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Burpee Museum of Natural History
Come explore Burpee Museum and its award-winning exhibits such as Jane: Diary of a Dinosaur, called one of the ten most important dinosaur discoveries in the past 100 years. Burpee Museum also features Homer, a sub-adult or "teen-age" Triceratops. Four floors of exhibits include Windows to Wilderness, a woolly mammoth skeletal cast, Pennsylvanian coal forest, a Native American exhibit, Geoscience, and a viewing lab.
The museum campus consists of a Victorian village with 26 historical buildings filled with artifacts of the era as well as several beautiful 19th century gardens that depict life in northern Illinois from 1890 to 1910. Interpreters in authentic period dress are available seasonally for guided tours. The main museum building holds large group meeting rooms and exhibit space with a number of permanent exhibits reflecting Rockford's history and culture. Special events throughout the year include a World War II re-enatment, Sock Monkey and Scarecrow Harvest Festivals, and more. Free recreational path located on property.
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens
Tinker Swiss Cottage is a historic house museum located in the heart of Rockford, Illinois. The museum complex contains the historic house museum, barn, and carriage house from the Tinker family. In addition, the property is the home of the founding site of Rockford and contains a Pre-Columbian Native American conical mound. Robert surrounded his Swiss Cottage with over 27 acres of trees, vines, winding pathways, flowerbeds, and gardens. A three-story Swiss inspired barn was added to the property which housed cows, chickens, and horses. On the side of the Cottage, Robert constructed a suspension bridge crossing the Kent Creek. At the end of Robert's suspension bridge, he planted elaborate gardens deemed the Railroad Gardens where passengers could stroll as they waited for the train.
Trolley Car #36 is a turn-of-the-century, open-air trolley, the kind your grandparents might have taken to work, except you don't have to go to work. Board the Trolley at the Trolley Station in Riverview Park (on Thursdays, board at Nicholas Conservatory), ride along Madison Street beside the scenic Rock River Recreation Path, stop for a brief visit to the Eclipse Lagoon and Gardens, travel to the Symbol, then turn around and return to the Trolley Station. Trolley Car #36 is wheelchair accessible; however, the trolley is limited to 2 wheelchairs per ride.
This monument is located on the site of Kellogg's Grove, an early settlement established in 1827 on a mail route between Peoria and Galena, and now on the National Register of Historic Places. It honors those killed in the Blackhawk War, including in the final Illinois Battle which occurred at this grove in June, 1832. Abraham Lincoln, a member of the Illinois militia, helped bury five of the slain men. The remaining soldiers were originally buried throughout the area at the spots at which they fell. Fifty years after the war, local farmers collected the remains and buried them in one enclosure on top of this hill overlooking the Yellow Creek Valley. The 34-foot high monument was dedicated in 1886.
More than 70 historic autos including presidential limousines, Al Capone's car and movie cars such as the Batmobile, PLUS hundreds of "pieces of history" and constantly changing exhibits make this museum a step above the standard auto museum.
Downtown park on the banks of the Rock River. Site of several Native American "Effigy Mounds," which have been preserved.
Six nationalities that helped shape the cultural region are represented in this home museum, built in 1850. Located in the heart of the old water power district, the house features a room for each ethnic group it represents: African American, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, and Hispanic. Call to confirm hours and admission fees. Visit the website for information about current exhibits.
Camp Grant Museum and Command Post Restaurant
Memorabilia of Rockford's Camp Grant, U.S. Army induction and training camp during World Wars I and II. The museum, an original building of Camp Grant, houses the Command Post restaurant and contains postcards, pictures, and memorabilia of the camp along with Rockford postcards.
Jane Addams International Peace Garden
This peace garden honors Rockford College alumna and Nobel laureate Jane Addams. The garden is located at Fisher Chapel on the grounds of Rockford College.
For model railroad aficionados -- and everyone else who ever enjoyed model trains -- this model railroad is something to see. The Fever River Railroad is a 120X24-foot HO scale model with detailed scenery, rail yards, factories, and interchanges with many other railroads. The Fever River Railroad is an ongoing project with upgrades to the layout and scenery that provides an exciting model railroad experience. A collection of railroad memorabilia and pictures, many from the surrounding area, are on display throughout the facility. The Stephenson Society of Model Trainmen, who operate the railroad, host an open house twice a year. Groups are welcome by prior appointment.
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.
German Valley Historical Museum
This newly refurbished museum features displays of memorabilia relating to the history of German Valley and the surrounding area, including items from the Ostfriesian area of Germany. A kitchen area, bedroom, dining room, parlor, military room, and children's playroom are furnished with items from the past, and a display room offers a variety of exhibits. A schoolroom contains items of interest from German Valley's Pleasant Prairie Academy and other area schools. Farm and other outdoor exhibits are featured in an outdoor facility. Special events and displays are featured throughout the year. Open May through October, last Sunday of the month, 1 to 4pm or by appointment (815-362-3671).
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The cultural centerpiece of Rockford's Swedish-ancestry community, Erlander Home Museum is located in Rockford's first brick home, built by John and IngaStina Erlander family in 1871. Restored to its original Victorian decor, the twelve-room home features collections that include Rockford-made furniture, a renowned collection of more than 50 dolls created by Charlotte Weibull and many artifacts recalling Swedish immigration to northern Illinois and Rockford's Swedish heritage. Don't miss the Midsommar Dag festival in mid-June, and Lucia Fest in early December.
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.
This famous statue was designed by Leonard Crunelle and was presented to Freeport at the 71st anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate on August 27, 1929, by local industrialist W. T. Rawleigh. It is located in Taylor Park.
Built in 1896, the 100-foot-tall tower is believed to be one of only three in Illinois of similar construction, and has become the symbol of the Village of Lena.
Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad Antique Steam Train
All aboard, as a 36-ton, 1912 Heisler steam locomotive pulls three cabooses, including an antique red caboose reported to be the oldest in the state, for a four-mile ride through farmlands. Purchase your ticket at the Silver Creek Depot, a turn-of-the-century replica filled with railroad artifacts, and browse the Freight House Gift Shop and visit the Silvercreek Museum across the street. Open: May thru October on selected holiday and weekends; 1 am - 4 pm. Train departs on the hour.
Macktown Living History Education Center
Built in 1834 on the Pecatonica River by fur trader Stephen Mack, one of the area's first settlers. See the walnut cradle Mack made for his children, plus Native American artifacts, donated by Mack's descendants. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Macktown is where Stephen Mack, his Native American wife, Hononegah, and the people who inhabited the village conducted their daily business. Remnants of 8,000 years of Native American occupation of this same site can be seen. Stephen Mack's Home and the Whitman Trading Post still stand, and a reconstruction of the village is being undertaken, including the disassembly of the 2-story shop and schoolroom to be rebuilt at its original site. There are many historic and prehistoric artifacts in the Education Center.
This museum, operated by the Stephenson County Antique Engine Club, which also operates the Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad, offers 20 rooms of early Americana. Exhibts include 500 pieces of crockery, dolls, a recreated schoolroom and kitchen, art exhibits, quilts, tools and agricultural equipment, and many other historical exhibits. Also on the grounds is a display of antique machinery and an exhibit of Henny Motor Company vehicles which were manufactured in Freeport. Plus visitors can view the operating Cooper-Corliss engine, a giant 130-ton steam engine with a 25 foot flywheel which originally operated a rolling mill in a zinc plant. Special exhibits and events are featured throughout the year. Open: May thru October on selected holidays and weekends: 11 am - 4 pm.
Explore the largest Oliver Hart-Parr collection in the Midwest, including farm toys, advertising, and collectibles dating back to 1860, and real antique tractors and machinery. Bus and group tours are available, but should be scheduled in advance.
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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 Civil War Soldiers Monument, on the southwest corner of the Stephenson County Courthouse, is inscribed with the names of those soldiers from Stephenson County who lost their lives in the Civil War. On the southeast corner is the Stephenson County Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial, which is a bronze statue of a full-sized M-16 with a bayonet stuck in the ground and a helmet on top.
McConnell Area Historical Society & Museum
Items on display in this local town museum include a mill stone, ox yoke, McConnell telephone switchboard, and other items relating to the history of McConnell and Waddams Township. There is a large collection of family histories, obituaries, and genealogical materials. Special activities and exhibits are planned for each of the open dates.
This natural history museum displays prairies, woodlands, wetlands and other interesting exhibits illustrating life as it existed hundreds of years ago in Northern Illinois. Be sure to make a stop at the museum gift shop.
Jane Addams, born and raised in Cedarville, was an internationally famous humanitarian and social work pioneer who founded Hull House and won the Nobel Peace Prize. She is buried in this lovely old hillside cemetery.
Old River School Historic District
This residential district includes original Freeport and the city's first street, Monterey, and was later known as the "Gold Coast". Points of interest include Freeport's oldest house (built in 1838), the childhood home of famed Hollywood gossip columnist Louella Parsons, a monument honoring Freeport's founder, William "Tutty" Baker, and the Van Buren Bridge, built in 1885 of wrought iron.
Dedicated in 1903 in ceremonies that included a speech by Teddy Roosevelt, Memorial Hall is a tribute to Rockford citizens who have served in the Armed Forces. Large wall plaques list names of fallen veterans, and cases in the main lobby, side rooms and the lower level display Armed Services artifacts including memories of the Civil War, the World Wars and Camp Grant. The renovated second floor auditorium is used by cultural groups for shows and presentations and is accessible via the elevator.
Stephenson County Historical Gift Shop
The museum gift shop is located at the rear entrance of the Taylor Mansion. It offers unique gifts including reproduction toys and games, pretzel-themed gift items, Rawleigh products, books of historical and local interest and more
The Lena Historical Museum tells the history of Lena and the surrounding area, with galleries focusing on various historical topics. Highlights include a Civil War regimental flag and an extensive clothing collection. Also on the grounds are a summer kitchen, the first log schoolhouse built in Lena, an Illinois Central Railroad caboose, a general store, a recreated chapel, and a barn filled with antique vehicles and farm tools. Open: May thru September: Saturday: 1 pm to 4 pm; or by appointment (Group and School Tours are encouraged to schedule tours) Suggested Donation: Adults: $3; Students: $1; Children 5 and Under: Free
This monument honors William "Tutty" Baker, the founder of Freeport. Tutty came to this area, which was home to the Winnebago Indians, in 1835 and built a trading post along the banks of the Pecatonica River, offering travelers free ferry rides.
Rock Run Country Historical Society Museum
Open: By appointment. This museum, in an 1870's building, features artifacts from the Rock City area including pictures, clothing, articles and more.
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Experience the history of the second of the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. Its was at this site on August 27, 1858 that the Freeport Doctrine, an important statement regarding slavery and state's rights, was proclaimed by Douglas. Although Douglas won the Senatorial campaign for which the debate was held, his statements lost him the support of the South and split the Democratic Party. This enabled Lincoln to win the Presidency in 1860, thus precipitating the Civil War. The site is self-interpretive through a series of waysides that tell of the events and ideas which led up to the debates, and also includes a boulder and plaque dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903, as well as the life-size statues "Lincoln and Douglas in Debate" by artist Lily Tolpo which was dedicated in 1992. The park-like setting is complete with benches, lighting, and spacious walks.
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Achnacloich Garden is a woodland area created within the grounds of a large Scottish baronial house.
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HELPER-Our loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all, Joseph Francis Ghirardelli Jr., passed away suddenly Saturday, May 9, 2009 after just recently celebrating his 79 birthday.
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Our family was truly blessed with the gift of Joe Ghirardelli. He dedicated his life to his wife and family. Joe was married to his best friend and constant companion, "ZZ" for 53 years. He married Mary Louise Howa, Dec. 23, 1951 at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church in Price and their relationship exemplified true love.
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Joe was a lifelong resident of Carbon County where he attended local schools and graduated from Carbon High School in 1948. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He was treated like a king while playing baseball for Kenilworth and Wattis. He was drafted and served as sergeant in the United States Army. He has many fond memories of driving truck for John Howa. He coached the first Helper Western Boy's Little League baseball team that took the World Series.
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Funeral Mass, Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 10 a.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church in Helper. Vigil service, Tuesday evening 7 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street, Price where friends are welcome daily.Family will be at Mitchell's Tuesday and Wednesday one hour prior to services. Committal service, Mt. View Cemetery, Helper.


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Robert Yered, the fourth vessel in the Coast Guard's Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter (FRC) recapitalization project, was delivered to the Coast Guard Nov. 17 in Key West, Fla. Robert Yered will be homeported in Miami to support operations in the Seventh Coast Guard District, an area comprised of 1.8 million square nautical miles of ocean ranging from the South Carolina coast to the Caribbean.
To date, three FRCs, Coast Guard Cutter Bernard C. Webber, Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge and Coast Guard Cutter William Flores have been commissioned into service. All three are homeported in Miami. The Coast Guard plans to acquire 58 FRCs to replace the service's 110-foot Island Class cutter fleet, which range in age from 20 to 27 years old. Nine FRCs are currently in production at Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, La. The Coast Guard has eighteen FRCs on contract with the shipyard.
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The cutter's namesake is Coast Guard Engineman First Class Robert J. Yered. In the early morning hours of Feb. 18, 1968, Yered was standing duty at the United States Army Terminal at Cat Lai, Vietnam, when it was attacked by enemy fire. A barge carrying several hundred tons of mortar ammunition was struck by an enemy rocket and quickly engulfed in flames, threatening to destroy not only three ammunition ships loaded with a combined fifteen thousand tons of explosives, but the terminal itself. Yered, courageously risking his personal safety, exposed himself to enemy fire to help extinguish the flames on the stricken barge. His actions are credited with saving the ammunition ships and the terminal from total destruction. Yered was awarded the Silver Star Medal for heroism, making him one of only 12 Coast Guardsmen to date to receive the award.
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Here are some quick hitters from Buffalo Bills training camp practice on Monday, August 8:
- The Bills had 310-pound defensive end Alex Carrington practice with the outside linebackers all day. Positional drills and team drills both, Carrington worked closely with outside linebackers' coach Bob Sanders. I'll have an in-depth look at that in the coming days.
- Quarterback/Wide Receiver Brad Smith has a lot of interesting packages set up for him not even a week in to him being able to practice. Smith is lined up in the shotgun formation most times at quarterback. He's also been used in the slot at wide receiver, too. Expect some QB draws when he's lined up in the gun, and then to serve as a decoy on other plays. It's intriguing to say the least.
- The Bills are trying to figure out a way to get more production out of Lee Evans this year. On a few occasions, Evans was lined up in the slot. It's a spot I would like to see him in more. I think his speed could be utilized quite well, especially if he's ever lined up against a linebacker or a safety.
- Early Monday, the Bills were using safety Bryan Scott as the nickelback on the first team due to the injury to Drayton Florence. On Monday afternoon, that look changed. Now, rather than having McKelvin at LCB, McGee at RCB and Scott at nickel, the team used McKelvin at LCB, Reggie Corner at RCB, and McGee inside at nickel. On four wide receiver sets, rookie Aaron Williams was at the RCB spot, while McGee and Corner were inside covering the slot wideouts.
- Rookie running back Johnny White displays very good vision in his runs. He has the knowledge on how to set up a block, and he's very good at cutting back. He did that on a few different occasions on Monday.
- The 228-pound Aaron Maybin did something of note today. He got kind of close to the quarterback and then apparently pulled up lame. He screamed out a four-letter obscenity for the entire crowd to hear, then favored his right leg as he walked off to the sideline. The trainer came and checked him out for about one minute, deemed him okay to continue, and Maybin continued on with the practice.
- Big Michael Jasper is still a work in progress. While he has the size and athleticism you dream of in a nose tackle, Jasper forgot where he was supposed to be. Literally. The defense had only ten people lined up, and they were screaming for Jasper to get in the play. He moved faster than any other 390-pound man I've ever seen to get where he was supposed to be.
- Lastly, a pair of heated exchanges were seen on the practice field at St. John Fisher College. The more docile scrum between the two was between Lionel Dotson and Geoff Hangartner. They just kind of held each other's facemask a little bit longer than both would have liked. But the real big fight was between a pair of third stringers. Defensive end T.J. Langley versus offensive guard Isaiah Richardson. My buddies at
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Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 140 min.
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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
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- Brief Synopsis:
- Edward Tulane, a cold-hearted and proud toy rabbit, loves only himself until he is separated from the little girl who adores him and travels across the country, acquiring new owners and listening to their hopes, dreams, and histories.
- Long Synopsis:
- A timeless tale by the incomparable Kate DiCamillo honors the enduring power of love. "Someone will come for you, but first you must open your heart...." Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who treated him with the utmost care and adored him completely. And then, one day, he was lost. Kate DiCamillo takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the top of a garbage heap to the fireside of a hoboes' camp, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis. And along the way, we are shown a true miracle -- that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again.
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- Book Size:
- 186 Pages
- 9780763625894
- Publisher:
- Candlewick Press
- Date of Addition:
- 10/29/09
- Copyright Date:
- 2006
- Copyrighted By:
- Kate DiCamillo
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Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system (GS-R model) increases power output.
At 94 hp per liter, the GS-R engine has one of the highest power output per liter of any normally aspirated engine on the market.
Dual-stage intake manifold (GS-R model) broadens the engine's power band.
Surface-oriented crystal bearing material (GS-R model), derived from our Formula One racing experience, increases engine durability.
Oil jet piston cooling (GS-R model) reduces engine operating temperature.
Five-point engine mount with hydraulic vibration damper provides smooth operation.
Performance-oriented, short-throw, 5-speed manual transmission.
Four-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control System (optional on RS and LS models).
- Fully independent 4-wheel double-wishbone suspension system combines a smooth ride with sporty handling.
- Sport suspension equipment is standard on all GS-R models.
- Four-wheel disc brakes on all Integra models.
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is standard on all LS and GS-R models.
- Torque-sensing rotary valve power steering system for ease of operation and excellent steering feel.
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- Driver's and front passenger's air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is standard on all Integra models.
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Thirteen-year-old Mau is the only one left after a giant wave sweeps his island village away. But when much is taken, something is returned, and somewhere in the jungle, Daphne - a girl from the other side of the globe - is the sole survivor of a ship destroyed by the same wave.
Together, the two confront the aftermath of catastrophe. And slowly, other refugees arrive - children without parents, mothers without babies, husbands without wives - all of them hungry and all of them frightened. As Mau and Daphne struggle to keep the small band safe and fed, they defy ancestral spirits, challenge death himself, and uncover a long-hidden secret that literally turns the world upside down....
Internationally revered storyteller Terry Pratchett presents a breathtaking adventure of survival and discovery, and of the courage required to forge new beliefs.
©2008 Terry and Lyn Pratchett; (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers
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"Transcends categories"
Like a previous reviewer, I am a huge fan of Terry Pratchett's, but not blind to the fact that some of his novels are better than others.
That said, I've been listening to "Nation," and find it amazing. First of all, don't be mislead by the category of "young adult" reader. I'm pushing 60 pretty hard. The man reading this story does a truly fine job of interpreting characters and situations, and that alone makes this edition both worthwhile and entertaining.
But the real treasure here is Mr. Pratchett's understanding of the human spirit, and his ability to distill that which we all feel and know into a story. If Mr. Pratchett doesn't win some sort of recognition for this one, somebody's just not paying attention. It has everything: Brit humour, pathos, adventure, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, theology, and a stack of other 'ologies. And a rude parrot. And puking birds. It's really good.
I've read all of the Discworld series, and "Good Omens" as well, and feel that "Nation" is perhaps the best plotted story Pratchett has given us, if not his most meaningful philosophically. It is evident that he knew from the first page how he was going to reach the last page, as well as the points he wished to make while getting there. This book is a joy to read for any age and any level of understanding.
"A Kid's book for adults"
This is Pratchett at his subversive best. A welcome change to the Discworld books. In some ways you can ignore the 'Audible Kids' reference, that is simply because the protagonist is a teenager. This book can easily be enjoyed by the young and old alike. It is quite a dark story in some ways, so I would say it's maybe unsuitable for the really young, but maybe 12+ is the best ages.
"Why music?"
Once again, a wonderful author's work is marred by "background music", a practice in books sold here that is increasing disturbingly. I want to hear the author's words, read by a good narrator (which Stephen Briggs is), and not some editor/director's idea of "mood music" to help me comprehend the story. With a storyteller like Terry Pratchett, no help is needed.
I would like to suggest that Audible put a warning on such recordings, perhaps something like, "Please note that this book has been recorded with background music that may detract from your enjoyment of the literature you thought you were purchasing." I, for one, would avoid books with such warnings. Another alternative in these days of easy audio editing would be to offer two versions: one with background music and one without.
By the way, this would of course have been a five star review provided that what I had received was an oral interpretation of the book that Mr. Pratchett wrote, instead of one that is "augmented" musically by some editor or "sound manager" who really needs to find another line of work, very quickly.
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"Monty Python Meets Life of Pi"
I have listened to some other Terry Pratchett books and I enjoyed them more than NATION. It seems like this book could not decide if it was an adventure story or typical Pratchett British wry humor, and as a result neither quality was fully realized.
To be sure, NATION is a very entertaining light read/listen. The ending wraps up nicely as well. I got the impression however that at times Pratchett rushed through certain parts as if in a hurry to finish. This created some confusion when trying to comprehend just what was occurring in the story.
All in all, an easy listen - low four to high three stars.
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"Gets Better the Second and Third Time Around"
I've listened to this novel three times. It's a wonderful novel to begin with, but it gets better with each listen. The characters are intellectually curious and thoughtful and influenced by healthy and amusing cynicism. They accept nothing at face value. And, Mau's ability to milk a pig is quite remarkable. As usual, Pratchett has turned everything on its head. Pratchett is the best.
Hey Audible, don't raise prices and I promise to buy lots more books.
"Totally charming."
It took me awhile to get into this book. That always happens with Terry Pratchett and me. I totally get Terry Pratchett just like I get most British humor. I just do not always appreciate it as perhaps I should. Once into it though, I became enamored with the story and particularly its telling.
The story is somewhat bittersweet and completely charming. While some might disagree, I think that it is a story for all ages. Stories of that ilk I do not always appreciate either but this one I did. The story can be read and taken on many levels. The topical story is simple and easily understood by anyone. The deeper message one can either take, leave or not even acknowledge. It's still a great story. For many reviewers, this is Terry Pratchett's finest work. This is not Discworld. This is something very special.
"Very Good Indeed: Coming of Age"
I must start by saying that Terry Pratchett is one of my top 10 favorite authors next to Douglas Adams, Isaac Asimov, PG Wodehouse and Robert Jordan. So going into this book, I probably have a pro-Pratchett bias. If you feel this is makes me unqualified to review this book, click the no next the question was this helpful and move on to the next review.
This title is an exploration of the coming of age plot. The main character is literally coming to age by the practices of his tribe when a strange and sudden tragedy forces him to come into full adult responsibility for the lives and health of others. Through a collection of near strangers his world is expanded. He grows to realize strongly that his world view may not be the only one out there.
Many reviews I have read from non-professionals like myself have stated that this book has a strong anti-religion theme. However, if anything it has a strong anti-tribalism theme (if you are thinking anti spears look up what tribalism actually means). The growth of this character is not the rejection of his father's religion but the realization that just because it was the one he was raised with does not make it better than everyone elses.
If anything this book has a pro-religion theme. As with many of Pratchett's works while they might take the mici out of The Gods from time to time the gods in this book definitely do exist. Philosophy has always been a strong theme in every book I have read by Mr. Pratchett and I think this is one of the defining reasons why I like his work. Well that and the 4 or 5 hours I spend smiling and laughing after I book the book down just thinking of my favorite bits.
"Another excellent Pratchett Briggs colaboration"
At the top.
Hard to say what was best. It wasn't a typical Pratchett story, in that it wasn't a discworld novel. However, it was a great story about about communication across cultural and linguistic boundaries and understanding one's sense of place in the world.
His voice is perfect, his characters excellent. I wish he read all audiobooks, regardless of author or genre.
Laugh, for sure!
Buy it now.
"Great content and narration!"
I love most of Terry Pratchett's books but I was happy to find that this one broaches deeper topics that his usual work. Stephen Briggs continues to be a fabulous narrator! Great for adults and children. Inspired profound and thought provoking questions... Highly recommended
"A stand alone - not series"
While this is classified as junior fiction it doesnt patronize or underestimate the reader, hence it can be enjoyable at any age. Nation is a very enjoyable story and the reading is, of course, impeccable. If you like the Diskworld series, you will not see so much of the series traditional humor although lots of the elements are easily recognizable. I feel this is a definite step up from his previous 'kids books' as I really did not like some of the characters (er.. Tiffany Aching) you could find in them. Its worth mentioning that this is not a series, its a stand-alone story. This book earns its 5 star reputation by giving you a hefty fight when you try to put it down!
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(March 10) Today we're celebrating. . . Learn What Your Name Means Day
Learn What Your Name Means Day
We know you were named after your great-grandfather on your step-dad's mother's side. But do you really know what's the meaning behind your name?
Take some time today to search the web or the library for more information on your name. You'll never know what you'll find!
UPDATE: Here's a good site to help find info on your first name – Behind the Names – http://www.behindthename.com/
It's Celebrate Your Name Week! and all this week that's exactly what we'll be doing – celebrating our names! So stop back tomorrow for more fun during our week long celebration of names.


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Emery County Sheriff Greg Funk said there have been a number of burglaries and thefts in the county recently. The thief has been breaking down doors to gain entry and in some cases where the door is open, just walking into the residence.
Thieves are looking for items they can use, pawn, sell or trade. It's important to keep your valuables locked up and safe from intruders. The sheriff reminds everyone to lock their doors, garages and their vehicles. Items taken have included jewelry and guns. Det. Jerod Curtis is reminding everyone to look out for their neighbors, if you know your neighbors are at work all day and someone shows up at their house, then be suspicious. It's OK to call into the sheriff's office just to have them check and make sure a burglary isn't taking place. Report any suspicious activity taking place, strange vehicles and unknown people. Also, make sure you can report a suspect description and a vehicle description with a license plate number if possible.
Sheriff Funk said one concern they have is the burglaries have been very brazen and in broad daylight. If anyone has any information about a burglary that took place Friday, please call into the sheriff's office. "We really need the people to be the eyes and ears of the community. Be aware of your surroundings and be alert to what's happening in your neighborhood. If you saw anything suspicious on Sept. 28 in Huntington, then let us know. Keep things locked up and keep your doors locked. People are walking in open doors."
Det. Curtis said with these crimes, people are walking up and knocking on doors to find out who is home in a neighborhood, if no one's home then they will enter the home. If someone answers the door then they will just make something up like they are looking for someone and then they will leave and go elsewhere where there isn't anyone home. If someone isn't home then they have been going around back and breaking down the back door to gain entry.
Report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood to the Emery County Sheriff's Office at 381-2404.


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In the spring of 2011, Rapha Japan set up a charity ride and asked for your help. We all rode for Tohoku. Everybody in Japan would like to take this opportunity to thank those who contributed. A little over a year later, general tourism is still out of the question in this area but for cyclists, there is no shortage of great roads to ride here.
On every Rapha Continental ride we arrive at night, so pedalling out the following morning is always an exciting moment, with a fresh view of unknown roads, buildings and local citizens. This time was no exception but we were not sure how we would react to the coming scenes, or to the folks we would run into and what we might say to them. We headed up the deserted road along the coast, away from Ishinomaki. The pace didn't pick up because we were too busy absorbing the disaster-movie surroundings. It was incomprehensible. We rode with our mouths agape, not from the effort but from the stark realisation of the scale of the damage. Unusually, there was no conversation.
The gravel roads here are perfect – and it's very difficult to find perfect gravel roads in Japan, with smooth, nicely curved, fine-sized dirt and not large rocks. We spent hours staring at the map, searching through blogs and photos of adventurous people to find routes. But none of the roads we used are on any maps. Every time we descended down to the bay, the rough tarmac would change into a smooth gravel road. Temporary roads made after the Tsunami hit the shores on 11th March 2011, sweeping everything along the coast. We heard several local survivors say similar things:
"[It's] ironic, but the morning after it was the most beautiful scene I have ever seen, and I have been living here for over 50 years."
Heading back into the woods well above waterline, it's lush, with fresh leaves and here the roads wind and pitch constantly. Every few hundred metres there is a corner and it feels like a rollercoaster. The land meets the sea in a geographical labyrinth, contributing to this country having the sixth longest coastline in the world, with an area similar to that of California. For bike riding, a perfectly-tuned derailleur is a must around the Ojika Peninsula. Odometer metrics pile up within a very small area. There was only one clear peak on our 200km route, stacking the vertical numbers so slowly that fatigue sneaks into our legs. Given all this area has been through, we daren't say 'tired' or use the word 'pain'.
With few food joints in operation, we were soon rationing our provisions. Besides the convenience stores in Ishinomaki, I recall passing only a few places where food was available. Outside a small, self-built shack with beef tongue searing on the grill, there was no ignoring a plywood wall filled with messages of condolence. The owner, having survived the tsunami, immediately rebuilt the shack to serve the local delicacies: tongue and shark-fin soup.
"There was not time to sit with head between my knees and do nothing but cry. I was sad beyond comprehension but working and talking with travellers coming through was the only way to keep me sane and not think too much."
A desire for the road has seen many motorcyclists pass by his restaurant but we were the first cyclists. We hoped it would not be so long again before more passed through.
Clearly, there's energy here. Look around and you'll see fishing boats coming back from the horizon, tiny old ladies cracking the scallop shells for next season's seeding; all around there are people putting pieces back together, the very definition of perseverance. No matter how hard and long you pull a group of cyclists, or climb a seemingly endless mountain, the efforts of the people of Tohoku will belittle yours. Their mental strength in overcoming daily the devastation is superhuman and an inspiration.
As we rode back into Ishonomaki, off the mountainside and along the rice fields, we no longer felt guilt for pedalling through the gareki fields. We knew we had been right to ride in Tohoku. If given the chance, you should, too.
The 9th Generation Hokke Saburo Nobufusa
Not too far from where we rode in Ishinomaki, in the city of Ohsaki, there stands another old wooden shack. "The quake should have taken this shack down, but because of the direction of the tremor, it survived with no damage", says Hokke Eiki. In 1993, he succeeded as the ninth generation of Hokke Saburo Nobufusa, a family with a 1,000 year-old swordmaking tradition that sees weapons fashioned with just a hammer and the swordsmith's own hands.
As we stood in his workshop, dressed in cycling attire and with little understanding of this exquisite form of craftsmanship, we might have expected plenty of long silences. Instead, we were made welcome guests and both Hokke Eiki and the elder man working with him never stopped telling us stories and details of their swords, their Katana.
"Katana is of course made to cut but it is hardly ever used. It's a symbol of protection and definitely an art. That's why it must be perfect. Weapons of choice at the battle front were bow, arrow and spear. Then, of course, guns, when they were introduced. Relative cost of Katana hasn't changed so it's like purchasing a house. And yes, you need a loan to buy one."
Having visited the frame builders of the Rapha Continental bikes, the atmosphere of the shack looked – and smelled – familiar; after all, it is manipulating steel with heat. Just like a bicycle frame is a simple vehicle, so a sword is a simple weapon and both are beautiful in their simplicity. But what lies beneath the mirrored finish of the Katana is thousands of hours of hard work, most involving the repeated hammering of steel; a soft, non-carbon core, sandwiched with hard carbon steel and fused by hammering at specific temperatures.
"Steel for Katana does not come from mills, so quality is varied. We need to feel the carbon contents and working temperature just by looking at the flames. This one maybe 1,000 degrees Celsius but if I miss it by just 50 degrees, it can no longer become Katana."
If you look closely, you can see stripes. These are layers of steel that have been fused and folded multiple times with alternating steel from different regions of Japan that have different colouring. More than 100 layers make up these tree ring-like marks. Hokke Eiki offers a straight finish, a 'Masame', or a curved one, 'Mokume'. "If you include how many times we fold [the steel], there's over ten thousand layers in here."
There is a huge physical element to the swordsmith's art and it is only attained through a lifetime of work. The curvature is an important part of the style of Katana that Hokke Saburo makes, and follows in the 'Yamato' tradition. This involves some luck, perhaps even something divine, and every hammer blow up to this point will contribute to how much the steel will warp, or curve, when it is dipped in water. The process is irreversible, so if the metal warps beyond a certain tolerance, a potentially valuable sword becomes just a piece of steel rod. For this reason, Hokke Eiki works on at least five or six Katana in tandem, just to get one perfect specimen. Sometimes it takes more than 10.
"This is the most inefficient method of making a product."
What clearly differentiates swordsmiths like Hokke Saburo Nobufusa from framebuilders and most craftsmen is that you are not allowed to explore new methods, materials, or ideas. Ironically, for what appears such a simple product, protecting a thousand-year old tradition and teaching the next generation is an extremely complicated process.


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Toyota's Mazda2-based new subcompact sedan will be sold under different brands in Canada and the U.S. As we reported yesterday, the 2016 Scion iA will arrive in U.S. dealerships this fall and will be priced in the $16,000-range. That's for a mono-spec model equipped with standard low-speed pre-collision safety system and 7-inch multi-media system with […]+ Read More
Toyota is launching a redesigned Yaris for the 2015 model-year. The 2015 Yaris, like the previous-generations, comes in 3-door and 5-door liftback configurations, but with an updated outside and inside appearance. Toyota states the new Yaris combines an energetic shape with a more comfortable cabin. Toyota said the 2015 Yaris receives an aggressive new look […]+ Read More
A couple of weeks ago, we described the battle between Honda and Toyota for the emerging small hybrid segment. Compacts with battery packs and motors could become the most affordable and highest MPG cars on the road—pushing hybrid technology deep into the mainstream market. Yet, the $19,200 Honda Insight and $20,000 Honda CR-Z are the […]+ Read More
Sales of the Yaris and Yaris Hybrid are on a roll and to keep up with demand, Toyota announced it will start operating a third production shift at its European Yaris factory starting June 2014. This will allow Toyota to boost production of both the Toyota Yaris and the Toyota Yaris Hybrid. Toyota added this […]+ Read More
Imagine a Prius c with all-wheel-drive and a race engine pushing over four-times the motive force and you have an idea of the 420-horsepower Yaris Hybrid-R. Actually the Prius c is around one-and-a-half inches longer in wheelbase than the Yaris, and four inches longer overall, but the idea is close for the factory concept to […]+ Read More
Toyota has released an image and some primary details about its gas- and fuel-cell powered Yaris Hybrid-R concept ahead of its full reveal at the 2013 Frankfurt auto show next month. The car has "intelligent all-wheel drive capability" and makes use of a 1.6-liter Global Race Engine from Toyota Motorsport in addition to two electric […]+ Read More
Showing just a glimpse of a stylized body and large alloy wheels shod with very low-profile tires, Toyota is continuing with the now-familiar tactic of "teasing" its pending Hybrid-R Concept to be shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show on Sept. 10. This is not your normal Toyota hybrid. The concept car is based on a […]+ Read More
North America will now be sourcing its Yaris subcompact hatchbacks from France rather than Japan. Toyota Motor Manufacturing France (TMMF) today held an official ceremony to mark the start of production on May 6 of its Toyota Yaris compact car for export to the United States of America, Canada and Puerto Rico. The model produced […]+ Read More
In what could become the next chapter of the hybrid car saga, Toyota is planning to produce small, affordable high-mpg hybrids. The downsizing of hybrids, at first in Europe and Asia, could represent the technology's shift to mainstream global markets where economies of scale would mean dramatic increases in hybrid production. The Mid-Japan Economist newspaper […]+ Read More
Toyota will debut the storied Supra sports car at the Tokyo Motor Show in October boasting a new hybrid powertrain, and will be a part of the company's new Gazoo performance division. What is Gazoo you ask? Unless you follow Toyota's factory racing program in the Japanese Super GT series and more recently the World […]+ Read More


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Kore – Android remote v2.1.0 update
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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.
Architectural Ceramics has a great selection of ceramics for home decor, gifts, and more.
Arts of Fire has a pottery painting studio, ceramics painting, silver jewelry, and parties.
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.
The museum, located in the original college building on the campus of historic Greenville College, features hundreds of sculptural pieces by Richard Bock, best known for his work with famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Bond County One Room School Museum
This museum is a living monument to the more than 72 one-story schools throughout the nation that served to educate children and host community gatherings.
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.
Children's Museum of Edwardsville
Toddlers to 12-year-olds can enjoy the unique interactive exhibits and seasonal events at this fun children's museum.
Civil War Monument at the Veterans' Memorial
This monument honors generations of soliders who sacrificed their lives for their country.
Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House
This two-story brick home is a wonderful example of Federal-style architecture from 1820. Col. Stephenson, who was a contemporary of Lewis & Clark, moved there in 1809.
Edwardsville Children's Museum
The museum focuses on expanding young minds through a variety of educational programs. It is available for birthday parties and field trips.
Historic home with five rooms plus a garden area crafts, used furniture, candles, nick knacks, flavored coffees, old plows, wheel barrel and more. "Five rooms to browse".
CITY:Mount Olive
The marquee dates back to the 1920s, but the audio-visual equipment is state-of-the-art. Three screens show first run movies on the ground floor, with a coffee shop and bistro upstairs.
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.
Hard Road Theatre Productions is a non-profit community theater organization committed to providing the Highland area with high-quality, affordable, live theater productions.
Historic Montgomery County Courthouse
This historic courthouse was built circa 1858.
This historic train depot features a preserved facade and a renovated interior that houses specialty shops.
Originally built as a private residence in the 1870s, the house now holds an extensive collection of Civil War memorabilia, World War I bond posters, Native American artifacts, domestic arts, and items from local manufacturers.
The Litchfield Carnegie Library building is originally funded by, industrialist and notable philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, in 1904. The library is located in downtown Litchfield in the original building designed by architect Paul Moratz in the Classical Revival style.
Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center
Designed to reflect the Route 66 era, the museum houses exhibits which focus on the roles the railroads, Route 66, businesses, agriculture, and the military have played in Litchfield's history.
In the park next to Hamel School, this building was built between 1820 and 1852 and moved to Hamel in 1980. Artifacts from the period are displayed inside.
Louis Latzer, the founder of the Pet Milk Company, built this homestead for his wife and family in 1901. The home had many modern features of the day, including running water pumped by hand to a holding tank in the attic, a manufactured gas light system, speaking tubes between many of the rooms and one of the first telephones in the community.
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.
Macoupin County Historical Society Museum
The Macoupin County Historical Society Museum is housed in the John Anderson mansion, originally built in 1883. The main house is a museum with exhibits that chronicle the development of Macoupin County and its citizens. In addition to the mansion, several other buildings on the grounds emphasize the county's history: a one-room schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, church, wash house, granary and herb garden.


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Discover what an educational toystore can be! We carefully curate our inventory to offer you the best in toys, games, books and crafts. We inspire the imagination and ignite learning! Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 10am - 5:30pm, Thursday 10am - 6pm, Saturday 10am - 3pm
Three floors and a whole lot more! We carry a diverse mix among the dealers occupying Hatties. You will find linens, glassware, china and quilts. Books along with seasonal and primitive items complete the mix. The coffee and cookies are always there for you. Open 6 Days a week 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, Noon to 5PM. Located just south of the railroad depot.
The Starved Rock Marketplace is home to Cattails Gift Shop, The Starved Rock Inn (a seasonal, roadside Inn) and Chillin' On 6 (artisan ice cream and gelato). You'll find unique gifts, gourmet food, candles, floral arrangements, jewelry, home decor, garden accessories, signature Starved Rock Wines and more.
CITY:North Utica
Specialty Gift Store that specializes in fudge and novelty Items. Fudge is an official "Illinois Product" recognized by the Ill. Dept. of Agriculture.
Your friendly everyday store, featuring groceries, produce, fresh meat, dairy, bakery, liquor, lotto and deli. Famous for a wide selection of hot and cold items. Open Everyday 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Premier bridal salon in the Tri-county area. Full service from brides to flower girls.
Kirby-Henning Pharmacy is a prompt, friendly service offering an expanded selection of unique and fun gifts (such as Klutz activity books, Gamewright games, and eeBoo children's items) as well as cards, candy, gourmet dips and spreads and other assorted gift giving ideas. In addition Kirby's has prescriptions and health care for the whole family.
Unique gifts including antiques, carvings, prints, candles, clothing, florals, jewelry, garden supplies and a year-round Christmas Room. Wine tastings.
Handcrafted, homemade cakes and sweets baked to order. Graduation, birthday, wedding and other cakes are our specialty.
Healthy activities including a Salt Cave, Yoga, Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna, Skin Rejuvenation Bed with red blue infrared light. Salt Tree Yoga also features Flotation Hydrotherapy, Massage, Reiki, workshops, Essential Oils and retail products.
Goodscents offers designer inspired recreations of your favorite scents. Every perfume, cologne, and bath and pody Product at Good Scents Limited is blended by hand using all natural oils. Your products are custom made at the time of your order, so you can be sure they are of the highest quality.
Lets Go Antiquing! Come and visit Utica's newest and largest antique store. Located one block west of historic downtown. Also located inside is a premier art gallery featuring local artists and a unique gift station.
Austin Parker Naturals & Jaya Juice Bar
You will find hand picked, tried and true quality items that you can trust and rely on to assist you in natural lifestyles. Our guidelines for product selection include being vegan, gluten free, undesirable additive free, and as organic as possible.
Welcome to Four Seasons! We are a family owned business of 49 years specializing in denim for missy, plus and petite sizes. Our favorites include Jag, Bestow, NYDJ, and Vigoss, plus much more.
Unique Gifts featuring Garden Deco! Visit our fairy garden corner. Open Monday - Friday 10am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-3 and Sundays 12pm-4pm (Seasonally).
Krieger's Clock Shop offers professional repairs on clocks, watches and jewelry. All work done in-house.
To Be Continued Consignment Boutique
Budget conscious and savvy shoppers will love this shop! Gently worn clothing, accessories, and some home goods are smartly displayed for your perusal.
Community Hospital of Ottawa Auxiliary store boasts a special selection of quality family clothing, household items, linens, gifts, collectibles, furniture and more.
Menswear -- suits from Hart, Schaffner and Marx, Austin Reed, Palm Beach, Sportswear from Ralph Lauren Polo.
Family owned store specializing in diamonds, remounts, diamond setting, watches, fine jewelry, jewelry repair, watch repair, custom design.
Custom work, Sterling Silver, Semi-precious stones. Featuring Swarovski Crystal.
Gift & antique shop featuring seasonal and everyday gifts, we also have a rental & retail costume company. Costumes-makeup-wigs-accessories. Open year round!
Motorcycles, clothing and collectibles. Financing of purchases and full service department.
37 years experience for best selection and prices on western boots, hats, clothing, belts, jewelry and accessories. Located next to Wendy's in Peru. Open 7 days per week.


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Students Reduce Erosion on the Hoosier National Forest
Streams will flow more freely and bees will have a new home on the Hoosier National Forest, thanks to the work of six young women from central Indiana.
The women — recent high school graduates from Bloomington High School North and South, a high school senior from Bedford, Ind., and an Indiana University student – spent three weeks in July working on ecological restoration projects in the forest.
The crew was hired by the Ohio River Foundation and funded through grants from Duke Energy-Indiana, the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Read more »


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BCBGeneration Veli Flat
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Item # 275217
Who says all flats are the same? Step out in the BCBGeneration Veli. With a studded pointy toe, this flat is the perfect combination of comfort and style.
- Leather upper
- Pointed cap toe with studs
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
By: blossom930
Location: NJ
April 05, 2013
Not comfy :(
"I ordered these fun flats online and was so excited when the package arrived at my doorstep because I could not wait to wear them. Sadly, they were one of the most uncomfortable shoes I have ever tried on (and I have a lottt of shoes!!). The star detail is a fun element that is something a little different and edgy compared to other black flats. However, the front of the shoe is so stiff and does not bend when your foot bends to walk, making it extremely uncomfortable. :("
By: truextears
Location: New York, NY
April 03, 2013
"The leather of these flats are great but the pointed cap toe with studs actually make them look rather cheap. Also, the shoes run a bit narrow so they're definitely not for wide feet. They are pretty comfy though."
By: Bambilove
Location: KY
March 03, 2013
Everything for this season!
"The shoe is pointed cap toe, black and real leather...What else could I ask for?! but had to go back. It was too narrow and tight for my foot. I would recommend 1/2 size up."
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text: OverviewBack to top Herbs Etc - Deep Health Medicinal Mushrooms Alcohol Free - 120 Softgels Item# :63954UPC# :765704502013 Brand:Herbs Etc Size/Form:120 Softgels Ship Weight:0.22 Servings:120 Dosage:1 Softgel(s) Herbs Etc - Deep Health Medicinal Mushrooms Herbal Medicine - 120 Softgels Herbs Etc Deep Health Medicinal Mushrooms Herbal Medicine (formerly Daily Multi-Herb) ensures strong immune system defense. Deep Health Medicinal Mushrooms Herbal Medicine provides long term support and resistance during stressful times. Deep Health Medicinal Mushrooms Herbal Medicine enhances vitality and energy. Deep Health Medicinal Mushrooms Herbal Medicine protects internal organs. Deep Health Medicinal Mushrooms Herbal Medicine is a daily multi-herbal and long-term preventive formula. Deep Health Medicinal Mushrooms Herbal Medicine is an excellent deep immune system tonic. Deep Health Medicinal Mushrooms Herbal Medicine possesses immunomodulating and adaptogenic properties. Deep Health Medicinal Mushrooms Herbal Medicine supports the health of internal organs including heart, liver, stomach, intestines, lungs, pancreas, kidneys and adrenal glands, as well as circulatory and nervous systems. Deep Health Medicinal Mushrooms Herbal Medicine improves endurance and physical performance, sharpens mental concentration, protects against stress, decreases fatigue and promotes calmness, energy and vitality. Deep Health Medicinal Mushrooms Herbal Medicine offers ongoing support during long, serious or debilitating health challenges. Use Deep Health Medicinal Mushrooms Herbal Medicine when battling lack of sleep, decreased resistance due to hectic lifestyle, frequent travels, jet lag, demanding work or social schedule. About Reishi MushroomsParts used and where grownReishi mushrooms grow wild on decaying logs and tree stumps in the coastal provinces of China. The fruiting body of the mushroom is employed medicinally. Reishi grows in six different colors, but the red variety is most commonly used and commercially cultivated in North America, China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. Historical or traditional useReishi has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for at least 2,000 years. The Chinese name ling zhi translates as the "herb of spiritual potency" and was highly prized as an elixir of immortality. Its Traditional Chinese Medicine indications include treatment of general fatigue and weakness, asthma, insomnia, and cough. About Shiitake MushroomsParts used and where grownWild shiitake mushrooms are native to Japan, China, and other Asian countries and typically grow on fallen broadleaf trees. Shiitake is now widely cultivated throughout the world, including the United States. The fruiting body is used medicinally. Historical or traditional useShiitake has been revered in Japan and China as both a food and medicinal herb for thousands of years. Wu Ri, a physician from the Chinese Ming Dynasty era (A.D. 1368–1644), wrote extensively about this mushroom, noting its ability to increase energy, cure colds, and eliminate worms. Herbs Etc. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat forms do herbal products come in?The most popular herbal products in America are capsules, softgels and tablets. Herbal teas, especially in teabags, account for a substantial amount of the herbs consumed in the United States. Herbs in liquid herbal extract form are also a popular way to ingest therapeutic herbal products. Finally, herbs are available in bulk form in some health and natural food stores. Which form of herbs offers the most therapeutic benefits?The therapeutic benefits achieved by using herbs depend on a variety of factors. For instance, does the herbal product contain all of the active constituents in ratios found in nature, or have the constituents been altered? Is the herbal product fresh? What is the shelf life of the herb? Has the herb been processed in such a way to ensure that it will be effective when you are ready to take the product? Does the product require you to digest the herbs in order to get all of the benefits from these herbs? Is it convenient to take? Is it affordable? Does the product address the problem that you are trying to solve? Of all the available forms of herbs, liquid herbal extracts best address all of these factors. This is the reason that American herbalists recommend this form of herbs the most. Is it better to choose herbal formulas instead of single herbs?To get the results you hope to achieve, it is important to choose the herbs that best address your specific health concerns. This web site lists both single herbal extracts and formulas, as both are effective healing agents. Can I take herbal extracts at the same time I am taking conventional drugs?In many instances taking herbs at the same time as conventional drugs will actually support and heal the body faster and more thoroughly. For example, taking immune stimulating herbs while a person is on antibiotics is recommended, because these herbs will strengthen the immune system and prevent relapses after the round of antibiotics is done. In other instances it is best not to take herbal extracts at the same time as conventional drugs. For example, I do not recommend taking antidepressant drugs and herbal antidepressants at the same time. Be aware that when herbs are combined with drugs, they can increase the action of the drugs. Consult a knowledgeable herbalist, a naturopath or primary care physician when combining any medications. Keeping You Healthy. Naturally.From Daniel Gagnon, Owner My name is Daniel Gagnon. I am the Medical Herbalist and Owner of Herbs, Etc. As a child and as a young adult, I suffered from eczema, asthma and allergies. My journey back to health is the driving force that motivates me to share the benefits of natural healing with other individuals. My number one goal is to develop effective herbal medicines that contain only natural and beneficial ingredients that have little or no side effects. Research and Development In Our Retail Store Herbs, Etc. operates a retail store in Santa Fe, New Mexico, selling bulk herbs, herbal remedies, vitamins, supplements and essential oils. The store's primary mission is to offer herbal medicine information and remedies to the Santa Fe community. It is also a research and development center. Many of Herbs, Etc.'s herbal medicines are created and tested here. The retail store offers over 250 varieties of bulk liquid herbal extracts. From these, products that are specific to clients' health needs are custom-formulated. For example, our best selling herbal throat spray was created while working with performers at the famed Santa Fe Opera. Singers would come to the store complaining of sore throats. Many formulations were tested, however, one formula was requested more often than all the others. This formulation became known as Singer's Saving Grace. Today, this product is available in four classic formulas (Extra Strength, Cool Mint, Honey Lemon and Serious Cinnamon) and 2 alcohol-free formulas (Professional Strength and Citrus & Honey). From The Field To The PlantOnce a formulation has been tested and approved, the manufacturing process begins. At Herbs, Etc.'s certified organic manufacturing facility each herbal medicine product starts with fresh or dried whole herbs. The herbs we purchase are grown on family-owned, certified organic farms. They are grown throughout the United States in the climate and ecosystems in which they thrive. Herbs, Flowers, Leaves, Buds: When Fresh is BestSome herb parts, such as flowers, leaves and buds, must be processed while fresh (undried) to retain their full medicinal qualities. This critical step ensures that the essential oils and other fragile constituents are not lost, evaporated or destroyed in the drying process. Fresh herbs are picked from the field and shipped overnight in refrigerated containers. Herbs, Etc. receives them while fresh the very next morning. Once released from quality control, the herbs are immediately ground to break the cell walls, put in an alcohol/water solution and extracted while fresh and vibrant. This process allows the release of active constituents. Exclusive Kinetic MacerationHerbs, Etc. created an innovative, proprietary process called kinetic maceration. During this process, the alcohol, water and herbs are placed in a hermetically sealed container and tumbled non-stop for 12 hours. Analyses concluded that Herbs, Etc.'s kinetic maceration method yields 20-50% more active constituents than the maceration methods used by other herbal companies. Seeing is BelievingAt Herbs, Etc. we always purchase roots, barks and stems in their whole form. Whole herbs prevent falsification by providing our herb buyers with obvious distinguishable plant characteristics. It is next to impossible to visually guarantee the identity of an herb powder. On the other hand, a whole herb is instantly identifiable. Keeping herbs in their whole form before grinding them protects against loss of potency and the destruction of their active constituents. Herbs, Etc.'s GuaranteeEvery step Herbs, Etc. takes guarantees effective herbal medicine. More than 35 years of expertise as a leading manufacturer of high quality, potent liquid herbal extracts is your assurance. This is why every Herbs, Etc.'s herbal medicinal product is unconditionally guaranteed. As a medical herbalist since 1976, I have been an early proponent of the healing properties of herbs. I hope that this brochure helps you in your quest to make educated herbal supplement choices concerning your health and your well being.