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"A classic, but..."
What is up with the music? It was distracting and didn't fit. Otherwise, we love this story!
"A Dr. Suess for all times - especially these times"
I always recoomend Dr Seuss books for young readers. The rhythmic, repetition of rhyme and sounds help students appreciate the sound of written language. The imaginative and poignant stories also help children fall in love with books. The Lorax, in particular, gives an important message for families to talk about. In this age of global climate change and environmental awareness, this book will captivate children and give adults a way to talk about issues that kids are aware of in a way that childen can access.
"Quick read."
I read this since it was once in a list of banned books. I wanted to see what in the world Dr. Seuss could write that would cause a state to ban the work. He was surely ahead of his time as this book preaches about the wastefulness of mankind. Fun and thoughtful read.
Avid listener on my daily commute!
"You Need A Thneed"
My 4-year-old grandson loves this recording. He requests it on a semi-regular basis, and listens to it, transfixed, each time. So I guess it's irrelevant that Grandma is annoyed by the sound effects and music, which are totally unnecessary, not to mention annoying and distracting. Grandma also can't help but be mildly annoyed by Ted Danson's wacky, flakey-sounding stoner voice (maybe trying to channel the Redwood Coast vibe from back in the 1980's, when The Lorax was banned in elementary schools in logging towns), his under-articulation of the name of the title character (e.g., when sound effects and/or music are especially noisy, he seems to be producing /lora/, with no audible /ks/), and his occasional rushing/botching of lines, resulting in ruination of the meter/poetry (e.g., "And on special dank midnights in August, he peeks out of the shutters..." instead of as the author intended: And on special dank midnights in August / He peeks / Out of the shutters/ And sometimes he speaks).
But all that pales into insignificance in any discussion of the unparalleled brilliance of Dr. Seuss, whose warning of the dangers of large-scale environmental destruction is more relevant today than it was when first published, in 1971. Thank You, Audible, for including this literary treasure among your offerings for kids!
"Quite bad"
Found this to be very poorly produced. Constant musical theme seemingly louder than the narration. found it to be very distracting from the story. Story not as good as most for the audio format.
A bookworm since a child. Love audible books.
"Classic Dr. Suess Story"
Yes, I love Dr. Seuss.
Ted Danson did a nice job reading this story.
no. It stands alone on its own merit
Music in places was a bit annoying, but otherwise a good read. It was a good story for the price.
I love urban fantasy, paranormal romance, YA, and dystopian. My favorite authors are Ilona Andrews and Kim Harrison.
"A classic"
A wonderful environmental children's story. My daughter loved it!
"Perfect for a beginning reader!"
My son likes The Lorax a lot more than I do, and now he can listen to it over and over and over again if he wants. :-) This is a great recording, with background music and sound effects that I think really add to the listening experience.
Having audio recordings of picture books like this one are really fun now that our little guy is starting to read; he can practice following along while listening, just like when we're reading together. Great value for the price!
"Has soundtrack for entire reading duration"
I love the story of the lorax, so my review does not in any way reflect the content of the story, but rather the way in which the story was presented sonically. I really prefer that the story be a rhythmic recording of the literature rather than something with a soundtrack. In this case the soundtrack sounded very cheap and took away from my overall experience of the story.
"The Lorax, a Perfect Choice for Early Listeners"
I would recommend this audiobook because its fit for children to listen to. The dramatic renditions of the character's story lines, the musical score, not to mention the writing techniques of Dr. Seuss that everyone knows, makes it one that children should enjoy well into their adulthood.
I believe the narrator's renditions of the characters voices really brought the story to life, but what I like most about it was the musical scoring in the background. I think it really gave the story a feeling that the author was trying to achieve.
My favorite scene was the ending, when it appears that all hope is lost for the forest and animals that had inhabited it, the boss gives a seed to a boy and the possibility that the forest will flourish once more.
While the ending excited me, every time the Lorax would reprimand the boss of the factory for destroying another part of the forest, it made me mad to hear the boss totally ignoring all that the Lorax was saying and what was really happening.
The overall story, from beginning to end, is perfect for a relaxing and entertaining listen. I believe it'll be one that children will cherish and keep in their collection of audiobooks.
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By Lucy Hornby and Se Young Lee, Reuters November 2, 2012, 12:00 pm TWN
BEIJING/SEOUL -- Big Asian economies are slowly picking up after a year spent battling against global headwinds, according to business surveys and data released on Thursday that showed renewed vim from China's factory sector and a rebound in South Korean exports.
A U.S. factory survey later — closely watched in Asia as a pointer towards export and production trends — is likely to show more evidence of a sluggish recovery with a second straight month of expansion in manufacturing.
The downturn in Britain's manufacturing sector worsened in October as companies received fewer orders and costs rose at a faster pace, reviving worries about the country's fragile recovery.
India, hammered as much by internal politics as the global downturn, also showed signs of a modest revival in manufacturing in a survey released on Thursday.
Data over the past month has shown the health of the global economy remains fragile, with retail sales and the housing market pointing to an improvement in the United States while debt-hobbled Europe remains mired in crisis.
"Overall sentiment is brightening and Chinese orders are suggesting a moderate recovery," said Hirokazu Yuihama, a senior strategist at Daiwa Securities in Tokyo.
The Chinese economy, the motor of global growth in recent years, appears to have gathered pace in October after slowing to its weakest pace in more than three years in the third quarter.
China's official manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 50.2 from 49.8 in September, just below a 50.3-forecast by a Reuters poll last week and suggesting an acceleration of output that will help lift fourth-quarter GDP growth above the 7.4-percent annual rate recorded in the third quarter.
The U.S. Institute of Supply Management PMI, due at 1400 GMT, is forecast to come in at 51.2, slightly behind September's 51.5 but still above the 50-point line that divides accelerating from slowing activity.
Reports covering the major eurozone countries are due for release on Friday and expected to show a continued contraction.
Beijing has been following a program of pro-growth fine tuning of economic policies for a year and analysts broadly expect that to remain in place when a new leadership line-up at the top of the ruling Communist Party is unveiled this month.
"The return of the PMI above 50 suggests economic momentum has indeed picked up. It indicates the effect of policy easing may have been stronger than the consensus expected," Zhiwei Zhang of Nomura said in a comment emailed to Reuters.
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The official PMI generally paints a rosier picture of the factory sector than the HSBC PMI as the official survey focuses on big, state-owned firms, while the HSBC survey targets smaller, private firms that have limited access to bank loans.
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Are you prudent or simple?
- By Kevin Martineau
- May 15, 2013
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"The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it." Proverbs 27:12
This verse introduces us to two types of people – the prudent and the simple. In other places in the book of Proverbs these two companions are referred to as "wise" and "naive." It's interesting to note that both start off on the same path and both "see danger" but they respond very differently. As a result of their responses they experience two very different outcomes.
The prudent
"The prudent see danger and take refuge …"
In the book of Proverbs, prudent is used interchangeably with wise. A prudent person is a wise person. The prudent person sees the signs of danger and they change their path/direction. The prudent person understands the cause-and-effect relationship between what they choose today and what they experience tomorrow.
The simple
"The simple keep going and suffer for it."
Simple is used interchangeably with naive. A simple person is a naive person. The simple person sees the signs of danger and yet they continue down the same path. The simple person lives life like today's choices will not affect tomorrow's experiences.
Prudent or simple
What is the big difference between the prudent and the simple? How they respond to what they see! When the prudent sees behaviours turning into unhealthy habits they do something while they can; the simple keep going. When the prudent see trouble in their financial horizon, they do something; the simple keep spending.
A warning
The proverbs end with a very specific warning/prediction: "… the simple keep going and suffer for it." The simple suffer for refusing to act on what they see.
Unfortunately, I have experienced this too many times in my life. One example is my diagnosis with Type 2 diabetes in 2009. I knew that I was at risk because of my family history with it but I still continued to live a very unhealthy lifestyle. I had been warned by doctors that I was on the path toward Type 2 Diabetes and I needed to make some decisions to help avoid it but I didn't. I saw the danger/warning signs and I ignored them. I guess I believed that somehow I was going to be the exception – that it couldn't happen to me.
Sadly, this is how many people live their lives. They see the danger. Others may warn them of the danger but they continue down the same path all along thinking that they are fine but they're not!
It's what we do that makes the difference.
Seeing danger and doing nothing will not accomplish anything. We must make the necessary change now – whatever that is – while we still have the chance. Eventually, if we don't it will be too late!
Are you prudent or simple? Is there anything that you need to do right now to avoid the "danger"?
***** This post was heavily influenced by Andy Stanley's book The Principle of the Path: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.
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Good reminder Kevin.
Thanks Peter!
Thanks Matt!
Great post, Kevin.
I like the way you make an honest link between it and your diabetes.
I needed this word today. I have a meeting at 8:00 this morning, and this verse will be very relevant.


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Scovill House & Oriental Gardens
Serenity envelopes this intimate area, where visitors are welcomed by a Chinese Fu dog and flowering dogwoods, star magnolia, Japanese lilac, and rhododendron -- foliage native to the Orient. Originally commissioned by Guy and Rose Scovill in the 1920's and reconstructed in the 1980's, the gardens' soothing nature encompasses a small reflective point, sod bridge, and oriental sculptures, and surrounds a small cottage, which is available for gatherings and retreats.
Wander through this outdoor gallery of large steel sculptures by award-winning local artist John Martinson. On-site metal studio. Open daily.
Nordstrom, one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, offers its Michigan Avenue customers 271,000 sq. ft. and four levels of contemporary and classic shoes, clothing and accessories for the entire family. A wide range of special services and amenities are available, including personal shoppers, concierge, in-store alterations, shoe shine and free delivery service.
Located in Chicago's neighborhood of Andersonville, Hamburger Mary's features a menu of creative hamburgers (what else?) in its dining room, DJ-driven music and stage shows in Mary's Attic and sports broadcasts live in Mary's Rec Room, a combination sports bar/microbrewery.
In operation since 1850, the farm features a blacksmith shop and Clydesdale horses. Chuck wagon cookouts are available.
The urban gateway to nature and science. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is a place where city dwellers can reconnect with the wonder of the natural world. From a hands-on water lab to a wilderness walk to the only international, year-round butterfly haven, science comes alive.
Winston Tunnel State Natural Area
230 acres for public hunting, hiking, nature viewing and an historic railroad tunnel.
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Enjoy the taste of quality, handcrafted beer in the atmosphere of a true European-style ale house in the Rockford Region's premiere microbrewery. Ten to twelve styles of ales and lagers are on tap at any time, chosen from more than 30 styles of beer brewed on-site throughout the year. For a real treat for the beer lover, try the sampler tray of current beers. Delicious homemade root beer is a great treat for the whole family, available in a tall glass or as a root beer float. Sandwiches, bratwurst, and hot pretzels are also available.
Built in 1833 this Italianate mansion entertained prominent solialites and politicians at many lavish dinner parties, summer picnics and political rallies in mid-19th century Springfield, Hold hands with your honey next the the authentic "Lincoln Courting Couch" still present in the home.
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The Gateway Grizzlies are a professional baseball team based in Sauget, IL. The Grizzlies are a member of the West Division of the Frontier League – which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. The Grizzlies played their home games during their inaugural 2001 season at Sauget Field. In 2002, GCS Ballpark, (formerly GMC Stadium) opened and has remained the club's home since. This 5,000-seat stadium, home to the Gateway Grizzlies minor league baseball team, has reserved box seats, lawn seats and a hot tub.
Enjoy indoor shopping throughout the year at SouthPark Mall. This mall features some 200 stores that include larger department stores like Dillards, VonMaur, and Yonkers. Specialty and gift shops, well-known clothing stores, and large food court make this a great place to shop.
Nestled in to the banks of the Fox River, The Herrington offers romantic getaways, executive events, weddings, corporate events, and riverside dining 45 minutes from downtown Chicago.
Bishop Hill State Historic Site
Four historically significant buildings are owned by the State of Illinois and are maintained as part of the Bishop Hill State Historic Site. These architectural treasures are the two-story Colony Church (1850), the three-story Colony Hotel (1852-ca. 1860), the Boys Dormitory (ca. 1850), and the Colony Barn (mid-1850s) that has been relocated behind the Hotel. In addition, the central village park contains a reconstructed gazebo and war monuments. On the south edge of the village, stands a new brick Museum to house a comprehensive collection of paintings by colonist and self-taught artist, Olof Krans (1838-1916). Hours and days of operation change with the season. Please call to confirm your visit.
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The Wetlands Center provides a one-stop shop for information about the Cache River Wetlands and its recreational and educational opportunities. The center has an extensive natural and cultural history exhibit, wildlife viewing, trails and a video.
Set among mature oak and hickory trees, lakes and streams, this full-service event facility with 27 holes offers both 18-hole and 9-hole play, and is recognized as one of the best public courses in America.
Kaskaskia River Marina/Campground (New Athens)
100 sites available year round, recreation building, cable TV, swimming, fishing, tent camping, handicap access
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Landmark's Complex includes the Racquet & Health Club, The Bullpen Sports Bar & Grill, Bowling Center, Landmark Cinemas, The Finish Line Banquet Rooms with rooms to accommodate any occasion, Bowling Pro Shop, and the Barber-Styling Center. Landmark's banquet facilities offer a large variety of party favors and delicious meals that will please every taste bud. In addition, we will tailor any party to fit the interests of your employees, family and friends. After your meeting or during your party, let us incorporate moonlight bowling with laser lights and music, adult arcade games in The Bullpen, or a movie at the Cinemas. With our reasonable food and game prices, the staff at Landmark can offer an enjoyable event to fit any budget.
This Nicklaus Design championship golf course features fairways that wind through a hardwood forest in a scenic lakefront setting. The public is welcome to tee off at this Quad Cities-area course that offers challenges for golfers of all levels. Brush up your skills with a lesson from the professional teaching staff.
Downtown Arlington Heights Shopping & Entertainment District
Diverse collection of charming local shops and major retailers. Outstanding restaurants, theaters, nightlife, and entertainment, all within walking distance.
CITY:Arlington Heights
U-pick strawberries, blueberries and blackberries in Season. May-July 8am to 8pm
Cog Hill Golf and Country Club
The public is invited to play any of Cog Hill's four award-winning, 18-hole championship golf courses, including the world-famous Course #4, Dubsdread. Dubsdread was host to the PGA Tour's BMW Championship from 2009-2011.
All new tropical-themed water park with water slides, wading pool, unique circular drop slide, children's spray ground, locker rooms, concession stands, and more!
Brand new private and spacious 3 - 2 bedroom cabins located on 10 wooded acres right in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Minutes from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and the orchards. Enjoy hiking, biking and much more.
Play golf on top of a 40 foot waterfall, tip toe through Big Foot's cave, navigate the racing rapids, and most of all...have fun at Wilderness Falls! After golf, take a swing in the batting cages. Select baseball or softball, and choose from a variety of speeds. The cages are fun for all ages! Have your next party at Wilderness Falls! Packages are affordable, and our party room is perfect for Birthdays, Team Trophy Parties, Scouts and more!
Overlooking Lake Michigan, this hip hotel is close to many prime downtown attractions. Indulge in the hotel's Bliss Spa, sip a cocktail at the 33rd-floor Whiskey Sky bar that offers amazing panoramic views and dine on Mediterranean dishes at Wave.
Wi-Fi available at no charge. Meeting/banquet space available. 37acres with 89 water, sewer & electric sites and 45 tent sites, plus cabins. Store, laundry, showers, and swimming pool. Near Starved Rock.
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a 155-acre living museum filled with spectacular gardens and rare trees. There's beauty in every season from fragrant magnolia trees in spring and a butterfly garden in summer to the brilliant colors of fall and snow-capped evergreens in winter, when trails are cleared for walkers, cross-country skiers and snowshoeing. A 1.8 mile, handicapped-accessible paved path winds through the arboretum plus many secondary, chipped trails. Kids will have fun navigating the maze in the Children's Garden. Klehm is dog-friendly and any leashed dog is welcome. Filled with four season beauty, Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden is waiting for you to explore.
This giant fiberglass statue stands outside Lauterbach Auto Service in Springfield, Illinois. You can see him and many other "Muffler Men" along the historic route.
The Grand Illinois Trail (GIT) is a 535-mile loop trail in northern Illinois. It goes from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi along the northern border of Illinois and then loops back across the state along the Illinois River and the Hennepin Canal. 200 miles of the route is on paved township and county roads while the rest is on limestone trails or paths. Hennepin Canal Communities - Annawan, Atkinson, Geneseo and Colona.
The Branson House Bed & Breakfast
Enjoy your nights stay in a beautiful 1876 "Eastlake" Victorian Bed and Breakfast located in Historic Petersburg, Illinois near Lincoln's New Salem State Park. This large frame house stands at the top of what is known as "Brahm's Hill", and is located where once stood the home of Dr. and Mrs. John Allen, friends of Abraham Lincoln, who moved to Petersburg from New Salem. A two-storied square pillared porch extends to the roof line. Behind the imposing facade lie an equally imposing series of rooms. This house boasts seven marble fireplaces, four downstairs and three in upstairs bedrooms plus a magnificent wood sculptured fireplace in the main entry hallway. An elevator installed in the 1950's allows for easy access to the second floor bedrooms. Central air and heating has also been installed throughout the house.
This covered bridge is located 1 1/2 miles north of Princeton on Rt. 26. One of five remaining covered bridges in Illinois, this bridge was built in 1863 and is still open to traffic. It crosses Big Bureau Creek and was once part of the Peoria-Galena Trail. This beautiful landmark is a delight for artists, photograpers and nature lovers. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 149 foot span was built at a cost of $3,148.57.
WhirlyBall is a combination of basketball, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one. WhirlyBall also features laser tag. Food and drinks are also available.
Lucy's Place is an upscale neighborhood coffee house / pub located along major intersections where customers can play their favorite video poker and slot games while enjoying a snack with a drink without the crowd and noise of the bar scene.
MB Financial Park at Rosemont, the new entertainment district, features lively bars and restaurants with live music, casual dining, bowling, and outdoor patios. A seasonal courtyard is in the center of it all- perfect for farmers markets, movies under the stars, music festivals & ice skating. MB Financial Park at Rosemont is only a block from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and is anchored by Muvico 18- Movie Theater, a number of hotels and the vibrant Rosemont Theatre.
The Egyptian Theatre hosts film festivals, special movie screenings, and live entertainment events. This theatre is a 1929, fully restored Egyptian Art Deco movie palace and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The Egyptian is also available for rentals, tours, weddings, graduations, parties and receptions. Capacity: 1,419 Raised stage with dressing room below; balcony and lobby space. - New Google Maps 360 tour of the theatre is now available http://bit.ly/1TJnAdb
Tom Guirl's Beaver Creek Pottery
Find skillfully handmade and kiln-fired pottery to decorate your home.
This aquatic center has a frog slide, water slide, wet playground area, a sand playground, concessions, a shaded picnic area and a bath house.
Southern Illinois Miners Baseball
The Southern Illinois Miners are a professional baseball team based in Marion, IL. The Miners are a member of the East Division of the independent Frontier League. Since 2007, the Miners have played their home games at Rent One Park. The "Miners" name refers to the Southern Illinois region's history of coal mining.
Two bedroom log cabin offers a private setting with full kitchen and a hot tub to soak in while you enjoy the amazing sunset views. The spectacular views at Cedar Sunset Cabin are just one of the amazing amenities. The cabin provides you with top notch accommodations on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and on the edge of the Shawnee National Forest. Or you may opt for an evening in by the fireside or a soak in the hot tub.
Come out and cheer on the Chicago Fire! Experience the fun and excitement of Major League Soccer at Toyota Park.
Full line dealer for Rinker, Landau Pontoons and pre-owned boats. Full service marina with slips, fuel, restaurant, boutique, boat and villa rentals.
Authentic, mix-with-the-Amish experience. Auctions held at Vernon Yoder's farm near Arcola.
This beautiful Freeport park offers an antique carousel, waterfall, seasonal duck pond, miniature golf course, 18-hole disc golf course, tennis courts, a baseball diamond, 3 miles of recreational paths, paddle boats, canoes, kayaks, fishing, hiking, biking, a performance amphitheater, gardens, picnic areas, shelters, boat rentals, playgrounds including "Kid's Kastle", a carousel and sledding in the winter. The Yellow Creek Adventure Golf Course (miniature golf) is open daily from Memorial Day thru Labor Day from Noon to 8 pm. The Disc Golf Course is open during regular park hours and is free to play. Park attractions are open seasonally; call ahead to confirm availability of specific attractions.
White Water Canyon Water Park is an affordable, wet and wild oasis just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, perfect for the whole family!
CITY:Tinley Park
Spring Valley Nature Center/ Volkening Heritage Farm
135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880's living history farm and pioneer cooking demos. Cost for some programs.
The Wandell Sculpture Garden was established in honor of Willett and Celia Wandell in 1998. This unique, free outdoor sculpture garden sits among 22 acres of recreated Illinois tallgrass prairie in 130-acre Meadowbrook Park. While walking the looped paths, one can encounter bikers, joggers and other sculpture lovers as the park serves both recreational and educational purposes. Works from local artists with ties to the University of Illinois grace the garden, as well as pieces from artists who reside in New York, California and New Mexico. The garden has both permanent sculptures and some that are rotated every second or third year, keeping it fresh for visitors. Open daily from dawn to dusk.
This fascinating pioneer village includes the original Saline County Pauper Farm (now a three-story museum), an old jail, an 1859 one-room schoolhouse, the Cain Church, several 1800s log cabins, a barn and country store.
Chicago Architecture Foundation/ ArchiCenter
Chicago: You Are Here, a permanent exhibition, is free and open to the public daily in the ArcelorMittal CitySpace Gallery from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Designed to encourage visitors to explore the architecture and infrastructure that make up the environment of Chicago, You Are Here includes a scale model of the Loop, along with bold images, artifacts, and multimedia presentations. Temporary, architecture-themed exhibitions throughout the year. Free and open daily. Check website for details. Full schedule of lectures, workshops, special events and presentations at noon, evenings, and weekends throughout the year. Free or low cost. Check website for listings.
Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center
The Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace is a beautiful, unique and versatile facility that combines ideal location, functionality and elegance to make it one of Chicagoland's finest facilities for business and entertainment. 971-seat proscenium style live theater featuring musicals, comedy, hollywood personalities and dinner theatre. Banquets for 2,500. 40,000 square feet of trade show space. Conveniently located to the airports.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
This slot car racing establishment has three fast tracks and a drag strip.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Experience country life in this large, updated country farmhouse on 8 acres; six bedrooms, three baths. Perfect for family gatherings or a romantic weekend getaway. All bedding, towels, dishes provided. Weber grill. Big screen/HD satellite TVs. Internet access. Minutes from Galena.
Come experience three floors of unique, hands-on, larger-than-life exhibits! This museum is designed to create a sense of wonder that excites the love of learning in children of all ages. Be sure to discover the new Children's Discovery Museum.
Home of Winnebago County Fair, considered one of the best county fairs in the Midwest, plus The Pec Thing, a huge semi-annual flea market and antiques fair with acres of vendors inside and out. Various racing organizations use the Fairgrounds track for racing events.
Architecture River Tour with Shoreline Sightseeing
Enjoy a 75-minute Chicago River tour led by our experienced and entertaining guides. Discover why Chicago is known as the birthplace of the skyscraper as you cruise by more than 40 world-famous landmarks. Day and evening departures from two convenient locations: Gateway Park at Navy Pier and the Michigan Avenue Bridge.
Travel through time and space! Walk through a replica of the I & M Canal, window shop on a turn-of-the-century street, take a virtual ride on a replica trolley, live the legend of Route 66, land on the moon in a walk-in simulator, and experience space exploration and the Apollo missions. Temporary exhibits change often in our Special Exhibition Gallery. There's always family fun in our discovery room, and remember your visit with a souvenir from our Gift Shop.
The Chocolate Factory prides itself in offering quality gourmet chocolates in a wide variety of mouth watering flavor, formulated with only the finest ingredients. Our irresistible silky smooth blended chocolates make delicious rich candies for any occasion!
Set on Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile, Westin Michigan Avenue offers guests a wide array of options to satisfy even the most avid shopper. There are countless restaurants, and numerous things to do in Chicago for families, couples, and friends alike to enjoy.
Aerie's Lodging & Terrace Conference Center
At Aerie's, the individual cottages include jaccuzzi tubs, kitchenettes and private decks. The Lodge, perfect for family gatherings, includes a common room, full kitchen and a deck shared by four en-suite rooms. The Vacation Villas offer multiple arrangements and include private deck space with access to the swimming pool and clubhouse. Free Wi-fi.
Galena Cellars Winery & Tasting Room
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.
Nestled amongst 12 acres of woods, gardens and water, finely appointed guest rooms and suites welcome you to first class treatment and quiet country elegance. Fireplaces, jacuzzis, private balconies and private baths are just a few of the amenities.
A spectacular 6-bedroom/6-bath lakeside home in Galena Territory. Spacious and private. Sound systems, 28-by-30 conference room, ping-pong, two stone fireplaces. See our Web site photos to appreciate.
Located at Lincoln Memorial Park, visitors can "Walk Where Lincoln Walked" by following the presidents footsteps from Jonesboro Square to the park.
Flamm Orchards Fruits and Cream
Take a drive out to the orchards and buy in-season strawberries, peaches and apples. Flamm's Fruits & Cream Stand offers treats like strawberry shortcake, cobblers, apple dumplings and pies. We sell desserts out of our concession window. Picnic seating available.
See the beauty of the Mississippi from the deck of a real, old-time riverboat. Relax, unwind and recharge!
CITY:Scales Mound
Comfort, convenience and beautiful surroundings await you in this 1870's guest house located in the historic Christian Hill District. Enjoy private one or two bedroom units with secluded brick courtyards and cozy gas fireplaces. Located on State Street, the Haagen Haus is within walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants, the scenic byway, biking and walking trails, and the Argosy Casino.
Located off the Shawnee Hills, 5 miles north of Alto Pass on IL 127,(2 miles from Cedar Lake) you will find these two luxury cabins, Cabin #1 accommodates eight. Cabin #2 accommodates two. The cabins offer wonderful amenities to create a relaxing enjoyable visit. Some of the special features are gourmet kitchen, hot tub, washer & dryer, gas fireplace; satellite TV, WiFi, DVD/VCR Player, central air & heat. Boat rental are available for patrons - pontoons, canoes, kayaks for use on nearby Cedar Lake. A great ending for a day would be relaxing in the hot tub or sitting on the deck overlooking the Shawnee National Forest.
The state-of-the-art Corn Crib Stadium is home to the Normal CornBelters and Heartland Community College athletic teams. The Corn Crib seats roughly 7,000 patrons for CornBelters games, and many more for concerts and special events.
A small town festival has carnival rides, a petting zoo, car show, pie and cake baking contest/auction, bingo and bands nightly that are sure to entertain the whole family!
Enjoy hiking, cross-country skiing and more in this state park known for its waterfalls, bluffs and canyons.
Located on Historic Main Street in the heart of downtown Galena, Illinois, One Eleven Main strives to serve familiar dished in extraordinary ways. We have forged special partnerships with local and regional farmers, utilizing locally-sourced ingredients in our dishes. Local flavor cuisine!
Comlara County Park Campgrounds
The scenic Comlara County Park campground offers 144 campsites including: 94 electrified sites (Both 50 amp & 30 amp), 23 non-electric sites, 11 primitive / walk-in sites in the Main Recreation Area (MRA), and 16 primitive / walk-in sites in the White Oak Area (WOA). Water is conveniently located throughout the MRA modern campground. Hot showers and a sanitary dump station are also provided in modern areas. Firewood, ice, and fishing worms are only available during the regular business hours of the Visitor Center and MRA Campground Station. The campground is open year-round.
Shady Crest Orchard and Farm Market
Come visit this working Amish farm and apple orchard. They have a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables for sale, plus fresh honey, apple butter and maple syrup. A Deli filled with 15 different Country-Cured Meats & 24 different Cheeses is also available Monday - Saturday. While you're there, enjoy a hand-dipped ice cream cone. You can also find Fresh Baked Goods every Thursday - Saturday. Open year round.
What is perhaps Illinois' most spectacular Championship golf course is set in rolling hills and forested valleys, surrounded by the beautiful homes of WeaverRidge. Masterfully created by Hurdzan-Fry to balance nature with design, it features multiple bent grass tees and fairways, fast and true greens, challenging and dramatic elevations and excellent practice facilities for those wishing to improve their game or just get warmed up before the round. There's also outstanding banquet and outing facilities. Whether you are looking for a place to hold a golf outing, wedding, conference or family gathering, WeaverRidge has what you need! Our restaurant will give you private club service with the beautiful public surroundings. Open 11:00am daily and 10:00am on Sundays for their award winning Sunday Brunch.
The Genevieve Green Gardens offer a relaxing setting for contemplation and the appreciation of nature's beauty. Small gardens are tucked in at various locations; there is also a formal compass garden with a beautiful arbor, a Japanese garden, and a main plaza that is highlighted by a water feature. Walkways, accompanied by tasteful signage, conveniently guide visitors around the property and are in harmony with the landscape's topography. Carefully designed lighting makes it possible to enjoy the gardens during evening hours.
Chicagoland's largest and most modern indoor/outdoor Flea Market. Everything from unusual, new, used, hard to find and everyday items, all at bargain prices!
Rad Vintage is a 1700 square ft store that has a large selection of Women's and Men's Vintage Clothing & Accessories from the 1940s to 1990s. Our goal is to provide the world with the best selection of vintage clothing. Rad Vintage isn't just a clothing store. We also have a large selection of vintage toys, clocks, character glasses, beer glassware, and 80s vintage telephones, such as the Lego, Mickey, Garfield and the Alf Phone.
Choose from 4 unique camping options at Chicagoland Speedway! Benefits include: free newspaper delivery, payment plan options, free tram services around the facility, and non-stop entertainment.
Situated on 45 secluded and wooded acres, experience authentic log cabins, working farm, wetlands, creek, nature trails, alpacas and goldendoodles. View the awesome dark, night sky. One mile from Casper Bluff/Mississippi River.
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts & Mitchell Museum
Exhibitions, a children's gallery, a permanent collection and special events. Grounds include 85 acres sculpture park, nature trails and bird sanctuary. Hosts annual Cedarhurst Craft Fair.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Chicago's premier downtown riverfront hotel, just off Michigan Avenue, and within a short walk of downtown attractions, shopping and entertainment. The hotel offers spectacular views of Lake Michigan or the city skyline. There are five distinctive restaurants and lounges, including the acclaimed Shula's Steak House, health club, indoor pool, sauna, and massage therapy.
Springfield's very own baseball team! Games throughout the summer! Come to Robin Roberts Stadium at Lanphier Park. Come and see Speedy, have food and watch America's favorite past time.
Guests can tour the farm, watch how several types of cheese are made and sample some of Ludwig's products for just $5.00. Tours can be scheduled for groups of 10 or more throughout the week or on Saturdays for groups of less than ten or individuals. The Creamery sits on Feathercreek Farm, a 150-acre, fifth-generation family farm originally settled in 1866. The Ludwig family's primary business is the care and breeding of high pedigree, purebred Holstein dairy cattle.
After the Chicago fire of 1871, many wealthy Chicagoans contracted European-trained architects to build new homes and mansions on the City's Near North side. Oak Street soon became the center of the expanding Gold Coast neighborhood and home to some of Chicago's most prominent families. With the turn of the Century, skyscrapers began to grow along neighboring Michigan avenue, but Oak Street retained its historical brownstone character and intimate scale, combining glamorous style with cozy informality. Today Oak Street has become an International style center, housing many of the world's most exclusive boutiques and salons. It is a street which attracts shoppers from all over the world who seek only the best. Oak Street has become a true "destination", a street of dreams where excitement is generated by sophistication and great taste.
A vintage bed and breakfast in Evanston's lakefront district, Janet's Place is located in a tranquil neighborhood close to shops, restaurants and public transportation. Northwestern University, beaches and Evanston's city center are just blocks away.
Bent River Brewing Company - Moline
Bent River Breweries in Moline serves as the distribution center for Bent River, including a bottling line so the beer can get to the people. This location also includes a tasting room with full bar, an expanded merchandise room, a party room for catered banquets, and great live music.
This quiet and clean preserve features a 1-mile trail for hikers, bicyclists and cross-country skiers, three beautiful picnic shelters, a 3-acre pond for fishing, open playfields and a playground. The Half Day Forest Preserve is also the starting point for the Des Plains River Trail which links this preserve to the Wright Woods Forest Preserve. The entrance and parking area are located on Route 21 (Milwaukee Avenue) at the light for Woodlands Parkway, south of Route 60 (Townline Road) and just north of Route 22 (Half Day Road).
CITY:Vernon Hills
St. Charles Paddlewheel River Boats
Cruise the scenic Fox River from Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles on the Fox River Queen or the St. Charles Belle paddlewheel riverboats. Daily afternoon sightseeing trips or private charter cruises May 1-October 15.
CITY:St. Charles
Beautiful family water park with waterslide, drop slide, diving board, and full menu concession stand adjacent to full-service park.
The Odeum Sports and Expo Center, located in Chicago's western suburbs, is DuPage County's largest sports and special events facility. This 130,000 sq. ft. complex includes 3 diversified areas totaling over 85,000 sq. ft. of clear-span exhibition space.
CITY:Villa Park
Dixon Springs State Park is one of several state parks in the Illinois Shawnee Hills. Park visitors may enjoy the varied wildlife, take a swim in the outdoor pool or simply soak up the relaxing atmosphere of the moss-covered boulders, craggy overhangs, and rushing brook.
Enjoy this micro brewery and restaurant situated in the downtown Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District. The Blue Cat Brew Pub is a locally owned establishment that creates fine food and handcrafted ales and lagers for first hand sampling. Menu features homemade recipes and specials. A place to meet - friends, family, business partners, and whatever combination there may be. A place where the staff love to meet people and make new friends from around the country. Shoot some pool, throw some darts, or just hang out and relax.
CITY:Rock Island
Come tour the Northern Illinois University, catch a show preformed by their Theatre or Dance department, or explore one of their Art Galleries. There is much to do on campus including their new Anthropology Museum, an Observatory, the Huskies Den or take in a game! Their Museums are free to visit, some fees may apply for shows or School of Music Concerts. There is never a dull moment on campus!
Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail at LaSalle
Explore the fabled canal route that connects Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River by way of the Illinois River. Once used by Native Americans and early explorers, today the trail meanders through four state parks with landscapes ranging from towering bluffs to rolling hills. Modern-day explorers can enjoy hiking, boating and even snowmobiling.
The Shanty located in Wadsworth is a place that once discovered, you always go back. With its comfortable rustic atmosphere and friendly service, this truly is the place where quality food meets a fair price. With a great staff that makes patrons feel right at home, it may be the only restaurant in the area where the customers run the show.
Best Western Designer Inn and Suites
Standard rooms have spacious living areas, microwaves and refrigerators. Most rooms have private balconies or patios, some have fireplaces. Whirlpool and theme rooms available. Indoor/year-round outdoor pool and hot tub.


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" I'm a professional DJ/Producer. In my rider I ask that the venue supply the headphones. So I have at least 100 pairs of headphones, and that's after giving away the majority of them to friends. Not going to bother to run off every pair but I've tried just about every pair out. Just before I was about to play in Stockholm I received a pair of these Marshall Major FX headphones..." --inthere
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V-Moda Bass Frequency Platinum White Earbuds
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Stanton DJ Pro 60 DJ Pro 60 Headphones (Silver)
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Celebrate the memory of a life well lived. This sympathy floral basket is delivered in a woven basket with fresh flowers, arranged by a florist. The floral mix included sunflowers, lilies, roses, carnations and more. The brightly colored large sympathy basket can be delivered in a residence or a funeral home, with a personalized message. Arrangement measures approximately 28"H x 24"L.
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There are a few reasons you should like Hot Pink Delorean. For one, electro DJ's are few and far between (atleast good electro DJs), and secondly they used Count Von Count in their tune. Brilliant. Hot Pink Delorean resides on the east coast in Boston and happens to be a trio rather than the usual duo. Chris Barlow, Jon Spero and Matt Simmers make up this electro powerhouse and they have been in the game for a while. This one was just released for free on their soundcloud, and while I was listening to it I couldn't help but have a smile on my face. I am down with the Count.
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By Marilyn Elias, USA TODAY
Signs abound that the battered economy is causing serious damage to the mental health and family lives of a growing number of Americans.
Requests for therapists have soared, Americans say they're stressed out, and domestic-violence and suicide hotlines are reporting increased calls.
"I've never seen this level of anxiety and depression in 22 years of practice," says Nancy Molitor, a psychologist in Wilmette, Ill. "The mental health fallout has been far worse than after 9/11."
There has been a sharp rise in mental trauma even among those who still have jobs: The demand for therapists surged 40% from June to December — driven largely by money-related fears — at ComPsych, which runs the nation's largest employee-assistance mental-health program, says ComPsych chairman and CEO Richard Chaifetz. Nearly half of Americans said they were more stressed than a year ago, and about one-third rated their stress level as "extreme" in surveys out in September from the American Psychological Association. That was before the stock-market dive.
PERSONALITY: Some 'types' can thrive in economic uncertainty
BETTER LIFE: More on mental health
Meanwhile, financial advisers say they're finding themselves in a new abnormal "normal." John Jones, a financial planner at ComPsych, says he's referring many more workers to counselors. "They start crying. They tell me they're not eating or sleeping. One even said about his family, 'They'd be better off without me,' " Jones says. Many colleagues around the USA are having the same experience, he adds.
Joy Browne, a New York psychologist whose WOR-based radio talk show airs in 200 cities and live online, says she hears "a lot of free-floating anxiety." Many callers have been laid off. "But even if they have jobs, they fear they're going to lose them. People are kind of holding their breath."
Background anxiety
Pam Salter, 40, of Tacoma, Wash., is struggling to keep her head above water, emotionally and financially, as a tidal wave of challenges washes over her family. A college graduate who worked in human resources at a large company, Salter had to quit two years ago when Braddock was born with serious health problems. The family rented a 2,400-square-foot home, and her husband, Ron, had a software-related job.
Last February, with money getting tight and her son's health problems resolved, Salter began job-hunting. After she had searched for six fruitless months, the Salters and their two sons moved into a 300-square-foot trailer to keep the family afloat.
Pam Salter felt lucky when she latched onto a temporary five-month administrative support job in December. But her husband was laid off the next day. "There aren't any software jobs out there now," she says.
Ron Salter, 50, has diabetes and high blood pressure. She says that when she took her husband's blood pressure a couple of weeks ago, it was 200/101. (Normal is 120/80.) His blood pressure medicine had run out three days earlier, and he hadn't told her he was trying to do without to save money. He also has "stretched" his insulin, triggering dangerous blood sugar spikes, she says. They have no health insurance.
The couple is bickering more and, Salter says, her temper is shorter with Braddock and 4-year-old Bronson in such a tight living space. "Always there's this anxiety in the background. It's like you're constantly in a state of emergency."
Salter's job might be extended in May, and she's trying to keep her spirits up. "But if I'm on unemployment and he doesn't have a job, it just scares the hell out of me," she says. "I don't know how we can take care of our family."
The Salters want to stay together, but the economic collapse may be preventing some miserable couples from divorcing because they can't afford an attorney or separate homes and can't sell the house.
"These couples are living in separate rooms, unhappily," says Priscilla Marotta, a psychologist in Plantation, Fla., who increasingly sees this scenario.
Molitor, the suburban Chicago therapist, says she's noticing physically abused spouses staying in marriages because the economy has shrunk their options. "More people are living in homes that are kind of like tinderboxes now — they blow up every once in a while," says Karen Myatt, a divorce lawyer in Fort Lauderdale whose practice is shifting to domestic violence.
Calls to the National Domestic Violence Hotline have shot up during the recession, says spokeswoman Retha Fielding. For example, there were 21% more calls in September than in September 2007. When the stock market plunged in October, there were 18% more calls than in October 2007.
"And we hear more and more about money. 'We're about to lose the house, my husband lost his job.' " Domestic violence is about power and control, Fielding says, "so if an abuser loses control of one part of his life, he's going to try harder to get control at home."
And concern is rising about possibly higher rates of child abuse, which increases in tough economic times, though national statistics lag a few years behind.
Unemployment and financial problems create stress, "and we know they're contributing factors. The more stress factors a family has, the more likely you are to have child abuse and neglect," says Theresa Costello, director of the government-funded National Resource Center for Child Protective Services.
Futures threatened
On the other hand, many parents who thought they were taking extra-good care of their children by setting up college funds are now shell-shocked because the funds have rapidly shrunk — and their kids still need tuition.
Linda Yalen, 52, of Simsbury, Conn., was part of a mass Aetna layoff in December. A legal administrator and single mother, she has two teenage daughters, including a high school senior gifted in math and science who has her heart set on a top college. Her daughter's college fund has deflated, Yalen says. She has scoured the area for legal administrator jobs. "There are no jobs in this area. None," she says.
Yalen is looking into other kinds of work and tries to stay positive. "But I'm really worried about how we'll have to struggle now and upset about what will happen with my daughter's education after she worked so hard. I get depressed thinking about it. In the past, I could fix anything. I can't fix this."
Maybe there's no quick fix in sight, but Americans have been through bad times before, and some have thrived despite adversity. How they did it is a lesson for us all, says psychologist Salvatore Maddi of University of California-Irvine. He coined the term "hardy personality" after studying more than 400 Illinois Bell Telephone managers who faced layoffs or changes in their jobs amid deregulation of their industry three decades ago.
Maddi's 12-year pioneering study found that those who stayed on an even keel emotionally and kept their health shared three key qualities missing from colleagues who developed anxiety disorders or health problems.
The hardy people stayed committed to what they were doing; they didn't back off or become alienated. They also sought control, trying to influence what happened to them, looking at every avenue for solutions. They saw stressful changes as inevitable and took them as a challenge, an opportunity to grow.
In this frightening economy, "it helps to have a broader perspective," Maddi says. "People have recovered from this kind of thing before. Rather than bemoaning one's plight, it's important to come up with action plans that might make a difference."
Pam Salter, who's living in the tiny trailer with her unemployed husband and two boys, takes pride in her own fighting spirit and determination to make it through. In fact, she named her younger son after James J. Braddock, the boxer in Cinderella Man whose comeback allowed him to pay back every dime he got in welfare payments during the Depression.
"That moment showed such pride and honor," she says. "I hope to keep our spirits high and hold onto our honor. But it isn't easy."
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Tell you how much I care for you
Tell you how I feel when I see you
Tell you how I feel when you talk to me
Or smile at me
I wonder if you know how I feel
I lie awake at night and wonder
You're always in my dreams
And forever in my thoughts
Whenever I pass you by,
I smile and my heart beats faster
Should I tell you all this?
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Baked Swiss Fondue
|2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs), softened
|1 Clove (5 gm), crushed
|Dry mustard
|1 Teaspoon
|Italian bread/French bread
|10 Ounce (1 Loaf)
|Natural swiss cheese
|3⁄4 Pound, grated (3 Cups)
|3 Tablespoon, grated
|1 Teaspoon
|1 Teaspoon
|All-purpose flour
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|3 Cup (48 tbs)
|Dry white wine
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|3 , beaten
1. In a small mixing bowl, beat 1/3 cup butter with the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard until creamy and well blended.
2. Cut the ends of butter and slice bread into ¼ inch thick slices.
3. Apply the seasoned butter on one side of each bread slice.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. In a heavy, earthenware, 2 quart casserole, line bottom and side with some bread slices; butter side should be down.
6. In a large mixing bowl, mix together cheese, onion, salt, paprika and remaining mustard until well blended.
7. In a medium saucepan, melt remaining 1/3 cup butter and remove pan from heat.
8. Stir in flour and gradually add milk with constant stirring; bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
9. Stir in wine and spoon a little hot mixture into eggs; return the mixture to the saucepan with constant stirring.
10. Layer in the sequence of cheese mixture, remaining bread slices and wine sauce and end with bread slices with butter side up.
11. Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.
12. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 minutes until puffy and top is golden-brown.
13. Serve Baked Swiss Fondue.
The dish will be more flavourful if the dish is put together in the casserole and refrigerated overnight.
Recipe Summary
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Nutrition Rank
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 678 Calories from Fat 384
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44 g67.6%
Saturated Fat 25.8 g129.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 223 mg74.3%
Sodium 747.6 mg31.2%
Total Carbohydrates 41 g13.6%
Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.4%
Sugars 9.7 g
Protein 27 g54.3%
Vitamin A 35.4% Vitamin C 2.4%
Calcium 62.5% Iron 12.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet


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Option set for
opt = ssestOptions
opt = ssestOptions(Name,Value)
the default option set for
opt = ssestOptions
an option set with the options specified by one or more
opt = ssestOptions(
Name,Value pair
Specify optional comma-separated pairs of
Name,Value arguments.
Name is the argument
name and
Value is the corresponding
Name must appear
inside single quotes (
' ').
You can specify several name and value pair
arguments in any order as
'InitialState' — Handling of initial states
'auto' (default) |
'zero' |
'estimate' |
'backcast' | vector | parametric initial condition object (
Handling of initial states during estimation, specified as one of the following values:
'zero' — The initial state
is set to zero.
'estimate' — The initial
state is treated as an independent estimation parameter.
'backcast' — The initial
state is estimated using the best least squares fit.
'auto' —
ssest chooses
the initial state handling method, based on the estimation data. The
possible initial state handling methods are
'estimate' and
Vector of doubles — Specify a column vector of length Nx, where Nx is the number of states. For multi-experiment data, specify a matrix with Ne columns, where Ne is the number of experiments. The specified values are treated as fixed values during the estimation process.
Parametric initial condition object (
— Specify initial conditions by using
idpar to
create a parametric initial condition object. You can specify minimum/maximum
bounds and fix the values of specific states using the parametric
initial condition object. The free entries of
x0obj are
estimated together with the
idss model parameters.
Use this option only for discrete-time state-space models.
'N4Weight' — Weighting scheme used for singular-value decomposition by the N4SID algorithm
'auto' (default) |
Weighting scheme used for singular-value decomposition by the N4SID algorithm, specified as one of the following values:
'MOESP' — Uses the MOESP
algorithm by Verhaegen [2].
'CVA' — Uses the Canonical
Variable Algorithm by Larimore [1].
'SSARX' — A subspace identification
method that uses an ARX estimation based algorithm to compute the
Specifying this option allows unbiased estimates when using data that is collected in closed-loop operation. For more information about the algorithm, see [6].
'auto' — The estimating
function chooses between the MOESP and CVA algorithms.
'N4Horizon' — Forward- and backward-prediction horizons used by the
N4SID algorithm
'auto' (default) | vector
[r sy su] |
k-by-3 matrix
Forward and backward prediction horizons used by the N4SID algorithm, specified as one of the following values:
A row vector with three elements —
[r sy su],
r is the maximum forward prediction horizon.
The algorithm uses up to
r step-ahead predictors.
sy is
the number of past outputs, and
su is the number
of past inputs that are used for the predictions. See pages 209 and
210 in [4] for
more information. These numbers can have a substantial influence on
the quality of the resulting model, and there are no simple rules
for choosing them. Making
'N4Horizon' a
matrix means that each row of
'N4Horizon' is tried,
and the value that gives the best (prediction) fit to data is selected.
k is
the number of guesses of
[r sy su] combinations. If you specify N4Horizon
as a single column,
r = sy = su is used.
'auto' — The software uses
an Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) for the selection of
sy and
'Focus' — Error to be minimized
'prediction' (default) |
Error to be minimized in the loss function during estimation,
specified as the comma-separated pair consisting of
'Focus' and
one of the following values:
'prediction' — The one-step
ahead prediction error between measured and predicted outputs is minimized
during estimation. As a result, the estimation focuses on producing
a good predictor model.
'simulation' — The simulation
error between measured and simulated outputs is minimized during estimation.
As a result, the estimation focuses on making a good fit for simulation
of model response with the current inputs.
Focus option can be interpreted as a
weighting filter in the loss function. For more information, see Loss Function and Model Quality Metrics.
'WeightingFilter' — Weighting prefilter
[] (default) | vector | matrix | cell array | linear system
Weighting prefilter applied to the loss function to be minimized
during estimation. To understand the effect of
WeightingFilter on
the loss function, see Loss Function and Model Quality Metrics.
WeightingFilter as one of the following
[] — No weighting prefilter
is used.
Passbands — Specify a row vector or matrix
containing frequency values that define desired passbands. You select
a frequency band where the fit between estimated model and estimation
data is optimized. For example,
[wl,wh] where
wl and
wh represent
lower and upper limits of a passband. For a matrix with several rows
defining frequency passbands,
the estimation algorithm uses the union of the frequency ranges to
define the estimation passband.
Passbands are expressed in
rad/TimeUnit for
time-domain data and in
FrequencyUnit for frequency-domain
data, where
TimeUnit and
FrequencyUnit are
the time and frequency units of the estimation data.
SISO filter — Specify a single-input-single-output (SISO) linear filter in one of the following ways:
A SISO LTI model
{A,B,C,D} format, which specifies
the state-space matrices of a filter with the same sample time as
estimation data.
{numerator,denominator} format,
which specifies the numerator and denominator of the filter as a transfer
function with same sample time as estimation data.
This option calculates the weighting function as a product of the filter and the input spectrum to estimate the transfer function.
Weighting vector — Applicable for frequency-domain
data only. Specify a column vector of weights. This vector must have
the same length as the frequency vector of the data set,
Each input and output response in the data is multiplied by the corresponding
weight at that frequency.
'EnforceStability' — Control whether to enforce stability of model
false (default) |
Control whether to enforce stability of estimated model, specified
as the comma-separated pair consisting of
'EnforceStability' and
true or
Data Types:
'EstCovar' — Control whether to generate parameter covariance data
true (default) |
Controls whether parameter covariance data is generated, specified
true or
EstCovar is
then use
getcov to fetch the
covariance matrix from the estimated model.
'Display' — Specify whether to display the estimation progress
'off' (default) |
Specify whether to display the estimation progress, specified as one of the following values:
'on' — Information on model
structure and estimation results are displayed in a progress-viewer
'off' — No progress or results
information is displayed.
'InputOffset' — Removal of offset from time-domain input data during estimation
[] (default) | vector of positive integers | matrix
Removal of offset from time-domain input data during estimation,
specified as the comma-separated pair consisting of
'InputOffset' and
one of the following:
A column vector of positive integers of length Nu, where Nu is the number of inputs.
[] — Indicates no offset.
Nu-by-Ne matrix
— For multi-experiment data, specify
InputOffset as
an Nu-by-Ne matrix. Nu is
the number of inputs, and Ne is the number of experiments.
Each entry specified by
InputOffset is
subtracted from the corresponding input data.
'OutputOffset' — Removal of offset from time-domain output data during estimation
[] (default) | vector | matrix
Removal of offset from time-domain output data during estimation,
specified as the comma-separated pair consisting of
'OutputOffset' and
one of the following:
A column vector of length Ny, where Ny is the number of outputs.
[] — Indicates no offset.
Ny-by-Ne matrix
— For multi-experiment data, specify
OutputOffset as
a Ny-by-Ne matrix. Ny is
the number of outputs, and Ne is the number of
Each entry specified by
OutputOffset is
subtracted from the corresponding output data.
'OutputWeight' — Weighting of prediction errors in multi-output estimations
[] (default) |
'noise' | positive semidefinite symmetric matrix
Weighting of prediction errors in multi-output estimations, specified as one of the following values:
'noise' — Minimize , where E represents
the prediction error and
N is the number of data
samples. This choice is optimal in a statistical sense and leads to
maximum likelihood estimates if nothing is known about the variance
of the noise. It uses the inverse of the estimated noise variance
as the weighting function.
Positive semidefinite symmetric matrix (
— Minimize the trace of the weighted prediction error matrix
trace(E'*E*W/N) where:
E is the matrix of prediction errors, with one column for each output, and W is the positive semidefinite symmetric matrix of size equal to the number of outputs. Use W to specify the relative importance of outputs in multiple-output models, or the reliability of corresponding data.
N is the number of data samples.
[] — The software chooses
between the
'noise' or using the identity matrix
This option is relevant for only multi-output models.
'Regularization' — Options for regularized estimation of model parameters
Options for regularized estimation of model parameters. For more information on regularization, see Regularized Estimates of Model Parameters.
Regularization is a structure with the following
Lambda — Constant that determines
the bias versus variance tradeoff.
Specify a positive scalar to add the regularization term to the estimation cost.
The default value of zero implies no regularization.
Default: 0
R — Weighting matrix.
Specify a vector of nonnegative numbers or a square positive semi-definite matrix. The length must be equal to the number of free parameters of the model.
For black-box models, using the default value is recommended.
For structured and grey-box models, you can also specify a vector
np positive numbers such that each entry denotes
the confidence in the value of the associated parameter.
The default value of 1 implies a value of
npfree is the number of free parameters.
Default: 1
Nominal — The nominal value
towards which the free parameters are pulled during estimation.
The default value of zero implies that the parameter values
are pulled towards zero. If you are refining a model, you can set
the value to
'model' to pull the parameters towards
the parameter values of the initial model. The initial parameter values
must be finite for this setting to work.
Default: 0
'SearchMethod' — Numerical search method used for iterative parameter estimation
'auto' (default) |
'gn' |
'gna' |
'lm' |
'grad' |
Numerical search method used for iterative parameter estimation, specified as one of the following values:
'gn' — The subspace Gauss-Newton
direction. Singular values of the Jacobian matrix less than
GnPinvConst*eps*max(size(J))*norm(J) are
discarded when computing the search direction. J is
the Jacobian matrix. The Hessian matrix is approximated by JTJ.
If there is no improvement in this direction, the function tries the
gradient direction.
'gna' — An adaptive version
of subspace Gauss-Newton approach, suggested by Wills and Ninness [3]. Eigenvalues
less than
gamma*max(sv) of the Hessian are ignored,
where sv are the singular values of the Hessian.
The Gauss-Newton direction is computed in the remaining subspace. gamma has
the initial value
InitGnaTol (see
Advanced for
more information). gamma is increased by the factor
LMStep each
time the search fails to find a lower value of the criterion in less
than 5 bisections. gamma is decreased by the factor
2*LMStep each
time a search is successful without any bisections.
'lm' — Uses the Levenberg-Marquardt
method, so that the next parameter value is
-pinv(H+d*I)*grad from
the previous one. H is the Hessian, I is
the identity matrix, and grad is the gradient. d is
a number that is increased until a lower value of the criterion is
'lsqnonlin' — Uses
lsqnonlin optimizer from the Optimization Toolbox™ software.
This search method can only handle the Trace criterion.
'grad' — The steepest descent
gradient search method.
'auto' — The algorithm chooses
one of the preceding options. The descent direction is calculated
'grad' successively, at each iteration. The
iterations continue until a sufficient reduction in error is achieved.
'SearchOption' — Option set for the search algorithm
Option set for the search algorithm with fields that depend
on the value of
SearchOption structure when SearchMethod is specified as 'gn', 'gna', 'lm', 'grad', or 'auto'
SearchOption structure when SearchMethod is specified as 'lsqnonlin'
'Advanced' — Additional advanced options
Additional advanced options, specified as a structure with the following fields:
ErrorThreshold — Specifies
when to adjust the weight of large errors from quadratic to linear.
Errors larger than
ErrorThreshold times the
estimated standard deviation have a linear weight in the loss function.
The standard deviation is estimated robustly as the median of the
absolute deviations from the median of the prediction errors, divided
0.7. For more information on robust norm choices,
see section 15.2 of [4].
ErrorThreshold = 0 disables
robustification and leads to a purely quadratic loss function. When
estimating with frequency-domain data, the software sets
ErrorThreshold to
zero. For time-domain data that contains outliers, try setting
ErrorThreshold to
MaxSize — Specifies the
maximum number of elements in a segment when input-output data is
split into segments.
MaxSize must be a positive integer.
StabilityThreshold — Specifies
thresholds for stability tests.
StabilityThreshold is a structure with the
following fields:
s — Specifies the location
of the right-most pole to test the stability of continuous-time models.
A model is considered stable when its right-most pole is to the left
z — Specifies the maximum
distance of all poles from the origin to test stability of discrete-time
models. A model is considered stable if all poles are within the distance
z from
the origin.
AutoInitThreshold — Specifies
when to automatically estimate the initial conditions.
The initial condition is estimated when
ymeas is the measured output.
yp,z is the predicted output of a model estimated using zero initial states.
yp,e is the predicted output of a model estimated using estimated initial states.
Applicable when
InitialState is
DDC — Specifies if the Data
Driven Coordinates algorithm [5] is used to estimate
freely parameterized state-space models.
DDC as one of the following values:
'on' — The free parameters
are projected to a reduced space of identifiable parameters using
the Data Driven Coordinates algorithm.
'off' — All the entries
of A, B, and C updated
directly using the chosen
opt — Option set for
ssestOptions option set
Option set for
returned as an
ssestOptions option set.
opt = ssestOptions;
Create an option set for
ssest using the
'backcast' algorithm to initialize the state and set the
Display to
opt = ssestOptions('InitialState','backcast','Display','on');
Alternatively, use dot notation to set the values of
opt = ssestOptions; opt.InitialState = 'backcast'; opt.Display = 'on';
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[2] Verhaegen, M. "Identification of the deterministic part of MIMO state space models." Automatica, Vol. 30, No. 1, 1994, pp. 61–74.
[3] Wills, Adrian, B. Ninness, and S. Gibson. "On Gradient-Based Search for Multivariable System Estimates." Proceedings of the 16th IFAC World Congress, Prague, Czech Republic, July 3–8, 2005. Oxford, UK: Elsevier Ltd., 2005.
[4] Ljung, L. System Identification: Theory for the User. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall PTR, 1999.
[5] McKelvey, T., A. Helmersson,, and T. Ribarits. "Data driven local coordinates for multivariable linear systems and their application to system identification." Automatica, Volume 40, No. 9, 2004, pp. 1629–1635.
[6] Jansson, M. "Subspace identification and ARX modeling." 13th IFAC Symposium on System Identification , Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 2003.


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