal-burning electric power plant.
This outfitter in Oglesby offers river rafting excursions on the Class 3 rapids of this popular stretch of the Vermillion River. With 14 sets of rapids on this 9-1/2 mile trip, Vermillion River Rafting will supply you with whatever your party needs: from rafts, paddles, life vests even rafting instructions. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and for parties of 5 or more.
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Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is located primarily in Williamson County, with small extensions into eastern Jackson and northeastern Union counties of southern Illinois. At almost 44,000 acres and with three lakes (Crab Orchard, Little Grassy, and Devils Kitchen,) endless opportunities abound for watching wildlife, hiking nature trails, photography, swimming, fishing from the bank or by boat, and hunting. Four seasonally operational campgrounds are open from April-October and offer full hook-up, water, electric, or non-electric sites. Refuge staff and volunteers at the visitor center welcome visitors and sightseers 7 days a week from 8am-4:30pm. Visitor activities such as guided hikes, bald eagle tours, and monthly F.U.N. programs help connect families with the diversity of flora and fauna that Southern Illinois has to offer. The Refuge provides many opportunities for wildlife-dependent outdoor recreation for the nature lover in us all.
Navarro Canoe Co. handcrafts canoes that offer the finest in beauty and performance. Each made to order canoe is crafted with a kevlar, fiberglass or a combination of fiberglass and kevlar hull. Hardwoods are used for the ribs and outer structures to add rigidity and distinctiveness. Canoes can be ordered in a variety of styles and colors to be shipped within the continental United States. Our canoes are functional works of art that can be passed on through generations.
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Lusk Creek Canyon is the most well known whitewater run in Southern Illinois. The creek starts out in woodland bottoms with relatively minor gradient but soon is surrounded by rocky hillsides and cliffs. These cliffs rise out of the water to heights over one hundred feet. After the canyon section, the cliffs recede and the creek is surrounded by forest for the final mile. Rapids on this creek are at low to moderate levels and are mostly Class II in nature. However, this is not a good beginner run. This creek flows through forests before entering the canyon.
Located on the northeast corner of Johnston City, this 35-acre lake includes a paved boat ramp for fishing, walking path, and campground. Only electric motors and canoes are permitted. You will find largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black and white crappie, and channel catfish in this small reservoir. Pedal boat rentals are available from July-September.
CITY:Johnston City
Middle Fork State Fish & Wildlife Area
The Middle Fork State Fish & Wildlife Area consists of 2,700 acres of grass, forest and cropland, and wildlife habitat. The area also includes a portion of the Middle Fork River, a State and National Scenic River, with over 1,000 feet of scenic corridor for canoeing and fishing. The area also allows for hunting, hiking, picnicking, and camping.
With over 3,000 acres of rolling plains and two lakes, Rock Cut State Park is a hiker's paradise. It's also home to some of the best mountain biking in northeastern Illinois, offering 10 miles of dirt and sand terrain, doubletrack and singletrack trails. One of the loops is 4.25-miles, the Main Trail, which runs around Pierce Lake. Another loop snakes around the northeast corner of the park and leads through dense trees and hills.
CITY:Loves Park
Bobber's is an open-deck, outdoor bar along the banks of the Pecatonica River. It is a relaxing stop for travelers by road or river. Bring your own pole or just sit and relax with a cold drink as you watch the river flow by. Weekly entertainment on the Pontoon Boat stage; never a cover charge. Open: May thru October: Sunday: 11 am - 10 pm; Thursday thru Saturday: 11 am - 1 am.
Located 4 miles north of I-80 at exit 19 and adjacent to the historic Hennepin Canal. Shady, quiet camping in the midst of nature's wonders. Spend a night in one of our four rustic cabins. Try the Yurt Accommodations. It is 20 foot diameter, and sleeps 8. It has one queen bed and 2 bunk beds with a full on bottom and twin on top Rent a canoe or kayak and relax on historic Hennepin Canal. Bring you own bicycle or simply walk to enjoy the recreational trail along the Hennepin Canal. The town of Geneseo has great Victorian homes with welcoming porches. In additional to the RV camp sites, there are 12 tent sites available. Internet services on site.
One of the most picturesque sites along the Rock River is just north of Oregon in Ogle County. The bluffs are graced with a majestic image of an American Indian gazing over the Rock River Valley. This is no ordinary statue. It is a 50 foot, concrete-reinforced wonder that is awe-inspiring. A tribute to all Native Americans, but more commonly associated with Chief Black Hawk, the statue was designed by sculptor Lorado Taft. You can enjoy many wonderful views of the Rock River from the park, but the best view of the statue is from IL Rt. 2.
This beautiful Freeport park offers an antique carousel, waterfall, seasonal duck pond, miniature golf course, 18-hole disc golf course, tennis courts, a baseball diamond, 3 miles of recreational paths, paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, fishing, hiking, biking, a performance amphitheater, gardens, picnic areas, shelters, boat rentals, playgrounds including "Kid's Kastle", a carousel and sledding in the winter. The Yellow Creek Adventure Golf Course (miniature golf) is open daily from Memorial Day thru Labor Day from Noon to 8 pm. The Disc Golf Course is open during regular park hours and is free to play. Park attractions are open seasonally; call ahead to confirm availability of specific attractions.
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
The Hennepin Canal State Park, a 104-mile linear park, is a rustic, historic, educational, and recreational jewel spanning five counties and includes the entire width of Henry County with access points in Annawan, Atkinson, Geneseo, and Colona. It offers an up-close look at a fascinating piece of transportation history. It is popular with bicyclists who ride from town to town exploring the history, dining, lodging, and entertainment possibilities as they travel. The canal multi-purpose recreational trail is a portion of the American Discovery Trail, a 6,800-mile coast-to-coast trail devoted to non-motorized use. It is also part of the Grand Illinois Trail, a 535-mile loop through northern Illinois. The tree-lined park is a refuge with prairie restorations and wetlands slicing through corn and soybean farmland. Home to diverse flora and fauna, it has become a favorite for bird watchers and prairie enthusiasts. It offers numerous year-round opportunities to boat, hike, bike, fish, ride horseback, snowmobile, ice skate, and cross-country ski. Explore Henry County's jewel – the Hennepin Canal. In wintertime experience the longest snowmobile trail in the state -- 91 miles on the tow path. You can use the ice at your own risk, but pay heed to the locks, bridges and culverts where the ice likely is thinner than the rest of the canal. Bring your blades, skating along the canal is free! Keep in mind the rule is there must be 4" of snow and 6" of frost on canal for route to be open. Call the Visitor Center for automated message.
Located on over 325 acres including a 28-acre fishing lake with a one-mile multiple use trail and a restored prairie grass development. The remains of the extinct elephant-like mastodon were found in this lake in the 1930s. Attractions include a life-size sculpture of a mastodon at the Mastodon Gallery, the gorgeous Sunken Garden, an 18-hole golf course and driving range, a zoo, war memorials, a winter recreation area and a 8,000-square-foot BMX & Skate Park.
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
The Kankakee River takes a leisurely path from its origin to a point near Wilmington, Illinois, where it joins the DesPlaines River to form the Illinois River. Long acclaimed as one of the cleanest rivers in the Midwest, the Kankakee is a gentle Class I river ideal for first-time canoeists.
Come out to Camp Lakewood and enjoy the views of Lake Pauline plus all the creature comforts. Camp Lakewood is an RV campground. The sites include cable, WiFi, 30/50 AMP. They also offer a one and two bedroom cabin that is fully furnished and self contained. The newest cabin sleeps five and includes Cable TV. They do offer tent sites as well for those who want to be a little closer to nature.
Enjoy hiking, jogging, cross-country skiing, camping, snowmobiling, fishing, boating, canoeing and biking along the I&M Canal State Trail. This 61-mile recreational trail begins at Brandon Road in Rockdale and parallels the canal to LaSalle Peru.
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
A pool of clear bubbling water which sparkles like silver on sunny days provides the basis for the name of Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area. Even on extremely cold days, this pool does not freeze, and visitors marvel at the bordering beds of watercress. Majestic oaks and prairie grasslands provide a panorama of natural beauty to park visitors. The Fox River runs through this picturesque area which is also home to several small manmade lakes. A natural prairie restoration project gives visitors a feeling of the original landscape with native wildflowers, songbirds, waterfowl and upland game. Picnicking, fishing and hiking are popular pastimes in summer, with ice fishing, sledding, ice skating and cross-country ski trails available for the winter sports lover. For relaxing, exercising or just enjoying nature, Silver Springs is the perfect get away location.
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
Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Oakwood, IL has 22 deep-water ponds, ranging in size from 0.2 to 57 acres, providing a total of 221 acres of water for boaters, canoeists and anglers. Lushly forested uplands and bottomlands along the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River is habitat for enough birds, wildlife and wildflowers to please any nature lover, while nature trails and running trails provide pathways to inspiration and physical fitness. If you want a less demanding excursion in the outdoors, there are facilities for camping and picnicking. With 22 lakes and access to the Middle Fork River, Kickapoo is known for the opportunities it provides for water-based outdoor activities. Anglers find excellent fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, crappie and redear sunfish. Especially popular are the annual fall and spring stockings of rainbow trout, which provide an unusual opportunity for central Illinois anglers to fish for catch-able size trout. There are 12 launching ramps on nine of Kickapoo's lakes. Boat and canoe rental is available for Clear Pond.
Little Grassy Lake Campground and Marina is located on Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and is a destination stop for returning campers, boaters, and sportsmen. They offer full service camping, primitive camping, boat rentals, concessions, and a bait shop. Reservations accepted to reserve boats and campsites. Pontoon boats, fishing boats, and kayaks can be rented. You don't want to pass up the opportunities to explore the thirty miles of shoreline and embrace the solitude you will find on the lake. The 1200 acre lake is stocked with catfish, crappie, and bass, and offers plentiful oppourtunities for fishing, paddling, boating, and wildlife observation. Amenities include waterfront camping sites, remodeled bathrooms with hot showers, dump station, swimming, pets allowed, monthly educational programs and a renovated concession/bait shop which is stocked with minnows, crickets, camping supplies, cold beverages, food items, ice cream, firewood and ice.
This 810 acre lake with a maximum depth of 90 feet and a 24-mile shoreline is part of the Crab Orchard Refuge. It is stocked with rainbow and brown trout and provides largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish, bullheads, and carp. Boat ramps are available. Boats have a 10-horsepower limit. Camping is available.
Chicago River Canoe and Kayak has everything you need to enjoy the Chicago River; whether you're in the mood for a quick hour excursion or an afternoon getaway. Guided trips are available for all ability levels, including weekly trips through downtown Chicago, a sunset dinner trip at the Lagoons or a quieter trip down nearby streams.
Lake Vermilion County Park includes a boat ramp, dock complex, concession building, playground, and an open shelter. The park is open year round and considered 'high-use' during summer weekends with power boating (unlimited HP), jet skiing, water skiing, and fishing tournaments. Wildlife observation includes herons, river otters, and eagles. Lake Vermilion, 1,000 acres in size, is one of Illinois' most heavily stocked fishing lakes with bass, tiger muskies, catfish, crappie, and walleye being frequently fished.
Less than 1 hour from Chicago, Kayak Morris provides unique rentals, guided tours and lessons. Trips are approximately 2 hours in length. Kayak and canoe tours maintain a leisurely pace, making stops along the way to enjoy nature and to take a rest. For a faster pace try a specialty kayak or canoe tour. All kayak and canoe tours will be on the Illinois River, Mazon River or I&M canal. All tours include kayak or canoe, life vest, paddle, lesson, and safety briefing. Tours are kept small in size to maintain comfort and pacing, so make sure to reserve your place ahead of time.
The Galena River, also known as Fever River, meanders through the lush scenery of Northern Illinois before winding through Galena's historic downtown. Put-in near Galena's Main Street which will offer you plenty of opportunities to explore the river on your own, or to take day excursions offered by a local outfitter.
Homer Lake Forest Preserve contains 892 acres for fishing, boating, hiking picnicking, cross-country skiing and sledding. Also available is an exciting Homer Lake Interpretive Center, which hosts thousands every year through programs like "Homer Lake Take Me Fishing" and the unique Natural Playscape.
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.
Lake Lou Yaeger, this 1400+ acre lake offers 45 miles of beautiful shoreline and several recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy boating, skiing, swimming, fishing, and camping. The 300 acre park has five picnic areas, two playgrounds, pavilions, grills, restrooms, and hiking trails. With miles of horse trails and a new equestrian campground with full hook-ups and shower house, Lake Lou is a great destination for horse enthusiasts. Milnot Beach has two diving platforms, showers, snack bar, and lifeguards on duty.
The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—its waters lapping along the shores of many cities, including; La Salle, Peru, Peoria and Ottawa to name just a few. It's in Ottawa where the Illinois River meets Buffalo Rock. Buffalo Rock sits like a sandstone island above the surrounding land and the Illinois River, and offers sweeping views of this famed waterway. On your journey down the river, your eyes will never tire from all the wildlife that call the river home. From Black-crowed heron, river otters, Western ribbon snakes even bald eagles. In some spots you'll traverse tight canyons with tall rock formations on either side, and in other areas you'll share the river with barges and commercial boats. Whether you're kayaking or canoeing, you'll experience the shear power of the winding river that was carved by glacial melt water in all its seasonal colors, with its various incarnations of forests, wetlands, bluffs and prairies to enjoy.
Spend the day canoeing and fishing on the Embarras River.
White Crane Canoe and Pirogue Rentals
White Crane Canoe and Pirogue Rentals offers guided services and watercraft rentals for use on the Cache River. Spend an afternoon gazing upon the mysteries of the swamp including 500 to 1,200 year old cypress & tupelo trees and get lost in another time as you paddle through Illinois's hidden bayou. Set out in cypress pirogues or canoes and spend time about learning about the river's history, geology and ecology. Guides will emphasize and share knowledge of local plants and animals and how they were utilized from local Native Americans past and present. Canoe instruction, life jackets and paddles included in the price.
Lake Katherine Trail is a 3.2-mile trail of moderate difficulty, located near Palos Heights, Illinois. This 1.5-hour hike over wood chip, dirt and gravel roads is one of the best urban nature walk trails in the area. The Preserve features an attractive lake, an arboretum, a waterfall garden, an herb and conifer garden and expansive views from atop a ridge in the eastern section.
CITY:Palos Heights
Canoe trips on lower Fox River.
The 4,000-acre park extends along both sides of the Kankakee River offering unspoiled settings that are surrounded by scenic bluffs and woods. The park includes hiking trails, biking trails, canoeing, fishing, camping, cross-country skiing, snowmobile trails, picnic areas, hunting, boat launches, and much more! In addition there are several shelters available for picnic events.
Shabbona Lake State Park has 1,550 acres of rolling prairie and features a 318 acre man-made fishing lake. Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area provides a convenient, natural haven from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With facilities for picnicking, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and winter sports, Shabbona Lake is a convenient and comfortable retreat where you can refresh and reinvigorate yourself in a rare, unspoiled environment.
They offer new and used boats, seasonal slip rental, boat lauch, boat dock and lift sales, rental pontoon boats, rental fishing boats, full line of boating accessories, full convenience store, package beer, liquor and wine.
Rocktown Adventures is a specialty outdoor retailer and adventure club. They offer sales, rentals, lessons, guided trips and related apparel for kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. They also carry camping equipment, lifestyle apparel and transportation equipment. Rocktown's mission is to help you gear up and head out. They carry top equipment sold by knowledgeable staff. Their experienced instructors love to share their passion for the outdoors. The trip guides know the waterways and trails like the back of their hand. The shop is conveniently located near an abundance of recreational assets waiting to be discovered by you!
The Marge Cline Whitewater course is located in Yorkville at Bicentennial Riverfront Park on the Fox River, just 60 miles southwest of Chicago. The paddling community is all a dither about this course. Whether you're a novice or an avid canoeist or kayaker, you're sure to have a great experience.
This outfitter in the Illinois Valley offers canoe equipment, instruction, and transportation to help you fully enjoy this scenic stretch of the Vermilion River. Venture out on your own, or choose from excursions that include everything from picnics along the river to overnight camping trips.
Guests have the opportunity to rent canoes, kayaks, and paddleboats to explore the rivers and lakes at Kickapoo State Park. Canoe and kayak trips (8 or 13 mile) are offered or rentals can be done by the hour. Following your adventure, guests can grab a bite to eat at the on-site Dockside Cafe which offers live music throughout the summer.
Forest Preserve District of Will County
Biking and running trails, bird watching, camping, cross-country skiing, sledding, outdoor ice skating, canoeing and rafting and fishing. The district office provides all information on preserves and issues picnic permits.
Visit our friendly pub, canoe scenic Fox River.
Bicentennial Riverfront Park is a five-acre community park on the south bank of the Fox River. Bicentennial Riverfront Park makes optimum use of the river, with abundant fishing, plus canoe and kayak access to the white water chute. There is also a beautiful view of the Glenn Palmer Dam as you follow the trail along the river and the picnic area, playground and river-side pavilion are popular community gathering spots in the summertime.
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
The Vermilion River in Oglesby, Illinois, is a water paradise for fisherman and adventure seekers alike, with Class 3 out of 6 rapids. You'll go from lazy streams to feeling like you're on a roller coaster ride. This is certainly the most well known and likely the largest watershed in Illinois, and at 7.7 miles, the longest whitewater stretch in the state.
Enjoy the natural wonders of the Pecatonica River, Stephenson County's water trail, as is meanders nearly 60 miles through undisturbed Midwestern beauty. Access the river at McNeil's Damascus Landing which offers ample parking, a picnic area, fire pit and charcoal grills, portable toilet, 10' x 20' floating dock and canoe/kayak and concrete boat launch with access docking. Camping at the site is available for canoe, kayaks and boaters. Reservations required.
Hikers, campers, picnickers, and canoeists frequent this 30-acre site, making it one of the state's most popular state parks. Fishing, boating and bird watching are also popular activities. This picturesque park is bordered on the south by the Illinois & Michigan Canal and to the north by Nettle Creek which gently flows along the perimeter and through the park adding to its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. Stately old trees including walnut, oak, ash, maple, sycamore, hawthorn and cottonwood provide ample shade throughout the park. In the spring, trillium, bluebell, white trout lily, violets, wild ginger, phlox, toothwort and spring beauties are just a sample of the wildflowers that can be enjoyed by park visitors.
Offers boat access to the Rock River, with a 50-ft. renovated boat launch. During the summer season, offers boat gas, concessions, paddleboat/rowboat/canoe rentals as well as 2 large shelters for family reunions and parties,
Canoe launch site, and parking on Vermillion River. Land and water reserve.
Camping, trips, outfitting and instructions.
Middle Fork Canoe at Forest Glen
Scenic canoeing and kayaking on the Middle Fork National Scenic River, Big Vermilion River, and Salt Fork River.
Enjoy this park offering a picnic area, playground, shelter and restroom facilities as well as access to the Pecatonica Prairie Path which is currently under construction. The Pecatonica River may also be accessed for boating and canoeing approximately 200 yards from the park.
The Hennepin Feeder Canal Trail located just south of Rock Falls is where you will pick up this medium to difficult trail. Cyclists, hikers and anglers come to enjoy the stocked waters, the peaceful wooded banks and the abundance of bird life. As the trail heads south toward the rural countryside the path frees itself from the throngs of people allowing you to enjoy the serene environment all to yourself.
Enjoy the natural wonders of the Pecatonica River (Stephenson County's Water Trail) as it meanders through undisturbed Midwestern beauty. The Pecatonica River is the home of "Illinois' Friendliest Paddle". This landing offers ample parking, three picnic areas, primitive camping, portable toilet, 10' x 20' floating dock, firepits and charcoal grills, two ADA fishing piers, great bank fishing and canoe/kayak and boat launch. Open: Daily: 6 am to 10 pm.
Reed's Canoe offers three trips ranging in length from 2 to 6 hours, and are suitable for new and experienced canoeists.
Great River Road in Illinois National Scenic Byway
Explore the heart of America! Follow the Mississippi River as it winds its way along Illinois' western border from Galena to Cairo. Experience over 550 miles of small towns, big cities, historic sites, recreational areas, cultural attractions and museums. Follow the green and white paddle wheel signs as they guide your next adventure!
This forest preserve has miles of wooded trails and a quarry lake suitable for hiking and horseback. Fishing, canoeing and kayaking permitted in season.
CITY:Big Rock
McHenry County Conservation District
McHenry County Conservation District manages over 25,000 acres of diverse woodlands, wetlands and prairie. Explore outdoor recreational opportunities, programs and special events at 33 sites.
Tutty's Crossing Trailhead provides easy access to the Jane Addams Trail and to the Pecatonica Prairie Trail (under development). It is located on the banks of the Pecatonica River. A bridge, part of the Pecatonica Prairie Trail, crosses the river and provides scenic views. The Trailhead provides parking, a boat ramp, and walking area. Future planned developments include a shelter/restroom, fishing/observation pier, picnic tables, and floating dock. Open: Dawn to Dusk
Freeman's offers canoe and kayak rental, bait & tackle, metal detectors, fly tying supplies, fishing & hunting licenses. Call to schedule a trip. Freeman's is your one-stop-shop for river recreation.
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Lady Gaga's Changing Looks
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1. 2005
The fresh-faced student at Convent of the Sacred Heart wrote that her dream was "headlining at Madison Square Garden."
2. 2007
As a songwriter and up-and-coming artist, Lady Gaga was mistaken for another strong-willed singer: "Actually the reason I dyed my hair blond is because I used to get Amy Winehouse all the time. I don't mind being compared to Amy, but I wanted my own image."
3. 2008
She released The Fame and accented her bone-straight bangs with a geometric headpiece. "I go onstage in origami dresses," she told People. "I'm inspired by that '70s glamour and decadence."
4. 2009
The creative star whipped up her style-setting hair bow from inexpensive extensions-and wore it 24/7. "Me and my hair bow, we go to bed together," she told reporters. "She sleeps where I sleep."
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5. 2009
For the Much Music Awards in Toronto, Lady Gaga wore a coronet of braids atop a bowl-cut wig.
6. 2009
Lady Gaga sported this crimpy, blown-out bob look during a trip to Berlin.
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7. 2009
"My fashion is my freedom," Gaga said. She played up her platinum Marilyn Monroe curls with a black lace mask.
8. 2009
At the MTV Video Music Awards she covered half her face with a House of Blue Eyes mask and added a spectacular blond and pink coiffure.
9. 2009
After releasing her second album, The Fame Monster, Gaga went to Blackpool, England to perform for Queen Elizabeth II. Her, uh, restrained look included lipstick and eye-framing crystals that matched her rubber ruff.
10. 2010
Lady Gaga wigged out for the Grammys, attaching a neon yellow and blond hairpiece to her Armani Prive bodysuit.
11. 2010
For the MTV Video Music Awards, she topped a pastel-tipped platinum wig with a thin slice of steak.
12. 2011
Gaga has worn a variety of green and blue hues during her Born This Way press tour. Real? Not so much. "Staring at my wigs," she tweeted. "They're ready for their close-up."
13. 2011
Gaga got kawaii in Japan with anime-inspired eye shadow.
14. 2011
She attended the MTV Video Music Awards as male alter-ego Jo Calderone.
15. 2011
In London, she debuted her self-described "mint blond" coif.
16. 2011
Rumored to be a nod to the orange, white and green stripes of the national flag of India, Gaga sported a three-tone beehive in New Delhi.
17. 2011
For the MTV Europe Music Awards, Gaga paired vivid navy lipstick with green glitter eyebrows.
18. 2011
For the Bambi Awards in Germany, she wore an Alexander McQueen hood and a filigree of eyeliner.
19. 2012
Gaga rang in the New Year (and smooched N.Y.C.'s Mayor Bloomberg) in a mosaic mask courtesy of Atelier Versace.
20. 2012
For the Grammys, she anchored her chignon with a crystal-studded custom Versace veil.
21. 2012
She launched her Born This Way Foundation at Harvard University wearing a laser-cut confection by milliner Emma Yeo.
22. 2012
Making her usual entrance at the Tokyo airport, Gaga stood tall in a wild tangle of multicolored extensions.
23. 2012
The superstar smiled in Vienna sporting a wavy yellow wig.
24. 2012
Gaga returned to her brown roots, topping them with a golden coronet for her Fame fragrance launch. "Definitely feeling less blond lately and little more progressive brunette," she tweeted. "I am Louis Vuitton Brown!"
25. 2012
Her brown locks stuck around for a while, as evidenced by her appearance at the launch of her "Fame" eau de parfum at Macy's Herald Square in New York City.
26. 2013
The performer ditches her brunette roots and opts for platinum dreadlocks on the red carpet.
27. 2014
Hello gorgeous! Lady Gaga takes a chic turn and pairs her newly minted bob with bright red lips.
28. 2015
For her elegant arrival, Lady Gaga donned long, gray waves to go with her wine-red lipstick and sleek dress.
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