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One of the many unique, specialty shops that call Galena home, find collectibles: such as, Coke/Pepsi memorabilia, Barbie dolls, banks, signs and hard-to-find gifts.
Dreams has it all: clothing, jewelry, accessories, shoes and the expertise to achieve the desired look for your busy life.
Find handcrafted jewelry (Holly Yashi), area artists' creations, Kaktus clothing and eclectic clothing, collectibles, gems/minerals, Grandco sandals and friendly service at Earth's Treasures. Open evenings.
We feature dog and cat toys/supplies; collectibles, including Betty Boop and celebrity items; goose clothes; autographed sports pictures, sports cards, comic books.
Established in 1974 to continue a family tradition of producing small batches of fine handmade confections.
A unique kitchenware and specialty food store for the gourmet chef in all of us.
For over a decade, Towne Rebel has been offering an eclectic mix of women's clothing, home decor and small furnishings. French country home décor. Hand-knit, cotton sweaters. Timeworks, Inc. clocks. Quilted linens for tables/bedding. Decorative/usable canister sets for kitchen.
Your wedding marks a turning point in your lives. Make pictures of the event so you can remember and cherish the moment. Phone for details.
Max Mitchell Fashion Accessories
Boutique offers the expected and unexpected of fashion accessories & gifts for both men & women, all at reasonable prices.
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
Used, out-of-print & antiquarian books in great condition. Browse 35 subjects! First editions, signed, collectible, plus historical autographs/maps. Member ABAA/PADA.
Unique shop featuring gifts, garden, antiques, home furnishings, jewelry, Kottage Kids clothing, florals. Home of "original" gourd baskets.
Red's Iron Yard & Wholesale Barn-Country & Western
Unique country & western. Handmade home and garden décor. Life size die cast animals. Wooden wheeled wagons, buggies and sleighs.
Fine jewelry, antiques and consignments. Where something old is new each day! Great gifts.
A quilt shop offering more than 2,000 bolts of fabric, patterns, notions, classes, Horn cabinets and Bernina sewing machines/products.
A season for everyone. From St. Patrick's Day to Christmas, plus many more exciting, unique gifts and collectibles.
American Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor
The 1846 shop features original cabinets & an old-fashioned fountain. Popcorn, candy, lunch, Coca-Cola merchandise, coffee bar. American Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor is the best ice cream in town!
Indulge your decadence in the heart of historic downtown Galena. With well over 200 flavors of Swiss, German, French, Belgian, Venezuelan and domestic chocolates – Chocolate' is the destination all chocolate lovers must experience.
Featuring handcrafted, 'made in Galena' products, Galenal Candle & Bath Company offers natural bath and body products, soy candles, make-it-yourself stations for candles, bath beads, scented bubble baths, gels and lotions. In-store parties available.
Featuring award-winning Chef Ivo's old-fashioned jams, jellies, salsa, BBQ sauces, Hot Sauce Emporium, bakery and more. Open early & late with samples galore.
Hello Galena! is a gallery featuring 65 artists selling and demonstrating artwork. Jewelry, pottery, stained glass, paintings, photography, wooden toys/pens, purses, more! Events, demonstrations & classes.
This store features women's clothing including: Michael K., sweaters and embellished tops! Eureka! offers seasonal gifts, embellished shoes, purses, jewelry, accessories, watches, scarves and friendly service.
Fun! Fun! Fun! Women's clothing, Polish Pottery, custom fine woodworking, Trollbeads, vintage personalized signs, Venesha Angora, West Highland Terrier puppies.
High quality home furnishings; Lee upholstery, home accessories, Dash and Albert rugs, fine antique furniture and fine art.
Great American Popcorn Company
The Great American Popcorn Company was opened in 1994 by Dave Lewis and his wife, Cathie. The shop resides in historic Galena, Illinois and features an average of 50 different flavors of popcorn on a daily basis. Flavors range from Old Fashioned Caramel to Spicy Italian, and the Lewis' have created over 350 flavors since opening the store. The company takes pride in the quality of their popcorn and makes only small batches of a single flavor at a time, so the popcorn is always fresh and unique. The store also offers homemade fudge, candy, and chocolate.
Stone House Pottery & Gallery has much to offer visitors. Gallery openings, demonstrations and 2-day Glaze & Graze classes are bound to keep participants entertained. Functional and decorative pottery, tiles, figurative bronzes, featuring area artists work, as well.
Mangelsen - Images of Nature Gallery
Located on Galena's historic Main Street, this gallery features the award-winning nature photography of Thomas D. Mangelsen. They showcase more than 150 limited edition and artist proof prints.
Interesting antiques and collectibles surrounded by 30,000 well organized used books, pottery, jewelry, art, albums, primitives, advertising, more. Huge inventory.
Housed in one of Galena's oldest commercial buildings, discover an extensive selection of gourmet wines, beers, cheeses, sausages, pâtés, coffees, specialty foods and custom gifts. Free olive oil/balsamic vinegar tasting.
Featuring Columbia, Woolrich, Life is Good, Speedo, Hush Puppies, Smartwool. Apparel, outerwear, shoes and accessories for men, women and children.
Looking for something beyond the ordinary? Poopsie's is the place for you! Toys, frames, books, jewelry and one-of-a-kind art.
Enhance your enjoyment of nature with birdfeeders, birdbaths, garden accents, nature-inspired gifts, books, binoculars, children's educational toys and more.
Wander through this outdoor gallery of large steel sculptures by award-winning local artist John Martinson. On-site metal studio. Open daily.
Located on Historic Main Street in the heart of downtown Galena, Illinois, One Eleven Main strives to serve familiar dished in extraordinary ways. We have forged special partnerships with local and regional farmers, utilizing locally-sourced ingredients in our dishes. Local flavor cuisine!
Green Street Tavern & Restaurant at DeSoto House Hotel
Enjoy your favorite cocktails, snacks, sandwiches, salads, dinners in this historic pub. Serving everything from hand-cut steaks to fresh seafood. Enjoy our dining room, tavern and outside patio.
The Generals' Restaurant at DeSoto House Hotel
Named in honor of Galena's nine Civil War generals, this restaurant offers casual dining with Galena's ambiance and historic charm.
Find something for everyone at Gobbie's Sports Pub & Eatery, featuring homemade Chicago-style, thin, pan, stuffed pizza in a friendly, sports pub. Every pizza is made from scratch with only the freshest and finest ingredients. Plasma TVs. Karaoke. Live entertainment nightly. Outdoor patio.
Galena's best kept secret, overlooking downtown! Serving lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. Homemade food; steaks, salads, seafood, burgers. Full bar.
Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill in The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel
Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill in The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel is Galena's premier live entertainment venue. The rich interior, handcrafted in Ireland, embraces an earlier time. The expanded pub menu includes classic dishes and modern twists using traditional ingredients. Hand-cut steaks/chops, salmon, shepherd's pie, traditional fish 'n' chips. Outstanding wine selection; great draft beers.
The Courtyard Restaurant at DeSoto House Hotel
Lovely four-story atrium serving breakfast daily. Join us for lunch (Sat. & Sun.) and for our wonderful brunch on Sunday.
A true Mexican restaurant. More than 100 authentic entrees; gigantic selection of Mexican/American beers. Lunch & dinner specials are available. Mega-Margaritas. Live music Friday & Saturday nights.
Best little restaurant in Galena. Consistently receiving outstanding reviews for food, service & dining experience. Featuring AcroAma Blends organic seasonings.
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa - Woodstone Restaurant
Enjoy spectacular views of The General golf course and countryside while at Woodstone Restaurant. Midwestern cuisine in a casual atmosphere.
Enjoy a dinner of rustic Italian dishes (and be sure to try the signature tomatoes) at Fried Green Tomatoes, a romantic restaurant housed in a historic downtown Galena building. The restaurant features an award-winning wine list recognized by Wine Spectator. Reservations recommended.
From the moment you enter Vinny Vanucchi's, you're welcomed with open arms. From made-from-scratch Italian food featuring many recipes handed down five generations to our outstanding wine selection, you'll be transported to an authentic family trattoria complete with checkered tablecloths and imported artifacts and signs.
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa - Woodlands Restaurant & Lounge
Open Table's Diner's Choice 2012 Winner, Woodlands features Midwestern regional favorites in a comfortable room with spectacular lake views. Enjoy fresh seafood, aged steaks, pastas.
Great Italian food. Select from 50 varieties of pizza, including Chicago-style, thin crust and double-decker, as well as daily specials. Very cozy, friendly and clean.
Experienced birder, knowledgeable about a variety of birding habitats in the Galena/Jo Daviess County Area, offers guided field trips on selected Saturdays. Private trips available by appointment.
Hot air balloon rides sunrise and sunset daily. Reservations required. Gift certificates available. Groups welcome. Call for pricing and information.
At Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa go golfing on one of four championship courses, horseback riding along hilly wooded trails, boating on the sapphire waters of Lake Galena, or soaring over the countryside in a hot air balloon with Galena on the Fly. Relax in the luxury of the resort's Stonedrift Spa with a pampering massage. Eagle Ridge offers a wide variety of lodging that ranges from traditional inn rooms to golf villas and distinctive homes.
Located within the Galena Territories is this beautiful six bedroom, five bathroom vacation home. Quietly nestled in the woods, it is a great place to relax with family and/or friends. Quiet setting in the woods, with open deck, screened porch and gas grill. A two-night minimum on weekends.
Farmers Guest House & Annie's Cottage
Experience relaxed elegance in Galena's only 1800's restored inn – just a short walk to Main Street shopping – with spacious common areas, afternoon WineTime™, a DVD library, private gardens, endless cookies.
Aalto's Station House Cottages at Irish Hollow
Delivered gourmet breakfast by a wood burning fireplace, hiking trails, relaxing massage, seasonal packages, beautiful gardens, seven-course candlelight dinners, lush furnishings and amenities, all nestled in a gorgeous countryside setting.
Celebrating garlic's versatility in the kitchen, Galena Garlic Company specializes in small-batch, homemade premium spice blends, naturally grown gourmet garlic (July-November), gourmet chef blends, rubs, aged balsamics, and the world's freshest olive oil!
You'll find handmade functional wares and sculptural forms at Galena Clay Works. Pottery is made and sold at this funky two-story studio - from cups to crazyware, sculpture and Galena pottery.
Discover Ulysses S. Grant, one of the most celebrated Generals of the Civil War and United States President, in this museum bearing his name. Featuring 'Ghosts of the Grants' hologram, Civil War exhibits, 1830s lead mine shaft. Book/gift shop. Galena merchandise.
Check out live performances in 135-seat, creatively renovated theater. Call for information. Rent theater for private events.
The Historic Main Streets of Jo Daviess County
The historic Main Streets throughout Jo Daviess County in northwest Illinois offer a range of regional specialties and unique finds.
Fiber Wild! - Galena's Knit Shop
Extensive selection of yarns, unique patterns, tools and books for knitters and crocheters. Handmade finished knitwear for the whole family.
French and German classics bring flavor and flair to the palate in a European-style bistro. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
Located in the heart of downtown Galena, this is a great place to relax and unwind. Enjoy wine, specialty martinis and craft beers. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays, Bloody Mary bar Saturdays and Quiz Show Sundays. Gourmet apps until 1 a.m.
Galena's historic Main Street -- named "Best Main Street in the Midwest" by Midwest Living magazine and one of America's Best Main Streets by Fodor's -- curves past nearly 100 19th-century storefronts. Galena looks much as it did during the time of the Civil War, although now the historic red brick buildings are home to charming boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. Galena is also known for its cozy lodgings, with quaint bed and breakfasts dotting the picturesque hillsides surrounding the town.
This park features a pavilion with tables, a gazebo, fountain, a play lot, basketball court, historic cannons and monuments, and a walk bridge across the Galena River to Galena's downtown historic shopping district.
Unique, one-of-a-kind handmade crafts & gifts by Galena artists. Handmade jewelry, home & garden décor, Galena treasures and more.
Real fashion for real women = real possibilities. Women's apparel and accessory boutique, also offering personal fittings and wardrobing consultations.
Pottery demonstrations Saturdays, 2-4 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m.-noon. Watch the magic of throwing.
Centrally located in The Galena Territory, this vacation home sleeps eight: one king, two queens and two twins. TVs in all rooms. Enjoy the huge in-home Jacuzzi and our new upgrades.
The recently renovated Powell House is a three-bedroom/two-bath home in The Galena Territory near the Owners' Club. Reasonably priced, sleeps eight and features a fully-equipped kitchen with seating for eight.
Intimate wine and martini bar and fine wine shop. Unique selection of wines, spirits, and gift items. Saturday wine tastings.
Mississippi Explorer Cruises at Chestnut Mountain Resort
Jump aboard Mississippi Explorer's latest 1.5-hour cruise. Experience the magical splendor of Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge.
Immersed in the sights and sounds of nature, Tierra Linda's two charming guest rooms offer peace and relaxation. Dog and pet-friendly, swimming, fishing, hiking, stargazing, bonfires, bird watching. No noisy roads.
Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve
Experience a commanding view of the Mississippi River and the only known intact thunderbird effigy mound in Illinois. Hiking, bird watching, sightseeing, Native American archaeology and much more on 85 acres of scenic Mississippi River bluffs.
Eggs, fresh or special order bread, local crafts available year-round. Seasonal produce. Lovable donkeys waiting to be petted & fed treats.
Located in the old Stanley Theatre, find heritage lace, sports memorabilia, crafts, collectibles, Webkinz, personalized items and many seasonal treasures.
Located on Main Street with private parking, 305 North provides the best lodging downtown Galena has to offer. Newly-remodeled suites make your stay most enjoyable. Inquire about groups.
Providing 29 beautiful, affordable vacation rental homes, most with hot tubs & pool tables! Whatever the size of your group, we have a home that will make your Galena getaway special.
Harvest Home is nestled in a secluded area of The Galena Territory, 10 minutes to Galena's historic Main Street. The Territory offers great views, activities, and peace and quiet.
Experience the charm of Galena at Galena Parkview Rentals. Make our homes your vacation destination if you are planning a romantic getaway for two or a family gathering for 12.
A spectacular 6-bedroom/6-bath lakeside home in Galena Territory. Spacious and private. Sound systems, 28-by-30 conference room, ping-pong, two stone fireplaces. See our Web site photos to appreciate.
Alpine Slide at Chestnut Mountain Resort
Fun for all ages. Ride your own sled down 2,050 feet of terrain-tailored track to the banks of the Mississippi.
Experience Illinois wine at Galena Cellars and celebrate a 30 year tradition of family winemaking. Located just a short drive from downtown Galena, Galena Cellars Vineyard--A Lawlor Family Winery--provides an escape to the country and a breathtaking view. Enjoy wine tasting, from your choice of 40 different varietals, while relaxing on the comfortable wrap-around deck of the charming farmhouse turned Tasting Room, and learn how the twenty-two varieties of grapes grown in the rich soil and unique terroir found there go from vine to award-winning wine. Meet winemaker Christine Lawlor and chat with the knowledgeable and friendly tour guides as you tour the state-of-the-art facility and partake in a sensory program designed to help you fully experience wine tasting with all of your senses. In love with the vineyard? Stay a little longer at the Vineyard Suite or Country Farmhouse. Or imagine celebrating your special day in this scenic setting. Special arrangements are gladly catered to for engagements, showers, weddings, family reunions, meetings and group tours. The vineyard is open daily May through October and weekends or Saturdays only November through March. Special events at the vineyard include Wine Lovers' Weekend in March, Fall Harvest and Art Festival in September, and Nouveau Wine Weekend in November. Honored with more than 1,000 awards from competitions throughout the world, the Lawlor Family looks forward to raising a glass with you and sharing their passion for Illinois wine.
The Log Cabin Steakhouse in Galena has been state and nationally acclaimed, which makes it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The menu features an awe-inspiring 34-ounce Porterhouse, one-pound New York Strip and a 32-ounce Prime Rib, all served charred and bursting with flavor; and the international wine list features more than 100 selections from across the globe.
Cloran Condo at Longhollow Point
Named the 3rd most romantic bed and breakfast in the country, the Cloran Mansion blends modern comfort with historic charm. Enjoy a spacious, fully-furnished, studio condo with complete kitchen, king sized bed, sofa sleeper, fireplace, double whirlpool, indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness center, game room, TV, and DVD player.
Illinois premier vacation homes, Eagle's Nest & Retreat House, near Eagle Ridge Resort, are close to plenty of attractions and activities; including golfing, fishing, hiking, bicycling, wine tastings and shopping.
Galena Illinois Vacation Rental Homes, LLC
Illinois resort location, in the Galena Territory, vacation rental; three bedrooms, sleeps up to eight people, private hot tub. Enjoy skiing, shopping, restaurants and much more!
Our properties provide either seclusion or being close to amenities. Enjoy hiking, biking, golfing, horseback riding, outdoor pool, indoor pool, fitness and game room, and much more.
Located next to the Palace Campgrounds and only two miles west from Galena, play on an 18-hole miniature golf course, complete with a cascading waterfall, rapids/streams and a fountain. Visit our video arcade and concession stand.
Bringing authentic Mexican cuisine to Galena since 1978, Campeche Restaurant offers diners warm hospitality and mouthwatering dishes whose recipes have been handed down for generations. A perfect place for friends and family to gather and enjoy an delicious meal.
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa - Paisanos
Serving piping hot pizza, Italian sandwiches and salads. Italian style cafe - eat in or carry out.
Magnificent full-service inn celebrating more than 30 years of hospitality. Featuring elite amenities, dining and spa services in a romantic setting overlooking the Mississippi River.
Ski along scenic slopes at Galena's Chestnut Mountain Resort, perched high above the Mississippi River. Rated by Ski Magazine as one of the top ski resorts in the Midwest, Chestnut Mountain goes all out with a snowboarding park and night skiing. Stay at the rustic 120-room lodge, which has three restaurants, including the fine-dining Sunset Grille. There are fun non-skiing activities in the summer as well, including boat cruises on the Mississippi Explorer and the exhilarating Alpine Slide, which speeds 2,000 feet down a hillside. Or try the new Segway Mountain Adventure Tours, a three-mile guided ride through rolling terrain.
Sunset Grille - Chestnut Mountain Resort
Perched high atop a wooded palisade overlooking the Mississippi, the restaurant features a 1,400-square-foot outdoor dining deck and breathtaking views.
Casual cafe located in the heart of Galena's Main Street serving homestyle food at hometown prices.
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is home to four award-winning golf courses. As Illinois' largest golf resort, Eagle Ridge has become the premier destination for golfers from throughout the Midwest. The General course, the resort's crowning achievement, is ranked by Golf Digest magazine as one of America's top 100 greatest golf courses. The North Course sports elevated tees, long vistas through the countryside, rolling fairways and large undulating greens. Carved through a heavily wooded valley, a stream and natural rock outcroppings create dramatic views at the South Course. Lastly, an excellent test of accuracy, shot making and putting touch makes the par 34, nine-hole East Course unique.
Enjoy one of tri-states best manicured golf courses at a great rate! Located just outside historic Galena, this golf course's 18 hole, par 71 layout provides a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Full-service bar, grille, pro shop & practice range.
Miniature Golf at Chestnut Mountain Resort
Miniature golf overlooking the Mississippi River, eight miles southeast of Galena. Adults $6; children 12 and under $5.
Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site
This Italianate home was presented to U.S. Grant in 1865 and opened to the public in 1904. Furnishings original.


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Today, The Field Museum is renowned for its dinosaurs, including Sue, the largest and most complete T.rex discovered. When you walk through Dinosaur Hall in Evolving Planet, be sure to visit to Parasaurolophus and listen to the sound it makes. Visitors to the 1893 World's Fair would have had the opportunity to see a dinosaur in the same Family as Parasaurolophus, but it looked very different. Although only one dinosaur was in attendance at the World's Fair in 1893, a mounted plaster cast of Hadrosaurus foulkii, visitors were seeing a significant dinosaur in the history of paleontology.
Hadrosaurus History
Hadrosaurus foulkii… first hadrosaur named, the first mounted dinosaur skeleton for public display, and the holotype for Hadrosaurus foulkii! In 1858, William Parker Foulke and Joseph Leidy discovered the bones in southern New Jersey and donated them to the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, PA. In 1868 it was mounted and put on display there. Like most dinosaur fossils, the skeleton was incomplete. Not having a complete hadrosaur on which to base the reconstruction of these missing bones, which included the entire skull and jaws, they created an upright, biped skeleton. Englishman Waterhouse Hawkins created the mount for the specimen, and when this first mounted dinosaur skeleton was unveiled it caused an overwhelming response from the public, so overwhelming that the Academy eventually had to move to a new, bigger building. Nearly 40 years later, a mounted cast of H. foulkii was exhibited at the 1893 World's Fair. It was then purchased along with the rest of the Wards Natural Science Establishment paleontology exhibit and put on display at the Field Columbian Museum (later renamed the Field Museum of Natural History). Today, the real bones are still in the collections of the Philadelphia Academy of Sciences, now renamed the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
Lessons Learned
Later research has shown that the mounted Hadrosaurus skeleton had some mistakes. Not only were the missing bones incorrectly restored, but the pose of the skeleton was wrong. Hadrosaurus did not use its tail as support in addition to its legs. See the image below of how the pose of Hadrosaurus has changed throughout time. Since the skull was missing, the skeleton's head was erroneously based on a lizard. It was only later that Hadrosaurus took its place as the "duckbilled" dinosaur we recognize today.
Hadrosaurus Today
Paleontology has come a long way since Hadrosaurus was first displayed. When Hadrosaurus was discovered, the word "dinosaur" was less than 20 years old. To our modern eyes, the original skeleton looks exceedingly different than the updated skeleton, but impressive given the fact that there was nothing to compare it to. The Hadrosaurus bones could have been passed off as a dragon or giant, as cultures had done in past centuries, but instead, they took the route of scientific discovery. Today, The Field Museum continues this route of scientific discovery, but rest assured that the dinosaurs you see displayed are based on research, not imagination and lizard skulls.
Your continued support as a member allows our paleontologists to continue discovering.
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In order to meet the diverse and specific needs of our residents the Rehabilitation Department is composed of knowledgeable and caring licensed therapists and therapy assistants. Resident rehabilitation activities are conducted in our spacious and bright facility. We are a full service provider of Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy. Additionally, our staff has accrued many years of experience in treating geriatrics, orthopedics and neurological conditions as well as many other diagnoses.
In honor of the first resident admitted to Wayne Delaware Manor, our rehabilitation wing is called the Mae Wood Unit.
Through a structured program and treatment regimen we are able to provide a strong level of individual accomplishment and self-worth that maximizes the highest return in function and recovery.
We strive to provide for our residents in mind and body. This duplicity of treatments provides for an increasingly healthier and happier resident. Strength and endurance building, gait training, bathing, dressing and grooming retraining, cognitive retraining, and dysphagia for swallowing disorders are just a few examples of our full service rehabilitative menu.
As stressed throughout all of our treatments, care services and general activities, an individualized plan of care is developed for each person in an effort to provide a structured environment and treatment regimen that maximizes the highest return in function and recovery.
Our rehabilitative services are a conduit for resident contentment and fulfillment.
A new therapy at Wayne Woodlands Manor has been shown to help people who have difficulty swallowing, a condition that impairs one's quality of life in so many ways—eating, talking, even sleeping. The new therapy, called VitalStim®, is non-invasive electrical stimulation performed by a certified speech therapist in conjunction with standard therapy.


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News // Brother Ali
10.16.12 Rhymesayers European Tour Documentary premieres tonight at the Twin Cities Film Festival!
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By EDWARD MILTON VENTRESCACanyon Country, Calif.
Relatively few Americans are aware that the destruction of the United States is well under way. How can this be? It is because the federal government wants to entangle us in a North American Cooperative Security Act with Canada and Mexico.
This act will be used as a stepping stone to build a North American Union similar to the European Union. Our borders with Canada and Mexico will be erased, and we will be subjected to rulings from an unelected NAU governing body. We will lose our sovereignty and our constitutional protection. This is not speculation. It is official government policy.
Futhermore, as part of the NAU, the federal government plans to build a NAFTA Super Highway throughout our country. It will be linked to both Canada and Mexico. It is expected to be about a quarter-mile wide. The government will use the power of eminent domain to condemn private property for this highway. Inspection stations will be moved from our borders to hundreds of miles inland because our borders will have been erased. This means that terrorists and contraband can easily enter our former independent United States.
Concerned citizens should contact their two U.S. Senators and their U.S.Representatives and urge them to stop this so-called Security Act: S. 853 in the Senate, and H.R 2672 in the House of Representatives.


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ISSUE 97 | March 2008 | nga.gov.au/Calendar
assisted | children | families | highlight | lecture | members | performance | screening | talk | workshop
Turner to Monet
Caspar David Friedrich Easter morning 1833 oil on canvas 43.7 x 34.4 cm Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza © Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid
14 March to 9 June
nga.gov.au/TurnertoMonet | Events
During the nineteenth century, landscape triumphed over other forms of art in Western culture. Turner to Monet presents landscape painting of this period in a new light looking at the transformation from the depiction of known places to explorations of new terrains.
Turner to Monet members' opening party
Impressionist sketching with artist Helen Fitzgerald
Members' wine tastings
top image: Vincent Van Gogh Tree trunks in the grass 1890 oil on canvas 72.5 x 91.5 cm Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo
Other NGA events
Asian Art
Australian premiere
International Women's Day
Australian art
Sculpture Garden Sunday
Asian Art
Australian Surrealism: the Agapitos/Wilson collection
Saville Park Suites special offers
Saville Park Suites Canberra is offering a special Turner to Monet package that includes:
To book visit Saville Park Suites online at savillehotelgroup.com
Road closures
From Monday 7 January until 14 March 2008 civil engineering works associated with road safety improvements and major extensions to the National Gallery of Australia will cause temporary road closures and traffic changes. The following roads will be closed:
King Edward Terrace, between Bowen Drive and Parkes Place
More information | Road Closure Facts | Map (pdf)
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Martin Johnson Heade Sunlight and shadow, the Newbury Marshes c. 1871-75 oil on canvas 30.5 x 67.3 cm John Wilmerding Collection (Promised gift) National Gallery of Art, Washington DC Image courtesy of the Board of Trustees, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC Part of the unpcoming Turner to Monet exhibition


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Lulu Townsend Daisy Frame Lace Clutch
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Step into spring with this elegant clutch in hand. You are sure to catch an eye with the Lulu Townsend Daisy Frame Lace Clutch by your side. It's the perfect size for just what you need!
- Lace clutch
- Jeweled kiss lock closure
- Concealable chain or rope shoulder strap with 24 " drop
- Daisy and sequence detailing
- Fabric lining with slip pocket
- Dimensions 11 " x 1 " x 5½ "
- Imported
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April 28, 2013
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"Not bad deal, lovely bag but there are lots of sewing lines left on the surface almost around every flower...OMG! THATS Lots of work! Overall, it looks cute~ Oh, one more thing is there're 2 crystal beads embed in the two silver balls at the top which did not shown on the picture...I personally expected to see two smooth silver balls only on the opening part, so little bit disappointed..."
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Lip Service
When it comes to creating a perfect pout, what do your lips say?
Angelina Jolie still tops the most beautiful people list each year. What makes her attractive? Evolution says it's (at least partly) in her lips. Full lips signal female fertility and youthfulness. But as women age, certain things are on the decline—skin elasticity, hair, full lips... the bartender's attention! Of course, older women have earned their laugh lines and forehead creases and—thanks to the feminist movement—the paycheck that can restore that youthful mouth.
While Jolie likes her lips least, plastic surgeons say hers have been the most requested for years. But, says Julius Few, MD, plastic surgeon and founder of The Few Institute For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Chicago, while you may pine for her look, like everything else in plastic surgery, lips aren't one-size-fits-all.
"It's about enhancing your natural lip contours," says Dr. Few. "If you try to change the shape, you could have a very unnatural-looking result."
Take heed, my fellow beauty seekers... Unnatural may have been the trend during the last decade, but today there's definitely a backlash against the so-called "done" look perpetuated by Hollywood faces including A-hem, Nicole Kidman, Pricilla Presley, and Lindsay Lohan!
While Dr. Few has worked on high-profile celebrities, he doesn't kiss and tell. But he does admit that celebrity look-alike features are a don't in his practice. Sorry, Ladies! No Angelina or Scarlett lips here! But it is for the greater good. Just think—your face, your ethnicity, your own individual brand of beauty.
So let's talk about how to get those lips that say "I'm young, I'm fertile," not quack quack, I just got my lips done. Truth be told, according to Dr. Few, until recently that natural fullness was hard to achieve with existing FDA-approved products for the lips, leaving many women—literally—with a permanent pout. But, this past April, an FDA panel formally recommended Restylane for use in lip injections. And who was there to advise said panel on this lip indication? Dr. Few, naturally.
He says that Restylane works with his less-is-more approach because this kiss amplifier creates natural-looking lips and it's safe in all skin types—perfect for his practice, which emphasizes a balanced approach to cosmetic surgery. (No sausage lips here.)
And as much as none of us want to look like we're getting older, we're definitely not fooling anyone by wiping all signs of it away. Dr. Few says getting older is a good thing (on many levels), and it can be even better with natural, less invasive enhancements, such as Restylane for the lips.
Dr. Few is one of those seemingly rare cosmetic surgeon who asks women to be happy with themselves before he performs any kind of procedure. What's more, he doesn't just prescribe balance; he lives balance. He meditates daily and drinks red wine in moderation. He also paints and draws, though he considers the human body the greatest canvas.
Want more? Follow Dr. Few on his blog at http://drfew.blogspot.com/.
A 'Few' Lip Tips
1. The upper lip shouldn't be larger than the lower lip.
2."Although Julia Roberts has a larger upper lip [and pulls it off!], it's generally an unnatural proportion and will result in an unnatural looking lip," says Dr. Few.
Enhance your natural lip definition.
3."Don't just make your lips bigger. This is a common mistake that creates those unnaturally protruding 'duck lips'."
Don't expect to erase all your lip and mouth ridges and folds.
4."If you inject too much filler, the skin will stretch and create what we call 'sausage lips'."
Maintain your filler. (Restylane lasts approximately 6 months.)
5."Regular maintenance of your lips will create a more natural look, so don't wait until it disappears to get a refill."
Avoid permanent fillers in the lips.
6."While the idea of a permanent filler is appealing, if you don't like your result, you'll have to have it surgically removed. As we like to say in the industry, permanent fillers, permanent problems."
Dr. Few looks at celebrity pouts:
Angelina Jolie
"Angelina's lips are a perfect balance for her face. They radiate sensuality, and whether she's moving her lips or they're in a restful position, they're equally inviting."
Scarlett Johansson
"Scarlett's lips are exotic, almost ethnic in appearance, but still balanced on her face, and create a very sensual appearance."
Kim Kardashian
"Kim has a well-defined upper lip and very full lower lip, which matches her voluptuous appearance, but still looks very natural.
Mary J. Blige
"Mary J. Blige is the epitome of graceful beauty-balance. Her upper and lower lip have approximately the same volume but with distinct definition. Notably, in African American women, it's very common to have equal sized upper and lowers lips, unlike their Caucasian counterparts."
Kelly Le Brock
I just saw Kelly at a charitable event for "Voices Against Brain Cancer" in NYC- her lips are TIMELESS! She is the example of what I call truly beautiful!
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OK here Is Chapter 12 of Tegami Bachi or Letter Bee, whichever you prefer.
I hope this series catches on it not too bad. Let me know your opinions on it if ya do not mind.
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Hey guys!
Christina Hendricks is gorgeous.ReplyCancel
I was minding my own business, vaguely checking out the women, when BAM… there was Karl. I think I yelled out loud. Dude gives me the willies.ReplyCancel
Beyonce is such a basic bitch. She better not try to ditch my wedding!!ReplyCancel
Hi Kimmy!and RayReplyCancel
I think I heard her say she needs to count her socks that night, Kim. You'd better not count on her showing up to your wedding.ReplyCancel
Hey dad. Guess I won't see you at the wedding after all. So much for making me a part of this familyReplyCancel
As if Beyonce would wear something that you designed! You're so annoying, Rob! I can't believe I let mom talk me into letting you come. We've had to widen the aisle because of you! Twice!!ReplyCancel
Brody, I love you but I think you're being a big baby. Man up and come stag! I am.ReplyCancel
Brody, I'd switch places with you in a hot second. Kim will not shut her whore mouth up about me and my appearance. I can't help it, I love to eat!ReplyCancel
Khloe! I've missed you. I'd motorboat her too. HahahaReplyCancel
Man, this French food is delicious! I can't stop eating crepes!ReplyCancel
WTF is with that guys face in the photobomb shot?
His nose…his mouth..
Is it the flash that made it look that way?
I had to copy/paste her name, but I love Aishwarya's dress.
I've seen what Saffron does to her lovers and repeat the BACK OFF request.ReplyCancel
Dad, you've seen my new chick. You think I'm going to kick that out of bed for someone's third wedding? Fist bump!ReplyCancel
Thanks Kokes!! I knew I could count on you to have my back on this!ReplyCancel
Does your ass get it's own dress?ReplyCancel
Stop eating Rob!!! There isn't enough time to let your suit out again, and you are NOT wearing sweatpants to my wedding!!!!ReplyCancel
Rob, it's a little sad that you'll be hitting the buffet while I'm here doing cock pushups. Time to hit the gym, buddy!ReplyCancel
I got an elastic waistband put into my tux pants, hooker. Bring on the coq au vin!ReplyCancel
I found Naya in the cake when I was sneaking bites of batter straight out of the bowl.ReplyCancel
So do you Khloe.ReplyCancel
Yes Paris, my ass is getting its own dress. It's custom! And Naya should know not to mess with me after she lost her job and her man. You're welcome, thirsty hooker!ReplyCancel
And this is exactly why you didn't get a plus one, Brody!ReplyCancel
Hahahahahaha Brody! You're right, it is a third marriage. We all know those dont count as much. Wait a minute…ReplyCancel
Naya makes a better you than you do, stupid large ass.ReplyCancel
Cock pushups all day long. My shit is large and in charge. Never deny that.
Now where did I put that croque-madame I was eating.ReplyCancel
Rob, I just got off the phone with mom. She said that she told the hotel to cut you off from room service until the wedding, and she wants to talk to you about getting an endorsement with Jenny CraigReplyCancel
They're going for 73 days. A new Kim record!ReplyCancel
Where's Scott? Because that deserves a hand hug!ReplyCancel
Did Khloe bring French? If so, I'd be pissed, Brody. That dude is shady.ReplyCancel
Are you whoring for Jenny Craig now? What happened to Quick Trim?
Kris needs AA so she can just shut up about me and my issues.ReplyCancel
You should join him fat butt.ReplyCancel
ROB I Dont like him either!He's up to no good and I know it!ReplyCancel
Is that a poopsterbation reference, Rob? Because you have to stop doing thatReplyCancel
I'll keep an eye on him for you, Bruce. I know how you feel about confrontations.ReplyCancel
Yes he is, baby! I love you so much!! It's almost here – can't wait!!ReplyCancel
My ass makes money, honey!ReplyCancel
I'll stop after this trip, I promise. I've never had a chance to poopsterbate after eating all this French food and I wanna see how this turns out. I'm having some Aligot right now. I'll let you know how it goes. I know you've tried it too, Brody. Should I send you a picture since you aren't here with the rest of your whole family?ReplyCancel
I didn't put him on the guest list. We're having a klassy weddingReplyCancel
….for Save the Whales…ReplyCancel
That's rich coming from someone whose ass is responsible for McDonalds last quarterly profits!!ReplyCancel
Lily Allen sitting down or standing up.
Karl Lagerfeld when he was a fatso.
Petra Nemcova contemplating something.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of the 2 prettiest girls in the history of the world. Gong Li is the other one.ReplyCancel
P: Longoria/Chastain/Moore triple threat – Karl can watch if he likes.
M: Hendricks
B: MilaReplyCancel
Why, yes, I am rich. Thanks for asking.
Where is Nori? How many nannies did you bring with you to take care of your baby?
Rob, you know we only bring three nannies when we travel. The rest stay at homeReplyCancel
Well, Rob, they say the first step is admitting you have a problem. And that's a low blow, man. I'm trying to put the past behind us with my dad, but shit like this doesn't help!ReplyCancel
Aishwarya is seriously always gorgeous! And Julianne Moore is stunning as well.ReplyCancel
Oh big Karl- his lack of food explains his extreme bitchiness, guy wants to unleash his inner fat kid.
And is that some weird photoshop on Petra? They aren't large but her chest looks bolted onReplyCancel
Yeah, you're right Brody. I guess I was just jealous that you didn't want to give me a hand hug. What can I say, I'm a Pisces. We're emotional.ReplyCancel
It's okay, Rob. Us family outcasts have to stick together!ReplyCancel
Sorry Kokes! I let Ye make the callReplyCancel
Oh good God Rob, the bidets in France must be working overtime with you around.ReplyCancel
Badass hand hug!ReplyCancel
Lord Disick in the house! If you get sick of the fam in France, come back and hang with me and my chick and her friends!ReplyCancel
Brody don't tell anyone but I'm ready for a stiff drink.ReplyCancel
Spending time with my step family will do that to you!ReplyCancel
oh, FFS…
oh WOW! There's Heidi. Haven't seen her in a while.
Rob he's French, he belongs here more than any of us, no?ReplyCancel
You lucky bastard. I should be in Miami right now!ReplyCancel
Don't think it's any kind of photo shop on Petra, urban. They look natural to me.ReplyCancel
Petra & Aishwarya! Hello K-krew!!! How are wedding preparations going and how EXCITED are you?!
PS: I hear Brody will not be attending, is this true? Brody was a real douchenugget to my brother at a bar a few years back, but day drinking in Manhattan Beach gets the best of us. Brody simply MUST attend the wedding of the millennium!ReplyCancel
I was born ready honeyReplyCancel
Good one crila! I couldn't stop checking out that picture. I think you're right, female. Frightened.
Soon to be paid a visit through her tv.
Noooo Sara, I looked her up 🙁
First pic looked like Beibers twin
I can't stand the stupid flared jeans over high heels or platforms especially when the jeans goo all the way to the ground. It looks so stupid, kind of like one of those shaggy haired horses that have the long hair over their hooves. I'm looking at you heidi!ReplyCancel
Life in Cincinnati must truly suck huh KTrash?ReplyCancel
Crazy ass Kanye Blind in HSK todayReplyCancel
Ryan Gosslings was on that photo? I didn't notice.
Those things are super famiar to me, but Christina's still stop me in my tracks. They suit her well.
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|Posted by hj on June 19, 2004 at 23:54:26:
|In response to Re: Extending Vertical Height of Closet Bend
Closet bends do come in heights up to 12" but they are seldom a stock item. The normal ones are 6". A rubber Mission coupling is not an approved device inside the house at any location, under most codes. I also question whether the toilet is vented properly if it drops directly into the main sewer.
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Today, I imported all entries from this blog into my new WordPress blog at smokingmonkey.org. I'm using GoDaddy to host and installed my own instance of Wordpress. I plan to double-post content to both sites for the forseeable future. Figured it was time to have my own space to blog so I could be more irreverent then ever!
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It's possible that the SEC's latest effort to bulk up its men's basketball programs could be a good thing for Tupelo.
At last week's league meetings in Destin, Fla., commissioner Mike Slive talked up his latest effort to beef up league schedules.
That's been a topic of discussion on his part for several years, to negligible effect.
Now Mr. Slive wants his member schools to submit their non-conference schedules for approval.
Playing better opponents is only part of the solution. More neutral-site games would help, too.
And that's a chance for more good basketball games at BancorpSouth Arena, after the fashion of the Memphis-LSU game played there in 2010.
My reading of the rules suggests that Oxford may be too close for Tupelo to be a true neutral site for Ole Miss, yet might be if a Rebels' game wasn't a part of the "home" ticket package. For its part, Mississippi State will play there in December.
Lots of Crimson Tide fans in this part of the state – how about an Alabama-Southern Miss game? Maybe Tennessee against Arkansas State or Central Arkansas?
BCS Arena operators are standing by.
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Some quick thoughts:
• Georgia has hired Scott Stricklin to be its new baseball coach. Not the Scott Stricklin who's the Mississippi State athletic director, but the Scott Stricklin who was baseball coach at Kent State.
Imagine the scene next year in Destin: "Scott Stricklin, meet Scott Stricklin." "Scott Stricklin, Scott Stricklin." "Hi, I'm Scott. Nice to meet you, Scott."
That news, announced Monday, makes me wonder about a tweet I got from MSU's Stricklin last week. I'd asked, just for fun, if he'd ever gotten any mail or calls intended for the other Scott Stricklin.
His reply? Not "No," but "Not yet." Ah-hah!
• Oklahoma State has a pitcher named Tyler Nurdin. "First rule of baseball club, do not talk about baseball club."
• The Pac-12 Conference moved this week to limit contact in football practice to avoid injuries. This follows the Big 12's limits on hitting while playing defense in actual games.
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|Posted by ED on January 02, 2004 at 14:05:40:
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Sorry, you can not use an old toilet drain for a floor drain. It does not have a trap, therefore, sewer gas would enter your basement.
The only options are to excavate and install a trap or cap it. If it's cast iron or other material, you will want to cap it with the same type of cap that the pipe is. Make sure it's sealed well to prevent leaking gas.
Once you cap it, you can floor over it. You may want to add documentation for future owners as to the vicinity of the drain, should they decide to re-use it (for a toilet).
: I just removed an old toilet that was installed in my basement. Is it possible to use this toilet drain as a floor drain and if not what is the best way to plug it so that a floor can be built over the drain.
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Not everyone is cut out for the glamor and magic that PAX Prime embodies and some even have come up with lists why they are glad they didn't have to attend...like Scary Booster. See why Scary feels this way and then leave your thoughts in the comments.
I don't mind not going to events like PAX. Why would I want to mingle with all those developers and fellow gamers in a hot convention center? Why would I want to take pictures of really cool people dressed up in Halloween costumes when I can just wait until Halloween itself and get free candy? Why would I want bags of swag instead of already chewed Charleston Chews? I know, it doesn't make any sense to want to go to something like PAX. Thank you, but no thank you!
Read more of Scary Booster's Very Scary: PAX-Less.
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"Graphics are often supplied by Engines that (some) MMORPG's are built in" - Spuffyre
This had me laughing so hard.
Because it's true, unless you live near pax or any huge event like this just don't go.
The cost to get those 50 serial key cards/figurines/chocobaloons with real fairy's in them are way more demanind.
I still find crappy anime stickers and toys from previous com con/pax events in the ECS.
I have a problem ok? I hoard swag. I've hoarded it since 1998 and I don't plan to stop...I still have 5 cd's of "Sounds of Slashdot" from ecs 2000.
As a matter of fact... I have a bunch of pre release burning crusade keys if anyone wants them? Lol.
I'd like to go to a major gaming convention primarily because I've never been to a convention before.
The thing that'd really turn me off though would be sexual harassment of other people.
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If PAX is just about the video games and swag to you, then yeah it's not going to be worth it.
There's a lot more to PAX than just those two things, and you'll never know what they are until you're on the third floor next to the escalator playing cards against humanity with your wife, your two best friends, some random guy, and a Male to Female Tranny.
lol @ the satire. To the person who wrote this article (and MMORPG.com in general), come down to the level of the average gamer. The average person who goes to PAX doesn't get to experience 90% of the crap you listed there. They don't have access to the devs like you do, the devs aren't interested in talking to them and getting to know them and on the rare occasion you get to rub elbows with anyone there's a ~really~ good chance they're pretty low on the totem pole. Contests are like winning the lottery and exclusive information? Not even GW2 info was worth the price I paid on airfare and food while out there, and it would have been more if I didn't get to stay with a friend. But yes, the swag was nice. The shirt materials are cheap as hell but everyone and their mother was giving them out, so I'm still going through them.
I went to PAX, I stayed for my friend; I had a better time hanging out with him than either of us did with anything we did at PAX. Sure, the first day was pretty awe-inspiring, but we were new to the whole convention thing. By day 2 we realized we spent more time walking around and waiting in lines than actually doing anything and the only time we got to talk to anyone, it was because we were getting pitched a product. Not including the Turbine folks trying to get people to care about DDO in their little corner while GW2 was going on 2 feet away (wasn't the best idea on Turbine's part. It was so empty not even the employees stuck around). We ended up giving our weekend passes away and went shopping in Chinatown instead.
I'm coming off as a bit of a party pooper, I know, but the sarcasm dripping from the article does so with drool over an experience those without the backstage passes are very unlikely to have. I'm sure it also does so because conventions in general are shrinking, which means lost revenue, so of course, time to advertise! But in any case, like someone else said, these conventions are a waste of time and money unless you already live near them. Even then, it's debateable. You'd be better off just looking at the cosplayers on Kotaku when the pictures get posted. Those of us who've gotten close enough to get bowled over by the BO know it's the better option (not that you can blame them, the convention center really is hot as balls).
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The report was presented to Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, President of Mongolia, by Mrs. Mrs.Rigmor Aasrud, Minister of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs of Norway, at a seminar on the future of reindeer husbandry held in conjunction with the Mongolia - Norway Business Forum at the Grand Hotel, Oslo.
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So it's just recently been announced that at age 50, Michael Jackson has died of cardiac arrest. I myself am sadden by such news because I enjoyed much of his music. He was still pretty young too by today's standards, regardless of any of the controversial news that surrounded him this decade, the entertainment industry has lost an icon.


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|In some cases, dizziness may be due to decreased blood flow to the brain.
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Risk Factors
- Lightheadedness
- Imbalance
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Vision or hearing problems
- Heart palpitations
When Should I Call My Doctor?
- Dizziness that increases or gets worse
- Signs of an infection such as fever or chills
- Concern that your medication may be causing dizziness
- Hearing loss
- A headache that occurs with dizziness
- Other symptoms in addition to dizziness
When Should I Call for Medical Help Immediately?
- A head injury
- Rapid, irregular heartbeat, or chest pain
- High fever
- Face drooping—one side of the face is numb or drooping
- Arm weakness—one arm is numb, weak, or drifts downward when trying to raise it up
- Speech difficulty—includes slurring, inability to speak, or inability to repeat a simple sentence
- Leg numbness or weakness
- Confusion or difficulty understanding
- Difficulty walking
- Loss of balance
- Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
- Blood tests
- Blood pressure measurements
- Tilt table test
- Hearing and vision tests
|Orthostatic hypotension
|Medication, lifestyle, and dietary changes
|Motion sickness
|Medication and lifestyle changes
|Anxiety disorder or other mental health condition
|Therapy and medication
|Antibiotic or antiviral medication
|Dizziness due to medication that you are taking
|Changes to your medication
|Physical therapy to build strength and balance
Home Care and Lifestyle Changes
- If you are feeling dizzy, sit down right away. Also, avoid activities that could cause harm such as driving, using machinery, or climbing a ladder.
- Remove items in your home that could cause you to lose your balance, such as throw rugs and loose electrical cords.
- Place slip-resistant mats in your shower and on your bathroom floor.
- Place night lights in hallways and in the bathroom.
- Use a cane if you feel that you need extra support.
- Avoid sudden movements.
- Avoid bending down or extending your neck.
- Avoid smoking, drinking excess amounts of alcohol, and using illicit drugs.
- Maintain proper treatment for long-term conditions.
- Get treatment when you have an infection.
- Talk to your doctor right away if you have side effects from your medications.
Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians http://www.familydoctor.org
Vestibular Disorders Association http://www.vestibular.org
BC Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society http://www.balanceanddizziness.org
Health Canada http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Dizziness and motion sickness. American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery website. Available at: http://www.entnet.org/content/dizziness-and-motion-sickness. Updated December 2010. Accessed December 1, 2014.
Dizziness—differential diagnosis. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T360974/Dizziness-differential-diagnosis. Updated September 8, 2014. Accessed December 1, 2014.
Stroke warning signs and symptoms. American Stroke Association website. Available at: http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/WarningSigns/Stroke-Warning-Signs-and-Symptoms%5FUCM%5F308528%5FSubHomePage.jsp. Accessed December 1, 2014.
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Putting the Torah to Rhyming Verse
OK. I'll admit it. I'm a lurker in the Jewish blogging community — my favorite being Rachel Barenblat's smart and always provocative Velveteen Rabbi. In a recent post, she wrote about a friend, Seth Brown, who has translated the Torah into rhyming verse and is releasing one chapter a week on his blog From God to Verse.
For the past five years, writing the annotated guide ("program particulars") meant to complement each week's broadcast has been a labor of love. I'm not theologically trained, so I wanted to better understand passing references made by Krista and her guests — particularly when it came to quoting sacred texts. The Web is handy, but, it lacks the depth of scriptural translations little known outside seminaries and divinity schools.
Occupants of my desk as I write. (photo: Trent Gilliss)
Aiding my research, Krista and Kate have kindly directed me to translations I wasn't aware of — everything from M.D. Herter Norton's rendition of Rilke's Letters to a Young Poet to A.M. Silbermann's translation of the Pentateuch with Rashi's Commentary, from JPS' Tanakh to Everett Fox's The Five Books of Moses. Here, I discovered a world of poetic interpretation that surpassed the more literal translations I was familiar with. These translations seem to capture the spirit and cadence of the original language that might evade other versions.
Barenblat cited two phrases from Brown's work that struck my ear instantly: "when God was creating" and "all wild and waste" from the first chapter of Genesis. The sensibility of the Tanakh and Fox's translation are distinct. And sure enough, these were two of the four texts that Brown referenced.
The latter phrase is distinctly Fox, "when the earth was wild and waste." The former stems from a refreshing Jewish perspective. The past is present; God not only created the universe but continues to create today. It's an ongoing cyclical process:
First, the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible:
In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth,
And from Fox's The Five Books of Moses:
At the beginning of God's creating of the heavens and the earth,
And now from the Tanakh:
When God began to create heaven and earth—
Although I've handed off writing particulars to our younger, more intellectual producers, I still get excited (yes, this job has ruined my street cred with my friends) when I see endeavors like Seth Brown's. Once you traipse down this path of discovery, you'll be forever changed.


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I have not downloaded anything yet, but will check it out soon.
However, going by the video, pretty awesome!
I could suggest that the fireball just suddenly appears which looks a tad off. So maybe if the imp could have some kind of fire/heat build up in his hands just before the fireball is spawned. Guess this is tidy up stuff later as at the moment you are just working on the main mechanics. Food for thought though :)
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I can't believe how useless is the Doom community in case of this project. It's a shame. I download your performance test and it runs very smooth. Also, you have some ngons on tekgren models. You must work on some specular maps for brown textures, everything is too plastic at this stage.
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Zombie video
Reinchard666 said:
Look nice. It must be high poly. Do you plan to do that zombie soldier as close to the original as possible?
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Are the hands covered in blood or are they gloves? If it's blood, then I might be worth trying some stains up the arm.
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This is moving too slow, you need to focus less on making very high-poly models and focus more on their animations and the problems with their er.. faces...
I understand how hard it is to make 3d models and that this is just a fan project, but it's still moving much too slow if you're planning to release it.
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Look fine except you stil have ngons and all imps have identical animation. You should do something with red glow effect - is too strong.
Reinchard666 said:
I see some strange shadows on tekgren, so I think there is something wrong with the geometry of this model. About the imps animation, you have to do something to make the animation of individual models did not begin at the identical time.
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TEKGREN is a texture...
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Can a police department's building design support the primary elements of community policing? Can a building enhance citizen trust in police? Can a building facilitate information-sharing within itself and in the community? The Milliken (Colorado) Police Department thinks so.
Dubbed the "hub of Northern Colorado"1, the town of Milliken's population has doubled since 2001. With signs of continued population growth on the horizon, the Milliken Police Department needs to move its operations from its 80-year old headquarters with less than 1,000 square feet of space, to a new building that can accommodate a planned increase in police personnel. It was determined that a newly constructed building was the best solution to meet the needs of this growing town and its police department.
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I am installing a 3-piece fiberglass shower on a finished concrete slab floor. House is ~15 years old and 3/4 bath was roughed in at build. The 2" drain for the shower is ~12" from where it has to go to mate up with the shower base. I opened up the concrete slab and dug out. Question: Do I need a trap between the shower drain and the roughed-in floor drain?
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Email is an amazing technology, but to many it has lost its glamor. Some believe that the war against unsolicited bulk email (aka "spam") is being lost and that junk mail has become an inevitable part of email communication. Although difficult, spam is avoidable. It does, however, require some strong preventative medicine.
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Cost - you said its an issue. I say not becuase they will spend what theyve got anyway. This system will give tangible benefits to racing (a more aero stable car is easier to over take with). Unlike the silly money they are pumping into make a bracket slightly better or something like that.
It costs money to design, implement, and test the system, during a time when there is barely any testing. There will also need a bespoke ECU for it, or just get Mclaren Engineering to make a new one for everyone. How can you possibly argue that cost across the whole board?
Safety - you said AS can be dangerouns. Thats not an arguement as normal suspension can be dangerous. The active ride system after development is no more dangerous when it fails as any other type of suspension. They all lead to huge accidents.
AS ha a single point of failure, being the computer or hydraulic accumulator. Passive suspension can lose one corner. A small failure in a suspension component is not always catastrophic, but AS has a single point of failure. Again, your point is easily disputed,and easily disproven.. AS is more dangerous than regular suspension in a failure, and we can't exactly NOT have suspension on cars.
Takes focus from driver skill - I responded with "so do other technologies that are allowed (eg semi auto grear box)".
You agreed that it does take away from driver skill. But defended it with some BS about because it didnt affect handling. Who gives a --- what the system affects? A driver aid is a driver aid.
Again, shifting gears is not as important to the whole of driving a race car as when and where to brake and feeling the dynamic loading and unloading of the car. AS cars ARE easier to drive, and require less skill to operate. MX made a good point that while drivers don't have to use the clutch and gear lever, they do have all kinds of other knobs and stuff to contend with.
You keep talking about TC and other driver aids. i told you three posts ago that they are apples and oranges, ut you still think i am going on about them. Be less wrong.
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Join us this Saturday for the monthly Genealogy and Local History Orientation. This event is especially helpful for those new to genealogical research or new to research at the Newberry. After the oriention, stay and start your research in the General Reading Rooms where the reference staff will be available to assist you.
Submitted by Llani O'Connor on October 11, 2013 Permalink
Why don't you put the date of the Orientation...all you say is posted 10.2 so one would assume it was 10.5. BUT academics and researchers and librarians should NOT assume. PLEASE be SPECIFIC
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Rather than repeat the same information in multiple locations on our website, we have opted to link to the page that contains all of the details on the event .