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By GARY ARRINGTONSports Writer
The Emery Spartans took two different paths to victory last week in boy's basketball. In a game against the slow down offense of Canyon View in Cedar City, Emery easily won 40-26. On Friday against the fast paced offense of San Juan High, Emery again easily won 76-48 in Blanding.
After losing the first quarter against Canyon View 9-8, Emery held the Falcons scoreless in the second period as they scored seven points and went to the half leading 15-9. Emery then outscored Canyon View in each quarter of the second half to get the win. They won the third period 8-5 and the final period 17-12 as Canyon View sped things up a little.
Darrin Winn led the Emery effort with 14 points. Josh Eden added 12 points including the teams only three pointer. Dave Justice had 8 points, Dempsey Jeffs had 4 points and Vic Rosen finished off the Emery scoring with 2 points. Emery was 16 for 21 at the free throw line.
At Blanding, Emery won the first period 19-8 and the second period 19-10 to take a halftime lead of 38-18. Emery won each of the second half periods also as they won the third quarter 17-14 and the final period 21-16.
Because of the lopsided score, Emery was able to play lots of players in the game as eleven different Spartans scored in the game. Leading the way was Winn with 21 points. Justice added 13 points, Eden added 12 points, Rosen had 6 points and Jeffs had 6 points to round out the scoring for the Emery starters.
Also seeing playing time and scoring were Kyler Edgehouse with 8 points and Jordan Gee with a single point. Scoring two points each were Ryne Jones, Gatlan Huntington, Skyler Jorgenson and Blake Mortenson.
Head Coach Todd Jeffs was pleased after the week, "We are a lot better now than we were before Thanksgiving. Our execution is getting better and the kids are starting to work harder in the practices."
The Emery sophomores traveled to Duchesne last Saturday and played in a tournament there. They defeated the Altamont JV team 54-21 before losing later in the day to the Altamont varsity 64-50.
Emery is now home this Friday and Saturday hosting the Coal Country Classic. Teams playing this year are Morgan, Canyon View, Snow Canyon, Tooele and Park City along with Emery as the host.
Emery plays Friday night at 8:00 pm against Park City and 7:30 Saturday night against Morgan. The Emery JV plays Friday at 3:00 pm in the old gym and Saturday at 4:30 in the Spartan Center.


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Freddie Burns landed a last-minute penalty to salvage Gloucester a 16-16 draw against Worcester at Sixways Stadium on Saturday.
Replacement Freddie Burns kicked a last-minute penalty to help Gloucester to a 16-16 draw against Worcester at Sixways Stadium on Saturday.
Andy Goode thought he'd done enough to give Worcester the victory when he stroked home a three-pointer with just over a minute remaining.
But Burns kept his nerve with the final kick of the game to ensure the scores were level when the final whistle was blown.
There was little to shout about from either side during an uneventful first half, with a solitary penalty from Goode all the hosts had to show for their efforts.
Gloucester didn't fare much better, but two Billy Twelvetrees goals ensured they held a narrow lead at the interval.
Worcester's cause wasn't helped in the final minutes of the first period, when Goode was sin-binned for obstructing an opponent off the ball.
Joe Carlisle took over the kicking duties in Goode's absence and was on target two minutes into the second half to level the scores.
But it would be another 20 minutes until we saw the match's next points and the first try.
That crucial first breach was made by Gloucester's Henry Trinder, who capitalised on slick interplay from team-mates Shane Monahan and Jonny May to finish in fine style. Burns converted, but the visitors lead didn't last long, and, when James Currie finished off a Josh Drauniniu break for Carlisle to convert, the scores were level once again.
The quickfire brace of tries set up a grandstand finish and, despite booted attempts to win it from Burns and Goode, the match finished a draw, and perhaps rightly so.
The scorers:
For Worcester:
Try: Currie
Con: Carlisle
Pen: Goode 2, Carlisle
For Gloucester:
Try: Trinder
Con: Lewis
Pen: Twelvetrees 2, Burns
Worcester: 15 Chris Pennell, 14 Nikki Walker, 13 Alex Grove, 12 Joe Carlisle, 11 David Lemi, 10 Andy Goode, 9 Shaun Perry, 8 Matt Kvesic, 7 Sam Betty, 6 Chris Jones, 5 Dean Schofield (c), 4 James Percival, 3 John Andress, 2 Aleki Lutui, 1 Matt Mullan.
Replacements: 16 Ollie Hayes, 17 Ceri Jones, 18 James Currie, 19 Craig Gillies, 20 Semisi Taulava, 21 Jonny Arr, 22 Josh Matavesi, 23 Josh Drauniniu.
Gloucester: 15 Jonny May, 14 Shane Monahan, 13 Henry Trinder, 12 Mike Tindall, 11 James Simpson-Daniel, 10 Billy Twelvetrees, 9 Dan Robson, 8 Ben Morgan 7 Andy Hazell, 6 Tom Savage, 5 Jim Hamilton (c), 4 Will James, 3 Rupert Harden, 2 Huia Edmonds, 1 Nick Wood.
Replacements: 16 Darren Dawidiuk, 17 Dan Murphy, 18 Shaun Knight, 19 Sione Kalamafoni, 20 Akapusi Qera, 21 Dave Lewis, 22 Freddie Burns, 23 Rob Cook.
Referee: JP Doyle
Assistant referees: Peter Huckle, Andrew Watson
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So Rasengan is from his Dad, 'that Jutsu' is a seal from his mom. Both taught by the awesome Jiraiya.
So Rasengan is from his Dad, 'that Jutsu' is a seal from his mom. Both taught by the awesome Jiraiya.
@Nano, I totally agree with you. What do you think his sealing abilities would be?
^^ The obvious answer to that is to say that a Jinchiriki could use a seal that does essentially the same thing, but that it sacrifices the Kyuubi instead of the user. This i dont not believe to be correct, i mean what would the point be of Jiraiya teaching a kid how to loose his Bijuu? Added to that Bee said if Naruto managed to take the Kyuubi chakra "it would be his for life". So i dont think it will act the same way as Shika Fuujin.
If i had to guess, i would say it is a seal that sucks the target's soul/ body into the Jinchiriki and absorb's/ seal's the person into the Bijuu - kinda like Nagato's Soul stealing dragon, but more focused (entwining the Bijuu and targets souls or something). It would also make some extra link if that technique is a variation of Nagato's/ SO6P's Jutsu, since Nagato required the Big statue (which is thought to be the body of the Jyuubi) to perform it and Naruto requires control over a bijuu to do his.
Thats my guess at this stage.
"That jutsu," has been mentioned by Kabuto. Apparently mixing Edo Tensei and this jutsu, will make him invincible.
A jutsu that grants "invincibility," is shocking. That jutsu has been mentioned by the Frogs.. so I have no idea what it is.
The way I understand it, in Naruto's perspective, that jutso was rasenshuriken. That jutso for Jiraiya might have meant controlling fully the Kyubis chakra. Or possibly being able to become a multi tailed beast host. Or it could also possibly mean the Kyubi blast. Or might be an entirely different jutso.
I'm leaning more to the juto as being able to control the fox chakra. I remember when Minato talked to his son... he said, "I put the Kyubi inside of you because I believe that you can control it someday." And Jiraiya has the key and the sealing frog for that. So in my opinion.. That jutso is the abiltiy to control the tailed beast's chakra.
Naruto already has control of the tailed beast chakra. Naruto didn't use a jutsu to control the tailed beast, he personally had to control himself with some assistance of his mother.
So that should eliminate that option.
Surely kishi reveals it soon i mean at this rate he going to end fighting either sasuke or madara and he hasnt even shown us any hints what this jutsu is.
The Master's Legacy
If a theory can't explain the mysteries of the past, it has little chance to explain the mysteries of the present and future.
It'd be like how Kenshin revealed his final technique, the Amakakeru Ryo no Hirameki, against his rival-turned-to-darkness-for-his-dead-ninja-friends, Aoshi, before going on to face the end boss, Shishio. Aoshi was the one who had to be brought back to the light, and then they teamed up to defeat Shishio, the irredeemable villain who only wanted to bring war back to the peaceful nation.
Yes, Naruto is exactly like Kenshin.


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A town that reaches to the skies above a bend on the River Vltava, Český Krumlov is a pearl of Renaissance architecture and a place where the sumptuousness of the local castle, maze-like alleyways, richly decorated coats of arms of burghers houses, and wonderful floral gardens are harmoniously interwoven; at the same time, it boasts medieval pubs, ale-houses, galleries and graphite mines. Thanks to its unique preserved medieval core, Český Krumlov is included on the UNESCO list.
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At the height of its fame, Český Krumlov could compete stoutly with the most important European royal courts, mainly thanks to the Rosenberg family, who chose the town as their residence. The Rosenbergs gradually came to rule a large part of South Bohemia. Enchanted by the Italian Renaissance, they built a town and residence, and in so doing contributed to the prosperity of the entire region. One of the most famous members of the family was Petr Wok von Rosenberg, who gathered a remarkable collection of art and products of nature that rivalled that of Rudolph II at Prague Castle.
Among Český Krumlov's attractions is its Baroque theatre, which is one of the oldest preserved chateau theatres in Central Europe. Alongside the theatre building itself, visitors can view hundreds of decorations, costumes, and props, as well as an orchestra pit, theatre machinery and an extensive collection of original scripts. The theatre serves only as a working theatre museum today. However, a unique revolving auditorium, set against the natural backdrop of the Castle Park, offers unforgettable theatre performances beneath the night sky.
The Renaissance facades of painted houses, traditional artisan shops and medieval taverns create an inimitable labyrinth in which you'll want to simply lose yourself. But there is more to the historical centre than the past. Why not visit for instance the renowned Egon Schiele Gallery where you can discover Český Krumlov through the artist's pictures? Another worthwhile stop is the Seidel Photographic Studio, whose unusual inter-war atmosphere will surprise you; it boasts an inexhaustible number of unique period photos, photo-postcards and glass negatives, while real experts on or admirers of the period between the wars will be taken with its functioning cameras, enlarging apparatus and equipped darkrooms.
Throughout the year Český Krumlov offers countless cultural events, such as FIDELIO classical music concerts, the Five-Petalled Rose Celebrations, an International Music Festival and a festival of Baroque art.
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The Funimation VA's for the new One Piece dub held a panel at Anime Expo(I think it was AE). In this vid you can hear the voices for some of the characters.
They do it about halfway through.
And in case you didn't know.
Uncut DVDs have all original names, including Zoro, although that won't be on the TV version.
Voice cast:
Luffy: Colleen Clinkenbeard
Zoro: Christopher Sabat
Nami: Luci Christian
Usopp: Sonny Strait
Sanji: Eric Vale
Chopper: Brina Palencia (Nina in FMA)
Robin: Steph Young
All original BGM is used.
Openings will be Yu Yu Hakusho style. Japanese music with new English lyrics (which will probably be close to the Japanese ones, but with differences to make it flow better in English and match the rhythm of the song).
Both versions will be present on the DVD.


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(A) Produce a Welcome Letter
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Initiated Interactions
Frequency & Timeliness of Interactions
Expectations for Interactions
Absences from Interactions
3. During the semester, initiate Effective Regular Authentic Contact (ERAC)
Instructors need to make certain that there are measures for instructor-initiated effective regular authentic contact incorporated into online and hybrid course design and delivery. Effective regular authentic contact means that instructors must keep in contact with students on a consistent and timely basis to both ensure the quality of instruction and verify their performance and participation status. Lack of activity in the course such as in the LMS or third party websites indicates a lack of regular effective contact.
Establishing and maintaining effective regular authentic contact is an important aspect of delivering an online and hybrid course. It is not only a Title 5 requirement, but is also a practice that encourages and facilitates student-centered instruction and increases student learning outcomes. Therefore Distance Education courses can not be offered in a self-paced format.
What does this mean for DE?
Interaction in the distance education classroom must take place in four ways every week: 1. Instructor-Student 2. Student-Student 3. Student-Content 4. Student-Interface.
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What this means for distance education?
Students in distance education courses are required to 'attend' class and participate just as if they were in a face-to-face course. This means that instructors need to set up guidelines for how much each lecture, reading assignment, discussion or project qualifies as a meeting during the course of a week/learning unit/course module.
Students who do not participate in class, that is, who consistently do not complete assignments, quizzes, respond to forums or turn in other work, should be notified that they will be dropped from the class for non-participation. Therefore, it is important that online and hybrid instructors should be very clear in their syllabus about what constitutes participation and late work.
5. Understand "Last Day of Attendance" (LDA) and GCC's Drop Policy
In order to maintain a compliant DE environment, DE instructors must understand Federal and GCC's Drop Policies.
Federal Policy Guidelines
The Federal government has not issued formal guidelines regarding what constitutes the "Last Day of Attendance" in the online classroom. However, because of the potential for financial aid fraud in online programs, the US Department of Education has recently determined that there should be "regular and substantive interaction between students and faculty" in online courses (Salomon and Murray).
What this means for distance education?
It is not enough to evaluate a student's attendance based solely on the number and frequency of logins or through course statistics on the LMS. The new guidelines are meant to protect the institution from students who are receiving financial aid assistance but who are not participating in class.
Although guidelines have yet to be created, instructors must drop students based on their participation in class. 'Attendance' (through logins) is not the same as participation. Participation means actively completing course activities in the LMS such as assignments, assessments, posting on discussion forums, etc. Participation policies must be clarified in the online syllabus.
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A grade of "W" will not be made on the permanent academic record of a student who drops or is dropped from the course or from college:
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It is therefore important for online and hybrid instructors to create a coherent and well-defined course drop policy and to articulate this in the initial email and welcome letter sent to the students 2 working days prior to the course orientation date as well as in the online course syllabus.
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BLM oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $34,000 (05-09-13)
DENVER – Today, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office sold two parcels totaling 2,165 acres for $21,828 including rentals and fees at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale. The highest per-acre price was for a 960-acre parcel in Larimer County that was sold to Context Energy in Denver for $9 per acre.
The BLM also sold two parcels totaling 3,329 acres for $11,955 including rentals and fees for the Kingman Field Office in Arizona. Both parcels sold for $2 per acre to Vanterra Energy, Inc. in Denver.
The states of Colorado and Arizona receive 49 percent of the proceeds from each sale for parcels sold in their states, with the remainder going to the U.S. government. The State of Colorado received more than $158 million in Fiscal Year 2012 from royalties, rentals and bonus bid payments for all federal minerals, including oil and gas. BLM Colorado currently has approximately 4.2 million acres of public mineral estate leased for oil and natural gas development, generating more than $6.5 billion in direct economic benefits in 2012 and approximately $9.5 billion in total economic impacts.
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Of all the countries plagued by Europe's economic crisis, Greece has stood out in the headlines. After five years of economic contraction, the country continues to buckle under bailout-imposed austerity measures, plunging living standards, and soaring unemployment rates. Add to that political extremism and social unrest and one understands why this ancient nation has been exposed to the global spotlight.
Under those circumstances, I traveled to Athens three weeks ago and found the city's 3,000-member Jewish community—like all of Greece—struggling, but determined to forge ahead.
As many of you well know, JDC, with Jewish Federations of North America support, has been leading a global consortium of Jewish organizations, communities, and philanthropists who've extended help to this financially strapped community over the past two years.
And while my visit was in many ways a statement of solidarity, bolstered by a JDC Board mission that took place just a few days before, I believe our presence in Athens was even more poignant because it provided insight into the juxtaposition between the crippling challenges besetting Greece and a Jewish community proudly weathering that storm.
Knowing the extent of the difficulties they've endured, I was truly inspired by the expressions of areivut—of mutual responsibility—and love of community that I found in my meetings with Athens Jewish Community President Dr. Benny Albalas, President-Elect Minos Moissis, and other Jewish leaders.
This special group included three engineers (all Technion graduates, interestingly enough), a veterinarian, a family business owner, and a real estate developer. They shared with me the extent of the crisis' impact and its personal repercussions, with one confiding that his net disposable income has dropped 65 percent in the last two years.
They noted how community members have gone from being donors to beneficiaries in the blink of an eye. And how some community members' grown children are leaving because of a young adult unemployment rate of 57 percent.
As I learned from them and in my subsequent meeting with US Ambassador Daniel B. Smith, wages, pensions, and salaries are down 40 percent; some 30-35 percent of Athens' stores have closed; and plummeting rents have cut deeply into the community's primary income source, even as taxes on that income have gone from zero to 23 percent.
To address the needs born out of such a crisis, we've done a lot of work together over two years. We've ensured a robust program of rent subsidies, food provision, and critically needed school scholarships for the most vulnerable families, many of whom lost businesses, jobs, and property.
And to keep Greek Jewish youth involved with their peers throughout Europe, we held our annual Gesher Regional Young Leaders' Institute in the Greek city of Thessaloniki, once referred to as the "Mother of Israel" because of its long Jewish history and unique culture.
For the Athens Jewish community – which operates two synagogues, a day school for some 150 children, a welfare program, a home for the elderly, a JCC, a Holocaust memorial, and more – our response means more than any of us can imagine.
Board member Etta Zimmerman captured that sentiment in her reflections on the visit: "In all of my years of traveling with the JDC, I never saw a more wounded community … nor one more grateful for whatever help we have given. The community is proud and wants to return to self-sufficiency sooner rather than later."
Indeed, it was only with great reluctance that this community looked outward for assistance. And yet, as I toured the school strengthened by our scholarship assistance, the spirit of that help and the community's gusto for Jewish life was uplifting. And our Board members were moved, too, impressed by the passionate volunteers, committed teachers, and smiling, enthusiastic students they met.
There were 142 kids enrolled in the day school this year, 75 percent of the community's pre-K through 8th grade population—the highest enrollment rate in Europe today! And that in a country where almost 90 percent of the Jews perished during the Holocaust and where today, the right-wing Golden Dawn party engages in verbal attacks against Jews while increasing its political strength.
Rest assured, it is their extraordinary fortitude and headstrong love for their Jewish identity that together enable this community to overcome what seems an endless string of bad news for their country.
Once again – as we did 15 years ago in Argentina, and as we are doing today in Bulgaria and the Baltics – JDC has come to the aid of a Jewish community in distress.
But it's not the historic interventions we should applaud, or the life-saving care we've made possible.
It is the Greek Jewish community's continued celebration of Jewish life and their stalwart determination to recover that we should all take tremendous pride in. And for that, we should thank them.
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Season nine of American Idol has been going strong since the first weeks of production. The judges have narrowed down the thousands of contestants who auditioned for a spot in Hollywood. The show is now getting to the top twenty five performers. The judges have narrowed down and deliberated about the best of the best to present to the audience these top singers. The audience votes on their favorite singer to try to get them passed to the next round of competition. The judges are harsher in their evaluation and give critique and praise to contestant's performance of the night. The judges can sway or influence how the audience will vote. Here is a look at who the American Idol judges are this season.
Simon Cowell has been with American Idol since day one. He is one of the most well known judges yet he is liked the least because of his brutal honesty and temperament. However, the man knows what he is doing and is a leader in the entertainment industry. He produces music competition shows in both the U.S. and the U.K. Simon has been in the industry for more than twenty years and has worked as an executive at Sony Records. His ear for talent has made him a pioneer in the pop industry as he has shaped and molded some of the top pop artists of our time.
Kara DioGuardi is highly qualified to a judge on the show. She is a seasoned veteran in the music industry and has her own personal success. She is a songwriter that has produced hits for top recording artists all over the world. She is part owner of Arthouse Entertainment, and it is a very successful lucrative business. She is one of the highest demanded songwriters in the industry. She has written songs that have made an artist's career skyrocket to stardom, and her songs also appear in movies, television shows, commercials, and all over the world. She has even written award winning songs for Idol winner Kelly Clarkson. You have probably heard Kara's songs on the Internet radio, a movie, or a traditional radio station being sung by famous singers.
A judge that everyone loves and who has also been there since day one is Randy Jackson. He is also a powerhouse in the music industry. Like Simon, he has also been in the industry for twenty years. He not only produces music, but he plays music as well. He toured with the band Journey and played bass guitar. He has been a vice president and major recording labels and has toured, produced, and worked with some of the best in the industry including Madonna. He helps the contestants of American Idol become stars and his critiques are invaluable. He not only performs in the industry, but he has shaped and produced some of the best performers and has contributed to albums that have sold millions worldwide.
The newest judge who replaced Paula Abdul is Ellen DeGeneres. Unlike the other judges, Ellen isn't a veteran in the music industry. However, she does know a thing or two about stage presence and performance because she is an actress, comedian, and the host of an award winning talk show. Her critiques and perspective on the show offer some new light and a different perspective to the contestants and audience. She is a star in her own right as she has been a leader in the entertainment industry for acting.
*Full length bios can be found at www.americanidol.com
About the Author: Jeff Bachmeier is owner of 977music.com, an online music and online radio station network providing live streaming Internet Radio channels with music from the 50's thru Today. Users can also choose to create their own customized on demand playlist through their own social media profile. For more information please visit http://www.977music.com.American Idol, American Idol judges, entertainment industry, Idol judges, music industry, reality tv


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March to the beat of your own drum in the Irregular Choice Twizzler. This zig-zag print boot will spark interest and turn heads of envious onlookers.
- Layered zig-zag suede upper
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Location: WI
May 24, 2013
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"These boots are gorgeous & comfortable. They catch the light when you walk & feel like a pair of warm hiking socks almost to your knees! One caveat: I do have thin legs & these boots fit snugly. There is no extra room at all after I pull them over my jeans, but they are not tight either. I only started running into trouble with returns on tall boots when I did not pay attention to that detail, & I have come to rely on reviews to avoid repeating that mistake. I now look for 13" shaft before I even consider a tall boot."
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Rockford Art Deli (R.A.D.) is creative collective, located in downtown Rockford, helping business owners with marketing and screen printing needs through a smorgasbord of delectable art and web design, urban graphic design and screen printing – everything from tee shirts to posters. Amidst the vintage deli decor, R.A.D. holds screen printing classes, hosts art gallery showings, and other events for the public. The store sells t-shirts, signature artist series goods and gift items.
Royal Oaks Antiques and Collectables
This shop offers antique furniture, lamps, collectible cash registers, 50s memorabilia and historic Freeport items. Open: March thru December: Tuesday thru Thursday and Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm; or by appointment
Sandy Hollow Antique & Flea Market
Rockford's only smoke-free, indoor-outdoor flea market; 60 indoor dealers, air-conditioned/heated. Snack bar featuring all fresh meat and hand-cut fries.
The store features hand poured Soy & Palm Wax Candles by Sandy. There are many handcrafted items including: custom gift baskets, hanging flower baskets, Leaning Tree Cards, jewelry, candles, decor, home and garden items.
CITY:Mount Morris
Silver City Treasures offers antiques and collectibles in the grand tradition of all purveyors of objects d'art and objects d'junque, they buy sell and trade just about anything of value although theyhave a personal penchant for the odd and unusual, the grotesque and goofy. The stranger the item, the better they like it! On any given day you might find a silver tea kettle from the 1700s, a brass hook shaped like a mermaid, a hand-carved African fertility god, an ultra-cool set of vinyl and aluminum rock 'n' roll bar stool or a reproduction Andy Warhol poster. A Peter Max maybe-maybe-not reproduction poster and much more! Silver City Treasures is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day of the week except Thursday.
Full working pottery studio and store for 24 years, stoneware and porcelain.
A full service salon offering colors, cuts, makeup, pedicures, shellac and more. Open: Monday thru Friday: 9 am to 7 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm
Studio 218 Salon & Spa is located in the beautiful historic downtown Freeport. We are a unique full service salon & spa offering affordable luxury. We want to make your salon experience as unique and memorable as you are. Our mission is to consistantly bring you the freshest styles and ideas by keeping up with the current trends and constantly educating ourselves about the best practices. Studio 218 offers Hair Styling, Hair Cuts, Hair Color, Corrective Color, Airbrush Makeup, Body Waxing, Ear Piercing, Massage Therapy, Manicures, Pedicures, Nails, Nail Art, Facials, Permanent Makeup and More! Open: Monday: by appointment; Tuesday thru Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm; Friday: 8 am to 4 pm; Saturday: 8 am to 3 pm
Located in Kings, Illinois this coffee/antique shop, located in a historic church, is open every week Wednesday through Saturday and hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 8-2 and Friday 8-6. We have packaged gourmet coffees, sweets, and antiques all in a beautiful, historic building.
T and D Toy & Hobby specializes in model kits new and old including resin kits and model building parts for the model kit builder. The store also carries old die cast toys and high detail collector die cast, hobby paints and tools, and model railroading items. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 11 am to 12:30 pm and 3 pm to 5:30 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 3 pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Weekends please call before stopping in as we may be at a toy show up selling.
Designer inspired apparel complimented with unique jewelry; trendy handbags and awesome footwear; large variety of scarves and accessories; amazing candles and assorted giftware. Open: Monday thru Thursday: 9 am to 4 pm; Friday: 9 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 2 pm
At The Crafter's Mill, located in Behrens' Country Village, we give you not only great product and great value, but also great service. If you love beautiful decorative pieces, heartwarming keepsakes or one-of-a-kind accessories, you need to visit The Crafter's Mill. Among the items offered are seasonal decorations, country and wood primitive items, 14KT gold and sterling silver personalized bracelets and picture frames, lawn art. New Items arriving daily.
CITY:Rock Falls
Custom & ready-made frame shops with large selection of prints and framed pictures.
All-encompassing golf retailer, with a 10,000 square foot retail showroom, heated outdoor driving range, teaching academy, cafe, bar and beer garden.
Providing nutrition counseling, consultations and iridology. Gluten-free food and organic lotions, shampoos and food. Smoothie bar and frozen specialty health food section.
A shop that specializes in hand-dipped chocolates, gourmet coffees and espresso bar drinks, caramel and cheese popcorn, novelty and holiday candies.
Located in the heart of downtown Dixon, Illinois, The Next Picture Show is a non-profit fine arts center in the Rock River Valley. Our goal is to nurture, develop, educate, foster the arts, and galvanize artists and patrons within the community. The Next Picture Show is open from 8am to 4pm, Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Yesterday's Treasures Rediscovered! Transform your home environment with handcrafted candles, primitive furniture, and vintage goods from The Vintage Cupboard. Experience our unique collection of yesterday's America at the home of Vintage Cupboard Candles! Contact us to receive more information about our inventory or stop by to check it out for yourself. We're located in the historic Conover Square Mall and offer one-of-a-kind items you need to set your home apart. We offer an array of handmade candles and vintage goods that serve as excellent conversation pieces.
This awesome new store features Marshfield Furniture's Woodlands collection offering sofas, chairs in fabulous nature designs, leathers, authentic Pendleton wools, plaids and solids.
Trotter Restorations and Antiques, Inc.
We specialize in old home restoration supplies, period lighting fixtures, architectural supplies, parlor stoves, cook stoves, hardware and furniture. Call for appt.
This upscale resale boutique sells clothing, shoes and jewelry on consignment. Also, collectibles and gifts are available. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Twice As Nice Home offers a great selection of gently used household items and furniture in two stores located at 6 W Stephenson Street and the newly expanded 24 E Stephenson Street. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
If you are in the mood for birthday cake or a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, why not try it in popcorn? You can get those flavors and more at Twin City Popcorn, a gourmet popcorn shop. Among the variety of flavors Twin City Popcorn will sell will be sea salt and pepper, double cheddar, caramel corn, and candy flavors.
CITY:Rock Falls
Ukulele Station America is a unique and magical shop housed in a local historic landmark located on Illinois Rt 64 as it passes through beautiful Oregon. We specialize in the sale of Ukuleles and Accessories. With over 100 ukes in stock, we sell a variety of ukuleles for beginner, intermediate or advanced players. We have the perfect instrument to match your taste and fit your budget. Follow us on Facebook and check out our website to explore all the pages and then come visit the shop. We guarantee it will be a fun and amazing experience! Open Wednesday – Saturday 1-5 pm.
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CITY:Franklin Grove
Enjoy this store offering over 7000 bolts of the finest quality 100% cotton quilting fabric, quilt books, patterns, supplies and classes. Original designs and patterns plus kits galore. Open: Tuesday thru Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday, Monday and Evenings: by appointment.
We are a 35 acre family owned orchard with approximately 5,000 apple trees. You have a choice of either picking your own apples, or purchasing the apples that we pick daily. Also available to pick: raspberries, (both summer and fall), blueberries and blackberries. We make our own cider (100% pure apple juice), donuts, apple pies, and delicious taffy apples. Our store offers many fall decorations, linens, candles, and other unique items for your home. You will find a variety of jams, jellies, salsas, squash, pumpkins, gourds, and much much more.
CITY:Cherry Valley
Village Green Home & Garden West
A fascinatingly large garden center with outdoor furniture supplying customers from all over the Midwest. The center also takes care of holiday needs with trees, trims and gifts. Home center, same location, 815.637.8840. There's a Village Green East, too.
Village Green Home and Garden East
A fascinatingly large garden center with outdoor furniture supplying customers from all over the Midwest. The center also takes care of all holiday needs with trees, trims and gifts. There's a Village Green West, too.
Used book store selling books, puzzles, records, books-on-tape, and some old and rare books. Please visit us for the Spring and Fall books sales. Open: Monday thru Wednesday and Friday and Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm; Thursday: 10 am - 7 pm.
Wagner's Business Products/Furniture
This is a full-service office products store with gift and luggage department, including special stationery items.
This small shop offers a wide variety of yarns, needles and accessories. Classes in knitting, crochet and weaving are also offered. Open: Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9 am- 5 pm; Tuesday: 11 am - 9 pm; Wednesday and Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.
Located in Conover Square, our boutique offers a lighthearted shopping experience with jewelry, clothes and accessories which are vintage or vintage-inspired. The timeless array of Vintage clothing and accessories, with expansive variety of other wonderful gifts and accents make Where the Dragonfly a destination and an event that you must see. Your time in the fun little world of Where the Dragonfly is more than just an amusing shopping experience. It is inhibition-free, exploratory, and imaginative space for untamed personal taste and personalized customer service.
Home of Winnebago County Fair, considered one of the best county fairs in the Midwest, plus The Pec Thing, a huge semi-annual flea market and antiques fair with acres of vendors inside and out. Various racing organizations use the Fairgrounds track for racing events.
A Wellness Collaborative featuring a Yoga studio with classes scheduled six days a week, private individual and small group yoga; individual holistic health coaching and workshops; massage and Reiki therapy; and skincare with licensed esthetician. Shop the wellness market for items that serve your wellness, including local products and artisan items, organic and Fair Trade products and gift items.Open: Tuesday thru Thursday: 11 am to 6 pm; Friday: 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 1 pm
This exceptional art gallery features local artists - paintings, photography, ceramics, woodworking and much more. Also offered are children's art classes as well as pottery classes. Open: Monday thru Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm.


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In 1993 Lisius created StormStock, a stock footage company that specializes in capturing difficult storm footage. And, in 1997, he began by shooting much of StormStock's footage on Super 35mm using an ARRIFLEX camera. "I began spending thousands of hours shooting material for the collection," says Lisius. "It is very time consuming and expensive. My goal was to shoot a format that we could transfer easily to HD in the future."
Today, Lisius has taken his method a step further — he recently captured the first-ever 3D tornado footage in Nebraska. He managed to photograph three tornadoes spawned by a potent storm system that tracked across the Nebraska Plains. According to Lisius, the most significant tornado lasted 20 minutes as it derailed a train and caused damage to area farms. Lisius also shot 3D footage of supercell thunderstorms, downpours and dramatic lightning. To capture these events, Lisius and his crew used a Sony HDR-TD10 3D camera on a medium-duty, Betacam-style OConnor tripod. "Most of our shooting with the TD10 on the tiny Sony is outsized by this support system," Lisius recalls, "but we need the extra bulk for the high winds we shoot in."
Lisius says that capturing great footage of extreme weather requires keen foresight long before the event. "It takes careful forecasting and logistical decisions to intercept a tornado that will develop hundreds of miles away," he explains. "I start forecasting days before I depart and refine my target every day and then every hour on the day of the event. I'm looking for an area where good shear and instability will be later in the day. I go to my target and hope storms will develop. I then intercept and track the storm with the best tornadic characteristics and stay with it until it produces. Many times, I break off from the original storm to a new and better one."
As more productions feature extreme-weather shots, producers are turning to companies like StormStock for quality footage on premium formats. "They tell us what they need and we create a custom screener to meet their specs," says Lisius. "Sometimes they need a large quantity of footage for a documentary or other TV program. Other times, they need just a shot or two to composite in a commercial or feature film. We can deliver their masters on just about any format."
To find out more about StormStock, visit www.stormstock.com
Photo of Lisius with white shirt: Photo courtesy of Brandon Jennings/Prairie Pictures
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Welcome to the long awaited Gintama Fan Club... I had been thinking of thiis for awhile and with some inspiration decided to make one.
This club is dedicated to Gintama and all its characters from the manga as well as the anime.
Gintama (銀魂, Gintama?, lit. Silver Soul) is a comedic manga created by Hideaki Sorachi. The original manga began in April 2004 and is currently being published by Shueisha under Weekly Shōnen Jump. The manga has sold over 20 million copies in Japan. In March 2007, Shueisha announced that sales of the first volume had passed one million copies.
FC Leaders:
Gintoki Sakata (Leader) - Mikessc88
Zura.... I mean Katsura (Co leader) - Arhazivory
Isao Kondo (Co leader) - Sangaz
Jack's of all Trades
Shinpachi Shimura - Ryuu Shou
Kagura - minidevi
Sadaharu - [Cross]
* 2.1 Hierarchy within the Shinsengumi
* Toshiro Hijikata -Gin0va
* Sougo Okita - abcdefghijklol
* Sagaru Yamazaki - AG
* Kamotaro Ito
Members of the Joi Faction
* Elizabeth - Sunan
* Tatsuma Sakamoto Pakkun
* Mutsu
The Kiheitai
*Shinsuke Takasugi
*Bansai Kawakami - Binky
*Nizo Okada
*Matako Kijima
*Henpeita Takechi
Otose Snack House
* Ayano Terada/Ms. Otose - Queenofmuffins
* Catherine
* Tama
Yagyu Family
* Kyubei Yagyu
* Koshinori Yagyu
* Binbokusai Yagyu
* Ayumu Tojo
* Sui Minamito
* Tsukamu Nishino
* Itsuki Kitaooji
* Otaki
* Tae Shimura
* Ayame "Sa-chan" Sarutobi
* Taizo Hasegawa - SuigetsuTaka
* Lake Toya
* Tsu Terakado
* Prince Hata
* Zenzo Hattori - Tyki Mikk Kyou
* Mitsuba Okita
* Ikumatsu
* Katakuriko Matsudaira
* Umibouzu
* Gengai Hiraga
* Musashi
* Kamui
Upon joining please request a position... first come first serve
Banners and such coming soon
Please feel free to talk about anything relating to Gintama such as anime, manga, art work... anything
Have fun
Also please support Arhazivory's Gintama group: Gintama Group


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Robert Reichardt grew up the oldest son to a single mom, much like Ralph Moody of "Little Britches" fame.
"Ralph Moody was huge to me," he said. "Littleton was this magical place that had cattle drives down the street. … It helped me a lot with some challenging times."
Today, he's running to be on the board of directors that governs Littleton Public Schools, including the elementary school that bears Moody's name.
Reichardt has a doctorate in public-policy analysis and has worked as an education-policy researcher for the last 15 years.
"The interesting thing about my job is that I get to go to different districts around the country doing interesting and innovative things, and I get to see how they do it," he said. "I'm very interested in bringing that information to Littleton, and seeing how we go from good to excellent."
Aberdeen Village resident Reichardt and fellow candidate Jack Reutzel are the only two board hopefuls who live in Littleton; Kelly Perez, Carrie Warren-Gully and Dallas Jones are all Centennial residents.
Though it's not their neighborhood school, Reichardt's two daughters attend Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education. One is a budding singer, he says, and the other studies violin.
"I believe strongly in choice, but I do not believe in public money going to private schools," he said. He worked on Colorado School Grades, a private project that has sparked some controversy as to methodology but calls itself a tool for school choice — one of the hot-button topics stirring things up in neighboring Douglas County.
"Some referendums they're putting forward I support and have worked on," he said of the Douglas County School Board. "But I think they went in with the attitude that the district was broken and the union was the reason it was broken, and that is not how I operate."
He says the current Littleton board has done a good job dealing with some big issues like the recession and school closures, and cites the members' unity as the reason the last two elections were cancelled due to nobody stepping forward to challenge them.
"There been no pressure to replace them," he said. "But now there's a group of parents who want to continue to support their schools. … Term limits are a key component of our governance system."
He feels his career sets him apart from the rest of the pack.
"My accomplishments professionally, being able to help improve educational outcomes through my work as a researcher," he said. "Not just crunching numbers but helping people improve their organizations."
He agrees with the four other candidates in hoping that the current board decides to place a bond issue on November's ballot.
"It's clear the schools need some maintenance and improvement around safety and security," he said.
He believes education is important to both a community's health and the American dream.
"I want everybody to have a shot at being as successful as their abilities allow them to be. I think it's important to provide that launching pad for all kids. Communities live and die on the talent that's within them."


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Feature Story
A Hook for a Lifetime: Ice Fishing on Silver Lake, Alaska
Imagine a magical frozen lake nestled in the midst of some of the highest peaks in Alaska and near America's largest National Park. The sun is shining, the sky is bright blue, and the gravel McCarthy Road is clear of snow and ice, though bordered by foot-high snow banks and spruce forests where an occasional eagle perches or a wolf disappears into the trees. On the lake, rare even for Alaska, families are spending a day outside together; the air is vibrant with children's laughter, and fragrant with the smells of steaming chili, hotdogs, and hot chocolate. There is the rumble of snowmachines and ATVs, the crunch of sleds, and the motor blaring from the big ice auger (drill) wielded by BLM Glennallen Field Office Natural Resource Specialist Laurie Thorpe.
It is April 6 at the Kids Ice Fishing Clinic. BLM fisheries biologist Tim Sundlov is busy showing the kids and their families how and where an ice hole is drilled, how to set up the ice fishing pole, work the reels, what kind of bait and tackle to use, and how deep to drop a line. After the excitement of catching the iridescent 17.5-inch to 22-inch rainbow trout, they learned how to safely remove the hooks, humanely handle the fish, and how to hold it for photos. These lessons aren't for a day, they're for a lifetime.
Every child is different. Some spend the entire time fishing. Others are fascinated at scooping bits of ice out of the holes, or lay on the snow-covered ice to peer through a drilled ice fishing hole into the clear waters to search for fish. Others don't fish at all, they simply play and love being among family and friends in the wide open air, sipping hot chocolate and exploring, and their exuberance is contagious. Everyone rejoiced when Marymarie Wallace pulled the first fish out of her hole. She won first prize, but the food and prizes paled in comparison to the moment she caught that fish and was surrounded by parents and staff toting cameras, her family, and curious kids.
BLM Glennallen Public Affairs Specialist Marnie Graham shuttled to the event in the Wrangell Institute for Science and Environment (WISE) van, joining Ahtna Native and WISE Board Member Mark Johns with three of his young relatives. They tell Marnie this is the first time for all of them to go ice fishing. They explain that though there are plenty of lakes with fish, Johns says most area families do not have many of the supplies needed for ice fishing. Programs like this make ice fishing affordable for people. Bed and Breakfast host Cynthia from Glennallen adds that this event brings the community outside in a way that wouldn't happen without it. Though her family catches fish in the summer as part of a subsistence lifestyle, she says the winter months find them caught up in daily schedules and routines. It is Kids Fishing Day that motivated them to drive the two hours to Silver Lake and ice fish, and in the process, they have quality family time, and reconnect with their community and their love for the outdoors.
Little Tobyn, about five years old, was in the tent watching the fish cam, when Tim Sundlov asked him, "where's your family?" Tobyn smiled magnanimously, dimples and all, and said, "We're ALL family here!"
It is even rarer these days for the BLM to be able to sponsor such an opportunity, and this year's only happened through partnering with the nonprofit WISE, National Park Service, and Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The partners provided ice fishing gear and bait, food, viewing station with a live fish cam, prizes, and skills. Many BLM staffers volunteered skills and time. This year's clinic doubled the participation from last year, with 132 registered and several more who did not. Some families drove over the mountains from Valdez. Others came from as far away as Anchorage (over 500 miles roundtrip).
When the event began to wind down, one of the kids exclaimed, "What a FUN day! I just wish we caught more fish!" Robin Underwood, Executive Director of WISE, replied with a fishing adage, "Well, that's why it's called fishing; otherwise we'd call it catching." One of the parents did catch the experience on video. You can see it here. http://vimeo.com/63495907.
For more pictures of the Ice Fishing action checkout: www.facebook.com/BLMAlaska
—Karen J Laubenstein


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Stained glass supplies, custom and restoration.
Resale shop. No consignments. Weekly specials.
Nautical binnacles, sextants, ship models, barometers, blown glass, kaleidoscopes, fog horns, compasses, Chelsea clocks, Bulova, Janmark and more.
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Pickard China ranks among the finest china made anywhere in the world. The same painstaking craftsmanship and skilled handwork necessary to produce top quality ware has not changed through four generations. Each piece of china produced in the Pickard factory passes through a minimum of 21 stages and three 100% inspections, and is handled by Pickard employees averaging 18 years on the job.
Vigneto del Bino Winery is a boutique winery specializing in "Wines grown from local Vines." The winery sits on one acre of a 10 acre property surrounded by 2,300 grapevines. Vigneto del Bino specializes in producing unique wines from grapevines that grow here in Illinois. The winery building encompasses the manufacturing of the wines, a tasting room and gift shop. Relax and shop for gift items; while sampling our crisp and refreshing wine selection.
Enjoy 6200 yards of great Northern Illinois golf. Located in Lake County, Antioch Golf Club is sure to test your golfing ability. We offer a fair and friendly course for players at every level. With multiple sets of tees, immaculately manicured greens, scenic lakes, ponds & wetlands, Antioch Golf Club is sure to meet all your golfing needs.
Largest Asian market in the Midwest. Fresh take-out sushi available. Grocery, food court featuring seven types of Asian cuisine, bakery, ice cream parlor, travel agency, book store, and liquor store. Events and demonstrations throughout the year. Annual Bon Odori Festival in August.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights Farmers Market
Enjoy fresh produce, flowers, cheeses, bakery good, jams, jellies, and more from local farmers. Open June through October.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights Downtown Business Association
Stroll through our 8-block Downtown Business Association and find a great array of shops, many of which have provided quality services to our community for decades. The Downtown Business Association is home to a pharmacy and grocery store, to jewelry stores and art galleries, to clothing stories and home décor boutiques. Transportation services are also available if you wish to take in other Illinois sites.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Barrington Ice House Village Mall Shops and Restaurants
Explore this historic mall, built in 1904, featuring more than 20 specialty shops and Chessie's, an authentic 1915 train station restaurant with its own railroad car.
We sell only products made in the United States! We offer an eclectic mix of common household items from toys to tools, glassware to garden supplies, fashions to food and so much more. When you shop at Norton's U.S.A, you help keep America working!
Your sweet tooth is sure to be on alert at Long Grove Confectionary Co. Watch homemade fudge getting made as thick layers of sweet goodness fold into large vats. Inhale the sugary goodness of the famed cocoa concoctions as soon as you walk inside. At Long Grove, the old fashioned confectionary is alive and well, and smelling oh so good.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Blue Wind Gallery & Annex 4121
Furniture, collectibles, comics, militaria, railroad memorabilia, original landscape and wildlife paintings.
CITY:Crystal Lake
An 1847 Blacksmith and Wagonmaker's shop featuring two floors of country pine, oak, walnut, mahogany furniture and accessories. Some architectural artifacts.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Specializing in pine, oak, mahogany furniture. Textiles, china, and glassware.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Ridgefield Antique Dealers Assc.
Several antique shops located in a quaint rural setting. All shops are within walking distance.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Several restaurants and seven national chains, including Best Buy, K-Mart, Office Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Sports Authority, provide various home and business products.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Over 40 specialty shops, a grocery store, furniture store, and restaurants at this center.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Specializing in Counted Cross Stitch and Custom Framing. We have the largest showcase of fabrics, fibers, patterns, kits and accessories in the Midwest.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Walkup Heritage Farm & Gardens
We specialize in retail sales of native heirloom vegetables and plants. Native Prairie plants, heirloom roses and peonies, annuals and perennials, and more. Seasonal operation open from May through October.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Come to our quaint village of shops, filled with quality antiques and fine accent pieces for your home.
CITY:Crystal Lake
We are a flower & gift shop, garden center, landscape, nursery, patio and grill shop. We can landscape and decorate your home, your garden ... your life! Flower arrangements for any occasion.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Welcome to the wonderful world of Countryside. Proud to be recognized as one of the finest retail flower shop, nursery and garden center facilities in the Midwest.
CITY:Crystal Lake
A distinctive retail store offering quality decorating accessories, fine furniture and unique gifts. Its retail showroom boutique is the ideal place to discover exciting ideas for your home or business. Located in a 1912 theatre building.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Flags for every occasion: US flags, international flags, buntings, flagpoles. Large selection of decorative banners, floor mats, gifts, and unique decorator items.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Material Girl Fabric Shop located in downtown Crystal Lake, formerly The Fabric Shop, features fresh and modern fabric designers such as Anthology, Free Spirit, Westminster Including: Amy Butler, Kaffe Fawcett, Riley Blake, Alexander Henry, Michael Miller - Including Anna Griffin, Moda, Henry Glass, Kaufman, Hoffman and more. We offer an extensive variety of fabrics, trims and notions for Crystal Lake and the surrounding McHenry County area. In addition, we continue to add more fabric lines and designers such as RJR, Batik Textiles, Red Rooster, Andover, Art Gallery, Lecien, Clothworks, Dunroven House, James Thompson & Co., Marcus Fabrics, Oilcloth, Intl., P & B Textiles, Quilting Treasures, Shannon Fabrics, Studio E, and Mary Flanagan Wools. We now offer Sewing Classes and Sewing Instruction right here in our Crystal Lake store. These classes will be for beginners as well as experienced sewers of all ages looking for new ideas and inspirations.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street
Visit our award-winning Premier Main Street which is full of charming shops, delightful restaurants, quality entertainments and life-enhancing opportunities and events.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Recognizing downtown Crystal Lake's need for a gourmet food shop, Le Petit Marché opened in March of 2005, offering not only baked goods but the first and finest selection of wines in the historic downtown area. Le Petit Marché quickly became a favorite gathering place for patrons of the arts (heading to the Raue Center for a performance) and fine food alike. It has continued to evolve and thrive with the passing years, introducing catering services, open microphone performances, specialty wine tastings and more than forty specialty cheeses from around the world.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Downtown Crystal Lake Main Street
Visit the award-winning Premier Main Street which is full of charming shops, delightful restaurants, quality entertainments and life-enhancing opportunities and events.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Deer Park Town Center features over 70 of the most exclusive stores and restaurants in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Located at the intersection of Rand (Route 12) and Long Grove Roads in Deer Park, IL, Deer Park Town Center is an easy drive from surrounding suburbs, downtown Chicago or O'Hare Airport. Park in front of your favorite store and spend an hour or a day. At Deer Park Town Center, there's something for everyone.
CITY:Deer Park
Different from your average shopping mall, Deer Park Town Center is an open-air lifestyle center providing you with leisurely amenities in addition to some of the best shopping and dining in Illinois. Deer Park Town Center features over 70 of the most exclusive shops and restaurants in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Stores include Apple, Crate & Barrel, Barnes & Noble, Sephora, Gap, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware and more. Entertainment includes Century Theatres. Park in front of your favorite store and spend an hour or a day shopping and dining, or catch a movie at the Century Theater.
CITY:Deer Park
Chicago Botanic Gardens Farmers' Market
The Garden welcomes local, sustainable farmers and producers to this public farmers' market on the first and third Sundays of the month from June through October. Admission to the market is free to Garden visitors and will be held rain or shine. Visitors may purchase a special market bag from the Garden Shop to carry their purchases home.
Chicago Botanic Garden Farmer's Market
First and third Sundays of the month from May until October (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Gather seasonal produce, flowers, herbs, and other local, sustainable products at this bimonthly Garden event that is held rain or shine. Talk with vendors and sample fresh fare. Visitors may purchase a special market bag from the Garden Shop to carry their purchases home. Free admission; $25 per car (includes tax) .
This perfectly-planned town offers beautiful shop and restaurant-lined streets—just like a European town. A 10-screen movie theater, shops including Von Maur, Hot Mama and Dick's Sporting Goods as well as restaurants unique to the North Shore including RA Sushi, Jameson's Charhouse and Ted's Montana Grill. The Glen Town Center is also home to the Kohl Children's Museum, a leading institution for hands-on, interactive learning.
The only antique shop in Glenview. Fine art, estate jewelry, pottery, porcelain, furniture, ivory, oriental works of art. Specializing in Meissen, KPM and much more. Cash for gold and silver consignments wanted. We are always interested in buying.
Toys, dolls, games, books, crafts and more for infants to pre-teens. Our carefully-chosen toys encourage active, creative, open-ended play. Our knowledgeable staff can help you select perfect gifts for your special kids and for the kid in you.
Full service flower and gift shop with an excellent reputation and creative professionals. Extensive offerings including beautiful fresh floral arrangements, long stem premium roses, orchids, green and blooming plants, fruit and gift baskets. Gift Certificates available. Reader's Choice Winner (Best Florist) at Patch.com in April 2012.
Specializing in unique gifts and affordable luxuries, Lyzart offers a variety of items in every price range. Handmade functional pottery, original photography and paintings, local handmade jewelry, home decor, personal gifts and much more.
Creating beautiful fresh flower arrangements as well as blooming plants and European gardens. Work with our design team to create exquisite custom floral for weddings, parties, bar and bat mitzvahs and other special events.
Specialty gift store offers unique and trendy apparel and accessories for every occasion. Boutique shopping with friendly staff to assist you with your individualized style and flair.
Providing a unique opportunity to samples some of the freshest extra virgin olive oils in the world. Offering a broad selection of award-winning and estate produced oils, with a goal is to provide the finest quality oil that is delicious, affordable and Kosher certified. Also offering an extensive selection of the finest aged vinegars from Modena, Italy including 23 varieties: pomegranate, tangerine, grapefruit. Imported specialty teas, natural pasta products, soaps and spices. Customized gift baskets available.
The annual Lake County Fair runs for five days beginning the last Wednesday in July. The Expo Building is available for rent for meetings, shows, weddings, and events year-round. Monthly events including Antique Shows, Swap Meet, Crafts Shows, Dog and Horse Shows, and much more. Visit the website for event schedule.
Historic Downtown Grayslake
Heinz Orchard is only 37 miles from downtown Chicago making it the closest apple orchard to Chicago. There are a number of different apples to pick from: Golden Delicious, Empire, McIntosh, Jonathan and Red Delicious. If you're looking for something different to do, without traveling too far from home, this is a great orchard to check out.
CITY:Green Oaks
Bass Pro Shops has established itself as the prime destination for all your outdoor needs. Gorgeous waterfalls, giant aquariums, incredible wildlife mounts and more make Bass Pro Shops a must-see attraction for families around the world. For the best selection in hunting, fishing, camping, boating, archery, footwear and family clothing be sure to visit Bass Pro sporting goods store. Check out the boat and ATV showrooms or come in for a variety of outdoor skill workshops, including fly fishing and hunting. Enjoy kids and family events held throughout the year! Make Bass Pro your one stop place to shop!
One of Chicagoland's largest antique malls offering exceptional service and top quality antique merchandise - true antiques - no crafts or new collectibles. The spacious 24,000 square foot building is home to 200 dealers featuring a range of items.
Legend has it that if you get close enough to touch the Paradise Mist that surrounds the Fountain of Youth, the magical feeling will be yours forever. This Paradise Mist offers relaxation areas and tropical decor allowing their guests (women, men, teens, tweens and the weary traveler) to be treated to body treatments, massages, facials, nail treatments along with make-up and hair styling away from the daily grind. Come experience the Paradise Mist located inside the Keylime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort!
With more than 200 manufacturer and retail outlet stores offering up to 70% off, serious shoppers flock to Gurnee Mills. The diverse variety of stores includes Bass Pro Shops, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Nike Factory Store, Gap, Last Call by Neiman Marcus and Levi's. Dining options include Rainforest Cafe or a quick bite at one of the two food courts. Non-shoppers can check out Rink Side Sports and Entertainment Center for ice skating, arcade games and laser tag, or catch a movie at Gurnee Marcus Cinema.
My Kind of Town Tours & Events
This company offers group cultural and educational tours. Reservations are required.
CITY:Highland Park
The vibrant downtown Highland Park district contains an upscale outdoor shopping destination filled with unique boutiques, jewelry stores, home decor shops, amazing restaurants, and businesses catering to beauty and personal care.
CITY:Highland Park
Nestled on the eastern edge of Highland Park's bustling Central Avenue among other trendy boutiques is Ooh-La-La, a small shop that's big on style and service. Located in the historic Highland Park Movie Theatre Building, in a space previously dedicated to a millinery shop during the 30's and 40's, proprietor and designer Lisa Farrell interprets the art of millinery with a modern eye. This tres chic boutique feels like a Parisian millinery salon complete with draped velvet curtains, an elegant chaise lounge and an ornate vintage mirror. By far the most dramatic element of the salon is the wall lined with old hat blocks – a true mark of craftsmanship seldom seen in department stores. Beautifully handcrafted women's hats are displayed in small vignettes throughout the intimate salon. These one-of-a-kind couture creations are wonderfully detailed with frothy feathers, sumptuous fabrics, vintage beading or another well-crafted trim.
CITY:Highland Park
The 185,000-square-foot retail showroom is an educational and entertainment attraction, featuring a décor of museum-quality animal displays, huge aquariums and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats.
CITY:Hoffman Estates
For more than 30 years, The Popcorn Factory has been the "popcorn authority" with our impressive collection of crowd-pleasing gifts and great-tasting snacks. Our factory store in Lake Forest is delighting customers with delicious, premium popcorn, cookies, candies, nuts and snacks of all kinds, plus all your Popcorn Factory favorite items! A trip to The Popcorn Factory Store is sure to be an adventure every time!
CITY:Lake Forest
Seasonal flowers and vegetable crops will be supplemented from the kitchen with soups, jams, pestos, breads and muffins. Please visit our market, kitchen and garden when you come to shop, it's a lovely trip worthy of time spent in a most beautiful place. Open June through October.
CITY:Lake Forest
Italian Market & Deli serving authentic homemade Italian recipes daily. The full deli offers sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, fresh bread, and an Italian bakery. Also enjoy shopping the specialty grocery store's olive oils, pesto, gift baskets and many Italian favorites.
CITY:Lake Forest
Massage Envy Lake Zurich specializes in therapeutic massage. We have a full staff of Illinois licensed, nationally certified therapists who perform a variety of different modalities: Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, sports, pregnancy and injury massage, to name a few. Our introductory rate of $39 can't be beat. Be sure to ask about our wellness program that makes massage affordable for everyone!
CITY:Lake Zurich
Mickey Finn's Brewery is a landmark casual social gathering place famous for handcrafted beer. Since opening in 1993 as Lake County's first brewpub, Mickey Finn's has won a trophy case full of national and international awards for their beer. The menu offers a variety of items including burgers, pizza, fish n' chips, and buffalo wings. Also enjoy seasonal outdoor dining, a huge banquet facility, carry-out food and beer, live entertainment on weekends and a diverse clientele.
The Holiday Shoppe has something for everyone! Enjoy the joy of Christmas anytime at the Holiday Shoppe in historic downtown Libertyville.
Great shopping, dining and professional services are waiting for you in our picture-perfect downtown. Enjoy the turn-of-the-century buildings along Milwaukee Avenue or relax among the roses in Cook Park. Downtown Libertyville is a delightfully unique shopping and dining experience. With over 70 shops, boutiques, and restaurants, it's why we say "spend an hour, spend a day!"
Providing the unique opportunity to sample some of the freshest and finest extra virgin olive oils in the world. Extensive selection of the finest aged vinegars from Modena, Italy. Specialty green, white, rooibos and oolong teas - Tiesta Tea. Natural Rossi Pasta and Galena Garlic Co. spices, rubs and rubs that complement our oils, vinegars and teas.
Didier Farms offers a variety of vegetables and flowers in our greenhouse this spring, and our farmers market in summer. U-pick opportunities are plentiful throughout the summer, weather permitting. During our Pumpkinfest, the last week of September and all of October, we offer hayrides, pony rides, corn maze and an exotic zoo, in beautiful Lake County. Also enjoy the Buffalo Creek Mining Co, pony & camel rides, Animal Land, Pumpkin Playland, kiddie rides, Parakeet Encounter, Pig Races (Sat, Sun & Mon) Pumpkin Patch Café, homemade apple cider & pumpkin donuts made daily. Antique tractor display, fall produce, birthday parties and school groups by reservation only.
Lincolnshire's place for dining, shopping, entertainment and work. Enjoy unique boutiques, the 20-theatre Regal Cinema and IMAX, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf, ceramic painting, outdoor summer concerts and a variety of restaurants.
A specialty food store featuring artisanal, small batch extra virgin olive oils on tap, a variety of balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy, fresh spices from our spice locker, and a full menu of gourmet food items and accessories. Stop in for a taste and see why customers say wow!
CITY:Long Grove
Nestled in historic homes and buildings that date back to the community's roots in the 1800's, Long Grove's shops specialize in unique gifts, boutiques, antiques, clothing, exceptional art and home décor, and distinctive menus. Visitors can stroll the cobblestone walks that wind through the historic downtown and enjoy seasonal lush gardens and scenic views. And they can make it a quick trip or a day's outing, shopping and indulging their tastes with a variety of food and bakery products, cafés, and fine eating establishments. Fun festivals throughout the year including the famous Chocolate Fest, Summer Fest, Craft Beer Days, Apple Fest and a month of Holiday Festivities to name a few.
CITY:Long Grove
Selling cut-your-own Christmas trees since 1973, this farm has thousands of trees to choose from, including Scotch Pine and Colorado Spruce, all organically grown and pruned by hand. There are tractor rides out to the trees, plus shaking and bailing are free.
Visit the petting zoo and take a ride on the Pumpkin X-press. Featuring pumpkins, apples, costumes, crafts, weekend events, flowers, nursery stock, fruit, and vegetables. Christmas trees and more!
The McHenry Riverwalk connects the city's shopping, dining and entertainment districts with the Fox River.
Creating fine chocolate candies since 1986. The landmark Teepee style building is your first clue that is not your ordinary candy store. Enjoy fine homemade and handipped chocolates and candies with the finest chocolate covered strawberries to be found. Enjoy an extensive collection of retro candies too.
The Black Orchid Boutique has fashionable apparel, jewelry and footwear for women.
Stade's Farm & Market is located in scenic McHenry County in Northeastern Illinois, approximately 50 miles from Chicago. We produce 2,200 acres of crops that range from traditional corn and soybeans to specialty crops including many fruits and vegetables commonly grown in Northern Illinois. Through our own farm market, we sell our fresh fruits and vegetables directly to consumers in our local area. Our goal is to provide our customers with the finest quality produce possible.
The Bike Haven is McHenry, Illinois' source for professional, honest and experienced bicycle sales, service and rentals. They strive to have something for your every cycling need, whether you are looking for cruisers, path, top-of-the-line road and mountain bikes, or children bikes. They also have the largest selection of parts, apparel and accessories, and their in-store service turn-around is exceptional. Their staff have years of experience in all aspects of the sport, making them uniquely qualified to help out everyone from the new cyclist to professional racer. The best bikes and gear in the sport plus a friendly, knowledgeable staff have make The Bike Haven the area's premier bike shop.
Bill's Friendly Christmas Tree Farm
Cut your Christmas tree in a backwoods setting. We have many trees, including Norway, white spruce and blue spruce. Family owned and operated. Trees up to 23 feet tall.
Chicagolands most creative hot glass artisan studio. Glass that glows in the dark that uses phosphorus materials. Shop for unique ready made pieces or take a class and make your own. We are great for interactive special events and parties! We can custom create many different shapes, colors for decoration or to display awards and memorials.
Northbrook Court is home to a powerful anchor alignment: Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Lord & Taylor and a free-standing, 36,000 square foot Crate & Barrel Home Store. Also featuring BCBGMAXAZRIA, Cole Haan, CUSP, Tommy Bahama's, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Burberry and Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. Dining and entertainment options include P.F. Chang's, Stir Crazy, Di Pescara, and AMC Theatres providing 14 screens.
Visit this store and find the latest runway looks, sought-after in-season styles, from real designer names you know. These are the same labels you'll find in the finest department stores, but at Loehmann's they are 30-65% less. Real designers really discounted. Their staff can help you find the perfect outfit for every occasion for the whole family.
Over 35 years, Sur La Table has exemplified the Art of Soul and Cooking offering an extensive assortment of products including bakeware, barware, books, cleaning products, cookware, cutlery, electrics, furnishings, gadgets, glassware, grilling tools, linens, serving pieces, table décor and more. Cooking classes are available for all levels whether you are a beginner or an expert. Hone your culinary skills and enjoy the vast array of merchandise to elevate your cooking experience.
The world's leading natural and organic food supermarket and Americas first national certified organic grocer. The Whole Foods Market motto, "Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet" captures the company's mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness. Each store features a bakery, prepared foods section, specialty section that includes beer, wine, cheese and candy, butcher and more.
At My Honey Co, we take pride in our honey. We promise you the best quality honey possible. It is natural, completely raw, and unpasteurized. We invite you to enter our special world of honey and let one of nature's finest foods sweeten your day!
Over 7,000 square feet of fine refinished furniture, including dining room sets, bedroom sets and accessories. Also an extensive inventory of architectural items from building salvage projects.
A three floor antique mall with all manner of antiques.
Garden decorations, lawn furniture, plants, flowers, shrubs and trees. Come see our selection and find just what you're looking for!
Celtic Home & Hearth offers unique selections of Celtic and Renaissance inspired and imported items all specially chosen for their quality and appeal.
A unique shop filled with antiques, gifts, collectibles and crafts. Wide variety of limited edition collectibles including Santas, angels and other figurines.
A complete line of fine antiques, lighting, furniture, military, tools, linen, china, silver and dolls.
Simply the best chocolates you can get anywhere! Consumers Digest says "One of the best kept secrets in North America!" It's cooked in copper kettles and individually hand-dipped as it has been since 1919. Locally owned family shop.
We are a quaint little village where you can enjoy a day or two of shopping for antiques, confectionery, and fine restaurants. Also bike, walk, or ski on the recreation path.
Indoor flea market (one of the largest in northern Illinois). Old and new merchandise including home improvement materials, furniture, used appliances, tools, dishes, clothing, jewelry, books, and more. Weekends only!
Ethnic and traditional crafts, rugs, furniture, sweaters, antiques and more from all over the world. Ginger Blossom buys from small-scale producers who are paid an equitable wage, work under safe conditions, and do business in an ecologically sustainable manner.
At Patyk's Farm Market and Greenhouse, you will experience a true "working farm." Freshly harvested, homegrown produce, handmade milk soap, farm fresh eggs, friendly farm animals, and beautiful flowers can be found on our little mom and pop farm. A growing variety of produce is harvested from our fields. Even the expertly crafted, decorative gourds that we display, courtesy of Outta My Gourd, were originally grown on our Hebron Prairie soil! We compliment our products only with the tastiest apples from Haf's Road Apple Orchard and the sweetest berries and peaches from Michigan. May 1st is always opening day for our greenhouse, which will be overflowing with colorful, blossoming annuals and perennials, sweet scented herbs, and ready-for-your-garden vegetable plants. Gorgeous hanging baskets are the perfect gift for Mother's Day or any other celebratory occasion! We're located on East Illinois Route 173 just 3 miles west of Route 12 in Richmond or 4 miles east of Route 47 in Hebron. Look for the big red barn and Patyk's welcoming entrance. Whether you're out for a drive in the country, antiquing in Richmond or Hebron, enjoying Lake Geneva, apple picking at a nearby orchard, or just looking for a genuine, honest to goodness small farm visit, stop by Patyk's Farm Market and Greenhouse. We'd love to get to know you!
Escape for the ordinary! A blend of dealers featuring quality, affordable American and English antiques including oak, pine, walnut & mahogany, quilts, china, glassware & unusual antique accessories.
Premium imported cigars, Davidoff White Label Merchant Humidors, lighters, pipes, and specialty cigarettes and accessories. On-site smoking lounge with multi-media entertainment.
CITY:Rolling Meadows
Sisters Skin Care and Waxing Salon
Sisters skin care and waxing salon has opened a second location in Skokie, Illinois. Along with facial and waxing services also offering nail treatments!
Whether you are new to tea or far along on your journey, you will enjoy discovering farm-fresh teas at Adagio Teas. Come to experience a fresh and flavorful selection from around the world. Tea, tea-to-go, teaware, and tea classes.
One of the last actual places of its kind to find copies of thousands of magazines and posters for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Life, Rolling Stone, Motor Trend, Mad, Star Trek, Beatles, if you can remember it....Bob probably has it. All items are very reasonably priced and not only make great gifts but give you your chance to own history. The collection includes periodicals from centuries past. The store also features flags from over 200 nations.