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- Address:
619 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60606Neighborhood:
West Loop
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $31 to $50
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.blackbirdrestaurant.com/
- Phone: 3127150708x
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday–Friday: 11:30am–2:00pm; Dinner: Sunday–Thursday: 5:00pm–10:00pm, Friday–Saturday: 5:00pm–11:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Paul Kahan, Chef de Cuisine David Posey
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wine
- Special Events: Please contact Sarah Humphreys, our Private Event Coordinator, at 312.496.0012 for more information.
A word from Blackbird
Critically acclaimed Blackbird is home base for Executive Chef Paul Kahan, winner of the James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef in 2013 and Best Chef of the Midwest in 2004.Continued
Chef de Cuisine Perry Hendrix joined Kahan in the kitchen in 2014, and together they craft elegant and imaginative Midwestern cuisine, showcasing farm-fresh ingredients to create a menu both classic and utterly approachable.
Managing Partner and Owner Donnie Madia and Architect Thomas Schlesser crafted a unique and timeless atmosphere in 1997, earning the James Beard Award for Best Restaurant Design and Best Restaurant Design Graphics in 2002.
Chef de Cuisine Perry Hendrix joined Kahan in the kitchen in 2014, and together they craft elegant and imaginative Midwestern cuisine, showcasing farm-fresh ingredients to create a menu both classic and utterly approachable.
Managing Partner and Owner Donnie Madia and Architect Thomas Schlesser crafted a unique and timeless atmosphere in 1997, earning the James Beard Award for Best Restaurant Design and Best Restaurant Design Graphics in 2002.
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Blackbird reviews from OpenTable diners
304 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.2
- Ambiance4Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (231)special occasion (165)notable wine list (86)hot spot (76)romantic (72)neighborhood gem (58)great for lunch (50)great for outdoor dining (40)good for groups (19)vibrant bar scene (12)late-night find (8)great for brunch (7)Show More
- Epic West Side diningMaxMilfordDined on 9/26/2014On our last trip, we had a drink at the bar and asked to stay for dinner. No, that seat is taken. So we planned ahead and that was really worth it. Epic. Service is attentive but not cloying or arrogant. Each course a work of art. Who knew chicken could be this good? Wonderful wine selection but not overwhelming.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- best lamb loin everAnnanVIPDined on 9/26/2014the two appetizers my wife and had were amazing. not your run of the mill beef carpaccio and sweetbread. The lamb loin that I had was definitely the best I've ever had.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ggfhVIPDined on 9/25/2014The food was wonderful. The only downside was the speed of the service. We were there for over two hours, with long gaps between courses. We were obviously on a business lunch, and the pace was a bit too slow as we all needed to return to the office.Special Features:
- A great contemporary American spotNutrProfDined on 9/24/2014Blackbird is an excellent culinary restaurant on the Chicago scene. The meals are creative and interesting but still honors the food. Service is outstanding.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 9/24/2014simply lovely presentation of excellent tasting food attentive staff not too intensive helpfulSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AMAZINGOpenTable Diner Since 2011VIPDined on 9/24/2014A true Chicago gem for the entire world to enjoy!!Special Features:
- Great food, ambiance and serviceSeattletravelerDined on 9/22/2014I had the tasting menu and two glasses of wine recommended by the server. Both wines were perfect! The food was wonderful with unexpected flavors that did not overwhelm the dish. I especially liked the melon soup with shrimp, the flavorful cheese, the bread, and the lamb with cucumber. I was visiting Chicago at the very end of a longer trip, and it was the first time I have eaten at an expensive restaurant by myself. Though not many people do it, I was happy I did as the staff was very accomodating and I even had a brief conversation with the couple next to me who were celebrating their anmiversary. The coffee finishing the experience was also excellent. Blackbird delivered a wonderful last evening experience on all levels.Special Features:
- Pleasantly surprised!elamericanoDined on 9/21/2014A wonderful place with good vibe. Elegant but simple decor. A lot of pretty, well dressed people. Acustics are good, comforting sounds of happy people talking and cutlery gently contacting the china. Food was exceptional. Ceative, but easy to interpret and understand. Great service. We had the pork collar and the lamb loin as our main dishes and the scallops and endive salad as appetizers. All were flawless, flavorfull and beautifully presented. Nice wine by the glass and bottle lists.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ValueengprofVIPDined on 9/21/2014Best quality for price restaurant in Chicago. Maybe in world (no competitor in NYC or SF or LA).Special Features:
- Anniversary DinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/21/2014We visited Blackbird for our first anniversary. We wanted to try everything so we decided on the tasting menu. We were not disappointed. Each dish was perfectly balanced. It was some of the best bites of food I have ever have. We had a superb bottle of wine and great cocktails to wrap up the night. It was more than worth every penny.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent service, decent foodOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 9/21/2014We had the dinner tasting menu at our table. The service was impeccable with the waiter recommending a beautiful wine. The tasting menu is 8 courses. This is the first that I've seen that had 3 of the 8 courses as desserts. Average desserts as they were with one particularly bad other than the cheese. Otherwise, the small small plates were good as well as the small entrees. Good to gret but not something that I will remember as amazing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Won't go back, deserve betterLovesfinediningDined on 9/21/2014Tables were too close and restaurant way too noisy. When I pay that much for a meal I want to be able to hold a conversation without raising my voice to be heard by the people I am dining with. When the servers were serving the next table, they were leaning over me. Service was OK, but not what I would expect for the price point. Several times tried to get the waiters attention and he made a rude remark about our celebration. Desert was the best part of the meal.Special Features:
- What a letdown!JG12VIPDined on 9/20/2014We went to Blackbird for an anniversary dinner. We were surprised and dismayed by the excessive noise level and the shoulder to shoulder cramped seating. At these prices ($40 and over for an entree, $120 for a tasting menu) it did not seem unreasonable to expect some luxury and attentiveness. Our waitress was pleasant and informative about the menu, but often disappeared and had to be flagged down to pour our wine, which when drinking a bottle that cost over $100 seemed unfair. The food did not make up for this. It was superbly prepared, but in a technical way that seemed devoid of the offer of pleasure. I had duck breast which in other restaurants seems unctuous. This dish was bland and dull, as was my wife's lamb loin.
- Great service..excellent fooddannibDined on 9/20/2014Took my best friend here for her birthday on 9/20/14. The service at Blackbird was some of the best I have ever experienced. Our group of three all were very VERY happy with both our drinks and food. Would definitely go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
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- AMcoupleVIPDined on 9/19/2014We picked several small plates and split them with the waitress making several recommendations and happily serving us course after course. It's a little Spartan - but that is the look they were going for. Very much not the usual fare - very different items with the farm to table touch. Will readily go back when we get to Chicago again!Special Features:
- Too GoodQuasiVeganFoodieVIPDined on 9/19/2014Just finished lunch with a friend at Blackbird. We both got the prix fixe and we both loved our meals. Despite the servers suggestion that the bbq eel was to-die-for I ordered the soup as a starter. Leek and potatoe soup was really great, but the bbq eel, which my friend wisely ordered per the lovely and handsome servers suggestion, was over-the-top amazing. We both had the monk fish for a main course. Again, we were blown away. The true pieces de resistance were the desserts. We decided to try one each of the two options on the prix fixe menu and share. My favorite was the sorbet, ice cream peach combo - OMG! Only compliant is that the dessert portion was generous and I left the restaurant full. Can't wait to come back soon!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Tasty lunchPhisinphoolVIPDined on 9/19/2014Had a tasty lunch, got to sit outside on a beautiful September day. The staff took great care of us. Thanks.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- fit for foodiesProfVIPDined on 9/18/2014Tasting menu was very good! All tastes were interesting, but nothing surprising to earn a Michelin star. Excellent wines.Special Features:
- defoodieDined on 9/17/2014We sat at the bar as our table was being prepared. The crowd was young and the scene very vibrant, despite it being mid week. Once seated we were handed menus and the wine and cocktail list. It seemed that it took forever to order drinks and then even longer for them to come. Once they arrived, it took even longer to give our dinner order. The food was fantastic, the flavors very vibrant and fresh. Appetizers were bested by dinners. I would highly recommend, despite my service experience. I got the impression they were understaffed that night.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great restaurantOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 9/17/2014Had a great meal with excellent service. Sean our server was excellent and attentive with great suggestions. Would definitely go back when we are in Chicago again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ExcellentoutoftownbankersDined on 9/14/2014This is world class in terms of food. Not an average place but definitely fit for a special occasionSpecial Features:
- Lunch Prix FixeMattDined on 9/11/2014Lunch prix fixe was incredible. Flawless food. Perfect service. Amazing value at only $25pp for three courses. Easily the best value for lunch in the city. Will absolutely go again. Highly recommended.Special Features:
- CandyVIPDined on 9/9/2014Awesome service & food. Really enjoyed the restaurant.I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/9/2014We came here for lunch based on the reviews for this being a very good restaurant. The food was definitely great but the service was not. The servers were very pretentious and we had various servers that we weren't really sure who our main server was. It seems like they were trying really hard to sell an image of their restaurant as being modern and clean, which it was but it felt like they were trying to hard. I was happy to have tried this restaurant out but there is way too much hype about it. This sure didn't measure up to our expectations. I would not recommend this to my friends nor will I come again.Special Features:
- Old favorite continues to shineBombayDined on 9/8/2014Excellent and imaginative food, excellent wine list, with enough reasonably priced wines so that you needn't bust the budget. Not pretentious.Special Features:
- Penn4Dined on 9/8/2014This was our first time dining here.We thought it was too expensive for the quality of the food. The food arrived warm, not hot as it should. the service was good, but not the level of attentiveness we expected.
- Outstanding but....ScottVIPDined on 9/6/2014I love Blackbird and always recommend it to friends. That said, it's not for everyone. The tables against the wall are so close together that it can make conversation challenging. Plus it's annoying when someone gets up or sits down at the table next to you. The decor and food presentation is minimalist. In some cases you might wonder if something is missing on your plate because there is a large blank space in the middle as the food is placed to one side. What isn't missing is amazing food and creativity.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great West Loop restaurantCanadianfoodieDined on 9/4/2014Blackbird is highly recommended in a travel book that we used, and I have to say that it didn't disappoint. Between the two of us, we tried two different appetizers, two different entrees, and two different desserts. Everything was exceptionally delicious. It's a busy restaurant and the tables are crammed side by side, leading to a high noise level. But this did not diminish the quality of our dining experience. A great place in the West Loop.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious Food, Great ServiceSteakhouseDined on 9/2/2014We had a great experience dining at Blackbird for my Fiance's 30th birthday. The food was outstanding (try the scallops!) and our service was super helpful without being overly invasive. The have a small outdoor patio which was perfect for the night we were there. The food was reasonably priced and they have an extensive wine list.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Still my favoritellaassDined on 9/2/2014Blackbird is still my favorite restaurant in the city. Perfect for a nice lunch, a special occasion or a romantic dinner. Been here at least 30 times and although the service was good this past visit, it is usually very good. Maybe just a new waiter.Special Features:
- A standard that deserves its rep.NutrProfDined on 8/31/2014Contemporary dining with creative dishes that still honored the food. Wine list is solid and not over-priced.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Exquisite & MemorableFudluvVIPDined on 8/30/2014From the moment you walk into the restaurant, you are made to feel special. It's white walls and clean, sleek aesthetics are fresh and modern. The service is impeccable. The food is divine. It's a restaurant that has stood the test of time and will hopefully continue to do so for years to come. Five Stars all the way!!!!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 8/30/2014Three of us experienced a wonderful dining adventure at Blackbird! We had read good things about the executive chef and were delighted to get reservations when visiting Chicago. The cocktails were delicious. We had the seven course tasting menu with wine pairings and were very impressed. The service was timely and informative. The food looked and tasted amazing! I hope we have reason to travel to Chicago again soon so we can return to this excellent restaurant!Special Features:
- Lunch first time at BlackbirdbigeaterDined on 8/28/2014We went with the three course tasting menu for the day. The food choices were varied and everything that each of the four of us had was quite good. We had one appetizer and although I being a meat eater thought my portion of hangar steak was a bit small (probably due to the tasting menu) left full. We had planned this to be our big meal for the day and it filled that need. It was our anniversary and they provided a free desert on top of the desert that came for each person with the tasting menu. I am unsure that was customary because we were told an owner was dining and overheard it was our anniversary and suggested providing the desert. It was a memorable experience and I would recommend the restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Impeccable Service!amacbVIPDined on 8/27/2014Had a last minute change if plans and ended up at Blackbird with party of 6. They welcomed us warmly and were the exact right balance of service without being intrusive. The food was excellent, from the crisp potato cup in my salad to the perfectly prepared sturgeon. The Josmeyer Reisling in their wine list is one of my favorites - and not easily found. An overall great experience! Thank you Blackbird!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Service; Great DrinksAllisonVIPDined on 8/27/2014The cocktail menu was a main highlight, but really everything was on point in the kind of restaurant that provides its patrons with purses a table-top holder.. that is to say, down to the minute place setting, they thought of everything at black bird (get the "pudding" dessert - decadent!)Special Features:
- Very GoodInsightFoodDined on 8/25/2014Blackbird does a fantastic job with their overall dining experience. The setting of the restaurant is quite intimate, yet still bright and lively. Being able to see the entire kitchen (3 people) from the dining room prepare all of the food is very impressive. Their French style is very good, loaded with rich, decadent flavor. The presentation of each plate is great , despite the somewhat small portion size. I would suggest trying the pre fixe menu for lunch. It's rotational and allows you to try 3 dishes of your choice an appetizer, entree and dessert. I'll definately be going back to check out the dinner and drinksSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointmentRossDined on 8/24/2014The decor was too sterile and white. The service was prompt ( though the restaurant was only half full) and stilted. The meals arrived too quickly giving the impression of being rushed. The food flavours did not match ( raw turnips with the duck did not gel and the sauce with the monk fish was not nice) and while the chocolate dessert was delicious, presented looking like a cow's pad did nothing for me. The tea's were lovely but the wine's were mediocre - though that could have been our poor selection. Overall disappointing, over rated and over priced. Had more enjoyable meals in Chicago at Seasons 52 and another small restaurant around the corner from there - can't remember the name but great food, wine and service for 2/3 price. R
- First visit1stvisitVIPDined on 8/23/2014Outstanding and innovative food, who knew sturgeon could be so good. The bittersweet chocolate pudding was one of the best desserts I have ever had.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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- HAS has an average dollar-volume (as measured by average daily share volume multiplied by share price) of $100.8 million.
- HAS traded 225,255 shares today in the pre-market hours as of 9:05 AM, representing 11.4% of its average daily volume.
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- HAS's revenue growth has slightly outpaced the industry average of 0.2%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly increased by 1.9%. This growth in revenue does not appear to have trickled down to the company's bottom line, displayed by a decline in earnings per share.
- Compared to its closing price of one year ago, HAS's share price has jumped by 30.10%, exceeding the performance of the broader market during that same time frame. Regarding the stock's future course, although almost any stock can fall in a broad market decline, HAS should continue to move higher despite the fact that it has already enjoyed a very nice gain in the past year.
- The gross profit margin for HASBRO INC is rather high; currently it is at 53.22%. It has increased from the same quarter the previous year. Regardless of the strong results of the gross profit margin, the net profit margin of 9.23% trails the industry average.
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5 Stocks Poised for Breakouts
One stock that's trending very close to triggering a major breakout trade is Uni-Pixel (UNXL), a development stage company that has developed, patented and demonstrated a new color display technology in the form of proof of concept prototypes, which it calls Time Multiplexed Optical Shutter. This stock has been on fire so far in 2013, with shares up 32%.
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If you take a look at the chart for Uni-pixel, you'll notice that this stock has been uptrending strong for the last month, with shares soaring higher from its recent low of $12.53 to its high of $18.87 a share. During that uptrend, shares of UNXL have been consistently making higher lows and higher highs, which is bullish technical price action. That uptrend has come with heavy upside volume days and it's now pushing shares of UNXL within range of triggering a major breakout trade.Traders should now look for long-biased trades in UNXL if it manages to break out above some near-term overhead resistance levels at $18.87 to $19.67 a share with high volume. Look for a sustained move or close above those levels with volume that hits near or above its three-month average action of 643,079 shares. If that breakout triggers soon, then UNXL will set up to enter new 52-week high territory, which is bullish technical price action. Some possible upside targets off that move are $25 to $27 a share. Traders can look to buy UNXL off any weakness to anticipate that breakout and simply use a stop that sits right around some key near-term support at $16.50 a share. One could also buy off strength once UNXL takes out those breakout levels with volume and then simply use a stop that sits just below $18 a share. This stock has big time short-squeeze potential if that breakout triggers soon, since its current short interest as a percentage of its float is crazy high at 28.4%. The float is also very small for UNXL at just 7.97 million shares, so if that breakout hits be ready to play it.
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I hope that they are going to stick to a faster timeline after this patch. They took 4.5 months for 4.1 which is understandable considering the huge amount of bugs they had to fix. I give them a lot of credit for getting almost all of the game destroying bugs fixed and the classes to mainly be balanced in PVP/PVE via all of the patches from 4.0.3 to 4.1. That is very hard to do and something that really didn't happen in vanilla, wrath, or BC. But after that and when they start really working on the raids, they need to release them in a quicker manner. 7 bosses is a good raid number, but for a tier, it will get old quickly. I'm enthusiastic about this raid but I'm hoping that they will be on a 2 month timline for patches after this. Let's hope.


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Valley Christian Center to hold fourth annual family holiday celebration this weekend
By Sonya Meyerhofer
Tuesday, December 04, 2012 4:05 AM
Christmas is a time for family and nothing will demonstrate that better than when Valley Christian Center in Spring Valley holds its fourth annual "A Family Christmas" holiday celebration this Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m.
"I always look forward to the feeling of 'warmth' I get each time we put on this event. As I see community people coming together to enjoy each other's company, it brings the whole meaning of Christmas to life," said Maria Kujawa, an organizer of the event.
This is a free event that the whole family can enjoy. "With the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season sometimes rendering us stressed out, we invite the community at large to celebrate this blessed time in a beautifully warm environment where we can all, just for a few hours, shake off the demands of our hectic lives while sharing food, fellowship, fun, and family entertainment," said Kujawa.
One will be able to stroll down the church's elaborately decorated "Candy Cane Lane," where they will find a kids' craft room and snack room. Also in this area, Photography by Kari will be set up to take family photos. Kujawa said this is a "great deal" offered during this event. The sittings are 12 minutes long, offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For $20, families can get a 5x7 and an 8x10 photo. They will also have the option of purchasing photo Christmas cards that will be ready to send out in time for the holiday. Please reserve a spot by Dec. 5 by calling 346-2101.
The Root River Revelers will sing a variety of Christmas favorites starting at 6:15 p.m. Accompanying them on keyboard will be Suz Eberle.
There will be gourmet appetizers for visitors to enjoy. "Rachel Decker of Rachel's Kitchen always pulls together a wonderful array of food that will appeal to all ages," said Kujawa.
"With both hot and cold food options and a beautiful display of sweet treats, everyone is sure to find something they will enjoy!"
Each year there is a different decoration theme - this year it is "Winter Wonderland." Kujawa noted, "Changing the décor keeps things fresh and we usually have different people who get involved with helping each year, so new ideas come up as we set up."
Also different each year is the entertainment. This year Brave Community Theatre is offering a 20-minute production called "Angels with Paper Wings" both evenings at 6:45 p.m. It is directed by Ashley Cleveland and the cast includes Bonnie Austin, Dani Scholze, Shelby Larson, Stephanie Bowe, and Krista Johnson.
Also presented each evening at 7:30 p.m. will be the "It's a Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play" by Joe Landry, which is set in the 1940s. The original music and musical arrangements were written by Kevin Connors. Kujawa said this production offers a "blast from the past feel as five actors and a sound-effects man tell this beloved story from the set of a radio station." The cast includes Jeff Thauwald, Rodney Vorwerk, Erick Lohmann, Julie Mlinar and Kujawa. Sound-effect creations are by Jeff Gillespie.
She added, "While it is not a musical per se, there are numerous musical cues throughout the production."
Valley Christian Center will also offer a coat check and optional valet parking for its guests both evenings.
Kujawa said Valley Christian Center likes to offer these types of events entire families can enjoy, adding, "We also feel it is important to offer events locally. Our community has so much talent and we like to team up with other businesses and organizations to showcase just how much we have going on right here in town."
"It does end up being a very full weekend with all of the Christmas on Historic Broadway happenings, but we see that as a positive!"
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Jennie Garth's 5-Year-Old Has Arthritis
90210 star speaks out about her family's health crisis.
What is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, and what are the symptoms? Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson fills us in:
• Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. In Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (also known as JRA), kids have one or more swollen, painful joints and often get fevers or rashes.
• JRA affects somewhere between 150,000 to 250,000 kids in the U.S., and it is twice as likely to appear in females. It can be short term (lasting a few weeks) or chronic and progressive (lasting years).
• JRA is not the same as your grandmother's arthritis. It tends to affect the big joints (like the hips, knees, elbows and shoulders) rather than smaller ones (though it certainly can show up in the fingers and toes, too). It can be
present in one joint, many joints, or all over the body with "systemic" symptoms.
• The symptoms of JRA can be obvious--like massively swollen knees and elbows with no preceding trauma--but they can also be subtle. Sometimes kids just have soreness in a joint or two or waxing and waning rashes. Fevers often accompany JRA. These fevers spike high in the evening and then go away during the daytime.
• JRA is thought to be autoimmune, meaning that the body's immune system accidentally turns on itself, generating inflammation and swelling. Therefore, the medical treatments for JRA are anti-inflammatory medicines. Physical therapy and exercise are extremely important with JRA, because the joints need to be mobilized--otherwise they can become stiff and the muscles around them weak. Often, JRA is managed by muscle and joint specialists called rheumatologists.
Any advice for Jennie Garth, Moms? Please comment below.
My 9 year old has recently been diagnosed as well. Her knee is twice the size of the other and she gets really sore in the mornings or if she straightens it. Our Dr. is sending her right to an eye doctor to be sure it doesn't affect her sight. Good luck.
There is nothing worse than seeing your child in pain!
my sister has jra with swelling on her fingers as well. She is 20 and was a very active athlete at her high school but she had to stop all that due to severe pain. Its strange how it just suddenly showed up out of nowhere. I feel hopeless when i see her in pain, she just jokes that she'll have to wear her wedding finger around her neck in a necklace when that day comes. Hope there is a cure soon.
Please, please look into her diet. nightshade plants, I.E. Tomatoes,Potatoes especiallymake my condition worse. God Bless
I am so sorry about the poor child. It is such a painful thing. It's so sad when a child (or anyone, but children should be carefree)has to suffer. I will pray for her and her family.
my prayers are with you. hope she gets better soon.
My two year old daughter also has Juvenile Arthritis. She first started limping at 18 months. It took us 5 months to finally get an MRI to find out what was causing her the pain. At this point she had reverted back to crawling. We were told after the MRI that it was Juvenile Arthritis. She has been on medication for 8 months now. Her swelling has decreased and she is starting to run again. I am glad to hear you daughter is in remission. We are hoping our daughter will eventually get there also. Best wishes to you.
As a wellness doctor, I have my patients checked for food allergies. About 80% of RA is caused by food alergies - adult and juvenile. Scratch test is 70-90% inaccurate. It has to be the blood test. Once the allergens are removed, there is marked improvement of symptoms.
When my son was in the 4th grade, he had similar symptoms. We thought, along with his doctor, that he had sprained his ankle. A week later, his doctor thankfully recognized that it was serious, and immediately sent him to the LA Children's Hospital where he received excellent care. Within 3 days, the reumatologist diagnosed him with "reactive arthritis". He was observed by a steady stream of doctors/interns since this diagnosis was so rare. We were told that his immune system was reacting to the leftover antibodies from a previous strep throat. Something about the streptococcus was similar to the joints which caused the antibodies to attack the joints even though there was no streptococcus left. He just had to wait out the condition until his antibodies died out. This was a very painful, serious condition that caused swelling from his foot all up his leg preventing him from walking. He was in a wheelchair for 2 months, and it took 6 months until the antibodies disappeared. He is now 20, and has not had a reocurrence since.
Since that time I have developed rheumatoid arthritis myself, and have found some ways to manage include moderate exercise, and eliminating foods that aggravate it for example spicy or salty foods.
My advise for Jenny is to look into MonaVie - it's all natural fruit juice.
And if Jenny reads the advice she can contact me through my website.
I wonder if she's fully vaccinated. Arthritis is on the rise in children now and before it was hardly even heard of (before all the vaccinations) especially in children. Maybe she should treat her for vaccine damage and see if it will help any.
"Today, arthritis affects one in three Americans, and about 300,000 American children have juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.10 Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis used to be so rare that statistics were not kept until its recent rise in children."
The Arthritis Foundation is a good source of information. I was diagnosed at 9 months and I think this helped my mom get a lot of information. I still go to them for info. and I am 34 now.
The Arthritis Foundation is an excellent source for education, other families that are dealing with the same problems. Another additional source is the Arthritis Today magazine. You may wish to check that out as well. www.arthritis.org
i am 34 years old and have had polyarticula jra since age 4. jra is not on the rise in recent years. people have just started talking about this disease and brought it into the public eye. vaccines and allergans have nothing to do with getting jra and i wish people would stop telling people not to get vaccinated for fear of getting jra. do your homework first before putting false information out there.
A close friends daughter was diagnosed at age 6 with JRA but it took 2 years to get to that diagnosis and by then her dad was carrying her everywhere. They moved from the east coast to Arizona and the dry climate helped. She has had several joint replacements done starting as a teen but she doesn't complain about her life. She is happily employed as a teacher in Arizona.
My advice to any mom who's child has JRA, including a celebrity mom - is get educated and be strong enough to advocate for your child. Contrary to some of the reports - remission does not happen "most of the time" and when it does, it is not always permanent. This disease can rear it's ugly head years after "remission". Be vigilant and prepared to give your child the best shot at a healthy, happy future.
And for Jennie in particular - I would love some of her celebrity put to good use to draw attention - ongoing and meaningful attention - to this disease.
Just because that six months of hell is over for her, doesn't mean they are over for almost 300,000 other kids with some form of arthritis…..
My 10 year old daughter has recently under gone testing for JRA. I have never been through anything like this. Our daugter is in so much pain and missing school. I as well have been out of work. I find that people are not educated on this paticular illness. Most people think I will give her ibuprofen and she should be good to go in a couple of days. It is heartbreaking when your child cannot get out of bed on her own or make it to the bathroom on her own. I don't think the public understands how dbilitating this illness can be. I keep thinking we'll wake up from this nightmare.
I belive that a celebrity could and would draw notheing but good attention to this disease.
We have been going through not 6 month of hell but 3 1/2 yrs of hell.
My 7 yr. old was diagnosed at age 4, since then she has been on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory's, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (Methotexate), and now her dr. has added a biologic respone moifier (Etanercept:Enbrel).
The Arthritis Foundation can and is helping. Join or form a walk team in your area to raise money for (research), to raise awareness that KIDS GET ARTHRITIS, TOO!.


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Testing Students with Disabilities
Testing Accommodations
Policies, procedures, and resources for testing accommodations available to eligible students in the North Carolina Testing Program.
2014 Testing Students with Disabilities: North Carolina Testing Program (pdf, 1.3mb)
Publication containing policies and procedures for testing students with disabilities (September 2014)
2009-10 Mathematics Assessments at the School Level (xls, 1mb)
Understanding the Individual Student Report Documents (UISRs)
A web page containing all of the UISRs for the North Carolina testing program including alternate assessments.
Writing Assessment System Pilot
Information on the writing assessment system pilot for grades 4 and 7 including information on available accommodations
Districtwide Assessments (pdf, 230kb)
Letter from Elsie Leak and Lou Fabrizio regarding districtwide assessments and the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to include all students with disabilities
North Carolina Testing Program Assessment Options
Information on the standard test administration and alternate assessment options available and their eligibility criteria
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Students with Transitory Impairments and Section 504 (pdf, 16kb)
Information on students identified with a transitory impairment (i.e., not Section 504-eligible)
College and Career Readiness Alternate Assessment Brief (pdf, 105kb)
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Testing Accommodations: North Carolina Testing Program (ppt, 512kb)
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Testing Accommodations: What are They and How Are They Implemented? (pps, 450kb)
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Sheep slaughter 'cruel and brutal'
Richard Willingham Regional Affairs Correspondent AUSTRALIAN sheep have been clubbed, stabbed and buried alive during a brutal culling of animals in Pakistan, sparking fresh calls for the trade to be phased out and banned.
Greens deal opens way for delayed national poker machine reform
Richard Willingham CONTROVERSIAL watered down national poker machine reforms are set to be implemented after the Greens agreed to back the Gillard government's scheme, which will also give the green light for a trial...
MPs push for animal welfare
Richard Willingham Regional Affairs Correspondent THE Egyptian government has sought to reassure Australian authorities that cattle in Egypt will only have their ears removed after they have been slaughtered.
Pokie venues tax will pay for reforms
Richard Willingham POKER machine venues, regardless of size, will all pay a new government tax to help fund national reforms, although the price is yet to be set.
Regional high-speed rail forecast as $48b winner
Richard Willingham AN east-coast high-speed railway linking major cities would deliver $48b worth of benefits.
Calls for a national fire front
Richard Willingham The firefighters' union and the Greens are concerned about Australia's readiness to deal with the increasing threat of extreme bushfires caused by climate change and are calling for a more national...
Napthine takes the reins after Baillieu's leadership crumbles
Josh Gordon, Richard Willingham, Henrietta Cook Ted Baillieu has resigned as the Victorian premier and been replaced by former Liberal leader Denis Napthine, after the surprise resignation of Frankston MP Geoff Shaw from the Liberal party...
Greens bill to ban odds on sport shows
Richard Willingham Proposed legislation outlaws sports-related programs spruiking odds during their shows.
More animal cruelty claims in Malaysia
Richard Willingham Controversial live exports trade facing further scrutiny with fresh allegations of cruelty.
Marine park negotiations hit impasse
Richard Willingham MORE than 400 people and businesses in the marine and fishing industries are refusing to co-operate with the federal government's consultation process over environmental planning and new marine parks.
Liberals pick new man for Bendigo
Richard Willingham Small-business owner Greg Bickley to run in retiring Labor backbencher Steve Gibbons' seat.
Footy punting to double in next five years
Richard Willingham Betting on football is set to double over the next five years to $1.8 billion a year, driven by strong growth in online gambling, a new Deloitte report says.
Caught in the web: footy betting will double to $1.5b, says report
Richard Willingham BETTING on AFL and league is set to double over the next five years, driven by strong growth in online gambling, a new Deloitte report says.
Trouble in the Top End
Richard Willingham Northern Australia's cattle industry is struggling to recover from the scandal surrounding how cruelly our cattle were being slaughtered in Indonesia.
Coalition trades blows over Cubbie Station
Michelle Grattan and Richard Willingham Shadow treasurer Joe Hockey has publicly rebuked Nationals Senate leader Barnaby Joyce, in open warfare within the Coalition frontbench about a Chinese-led consortium's purchase of Cubbie Station.
Cruelty claims over sheep sold and killed despite rules
Richard Willingham LIVESTOCK exporters are being investigated after allegations Australian sheep are being illegally sold and slaughtered inhumanely at a notorious Kuwait market.
Activists fear new cruelty cases in animal sacrifices
Richard Willingham Animal rights activists fear there will be more revelations of cruelty to Australian sheep exported to the Middle East during an upcoming Muslim festival.
Push for food labelling shake-up
Richard Willingham COUNTRY of origin labelling on food packaging would detail where the food is grown and produced, not where it is packaged, under a Greens proposal to be introduced to Federal Parliament today.
Food-labelling bill puts Greens in hot water
Richard Willingham Legislation would define country of origin labelling to reflect where raw produce originated.
Pakistan will cull 'healthy' sheep
Richard Willingham More than 20,000 Australian sheep are facing premature slaughter in Pakistan.


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MIAMI — Authorities say two young men who became "stranded and disoriented" while taking part in a python hunt in Florida's Everglades have been rescued.
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International Course on Wetland Conservation and Management, Karachi, February 1999
International Course on Wetland Conservation and Management 1999
10-24 February 1999
Organized by: The Scientific and Cultural Society of Pakistan
In collaboration with the Ramsar Convention Bureau, Switzerland
Wetlands are areas where water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. According to the Ramsar definition, "areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide n exceed six meters". In addition, the Convention provides that wetlands: "may incorporate riparian and coastal zones adjacent to the wetlands, and islands or bodies of marine water deeper than six meters at low tide lying within the wetlands".
Wetlands are among the most productive life-support systems in the world and are of immense socio-economic and ecological importance to mankind. They are critical for the maintenance of biodiversity and perform a great role in the biosphere. Ironically wetlands have been perceived as wastelands associated with disease, difficulty and danger. Emphasizing the negative impacts and ignoring their importance, these habitats were considered obstacles in the path of progress and hence drained, filled, despoiled and degraded for economic gains. The wetland loss has been responsible for bringing to the verge of extinction countless species of plants and animals. Inadequate understanding of the crucial role and utility of wetlands is a matter of serious concern.
Wetlands support high concentrations of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrate species. Wetlands are also important storehouses of plant genetic material. Rice, for example, which is a common wetland plant, is the staple diet of more than half of humanity.
Wetlands and their management have become internationally recognized issues. The Montreux recommendation states that "if management measures are deemed appropriate, a management plan should be developed and put into action." At the 6th Conference of Contracting Parties held in March 1996 in Brisbane, Australia, this recommendation was reconfirmed. The wetlands issue is further shown to have a very high priority in Agenda 21, one of the documents of UNCED, Rio de Janeiro, 1992. Wetland management planning involves hydrological, biological, sociological and administrative factors. Generally people who have managed wetland do not possess the current and up-to-date knowledge and skills for good wetland management planning and a wise use of wetlands. In this connection the Scientific and Cultural Society of Pakistans organizing the International Course on Wetland Conservation and Management, in collaboration with Ramsar Convention Bureau, aims to provide practical training about Wetland Management Planning with other topics relevant to wetlands, from February 10-24, 1999, in Karachi, Pakistan.
This course is intended for those who are involved in wetland management planning. They may be government officials concerned with wetland management planning, policies and development, protected areas officers, water resource managers, employees of local authorities, university research and teaching staff, NGO officers involved in wetlands management/research and graduate students with special subject of wetland.
The course will be aimed at focusing the current knowledge and skills about wetland management planning with other relevant topics. Specifically, the course will aim at the following goals:
- Classification of wetlands, including their socio-economic values.
- Ecological survey design and sampling techniques.
- Inventory techniques and development of monitoring program.
- Planning of wetland management.
- Introduction to using GIS for wetland mapping and management.
- Major current issues of Asian wetlands.
During the course the participants will prepare one management plan for their own countrys wetlands. This course is designed to provide practical and field work knowledge/experience but before the start of each practical exercise, lectures/demonstration will be given to provide the theoretical background.
Course participants will work on own/host country wetland case. This will be done in small group. During the preparation of wetland management plan and case study, participants will have the opportunity to discuss suggestions and ideas with their colleagues.
- B.Sc or equivalent degree / Field experience equal to such a level.
- At least two years professional experience in wetland management or managerial level experience related to wetlands or protected areas.
- Good command of English. observation, assessment and communication skills. (SCSP reserve the right to require a proficiency certificate in a English language).
Course admission application should be sent directly to the Secretary, International Course on Wetland Conservation and Management 1999:
The Scientific and Cultural Society of Pakistan, Head Office: B-7, Sheet No. 25 Model Colony, Karachi-75100 Pakistan.
The office of SCSP must receive your application with documents and resume before December 20, 1998.
Number of Participants: the maximum number of participants is 25.
Notification of acceptance: The notification of selected candidate will be on First week of January 1999 after the meeting of the SCSP selection board.
The total tuition fee is US $400 which includes administration fees, course materials, traveling during the course as this part of the program, and certificate awarding ceremony.
Accommodation in Karachi will be available at hostels and hotels ranging from US$ l5 to US$20 per night. Meals are available at hotels and hostels for around US$ 15 per day. Participants may be financially supported by their governments, employers, NGOs or by fellowship granting organizations such as the Asian Development Bank, FAO, USAID, World Bank, WWF, UNEP, Global Environment Fund, UNESCO, and IUCN.
Upon completion of the course, participants are granted a Certificate of Attendance.
The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat, sometimes known as the Ramsar Convention from its place of adoption in 1971 in Iran, is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for international cooperation for the conservation of wetland habitats. The Convention entered into force in 1975 and now has 112 Contracting Parties in all parts of the world, with nearly 1000 wetlands designated for the Ramsar List of Wetlands International Importance. The UNESCO serves as Depository for the Convention. The secretariat, or Bureau, is an independent body sharing headquarters with the World Conservation Union in Gland, Switzerland.
The Scientific and Cultural Society of Pakistan (SCSP) was established in 1977 as a Scientific. Educational, Cultural, Non-governmental, Non-profit, Non-political independent Organization. As an NGO the SCSP has been accredited with United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), Commission on Sustainable Development, United Nations. The SCSP is a full member of the World Conservation Union (IUCN).
The primary aim of the SCSP is to improve the quality of Research and Education, popularize the Scientific research, Social development and establish International Scientific and Cultural cooperation.
The SCSP works to promote scientific research, education and social development and to create awareness. The SCSP has started a series of Educational Training Courses in the different fields of science & technology to impart the latest research and techniques to highly qualified persons since 1988 and trained more than 3000 persons.
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History and Memory: Thatcher and the lens of perception
On Monday 8th April 2013, I was interrupted whilst outlining an article on religion by news of the death of the person who had been on the front cover of my A-Level British History textbook. Actually, Margaret Thatcher had not been on the cover of the textbook; she was the cover of the textbook.
The course, which covered political and social history from 1945 to 1990, was visually represented not by an architectural or thematic fixture of postwar politics – the reconstructed House of Commons, an NHS hospital, a motorway under construction etc – but by a single Prime Minister. Of the names which the sixth form students of 2010 learned in studying British governments of the twentieth century, one was already known even to those previously uninterested in political history. Whilst Baldwin, Attlee and Wilson were new and unfamiliar, Thatcher is the name that everybody knew.
The memorialising of an established political icon is tinged with semantics and unspoken priorities; for the 24-hour news providers in the UK, BBC News Channel and Sky News, a semblance of balance and impartiality is the most obvious. Under the surface, the need to convey the importance of the life and work of an individual to those too young to remember them firsthand is another concern. For those under the age of twenty-five, there is virtually no first-hand 'memory' of Margaret Thatcher's premiership accessible, and for those uninitiated in the mores of political history, new understanding must be constructed, in many instances from scratch.
What is more notable about the coverage of Baroness Thatcher's death for historians (by which I mean greenhorn History students like me as well as amateur history buffs) is the presentation of the events which shaped her time in office. Either that, or the inverse, with her premiership and personality being accredited for the complete 'transformation' (an already vastly overused favourite by the self-consciously 'objective') and the very redefinition of the British political landscape.
As the news channels loop footage of Thatcher in her later years meeting more contemporaneous politicians in some of her final public appearances, we are shown the formative events of her political career in near-hagiographic retrospective show reels.
In addition to the formation of new understanding in the young and those without any direct experience of the Thatcher years, it will be important to see how those with first-hand recollections now perceive the period from 1979-1990. Orwell's timeless aphorism of "who controls the past" via the political present, and consequently the future is pertinent here if only for the extreme rose-tinting of lenses applied by print, television and online media.
While Margaret Thatcher is referred to in almost every tribute and obituary as 'divisive', a courageous character is built up around the Iron Lady for her crusades against enemies internal and external, reflecting her own view – The Independent's obituary states that "her own self-image was of an outsider battling with an inert establishment." Through this overt emphasis on her personal character, reinforcing and redoubling the cult of personality around Thatcher indulged in by her supporters and opponents alike, a singular historical focus is the result.
Less than one week before her death, Private Eye mocked a "new and pervasive tendency" in modern British historiography for right-wing revisionism and a deeply Thatcher-centric view of postwar politics. In the Books and Bookmen section of Eye 1337, the efforts of Dominic Sandbrook and Graham Stewart in recently-published narrative histories of the 1970s and 1980s which do little more than make Margaret Thatcher the central subject, glossing over or ignoring completely the presence of other substantial figures of the period.
However comical the efforts of her admirers to place her at the centre of everything, even when it requires the greatest stretches of the imagination, there is a disturbing element of historical distortion present in the Thatcher-centric view of recent history. We can expect it to become more visible during the inevitable coming months of commissioned biographies and the personal memoirs of others which emphasise her presence and their proximity to her.
The news that her 'ceremonial' funeral will align her posthumously to the state of Princess Diana should prompt concern in its twofold implications. Beyond the practicalities of the funeral itself, placing Baroness Thatcher with the religiously-revered Diana will only elevate her further beyond criticism and above all, critical judgement of her character and policies.
The aborted religion article turned out to be a useful template. History, historians and the British public will be the worse off if a former Prime Minister is deified and deemed beyond reproach. To speak ill of the private dead is a legitimate concern. To silence and self-censor accurate appraisals of a once-powerful public figure is a grave error.


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Land Trails at Blackwater
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge currently has four land trails: the Marsh Edge Trail, the Woods Trail, the Key Wallace Trail, and the Tubman Road Trail, which are all open from dawn to dusk every day.
The Marsh Edge Trail is the only trail that is paved, and it is wheelchair and stroller friendly (see note below). Also please remember that no pets are allowed on any of the trails; this policy is to protect the endangered ground-feeding Delmarva fox squirrel.
Tips for those using the trails: Anyone who comes during warm weather is advised to bring insect repellent. Also, the three unpaved trails can get soggy in wet weather, so visitors should wear appropriate footwear if it's been raining. Finally, during the fall hunting season, the Key Wallace Trail may be closed periodically for safety reasons.
Read on for details about the main features of each trail. And for further information, look for trail brochures at the trailheads or at the Refuge Visitor Center.
Marsh Edge Trail
(Note: This trail is closed during eagle nesting season due to an eagle pair nesting near the parking lot.)
The Marsh Edge Trail can be found by turning left at the first fork on the Wildlife Drive. This trail is the most popular at Blackwater Refuge because it runs along the scenic Little Blackwater River and Blackwater River and also because it is paved for the entire 1/3-mile length. The trail contains a covered picnic area, benches, and an observation boardwalk that juts out into the river. From the trail, visitors can see an osprey platform in the water, and during nesting season (from March through September) there are likely to be ospreys in or near the nest. Bald eagles can sometimes be seen perched in the nearby trees or on islands that are visible from the trail. If visitors are lucky, they might see eagles or ospreys fishing in the shallow rivers.
Read our Marsh Edge Trail brochure (631KB PDF file) for more information about what is on the trail. Visitors can also get a trail brochure at the trailhead or at the Visitor Center.
Woods Trail
The 1/2-mile Woods Trail offers visitors an opportunity to see the endangered Delmarva fox squirrel. Blackwater Refuge is home to the largest remaining natural population of this squirrel in the country. The Woods Trail is an area that is managed to provide habitat for the endangered squirrel, which prefers a mature forest with little undergrowth. In spring, these wet woods are alive with the calls of mating tree frogs and toads, as well as numerous songbirds.
Visitors can access the Woods Trail from the Wildlife Drive (the first right after the observation blind).
Key Wallace Trail and Demonstration Forest
The Key Wallace Trail and Demonstration Forest provides visitors with a chance to observe forest management techniques, as well as wildlife and birds. Cornelius "Key" Wallace was the fourth manager of Blackwater Refuge; he served with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 1942 to 1968, and he was instrumental in attracting more migratory waterfowl to the Refuge. Over one-third of Blackwater Refuge is forest, and the trail property includes some of the largest mature tracts on the Delmarva Peninsula. Much of the forest management at the Refuge is directed at increasing habitat for forest-interior dwelling birds and the endangered Delmarva fox squirrel. Protected forests at the Refuge are a vital haven for local wildlife as more land around Blackwater Refuge is given over to development.
The Key Wallace Trail and Demonstration Forest is at the intersection of Key Wallace Drive and Egypt Road (see map), near the entrance to the Wildlife Drive. The Key Wallace Trail is approximately 2.7 miles long and takes about two hours to hike. The trail is divided into two sections marked as yellow and blue. The yellow section is 1.4 miles long and the blue section is 1.3 miles long. Note that during hunting season, one or both sections of the trail may be closed for safety reasons.
Read our Key Wallace Trail brochure (840KB PDF) for more information about what is on the trail. Visitors can also get this brochure at the trailhead or at the Visitor Center.
Tubman Road Trail
The Tubman Road Trail is named after an old dirt road which comprises a portion of the trail. This road was once one of the main access routes to this part of the county. The Tubman name is most often associated with Civil War hero Harriet Tubman, who is thought to have been born near this area. Tubman became a "conductor" of the Underground Railroad, which helped many slaves escape to freedom during the Civil War era.
The Tubman Road Trail is a 1.5-mile-long trail that uses new paths and existing access roads as it takes visitors through mixed pine and hardwood forests, sloughs and marshes, and reforested fields. The trail also includes an area that is still recovering from a tornado that blew through in 2002.
The Tubman Road Trail is located off Hip Roof Road, south of the Visitor Center (see map). The trail takes around 1.5 hours to complete. Yellow trail markers and arrows will help keep you on the path.
Read our Tubman Road Trail brochure (2.5MB PDF) for more information about what is on the trail. Visitors can also get this brochure at the trailhead or at the Visitor Center.


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If an accredited exporter no longer wishes to export bulk wheat from Australia and no longer wants to be accredited by WEA, it can surrender its accreditation.
In order to surrender an accreditation the exporter needs to apply to WEA and WEA must consent to the surrender before it can take effect.
WEA will only consent to a surrender application if:
An application to surrender can be made on the Surrender of Accreditation Form.
These reports must be completed for the period beginning with the start of the marketing year (1 October) and ending with the date the application for surrender is made. For example, if an application for surrender was made on 30 June, a pre-surrender report must be completed for the period 1 October to 30 June.
Pre-surrender Export Report
The Report must detail:
The report must be completed on the Pre-surrender Export Report form.
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The Report details compliance with:
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Speaking as a Ret/Holy pally, these changes (so far) are pretty good.
I certainly will miss Seal of Command, pardon the original title, and all of it's umm... Uniqueness?
Though when I read the Protection changes, I was surprised that Improved Crusader Strike was moved there. I kind of expected it to be shared with the Ret side in terms of these 2 sharing it. I hope thru change it a little and have it moved up so that their melée swinging brethren can deal more pally smashing.
I'm only one in my guild at the moment who mentions all the changes to Cata, including the previous articles. It's kind of fun hearing their input since a few of the pallies in my guild are surprised and sometimes annoyed by either the additions/ removals of talents in their respective trees.
@Gregg Reece
Thank you for splitting up this article into thirds instead of 1 big article, makes reading it much simpler. /salute


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