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Random Thoughts - Beware Playoff Reputations
Kent Wilson
June 03 2013 11:12AM
The post-season has wound its way into the semi-finals and there are few interesting stories that have popped up that I'd like to discuss briefly. Starting with the "upstart" Tomas Vokoun who is, of course, nothing of the sort.
"Dodging the Vokoun Bullet"
It's good to see a guy who has been a very good goalie for most of his career finally getting a chance to strut his stuff in the playoffs. Vokoun was a top-10 puckstopper in the NHL in terms of save percentage starting in Nashville, but was never considered truly elite because he never "carried a team" to significant success outside of the regular season. Of course, that had as much to do with the quality of the teams he spent playing behind (the Preds and Florida Panthers, mostly) than any failing of his own.
In between jobs with the Flames and Lightning, Jay Feaster wrote for the Hockrey News. One of his pieces was a self-congratulatory article on how he had "avoided" that loser Vokoun when he was available. Hilariously titled "Dodging the Vokoun bullet", Feaster lays out what was more or less the general sentiment surrounding the big goalie not too long ago:
While we had goaltending problems in Tampa at the time, we were not interested in Vokoun. Our pro scouts were not sold on Vokoun's ability to win a championship and thrive under big-game pressure...
Vokoun was traded to the Panthers on June 22, 2007 and has been the top netminder there for the past three seasons, including the current campaign. He has yet to carry his team to the post-season and last year, when new coach Pete DeBoer really needed him to elevate his play, he faltered, stumbling badly enough that DeBoer handed the starting reins to backup Craig Anderson down the stretch.
Anderson signed with Colorado this past summer and is leading a resurgent Avalanche team. The Panthers countered by signing former Devils No. 3 goalie, Scott Clemmensen. Just as Anderson carried the Panthers last season, Clemmensen was the go-to goalie for the Devils when Martin Brodeur missed most of the season with an injury and the putative No. 2, Kevin Weekes, once again failed to live up to expectations. Clemmensen saved the day in Jersey and Florida did well to land him after losing Anderson.
Unfortunately, Clemmensen has been away from the team dealing with personal/family matters recently, which has resulted in Vokoun carrying the load. Not surprisingly, Vokoun has faltered and the Panthers find themselves desperately needing help from their backup goalie yet again. The only way for Florida to climb back into the hunt is for Clemmensen to do for his current squad what he did last year in Newark, and time is of the essence.
Vokoun's SV% over his 4 seasons in Florida? .919, .926, .925 and .922. Clemmensen's save rates for the same team over the same period? .912, .911, .913.
If you ever wonder how decision makers follow narratives too closely and end up missing the forest for the trees sometimes, here's a nice, shining example for you. Feaster wrote this post on October 19, 2009, meaning the season was probably less than 10 games old. I guess Vokoun got off to a rough start, no doubt due more to vairance than anything, but he recovered to play 63 games that year and post 23 wins and a .925 SV% - .937 at ES (!) which are excellent-to-elite numbers. Clemmensen's SV% that year was .912 at ES (below averagee, nearing replacement level) and the only reason his overall SV% was respectable was because of an outlandishly lucky .911 SV% on the PK.
So Feaster's take on the situation - informed by his scout's "feelings" about a guys psychological make-up as well as a few, isolated periods of Vokoun's performance foregrounded above his general high level of play - was exactly 180 degrees wrong.
Anyways, it took MA Fleury falling on his face (a guy who ironically benefits from an undeserved reputation), but Vokoun's finally gotten a chance to play behind a decent team in the post-season. He's crushing things with a .940 SV% despite being 36 years old.
A lot of people are on focused on the Iginla angle for the Pens cup run and if they win it will be a great story for Jarome. In addition, though, it will be sweet vindication for a high quality goaltender who laboured behind lousy teams for a lot of years and was unfairly tarred as a loser because of it.
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- Clearly the post-season can make or break reputations that stick to a player for years afterwards. They can also make pending UFA's a lot richer (or poorer, I suppose). Robyn Regehr has already hit the jackpot with the Kings with a new two year deal, despite the fact he has been on the steep decline for a few awhile now. Reggie can't really skate at an appropriate level to be competitive these days, and his offense/puck skills were never his strong points. He can still clear bodies from the front of the net and down low, but his utility is extremely limited by his weaknesses, which continue to overtake his game as he ages. My guess is the Kings regret that contract eventually.
Anyways, another guy riding the playoff gravy train is Bryan Bickell.
He's basically been a plugger for the Hawks for years, but has recently started scoring "big goals" in the playoffs which is garnering him all sorts of attention and accolades.
Now, whenever a relative unknown (or career checker type) starts putting up nice numbers in short bursts, it usually means one of two things:
1.) Unusal opportunity/circumstances
2.) Unusual percentages
This time, it's probably both - Bickell has 6 goals on just 24 shots on net so far, good for a 25 SH%. With pucks going in for him, Bickell is also getting a bit more time with the Hawks big guns than he would normally garner.
His underlying numbers don't speak to a player who has suddenly raised his play and is worthy of a substantially larger contract tho. Bickell's relative corsi is -12.5/60 despite a zone start ratio of 71.1% (!!), one of the highest on ratios on the team.
Bickell is a big dude at 6'4" and 230 pounds, so he's the kind of guy who makes GM's eyes light up whenever there's a hint he might be able to do something besides crash and bang. If he continues to get the bounces, you can assume someone is going to pay him entirely too much for too long this summer.
- Of the four teams left in the playoffs, three of them were were top-5 teams in terms of possession stats this year. Pittsburgh is the other one and their possession was mediocre because their rates took a big hit down the stretch due to a combination of injuries (Neal, Crosby, Letand and Malkin) as well as Ray Shero's deadline additions, which were a bunch of mediocre or worse possession players (Jarome Iginla, Brendan Morrow and Doug Murray).
The Pens are a really, really good team when guys like Crosby, Letang and Malkin are on the ice, but their depth is actually fairly underwhelming in light of losing Jordan Staal and then adding dudes who can't drive play effectively. Pittsburgh is now much more dependent on the percentages for victory than they were previously, which makes advancing past a team like Boston a lot tougher. Crosby and Malkin might be the sort of rare talents who can actually maintain an above average on-ice SH% for their club, but as we all know percentages can be notoriously fickle. Having Vokoun in for Fleury improves the Pens chances, but I still consider them underdogs personally.
About the Draft...
For the first time in the last two years we may not have the budget to physically send someone from FN to the draft (I have attended the last two) thanks to a vagrant stealing Wanye's credit card when he was passed out in the gutter one night and maxing it out on pedicures and Cristal.
So unless something changes - like a title sponsor stepping up with a cheque that will cover the costs and get their name on every draft related article from here till June 30 (hint, hint) - we will have to find a way to get the job done from Calgary.
Which isn't terrible in itself of course. With the first round being perhaps the biggest one in franchise history it would have been good to have a man on the scene, but we will nevertheless find a way to provide in depth analysis even if I'm not in NJ to take in the proceedings this time around.
June 04 2013, 08:35AM
"In 3-5years when we are fully reaping the benefits of his savvy drafting I hope most who hate the guy will retract their premature evaluations..."
Right. You're rebuking premature evaluations by saying how awesome his decisions are going to be 5 years from now.
I have some GIFs I could use to describe that kind of mentality, if I knew how to post them here.
"In 3-5years when we are fully reaping the benefits of his savvy drafting I hope most who hate the guy will retract their premature evaluations..."
Right. You're rebuking premature evaluations by saying how awesome his decisions are going to be 5 years from now.
I have some GIFs I could use to describe that kind of mentality, if I knew how to post them here.
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Kouleas should talk to the GM of the Sharks, who's mentioned believing in something very similar at least. And who traded away players to gain assets and managed to improve the team by removing them from the player pool.
I mean... hurr Douglas Murray big crease clearing durr tough to play against durr big body hurr playoffs
Isn't Wilson's team golfing and watching Murray still playing at this time?
June 04 2013, 02:31PM
Isn't Wilson's team golfing and watching Murray still playing at this time?
They're golfing because they played one of the best teams in the league. They sure as hell aren't golfing because they're missing a garbage 7th dman who couldn't skate his way out of a paper bag.
Are you honestly going to try to attribute any of Pittsburgh's success to Murray? The guy who's playing bottom pairing minutes, his team being outshot 18 times for every 60 min he's on the ice?
They're golfing because they played one of the best teams in the league. They sure as hell aren't golfing because they're missing a garbage 7th dman who couldn't skate his way out of a paper bag.
Are you honestly going to try to attribute any of Pittsburgh's success to Murray? The guy who's playing bottom pairing minutes, his team being outshot 18 times for every 60 min he's on the ice?
He is playing. You said Wilson did a great job getting rid of him and how much they improved. His team isn't. I seem to remember Murray making a pretty darn big difference in round 1 too.
I hated his trade with Stl. because he had a better offer from Detroit. But, the Blues are now in trouble after taking on that huge contract and the fact they have some really good RFA's looking for huge money. Perhaps Jay can get a good player or 2 at a discount due to this and the recent trading history. Maybe he thought further down the road on this one.
After that trade all I could think about was all the good RFAs STL has that needed raises. I felt he had something up his sleeve in forcing them to take JBows entire salary.
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Touché, but when you look at Feasters draft results so far they are fairly impressive, that's more or less my point...
June 05 2013, 10:28AM
He is playing. You said Wilson did a great job getting rid of him and how much they improved. His team isn't. I seem to remember Murray making a pretty darn big difference in round 1 too.
I said they improved, not that they improved to the level of being cup contenders. In terms of playoff teams the Sharks were middle-of-the-pack, in the same realm as the Wings. A dude who was 7th in overall TOI per game (8th in ES TOI) among regular defencemen for the Sharks isn't going to have an enormous impact on the team overall, but his loss was still a benefit to them.


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Transport in Peru
Intrepid believes half the fun of experiencing a new country is getting there, and getting around once there! Where possible, Intrepid uses local transport options and traditional modes of transport - which usually carry less of an environmental impact, support small local operators and are heaps more fun.
Depending on which trip you're on while in Peru, you may find yourself travelling by:
Cruise along the coast while pedalling a bike through the colourful neighbourhoods of Lima
Spot exotic flowers, birds and mammals while enjoying a canoe ride down the mighty Amazon
Everyone gets a window seat while riding on the Vistadome train - the clear roof and windows allow maximum viewing for all.
Accommodation in Peru
Travelling with Intrepid is a little bit different. We endeavour to provide travellers with an authentic experience to remember, so we try to keep accommodation as unique and traditional as possible.
When travelling with us in Peru you may find yourself staying in a:
Experience home-grown hospitality and food while staying with a local family who live right on the shores of Lake Titicaca
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Stay close to the action in a lodge located within the wilds of the awesome Amazon Jungle.
Camping along the Inca Trail is one of world's most sought-after travel experiences. Bond with fellow travellers over some food and rest up before another day of trekking.
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While tipping isn't mandatory in Peru, it's customary to add spare change or a small amount to restaurant bills. Although most restaurants and bars may already include a 10% service charge within the bill, feel free to add more if the service was good. Taxi drivers generally don't expect tips.
Internet cafes can be found in Peru's large cities and towns frequented by tourists. Internet availability is less widespread in rural and remote areas, so be prepared to disconnect for a while when traveling out of the city.
You should be able to use your mobile phone in Peru's cities, but prepare for less coverage in remote or mountainous areas. Ensure you have global roaming enabled before leaving your home country.
Peru has a mix of flushable toilets and squat toilets, so expect both. It's a good idea to carry your own toilet paper and hand sanitizer, as these aren't always provided.
Short ride on a public city bus = 1 PEN
1 hour of internet use in a cyber café = 3 PEN
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Street cart snack/lunch = 6 PEN
Lunch in a café = 15 PEN
Dinner at a nice restaurant = 30 PEN
Drinking tap water isn't recommended in Peru. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water. Ask your leader where filtered water can be found. It's also advisable to avoid ice in drinks and peel fruit and vegetables before eating.
Credit cards can be used at most top-end hotels, restaurants, shops and other tourist establishments. Expect to pay cash when dealing with smaller vendors, family-run restaurants and market stalls.
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- 1 Jan New Year's Day
- 13 Apr Maundy Thursday
- 14 Apr Good Friday
- 1 May Labor Day
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- 28 Jul Independence Day
- 29 Jul Independence Day Holiday
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- 8 Oct Battle of Angamos
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- 19 Nov APEC Public Holiday (Lima & Callao Only)
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- Be considerate of Peru's customs, traditions, religion and culture.
- Dress modestly and respectfully when visiting communities, sacred sites and places of worship.
- For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water.
- Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.
- When bargaining at markets, stay calm, be reasonable and keep a smile on your face. It's meant to be fun!
- Learn some local language and don't be afraid to use it - simple greetings will help break the ice.
- Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive.
- Refrain from supporting businesses that exploit or abuse endangered animals.
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In Peru, The Intrepid Foundation proudly supports:
Kusimayo improves the living conditions of children and adults affected by poverty and malnutrition in one of Peru's poorest regions: the high plains of Puno.
Photo provided by Kusimayo
Living Heart
This non-profit organisation helps the Andean women and children of the Sacred Valley area with education, conservation, nutrition and health programs.
Image supplied by Roxana Mori.
Project Peru
Project Peru offers food, clothes, shelter, education, health and fun activities to the children living in their children's refuge in the desert shanty towns of Lima.
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By KEN LARSONEmery County Progress Publisher
Spring sprung over the weekend and as my column indicates "On the Road" means that I am off again enjoying the wonderful adventures.
One of my goals in 2004 is to travel to 10 national parks, of which I have targeted five new ones. The national parks have intrigued me for a long time but when I moved to Utah a couple years ago and discovered there were five here in my own back yard I decided to pursue my interests. I can now say that I have hiked through all five parks in Utah, venturing off to Bryce Canyon and Capital Reef over the weekend.
I have upcoming trips planned to Arizona and New Mexico the next couple months to further explore the beauty of the southwest.
This past weekend I feel I received a double bonus because a friend, Shawn Duffy, who serves as a ranger for the Mesa Verde National Park near Cortez but lives here in Carbon County accompanied me to these two national parks. Not every day does someone have the good fortune of his own personal ranger to hike through the splendor of areas like Bryce and Capital Reef. I have to admit that I know more about geology and archeology than I ever imagined. It was like being in a college geology class hour after hour. Although I retained some of what Shawn explained I am glad there wasn't a test at the end of the weekend.
Having explored Canyonlands, the San Rafael Swell, and Arches many times, I just assumed that Bryce Canyon was going to be much of the same. I had no idea the beauty and mystery the park offered.
As a photographer, the contrast between the green of the Douglas Fir trees, the white snow, the red and yellow rocks and the striking blue sky made for some of the most beautiful photographs I ever remember taking in a single day. It also helped that we were able to hike through the snow to the bottom of the canyon. Most of the folks on the trail were snow shoeing but we were able to walk safely through the hoodoos on the packed trail, although a couple times when I had to step off the trail to let other people pass by I found myself in waist-deep snow.
They refer to the columns as hoodoos, which are massive pillars of rock, most of which are fantastic shapes, left by erosion. As a hoodoo indicates, casting a spell, Bryce Canyon erosion forms an array of fantastic shapes they in deed cast spells on the visitors.
I am impressed that I remembered this, but my ranger friend told me that geologists say that 10 million years ago forces within the earth created the massive blocks known as the table cliffs, which now tower 2,000 feet above the layers. Ancient rivers carved the tops and exposed the edges of these blocks, removing some layers and sculpting formations in others, The Paria Valley was created and later widened between the plateaus. Looking directly to the east one can see the massive Grand Staircase in the Escalante National Monument.
Traveling home we drove over the Scenic Byway through some of the most diverse and ruggedly beautiful landscapes in all of Utah. I think the contrast from desert to mountains made the route more unique and interesting.
Capital Reef does resemble areas in the San Rafael Swell that I have hiked through, but as my friend describes its shape is the result of a giant, sinuous wrinkle in the earth's crust that stretches for more than 100 miles across southcentral Utah. This impressive buckling of rock was created by the same tremendous forces that later uplifted the Colorado Plateau.
He also explained that part of the incredible country is because its the coming together of the Great Basin, Rocky Mountains and Colorado Plateau.
It's a country of colorful cliffs, massive domes, soaring spires, stark monoliths, twisting canyons and graceful arches. But, it's more than the landscape, it's the home of the cactus, jays, lizards, jackrabbits, junipers, columbine and deer. It is a place where Indians hunted and farmed for more than a thousand years and later, where Mormon pioneers settled to raise their families. It is the inspiration for poets, artists and photographers who seek to create themselves in the solitude and splendor of its vastness.
Once again I have found another world that took me away from the job, the day-to-day obligations, commitments and stresses and brought me closer to the quietness and solitude that is important in my life.


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Wondering what the next Big Thing might be in terms of DVD/Blu-Ray technology? The secret might lie with the lowly mantis shrimp. Scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered that the creature's eyes use a technology very similar to what is found in the current generation of CD and DVD players -- except Nature's version is far superior.
Specifically, the mantis shrimp boasts "trinocular vision." Each eye moves independently and can focus on three different aspects of an object. And while human vision is based on detection of three basic colors, the mantis shrimp can detect 12, and can "tune" the levels of light the photosensitive cells in their eyes can detect.
What the Bristol scientists found most intriguing is the mantis shrimp's ability to detect polarized light: not only can it see the kind of polarized light that vibrates in a single plane as it travels -- like "attaching a piece of string to a wall and shaking it up and down," according to science writer Ed Yong -- but it can also see polarized light that travels in the shape of a helix. It's the only known creature in nature who can do so.
That's because if you look at a mantis shrimp's eyes under a microscope, you'll see an unusual structure that mimics a common component of camera filters, CD and DVD players, called a wave plate. The synthetic version of wave plates only work for a single color of light; the version found in the mantis shrimp's eyes works for all the colors in the visible spectrum of light, from ultraviolet to infrared.
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Heh, that Kurono, of course I wanna see him again soon hunting monsters
Heh, that Kurono, of course I wanna see him again soon hunting monsters
i read all volumes in 1 day lol I got addicted... till vol 18 izumi and kurono were about even in coolness but after vol 18 kurono is too damn good. Izumi got his ass kicked but kurono was able to fight in a more even manner with the last vampire/oranddemon boss. I do hate he chose option 1.. after Izumi saw the way he fought if he really wante d a stronger Japan/Tokyo GantZ team he should had told Kurono some stuff or at least try to say something to stay in the team. Hope they get 100 points soon so they revive both kurono and izumi so they can show Osaka team they arent just punks..
Izumi didn't get his ass kicked, he assaulted all the vampires and killed their leader but happened to get.....sucker....killed? when he looked away at his girlfriend. If it wasn't for his girlfriend he'd still be alive.
nah i meant the fight in volume 18 the final guy that looked like a demon and seem to control to a degree what looked like a thundebolt...
on the fight in which he died yeah... he did a hell of a job since he fought a bunch of vamps and 3 leaders i think.... but I think since readers liked him soo much the author put a bit of humanity in him... cause after the massacre he was just that cool but fucking insane...
but the guy who killed Izumi is really cool too... "I just want to get my finger back" that shit was great.
I happened to stumble on this a while back by accident and i got hooked on that shit real quick. It's in my top 3 favorite manga i've read. I was surprised at first how they were just killing off everyone new who came to the Gantz room. The 2nd phase has been moving slow but i'm ready for them to bring back both Kei's. I always wondered why they never brought her back when they was reviving everyone else.
God oh why did they have to give kurono that ugly girlfriend? was it to make it more "realistic" and dramatic that he would put his heart into the ugly chick over the absolutely gorgeous babe that is Reika?
The only good episode with Tae (that was the ugly chick's name right?) was the one that started with her giving kurono a blowjob (kudos to the author lmao best fuckin intro ever to a chapter lol) That was the only chapter that I actually liked seeing her in.
any how moving on....(yes i hate Tae, love Reika sue me im biased)
That's like my dream job lmao jk haha nah but seriously I like kurono because the guy is just like me (except for the fact that i'd dump the ugly chick for the babe if i were him) seriously give me a gantz suit and all those weapons and ill do like he did in the Temple mission lol that mission made me realize how much of a power ranger Kurono wants to be lol that was just too awesome. And not to mention the 'all alone' mission witht hat crazy vengeful alien man that mission was insane my heart stopped along with that timer lol i thought the world was gon end if he didnt kill that thing lol.
"i just want to get my finger back" should be one of those immortalized quotes.
anyway it was a great twist that kurono revived the crazy lunatic asian guy (yes they are all asian but thsi guy looks way more asian than the others). Nishi is a cool crazy guy (then again almost everyone is crazy in Gantz).
did anyone notice how in the manga its NEVER explained what happened to the Dog Gantzer? lol i mean in the anime u see him die. But this author is really forgetful if he forgot one of his main characters lol he probably forgot because Kishimoto woudlnt be there no more, so the dog's purpose was gone.
20 bucks says the dog is revived with Kishimoto so that he may continue his life long duty of licking her privates.
lol ya, 1st the dog disappears then we get a fucking Panda...
man im 100% with u on the Reika thing.. he should be hitting that shit ... PRONTO AND DURO lol I think he develp strong feeling for the ugly duckling cause is his 1st girlfriend man.. AND SHE SWALLOWS LOL just like MS. PAc-MAN. lol
Still, I think they made that bond a little too strong and I think Reika should be a little more selfish and go after him now that he doesnt remember shit.
The death of Akira was a bummer.. indeed they made him into a vampire and showed him as strong and then we just see his head? wtf...
The solo mission was insane... that shit made me go nuts when I thought they ripped his real arms.. I was like WTF... but then saw his real arms.. still he broke the shit out of them..
All in all i think that for the Tokyo team to gain more strenght they should hurry and revive Izumi and Kurono... and maybe let some time pass so they know wtf is going on a bit and carry a few option 2 weapons ... I cant wait for some uber swords.. more than the guns the swords are badass... also get that PC that tell the points.. that shit would be so damn useful!!
oh and K-oz would u recomend Ichigo 100%?
dont u guys thnk that the tokyo team is being overtaken by the osaka team? i mean they pawn the tokyo team in all aspects. they'r everything i wanted the tokyo team to be on top of that. The author should just forget the tokyo team n show the osaka team from now on. they have everything even that guy who rapes aliens. come on can it get better than that?
izumi was cool but after that coversation he had with the sadist 'asian' middle schooler where he said he wanted to "show everyone the greatness of japan", that killed his coolness like butter on a frying-pan.
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ya the sex addict was sick lol... Im waiting to see the 7 time winner.. i dont think is the kid in the "cycle"... although i would like to see a more... joining of the teams.. once they get izumi and kurono.. make japan into just 1 team..
GO kurono, gte Reika just like that sex addict got that alien!!
i cant make my signature appear.. how u guys do it.. i wanted my sig to be a page from Gantz manga.. it says its uploaded but it doesnt show like Koz pic or blancwolf's dante..
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Kishimoto isn't gonna come back. The only one that would do that would be Kato and we already know his plan of reviving Kurono and then leaving. Kurono had a chance to revive her already but decided not to. Chances are Izumi isn't gonna come back either, no one liked him other then Nishi and Nishi sucks and plans on leaving when he gets one hundred points. Kei doesn't even remember Izumi so he probably won't bring him back either and Sakura and his teacher were the ones that let him die. Muscle Rider might bring him back because of how strong he was but that will probably be it.


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Preparations for Renaissance: 15th & 16th Century Italian Paintings from the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo have been underway for months. However, with the public announcement of the show, and the fast approaching opening on 9 December, anticipation is growing here at the Gallery. Timed entry tickets are selling fast and the members opening event is now sold out.
Be sure to reserve your choice of date and time through Ticketek for the opportunity to experience this summer's must see show.
Giovan Battista Moroni 'Portrait of a child of the House of Redetti' c. 1570
Accademia Carrara, Bergamo, legacy of Guglielmo Lochis 1866
Raphael 'Saint Sebastian' c.1501–02
Accademia Carrara, Bergamo, legacy of Guglielmo Lochis 1866
Now is a great time to plan your trip to Canberra. December is an excellent time to visit, as past experience shows us this month is one of the quietest periods.
It's also an opportunity to take advantage of the unique Christmas shopping at the Renaissance exhibition shop.
The Renaissance exhibition will open on Saturdays until 7pm, and from 20 January onwards, late on both Fridays and Saturdays until 7pm. The popular Sculpture Bar reopens for the summer on Friday 9 December, from 5pm.
Title image: Lorenzo Lotto
'The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria' 1523 (detail)
Accademia Carrara, Bergamo
bequest of Giacomo Carrara, 1796
Good, Strong, Powerful is an exhibition featuring the works of 10 established and emerging Aboriginal artists from three Art Centres in the Northern Territory, Mwerre Anthurre from Alice Springs, Ngaruwanajirri Inc. from Bathurst Island and Julalikari Arts from Tennant Creek.
A collaboration between Artback NT and curator Penny Campton, the exhibition celebrates the ongoing production of good, strong and powerful art by these artists and reflects traditional and contemporary subjects through both painting and drawings. Although living with various forms of disability, the artists represent the strength and knowledge of their community and people and through their work maintain connections to their country.
Peggy Jones Napangardi –
Julalikari Arts 'Soakage' 1997
Acrylic paint on cotton duck
45 x 55 cm
Collection of Penny Watson
Alfonso Puautjimi – Ngaruwanajirri Artists 'House and Plane' 2009
Natural ochres and binder on Arches paper 76 x 57.5 cm
Artists featured include Lorna Kantilla, Alfonso Puatjimi, Estelle Munkanome, Billy Benn Perrurle, Adrian Robertson Jangala, Kukula McDonald, Lance James, Peggy Jones Napangardi, Dion Beasley and Billy Kenda.
Good, Strong, Powerful is on from 1 October 2011 until 15 January 2012 in the Australian galleries. Events related to this exhibition can be viewed here.
All images from the exhibition Good, Strong, Powerful presented by Artback NT.
Title image: Kukula McDonald – Bindi Inc. Mwerre Anthurre Artists
'Untitled' (detail) 2010
Acrylic paint on Belgian linen
42 x 60 cm
We recently hosted a delightful dinner for our members with Dr Deborah Hart curator of the exhibition - Fred Williams: infinite horizons. The evening began with a tour of the exhibition by Deborah who delighted the audience with her knowledge of Fred Williams, his work and her many stories of compiling the exhibition. Following the tour was a delicious three-course meal in Gandel Hall, accompanied by a spectacular performance of classical guitar by Callum Henshaw from the Canberra School of Music.
The announcement of our upcoming summer exhibition Renaissance has proven extremely popular with our members opening party on 9 December already booked out.
If you didn't manage to get tickets for the opening we still have places available for our curators dinner to be held on 3 February 2012.
Deborah Hart speaking to members at the 'Fred Williams' dinner event.
We have also been busy in the membership office upgrading some of our systems with some very exciting announcements due in the coming months. Whilst we are working hard to minimise disruptions to our members we ask you bear with us while we work to make it even easier to connect with the National Gallery and your membership.
Liz Wilson
Manager Membership and Development programs
Title image: Fred Williams 'Hamersley landscape' (detail) 1979
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Presented through the NGV Foundation by Rio Tinto, Honorary Life Benefactor, 2001
© estate of Fred Williams
Photography has long served the rich, the famous and the infamous. It has also had many practitioners who have championed the lives of those whose names history will never remember. The social documentary tradition, focusing on the lives of ordinary people – usually those powerless to tell their story – has been a driving force in British photography. This is hardly a surprise in a society traditionally marked by class divisions and prejudices.
Many photographers, eager to tell their stories to as many people as possible, found wide audiences in the pages of newspapers and magazines or published them as books. During the Second World War and through the fifties, the hugely popular picture magazines served as fundamental tools in stabilising the nation. They also promoted a concept of what it was to be British: primarily the gift of getting on with things in the face of adversity.
Bill Brandt 'Parlourmaid and under-parlourmaid, ready to serve dinner' c.1935 National Gallery of Australia
Lewis Morley 'Tinka Patterson. Norman Parkinson's favourite male model', c.1959 National Gallery of Australia, gift of American Friends of the National Gallery of Australia, Inc., New York, NY, USA, made possible with the generous support of David Knaus, 2005
The intentions behind the work vary greatly. Often there was a desire to bring awareness, to show how 'the other half' lives; some photographers coupled this with a passionate yearning to bring change. Others have sought to amuse and entertain, from Arthurian legends made 'real' to the delights of children
at play.
Upstairs downstairs: photographs of Britain 1874–1990 is on show at the National Gallery of Australia in the photospace until 18 December 2011. Photographers included are Julia Margaret Cameron, John Thomson, Cecil Beaton, Felix H. Man, Humphrey Spender, Edith Tudor Hart, Bill Brandt, Grace Robertson, Bert Hardy, David Moore, David Potts, Roger Mayne, Lewis Morley, Chris Killip, Martin Parr and Nick Waplington.
Title image: Nick Waplington
'Girls vacuuming lawn' (detail), 1990 from the series 'Living room' 1991, National Gallery of Australia
Can you tell us a little about what being the Exhibition Assistant at the NGA involves?
It involves a lot of different and varied things depending on the exhibition. Generally I assist the Senior Curator on getting the show from the theoretical stage to actually on the walls.
What exhibitions have you worked on?
Fred Williams: Infinite Horizons; Ballets Russes: the art of costume; Masterpieces from Paris: van Gogh, Cézanne, Gauguin and beyond; Degas: master of French art; Picture Paradise: Asia–Pacific photography 1840s–1940s; Turner to Monet: the triumph of landscape painting and Birth of the modern poster.
Is there a favourite?
I don't play favourites with my exhibitions … they are like kids, they get quite jealous.
Simeran celebrating at the opening
of 'Masterpeices from Paris'.
What are the worst things about your job?
There are a lot of very unglamorous aspects to working at the Gallery but if I told you them then you might not want to read these sort of pieces. Filing for instance – who doesn't love filing???
You are currently working on the upcoming Renaissance show, have you got any fun/quirky/weird facts to share?
Saint Bernard is the patron saint of beekeepers, candle makers and sandpit workers.
Title image: NGA staff help install a backdrop for the 'Ballet Russes' exhibition. Simeran is out of shot, behind the backdrop, heaving on a rope.
Join others passionate about visual arts education from all over Australia in Canberra this summer to exchange ideas, engage with artists and discuss art and education.
The National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery are hosting a national conference for visual art educators. Be part of this professional learning opportunity at a critical time for visual arts education.
The theme of the conference is Space. If you would like to contribute,
please click here to submit an abstract. Applications close Saturday 31 Ocober 2011. More information.
Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri, 'Sunrise chasing the night away' 1977-78 (detail) . National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, purchased 1997
© estate of the artist, licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency
During Floriade 2011, celebrate Canberra in the spring by attending one of three curatorial talks in the Gallery's Sculpture Garden.
The Sculpture Garden features distinct areas designed around the seasons of the year. The talks explore these spaces and the sculptures in the winter, spring and summer gardens. All talks are free and begin at 12.45pm, meeting in the Sculpture Garden courtyard.
Thursday 13 October
Lucina Ward, Curator, International Painting and Sculpture, discusses works in
the summer section of the Sculpture Garden.
Background: Mark di Suvero 'Ik ook' 1971–72. Foreground: Emile Antoine Bourdelle 'Penelope' 1912 (cast 1972). National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.
Mary Peabody, Supporter of the National Gallery of Australia Foundation and Founding Donor 2010 recently assisted with the purchase of this charming Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec poster, Reine de joie (Queen of Pleasure). This work is a significant addition to the national art collection; specifically to the Gallery's excellent collection of fin de siècle posters by Toulouse-Lautrec. Paris and la belle époque are subjects that continue to fascinate audiences and this engaging work of art is a classic example from this period.
This generous gift is a strong example of the vital role that benefaction plays in the building of the national art collection so that it tells a comprehensive story about the development of the visual arts.
If you would like to find out more about ways you can give please contact firstname.lastname@example.com
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
'Reine de joie (Queen of Pleasure)' 1892 Purchased with the assistance of Mary Peabody, 2011
The NGA's travelling exhibition Space invaders: australian . street . stencils . posters . paste-ups . zines . stickers opened at RMIT Gallery in Melbourne on Thursday 1 September. Launched by Rupert Myer AM and Suzanne Davies, Director RMIT Gallery, the exhibition was also supported by Special Media Partner triple j with DJ Deacon Rose entertaining the hundreds of guests attending. It was a great night all round!
As part of the exhibition's public programs, a street art seminar, 'Vandals or Vanguards?' was held on Monday 26 September. Moderated by exhibition curator, Jaklyn Babington, the discussion panel included artists Nails, Civil, Jumbo and Luke Sinclair from Sticky Institute. Rupert Myer AM, Suzanne Davies, Shanthini Naidoo and John Calvert-Jones AM at the RMIT Gallery opening of 'Space invaders'
'Space invaders' artist Al Stark working on the wall off Little LaTrobe Street, Melbourne.
Accompanying the seminar was a public art project, 'The Graffiti Wall'. Supported by Visions of Australia's Contemporary Touring Initiative, RMIT Gallery and the City of Melbourne, the project saw artists Nails, Twoone, Miso, Ghostpatrol and Al Stark creating work in a laneway off Little LaTrobe Street just opposite RMIT Gallery.
Visitors to the exhibition can see The Graffiti Wall here.
Space invaders: australian . street . stencils . posters . paste-ups . zines . stickers is showing at RMIT Gallery until Saturday 5 November.
Win a Fred Williams: Infinite Horizons Exhibition Catalogue
'Fred Williams: infinite horizons' by Dr Deborah Hart, with an essay by 2011 Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic Sebastien Smee. 240 pages.
Tell us which is your favourite Fred Williams work and why in 25 words or less.
Reply here with your answer and the subject line 'Fred Williams Catalogue ' before 5.00 pm
28 October 2011 for your chance
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For a special accommodation package exclusive to artonline subscribers, including exhibition tickets for Renaissance: 15th and 16th century Italian paintings from the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo contact the Forrest Hotel.
Phone 02 6203 4300, email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit www.forresthotel.com and quote 'artonline'.
From the Oscar-winning team behind 'Man on Wire' comes the story of Nim, the chimpanzee who in the mid-1970s became the focus of a landmark experiment which aimed to show that an ape could learn to communicate with language if raised and nurtured like a human child. Following Nim's extraordinary journey through human society, and the enduring impact he makes on the people he meets along the way, the film is an unflinching and unsentimental biography of an animal we tried to make human. What we learn about his true nature - and indeed our own - is comic, revealing and profoundly unsettling. Based on the book 'Nim Chimpsky - The chimp who would be human' by Elisabeth Hess.
We have 10 double passes to giveaway to our members. The first 10 members to reply here with your name and membership number will win a double pass to see the film.
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White Paper: Ten Tips for Completing a Site Security Plan
Working on your Site Security Plan (SSP)? The next stage in the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) compliance process requires covered facilities to submit a SSP. Given the importance of the SSP, covered facilities should address a number of factors while they complete this step in the CFATS regulation. Download this complimentary whitepaper now: Ten Tips for Completing your SSP.03/10/2010
Understanding alarm management
This nine-page PDF whitepaper discusses the pitfalls of alarm management and how mistakes in the past have been quite costly. It then addresses these mistakes and gives an overview of proper alarm management.02/10/2005
The 7 Steps to ICS and SCADA Security
The past two years have been a real wakeup call for the industrial automation industry. For the first time ever it has been the target of sophisticated cyber attacks like Stuxnet, Night Dragon and Duqu.
In addition, an unprecedented number of security vulnerabilities have been exposed in industrial control products and regulatory agencies are demanding compliance to complex and confusing regulations. Cyber security has quickly become a serious issue for professionals in the process and critical infrastructure industries.
If you are a process control engineer, an IT professional in a company with an automation division, or a business manager responsible for safety or security, you may be wondering how your organization can get moving on more robust cyber security practices.
In order to provide you with guidance in this area, Tofino Security and exida Consulting LLC have condensed material from numerous industry standards and best practice documents. They also combined experience in assessing the security of dozens of industrial control systems.
The result is an easy-to-follow 7-step process.02/28/2012
Testimony: Inherently Safer Technology in the Context of Chemical Site Security
David A. Moore, PE, CSP, president and CEO of AcuTech Consulting Group, testified at a June 2006 hearing on Inherently Safer Technology in the Context of Chemical Site Security at The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee01/11/2010
Surviving the CFATS Site Security Plan – Tips for Inspection and Resubmission
As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) moves forward with the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS), the program continues to evolve. This white paper describes the ongoing CFATS compliance process (which is a combination of technical, procedural, and personnel security) and also provides insight regarding how to develop or revise a comprehensive Site Security Plan (SSP) and prepare for a CFATS Authorization Inspection (AI). Recommendations are relevant to SSPs for all tier levels and should be considered for a facility's initial SSP submission and/or any required SSP resubmission. Download this white paper now: Tips for Inspection and Resubmission.07/25/2012
Security vulnerability assessment revealed
Plant security is a key priority at many plants. This 10-page paper provides background what the methodology for a plant vulnerability analysis involves. It covers topics such as how to get started, available tools, and risk assessment.04/21/2005
Security Vulnerability Analysis
Plant security is a key priority at many plants. This 10-page paper provides background what the methodology for a plant vulnerability analysis involves. It covers topics such as how to get started, available tools, and risk assessment.12/02/2004
Securing Process Control Network External Communications
In the real world, sharing PCN data with external systems and accessing PCN systems from external sources is fast becoming a business necessity. This paper provides some generic guidelines for enabling secure connectivity between PCNs and external systems.09/16/2005
Process Safety Symposium Making Safety Second Nature
This 10-page document discusses how the reference from the Center for Chemical Process Safety -- "Inherently Safer Chemical Processes, A Life Cycle Approach," 1st Edition, 1996 -- was updated in 2007. Inherent Safety has been well received by industry, but there has been significant advancement in the concept of inherently safer design over the last 10 years. This overview highlights lessons learned and best practices in inherent safety.01/11/2010
Process Control Network Security - Reference Architecture
This document describes best practices for the reference architecture for a process control system network and its interfaces to a corporate network. The papers objective is to give the reader an understanding of the techniques utilized to securely connect these networks.01/11/2006
Process Control Network Security
This document provides an understanding of intrusion detection and prevention systems, why they are necessary, how and where they fit in the control system environment, and gives example scenarios.03/27/2006
No More Risky Business With Virtual Patching
Patching process control system software to remove security vulnerabilities is fraught with risk. System issues can be the result of installing a patch, but a system is also vulnerable without patching. Fortunately, virtual patching can improve the process and raise the system's security at the same time.09/21/2012
Methods of determining safety integrity level (SIL)
This 17-page whitepaper discusses the application of two popular methods of determining SIL requirements risk graph methods and layer of protection analysis (LOPA) to process industry installations.04/19/2005
Maritime Transportation Security Act - Tips & Updates
Remain informed about adjustments to MTSA and learn how the program continues to evolve. This paper provides regulatory updates on the current state of MTSA and information about Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). Find out about new challenges, such as harmonization with Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). The paper also covers the current discussion among industry and government officials regarding the differences associated with the MTSA and CFATS programs, including ways to coordinate chemical security regulations. Learn about TWIC reader pilot program updates, as well as practical tips for compliance. Download MTSA Tips & Updates Paper01/11/2012
Layered Security in Plant Control Environments
Process control vendors are migrating plant control technologies to more open network and operating environments. This White Paper explains how layered security can be accomplished by adopting a "best practices" model, developing and implementing an access control plan, and compartmentalizing the network.10/15/2004
IT Security for Process Control Using Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7
Ensuring the security of industrial control systems is hardly a new topic. The earliest users of modern control systems in power stations and chemical plants saw the need to protect access to vital control functions from unauthorized use. Similarly, in industries such as fine chemical or pharmaceutical where the process is the product, manufacturers have always sought to protect the secrets of their unique processes from the prying eyes of industrial spies. This white paper by ARC describes how the Siemens AG PCS7 Security Concept bundles key security measures in seveal specific areas to create a deep hierarchy of security known as defense in depth.02/25/2008
Hazard Communication Guidelines for Compliance
OSHAs Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is based on a simple conceptthat employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when working.08/30/2005
Emergencey Relief System Sizing Software Methods & Practice10/22/2008
Cybersecurity: Power Industry Locks Down
The power industry is susceptible to a variety of cyber threats, which can wreak havoc on control systems. Management, engineering and IT must commit to a comprehensive approach that encompasses threat prevention, detection and elimination.03/27/2006
Cyber Security: A Perfect Storm
As companies and industries increasingly rely on technology, security risks become greater. With growing numbers of Windows machines and increased scarcity of skilled technical resources, a "perfect storm" of cyber threats in production facilities is looming.09/21/2012


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Darley Golf Course Medal Tees Men 6313 yards SSS 71, Ladies 5714 yards SSS 72 Recently rated as the fourth hardest course in Scotland to play to your handicap, Darley is classic uplands links of gorse and heather, much tighter than Lochgreen and is not for the faint hearted.
If Darley is slightly shorter than Lochgreen it is certainly tighter with unforgiving heather and gorse hugging both sides of many fairways. Darley is indeed a challenge demanding the straightest of tee shots to avoid the renowned Scottish hazards of heather, gorse and whin, which abound. Challenging, strategic and a true test of golf is how the locals describe Darley, which, like its sister course Lochgreen is also considered of the links variety.
Nearby attractions. Non-golfers can enjoy miles of sandy beaches, interspersed with parts of rocky outcrops. With spectacular views and sunsets, the Firth of Clyde, host to the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig (a bird sanctuary) enjoys mild weather due to the West Coast Gulf Stream. Turnberry, Burns Cottage and Tam O'Shanter Experience, Culzean Castle, Dundonald Castle, Royal Troon Golf Course, Old Prestwick Golf Course, Ayr Racecourse, Ayr Low Green, Craigie Estate and Rozelle Estate are all in close proximity. The Carrick Hills or Galloway Forrest offers hiking or biking opportunities for outdoors experiences.
South Ayrshire Council operates this attraction, which is within a few miles of Glasgow Prestwick International Airport.
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Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Overview / About
The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement is a Bureau in the Arizona Department of Public Safety's Highway Patrol. The Bureau's mission is to assure the safety of the motoring public by enforcing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and through educational programs. The primary functions include inspections, weighing's and traffic enforcement...
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Midwest SOARRING Foundation's Native American Cultural Center
Midwest SOARRING (Save Our Ancestors Remains & Resources Indigenous Network Group) Foundation was formed in November of 1996. They are a Native American non-profit organization who assists with repatriation, protection of sacred sites and educates the public about Native American culture, through Pow Wows, cultural programs and environmental issues. The new Cultural Center is made possible by a lease obtained through the City of Lockport.
The library was originally built in 1896 as a carriage house, and later transformed into a treatment and recreation building for the Keeley Institute, a well-known alcohol rehab center in the late 1800s.
Depicting everyday life in the late 1880's, this 1869 home features period furnishings throughout. It originally served as a private residence. The Momence Women's Club was instrumental in preserving this lovely house museum. The home is maintained by the City of Momence. The arbor and gardens were created by the Momence High School Shop Class and Main Street Momence.
Manteno Historical Society Museum
The Manteno Historical Society Museum is headquartered in the Charles Skinner House, located in the center of Manteno. The opening of the Skinner House as a Museum took place in 1994. The first floor of the building has display areas of early 20th century living in the area. Of special interest is the medical display of items from the offices of Dr. Rouleau, Dr. Phipps, Dr. Malott, Dr. Thomas and Dr. Echevarria. Articles from Dr. Gagnon's dental office and pharmaceutical items from Hilsenhoff Drug Store have also been donated. The lower floor includes exhibit space, a kitchen and collections of archival materials. The upper floor presently houses a room commemorating Manteno war veterans featuring uniforms and memorabilia from WWI to the present.
KidsWork Children's Museum is a cultural institution that brings children, families and the community together to engage in fun, hands-on interactive play.
Ellis Ace Hardware, Rental & RadioShack
Founded in 1872, Ellis Hardware is Illinois' Oldest Family Owned Hardware Store. Ellis Ace Hardware, Rental and RadioShack received the Illinois Historical Society"s Centennial Award in the fall of 2009. At Ellis' you're a neighbor, not just a number. We have over 30 departments with brands you love like Stihl, Toro, Craftsman, Weber and so much more! M-F 8:00am - 8:00pm, Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am- 4:00pm. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ellisace & twitter at twitter.com/ellisace & Instagram #ellishardware.
Isle A La Cache Museum is devoted to the history of the 18th century fur trade between voyagers and Native Americans.
Grundy County Historical Society
Museum hours of operation are Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM. Call in advance for guided tours (48 hour notice). The museum has extensive Mazon Fossils, a replica of an early 1890 store, a replica of a 1900 living room as well as a 'tool shed' showing many of the early tools used by pioneers and early farmers. There are many other exhibits as well.
Will County Historical Society/I&M Canal Museum
The Historical Society operates this museum, located in the original 1830s canal commissioner's home and office. The museum exhibits explore the fascinating history of the I&M Canal.
Built in 1857, this church is a fine example of Carpenter Gothic Architecture. Pointed arched windows and doors as well as board and batten frame construction characterize this style. King Edward VII worshipped at the church in 1860, while on a hunting expedition in the area. The church was named as one of the "150 Architectural Treasures" in the State of Illinois by the Association of Illinois Architects in 2007, and is listed on the National Historic Register.
The Windmill was built in 1896 to supply water for the Oughton estate and grounds, which later became home of the Keeley Institute, an alcohol rehab center.
Will County Historical Society
Incorporated in 1964, the Will County Historical Society exists to connect people and organizations to the county's rich history. The Society's museum is housed in the original headquarters of the I&M Canal. Built in 1837, the structure played a central role in the design, financing, and construction of the Canal and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Changing exhibits highlight the history of Will County and the Canal. The Society's extensive collection includes significant county and canal-related records, including maps, plats, land records, obituaries, photographs, newspapers, receipts, and correspondence.
Check out this pioneer cabin that gives a glimpse of Illinois' earliest settlers' way of life on the frontier. It is located in a majestic park setting along the Kankakee River.
A landmark in Lockport and along the I&M Canal since 1838, The Gaylord Building connects visitors to America's forgotten Canal Era. Come tour the site and enjoy fine dining in the Public Landing Restaurant. Then stroll or bike ride along the scenic canal trail or explore Lockport's National Register Historic District. Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Special group tours by appointment. The Gaylord Building is a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (www.preservationnation.org). The Gaylord Building played a vital role in one of the great enterprises of the 19th century: the Illinois & Michigan Canal. In this handsome limestone warehouse visitors will discover exhibitions illustrating the unique heritage of the site and the Canal Corridor. A landmark in Lockport and along the I&M Canal since 1838, The Gaylord Building connects visitors to America's forgotten Canal Era. Come tour the site and enjoy fine dining in the Public Landing Restaurant. Then stroll or bike ride along the scenic canal trail or explore Lockport's National Register Historic District. Special group tours by appointment. The Gaylord building is a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (www.preservationnation.org). Monday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Once you arrive, a huge steel and barbed wire entry sign will beckon you into a park unlike any other. Information kiosks on site offer an insight into the prison's past and inmate history, as well as the famous films that have been shot here.
Historical Society Museum/Alton Railroad Depot
The restored railroad depot, designed by Henry Ives Cobb, is now the home of the Dwight Historical Society and is still an operating Amtrak train station.
Will County Historical Society
Incorporated in 1964, the Will County Historical Society exists to connect people and organizations to the county's rich history. The Society's museum is housed in the original headquarters of the I&M Canal. Built in 1837, the structure played a central role in the design, financing, and construction of the Canal and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Changing exhibits highlight the history of Will County and the Canal. The Society's extensive collection includes significant county and canal-related records, including maps, plats, land records, obituaries, photographs, newspapers, receipts, and correspondence.
The Letourneau Home Museum is the one time home of George R. Letourneau. A contemporary of Abraham Lincoln, George R. Letourneau was the only person to have had the distinction of having been village president and mayor of the city of Kankakee. Today the Letourneau home is a museum that contains many artifacts and is maintained by the Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society. The museum is open on the third Sunday of each month (except January, February and holidays). Call (815) 933-6452 for cancellations or further announcements.
Exploration Station, A Childrens Museum
A hands-on exploration and discovery museum for children and their families. Tuesday & Thursday are donation afternoons, where after 2 p.m. a suggested donation of $1.00 per person is requested.
M.J. Hogan Grain Elevator and Visitor Center
The earliest remaining elevator along the canal that was fully operational during the canal's heyday. Built in 1862, the grain elevator allowed farmers to unload their grain locally instead of hauling it to the market by wagon.
Joliet Iron Works Historic Site
Joliet Iron Works Historic Site features 0.59 mile of paved trail that provides a self-guided interpretive tour of the site's historical significance. Take a free, naturalist-led tour of blast furnace ruins. Reservations are required.
Kankakee Model Railroad Club and Museum
See large operating model train displays and railroad memorabilia within Kankakee's restored train depot. The museum also features a scale model replicating the city of Kankakee during the 1950's. A restored rail car and trolley can be rented for special events.
Jacob Henry Mansion Estate Dinner Theatre
Located on the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate, guests are greeted with our famous family hospitality, homemade meals and heartwarming musical productions. Lunch matinees and dinner shows are complimented by itineraries that include tours of our other historic properties, or excursions into Joliet's vibrant downtown. The Jacob Henry Mansion Estate Dinner Theatre welcomes groups with onsite motorcoach parking and handicap accessibilty.
Essex Historical Society Museum
This historical site features a one-room schoolhouse and historical artifacts contained in an adjacent brick building. Learn about area strip mines that date back to the 1900's. This Kankakee museum is open by appointment and during special events.
October brings pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, train rides, farm animals, and fun. Also come see our Civil war reenactment the third weekend in October. Warrior Dash Midwest in June. On site gift shop.
The Gladys Fox Museum is located in the beautifully restored Old Congregational Church, which is the oldest surviving building of its type in Illinois. The building was constructed in 1840 of native limestone on land donated by the Illinois & Michigan.
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
This cemetery was named after the 16th president of the United States, and was designed to serve approximately one million Chicago metropolitan area veterans. Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery has a memorial walk that commemorates soldiers of 20th century wars on 15 memorials.
Dedicated on February 12, 2009, Lincoln Landing is Lockport's newest attraction. This park, located on the original Public Landing platted as a dock area by Canal Commissioners in 1836, features a unique bronze statue of a young Abraham Lincoln created by artist David Ostro. Interpretive signage through the park highlights the history of the I&M Canal, its impact on the Lockport community, and Lincoln's connections to both. This open-air museum is self-guiding, but is enhanced by a website with school lesson plans.
Elegant National Historic Landmark offers unique Victorian setting for weddings/receptions. Groups and tours welcome.
Ambler's Texaco Station in Dwight
This circa 1940s Texaco station was once a thriving service station but now serves as a Route 66 welcome center. The station is listed on the National Register of Historice Places and has been awarded fundng through the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program to be restored to look like it did in the 1940s.
The Kankakee County Museum is the home of the Kankakee County Historical Society. Founded in 1906, it is the oldest incorporated local historical society in Illinois. The Main Museum Building contains seven permanent and temporary exhibit galleries, the Museum Store, the Museum's Archival Research Library, the Museum's offices, and support facilities. The Museum Complex also encompasses the historic 1855 Dr. A. L. Small House, the 1904 Taylor One-Room Schoolhouse, Column Garden and Outdoor Exhibit Area. The museum boasts more than 85,000 artifacts in addition to 20,000 still images in the photo collection.
The historic Two-Cell Jail was built in 1906. It has been restored by the community and holds a strong presence near Gardner's downtown area. Visitors are now encouraged to "go behind bars" and have their own photo taken.
A 20th century Kankakee streetcar was moved to Gardner in 1932 to serve as a diner. In 1937, the streetcar became a cottage and playhouse. It was moved behind the Riviera in 1955 and is still there today. It was restored ty the Route 66 Association of Illinois and inducted into the Route 66 Hall of Fame in 2001.
Travel through time and space! Walk through a replica of the I & M Canal, window shop on a turn-of-the-century street, take a virtual ride on a replica trolley, live the legend of Route 66, land on the moon in a walk-in simulator, and experience space exploration and the Apollo missions. Temporary exhibits change often in our Special Exhibition Gallery. There's always family fun in our discovery room, and remember your visit with a souvenir from our Gift Shop.
Frank Lloyd Wright's B. Harley Bradley House
The B. Harley Bradley House Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1900 The B. Harley Bradley House in Kankakee, Illinois, is widely acknowledged as Wright's first Prairie Style design. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places individually and as part of the Riverview Historic District. Following an extensive restoration, the Bradley House now enjoys the opportunity to be appreciated by architecture fans from around the world. This Prairie Style house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright along with its neighboring home. The houses are acknowledged by the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy as Wright's first house designs that ushered in Wright's Prairie Style. The B. Harley Bradley House is open for 1 hour tours.
Historic Vaudeville Movie Theatre listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wide variety of performances.
The Gemini Giant is a landmark statue on U.S. Route 66. The 30 foot tall statue is named after the Gemini space program and holds a silver "rocket ship" in his hands, while sporting an astronaut's space helmet that looks more like a welding mask.
The Polk-a-Dot Drive In was founded over 50 years ago has become one of the most memorable attractions along Illinois Route 66. Stop in and see the collection of memorabilia and enjoy a great meal.
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5 Cheap DJ Tricks and How To Avoid Them
Let's face the music, folks: DJs love being the center of attention. Throughout the course of the night they are always looking for ways to remind people: "Hey, I'm not an over-paid iPod!" Mainly though, we love any kind of positive reaction from the crowd - the ultimate form of DJ crack. Many of these techniques are tired, overdone, and simply put, "easy pops". Here are five of the worst offenders, and their more creative alternatives.


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