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1876 Banwarth House and Museum
A fascinating, hands-on experience awaits! Join period interpreters on a journey through the fine Victorian home of Charles Banwarth.
This privately owned museum houses forty-two John Deere farm implements manufactured in the late 1920's through 1940. Showcased is a 1936 Model B John Deere Tractor, fully restored. The Ag Museum also features an antique horse equipment collection and period farm house furnishings, as well as equipment and hand tools found on a 1930's farmstead. All free of charge, open by appointment, located on the northern edge of Quincy.
Originally founded in 1891 as a private club for forward-thinking women, the Nineteenth Century Club continues the tradition of social and cultural advancement to this day. One of Oak Park's premiere venues for educational, cultural, and philanthropic events, it boasts an elegant and expansive parlor suited well for weddings and a ballroom that draws an impressive lineup of musical performances.
CITY:Oak Park
One of the last remaining markers erected in 1922 marks the 8th Judicial Circuit on which Abraham Lincoln practiced law.
CITY:San Jose
This 7,000 lb, 15 ft, 8-sided section of a communnications tower that supported a television broadcasting antenna and a 5lb, 1 ft piece of the antenna were located on World Trade Center Tower One when it was attacked on September 11, 2001. The antenna was designed and manufactured by Harris Corporation at its Quincy plant.
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
The A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum was founded in 1995 by Dr. Lyn Hughes. The facility is located in the Historic Pullman District in Chicago Illinois. The facility is named after men who made history - Asa Philip Randolph and Pullman Porters, the men who made up the membership of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) union. Randolph was the chief organizer and co-founder of the BSCP, the first African-American labor union in the country to win a collective bargaining agreement. Under Randolph's leadership, the Pullman Porters fought a valiant battle for employment equality with the corporate giant, the Pullman Rail Car Company.
A.G. Spalding: From Byron to the Big Leagues Exhibit
Located at the Byron Museum of History, this exhibit features Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Albert Spalding, from his youth in Byron to his league pitching career and the founding of the Spalding Sporting Goods Company.
A.L. Van Den Bergen Statue " Abraham Lincoln"
This bronze statue was originally dedicated in 1931 to commemorate Lincoln's "Fool the People" speech.
Located in downtown Mount Pulaski, this mural depicts a young Abraham Lincoln in front of the historic Mount Pulaski House.
CITY:Mount Pulaski
Abe Lincoln's Talking House Driving Tour
Tune your vehicle's radio to 1650 AM or 1620 AM and listen to the history behind 14 homes in Pittsfield that have a connection to Abe Lincoln. Front yard signs also explain each home's historical significance.
This clean-shaven statue of young Mr. Lincoln stands in front of the Illinois Exhibits building at Gate 1 of the State Fair Grounds. He is about 30 feet tall, a thin, gawky pre-grow-a-beard Abe. He holds an ax almost in Muffler Man configuration -- the statue is named "The Rail Splitter" -- and dates from 1968, when he was sculpted by Carl W. Rinnus, a Springfield native.
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.
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.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
This museum is one of the most-visited presidential museums in the nation where visitors can experience the entire Lincoln story under one roof, from Abe's humble beginnings in an Indiana log cabin to his days as president in the White House. Be dazzled by two special effects theaters featuring historical ghosts and a Civil War battlefield, life-like vignettes that depict important moments in the president's life, and artifacts that range from Lincoln's stovepipe hat to an original copy of the Gettysburg Address.
Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours
Try a segway tour, where you'll enjoy fantastic views of Chicago's famous attractions. Explore Chicago by day or night with friendly tour guides.
Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home
Adlai Stevenson II was an important and influential figure in the political history of the United States. Stevenson was Governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953 and ran twice for President as the Democratic National Candidate in 1952 and 1956. He also served as Ambassador to the United Nations from 1961 - 1965. The grounds are open daily for self-guided tours. The peaceful setting allows visitors to experience the historic landscape similar to when the family lived in the house. The house has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Group tours can be arranged through the Forest Preserves - 847-968-3422.
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.
African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois
AACGS promotes and provides resources and education on the history of the African American. Embracing all cultures, it offers (in part), genealogy workshops, museum displays, storytelling, essay & poetry contests and the promotion of Cultural Arts. Three main annual community events sponsored are Black History Month, Juneteenth National Freedom Day, and Kwanzaa Celebration
Air Classics Museum of Aviation
Air Classics is an aviation museum located at Aurora Municipal Airport - ARR where the aircraft actually fly. You can climb into the pilot's seat of a UH-1 Huey helicopter. The museum's collection includes aircraft, vehicles, uniforms and other aviation memorabilia from the 1930s to the present time. General Admission: Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Group Tours: Tuesdays through Fridays by appointment.
CITY:Sugar Grove
This museum traces the role of military aviation in protecting and advancing the cause of freedom.
One of the most important archaeological sites in Illinois, Albany Mounds contains evidence of continuous human habitation over the past 10,000 years.
Established in 1819, the oldest public library in Illinois houses many original books brought here by English settlers.
The Alexis Museum houses numerous fascinating displays that depict the early days of the community.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this home is a great place to watch the river traffic go by. Open by appointment for breakfast, teas, luncheons, receptions and weddings.
This museum has a large collection of post cards from the 1904 World's Fair, a drum from the civil war, Native American artifacts, old uniforms, and school artifacts.
Walking tour with researched, authentic stories about Galena's ghostly past & present. Mix of history and mystery.
Come visit this private collection of Allis Chalmers tractor models made from 1914-1957. Open for free by appointment or chance.
Used today as a theater for live music and dance performances, as well as fine art exhibits, this 1912 church gives you a taste of "old-time religion" with its luminous stained-glass windows, curved oak pews and great acoustics.
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.
Ambler's Texaco Station in Dwight
This circa 1940s Texaco station was once a thriving service station but now serves as a Route 66 welcome center. The station is listed on the National Register of Historice Places and has been awarded fundng through the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program to be restored to look like it did in the 1940s.
Built in 1876, this 19-room museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was the division headquarters for Illinois Central Railroad. The museum showcases local artifacts from Amboy and the surrounding area.
Amelia's Galena Ghost Tours, Inc.
Nightly ghost tours on a luxury air-conditioned shuttle bus with a theatrical flair exploring several locations in historically haunted Galena.
Farm implements, tools, tractors, and other equipment are featured that date back 100 years. The museum is open for special events including the Outhouse Festival in the fall.
The American Fluorite museum is located on the site of the Rosiclare Fluorspar and Mining Co., which was once the largest fluorspar mining company in the U.S. It features photographs, ore specimens, mining paraphernalia and colorful dioramas.
The American Toby Jug Museum is home to more than 8,000 Toby and Character jugs, and related derivatives from around the globe. The collection spans the Centuries and features characters representing the times in which they were made, from the oldest dating back to the 1760's to the most recent ones still in production. It is the largest collection in the world, and is on display and open to the public
American Woman's League Chapter House
Built in 1911 and listed in the National Register of Historic Sites, this house is now owned by the Andover Historical Society. Was built as one of nine Woman's League Chapter Houses in the state of Illinois, features stylistic characteristics of the arts and crafts movement.
An amazing tribute to America's most famous Hollywood icons, features life-size figures, wardrobes, costumes, movie props, posters, dolls, statues and celebrity collectibles from around the world. Americana Hollywood is a museum dedicated to Hollywood of yesterday and today. Located 2 blocks from Harrah's Casino you will find collections from Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Pamela Anderson and Angelina Jolie, just to name a few. Come stroll through the outdoor statues and have your picture taken with the Blues Brothers or on the set of a Western ghost town. There is so much to see and do at this museum!
Amish Country Tours with ACM Tours
ACM Tours is a full service, receptive tour guide company with many special services available at no additional cost. We literally open the door to fabulous Illinois Amish Country! We are ready to assist you with meals, attractions, lodging and step on guide service. We have available trained, professional, local step-on guides who are well versed in the history, customs and folklore of this most unique part of Illinois.
An Evening of Soul in Honor of Black History Month at Navy Pier
This free special event will feature music by Avain Hightower and Full Circle, Joan Colasso, plus line dancing and cocktails.
Ancient Stone Inspirations/ Mac's Home Brew
Jewelry, books, gifts and home brew retail supply store for beer and wine making. Located in the Historic Quincy Business District. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm.
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.
Family oriented restaurant. Dine in or carry out. Plate lunches, dinners, and specials every night. Historical building dating back to 1927.
CITY:Johnston City
Andrew Carnegie Library - The Arcola Public Library
An original Andrew Carnegie built in 1905. The library boasts all of its original classic revival architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Constructed in 1857 as the southern division of the Illinois State Supreme Court, Abraham Lincoln successfully argued a famous tax case in 1859. In 1888, Clara Barton used the building as a hospital. Tours are available. Please call in advance.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Apple River Fort State Historic Site
Apple River Fort State Historic Site, located in Elizabeth, Illinois, is the site of one of the battles fought during the Black Hawk War. Black Hawk and his 200 warriors attacked the hastily erected fort on June 24, 1832. His story and that of the early settlers are told.
Built in 1926, this historic ballroom quickly became Chicago's premier place for world-renowned live entertainment. Its unique architecture, design and ambiance have made it a multiuse facility that often hosts live concerts.
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.
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.
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
The Asa Crook Home is the first frame house built in 1839 by Whiteside County's first settler. The restored home is open for tours.
Assumption Historical Society/Museum
This museum displays old school pictures and artifacts from the town of Assumption. Open by appointment.
Atkinson Historical Society Museum
This historical society museum has diplays and entertaining stories about the people and history of Atkinson, the Hennepin Canal, Rolle Bolle and Henry County.
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.
Atlanta Inn is the only hotel located in Atlanta, Illinois. You can explore the historic town of Atlanta in central Illinois with the last great frontier of the modern world through exit No 140 off I-55 and save the memories for life. Pass through Logan County and see the rise of Abraham Lincoln from surveyor to legendary lawyer by traveling through historic Route 66 which crosses 8 states and 3 time zones.
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.
Built in 1908, this National Register Property is one of Illinois' few octagonal-shaped public libraries. Its gilded rotunda and interior rooms, filled with solid-oak woodwork, reflect its classic architecture. Local volunteers who comprise the "Keepers of the Clock" take turns on a weekly basis hand-winding the 1909 Seth Thomas clock housed in the library's clock tower.
Atlanta Public Library and Museum
Located across from Route 66 Park in historic downtown Atlanta, Illinois, the Atlanta Public Library is a hub of community activity and an attraction for tourists who are making the Route 66 pilgrimage. Throughout the year, the Library offers a wide range of programs for children, teens and adults. From reading, arts, and crafts activities for children to outdoor family programming, adult book clubs, writing workshops, programs for seniors, informational programs, and special events, the Library has something for everyone. Built in 1908, this octagon-shaped building is one of the few of its kind in the state. The museum in the basement of the library houses pieces of local history. The library and museum are both on the National Register of Historic Places.
Atlanta's Abraham Lincoln Interpretation Site
The site of an early political rally during Abraham Lincoln's campaign for President, now showcasing an interpretive sign explaining the historic significance.
The memorials here are a tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War, Korean War, Gulf War and World War II. The war memorials are the only ones built in the U.S. by youth, constructed by Boy Scouts of Troop 312 Rochelle as Eagle Projects.
Atwood Visitor & Information Center
Early trains made an "at-the-woods" stop, and in 1873 the town of Atwood was formed. Main Street today features split-rail fences, benches, grassy areas and country crafts, collectibles and antiques.
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
The historic landmark Auditorium Theatre, an architectural masterpiece designed by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan, opened in 1889. The Auditorium, which regularly hosts live performances, is renowned for its amazing acoustics.
Augustana's Fryxell Geology Museum
One of the largest collections of rocks, minerals, and fossils in the Midwest. Exhibit also includes a complete skeleton of the dinosaur Cryolophosaurus and a large fluorescent mineral exhibit. Museum is located on the campus of Augustana College in the Swenson Hall of Geosciences.
CITY:Rock Island
Take a self-guided tour of Aurora's historic downtown. Tour brochures are available at the Aurora Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Aurora Historic Districts/Aurora Historic Preservation Commission
Tour the Near Eastside (350 homes dating from the 1800s), Stolp Island, Westside and Riddle Highlands, two of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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.
This university boasts a beautiful quad, and features the Schingoethe Center and Dunham Gallery of student art.
Barn quilts of DeWitt County is a project designed to celebrate Clinton and DeWitt County's rich agricultural history, showcase our rural areas, promote agritourism, the arts, and create a sense of community pride. Throughout the county, vibrant, hand-painted 8'X8' quilt blocks on 'wooden canvases' adorn numerous barns, making a drive through the countryside all the more enjoyable. Barn quilts are on display June through August.
Barnacopia is a farm museum, events venue and Bed & Breakfast featuring two fully appointed guest rooms with full bathrooms and hot tubs all located in a silo next to the barn and the top floor of the silo is a library.
This full-service library presents a variety of arts events throughout the year.
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.
The 1898 Battle of Virden, the tragic result of local coal miners fighting for worker's rights, is memorialized on the northeast side town square by a large bronze mural created by sculptor David Seagraves of Elizabeth, IL.
Tour the mansion built as a wedding present by railroad baron and riverboat magnate Z.B. Job for his son and bride Mary Drummond, heiress to the Drummond tobacco fortune. Today this three-story mansion serves as a bed and breakfast.
Downtown park on the banks of the Rock River. Site of several Native American "Effigy Mounds," which have been preserved.
Beer Nuts Company Store - Plant
Bloomington, Illinois is the only city in the world where beer nuts are made! A video presentation on the making of beer nuts can be viewed in the gift shop, and nuts are available to sample in the Company Store.
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.
Behind the Curtain Tour - Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
The fascinating history of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts comes to life in the Behind the Curtain historic tour program. Led by a group of specially trained docents, you'll not only see the beautiful neo-Classical interior design of the BCPA, but also learn all about the many technical and patron service updates achieved in the building's significant renovation. You won't want to miss this surprising, fascinating, and fun-filled look at one of Bloomington's historic and most thriving buildings. Bring your stories, your questions, and, above all, your curiosity. Behind the Curtain tours are one hour in length and can accommodate a wide variety of group sizes.
1850 limestone Greek Revival home restored, developed as preservation study house. June-August, Tues. 1-4pm. Other hours, groups by appointment.
CITY:St. Charles
Meriwether Lewis is reported to have stayed here. It is home to some of the earliest settlers in Illinois (1782) and was named by the French for a spring located on the beautiful site.
Belvidere Cemetery and Pettit Memorial Chapel
Established in 1847, this is the burial ground for Belvidere's illustrious pioneers. Want to go right to a Frank Lloyd Wright landmark? Visit the Pettit Memorial Chapel.
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.
The log house gives a glimpse into local life in the 1800s. While at the park, visit the refurbished caboose and passenger train.
Boasting an eclectic collection of Route 66 artifacts, aerial photos and historic signs, the RT 66 Museum is a great beginning for your journey. Open weekdays 9am to 5pm. No charge for admission.
Berwyn Route 66 Wayside Exhibits
The City of Berwyn has placed four exhibits on Ogden Avenue to educate travelers, tourists, and residents about Berwyn's heritage as one of the first eastern suburban communities along Historic Route 66. Berwyn's four exhibits feature the origin of the Ogden corridor and its early history, its first auto-oriented "fast food" restaurants, and its automobile-based economy and car culture. Visit our Information Kiosk for more information!
This chapel, once a Catholic church, was purchased by the Best family who now offers it for weddings. Built in the 1870s, the chapel has its original 14-foot stained glass windows that complement the 33-foot cathedral ceiling.
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.
An icon of days past, this one-room schoolhouse has been restored by the Emden Historical Society.
Encompassing more than 3,000 acres along the Mississippi River, Big River State Forest is a remnant of woodland that once bordered the vast prairies. The 1-½ mile Lincoln Hiking Trail commemorates Abraham Lincoln's march through the area in 1832.
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
The Big Ten Experience features a collection of 13 interactive exhibits showcasing conference notables dating back to 1896, the year the conference was founded. Highlights include the Big Ten Theater which gives patrons a behind-the-scenes, immersive audio and video experience looking at student-athletes and traditions, along with radio and television features of notable accomplishments on and off the field of play.
This museum located on the campus of Wheaton College is devoted to the history of Christian evangelism and its influences on society. View rare artifacts, art and displays that include a powerful 3-D presentation of the gospel message.
Once the original reading room of Millikin University's Gorin Library, Birks Museum maintains a montage of memories: Among them, a Belleek mirror made for Queen Victoria; a life mask of Abraham Lincoln circa 1864; and 700 paperweights.
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
Bishop Hill State Historic Site
Four historically significant buildings are owned by the State of Illinois and are maintained as part of the Bishop Hill State Historic Site. These architectural treasures are the two-story Colony Church (1850), the three-story Colony Hotel (1852-ca. 1860), the Boys Dormitory (ca. 1850), and the Colony Barn (mid-1850s) that has been relocated behind the Hotel. In addition, the central village park contains a reconstructed gazebo and war monuments. On the south edge of the village, stands a new brick Museum to house a comprehensive collection of paintings by colonist and self-taught artist, Olof Krans (1838-1916). Hours and days of operation change with the season. Please call to confirm your visit.
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
Black Hawk State Historic Site
Wonderful for families, friends for outdoor recreation. Additionally, the Watch Tower Lodge has hosted thousands of wedding receptions and offers a lovely setting in the beautiful historic park. This wooded, steeply rolling 208-acre tract, borders the Rock River in the city of Rock Island. Prehistoric Indians and 19th-Century settlers made homes here, but the area is most closely identified with the Sauk nation and its great warrior, Black Hawk. Voted one of the "7 Wonders of Illinois," this pristine park offers beautiful trails for hiking and walking only. Picnic areas are also available. While at the park be sure to visit the Watch Tower Lodge that houses a large reception area and the John Hauberg Indian Museum. The museum features Sauk and Meskwaki Native American Indian artifacts and displays depicting the four seasons and life of these tribes. A new exhibit tells the story of the Sauk and Meskwaki—how they came to live in the Quad City area, why they no longer live here, and, as the piece de resistance, a four-by-eight-foot scale model of the city of Saukenuk one of the largest Native American Indian settlements in the United States.
CITY:Rock Island
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.


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NEW YORK (AP) — New York City has suspended the license of the operator of a crane that collapsed Wednesday, injuring seven workers.
The Department of Buildings says a preliminary investigation shows crane operator Paul Geer was attempting to lift a load that weighed more than double the crane's limit.
The department says he was also trying to lift materials outside of an approved loading zone.
The crane's 170-foot-long boom fell onto metal scaffolding and the wooden framework that made up the first floor of what will be a 25-story apartment building.
A telephone number for Geer could not be found. TF Cornerstone, the project's main contractor, did not return a call seeking comment.
The construction site remains closed.
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Forestry & land use
Following the State Election held on 29 November 2014, there has been a change of government. This website will be updated accordingly.
DEPI manages areas of Crown land that include parks and reserves, State forests, waterways, coasts and marine environments. These areas are managed for conservation, tourism, recreation, and primary industries (i.e. timber, water, apiary, grazing, firewood, etc.) and play an important role in the stability of economic, social and environmental wellbeing. Management of these areas is done by DEPI regions and partner organisations that include Parks Victoria, VicForests, water authorities , committees of management and boards. These arrangements are designed to deliver local, on-ground outcomes that are based on community being involved in decision-making.
To support DEPI's management responsibilities requires access to spatial information. This information includes imagery collected through Coordinated Imagery Program and the Vicmap products. The use of this spatial information is supported through the Vicmap Bulletins and Newtech Conferences.
Map of Victoria showing the area of Crown land (click here to open the map, click here for help).
DEPI's responsibilities also extend to the implementation of Victorian government policies, legislation, and monitoring to protect our environment and natural resources while boosting the productivity in Victoria's world-class food, fibre and tourism sectors.
Tools and services
|Firewood collection on public land
|Government response to VEAC Investigations (i.e. Yellingbo)
|Forest produce licence
|Parks Victoria Annual Report
|State of the Forests Report
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Type: New Feature
Status: Closed
Priority: Minor
Resolution: Fixed
Component/s: moodle.org
We need to replace part of the functionality provided by the legacy cvsadmin plugin at moodle.org. The new local plugin /local/dev is supposed to:
- gather activity traces of git commits in the main moodle.git repository
- gather activity traces of comments and transitions in JIRA
- aggregate traces per moodle.org user
- produce a list of Moodle developers and simple amount of their contribution (totally and per release)
Gliffy Diagrams
Issue Links
- is blocked by
MDL-31666 moodle.git does not contain all CVS commits, stable branches and and tags
- Closed
- will help resolve
MDLSITE-1724 Make use of local_dev to populate cohort and control dev chat log access
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- Comments
- Work Log
- History
- Activity
- Links Hierarchy
This can't be deployed until
MDL-31666 is fixed in the main moodle.git
The overall architecture of the plugin is described at http://docs.moodle.org/dev/Developer_credits_processor
Hi David. Just have some feedback.
As a not logged in user I could go to http://moodle.org/dev/contributions.php, click on my list of commits and see my email address in the commit list. I've since modified my moodle.org profile to use my moodle.com email address instead of my personal email address so this is less of an issue but it still seemed odd. Maybe this information is already public and I'm being paranoid
Is there a reason there are no commits listed since late December for me? http://moodle.org/dev/gitcommits.php?version=x.x.x&userid=1023607&merges=0
I had a look at a few other people (Aparup and Rossie) and they don't list any commits since around the same time.
Hi Andrew. Thanks for the feedback.
You are right. For what I thought was a good reason, the commits were displayed with the name and email from the profile. This was intended to make old CVS and early Git commits (when folks were learning it and used to forgot to config their name and email) nicer. I did not realize that email is actually the protected info. Also, as Dan Poltawski pointed out, it is sometimes significant to keep the original name and email as recorded in the commit as it can suggest the user's employer, for example. So I reverted the behaviour and now the commits are displayed as they are - with recorded names and emails (and those are really public). Thanks for raising this.
With regards to your recent activity, the contributions are grouped by release version (tag in Git). Recent commits from MOODLE_xx_STABLE and the master branch are not part of any release yet, hence they do not appear in the report. Once we release them (we do it every two months now), they will be summarized and published automatically. There is a solution on how even recent commits could be reported in the future, should there be a big demand for it.
Thanks again.
Moodle Docs for this page link for moodle.org/dev now redirects to http://docs.moodle.org/dev/Credits
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to haunt a house "Shadows Style"?
First, you start out with a spooky house. An old 19th century infirmary that is rumored to be haunted is a great start. Next, you add dedicated volunteers who take pride in getting visitors to scream as much as possible. We can't list all of our volunteers here, but here is a list of the groups we have on hand to ensure that you get the best scare every Halloween.
Tickets-please come over and buy your ticket early on the night you want to go through the house.
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The 9K features a synthetic PU quarter package that provides a great level of protection and performance at a lower price level. The Microfiber liner and 5mm felt tongue make for a very comfortable fitting skate.
Reebok has redesigned the pump for this years line up. They have moved The Pump™ slightly back towards the Achilles tendon to get better air flow into the bladder's and keeping it out of harms way. Reebok also did give it a sleeker look as the actual pump and release does not stick out as much, also giving The Pump™ better protection around it.
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I first tried summer rolls at a busy Vietnamese restaurant a few blocks down from our apartment in New York City. Quick, cheap, and tasty, we stopped in a few times a month for dinner or take out. They hustled customers along, bringing the check as soon as we finished eating. It was the sort of place where the food was no longer fit for consumption once it touched the table: instead of soapy water or Windex, busboys wiped down tables with diners' unfinished soda. It's a wonder the health inspector didn't shut the place down; apparently the owners' ties to human trafficking were a bigger problem for city officials than the sticky tables.
After we moved away and the back room human rights violations came to light, I pined for summer rolls. The combination of basil, mint, cilantro and peanut is nothing short of magical. Their texture holds even more appeal, with sticky, molecule-thin rice paper, cool slippery noodles, and crunchy raw vegetables in every bite.
I thought I'd never be able to make summer rolls at home. The rice paper at the store was white and brittle; how was I supposed to turn it into sticky, flexible, translucent wrappers? Recent discussions on the Post Punk Kitchen forums assured me that working with rice paper is easier than it appears. When I found basil, mint, and cilantro at the farmers' market this week, I decided to go for it.
The rolls were in fact easy to make, and this both thrills and worries me. Now that I can eat summer rolls anytime I want, will I ever eat anything else? I'm in the throes of a summer roll binge. Perhaps in a week or two I'll devise some creative fillings to make this recipe my own, but today I just want to celebrate the simple, fresh perfection of the traditional summer roll. I've strayed from the original only in adding a few strips of sweet, sour mango.
Preparation and set-up are key when making summer rolls. Once the ingredients are prepared, assembly goes quickly. For my first round, I stuck pretty closely to this recipe on Chow, substituting tofu for shrimp. Before you begin rolling, it's worth watching the tutorial video on the right side of the screen. I've since played around with the filling a bit, but my ingredients are merely suggestions; add, omit, or substitute anything you'd like.
Use store-bought marinated tofu (I like sesame-ginger Pete's Tofu 2 Go), or make your own: slice the tofu as needed in your recipe and marinate in 2 parts tamari, 1 part toasted sesame oil for an hour or more. It can then be fried, broiled, or used as is.
Tofu Summer Rolls (adapted from a recipe by Regan Burns on Chow)
8 ounces extra-firm marinated tofu, cut into 8 thin, flat strips
2 ounces dried rice sticks or rice vermicelli
8 round rice paper wrappers
1/2 mango, cut into thin 3-inch strips (optional)
1/2 cup mung bean sprouts
16 basil leaves (Thai basil if you can get it)
24 small mint leaves
16 small sprigs cilantro
1 cup shredded napa cabbage or iceberg lettuce
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, cut into matchsticks
1 carrot, shredded
2 large scallions, trimmed, halved, and sliced into 3-inch lengths
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Cook the rice sticks according to package directions. Reserve hot water.
Clear a large surface for rolling the summer rolls. A plastic cutting board works well, as the rice paper will not stick to it. Place each remaining ingredient in its own bowl, and arrange them in the order in which they'll be used: basil, tofu, rice noodles, mango (if using), bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, cabbage or lettuce, cucumber, carrot, scallion, peanuts.
Fill a wide, shallow bowl with reserved water. Water should be quite warm, but not so hot that you can't comfortably dip your hands in. Submerge one rice paper wrapper in the water for 5-10 seconds. It will not appear pliable, but it will be by the time you're ready to roll it up.
Begin by laying 2 basil leaves on the bottom third of the wrapper. On top of these, place a slice of tofu. Follow with a scant 1/4 cup of noodles, mango (if using), a few bean sprouts, 3 mint leaves, 2 sprigs of cilantro, a scant tablespoon cabbage, a few cucumber sticks, and a generous teaspoon carrot. Place a few scallion pieces on either side of the noodle pile. Sprinkle chopped peanuts over other filling.
Fold the bottom third of the wrapper up over the filling. Holding it firmly in place, fold the sides of the rice paper in over the filling. Applying enough pressure to hold contents in, but not enough to rip the rice paper, roll the filling toward the open end. Your first few rolls might be sloppy, but by the end you'll be a pro.
Place finished rolls seam side down on serving plate. Don't let them touch—they're sticky!
Serves up to 8 as an appetizer, or as few as 2 as an entree. I can never eat more than three summer rolls, and I love them.
Serve with peanut sauce and sweet chili dipping sauce (omit the fish sauce).


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Former That's So Raven star Orlando Brown is in custody after he was arrested on suspicion of DUI, The Los Angeles Times reports.
Brown, 25, was arrested Sunday at approximately 11:30 p.m. in North Hollywood, Calif., and booked on suspicion of drunk driving.
Photos: Child stars gone bad
The actor is being held on a $26,000 arrest warrant stemming from a previous DUI arrest in August 2011. He was arrested two subsequent times, the first in May 2012 for failing to complete one of the conditions of his probation from his DUI arrest and the second time in July 2012 for failing to make a court appearance related to his DUI arrest. A court appearance for his most recent arrest has not yet been scheduled.
Brown, who is also known for playing the Winslows' adopted son 3J on the last three seasons Family Matters, starred on all four seasons of That's So Raven as Raven's best friend, Eddie Thomas.
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Trains from Suzhou to Shanghai
With many trains going to Shanghai from northern cities of China passing through it, Suzhou has easy access to Shanghai by train.
Suzhou is situated about 85 kilometers northwest of Shanghai City. With the opened of Shanghai-Nanjing Intercity High-speed Railway in July 2010, Suzhou is linked with cities in Yangtze River Delta tightly, which has largely shortened the journey time from Suzhou to Shanghai by train. Going the Shanghai from Suzhou by train has been a good choice for passengers. Here, China Highlights provides Suzhou-Shanghai train schedule. You can see a list of train from Suzhou to Shanghai with detailed information of train number, departure time and arrival time.
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2010 Coors Light Super Spike Hits Record Team Registration Numbers for Seventh Straight Year
2010 Coors Light Super-Spike Hits Record Team Registration Numbers
for Seventh Straight Year
Winnipeg – Summer's hottest event just got a little hotter! The 2010 Coors Light Super-Spike presented by MTS, is excited to announce that it has hit an all time high in team registration numbers for the seventh year in a row! 217 teams are scheduled to take part in this year's tournament and festival event taking place this Friday and Saturday (July 23rd & 24th) at Maplegrove Rugby Park.
Super-Spike, which has become one of Winnipeg's can't miss festival events of the summer, combines Manitoba's largest outdoor & beach co-ed volleyball tournament with a weekend long concert series. Headline performers this year include Tin Foil Phoenix performing a Cold Play Tribute on Friday evening, and Hollerado and Social Code headlining the main stage on Saturday evening. Redbull will also be hosting a beach party to close off the event Saturday evening after the headline bands perform.
Weekend long concert and festival passes for non tournament participants are available for $25.00 at www.ticketmaster.ca. Full detailed event information including the full band line up and set times is available on the event website at www.superspike.ca.
Any media wishing to cover the event are asked to email email@example.com to receive accreditation passes at the gate.
All profits raised from the event go towards supporting our National Women's Volleyball team based in Winnipeg. As such Super-Spike has become their biggest single annual fundraising event.
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The trouble with the Maldives, people used to say, is that there's nothing to do when you get there. The country consists of more than a thousand islands. It is remote. It's hard to transport things there, so don't expect restaurants, nightclubs, fine wine and so on. Expect to be sitting on a desert island, under a parasol, or even just a palm tree, eating local dishes. Remember to bring a book. That's what people used to say.
Actually, that's exactly what I want to do. My ideal holiday consists of two things: reading books, and swimming in the sea. And that's what I'm hoping for from the Maldives. There are so many islands, and the islands are so small, that lots of resorts are whole-island affairs. There isn't that problem that you get in the Caribbean: the dilemma of having open beaches – full of people trying to sell you drugs; or closed beaches – which make you feel like you're in some kind of compound. Sometimes there is a fence, with crowds outside, trying to attract your attention.
After a seven-hour flight from London to Qatar, followed by another four and a half-hour flight, I arrive in Malé, the capital, about 250 miles southwest of the southern tip of India. The air is humid. Parts of the airport are under construction. It has the feel of the Caribbean. I've read that there's Caribbean-style trouble in Malé: corrupt politicians, drug gangs, stabbings, and so on. But I'm not worried. I'm off to another island, 100 miles further south. Though it might seem selfish, you wouldn't worry about trouble in London if you were on holiday in Dorset, would you?
I'm going to stay at two resorts. The first, Niyama, opened earlier this year and is a 45-minute journey from Malé by seaplane. I look at the Maldives from the air. There are lots of islands, some round, some long and thin. Some are tiny, like the desert islands you see in cartoons. Some are not even islands, but sandbars aspiring to be islands. Looked at from the air, you can see what people mean when they say the Maldives is the world's lowest country. If the water rose just a few metres, the islands would all disappear.
We touch down in the sea and climb on to a jetty. I'm led to a studio – a little bungalow, fitted out to the height of luxury. There's a big, flatscreen TV, an iPad, an indoor/outdoor bathroom, and a plunge pool. The outdoor part of the bathroom is a bit like an oriental water garden, with a shower at the end. There are big ants. There's a big spider. The sea is yards away. Offshore, there's a construction on stilts, which is Edge, a restaurant specialising in Heston Blumenthal-style molecular gastronomy, and the entrance to Subsix, Niyama's just-launched underwater nightclub.
How do you build an underwater nightclub? You build a large, watertight room, take it out to sea, attach weights to it, and sink it to the seabed. Then you hire a DJ from London. The thing about Niyama, I'm beginning to see, is that it is a comprehensive answer to the notion that there's nothing to do in the Maldives. I still prefer the idea of sitting under a palm tree and reading a book, and then another book, and losing all track of time. But I get the impression Niyama doesn't quite want me to do that.
This resort is tailored for the modern, well-off couple. You live in a city. You are both busy. To an extent, you both lead separate lives. You are adept at multitasking. Well, you can continue this tradition here. There is no sudden need to relax and spend all day with each other. There's a spa. There's a library. There's WiFi. You can watch movies. There's a games centre, where you can play Xbox or PlayStation games. Not only that, you can play games of simulated football, golf and basketball, with a huge screen that covers a whole wall. There are also simulated shooting games, with clay pigeons. You can even bring down virtual planes. For a while, I throw a basketball at a virtual hoop, pitch a baseball at a life-size batter, and take penalties against a life-size virtual goalkeeper. I flick an ice-hockey puck. I could spend all day here. And, of course, there's always the sea.
A boat takes me to a tiny, uninhabited island, where I snorkel. There are hundreds of fish – more than that, hundreds of types of fish. Powder blue with yellow fins. Orange with black and white stripes. Red. Black. On the island, there are huge bees and, again, enormous ants.
Back on Niyama, I notice there's a gym. Nobody is in the gym. I sit by my little plunge pool and read. Having a plunge pool is great, in a way, but you probably don't swim in the sea quite as much, even when the sea is yards away. I have a massage in the spa. On the terrace of the spa, just above the beach, I see two small sharks; they've come right up to the beach.
In the evening, I take a boat to the construction on stilts. I sit on the terrace, drinking cocktails. It feels weird – not unpleasant but definitely strange. Then I have an expensive meal in the slick, black-marble Edge; it's like a trendy place in London, with artistically presented fish and vegetables, and things that taste odd but in a memorable way.
Then I enter the nightclub. It strikes me as odd, to have a nightclub in a resort aimed at couples, because a nightclub is where you want to go when you're single. But I gather Niyama attracts people in groups, often from Russia. In Subsix, so-called because it lies six metres down, you look out of the windows and see fish swimming past. Which makes it an unusual nightclub – normally there are no windows to speak of. I sit at the window, watching fish.
The next day, I find myself watching TV. My metropolitan side, nudged by Niyama, is making a resurgence. I lie on my bed, reading newspapers on my iPad, looking through my curtains at the plunge pool, and the sea beyond. Maybe I'll go for a plunge. Maybe not.
Huvafen Fushi, the second resort I stay at, is a 45-minute boat ride north of Malé. It's tiny and, immediately, I feel more relaxed. I stay in a bungalow on stilts. Part of my floor is a glass panel. I find myself watching the BBC news, and scanning the floor for fish. On my screen is a big picture of Jimmy Savile; soon afterwards, a nurse shark swims underneath me. There seem to be more fish here than on Niyama, possibly more than anywhere I've been.
The resort had a big refurbishment this summer and it offers all sorts of quiet, relaxing things: restaurants, great beaches, a library, a spa. The facilities are faultless. The restaurants are excellent. I've never seen a wine list like this outside a large city. But mostly I end up sitting on my terrace, looking at fish. Immediately below me, in the coral, are the hundreds of reef fish I saw when I went snorkelling – and a big, snake-like Moray eel, which makes me flinch, even though I'm not actually in the water. Further out to sea, something fascinating is happening.
What's this? At first you see what appears to be a cloud passing across the water. It's actually a cloud of tiny fish. Black seabirds swoop through the cloud, snapping them up. The cloud keeps moving. Then you see bigger fish leaping out of the water. A shoal of predators. Next, there's a sort of frenzy. The water boils with murder; funny how mesmerising it is to watch. And it's quiet for a while. But not for long.
These days, in the Maldives, you could have a holiday that was not quiet for long. You could be pretty active. Even if you came from a huge city, such as London or New York, you wouldn't have to worry too much about culture shock. But, actually, culture shock is what I want. And Huvafen Fushi offers it – or a very luxurious version of it. You can sit and read, under a parasol. You can watch the fish. You can pretend you're in the middle of nowhere.
William Leith was a guest of ITC Classics (www.itcclassics.co.uk) which offers seven nights at Niyama, from £2,350 per person, half board, including return flights with Qatar from London Heathrow and seaplane transfers; seven nights at Huvafen Fushi with breakfast and flights from London with Sri Lankan and speedboat transfers costs from £2,699


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Overcoming Business Challenges
One of the things I really appreciate about working with Greatland is that it is their mission to make our life easier. That is, most small business folk don't have a great handle on W-2s, 1099s, and other such tax related issues. But Greatland does, so they can step in when necessary and make an entrepreneur's life simpler and easier.
And that's important for all sorts of reasons, not the least of which is that small business people have plenty of challenges already, without having to learn or otherwise deal with something like a tax issue with which the may be unfamiliar. Which begs the question: What do you do when business gets rough? How do you handle the inevitable challenges that crop up when you are an entrepreneur?
In this month's blogs, that is what we will be examining.
The first thing to consider when business gets tough is that, while unwelcome, some problems can actually be the proverbial blessing in disguise; your issue may actually hold the very seed of your renewal. Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, sometimes the best ideas occur during times of trouble.
This being an election year, let me give a political example:
In 1984, Ronald Reagan was running for reelection against a younger Walter Mondale. At the first of their presidential debates, Reagan looked and sounded like an old man. The buzz was that if he didn't do dramatically better the next time, he might lose the election.
Came time for the second debate and everyone was watching the 73-year-old President closely. Soon after the debate began, Reagan took the initiative and broached the subject. The President promised everyone that even though age had obviously become an issue in the campaign, he "would not exploit, for political purposes, my opponent's youth and inexperience."
With that quip, Reagan reversed his fortunes and regained the momentum. The issue evaporated and he walked off with the election. It was political Jujitsu.
If you think about it, businesses can also use a form of "business Jujitsu" to handle problems and challenges as well. The basic idea behind Jujitsu is to use an opponent's weight and strength against him. By turning the tables on it, a problem becomes an opportunity.
The prototypical example of how to do it right in business comes from Johnson & Johnson. In 1986 its star product was Tylenol, which at the time accounted for about 15% of the company's profits. That year, someone laced some Tylenol with cyanide and seven people died. A panic ensued. Instead of making excuses or hiding, Johnson & Johnson became proactive. They pulled all Tylenol from the shelves and invented tamperproof packaging. So rather than being associated with a disaster, the company was praised for its quick and decisive actions. Sales of Tylenol actually grew after its use of business jujitsu.
So that is the lesson. Part strategy, part mental trick, and part ancient plan of attack, business Jujitsu is the first thing to consider when business gets tough. It can help you reverse fortunes and actually take your business to new heights.
(For even more business tips and strategies, check out the new podcast on iTunes that I am doing in conjunction with Greatland called Small Business Success with Steve Strauss, Powered by Greatland.)
Getting the Help You Need
In my blogs this month, we are looking at some of the best ways to meet and beat business challenges. In my last entry, I looked at how business problems can often be reversed by using what I called "business Jujitsu." This week, I would like to drill down a little more into the issue and idea of getting help when you need it.
A problem not a few small business people have is that they don't have enough hands on deck. Lacking help, their business becomes stagnant. So what do you do when you have a great idea – or business – but it's more than you can handle on your own?
Get a partner, that's what. That's what a (literal) genius by the name of Chester Carlson did.
In 1930, Chester Carlson landed a job in the New York City patent offices of a small electronics company, where his job was to assemble patent applications. Patent applications are extremely long documents, and Carlson's job of duplicating the drawings and specifications by hand was boring and tedious. Frustrated by his day job, and already prone to inventing, Carlson decided that there must be a better way.
He began to study photography, the physics of light, paper treatment, and printing. Carlson's research paid off when he stumbled upon photoconductivity – the method in which light affects the electrical conductivity of materials, thereby allowing him to reproduce documents electronically. Hoping to find a corporate sponsor for his invention, or even someone to sell it to, Carlson then spent the next few years meeting with, and getting turned down by, the likes of GE, RCA, and IBM. He had no luck; he was a genius, but not a marketer.
The break Carlson had been hoping for came in 1947 when Joe Wilson, the president of a small photographic company called Haloid, and a marketing wiz, came to see the electrophotography machine he had read about. After seeing a demonstration, Wilson exclaimed, "Of course it's got a million miles to go before it will be marketable. But when it does become marketable, we've got to be in the picture!"
Wilson and his company eventually pumped $100 million and 10 years into the invention before finally turning Carlson's idea into a workable machine. Deciding that "electron photography" and "Haloid" weren't snazzy enough names, the marketing wizard decided to rename the process and the company to – Xerox.
The moral of the story is that, often, the best businesses are those that are started by two people of different backgrounds and with different skills sets. You may be a marketing genius, but know nothing about finances, and you might have a friend who is financially literate but knows nothing about business. Together, you may make a great team.
Business partners can take many forms. You may be able to find a "silent" partner who merely wants to invest in return for a share of the company, or you might find someone who is interested in becoming an active participant.
The important thing to remember when looking for a partner is that you will get the help you need only if the partner gets what he or she wants. Does he want to be involved in day-to-day operations? If so, you better be sure that this is someone you can work with. Does she just want a return on her investment? Then you better have a solid financial plan. Ask them what they want and the give them what they want.
Bottom line: If you copy the genius who invented photocopies, you are on track to duplicate his success.
(For even more business tips and strategies, check out the new podcast on iTunes that I am doing in conjunction with Greatland called Small Business Success with Steve Strauss, Powered by Greatland.)
Getting Institutional Help
Last week, we looked at how bringing in a partner can solve a lot of vexing problems for an entrepreneur – partners can be a source of financial assistance, and extra pair of hands, a sounding board, and more.
This week I want to suggest that there might also be another source of help around the corner that you may have overlooked: Your local Chamber of Commerce. Chambers of Commerce can be one of the best friends your business can have.
Think about it: What is one of the main problems you encounter as a self-employed businessperson? I bet one of them is a lack of support. Well, the whole purpose behind a Chamber of Commerce is to help you succeed. Indeed, over 85 percent of U.S. Chamber members are small business owners. So your local Chamber is a place committed to your success.
At your Chamber, you will find a host of programs and resources intended to make your business better and more profitable. Let's consider the various ways a Chamber of Commerce can help a small business:
- Programming: Much, nay, most, of the programming done by Chambers is intended to help their members grow their businesses. Chambers bring in speakers, offer educational seminars, create informational newsletters, host luncheons, spotlight successful members, facilitate small business counseling, supply relevant demographic materials, sponsor business expos, and offer a variety of other programs intended to help grow members' businesses.
- Networking: At a Chamber you still get to network the old-fashioned way – in person. And as a result of that, you will be able to create a network (and not a virtual network) of like-minded people – small business owners who, like you, are juggling payroll, taxes, a challenging economy, etc. There will be people to bounce ideas off of, and ideas from others that can be applied to your business as well.
Additionally, Chambers of Commerce offer you the chance to do business with your fellow Chamber members.
- Lobbying: Legislation of all sorts on the state and national level has profound impacts on small businesses. However, most entrepreneurs have neither the time, resources, understanding, nor desire to lobby on a particular bill. That's another place where a Chamber of Commerce can help.
- Getting involved: Chambers always have a variety of committees that allow you to participate in your community on issues of importance to you. By joining one, you can make a difference and have your voice heard.
- Discounts: Chambers offer their members discounts and deals on everything from health insurance to computers to education, and on.
So yes, joining a chamber of commerce can be an excellent way to get some institutional support for your business.
(For even more business tips and strategies, check out the new podcast on iTunes that I am doing in conjunction with Greatland called Small Business Success with Steve Strauss, Powered by Greatland.)
Business Incubators
This month, we have been looking at various ways to overcome business challenges – from getting the help you need to having the right frame of mind. One thing we haven't looked at yet is what to do if you are new to business and find the whole thing a bit overwhelming, expensive, confusing, etc.
Not surprising, really.
We all know that starting a business is difficult. There is a lot to know and do, it is exhausting and expensive, and there are many moving parts. On top of that, as you also know only too well, money is usually tight. How do you balance the financial needs of renting space, hiring staff, building a brand, and launching a business?
That's where business incubators come in.
Run as non-profit organizations, business incubators are intended to, well, incubate new businesses. Funded by colleges, governments, civic groups, and other organizations interested in job creation and economic development, business incubators are collaborative programs designed to help new startups grow and thrive.
They do so by providing workspace, support services, networking opportunities and training. Here's an example: The Innovation Depot in Birmingham, Ala., is a 140,000-square-foot facility housed in a former Sears department store. It is funded by the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the Birmingham business community, leading foundations and the City of Birmingham and Jefferson County. This particular incubator focuses on the development of startups in industries as varied as biotechnology, IT and service.
While all business incubators have the same purpose, to help launch and grow successful businesses, not all incubators are the same. Some specialize in forming businesses applicable to a specific region of industry. In the Silicon Valley, for example, you will find business incubators that foster high tech startups. In Kansas, the incubator may focus on farming businesses. It all depends upon the region and the purpose of the particular incubator. And then again, it might just be an all-purpose incubator.
There are obviously many benefits to housing your business in a business incubator. Aside from the reduced rent (business incubators typically charge between 25-50% less than regular rents), other plusses that come from housing your startup in an incubator include:
- Great contacts
- Client referrals
- Teamwork
- Legitimacy
- Mentors
So, how do you get in? What you do need is a great idea, a viable path and a good business plan. Because different incubators focus on different sorts of business, it is impossible to state specifically what different incubators look for and what the selection process may consist of. It may be as easy as an application and an interview, or as complicated as a stringent multi-round screening process. That said, it is safe to say that any business incubator wants a business or entrepreneur that not only has a good chance of succeeding, but one in which the incubation process can be the business' tipping point. Incubators also obviously want business that will bring jobs to the area.
For more information on incubators, contact the National Business Incubation Association at www.nbia.org.
(For even more business tips and strategies, check out the new podcast on iTunes that I am doing in conjunction with Greatland called Small Business Success with Steve Strauss, Powered by Greatland.)


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Book illustrators, computer games artists, and others who want to develop their skill as specialists in fairy art will find this book a practical instruction guide. Following an opening chapter that specifies tools and materials, this book instructs in:
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Understanding and illustrating the many different kinds of fairies.
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In an event unlike any other, developer relations experts from leading companies in the software, telecom and Web 2.0 markets will come together to discuss best practices and reveal the techniques behind their success!
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The Liz Claiborne Truett is a comfortable, tailored moc that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
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Revenge Swimbait Hedz 2pk
The New Swimbait Hedz are designed with the recognizable Revenge head w/ flared gill plates where a wide-variety of plastics swimbaits fit securely and tightly by the dual keeper points on the Mustad Round Bend Ultra Point Hook shank. Extremely durable chip resistant paint and color shifting metallic pigments w/ three dimensional eyes give the Swimbait Hedz real baitfish characteristics.
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Hornets win lottery, let the conspiracy theories flyMay 30th, 2012, 6:48 pm by JEFF MILLER, OCREGISTER.COM
The New Orleans Hornets, recently under the control of the NBA, just happened to win the draft lottery Wednesday, somehow overcoming odds that give them only a 13.7 percent chance of picking first.
If you're into conspiracies -- and who isn't when it comes to the NBA -- this development fits in nicely as compensation for David Stern dealing Chris Paul to the Clippers. That trade, of course, came only after Stern blocked a swap that had Paul headed to the Lakers, speaking of conspiracies.
The lottery triumph also is a nifty welcoming present for Tom Benson, the owner of the NFL's Saints who recently took the Hornets off Stern's hands. Thank you very much, Bennie.
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Lulu Townsend Bow Front Minaudiere Clutch
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Add a little something extra to any evening out with the Lulu Townsend Bow Front Minaudiere Clutch. This great clutch is perfect for carrying all of your essentials.
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I think I'll go with gin's suggestion because the manga I want to do colors with is a very very dark themed manga. I want to preserve the foreboding/evil feeling of the page.
Nice tutorial man I'll try this sometime although i hate coloring my vectored work i like to keep them black and white
thanks for this tut. I really need it ^^
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Ragg Wool Mittens
Ragg Wool Mittens: Practical Warmth for Him and Her
Ragg Wool Mittens
Ragg Wool Mittens: Practical Warmth for Him and Her
Comfort and style go hand-in-hand with our rugged ragg wool mittens. In fact, for more years than we can remember people in these parts have relied on ragg wool handwear to get them through Vermont's brutally cold winters. Feature double-layer construction with ragg wool on the outside and a terry liner on the inside for supreme warmth and comfort. 85% wool, 15% nylon. To determine your size, measure your dominant hand around the palm. Hand wash, air dry. Imported of U.S. material.
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The central USA's first intense heat wave of the summer is baking the region this week, with high temperatures forecast in the upper 90s to over 100 degrees in many locations.
Heat advisories and warnings have been posted in seven north-central states. In Minneapolis, where an excessive heat warning has been issued, "hot and humid conditions will lead to dangerous heat indices of 100 to 110 degrees this afternoon," the National Weather Service warns in an online forecast.
Along with the heat, severe thunderstorms are also forecast to blast the northern Plains later on Monday: "The area of greatest concern is in extreme southeast North Dakota, northeast South Dakota, southern and central Minnesota and portions of western Wisconsin," according to the weather service.
"The primary threat with these storms will be damaging winds, however, the risk of some large hail and a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out," the Storm Prediction Center reports.
Violent thunderstorms are possible late Monday in the Minneapolis area, AccuWeather predicts.
In the Northwest, though temperatures are easing in the parched region, several wildfires continue to blaze. The threat for dry thunderstorms — storms that produce lightning but no rain — will continue early this week across Nevada, Idaho and Oregon, AccuWeather meteorologist Jordan Root predicts.
As a result, more wildfires may be ignited, putting many more lives and property at risk, he said.
Blistering heat will also continue to build this week in the Desert Southwest. The weather service predicts that temperatures could hit the 120-degree mark in Phoenix by midweek, which is above average even in this typically hot city.
Nighttime low temperatures could drop only to the low 90s in Phoenix on Tuesday and Wednesday.


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The Spooks catch wind of three Chinese agents having entered the country on fake British passports. It leads them to Amphitrite, which at first seems to be a desalination project that could potentially create potable water from seawater, but is actually the codename of the woman behind the project. Amphitrite - Jiang - was originally from China, but she's now a British citizen working for the Americans.
With the help of double agent Kai, the Spooks find Jiang, but not without some hitches that deliver her into Chinese hands and make Kai look like a traitor to the UK. Once Kai's innocence is determined, they move to get Jiang back. It leads to a standoff, with the Chinese threatening to detonate a bomb if Jiang isn't left with them. Harry - with the help of an armed Kai - stalls proceedings; Tariq finds the truck containing the bomb and Dimitri rushes to disarm it.
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Papa CJ: Slumdog Comedian
Show type: Edinburgh Fringe 2009
Indian tea-planter's son reaches top 10 of Last Comic Standing, funding an entire village through comedy.
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Dave Simms - 20/08/2009
It isn't that intelligent though. In most of the jokes you can work out the punchline yourself. And the delivery is quite forced and rehearsed. Mediocre.
Dave Saunders - 17/08/2009
This review deserves high fives.
Neha - 17/08/2009
Well of course papa CJ is pompous and over confident , I mean can you imagine a man having the audacity to be comfortable in his own skin and being able to stand proud of himself and his achievement. I think it's hateful that CJ has a brand of intelligent humour that keeps his audiences laughing even after they have left the show. In this day and age of slap stick humour how can we tolerate an intelligent point ofview that forces us to question the societal moral code. It's cheap and cruel of him to talk about sweatshops in china. It is essential for our survival to carry on living in a bubble that refuses to allow anyone to bring out these issues in front of us. And achivement must necessarily be evil and not spoken about even if it took papacj to make it past almost 3,000 contestants in order to reach the top 10 of last comic standing. If anyone believes in the idea of free speech still, slumdog is one show you wouldn't miss
Paul Shane - 17/08/2009
Only Papa CJ would be so deluded to think that he dealt with the heckles well on Friday, and that the chortle review wasn't fair. Painful, and unfunny.
Kelly Green - 16/08/2009
Wow! What a hateful review. I saw this show yesterday and so googled Papa CJ today to find this. It seems far removed from the show I saw yesterday. I cannot imagine the writer of this review was in the room on Friday. It was a very enjoyable show with much laughter and Papa CJ seems like a friendly and likeable man. At no point did I feel uncomfortable with any of his material. There were some Indian girls in the front row and they seemed fine with it too. He also dealt with the Australian heckler and the man from London quite well. Unless the reviewer has a personal bone to pick with Papa CJ or has a heightened sensitivity that doesn't relate to the audience reaction or the performer's background, this review in my opinion is quite inaccurate and unprofessional.


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Watch a preview of the Grey's Anatomy "I Always Feel Like Somebody's Watchin' Me" Season 6 Episode 2 airing Thursday October 1st at 9:00 p.m., ET.
Episode Synopsis: Several weeks after her near-death experience, a recovering Izzie returns to work. Meanwhile, nervous that there will be layoffs in the hospital in the wake of an announcement from the Chief, the Seattle Grace residents compete to survive the cuts, including Cristina, who attempts to work alongside Arizona in pediatrics. And Bailey and Alex's patient's already complex case is further complicated by her schizophrenic son, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.