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The Cottonwood Creek Consolidated Irrigation Company held their annual stockholders meeting in January at the Orangeville Community Center. President Clyde Magnuson opened the meeting and after a prayer by Jerry Bott, Magnuson read the minutes of the last years meeting followed by reading the financial report of the Irrigation Company.
At this meeting share holder members elected to represent the Mammoth Canal were Craig Johansen, Clyde Magnuson and Cory Cloward. Representing the Blue Cut Canal are Justice Jorgensen and Dickson Huntington, representing the Clipper Western Canal are Ross Huntington and Carl Justesen. Loren Huntsman represents the industrial and municipal users. Craig Johansen of Johansen and Tuttle Engineering reported on the progress in the construction of the Adobe Wash Dam and the associated canal pipelines. Johansen reported that construction funds have been kept separate from the Irrigation Company funds. He said this report is from the beginning of the project until now. "We have accumulated to date $16.8 million dollars as income from the following sources; The Bureau of Reclamation, PacifiCorp, The Board of Water Resources, and from assessments.
"From the above funds we have spent on the Clipper Western pipeline $6,888,000. On the Adobe Wash Reservoir we have spent just under $5 million. We have spent on the Adobe Wash pipeline close to $5 million. Thus far we have spent $16.8 million dollars. So you can see we are balanced out. The $16.8 million does not completely cover the current contracts. When we're done with these contracts we will have spent nearly $18 million.
"The Clipper Western pipeline is finished and ready to be charged with water. The Adobe Wash Reservoir and pipeline are nearly complete. We expect to begin filling the Adobe Wash Reservoir early in February of this year. Our plan is to put about 900 acre-feet of water in the reservoir and hold it at that level. The inlet and outlet design of the reservoir is for 140 second feet of water flow. The total cost of all this work will be about $18.2 million and that will complete the contracts that we now have in place.
"To pay for this we expect to receive money from these sources; The Bureau of Land Management Salinity Program, PacifiCorp for their share of the Adobe Wash Dam, to borrow $4.1 million dollars from the Board of Water Resources and the balance to come from company assessments. We applied last fall to the Bureau of Land Management for funds for all three pipeline projects rather than applying for one every three years. That application was approved. It is estimated that our next three pipeline construction phases will cost about $14.5 million," said Johansen.
The Blue Cut Canal construction phase will begin in the fall of 2013 and will be complete in 2014. Construction on Upper Mammoth Canal will begin the fall of 2014 and will be complete in 2015. The construction on the end of The Mammoth Canal will begin in 2015 and end in 2016.
Johansen explained that the operation and maintenance will be different on the new pipeline system. You will need more than a shovel and a pick to clean your canals. "To take care of this change we have entered into an agreement with Emery Water Conservancy District to operate and maintain the reservoir and our pipe lines. They have the equipment and personnel to manage that maintenance. By doing this we have made it possible for Emery Water Conservancy District to retain employees year-round. This is a win, win situation for both of us. The cost of this operation and maintenance will be included in your total fee per share which will be about $6," said Johansen.
There are two project areas that are not yet funded and they are the Jorgensen lateral and the Johansen and Swasey ditches. These two projects will be funded through the NRCS and the Basin States Fund. "We will support those two areas where we can. This change from canals to pipelines will necessitate some organizational changes. The bylaws will have to be amended to have the board of directors elected by pipeline districts instead of canal districts. The board will make these changes next year," said Johansen. "In order to consolidate the first class water rights on the river, we have offered shares in the company for the Jorgensen water right and for the Magnuson water right. This is offered at the rate of 3.5 shares per acre and they would pay the back assessment and their share of the total worth of the company. Jorgensen and Magnuson agreed to this arrangement. The Mill Ditch did not agree to this and have opted out. We currently have more than 1,000 company shares that have never been issued and we have 500 shares that we call treasury stock. We may have to raise the number of shares in the company. By doing this we are acquiring another 6.5 second feet of first class water rights. We are increasing our water rights and increasing our shares. This will be a good thing for the Cottonwood Creek Consolidated Irrigation Company," said Johansen.
"The board of directors are to be commended for their hard work this past year. They have been meeting monthly to take care of challenging issues and to make contractual payments. They have had to find funding in a world that has changed in the last five or six years. State and Federal Government funding is drying up on all levels. Finding funding for these projects has become a real challenge. By the time all of the projects are completed they will have spent more than $32 million," said Johansen.
Johansen advised everyone to be patient. "This is going to be a valued investment for all of us," he said.


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Hey, thx Bob.I glanced over the recipe Pete used and may give that a go:http://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php/topic,6515.msg55855.html#msg55855Is there a way to do Pete's recipe and combine everything at once, or is the preferment of the poolish for five hours mandatory?


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Ben, I love your haunt and have been going now for 15 years,boy am I getting old! Hope to stop by this year and see all the beautiful work you put into it. You know something you have that budget never makes up for? Passion; and that is really what sells Netherworld to the public each year. The passion of you, Billy, and all the employees put into it.
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Thank you much Gracy! Hope you are doing well! Here are a few set shots from last year...
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Prototype Mermaid for the risen underwater city we are working on...
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Holy Hannah I need to see this Haunt! I love every picture! I am so darn terrified of those shock mats I don't know if I have the nerve to go to some of the Best Haunts around. Would you tell me if they were in Netherworld? I may have to send my husband.
We bought those once and put them on a wall at the beginning of the haunt. When we told them don't touch anything, we gave them a last chance to touch the mat. It was amusing. I don't like putting them in the haunt where guests touch them by suprise, they might report an electrical short or some such..not worth the risk, IMO
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Gaborone (Botswana), 17 August 2012 - The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today unveiled a new standardized baseline* for the region's electric power grid - a major step forward in efforts to boost access to climate-friendly investment in Africa that will reduce, by an estimated six months, the time it takes for carbon market projects to reach the market. The new emission factor, which encompasses all grid-connected utilities operating within the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), would serve as a ready-made benchmark against which the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) impact of future sectoral investments in the region can be measured.Adoption of the new standardized baseline will enable renewable energy and other climate-friendly projects within SADC to be brought to the carbon market faster than previously possible. This is because a new baseline and harmonized approach would effectively eliminate some of the most challenging steps in the project cycle, thus streamlining the complex design, approval, and auditing processes required by projects to sell UN-regulated carbon credits. Glenn Hodes of UNEP's Risoe Center, which leads the organization's efforts in carbon finance and activities related to the CDM, said having such a baseline would make future efforts to boost clean power investments in SADC countries more efficient. Until now, some Southern African countries had little or no participation in the CDM, despite significant potential. Among the factors behind the slow uptake was the lack of a regional GHG emission factor for the power grid. "Previous rules and methodologies didn't particularly match the local context, leaving many countries with a low emission baseline. This new development enables more projects currently under development, including those utilizing hydropower, wind and solar resources, to increase their supplemental revenues from carbon credit sales," Hodes said."Domestic hydropower generation and other inter-country power transfers were previously unviable, as they would have produced too few carbon credits. But as the region has a fully interconnected electric power grid-the SAPP-the new regional benchmark is not only appropriate, but also more beneficial. Pre-ratification of the new figure by each country through its CDM authority will further streamline African access to carbon funding," he added. The move was initiated in a joint petition, filed by ten SADC member states, to create a common baseline for the region's electric power sector under the CDM. Today's submission to the Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) caps more than a year's worth of research and consultations with energy and climate actors to quantify, validate, and pre-ratify a unified benchmark for the sub-regional power grid."Harmonized regional approaches such as this can facilitate a more rational approach to financing capacity additions to the grid that also take climate change into account," comments Engineer Joao Caholo, Deputy Executive Secretary of SADC. "They can support African governments to gain a bigger slice of global investment into renewable energy and climate-related finance. We are proud that southern Africa could play a pioneering role in this." Cooperation in the generation, trade, and efficient use of electricity offers opportunities to both improve energy security and create regional markets. These objectives have been articulated by the recent meeting of the African Energy Ministers in Maseru, Lesotho. To meet the continent's growing energy demands, the power sector in Africa needs to install an estimated 7,000 megawatts (MW) of new generation capacity each year. A recent UNEP report to mark the UN 2012 International Year of Sustainable Energy for All argues that much of Africa's future energy needs can come from Africa's wealth of untapped, domestic renewable resources. For example, Mauritania's wind energy potential is almost four times its annual energy need, while Sudan's is equivalent to 90 per cent of its annual energy needs. Dr. Lawrence Musaba, SAPP Coordinating Center Manager adds, "We endorsed this initiative from the beginning, as the SADC region has had no reference point for some time. We now have a regional factor that can be used to the advantage of the region in getting carbon certificates for CDM projects that we intend to register. The SAPP has approved the calculations and is in support of the process to adopt them for wider regional use."The development of the standardized baseline was championed by UNEP Risoe and funded through the African Carbon Asset Development (ACAD) Facility, a regional initiative supported by Germany's International Climate Initiative. Financial and technical support by ACAD to the SAPP Secretariat has allowed it to calculate the new grid factor, with assistance from consultancy GFA-Envest. The calculations follow a combined margin methodology that is standard procedure for the CDM. They were then validated by Carbon Check Pty, the only UN-accredited auditor for CDM projects headquartered in Africa.Grant Little, Business Development Manager in Africa for DNV Kema, a leading global carbon auditor, said, "Once this regional grid emission factor has been approved, it should assist project developers to expedite the validation of CDM projects in the region. Our experience has been that baseline justification often raised a need for additional clarification among projects in the region in the past." "In a positive development of reducing both the cost and time of obtaining carbon credits, a standard of calculating emission reductions based on the power grid structure has been developed," said Harmke Immink, CDM Association of Southern Africa Board Member. "The great thing is that this tool could be used for any project that improves energy efficiency or generates renewable energy which is linked to the power pool (SAPP)."* Standardized baselines aim to streamline and simplify the complex design, approval and auditing processes that are required by project proponents to sell carbon credits under the UN's Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). The CDM allows eligible projects to sell certified emission reduction credits, which are used by firms and industrialized countries toward meeting targets under Kyoto and domestic pollution laws. Standardized baselines allow for calculating the typical emissions for an entire sector, rather than for individual projects. -ends-Notes to Editors For a basic general background on carbon market instruments, the CDM and Africa, please refer to the UNEP Risoe Center guide: "Africa and the Carbon Market: A Quick Fact Sheet for Journalists" About UNEP Risoe Centre: The UNEP Risoe Centre is leading UNEP activities related to carbon finance and the CDM. URC has played a pivotal role in facilitating the participation of developing countries in the emerging carbon market, focusing on support for capacity building, and piloting new approaches. It conducts analysis to strengthen emerging sectors in CDM, and implements country-level and regional activities aimed at enhancing a more equitable regional distribution of carbon project activities. For further information visit: www.unep.org or www.uneprisoe.orgAbout SAPP The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) was created with the primary aim to provide reliable and economical electricity supply to the consumers of each of the SAPP members, consistent with the reasonable utilization of natural resources and the effect on the environment. The countries that are physically connected in the SAPP are (excluding countries that are part of SAPP, but not connected) (connected utilities indicated in brackets): Namibia (NamPower) South Africa (Eskom and non-Eskom) Zimbabwe (ZESA) Zambia (ZESCO) Mozambique (EDM) Botswana (BPC) Democratic Republic of Congo (SNEL) Lesotho (LEC) Swaziland (SEB) About the ACAD Facility: ACAD is Africa's first project development support facility dedicated to increasing carbon project deal-flow. Its approach to market and capacity development is innovative because it is practical, investment-project specific, flexible, as well as demand-driven. 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Housed in the gracious historic mansion of former U.S. Vice President Charles Gates Dawes, this stunning chateau overlooks Lake Michigan. Visitors and history buffs explore this National Historic Landmark appreciating its original furnishings and artwork. The home features exhibits focusing on the history of Evanston.
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
This cemetery was named after the 16th president of the United States, and was designed to serve approximately one million Chicago metropolitan area veterans. Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery has a memorial walk that commemorates soldiers of 20th century wars on 15 memorials.
Discover what life was like in historic Elsah when it was founded in 1853 by James Semple. The museum, housed in the Elsah Village Hall built in 1887, showcases former residents, architectural styles used in constructing buildings, and implements used by residents in the mid-1800s. The museum is open Saturday and Sundays only from 1 - 4 p.m.
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.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - This prize-winning museum features changing interpretive exhibits on Elmhurst history as well as national touring exhibits. Programs for children, families and adults throughout the year. The Elmhurst Historical Museum is located in a historically significant structure known as the Glos Mansion, which is the former home of Elmhurst's first village president, Henry L. Glos, and his wife, Lucy.
Under the Prairie Frontier Archaeological Museum
This museum displays hundreds of authentic items from the frontier period, including artifacts that were excavated from the hilltop site of James Latham's 1819 cabin.
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.
The Elk Grove Historical Museum provides a look at pioneer living from the mid 19th to early 20th century. The Museum specializes in the history of the Elk Grove and its development over time. Open year round, the Museum offers tours, educational programs, exhibits, and assistance with research on Elk Grove Village and the surrounding area.
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Elgin Area Historical Society & Museum
Experience the history of Elgin, from the Elgin Watch Factory to the first settlers. Everyone will walk out with a better understanding off Elgin's history.
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.
Showcasing classic and one-of-a-kind Corvettes and memorabilia, My Garage Museum is a must-see attraction for any car enthusiast. Corvettes on display include Indy pace cars, racing machines, the last C-4 and the first 21st century model.
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.
John Deere Harvester Works Combine Factory Tours
Tour Deere & Companies largest combine factory and Visitors Center. Minimum age 13, closed toe shoes required, tours subject to availability and factory production schedules. Watch combines made from beginning to end. Watch them dipped in the famous green paint and watch workers and machines create these amazing agricultural machines. To Schedule a tour call 800-765-9588. Tours are Monday through Friday at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. by appointment. Tours are guided and take place aboard motorized vehicles.
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This traditional one-story French Creole residence, built circa 1790, is considered to be one of the oldest surviving residences in Illinois.
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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.
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home and Visitors Center
Tour the restored home that the Reagan family resided in from 1920-1923, and meander through the Visitor Center and Gift Shop which features books and gifts highlighting the Reagan legacy. The tour includes the four-room Presidential Timeline exhibit and the viewing of a Reagan biographical video.
Begins the Trail Reagan Statue
A bronze statue of Ronald Reagan, astride the likeness of a palomino horse he rode nearly 60 years ago, sits at the head of the Heritage Crossing Riverfront Plaza located on River Street in downtown Dixon. The statue, created by local artist Don Reed, serves as the centerpiece of Heritage Crossing, an open-air plaza that looks out onto the Rock River.
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.
This museum is a replica of the first McDonald's restaurant opened by Ray Kroc on April 15, 1955. View an array of memorabilia, from the original kitchen equipment to the 1950s classic cars parked on site.
CITY:Des Plaines
Joseph Farwell Glidden's invention of one of the most widely-used types of barbed wire in 1873 helped change the history of the American West and had far-reaching impact throughout the world. His Homestead, a Victorian Mansion, in DeKalb, IL, is being preserved and restored by a not-for-profit organization founded in 1995. Both the home and the barn are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We welcome your visit and encourage your membership!
The story of the Ellwood House reflects the central role of Isaac Ellwood in the development of the barbed wire industry in America. The magnificent estate is also a testimony to three generations of the Ellwood family whose tastes shaped the evolution of the house and grounds. As you visit Ellwood House you will be aware of the comfort and quality of workmanship. At the same time, you also sense the warmth and hospitality of a family home that was lived in for almost one hundred years. The Ellwood House provides historical tours of the grand Victorian and are approximately one hour tour times. Tours are available for teachers, students, groups, and families. Capacity: 80-100
James B. and Rosalyn L. Pick Museum of Anthropology at Northern Illinois University
The Anthropology Museum at Northern Illinois University was founded in 1964 and is operated as part of the Department of Anthropology. The museum houses over 20,000 objects comprised mostly of ethnographic material with some archaeological material. The museum specializes in cultures of Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the Southwest and Plains Native Americans. In addition, the museum holds smaller collections from Africa, modern Greece, Mesoamerica, and South America. The museum is particularly proud of the Native American basket collection, featuring over 200 specimens, as well as the Indonesian textile collection, which contains over 600 pieces. In addition, the museum also houses about 100 different Indonesian shadow puppets, a fine collection of Thai khon masks, and important collections of Hmong and Karen artifacts. The museum has a growing collection of modern Mesoamerican artifacts reflecting the cultural and artistic changes taking place in modern Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico. The Museum is open during the NIU Academic Year.
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.
Imagine Abraham Lincoln, the 6'4" lawyer, ducking to avoid bumping his head on the entrance of Macon Country's first courthouse built in 1829, which was the only log courthouse where Lincoln practiced law. This and other period buildings, located in the Macon County History Museum, allow visitors to travel back to different historical periods of the county. The prairie village on the museum grounds is home to such historical buildings as the log court house where Abraham Lincoln practiced in the 1830s.
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.
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.
The Vermilion County War Museum, housed in a former Carnegie Library, contains over 25,000 artifacts and memorabilia ranging from the Revolutionary War to Operation Iraqi Freedom. The museum enjoys a steady stream of both U.S. and foreign visitors who appreciate the ever-increasing collections of artifacts and research materials.
The 1840s Lamon House is believed to be the oldest framed residence in the Danville Area. The home was constructed by Joseph Lamon, cousin of Ward Hill Lamon, President Abraham Lincoln's law partner and presidential bodyguard. The Lamon House is open Sundays, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, throughout the summer and by appointment.
General museum featuring local history, Kirkpatrick Pottery, Native American artifacts, pioneer items and other unique collections.
Woodlawn Cemetery and Civil War Soldiers Plot
The first burial at Woodlawn Cemetery was that of a Union Soldier in 1861. The plot is the resting place for over 80 Civil War Soldiers. An interpretive sign provides history of the plot and a listing of the soldiers buried there. Also located here are Civil War era cannons. Several others buried outside of the Civil War Soldiers plot were contemporaries of Abraham Lincoln.
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.
Chillicothe Historical Society
Don't know much about history? Come see what Chillicothe Historical Society and its museums have to offer! Whether your roots are local or you simply enjoy the lifelong learning experience of discovering our common heritage, we think you'll be pleasantly surprised when you step in!
International Latino Cultural Center
Most recognized for the production of the Chicago Latino Film Festival, ILCC has screened more than 900 films and videos, including many award-winners that otherwise would have never been shown in Chicago.
Visit two restored original buildings from Chicago's first settlement house. Exhibits and educational programs depict the life and work of courageous social worker and Illinois native Jane Addams.
Located in Andersonville, a Swedish enclave in Chicago, this is a cultural and learning center with artifacts, photographs and exhibits tracing Swedish American history.
Pullman is a unique community on Chicago's far, south side that blends the history from many different disciplines in a fascinating touring experience. Visiting this area today brings you into that history and also into a new sense of place, seeing the community as it is today. Stop here for exhibits and tours.
The Chicago History Museum is a major museum and research center for Chicago and American history. From permanent galleries to special exhibitions and exciting programs, people of all ages are able to experience the past and better understand the present. Please call for museum hours, pricing and exhibitions.
National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum
The National Veterans Art Museum inspires greater understanding of the real impact of war with a focus on Vietnam. The museum collects, preserves and exhibits art inspired by combat and created by veterans.
Chicago's architectural showplace for the lively and visual arts. Daily programs and exhibitions covering a wide range of the performing, visual and literary arts are presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affiars. See the world's largest Tiffany stained-glass dome. It was initially built for dual purposes. It was the city's central library and a monument dedicated to the Civil War's Grand Army of the Republic. Since 1977 the building has housed cultural entities that included galleries, an auditorium, and the city's office of cultural affairs. The building architects are Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge.
Irish American Heritage Center
The Irish American Heritage Center provides community events, a historic museum, musical programs, an Irish history library and a place for Irish Chicagoans to gather to celebrate their heritage.
YOU! The Experience at the Museum of Science and Industry
More than just a body, you are a complex blend of your choices, your personality, and your environment. Who you are depends on how you care for yourself and enjoy your life. YOU! The Experience brings these elements together into an interactive exhibit examining and celebrating the experience of life itself. It is one of the first and largest exhibitions to showcase the connection between the human mind, body and spirit in the 21st century. Start exploring the exhibit's fun and fascinating opportunities to explore what it is to be … YOU!
Waking the T. Rex - The Story of Sue in 3-D
No dinosaur in the world compares to SUE—the largest, most complete, and best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex ever discovered. Get the inside scoop on SUE and the science behind the world's most famous T. Rex. Terror has a new appetite!
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.
Randolph County Museum & Archives
Built in 1864, the museum is a repository for French-Colonial-era records and special exhibits. Next door, the Randolph County Courthouse offers a panoramic view of the Mississippi River Valley from a 5th-floor, glassed-in observation deck, a mini-museum in the Jail lobby, and a flag display in the courtyard.
The traditional Victorian home belonged to Matthew T. Scott, a well-known agriculturalist, and his wife Julia Green, one of the founders of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
View the burial site of Abraham Lincoln's tutor in the Old City Cemetery.
Downtown Charleston includes a historic courthouse and many historic homes listed on both the Coles County Register for Significant Places and the National Register of Historic Places.
Historic Charleston Courthouse Square
See the majestic Coles County courthouse and discover historic murals in Charleston's Courthouse Square.
Centralia's resident carilloneur performs on the town's 65-bell carillon, one of the few in the country. The surrounding park also features a museum and tours of the 165-foot-tall tower.
This museum is located in an 1889 school building and features a permanent exhibit honoring Jane Addams, who was born and raised in Cedarville. Miss Addams was an internationally famous humanitarian and social work pioneer who founded Chicago's Hull House and won the Nobel Peace Prize. Museum exhibits include personal items and memorabilia from her life and the life of her family. There are also changing exhibits on topics of local historical interest and a research center and a research center. Open: May thru October: Saturday and Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm; or by appointment.
The majority of this large collection of historic artifacts was donated by Dr. Alice Kibbe. The collection now includes Civil War and Indian artifacts, fashion items dating from 1840 to 1920, fossils, rocks, and geodes, and other historic artifacts from around Hancock County.
This impressive collection includes Civil War and Indian artifacts, fashion items circ 1840-1920, fossils, rocks, geodes and other historic Hancock County aritfacts. New to the museum are the Funeral Customs display and the "Lincoln: Making of the Man" display. The majority of the collection was generously donate by Dr. Alice Kibbe.
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.
Opened in June 2011, the Carterville Heritage Museum is a beautifully renovated building showcasing architectural detail of the former 1924 area high school, hundreds of photo and memorabilia. It also serves as a gift shop, offering nostalgic custom-designed t-shirts, retro candy, gift baskets, a few antiques and popular hand-made cards made by community volunteers. It features books on the Tri-C community for sale, covering Cartervile, Cambria, & Crainville.
After the Civil War, Confederate shipbuilder Joe Minch was looking for a fresh start. He made his way back to the Rockbridge area and traded his building expertise for a set of tools. That first project of building a barn set into motion a new trend in barn design. Joe placed round windows, now know as portholes, in the barn. Travel through Greene County today to view the highest concentration of Porthole Barns in the country.
1828 Stagecoach Inn -- Abe Lincoln stayed here as he was campaigning. White County artifacts also on display.
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.
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.
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.
Historic Town Square & Downtown Carbondale
Twenty-five historic buildings ring Carbondale's nostalgic Town Square. When Daniel Harmon Brush, Carbondale's founding father, filed the original 56-acre plat of Carbondale in 1852, almost 10 acres were left open in the center of town. Today you can shop charming locally owned boutiques here, ranging from bike shops to furniture stores.
Old Illinois Passenger Depot Railroad Museum
Built in 1903 by the Illinois Central Railroad, the Old Railroad Passenger Depot has since been restored and now serves as home to the Carbondale Train Museum. Filled with information, artifacts and souveniers, the museum contains significant facts relating to Carbondale's history. Ring the bell of an original train car from the Illinois Central Railroad, which still sits on the track!
Calumet City Historical Society
Come discover Calumet City's fascinating heritage and history.
CITY:Calumet City
Paulson's Agriculture Museum of Argyle
Home of the largest and best collection of farm equipment and antiquites of yesteryear. Over 700 cast iron implement seats, 50 antique tractors, windmills, windmill weights, and antique washing machines. Wagons, spreaders, cultivators, planters, and the most extensive collection of Rockford, Illinois-made Emerson Brandingham equipment. A model tractor and toy collection is as large as it is unique. Individual tours available. The main building is heated and available all year round for weddings, birthdays, social gatherings, or auctions.
This beautiful, historic 1865 mansion was once owned by the Halliday Family, and is now owned by the City of Cairo and open for tours.
Learn about the history of aviation in the St. Louis area.
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.
Located on the wooded Sunset Hill estate of the late Hazle Buck Ewing, the Ewing Cultural Center encompasses the open-air Theatre at Ewing (summer home of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival), the elegant Ewing Manor (which is open for tours) and the beautiful Genevieve Green Gardens.
The main source for information about McLean County's historic and modern attractions in the Bloomington-Normal area is the "Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66" Visitors Center. Located in Downtown Bloomington, the Visitors Center provides information on all of the wonderful attractions, events, dining and lodging available in McLean County. Their exhibits highlight two types of heritage tourism that is integral to Central Illinois: Historic Route 66 and Abraham Lincoln. The gift shop is filled with local products, memorabilia and more!
Henry County Historical Museum
This museum's detailed exhibits include a one-room schoolhouse, doctor's and dentist's offices, the war room, restored ag implements, machinery, an authentic windmill and a hog house.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Return to the serenity of an earlier time with a visit to this restored Swedish village. See traditional craftsmen at work, explore our museums, visit our numerous and unique shops and dine in one of our Swedish-American restaurants.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Take a look back in history and visit the Steeple building, built in 1854. Architecturally intriguing it is a three-story stucco Greek Revival structure with a two-story tower and 66 six-over-six windows. It was built to be used as a hotel, but instead was used as a dwelling, school, administration building, and later housed a bank, telephone switchboard and apartments. The museum is home to the Bishop Hill Heritage Association offices. The rooms and exhibit showcase historic artifacts and photos of early Colony days and take visitors back through time to a quaint prairie village. Group tours by appointment, small fee. Open Daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 4 p.m.
CITY:Bishop Hill
The museum offers agricultural history exhibits and programs from the period 1820-1920 when horses were the man source of power for farming and transportation. With 6000 square feet of display area featuring eight interactive touchscreen kiosks with 80 video clips making Henderson county horse era come alive again. Over 50 equipment pieces are on exhibit.
Big Rock Historical Society Crib Museum
Step into the restored corn crib and explore artifacts from the century-old Plowing Match or learn more about Welsh immigrants. Open by appointment.
CITY:Big Rock
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.
This museum features a collection of letterpress printing memorabilia.
Civic Center Authority Visitor Center
The Bedford Park Heritage Corridor Visitor Center is full of information and literature of exciting things to do and see throughout the Heritage Corridor. The Visitor Center provides National Heritage Corridor promotional literature and I&M Canal related resources to the public. It is operated by the Civic Center Authority in partnership with Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Village of Willow Springs. The Center is staffed by volunteers recruited and managed by the Civic Center Authority. Open Saturday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
CITY:Bedford Park
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.
This local history research archives houses historic photos, books, documents and maps covering Aurora's history from the 1830s to the present. Open by appointment only.
David L. Pierce Art & History Center
The Aurora Public Art Commission hosts rotating exhibits displaying a full spectrum of innovative arts. The History Center has a collection of photographs, books, maps and other memorabilia. The Museum Shop offers hand-crafted jewelry, pottery and textiles from local artists and Aurora-themed gifts.
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.
Stop by this eclectic museum to explore the history of Route 66, car culture and local history. There is even a Rolls-Royce on display! The collection was brought together by a local historian with great stories to share. Located just a few doors from the Palm's Grill this museum is a must see.
Exhibits focused on Abraham Lincoln, Route 66, and other aspects of Atlanta's history are featured. The Museum's Local History Resource Center provides extensive genealogy materials accessible to the public. Housed in a beautifully restored 1867 building, the Atlanta Museum presents both permanent and new, rotating exhibits. Open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Sundays.
Abraham Lincoln Long Nine Museum
Has electronic audio narrated dioramas that depict Abe the railsplitter, the self-taught scholar, the story teller, the lawyer and the politician.
Arlington Heights Historical Museum
The Coach House, a replica Log Cabin, the 1882 home of F.W. Muller and the 1908 Banta House tell the story of Arlington Heights over the last 150 years. Tour guides introduce you to the life of early residents. Tours: Sat. & Sun. 2pm & 3pm Heritage Gallery & Gift Shop: Fri.-Sun. 1:30pm-4:30pm
CITY:Arlington Heights
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.
Presbyterian church in continuous operation since 1850 and the site of a winter encampment during the Trail of Tears. Only site certified by state of Illinois and Cherokee Nation.
Andover Historical Museum & Grounds
This former home of August Rehnstrom was a temporary haven for Swedish immigrants in the 1860s. The lawn features the bell from the area's first two-story school and millstones from the historic Edwards River Mill.
Andover's quaint chapel was endowed by the world-famous opera singer Jenny Lind. Built in 1850, this chapel is the "Mother Church" of the former Augustana Lutheran Synod of America.
Located adjacent to the Melvin Price Locks and Dam, this museum is dedicated to telling the story of the Mississippi River, from its colorful history to its modern-day role as a major transportation corridor. The museum features kid-friendly, interactive and computer animated exhibits. Steer a towboat through the locks and dam via simulator, measure your water consumption or come face-to-face with river fish in the aquarium. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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.
Alton Museum of History and Art
Winged monsters, explorers, riverboats and a gentle giant. The Alton Museum of History & Art shows the crossroads of American history in Alton. The museum is located in the historic Loomis Hall across from the Wadlow statue. Loomis Hall is the oldest building in the state of Illinois continuously utilized for education. One of the most popular rooms, the Wadlow Room, pays tribute to Alton's "Gentle Giant" and the World's Tallest Man. The Pioneer Room explores the history of Alton from the Lewis & Clark Expedition to the Civil War with exhibits on Elijah Lovejoy, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates and the "Alton Route" on the Underground Railroad. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.
Hayner Genealogy & Local History Library
The Hayner Public Library District provides a variety of genealogy-related services to support research efforts. Information from various states in addition to Illinois and other countries is available. The digitized newspaper collection is a wonderful resource of The Hayner Public Library District for genealogy research. The collection includes the Alton Telegraph Archives dating as far back as 1836 and access NEWSPAPER ARCHIVE to locate newspaper articles in other parts of the country.
Historic Museum of Torture Devices
Historic Museum of Torture Devices is a privately-owned collection of unique historic torture devices. This museum features over 50 displays from nearly all over the world. Devices such as these were once used to kill, maim, terrorize, punish and force confession, all in the name of The Law. Exhibits include, the pillory, the Chinese death cage and so much more. This unique museum is a must see. Open Saturday and Sunday, Noon to 4 p.m.
Built in 1889 by Dr. C.M. Wright, this stately Renaissance Revival home holds three generations of Wright family furnishings, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
One of the most important archaeological sites in Illinois, Albany Mounds contains evidence of continuous human habitation over the past 10,000 years.
Village of Albany Historic Indian Mounds
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By Brendan Conway
Dennis Lynch is this year's Morningstar domestic stock fund manager of the year. The name should ring a bell.
If you remember way back to 2012 — I know, ancient history – Morgan Stanley (MS) was the lead underwriter in the Facebook (FB) initial public offering. The offering was botched, resulting in millions of dollars in fines and lots of hand-wringing over the integrity of the market.
There was a knock-on controversy: Morgan Stanley's mutual funds. Several loaded up on the social-media company's stock, including Lynch's. The stock spent the subsequent months in the doldrums. It just looks dirty, was the consensus at the time.
Here are Aaron Lucchetti and Telis Demos of the Wall Street Journal at the time (Lynch declined to comment for the story):
U.S. mutual funds run by Morgan Stanley, the lead underwriter in Facebook Inc. 's $16 billion initial public offering, have disproportionately high investments in the social-media company, leaving fund shareholders exposed to the stock's big drop since its May 18 IPO. …
[T]he Morgan Stanley funds' large stakes raise questions about whether the firm's role as lead underwriter influenced decisions.
A large investment bank that simultaneously buys and sells shares in any company "is in this conflicted position," said Frank Partnoy, a law professor at the University of San Diego who worked for Morgan Stanley in the 1990s. "This time it didn't work out."
It worked out nicely, though. Lynch stuck to his guns, Facebook's stock recovered, and his high-risk, high-reward mutual funds paid off in 2013′s raging bull market.
Morgan Stanley Focus Growth A (AMOAX), to take one example, trailed the S&P 500 by about two percentage points in 2012 but thumped it in 2013, with a 49.55% return. Morgan Stanley Institutional Growth (MSEQX), another of Lynch's charges, rose 48.6%, and nearly beat in 2012.
Neither fund is for squeamish investors: They lost 50%-52% in 2008.
Here's what Morningstar's announcement says about the fund this afternoon:
Domestic-Stock Fund Manager of the Year: Dennis Lynch and team, Morgan Stanley Focus Growth (AMOAX), Morgan Stanley Institutional Growth (MSEQX), Morgan Stanley Institutional Mid Cap Growth (MPEGX), and Morgan Stanley Institutional Small Company Growth (MSSGX)
Twenty-year industry veteran Dennis Lynch leads the 18-member U.S. Growth team that runs the four winning funds, all of which carry a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Gold. In 2013, all four funds returned more than 35.0 percent each, ranking them among the top echelons of their respective peer groups. The team follows a flexible approach in its focus on finding unique, market-leading companies, including astute pre-IPO investments. The team also conducts bigger-picture research on a variety of themes, innovations, and disruptive changes to help inform stock selection.
"The team operates in areas of the market that have seen the strongest runs this year. The degree of outperformance as well as patience with long-held and often controversial holdings, including Facebook and Groupon, make the team deserving of the 2013 award for the successful execution of the funds' strategy," Scott Burns, Morningstar's director of global fund research, said. "Lynch and his team have also demonstrated shareholder-friendly practices, with a record of closing funds when assets under management warrant it—for example, both the Small Company Growth fund and the Mid Cap Growth fund have been closed in the past."


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By RICHARD SHAWEmery County Progress publisher
Reality shows on American television have become all the rage in the last couple of years. I personally don't see anything in them, but it is obvious by their proliferation on both network and cable TV that someone does.
Recently I also heard about people who are taking reality vacations. That means they go on adventures where their life is in danger or they work on the vacations in some weird job or activity.
That's a lot different from going to the Grand Canyon or Disneyland for a couple of weeks, although both those places offer their own kinds of dangers and challenges.
Vacations, or going on holiday as it is called in Europe, is about changing life for a week, two weeks or a month. Most people look forward to vacations as a change of pace from their usual daily routines which they begin to find mundane and monotonous at some point.
We are one of the few cultures in the world that has to take days off from what much of the rest of the planet considers a fantasy life. A large number of people in the world have to fight to get enough to eat, while we get tired of our full sized pantries and refrigerators. Many on the planet have substandard housing or none at all, while we complain because our automated 3,000 square foot house is not big enough. Many on Earth have a hard time traveling 20 miles because they have no transportation or what they have is primitive or slow, while we complain if we don't have the latest automobile or truck of our liking at least every five years.
But most importantly, we need to take time off from a life in which we can worship in the way we want, say what we want, move where we want and write what we want. For most people in this small world, we Americans are on permanent vacation our whole life.
Now what I am saying here is not to make anyone feel guilty about what they have; that is not my meaning here. I have heard enough of that. But I guess what I am saying is that when we find ourselves complaining about our lives, maybe we should take a reality vacation to a place that instead of being fun, the location is miserable. Maybe Americans should travel to places like Haiti, the Dominican Republic or Bangladesh. Maybe we should take a holiday to live like those people live, with their food (or lack of it), their housing, their transportation, their rights and lack of rights to just see how bad things can be.
In our society many of us wait until that two weeks we can go fishing or camping, or traveling. We are almost always glad to come home from those kinds of activities, but I'm afraid we are never really glad enough.
Maybe if people took the reality vacations like those I have described they would look forward to living their wonderful regular lives 50 weeks a year, instead of living their lives for a short 10 days away at a resort a couple of times a year.
Now, do you want to hear about all my frustrations with life and work and why I am looking forward my vacations in this coming year?


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Gregory and Terri Fausett are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Natalie Fausett to Clayton Lofthouse, the son of Dr. Larry Lofthouse and Denise Madsen.
The couple will be married Dec. 27 in the Mt. Timpanogas Temple. A reception in their honor will be held that evening in West Jordan. There will also be an open house Jan. 4, 2003 at the Eightth Ward Building, 995 East 700 North in Price from 6- 8 p.m.
Natalie and Clayton will reside in West Jordan.
Tyson James Dye, son of Billy J. and LaRee Dye of Castle Dale, and Mindy Kay Niebergall, daughter of Bryan and Linda Niebergall of Murray, will be married in the Manti Temple on Dec. 27. A reception will be held that evening from 7-9 p.m. in Murray at 500 West Germania Avenue. An open house will be held at the stake center in Castle Dale on Dec. 28 from 7-9 p.m.
Tyson is a graduate of Emery High School. He served in the Italy, Padova mission and is currently attending Snow College working on a degree in computer science. Mindy graduated from Murray High School and Snow College. She is currently attending Utah State University where she is majoring in biochemical engineering. They will make their home in Logan.


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XtraMath helps students transition from counting or calculating the basic math facts to recalling them. Recalling math facts instead of calculating them frees up mental resources for higher-level operations.
XtraMath uses timed activities to encourage students to answer the questions as quickly as possible combined with spaced repetition to efficiently develop recall. The three-second threshold is carefully selected to be long enough to type in a recalled answer but not long enough for the student to comfortably enter a counted or calculated answer.
Students should have already learned the basic counting or calculating strategies and be able to solve the problems without time pressure before starting to practice an operation on XtraMath.


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Johny Hendricks explains his past work with Martin Kampmann, including how he taught his former teammate how to wrestle. read news >>
Take a look back at former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks take out Martin Kampmann at UFC 154 with a one-punch knockout. read news >>
No. 1 welterweight contender Johny Hendricks landed a solid left hook to Martin Kampmann and ended the night with a KO victory in the first round at UFC 154. read news >>
Johny Hendricks faces Robbie Lawler for the vacant welterweight title at UFC 171 on March 15 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Take a look back at his first-round knockout of Martin Kampmann read news >>
With a first round knockout over Martin Kampmann at UFC 154, Johny Hendricks proved without a shadow of a doubt that he is the true No. 1 contender at welterweight. read news >>
Johny Hendricks once again used his power to score a quick KO and establish himself as the UFC's No. 1 welterweight contender. read news >>
After initially being told they were fighting for a title shot, Johny Hendricks and Martin Kampmann then were told their UFC 154 co-headliner might not be a title eliminator, after all.
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MONTREAL - Joe Rogan might have said it best: "Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me?"
Johny Hendricks set out to prove he's the top contender for the welterweight belt, and he did it with majo read news >>
Martin Kampmann knows Johny Hendricks has heavy hands, but he's not planning on finding out just how heavy on Saturday night at UFC 154. read news >>
Check out the full video of the Countdown to UFC 154 segment featuring Martin Kampmann vs. Johny Hendricks. read news >>
Johny Hendricks could become the top welterweight title contender if he can get past Martin Kampmann on Nov. 17 at UFC 154. read news >>
After nearly a year of patiently waiting, MMA fans will see the world's top welterweight fighters back in action next week at UFC 154.
In addition to a title-unification bout between champion Geo read news >>
If Martin Kampmann gets by Johny Hendricks at UFC 154 on Nov. 17, he believes he'll deserve a shot at the UFC welterweight title. read news >>
As expected, top welterweight contenders Johny Hendricks and Martin Kampmann will meet in the co-main event of November's UFC 154 event.
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Game Day – Jets v Hurricanes
Dean Belanger
October 22 2011 10:16AM
The sport gods are smiling down upon us today as the Bombers and the Jets both play today, hours apart! It's a huge implication game for the Blue as the season draws to a close. It's a statement game for the Jets, as they can't afford to let the season slip away before October turns to November. Today's game is unique from every other game they have played this year, no circus show is expected tonight, just a hockey game. Good.
On the surface the Hurricanes are vanilla. Yes they are a division "rival" and there was some spirited X games, but really, does anyone get fired up about Carolina? They have some really nice pieces and of course won the Stanley in 2006 but again, it's Carolina… This is exactly what the Jets need right now. Every road game they have played has had several hundred Jets fans in attendance. They were all traditional hockey markets with large media contingents and the Jets were the story. The one exception is Phoenix where the estimate had 5,000 Winnipeg fans in attendance. Tonight there is no Habs, no Penguins, just home game #3 of 41.
Looking at the early season numbers is just depressing and you have to look hard to find some good news. The top of the list is Alexander Burmistrov who at 19 years of age leads the team in scoring with 5 points in 6 games. His line of Nik Antropov and Kyle Wellwood is the only line that is producing anything. I find it interesting that they have 3 centers on that line and in a way they are leaning on Antropov to shelter Burmistrov. Good coaching, but I think you will see a scenario where they have to split that line up to get the other lines going.
The team numbers are simply terrible. The Jest are last in the Eastern Conference and tied for 28th overall in the NHL standings. Winnipeg is 29th in goals scored per game and 28th in goals against per game. Folks, I don't have to tell you that is a combination that puts you safely in the draft lottery. It's early to be sure, but the arrows are pointing in the wrong direction. Special teams are also a nightmare as the power play is 27th in the league while the penalty kill is 26th. Worse for the Jets, the PK seems to let in that backbreaking goal at the wrong time, usually late in the game as witness in Toronto on Wednesday.
Carolina comes into the game with a 3-2-2 record good for 2nd in the division and 6th in the conference. They lost a heartbreaker last night to the Blues and the Jets need to take advantage of a tired team that had to travel in from St. Louis. Carolina have played 5 of their first 7 games on the road and tonight will be number 6. The Canes are 10th in the league for GF/G and 24th in GAA/G so tonight has the possibility of a shootout. Their power play comes in at 14th overall while the PK is 22nd. Not dominant but certainly better than the Jets so Winnipeg needs to take advantage of the penalties Carolina takes and need to stay out of the box.
Jeff Skinner is off to another great start and is thumbing his nose at the sophomore slump theory. Joni Pitkanen is off to a surprisingly torrid start and he is tied for the team lead in overall points. Franchise player Eric Staal is 4th in scoring with 4 points in 7 games but is a shocking -9. Thrasher/Jets castoff Anthony Stewart has managed 2 goals so far but has no helpers. More importantly though he has dressed for all 7 games which is huge for him. Cam Ward played last night so I wouldn't be surprised to see Brian Boucher get his 2nd start of the year.
It's a match up of old WHA rivals…sorta. Of course Hartford moved to Carolina one year after the Jets moved to Phoenix. No official word yet as to the status of Andrew Ladd who will be a game time decision. Game time is 6.00 CST and will be on Hockey Night in Canada as one of the early games.
You can catch me today on Nation Radio via the internet at 1.20 CST. You can find the audio player here. Host Lowetide from Oilersnation and myself will be covering all things Jets from the atmosphere in the MTS to the scoring woes of Kane and the future of Scheifele.
#1 Matt Eichel
October 22 2011, 02:41PM
October 22 2011, 02:41PM
Hopefully the microscope won't be as magnified on the Jets tonight because of the team they are playing. It's a lot easier to play Carolina than the teams they've played at home so far as you said.
Jets PK needs to get a bit better now that the PP is going. It seems that since the PP was off and running the PK has suffered.
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I'm not sure why it's taken me so long to share this recipe and these photos are even from my old camera, but this omelet with guacamole tucked inside is something that would definitely help me not feel deprived when I'm trying to eat healthy.
Let eggs cook about 3 minutes, or until they are starting to get firm on the bottom, then sprinkle over 2 T of low-fat cheese. Let eggs cook 1-2 minutes more, until the cheese is starting to melt.
Low-Carb Southwestern Omelet with Easy Guacamole and Salsa
(Makes 2 omelets, or save half the guacamole for another day, recipe created by Kalyn.)
Easy Guacamole Ingredients
(makes enough for 2-3 omelets):
1 medium avocado
2 tsp. fresh squeezed lime juice
1/4 tsp. green Tabasco sauce (or more, or use your favorite hot sauce)
1/4 tsp. salt or Vege-sal
pinch of chile powder (don't put too much or it turns the avocado brown)
Ingredients For Each Omelet:
2 eggs
1/8 tsp. chile powder
1/4 tsp. Spike Seasoning
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste (I used some pepper, but not any salt)
2 T grated low-fat cheese (I use four cheese Mexican blend, which is a mixture of low-fat cheeses)
2 T "easy guacamole"
olive oil or non-stick spray for misting or brushing pan
your favorite salsa for serving
In another bowl, beat together eggs, chile powder, Spike Seasoning, plus salt and pepper as desired. Spray or brush a small 8-9 inch frying pan with olive oil or non-stick spray. Turn burner under pan to low, heat about a minute, then pour eggs into pan and cook 3 minutes, until the eggs are starting to get well set on the bottom. (I use a rubber scraper and lift the edge to see if it's set.)
Sprinkle 2 T low-fat cheese over the entire surface of the eggs and cook 1-2 minutes more, until the cheese is starting to melt. Then put 2 T guacamole mixture on the eggs and use a rubber scraper to carefully spread it around until it covers one side of the eggs. Let omelet cook 1 minute more.
After one minute, gently fold the side without guacamole over the side with the guacamole. Cover the frying pan and cook 3-5 minutes more, until the omelet is cooked through.
Use a large turner to lift the omelet on to a plate and serve hot, with your favorite salsa.
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The First Tale: When I was a senior editor for Business Week in the late 1970s, the leading weekly business magazine was America's most profitable publication, the perennial leader in advertising pages with margins estimated at 40%. In the 1990s, when McGraw-Hill toyed with the idea of selling its top brand, analysts estimated Business Week would command $1 billion. Last year, Bloomberg bought it for $5 million.
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Retail chains will suffer the very same fate if they fail to aggressively pursue Internet retailing. That's because the chains no longer are challenged so much by one another but by newcomers who have mastered web-based retailing. Business Week was not defeated by the Wall Street Journal so much as it was by dozens of new online business information providers.
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AOL coughed up $315 million, virtually all of it in cash, to buy this operation not because of its profits (it scratched out its first profit last year) or because of its estimated $30 million in 2010 revenue, although Huff Post's sales are expected to double this year. Rather, Huffington Post's real value rests in its massive amount of web-based editorial content that each month attracts 25 million unique visitors, making it one of the world's leading news web sites. Say that again—one of the world's leading news sites, built in a little more than five years with an initial investment of $1 million.
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