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Before the Europeans came, Honolulu was insignificant; soon so many foreign ships were frequenting its waters that it had become Kamehameha's capital, and it remains the economic center of the archipelago. While the city covers a long (if narrow) strip of southern Oahu, downtown is a manageable size, and a lot quieter than its glamorous image might suggest. The tourist hotels are concentrated in the skyscrapers of the distinct suburb of Waikiki, a couple of miles east.
While its setting is beautiful, right on the Pacific and backed by dramatic cliffs and extinct volcanoes, most visitors are here simply to enjoy the sheer hedonism of shopping, eating, and generally hanging out in the sun. It's also the center of an exemplary public transportation system that facilitates exploration of the whole island.
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Honolulu is an ultra-modern city full of enormous diversity. The county of Honolulu is home to approximately 800,000 people of all races and cultures. It is what gives O'ahu the nickname, "The Gathering Place."
Waikiki Beach stretches from the slopes of Diamond Head to Ala Moana and the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor . The beach itself is a great spot for the whole family. There is a near-shore break for the children, while the more experienced swimmers surf the waves.
The main thoroughfare of Waikiki is Kalakaua Boulevard. Most of the hotels, shops, and restaurants are gathered along this well-populated strip. The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center is a must-stop for anyone who likes to shop. Dine on pho, sushi, fresh seafood or gourmet buffets at area restaurants. As for accommodations, Waikiki hotels are some of the best in the world. You can find everything from upscale, five-star establishments such as the Westin Moana Surfrider Hotel to lodgings for the budget traveler at places like the Aqua Waikiki Pearl .
Ala Moana
This diverse area is probably the first place business travelers will see, thanks to the presence of the enormous Hawai'i Convention Center. Be sure not to miss one of the largest open-air shopping centers in the country, Ala Moana Shopping Center , the Hawaiian Islands' premier shopping mall. Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island are beloved by locals and visitors alike. Restaurant Row , the stomping ground for the corporate lunch and Happy Hour crowd, is known as the "gateway" to downtown Honolulu.
Chinatown is one of Honolulu's most colorful and exciting neighborhoods. The area has been a major gateway for immigrants to Hawai'i. Chinese medicine and Eastern religion have a huge presence, with Taoist, Buddhist and Shinto temples sandwiched between herbalists, shops, and restaurants. Highlights of Chinatown include Maunakea Marketplace , a local shopping plaza complete with its own ethnic food court, and the Chinese Cultural Plaza , a spacious open-air courtyard inhabited by jewelers, Asian restaurants and cultural organizations.
From the steely skyscrapers and luxury high rises that rise up along the waterfront to the restored palaces and fascinating museums on Beretania and Bernice Streets, the downtown area proves Honolulu to be much more than the glitzy tourist town that Waikiki would have us believe. Landmarks are numerous, but a few that can't be missed are the grand and graceful bustling Honolulu Harbor and stunning Iolani Palace . After the sun goes down, the Honolulu Symphony offers entertainment to a cultured, affluent crowd. The Aloha Tower Marketplace probably throws more parties and festivals than any other place in Honolulu.
Manoa Valley/Makiki
Manoa Valley, where the University of Hawaii is situated, is typical of the valleys resulting from the erosion caused by lava flows in Hawai'i. One of the best places to view Honolulu and the Ko'olau mountain range is from the Manoa Cliff Trail. The main attraction of the valley itself is the University of Hawaii, a research university founded in 1907 and the only one of its kind in the state.
Manoa and the nearby neighborhood of Makiki comprise one of the major cultural hot spots on the island. While this district isn't marketed or publicized as a cultural destination, it is home to several galleries, museums and theater companies. Among the hidden jewels in the area are Spalding House , one of the best art museums in Hawaii, and Manoa Valley Theatre , a spirited community theater group.
East Honolulu—Diamond Head Kahala, Hawaii Kai
There are several major tourist attractions spread out through this area. Diamond Head is great for hikers. This peak can be seen from many vantage points in Honolulu, but for outdoor enthusiasts, there's no better way to experience it than by hiking to the summit and gazing down at the island below. Kahala Mall , Hawaii Kai Towne Center and the Hawaii Kai Golf Course are other area attractions.
Experts agree that Hanauma Bay , on the eastern tip of the island, offers some of the world's best snorkeling. However, if you prefer more privacy, try snorkeling or diving in Hawaii Kai. And if you'd prefer to view sea creatures from the safety of land, head over to Sea Life Park .
North Honolulu—Pearl Harbor, Pearl City & Ewa
Aside from Waikiki, this district may be the one most often visited by tourists. Site of the infamous Pearl Harbor attack, it is among the most famous naval attractions in the country. Millions of people visit the Arizona Memorial , Bowfin Memorial Park and "Mighty Mo" each year, learning about or revisiting the horror — and the heroism — that made this place what it is. Locals and in-the-know tourists often bypass Ala Moana Center and the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in favor of Pearl City's famous Pearlridge Center .
Windward O'ahu
If you visit Honolulu or even read about it, you'll likely find that the term "Windward" is tossed around quite a bit. Windward, to clarify, is the Eastern shore of the island. It's a quiet, laid-back place, devoid of all the glitz and noise of Honolulu. Most locals will also tell you that it's the best part of the island.
There are no major hotels or malls here, but there are plenty of restaurants and shops, and there seems to be a B&B tucked under every hillock and at the end of every street. Kailua Beach Park offers some of the world's best windsurfing, while Lanikai is simply one of the world's best beaches. Oh, and golfers...are you paying attention? Three words: Ko'olau Golf Club . It's the best on the island; Golf Digest said so.
Leeward O'ahu & Central O'ahu
Like Windward O'ahu and East Honolulu, Leeward (that's Western to all you mainlanders) is a quieter district with a few outstanding visitor attractions. Smart tourists—at least, the ones who can afford it—pooh pooh the jam-packed hotels of Waikiki, knowing that true paradise awaits at JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at the serene Ko'olina Marina. Near Ko'olina is Hawaiian Waters , a water amusement park on a grand scale. At Makaha Beach Park , swimmers, surfers and sun-worshipers congregate every day in the spring and summer months. In winter, daredevil surfers test their skill against swells that reach 20 to 30 feet.
Central Honolulu isn't much of a visitor destination, although the famous Dole Plantation draws its fair share of tourists.
North Shore
It seems like every Hawaiian island has its own North Shore, where surfers from around the world come to brave the big waves in winter time. It doesn't stop there: It has great beaches, famous parks and a mellow lifestyle. Waimea Valley Adventure Park is a great place to hike, ride horses and watch people dive off cliffs. There is also the Polynesian Cultural Center , which recreates seven Polynesian villages, each with their own activities and attractions.
Honolulu is a city that is rich in dining and drinking choices. Cuisine from all cultures can be found here in abundance. The competition to capture part of the tourist market (5 million people annually) makes restaurants innovative and very conscious of quality. Whether you are in the mood for seafood, Chinese, Italian, French, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese or good old American fare, Honolulu will not disappoint you.
Hawaii's premier vacation destination, Waikiki, boasts every imaginable kind of dining establishment. Every large hotel has at least one restaurant and some boast five or six; most are very worthwhile. For great steak, your choices are many. Seafood places are also just about everywhere in Waikiki. La Mer is a nouveau French seafood restaurant that is one of the top-rated establishments in Hawai'i.
Duke's Restaurant & Barefoot Bar is also in a class all by itself, offering great food, live Hawaiian music and a fantastic beachfront location. This is the place to be on a Sunday afternoon after a refreshing dip in the blue Pacific. A Honolulu institution and an absolute "must" for any foodie is the original Chart House Restaurant overlooking the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. The food, service and sunset are simply wonderful. For Japanese Teppan-yaki, try Tanaka of Tokyo , with three locations in Waikiki.
As might be expected, Honolulu's Chinatown features some of the best Chinese restaurants in the Pacific Basin. In addition to regional Chinese establishments, you'll find other authentic Asian eateries here. Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean and Indonesian food is available and in most cases, very reasonably priced. There are about ten restaurants in and around the Chinese Cultural Plaza on King Street. Enjoy buffets, dim sum, or inexpensive a la carte meals from all regions of China. One of the best known restaurants in the Plaza is Legend Seafood Restaurant . As the name suggests, seafood of all kinds is in the spotlight here. It's a noisy place reminiscent of modern-day Hong Kong. The dim sum lunch is not to be missed. Many excellent Vietnamese restaurants are in this district; the most famous is probably Pho 97 on Maunakea. It's easy to confuse them, but don't worry too much about it; the menus and prices are comparable. Anyone sampling Vietnamese cuisine for the first time should order a huge, steaming bowl of Pho, the ubiquitous Vietnamese soup.
Downtown Honolulu
The center of this fascinating melting-pot city offers a wide choice of dining establishments. Straddling the border of downtown and Ala Moana is Restaurant Row on Ala Moana Boulevard. Several blocks away, the Aloha Tower Marketplace at the Port of Honolulu also boasts a number of excellent dining choices. Chai's Island Bistro is the place to go for upscale Hawaiian dishes and contemporary Pacific Basin cuisine.
Another gourmet hot spot is the Chef Mavro Restaurant . Under the stellar direction of the culinary wizard who was formerly executive chef at La Mer, this restaurant has garnered accolades from the likes of Gourmet Magazine and The New York Times. In the center of Honolulu's old town, you'll find Murphy's Bar and Grill on Merchant Street. As might be expected, the corned beef and cabbage are great and there's plenty of Guinness on tap. Palomino Euro Bistro on Queen Street usually wins prizes for decor and cuisine every year. The Pavilion Cafe at Honolulu Academy of Arts is a wonderful place for lunch. Have a delicious, healthful meal and a glass of wine in a tropical courtyard, surrounded by many wonderful works of art.
Ala Moana & Kaakako
There are some great places to dine on the stretch between downtown Honolulu and Waikiki. The two main thoroughfares that span this four-mile distance are Ala Moana and Kapiolani Boulevards. The many-sided Victoria Ward Centers on Ala Moana has some of the best spots in town. In the Ward Center , visit Ryan's Grill , a great saloon with excellent food. This is a favorite watering hole for the downtown business crowd. One of the area's premier seafood restaurants is John Dominis on Ahui Street near the Ward Center.
In the huge Ala Moana Shopping Center , there are over 30 choices for dining. Bubba Gump Shrimp Company on the second level serves up shrimp dishes of all kinds in a fun atmosphere. Delicious Italian food can be enjoyed in the contemporary setting of Assaggio's , easily distinguishable by the modern-art fountain out front. The Ala Moana Food Court, also known as the Makai Market , has over 20 stalls that serve American, Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and local cuisine. Singha Thai Cuisine , across from the Ilikai on the Ala Moana/Waikiki border, is one of the best Thai places in Hawai'i. It's a large restaurant with excellent food and authentic Thai dancers performing twice every evening.
East Honolulu (Kahala & Hawai'i Kai)
This upscale stretch of coastline features many dining opportunities. The elegant Kahala hotel offers numerous dining choices, most notably Pan-Asian gourmet room Hoku's . The Kahala Mall at the end of the H1 freeway has several excellent choices.
Farther down the coast toward the beaches near Coco Head, the community of Hawai'i Kai boasts one of the best restaurants in Hawai'i, Roy's . The cuisine is a mixture of Continental, Japanese and local Hawaiian. It's very pricey, but well worth it.
Manoa Valley
This lovely area is home to the University of Hawaii and is one of Honolulu's nicest suburban neighborhoods. In the center of the Valley, the Ala Manoa Shopping Center is a gathering place for students, professors and residents. The most unusual of the restaurants in the valley is Paesano , a top-notch Italian bistro owned and operated by a family from Laos. The comfortable eatery serves food to rival any Italian dining spot in town. It's located in the Center, on Woodlawn Drive.
These dining establishments represent just a small cross-section of the hundreds of great places in Honolulu and its home island of O'ahu. Wherever you turn in this Pacific metropolis, you'll find opportunities to enjoy wonderful cuisine. Bon Appetit!
Because Hawai'i, the island of O'ahu, and the city of Honolulu are all major tourist areas, tours and places to visit abound. A tourist could stay within the district of Waikiki, explore the most highly trafficked areas of Central Honolulu, or spend time hiking the hills, woods and beaches of the Windward Coast or the North Shore.
Downtown History
There is no better way to begin a tour of Honolulu than with a look at the famous Iolani Palace , a carefully restored 19th-century edifice that was home to Hawaii's last king and queen. The palace is located on King Street, and is a place that is full of mana (spirit). An interesting fact: the palace had electric lights before the White House.
Close to the Iolani Palace on King Street, you will find some of Hawaii's oldest structures, the original Mission Houses Museum . The cluster of buildings includes the Frame House, prefabricated and shipped from Boston in 1821. The grounds are well kept, and descendants of the original missionaries conduct tours on certain days.
After lunch in one of the many downtown restaurants, head to the Bishop Museum . Located on Bernice Street, this interesting place contains more than 20 million artifacts of Pacific history, making it the largest collection of its kind in the world. The museum also has a planetarium that features daily shows produced mostly by the Big Island of Hawaii's Keck Observatory.
Downtown Shopping
Honolulu's Chinatown district provides the perfect foil to its nostalgic downtown neighbor. While the historic buildings and museums are only blocks away, this part of town is a distinctly modern melange of cultures and lifestyles. You can start your tour of Chinatown with a quest for lunch. On Maunakea Street sits one of the best Vietnamese dining establishments in town, A Little Bit of Saigon . Other options include Legend Seafood and upscale Indigo . Afterward, browse the jewelry and craft shops around the Chinese Cultural Plaza and find some of the best bargains in Waikiki.
There are a couple of temples that are worthy of a visit: the Izumo Taishakyo Mission Cultural Hall on Nu'uanu Street and the Kuan Yin Temple on Vinyard Street. For a formal tour of Honolulu's Chinatown, choose between the Hawai'i Heritage Center or the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
Just three blocks away from Chinatown is the lovely Aloha Tower. Built in 1926 to welcome Hawaii's burgeoning tourist industry, it has a 10-story spire meant to convey the Hawaiian tradition of "Aloha," meaning love, welcome, a fond good-bye, and a plea to come back. The observation tower at the top has fantastic views of Honolulu's harbor and waterfront. The Marketplace behind the tower has numerous fine restaurants, boutiques and gift shops.
Pearl Harbor Memorials
Home to the United States Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor is rich with sights and history. The main tour attractions are the Arizona Memorial , the Battleship Missouri Memorial and the Bowfin Memorial . All three memorials are a proud tribute to the US Navy and other armed forces that gave so much to protect the freedom of the Pacific during the middle of the 20th century.
You need to plan a full day to take in all three sights and a short tour of the Pearl Harbor base itself. See the Arizona Memorial first; the lines in the morning are shorter than the ones later in the day.
Start at the "First Lady" of Waikiki, the graceful Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel . Operating since 1901, this grand old structure has aged beautifully. Continuing north on Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki's main street, you can visit dozens of other hotels and shopping areas among them the International Marketplace and King's Village . Finally, you'll come to the other great lady of the strand, the Royal Hawaiian Hotel . Shoppers won't want to miss the adjacent Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center , a three-block paradise complete with every designer boutique and specialty retailer imaginable.
When the commercial bustle of Waikiki becomes altogether too overwhelming, make a trip to The Honolulu Zoo . Relax on a bench while listening to the huge variety of tropical birds and watching the antics of chimps in their large home. If you are traveling with children, this is the place to bring them if they tired of the beach. Close to the Zoo and opposite Kapiolani Park is the Waikiki Aquarium situated on a living reef. Founded in 1904, it is one of the three oldest aquariums in the United States. It's not large by mainland standards, but it is home to more than 2,000 sea dwellers representing 350 different species. As one might expect, the heaviest concentration of species is Pacific tropical fish.
Punchbowl Crater
Above downtown Honolulu sits dramatic Punchbowl Crater , home to the National Cemetery of the Pacific. Native Hawaiians call this place Puowaina, which translates to "hill of sacrifice." The view from the rim of the crater is dramatic. Outward, you can take in a vista from Diamond Head on the right all the way to Barbers Point on the left. In between, you can see Waikiki, Ala Moana, the skyscrapers of downtown, the airport, Pearl Harbor and the beaches of the Ewa and Kapolei area of leeward O'ahu. In the crater is a verdant resting place for more than 25,000 victims of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Most of the military personnel that perished in the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941 are buried here. The Court of the Missing is dedicated to those whose remains were never recovered from World War II. There is also a monument to Ellison Onizuka, the Hawaiian astronaut who perished in the Challenger space shuttle disaster in 1986. A visit to this impeccably maintained memorial is a moving experience.
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Cathy Bevins doesn't look like a political zombie.
But to hear her tell it, at least one zoning-enraged developer has declared her among the politically walking dead for the coming 2014 election.
Bevins, the first-term Oliver Beach Democrat, believes she has a target on her back because of the zoning decision she made in September on the Middle River Depot.
David Cordish, a well-known developer and owner of nearby Carroll Island Shopping Center, is not pleased with her rezoning and is helping back an effort to overturn the decision at the 2014 ballot box. Bevins said that the message she's been given is that Cordish may be looking for a candidate to challenge her in that same year.
"I've heard he's said that I am politically dead in 2014," said Bevins.
Cordish, along with David S. Brown Enterprises, have into an effort to defeat zoning decisions in districts represented by Bevins and Councilwoman Vicki Almond.
"Who the hell is David Cordish to come out of the blue and start a referendum against my maps?" said Bevins, adding that she would rather work with the developer than fight him.
"His shopping center is struggling," said Bevins. "I'd think he'd want to think of how to reinvest and re-invent it. I'd be willing to work with him."
But she acknowledges that she could face a Cordish-backed primary challenge in her new district that is redrawn to favor a Democratic candidate.
"If he wants to back a candidate, if he wants to spend his money and his time doing that then he can and I can't spend a lot of time worrying about it," Bevins said.
Bevins is also not wasting time raising money. The councilwoman, like her collegaues, is now raising money again after taking more than a year off because of the quadrennial rezoning process.
Last week she held a fundraiser reportedly attended by about 250 people who paid $35 per person. Another 15 businesses sponsored the event at $250 each.
Next week, Bevins will hold another higher-priced event at the Arbors at Crossroads where the ticket prices top out at $1,000 per person.
Ultimately, Bevins says it's her constituent service that will keep her in offce.
"I'm not doing a bad job," she said. "If David Cordish thinks he can make the argument and say that I'm doing a bad job and find someone to run against me then that's his god-given right."


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---- — DERRY — Chris Niland lived in Derry for 23 years. In April, he lost his home to foreclosure and moved just across the town line to Hampstead.
Last week, his only son, 18-year-old Nicholas, died from injuries sustained in a car crash.
"It's just been absolutely tragic," Niland said yesterday.
This week, things got even worse.
Niland wanted to bury his son, who spent most of his young life in Derry, in Forest Hills Cemetery.
He was told he couldn't.
"They told me I couldn't bury my son here, because I don't live here anymore," he said.
At an emergency meeting late yesterday afternoon, the Town Council made an exception. In a 6-0 vote, councilors — acting as cemetery trustees — voted to grant an exception to the policy which bars out-of-towners from purchasing cemetery plots.
The vote brought some small comfort to Niland, who said his son's body has been in a coroner's office in Boston for nine days.
"From Head Start to middle school to Pinkerton, he grew up in this town," Niland said. "This is where he'd be comfortable. This is his hometown and that's where he needs to go."
Nicholas's half-brother — Leland Cole, 28, of Lynn, Mass. — died at the scene of the car accident in Salisbury, Mass. on Dec. 8.
Nicholas, a former Pinkerton student, was airlifted to Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. His injuries were severe and he was taken off life support two days later.
Burial plots are exclusively available to Derry residents, but the policy does allow the cemetery trustees to make exceptions.
Niland said he was stunned that he wouldn't be allowed to bury his son in Derry.
"I have enough grief on my hands," he said before the emergency meeting. "I couldn't believe they were treating me like this. I'm not interested in what the rules are."
Niland called all seven town councilors yesterday. Councilors opted to call an emergency meeting. The vote was swift and unanimous. Town Council Chairman Michael Fairbanks was not at the meeting.
"The guy is trying to get his kid in the ground before Christmas," Councilor Neil Wetherbee said. "I can't imagine a worse scenario. The guy's going through enough and now he had to deal with us. He doesn't deserve this."
Niland said he was fortunate the council was able to meet on such short notice
"That six councilors were able to come here on three hours notice was incredible," he said. "It shows a lot that they can pull themselves together when they see an injustice. They can pull together and do the right thing, no matter what the rules and regulations are."
Town Councilor Al Dimmock said the ability to respond quickly is part of why he became a town councilor.
"In situations like this, if I'm needed, I'm here," Dimmock said.
Councilor Tom Cardon said Niland deserved to have his son buried in Forest Hills, after living in town for 23 years.
"The guy's a resident for all those years," he said. "I couldn't imagine saying no."
Acting Town Administrator Larry Budreau said this was the first time he could remember something like this occurring.
"This is my first personal knowledge of a situation such as this," Budreau said. "This is an urgent situation, someone who is doing advanced planning may bump up against this rule and make other arrangements. Unfortunately, there is an urgency here."
Niland said a vigil was held at Alexander Carr Park for Nicholas last week.
"It was the most magical experience," he said.
Niland could have had a Derry resident buy the plot for him.
But he wanted to do it himself.
Budreau said the rule was put in place to prevent overcrowding.
"Before the cemetery expanded, they were faced with the decreasing availability of space to purchase plots," he said. "Whether that is subject to the review of the current town council remains to be seen."
But he said this case was deserving of a special exception.
"Nicholas's life here and Chris's residency here for 20 years created a fairly compelling reason to call this emergency meeting," Budreau said.
Niland said he hopes his situation sets a precedent for people in similar situations.
"Maybe they can make it easier for the next parent who gets that phone call in the middle of the night," he said.
Niland said he was going to start making plans to bury his son today.
"We are going to start making arrangements," he said. "We are going to get the lot cleared and talk with (Derry Public Works Director Mike Fowler) to get the hole dug."
A burial plot in Forest Hills costs $500.


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To realize a sustainable society, Panasonic puts a great deal of effort into supporting the development of the next generation. Panasonic Kids School offers a varied program, intended primarily for elementary and junior high school students, that supports the dreams and future of children throughout the world. In fiscal 2013, tuition was given to around 740,000 children in 51 countries. Based on the Eco Learning Program teaching materials developed by the head office in 2010, and incorporating such activities as Eco Picture Diary, environmental education was given on content adapted for each region. Panasonic is planning to have two million children around the world provided with environmental education by 2018.
Panasonic is promoting the Eco Learning Program on a global basis. The Program is essentially a set of global environmental education materials that stimulate concrete action in response to a wide range of environmental issues encompassing energy, resources, and the natural environment. The program is effectively made up of a base component that serves to promote understanding in basic environmental issues, a development program that provides information on corporate environmental technologies, and a two-tiered course that participants can choose from depending on the level. At the same time, the programs can be combined and modified to allow for easy introduction.
Eco Learning Program
Introduced in May 2012, environmental education teaches children about creating and storing energy and uses as teaching aids the solar panels commonly installed in the area.
A Panasonic presents a lecture about energy at a school in Honolulu.
In June 2012, Panasonic contributed to the local community by instituting tours first in the country to its dry cell battery plant and lectures on the environment that make use of the Eco Learning Program.
Children learn about global warming
In March 2013, Panasonic provided donated solar lights and environmental education teaching materials in an off-grid region and then started to give lectures on the environment at a school in a rural area.
Environmental education under way at an Eco Night School where solar lights are in operation
Panasonic provides elementary schools with Eco-Monogatari (Eco story) program, one of its environmental learning programs, that is designed to support the social studies curriculum for the school children in the fifth grade.
Panasonic employees engaging in R&D, production, sales, recycling, etc, visit schools to give classes.
Panasonic and the UNESCO World Heritage Centre announced a strategic partnership agreement to promote sustainable development through World Heritage conservation and environmental education for the next generation. As a part of this strategic partnership, the Company engages in environmental education activities targeting children from all over the world. Under the World Heritage Eco Learning program, children are invited to World Heritage sites to gain an insight into the importance of World Heritage conservation and the global environment through classroom lectures, tours, and workshops. In addition, the Company holds the "Eco Picture Diary Contest," a contest where children introduce their own unique global environmental conservation activities in the form of a picture diary. Topics generally cover issues and items close to home and are linked to efforts aimed at saving and protecting the global environment. Each year, more than 300,000 entries are received. Guided by the strategic partnership with the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, these activities are undertaken and developed on a worldwide basis. Over the two-year period from 2011 to 2012, approximately 4,000 children have participated in the program visiting 11 World Heritage sites in 10 countries.
Plans are in place to hold the program at World Heritage sites in eight countries during 2013.
The World Heritage Special
Children experiencing the immense power of nature at the Iguazu Falls in Brazil
Participating in the eco learning program as well as cleanup activities at the Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia
An oasis created within the desert using the wisdom of ancient times at the cultural sites of Al Ain, the only World Heritage site in the UAE
Thinking about the importance of World Heritage sites and the environment at the Imperil Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi City, Vietnam
Panasonic operates a museum facility that allows visitors to participate in hands-on activities. The facility is based on the themes of science and mathematics. Hands-on exhibits, which appeal to all the five senses of children, stimulate interest and curiosity and convey to the younger generation the joys of science as well as the beauty and wonders of mathematics. RiSuPia was first opened in the Panasonic Center Tokyo in August 2006.
Panasonic Risupua Vietnam was later opened in Hanoi City in September 2010 with the aim of inspiring dreams and passion in the young children who are charged with Vietnam's future.
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Panasonic operates the "Smiling for Sure 2021" video-making assistance program for children still suffering under evacuation lifestyles after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Since its launch in September 2011, an aggregate total of around 1,500 elementary and junior high school students from Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima prefectures have participated in the program. "Smiling for Sure 2021" was created using the know-how gained through the "Kid Witness News*," a video-making assistance program that Panasonic has promoted over many years. The aim of the program is to bring back a smile to the faces of disaster-stricken children through a video-making project that allows children to make two videos with the titles "What I Want to Say" and "Message for Us in 2021." At each school that conducts the program, a screening of one of the two videos, "What I Want to Say," is held for the children who created them as well as teachers, parents, and people from the local community.
The "Messages for Us in 2021" were saved onto an SD card and placed in a time capsule, which was then presented to each participating school. The idea was generated in the hope that children would come back and watch the videos 10 years from now.
"Smiling for Sure 2021"
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Making the "Smile for Sure 2021" video
* Kid Witness News (KWN) is a global education support program initiated by the Company. The program is designed to enhance creativity and communication skills as well as promote teamwork among elementary and junior high school students through the making of videos.


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As the full extent of Hurricane Sandy's impact is still being uncovered, residents who lost homes or have suffered damage to them may apply to FEMA for help right now.
Registering your claim can be done online or by phone, and the process takes about 25-30 minutes, officials say.
Thursday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bergen County. The center, located in Hackensack on the fourth Floor of One Bergen County Plaza, will be in operation seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice.
The agency will now be able to provide face-to-face assistance to those who suffered damages from Hurricane Sandy and assist people applying for FEMA grants. Visitors to the centers can also get valuable information about additional state and federal programs. Also, a representative will be available from the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) to help businesses and private non-profit organizations submit applications for low-interest mitigation loans.
Residents should bring photo identification, their insurance information, an itemized list of damages, and their FEMA registration number if they have already registered with the agency.
While supplying photographs of the damages are not mandatory, bringing them will assist in the process. Residents with insurance may also be eligible for FEMA relief.
For more information, call DRC #6 Manager Sharron Cunningham at (201) 336-6026.
To register online, the website is www.disasterassistance.gov. You can apply via your smartphone as well at m.fema.gov. To apply by phone, call 1-800-621-3362. People with speech or hearing disabilities should call 1-800-462-7585.
According to Scott Sanders, a FEMA spokesman, you have 60 days from the date of the disaster declaration to apply for help. For New Jersey residents, this means you have until Saturday, Dec. 29 -- 60 days from the date the disaster declaration was made, on Tuesday, Oct. 30.
In addition to assistance with the costs of repairing or replacing homes -- FEMA's website notes it is secondary coverage to homeowner's insurance -- FEMA provides rental assistance as well.
There is information you need when you apply for assistance. According to the FEMA website,www.disasterassistance.gov, you should have the following information available:
- Your Social Security number.
- Insurance information -- the type of insurance you have.
- Your annual gross income.
- Contact information where they can reach you, especially if you are displaced
You also must fill out and sign a Declaration and Release Form (OMB form 009-0-3), and send it to:
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Or fax it to: 1-800-827-8112
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Tonawanda News — Shocked. Devastated. Stunned. Blindsided.
As the events of Wednesday settled into reality for thousands of families throughout Western New York, those are words the people associated with St. Francis of Assisi School in the City of Tonawanda used to describe their reaction to the news the last Catholic elementary school in the Twin Cities will close at the end of the school year.
"We were shocked," St. Francis Principal Colleen Politowski said during an interview Thursday at her office. "We really didn't believe we were going to close.
"We've increased enrollment for the past 10 years. This is in the face of demographics going down in this area."
St. Francis, with 186 students in prekindergarten through eighth grade, is the largest of 10 schools slated by the Buffalo Catholic Diocese to close at the end of the school year. Politowski said the school just had two new students register for prekindergarten and two tours for prospective students scheduled for today.
"We were doing really well with enrollment," she said. "We really were."
Louise Lopardi, who has more than 20 years of experience at the since-closed St. Paul's School in Kenmore and has filled a number of roles at St. Francis over the past seven years, was one of a number of people who used the word "blindsided" to describe her reaction.
"(Before the announcement) I've walked around the building talking to teachers, saying 'Oh, it's going to be all right.' And it's not all right," she said. "I've seen this school grow and blossom. We've had a lot of families come here who probably couldn't afford another Catholic education. This is a home for them. And the parish embraces the school.
"I've been in Catholic education for 45 years. Schools with a lot fewer students than we have remain open. Schools that don't have programs we have."


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Throughout spring training, Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado preached staying within himself and not forcing things at the plate. That strategy appears to be working just fine.
Arenado tied the club record for a hitting streak, matching teammate Michael Cuddyer at 27 in Wednesday's win at Texas. He set a new standard at 28 after going 1-for-4 in Thursday's 5-0 loss to the Rangers.
"I'm just trying to hit the ball hard," he said. "I'm going to be saying that until the year is over, and every year.
"It's always nice to have an opportunity to do things with people on base. I guess it puts a little pressure on the pitcher, too, when you've got people on base."
Arenado, 23, is hitting .360 (40-for-111) with 11 doubles, four home runs and 19 RBIs during the streak. Albert Pujols is the last player 23 or younger with a hitting streak of at least 27.
Arenado and Cuddyer are the eighth teammates in MLB history with hitting streaks of at least 27 games in either consecutive or the same seasons.


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By Robert Stoneback
The Danville News
DANVILLE — After about 17 years as coach, Danville High School cheerleading instructor Pat Merrell has given her position its last hurrah.
"To me, it's been a great honor and privilege to work with the girls and be their mentor," she said. "It's hard to leave…it's been a big part of my life."
However, with a sixth grandchild on the way, she feels its time to hand the position over to someone else.
It's been a long, fruitful run for Merrell, especially considering she was never a cheerleader herself.
"I did not cheer in high school…I just became involved because of my daughter," said Merrell of her daughter, Becky, now 30.
She got the instruction she needed from attending summer instruction camps with the prior coach, Rosie Notz.
Since then, she's been a mentor to dozens of girls, and has had four of her cheerleaders selected to perform for the Pennsylvania team in the annual Big 33 Game for all-star high school football players. The most recent, Danville High School senior Lauren Fellin, will cheer at the upcoming game at Hershey Park Stadium on June 15.
"I think you stick with it because you want to make a difference in someone's life," said Merrell. "And I just enjoyed being with the girls, it was really a great time."
Merrell will continue to coach cheerleaders for the varsity wrestling team, which she can more easily fit into her schedule. "Football's a big commitment because the girls work all summer long. They're very committed," she said.
Taking her place will be her assistant coach, Jennifer Nardi, who has been working with Merrell for the past four years. "She'll do a wonderful job with the girls," said Merrell.
She will also continue to work as the secretary for Liberty Valley Intermediate School, a position she has held for the past 14 years. In total, she has spent over 20 years as a district employee.
At the April 9 school board meeting, board members and her own cheerleaders presented her with flowers and a blanket, personalized with images of herself and her cheerleading team.
"She did a fantastic job with cheerleading. We hate to see her go," said board president Allan Schappert.
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By Michael Cox | Wednesday Jul 16, 2014
Tom Mitchell has agreed to donate his penis to the world's only museum exclusively dedicated to the male member in this thought-provoking documentary about the self-worth and the gratification a man receives from his genitalia.
Legacy Project Establishes Equality House in Kansas
By Winnie McCroy | Friday May 23, 2014
The Legacy Project opened last month in Kansas, spreading hope and information on the lives of prominent LGBTs.
Sept. 11 Museum Prepares to Open
Thursday May 15, 2014
Set to be dedicated and open to the public on May 21, the Sept. 11 museum is a haunting reminder of one of our country's most tragic events.
NYC's 9/11 Museum Scheduled to Open This May
By David B. Caruso | Monday Feb 3, 2014
After years of delays due to funding disputes, engineering challenges and a nearly disastrous flood, a museum dedicated to victims of the 9/11 terror attacks will open to the public in mid-May in a giant cavern beneath the World Trade Center site.
Gay Artifacts Subject of New Mo. History Museum Collection
Monday Dec 2, 2013
The Missouri History Museum is on the verge of the St. Louis region's first mainstream collection of gay artifacts.
Magic Johnson Dedicates New World AIDS Museum
By Winnie McCroy | Wednesday Nov 13, 2013
On November 7, 22 years to the day that Magic Johnson announced that he was HIV-positive, the famed athlete was on hand to dedicate the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center in Wilton Manors, Florida.
Travel Tip: Tennessee's Discovery Park of America
By Adrian Sainz | Monday Nov 4, 2013
Discovery Park of America, a new museum, education center and tourist attraction opens this month in Union City, Tenn., a town of 11,000 located a few hours' drive from Memphis, Nashville and St. Louis.
Largest Signed Baseball Collection on Display
By Tamara Lush | Wednesday Oct 23, 2013
A collection of signed baseball memorabilia with an estimated value of $2 to $3 million is now on display at the St. Petersburg Museum of History in Florida.
Oh, My! Wizard of Oz Collection Arrives in Rockland, Maine
By Clarke Canfield | Monday Oct 14, 2013
A new exhibit that opened Saturday at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland features items from the world's largest Wizard of Oz collection.
2013: LGBT's Biggest Year So far
By Thom Senzee | Wednesday Oct 9, 2013
As years go, 2013's destiny is to be remembered as an LGBT-history heavyweight - even more so than 2012.
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Hotel St. Oliver for sale
A prominent Market Square property is on the market.
The Hotel St. Oliver building, at 407 Union Avenue, has been listed for $1.9 million by Steve Goldman, of NAI Knoxville, and Tim Duff, of Coldwell Banker Commercial Wallace and Wallace.
Besides the boutique hotel, the three-story, late-1800's-era building is home to the Market Square Kitchen and Shono In City restaurants. The property is located on the southwest corner of Market Square, across Union Avenue from the Arnstein Building, which is being eyed for a possible Urban Outfitters store.
Goldman said Wednesday that some offers have already been submitted for the property. Asked about uses being considered by potential buyers, he cited the possibility of retail space on the ground floor and condos on the upper levels.
The building has 20-foot ceilings on every floor, although most of the rooms don't utilize all of that space. According to a marketing packet, the two restaurant tenants are expected to have leases of a year or less by the time of closing.
According to KGIS, the building was owned by Kristopher Kendrick, a developer and preservationist who died in May.


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A man was struck in the face while chasing two robbers who allegedly stole his phone on Oct. 15.
At around 7:35 p.m., two men stole a phone from a man sitting at a table at Pho Dat Thanh, according to a Baltimore County Police Department report. The robbers then ran from the restaurant in the 500 block of York Road.
Police said the man chased the robbers, and was struck in the face. He told officers that he saw the pair run north on York Road toward the Towson Town Center.
Jermaine Antawn Wyatt, 21, of the 1500 block of Burnwood Road in Baltimore and Andre Donta Brisbon, 24, of the 500 block of E. 30th Street in Baltimore were arrested after leaving Macy's in the mall, the report reads. The phone was located in the bushes at the Trader Joe's parking lot.


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Republican Mitt Romney, the presumptive 2012 party nominee for president, won Brookfield handily in Tuesday's GOP primary with 66.5 percent of the vote.
Brookfield's results closely mirrored the state's, with Romney gaining 68.4 percent of the vote state wide, according to NPR, and the other candidates all falling within less than 1 point of Brookfield Republican voters.
Romney garnered 371 votes in Brookfield, with 137 coming from District I, (HHES) and 234 from District II, (BHS).
Ron Paul came in second with 79 votes (DI: 34; DII: 45), or 14.2 percent; Newt Gingrich third with 57 votes (DI: 22; DII: 35), or 10.2 percent; Rick Santorum fourth with 40 votes (DI: 20; DII: 20), 7.2 percent; and Uncommitted last with 11 votes (DI: 2; DII: 9), just under 2 percent.
The state followed Brookfield's lead down the ballot. Paul finished second with 13.5 percent (7,940 votes), Gingrich third with 10.3 percent (6,054) and Santorum fourth with 6.9 percent (4,046).
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With almost all of Romney's opponents now out of the race, turnout for the primary was low. The 558 votes recorded represent only 15.4 percent of the town's 3,615 registered Republicans, however that number is not much lower than .
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Entering Plates, your eye is drawn to a colorful display of plates on the left wall, near the front of the dining room. An eclectic collection embracing everything from English Blue Willow china to Polish folk art pottery, the plates conspire with little vases of fresh flowers on rustic pine plank tabletops, mirrors in ornate frames, and chalkboard wine menus to create a warmly welcoming bistro-meets-farmhouse-kitchen atmosphere.
The plates are a nod to the restaurant's name, of course. Turns out they're also an apt metaphor for owner/chef Steve Day's food, which is as refined as porcelain and at the same time as unpretentious as everyday stoneware.
Day trained at Le Cordon Bleu in London and has worked in award-winning restaurants from the Michelin two-starred Le Gavroche in that city to, more recently, The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary. It's the sort of resume that sets very high expectations.
Time and again, Day delivers with a seasonally evolving menu that, in a highly trained culinary circus act, deftly keeps multiple plates spinning in the air, all the while making it look easy.
Take the sweet potato-coconut curry soup he offered recently. A deceptively simple dish, the soup pairs two inherently sweet ingredients without letting the sweetness dominate. At the same time, those ingredients are held in exquisite balance in a way that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Oh, and one more pair of spinning plates: sweet potato, evidence of the chef's commitment to local produce, even in the off-season; and coconut, proof that he won't let that commitment get in the way of flavor. And you thought you were just getting the soup du jour.
At the opposite end of the spectrum from this sublimely delicate soup is Day's exuberant take on a charcuterie platter. House-made duck liver paté, rabbit terrine and turkey rillette were recent highlights on a platter that typically serves up half a dozen or more cured meats and local cheeses. Per the menu, foie gras is a $6.50 option. At that price for a generous portion, I'd say it's not optional.
If the soup and charcuterie plate impress, Day's crab and fennel beignets mesmerize: crusty globes that break open to reveal a surprisingly airy center, which in turn releases the concentrated perfumes of land and sea, mingling in a rising waft of steam.
Entrees are similarly varied and reliably rewarding. Day clearly has an instinct for seafood, as evidenced by the irreproachable pan-seared N.C. rockfish he served up recently in a shallow pool of ginger broth spangled with the bright flotsam of fresh edamame. On another occasion, a pan-seared filet of flounder, beached on an earthy, soul-satisfying cassoulet and garnished with petal-thin slices of watermelon radish, was likewise flawless.
When Day turns inland for inspiration, he might express it as veal tenderloin with smoked local mushrooms, or a fennel- and thyme-marinated pork chop with Brussels sprouts over creamy grits and a spicy pork jus. The juicy, mahogany-skinned roasted half chicken he was offering in March has since made way for chicken schnitzel – which, given the chef's track record, isn't likely to disappoint.
As adept as the kitchen is at keeping all those plates spinning without letting any fall, there is the occasional wobble. Under-seasoned cauliflower Alfredo, an otherwise inspired vegetarian dish, comes to mind.
Last time I checked, you could still conclude your meal with sticky toffee pudding (a souvenir of Day's London experience), warm homemade carrot cake with buttermilk icing, a wicked milk stout "brownie," or a textbook vanilla crème brûlée – all of which evoked satisfied moans from our table on recent visits. If you can't decide, just close your eyes and point at the menu.
Steve Day opened Plates in November in the former Zely & Ritz space on Glenwood South. The restaurant is his first, but you'd hardly know it judging by the food. Or by any other part of the experience, for that matter, which exudes confidence and welcome in every measure, from the well-trained wait staff to the put-together look of the dining room.
Staffers contributed to that plate collection on the wall, as did Day's family, friends, and a few early fans. If new fans were allowed to add to the collection, the walls would surely be covered in plates before long.


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Sue Schulman's investigation into Buffalo firefighter pensions published Sunday and Monday once again leaves me wondering aloud if anyone in City Hall is really looking out for taxpayers. If they are, they're doing a lousy job.
Consider some of the numbers Schulman turned up in her analysis:
- Firefighter pay averaged $79,970 in 2008.
- Those retiring last year are drawing an average pension of $68,000.
- Firefighters getting ready to retire earned an average of $45,000 overtime in their final year on the job, compared with $16,000 who were not planning to retire.
The way police officers and firefighters are allowed to game the system, and sometimes end up with a pension worth more than their base pay, amounts to nothing less than a fleecing of taxpayers.
I can find fault with those who lack the personal ethics to refrain from padding their pensions - or for calling in sick because of being "demoralized" over a job that pays nearly $80,000 a year, along with gold-plated benefits.
But the real shame lies with the politicians who allow these pension abuses to continue. And that's almost all of them. Starting in City Hall and going all the way to Albany.
Public Payroll Watch has a good summary of Schulman's findings For more on Buffalo News investigations of police and education pension abuses, go here.
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samples of TV Westerns from the 50′s
Video Rating: 4 / 5
samples of TV Westerns from the 50′s
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Virginia City enjoying the silver load, there is so much silver, the banks of San Francisco are stacking silver bars in the bank windows; so much silver a new special rail line has been built to the mines: Bonanza, witnessed by Lorne Greene.
Have Gun Will Travel: Wire Paladin, San Francisco. A good western.
Those old American Westerns of the 1950s were something else. The writers out of the 1920s education and new Hollywood studio lots. Some of Hollywood was there around 1910, but in the 1920s is when we see it bloom with the big studio buildings, the original studio lots would look like frontier towns. Those people of the turn of the century taught, educated, and funded the 1950s westerns: Good American stuff.
You know your over the Hill when you can remember all these westerns and i do.
Mistyped meant Bat Masterton
As far as I remember we didn't get Paladin in England. Must buy the DVDs. Gene Roddenberry wrote some of the episodes. We also missed out on Bat Basterton (played by Gene Barry).
Sugarfoot, Sugarfoot, easy lopin' sadde ropin' Sugarfoot………. okay, that's all the words I remember. Thanks for posting.
I totally love the TV series " Cheyenne". It is soo good. I love it! Plus "Who knew that Clint Walker could sing?" I sure didn't know that. He sure can sing really great!
It's funny what sticks in the mind. I remember an episode of Wagon Train with guest star Jock ( The Range Rider) Mahoney as a boxer with "the fastest fist in the west". Great stuff!
I love this, Paladin takes me back oh, how our country was something so much better then before the hateful left seized power!
What? No "Gunsmoke" the most iconic western of them all, and the longest running. It went for 19 years on CBS TV and was on radio in the 1950′s.
tv today is indeed a wasteland-no wonder kids are so dumb now–america and entertainment has indeed dumbed down–pathetic greedy idiots concerned only with profits and not quality- are running the airwaves-they won't listen to us ordinary folk
A treat. Thanks hbwilling
I wish someone would post the Sugarfoot theme. It's one of my favorites. But great video anyway. First time I've ever heard the entire Paladin theme. Thanks kindly.
to Bearstar1: i was raised on all the 50s tv westerns–and i also wish they would bring them back–put them on TVland or something-I HATE ANDY GRIFFITH-and-i am sick of gay ass tv nowadays–who the hell wants to see gay ass guys swishing around their asses on American idol–and kids today are indeed wussies and BRAIN DEAD–give me PALADIN and CHEYNNE ANYDAY!
William Conrad was pretty fat, too. That's why we remember James Arness as Matt Dillon. Conrad played Marshal Dillon on the radio, but he was too fat for a TV western. At least William Conrad had a pleasant voice and manner, unlike Roseanne's nasal, "I'm always right" hollering all the time.
WHERE was the longest running western of all time? In fact the longest running drama of all time….GUNSMOKE?
Thank heaven for DVD players. All this stuff is coming out on DVD.
You got that right.
However, is it necessary for the poster below to make sexist comments? I mean would he call a man "fat"?
You hit the nail on the head there mate…bring back all the oldies …..
Watched and loved every one of these as a kid. Many of them still look good today, like Rawhide, The Rifleman and Have Gun will Travel. Now all we have are fools humiliating themselves on dumbass reality shows.
Oh, quite contraire ! Now it's that Fat disgusting Roseann Barr 24/7 !!! They ought to just rename the damn channel to Roseann TV. I can't stand that irritating fat ugly bitch ! God, I HATE HER AND THAT STUPID PATHETIC SHOW !!!
I agree with Bear. I'll take the westerns any time. That was TV at its finest. I thought when they put the series Magnificent Seven on TV, it would start a new era of westerns. Not !!! I loved the show, especially Michael Biehn. *sigh* Thanks to all who put those western themes on here. You Rock
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In 1797 George Washington established one of the largest whiskey distilleries in America. The stone still house was 75' x 30', including a distilling room outfitted with five copper pot stills, a storage cellar for whiskey, and an office. Storage space for grain and quarters for the distillery manager and his assistant occupied the floor above. In 1799, the year George Washington died, the distillery produced more than 10,500 gallons of rye whiskey and brandy valued at $7,600. After Washington's death, the distillery was operated by Lawrence Lewis, who had married Martha Washington's grand-daughter, Nellie. The distillery burned down in 1814 and was never rebuilt.
Mount Vernon's archeologists excavated the remarkably well preserved site from 1999-2005. They uncovered portions of the cobblestone foundation, as well as remains of the brick furnaces for heating the stills and the boiler, and underground drains used to carry water away from the building. When combined with documentary evidence such as plantation records, the distillery ledger of accounts, and Washington's correspondence, the findings allowed scholars to prepare a blueprint of how the distillery looked and operated.
Mount Vernon's craftsmen began reconstructing the distillery in July 2005, and it was completed and opened to the public in March 2007 as an authentic replica of Washington's distilling operation. It is the only distillery in the nation to demonstrate the process of making whiskey as it was done more that two centuries ago. Together with Mount Vernon's farm site, the gristmill, and the exhibits in the Education Center, the distillery teaches visitors about Washington's entrepreneurial business activities.
Funding to reconstruct the distillery was provided by the member companies of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States and the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America.
The stone-textured polyresin ornament holds a stamped copper replica of the still and Washington's quote from October 29, 1799, "Two hundred gallons of Whiskey will be ready this day…the demand for this article is brisk". It is packaged in a handsome black box with a copper foil image of the still.
Approximately 2 ¾" x 2".
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|Excellent - 150 reviews
Centrally located in Apple Valley, GrandStay Hotel and Conference is convenient to Crystal Lake Golf Club and Minnesota Zoo. This hotel is within the region of Cascade Bay Waterpark and Fountain Valley Golf Club. Make yourself at home in one of the 78 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Kitchenettes...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 150 reviews
Excellent 10.0
ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING!! ! Wonderful big room. Great, friendly staff. Sue from the front desk went out of her way for us. Yvonne from housekeeping was wonderful. The breakfast was very good. We loved it!!
There is nothing to NOT like.
Good 8.0
We stayed one night while attending a concert at the Weeser Family Amphitheatre, which is a convenient short drive from the hotel. The room was large with a full kitchen and separate bedroom. Not fancy, but clean and well kept. The staff was adequate, as was the free breakfast. The attached restaurant (not part of the hotel) was quite busy with young people on a Saturday evening and filled up the hotel parking lot. Leaving us to find a spot on the street. This, however was not a big problem and we went to the restaurant ourselves and had a nice end to the evening in the attached bar.
|Excellent - 109 reviews
Shopping reigns supreme near this Burnsville hotel, with the Mall of America® right around the corner and plenty of local shops for scoring one of a kind finds. Burnsville hotels come in all shapes and sizes, but only one gives you luxury amenities at a great price. The BEST WESTERN PREMIER Nicollet Inn boasts a central location close to attractions and loc...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 109 reviews
Okay 5.0
Hotel entry was very nice.
Room was very small for the price.A few ceiling panels added to a 'regular' hotel room does not make it a 'suite'
Good 8.0
The food in the hotel was very good,the staff was friendly and the location was good.
The lights in the area went out for a few hours and the internet was down for hours after the lights came back on. Also,I had a bogus charge on my debit card that was removed the next day after I complained about the charge.I will stay at this hotel again.
|Excellent - 165 reviews
With a stay at Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Eagan in Eagan, you'll be in the business district and close to Minnesota Zoo and Cascade Bay Waterpark. This hotel is within the vicinity of Nickelodeon Universe and Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium. Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wire...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 165 reviews
Excellent 9.0
Close to our venue
Did not offer free continental breakfast
Excellent 9.0
the comfortable bed and pillows-that's what matters the most!
A continental breakfast would have been nice for the price.
|Excellent - 96 reviews
When you stay at Hampton Inn Minneapolis/Burnsville in Burnsville, you'll be close to Crystal Lake Golf Club. This hotel is within the vicinity of Minnesota Zoo and Bloomington Ice Gardens. Make yourself at home in one of the 79 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provide...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 96 reviews
Mediocre 4.0
The breakfast was delicious, there were a lot of options.
One of the requirements for out hotel this outing was a pool and hot tub, this hotel did have a pool but apparently it was under construction, this was not on the website nor did priceline let us know this, had we known we would have chosen differently.The hotel was nice enough, it could use some updating, it was just irritating that the pool wasn't available, also the room would have been cheaper had we not gone with priceline and just went through the hotel.
Excellent 10.0
My family and I stayed here for spring break while visiting the Mall Of America. It was a short drive to the mall, staff was SUPER friendly and helpful, room was spacious, breakfast was delicious, 24 hour coffee was appreciated and the popcorn and cookies in the lobby were a treat for the kids. Overall this is the best hotel we have stayed at in a LONG time.
|Excellent - 270 reviews
With a stay at AmericInn Hotel & Suites Apple Valley in Apple Valley, you'll be close to Minnesota Zoo and Crystal Lake Golf Club. This hotel is within the region of Cascade Bay Waterpark and Bloomington Ice Gardens. Make yourself at home in one of the 62 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable progra...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 270 reviews
Good 7.0
Great location and staff was very friendly and helpful.
This hotel had THE worst workout room I have EVER seen. There was only 2 pieces of equipment if which one didn't work. There wasn't even one treadmill!!
Excellent 10.0
Everything was perfect! The room was beautiful & the staff were friendly. We plan to stay here again in November.
|Good - 332 reviews
The LivINN Suites Burnsville is considered Minneapolis Best Value Hotel by offering more services and amenities than any other hotel in its price range. All rooms are interior corridor and include free high speed internet, daily Quick Start Breakfast, microwaves, and refrigerators, key card entries, sitting areas and custom room furnishings. The hotel is w...
Overall Rating - Good - 332 reviews
Excellent 9.0
nice lobby, great staff, king room was better than most 4 star rooms i've stayed in.
Okay 6.0
It was inexpensive. The king bed was comfortable and the bedding and pillows were nice. It had a refrigerator and microwave.
The room was very small. Breakfast was minimal. No protein except peanut butter. Breakfast area was extremely small. The carpet was dingy and gross and the elevators super slow and smelly. Bathroom was tiny and the shower head was so low I had to crouch.Location was good.
|Excellent - 50 reviews
Welcome to the Holiday Inn® Lakeville, Minnesota Hotel Of all Twin Cities hotels, the award-winning Holiday Inn® Hotel Lakeville, MN offers the most appealing accommodations for guests of any agenda. This hotel's location near Mall of America, just 15 mi away, attracts shopping fans, and Twin Cities businesses bring corporate guests, too. If you're looking f...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 50 reviews
Excellent 10.0
The pools was amazing for so to have a great time with our grandsons.My daughter lost her wallet whole we were staying there. The staff was on high alert looking for it and stayed in contact with us. Luckily a local man found it down the street (she had left it on top of the car when we were leaving), he happened to call the hotel to see if someone had lost it, the hotel staff told him to bring it by and they had the contact information and they called immediately. The local people are honest as well as the staff being on top of the situation. We are so thankful for the staff for their honesty and hard work in getting her wallet back and with ALL the contents. Thank you Holiday Inn'
Excellent 9.0
It was well staffed with very quick service and we got to get into our room early.
It was quite noisy overhead. Lots of stomping noises.
|Excellent - 205 reviews
Expect Quality in Hotel's Suites in Eagan, MN This hotel's all-suite accommodations provide a comfortable home base in the Minneapolis area. The hotel's patrons find themselves near the Mall of America, MSP airport, top corporate locations and Twin Cities attractions. Set apart from the metro area by the Mississippi River, Eagan, MN offers the hotel's guests...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 205 reviews
Excellent 9.0
The patio to grill was very nice. Even with rain we grilled and it was awesome! The room was really nice and the breakfast was nice. Heated pool a plus.
Not at all.
Okay 5.0
The towels are extremely rough and the bed smelled of cigarettes
|Excellent - 177 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 177 reviews
Okay 6.0
It was very shabby on the outside with peeling paint and rotting stair rails. It was difficult to find the entry- we drove around twice before we located it. The rooms were clean, but very dark, waterstained curtains and one curtain ripped.I wouldn't stay again. For the price it was in very poor shape. The gentleman who checked us in was very nice and efficient- I don't fault him at all.
Excellent 10.0
This hotel was well maintained and had very helpful staff. Breakfast was excellent for a hotel. Would stay here again.
No cons at all.
|Good - 291 reviews
Welcome to the Chairmans Award-winning Days Inn of Eagan, MN The Days Inn Eagan is located just a few miles from the world famous Mall of America and Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. Other area attractions include Excl Energy Center, HHH Metro dome, Target Center, Minnesota Zoo, IMAM Theater, Valley Fair, Mystic Lake Casino, Canterbury Downs, Hi...
Overall Rating - Good - 291 reviews
Okay 5.0
staff was welcoming
gum was stuck to the comforter that looked like it had already been tried to remove. Room smelled like dogs.hall ways and all open spaces of this hotel smelled.
Good 7.0
hot tub & friendly staff
greatGREAT all around GREAT
|Excellent - 142 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 142 reviews
Okay 6.0
I loved the room and the people at desk.
However I had a nexus 7 tablet that went missing. I noticed there were 2 maids that saw me leave for dinner. Later that night a few hours after i returned, I noticed my tablet I had used earlier that day was gone.Take your valuables with you when you leave the room.
Excellent 9.0
The best part of my stay was the helpfulness of the staff. They were outstanding!
|Good - 378 reviews
Located in Burnsville, Prime Rate Inn is within the vicinity of Bloomington Ice Gardens and Normandale Community College. This hotel is within the vicinity of Hyland Greens Golf and Learning Center and Minnesota Zoo. Make yourself at home in one of the 97 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. B...
Overall Rating - Good - 378 reviews
Okay 5.0
When we first got in the room and turned on the lights, the lamp in front of the window seemed fine. Until I plugged my cellphone charger into the same outlet, the light flickered and then stayed off. And my cellphone charger would not work, even in a different outlet. The beds were ok for comfort, the bathroom was super small. The side door entry way and up the stairs towards our room had nasty carpet with filthy foot prints all over it, it was nasty. We booked two nights, it was ok priced and pics online looked semi decent so we thought it would be ok. The second night we get back from the concert to find that our keycards wont work! We couldn't get in the side door or our room! We complained and they said it looks like you only booked one night, and I had the receipt in the room showing I paid two nights. They ended up just giving us new keycards. We were afraid to really check out the pool area, so we never used that. Complimentary breakfast included cheap coffee and donuts - what a disappointment. Never staying here again!!
Excellent 9.0
Great value for money. All the necessities and friendly staff. Clean room and comfortable enough bed.
|Good - 2 reviews
The Quality Inn and Suites hotel in Eagan, Michigan is near the Mall of America, Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport, Minnesota Zoo, Valleyfair amusement park and Whitewater Country water park, Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome and Target Field
Overall Rating - Good - 2 reviews
|Excellent - 316 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 316 reviews
Excellent 10.0
I love ice tea and they had it available 24 hours. Hot drinks and lemonade were also available. The staff were very helpful in giving suggestions about things to do and how to get around town.
Nothing.Beds were good, very clean rooms and breakfast area. Breakfast selection was adequate.
Excellent 10.0
Everything! This is top end!
It's a little tough to find, but very much worth it!!
|Excellent - 909 reviews
Warm country decor featuring lobby fireplace and complimentary continental breakfast and weekday USA Today. TGIFridays and 24 hour IHOP on site, both providing room service. Two pools, two whirlpools. Exercise room. Closest hotel to the Mall of America
Overall Rating - Excellent - 909 reviews
Okay 6.0
Easy access to Mall of America
The price it too high for such a small room.
Excellent 10.0
Very clean, great staff, and wonderful location.2 pools, lots of space. Will be staying there again. Thank you!


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Massachusetts Skater Takes Center Stage on Olympics Opening Night
A pair of New England figure skaters hit the ice in Sochi on Thursday.
Posted by Liz Taurasi (Editor) ,
Eyes from Sudbury and around the world were on New England figure skaters Simon Shnapir and Marissa Castelli as they were among the athletes to hit the ice on the opening night of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Thursday.
The event, which took place earlier in the day, aired on NBC in primetime, giving Massachusetts viewers the chance to watch one of its hometown Olympians.
Shnapir and Castelli were a part of the team figuring skating competition, performing a pairs short program routine for the United States.
Despite a few stumbles, the duo received a 34.99 technical score and 29.26 component score, good for a total tally of 64.25.
When they were finished their routine, Shnapir and Castelli were in second place. However, by the end of the competition, the pair earned a fifth-place finish. That was important for the United States, which received a disappointing seventh-place finish from Jeremy Abbott in the men's event.
Host Russia sits atop the team standings after an impressive performance on Thursday. Overall, the United States is in fifth place thanks to Shnapir and Castelli's performance. The team competition continues on Saturday.
Shnapir's family was the center of a Boston Globe feature article on Thursday. The newspaper chronicled the family's journey from Russia to the United States, and now to Sochi for the Olympic games.
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An epidemic disease caused by a coxsackievirus, characterized by paroxysmal pain in the lower chest and accompanied by fever, headache, and malaise. Also called Bornholm disease, devil's grip, diaphragmatic pleurisy, epidemic myalgia, epidemic myositis.
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viral (coxsackie B) epidemic disease with an incubation period of two to four days, marked by a brief fever, severe chest and lower back pain aggravated by deep breathing and movement, and a tendency to recur at intervals of a few days. The disease is usually self-limiting, terminating in complete recovery. Pain and fever can be relieved in part by aspirin or ibuprofen.
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PHILADELPHIA — A Churubusco man was arrested on a felony drug charge early Wednesday morning.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department reported Scott J. LeClair, 48, of 183 Looby Road, Churubusco, was stopped for allegedly driving 45 miles per hour in a 30 mile per hour zone at 1:13 a.m. Subsequent investigation revealed he was allegedly in possession of rubbing alcohol, lye from drain cleaner, cold packs, Coleman fuel, lithium batteries, a hair dryer, a mason jar with residue, tubing, a small blender, filters and other materials for allegedly making methamphetamine.
LeClair is also accused of providing sheriff's deputies with his brother's name and date of birth in an attempt to prevent revelation that his his license was revoked.
He was charged with third-degree unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine, a Class B felony. He was also charged with false impersonation, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and speeding.
LeClair was arraigned in LeRay Town Court and is scheduled to reappear at a later date.
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NORMAN — As the nation focuses on the hardest hit tornado-affected areas of Oklahoma, smaller communities are still asking for help.
Northeast Cleveland County wasn't hit by an EF-5 tornado, but it still killed two, injured six and damaged or destroyed more than 200 homes.
"Please don't let the tragedy in Moore divert attention away from our neighborhood. Thousands live here and were impacted from Sunday night's twister," Pecan Valley resident William Ries said. Pecan Valley was one of the residential areas that got hit the worst in the county on Sunday.
Cleveland County commissioners said Pecan Valley has not been forgotten.
"We don't want those people to feel left out," County Commissioner Darry Stacy said. "We had a significant event and numerous people lost their homes in eastern Cleveland County. We're trying to refocus so we can take care of all our citizens in Cleveland County."
Today, a community cleanup day is being hosted. Persons involved in the community sentencing program will be part of that cleanup effort, and other volunteers are encouraged to help.
Those who would like to join the effort are asked to meet at 8 a.m. at the Absentee Shawnee Resource Center, 1970 158th Ave. NE. Stacy said volunteers also can go out to the resource center at any time to help with the relief effort, as well as deliver donations there.
A community briefing with a question-and-answer session for residents will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Pecan Valley Baptist Church, 18901 Pecan Valley Road in Newalla.
Supplies and donations are still needed in the eastern Cleveland County, as most donations have been directed to Moore. Stacy said they have coordinated with numerous churches, including Journey Church and First Baptist Church, to help with the demand of supplies needed.
"With more chance of severe weather coming, there is a lot of requests for tarps. Homeowners have also requested plastic totes so as they dig through their belongings, they have something to put them in that is waterproof to some extent," Stacy said.


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Students with Known Behavior Problems
Members of the University of North Alabama accept their obligation to provide for its students an atmosphere which protects and promotes an educational mission and which guarantees an orderly and effective operation. To protect the educational process and to provide for the safety of members of the University community and the institution's property, the University has the responsibility to set and maintain standards of conduct for members of that community and for those seeking admission into that community. Therefore, a pre-admission review is required when known facts suggest that an applicant's behavior may, as a student, endanger the health and safety of the University community members, jeopardize property of the University or its members and visitors, or adversely affect the educational mission of the University.
If the University learns that an applicant for admission or re-enrollment has been involved in prior misconduct, incarcerated or has been involved in other illegal activities, the University reserves the rights to determine the acceptability of the applicant or enrollee as a student. Such identified applicants are subject to review procedures administered by the appropriate office, such as Student Conduct, Office of Admissions, or University Health and Wellness Services.
The review procedures may be used in considering requests for non-degree, condition, or degree admission, re-enrollment and changes from non-degree to degree status. The following guidelines apply to the circumstances identified:
- The applicants for admission and re-enrollment will not be considered for enrollment on University campuses or property while incarcerated in any federal, state, county or city prison, or jail, including youth detention centers.
- Applicants on parole, probation or any type of intermediate punishment or house arrest program are subject to review procedures prior to consideration for admission, continued enrollment or re-enrollment.
- Applicants with past disciplinary history or any type of disciplinary sanctions are subject to review procedures prior to consideration for admission, continued enrollment, or re-enrollment.
- Incarcerated individuals enrolled in University programs or coursed conducted off-campus or off University property are subject to review procedures prior to consideration for a change from non-degree/ provisional status to degree status.
- Applicants with known emotional and/or psychological problems who have engaged in violations of the law, or past misconduct related to a prior university's rules or policies that was disruptive or threatening to the functioning and well-being of self or others are subject to review procedures prior to an admission, continued enrollment or readmission final decision.
- No inquiries shall be made regarding an applicant's background prior to the submission of an application.
- When an application for admission is submitted, no pre-admission background inquiries shall be made regarding an applicant. However, if the University has a specific factual basis regarding an individual, which indicates the applicant may pose a substantial risk of harm or disruption to the University community, then exclusion may be warranted
- Release of information from previous educational institutions attended, parole officers, prison officials, psychiatrists, psychiatric social workers, pre-college or college administrators, and other professionals will be requested when the information has a direct bearing on the applicant's behavior and suitability for enrollment at the University.
- Personal meeting with the Director of Student Conduct, the Vice President for Student Affairs, or his or her designee to address the following:
- In detail, the nature of the individual's activities since incarceration, commitment, treatment, or applied sanctions.
- The reasons why the applicant feels he/she should be admitted or re-enrolled to the University.
- The reasons why the individual believes he/she would be able to abide by rules and regulations of the University if permitted to enroll, and;
- Depending upon the nature of the facts with respect to the applicant's history, special requirements may be stipulated such as, but not limited to, a personal review, a psychiatric or psychological evaluation by University counseling staff or a comprehensive diagnostic/ treatment report from a duly recognized mental health practitioner of the University's choice.
Suspension from the University is assigned for a specified period of time and excludes the student from registration, class attendance, residence on campus, and use of University facilities. A student is not permitted on any campus of the University during the period of suspension unless specific permission is obtained from the Director of Student Conduct, the Vice President for Student Affairs, or his or her designee. Disciplinary suspension is recorded on the student's electronic educational record during the period of suspension. Students may apply for readmission through the Office of Student Conduct when the period of suspension is terminated.


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From NHL.com:
This story was well chronicled last month all over the blogosphere and now it looks like we another wrinkle being added.
"Legein, who last month stunned the hockey world when he announced he would hang up the blades after suffering from burnout, may now be contemplating a return to the ice. According to Legein's agent, Doug Woods, whose client was a member of last year's Canadian World Junior championship team and a second-round draft pick of the Blue Jackets in 2007, he has had conversations with Legein regarding the subject.
"I think after assessing the situation, I've learned that he had a lot of pressure on him the last year," Woods told NHL.com. "He's now seriously thinking about it and working some things out right now, and I feel confident that there's a good possibility he will be back. We're talking very regularly and certainly he's willing to discuss it now. Once I return to Toronto, we'll be talking more about it."
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