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G | 98 min | Animation, Adventure, Romance
In the distant future, a small waste collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind.
Writers: Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter, Jim Reardon | Director: Andrew Stanton | Stars: Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard
Votes: 518,822
2. Up (2009)
PG | 96 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
By tying thousands of balloons to his home, 78-year-old Carl sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. Russell, a wilderness explorer 70 years younger, inadvertently becomes a stowaway.
Writers: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, Thomas McCarthy | Directors: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson | Stars: Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai, John Ratzenberger, Christopher Plummer
Votes: 468,740
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PG-13 | 101 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in New York City struggles valiantly to find a cure.
Writers: Mark Protosevich, Akiva Goldsman, Richard Matheson, John William Corrington, Joyce Hooper Corrington | Director: Francis Lawrence | Stars: Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Votes: 403,429
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G | 111 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A rat, who can also cook, makes an unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker at a famous restaurant.
Writers: Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava, Jim Capobianco, Emily Cook, Kathy Greenberg, Bob Peterson | Directors: Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava | Stars: Brad Garrett, Lou Romano, Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm
Votes: 360,244
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PG | 93 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.
Writers: Brenda Chapman, Mark Andrews, Steve Purcell, Irene Mecchi, Michael Arndt | Directors: Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman, Steve Purcell | Stars: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters
Votes: 189,057
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A behind-the-scenes look at the annual Penguin World Surfing Championship, and its newest participant, up-and-comer Cody Maverick.
Writers: Don Rhymer, Ash Brannon, Chris Buck, Christopher Jenkins, Christian Darren, Lisa Addario, Joe Syracuse | Directors: Ash Brannon, Chris Buck | Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder, Jeff Bridges
Votes: 45,624
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10 min | Animation, Short
The rat fights for survival in the New York City subway.
Writer: Alex Weil | Director: Alex Weil
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IPOs and the mass of acquisitions in tech are producing a newly rich class; money managers fight to handle the wealth.
Mark Cuban knows a thing or two about insider-trading scrutiny, and he took to Twitter on Monday to make a few points on the subject.
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Circuit Judge Dennis Jacobs wrote for a three-judge panel that "the SEC ultimately succumbs to its strategic choice" to have pursued an all-or-nothing strategy seeking to hold O'Meally liable for intentional or reckless conduct, not mere negligence.
NEW YORK, May 12- A jury on Monday found that Texas business brothers Samuel and Charles Wyly committed fraud by creating a secret scheme involving offshore trusts that netted them $550 million in illegal trading profits.
It also followed years of litigation and investigation by the SEC and other authorities of the Wylys, who acknowledged creating a maze of trusts in the Isle of Man in an effort to obtain tax benefits. They included Sterling Software Inc, Michaels Stores Inc, Sterling Commerce Inc, and Scottish Annuity& Life Holdings Ltd, now called Scottish Re Group Ltd..
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Mark Cuban, never one to hold back an opinion, took his commentary straight to a one-time adversary on Friday.
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If you're a baby of the 80′s and a 90′s child like myself, you know that a defining institution of your childhood is that of Nickelodeon. You stayed up 'til 10pm on Saturdays to watch Snick, learned about old TV Land shows from Nick at Nite, and grew up watching programs like the Rugrats, Hey Arnold, Rocko's Modern Life, and Salute Your Shorts. Among the most important factors that Nickelodeon brought to the table, however, was its slime branding: slimy-looking logo, Slime Time Live, sliming people on Figure it Out, the giant slime geyser (at Nickelodeon Studios AT Universal Studios, Florida – yup, I remembered their address). One time when I was 11, my parents took me to Universal & Nickelodeon Studios, and I got selected from an audience of kids to be slimed in front of a room full of cheering strangers. Honestly, at the time it was traumatizing, but now I look back on it as one of the greatest accomplishments of my pre-adolescent youth.
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The Regal Cinema within Henley was quite a refreshing experience.
The staff were absolutely lovely. They were helpful, productive, knowledgable, approachable, and funny to boot. The theatre was very clean and comfortable and within walking distance to many restaurants and pubs.
The list of alcohol available was impressive, the fairtrade coffee and snacks of White Chocolate-Coated Raspberries, Wasabi Peas, Mixed Sweets or Lemon-Salted Cashews were a nice addition (although there was the typical popcorn and candy) and have yet to see the like elsewhere.
Cheaper than London, although most places thankfully are.
Adult £8.00
Member £6.00
Concession (Mon-Fri) £6.50
Children £5.00
Family of 4 £21.00
The Regal Cinema is by no means a large venue, but you will find many top billings and various shows that you cannot find anywhere as well as showings dedicated to autistic children and their families.
First of all, the staff at this cinema are fantastic. Really nice people who are extremely helpful!
This is a small theater and seems fairly indie, but is very affordable and the theaters themselves are very spacious. It's very clean and all seems very new.
I had a weird experience with the bathrooms, it got so immensely crowded at one point that women were using the mens room. And that was really uncomfortable. But other than that the bathrooms are clean and nice.
The theater is attached to an Italian restaurant called Strada which is 5 star quality as well. So grab your date and take her to Strada and then to the Regal Cinema for a dinner date extravaganza!
There is a lot of alcohol to be purchased so drink up during the film and forget the ending so you can watch it again!
A lovely little cinemaThey do have 3 screens, but the 3rd one is pretty tiny! They are very nice and friendly, and have a good variety of stuff.
They show the live feed screenings of the New York Met. Opera, and also show some pretty interesting art/old films on a weekly basis. If you live nearby and like film its definately worht joining thier mailing list so you dont miss any of the gems they have
This is a pretty decent cinema, if a little small - only had 2 screens if I remember correctly.
I loved the fact that they sold Gin & Tonic Sorbet and that you could go there to watch a Wednesday afternoon matinee of a classic.
Love this cinema. Clean place, happy and friendly staff, and you can even get a civilised glass of wine. Also they have just refurbished and the seats are lovely and fluffy. Great discounts for being a member too; three free cinema tickets a year, no booking fees and discounts on food and drink at the cinema. Forget the big smelly Odeons and Vue; come to the smaller (and cheaper) venues!
I've seen a few movies here and i've got to say it's a really good cinema to enjoy the latest films in. Good staff make sure that your never long in the que.
I really like going here. Friendly people and the added bonus of a fully licensed bar, imagine taking a beer or wine in to the film! Fantastic. Four stars only because its a little small
small and friendly local cinema - lots of people seem to use it.
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: An Overview
A major cause of infertility
The "bound up" testosterone is fairly un-reactive. The free testosterone is what causes the classical male hormone-like effects—hair growth, acne, and disruption of normal ovulation and cycling. There accumulates a collection of early follicles that don't go any further. (An ovary in such a state, by the way, is "loaded" and on a trigger edge such that there will be an exaggerated response to induction of ovulation, with a greater risk of twins and triplets from multiple simultaneous ovulations.)
Exacerbating Factors of PCOS
The "full-blown typical" PCOS patient has a history of only occasional ovulations (less than eight per year) and prolonged cycles of greater than 35 days, male-like hair distribution or male-pattern hair loss, obesity, multiple ovarian cysts, acne, and a laboratory assessment demonstrating too much testosterone. But there are varying degrees of PCOS, and many women with the syndrome have only a few or isolated aspects of the disorder. Although insulin resistance is independent of weight, being overweight can make it worse. Most patients with PCOS are advised to lose weight.
Other things besides PCOS can cause an increase in testosterone. Since this hormone is also produced in the adrenal gland, disorders (including cancer) of the adrenal need to be considered and/or ruled out. Care of a patient with PCOS includes testing for diabetes (fasting blood sugar, HbA1c), abnormal lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides, etc.), and measuring the amount of insulin resistance (with a glucose-to-insulin ratio).
Aproaches for Treatment
Treatment goals are:
- Reduce hair-growth problems and acne.
- Manipulate the cycles hormonally to re-establish regular menstrual periods. (Remaining in the first part of the cycle for too long can lead to overstimulation of the uterus by estrogen and possibly lead to uterine cancer.)
- Re-establish fertility by re-establishing ovulation (if pregnancy is desired).
If a woman with PCOS isn't seeking pregnancy, birth control pills will effectively create artificial cycles that will prevent irregular bleeding, prevent a tendency to uterine cancer, and decrease the amount of testosterone produced by the ovaries.
If a woman seeks pregnancy, ovulation inducers like Clomid can be used. Some infertility doctors also give insulin-sensitizing agents such as metformin (which re-sensitize the insulin, another way to describe a lowering of insulin-resistance).
Re-sensitizing insulin (lowering insulin-resistance) will mean a lowering of insulin response levels closer to normal, with a mitigation of all aspects of PCOS. Spironolactone, which is actually a diuretic ("fluid pill"), competes with testosterone at the sites where testosterone acts on tissue. It is often used as additional therapy, but this drug may mess up potassium levels and have other side effects, like other diuretics.
PCOS is not quite the disorder Drs. Stein and Levinthal originally thought it was, but they were a crucial beginning in helping women by recognizing the link between certain symptoms and an abnormal medical condition. The importance of their findings is only now being appreciated as we're beginning to see PCOS as it relates to heart disease, infertility, and diabetes.
These pioneering doctors can be compared to Columbus, "discovering" what they thought was something else, but beginning a whole new world of help for women.
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Inspired by the legacy of our founder, Nelson Mandela, The Elders are marking Mandela Day 2014 with the launch of a new video series on ethical leadership.
Kofi Annan: new government offers hope of Palestinian unity
Jimmy Carter: elections should serve Palestinians' aspirations for freedom
The Elders welcome the Palestinian unity government sworn in on Monday.
Kofi Annan: Russia, US and EU should make common cause to defuse the Ukraine crisis
The Elders call for a peaceful resolution through dialogue.
"Any lasting peace with Israel will have to be predicated on a peace agreement with a unified and democratic Palestinian government exercising its authority in both the West Bank and Gaza." Kofi Annan
The Elders welcome yesterday's reconciliation agreement between Fatah and Hamas and call for its swift implementation.
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The Elders call on European leaders to fulfil their pledge to help protect civilians and halt violent clashes in the CAR.
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Best video game ever made?
This is a tough one for all you gamers out there! I want to know what people's favorite video game is!
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My favorite game has to be "The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask" because the game is built out of pure character development, the dungeons don't seem forced; they actually seem important to the characters that live around it. In OoT the characters were faceless text in my eyes.
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In Praise of the Melon Baller
Although they held a strange fascination for us as children, melon ballers certainly aren't the first thing that come to mind when we think about essential kitchen equipment these days. But if you've unearthed one during your kitchen de-cluttering and are on the fence about tossing it in the give-away pile, we think you should keep it. Here's why...
We received a melon baller years ago as part of a kitchen "essentials" kit, and after a few nostalgia-prompted fruit salads, it disappeared into the recesses of our kitchen drawer. As we've gotten more into cooking, however, we've brought it out more and more.
A melon baller makes the perfect little scoop for all sorts of kitchen tasks where a knife is too unwieldy and a spoon is too flimsy. The edge on ours is also sturdy and sharp enough to easily cut through most fruits and vegetables.
Here's where we use ours:
• Cleaning the choke out of artichokes
• Coring apples
• Getting the seeds out of watermelons
• Scooping the seeds out of cucumbers
• Scraping the strings from the inside of winter squash
• Getting the pit out of plums and other stone fruit
• And of course, making the occasional melon ball!
Like we said, we don't use this tool every day, but it makes all these tasks so much easier that we'll definitely be keeping ours!
Do you use a melon baller for something other than making fruit salads?
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Melon ballers are just the right size to make tiny scoops or balls of ice cream. I did this at a wedding where we served the little scoops of ice cream in pleated paper cups with disposable wooden ice cream tasters tucked inside.
Getting seeds out of tomatoes, for stuffed tomatoes.
I use it for scooping out the inside top of cupcakes to fill with chocolate ganache or extra frosting. Makes a super sweet surprise when people bite in.
Also leaves tiny bigs of cupcakes - perfect for cake balls or tasting parties.
I used it Saturday to scoop the perfect portion of cake batter into mini cupcake tins.
The Saturday before that I used it to scoop the perfect appetizer size meatballs for a party!
Ironically, I've never used it for fruit...yet!
I love using it to core apples- but any recommendations for one sturdy enough for the task? I've had a series of inexpensive ones that bend or snap after a year or so- I'm willing to shell out a bit more if there's one that might say make it to year 5...
how do you use it to get seeds out of watermelon? wouldn't you be taking out a big chunk of the actual melon too?
I use mine all the time. I have the double sided one - one side is smaller than the other.
I use it for:
Seeding cucumbers
Seeding cantaloupes and honeydew
Seeding various squashes
Hollowing out zucchini for stuffing
Coring apples and pears
Measuring cookie dough for tiny cookies
Hollowing out cupcakes
Measuring meatballs for perfect appetizer sizes
Scraping curls of chocolate from a big block
The list goes on and on. I probably use mine 3-4 times a week, if not more. The only thing I haven't ever used it for was ... well ... making melon balls!
I eat apples and pears every day for breakfast when they are in season, and I just leave mine next to the fruit bowl. I have this thing where I need to eat my fruit halved and cored...
Can't you do most of this stuff with a spoon? Seeding melons & squashes is definitely a spoon task, as is measuring doughs. Only thing that seems to really require a melon baller is the cupcake idea and seeding cucumbers/zuchini.
fardaesm - I use just the edge of the melon baller and dip out the seed. This removes minimal actual watermelon flesh and I find it faster than trying to pick out the seeds with a knife or spoon.
mh330 - melon ballers have a sharper edge than a spoon, which make them easier to use, I think. Like I said in the post, I certainly wouldn't call a melon baller "essential," but if you have one or happen to get one cheaply, they can be used for a lot more than just spherical fruit salad!


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I am happy to post some Holi recipes. Please click the link below each picture to see the recipe. Wishing you all a very Happy Holi! Kaju Katli Besan Laddoo Makmal Poori Mohan Dhal Milk Kheer Rasgulla Shahi Tukra Carrot Halwa Papdi Khakra Chat Pav Bhaji
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Says the study:
80% of internet users participate in groups, compared with 56% of non-internet users. And social media users are even more likely to be active: 82% of social network users and 85% of Twitter users are group participants.
The majority of group members who used the internet said that the internet was an important communication tool, it helped them draw attention to their issues and aided them in connecting to other groups.
Around 50% of respondents said the internet was useful for raising money, organizing activities and recruiting new members.
Kristen Purcell, the research director at Pew Internet and co-author of the report said that respondents were proud of their accomplishments and that they were excited about the impact their actions had on society. As you can see by the chart below, 53% of respondents felt that the internet played a major part in getting a government official elected.
When it comes to social media, Facebook reigns supreme for group communication. Twitter only got 12% of the vote but 74% said they use texting to keep in contact with members.
The survey also found that internet users tended to be more active within their group with a significant difference in the number of people who attend meetings, donate money and volunteer their time.
If you'd like more information on this subject, you can read the full report by visiting "The Social Side of the Internet" at the Pew American Life Project website.


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In the second stage, a model of fisherman behavior links the effects of changes in water quality on stock and harvest to fisherman behavior, such as fishing, location, and effort decisions. A number of simulations are then run to predict the effects of the TMDL on the Maryland blue crab fishery. The simulations predict that the TMDL is likely to have a small, if not insignificant, effect on the fishery. This result is in part explained by the fact that the current level of water quality in the Chesapeake Bay is suitable for the blue crabs. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Managerial Incentives in Public Service Delivery: Evidence from School-based Nutrition Programs in Rural China Sylvia, Sean Yuji http://hdl.handle.net/1903/15457 2014-06-27T02:35:57Z 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: Managerial Incentives in Public Service Delivery: Evidence from School-based Nutrition Programs in Rural China Authors: Sylvia, Sean Yuji Abstract: Growing evidence indicates that weak or misaligned incentives facing providers pose a significant barrier to service delivery in many developing countries. To address weak supply-side incentives, performance pay and related approaches explicitly linking provider pay and performance have become increasingly common in public service delivery. Despite the growing prominence of these approaches, however, many conceptual issues surrounding the use of performance pay in this context remain unexplored. A fundamental one is the role of performance pay for managers in the organizations commonly tasked with delivering public services. Although a large literature examines performance pay for managers in private firms, much less is known about the use of performance pay for their counterparts in public service organizations. Improving public service delivery may nonetheless depend heavily on aligning the incentives of managers with social objectives. Drawing on a large-scale field experiment involving 300 primary schools in rural China, this dissertation explores how performance incentives for school administrators affect their implementation of new, school-based nutrition programs targeting anemia. School-based nutrition programs are an important function of schools, particularly in settings with less developed public health infrastructures. Weak incentives for schools to effectively implement these programs are compounded as these programs compete with more traditional functions for finite school resources. I report the results of this field experiment which was designed to test three main issues concerning the use of performance incentives for school administrators in this context. First, I study the effect of offering administrators performance pay contracts tied to reductions in school-level anemia prevalence. As part of the experiment, a subset of schools were randomly allocated to receive one of two levels of performance incentives for reductions in student anemia or to a no-incentive comparison group. I find that large incentives led to meaningful reductions while smaller incentives (10% of the size) were ineffective in reducing anemia. Further, I find that an important channel through which large incentives impacted student nutrition was by motivating administrators to engage households and influence feeding at home. I discuss the implications of this finding for the design of performance incentives tied to jointly produced outcomes. Second, I study the impact of providing administrators with more resources to implement a nutrition program and how this interacts with performance incentives. To test this, schools were orthogonally assigned to two levels of block grants within each level of performance incentives. I find that, absent explicit anemia-based incentives, increasing the size of block grants under the control of administrators led to sizable reductions in anemia prevalence but were nearly twice as costly as performance incentives. This impact was not purely the result of additional inputs; larger block grants also caused a more efficient use of inputs and an increase in effort devoted to reducing anemia. I also find that additional resources and incentives are substitutes in this context. I provide evidence that this substitution is due, at least in part, to incentives re-framing the task of implementing the nutrition programs from one that was part of the professional role of administrators to one that was not. Finally, I approach the health promotion and education roles of schools as a multi-tasking problem and use remaining experimental groups to examine how performance incentives for school administrators to reduce anemia and improve test scores each affect anemia prevalence and academic performance. Although the theory of multitasking is well-developed, there are few empirical studies testing this theory directly. I emphasize three main findings. First, incentives in the two dimensions (given in the context of an anemia reduction program) both led to significant reductions in anemia prevalence. Second, anemia-based and test-based incentives serve as substitutes in the direction of anemia reduction: providing administrators with both types of incentives did not lead to significantly larger reductions in anemia. Third, I find that anemia incentives caused an allocation of resources away from education 'inputs' but this did not lead to significantly lower student performance on standardized exams after one year. These results reflect that test-based incentives are well-aligned with improving nutrition, but anemia-based incentives are not well aligned with effort to improve academic performance. Strengthening incentives to improve academic performance while also emphasizing the relationship between good nutrition and academic performance may therefore be sufficient to motivate administrators to effectively implement school-based anemia reduction programs while causing less reallocation of resources away from education. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z ECONOMICS AND EMPOWERMENT: CATALYSTS OR COMPETITORS? Datta, Upamanyu http://hdl.handle.net/1903/15193 2014-06-25T02:42:46Z 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: ECONOMICS AND EMPOWERMENT: CATALYSTS OR COMPETITORS? Authors: Datta, Upamanyu Abstract: We look at the socio-economic impacts of a rural livelihoods program in Bihar, one of India's poorest states. Adopting a model prevalent in several Indian states, the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Project, known locally as JEEViKA, relies on mobilizing women from impoverished, socially marginalized households into Self Help Groups. Simultaneously, activities such as micro-finance and technical assistance for agricultural livelihoods are taken up by the project and routed to the beneficiaries via these institutions; these institutions also serve as a platform for women to come together and discuss a multitude of the socio-economic problems that they face. We use a retrospective survey instrument, coupled with PSM techniques to find that JEEViKA, has engendered some significant results in restructuring the debt portfolio of these households; additionally, JEEViKA has been instrumental in providing women with higher levels of empowerment, as measured by various dimensions. Since the evidence points to improvements in economic and gender inequality, we consider household bargaining models to unpack the causality between economics and empowerment. We propose a new framework of household bargaining that allows us to map out the interplay between household outcomes and bargaining equilibrium. We then proceed to demonstrate that when bargaining powers are endogenously determined, a strategy to deliberately suppress household income is rational. We regard such behavior as `Aggregate Inefficient' behavior, and note that it is completely possible for such behavior to coexist with Pareto Efficiency in consumption. We use the Indian Human Development Survey to test the demand systems implied by two competing frameworks: collective bargaining and the framework that rationalizes aggregate inefficient behavior. We find that although the implications of the Collective Hypothesis are rejected, those for the alternate framework are never rejected. Thus, we conclude that `Aggregate Inefficient' behavior is a real possibility in some societies. We note that strategies geared towards Aggregate Inefficiency are driven by concerns over one's bargaining position in the household; such strategies are encouraged by social norms which create pressure on the individual to maintain a position of dominance in the household, especially in patriarchal societies. Thus any policy to encourage gender empowerment by providing women with more resources (for example, policies to increase women's labor force participation) must crack the conundrum of Aggregate Inefficiency by working on the stumbling blocks of individual incentives and social norms to prevent participation. 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z Essays on the impact of conflict and regulations on the private sector in developing countries Tran, Trang Thu http://hdl.handle.net/1903/14675 2013-11-19T13:01:04Z 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: Essays on the impact of conflict and regulations on the private sector in developing countries Authors: Tran, Trang Thu Abstract: My dissertation explores the effect of ethnic conflict, or regulations meant to avoid ethnic strife, on firm employment and productivity in developing countries. The first chapter investigates the impact of the conflict in Cote d'Ivoire that began in 2000, using a census of all registered firms for the years 1998-2003. We use structural estimates of the production function and exploit spatial variations in conflict intensity to derive the cost of conflict on firms in terms of productivity loss. The results indicate that the conflict led to an average 16-23% drop in firm total factor productivity and the decline is 5-10 percentage point larger for foreign firms. These results are consistent with anecdotal evidence of attacks on and looting of foreigners and their businesses during the conflict. We also find evidence to support the hypothesis that firms responded by hiring less foreign workers. The second chapter studies affirmative action policies in Malaysia, focusing on a specific policy in the private sector. In particular, I examine the impact of a regulatory change which no longer requires foreign-owned manufacturers above a certain size to reserve 30% equity for (ethnic) Malay shareholders. I set up a theoretical model to show that the original policy results in a range of firms to stay inefficiently small. Removing this equity requirement for foreign firms leads to two effects: (i) foreign firms become less likely to be sized constrained, and (ii) their average size increases relatively to other firms. These predictions are supported by empirical evidence from difference-in-difference estimations, based on firm-level data from the Malaysia Productivity and Investment Climate Survey in 2002 and 2007. Finally, chapter three examines the relationship between labor standards and market power in imports in a cross-country context. The hypothesis is that since labor standard policies can act as a substitute for import tariffs, all else equal, bigger importers would have lower labor standards. IV estimation with geography-based instruments finds evidence consistent with theory. In general, countries with higher market shares in labor intensive imports tend to have weaker Free Association and Collective Bargaining rights. Moreover, the effect is stronger among GATT members. 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z


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It's been a while since we've seen G holding something besides Tom's balls or Bridget Moynahan's baby.
Medically, 10% underweight is actually far better for you than 10% (or more) overweight. Our society is just convinced that meaty = healthy. Not so. The American Dietetic Association and the AMA LOWERED their standards (some 10 yrs ago) for what is a normal weight range by height. Most of y'all fatties are posting thinking that your giant bellies are curves. They're not. What Giselle has in a swimsuit = curves. And all of you would WAY rather look like her than like yourselves.
#28 THANK YOU!!! I happen to be thin, just by genetics, not by trying. I am so tired of being told I am not healthy, something must be wrong, i.e. eating disorder. Maybe the way people "eat" as a whole is changing... "SORRY I AM SKINNY". I really think there are bigger issues in the world, Maybe I am wrong...???
She is so ugly she looks like a man and yes I can say that with no jealousy unless i wanted to look like a bald orange bird-like ceature. Please send her back home.
Tom's balls thank you for letting them out of thy grip for a few days (ok, hours)....But, there is a rumor that they aren't getting along so well these days. You haven't seen them photographed together for awhile (gasp), and they've both been doing their own thing lately, and she's taking Leo DiCaprio phone calls again.....so.....? Hmm. May not be anything, but who knows.......Tom comes as a package deal, and she may not want his package anymore. (so to speak)
not that it matters a bit, but shes almost as hot as paris!!!
Ela e mesmo RIDICULA !!!! we don't like her neither
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To " Fanny Stienburg" ( lol ) The comments you made are absolutely ridiculous and they have no basis, merit or substance. I live in NYC and I can assure you NOBODY has ever made those assinine remarks. You are way off base there. A supermodel and a super athlete, not Brazilian and American. He plays for Boston, lives in NYC, yes he will get flack from the press, but not for your theory. That name by the way adds some credibility to your objectiveness, but it is too transparent and too obvious.
First off shes called a supermodel because of the money she has made, not her beauty. She is in no way beautiful , she has a distinct look that is what gets her attention. I do give her Kudos for landing a VERY handsome man ( Tom Brady ) He is more atractive than her . Her longs legs and her srut on the catwalk has made her millions , she could NEVER be in a beauty contest. She was one of the least attractive Vic secret models . As for her figure way to skinny, but shes 5'11 she will prolly also be skinny. She has came to america and made millions Landed some very hot men , so Kudos to her, but in NO WAY is she beautiful. What i call a attractive Bod is someone like Mariah Carey she has curves ect looks like a womans bod not a bean pole.
I have the freedom of speach so i can give me opinion. I don't know why she is the highest paid model. She has a body for RUNWAY and that's all. I think she is a very ugly face.... There is nothing special about it. She looks like a freakled face girl from australlia. Like i said, she has a good body for runway because there is nothing to it....Tall and skiny.
The magic Victorias Secret's airbrush and make-up artists can do!
Adriana Lima is much prettier Giselle has the face of a horse.
I feel so sorry for you people, so jealous of her success. By the way her name is Gisele Bündchen !!


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Re: [ACC] RE: Version 6? DCFluX Fri Feb 22 06:03:01 2008
Any chance Link will release the source code, notes, etc? I recently couldn't find any reference to the ACC products on their website anymore so I would think it would be considered non profit to do so. On 12/19/07, Boone, Christopher W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Matt, > The V6 version for the 85/96 and the rumored RC-960 (successor to the > RC-850) never made it out to general release. I believe Link did find > the software but never made it available. It MAY have been released for > beta testing by certain users but nothing was ever made public and noone > has ever come forward with a copy of it (though it would be legal to > distribute it for free if I recall the license agreement). > > Ed Ingber, WA6AXX, the man behind ACC, decided he wanted to move on to > other projects that demanded more of his time and Steve and Allan at > Link were just getting started and buying ACC was something too good to > pass up (mainly they did it for the voice vocabulary of the TI speech > chip as the two products are totally different in design and coding; the > ACCs used the older but reliable 8085 processor line while the Links > have gone with newer CPUs). It was a big shock to those of us who were > long time ACC owners since the early 1980s. Ed's original design was > showcased in "73" magazine (or was it "Ham Radio" magazine?? I believe > it was 73 Mag as Wayne Green was big into CPUs and repeaters at that > time) as "The Talking Repeater Controller", a 2 or 3 part article in the > early 1980s. I need to go by the club library and pull those copies, > scan them in and upload them to the list file area. I have talked with > Ed recently and may try to coax him onto the list sometime but Im sure > he is busy with plenty on his plate right now :) > > I liken the ACCs to the ROLM CBX in the telephony industry. The ROLMs > were designed by graduates of Rice University in Houston in the mid 70s, > who 1st started with flight computers for the military and placed their > company in Santa Clara, CA, same place ACC started! They then shifted to > telephone switching using the same basic design and within 3-5 years, > became the #2 PBX manufacturer behind Nortel, even outpacing ATT at the > time. ROLMs are known to be bulletproof and reliable telephone > switches..some running for over 30 years now..but ROLM sold to IBM (one > of their biggest cutomers along with Santa Fe railroad, NASA, other > government agencies, public utilities, etc.) in the mid 1980s, then > Siemens in 1990 who destroyed the product in favor of their own European > design and thus ROLM is slowly fading as other systems replacing them. > Those of us in the telecom industry see the last ROLM probably being > decommisioned with the 4 digit NPAs (areacodes) come into > being..somewhere around 2010 or later. I, in fact, am placing late model > ROLMs back into service in 2008 (replacing some dumb key systems with > intelligent ROLM CBXs for Least Cost Routing purposes). > > I see ACC in a similar way; bulletproof, reliable, the standard of > repeater controllers but with support gone and no more product > development, they will slowly fade into history. Who knows when the last > ACC will go offline? Maybe decades from now! THAT is a testiment to it's > quality. > > Chris > WB5ITT > RC 850 SN 363 since 1984 > The opinions expressed are those of my own and noone else's > (darn lawyers! ;) > > -----Original Message----- > From: Matt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 4:02 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Version 6? > > I found a copy of ACC Notes today that described V6 software for the > RC-85 and RC-96 repeater controllers due to be released late 1994 as > well as a Windows based editor. Does anyone know what happend to the > project and if v6 ever was completed and made it out into the wild? > > I understand this was right around the time ACC went under so I was > also wondering what the story was behind the closing and some more > background on the guys that designed the ACC controllers. > > > Know an ACC owners not on this list? Please let them know about it!<BR> > Email commands: > Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Unsubscribe: Mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > List owner: Mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
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Airtastic Playland
A fun and exciting play land offering 10 inflatable play structures, four party rooms and two age-appropriate play areas.
CITY: Aurora
All Seasons Ice Rink
Two full-sized rinks are open for year-round skating. All Seasons also offers a game room, ballet room, pro shop and party room.
CITY: Naperville
Aurora Skate Center
Skate to the sounds of Top 40 music. The skate center also features special live organ music dance sessions.
CITY: Aurora
Ayers Landing Canoe Rental
Canoe trips on lower Fox River.
CITY: Wedron
Batavia Riverwalk
A 32-acre park built in cooperation with Batavia Park District, the city of Batavia and the Batavia Riverwalk Committee. Park your bikes by the Depot Museum and stroll the boardwalks through the wildflower garden.
CITY: Batavia
Bicentennial Riverfront Park
Bicentennial Riverfront Park is a five-acre community park on the south bank of the Fox River. Built by volunteers on Hydraulic Street, Bicentennial Riverfront Park makes optimum use of the river, with abundant fishing, plus canoe and kayak access to the white water chute. There is also a beautiful view of the Glenn Palmer Dam as you follow the trail along the river and the picnic area, playground and river-side pavilion are popular community gathering spots in the summertime.
CITY: Yorkville
Bicycle Trails - Aurora
More than 35 miles of trails, from Aurora to Crystal Lake, pass through scenic landscapes. Routes include the Fox River, Virgil Gilman and Red Oak Trails, and the Illinois Prairie Path.
CITY: Aurora
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
On historic Bluff Street along the waterway in downtown Joliet, this park features free summer concerts, lush grounds, outdoor bandshell and indoor theatre. Office hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 noon.
CITY: Joliet
Bird Haven Greenhouse and Conservatory
Lord and Burnham designed this historic greenhouse featuring a tropical house, cacti room, show house and outdoor gardens.
CITY: Joliet
Black Sock Training Stable
A variety of equestrian services for beginning to advanced riders. Personalized professional instruction and scheduled trail rides.
CITY: Ottawa
Blackberry Farm
Go on a one of a kind country adventure you'll never forget! Become pioneers for a day on a real 1800s farm and village. Miniature train rides, pony rides, petting zoo, pioneer craft demonstrations, and special events. In the Discovery Barn see chickens, sheep, piglets, baby goats and more.
CITY: Aurora
Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
This 18-hole course is par 72.
CITY: Bristol
Bliss House Museum
The Bliss House Museum is operated by the Sugar Grove Historical Society and houses historical exhibits about the village of Sugar Grove and surrounding area. Anyone interested in researching their heritage, may contact the museum for access to probate and civil records dating 1839 - 1955. Hours: Open every Tuesday 1-4 pm or by appointment.
CITY: Sugar Grove
Brunswick Zone - Naperville
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Brunswick Zone in Naperville offers bowling, billiards, an arcade/game room, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars plus meeting space for corporate parties, team-building and special events.
CITY: Naperville
Brunswick Zone Romeoville
Brunswick Zone XL is a full- feature, family- friendly entertainment destination with something for everyone. Our center in Romeoville sets the standard for family entertainment with more than 60,000 sq. ft. of fun for all ages. Bowling, billiards, video games and more!
CITY: Romeoville
Brunswick Zone XL
Brunswick Zone XL is a full-feature, family-friendly entertainment destination with something for everyone. Our center in Romeoville sets the standard for family entertainment with more than 60,000 sq. ft. of fun for all ages. Brunswick Zone XL is a great place for Corporate Parties, Team Challenges, Monumental Moments and Birthday Parties! Call us today for more details. Become a fan of Brunswick Zone XL on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/bowlbrunswick
CITY: Romeoville
Buffalo Rock State Park
On the bluffs of the Illinois River, this small but charming park is home to an enormous outdoor sculpture. Mounds representing five earthen sculptures molded from Illinois clay, known as Effigy Tumuli, invite visitors to walk around and explore. All five subjects, including a snake, turtle, catfish, frog and insect are native to the Illinois River area. This State Park offers the ideal terrain for the beginner hiker.
CITY: Ottawa
C & M Canoe Rental
Visit our friendly pub, canoe scenic Fox River.
CITY: Ottawa
Canlan Ice Arena
Canlan Ice Sports Romeoville is a 3-sheet ice facility featuring industry leading sport development programs, leagues, special events and birthday parties. It's the premier skating facility in Romeoville, IL. Open Mon-Fri 8am-11:00pm Sat & Sun 6am-11:00pm
CITY: Romeoville
Centennial Beach
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Jump in to summer fun at Centennial Beach! Featuring four acres of grass and trees, a sand beach, water play features, an NCAA/U.S.S.-approved diving complex, this historic beach is a place the whole family can enjoy! With water depths ranging from zero to 15 feet, the facility caters to swimmers of all skill levels. Combined with a playground, Frisbee® Area, shallow end slide, concessions stand and Beach store, Centennial Beach is the perfect way to beat the summer heat. Named "best public place to swim" in 2008 by Fox News Chicago viewers in an online poll!
CITY: Naperville
CPX Sports
A 143-acre extreme sports park featuring paintball, mountain bike trails, skate park and monthly airsoft games. Available for open or private play year round. Visit www.cpxsports.com or call 815/726-2800 for more info.
CITY: Joliet
Edgebrook Country Club
This semi-private course has tree-lined fairways and a hilly terrain. There is a creek and lake that come into play on six holes, and out-of-bounds stakes on just about every hole.
CITY: Sandwich
Empress RV Resort
Twelve-acre RV resort. Good Sam club.
CITY: Joliet
Fabyan Japanese Garden
A tranquil oasis where history melds with nature and design. This historic garden affords the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of Japanese gardening and enjoy a moment of harmony with nature.
CITY: Geneva
Fermi is the site of the world's most powerful particle accelerator, where particles circle the four-mile ring 57,000 times each second. Restored prairie grass areas, historic barns and a buffalo herd are also on display.
CITY: Batavia
Forest Preserve District of Will County
Biking and running trails, bird watching, camping, cross-country skiing, sledding, outdoor ice skating, canoeing and rafting and fishing. The district office provides all information on preserves and issues picnic permits.
CITY: Joliet
Fox Bend Golf Course
Fox Bend offers a challenging and scenic tour of streams, ponds, willow trees and elevation changes. This highly regarded course has played host to several tournaments and qualifiers.
CITY: Oswego
Fox River Games Paintball
Bring a group of friends to play a round of paintball at Fox River Games. Open play or "walk-on" play is recreational play for all ages (age restrictions) and skill levels. Play as an individual or play in groups. Typically we are open every weekend Saturday and Sunday and during the summer we operate on Wednesdays and Fridays too. Please check our website for our operating schedule and specific hours of operation.
CITY: Aurora
Fox River Resort
Timeshare resort and campground.
CITY: Sheridan
Fox Valley Ice Arena & Fitness Club
Year-round sports complex with 3 ice surfaces, full-service pro shop, full-service fitness club, and on-site restaurant. Also home of The Chicago Freeze Junior A Hockey Team.
CITY: Geneva
Funway Entertainment Center
Illinois' largest family entertainment center. Year round: bowling, bumper cars, roller skating, arcade, lazer tag and Rock-n-Roll mini golf. Seasonal: western trails miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages, soccer cages, jumpshot, Water Wars and bumper boats.
CITY: Batavia
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery
You're in good company. Experience the charm of Galena in suburban Geneva. The newest addition to the Galena Cellars Family, the Geneva Wine Tasting Room & Gift Shop hosts a beautiful oak bar in a light, airy setting. In the warmer months, enjoy live music with wine and cheese on the outdoor patio. Sit. Swirl. Sip & Savor. Relax on our beautiful Wine Patio after shopping Geneva's historic district.
CITY: Geneva
Garfield Farm
Discover 19th century farming, food production and native Illinois prairie at this 1840's farm. Seminars on prairie, woodlands, wetlands management: bat, blue bird box construction and tree grafting are available.
CITY: Campton Hills
Gebbhard Woods State Park
Hikers, campers, picnickers, and canoeists frequent this 30-acre site, making it one of the state's most popular state parks. Fishing, boating and bird watching are also popular activities. This picturesque park is bordered on the south by the Illinois & Michigan Canal and to the north by Nettle Creek which gently flows along the perimeter and through the park adding to its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. Stately old trees including walnut, oak, ash, maple, sycamore, hawthorn and cottonwood provide ample shade throughout the park. In the spring, trillium, bluebell, white trout lily, violets, wild ginger, phlox, toothwort and spring beauties are just a sample of the wildflowers that can be enjoyed by park visitors.
CITY: Morris
Gebhard Woods State Park
Hikers, campers, picnickers, and canoeists frequent this 30-acre site, making it one of the state's most popular state parks. Fishing, boating and bird watching are also popular activities. This picturesque park is bordered on the south by the Illinois & Michigan Canal and to the north by Nettle Creek which gently flows along the perimeter and through the park adding to its natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. Stately old trees including walnut, oak, ash, maple, sycamore, hawthorn and cottonwood provide ample shade throughout the park. In the spring, trillium, bluebell, white trout lily, violets, wild ginger, phlox, toothwort and spring beauties are just a sample of the wildflowers that can be enjoyed by park visitors.
CITY: Morris
Geneva Kayak Center
Geneva Kayak Center is a paddlesport school and adventure travel company that's proud to be recognized as a ACA Pro School and offer both whitewater and sea kayak instruction. Their goal is to promote the sport of kayaking through safety and education. In addition to local offerings, they offer spectacular Adventure Paddling Trips for beginner to advanced paddlers, to amazing locations. Whether you want to enjoy an afternoon on the river or are preparing for a two-week expedition, Geneva Kayak Center believes the sport of kayaking should be fun, and enjoyed by all.
CITY: Yorkville
Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
Largest tall grass prairie in Illinois. Big bluestem, Indian grass, and switchgrass thrive here, as do broad-leafed flowering plants known as forbs. Hiking and cross-country skiing.
CITY: Morris
Hall Quarry Beach
Hall Quarry features a zero-depth sand beach, two islands, a youth water slide, drop slide, and a diving tower with two- and four-meter platforms.
CITY: Batavia
Haunted Trails Restaurant & Entertainment Park
Perfect setting to raise your spirits! 14 acre park offers 3 go kart tracks, two 18-hole mini golf courses, batting cages, laser tag arena, rides, 100+ games, restaurant w/ private dining room plus private 5 acre picnic grove for company picnics and groups up to 2,000.
CITY: Joliet
Heidecke State Fish and Wildlife Area
State hunting, fishing, and wildlife refuge.
CITY: Morris
Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club
This premier golfing destination was awarded 4-1/2 stars in Golf Digest's list of Places to Play.
CITY: Channahon
Heritage Harbor - Ottawa
Heritage Harbor Ottawa is a premier Marina Resort Community located on the banks of the Illinois River. Visit our water front restaurant or rent a cottage.
CITY: Ottawa
Heritage Harbor Resort & Marina
Heritage Harbor Ottawa is the premier Marina Resort Community. Located in the heart of Starved Rock Country, Heritage Harbor Ottawa is home port for your next great adventure!
CITY: Ottawa
Honey Hill Orchard - Waterman
Honey Hill Orchard is a family-owned and operated orchard that was started as a hobby by Hawken Askelson in 1965. Today, the original orchard location has 2,100 apple trees, with an additional 500 trees at a second farm location. What started out as a simple farm stand has grown to include pick your own apples, raspberries and pumpkins, honey from Honey Hill's own bee hives, a bakery, the Apple Barn Country Store and some old-fashioned family activities. In addition to providing customers with quality products, Honey Hill Orchard gives families a chance to spend a relaxing time on the farm and create some great family memories and traditions.
CITY: Waterman
I & M Canal State Trail
The I&M Canal Trail offers 61 miles of picturesque hiking and biking trails that follow the historic route of the I&M Canal from Channahon to LaSalle. The Trail also boasts Illinois' longest continuous snowmobile trail, and is a favored route for cross-country skiers.
CITY: Channahon
I&M Canal State Trail
Enjoy hiking, jogging, cross-country skiing, camping, snowmobiling, fishing, boating, canoeing and biking along the I&M Canal State Trail. This 61-mile recreational trail begins at Brandon Road in Rockdale and parallels the canal to LaSalle Peru.
CITY: Morris
Illini State Park
Illini State Park is the type of park you think of when you think of big picnics and family gatherings. With its rustic Civilian Conservation Corps buildings and riverside picnic areas, Illini State Park offers beautiful views and a sense of history not found in many other parks. Named for the native Americans who once inhabited the area, Illini State Park is located south of the Illinois River between Marseilles and U.S. Route 6. The northern edge of the 510-acre park is bordered by the Great Falls of the Illinois River. In just 2 miles, the river drops 3 feet, creating beautiful, roaring rapids.
CITY: Marseilles
Illinois River
The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—its waters lapping along the shores of many cities, including; La Salle, Peru, Peoria and Ottawa to name just a few. It's in Ottawa where the Illinois River meets Buffalo Rock. Buffalo Rock sits like a sandstone island above the surrounding land and the Illinois River, and offers sweeping views of this famed waterway. On your journey down the river, your eyes will never tire from all the wildlife that call the river home. From Black-crowed heron, river otters, Western ribbon snakes even bald eagles. In some spots you'll traverse tight canyons with tall rock formations on either side, and in other areas you'll share the river with barges and commercial boats. Whether you're kayaking or canoeing, you'll experience the shear power of the winding river that was carved by glacial melt water in all its seasonal colors, with its various incarnations of forests, wetlands, bluffs and prairies to enjoy.
CITY: Ottawa
Illinois River at Buffalo Rock State Park
The Illinois River slices a 273-mile long path through the state—its waters lapping along the shores of many cities, including LaSalle, Peru, Peoria and Ottawa to name just a few. It's in Ottawa where the Illinois River meets Buffalo Rock. Buffalo Rock sits like a sandstone island above the surrounding land and the Illinois River, and offers sweeping views of this famed waterway. Whether you're kayaking or canoeing, you'll experience the shear power of the winding river that was carved by glacial melt water in all its seasonal colors, with its various incarnations of forests, wetlands, bluffs and prairies to enjoy.
CITY: Ottawa
Illinois Waterway Visitor Center
View Starved Rock Lock & Dam. Enjoy interacting with towboat Pilot House. Learn Illinois River's unique history and watch wildlife (bald eagles in winter).
CITY: Ottawa
Inwood Golf Course
Inwood offers a lighted range, pro shop and concessions.
CITY: Joliet
Inwood Ice Arena
Open public skating. Skate rental and concessions.
CITY: Joliet
Inwood Park
Inwood Park is located southwest of Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. The park has tennis courts, fitness trails, a playground and picnic area. Horseshoes and bocce ball are also on the grounds.
CITY: Joliet
Kayak Morris
Less than 1 hour from Chicago, Kayak Morris provides unique rentals, guided tours and lessons. Trips are approximately 2 hours in length. Kayak and canoe tours maintain a leisurely pace, making stops along the way to enjoy nature and to take a rest. For a faster pace try a specialty kayak or canoe tour. All kayak and canoe tours will be on the Illinois River, Mazon River or I&M canal. All tours include kayak or canoe, life vest, paddle, lesson, and safety briefing. Tours are kept small in size to maintain comfort and pacing, so make sure to reserve your place ahead of time.
CITY: Morris
Kuipers Family Farm
Kuipers Family Farm is a 230 acre entertainment farm. U-Pick Apple Orchard September thru October. Orchard Store is open thru Mid December offering apples, pasteurized apple cider, our famous cider donuts, home baked pies, cream & butter fudge & country gifts and goodies. Have we grown a challenge for you at The Amazing Maize Maze open weekends only thru October. U-Pick Pumpkin Farm Mid September thru October features Scarecrow Acres where customers can enjoy hay wagon and pony rides, the Haunted Forest, a petting corral and much more down-on-the-farm fun! U-Cut or precut Christmas Trees Nov. thru Mid Dec.
CITY: Maple Park
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve
Nature preserve for bird watching. There are herons and egrets which flourish through the parks and around the lake.
CITY: Plainfield
Larson's Family Farm
Visit the Larson Family Farm for some old fashioned country fun. In the fall, the farm offers pumpkins and gourds, hay rack rides and fall home decor. Come to the farm to cut your own Christmas tree. The venue is available for special event rentals. They offer evening bonfires on fall weekends and host school groups during weekdays.
CITY: Sanwich
LaSalle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
2,058 acre lake with rocky shoreline. Called a "perched" lake because it is formed by levees that rise above the surrounding land. High winds require that safety precautions be followed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
CITY: Marseilles
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Batavia
Dotted along the 179-mile byway, you'll find an unprecedented series of interpretive murals. Each artistically embodies the cultural heritage of the community where it is located and the legacy of the historic highway. Needless to say, taking a road trip to all or a couple makes for a nostalgic adventure.
CITY: Batavia
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Cortland
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Cortland mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on Cortland and the other communities along the Illinois route.
CITY: Cortland
Lyon Farm & Village
Features 15 historic buildings that trace the history of Kendall County plus an 1819 Chicago Burlington & Quincy caboose, a fully-stocked general store, an 1840s schoolhouse, town hall, a working blacksmith shop, the Plano Train Depot, (c. 1850s) and Yorkville Firehouse (c. 1888).
CITY: Yorkville
Marseilles State Fish and Wildlife Area
Containing 2,550 acres, the area is jointly used by the Illinois National Guard as a training facility and is open to the general public for hunting.
CITY: Marseilles
Martin Campground
Overnight and long-term RV parking.
CITY: Joliet
Mill Creek Golf Club
This 18-hole championship golf course, featuring wildflowers and elevated tees, offers spectacular views of the Fox Valley region.
CITY: Geneva
Naperbrook Golf Course
Naperbrook Golf Course is an 18-hole links-style course featuring rolling hills, native prairie grass and an ever-present breeze. The course offers a ten-acre driving range, separate teaching tee, 10,000 square-foot practice green and versatile clubhouse.
CITY: Plainfield
Oakhurst Forest Preserve
Explore the acres of woods and lakes, with scenic trails, shelters and views of Aurora and Chicago's skyline.
CITY: Aurora
Odyssey Fun World
Out of this world family fun featuring a four-level exploration playland, tag team laser trek, interactive video/prize redemption/games and outdoor amusement park. Caters to groups.
CITY: Naperville
Ogee Golf & Country Club
Ogee features a nine-hole course.
CITY: Paw Paw
Oswegoland Civic Center Aquatic Park
This community water park features colorful slides, tubes, a zero-depth pool and concession booth.
CITY: Oswego
Phillips Park
Located on over 325 acres including a 28-acre fishing lake with a one-mile multiple use trail and a restored prairie grass development. The remains of the extinct elephant-like mastodon were found in this lake in the 1930s. Attractions include a life-size sculpture of a mastodon at the Mastodon Gallery, the gorgeous Sunken Garden, an 18-hole golf course and driving range, a zoo, war memorials, a winter recreation area and a 8,000-square-foot BMX & Skate Park.
CITY: Aurora
Phillips Park Aquatic Center
Deluxe water park with tube slides, simulated river, zero-depth pools and sand activity areas.
CITY: Aurora
Phillips Park Golf Course
The state-of-the-art golf course boasts modern features like "USGA" Greens, multiple tees, larger greens, strategically placed bunkers and water hazards, cart paths, a driving range and a three hole Junior Course. The new driving range has both "All Weather Teeing Surface" for inclement weather and a massive grass tee for a more realistic feel. Phillips Park Golf Course is a quality championship caliber golf course. With three sets of tees, the golf course ranges from 4,760 yards to 6,200 yards, providing a wide range of challenge for varying abilities.
CITY: Aurora
Phillips Park Zoo
Established in 1915, this free zoo is open daily, year round. Exhibits include bald eagles, wolves, mountain lions, foxes, otters, elk, goats, llamas, turkeys and peacocks.
CITY: Aurora
Pine Hills Golf Club
Described as a Canyon Course complete with bluffs, valleys, hills and hundreds of trees. It is a challenge to both the beginner and the seasoned golfer and is recognized by many players as one of the finest 9-hole facilities in the country. The Club House offers a friendly atmosphere and includes a Pro-Shop, full service bar & restaurant with panoramic views of the Course and outdoor patio.
CITY: Ottawa
Prairie Lakes Country Club & Inn
Prairie Lakes offers a 9 hole golf course and a full service restaurant and hotel. Hotel and Golf packages available and banquet facilities. Golf opens daily at 7:00am and the restaurant is open 11:00am - 10:00pm daily. Call for seasonal hours.
CITY: Marseilles
Race View Farms RV Camping
RV, camper and car parking during major races at Chicagoland speedway and at Rte. 66 Raceway.
CITY: Joliet
Raging Waves Waterpark
Illinois' largest Waterpark offers 45 acres of family fun! 17 water slides, wave pool, lazy river, huge kiddie play structures, sandy beach area and a 2000 foot long 4 course zip line.
CITY: Yorkville
Raging Waves Waterpark
Aussie-themed Raging Waves is Illinois' largest outdoor waterpark. Sitting on more than 40 acres, this family-friendly waterpark features 17 water slides, a separate kiddie pool area,wave pool,lazy river,23 private cabanas,and more. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
CITY: Yorkville
Red Oak Nature Center
A visit to the center will help folks learn about the native plants and animals of the Fox River Valley. Interpretive center, hiking trails, and tours of Devil's Cave.
CITY: Batavia
Red Oak Nature Center
A visit to the center will help folks learn about the native plants and animals of the Fox River Valley. Interpretive center, hiking trails and tours of "Devil's Cave."
CITY: North Aurora
River Adventures
Experience the natural beauty and tranquility of the Fox River. Call for reservations.
CITY: Ottawa
River Bluff-Effigy Tumuli Trails
River Bluff-Effigy Tumuli Trails in Buffalo Rock State Park offers a unique hiking experience high above the Illinois River and around the massive earthen sculptures of the Effigy Tumuli. Clocking in at 3-miles this easy to moderate hike will be a sight you'll want to see. The River Bluff Trail is a great way to experience the Buffalo Rock landscape. Buffalo Rock sits like a sandstone island above the surrounding land and Illinois River. The park features oak and hickory woodlands and an expanse of restored grassland where the Effigy Tumuli rise.
CITY: Ottawa
RiverEdge Park
The 30-acre park was designed in a way that would serve many purposes. From the canoe/kayak launch and natural landscaping to the VIP Rooftop Deck and 10-acre music venue, this is the new recreation and entertainment destination of the suburbs. Bring your kids and fly a kite. Enjoy a local band in the music pavilion with friends. Spread out a blanket and watch fireworks with the family on the 4th of July. RiverEdge Park is your backyard away from home.
CITY: Aurora
Rocktown Adventures
Rocktown has an appreciation of the outdoors to inspire you to take on new challenges, leading to a healthier lifestyle, and ultimately helping you define your idea of outdoor recreation. They have experienced instructors that love to share their passion for the outdoors, and trip guides that know our waterways and trails like the back of their hand. They are located near an abundance of recreational assets waiting to be discovered by you.
CITY: Aurora
Saw Wee Kee Park
Saw Wee Kee Park sits along the south shore of the Fox River. Located in Oswego this park has an abundance of fun, advanced mountain bike singletrack trails to conquer. These 5 miles of steep inclines and quick descents will give you plenty of stories to tell your friends. While you are there you can also fish, kayak and canoe along the Fox River.
CITY: Oswego
SciTech Hands-On Museum
Aurora's interactive science and technology center offers over 200 hands-on exhibits demonstrating the principles of electricity, weather, astronomy and nuclear energy.
CITY: Aurora
Settler's Hill Golf Course
This unique 18-hole course was built on the site of the old County Farm and Home; the dairy barn has been remodeled and is now used as a clubhouse. The course is 6,449 yards, par 72.
CITY: Geneva
Shabbona Lake State Park
Shabbona Lake State Park has 1,550 acres of rolling prairie and features a 318 acre man-made fishing lake. Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area provides a convenient, natural haven from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With facilities for picnicking, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and winter sports, Shabbona Lake is a convenient and comfortable retreat where you can refresh and reinvigorate yourself in a rare, unspoiled environment.
CITY: Shabbona
Siegel's Cottonwood Farm
Siegel's Cottonwood farm is a fourth generation working farm established in 1909. In the spring and early summer, the farm is open with a garden center featuring flowers, shrubs, and plants. From June 1st thru October, the farm is available for company picnics, group outings, corporate events and fundraisers. In the summer when the crop is ready its extra sweet corn. In the fall its Pumpkinfest time on the farm with playlands, cornfield mazes, new fun attractions, climbing wall, gem mining and much more. And then there is the award winning haunted prison, "Statesville."
CITY: Crest Hill
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
Named after a small pool of clear, bubbling water found at the site. Picnicking, fishing, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing.
CITY: Yorkville
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
A pool of clear bubbling water which sparkles like silver on sunny days provides the basis for the name of Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area. Even on extremely cold days, this pool does not freeze, and visitors marvel at the bordering beds of watercress. Majestic oaks and prairie grasslands provide a panorama of natural beauty to park visitors. The Fox River runs through this picturesque area which is also home to several small manmade lakes. A natural prairie restoration project gives visitors a feeling of the original landscape with native wildflowers, songbirds, waterfowl and upland game. Picnicking, fishing and hiking are popular pastimes in summer, with ice fishing, sledding, ice skating and cross-country ski trails available for the winter sports lover. For relaxing, exercising or just enjoying nature, Silver Springs is the perfect get away location.
CITY: Yorkville
Skydive Chicago
Skydive Chicago offers the best entertainment in the Midwest! The 220-acre resort offers camping, canoeing, hiking, fishing and swimming, all onsite. Stop by today!
CITY: Ottawa
Splash Country Water Park
This deluxe water park features tube slides, a simulated river, zero-depth pools and sand activity areas.
CITY: Aurora
Splash Station Waterpark
Railroad-themed, outdoor water park featuring a 6 person racing slide, body slides, tube slides, lazy river and zero depth pool.
CITY: Joliet
Springbrook Golf Course
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Springbrook Golf Course is a challenging 18-hole, 72-par championship facility with a natural turf driving range, short range, putting green and two practice bunkers. The clubhouse features a well-stocked golf shop and an eating area that seats 60.
CITY: Naperville
Springbrook Marina
Full-service marina. New and used boat sales, transient slips, fuel, restaurant. Open year-round.
CITY: Seneca


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The Utah Jazz are hiring.
With the announcement Monday that Tyrone Corbin would not be coming back next season, the team is in its first full-fledged coaching search since moving to Utah in the late 1970s.
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At the moment, the franchise is in the first stages of a process with no hard timeline. General manager Dennis Lindsey isn't sharing his short list. In fact, he says he doesn't even have one yet.
"Literally we haven't had one conversation with regard to names and criteria."
But in his quest to find the person to lead the Jazz into the next step of their rebuilding, Lindsey is in search of someone with a number of characteristics.
"Personal character. There's work ethic. There's competitive DNA. There's coaching acumen. Strategy."
"Ability to think on your feet. There are so many things that go into that job and it's a very tough job in so many ways. I think NBA players want honest and the truth as soon as you know it. I think they want somebody that gives them a good game plan that they can rally behind," Lindsey said this week, listing off what he'd like to see in the team's next coach.
But there are a few other things to consider in that help-wanted ad.
1. A commitment to defense
Coming into the season, Lindsey and the Jazz preached the importance of getting stops. But on the court, Corbin's crew couldn't deliver. The Jazz finished the season ranked last in defense and saw a substantial drop-off in effectiveness the last two months.
In Lindsey's own words: "Being a defensive program going forward is very important to who we are and what we want to be. We want to establish that foundation."
2. An ability to develop youth
At Monday's news conference, Lindsey defended the team's outgoing coach for his handling of the team's youngsters, saying that more often than not criticisms about playing time and rotations were "off the mark."
But the next guy will have to be at least that good and better.
The Jazz closed out the year starting five players who were 24 or younger. And the team could add three more young draft picks this summer if the front office elects to keep all of its picks in June.
3. A propensity for analytics
There were times throughout the season Corbin publicly discounted the numbers game that has become so prevalent in today's NBA. While there's certainly more to playing well than statistics, the numbers are important — especially to Lindsey and the new era of Jazz management.
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HEAT grill to medium-high heat. Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Grill steaks 3 to 4 min. or until done (160°F), turning once. Cut into thin slices; keep warm.
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Board Biography: Paula Redd Zeman
Paula Redd Zeman
Commissioner of Human Resources
Westchester County Government
Mamaroneck, NY
Paula Redd Zeman is Commissioner of Human Resources for Westchester County with jurisdiction over 35,000 public employees. She has been chief-of-staff and first vice-chair of the Westchester County Democratic Committee, a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, and a Presidential elector as a member of the Electoral College in 1996. Paula has served on the boards of numerous organizations including the Westchester Arts Council, the Harriman Society, and as Vice-Chair of the Empire State Pride Agenda. She has served as co-chair of the Task Force Foundation and as chair of the Task Force Action Fund as well as a co-chair of the Task Force's New York Leadership Awards.
Last Updated: 9-29-09
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