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JGD 11: On the Road Again
Kevin McCartney
October 24 2013 01:48PM
After game 4, Claude Noel cautioned against concern by telling us that he looks at the season in five-game segments, with the reasonable goal to win 3 of each 5. A 2-3-1 record on the team's home stand means the Jets have fallen below expectations on each of Noel's 5-game segments to start the year and remain three points down on their target. A modest gap.
It's early in the season to be talking in absolutes, but the Jets are entering a critical part of their schedule - four games on the road, five straight against Divisional opponents, and ten straight against Western Conference teams. If the Jets fall short of their goal in the next ten games, we could be talking about a new coach or even the Draft by Rememberance Day.
There are signs of improvement, and whether you believe in math or eyeballs, the Jets played their best game of the season against the Capitals. But as the Hip would say, it can't be Nashville every night.
Okay, I admit - that's a confusing metaphor when used to suggest a team might play poorly in Nashville.
All lines from DailyFaceoff.com
I want you all to know that I won some money on our last Draft Street free league, and I've invested a slice of it tonight into a salary cap team in a one-day league. Why do you care? Because the salary cap forced me into taking Grant Clitsome. It's a hat trick or I'm out $2 I got for free. So we all have to love Grant Clitsome today.
Jets Forwards
- Ladd - Little - Setoguchi
- Kane - Scheifele - Wheeler
- Halischuk - Jokinen - Frolik
- Wright - Cormier - Peluso
It's not a surprise the bottom-6 is getting mixed a little. Despite dominating the Capitals, the bottom-6 went -6 with 11PIMs on the night, and continued to be a problem.
I guess the coach really liked Cormier's two minutes in that Washington matchup. That's not a penalty total - he got 7 of those minutes. That's a TOI.
Cormier is centering what might be the worse line the Jets have put out in three years. I would rather Tim Stapleton centred Tanner Glass and Aaron Gagnon. I know some people have joined the Peluso camp, but I haven't been convinced just yet.
I don't think he's a goon - not at all. He's clearly in the Ryan Reeves tree of St Louis tough guys. He's not lost, he doesn't take stupid penalties, and he picks his moments. He makes a few plays, even. I think he's also too slow to play the Jets' transition, and has the sort of hands that his 1 or 2 chances to make something happen every game go wasted. He math results are poor and by eye, he takes long wristers when he's cut off at the line, and he's too slow to get from the corner to the front on the re-cycle to the point. He's a necessary evil on a team with limited depth, and he's not even the worst player on his line this game. Still, I think he gets a boost simply by exceeding expectations. If you put "Wheeler" on his jersey, we would be in tears at how bad he is. (Okay, maybe another poor example)
That said, the team does better when the fourth line doesn't play. Halischuk had 4 minutes and Peluso under 10 in that Capitals game. So maybe the plan is just not to play that three-some.
Meanwhile, Matt Halischuk is being given a chance to make an impact. He has one assist and is -4 through seven games. He's been almost exclusively on the 4th line, and his best partner has been James Wright according to the WoWY numbers. Just 2 games ago, his ice time was over 11 minutes. His benching was likely a blip, and we can look for that third line to bring a lot of speed. Anything else is probably too much to ask for.
Those top two lines have stay together for good reason.
Jets Defence
- Clitsome - Byfuglien
- Enstrom - Bogosian
- Stuart - Postma
- Pavelec
- Montoya
Pavelec starts again to start the 10 game Western conference swing. Man! I really wish we had an eastern conference game to break up the schedule so we could play the back-up goalie! Shucks.
Daily Faceoff is also reporting via Ted Wyman that Stuart is back in. Sometimes it feels like Noel isn't watching the same team I am. It's frustrating. Pardy was a better defender, and more importantly, Noel didn't ask too much of him as he has Stuart. Back to the panicking puck-fencer...
That Grant Clitsome sure is good, though. I think I read somewhere that he's going to get a hat trick!
Enstrom and Bogosian are now the team's shut-down pair, showing absolutely no imagination from Noel. One offensive pair, one defensive pair, one pair to put out in the worst possible moments just to keep games close. Tobias Enstrom might be the team's most successful offensive defenceman. Byfuglien carries and scores a lot, but he's always done better at that with Enstrom setting him up and organizing the offence (not to mention covering for him).
It's a classic coaching problem of putting two players in positions in which they're not stand-out bad, rather than working to find a way to put each in a position to succeed. Clitsome was terrible as a shut down guy, so Enstrom (and the team) suffer.
Depth. Please, oh great powerful General Manager, depth.
Predators Forwards
This group hung three goals in a period on us last week, so no laughing. They have four good lines.
- Wilson - Legwand - Hornqvist
- Bourque - Cullen - Smith
- Stalberg - Spaling - Forsberg
- Nystrom - Gaustad - Hendricks
Eric Nystrom had been playing pretty big minutes for the Preds this season. But likely a leaky balloon, just slowly sinking down the lineup. He's in the spot he should be now, along side another effort player in Hendricks.
That means Stalberg got the promotion to play with Forsberg. The heart of the lineup is still that second line, centred by the always under-appreciated Matt Cullen. That line is dominating possession play at even strength, setting up chances, and ending their shifts with the puck in the opposition end. Craig Smith also leads the team with 6 points in 10 games.
Meanwhile, the top line has combined for 15 points, but are also -5. Well, to be fair, David Legwand is -5.
Mike Fisher remains out, and the Predators already have better centre depth than the Jets. It's just filthy. It's like they're making custom versions of two-way centres for sale on Etsy.
Predators Defence
- Jones - Weber
- Ekholm - Klein
- Bartley - Ellis
- Hutton
- Hellberg
This has become a mess for the Predators. This defence group has lost so many talented players over the years. Hamhuis, Franson, and Suter are the biggest names, of course. But also Jonathan Blum in in Minnesota now, Teemu Laakso left for Russia and is now playing in Finland, and this year Roman Josi is out due to a concussion. It's a defenceman factory, but it's running out of raw materials.
Seth Jones has been exceptionally good, and he and Weber are playing close to 25 minutes a game already this season. How long can an 18 year old do that in his first pro season? I bet the Predators find that out empirically.
Worse, Pekka Rinne has been diagnosed with a spontaneous hip infection, and will miss four weeks. I'm sure Jo Innes will eventually explain how that happens to a person, and it will be gross.
Carter Hutton faced the Jets in their game last week and stopped 38 of 39 shots. He's likely up to the task again, should the Predators limit real scoring chances as they did in the previous match up. But a month without Rinne is the kind of opportunity the Jets need to seize in order to climb the Divisional ladder.
Worth Reading Today
We have so much stuff up on the site today! Writers be writin'.
- I did a review of how Perry Pearn has invented a new defence against the trendy Centre-Post Umbrella PP
- Ross landed the transcript to Dr. Gary's latest session with the Jets. You can really see his motivation at work.
- Travis takes a look at the headlines after 10 games.
- When you're done with all that, make sure you check out Arctic Ice's Game Day!
Don't forget, you can still win an Official Winnipeg Jets golf bag on the site for another 6 days. Go to jetsnation.ca/contest to enter.
October 24 2013, 07:44PM
Exhausting evening with 4 leagues going. Don't care much for either WS team. I'd get my rundowns if instead of a balk, a pitcher could cancel out the balk step by first relaying the ball to first base. Or perhaps home plate. Pathetic Redsox phantom out weeks back. Argos might benefit from weak division. Bombers finally start Sims-Walker; just have him run the same route if he doesn't know the playbook. His cut is natural athleticism. Some players stop to pivot, but S-W had already made up his mind to cut inside and his power was already channeling inside while he was momentarily stopped. Need more than an arm to tackle that. If Mack didn't get the CFL game, he should've been purged. The coach not going for it with 30 seconds left was inexcusible; like a CJOB caller said: you get to mid-field, you can trickle a punt in. Should've played Goltz in the wet game, but BC still with the field advantage. Jets are good with drafting and acquiring depth players, but not good with top two lines and four D. Nashville and Cgy prolly two most boring matchups: but if you're the Preds you want to give kids a playoff shot. Jets should be sizing up a deadline acquisition, but no cap-room. I've got Frolik as a 2.5 liner, and Jokinen as a 4th liner this yr, minor leaguer last year. In the playoffs maybe closer...the bubble dome is 9x cheaper than the Maples soccer field, and with BC and Ontario stuck at 4 downs, it would make Wpg the 3 down capital of Canada. Enjoy your robberies, muggings and car thefts, rich-Peggers.
October 24 2013, 07:49PM
The bubble would've been useful for emergency shelters, winter greenhouses, emergency pandemic field hospitals. Still in the middle of nowhere. And now I can't go to the game or bird watch on the rocks before the game. Clitsome's contract is okay, but Hainsey at the same contract is better value for playoffs. No one in the Jet blogosphere is rewarding games played. They make Bogosian sound like Pronger. He is a Beauchemin; a good player. West is stacked with top tier teams, but East a better first round palate.


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Debates of May 13th, 2004
House of Commons Hansard #54 of the 37th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was witnesses.
- Government Response to Petitions
- Federal Law-Civil Law Harmonization Act
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Standing Orders
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Question No. 79
- Question No. 85
- Supply
- Matagami
- Rights of the Unborn
- The Environment
- University of Prince Edward Island
- Canadian Railway Museum
- Samuel de Champlain
- Margaret Anna Lawson
- Member for Trois-Rivières
- Canadian Forces
- Member for Nanaimo--Cowichan
- Member for Davenport
- Justice
- Member for Rimouski—Neigette-et-la Mitis
- Member for Vancouver South--Burnaby
- Liberal Party of Canada
- Member for Ottawa--Orléans
- Government Policies
- Member for Laval Centre
- Member for Vancouver Kingsway
- Member for York Centre
- Gasoline Prices
- Electoral Boundaries
- Gasoline Prices
- Employment Insurance
- Shipbuilding
- Sponsorship Program
- Taxation
- Automobile Industry
- Gasoline Prices
- Agriculture
- Afghanistan
- Agriculture
- Quebec City Bridge
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Economic Development
- Agriculture
- Presence in the Gallery
- Business of the House
- Right Hon. Member for Calgary Centre
- Supply
- Message from the Senate
- Supply
- Income Tax Act
Member for Rimouski—Neigette-et-la Mitis
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Suzanne Tremblay Rimouski-Neigette-Et-La Mitis, QC
Mr. Speaker, just hours away from taking my leave, I want to express my gratitude for the moments of intensity we have shared in this place with its words, images and sounds, where my words could echo the passion of my thoughts, based on my convictions and my desire to serve my fellow citizens, whom I thank for having put their trust in me three times, and doing so each time wonderfully.
To those who are carrying on, I wish rewards to match the demands of this sometimes chaotic service, which also has its moments of lack of alternatives or vision, as well as moments of renewed delight.
I thank everyone who has assisted me—my family, my colleagues, my staff and every service on the Hill—and one and all for your thoughtfulness, regardless of political or personal opinions.
Member for Vancouver South--Burnaby
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Colleen Beaumier Brampton West—Mississauga, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my colleague, the hon. member for Vancouver South--Burnaby.
First elected in 1993, the hon. member has held numerous portfolios, including Minister of National Revenue, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and Minister of Natural Resources.
Most important, the hon. member has the honour and distinction of being the first South Asian to hold a ministerial portfolio in any western democracy, and his lobbying efforts led to the opening of a Canadian consulate general in Chandigarh, India.
Born in Chiheru, Punjab, and coming to Canada at the age of six, the hon. member for Vancouver South--Burnaby is a perfect example of the opportunities available to new Canadians. He has been a successful businessman and entrepreneur, as well as a successful member of Parliament.
I would like to invite all members to join with me today in wishing the hon. member for Vancouver South--Burnaby all the best in his future endeavours. His contributions to the House will be missed.
Liberal Party of Canada
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
John Reynolds West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast, BC
Mr. Speaker, "No democracy. No respect. So we all quit". Eight words from Liberals in British Columbia but they convey a powerful message. The democratic deficit has become an albatross hanging on the neck of the ancient mariner.
Do members remember those heady days when the Prime Minister promised he would do things differently? There are 14 former Liberals in Burnaby--Douglas who remember that promise. They all quit the Liberal Party because the Prime Minister parachuted his own candidate into their riding.
After a year of work of organizing and fundraising, two outstanding Chinese Canadian nominated candidates were told to take a hike. That has upset the Chinese community from coast to coast and overseas. They and their supporters will find the welcome mat out if they want to join the Conservative Party.
Speaking of mats, the Prime Minister, with this brutal undemocratic move, has yanked the rug out from under every Liberal candidate in British Columbia. Now we hear news reports that there are membership lists burning in Vancouver Centre as we speak.
Things just keep on getting better and better in British Columbia with a bad moon rising over the Liberal Party.
Member for Ottawa--Orléans
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Eugène Bellemare Ottawa—Orléans, ON
Mr. Speaker, allow me to say farewell to you today. I will be leaving my seat in the House of Commons shortly, at the next election.
I thank the constituents of Ottawa—Orléans for having permitted me to represent and serve them in Parliament, by electing me four times in a row, starting in 1988, then in 1993, 1997 and the year 2000.
I will miss this House, its debates, its committees and its members greatly. It was a pleasure to serve on various committees at various times, be it as vice-chair of government operations, industry or human resources, or as member of the Committee on Official Languages or the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
I acknowledge all the members from both sides of the House who have shown me that they are committed to the well-being of all Canadians. I thank my late wife Roberte, who passed away in 2002, for her unqualified support during all those years, as well as my four children, Liette, Michel, Martine and Josée, not to mention my sons-in-law, Louis and Gary, and my daughter-in-law, Nathalie, and my loyal staff.
God bless you all. I wish you every happiness. Long live Canada.
Government Policies
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Brian Pallister Portage—Lisgar, MB
Mr. Speaker, this week we learned that the Liberal government could not come up with a title for its throne speech. After considering various titles, with no apparent frontrunner, the government opted for a generic white cover with no title at all, which illustrates the fact we can indeed judge a book by its cover.
Having a blank page was an ideal choice. However, one has to wonder why the government would give $50,000 to a Quebec research firm to tell it what everyone already knows: that it is adrift; that when it says everything is a priority, it means that nothing is; that when the Prime Minister says, "Let me be perfectly clear", he most often is not; and that when the Liberals rush out pre-election press releases and promises, they are insulting Canadian voters by assuming that they can be bought.
The Liberals erred in using white paper on their throne speech. There was nothing innocent or pure about this. The correct colour was scarlet.
Member for Laval Centre
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral Laval Centre, QC
Mr. Speaker, as there are only a few hours left before I leave this place, where I have had the privilege to make a modest contribution to parliamentary democracy for the past ten years, I would like to pay tribute to the people of Laval Centre. The trust they have placed in me has allowed me to serve them to the best of my abilities and to see just how many generous, courageous and determined people there are in our society.
Thanks to them, I have learned that the quality of the work of an elected representative goes hand in hand with an active presence within the community, support of the various socio-cultural organizations and excellent service to one's constituents.
I must thank the House staff for their professionalism and readiness to help, which have made my life a lot easier, in this world where the great and the small rub shoulders for better or for worse. To colleagues who are moving on, I wish the excitement of new challenges; to those who soldier on here, I wish the success they deserve.
In looking back on these ten years in the other capital, I will have fond memories of respect, friendship, and why not, complicity.
Member for Vancouver Kingsway
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Elinor Caplan Thornhill, ON
Mr. Speaker, born in China, she emigrated to Canada in 1962, received the Order of Canada in 1994 and, when elected to the riding of Vancouver Kingsway in 1997, became the first Canadian woman of Chinese origin elected to the House of Commons.
We were elected together and we worked together. We travelled to China and successfully secured travel documents for the misguided youths who boarded boats for a dangerous journey that led them to detention in a Canadian jail for a year, but saved them from a life of slavery.
I was moved by her impassioned plea to the most senior Chinese officials to help their children return home and alert other youths of the perils of the snakeheads. She said, "They are your children and your future".
The House of Commons is losing a strong voice, an individual whose dedication and commitment to her constituents and this country have been an inspiration. She really made a difference.
We wish success to the member for Vancouver Kingsway, my dear friend and colleague.
Member for York Centre
Statements By Members
May 13th, 2004 / 2:15 p.m.
Art Eggleton York Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise to inform hon. members that after much thought and reflection, I have decided not to seek re-election in the forthcoming general election.
It has been an honour to represent the people of York Centre in the House of Commons these past ten and a half years. I want to thank them for their support and confidence. This decision draws to a close 32 years in elected office, starting as an alderman in the city of Toronto in 1970, mayor of Toronto in the 1980s, and then a member of Parliament, including eight and a half years as a cabinet minister in three portfolios.
I have always worked hard to make a difference in the lives of individuals and for the betterment of my city, province and country. Whatever endeavours lie ahead, I hope that in one way or another, service to the people of Canada will continue to be a part of my life. After all, as King George VI once said, "the highest of distinctions is service to others".
In that spirit, I extend best wishes to all who serve in this House in future years.
Gasoline Prices
Oral Question Period
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Canadian Alliance
Stephen Harper Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, in Quebec the CAA is receiving letters from consumers who are furious about gasoline prices. For every cent the price of gas goes up, this government collects $32 million in extra revenue. It even collects GST on the excise tax on gasoline.
Why does the Prime Minister refuse to eliminate this tax on a tax?
Gasoline Prices
Oral Question Period
2:20 p.m.
Ralph Goodale Minister of Finance
Mr. Speaker, in terms of our relationship with municipalities, of course all the GST is remitted to municipalities through a refund. We are now working on remitting a portion of the fuel tax to municipalities as part of our new deal for communities across the country.
Gasoline Prices
Oral Question Period
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Canadian Alliance
Stephen Harper Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, that may be on the GST that the municipalities pay, but it is certainly not on the taxes that consumers pay.
Yesterday, in Liberal fashion, the government blamed everyone else for high gas prices. It blamed the provinces, the oil companies and it slammed the opposition, yet it refused to do one thing to help consumers. That would be to eliminate the GST on fuel excise taxes.
Why are the Prime Minister and the government refusing to axe a tax on a tax?
Gasoline Prices
Oral Question Period
2:20 p.m.
Ralph Goodale Minister of Finance
Mr. Speaker, the hon. gentleman knows the principles of taxation underlying the broad based GST because the party he now leads introduced it.
Gasoline Prices
Oral Question Period
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Canadian Alliance
Stephen Harper Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, what I know about taxes is that our taxes are too high and we should be getting them down.
The finance minister claimed yesterday that communities would benefit from higher gas prices, but there is still no deal with the cities to transfer gas taxes. It is just another unfulfilled promise. Only the federal government is actually getting the benefit out of these gas taxes.
Why will the government not admit it just is not right to raise gas prices by charging tax on top of tax?
Gasoline Prices
Oral Question Period
2:20 p.m.
Ralph Goodale Minister of Finance
Mr. Speaker, the hon. gentleman said there has been no agreement with Canadian cities. In fact there is agreement.
First, we are rebating to the municipalities 100% of the GST that they pay. That is worth $7 billion over the course of the next 10 years.
Another part of the agreement with communities is the acceleration of infrastructure. That is an acceleration of 50%, bringing forward our infrastructure programming into the next five years as opposed to the next ten.
The third part of the agreement is the arrangement with respect to the fuel tax and we are working on that.
Gasoline Prices
Oral Question Period
2:20 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Monte Solberg Medicine Hat, AB
No, Mr. Speaker, the government broke its promise to give a share of that gas tax to the municipalities. That is the promise it has broken.
Let me quote from a document that we received from Environment Canada under an access to information request. It states:
The tax increases required to achieve the Kyoto target would more than double gasoline prices--from about $0.54 per litre to about $1.40 per litre by the year 2010.
How is that going to go over in Victoria? Is it not true that the environment minister's only concern with $1 a litre gas is that it is too low?


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I don't think I'm hosting a 2016 collaborative playlist.
Now someone please rep for the Love Conquers All version of Brazil and we'll have covered most of my favorite films.
I don't think I'm hosting a 2016 collaborative playlist.
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Did someone edit this thread? You used to be able to see who voted for what.
No, really. I saw the names at some point, but now it just says the number of votes. This is srs bzns.
The names still show for me.
Weird. I notice that the names go away as soon as a vote in a poll.
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Good to know Algunz is cut.
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Current Champions
WBA, WBC and IBF Titleholders (through Oct. 12, 1998)
The champions of professional boxing's 17 principal weight divisions, as recognized by the Word Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC) and International Boxing Federation (IBF).
Note: The following weight divisions are also known by these names—Cruiserweight as Jr. Heavyweight; Jr. Middleweight as Super Welterweight; Jr. Welterweight as Super Lightweight; Jr. Lightweight as Super Featherweight; Jr. Featherweight as Super Bantamweight; Jr. Bantamweight as Super Flyweight; Jr. Flyweight as Light Flyweight; and Minimum as Strawweight.
*Graciano Rocchigiani (40-4-1, 19 KOs) is currently the interim WBC light heavyweight champion. Robert Allen (23-2-0, 17 KOs) is currently the interim IBF Middleweight champion. Carlos Barreto (13-0-1, 9 KOs) is currently the interim WBA Flyweight champion. Wande Chareon (22-3-0, 6 KOs) is currently the interim WBC Minimumweight champion.


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High Definition has kept networks, make-up artists and Best Buy associates very busy in recent years, but now a 3-D craze is forming. While HD allows you to see the intricate details of an elephant in the Sahara, 3-D may have you dodging the stampede. Once limited to analog format, 3-D is now digital and showing up not only in feature films, but also in music videos and sports broadcasts. The bad news is that you may soon be spending more money on furniture, since this new broadcast standard will have you intercepting passes from Peyton Manning in your living room.
The stereoscopic concept has been around since the late 1800s. 3-D movies later became popularized in the 1950s as an attempt to bring television viewers back to the theaters. The fad eventually died but became popular again in the late '70s to early '80s when 3-D had its heyday with the horror films Jaws 3-D, Amityville 3-D and Friday the 13th Part 3 3-D. But, just like a partially immortal beast in a horror flick, 3-D was put to rest again.
3-D production was not desirable for filmmakers because it was in analog format, which was time-consuming, especially when it came to assembling and viewing dailies. The procedure also included long set-ups, heavy equipment and noisy cameras. And while movie audiences were intrigued by 3-D, some viewers encountered headaches and motion sickness.
Imax 3D has created yet another revolution, but while 3-D's comeback has accelerated, the analog method of 3-D production has been abandoned for digital technology.
In late October of last year, Iconix Video and Sunset Gower Studios held an event announcing the opening of S3D Studio, Iconix Video's new 3-D facility (housed at Sunset Gower).
Terri Melkonian, the vice president of Marketing and Sales at Sunset Gower and Sunset Bronson studios, believes in gearing the studios for progressive technology. "As we embark on renewing Sunset Gower and Sunset Bronson, we are committed to driving new models and paradigms for production," she says. "Leading the charge is our deployment of S3D Studios, the first-of-its-kind stereo-ready stages here in Hollywood."
The S3D stages will be equipped with Iconix cameras, playback and recording devices, and will include Iconix Video handheld stereo rigs that have been developed in association with Doggicam Systems. Rig options also include tripod-mounted rigs and Doggicam's High-Def dolly system configured to mount the Iconix stereo 3D HD system.
"S3D Studio is a user-friendly environment; [the equipment] is easy to use and predictable," assures Bruce Long, CEO of Iconix. He explains that all the stages have lighting packages, multiple record options, on-set story devices and on-set pre- and post-production, so that "dailies will come out naturally." Long also welcomes productions that bring their own crew: "The key is to support all the people who have been working with you [for] your whole career. You shouldn't compromise anything … we will deliver 3-D for what you have in your 2-D budget."
Several displays were set up, such as a Philips WOW display that doesn't require 3-D glasses. The Philips display packed a punch by featuring "Ultimate Fighters" who were shot in 3-D with two Iconix cameras at Sterescope Studios in Burbank, then converted to autostereo. Other footage featured racecars shot with a single camera in 2-D and converted to 3-D. A Mitsubishi monitor that required the use of 3-D glasses featured a performance by a guitarist and a dancer (shot live at S3D Studio) who remained consistently within focal range.
Each stage at S3D Studio is equipped with full-stereo postproduction provided by Stereoscope Studios. The stages are easily accessible and provide an immediate solution for shooting and testing stereo production.
"We're thrilled to be working with Iconix," says Jeff Pierce, CEO of Stereoscope Studios. "We provide a full post-production pipeline. We also have a three-sided, hard-cyc insert stage [at Stereoscope Studios], and we deploy the Iconix cameras for different types of productions. We then can take the output of the Iconix directly off of our stage and onto our Quantel Pablo 3D finishing suite. We provide a full complement of stereo finishing capabilities."
There's a first time for everything and Burbank-based 3ality Digital understands this well, since the company is boasting the first live-action film shot entirely in digital 3-D (U2 3D), the first transatlantic 3-D broadcast (Jeffrey Katzenberg's interview at IBC), and the first scripted television show shot entirely in live digital 3-D (NBC's "Chuck"). They are also the first company to test a live broadcast of an NFL game in full-digital 3-D format. This endeavor featured NFL Network's "Thursday Night Football" game between the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders. The game demonstrated the picture quality viewers might soon be able to watch in their homes.
More recently, 3ality has teamed up with Fox Sports and Sony Electronics to present a live 3-D broadcast of the FedEx BCS Championship Game between the University of Florida and University of Oklahoma on January 8.
As of print, the game was transmitted live via Cinedigm's CineLive satellite-distribution network from Dolphin Stadium in Miami, and displayed by a Sony SXRD 4K projection system, which delivers more than four times the resolution of HD televisions used in home-theater systems.
The timing couldn't be better, since this took place during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at the RealD-equipped Theatre des Arts in the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Fox Sports broadcasted the presentation in conventional HD, and 3ality Digital employed Sony HD cameras that are modified for stereoscopic production. According to the company, the 3ality Digital technology allows a camera operator to shoot in a style similar to traditional 2-D (with pan-tilt-zoom control), and provides continuously self-correcting software to deliver high-quality stereoscopic imaging.
3ality's stereoscopic 3-D image capture and processing technology makes this endeavor possible. They also provided edits, transitions and graphics in pixel-perfect digital 3-D. Steve Schklair, founder and CEO of 3ality Digital, explains the pixel-perfect concept: "3-D cameras are composed of two separate cameras held together in a motion-control piece of equipment. But, if they don't line up pixel-accurate, it starts to give you a headache. Uncontrolled images that aren't vertically aligned will give you headaches since your eyes really have to strain to put those [images] together. So, by saying 'pixel-perfect,' we're vertically absolutely matched within the sub-pixel."
Schklair also notes that when 3-D production went from analog to digital, it would have solved all of the earlier 3-D problems, since digital allows for complete control over the images.
The chairman of 3ality, David Modell, notes how advanced 3-D technology has become for the company. "In 2003, Steve Schklair, John Modell and Pete Shapiro were physically finishing building the camera on the field of the Super Bowl in Houston, which was the first opportunity the NFL gave them to create a trailer," he says. "So, we've gone from having this massive VW bus-size camera –– that took a week to align and get ready to go — with a rubber band here and a rubber band there, to the cameras, the TF-4's, which we used for the NFL shoot. You can take the TF-4 out of its crate, stick on the tripod, hit the button to adjust everything, turn it on and you're [instantly] shooting a live image."
According to Modell, the original NFL project was shot in 3-D IMAX since digital 3-D didn't exist at that time: "In that brief period of time from '03 to '08, we've gone from incredible technology physically just not existing to now, broadcasting live in 3-D without a problem."
3ality's image processing and control software are the key elements to 3ality's success in live 3-D broadcasting. Schklair explains how their technology makes live-broadcasting easier: "We have a piece of technology called SIP-2900, which is our image processor that drops right into a 2-D broadcast truck, and, for the most part, [it] is 90 percent of what you need to turn it into a 3-D broadcast truck, and it sits in one of racks. That's how we're able to do all these events, since we drop this box right into the racks and suddenly they are able to process and manipulate 3-D images."
The SIP-2900 processor handles a number of real-time, image-control functions, such as color and lens matching, as well as automatic depth balancing.
"If it doesn't make a good 2-D project, it probably won't make a good 3-D project. 3-D is not the saving layer, it's a creative layer," says Ryan Sheridan, VP of Imaging Technology at PACE.
PACE is a major provider of digital 3-D. They support everything from live-action, multi-camera broadcasts to features. Their technology has been used on the motion pictures Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour, Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D, Final Destination: Death Trip 3D and James Cameron's Avatar.
During my visit to the company's headquarters in Burbank, Sheridan showed me several rigs, such as PACE's beam-splitters and side-by-sides. All of their cameras are compatible with every lens. "We mastered motion control with the lenses," says Sheridan. He notes that the optical misalignment associated with zooms in 2-D is acceptable because it is not noticeable unless the eye is specifically trained to see it, but, in 3-D, optical misalignment can cause heavy eyestrain. "One of the things we had to do very early on is perfect techniques to get rid of that," he notes. "Some of that came from glass manufacturers, but most of it came from processes that we did here."
Unless you are using a qualified editing program, such as a Pablo, stereoscopic post-production can still be a laborious process. "Ten years ago, none of those post-production tools existed," says Sheridan. "If you wanted to make a change in how something looked in a 3-D aspect, it was expensive, time-consuming and it was not creative, it was very technical. So we had to compensate for that by making better cameras, so that you could do that creatively on the fly, in production, before it ever got to post. So we have an added advantage there, now that we have the tools on the back end to let us do it in real time. It just makes it more of a creative process from the beginning … there's a text file from that scene of everything that the camera did from beginning to end."
PACE CEO Vince Pace collaborated with James Cameron on the design of the PACE/Cameron Fusion 3-D Camera System, which is being used for the production of Cameron's 3-D movie Avatar (scheduled for release later this year).
"The goal of the Fusion System and its use on Avatar is to provide the filmmaker with a method that best represents the immersive experience of being there," says Pace, who is also Avatar's second-unit director of photography, co-stereographer (with Cameron) and first-unit director of photography in L.A. "As much as we have put into the design and RD, it is our goal that the technology 'wow' factor gets lost in the first few minutes, and, like any great film, the story takes you on a journey. I believe the uniqueness of Avatar will be the complementary role 3-D will take to the storytelling. There are a number of other unique aspects from a technological view, ranging from custom-designed Steadicam systems to "smart" stereo functions, where the systems calculate a good stereo setting from eight years of data collecting in real-world environments."
PACE has also supplied rigs to the feature thriller Final Destination: Death Trip 3D. The production choose to work with PACE because they were the only company that was able to deliver custom-built F23 rigs. PACE also provided training to the film crew. "We take great measures to make sure that the cameras are flexible from the extreme creative point, not the technical point," says Pace. "PACE's rigs are built to support pretty much every camera on the market from a [Sony] EX3 to an F35."
PACE also provides mobile units called Fusion Mobile Two, which the Final Destination crew is currently using. According to PACE, this mobile post-facility facilitates on-demand, real-time 3-D screening of both tape- and file-based stereo material; creation of Avid HD and SD files for editors; creation of media files (for services such as digital dailies); and Internet satellite connection (for upload and download of all deliverables and file types to studios, VFX vendors and other post houses).
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Simple home remedy can add years to pet's lifeA home remedy that costs practically nothing can lower a pet's risk of developing kidney, liver or heart problems, and it is so simple that almost anyone can administer it to their dog or cat.This wondrous healing treatment is called teeth brushing.Oral care is one of the most neglected areas in dog and cat health, and pet advocates are urging owners to make it part of their companion's regular health maintenance.Story continues below----------------------------------------------------------------------A book about a rescue dogthat will touch your heartTHE HUNT OF HER LIFE, a full-color book by newspaper journalist and MySetterSam.com publisher Joseph A. Reppucci, is must reading for animal lovers of all ages. It has 60 color photos of dogs to illustrate the compelling story of Samantha, an unwanted rescue dog adopted at age 2 by Mr. Reppucci. Travel with them along a trail of life filled with surprising twists, sudden turns, mystery and even what some call a miracle. And when the journey is finished, you may never look at people and their pets, motherhood - and perhaps even God - in the same way. THE HUNT OF HER LIFE will take you on a captivating journey - a trip like no other - that will touch your heart.For more details and to order, go to theMySetterSam E-storeAlso find The Hunt of Her Life on:Facebook/thehuntofherlifeAmazon.comCLICK HERE TO LOOK INSIDE THE BOOK----------------------------------------------------------------------Story continues here"Many pet owners don't place as much emphasis on dental health as compared to other aspects of their pet's well being," Brent Hinton, chief executive officer of PetFirst insurance, states in a media release. "It's just as important, though, because oral disease can lead to serious health problems for both dogs and cats."According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age 3.Without proper care, plaque and tartar buildup can lead to periodontal disease, which affects the tissues and structures supporting the teeth. Left untreated, it can cause oral pain, dysfunction, tooth loss and damage the heart, liver and kidneys.Symptoms of periodontal disease include yellow and brown tartar buildup along the gum line, inflamed gums and persistent bad breath. Common signs of oral disease include bad breath, a change in eating habits, pawing at the mouth and depression.Hinton said the best preventative plan is to schedule regular teeth cleanings for pets and for pet owners to work with veterinarians to establish a dental-care regimen at home.Another insurer, Veterinary Pet Insurance, reports in a media release that its policyholders spent more than $4.6 million in 2010 on dental conditions, the 10th most common type of claim submitted to the company in 2010. Claims received for preventive teeth cleaning care, on the other hand, only totaled $1.9 million.In 2010, the average claim amount made at VPI for pet teeth cleaning was $180. In contrast, the average claim amount for treating tooth-related conditions was $233. Periodontal disease, a condition that results when a bacterial infection grows under the gum, accounted for the most dental claims received by VPI in 2010 � nearly 17,000. Abscesses were the second most common tooth-related claim. Tooth abscesses are typically the result of untreated tooth decay, cracked teeth, or severe periodontal disease. VPI received nearly 2,700 abscess claims in 2010 with an average claim amount of $220.VPI has teamed with Iams dog food to launch the web site http://www.healthyteethforpets.com/ to provide advice about proper oral care for pets.In a media release, Petland of Wesley Chapel, Florida, advises pet parents to regularly clean their companions' teeth. Actions owners can take to help with good dental health include:
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More on Joe Colborne
Kent Wilson
September 29 2013 10:49AM
Although we figured Joe Colborne might be a throw-in piece for a John Michael Liles trade, the Flames instead acquired the former first rounder for a conditional fourth round pick instead.
Colborne ticks all the boxes for the Flames. A 6'5" centerman, the 23 year old is a Calgary native who played in the AJHL before going off to college for the University of Denver, where he scored 31 and 41 points in his freshman and sophomore seasons.. Originally picked by Weisbrod and the Bruins 16th overall in 2008, he was then was acquired by Burke in a trade involving Tomas Kaberle. Appropriately, I chose Colborne as a key comparable to Mark Jankowski back when the Flames chose the latter 21st overall.
Although Colborne is a big boy, he's not a guy who will bang bodies or drop the gloves. His game is often described as patient, methodical and pass-first. Others say he lacks intensity, which is likely why his stock has fallen since his draft year. Although his output in college was above average, Colborne has yet to really manage noteworthy numbers as a pro player.
Part of that may be due to a strange wrist injury he endured for most of the 2011-12. He began the year leading the Marlies with 19 points in 11 games, but trailed off drastically in January, eventually finishing with 16 goals and 23 assists in 61 contests. I was revealed that summer that Colborne had torn ligaments and broken bone in his wrist which required rehab and surgery. Corey Pronman, who ranked Colborne as the Leafs second best prospect at the time, describes the drop-off here:
Colborne had easily one of the weirdest seasons of any drafted prospect this year. In the early months, he was tearing up the AHL like it was nobody's business, and then he fell off dramatically for a large portion of the season. Normally, this production variance can be the cause of statistical randomness, but his play and how he looked to scouts went from an extreme high to an extreme low, which is quite unusual. This may have been because of a wrist injury that he disclosed and had surgery for at the end of the season.
In 2012-13, Colborne finished second on the Marlies in scoring with 14 goals and 42 points in 62 games, which is good but doesn't exactly scream future NHL point-getter. This is likely why the Leafs decided to move on from the player: Colborne isn't a crash and bang grinder, but he's not yet at the level where you can expect him to anchor a scoring line in the NHL. He's also waiver eligible and the cap-strapped Leafs couldn't leave handing around the NHL roster in hopes he'd eventually work his way up the depth chart. So when they decided he wasn't going to be a top-6 player, his fate was in that org was sealed.
For the Flames organization, this is another arrow in the quiver. Although there's no guarantee that Colborne will turn out to be anything above replacement level, Calgary's depth chart down the middle has gone from Backlund-Stajan-Horak-Reinhart to Backlund-Stajan-Monahan-Knighty-Colborne-Horak-Reinhart in the space of a few months and at minimal expense. The tea, doesn't need all of those guys to turn out, but with each new body they increase the chances that at least one of them will.
As mentioned, Colborne will be exposed to waivers should he be demoted to the AHL, so he's on the roster to stay. That likely means a few of the remaining hopefuls - Ben Street, Roman Horak - are destined for re-assignment today or tomorrow. This probably also means Horak will shift to wing permanently. The center ice position is becoming increasingly crowded at the minor league and bottom-6 NHL levels (allthe above names plus Markus Granlund) so his best bet at this point would be shifting to right wing, a position he had some success in last year with the Heat.
As for Colborne, he slots in on the Flames third or fourth line to start the year despite his less than ideal temperament for conventional bottom-6 roles. I personally think the true goal in building a roster would be to construct four scoring lines and that giving up a potential middle-tier offensive centerman because he can't enthusiastically hurt people is ridiculous, but that's just me. Probably the best role for Colborne would be as a relatively sheltered third liner with capable line mates. Some potential combinations:
- Baertschi - Colborne - Jones
- Galiardi - Colborne - Hudler
- Baertschi - Colborne - Stempniak
Finally, the Colborne addition makes things a little crowded for Sean Monahan, which is actually good news. It creates an environment where the team doesn't feel obligated to keep the kid around the rest of the season - one where he'll have to legitimately outplay one of Backlund, Stajan or Colborne to stick around long-term. If he does that, then the kid probably belongs in the show. If not, it's back to juniors where he can tear it up and play in the WJ championships. Also, it means we won't have to Hartley try to convert TJ Galiardi to a pivot.
Overall, I like the move a lot. The price was minimal and the player has upside. He may never manage to live up to his draft pedigree, but even if Colborne becomes at capable bottom-6 centerman, he has a lot of useful years ahead of him.
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Agreed on all fronts. Lets hope some center depth pans out so there is no reason to keep Stajan at the deadline.
Agreed, I really like this move too. I like the line of Baertschi, Colborne, and Jones
September 29 2013, 11:05AM
Agreed, I really like this move too. I like the line of Baertschi, Colborne, and Jones
That would be my choice as well. The Hudler line is ok as well.
September 29 2013, 11:08AM
While I like the price of the move, it still gives me fear that Flames MGMT want to "go for it" sooner rather than later. And what if Colborne clicks enough that he gets 20-30-50 and helps the team to a 9th place finish?
No bueno. Also, once he gets 9g and 34 points, time to bench him. Give as little help as possible to the Leafs.
September 29 2013, 12:11PM
I posted the same thought in the last Colborne article. The benefit from having too many centers on the team is that the Flames may have young talent to trade now. This might serve to set up another cap relief trade to a team that needs to give up a quality RFA and wants a quality prospect in return.
This is an A+ move. Whether or not Colborne pans out, the organization should get a lot of credit for pulling this one off, much like the Knight trade. Every move like this gets me a little more excited to be a Flames fan.
It is 10g, 35 points AND the Flames have to make the playoffs, so that 4th round pick may as well be chisled in stone at this point.
I REALLY like the move, I know some people are not of the mind that trading a draft pick during a rebuild makes sense. But trading a DEPTH draft pick for a potential top 6 player who is still considered a prospect and is only 23 is still rebuilding in my books.
The kid checks a lot of boxes, big, good skater, has scored well in the past up to that freak injury, and heck after it still scored at a better pace than most of our prospects on the Heat I believe as well.
Like Kent mentioned, this move also helps with a few other problems. Before Colborne, Monahan had to only beat out other guys who are not centers, this means it makes it tougher on Monahan to make the team which means he doesn't have to be rushed because of our crappy center depth but if he does truly perform well, he's made the team on Merit and not draft position. As well it keeps guys like Galliardi at their natural wing positions rather then trying to convert them to Centers which usually doesn't work out so well.
As well, it gives us more assests, and thats not a bad thing, if we need to throw in an assest or two to make a deal, we have more.
I'm not sure why the Leafs are giving up on Colborne and his $600K salary, but this is a smart, low risk good return potential trade for the Flames. Colborne is in the right age group (23), has great size, character, hockey IQ, decent scoring potential and fills a real need down the middle.
Stajan had a decent year, but he is hardly a top six center on any other club, Backlund is currently a valuable third line guy who can drive the play, but is injury prone and hasn't found his NHL scoring touch, why risk Monahan's development?, Knight isn't NHL ready, leaving a bunch of replacement parts like Horak and Street. This is a big opportunity for Colborne to climb into a top six role. This move has Burke all over it and we didn't have to take on a silly contract. For once, a real plus for the front office
September 29 2013, 02:21PM
"Before Colborne, Monahan had to only beat out other guys who are not centers"
... And Horak...
September 29 2013, 02:43PM
I think it is worth mentioning again that Feaster has completely rebuilt the center position prospect system, and done so rather cheaply.
The standard line is that it is impossible to find centers in the NHL available for trade, but Feaster picked up Knight and Colburne without parting with a pick in the top three rounds.
Seriously, that is amazing stuff. Only Jim Nill in Dallas (adding Seguin, Peverley and Horcoff) could be said to have done better rebuilding his teams pivots and he had to part with some high end assets and a borderline all-star in Eriksson to do it.
I was all in favour of eating Liles contract in the hopes of landing a decent prospect and a pick, but to get Colburne for a 4th?
"Before Colborne, Monahan had to only beat out other guys who are not centers"
... And Horak...
Well as Kent said in the article, Horak isn't even being used at Center exclusively, he has been used as a RWer as well, which kinda shows how the Flames/Heat feel about his center skills. But yes, I guess you could consider that a battle.
September 29 2013, 03:37PM
I'm not as convinced of this guy Colberne. He has the potential to be a "Joe Thorton" according to Pronman but has not shown anything dominant since pre Christmas '11!!
He seems to have great everything and vision to boot, and in every clip I could find looks great away from the puck but is there some deeper problem ... is he going to be another Howse or Ryder?
Here's to living up to hype and potential.
I think it is worth mentioning again that Feaster has completely rebuilt the center position prospect system, and done so rather cheaply.
The standard line is that it is impossible to find centers in the NHL available for trade, but Feaster picked up Knight and Colburne without parting with a pick in the top three rounds.
Seriously, that is amazing stuff. Only Jim Nill in Dallas (adding Seguin, Peverley and Horcoff) could be said to have done better rebuilding his teams pivots and he had to part with some high end assets and a borderline all-star in Eriksson to do it.
I was all in favour of eating Liles contract in the hopes of landing a decent prospect and a pick, but to get Colburne for a 4th?
While I agree that Feaster and co. have done a good job adding middling to bottom centre depth, I'd hesitate to compare Knight and Colburne to Seguin, Peverley and Horcoff.
September 29 2013, 03:47PM
He's already better than Howse. He is, at the absolute worst, a legitimate AHL player and replacement level NHLer. I'd say a better comparable is Greg Nemisz (also worse) or Ben Street.
September 29 2013, 04:02PM
He's already better than Howse. He is, at the absolute worst, a legitimate AHL player and replacement level NHLer. I'd say a better comparable is Greg Nemisz (also worse) or Ben Street.
A 23year old AHL player is not worth a draft pick IMO. What concerns me is Howse and Ryder (the wee one) both had a lack of heart or a professional mentality. The falloff in production seems to me to be the tell tale signs of a player not willing to do what is necessary to be a regular in the NHL and wants to build houses (not that building houses is a bad thing just not part of a NHL dedication.) This smells a little like getting the Leafs cast-offs.
September 29 2013, 04:29PM
While I agree that Feaster and co. have done a good job adding middling to bottom centre depth, I'd hesitate to compare Knight and Colburne to Seguin, Peverley and Horcoff.
It's apples and oranges. Dallas rebuilt their active roster replacing their three top centers (moving Jamie Benn back to the wing).
Calgary has rebuilt their prospect pipeline adding; Monahan, Knight, and now Colburne in just the last couple of months.
In both cases the Gms deserve massive credit for adding talent at the most difficult position to find any.
September 29 2013, 05:48PM
I think you miss the point of rebuilding. Adding young players with potential upside for a low price is something this team should be jumping all over - every time. You have absolutely no guarantee a 4th round pick makes it, let alone becomes an impact player. At least with a trade like this you get a player who's pushing for an NHL roster spot, and you see what you have in him. If he works out - great (maybe the trade re-energizes him, if that's your problem), if he doesn't you've essentially just played the odds on a fourth round pick.
The fact that he's an ex-Leaf, an ex-Canuck, or an ex-Hamilton Tigercat is irrelevant. You're adding a legitimate prospect - keeping in line with rebuilding your prospect depth.
September 29 2013, 10:16PM
Leafs Nation agrees this is a good deal for the Flames. If it is true that Colbourne did recover from his injury and is finally on track with his development, then he might be better for the flames than an Ex-Hamilton Tigercat.
September 30 2013, 10:51AM
So Flames Nation, where do you put Colbourne in the Flames top 15 prospects?
I heard somewhere he was number 2 in Leafsland?


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Located on historic Route 66, this was originally a pharmacy built in the 1880's. The soda fountain was added to the business in the 1950's. Stop in for an old-fashioned treat or ice-cream. Doc's is also open for lunch and dinner.
Built in 1927, Old Chain of Rocks was the fifth bridge to cross the Mississippi River, which shortened the distance between St. Louis, Missouri, and Edwardsville, Illinois by 15 miles.
This quirky must-see Route 66 attraction, information center and souvenir gift shop is home to rabbits of all kinds, bunny and VW, as well as Mother Road memorabilia.
The Pink Elephant Antique Mall has many hidden gems. Open daily 9:30 am - 5:30 pm.
Weezy's Route 66 Bar and Grill
The restaurant is known for charbroiled burgers, homemade pies and hearty breakfasts, particularly biscuits and gravy made with fresh sausage from locally produced hogs. The decor follows a diner theme with a black-and-white checkered floor and red vinyl seat cushions on chrome booths, tables and chairs. Walls are lined with vintage signs, photos of old vehicles and other Route 66 memorabilia and even has an outdoor patio.
The Homestead Flea Market may be small, but it makes up for it with the quantity of merchandise available. This shop is full of treasures from antiques to handmade folk art. There is literally something for everyone - home, kids, and adults - at this multifaceted store. Hours: Daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Approximately 25 weekend sites and 200 permanent sites on the east side of Litchfield's Lake Lou Yaeger. Site offers trail hikes, lake frontage, 30 amp RV service, city water and convenience store.
The Ariston Cafe was founded by Pete Adam, a Greek immigrant, in Carlinville, Illinois in 1924. The original cafe was located on Route 4, the predecessor of Historic Route 66. In 1929, the Cafe was relocated to Litchfield, Illinois and moved into its present location on Route 66 in 1935. Since 1966, Pete's son Nick and wife, Deme, continue to offer the traditional service expected of a family-owned and operated restaurant. The cafe is believed to be one of the oldest restaurants on Route 66 and has been inducted into the Route 66 Hall of Fame and is placed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
The Cabins & Cottages at Shale Lake
There are four different cabins in various sizes to choose from and each one comes with a beautiful view of the lake. All the cabins have a screened in porch, a/c, full kitchen, 3/4 baths and an open floor plan.
The Livingston-Staunton Muffler Man, in his spiffy orange "Harley-Davidson" shirt, is located outside the Pink Elephant antique mall. He's clearly visible from I-55 now, but looks so tiny in the middle of a field with nothing for reference. You can see him and many other "Muffler Men" along the historic route.
Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center
Designed to reflect the Route 66 era, the museum houses exhibits which focus on the roles the railroads, Route 66, businesses, agriculture, and the military have played in Litchfield's history.
Family vacation farm
Soulsby's Service Station in Mount Olive
The Soulsby Service Station is a historic service station in Mount Olive, Illinois. The station is located along historic U.S. Route 66 and is the oldest usable service station on the highway in Illinois. It serves as an example of the house and canopy gas station design.
CITY:Mount Olive
This 260-acre site offers nature trails for visitors to explore wetlands, prairie openings, and sandstone bluffs and ledges. The preserve is home to more than 700 plants and 70 bird species, including bald eagles during the winter months.
Overnight tent camping, overnight pull through spots and permanent camper sites. Call ahead -- space limited for overnight trailer sites.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Ralph Korte Stadium & Sports Complex
This 3,000-seat venue is home of the SIUE track & field and soccer programs. The complex, which has hosted the NCAA Division II Championships on three occasions, is completely lighted and has a seperate throwing area for field events.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougar Field and SimmonsCooper Baseball Complex
These newly constructed additions to the sports facilities at SIUE serve as the home of the softball and baseball teams, respectively.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Vadalabene Center
The Vadalabene Center on the Division I campus at SIUE is a flexible venue with seating for 4,000. The main gym can be configured for several different court setups: three full-sized basketball, six volleyball or five badminton. The center is also home to the SIUE wrestling program.
Wood River Refinery History Museum
Step back in time more than 75 years at the Shell History Museum in Roxana, Illinois. Trace the history of Shell Wood River and neighboring communities as you look at early photographs and the many items of interest, including vintage gasoline pumps, glass motor oil bottles Shell product advertising and city maps.
Splash around at the Aquatic Center. Climb up four stories and launch down your choice of two water slides with more than 320 feet of winding turns and diving wells, or take a dip in the pool.
CITY:Wood River
Just outside of Edwardsville, Bilbrey Farms is home to exotic animals and trained birds. Come feed the animals or stay at the bed and breakfast.
Camping, fishing, and restaurant. Named for beavers whose dam-building formed the lake more than a century ago, the state park is not home to the industrious rodents today.
Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel
Originally called Monticello, the village of Godfrey was named for a Massachusetts sea captain, Benjamin Godfrey who founded the Monticello Seminary in 1838. One of the more rapidly growing Illinois community colleges, Lewis & Clark Community College, now calls the Monticello campus home. Located on the campus, the Benjamin Godfrey Chapel, built in 1854, has become a landmark in the community. This church has been designated as one of only six churches outside of the northeastern United States that are authentic copies of New England church architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Lake Lou Yaeger, this 1400+ acre lake offers 45 miles of beautiful shoreline and several recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy boating, skiing, swimming, fishing, and camping. The 300 acre park has five picnic areas, two playgrounds, pavilions, grills, restrooms, and hiking trails. With miles of horse trails and a new equestrian campground with full hook-ups and shower house, Lake Lou is a great destination for horse enthusiasts. Milnot Beach has two diving platforms, showers, snack bar, and lifeguards on duty.
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.
Taste your way along this trail made up of unique wineries located in small towns throughout Southwest Illinois. Must-stops include Piasa Winery in Grafton, featuring live music on its riverside deck.
Plainview Vineyard grows 17 varieties of grapes as well as blackberries, pears, raspberries, and apples. It is an estate winery meaning the fruit that they grow goes into each bottle of wine. All products are hand crafted. Each process from fruit growth, harvest, fermentation, bottling and sale occurs at the vineyard. A commercial vineyard established in 1998, Plainview is located in a rural location between Carlinville, Il and Gillespie, Il in Macoupin County. Plainview Vineyard first commercial vineyard and winery established in Macoupin County. Our secluded locations give the visitor a quiet, relaxed, atmosphere. Amtrak trains arrive and depart Carlinville daily. Macoupin County Transit offers rides to and from Plainview Vineyard from Carlinville for just $5. Three free samples are offered at their winery. Plainview Vineyard has a State of Illinois shipper and distributor license.
Welcome to the Backwoods! We are dedicated to providing top quality, home grown products in a family friendly atmosphere. Please come and enjoy the great outdoors with us. We started growing specialty crops in 1990 with a few blackberries. We have since expanded into asparagus, berries, peaches, and canned & baked goods. Pick up fruits of the season from the roadside stand or head to the fields to pick your own strawberries, black raspberries or asparagus.
Enjoy the cozy atmosphere of cushy chairs, antiques, and the welcoming hospitality of owners Sam Makler and Colette Andre as you sample a fine glass of wine.
Looking for a challenging course? Look no further than Oak Leaf Golf Course. Situated on 40 rolling acres, Oak Leaf offers the best of golf for both beginners and pros. Established in 1924, Oak Leaf boasts a course featuring 2,236 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 32. The course has been rated at 60.6, and has a slope rating of 98 on Blue Grass. In addition to golf, the Club offers a well-stocked fishing pond, newly renovated clubhouse, and practice greens.
Magnuson Grand Hotel & Conference Center
This Magnuson Hotels affiliate is within driving distance to the University of Illinois at Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, golf courses, and shopping areas. Guests will enjoy relaxing in the 10 acres of flowered gardens with gazebo and fish pond, an indoor pool, free wireless internet, local cuisine at the Captain's Table Restaurant, refreshments at the Yacht Club Lounge, exercise facilities, meeting space is available, pets are welcome with additional charges and some restrictions. Rooms feature either one king bed or two double beds, patio, free wireless internet access, cable TV with extra stations, air conditioning, free local calls, coffeemaker, hairdryer, microwave, mini-fridge, alarm clock, and iron and board. Poolside rooms may be available upon request for an additional charge.
All year overnight camping facility
Opened in 1909 as an opera house and a meeting hall for the Independent Order of Oddfellows, the Wildey has undergone many transformations through the years. The most recent one is a $2 million renovation inside and out.
We raised cattle for 40 years. What would go with steak? A burgeoning industry was right under our noses and we began winemaking, the first and thus oldest winery in Montgomery County. Visits to wineries in Illinois in 2000, helped education, vineyard managers and winemakers giving valuable time and information. We refreshed old memories of chemistry, and planted grapes. Our children, friends and neighbors joined us in picking by hand, and are still with us since 2003. February 2, 2008, we opened. The winery was packed with those feisty individuals who came by the previous summers to see the building going up, only to be dragged, kicking and screaming, into the winery to taste the wines and give us an opinion. We listened. Now visitors walk the vineyards to compare the grapes with the wine in their glass. Wine tastings are offered without charge. We are open year-round Friday through Sunday. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available for over 200. Today, we produce 5000 gallons of wine from grapes, and we encourage wine education from both sides of the tasting room table. Come join us!
155 sites available April 1 - October 31, recreation building, swimming pool, lake fishing, boat rentals, tent camping, handicap access.
CITY:New Douglas
Enjoy a Girls' Day Out with lunch at Josephine's Tea Room in Godfrey. Fresh salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts made daily highlight the menu. While at the tea room, browse the many gift shops on the complex, including Josephine's Gifts, the Monticello House, Fred's Shed featuring discounted merchandise and the new Christmas House. Jospehine's is the perfect stop for a girls' day out shopping and having fun. Hours: M -F 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., S 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Open on Sundays in December 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Tony's Ranch House Restaurant and Bar
Start your day with a home cooked breakfast at Tony's Ranch House Restaurant and Bar located in Godfrey. And, if you like, come back at night for live entertainment. Tony's is a family-style diner with that classic laid-back style. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts are served. There is also a separate full bar. Restaurant Hours: Monday - Saturday, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday. 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Apples, peaches, strawberries, jam and a country store. Pick your own pumpkins, apples, peaches and strawberries. Special events in September and August. Our goal is to provide top-quality fruit that is freshly picked, along with a family atmosphere. We invite you and your family to come and experience our Festivals and Farm Market where your business is always appreciated!
The Doll Corner has a large selection of antique dolls and collectibles.
Architectural Ceramics has a great selection of ceramics for home decor, gifts, and more.
Wood River Museum and Visitors Center
The Wood River Heritage Council has worked diligently to preserve the town's past at the Wood River Museum and Visitors Center. It is here that you will find exhibits on the Wood River massacre of 1814, Olde Downtown, the Flood of 1915, the World's largest swimming pool, and the impact of Standard Oil on this growing community. Hours Thursday - Saturday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
CITY:Wood River
Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
22 species of fish are found in this lake, including bass, white crappie, channel catfish, bullhead, yellow bass, bluegill, and carp. This 1,100-acre lake is surrounded by native oak and hickory forests. Picnicking, hiking, and limited hunting and trapping.
The Main Street Gallery was created to display the works of juried artist. The art is professionally shown and is available for sale. Blown glass, pottery, paintings, drawings, metalwork, and jewelry are just a few of the art pieces available.
Edwardsville Children's Museum
The museum focuses on expanding young minds through a variety of educational programs. It is available for birthday parties and field trips.
In the park next to Hamel School, this building was built between 1820 and 1852 and moved to Hamel in 1980. Artifacts from the period are displayed inside.
Rent a 4-wheel Surrey bicycle and take a bottle of wine down to the lake. They make six varieties of wine on site. You'll love the picturesque setting: the wine garden; deer running across the field; wild turkeys making their way into the woods and lots of rabbits. Make it a real fun weekend by renting one of the log cabins or a real getaway by camping at the campgrounds.
Home of the first Litchfield Chautauqua, with speakers such as William Jennings Bryan and Carrie Nation in 1905. Beautiful lake, playground and picnic areas.
A 3,000 ft. wheelchair-accessible pathway at lake level and wood-chipped trails wind through forested areas. An elevated walkway spans the wetlands and two observation towers, a wildlife viewing blind, an outdoor amphitheater and classroom.
Timber Lakes Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course conveniently located on Interstate 55. We have one of the most beautiful and enjoyable golf courses in the Metro East. We invite you to enjoy our friendly atmosphere and experience the improved course conditions and design.
Arts of Fire has a pottery painting studio, ceramics painting, silver jewelry, and parties.
Saturdays, May through October, experience the Land of Goshen Community Market! The Market is your best source for locally grown, fresh, naturally ripened farm products; tasty baked goods with locally grown ingredients; and wonderful art and gift ideas.The selection changes weekly so plan to visit more than once to fully appreciate the wide selection available. Live entertainment and free demonstrations add to the festive atmosphere. A safe, wholesome environment for kids, so bring the family and stop on by! From 8:00 a.m. till Noon.
Clifton Country Inn & Bake Shop
If its biscuits and gravy you crave, then Clifton Country Inn & Bake Shop is the place to go in Godfrey. In addition to traditional bakery goods like donuts, this family-owned diner also features a full breakfast and lunch menu. There are also daily lunch specials. Hours: Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday, 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Carlinville Campground and Lake
Camping & Seasonal spots for outdoor lovers. Carlinville Lake open for fishing and boating. Campground opens April 1st for the season. For more info call the Lake office at 217-854-8931 or City Hall at 217-854-4076.
This historic train depot features a preserved facade and a renovated interior that houses specialty shops.
Located north of Greenville in Sorento, this covered bridge holds festivals every year that draw thousands of visitors.
Jubelt's Bakery in Litchfield offers routine breakfasts and lunches, but this family has been in the bakery business since their German immigrant ancestors arrived a century ago. Stop by for a slice of pie or the whole pie, either way you're sure to leave with a smile on your face.
A beautiful sculpture of Sacagawea graces the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois. The piece was crafted by Glenna Goodacre who also designed the image on the Sacajewea $1 coin.
Bilbrey Farms Inc. Bed & Breakfast and Exotic Animal Farm
A farm with more than 45 animals including exotics such as a llama and zebra. This B & B features state-of-the-art amenities in a tranquil farm setting. They also feature a party barn which holds 100 people.
The Historic District includes the Macoupin County Jail, Million Dollar Courthouse, and the largest collection of Sears & Roebuck mail-order homes in the U.S.
Open all year, swimming and fishing, handicap access.
The 9-hole "Terry Park" course at the Terry Park Golf Course facility in Palmyra, Illinois features 2,814 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35 . The course rating is 33.2 and it has a slope rating of 100. Designed by Freeman Barber, the Terry Park golf course opened in 1929.
This well-established, hilly nine-hole, semi-private course has many mature oaks, small greens and one water hole. The club also offers a swimming pool, tennis court and snack bar.
Located on Lake Hillsboro , many camp sites, hiking and horseback trails, picnicking areas, playground and swimming beach
Macoupin County Historical Society Museum
The Macoupin County Historical Society Museum is housed in the John Anderson mansion, originally built in 1883. The main house is a museum with exhibits that chronicle the development of Macoupin County and its citizens. In addition to the mansion, several other buildings on the grounds emphasize the county's history: a one-room schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, church, wash house, granary and herb garden.
Children's Museum of Edwardsville
Toddlers to 12-year-olds can enjoy the unique interactive exhibits and seasonal events at this fun children's museum.
The Mother Jones Monument, located in the Union Miners Cemetery, honors the crusader for coal miners' rights.
CITY:Mount Olive
Grab your skates and hit the ice any time of the year at this indoor ice arena. Didn't bring your skates? No problem. Rent a pair and take a few laps around the rink. It's the coolest place in town all year round!
CITY:East Alton
The historic 1869 Macoupin County Jail was designed by E.E. Meyers. It was built using the "cannon ball" method which prevented jail breaks by making it nearly impossible to remove the blocks. This unique medieval-inspired fortress housed many lawbreakers during its 119 years of use, but only one prisoner escaped. He was soon apprehended a few blocks from the jail.
The Holy Dormition of the Theotokos Catholicon of the Patriarchal Russian Orthodox Catholic Church
Established in 1907 by a group of Russian immigrants who lived and labored in Beneld, the group built homes and raised their families while adding their customs to the area's ever-mixing cultures.
Piano bar and entertainment lounge. Dinner and cocktails, wine dinners, tastings and live music.
This museum features a collection of letterpress printing memorabilia.
One of the oldest colleges in Illinois, founded in 1837. Blackburn is also one of only seven colleges in the U.S. where students work in exchange for tuition credit, and the only one whose Work program is student-run. This keeps Blackburn's tuition among the lowest of all private colleges in the United States. Over the years, students have literally built Blackburn, brick by brick; the only college campus in the United States to be largely built by its students.
Antiques, crafts and collectibles are the main stays of this mini mall. Consignments are also welcomed. Many booths are available featuring a wide array of items. Also look for the collectible books on hand. Hours: Tuesday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Thursday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CITY:Wood River
International House of Pancakes
Casual dining specializing in breakfast foods.
CITY:Wood River
Get ready for pulled pork, kabobs and Southern style ribs that will have you coming back for more! Try your favorite meat with one of the homemade sauces at Carver's, or served up with a side of homemade slaw, potato salad or baked beans. Hours: Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
19 rooms, pets allowed, restaurant within walking distance, complimentary breakfast
Conveniently located near Antique Mall 66, Litchfield Park District, Lake Lou Yaeger, and within walking distance of the Ariston Cafe and new Route 66 Visitors Center. 65 rooms facility located by many nearby restaurants. Cable TV with HBO provided.
This is a shop dedicated to the preservation of the art of quilting. From its 1800's reproduction quilting fabric available for sale to sharing the craftsmanship of quilting with customers, keeping the spark of this craft alive is the life force behind this cozy, friendly shop. Heirloom quilt patterns also available. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CITY:Wood River
30 sites, phone hookups, handicap access
This memorial in Valley View Cemetery honors Edward Coles, the second governor of Illinois (1822-1826). A former slaveowner from Virginia, Coles became an abolitionist and won the 1822 gubernatorial election as the candidate of anti-slavery forces.
The Macoupin County Courthouse, built in 1870, used to be the largest county courthouse in the United States, with the possible exception of one in New York City. It was even larger than the Illinois Statehouse. While the courthouse still serves as the seat of county government, it has also become a showplace that attracts tourists, architects and artists from across the country, as well as overseas.
Fox Creek Golf Course is an18 hole course which offers all levels of golfers a real challenge to their playing skills. Rolling terrain, wooded bluffs, winding creeks and seven lakes make this course scenically beautiful as well as challenging.
Home style charm in a country setting with high standards of the hotel industry. Located in historic Carlinville. Tanning beds, game room and voicemail are among the many amenities. Indoor pool!
This historic 1904 building houses one of the most complete genealogy departments in the area.
Located northeast of Edwardsville, IL, Oak Brook Golf Club is a 27 hole public golf facility. Our goal is to offer the highest quality golf experience for the lowest possible fee.
Madison County Historical Society Museum & Archives
The 1836 Weir House is filled with an amazing display of artifacts representing local and county history, in addition to a historic research library.
Family-style restaurant with seating for 114.
Historic home with five rooms plus a garden area crafts, used furniture, candles, nick knacks, flavored coffees, old plows, wheel barrel and more. "Five rooms to browse".
CITY:Mount Olive
Bead-It has a wide variety of silver, pearls, Swarovski crystal, seed beads, Chinese lamp beads, unique jewelry and much more. At Bead-It, you can also make your own jewelry with our friendly staff ready to help.
Trails for bird watchers and nature lovers; 200 acres.
Andria's Countryside Restaurant
With such delicious dishes as Prime Beef Carpaccio, Fried Calamari, and Escargot en Croute, Andria's is a rare jewel of dining delight.
A log cabin originally built in 1873 is this city's history museum. The cabin is authentically furnished as it might have appeared 150 years ago. The building once housed Bethalto's water, fire and police departments. The tiny one room jail can still be seen. Open Wednesday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for tours. Call for tour appointment.
Chinese-American dine-in and and buffet specials. Visit our website!
Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House
This two-story brick home is a wonderful example of Federal-style architecture from 1820. Col. Stephenson, who was a contemporary of Lewis & Clark, moved there in 1809.
Historic Montgomery County Courthouse
This historic courthouse was built circa 1858.
Home of the $5 pizza on Mondays and 25-cent wings on Wednesday, the Franchise Sports Bar and Grill is an upscale sports bar that is also family friendly. Varied menu which ranges from catfish sandwiches to shrimp/lobster ravioli to ham and beans with cornbread. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - midnight and Sunday, noon - Midnight.
CITY:Wood River


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