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Land degradation: is the reduction in the capacity of the land to provide ecosystem goods and services and assure its functions over a period of time for the beneficiaries of these. Land degradation affects large areas and many people in dryland regions. Increased population pressures and excessive human expansion into drylands during long wet periods leave an increasing number of people stranded there during dry periods. The transfer of critical production elements to other uses (e.g. dry-season grazing lands) through the introduction of irrigated and non-irrigated cash crops, and the use of water for industrial and urban purposes at the expense of rural agricultural producers break links in traditional production chains in drylands. Where not compensated, such changes lead to the breakdown of the entire production systems. The removal of the protective cover to reduce competition for water and nutrients, ploughing, heavy grazing and deforestation all leave the soil highly vulnerable to wind erosion particularly during severe droughts. Heavy grazing around water points or during long droughts prevents or delays the regrowth of vegetation or favours only unpalatable shrubs.Land degradation costs an estimated US$40 billion annually worldwide, without taking into account hidden costs of increased fertilizer use, loss of biodiversity and loss of unique landscapes. The consequences of land degradation are reduced land productivity, socio-economic problems, including uncertainty in food security, migration, limited development and damage to ecosystems. Degraded land is costly to reclaim and, if severely degraded, may no longer provide a range of ecosystem functions and services with a loss of the goods and many other potential environmental, social, economic and non-material benefits that are critical for society and development.Land Degradation Assessment in DrylandsThe project started in 2006 with the general purpose of creating the basis for informed policy advice on land degradation at global, national and local level. This goal is to be realized through the assessment of land degradation at different spatial and temporal scales and the creation of a baseline at global level for future monitoring. The project will complete its activity by 2010. More.... Land degradation components
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Alberto di Bernardo kicked 16 points as Treviso secured a 26-17 PRO12 triumph over Cardiff Blues at the Stadio Monigo on Saturday.
Alberto di Bernardo kicked 16 points as Treviso secured a 26-17 PRO12 triumph over Cardiff Blues at the Stadio Monigo on Saturday.
Alessandro Zanni's try and two di Bernardo penalties gave Treviso a 13-10 lead at the interval, with the Blues responding through Dafydd Hewitt's touchdown and Ceri Sweeney's three-pointer.
Although Lou Reed went over to give Cardiff an early advantage in the second half, a penalty try and eight more points via the boot of their fly-half sealed the victory for Benetton.
Both of these teams had very little to play for apart from pride, but the opening period proved to be a lively affair.
Sweeney opened the scoring for Cardiff before the Blues failed to properly deal with the restart. That allowed Treviso to build and Zanni, playing his first game since starring for Italy in the Six Nations, touched down.
Di Bernardo was on target with the conversion and the hosts led 7-3 with 13 minutes gone.
However, in a topsy-turvy first half, the visitors responded with a converted try of their own when centre Hewitt scampered across the whitewash.
Benetton once again responded, though, and successive penalties from their fly-half established a 13-10 half-time advantage.
It was the Welsh region who controlled the initial exchanges of the second period and Reed powered over to take Cardiff back into the lead.
But a yellow card for back-row Mike Patterson allowed the hosts to build a period of pressure, and the Blues eventually succumbed as the referee awarded a penalty try.
The win was finally secured through di Bernardo who kicked two further three-pointers.
The scorers:
For Treviso:
Tries: Zanni, Penalty try
Cons: Di Bernardo 2
Pens: Di Bernardo 4
For Cardiff Blues:
Tries: Hewitt, Reed
Cons: Sweeney 2
Pen: Sweeney
Treviso: 15 Brendan Williams, 14 Ludovico Nitoglia, 13 Tommaso Iannone, 12 Doppies La Grange, 11 Christian Loamanu, 10 Alberto Di Bernardo, 9 Fabio Semenzato, 8 Manoa Vosawai, 7 Alessandro Zanni, 6 Dean Budd, 5 Corniel Van Zyl , 4 Francesco Minto, 3 Lorenzo Cittadini, 2 Leonardo Ghiraldini (c), 1 Alberto De Marchi.
Replacements: 16 Giovanni Maistri, 17 Michele Rizzo, 18 Jacobus Roux, 19 Antonio Pavanello, 20 Paul Derbyshire, 21 Simone Favaro,, 22 Edoardo Gori, 23 James Ambrosini.
Cardiff Blues: 15 Jason Tovey, 14 Owen Williams, 13 Gavin Evans, 12 Dafydd Hewitt ,11 Chris Czekaj, 10 Ceri Sweeney, 9 Lloyd Williams, 8 Luke Hamilton, 7 Rory Watts-Jones, 6 Michael Paterson, 5 James Down, 4 Filo Paulo , 3 Benoit Bourrust, 2 Kristian Dacey, 1 Taufa'ao Filise.
Replacements: 16 Marc Breeze, 17 Sam Hobbs, 18 Scott Andrews, 19 Lou Reed, 20 Thomas Young, 21 Robin Copeland, 22 Lewis Jones, 23 Gareth Davies.
Referee: Giuseppe Vivarini (FIR)


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PRICE-Rosemary Whipple O'Hearon, age 57, passed away unexpectedly Aug. 1, 2008, at her home in Price. She was born Jan. 21, 1951 in Albuquerque, N.M. to William and Mary Perea Whipple.
Married Mayo O'Hearon, Aug. 28, 1970 in Price; he passed away on Sept. 18, 1996.
Rosemary was a member of the Catholic Church and a resident of Carbon County since 1970. She retired from K-Mart after 13 years of dedicated service.
She loved to shop, and one of her favorite pastimes was colleting teapots, teacups, angels and Tinkerbell. She loved to crochet and paint.
Her greatest joy was her grandchildren, Cory, Mercedes, J.D., Jami, Jasmine, Sydney, Rhiannon, and Natasha. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends
Survived by her children, Katharine (Matt) Haslam, Helper, Jennifer (Devon) O'Hearon Cole, Grand Junction, Colo., Natalie (Lee) Eardley, Price; sister, Rebecca Whipple, Price; five brothers, Michael Whipple, Virginia, James, Charles and Manuel Whipple, all of California, Bill Whipple, Price; mother-in-law, Louise O'Hearon, Elmo; brothers-in-law, Rick O'Hearon, Carbonville, Ted (Jana) O'Hearon, Price; and eight loving grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, 10 a.m., Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Vigil service Monday evening 7 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street.
Family was at Mitchell's Monday evening one hour prior to Vigil and at the church Tuesday one hour prior to Mass. Committal service, Price City Cemetery, Price. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home.


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The first modern DMV 2 Go office - a 1990 recreational vehicle (RV) with an odometer reading of 11,000 miles - was acquired in late 2010 at no cost from another state agency that no longer used the unit. DMV recycled the vehicle into a mobile customer service center, giving it a new life of service for Virginia's citizens.
Nicknamed 'Mo' for mobile office, DMV 2 Go made its inaugural outing during the 2011 General Assembly session. This handicap-accessible RV is 34-feet long and 11-feet wide. Mo has two customer service work stations, two testing stations and a public kiosk to access other state services through a Virginia Internet portal.
Mo serves the Hampton Roads area including the Southside, Peninsula, Middle Peninsula, and portions of the Northern Neck. To view specific jurisdictions in Mo's service area, see the high resolution printable map.
If you'd like to schedule a visit, send an email to the DMV 2 Go Tidewater staff at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Some highlights of Mo's travels in the Tidewater area include stops at the Colonial Harbor Retirement Community, Hampton VA Hospital, and Pungo-Blackwater Library. In addition, Mo serves military personnel and their families at Fort Eustis, Naval Air Station Oceana, Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Norfolk Naval Ship Yard, and Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard. Mo also serves college students at Christopher Newport, Old Dominion, Norfolk State, and Regent Universities.
Mo's visits include supplementing services at DMV Selects in Mathews, Newport News, Poquoson, and Portsmouth. Mo also provides services at events such as the Emporia Peanut Festival, Mathews Market Days, and Neptune Festival.


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Long associated with the rich and famous, Weber House sits in an English garden of meandering paths, hollyhocks and old oaks. Inside cozy candlelit rooms reflect the 18th century.
Located next to the Atlanta Public Library and Museum the clock tower was added in the 70s. The clock itself is the original 1909 hand-would clock from the Atlanta High School.
First Christian Church served as the Reagan family church while they lived in Dixon and helped form Ronald Reagan's Christian-based work ethic, which included a short term as a Sunday School teacher.
Amelia's Galena Ghost Tours, Inc.
Nightly ghost tours on a luxury air-conditioned shuttle bus with a theatrical flair exploring several locations in historically haunted Galena.
Constructed in 1857 as the southern division of the Illinois State Supreme Court, Abraham Lincoln successfully argued a famous tax case in 1859. In 1888, Clara Barton used the building as a hospital. Tours are available. Please call in advance.
CITY:Mount Vernon
One of the most important archaeological sites in Illinois, Albany Mounds contains evidence of continuous human habitation over the past 10,000 years.
Six nationalities that helped shape the cultural region are represented in this home museum, built in 1850. Located in the heart of the old water power district, the house features a room for each ethnic group it represents: African American, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, and Hispanic. Call to confirm hours and admission fees. Visit the website for information about current exhibits.
Northwest Territory Historic Center
The Northwest Territory Historic Center is a History Research and Learning Center housed in President Ronald Reagan's boyhood South Central School; located in his hometown of Dixon, Illinois. Beautifully restored with the dedicated support of the townspeople and Reagan colleagues, the Center is proudly affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution and houses the Veterans History Project Regional Center, auditorium, research library, historical exhibits, art gallery, surround-sound theater and museum store. A visit to the Northwest Territory Historic Center includes: The Unchanged Land-an interactive exhibit on Native American & Black Hawk War; The Changing Land-an interactive exhibit on early American Farming; Ronald Reagan's Restored Classroom; Rock River Assembly Diorama; Chautauqua Assembly Building Model; Earth from Space Poster Exhibit; President Reagan History Room, changing historical exhibits, a museum store and much more.
Camp Grant Museum and Command Post Restaurant
Memorabilia of Rockford's Camp Grant, U.S. Army induction and training camp during World Wars I and II. The museum, an original building of Camp Grant, houses the Command Post restaurant and contains postcards, pictures, and memorabilia of the camp along with Rockford postcards.
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.
Museum celebrating the shared histories of Galesburg and the railroad. Tour a real steam locomotive. See the authentic railroad memorabilia. Great for kids and rail fans! Right next door to the Amtrak Depot.
Edgar Lee Masters Memorial Museum
This museum honors American poet Edgar Lee Masters, author of "The Spoon River Anthology." Memorabilia of his life and works are displayed in the house where he lived as a young boy.
General museum featuring local history, Kirkpatrick Pottery, Native American artifacts, pioneer items and other unique collections.
Built in 1874, this Italianate mansion was the home of Richard J. Oglesby, a U.S. senator and three-time governor of Illinois. Oglesby was also a Union general in the Civil War and a close friend of Abraham Lincoln.
Jane Addams International Peace Garden
This peace garden honors Rockford College alumna and Nobel laureate Jane Addams. The garden is located at Fisher Chapel on the grounds of Rockford College.
Boasting an eclectic collection of Route 66 artifacts, aerial photos and historic signs, the RT 66 Museum is a great beginning for your journey. Open weekdays 9am to 5pm. No charge for admission.
State Farm is Bloomington-Normal's largest employer and the nation's largest insurance company. Tours are offered at the Corporate Building on State Farm Plaza and the historic Fire Building.
Located at the Atlanta Museum, these three exhibits and 20 other prints depict a variety of Lincoln and Logan County events. It is located at the site of an early political rally during Abraham Lincoln's campaign for President.
Sky View Drive In - Litchfield
The Sky View Drive-In Theatre in Litchfield opened in the Spring of 1950 and has been in operation each season since then. We are a seasonal operation and run from the first or second weekend in April until the end of September. Open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only.
Located on Mueller Company grounds, where the accomplishments of inventor Hieronymus Mueller, Decatur's "Unsung genius" and holder of over 500 patents, are celebrated. Among the expanded facility's treasures: The seventh of only eight cars manufactured by Mueller.
Berwyn Route 66 Wayside Exhibits
The City of Berwyn has placed four exhibits on Ogden Avenue to educate travelers, tourists, and residents about Berwyn's heritage as one of the first eastern suburban communities along Historic Route 66. Berwyn's four exhibits feature the origin of the Ogden corridor and its early history, its first auto-oriented "fast food" restaurants, and its automobile-based economy and car culture. Visit our Information Kiosk for more information!
The Vermilion County Museum was built as a replica of the 1833 county courthouse where President Abraham Lincoln practiced law from 1841-1859. Exhibits include the Lincoln Law Office in Danville, a schoolhouse, coal mine shaft and more.
This beautiful Mediterranean Revival-style cultural center on the lakefront was once an exclusive 1900s country club, and now offers performances that range from classical music to African dance. The Obamas held their wedding reception here.
Lakeside Arts Park at The Dole
Lakeside Arts Park at The Dole is a 12-acre beautiful arts education center that features two award winning art galleries and the Listening Room a entertainment venue that offers year round performances. You can step back to a simpler time to explore the brilliance of a Civil War era architectural masterpiece, when you take a tour of the historic Dole Mansion. We are a gem of McHenry County that can be enjoyed now and with future generations!
CITY:Crystal Lake
Woodlawn Farm - Underground Railroad Site
This farm was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker who built four cabins for free black families and later hid fleeing slaves there. Tours available between Memorial Day and Labor Day on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment.
25 tons of granite memorialize 1300 veterans from at least twenty-seven states with the message, "Freedom is not Free." Fifty Flags of Freedom fly the following holidays: Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Patriots Day, Veterans Day, and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
African American Civil War Soldiers Monument
This unique artwork is one of only a handful of sculptured tributes to the African American Civil War soldier in the entire United States. Commissioned by the City of Decatur, the work was designed and created by renowned artist, Preston Jackson. Jackson created several concepts for the statue and allowed the citizens of Decatur to vote to select the final design.
Confederate Cemetery and Memorial
This monument remembers those who died in the infamous Alton prison. A smallpox virus spread rapidly through the Alton Prison in 1863, killing more than 1,435 incarcerated soldiers. The soldiers are laid to rest here and each of their names is commemorated at the Memorial. The Alton Prison and Confederate Cemetery are some of the rare northernmost monuments to the Confederate Soldier.
For model railroad aficionados -- and everyone else who ever enjoyed model trains -- this model railroad is something to see. The Fever River Railroad is a 120X24-foot HO scale model with detailed scenery, rail yards, factories, and interchanges with many other railroads. The Fever River Railroad is an ongoing project with upgrades to the layout and scenery that provides an exciting model railroad experience. A collection of railroad memorabilia and pictures, many from the surrounding area, are on display throughout the facility. The Stephenson Society of Model Trainmen, who operate the railroad, host an open house twice a year. Groups are welcome by prior appointment.
Ingram's Pioneer Log Cabin Village
Pre-Civil War log structures rescued from destruction by the Ingrams. Many of the 17 homes and other buildings are furnished with authentic pieces and open to the public. Visit Jacob's Well Inn, frequented by Abraham Lincoln.
Designed by Louis Sullivan with assistance from his junior draftsman, Frank Lloyd Wright, the Charnley-Persky House is recognized as a pivotal work of modern American architecture. Docent-led tours of the exterior and interior of the Charnley-Persky House (1891-1892) are offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the year. The National Historic Landmark building serves as the headquarters of the Society of Architectural Historians. Photos by David Schalliol.
Come visit our 30-acre antique theme park. Anchored by the nationally recognized Volo Auto Museum, the site also boasts great shopping in five separate malls selling antiques, unique gifts and collectibles. Over 400 dealers.
John A. Logan College Museum and Gallery
Named after Civil War General John A. Logan, the college combines modern architecture and a beautiful park-like setting. Memorabilia of General Logan and his wife, Mary, are on display in the museum and art gallery at the college.
Olympic Tribute & Laborer's Memorial
Honoring the extraordinary achievements of Champaign County residents who have participated in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, this granite platform inscribed with the names of the athletes and the Olympic symbol is surrounded by playing fields, gardens and a community college campus. Tribute to Olympic Athletes rises from an ordinary prairie landscape transformed by playing fields, gardens and a community college campus.
Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District
The Lincoln courtroom in Beardstown was the site of the famous Duff Armstrong case, and now features a museum with daily tours.
Eleven different, beautifully painted murals. Main Street Lincoln was instrumental in bringing these murals to our community.
Atlanta's Abraham Lincoln Interpretation Site
The site of an early political rally during Abraham Lincoln's campaign for President, now showcasing an interpretive sign explaining the historic significance.
The 1879 birthplace of the native Springfield poet/artist, this house remained Lindsay's only home until his death there in 1931.
Situated at the base of the Ohio River bluffs, this two-story log structure, built in 1840, has been continuously occupied by generations of one family for 146 years. It was listed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1976.
Thomas Lincoln Cemetery and Shiloh Church
This cemetery is the final resting place for many Civil War veterans, as well as Thomas and Sarah Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's father and stepmother.
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.
Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation
2120 S. Michigan Ave. is one of the most famous addresses in all of American pop history. Former home of the legendary Chess Records label from 1957 to 1967, 2120 housed the studio and recording company that begat legendary recordings by Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Howlin' Wolf, Bo Diddley, John Lee Hooker, Etta James, Aretha Franklin and dozens of others.
Nauvoo Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Nauvoo Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was rebuilt in Nauvoo, one of the early settlements of the Mormon people. The structure is 150 ft tall and overlooks the Mississippi River. The temple was reconstructed on the site of the original, which was built between 1841 and 1846. The temple is a beautiful building and a "must-see" when visiting Nauvoo. The interior is not open to visitors, however gardens on the grounds and stunning exterior architecture bring visitors to the top of the bluffs to see the structure.
Twin Groves Wind Farm features 240 turbines across 22,000 acres of land. The wind farm generates 396 megawatts of affordable, pollution-free wind energy, which is enough to meet the annual energy needs of about 120,000 homes. Learn more about this exciting new facility with a guided tour which begins at the Twin Groves Lookout Visitor Center.
Located in historic Lincoln Square Mall next to the Framer's Market, this store features all sorts of arts from paintings, sculptures, and pottery works. Stop in and just browse, or perhaps purchase one of these fine pieces of art.
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Museum
This museum features a complete set of the "War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies." The records might aid in your search for a missing link in your family history.
Sauk and Mesquaki Indian artifacts, many directly from Black Hawk's family and tribes connected with Black Hawk. Voted one of the 7 Wonders of Illinois in 2007, this museum is situated inside Black Hawk State Historic Site - a nature reserve. Visit Black Hawk Lodge and the Fur Trading exhibit connected to the museum.
CITY:Rock Island
This memorial commemorates Camp Dubois, the 1803-04 winter camp of Lewis and Clark where they launched their Corps of Discovery expedition to the Pacific.
Byron Museum Of History & Lucius Read House
The Byron Museum Complex consists of a large Exhibit Hall and the historic Lucius Read House, which was on the Underground Railroad and is a listed site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The Read House features a permanent exhibit entitled, 'From Shackles to Freedom: The Underground Railroad' which shines a spotlight on Byron's participation in the Underground Railroad. We are happy to accommodate group tours outside regular hours. Tours are free and are self-guided or a docent can be arranged. We also have ample meeting space available.
An atmosphere of innovation at Illinois is based on a history of interdisciplinary exploration. Faculty and students pursue projects with other top scholars from around the world and across disciplines. Campus resources include the world's largest public university library, outstanding centers for the arts, and many world-class research facilities, including the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. In 2003, Illinois' faculty members won national and international awards including two Nobel Prizes, the Crafoord Prize in Biosciences, and two Guggenheim Fellowships. Students choose from more than 150 majors and 1100 clubs and organizations.
Old Stockade on the Cobblestone Street
Used as a refuge for women and children of the Galena area during the Blackhawk War of 1832, the Old Stockade brings Galena's earliest history to life in this 1820's log building. Come, share!
One of Illinois' finest examples of courthouse architecture, this stately structure was built in 1878. The main courtroom ceiling is decorated with murals depicting the principal communities of the county.
Located in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the University of Chicago campus, the Oriental Institute Museum showcases the history, art and archaeology of the ancient Near East. Permanent collections focus on ancient Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria and Turkey. World-famous collection of artifacts from the ancient Middle East, including a recreation of an Assyrian palace and a 17-ft.-tall statue of King Tut.
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.
Elkhart Cemetery/John D. Gillette Memorial Arch
The cemetery is the final resting place of several notable figures, including Illinois Governor Richard Oglesby and John D. Gillette (Cattle King of the World). The Memorial Arch replaced the wooden bridge over which Robert Todd Lincoln walked during the Oglesby funeral procession in 1915.
Arcola Historic Train Depot & Information Center
This 1885 train depot displays Illinois Central Railroad memorabilia, the largest Louis Klein collection of antique brooms and brushes in the United States, and interesting Arcola relics and keepsakes. Because Arcola is the birthplace of Raggedy Ann creator Johnny Gruelle, Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls and collectibles are also on display.
James J. Eldred House Historic Site
Visit the James J. Eldred House, completed in 1861, and step back in time to view one of the most elegant residential structures in the region and an important surviving example of Greek Revival architecture. The home had fallen into disrepair over the years, but with the creation of The Illinois Valley Cultural Heritage Association, the Eldred House has come back to life and is being painstakingly restored. The home is open for tours during the annual Greene County Days celebration.
Ronald Reagan Museum and Peace Garden
Housed in the Donald B. Cerf Center at Eureka College, the museum collection numbers over 10,000 items from President Reagan's Eureka College student days, his movie and TV career, his governorship of California and two terms as president of the United States. The Reagan Peace Garden located on the historic campus includes a bust of the 40th president and a section of the Berlin Wall.
Encompassing more than 3,000 acres along the Mississippi River, Big River State Forest is a remnant of woodland that once bordered the vast prairies. The 1-½ mile Lincoln Hiking Trail commemorates Abraham Lincoln's march through the area in 1832.
My Kind of Town Tours & Events
This company offers group cultural and educational tours. Reservations are required.
CITY:Highland Park
La Harpe Historical Society Museum
The museum houses a podium and pew that President Lincoln spoke at in 1858. There is also an area devoted to Charles Duryea, inventor of the gasoline automobile, as well as local artifacts and a genealogy section.
CITY:La Harpe
McCormick Tribune Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
Climb the five-story historic tower on the Michigan Ave. bridge and learn how the Chicago River changed with the city it inspired. You can also view the massive gears that allow the bridge to open. Seasonal May-Oct.
Barnacopia is a farm museum, events venue and Bed & Breakfast featuring two fully appointed guest rooms with full bathrooms and hot tubs all located in a silo next to the barn and the top floor of the silo is a library.
A historic 1800s family farm that is maintained in its original location. Programs depict settlers' lives with period accuracy.
CITY:Wood Dale
Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, this 264,000 sq. foot building provides a new home for the museum's renowned collections of modern painting and sculpture, contemporary art, architecture and design, and photography. Be among the first to see this dramatic addition that makes the Art Institute of Chicago the second largest art museum in the United States.
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Visitor Center
The Federal Reserve Bank Visitors Center features interactive displays that explain the Federal Reserve's functions, the U.S. economy, banking history, money and consumer interests.
Museum that houses over 70 vintage furnished doll houses from the 1920's- to current. The architectural designs and fashions depict and present the evolution of homes and furnishings from then to now. The Then and Now gift shop is complete with collectable doll house furnishings for sale. Children enjoy playing the scavenger hunt and viewing the 1949 "Disney House" and the 1924 Tootsie Toy house furnished with Tootsie toy pieces. Located inside Taylor's Furniture Store, along the square in Quincy's downtown business district.
A "living history" farm depicting life in the 1890s DuPage County. Original structures, authentic recreations and livestock combine to make a realistic 1890s working farm.
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum houses the largest private holdings of important original manuscripts and documents. The archives include manuscripts from the fields of literature, science, religion, history, and art. Among the treasures are the original draft of the Bill of Rights of the United States and the "Thanksgiving Proclamation" signed by George Washington. Exhibits change throughout the year.The museum is situated in a beautiful historic church that was built in 1914. Admission is free.
CITY:Rock Island
This monument memorializes Elijah P. Lovejoy, whose work and death in Alton gave him a place in history for the abolition of slavery. During the slavery era, Elijah Lovejoy was a pastor who wrote anti-slavery editorials so controversial he became an object of hatred by slaveholders. Despite threats to his life, he continued his anti-slavery writings in the Alton Observer, even after three of his printing presses were thrown into the Mississippi River. It was this persistence that led an angry pro-slavery mob to attack and kill him in 1837.
Tour this farm, which is a commercial embryo transfer station that uses donor cows.
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Memorial
This is the site of Abraham Lincoln's first Illinois home. Bisected by the Sangamon River, the site also features picnicking and hiking.
CITY:Mount Zion
Experience railroad and war history alongside Batavia-related exhibits. The original bed and dresser from Mary Todd Lincoln's room at Bellview Sanitarium are displayed here.
Relive your childhood memories or visit and make new ones at Central Illinois' original old fashioned candy store and soda fountain. Featuring a huge selection of bulk, individual, and many hard to find candies, gourmet chocolates, and a full service soda fountain. Hollands also recently added a full line of unique toys, including Klutz, Melissa and Doug, Manhattan Toy, Schliech, learning resources, and many, many hard to find toys from your childhood.
This Lower Mississippi-style house was built in the early 1800s, and has been completely restored to reflect life during this period.
CITY:Prairie du Rocher
Hyde Park Hair Salon & Barber Shop
Hyde Park Hair Salon, originally Joe's Barbershop, was founded in 1927 by young entrepreneur Joe Taylor. The salon began as an entrance to the Hyde Park Theatre but was soon sectioned off and transformed into a unique neighborhood barbershop. Years later, Joe's Barbershop was sold to a new owner, the name of the shop was later changed, becoming Hyde Park Hair Salon. In 2007, the Hyde Park Theatre building was sold to the University of Chicago. The entire building was vacated which caused Hyde Park Hair Salon to relocate to its current location on Blackstone. The overall atmosphere combined with a trendy service menu has maintained a loyal and successful clientele during the past 83 years including celebrities Spike Lee, Phil Gates, Devon Hester, Bill Veeck, Suge Knight, Muhammad Ali, Harold Washington, and President Barack Obama, a patron of more than 17 years. President Barack Obama's recent election caused a spike in the number of tourists visiting the barbershop.
Explore displays featuring rare photos of Hemingway, his childhood diary, letters, early writings and other memorabilia. Enjoy videos documenting the author's life and work. Museum store on site.
CITY:Oak Park
Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie School of Architecture Historic District
Guided and self-guided tours of historical district containing the greatest concentration of Wright-designed structures. A virtual outdoor museum of architectural history in America.
CITY:Oak Park
Aurora Historic Districts/Aurora Historic Preservation Commission
Tour the Near Eastside (350 homes dating from the 1800s), Stolp Island, Westside and Riddle Highlands, two of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Abe Lincoln's Talking House Driving Tour
Tune your vehicle's radio to 1650 AM or 1620 AM and listen to the history behind 14 homes in Pittsfield that have a connection to Abe Lincoln. Front yard signs also explain each home's historical significance.
Market Street Commons at the Kraft Building
Market Street Commons is located in the heart of the Mt. Carroll historic district, in the old Kraft Building. The Kraft Building houses the community Welcome Center and Chamber of Commerce, along with shops.
CITY:Mount Carroll
The Owen Lovejoy Homestead, built in 1838 was the home of the famous abolitionist minister. Part of the Underground Railroad, rooms are furnished with period furniture and visitors can peer into the hidden area above the stairs where runaway slaves hid. The 1849 Colton One-Room Schoolhouse is behind the house. Located on East Peru Street a half mile from downtown Princeton. Call for dates and times open.
Discovery Depot Children's Museum
Discovery Depot Children's Museum is a non-profit institution providing fun and educational programs for children and families. Interactive exhibits, programs, and collections will stimulate curiosity, promote discovery and encourage learning. Creative playground facilities outside for children too. Through these resources, visitors will gain a better understanding of our world.
Theatre Historical Society of America
Theatre Historical Society of America features archives and gallery space showcasing the history of America's theatres in photos, blueprints and artifacts.Rotating exhibits highlight the history of different theatres.
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
The A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum was founded in 1995 by Dr. Lyn Hughes. The facility is located in the Historic Pullman District in Chicago Illinois. The facility is named after men who made history - Asa Philip Randolph and Pullman Porters, the men who made up the membership of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) union. Randolph was the chief organizer and co-founder of the BSCP, the first African-American labor union in the country to win a collective bargaining agreement. Under Randolph's leadership, the Pullman Porters fought a valiant battle for employment equality with the corporate giant, the Pullman Rail Car Company.
Spinach Can Collectibles Museum
A museum inside the 1875 Opera House is full of Popeye merchandise and memorabilia.
Mississippi River Visitors Center
View navigation and learn about the Mississippi River past and present. Located on historical Rock Island Arsenal Island at Lock & Dam 15, you can watch barges lock through and make reservations for Lock & Dam Tours during the Summer weekend months. Call ahead for reservations for guided Lock & Dam tours.
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Wings of Peace and Freedom Park
A Bulgarian immigrant donated the Wings of Peace and Freedom sculpture to the City of Dixon. The artwork, which includes a full-size replica of a section of the Berlin Wall, recognizes President Reagan's efforts to attain worldwide peace and freedom.
The Sanfilippo "Place de la Musique"
Contact Visit McHenry County for information on tours. A private estate located in Barrington Hills, featuring the world's finest collection of automatic music instruments, including the world's largest theater organ. Private group tours or 40 or more. Charity gala events & concerts. A summer concert series and a Christmas concert supporting the Sanfilippo Foundation open to the public with pre-purchased tickets. Concerts include time to explore the Sanfilippo Collection. See website for details and tickets.
World Cowboy Gunspinning Hall of Fame and Museum
This museum was established in 2003 to honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport of gunspinning, made famous on the silver screen and television.
This Queen Anne-style playhouse was built for Lucy J. Haskell, daughter of Dr. William A. & Florence H. Haskell. The playhouse was an exact replica of the family home. The Haskell's gave the estate to the City of Alton for educational & recreational purposes. The playhouse is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places and can be visited in Haskell Park.
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.
Hundreds of interesting items amassed over a lifetime are housed in this unique gallery that was formally a working farm barn.
Galena's oldest house, Dowling House, was built in 1826 by John Dowling. Built of limestone, it was once the only trading post in the city. The Dowling House was equipped with primitive living quarters and hosted many fur traders in years past. Tour guides provide a complete history of the development of the City of Galena and Dowling House while you browse through quaint artifacts from the early nineteenth century. Thirty-minute tours. Noreen's Old Tyme Photo & gift shop on site.
The Korean War State Memorial, honoring 1,748 Illinoisans killed during the 1950-1953 Korean War, was dedicated on June 16, 1996.
Catherine V. Yost Museum and Art Center
The Yost house was built in 1898 by Z.F. Yost. The museum portrays the life of an upper-middle class family during the late 1800s and early 1900s.


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MARCH 12, 2014: Melinda Henneberger, a writer for the Washington Post, will present Clarke University's Schemmel Endowed Lecture in Theology on Wednesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. in Jansen Music Hall.Henneberger will speak on the topic "Women and the Church." The event is free and open to the public.Henneberger was the founder and editor-in-chief of Politics Daily at AOL and spent 10 years as a reporter for the New York Times, in the paper's Washington and Rome bureaus. She has also worked for the Dallas Morning News and New York Newsday, and is an alumna of the University of Notre Dame, the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium, and the post-graduate volunteer program Holy Cross Associates.For more information, contact the Clarke University Marketing and Communication Office at (563)588-6318.Clarke University is a Catholic, liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to preparing students who positively impact their workplace, family and community. Academic offerings include more than 40 undergraduate liberal arts and pre-professional programs, a robust adult degree program and six graduate degree programs. Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke is located near the Mississippi River in the thriving city of Dubuque, Iowa. It is the only BVM university in the country.


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David Lemi will make his first Worcester appearance since November when Exeter visit Sixways in the LV= Cup on Saturday.
David Lemi will make his first Worcester appearance since November when Exeter visit Sixways in the final match of the LV= Cup pool stages on Saturday.
The Warriors have named a strong line-up to face the Devon side as director of rugby Dean Ryan makes 11 changes to the side which travelled to Sale last Saturday.
Jonathan Thomas will start his first game since the trip to Gloucester before Christmas. He lines-up alongside Sam Betty and Mike Williams, who comes in at flanker.
James Percival partners Mariano Galarza in the second row, while Chris Brooker is the only change in the front row.
Chris Pennell makes his first start in almost a month, while Josh Drauniniu, Ignacio Mieres and Jeremy Su'a all return to the backline.
Ryan said: "A few guys are coming back. They are a bit miffed as they haven't played in recent weeks and they want to. That is a nice balance to have.
"We know this weekend is a stepping stone into the Premiership and we'd like to do it with a winning performance to give us that confidence going forward.
"Hopefully we can get a lot of our guys out there and playing some rugby and come out without any bumps and bruises.
"I want every one of our top players fit and ready for selection next week, which is important."
Meanwhile, unlike last week where the Chiefs fielded a healthy mix of youth and experience for their 36-22 win over the Ospreys, the visitors are virtually at full-strength as they look to net a third successive Cup win in as many weeks.
"It's been great to see the young kids coming through," said Exeter's assistant coach Ali Hepher.
"They've been doing a great job and academy is going fantastic. Stu Townsend starting at nine last week had an influential performance; Max Bodilly, Jack Oulton and Tom Hendrickson also did well and it was fantastic to see them out there and performing in the shirt.
"None of the guys let themselves down on the day, but equally they still have lots to learn.
"Right now it's an exciting period for the squad because we have so many big games coming up.
Whether you are running with the first team or blooding young guys, it's exciting to see what happens.
"Our focus, though, is building for that Premiership block and part of that process is making sure we put in a big performance this weekend.
"Going to Worcester will be a tough ask as it's one of the toughest places to go in the Premiership.
Crucially we've managed to nick a win the last couple of times we have been there in the dying seconds, but we're well aware it takes a big performance to get a result up there and that's what we will have to deliver at the weekend."
The teams:
Worcester: 15 Chris Pennell, 14 Josh Drauniniu, 13 Max Stelling, 12 Ravai Fatiaki, 11 David Lemi, 10 Ignacio Mieres, 9 Jeremy Su'a, 8 Jonathan Thomas (c), 7 Sam Betty, 6 Mike Williams, 5 Mariano Galarza, 4 James Percival, 3 Rob O'Donnell, 2 Chris Brooker, 1 George Porter.
Replacements: 16 Ed Shervington, 17 Ofa Fainga'anuku, 18 John Andress, 19 Dean Schofield, 20 Richard de Carpentier, 21 Jonny Arr, 22 Paul Warwick, 23 James Stephenson.
Exeter: 15 Luke Arscott, 14 Matt Jess, 13 Sireli Naqelevuki, 12 Ian Whitten, 11 Tom James, 10 Gareth Steenson (capt), 9 Dave Lewis, 8 Kai Horstmann, 7 James Scaysbrook, 6 Ben White, 5 Damian Welch, 4 Romana Graham, 3 Alex Brown, 2 Jack Yeandle, 1 Ben Moon.
Replacements: 16 Chris Whitehead, 17 Carl Rimmer, 18 Hoani Tui, 19 Will Carrick-Smith, 20 James Phillips, 21 Haydn Thomas, 22 Ceri Sweeney, 23 Phil Dollman.
Date: Saturday, February 1
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
Venue: Sixways
Referee: Leighton Hodges (Wales)
Assistant referees: Kelvin Stewart (England), Paul Burton (England)
Timekeeper: Tony Turner (England)
Assessor: Gary Welsh (England)


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Luck-E-Strike Rick Clunn STX Jerkbait
Luck E Strike teamed up with legendary angler, Rick Clunn, to create another lure destined to be a classic - the Luck E Strike RC STX Jerkbait. Designed to be the perfect suspending jerkbait, its hydrodynamic design and advanced rolling weight transfer system, provide it with its deadly, erratic, darting action, as well as, its amazing ability to suspend perfectly on the pause. Incredibly detailed as well with its etched scale and gill patterns, 3D eyes, and Clunn's handpicked colors, the Luck E Strike RC STX Jerkbait delivers proven performance tested by the zen master, himself, Rick Clunn - and they're available at a price that won't hurt your wallet.
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Comments: The STX is my go to jerk bait here in Va.. For the price its a slam dunk even though you might have to change to heavier hooks. I put a feathered treble on the back hook and it suspends very well when using 10 lb. fluorocarbon. I stay with the larger size here because of all the pickerel you have to contend with.
From: Bryan: Poquoson VA 2/13/17
Comments: I'm pretty disappointed. I really liked the looks of this, and bought two. The bill broke for no apparent reason on one, and the other just doesn't dive at all. It is like two feet down at the most when I work it even on lighter fluorocarbon. I can get a fluke down better. I am going to have to stick to the KVD's or the McStick. Both much better products for me.
From: Zack: West Virginia 2/8/17
Comments: Let me start off by saying that the STX casts very well & is a solidly built bait for the price. However, it simply lacks the refinement that a vision 110 has. It is not quite as crisp when twitched, doesn't hunt as far to the side & it doesn't have the same rolling, true burn that the 110 has. It will definitely catch fish but the megabass outfished it 2:1 from the same boat. Definitely a good backup option to have though!
From: Nick: Thousand Oaks, CA 6/17/16
Comments: Compared these head to head with the 110 this spring. Did just as well with the STX. No issues with the hardware on the STX either, but I bent one of the hooks on the 110. Colors aren't quite as nice on the STX though.
From: Chris: OH 5/3/16
Comments: Fantastic, they suspend perfectly and move nice, i love using it too catch pickerel they never fail to catch. Only thing is that the hooks suck and bend really easily
From: Danielson: CT 3/20/16
Comments: I love the bait, it cast well and fish certainly will strike it. Hooks and split rings need to be changed out because big fish can pull free from the standard hooks. I have had my best success with French Pearl and Steal Flash.
From: John: Rockledge, FL 7/19/15
Comments: It's paint job isn't considered the greatest because your comparing it to the greatest but these are not all that bad compared to other brands we buy and with a great weight transfer system, action similar the 110 and the confidence to throw just about anywhere these lures have a spot in any anglers box unless you're a bait snob.
From: Jeff: Dallas, TX 6/5/15
Comments: It is NOT close to the Megabass 110. Well, it looks like one, kind of, but that is about it. If the rip bait bite is on, they'll eat this (and all the others) but if they get picky, the guy throwing the 110 is going to smoke you. Truth hurts.
From: Jay6: USA 6/5/15
Comments: These just simply catch fish and a lot of them. Yes the hooks and split rings need an up grade but it is worth it IMO. I use a few different twitch baits and I always seem too end up eventually putting one of these on through out the day.
From: Bill: WI 5/14/15
Comments: Hooks are just plain junk, lost a nice fish and replaced them with quality hooks, it is now a fish catching machine. I'm going to get a couple more
From: Roger: Lincolnton, GA 5/1/15
Comments: I have several of these baits as donations to nonboaters when vision 110s are rocking. But I can't help to think of Rick Clunn doing his fishing mediation zen thing and awakening with the idea for a complete knock off of a very popular bait. Makes me laugh about all that zen schtick he has promoted for the last two decades.
From: Bigpoppabass: Nashua, NH 3/13/15
Comments: You get what you pay for. If you have better split rings and extra hooks laying around, use them to replace the existing ones. These are nice & cheap, but they catch large numbers of bass. I have yet to catch a pig with these but it sure is fun catching quantities - now to figure out how to catch the bragging size fish.
From: Rudy: Fresno, CA 3/4/15
Comments: I have a ton of these. They have great action and work well. The hooks are not great but no biggie. One issue I've had with 4 of them is the center split ring anchor in the bait can wiggle loose and it will take on water. It's no Megabass but it works ok for the money.
From: Jason: USA 3/1/15
Comments: I have the smaller version & it doesn't suspend. These appear to be hit and miss. Changing hooks & rings may help but I'd rather not have to tinker with a lower end jerkbait. If you want to try out a rebadged megabass with megabass colors (ala suzuki vehicles) pick one up & it may work for ya.
From: Montanaro: Touchdown City, WV 2/22/15
Comments: Recently bought 2 different colors of the 3.75, and they came with different size split rings. Not impressed. Sticking with KVD's.
From: Kevin: Morgan City, LA 1/13/15
Comments: I'll jump on the bandwagon. These baits light up the wiper and walleye bite in late spring. Damn if jerkbait fishing is hard work but these caught fish after working the area over with crankbaits and spinnerbaits. 6 lb. wiper destroyed the hooks and I have to change them out, but othewise a great bait.
From: Bill: CO 12/19/14
Comments: A very similar bait to the 110, made in the USA, and under $10? sign me up! Other than changing the hooks and split rings (which I do with most baits anyways, Megabass hooks included), they're an awesome bait. French Pearl is a killer on smallies around here. The smaller version is hard to cast on a baitcaster but it can be done. No more bills breaking/falling off or tails cracking. Only problem is the fish won't leave them along and have almost worn the paint off a few of them, not a bad problem to have though. The bill on my last Megabass (a 110 magnum) mysteriously fell off fishing it in 20' of water at Table Rock in April. So now I just need Lucky Strike to hurry up and start making a bigger version of the STX!
From: Clayton: Gardner, KS 6/25/14
Comments: This is a good bait. But do upgrade the hooks and split rings. Casts a country mile, suspends good , and yes it catches. And really who cares if it's a megabass knockoff.
From: Paul: Malta, NY 6/6/14
Comments: this bait is killer. I cant keep the largemouth off this thing. this is one of my go to baits.holds up well but be careful with the bill. had best luck with pearl and orange belly.
From: Dakota: MO 5/21/14
Comments: Bought these a while back at gander mtn and they are pretty good on smallmouth just the right amount of action and durable too for the money cant go wrong.
From: Gino: NJ 3/11/14
Comments: The RC STX flat out catches fish !! All I do change the hooks to gamakatsu #6 short shank ewg hooks with owner hyper wire split rings.
From: John: St. Cloud, FL
Comments: Its a decent bait overall but, the hooks bend out extremely easy so you must change them out.
From: Dave: NC
Comments: You get what you pay for. One of mine the rear ball sticks and I cant fix; I can bang it out but it just sticks again, so its going in the garbage. Out of the other three others, two suspend properly with the nose down, the third seems to suspend more level than nose down.. Not particularly sure why, however the two colors that gave me problems had sort of a see through color. Now does that matter, I have no idea just telling you what I experienced.
From: Brett: NY
Comments: Great lure! First time with this on the water i caught a fat 6 pounder, previously i had been in a fishing slump for months! Very impressed!
From: Jake: Cocoa, FL
Comments: Good jerkbait for a good price. I have several megabass and STX. I use the megabass in tournaments and the STX for fun or pre-fishing. The two things I notice about the STX is the hardware is more fragile and the finish is not as durable.
From: James: NC
Comments: I bought the 4.5 in secret night to fish bass at a local pond. I was pleasantly surprised at its effectiveness(being more of a soft bait guy. I usually don't fare as well with hard baits) Last cast I hooked a 15 pound catfish on it. The back was a bit scratched up and the middle hook was almost ripped out, but it's salvageable. I might have to buy some more of them!
From: Nicholas: CA
Comments: Great for a knockoff. Hooks and rings should be changed as others have mentioned. Got a couple in the other day and took them out today. Great action, caught two solid fish, but after the second fish I had a stick bait not a jerk bait. Bill snapped clean off :X. Hope the others I ordered don't do the same.
From: San Diego
Comments: 4.5 is good for the price. I was excited about the 3.75 version when I say it on TW but it is questionable. Looks exactly like its big brother but when I was trying to tune it to suspend or atleast sink slowly nose down I found it is very buoyant and floats nose up. The weight system is not heavy enough to transfer to the nose. Bait still might be good for a fast, erratic retrieve but I know I wont tie it on in cold water when I need it to suspend and tempt fish.
From: Tyson: Omaha, NE
Comments: If you think you're getting a Vision 110 at a bargain, you're not. This bait isn't nearly as good as a 110. The body shape is nearly identical, but the likeness ends there. It doesn't have the action and isn't near the quality of a megabass. For a great jerkbait in the $8 price range try the xcalibur jerk shad...better action, better hardware, better everything.
From: Greg: NJ
Comments: caught some nice fish this yr. on the stx. seemed to produce just as well as the 110 and sometimes better. may just have to buy 3 more of these rather than 1 MB
From: John: Ti, NY
Comments: this lure catchs fish easy as that. but def change out the rings and hooks. i caught a 6 pounder with it and 2 hooks broke and 2 split rings broke.
From: AK: NJ
Comments: very impressed for the money. I just changed to size 5 Owner hooks and they work great. One thing I did notice, of all the ones I bought (multiple of different colors), only one color had bad split rings, the other colors had upgraded split rings and all had the same style hooks so guess it depends on which split rings theys used at the time on whether you need to change out. As for copying the Megabass, well thats business especially when you look at quanity vs quality (my bet would be they all get made/painted in same plant and the hardware gets assembled else where)
From: Steve: Oregon
Comments: I dont know about anyone else, but i had a big problem with these floating extremely fast on me. tried 3 different stx's and all of them did the same thing. almost like a crankbait floating to the top.
From: Nick: KY
Comments: Great bait but I will use the real deal when it is tournment time. Also, I am pissed with luck e strike copying other companies and Rick Clunn putting his name on it, GET YOUR OWN IDEAS! Also Aaron 110's are not meant to suspend they slow float.
From: Ryan: Peoria, IL
Comments: Great lure.. you need to replace the hooks and split rings before you even use it.,,, but that being said its still a great lure for much cheaper than japans version of the same thing
From: Rob: Central, PA
Comments: Just got back from a week fishing in northern MN. This bait was killer on both smallies and largemouth! Even outfished my 110s at a fraction of the cost. Only downside - the hooks and split rings. They need to be switched out and hopefully LES will hear all the complaints and do something about them.
From: Colt: Belleville, IL
Comments: Great bait but hooks aren't the best, start to bend after a couple fish. Other than that it seems to work really well.
From: Jake: Greer, SC
Comments: Seems almost identical to Megabass. A little thinner profile, a slightly smaller lip are all I can see. Casts far, and swims about the same. Just got one small bass on it dead sticking it, but these aren't really a hot bait here in the south (for me anyway). Still for the price, got three, instead of one..
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AUGUSTA, GA - Orville Smith, a store manager for Best Buy in Augusta, Ga. told police he observed a customer, later identified as Tyrone Jackson of Augusta, on surveilance cameras putting a laptop computer under his jacket. When confronted the man became irate, knocked down an employee, drew a knife and ran for the door.
Outside on the sidealk were four Marines collecting toys for the Toys for Tots program. Smith said the Marines stopped the man, but he stabbed one of them, Cpt. Phillip Duggan, in the back; the injury did not appear to be severe.
After police and an ambulance arrived at the scene, Cpt. Duggan was taken for treatment.
"The subject was also transported to the local hospital with two broken arms, a broken ankle, a broken leg, several missing teeth, possible broken ribs, multiple contusions, assorted lacerations, a broken nose and a broken jaw ..... injuries he sustained when he slipped and fell off the curb after stabbing the Marine," according to a police report.
". . .injuries he sustained when he slipped and fell off the curb after stabbing the Marine."
Gotta wonder how much help he had from the other three Marines as he "slipped and fell".
Wow, they have high curbs there. I wonder how many times he fell off? Kept picking himself up and falling again and again. Weird how things like that happen. Good thing the Marines were there to help him up all those times.
I love it.
What's really, really surprising is that the ULEO didn't shoot the Marines on sight for felony assault, like they did out at the Costco in Las Vegas.
Yup, injuries sound about right for a pratfall, er, I mean curb fall. The vermin is lucky to have been found alive. That 'curb' showed great restraint.
Snopes says: "Partly True" (unfortunately, not the best parts):
It's an actual news story with an extra paragraph interpolated.
See here: Stabbed Marine
Snopes does have its uses -- they found the original story.
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I suspect he slipped and fell, and slipped and fell, and slipped and fell, and slipped and ...........
Never bring a knife to a Marine Toys for Tots Drive.
two broken arms, a broken ankle, a broken leg, several missing teeth, possible broken ribs, multiple contusions, assorted lacerations, a broken nose and a broken jaw ..... injuries he sustained when he slipped and fell off the curb after stabbing the Marine,"
This story made my day, LOL that was just so so before LOL
Why, yes, officer. He just slipped and fell off that curb all by himself. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
The real story:
On 26 November 2010 at about 1:15 p.m., those manning the surveillance cameras at a Best Buy in Augusta, Georgia, spotted a shopper cutting a Dell laptop computer from its packaging and stuffing it down his pants.
According to police, store security personnel approached the suspect, 39-year-old Tracey Attaway of Waynesboro, Georgia, and asked him to return the merchandise.
Attaway became angry, released the laptop, and ran out the front door, pulling a knife and knocking down a Best Buy employee in the process.
Outside the store's entrance were four Marines and seven volunteers collecting donations for Toys for Tots.
One of them, Cpl. Phillip Duggan, clotheslined the running man, bringing him to the ground.
The assailant regained his feet and swung his knife, stabbing Duggan, then was quickly tackled by several other Marines and members of the store's loss-prevention team, who held him in the parking lot until deputies arrived.
The injured Marine was taken to Eisenhower Army Medical Center and released after receiving stitches.
He was well enough the next day to drop off a toy for donation at a nearby Walmart.
Cpl. Duggan's attacker, Tracey Attaway, was jailed and charged with armed robbery, aggravated assault and possession of a knife in the commission of a crime.
He was denied bond.
great story! thanks
Yes, the most relevant one. I repeat, I hate getting duped. I just feel downright foolish, sorta like a democrat must feel all the time.
apparently..."HE MESSED WITH THE WRONG MARINE."
This guy should get an honorable mention in this year's Darwin Awards. How stupid is it to stab a Marine with three of his buddies nearby?
1. It's a good story.
2. If it hasn't happened yet, it will.
- proud mama of a U.S. Marine
This "story" has been around for years. It made the rounds in email forwards, now it comes to FR.
It's not real.
...slipped and fell ... lather, rinse, repeat.
I guess stuff like that happened many moons ago when my dad was an MP.
H'mm ... people can be so clumsy.
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Yes the story is real. Some of the details aren't. The assailants name was Tracey Attaway but the location and marines name are accurate. He was sentenced to life in prison for it. He had 30 previous charges.
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For the second straight day the NFL world revolved around Pittsford, New York, as the Buffalo Bills were once again the only team to have a practice. That will change in short order as the rest of the teams start reporting to camp over the course of the next week, but with the spotlight still on the Bills, their prized addition of the 2014 offseason showed off in a big way.
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- Sammy Watkins picked a great day to have his best practice as a member of the Buffalo Bills. With the bigwigs at ESPN, NFL Network, FoxSports1 and the MMQB all in attendance on Monday afternoon, Watkins put on a show for all to see. The crowd 'oohed,' 'aahed,' and cheered anytime the first-round selection touched the ball... and it happened quite a lot. He burned Leodis McKelvin very early on in the practice deep, he caught a pass tight in coverage with a defender on his way to him and then he jumped up on a tipped pass to bring it in over three defenders, all while getting poked in the eye. It's been a great start for Watkins to say the least.
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- The evolution of EJ Manuel as a quarterback continues with every day at training camp, and today had a brief example of what he needs to do more of, in addition to what he needs to stay away from. First, the good: Manuel saw Watkins have a step on his man on a 12-yard slant, recognized the underneath coverage from the linebacker and fed the ball into the perfect spot over the hands of the linebacker and just short of the oncoming safety. He allowed his receiver to make a play and trusted himself in the process. He needs to do more of that, especially in game settings. On the negative side of things, Manuel stared down his target over the middle of the field and allowed undrafted rookie safety Kenny Ladler to step through the receiver and pick off the pass. That's the second straight day Manuel tipped his hand and it resulted in an interception.
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- The second day of practice was not kind to cornerback Ron Brooks to say the least. Brooks got beat down the sideline deep for a touchdown twice during one-on-one battles, and then completely blew an assignment during team drills that left Chris Hogan wide open on the sideline for a reception and a subsequent touchdown. Brooks can't afford many more days like he had on Monday if he wants to make the roster. The Bills likely already have five spots spoken for at cornerback (Gilmore, McKelvin, Graham, Robey, Cockrell) and they could choose either to just go with those five or settle on Brooks, Kamaal McIlwain, Mario Butler or Brandon Smith for a sixth spot. The point is, his safety is not guaranteed in 2014.
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- When Cordy Glenn couldn't get on the field for the first day of practice and then rookie Seantrel Henderson, who was taking the first-team left tackle repetitions in his place, got injured within the first hour of practice, some were quick to say the Bills were doomed. Less than 24 hours later, Henderson was back on the field taking reps with the first team and all was right again in the world -- outside of Glenn not being available, of course. There wasn't any variation with the right tackle in first-team reps, with Erik Pears continuing to get all of them. At right guard, however, Kraig Urbik lost some snaps to the challenging Chris Hairston just as he did at mandatory minicamp. That job could be for the taking.
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- The Bills welcomed in Brandon Spikes in the offseason to help stop a problem that has plagued them for some time: allowing teams to run all over them. While those are the big plans for him and his one-year contract, he had to end his practice early. It was quite a hot and humid day in Pittsford, NY, and Spikes got a cramp and went and spoke with the trainers. They immediately removed his helmet and shoulder pads, and dabbed a cold towel on the back of his neck. After a few minutes of observation, he was sent to the cooling tent to take a dip in the pool right next to the field. There isn't any word on if he'll be back for Tuesday's practice, but dehydration on a football field must always be taken seriously. It was a good job by both Spikes and the Bills to recognize it and not push through it.
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- Nigel Bradham was once again taking first-team snaps at weakside linebacker and has a big opportunity in front of him. Head coach Doug Marrone was asked about Bradham specifically, and really complimented the linebacker on what he's done so far in 2014:
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Camp's first skirmish
- Much to the dismay of head coach Doug Marrone, wide receiver Robert Woods and safety Da'Norris Searcy got into a bit of a scuffle following a play during team drills. The two locked up and never let go, with both players ending up on the ground. Teammates quickly swooped in and broke up the pair of players, with defensive backs coach Donnie Henderson taking Searcy aside and having a word with him. Since Marrone has been head coach, he has continuously said that he wants his players to stay away from that behavior in practice. Searcy and Woods both got back on the field and took a rep two plays later without any other words exchanged. It appears Marrone's message sunk in.
Day 2 MVP: WR Sammy Watkins
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Day 2 LVP: CB Ron Brooks
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"As a result of a concussion I suffered during OTAs, I was advised by doctors that there were serious risks in returning to play football at this point. It has been a lifelong dream to play in the NFL but my long-term health interests outweigh my current goals for football. Because of that, I am electing to retire from the game for now and and then reassess my future after this season. In the meantime, I plan to return to Texas A&M to pursue my degree.
"I want to thank the Arizona Cardinals organization for the opportunity and their support. I wish the team much success this season"