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I have been throughly enjoying the excellent JVC HA S500 and needed to get the wife one (that's what we all use as an excuse right ?) so I ordered the JVC HA S400 (couldn't decided which color, ordered the Red and the Silver)
Links to DSnut's thread on the excellent HA S500: http://www.head-fi.org/t/621063/the-new-jvc-ha-s500-40mm-carbon-nanotubes/1080#post_8677801
Here's the 2 new addition to the HA S500.
The Red one caught my eyes, they reminded me of the Audio Technicas.
The Silver looks much better in person, the chrome ring lends a classy look to the headphone. (Wife choose the silver)
The S500 and the S400 both share the same cable and the headphone connecting bridge are the exact same plastic moldings.
Folded view of the HA S500. (Left) and HA S400 (Right)
Beside the larger 40mm drivers the extra cost of the S500 went into the plusher and better quality headband paddings. (To be fair, I can't feel the differences)
Outside view of the housings, they are the same size, the S500 has a one piece Gunmetal plated plastic cup (Mine's peeling as you can see here) the S400 has a mirror finish plastic cup surrounded by a painted or chromed ring.
Inside view of the housings, the pleather pads are the same, if you click and look at the larger image, it is difficult to tell the larger 40mm drivers from the smaller 30mm drivers.
Comparing cup to cup, they appear to have the same diameter.
Side by side view of the cups the S500 seems slightly thicker by a few mm.
I ended up with the less classy but more hip looking Red S400 (I certainly prefer the looks and finishing of the S400 over the S500) the piano mirror finish may attract finger prints easily but at least they won't peel or flake off like the S500.
As I've mentioned over at the S500 thread, I was shocked at how good the S400 sounded out of box, I will usually plug in headphones/iems out of box just to make sure both drivers are sounding and then leave them burning for a week.
Not so for the S400, I was like "Eh?" this sounds like it's been burn before, so I quickly took out the other pair to test and it too sounded the same. Needless to say, I ended up listening to a couple of albums with them.
I recall the S500 did not have a very coherent sound out of the box (Bloated bass, recessed mids and undefined highs) and only started to sound decent after about 50 hrs of burning, The S400 out of box sounded like it has 50 hrs of burning done.
The bass is there and with a nice deep sub bass extension, certainly not bloated, Mids are nicely balanced and not recessed, the highs are there but could do with a bit more defination. At this point, it wouldn't be fair to compare them to my fully burned in S500 but as it is, they are certainly not that far behind, sound signature between the 2 are indentical.
I am wondering how much change burning would have on the S400, if it is as much as the S500 then I think I would really love the S400. As it is currently, I am prefering the finishing and weight of the S400 over the S500, the S400 is so light that you'll soon forget there's a headphone sitting on your head, with the S500, I have to readjust the cups every now and then to ease the pressure of the pads sitting on top of my head.
Okay then, I will do an A/B of the S400 and S500 in a weeks time after the S400 have about 150hrs of burn to see which I prefer sonically, stay tuned.
Edited - 13 Sep 2012 - Imswjm's impression here:
Edited - 15 Sep 2012 - My A/B comparision between S500 and S400 (with 100hrs+ burn) here:
Edited - 24 Sep 2012 - My comparision between a 200hrs+ burn and Out of Box pairs:
Edited - 26 Sep 2012 - Imswjm's S400 pads recommendations:
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John Iverson of Sunrise Engineering was present to inform the Green River City Council of the bids received to complete the river crossing project. This project will be the construction of a six inch water line under the river to replace the aging line hung on the bridge. Iverson stated that during the bid process, one construction company was consulted about the construction of the line, materials that would be needed, and wording of the bids to ensure the completion of the project.
"This contractor looked over the project and said it could easily be done for $70 per foot plus man power. When the bids were let out, the lowest bid was $98,673 over the construction estimate and budget. The contractor we were working with was not the lowest bid, and their bid was three times what they told us to expect for costs.
"The project as we have bid it out is new technology and we had no base to go by. We have been back to the CIB and they did grant an extra $100,000 for this project already. They see the need for this pipe and have been very generous. But with the bids coming in so much over budget, we will need another $100,000.
"Green River needs this pipeline as the existing pipe is old and has been repaired many times. We tried to line the existing pipe and it did not work. The only option is replacement. I recommend accepting the lowest bid. I am convinced it is a responsible bid. We will need more money and we suggest you go back to the CIB and ask for more help," concluded Iverson. The council agreed with the suggestion and approved to move forward with the piping project.
Mayor Ed Bentley informed the council of his visit with Brownfields, the company that is conducting the testing of the Premium Oil property for suitability of building the new fire station in Green River. "They have conducted a preliminary study on the Premium Oil site, and we have the plans back from the architects. A few hot spots were found on the property and those hot spots go 30 feet deep. We have a few options and it is a good site that can be cleaned up," stated Mayor Bentley.
"Excavation to that depth would be very costly, and no one is to live there. I have been reassured that with some engineering controls liability to the city would be eliminated. We plan to remove the old building and replace it with a new structure. It will house the ambulance, the fire station and maybe the highway patrol office. We also plan to do some repairs to the existing fire hall and use that building as storage for city equipment," said Mayor Bentley. The council approved this action.
Councilman Dan Harrison proposed an impact fee change for construction of homes in Green River. He said he has done some extensive research into impact fees charged by other towns in the area, and most do not charge these fees. He has also learned that impact fees charged to a home builder can add up to $40 a month to the amount of the mortgage.
At the present, Green River charges several hook up and impact fees to a builder. Based on a new home valued at $120,000 on a lot with 100 foot frontage, those fees would be $11,009.73, and include water hook-up-$600, sewer hook-up-$400 (estimated), water impact fee-$2,127, sewer impact fee-$2,540, building permit-$1,842.73, curb and gutter-$1,800, and sidewalk-$1,700.
Councilman Harrison is proposing to add a 1 percent (of the home's value) impact fee in place of the water and sewer impact fees. He also proposes that the city install the curb and gutter and only require the home builder to install the sidewalk. This results in a cost of: water hook-up-$600, sewer hook-up-$400 (estimated), 1 percent impact fee-$1,200, building permit-$1,842.73, and sidewalk-$1,700. The new proposed scale results in a $5,267 savings for the home builder. Further discussion and decision will be made at next month's meeting.
In other business conducted by the Green River City Council, they approved to rescind the nuisance ordinance and rely on the planning and zoning ordinances. The council also approved the list of projects for funding which will be presented at the CIB meeting. Following the denial of a board member to be appointed to the John Wesley Powell River History Museum, the council announced the continuation of the recruitment of a board member.
As a representative of the Green River Community Center, Joni Pace awarded Ione Ekker the Volunteer of the Month award. The next Green River City Council meeting will be held Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the city hall building.


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Which county roads should be open for ATV access and which shall be closed? This is the question the public lands access management subcommittee has been addressing for the past year and a half. They meet monthly to try to come to agreement and understanding of the concerns of committee members. Committee members consist of the public lands department, ATV users, city officials, law enforcement and other interested parties.
Committee Chairman Ray Petersen began by distributing copies of the proposed ordinance. The committee introduced several wording changes that will be made. When the final draft of the ordinance is complete, it will be handed to a committee that will consider the legal and safety ramifications.
There are several roads still in contention with no agreement in sight. Those roads are Bott Lane in Castle Dale, Ferron Canyon Road to the forest service boundary, and Buckhorn Draw road from the junction to Swinging Bridge. The committee has discussed these roads at every meeting and had come to no consensus on them.
The roads that have been tentatively approved to be open at this time are connector roads. These roads connect BLM trails or forest service roads to the cities via county roads. The portions that are being considered by this committee are only the county road portion of the connectors.
Bott Lane in Castle Dale was the first of the nonconsensus roads discussed. Petersen stated that this Class B county road has the highest volume of traffic of any county road in Emery County. There is an estimated 1,700 cars pass over this road on a daily basis. For this reason, two of the committee members are adamant that this road be closed to ATV traffic.
Buckhorn Draw road is controversial because of the high volume of full sized vehicle traffic at relatively high speeds and the number of ATVs that also travel on that road. Petersen noted that the speed limit for rural Utah is 25 miles per hour where it is not posted. Most of the traffic in the Draw travel at greater speeds than is prudent. For this reason, the committee cannot agree to open the road as an ATV route.
The Ferron Canyon road is also in contention for similar reasons. Although the speed limit is 25-35 miles per hour on this road, there is a high volume of traffic and the road is paved. There are some considerations of alternate routes to the forest service boundary, though none of those would eliminate the portion around Millsite Reservoir.
At the meeting, several other roads that have been in contention, were agreed upon. The members of this subcommittee hope to have some agreement by the next meeting that can be taken to the commissioners for approval. The commissioners will then send this committee's finding to a legality and safety committee before any public hearings are held. When the ordinance and road plan have passed through those committees, it will then move to the public hearing stage.
The next meeting will be held May 6 at 7 p.m. in the Emery County Building.


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If you never heard the word "backwardation" until this week, this isn't for you. In fact, let's take it a step farther. This isn't for just about every investor, just about all the time.
There's an intense focus this month on the unusual state of the market for gold futures. It happens that there's an exchange-traded fund tracking gold futures, and it performs differently versus the more common gold-in-a-vault approach of SPDR Gold Trust (GLD). By differently, I mean, worse.
Here's what's happening specifically: Gold's spot price this month grew stronger versus the prices of longer-dated futures contracts. It got to the point where a few months' worth of "backwardation," as the unusual relationship is called, started to creep into longer-dated futures contracts. The trend, so it's said, reflects a surge in short-term demand for the metal.
Backwardation is a concern in gold markets because in theory demand for physical delivery should never outweigh supply, since the amount of available gold is a known, fixed quantity. The event is not unprecedented, as it also happened during the financial crisis of 2008 – and corrected itself the following year.
The current dislocation indicates that holders of gold futures have begun demanding delivery. But because of the large amount of leverage in the market, participants are not able to deliver on their obligations.
UBS' Art Cashin, as things turn out, played into something of a conspiracy theory about backwardation this week. You can read all about it over at Business Insider. Suffice it to say that buying long-dated gold futures and waiting for their low prices to converge with today's "high" price is anything but a "locked-in, riskless profit," which is one phrase that appears in the article.


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Question 1 of 30
Who wrote "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"?
Rob Reiner
John McTiernan
John Hughes
Hughes directed the film, too.
Question 2 of 30
What year was the movie released?
It was one of the highest-grossing movies of 1986.
Question 3 of 30
Why didn't John Hughes release a soundtrack album for the movie?
He wanted to be done with the project.
He hated two songs in the movie.
He didn't think the songs flowed well enough.
He thought a soundtrack should flow more smoothly to stand as an album.
Question 4 of 30
During the movie, Ferris routinely breaks the "fourth wall" by doing what?
speaking to the camera
Ferris often looks right at the camera, giving the audience a peek into his thoughts.
breaking things with tools
Question 5 of 30
How much did the movie gross at the box office?
$40 million
$70 million
The movie grossed about $70 million, which put it in the top ten highest-grossing films of the year.
$110 million
Question 6 of 30
In earlier versions of the script, what was Sloane's name?
They changed her name from Tandy to Sloane.
Question 7 of 30
What was the movie's budget?
$5.8 million
Now Super Bowl commercials cost close to the $5 million it took to make the movie.
$8.3 million
$10.7 million
Question 8 of 30
Which actor turned down the opportunity to play Cameron?
Patrick Swayze
Tom Cruise
Emilio Estevez
Estevez turned down the role, and Matthew Broderick got the iconic part.
Question 9 of 30
What sort of sports car does Ferris "borrow" from Cameron's dad?
He accidentally sends the Ferrari sailing over a cliff.
Question 10 of 30
How long did it take John Hughes to write the script?
six days
It took Hughes 6 days to write the screenplay. It was a whirlwind writing session.
six weeks
six years
Question 11 of 30
In which city was most of the film shot?
The movie features many of Chicago's most prominent locations.
New York
Los Angeles
Question 12 of 30
At which museum were the art scenes filmed?
DePaul Art Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Tourists still go to the Art Institute of Chicago to retrace Ferris' steps.
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Question 13 of 30
Which actor tried out for the part of Cameron?
Charlie Sheen
Tom Cruise
John Candy
John Hughes decided Candy looked too old for the part.
Question 14 of 30
How many extras turned up to be a part of the parade scene?
10,000 extras showed up for the scene. Once the word got out, people gathered in droves.
Question 15 of 30
What does the license plate on the Ferrari say?
The phrase "NRVOUS" captures Cameron's anxiety.
Question 16 of 30
How many Ferraris did the crew have on set for shooting the car scenes?
The three cars were replicas because the production couldn't afford to rent a real one.
Question 17 of 30
Even though it was fake, how much did one of the Ferrari replicas sell for in 2013?
$235,000 is pretty pricey for a fake Ferrari.
Question 18 of 30
What is the name of Ferris' sister?
Jeanie is frustrated that Ferris gets away with everything.
Question 19 of 30
At one point, a TV spinoff of the movie was planned starring which actress as Jeanie?
Joan Cusack
Jennifer Aniston
Aniston was going to star as Jeanie, but that idea clearly did not take off.
Geena Davis
Question 20 of 30
Which comedian makes cameos as two different characters?
Louie Anderson
In one scene Anderson is part of a singing telegram group.
Howie Mandel
Richard Lewis
Question 21 of 30
How old was the actor who played Cameron?
Alan Ruck was nearly 30, but he pulled off the part of a high schooler.
Question 22 of 30
Most of the film was shot in Chicago, but where was the Bueller family house actually located?
Long Beach, California
Location scouts found the house in Long Beach and knocked on the door to ask for shooting permission.
Malibu, California
San Francisco
Question 23 of 30
How much is a 1961 Ferrari like the one in the movie worth?
about $1 million
about $2 million
about $11 million
A Ferrari like the one in the movie is wort about $11 million. It was a particularly rare model.
Question 24 of 30
What actress did Mia Sara beat out to play the role of Sloane?
Molly Ringwald
Ringwald, of course, had plenty of other chances to work with John Hughes.
Michelle Pfeiffer
Elisabeth Shue
Question 25 of 30
A song from which other hit movie is heard during this flick?
"Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"
"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial"
"Star Wars"
The song is "Main Title/Rebel Blockade Runner" from "Star Wars." It was, of course, composed by John Williams.
Question 26 of 30
Why does Ferris hack into the school's computer system?
to change his number of absences
He hacks the system to change his attendance record — he certainly doesn't care about his grades.
to change his grades
to get Sloane out of class
Question 27 of 30
Which actress played the role of Jeanie?
Kelly LeBrock
Jennifer Grey
Grey and Matthew Broderick were engaged to be married just before the movie hit theaters.
Phoebe Cates
Question 28 of 30
How many times does Ferris change his clothes before leaving the house?
Nine clothing changes are a lot for a movie that takes place in one day.
Question 29 of 30
What did Charlie Sheen do to look sufficiently irritable before filming his police station scene?
He stayed awake for two days.
The lack of sleep put an edge on his performance.
He drank a fifth of Jack Daniels.
He took many drugs.
Question 30 of 30
Why was Ben Stein chosen to play one of Ferris' teachers?
because of his expressionless voice
Stein does a good job reading his lines in a deadpan manner.
because of his geeky appearance
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For the first time in five years, chinook salmon are being seen in the Lagunitas watershed — a hopeful sign that federally endangered coho salmon will have a strong run this winter.
Chinook salmon — also known as king salmon — are not always spotted in Marin's creeks, but when they do appear they generally are accompanied by a strong run of coho.
"What we have seen is that when resident coho populations do well, we see other species doing well," said Eric Ettlinger, aquatic ecologist for the Marin Municipal Water District.
The chinook salmon are native to the Central Valley, but seem to have lost their way and ended up in Lagunitas Creek, Ettlinger said. It's possible that they were spawned in a hatchery and they don't know where home can be found. The chinook and coho salmon generally return to the streams in which they were born after returning from the ocean.
"These may not have a strong homing instinct," Ettlinger said.
Marin's chinook salmon numbers are not great — about 10 fish and eight fish nests have been spotted. Nonetheless it has been a pleasant surprise for those who manage the sensitive watershed.
"It's exciting to see them back," said Greg Andrew, fishery program manager, noting the chinook can get to be up to 3 feet in length, bigger than the coho, which grow to about 2 feet. "It's been a few years since they have been here."
Chinook were consistent visitors between 2002 and 2008, but had virtually vanished since then. It's unclear if there ever was a historic population of chinook in Marin.
What everyone is waiting for now is the return of the coho, which were said to be in an "extinction vortex" after its numbers dipped to all-time lows four years ago. But numbers have been on the rise since then.
December rains helped facilitate the return of the coho from the sea to their spawning grounds. The coho complete a three-year life cycle that sees them born, travel to open sea, then almost miraculously return to spawn and die.
"We are in need of rain for a whole host of reasons and the coho would definitely benefit," Andrew said.
The rains help swell the main stem of Lagunitas Creek and its tributaries, allowing the coho more areas in which to spawn. Without the rain, the coho are left to spawn only in the main stem of the creek, meaning eggs can get washed away if heavy rains come later in the winter, Ettlinger explained.
He expects it will be a good year for coho.
"Rain or no rain, we'll probably start seeing coho within the next couple of weeks," Ettlinger said. "Once the rain really starts falling, we're expecting more coho salmon to return to Lagunitas Creek than we've seen in at least seven years."
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By Brendan Conway
WisdomTree Investments' (WETF) chief strategist isn't having BlackRock (BLK) CEO Laurence Fink's trepidation over leveraged exchange-traded funds.
After Fink said yesterday leveraged ETFs have the potential to "blow up" the industry, WisdomTree's Luciano Siracusano responded on CNBC this afternoon arguing that the leveraged ETF "structure is sound."
It's "held out very well" through extreme periods in the market, such as the financial crisis, Siracusano said. He contended that these ETFs "are not impacting the overall volatility of the market."
Leveraged ETFs are a tiny portion of the overall market — managing about $60 billion — and they are "very useful for short-term traders," Siracusano said, adding that they need to be used with "caution."
"Especially if they're double and triple leveraged, they will decay over time," the WisdomTree exec explained as an example of "risks that need to be monitored."
What to make of the Fink-Siracusano exchange? I'd argue there are four takeaways:
1.) BlackRock has no leveraged ETFs. Just pointing that out. These fast-moving trading tools happen to be one of the few areas of the ETF market where the giant BlackRock and its iShares unit have no designs. It's dominated by smaller players such as ProShares and Direxion.
2.) Conversely, WisdomTree has a lot riding on leveraged ETFs. In January, it announced it bought a majority stake in a European maker of these funds, Boost ETP. Again, just pointing that out.
3.) Arguments that leveraged ETFs destabilize the market are largely hypothetical. Lots of things are possible. As Siracusano put it this afternoon when asked whether these funds are a "crucible of potential imbalance," "so as many other things in the marketplace." The strongest case that it could happen comes, believe it or not, from a Federal Reserve research paper. In "Are Leveraged and Inverse ETFs the New Portfolio Insurance?", published last year, Tugkan Tuzun argued "their large and concentrated trading could be destabilizing during periods of high volatility." But, as far as I know, nobody's been able to demonstrate conclusively that it has happened. Leveraged ETFs are a tiny fraction of the overall market, so you have to guess mayhem comes first from other, more prevalent types of securities.
4.) Fink missed the point. Thundering in the abstract about leveraged ETFs does nothing about the real, present-day harm, which is that leveraged ETFs routinely shred the portfolios of clueless smalltime investors. Peruse the comments section of this blog's posts on funds like Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bull 3X Shares (NUGT) or ProShares Ultra VIX Short- Term Futures exchange-traded fund (UVXY). Judge the level of sophistication for yourself. It's the reason industry figures such as ETF.com's Dave Nadig have proposed an "ETF gate," which investors have to pass in order to use leveraged ETFs. You need extra permission to trade stocks on margin, or to deploy options and futures. Why not leveraged ETFs?


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Skip to comments.U.S. Moves Toward Recognizing Syrias Opposition
Posted on 12/01/2012 1:13:36 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach
WASHINGTON The United States is moving toward recognizing the Syrian opposition as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people as soon as it fully develops its political structure, American officials said Thursday.
A decision to recognize the group could be announced at a so-called Friends of Syria meeting that Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is expected to attend in Morocco on Dec. 12. It is the most immediate decision facing the Obama administration as it considers how to end the government of Bashar al-Assad and stop the violence that has consumed Syria.
President Obama has not signed off on the move, and the meetings to decide the issue have yet to be held. Debates within the administration concern legal issues about the implications of diplomatic recognition, how such a move might affect efforts to enlist Russian support for a political transition in Syria and, most importantly, the state of the opposition.
Britain, France, Turkey and the Gulf Cooperation Council have already recognized the opposition, which was enlarged and overhauled at a meeting in Doha, Qatar, last month at the insistence of the United States and other nations. It is formally known as the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces.
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Have they even considered whether the opposition will be better for the United States, for Israel, or even for the Syrian people than the current government? I didn't think so. I hope they are as accommodating of the Tea Party's battle against socialism in America as they are of other opposition groups.
Special Report Panel on Intervention in Syria-- Nov 30, 2012 -- FOXNEWS Video
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Posted on Sat 01 Dec 2012 12:49:29 PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach
Obama is leading from behind here once again....donza know.
I have sources that tell me the Syrian Christians are petrified of this opposition group. They are said to be ultra-islamist, and will ethnically-cleanse the country, meaning wipe out Christians, if they get hold of it.
I'm not fan of Assad, but that is the key question. What would come after him? Given Obama's MO, wouldn't be surprised to see a future Syria embrace Sharia law and cozy up to Iran & Hezbollah even closer than Assad did.
Another islamist state coming - thanks, Obozo
It is hard core fundamentalist islam.
I expect billions of your tax money in aid forthwith.
More reason for Obama to support them. He has been systematically overthrowing Middle East secular dictators in order to install the Muslim Brotherhood and other transnational Islamists. Obama will be hailed as the creator of the Greater Caliphate before he is done.
No. We must at all costs have worldwide democracy!... later to be sold out to UN bureaucratic totalitarianism. This is the only 'fair' position we can take, to encourage a globalist society.
The resistance fighters in Syria have clearly been infiltrated by Al-Queda and the Muslim Brotherhood (same thing). Support for them is support for a new Islamic theocracy with the ultimate goal of destroying Israel and creating a new Islamic caliphate.
What has Assad ever done to us? Sure, he's a dictator, and occasionally, he has sponsored terrorism from Iran and North Korea, but everyone knows he's just a narcissistic suit. Like Gaddafi, his only concern is his own power. He's not comparable to the psychopaths in Iran. We can deal with this guy. In fact, Assad has kept relations with Israel reasonably cordial from what I can tell. We don't hear Assad yelling "bathe the land in the blood of the Jews!" very often, which to Ahmedinijad is called 'Wednesday'. The Israelis clearly prefer Assad to a Muslim Brotherhood led Syria.
We should stay out of this war, and let it run its course. In the end, we'd only be setting up a new dictatorship which would be even more hostile.
First Libya....then Egypt....now Syria....
Trade the dictator you know for Shariah-frenzied jihadi savages.
Of course, it all started 33 years ago with Iran.
It will be all right in the end. I just hope to live long enough to get in on the slaughter of the koranimals.
I've heard that too. IIRC, Assad is actually a member of some minority Islamic group that is not popular with "orthodox" Muslims, and thus his state was relatively tolerant of non-Muslims and Muslim minority sects. It was basically secularist and nationalist rather than Islamist.
Any government in the ME is going to be or become a dictatorship, because Islam simply makes anything else impossible. The reason everybody from Saddam and Assad to Ghadaffi and Murbarak ran their secret prisons and harsh states is that otherwise they would have been overthrown by the Islamists a long time ago. I'm not saying a police state is a good thing, but the simple reality of the fact is that Islam cannot coexist with anything, either a secular state or other religions, no matter how permissive of Islam they may be. Permissiveness, in fact, emboldens the Muslims and makes them dream of making their control absolute.
They most certainly have studied it quite thoroughly! Otherwise, they would not be moving to support them. Clearly, they've determined that they *will* be worse for the US/Israel/Syrian-people, and thus worthy of Øbama's full support (and taxpayer dollars).
recognizing worldwide jihad again??? answer to question. wtf did you expect???
Assad is an Alawite
I recognize that Syrian opposition is filled with Islamists.
well this clears it up for me. these freedom fighters must surely be militant islamists if they have the support of the democrats.
how about recognizing Egypts opposition to Morsi??
Thanks, couldn't remember the name!
Thanks Ernest.
The Food Stamp President takes action to recognize his fellow Sunni Muslims in Syria. See, it isn't that difficult to tell the truth directly!
The ethnic breakdown is the key. Assad's Alawite and Shi'ite Muslims are 13%, 3% are Druze Muslims, Christians 10%, and Sunni Muslims 74%. Iran, a Shi'ite state is allied with Assad. Assad is an Alawite and the Shi'ites, Christians and Druze are backing him because they see the Sunnis as the major threat. Russia and China are backing Iran and Syria.
The Free Syrian Army are Sunni fundamentalists that want to make Syria into another Sharia-compliant Muslim dictatorship. If the Free Syrian Army wins this fight, count on genocide of major proportions as they slaughter the losers. Russia, China, and Iran aren't going to let this happen.
THAT reality puts the idiotic Saudi-driven foreign policy of Hillary and Barry at odds with the Russians and Chinese. Hillary and Barry are playing with World War III here, but they are too stupid to understand that.
Or is that their intent....?
I don't know, but no one in DC seems to be worried! Idiots.
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Rangers Stumble Again In Montreal, 3-0
It's been the same story for four years running: the Rangers just can not buy a win at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Saturday night they ran their winless skid to eight games (0-7-1) in Montreal, falling to the Canadiens 3-0.
Montreal goaltender Carey Price made 34 saves to record his third shutout of the season, and the 19th of his NHL career. He has now shut out the Rangers in each of his last four starts against them at the Bell Centre, including a pair this season.
Martin Biron started in goal for the first time in ten games for the Rangers and surrendered three goals on 26 shots. Biron started both games at the Bell Centre this season, his only two regulation losses this year.
Coming off a 3-0 loss in Ottawa Thursday night, the Rangers were shut out in back-to-back games to close out this road trip after it began Tuesday night with an inspired 5-2 victory in Philadelphia. The Rangers have been blanked on five different occasions this season.
The Rangers misfortune in Montreal kicked in only 47 seconds after the first puck drop of the night. Michael Ryder banged the puck off the back boards, had it kick back off the side of the Rangers net and then Biron's stick, and out into the slot where Ryder collected the puck and put it into the net. Ryder's 13th goal of the season---and third in the last two games---marked the 22nd time in 34 games in which the Rangers had surrendered the first goal of the game.
As if that wasn't bad enough, Montreal entered play with an imposing 17-3-3 record this season when scoring the first goal.
But to their credit, the Rangers shrugged off the early deficit and went to work, putting together a strong first period, one which featured 17 shots on goal and numerous prime scoring chances. Unfortunately Price stymied them at every turn, and at the other end of the ice Tomas Plekanec ripped a right wing shot past Biron with 1:49 left in the period, putting the Rangers in a 2-0 hole despite, by and large, a solid first period of play.
The Rangers came close to scoring on several occasions in that first period, including a J.T. Miller shot that hit the post stick-side behind Price four minutes into the game. Eight minutes later Miller was set up in the slot off a pretty pass from behind the net by Ryan Callahan, but the rookie's one-timer was smothered by Price.
The best scoring chance came off the stick of Marian Gaborik, who seemed energized by starting the game on the fourth line after an on-ice meeting with head coach John Tortorella at practice on Friday. Quickly moved up to a line with Brad Richards and Mats Zuccarello in the first period, Gaborik was flying in the opening 20 minutes, and with 3:30 to play in the first he burst between two defenders during a Rangers power play and broke in alone on Price, only to have his shot denied by the Canadiens goaltender.
Less than two minutes later Plekanec scored his 13th goal on a 2-on-1 rush after Ryan McDonagh was caught up ice, and the Rangers found themselves trailing 2-0. That deficit became 3-0 when rookie Brendan Gallagher netted his 11th goal off a power play scramble where Biron had made two saves before Gallagher banked the rebound in off the Rangers netminder.
Montreal defenseman P.K. Subban continued his terrific play this season by assisting on all three Candiens goals. He now has 27 points in 28 games this season.
Zuccarello made his season debut for the Rangers and was engaged offensively throughout. He played alongside Richards and either Gaborik or Chris Kreider at even strength, and was installed on the point of the top power play unit--though they only had one power play the entire game.
The Rangers return home to host the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night, before playing a home-and-home with the Pittsburgh Penguins---Wednesday in New York and Friday in Pittsburgh.


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Redmann and VanHuizen eliminated in round of 16 repechage on World Tour beach volleyball circuit
ROME – Christian Redmann and Richard Van Huizen of Toronto saw a strong opening run on the World Tour beach volleyball circuit end on Friday as they were eliminated in the round of 16 repechage of the main draw.
The tournament is the third stop this season but the first of six Grand Slams on the Tour which offer $300,000 in cash prizes.
The loss completed an exhausting week for the Canadian pair which placed ninth at the world championships last and were among the finalists for rookies of the year on the circuit. Redmann and VanHuizen played six matches this week, with all but one going the three-set limit, and finished with a 3-3 record.
On Friday, Redmann and VanHuizen, seeded 24th, fell in the round of 16 repechage to 14th-seed Floria Gosh and Alexander Horst of Austria 21-18, 19-21, 15-11 in 61 minutes. On Friday morning, the Canadians defeated Emiel Boersma and Joppe Paulides of the Netherlands in a must win situation 23-21, 18-21, 15-7 to advance.
Redmann and VanHuizen opened the tournament winning their two qualification matches on Tuesday to advance to the main draw. In their main daw pool, they lost two agonizingly close matches against top-10 seeds before beating the Dutch Friday.


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This past summer, Dr. Jeffreys began a longitudinal ethnographic study in a rural Canadian village, which is the subject of his presentation. Following the completion of his study, he arrived at Dixie State to chair the new Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences department and to teach integrated studies.
Jeffreys is a biocultural anthropologist and former poetry professor who studies the mechanics of cultural change. He began his academic career in the creative writing program at the University of Montana, before moving to the southeast where he studied at Emory (GA) University. Jeffreys went on to teach English for over a decade at Morehouse (GA) College and the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
Jeffreys made his way back to the west to earn a second doctorate in Biological Anthropology at the University of Utah, while teaching integrated studies and behavioral sciences at Utah Valley University from 2002 to 2013. He has published research on human evolution, behavioral economics, disability studies, and modernist poetry.
DSU's weekly Dixie Forum series will continue its 2013 Fall Semester slate on Tuesday, October 22, with a presentation on research done on spider silk by Utah State University professor of biology Dr. Randy Lewis.
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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
The Emery County Fair 2011 is just around the corner and the fair committee is hard at work to bring you the best week of entertainment anywhere on Aug. 3-6. The fair committee is looking for the 2011 grand marshals for the event. These grand marshals will ride in the fair parade on Aug. 6. The fair committee is looking for the couple who has been married the longest in Emery County with both spouses still living. This couple must be in good enough health to ride in the fair parade on a float and participate in that capacity. So, start thinking and see how many years your parents and grandparents have been married, if you think they might qualify, then give Gaylee Jeffs a call at 381-2108 and sign them up. Jeffs said it will be interesting to honor our long time married couples because this is a great achievement in these times to stay married a good long time.
The fair organizers are excited about the activities they have booked to date. Fair activities and festivities will begin with early summer activities including the Little Miss Tea Party on June 4 at the Museum of the San Rafael and on July 16 with the Miss Emery Scholarship Pageant.
The Desertview Pro Rodeo will be the last weekend in July including July 28, 29 and 30. Fair activities begin on Aug. 3 with a pool party and free ice cream at the Emery County Aquatics Center. The fair will culminate on Saturday, Aug. 6 with the huge, free fair concert at the Aquatics Center Park. The concert will open with Miss Emery and the main event band will be announced soon.
The fair exhibits will be housed in the recreation building. Fair organizers encourage everyone to prepare now to enter something in the fair. Fair vendors will be in the park with food and wares for this popular event. Another event being added this year is the Miss Congeniality Pageant. The pageant committee is asking each county to send a contestant to participate in this pageant.
The pageant winner will advance to the Miss Utah 2012 pageant and will win a $1,500 scholarship. If you would like to be a host family for one of the Miss Congeniality contestants contact Laurie Pitchforth at 381-2110.
Thursday of the fair will be senior citizens day with a free lunch, bingo and entertainment. Kids Day at the fair will be on the Friday of the fair with the traditional pet show and baby Olympics.
The entertainment on Aug. 4, will be Vocalocity Entertainment. They are an accapella singing group.
The entertainment on Friday, Aug. 5 will be Scales and Tails. These people perform with snakes and reptiles. The Colgate Country Show Down will be held on Friday.
The entertainment for Aug. 6, is The Pink Stilettos. They are a singing group. And of course everyone's favorite, the Hypno Hick. The fair parade is on Aug. 6 beginning at 10 a.m.


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Ho Ho Ho! Merry Movie Forum!
Every Wednesday, the Movie Forum convenes to discuss the latest news from the film world and answer questions submitted by you, the reader.
This week, film critic Claudia Puig and movie reporter Brian Truitt discussed the best (and worst) holiday films, this year's crop of seasonal flicks and answered readers' questions about possible Oscar winners
Enjoy the chat and submit your questions for next week below.
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John Elliot: Welcome to the USA TODAY Movie Forum! I'm John Elliot, online producer for USA TODAY Movies and I will serve as your moderator. Joining me today is USA TODAY film critic Claudia Puig and movie (and comics) reporter Brian Truitt.
How this works - Each week we solicit questions, online, from our readers on certain movie topics.
This week?
Ho Ho Ho! Merry Movie Forum!
Claudia and Brian will discuss the good, the bad and the ugly… of holiday films!
Claudia let's start with you…What is your favorite holiday film?
Claudia Puig: Hi everyone! Merry Early Christmas? It's hard to boil it down to one. How about a four-way tie? It's a Wonderful Life ( I know obvious), the original 1947 version of Miracle on 34th Street, Meet Me in St. Louis and Love Actually.
I also really love National Lampoon's A Christmas Vacation (Chevy Chase is hilarious) and A Charlie Brown Christmas too---though that one's not exactly a movie. But it has the best soundtrack ever.
Brian Truitt:Christmas Vacation is high on my list, too, Claudia. My favorite of all time is Scrooged, which to me is a perfect blend of humor and heart — and one of Bill Murray's best. A close second would be Love Actually, in that it shows the good and bad (but mostly good) that people experience during the season.
Claudia Puig: I'm totally with you on all of those, Brian!
Brian Truitt: You're on my nice list then!
Claudia Puig: Then I should say my favorite "naughty" film is Bad Santa!
John Elliot: Now for the more fun question...
What is, in your opinion, the worst holiday movie? OR…perhaps just your least favorite holiday movie?
Brian Truitt:Jingle All the Way is pretty dang terrible. I openly detest the emotionally manipulative Family Man as well, but I'd have to say the worst for me is probably Jack Frost. Glad it was the only time Michael Keaton decided to play a snowman.
Claudia Puig: I am SO with you on Jingle All the Way, Brian, starring my least favorite former governor. But the one I become a full-blown Ebenezer about is CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS….Putrid! So stupid! Followed by Surviving Christmas.
Brian Truitt:Surviving Christmas IS HORRIBLE. As is Four Christmases. Fred Claus saves Vince Vaughan from going for 0-2 on mistletoe fare.
Claudia Puig:Four Christmases was truly awful!
Brian Truitt: And then there's The Star Wars Holiday Special, which us nerds love to hate.
Claudia Puig: Where do you stand on Home Alone, Brian?
Brian Truitt: I saw it in my teenage years and I think I was mildly amused by it when I first saw it. Now? BLARGH.
Claudia Puig: Yeah, it had its moments...And for that matter where are you on the motion capture Zemeckis version of A Christmas Carol? I was not a fan. Give me the Muppets anyday!
Brian Truitt: I didn't watch it - the motion-capture Polar Express was creepy enough for me.
But we're missing one important genre of holiday movies, Claudia: the sort-of-holiday trifecta of Die Hard, Cobra and Lethal Weapon. Because nothing says Christmas spirit like Mel Gibson going crazy.
Claudia Puig: Yeah, that is a genre unto its own....And the Christmas horror flicks
John Elliot: What film would you say is the most underrated or unheralded holiday flick?
Claudia Puig: No one really mentions Joyeux Noel, a 2005 French film set in 1914 during WWI when French, Scottish and German soldiers in the trenches stopped fighting for Christmas. It won the best foreign language film that year. It's based on a true story of a truce on the Western front for Christmas and it's really moving.
Brian Truitt: I actually never saw that one. One film that I really liked that no one seems to care much for is Arthur Christmas, the animated film that came out last year. I dig on cartoons a lot anyway, I really enjoyed it.
Claudia Puig: There were moments of Elf that were quite funny, though it's hardly under-rated. I still like the original How the Grinch Stole Christmas, though, again, TV, not movie
Brian Truitt: OH! And I almost forgot Mixed Nuts. It's a classic Steven Martin performance.
I think Elf is one of the new Christmas classics, really. I think that will have legs for decades.
John Elliot: Any thoughts on this year's crop of holiday films? Any standouts?
Claudia Puig: I know you haven't seen it yet Brian, but Les Mis is a big stand-out for me. A beautifully done movie musical that is both classic, escapist and even a bit old-fashioned and contemporary in its cinematography. Sort of the best of all possible worlds. Hugh Jackman is fantastic, Anne Hathaway is wonderful.
And I'll just say now: Jack Reacher--not a holiday movie. Nothing says Christmas like...Tom Cruise?
Brian Truitt: For sure, that is on my must-see list ASAP. Silver Linings Playbook had a bit of a holiday bent, and that's one of the my favorite movies of the year.
However for sheer Santa-sized action, Rise of the Guardians is amazing. The story is great and it says a lot about belief in the world we live in. And I have to say I teared up a little in it, probably due to the fact I saw it two weeks before my baby daughter was delivered.
Claudia Puig: I teared up at Frankenweenie!
Brian Truitt: Everybody seems to have a problem with Cruise as Jack Reacher because he's not 6-2 and burly. Give me a pitchfork, too!
John Elliot: Now let's move on to some questions from our lovely readers!
Julie asks:
I am surprised how frequently I see The Master on the best lists. I just don't get it. Half the audience walked out of that movie. Is it really possible Joaquin Phoenix could edge out Bradley Cooper for a Best Actor nod?
Claudia Puig: I'm with Julie on this one. Though no one walked out of my audience--since it was critics and press and we couldn't!
I'm a big fan of The Master director P.T, Anderson, but I didn't get why people loved it either. I thought Philip Seymour Hoffman was more kudos-worthy than Joaquin. It just left me cold. There was so much more I wanted to know about their stories that the movie didn't cover.
And I hope Bradley Cooper gets a best actor nod for Silver Linings. His best role ever, hands down. But I think the man to beat is Daniel Day Lewis for Lincoln.
I also want to go out on a limb and say Hugh Jackman should be nominated for Les Mis...
Brian Truitt: I would be shocked if Cooper isn't in the running to win the thing, honestly. He's so good in it. True, Day-Lewis is the man to beat, but I wouldn't be too irked to see Cooper edge him out. Maybe there's a few Philadelphia Eagles fans among the voters.
So, Jackman for lead and Russell Crowe supporting? Or do you see Crowe in the lead race, too, Claudia?
Claudia Puig: Well, DDL has already won and it would be nice to see Cooper get some love. But I think that Abe transformation has Oscar written all over it.
And as for Crowe, he'd be in for supporting I think--not lead. But frankly, his singing could keep him out of the race.
What about Ben Affleck for acting in Argo? Do you think that will get a nod, or just for directing?
Brian Truitt: That supporting actor race is going to be the most interesting of all of them, I think, with the Lincoln folks like Tommy Lee Jones, Crowe (maybe), possibly Robert De Niro of Silver Linings and Leo DiCaprio in Django Unchained. And that's just four movies!
Claudia Puig: You're right: You could throw a few more Lincoln folks in there too...
Brian Truitt: I think Ben has a director nod sewn up, with an actor nom maybe a long shot. Again, John Goodman could be in the supporting hunt from that, or Alan Arkin.
Syd Shenk from Los Angeles asks:
It's been a big year for blockbuster hits and indie gems alike. Which blockbusters can we expect to get nominated, and which indie gems do you think will get snubbed?
Brian Truitt: I'd count Lincoln as a blockbuster and that's a shoo-in, in my opinion. The Hobbit could get in, too. As much as I'd love to see Avengers sneak in as a best pic nom, I doubt it will happen.
As far as indie gems, if the little girl from Beasts of the Southern Wild doesn't get a nomination, that would be a huge snub.
Claudia Puig: I think the blockbuster nominees are harder to predict this year. Lincoln definitely. Dark Knight or Avengers -- worthy, but a longer shot. Skyfall, also worthy, but an even long shot. Brave was the 7th highest grossing movie and it will definitely get an animation nod. I don't think The Hobbit will make it in, Brian. The Academy might wait, as they did for LOTR.
As for indie gems, Beasts of the Southern Wild is very likely I think and so is Moonrise Kingdom, depending on the number of nominees. But th indies that will likely get snubbed that I thought were great are Safety Not Guaranteed, Your Sister's Sister and Hello I Must Be Going.
Those indies tend to show up in the writing categories.
Brian Truitt: Claudia, what else do you see getting animation nods? I feel like Wreck-It Ralph, Frankenweenie and ParaNorman are the no-brainers.
Claudia Puig: It's been a really good year for animated movies I think. Brave, Wreck-It Ralph, Frankenweenie are the no-brainers, with Paranorman and Rise of the Guardians as possibles
Saul Vesecky from Monterey, CA asks:
So…Who do you believe will win the Oscar for Best Picture of 2012?
Claudia Puig: It might be too early to call--and I'm seeing Django Unchained tonight-- but my money is on Argo at this point.
Though I think Zero Dark Thirty, Silver Linings Playbook, Life of Pi, Lincoln and Les Mis have a very good chance.
Brian Truitt: I hear good things about Les Mis, but of what I've seen I'd pick Silver Linings Playbook. I really liked Life of Pi and it's probably one of the best-looking films this year but Silver Linings Playbook kinda does everything really well.
Claudia Puig: Agreed on Silver Linings. I wonder if the Academy will go big epic this year or honor the smaller gems.
There are almost equally worthy contenders on both fronts, which is kind of unusual.
Brian Truitt: They went a little small last year, so something like Argo or ZDT could stand a good shot because they're a smidge more real world and gritty.
LJD from Houston asks:
What Oscars do you think The Amazing Spider-Man and The Hunger games will get nominated for?
Brian Truitt: I think most of their accolades, if any — and that's kind of a big if with Avengers and Dark Knight Rises running around — will come in the technical categories: sound, makeup, effects, etc.
Jennifer Lawrence will get the acting love for Silver Linings probably instead of Hunger Games.
And as much as it'd be cool to see Andrew Garfield nominated as Spidey, I think we have a better chance of seeing the Hulk show up to the ceremony.
Claudia Puig: I agree those will pop up in the technical categories- sound, effect, production design, even editing, maybe costumes for Hunger Games.
And Brian I'd rather see Andrew Garfield in a tux than the big green guy, but I think you're right!
Ram from Auburn, WA asks:
Why doesn't the Academy create a separate category for comedy like they did with animation a few years ago? That way they could nominate worthy comedic pictures that often get shunted aside by dramas, biopics and epics. I wonder if because the Golden Globes have already done that with their nominations that it would appear that the academy would be copying them and therefore it would be beneath them since they didn't think to do it initially.
Claudia Puig: Ram, I'm so with you on this. I so wish they did have a separate category for comedy. It's a travesty the way worthy comedies so often get overlooked in favor of sometimes mediocre serious fare and bland bio-pics.
That's one thing the Golden Globes gets right (possibly the only thing) is separating out best drama from best comedy or musical. Though I don't think comedies and musicals should necessarily be lumped together, but there are so few musicals that comedies tend to dominate that cateogry anyway.
And you may be right that because the Globes do have it as a category it it's all the more reason for the Academy--which considers itself the only REAL, serious awards show—not to go there. It's a snobbery thing.
Having said that, I think the Academy has weakly tried to address the issue by increasing the nominee list, which does allow an occasionally comedy (or quirky non-epic drama) to slip in, like Bridesmaids did last year. But of course we knew it wouldn't win. The win was the nomination. If there was a separate category as there is for animation, it could have won. I would have loved to see movies like The Wedding Crashers, Thank You For Smoking, Little Miss Sunshine, About a Boy, In Bruges, Juno,even Zoolander (and more) show up as nominees....
Brian Truitt: I'm gonna have to disagree with you guys on this one. I feel like the best picture race should be a survival of the fittest thing - or the funniest as the case may be. We're talking BEST picture - not best comedy. If a comedy is good enough to best every other movie regardless of genre, so be it. Something like Silver Linings Playbook is a comedy and could also win, but it's a dang well-made film.
Claudia Puig: Brian, I see your point, but then I would like to see the number of nominees increased every year to 10. Nothing less! In my perfect world....
Brian Truitt: And anything that keeps an Adam Sandler movie from ever being "Oscar-nominated" I am all for.
Claudia Puig: Totally agreed on Sandler....After That's My Boy he should be banned from moviemaking!
Brian Truitt: Oh yeah, agreed wholeheartedly. 10 is a nice round number and you can have a little bit of everything. A cornucopia if you will.
Like the salad bar at Sizzler.
John Elliot: Well, it's time for us to wrap up unfortunately!
Thank you Claudia and Brian. And a VERY big thank you to all our readers who participated and submitted questions.
Remember: you can submit your burning movie questions all week long, right here.
Check usatoday.com tomorrow for Claudia's reviews of 'Hyde Park on Hudson,' 'Playing for Keeps' and 'Rust and Bone' and look out for several pieces coming up from Brian on 'The Hobbit.'
Claudia Puig: Thanks to all our readers and question-suppliers! Here's to happy holiday viewing, naughty or nice...
Brian Truitt: Thanks for the great questions and for reading, peeps! And in the middle of the 24-hour marathons of A Christmas Story, be sure to fit in a few of our fave holiday flicks to make your season all merry and stuff.
John Elliot: Thank you all for joining us for the USA TODAY Movie Forum! Please join us again next Wednesday at 3 PM EST/12 PM PST for another edition of Movie Forum.


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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.
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort
Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in the Starved Rock area of Illinois, Grizzly Jack's is an oasis of relaxation and adventure - a destination where water park fun meets natural wonder. Escape from the big city and enjoy a vacation in the scenic Northwoods at Grizzly Jack's - an unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.
Canyons, streams, prairie and forest combine to delight visitors at Matthiessen State Park. Located in central LaSalle County, approximately four miles south of Utica and three miles east of Oglesby, Matthiessen is a paradise for those interested in geology as well as recreation. Visitors can expect to see beautiful rock formations in addition to unusual and abundant vegetation and wildlife. All of this, along with park and picnic facilities make Matthiessen State Park a popular choice for a special outing.
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Waterfront family villas and suites. 1-2 bedroom housekeeping units. Deluxe and unique. Open April through October. $$
On the bluffs of the Illinois River, this small but charming park is home to an enormous outdoor sculpture. Mounds representing five earthen sculptures molded from Illinois clay, known as Effigy Tumuli, invite visitors to walk around and explore. All five subjects, including a snake, turtle, catfish, frog and insect are native to the Illinois River area. This State Park offers the ideal terrain for the beginner hiker.
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.
Starved Rock State Park East Hike
Starved Rock State Park has a beautiful East Hike that offers canyons galore, each with slightly different shapes, sizes and colorings. At 6.4 miles of dirt terrain, this hike is moderately difficult. Cool, shady and overgrown with ferns, the canyons offer a plethora of trees and flowering plants—a true delight to explore. You'll also encounter scenic overlooks 100 feet above the Illinois River. The real crowd pleasers at Starved Rock are the numerous sandstone canyons that were carved deep into the bedrock as upland streams drained into the Illinois River. Some noted canyons of worth to explore are Kaskaskia Canyon, Ottawa Canyon and Hennepin Canyon Overlook.
Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center
The Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center has several interactive displays, free videos on the park, hiking maps, and more. Trailheads Concessions & Gifts, also located here, is a great place to buy gifts, souvenirs, and snacks (fresh fudge, too)! The Visitor Center and Trailheads are open year-round.
Starved Rock State Park West Hike
Starved Rock State Park West Hike offers a decidedly different set of attractions than its eastern counterpart. On this hike you'll encounter a series of overlooks from wooded bluffs and rocky cliffs high above the Illinois River. This 2.9-mile hike varies in difficulty due to the large amount of stairs that need climbing. The dominant feature of Starved Rock can be found on this hike, via a narrow bluff that runs 4-miles along the south branch of the Illinois River. The park's namesake towers 125 feet above the river, offering commanding views of the nearby islands and river. Some notable excursions include, French Canyon, Wildcat Canyon and Pontiac Canyon with sweeping views of the Illinois River.
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.
Bring your family out to our 65 acre site for a day of fall fun! Open from mid-August through November, enjoy the horse drawn hay rides, kid's activity area with a barn, bale pile, tractor cab and more. Pick your own apples or stop in the store and visit the bakery for apple donuts, pies, caramel apples, fresh baked bread and fudge. Jonamac Orchard is your family's fall tradition.
Kuipers Family Farm is a 230 acre entertainment farm. U-Pick Apple Orchard September thru October. Orchard Store is open thru Mid December offering apples, pasteurized apple cider, our famous cider donuts, home baked pies, cream & butter fudge & country gifts and goodies. Have we grown a challenge for you at The Amazing Maize Maze open weekends only thru October. U-Pick Pumpkin Farm Mid September thru October features Scarecrow Acres where customers can enjoy hay wagon and pony rides, the Haunted Forest, a petting corral and much more down-on-the-farm fun! U-Cut or precut Christmas Trees Nov. thru Mid Dec.
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Illinois River at Starved Rock State Park
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.
Skydive Chicago offers the best entertainment in the Midwest! The 220-acre resort offers camping, canoeing, hiking, fishing and swimming, all onsite. Stop by today!
Matthiessen State Park - Cross Country Skiing
Five miles of scenic trails amidst a spectacular geological backdrop enable hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, runners and cross-country skiers to experience a peaceful jaunt through the park, while families congregate around fully-equipped, shaded picnic areas neighboring playgrounds, trailheads and 17th-Century restored French fort.
LaSalle Canal Boat & Lock 16 Visitors Center
Mule pulled canal boat rides with period clothed storyteller, open May-October. The year-round visitor center includes exhibits, programs, visitor information, cafe and gift shop.
Full line dealer for Rinker, Landau Pontoons and pre-owned boats. Full service marina with slips, fuel, restaurant, boutique, boat and villa rentals.
Enjoy hiking, cross-country skiing and more in this state park known for its waterfalls, bluffs and canyons.
Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail at LaSalle
Explore the fabled canal route that connects Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River by way of the Illinois River. Once used by Native Americans and early explorers, today the trail meanders through four state parks with landscapes ranging from towering bluffs to rolling hills. Modern-day explorers can enjoy hiking, boating and even snowmobiling.
Bea Gurler was nine years old when her father George moved his family into the house in 1893. Her cousins, the children of her father's brother Henry, had been living since 1888 in the Ellwood Mansion. Everyone said it was magnificent. Bea's parents George and Zillah, evidently shared a taste in homes that favored the elegance of simplicity. It was the unimposing yet dignified structure on Pine Street–where the back door was always open. George and Henry Gurler were both prominent businessmen, and joint owners of a number of dairies. They quickly became world-famous and respected by many dairy farmers. Bea eventually made it a goal of hers to renovate The Gurler House to be the home that she once new and loved. The Gurler House hosts an annual Folk Music Festival every summer, where people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music. While you are at The Gurler House, make sure to take a walk through their beautiful garden.
Visitor information, canal exhibits/programs, canal boat tickets, cafe, gift shop, great bathrooms, free Wi-Fi. Private meeting room/facility/canal boat rentals. At western terminus of I&M Canal.
Farm products available for purchase include plants, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus a wide variety of Amish jams and jellies. A pumpkin patch and corn maze are featured in the fall.
River Bluff-Effigy Tumuli Trails
River Bluff-Effigy Tumuli Trails in Buffalo Rock State Park offers a unique hiking experience high above the Illinois River and around the massive earthen sculptures of the Effigy Tumuli. Clocking in at 3-miles this easy to moderate hike will be a sight you'll want to see. The River Bluff Trail is a great way to experience the Buffalo Rock landscape. Buffalo Rock sits like a sandstone island above the surrounding land and Illinois River. The park features oak and hickory woodlands and an expanse of restored grassland where the Effigy Tumuli rise.
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
View Starved Rock Lock & Dam. Enjoy interacting with towboat Pilot House. Learn Illinois River's unique history and watch wildlife (bald eagles in winter).


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Photos of Darfur Refugees from Dr. Eric Markusen, Professor of Sociology, Southwest State University at Marshall (MN) and Director of Research for the Danish Centre for Genocide Studies, Copenhagen.
As Director of Research for the Centre for Genocide Studies in Copenhagen, Dr. Markusen travels prequently to places where genocide has occurred or refugee problems have developed. His collection of data has been important as evidence in post-genocide trials. In July 2004, Markusen visited Chad to document the refugee situation from Darfur, Sudan. These are his images and descriptions.
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New arrivals in Behai; they had recently crossed the border and had no place to stay.
One sector of Cariari camp where we did interviews.
Refugees at Cariari camp.
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Our team of four interviewers and four interpeters, at the end of our first full day of interviews at Cariari.
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One of the refugees I interviewed.
Lining up for water at Cariari refugee camp on Chad-Sudan border
Stephane meeting with us at the Iridimi camp to discuss interviews,etc.
One of the famlies we met at the camp.
Meeting with our interpretors at the Iridimi camp.
Our team of interviewers and interpreters at the end of the mission.
Our Norwegian and Danish hosts (Norwegian Church Aid) in Iriba.
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Sale have made nine changes, one positional, for their Premiership game against Worcester Warriors at Sixways Stadium on Friday.
Sale Sharks have made nine changes, one being positional, for their Aviva Premiership clash with Worcester Warriors at Sixways Stadium on Friday.
England U20 prop Ross Harrison makes his first start, although he has made six replacement appearances since his first outing last January.
"It's a massive match for us, and for Worcester as well. They'll be looking for a big performance after two high scoring wins in the Amlin Challenge Cup and we had a great result against Cardiff, followed by a tough match at Montpellier," said Sharks' Director of Rugby Bryan Redpath.
"We've got make sure that we're focused on the game, not on the table. Our emphasis is to be very disciplined and be clear about our game plan. Away matches like this are tough, and Friday evening will be a massive challenge for us."
Meanwhile, prop Matt Mullan will captain Worcester Warriors on Friday.
Head Coach Richard Hill makes several changes to the starting line-up that faced London Wasps in the club's last league outing after two big European victories.
Two changes in the pack see Craig Gillies handed a first league start of the season while Semisi Taulava is recalled at eight as Sam Betty and Matt Kvesic move across the back row.
Scrum-half Paul Hodgson is given a first league start for the Warriors while Errie Claassens also starts his first Aviva Premiership game of the campaign after a try-scoring return against Femi-CZ VEA Rovigo last weekend.
Dean Schofield and Chris Jones are named among the replacements against their former club while Ed Shervington is also called up.
"We're looking forward to getting back into the Aviva Premiership after a spell in Europe. It has given other players the chance to stake their claim, but we are excited about the league and have some big games coming up," said Hill.
"The games in Europe give you the chance to see which players will respond and put their hands up for selection.
"There are changes and it is only fair if players have worked hard that they are given a chance. We will have the most powerful squad out this season. The injury list has got gradually smaller and we only have a handful of players ruled out.
"That brings nice problems and I have real competition for places. It means one or two very good players will miss out, but I do expect them to come off the bench and make an impact."
Form: Worcester Warriors have gained maximum points from the European Challenge Cup over the past two weeks with two huge wins over Spanish and Italian opposition. However, in Aviva Premiership Rugby the Warriors have secured just one victory from their last ten fixtures: 35-11 at home to London Irish on 28 September. Worcester are unbeaten in their last three matches at Sixways in all competitions. Sale Sharks gained a maiden win of the 2012/13 season with their 34-33 victory over Cardiff Blues at the Salford City Stadium in the European Cup two weeks ago. The Sharks have gained just a single league point from the opening six contests in Aviva Premiership Rugby this season – the poorest start by any club since Rotherham took 12 games to get "off the mark" in season 2003/04. The last four contests between the two clubs have all been won by the home side on the day, whilst Sale have not won at Sixways since 31 January 2009.
The teams:
Worcester: 15 Chris Pennell, 14 Errie Claassens, 13 Alex Grove, 12 Josh Matavesi, 11 David Lemi, 10 Andy Goode, 9 Paul Hodgson, 8 Semisi Taulava, 7 Matt Kvesic, 6 Sam Betty, 5 Craig Gillies, 4 James Percival, 3 John Andress, 2 Aleki Lutui, 1 Matt Mullan (c).
Replacements: 16 Ed Shervington, 17 Ceri Jones, 18 James Currie, 19 Dean Schofield, 20 Chris Jones, 21 Jonny Arr, 22 Joe Carlisle, 23 Ravai Fatiaki.
Sale: 15 Nick Macleod, 14 Tom Brady, 13 Johnny Leota, 12 Sam Tuitupou, 11 Mark Cueto, 10 Danny Cipriani, 9 Cillian Willis, 8 Andy Powell, 7 David Seymour (capt), 6 Richie Vernon, 5 Fraser McKenzie, 4 Richie Gray, 3 Tony Buckley, 2 Tommy Taylor, 1 Ross Harrison.
Replacements: 16 Joe Ward, 17 Eifion Lewis-Roberts, 18 Vadim Cobilas, 19 Kearnan Myall, 20 James Gaskell, 21 Nathan Fowles, 22 Rob Miller, 23 Will Addison.
Date: Friday, October 26
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
Venue: Sixways Stadium
Referee: Greg Garner
Assistant referees: Gareth Copsey, Ashley Rowden
Timekeeper: Matthew Peters
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By PATSY STODDARDStaff, Emery County Progress
The Canyon View Junior High Cougars met the Helper Rams for the championship of the Castle Valley Athletic Association's Basketball tournament on Thursday at San Rafael Junior High.
Canyon View was first to jump out and score eight unanswered points. Bodie Marshall of CVJH put in two more points before Helper scored two. Helper came to life and added four more points and the score stood at CVJH 10 and HJH 6 with 2:15 left in the first quarter. CVJH added four more points to lead 14 to 6 with 1:36 left in the first quarter. Brad Sitterud hit a jumper to add two points to the CV tally and at the end of the first quarter CV lead 18-10.
The second quarter began with a quick three by Sitterud and Marshall added two more to his total. With 6:40 left in the second quarter CV was up 25-10. Marshall put in two more points and was fouled in the effort, but could not add the extra point. Marshall with the hot hand quickly dropped two more in with a jump shot. Helper added a few points of their own but left for the half time break down 40-24.
CV came out of the half smoking with Marshall, Joey Bernard, Bruce Clement and Daniel Espino all adding quick baskets. The score stood at 54-38 with 2:43 left in the third quarter. David Justice came alive at the end of the third quarter adding two, then three and then two more in rapid succession and at the end of the third quarter CV led 61-42.
Marshall began the fourth quarter with a quick two and was fouled in the process but could not convert on the free shot. CV led with 6:36 to go 63-48. Marshall again swished a two and then a three to boost the CV total to 68-54 with 4:54 to go in the fourth. Clement added two and Justice added two. Justice was fouled and converted on one of the two free shots.
CV did a bit of fouling on the Helper end of the court as Marshall and Justice each picked up fouls. Kevin Dull got into the defensive effort as he rejected a Helper shooter. On CVs trip down the court they lost the ball out of bounds and the score stood at 76-58 with 2:45 left in the fourth. Clement added two points to the CV score. Espino came down the court and was fouled. He went to the line and put in one of the two free shots. The score stood at 79-60. Justice ended the scoring efforts for the Cougars by adding two baskets at the end of the game. Helper attempted a three at the buzzer but was denied and the score stood at 83-62. The Cougars were presented with two trophies. One was for winning league play and the other was the tournament trophy.


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