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Skip to comments.Wierd, Unknown Drone Photographed Hovering Over Oakland Neighborhoods
Posted on 02/12/2013 3:49:51 AM PST by Reaganite Republican
Seems they're already rather-broadly approved within Alameda County for the following missions:
Those are almost certainly antennae on the bottom of that thing. Given how small they are, it's either snooping cell phone traffic or wifi.
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Or surveillance. They don't need large drones to take pictures.
I would agree with you on that. Tracking locations of high cell phone chatter I suspect to a local situation.
I wonder how many microwave transmitters I can fit into a parabolic dish to send an amplified microwave beam strong enough to make it sneeze....
Any good duck load will be sufficient!
Looks like helicopter landing gear to me. They might double as some kind of antenna.
Aircraft is a hexrotor. Quadrotors are more common, lots of hobbyists are flying them. It is possible this one is a hobbyist's.
It has both cameras and UHF antennas: most likely it's observing and the antennas are for sending the images to the ground station and for control of the vehicle (a "hexcopter").
Or maybe even a Frisbee lol
Would not be too hard to build an anti-drone RC vehicle.
Shadows against a clear blue sky? Probably photo'd against a blue table cloth. I call BS.
Maybe some amateur radio operator is experimenting, possibly a repeater or beacon? Or getting ready for field day.
On a side note I wish I had a drone that was also some form of wi-fi hotspot, I say that because of another news event on the Gulf of Mexico of the stranded carnival ship, Triumph.
From what I have been hearing and that itself is very sparse because carnival is keeping the passengers from communicating what is really happening.
There has been food fights, people are pooping in bags and sleeping in tents on the open deck, no running water or sanitation, no cell phone usage. The very few who are getting out have used sat phones or relayed messages to a passing ship, they are literally prisoners.
Hobbyists is what I was thinking. There are some pretty amazing hobby craft flying. Some feature put you in the cockpit cameras. They also displat GPS info on the operators screen. Some screens are built into goggles!
I'd like to have one!
Of course there will soon be outrage over people flying them around neighborhoods. Can you imagine one hovering over a sunbathing babe or outside a bedroom window?
There are some small ones going on sale next month that will home in on you and follow you around recording what you do. Several could fly in formation around you.
Look for a ban soon!
Seeing as how these buffoons already shot up three innocent people who do not even come close to the description of Dorner, the denizens of CA should be afraid. Very afraid.
I was thinking they were landing gear to protect the payload, which is probably a camera of some sort. If this thing is battery powered, wouldn't most of the juice go to just keeping it aloft?
Watch the video at the link, seems legit imo
Did not take them long to ban lead shot on these things....dang EPA.
I am never going to be able to use up this 800 lbs of lead shot in my life time.
Saw a video of a quadcopter with a gopro
camera mounted on it filming the aftermath
ofthe blizzard.Amazing video quality..zoom
up 200`,drop down and fly around the neighborhood
in peoples back yard,silent.
You can buy `em in a upscale mall.Scary
check out how high they have to fly... if they fly below a certain altitude they are in violation of FCC regs. If they are over your property, and your land is a certain acerage (5 acers here in VA.) you can shoot it down....
"Shadows against a clear blue sky? Probably photod against a blue table cloth. I call BS."
Its real. I can't find the link right now but you can buy those off the shelf. They are auto-piloted using built in GPS. Just tell it where to go using a computer interface and it flies itself to that point. It's also programmable for fairly complex flight plans.
They come with options for cameras and other light payloads.
You can get one, they are based on open source technology.
Do a search on Arducopter. http://store.diydrones.com/category_s/28.htm
Makes a person wonder if Moslems in the US already have some form of weaponized drones that could say carry a biological agent into a theme park or something.
Personally I would definitely address the issue of an anti-drone defense net in key locations, especially outside public events.
"Watch the video at the link"
Why are you trolling for hits from a video you had nothing to do with?
Why send people to your blog? Video right here:
I can hear Ron Silver from the grave "Hey those are OUR drones now."
How about a small acoustic drone that homes in on the sound of a small UAV and crashes into it, or drags a tough filament into its rotors?
Ron became one of the good guys after 9/11 he had an epiphany of sorts.
"I am perpetual/I keep the country clean."
No, they're landing struts, like the legs on a regular helicopter.
It's about 4 ft. across so it really isn't that small.......
I dunno, they look like they are landing rails to set down on to me. Although, they could have antenna built into them.
Let's go gor RC missiles - that will solve the problem.
If I were to get something like this and just have it hovering over say ... police headquarters or a federal building or maybe the neighborhood of some high profile politician how long would it take the laws to get changed?
Doesn't appear to be armored... just sayin'...
I used to be pretty good at tossing playing cards across the room into the basket. And flicking bottle caps, too. Maybe I should sharpen back up. (No law against those - yet).
I might not be able to hit a hi-flyer, but if they start sending them within reach.....
think that is a concern look at the future
Speaking purely hypothetically, of course, anything that hovers and is four feet across is a potential rifle target at up to five hundred yards away or more for the equally hypothetical skilled shooter.
Awww. You mean you don't trust your government? Government is really nice people, they would neeeeevvvveeer violate innocent citizens' rights. They would never snoop on people without a warrant. They would never violate our rights.
Wierd, unknown word at Free Republic.
Those are landing gear, folks. This is a HEXACOPTER- Look for YouTube video - anyone can buy one
That's a "hex-copter" (there are also "quad-copters" and "octo-copters" ... the antenna looking things are landing gear, and there's a camera in a gimbal mount between them.
The multi-rotor copters are remarkably stable, and remarkably powerful. Each rotor is independently driven by its own miniature motor, computer control allows steering and directional motion by varying the speed of the individual motors.
It looks like a hobby helicopter that can carry a compact video camera. I saw one demonstrated that looked similar a few weeks back.
On the other hand, Oakland is a longstanding Holder city with a pretty bad gang problem so a few well-placed hellfire missiles on that city might be considered urban renewal.
Looks like one of these.
Not US military, for private sale. Located in Greece.
> Those are almost certainly antennae on the bottom of that thing. Given how small they are, its either snooping cell phone traffic or wifi.
Or maybe they're just landing gear... lol
Hmm. In Oakland, they call that a drone. In my neck of the woods, we call that a "target."
I'm sure the military models are hardened, high flying and fast making them difficult (or impossible) to shoot down with small arms, but the thing pictured here would be a sitting duck. Think what a net would do to that thing let alone a few rounds of 556.
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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
After seven and a half months the striking Co-op miners are still walking the picket line. Walking the picket line with them on May 4 was Bishop George Niederauer of the Salt Lake Diocese. Bishop Niederauer toured the picket site and spoke to picketers saying, "Thank you for what you do. You are a witness to justice and it's not easy to sacrifice day after day, all day long. I drive two hours to be here, but you sacrifice day after day. You are not alone, you are in my prayers and the prayers of my
people. Your story becomes better and better known. You will remain in our hearts and prayers." Bishop Niederauer blessed the small motorhome set up for the strikers and greeted and blessed picketers at the site.
Bishop Niederauer visited the picket line to show his support of the striking miners who continue to walk the line after seven and one half long months. Bishop Niederauer has spent time in meetings with other Bishops, pleading the cause of the miners. Their story has run in several Catholic magazines nationwide and donations continue to come in for the miners and their families.
Through interpreters miners spoke of their plight to Bishop Niederauer. They told of unsafe working conditions and wages well below other coal mines. The miners said they lacked benefits and were forced to work when they were injured. They told the story of a miner with an injured arm who returned to work too soon and the doctor told him because he returned to work too soon the arm would take much longer to heal. They said sometimes workers had to work a year or two before they were given a raise. Bishop Niederauer offered his sympathies to the workers. The Bishop also offered mass that evening at the Mission San Rafael Catholic church and shared a meal with the miners.
The Mission San Rafael Catholic church has been one of the strongest backers of the strikers. They continue to help the miners with rent, utilities and food costs. Retired miner and president of the parishioners committee, Ernest Lopez has been working with Susan Austin and Father Hope for continued support and aid for the miners. Lopez said the Bishop has been very concerned about the injustice suffered by the miners. Donations have come from many sources including the Utah Food Bank, Utah Jobs for Justice and numerous supporters of the UMWA and people in the mining community. Public radio station KRCL has also made announcements on their station for donations of food. Strikers are also supported by three PACE local unions. Miners are available to speak at union meetings and organizations.
Some of the striking miners also visited Boston where they spoke at the Jobs for Justice organization there. Articles about the miners plight ran in two local newspapers in the Boston area and donations are still coming in from that area. Locals in East Carbon and Rangely, Colo. continue to collect food for the miners.
Striking miner, Alyson Kennedy said support continues to be tremendous even after many months of striking. She mentioned a picket line held over the weekend at a Kingston owned business in Salt Lake where 75 picketers showed up in support of the miners. The strike began in September 2003 when striking miners walked off their jobs in support of a coworker.
Strikers are encouraging businesses not to do business with CW Mining. They are working to ask businesses not to cross the picket line and to support the strikers in their cause.
Striking miner, Juan Salazar said they continue to be positive and will keep on working to win and gain the benefits needed. "We are not going to give up," said Salazar. At the current time the National Labor Relations Board has not ruled on any of the charges against the CW Mining for alleged unfair labor practices.
The case has been sent to the Washington D.C. office and it is presumed a ruling will be forthcoming from them. Similar cases have recently given the strikers hope.
Workers in a factory in Florida have been fighting for a contract and a union for six months and the NLRB recently ruled in the worker's favor.
Conditions there are similar to the miners plight and rulings in favor of workers give them hope.
"We are stronger than ever and will hang on as long as it takes," said Kennedy.

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Jets Gain Time Zone Advantage In Southeast
Matt Eichel
September 24 2011 09:08PM
Since the Atlanta Thrashers were sold so late in the process of the NHL summer calendar, the Winnipeg Jets were forced to play in Atlanta's old spot in the Southeast Division.
Right away, there were many who said the Jets were going up against a time zone disadvantage since they would have to travel more than any other team to play their divisional opponents in Washington, Florida, Tampa, and Carolina.
None of their opponents were within 1,000 kilometers of Winnipeg.
However, the Jets will gain a time zone advantage over their divisional opponents as the season will go on.
During their Southeast Division play, the Jets will be able to travel from city to city in the Southeast. Once down in the Southeast, travelling from city to city to play against their divisional opponents, the Jets won't have as much travel time as their opponents will in the end.
For Washington, Carolina, Tampa, and Florida, when they are on a Southeast Division road trip, they will have to travel all the way to Winnipeg, possibly in between trips to other cities in the Southeast.
If Tampa plays in Washington, then plays in Winnipeg, and then has to play in Florida, there is more travel for that team overall because of the long distance Winnipeg is away from the Southeast.
Thus, the Jets will gain a time zone advantage.
And for the Jets, that advantage may be the difference between a playoff spot and not making the playoffs in the end.
September 25 2011, 12:17AM
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UN Secretary-General opens new energy-neutral offices in Nairobi
Nairobi, 31 March 2011 - The Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon has officially opened the new offices of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) in Nairobi, Kenya. Mr. Ban was joined by His Excellency Mr. Mwai Kibaki, President of the Republic of Kenya, to unveil the energy-neutral offices on the Gigiri compound, which have set a new benchmark for sustainable buildings in sub-Saharan Africa.
"This building is beautiful, comfortable and efficient. But more than any of that, this building is a living model of our sustainable future," said Mr. Ban at the opening ceremony.
"If our growing population is going to survive on this planet, we need smart designs that maximize resources, minimize waste and serve people and communities. This facility embodies the new, Green Economy that can usher in a cleaner future, create jobs and spur economic growth," he added.
The building sector is the single largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions with one third of energy use taking place in offices and homes. Moreover, building-related CO₂ emissions are set to rise from 8.6 billion tones in 2004 to 11.1 billion tones in 2020.
It was with these challenges in mind that the United Nations set out in 2009 to design a new headquarters for UNEP and UN-HABITAT that would maximize sustainability without compromising the quality of the working environment of the 1,200 employees.
From the 6,000 square metres of shimmering solar panels to the environmentally-friendly paint on the walls, the new UN offices boast myriad environmental features, while capitalising on the natural benefits of Nairobi's climate.
The facility shows how sustainable buildings can make a vital contribution towards tackling climate change as well as the transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient Green Economy.
The new offices are "energy neutral", which means the building generates as much power (via renewable sources) as it consumes over the year. Energy consumption is estimated at 42.5 kWh per square metre each year, which ranks highly among green buildings worldwide. This is achieved through the following environmental features:
The energy generated by the building comes from the 6,000 square metres of solar panels that line the roof, basking in the almost year-round sunshine of Kenya's capital city.
The photovoltaic panels convert the sun's rays into power that runs the computers, lights, cafeterias and other features of the building. Excess power produced can be used by other buildings on the UN compound. The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) estimates that the money invested in the solar panels will be repaid through lower energy bills in around seven to ten years.
Nairobi is often described as having a near-perfect climate, with daytime temperatures typically in the mid-20s Celsius and cooler evenings. With good design, buildings in this climate can do without heating or cooling apparatus ? typically the biggest source of energy use. The simple design of the new UN offices means the building acts as a chimney, where warm air is drawn up from ground level and through office areas, before escaping beneath the sides of the vaulted roof. This natural ventilation system ensures comfortable internal temperatures while cutting energy consumption.
Nairobi, like many cities in the developing world, is experiencing a growing water crisis due to a fast-growing urban population. Water-saving taps and lavatories in the new offices will reduce water consumption, while rainwater collected on the roof is used to irrigate landscaped areas. No freshwater will be required to irrigate plants and grass areas.
A central atrium running through the three-storey building makes maximum use of natural light. Additionally, each office area features a translucent roof panel made of toughened glass, which enables natural light to penetrate right down to the ground floor.
The new building also uses low-energy bulbs and presence detection controllers, which can yield savings of up to 70 percent on lighting costs.
By using notebook computers instead of desktop PCs, electricity use can be reduced by around a third. The building's 1,200 staff members walk on 100 percent recyclable carpet and environmentally-friendly paint coats the office walls. The landscaped areas surrounding the building have been planted with indigenous trees.
Greener buildings: A key component of the Green Economy
Buildings are one of ten sectors covered in UNEP's Green Economy Report, which was launched in February 2011. The report shows how redirecting 2 percent of global GDP into a green transformation of agriculture, energy, buildings and other areas can trigger growth and create more jobs than a 'business as usual scenario', while kick-starting a transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient global economy.
Cities will see a rapid expansion and increasing investment over the next decades, particularly in emerging economies. In India alone, an estimated 700-900 million square metres of residential and commercial space will have to be constructed each year until 2030 to accommodate this growth.
As part of efforts to make cities and other communities more sustainable, the impact of buildings is vital. The Green Economy Report shows how greening the building sector can also contribute to increased efficiency in the use of materials, land and water, and a reduction of waste and risks associated with hazardous substances. Particularly for developing countries, the sector holds a huge potential to reduce indoor air pollution associated with 11% of human deaths globally each year. For developed economies, a major retrofit programme could boost employment significantly
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UNEP, which has been climate neutral since 2008, became the first UN organization to publish an Emission Reduction Strategy last year, as part of the overall United Nations Climate Neutral Strategy. UNEP's key aims are as follows:
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Rodgers to advise Reds players
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will specifically advise his players on handling racist abuse in the Petrovsky Stadium on Thursday against Zenit St Petersburg, but he expects the authorities to deal with any problems.
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In December a group of the Russian club's fans published a manifesto calling for sexual minorities and non-Europeans to be kept out of the St Petersburg club.
Included in the Zenit fans' statement was the comment: "The absence of black-skinned players in Zenit's team is just an important tradition that underlines the identity of the club - and nothing more."
Two months ago QPR and former Anzhi Makhachkala defender Chris Samba labelled the Zenit fans racist and said they "are living in another century".
Liverpool, who have already written to Zenit and UEFA about the potential problem, have travelled with three black players - England international Glen Johnson and teenagers Andre Wisdom and Raheem Sterling - in the squad.
And although Rodgers will address the issue in team meetings he expects UEFA, police and the club to take care of matters in the Europa League last-32 first leg tie.
"I haven't spoken to any of the players at the moment but we still have a few meetings to go," said the Reds boss, who insisted he never considered leaving any of his black players at home for the match.
"I will make reference to it because we have players it maybe could affect but we are here for football.
"We are very hopeful there will be a terrific game and anything that goes on outside the field will be taken care of.
"It is a social issue, not just a football issue, and it is something over the last 20-odd years that we as a football club and in Britain a lot of work has gone into outside of football to prevent racism.
"I know these are players who want to play and Glen is a very experienced, top international player.
"It is an issue these young players have experienced in their lives before.
"Obviously they understand and the likes of young Raheem has been through situations like this (in an Under-21 international in Serbia in October)."
Rodgers is confident any racist abuse would not affect his players, in fact he believes the opposite would be true.
"It is something which will very much unite the players and they will become one group," he added.
"No-one in life wants to see anyone come under any sort of scrutiny like that.
"You go into the sporting arena and hopefully everyone from football, UEFA, referees and officials will support any player it may affect.
"There is no doubt if there is anything like that which is untoward then us as a group we will do everything we can to support the player or players.
"We hope it is a game where the officials and UEFA can take care of all that."
However, UEFA's track record of dealing with racist incidents is not that great.
In January Lazio were fined £77,000 after their fans were found guilty of racist chanting in a Europa League game against Tottenham in November.
There have been other high-profile recent incidents, notably when AC Milan midfielder Kevin Prince-Boateng walked off the field after being subjected to racist chanting in a friendly against fourth-tier club Pro Patria.
Zenit has a long history of racist incidents. They were fined in 2008 after fans threw bananas and made monkey chants during a game with Marseille and again in March 2011 - to the sum of £6,130 - when former Brazil international Roberto Carlos was offered a banana.
After exiting the FA Cup last month, and falling further off the pace in the Premier League with Monday's home defeat to West Brom, Rodgers admits the Europa League has added significance.
But he insists it was always his intention to give it added credence once they reached the knockout stages.
In the group stage he took several opportunities to rest the likes of Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez but both have travelled to Russia in virtually a full-strength squad.
"It is a competition we want to do well in as it is the last cup competition we are involved in," he said.
"We want to progress in the tournament. The only focus is for tomorrow.
"We have put a lot of work in during this competition in the early part of this season and I had it in my mind that when we qualified we could have a really good go at trying to win this competition.
"We've won it before so we take great pride in being a winning club at Liverpool and that is something we want to continue this season."
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text: Dadun Colección : http://hdl.handle.net/10171/18738 2017-02-26T16:50:06Z Embarazo a término en mujer con trasplante renal previo http://hdl.handle.net/10171/29250 Título : Embarazo a término en mujer con trasplante renal previo Resumen : En esta comunicación se presenta la evolución de un embarazo, con parto prematuro de 33-34 semanas, en una enferma que previamente había recibido un trasplante renal. 1978-01-01T00:00:00Z Two-dimensional power Doppler-three-dimensional ultrasound imaging of a cesarean section dehiscence with utero-peritoneal fistula: a case report http://hdl.handle.net/10171/22956 Título : Two-dimensional power Doppler-three-dimensional ultrasound imaging of a cesarean section dehiscence with utero-peritoneal fistula: a case report Resumen : Introduction: An imaging diagnosis after an iterative cesarean delivery is reviewed demonstrating a fine ultrasound-pathologic correlation. Case presentation: A 33-year-old woman (G3, P3) presented referring intense dysmenorrhea and intermenstrual spotting since her third cesarean delivery, 1 year before. A cesarean section dehiscence with utero-peritoneal fistula was diagnosed by transvaginal ultrasound. Conclusion: We can conclude that transvaginal two-dimensional power Doppler and threedimensional ultrasound are highly accurate in detecting cesarean section dehiscence and uterine fistula. 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Assessing myometrial infiltration by endometrial cancer: uterine virtual navigation with three-dimensional US http://hdl.handle.net/10171/22915 Título : Assessing myometrial infiltration by endometrial cancer: uterine virtual navigation with three-dimensional US Resumen : To describe and analyze the diagnostic performance of uterine virtual navigation with three-dimensional (3D) ultrasonography (US) for the assessment of the depth of myometrial infiltration by endometrial cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Institutional review board approval was obtained; patients gave oral informed consent. Women with endometrial cancer were evaluated by using 3D US prior to surgical staging. A 3D volume of the whole uterus was obtained and analyzed by using software. Virtual navigation through three orthogonal planes was performed to identify the shortest myometrial tumor-free distance to serosa (TDS) by analyzing the lateral, anterior, posterior, and fundal portions of the myometrium. Myometrial infiltration was also assessed by subjective impression of an examiner. Histologic findings of myometrial infiltration and TDS measured by a pathologist were used as the reference standard. A receiver operating characteristic curve was plotted to identify the best cutoff for TDS for identifying myometrial infiltration of 50% or more. RESULTS: Ninety-six women (mean age, 61.8 years; range, 31-86 years) with endometrial cancer were included in the study. At histologic analysis, myometrial invasion was found to be less than 50% in 69 (72%) cases and 50% or more in 27 (28%) cases. TDS measured with US was positively correlated with histologically measured TDS (r = 0.649; 95% confidence interval: 0.52, 0.76). The best cutoff for US-measured TDS was 9.0 mm (sensitivity, 100%; specificity, 61%; negative predictive value, 100%; positive predictive value, 50%). Subjective impression had a sensitivity of 92.6%, a specificity of 82.3%, a negative predictive value of 96.6%, and a positive predictive value of 67.7%. CONCLUSION: Uterine virtual navigation with 3D US is a reliable method for the assessment of myometrial infiltration in patients with endometrial cancer. 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Triage for surgical management of ovarian tumors in asymptomatic women: assessment of an ultrasound-based scoring system. http://hdl.handle.net/10171/22893 Título : Triage for surgical management of ovarian tumors in asymptomatic women: assessment of an ultrasound-based scoring system. Resumen : OBJECTIVES: To prospectively evaluate an ultrasound-based scoring system as a method for triaging asymptomatic women presenting with an adnexal mass for surgical treatment. METHODS: Two hundred and four adnexal masses in 189 asymptomatic women undergoing elective surgical treatment at our institution were included in this prospective study. Patients were evaluated by transvaginal power Doppler ultrasound imaging before surgery. Patients were classified as low risk or high risk for malignancy according to an ultrasound-based scoring system. Women with a low risk for malignancy were scheduled for laparoscopy and patients with a high risk for malignancy were scheduled for laparotomy. However, patients classified as low risk by the ultrasound scoring system, but with a tumor size >or= 10 cm or clinical suspicion of pelvic adhesions, were instead considered to be at intermediate risk and were scheduled for laparotomy. Some patients classified as high risk were scheduled for an operative laparoscopy by an expert in gynecological oncology. RESULTS: One hundred and thirty-four (65.7%) masses were considered to be low risk and were treated by a laparoscopically guided procedure. All these tumors were benign. Forty-seven (23%) masses were classified as high risk, of which 39 tumors were malignant and eight benign. Twenty-three (11.3%) tumors were considered to be intermediate risk and were scheduled for primary laparotomy. In this group, 21 (91.3%) tumors proved to be benign and two (8.7%) were malignant. CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasound-based triage of asymptomatic women diagnosed with a persistent adnexal mass is effective for selecting the surgical approach. 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z


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DeRoche Gym of Huntington, recently hosted a qualifying meet for tumbling students from across the state of Utah at Huntington Elementary.
Local competitors placing are listed below:
Girls 9-10 Level 5
Tyler Tucker, first; Markette Tanner, second; Mikah Sacco, third; MaKayla Copinga, fourth; Kielie Ivie, fifth; Kaitlyn Thomson, sixth; Kelsey Gordon, seventh.
Girl 6 Level 1
Jordan Mann, first; Cyndee Jensen, third; Kambrie Hinkins, fourth; Ashley Chidester, sixth.
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Sidnee Conder, first; Ashlee Guymon, second.
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Rachel Peterson, first.
Girls 13-14 Level 8
Kamree Campbell, third.
Girls 15 and up Level 8
Megan Sorensen, second.
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Kaitlen Caldwell, first; Adrienne Jones, fourth.
Girls 15 and up Level 7
Roxanne Jackson, first; Michelle Peterson, third; Lisa Sorensen, fourth.
Boys 9-10 Level 1
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Its speed and ground-shattering firepower make it the most feared military force on planet Earth. How much do you know about the U.S. Air Force?
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Question 1 of 30
About how many active personnel are in the Air Force?
It also has more than 175,000 civilian personnel, along with reserves and Air National Guard.
Question 2 of 30
How many pilots are in the Air Force?
about 26,000
about 13,000
There are also about 3,300 navigators and 1,400 air battle managers.
about 6,000
Question 3 of 30
In what year was the Air Force created as a separate branch of the military?
That's right, it wasn't until after the end of WWII that the Air Force was formed.
Question 4 of 30
About how much has the F-35 Lightning II fighter program cost so far?
$1.5 trillion
It is the most expensive weapons program in history and is still in testing phases.
$230 billion
$48 billion
Question 5 of 30
How many enemy planes must a pilot shoot down before being considered an "ace?"
at least five
The best U.S. fighter pilot in WWII was Richard Bong, with 40 kills; a German pilot named Erich Hartmann shot down a whopping 352 planes during WWII.
at least 10
at least 12
Question 6 of 30
About what percentage of Air Force personnel are female?
Women perform critical duties, just like their male counterparts.
Question 7 of 30
In what year were women first trained as Air Force pilots?
Women have been training as pilots for about four decades.
Question 8 of 30
Who was Paul W. Tibbets?
Pilot of the plane that dropped the first atomic bomb
Two days later, the Air Force dropped a second bomb, which helped to end the Pacific War.
Inventor of the first rocket-powered plane
Engineer who created more durable and reliable jet tires
Question 9 of 30
In what year were black men authorized to train as pilots?
The National Defense Act of 1940, signed by Franklin Roosevelt, allowed blacks the opportunity to become pilots.
Question 10 of 30
About how many aircraft does the Air Force have at its disposal?
It is easily the most powerful air force in the world.
Question 11 of 30
What's the average age of the Air Forces' aircraft?
about 19 years
about 25 years
The current Air Force is the oldest (and smallest) since the service branch was created.
about 12 years
Question 12 of 30
What is the Air Force's motto?
"Aim High… Fly-Fight-Win"
Yes, it looks like a high school football team's fight song.
"Aim High… Air Force"
"Let's Make Some Craters"
Question 13 of 30
What's the approximate budget of the Air Force?
$78 billion
$120 billion
$165 billion
High-tech warplanes and jet fuel cost lots and lots of money.
Question 14 of 30
Air Force Capt. Chuck Yeager is best known for what?
crash landing more times than any other pilot
breaking the sound barrier
He broke the sound barrier in 1947 in his rocket-powered X-1 aircraft.
shooting down 12 Vietnamese fighters
Question 15 of 30
What was the "Bomber Mafia?"
a group of elite bomber pilots in WWII
a group of military men who thought long-range bombers could effectively defeat an enemy.
Their belief in air power helped to make the Air Force a separate branch of the military.
a group of Air Force men caught running a criminal organization using Air Force planes during the Vietnam War
Question 16 of 30
Joseph C. McConnell is the top "ace" pilot in Air Force history. How many foes did he shoot down?
He shot down all 16 during a four-month stretch in the Korean War.
Question 17 of 30
How many generals are there in the Air Force?
And there are 22,000 captains and 3,500 colonels.
Question 18 of 30
About how many Air Force personnel are permanently stationed overseas?
The current Air Force is at its smallest size in many years.
Question 19 of 30
How many enemy planes did Capt. Rickenbacker shoot down during WWI?
He was the most successful U.S. ace in WWI.
Question 20 of 30
What was the Doolittle Raid?
Code name for the atomic bombings in the Pacific War
The first U.S. air raid on Japan in WWII
It was led by Col. James Doolittle, who won the Medal of Honor for his efforts.
Many little "doos" (bodily wastes) dropped on Nazi forces during WWII
Question 21 of 30
Before it was established as a separate entity, the Air Force was a part of which branch of the military?
It is now perhaps the most indispensable branch of the military.
Question 22 of 30
What was the "Kettering Bug?"
a bomb with a parachute
an unmanned aerial torpedo
It was a forerunner to the cruise missile, developed by the U.S. Army during WWI.
slang for a WWI venereal disease
Question 23 of 30
How many U.S. presidents have served in the Air Force?
They were Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush, who trained as a fighter pilot.
Question 24 of 30
If an aircraft's name begins with the letter "A," its primary purpose is for what kind of attack?
bomb attack
aerial attack
ground attack
Planes like the A-10 are meant to attack enemy ground forces and to provide close support to friendly troops.
Question 25 of 30
How many U.S. airmen died in WWII?
Only the infantry suffered more losses than the Air Force.
Question 26 of 30
Why was writer Hunter S. Thompson given early discharge from the Air Force?
He struck an officer.
His rebellious attitude
The famous writer was not exactly known for his adherence to rules and regulations.
He was always drunk
Question 27 of 30
What is the specialization of aircraft with names that start with "H?"
They refuel other planes.
They perform search and rescue.
Planes like the HC-130 can provide equipment, crew and fuel for intenstive search and rescue missions.
They are helicopters.
Question 28 of 30
The Air Force shares its birthday with what other well-known government agency?
Both were created on Sept. 18, 1947.
Question 29 of 30
How many combat missions did Gene Roddenberry (of "Star Trek" fame) execute during his time in the Air Force?
He flew combat missions in the Pacific War and earned medals for his performance.
Question 30 of 30
Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?
A class of pilots who flew in both WWI and WWII.
the first class of black pilots
The class had only 12 members but left a permanent mark on aviation history.
a group of ace fighter pilots


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The annual Lake County Fair runs for five days beginning the last Wednesday in July. The Expo Building is available for rent for meetings, shows, weddings, and events year-round. Monthly events including Antique Shows, Swap Meet, Crafts Shows, Dog and Horse Shows, and much more. Visit the website for event schedule.
The landmark State Street Retail Historic District and the surrounding area in Chicago's Loop are considered by many to be the heart of Chicago's culture and commerce. While exploring State Street, you'll find a delightful mix of shopping, entertainment, food and fun. State Street hosts gigantic flagship department stores like Macy's on State and Sears, with a variety of shopping options, including H & M, Nordstrom Rack, Urban Outfitters, Old Navy and Forever 21.
At the Illinois State Museum, permanent and changing exhibits tell the story of Illinois' land, life, people and art. "Changes: Dynamic Illinois Environments", an interactive natural history exhibit, explores 500 million years of Illinois environments. The second floor galleries exhibit an impressive array of historical and contemporary Illinois art, and a family gallery, and the Play Museum for ages 3-10 can be discovered in the lower level. Experience an art project or science experiment every Saturday during "Satur-Play!" Self-guided tour. Open daily.
A Hundred Acres Orchard and Market
A fun-filled orchard featuring apples, berries, melons. The indoor market is filled with jams, jellies, sauces, dips, salsas, candy and homemade "take n bake" pies. Also unique is the Krazy Kernel Kettle Korn, produced right in Princeton! Specialty cheeses, such as Antonella, Buffalo Wing Jack, and Tomato Basil Yellow Cheddar are also available. Pair these cheeses with some of the wines that are sold in the new wine shop, or enjoy your purchase on the newly constructed outdoor patio area. The Cider Mill banquet room has been expanded to accommodate 200 guests, so plan your wedding, reception, party, or reunion here!
Chicago Botanic Garden Farmer's Market
First and third Sundays of the month from May until October (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Gather seasonal produce, flowers, herbs, and other local, sustainable products at this bimonthly Garden event that is held rain or shine. Talk with vendors and sample fresh fare. Visitors may purchase a special market bag from the Garden Shop to carry their purchases home. Free admission; $25 per car (includes tax) .
Rendleman Orchards Farm Market
Tree ripened peaches & nectarines from July - August, and apples from September - December. This farm market is open 7 days a week with seasonal produce, preserves, pickles and other specialty food items and gifts.
CITY:Alto Pass
Tour the walk-through gardens and browse the nursery selling 170 different ornamental grasses, trees and shrubs.
Opened in 1958, this is one of the first strip-mall shopping centers in America -- 27 stores are locally owned and operated. Bakery, hardware, liquor, florist, restaurant, and the Neighborhood Co-op featuring local grown produce.
Since its inception in 2002, Prairie Fire Glass has delighted visitors with the mesmerizing art of traditional glassblowing. Featuring a gallery in the front of the store and a working studio in the back, you can peruse original art glass creations while enjoying live glassblowing demonstrations.
Just beyond the river bend, the residents of Grafton readily embrace visitors, inviting them to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Grafton, resting under the Mississippi River bluffs, is home to five wineries, flea markets, antique shops, restaurants and views like no other along the river. Bed & Breakfast Inns and Guests Houses scattered throughout the town offer views of the river and a taste of life in a river town. With barges just a stone's throw away on the Mississippi River, you are guaranteed to gain a new perspective of what living on the river really means.
Firehouse Flea Market & Antiques
We have a wide variety of items including glassware, pyrex, VCR tapes, DVD's, CD's, lamps, Fenton glass, jewelry, vintage clothing, books, small furniture & knick-knacks. We have something for everyone!
Discover Green Street and the heart of campus at the University of Illinois. Restaurants, bars, shops, bookstores and more await your presence in this Orange & Blue themed area.
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
What Lincoln Center is to New Yourk and Kennedy Center is to Washington D.C., Krannert Center is to the Midwest—a magnificent showcase for the performing arts. KCPA is a premier educational and professional performing arts complex and is the setting for over 300 performances each year. A professional laboratory for the University of Illinois dance, theatre, opera and music departments, the Center also hosts internationally famous artists such as Emmy Lou Harris, Herbie Hancock, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Mark Morris Dance Group, and is home to the Champaign-Urbana Symphony and Sinfonia de Camera.
Ackerman Farms, celebrating over 100 years as a working family farm, invites everyone to join us from the 3rd week in August through the 3rd week in December. We feature over 150 different varieties of pumpkins and squash in all shapes and sizes, over 25 varieties of beautiful hardy mums, and over 15 varieties of apples from our orchard - everything you need for your fall decorations and for your table. Plan to spend the afternoon with us in our family friendly corn maze, ride a hay rack, browse the gift shop and visit our friendly farm animals. At Christmas, join us for hot cider by a cozy fire and leisurely shop our wonderful Christmas selection of gifts and decor. Don't forget to call us to schedule birthday parties or class field trips.
Visit the Ferrara Pan Candy Company outlet store and see how many ways you can satisfy your candy cravings!
CITY:Forest Park
Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery
Taste soft reds, crisp whites, and luscious fruit wines all made at the winery using the best of Illinois grapes. Watch wine being made and then relax and enjoy a glass of wine in the tasting room or on the deck overlooking the vineyard. The Sweet & Savory Plate of meats, cheeses, fruits and chocolate is available daily for a light lunch or snack. Special events are help throughout the year including vineyard tours, festivals, and wine and food pairings. A small private room is available for showers, parties, and meetings. Visit their website to learn more about Famous Fossil wines or upcoming events. Open: June thru December: Daily: 11 am to 6 pm; January thru May: Wednesday thru Saturday: 11 am to 6 pm; Sunday: Noon to 5 pm.
Located at the famous Water Tower Place, you'll find the store girls of all ages want to visit. They come from far and near to experience the magic that is American Girl Place Chicago—featuring specialty shops, private dining and, of course, lovable dolls. The only destination of its kind in the world for girls and their families.
Chicago's newest shopping destination features 50 world-class specialty shops. 15 sumptuous restaurants, five elegant hotels, one magnificent Nordstrom and over 2,500 parking spaces.
Showcasing classic and one-of-a-kind Corvettes and memorabilia, My Garage Museum is a must-see attraction for any car enthusiast. Corvettes on display include Indy pace cars, racing machines, the last C-4 and the first 21st century model.
The Shoppes at Grand Prairie ~ a vibrant, open-air lifestyle center in Peoria ~ is the premier dining and shopping destination for the region. The Shoppes features an exciting blend of retailers and restaurants, along with our anchor stores: Bergner's, DSW, Jillian's and Dick's Sporting Goods. The center is highlighted by an inviting, lushly landscaped outdoor environment that features animal sculptures throughout the center, the nationally acclaimed Holocaust Memorial Button exhibit filled with 11 million buttons, the Caterpillar children's play area, and weekend entertainment.
Come visit Chicago's first and only year-round, indoor marketplace providing you with permanent, convenient and personal access to local artisans and purveyors.Featuring nearly 30 individual specialty vendors, Chicago French Market offers fresh ingredients for cooking at home, delicious grab-and-go options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, light snacks, picnics, easy party planning for home and office settings, plus meaningful gift ideas, all in one convenient location.
Chicagolands most creative hot glass artisan studio. Glass that glows in the dark that uses phosphorus materials. Shop for unique ready made pieces or take a class and make your own. We are great for interactive special events and parties! We can custom create many different shapes, colors for decoration or to display awards and memorials.
Over 150 specialty stores with outdoor ambiance! Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Lord & Taylor and Sears, The Cheesecake Factory, Maggiano's, The Clubhouse and Mon Ami Gabi restaurants. Voted the #1 shopping center.
CITY:Oak Brook
Obed & Isaacs Microbrewery and Eatery
It's all about the freshest and best in local beer, great food and top service. Featuring a diverse and eclectic menu and locally crafted beer, located near the Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
An eclectic district filled with dining and multi-cultural attractions, Midtown Champaign, with the beautiful Boneyard Creek flowing, connects Downtown and Campustown Champaign.
Conveniently located at the corner of Knoxville Ave. and Prospect Road in the heart of Peoria. We invite you to explore the boutiques and eateries along our historic boardwalk. Enjoy a gourmet lunch, shop for a new outfit, find traditional and modern home decor, or surprise a loved one with a bouquet of fresh flowers. The quality and sophistication of the Junction City experience rivals anything found in Illinois.
Established in 1980, Owl Creek Vineyard is the founding vineyard of the Shawnee Hills region. With a strong tradition of award-winning wines, and a belief in educating our consumer, our tasting room has become the perfect place to experience well-crafted Shawnee Hills beverages. Now home to Apple Knocker Hard Cider, an Illinois-based craft cider house that combines our expertise in modern small-lot wine production, and the creativity of craft beer techniques, to produce a new breed of American ciders.
More than 55 dealers: antiques, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, old toys. Two miles east of Galena.
Chicago Stand-up Paddle Boarding
Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP) offers yet another way to experience the Chicago lakefront. This hybrid of surfing and kayaking involves standing on an over-sized surfboard and paddling with a single bladed paddle. The concept, which was originally used by ancient Polynesian cultures, has seen a revival in the last 15 years. You can get all your questions answered and equipment rentals from Chicago SUP, the experts in Chicago for Stand-up Paddle Boarding.
Green City Outdoor/Indoor Market
Green City Market is Chicago's only year-round farmer's market promoting local, sustainable farmers, producers and chefs by connecting them to the public through educational programming and special events. Enjoy the Outdoor market May through October.
A fresh mix of vintage and new items featuring an ever-changing array of home furnishings, gifts and items of intrigue. Stop in and be inspired.
Richardson Adventure Farm and Corn Maze
Home of the World's Largest Corn Maze! Theres lots to do for all ages -- slides, pedal carts, jumping pillows, a carousel, wagon rides, pig races, and a 50 tall observation tower. For an additional charge, there are pumpkins of all shapes and colors, a train ride, petting zoo, zipline, zorbing, concessions, fresh donuts, fudge, kettle corn, and more! There are 2 kids game trails where parents can take their kids into the big maze, and not get lost! Or, find all of the checkpoints and earn a beautiful, full color certificate. Open until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays for corn-mazing at night and sitting around a campfire with hot chocolate! Reserve a campfire spot as a base camp for your group!
CITY:Spring Grove
Alto Vineyards' retail wine shop and tasting room offers custom gift baskets, gourmet foods and local artwork. Indoor and outdoor seating offers a place to relax with a glass of Alto's finest. Alto's original location is situated in Alto Pass, on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
Vertical Heartland Climbing School at Draper's Bluff
Vertical Heartland Climbing School offers you an amazing opportunity to see Illinois from new heights. Perfect for rock climbing novices and experienced enthusiasts, Vertical Heartland offers hand-on instruction that's provided by experienced guides with climbs tailored to suit your needs. Climbing services are available year round, seven days a week. Personal and group outings are scheduled by reservation. Reservations are preferred at least two weeks in advance.
Open August through November, come visit our farm this fall to share in our rustic culture and enjoy a taste of the season. Many varieties of apples to taste. Also available, in season, are raspberries, pumpkins, home-made goodies, and our famous apple cider donuts. Take a horse drawn ride out to the orchard to pick your own apples too. Family tradition starts here! There's a petting zoo too.
CITY:Poplar Grove
Visit this flea market that is famous for wonderful bargains on everything from tires and tools, to fresh produce and clothing. The market is a Chicago tradition that's held every Sunday.
This outfitter in Oglesby offers river rafting excursions on the Class 3 rapids of this popular stretch of the Vermillion River. With 14 sets of rapids on this 9-1/2 mile trip, Vermillion River Rafting will supply you with whatever your party needs: from rafts, paddles, life vests even rafting instructions. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and for parties of 5 or more.
Open area with both indoor buildings and outdoor displays. Special events are held here nearly every weekend, including the famous Kane County Flea Market.
CITY:St. Charles
The Wabash Valley Wine Trail is made up of five wineries located in the southeastern part of the state. Visitors to this area can enjoy the scenic Wabash River Valley, historic towns, and quaint bed and breakfasts.
Enclosed, two-level shopping center featuring Apple, Coach, A/X Armani, Lego, Gilly Hicks and over 150 fine shops & restaurants.
CITY:Orland Park
This landmark development on State St. features first-to-Chicago retailers, signature dining and entertainment venues within a five-story atrium. The center has direct access to the CTA Red and Blue Lines as well as Chicago's extensive pedway system.
It's not just a bike shop, and it's not just a coffee shop—it's an artistic space, a working space, a space to live in. They encourage everyone to bring suggestions and feedback; to bring their kids, or their laptops, or both; and to make new friends by elbowing into the community table. Everything they do is centered around this sense of community, right down to their manufacturing. Heritage bikes are designed, welded (by hand, out of American steel), and assembled right here in the city of Chicago. Plus, almost every bike is entirely unique, as Heritage focuses on full customization. Whether it's sparkly colors or Italian leather accessories that float your boat, they'll find something to match your style.
Take the 3-hour food tasting and cultural walking Chicago tours, which combine delicious food and drink tastings with some serious fun in Chicago's most delicious, off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, you'll experience delectable foods from one-of-a-kind specialty food stores and ethnic eateries while receiving an insiders view into the culture, history and architecture that defines the Windy City. Walk away with new culinary perspectives, big smiles, satisfied taste buds and the confidence to continue exploring the areas where locals live.
A contemporary hand blown glass art studio. Original works of art created by Hiram Toraason. The studio provides a number of glass making opportunities, for the beginner to the advanced. Customize your experience! Formal classes to team building workshops are available. The gallery offers a variety glass from functional to the one of a kind creations. Ready to get hands-on with glass blowing yourself? Call for an appointment and let Torasson Glass help you create the perfect glass creation for you!
Huntley Outlet Center offers over 40 brand name retailers at 25% to 65% off every day, including Mikasa, Reebok/Rockport Outlet Store, BOSE Factory Outlet, The Gap, Carter's and much more.
Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery was founded to produce the finest honey wines (Meads) in the Midwest. They are Chicago's first winery and the only meadery on the Northern Illinois Wine Trail.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 100's of shops, quality merchandise at bargain prices. Craft/collectibles mall.
CITY:Villa Park
Pickers Outlet Mall is a new 5,000 square foot building located on the busy Herrin Road (1.5 miles west of I-57). The mall can accommodate about 43 vendors. It is set-up like an antique mall, but has more to offer than antiques. It is a fun place to shop where the merchandise is changing daily.
CITY:Johnston City
Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery
Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery is Illinois' first farmstead cheese making facility, founded in 2004. Visit this off the beaten path farm and learn about their cheese-making process and their "Animal Welfare Approved" Goat Dairy. Taste their delicious, award winning varieties of goat cheese and sample their amazing goat milk gelato and organic fruits. The farm is open weekdays for drop-in visitors to see the goats, walk the grounds and purchase farm products. During the summer, you can also visit the farm during Wednesday afternoon open houses. In addition to self-guided tours of the farm, you can get gelato by the scoop and purchase products from their farm as well as those from other farms and food artisans. Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery also offers additional food events in the summer with Dinners on the Farm, Third Friday Pop-Ups, and tasting trail events. This is a working farm, so check their website for hours and activities before venturing out to the farm.
Experience a bit of Napa Valley in Central Illinois. Visit the winery, tasting room and gift shop. Enjoy the panoramic view available for weddings, receptions and meetings.
Illinois Sparkling Co. - August Hill Winery
Visit Illinois Sparkling Co. tasting room at the August Hill Winery and experience locally-made handcrafted wines. Wine tastings and flights, wine gifts & accessories, gallery of local art, outdoor patio, private events.
Nestled in the heart of the Fox Valley, and home to dozens of delightful shops, restaurants and galleries is Geneva – a picture postcard. Come stroll along the lush, tree-lined streets and visit a historic town with exquisite dining, boutique shopping, world-class lodging and award-winning festivals. Located 50 miles from downtown Chicago, Geneva is a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle by I-88, I-90 or Metra train.
Located in the quaint river town of Grafton Illinois along the Great River Road Scenic Byway, the Grafton Winery and Brewhaus overlooks the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. Nestled among the river bluffs, our winery offers great views of the river for every season. Come join us for dinner with soup, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and pasta dishes. Private parties & banquets are welcome.
Chicago's own Chinatown features beautiful Chinese-style buildings, as well as exotic dining and shopping experiences that have made the neighborhood a popular destination for visitors and locals alike.
Rock Island's Quad City Botanical Center houses exotic tropical flowers, a 14-foot waterfall and reflecting pools with koi. Seasonal attractions include a butterfly garden and the Garden Train Railway exhibit. The Botanical Center also regularly hosts art exhibitions and special events for families.
CITY:Rock Island
One of Illinois' top tourist destination, anchored by Nordstrom, Macy's, Lord & Taylor, Sears, and JC Penney. Woodfield has nearly 300 stores, restaurants, and specialty shops all under one roof.
This engaging retail experience features the full line of Hershey's products, as well as one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs Be entertained by the singing baker at the bake shoppe, offering cupcakes, cookies and brownies all topped with Hershey's products.
Curtis Orchard is an 80-acre apple orchard, pumpkin patch and entertainment farm offers activities for the whole family. Open July 20–December 20, the orchard country store and bakery offer a wide variety of gift and food items, including pies, fritters, apple crisp donuts and award-winning cider. Outdoor activities include seasonal apple and pumpkin picking, kids play structures, a giant slide, several mazes including the corn maze, petting zoo, toddler area, birthday parties and corporate picnics. Weekend activities include outdoor meals, live entertainment, seasonal pony rides, and an orchard wagon.
Stroll downtown Springfield and check out shops that carry everything from Lincoln souvenirs to one-of-a-kind jewelry and fresh-made fudge. Downtown is also host to many events and festivals throughout the year.
The Pink Elephant Antique Mall has many hidden gems. Open daily 9:30 am - 5:30 pm.
The oldest and largest continuously operating winery in Illinois producing more than 50 varietals and 25,000 cases of award-winning wines each year. Come in for a tour and tasting to experience the finest vintages, gourmet cuisine, and luxurious lodging. Tasting room and gift shop open daily. Complimentary tours on weekends. Gift shop featuring wine-related items, specialty gift baskets, glassware, and elegant home decor. Visit our website for events throughout the year including our renowned Oktoberfest.
The avenue's most fashionable address features an unprecedented shopping experience at Bloomingdale's flagship store, along with 70 fine shops and restaurants. Enjoy six levels of spectacular shopping at retailers like Coach, Gucci, Maxmara, and Mark Shale.
Held June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9 and Oct. 14.
The ritzy North Michigan Avenue shopping district boasts a dizzying array of stores, including Nordstrom, H&M, Tiffany, Chanel and the flagship Crate & Barrel store. Upscale shopping centers include Water Tower Place and The 900 Shops. In just eight blocks, you can shop at over 420 exclusive stores and boutiques, enjoy fine dining at over 200 restaurants and discover unsurpassed hospitality at over 50 hotels.
Alto Vineyards Winery & Tasting Room
Nestled in the Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois, sits Alto Vineyards, the region's oldest, most award-winning winery. Founded in 1988 by Guy Renzaglia, Alto introduced a new industry to the area, starting a movement that has altered its landscape. Today, Alto Vineyards shares the region with 11 other wineries along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, in the state's first federally recognized grape-growing region, known as an American Viticultural Area (AVA). While continuing to produce some of Illinois' finest wine, Alto opened a new tasting room in Champaign, IL, and began distributing throughout the state and surrounding regions. Celebrating 25 years in business in 2013, Alto constructed a new, modern tasting room next to the vineyard in Alto Pass. Resting atop the new facility lies an outdoor deck for customers to take in the view on one of southern Illinois' oldest vineyards – a truly breathtaking sight that exemplifies the beauty of the Shawnee National Forest and Illinois wine country. We invite you to visit our winery and tasting rooms to experience the tradition of Alto Vineyards.
CITY:Alto Pass
Discover cute boutiques housed in historic storefronts in downtown Champaign, including antique and consignment shops. Be sure to stop at PACA's Architectural Salvage Warehouse, where you'll find everything from vintage stained glass to ceramic tiles.
From kayaking and biking to scooter rentals, Fever River Outfitters has everything you need to add a little adventure to your Galena getaway. The staff here knows the area well and offers excursions that take care of every detail—whether you're kayaking to an island picnic or taking a scooter to a vineyard for an afternoon wine tasting. Want to explore on your own? Simply rent or purchase outdoor gear and set off on your own adventure along the many biking paths, waterways and winding roads of this scenic part of northwest Illinois.
This historic boardwalk dates back to the 1890s. Today it offers galleries featuring quality handcrafts created by local artisans and a country store.
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.
Goebbert's Pumpkin Farm and Garden Center
Fall: festival with haunted house, corn maze, farm animals, and more. Spring/Summer: large selection of annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, trees, shrubs, aquatic plants, roses, planters, and gourmet food items. Admission is free - cost for some activities.
CITY:South Barrington
Flamm Orchards/Fruits & Cream Stand
Take a drive out to the orchards and buy in-season strawberries, peaches and apples. Flamm's Fruits & Cream Stand offers treats like homemade strawberry shortcake, cobblers, apple dumplings and pies.
Tanger Outlet Center at Tuscola
Tanger Outlet Center offers a big city shopping experience without the big-city hassle. Brand-name stores at great prices including Coach, JCrew, UnderArmor, and Chico's - over 40 brand name outlets! Check out our monthly special events, coupons and sales. Tanger Outlet Center is conveniently located off of I-57, exit 212 in Tuscola. Locations nearby include Champaign and Amish Country.
Located in the heart of Illinois' Amish country, The Great Pumpkin Patch is a working farm that features beautiful gardens, including a spectacular collection of more than 5,000 mums, and offers its heirloom seeds for sale. Known for its more than 300 varieties of rare pumpkins, squash and gourds from around the globe that are grown right on the farm and displayed in its Great Pumpkin Patch from mid-September through October 31 every year. The on-site Homestead Bakery sells made-from-scratch goodies such as pies and angel food cake during spring, summer and fall.
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Comments: Just picked up a 3/8 oz Chart Sexy Shad and even though it was raining I had to try it out. Within a few casts I caught an angry bass! I will definitely be using this a lot. Very high quality & very sharp hooks. You can't go wrong putting this in your arsenal.
From: Travis: WI 5/28/16
Comments: i'm a South-korea pro Basser and used this spinnerbait on tournament...i took the second place. this spinner is great.
From: Bowon: Daegu, Korea 7/6/14
Comments: Awesome Spinnerbait! On a windy point on a cloudy day I snatched up a 4lb 3oz Bass and the fish didn't even bend the Spinnerbait arm like other brands. One of my favorite Spinnerbaits. Definitely will being buying more
From: Jbird: RI
Comments: GREAT Spinnerbait!! I'm writing this about 10 minutes after hammering some smallmouth in the river by house with this thing. I use the 1/2oz. Sexy Shad and I'm catching fish almost every other cast. Great action, I agree that it has amazing flash when you give it a little pop. The skirt can be a little sticky, but not enough for me to consider it a real issue. They run true, even after 20 or so fish catches, I haven't had to tweak mine yet at all. Pick one up, the smallmouth love them, I'm sure largemouth do too, you won't regret it!
From: Keegan: IA
Comments: this is an amazing spinner bait especially the double willow painted sexy shad and sexy shad crome. It will catch you fish
Comments: Good spinnerbait overall. The skirt gets tangled in the blades and swivels sometimes. I cut the magic tails off and eliminated the problem. It also gives the bait a smaller profile and more flare when popped or jerked.
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Comments: GREAT spinnerbait bill does not know what he is talking about i bought one from a local tackle shop with a willow and colarado in sexy shad and then went fishing with my dad at the coal mines and caugth a 6 1/2 pound bass !!!!!! BILL IS SO STUPID FOR SAYING THAT!!!!
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In 1954 SSgt Paul Sersland was traveling from Los Angeles to Birmingham, Ala. to make repairs on a B-25 bomber. Over the Grand Canyon the plane began to experience problems and Sersland talked with the Lord and told him he didn't need to fly anymore if he got him through the ordeal. That was the last time Sersland flew in an airplane until May 13 when he had an opportunity to fly in a B-17 Flying Fortress. Sersland is a WWII veteran and was a waist gunner on a B-17 bomber. He was a member of the 303rd Bomb Group and the 360th Bomb Squadron stationed at RAF Molesworth. The 303rd was better know as the Hell's Angels. The Hell's Angels was one of the first B-17 units in England. They were the first group to complete 25 combat missions in June, 1943, going on to complete 364 combat missions more than any other group. Sersland completed a total of 35 combat missions during his time as a waist gunner.
Sersland enlisted in the Army Air Core as a cadet when he was 18 years old. He volunteered to serve as a crew member on a B-17. When he got to the barracks he noticed many of the bunks were empty. He asked why are these bunks empty did they go home? The airman who gave him the tour replied "they finished their mission but it depends on what you call home". This made him nervous, seven out of the 12 planes that were assigned to Sersland's unit went down.
Sersland said the B-17 was the best plane during WWII. It could take punishment, carry a large payload and bring you back alive. When asked what his scariest experience was Sersland told of the time when his crew was flying a combat mission and their number one engine got hit and was vibrating violently. The crew tried to feather the prop, but they were unsuccessful. The right aileron was blown off and gas was coming out of the right wing. The oil pressure on the plane continued to drop and the plane had to fall out of formation. When a plane dropped out of formation it was vulnerable to enemy attack. Somehow, the pilot was able to land the plane and the crew was able to survive. Sersland and another crew member are the only living survivors of the B-17 crew that Sersland served with during the war.
Sersland and his step-son, Jerry Cottrell got to go on the flight together. They sat in the radio control area. Sersland said on some missions he had to man both waist guns. Recently, Sersland and his family had the opportunity to return to England and take a tour of RAF Molesworth.
The flight lasted approximately 30 minutes. Passengers were able to walk through the aircraft and take a look at all of the crew positions. This short flight gave only a sample of what it was like to fly on a B-17 during the war. After the flight Sersland kissed the ground.
This flight was made possible by the Liberty Foundation. The Liberty Foundation's B-17 "Memphis Belle" is one of only 13 B-17's that still fly today. The B-17 dubbed the "Flying Fortress" as a result of her defensive fire power saw action in every theater of operation during WWII. The majority of all WWII B-17's were operated by the Eighth Airforce in Europe and participated in countless missions from bases in England deep into enemy territory. There were 12,732 B-17's produced between 1935 and 1945, of these 4,735 were lost in combat. Following WWII, the B-17 saw combat in three more wars, B-17's saw service in Korea, Israel used them in the war of 1948 and they were even used during Vietnam.
"Memphis Belle" was built toward the end of the war and never saw any combat. It is painted in the colors and nose art of the original historic "Memphis Belle" B-17 that flew countless missions with the 91st bomb group of the mighty Eighth Airforce, and was the first B-17 to complete 25 missions.
The Liberty Foundation's B-17 has an interesting postwar history. Sold Surplus to National Metals Co. of Phoenix, Ariz. for the sum of $2,687.00 and then sold to Fast Way Air of Long Beach, Calif. 44-83546 became N3703G on the US civil register. In 1960 she was converted to a water bomber and operated as Tanker 78 until the late 1970s. N3703G was purchased by the Military Aircraft Restoration Corporation (MARC) in 1982. MARC, was started by David Tallichet, a wartime B-17 pilot with the 100th bomb group. He and his staff restored the B-17G to resemble a B-17F model. The restoration included reinstallation of power turrets, early tail gunners compartment, early Sperry dorsal turret recovered from a south Pacific wreck and adding a 91st BG paint scheme
In 1989, N3703G was hired for use in the filming of the Memphis Belle movie in England. In July 1989 she crossed the Atlantic with another B-17 to participate in the filming of the movie. Since returning to the U.S. N3703G has continued in the paint scheme of the "Memphis Belle"
The Liberty Foundation's B-17 provides visitors the opportunity to take a step back in time and gain respect for the men and women who gave so much to protect our freedoms. At each stop, flight "missions" are available in the Memphis Belle, which allow people to take flights in this historic aircraft. During flight operations, there will be a designated, secure area for those who would like to watch the aircraft flights at no charge. For enthusiasts that choose to take a flight experience on this legendary aircraft, these participants receive a pre-flight safety briefing containing the historical significance of the aircraft and a spectacular scenic air tour around the city. During the flight, passengers enjoy the unique opportunity of moving about the aircraft to the different combat crew positions to see the viewpoint that thousands of our heroes saw in combat more than 60 years ago.
World War II was the single greatest challenge to freedom in the 20th Century. Through the 46 months of war, more than 300,000 American soldiers, sailors and aviators died defending the beliefs that they held dear, with many more sacrificing in other ways. These men became our heroes through their struggles and came home to a grateful nation. Over the half century since, those heroes became our husbands, uncles, fathers and grandfathers; in many cases their stories were never shared with their families. Now with the popularity of movies like "Pearl Harbor" and the Steven Ambrose book "The Wild Blue", families are seeking to learn more about our veterans. They realize that these stories of courage and valor need to be preserved for future generations. Estimates place the number of World War II veterans dying each day at more than 1,500. With each death, another story of courage, honor and sacrifice is lost forever. This aircraft represents that legacy of courage and valor."
The Liberty Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit flying museum and funds generated merely help offset these high costs. Only the public's interest and other generous donations keep this historic aircraft flying and from being silenced permanently in a museum for years to come.
The flying event took place at the South Valley Regional Airport.


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In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a resolution designating November "National American Indian Heritage Month." To honor this rich Native heritage, the Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and many other institutions are planning special celebrations and events. In addition to the national events, Chicago and many other communities are sponsoring a variety of local events.
The Newberry holds one of the strongest collections on American Indians in the world, with an excess of 130,000 volumes, over one million manuscript pages, 2,000 maps, 500 atlases, 11,000 photographs, and 3,500 drawings and paintings on the subject. A new database (only available within the library), American Indian Histories and Cultures, is a deep and wide ranging selection of visual and textual resources from this collection.
Other freely available Newberry digital resources on American Indians include:
Online research guides are available to assist researchers in using the library's print collections. Those getting started in doing Native American genealogy, might want to consult the following resources available in the 2nd floor reading room:
- Byers, Paula K., eds. Native American Genealogical Sourcebook. New York : Gale Research, 1995. Call No. Local History Ref E98.G44 N37 1995.
- Kavasch, E. Barrie. A Student's Guide To Native American Genealogy. Phoenix, Ariz. : Oryx Press, 1996. Call No. Local History Ref E98.G44 K39 1996.
- Kirkham, E. Kay. Our Native Americans and Their Records of Genealogical Value. Logan, UT: Everton, 1980-1984.Call No. Local History Ref Z1209.2.N67 K57. 2 vols.
- McClure, Tony Mack. Cherokee Proud: A Guide For Tracing And Honoring Your Cherokee Ancestors. Somerville, Tenn. : Chunannee Books, 1996. Call No. Local History Ref E99.C5 M275 1996.
- . Tracing Ancestors Among The Five Civilized Tribes: Southeastern Indians Prior To Removal. Baltimore, MD : Genealogical Publishing Company, 2002. Call No. Local History Ref E99.C5 L45 2002.


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PFC Brandon Ness and his younger brother PFC Chad Ness may be eighteen months apart but their love to serve their country led them to join the military at the same time.
Both are products of Gallatin High School.
After discovering their own family history in the military, the boys knew it was something they were destined to do together.
"I did it just because I felt like it was my thing to do," said PFC Brandon Ness of the 1-139th Military Police Company. "It was my time."
His brother shared a more personal experience knowing he was called to service at a young age.
"We always played with G.I. Joe's as little kids and we both kind of had that burning passion to serve our country in the biggest way we could," said PFC Chad Ness of the 1-129th Field Artillery unit.
The two are serving in different companies but said they have no problem keeping in touch with each other.
Chad Ness is still going through high school and will meet up with his unit once he graduates this May.
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