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Posted February 4, 2004; 03:08 p.m.
A panel discussion on freedom of speech titled "Censorship vs. Respect: The First Amendment and Political Correctness" is set for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall.
Anne-Marie Slaughter , dean of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, will moderate the panel, which is being sponsored by the Wilson School and the Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding .
Panelists will include: Anita Allen, visiting professor of public affairs at Princeton and professor of law and philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania; Stanley Katz , lecturer with the rank of professor of public and international affairs; Kenneth Kersch , assistant professor of political science and a Vaughan Fellow in Princeton's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions; and David Robinson, a Princeton senior majoring in philosophy who has served as an opinion editor of The Daily Princetonian and who recently was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship.
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Why Asset Correlation Doesn't Really Exist
Samuel Lee has an interesting meditation on Bridgewater Associates' Ray Dalio behind Morningstar's paywall which is well worth the read/subscription dough.
Here's the part that stuck with me: The idea that asset correlation doesn't really exist. At least, not in the sense which investors normally discuss it. It's less a phenomenon unto itself than a byproduct of bigger economic forces. Because it's a byproduct, it changes when those forces change.
From here, you start to see how there's a danger of thinking you know something you really don't, if you view the correlation of, say, stocks versus bonds as something that is static or reliable.
Here's Lee making the argument:
There's no such thing as correlation.
Many investors diversify their portfolios based on historical correlations between asset classes. Bridgewater argues that correlation is not a real thing. It is a statistical artifact of the idiosyncratic economic shocks that affected the assets examined in the past.
It makes perfect sense. Different asset classes react in rational, fairly predictable ways to different economic conditions. Assuming a historical correlation will hold going forward is a bet that future economic conditions will, on average, look like the past. This is rarely true, which is why correlations are fairly unpredictable.
Exhibit 3 shows the rolling five-year correlation of the monthly returns of the S&P 500 and the Ibbotson Associates Intermediate Treasury Bond Index. The sign doesn't switch randomly. There seem to be long-lived regimes.


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Eisai divests rights for Glidael Wafer to Arbor
Singapore: Eisai's US subsidiary has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to divest US rights for its Gliadel Wafer (carmustine intracranial implant wafer), an antineoplastic agent, to Arbor Pharmaceuticals.
Under this agreement, Eisai will transfer the New Drug Application (NDA) (rights as the marketing authorization holder) for Gliadel to Arbor. The Eisai Group will retain all rights to Gliadel outside the United States and will continue to manufacture Gliadel at its facility in Baltimore, the US as well as serve as the exclusive supplier of Gliadel for the global market, including in the US and Japan.
The Gliadel Wafer is a sustained-release formulation approved for intracranial implantation. Each wafer contains carmustine, a nitrosourea alkylating agent, distributed in a biodegradable copolymer matrix. Implanting the wafer into the brain following surgical removal of a malignant glioma allows direct delivery of chemotherapy to the tumor site. Therefore this agent can be used prior to initiating other standard therapies, such as radiation and chemotherapy.
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Hassan Rouhani and the Hope for More Freedom in Iran
The new president may have limited power to enact change, but the practical needs for communications technology may work in favor of a freer press. By D. Parvaz
The new president may have limited power to enact change, but the practical needs for communications technology may work in favor of a freer press. By D. Parvaz
New York, June 10, 2013--The Iranian government is attempting to deprive Iranian citizens of meaningful news coverage by blocking several news websites in the run-up to the country's presidential elections on Friday, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
Dear Dr. Shaheed: Ahead of your report on human rights in Iran to the U.N. General Assembly in September, I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with an assessment of the country's state of press freedom as documented by the Committee to Protect Journalists. Authorities were detaining 34 journalists when CPJ conducted its annual worldwide census of imprisoned journalists on December 1, 2010, making Iran, along with China, the world's worst jailer of the press. In reviewing these cases and their developments, we have identified three distinct and worrying developments to which we would like to draw your attention.
New York, July 8, 2011--The Committee to Protect Journalists is disturbed by the Iranian government's persistent mistreatment of detained journalists as well as news reports that authorities have arrested two additional journalists in recent days.
"We are profoundly disturbed by media reports and testimonies indicating that Iran's prison and judicial authorities continue to engage in abusive and retaliatory tactics against detained journalists," said CPJ Middle East and North Africa Program Coordinator Mohamed Abdel Dayem. "Making matters worse, the authorities continue to detain new journalists at an alarmingly steady pace."
The World Association of Newspapers on Wednesday honored the jailed Iranian journalist, Ahmad Zaid-Abadi with its Golden Pen of Freedom Award in the German city of Hamburg. Zaid-Abadi, right, was sentenced in 2009 to six years in prison, five years of internal exile, and a lifetime ban on working as a journalist. He is behind bars in Tehran's Evin Prison where, he told Xavier Vidal-Folch, president of World Editor's Forum, "the desperation that jailers create is such that you are convinced it's the end of the world."
Dear Mr. Larijani: The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned about the Iranian authorities' cruel treatment of imprisoned journalists and numerous punitive actions taken against them. At least 37 journalists were behind bars in Iran as of June 1, with an additional 19 free on short-term furloughs, according to CPJ's monthly census of imprisoned journalists.
Do you believe the free flow of information must be protected? Sign the #RightToReport petition and demand that President Obama immediately:
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Posted October 9, 2008; 12:26 p.m.
Scholars and diplomats from Vietnam will join Princeton scholars for a conference exploring the economic and social challenges facing that country on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-18, in 219 Burr Hall.
Titled "Vietnam and East Asia in a Globalized Context," the event will feature panel discussions on the country's fiscal needs and the challenges it faces in civil governance, health and education.
The conference will include a dinner keynote address by 2008 Nobel laureate Paul Krugman, a professor of economics and international affairs at Princeton and a columnist for The New York Times, on "The Economic Consequences of Globalization" at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Shultz Dining Room, Robertson Hall.
Representatives from the Institute of Development Studies in Hanoi, the Hanoi School of Public Health and Vietnam National University will be among the conference speakers. Princeton participants will include Anne-Marie Slaughter, dean of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs; Katherine Newman, director of the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS); and Thomas Christensen, a professor of politics and public and international affairs who recently served as U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs.
The conference will begin Oct. 17 with a 9 a.m. welcome by President Shirley M. Tilghman and conclude with Krugman's address. On Oct. 18, it will begin with 8:15 a.m. breakfast remarks by Christensen and conclude with a 12:45 p.m. luncheon address on the "Impact of Globalization on Vietnam" by Ton nu thi Ninh of Tri Viet University.
The event is sponsored by PIIRS, the Wilson School, the Department of East Asian Studies, the Economics College of National Vietnam University, the Pacific Century Institute and the Mike and Maureen Mansfield Foundation.
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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! A little chipotle and a little teriyaki make barbecued pork deliciously easy.
Add corn on the cob and sliced fresh tomatoes sprinkled with cilantro for a super backyard meal.
Chipotle chiles are dried jalapeños, and just a small amount adds lots of flavor. You can freeze any remaining chiles in the adobo sauce to use at a later time.
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The economic stats are what they are and we did not need Romney to tell us because we hear it everyday. Folks know what they are and have made their minds up in the states that still matter that they trust Obama with this. This guy flip flopping on healthcare and taxes last night did not make folk trust him. Obama humbled himself and let him have the win. Wrong forum to really debate him because the only thing he could do is call him a liar. Enjoy the buzz, it will settle down in a day or two, meanwhile, Obama is going to keep taklking to the american people.
Please look at Ohio and Florida next week after the new polling data comes out and see if the folks you needed bought his sh>t!
I was undecided until 2 weeks ago. Then Romney came to Dayton, Ohio. I for one and many thousands more like me in Ohio have seen 57,000 auto manufacturing jobs disappear in SW Ohio. We had 4 major GM plants close and are gone in our area. Obama chose not to save these plants and jobs. Morraine, Truck and Bus, Duramax and SUV plants gone. These jobs went to China or Mexico on his watch. He takes credit and brags how he saved the auto industry in Detroit and Ohio. Well it's a lie. Ohio will tilt to Romney. I for one, and many thousands more from this region will support Romney.
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For fewer calories and less fat, use Bisquick Heart Smart® mix instead of the Original Bisquick mix, and use 1 cup fat-free egg product instead of the 4 eggs.
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Premiere of 'Moby Dick' opera set for Oct. 27
Posted October 27, 2004; 11:52 a.m.
"Moby Dick: Scenes from an Imaginary Opera," a collaboration between composer Peter Westergaard and conductor Michael Pratt, will be performed at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall.
Westergaard, the William Shubael Conant Professor of Music, Emeritus, has spent three years crafting a libretto from the 800-page epic of American literature by Herman Melville and setting the work to music.
Pratt, director of the University Orchestra , last collaborated with Westergaard on an opera based on William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" in 1994. The work premiered to critical acclaim and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
For the "Moby Dick" premiere, Pratt will conduct the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, a chorus prepared by Richard Tang Yuk, senior lecturer in music and conductor of the Princeton Glee Club, and five distinguished soloists.
Tickets are free and are available by contacting the box office at (609) 258-5000. More information about the opera is available in the Weekly Bulletin .
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I am looking for any descendents of Henry Pennington 1834 - 1888. He had 8 children: James, John, Harry, Alice,Ellis, Emma, Mary & Thomas. Thomas was my great grandfather. As far as I am aware James died childless. John had six children and was resident publican at the Jawbone Tavern in Litherland Road, Liverpool. Harry was the peace mayor in 1918/1919 and had five children. Alice remained a spinster. Ellis married an Elizabeth Bradshaw Draper and they had one son, also Ellis. Emma married we believe a Harry Boothroyd and had at least two children: Edna (who married John Bell and moved to Ohio, US) & Phyllis. Mary married Tyson Ibbs and had nine children, but six died of illness in the first decade of the 20th Century. Thomas only had one child who was my grandfather, Charles.
I am particularly interested in locating descendents of John, Harry, Ellis and Emma.
Any tips, help or advice would be gratefully appreciated.
Elizabeth Pennington
If you would like to e-mail me ,i will see what i can research.
I am wondering if it is possible to find out if my late grandfather travelled from liverpool to salford in the 1920s.
Mary Young
Looking for the birth of Miriam O'Hara, father was John O'Hara, in Lancashire area. Miriam married Charles Ainscough of Aspull in 1871.
I want to try to find where in Ireland John O'Hara was born.
Hello Lynn
I have found a record from the 1881 english census for an Ellen M Ainscough. Wife of Charles. She is aged 31 ,year of birth 1850 in Manchester,Lancashire. In the record they are living at 7 Somerset Square,Manchester and she is a Fruit Saleswomen.
You need to find the marriage record and then get the certificate to find out about her Father,
Hope this helps.
This messace goes out to all Wigan and Leigh residents who may be able to help find my late fathers brother who seemed to fall off the face of the earth.His name was John Elias Jones born in 1912 InAshton-in Makerfield and as far as i have found out up to now he died in 1939 age 36 .Did he marry ? did he have children ? wheres his grave ?is there a grave? if any one can help or if you think this could be your father or grandfather then theres 2 halfs of the same family totally unaware of each others existance kind regards B JonesReplyDelete
There is a marriage record for John Elias Jones in 1935 Age 23 years.Marrage at Wigan Register Office to Zerhina Cooper Wigan & Leigh : ROW/187/160. A death record for John Elias Jones in 1949 in Wigan (West) Age 36.
Wigan & Leigh : WIG(E)/31/221.Hope this helps.
looking for claire martine born 1963 in bury lancs england may have changed name after adoptionReplyDelete


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I just got a new thermometer for my dog box and was just wondering what would be an ideal range to shoot for?
I just got a new thermometer for my dog box and was just wondering what would be an ideal range to shoot for?
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Come on fellas. Someone has to know.
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You don't provide enough information for anyone to even make a guess. What does "dog box" mean in terms of construction materials?
In my avatar is my dog box, I expect ambient temperture as there are no outside features to cool it. In the summer I use block ice and the internal fans to cool it along with parking in the shade.
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It's an aluminum insulated dog box. I was just curious what is a good temperature range to look for. I feel confident the box will keep the dog warm I was just wondering what temperature range most people look for.
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I would say it is almost impossible to tell you a set temp to look for. The temp will very depending on the days temp as well as humidity, the position of your box in the sun, wind, and everything in between. You are the one that will have to figure out from your dogs actions if they are comfortable or not? I would not think you would have much to worry about as far as too cold down south unless you are planning a trip north?
Kyle, I'm not sure there is a "good range". In the summer I don't want my box much over 80 and in the winter I don't want the dogs to freeze to death. There really is no "range" just common sense. If the box is showing 90+ degrees prob need to do something about it..likewise if the temp in the box is -10 in january you might wanna check it out. I will say however, I am more concerned with the heat here in Ga than the cold. My Ainley does a pretty good job though...I have yet to need to add ice.
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Thanks guys. I plan on going north a few times this year and do worry more about the heat. I will use common sense I just figured that there was a range that you would want for the inside of the box that I could adjust my vents to try to reach. I will work it out though. Thanks for the replies.
Fairwinds Gunrunner "Gunner"
My cool remote thermometer has given up the ghost, but it was useful. I think the best thing to do is use it and get to know what temperature is comfortable for the critters. I found that mine didn't seem all that accurate as far as absolute temperature but it was consistent. So I figured if it said, say 80, it was probably less and the dogs were fine. When you are going somewhere new and it gets beyond the boundries you are used to, then do something about it. For example, if you are going north for a summer trip, the heat of the road and the long time in the sun may drive temps higher than you are comfortable with, so might be a good time to stop and cool things down.
Don't forget to dry your dogs off before putting them up. Being wet will bake them in the summer and freeze them in the winter.


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Film students have been helping bring history to life in a collaboration between the Royal Armouries and the Northern Film School, part of Leeds Metropolitan University. The successful project started in 2009 and was shortlisted for the BBC Achievement Award last year.
Each year, second year BA film studies students are given a film brief from the Royal Armouries to highlight core objects, stories and issues. The students then pitch ideas and the chosen ones go into production. The final films are screened in Leeds and shown on the Royal Armouries YouTube website.
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Hurler syndrome is a rare, inherited disease of metabolism in which a person cannot break down long chains of sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans (formerly called mucopolysaccharides).
Hurler syndrome belongs to a group of diseases called mucopolysaccharidoses, or MPS.
See also:
Alpha-L-iduronate deficiency; Mucopolysaccharidosis type I; MPS I H
Persons with Hurler syndrome do not make a substance called lysosomal alpha-L-iduronidase. This substance, called an enzyme, helps break down long chains of sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans (formerly called mucopolysaccharides). These molecules are found throughout the body, often in mucus and in fluid around the joints.
Without the enzyme, glycosaminoglycans build up and damage organs, including the heart. Symptoms can range from mild to severe.
Hurler syndrome is inherited, which means that your parents must pass the disease on to you. If both parents carry the defective gene related to this condition, each of their children has a 25% chance of developing the disease.
Hurler syndrome is a type of mucopolysaccharidosis called MPS I. Hurler syndrome is the most severe type. It is categorized as MPS I H.
The other subtypes of MPS I are:
Symptoms of Hurler syndrome most often appear between ages 3 and 8. Infants with severe Hurler syndrome appear normal at birth. Facial symptoms may become more noticeable during the first 2 years of life.
Symptoms include:
Enzyme replacement therapy for Hurler syndrome adds a working form of the missing enzyme to the body. The medication, called laronidase (Aldurazyme), is given through a vein (intravenously). Talk to your doctor for more information.
Bone marrow transplant has been used in several patients with this condition. The treatment has had mixed results.
Other treatments depend on the organs that are affected.
For more information and support, contact one of the following organizations:
Hurler syndrome is a disease with a poor outlook. Children with this disease develop nervous system problems, and can die young.
Call your health care provider if:
Experts recommend genetic counseling and testing for couples with a family history of Hurler syndrome who are considering having children. Prenatal testing is available.
Staba SL, Escolar ML, Poe M, et al. Cord-blood transplants from unrelated donors in patients with Hurler's syndrome. N Engl J Med. 2004 May 6;350(19):1960-9.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Mucolipidoses Fact Sheet. Office of Communications and Public Liaison. Bethesda, MD; Publication No. 03-5115. February 13, 2007.
Wraith JE. Mucopolysaccharidoses and oligosaccharidoses. In: Saudubray JM, van den Berghe G, Walter JH, eds. Inborn Metabolic Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment. 5th ed. New York, NY: Springer; 2012:chap 40.
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Lecture examines King's 'crossover' appeal
Posted October 17, 2008; 02:18 p.m.
Barnard College sociologist Jonathan Rieder will discuss his research on the notion of Martin Luther King Jr. as a "crossover" artist appealing to both black and white audiences in a lecture at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, in 120 Lewis Library.
Rieder's lecture is titled "'I'm Gonna Be a Negro Tonight': Martin Luther King's Preaching in the Black Pulpit."
Rieder's research centers on sociology of culture; race, pluralism and ethnicity in the United States; and politics and language. He is completing a book on the social organization of moral argument that focuses on King as a crossover artist who defined a new vision of citizenship as he shifted between performances of "white" and "black" talk.
Rieder is the author of "Canarsie: The Jews and Italians of Brooklyn Against Liberalism" and the editor of "The Fractious Nation: Unity and Division in Contemporary American Life." He was the founding co-editor of CommonQuest: The Magazine of Black-Jewish Relations.
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Description ADULT SUMMER Has mostly uniformly dark back and upper wings (wingtips sometimes appear very marginally darker than rest of wings in good light). Has white patch at very tip of wings and broad white trailing edge running along almost entire length of wing. Plumage is otherwise white. Bill is yellow with an orange spot. ADULT WINTER Similar, but head and neck have faint gray-brown streaks and bill and leg colors are duller. JUVENILE Has mottled and streaked gray-brown plumage. In flight, the brown upper wings reveal pale panels on upper wing coverts and inner primaries. Bill is dark, legs are dull pink and whitish tail has a dark terminal band. By first-winter, head and neck are whiter and cleaner looking. Full adult plumage is acquired over next 3 years. Not until third-winter does back becomes dark; by this time bill is pale pink with a dark tip.
Dimensions Length: 30" (76 cm)
Habitat Locally common, present year-round on northern Atlantic coast and around Great Lakes. Summer range extends north along Canadian coast and winter range extends south down Atlantic seaboard.
Observation Tips Usually easy to see in winter at coastal gull roosts, in harbors, and at garbage dumps.
Range Western Canada, New England, Florida, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Alaska, Great Lakes, Eastern Canada
Voice Utters a deep kaa-ga-ga call.
Discussion Largest gull in the world. Bears a passing resemblance to Lesser Black-backed but always looks bulkier and adult shows little discernible difference between dark overall upper wing color and that of primaries (these always look appreciably darker than upper wing in Lesser Black-backed). Note also the massive bill and pale pink (not yellow) legs in adult birds. Feeds on carrion and also an active predator of seabirds in spring and summer. Territorial pairs typically nest close to colonially nesting birds for food. Sexes are similar.


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We are in the process of that (building a custom) ,but without a bender and a way to weld the aluminum, we are looking at modifying a hang on tree stand. Where we need the ladder it is at an odd angle of the boat, but before I proceeded I thought I'd ask the RTF community.
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Visit the Rose Hall Great House
This gorgeous white limestone and ballast brick mansion once overlooked a massive sugar plantation run by John Palmer and his wife, Annee, mistress of Rose Hall. A US$2.5-million renovation by the current owners restored Rose Hall to its original glory.
Here, you can wander through the mahogany-trimmed and tapestry-laced grand halls that Annee, a beautiful woman notorious for her cruel disposition, once walked. Nicknamed the White Witch of Rose Hall, Annee's spirit is said to wander the 1780 home and lush, palm-lined grounds. Goosebumps tingle even the most jaded guest when they wander to the former dungeon and hear stories from visitors who claim to have seen her or have had her image appear in their photos and videos.
Most of the antiques are reproductions, but they paint an accurate portrait of Annee's lavish life. Ninety-minute tours are conducted daily for US$20 a person and the hall is open to visitors from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. There's also a golf course and hotel adjacent to the property.
After the tour, guests are welcome to explore the trails among the rubber trees and giant palms and invited to raise a toast at Annee's Pub in the darkened dungeon. Despite the scary stories, this tour is an eye-opener and suitable for older children.
Get a sense of history at Greenwood Great House
This sprawling mansion and property pay homage to the nation's sugar cane industry. The house sits high on a hillside overlooking Montego Bay and has what may be the best view in Jamaica. From the second-storey veranda, you can actually see the curve of the earth's horizon as you look north toward Cuba.
Jamaican Bob Betton and his New Zealander wife, Ann, have owned the property for some 35 years. They are a rarity among owners of grand houses here because they actually live on the property.
Most of the artifacts here are authentic, including the old water cannon and hand pump. The library has more than 300 books, some dating back hundreds of years. Check out the crank barrel organ, circa 1880, which still works. Each of the four bedrooms is decorated with a different colour scheme and a rare 1595 map hangs on a wall. An 1820 grandfather clock still chimes to mark the passing hours.
The great house is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and features a licensed bar, souvenir shop and flower gardens. There's a crumbling road that takes you up to the heritage site so you're best to hire a taxi or book a tour and let someone else drive.
Head downtown to Sam Sharpe Square
There are some great people-watching opportunities along the narrow, winding streets going past Sam Sharpe Square. It's a memorial to a national hero who led the rebellion that ended slavery in 1839. It resulted in emancipation and independence from British rule.
Day or night, there's always a hive of activity downtown. Vendors sell everything from flip-flops and sunglasses to skin cream, cold drinks and snacks. You'll see Jamaicans playing dominoes, hanging out in shop windows and playing cards with boom boxes blasting in the background.
Hit the beaches in Montego Bay
There are nearly a dozen beaches in Montego Bay, and most are free and open to the public. Some with extra amenities such as Denali Beach and Doctor's Cave Bathing Club charge a small admission (about US$4) for bathrooms, showers, snorkelling and water sports. Aquasol Beach Park, a small seaside theme park on the beach across from The Altamont West hotel, also has a fee.
The best beaches are along Gloucester Avenue near the Hip Strip. Here, you can join a game of impromptu volleyball, snorkel just offshore (especially near Doctor's Cave Beach) and frolic in the surf. If you have a car, check out the many quiet coves and beaches off the highway going west toward Negril, or east to the historic town of Falmouth and beyond.
Go horseback riding at the Half Moon Equestrian Centre
This equestrian centre, adjacent to the swanky Half Moon Bay Resort & Spa, is on the main east-west road as you head away from the airport toward Falmouth.
Owner Trina Delisser tells guests that animals rule here, and it's true. Kids of all ages are welcome, whether they are horse enthusiasts or not. You can interact with ponies, rabbits and goats as well. The polo area is popular with some of the island's best players who come here to practice. There's even a show-jumping area and lessons available.
Riders age eight and older can take part in the different rides. The Jungle Jaunt for beginners starts with lessons in the arena, then a gentle walk across the grounds. Well trained professionals provide solid instruction with a ratio of one guide for every two guests and take groups of eight people maximum.
The Sand Shuttle is one of the most popular rides. It features a ride along sweeping Half Moon Bay, with a chance to spot dolphins. You can also choose to ride your horse into the ocean – you might want to wear your swimsuit for this one.
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Shopping in Montego Bay can take you anywhere from markets to local strip malls to glitzy shopping centres. Since many of the items at the markets are mass-produced and can be found at most stalls and stores, shop around and feel free to barter. Even in some gift shops, prices are negotiable.
Old Fort Market
This colourfully painted, tidy market near downtown caters to travellers. Dozens of yellow huts sell everything from crafts, to jewelry, beachwear and paintings. Many vendors sell similar items but there are a few gems you'll find here, such as wood carvings by local artisans. If you can, negotiate in Jamaican dollars. Vendors are friendly so take the time to chat while you barter.
Charles Garden Market
The most interesting day to visit the city's main food market is on Saturday when residents of Montego Bay and area stock up on supplies for the week. The outdoor market is best on weekends.
Here you can buy fresh meat and fish, but it's the fruits and vegetables that make this experience so interesting. These include dried cinnamon leaves, fresh thyme, turmeric root and pimento wood – scented with the flavours of nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon – used to make jerk chicken and pork.
Explore the spread of root vegetables and fruits such as soursop and ackee (a local staple served with salt cod for breakfast). There's also callalloo - a spinach-like green used in pepperpot soup, salads and cooked as a filling for Jamaican patties. You'll also find the usual tropical treats like pineapple, banana, coconut, papaya and, of course, the fiery Scotch bonnet pepper used in jerk barbecue sauce.
The wooden-wheeled pushcarts used by vendors to haul goods are also worth noting. These are the same kind of contraptions used by the Jamaican Bobsled Team to train for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary!
Tortuga Market
Next to rum, Tortuga Rum Cakes are the pride of Jamaica. You'll find them served or sold at most hotels. This shop on the west side of Montego Bay near the airport bakes and sells the rum cakes in three sizes, from individual to six-person servings.
These rum-infused, moist cakes are flavoured with everything from lime and coconut to orange. And aside from good prices, this tempting little shop also offers a range of local specialties. It carries jerk sauce, Blue Mountain coffee (or the less-expensive High Mountain coffee, grown at lower altitudes), candy, incredible fruit ices and sorbet. You can also get cappuccino, breakfast items and a light lunch.
Fontana Shopping Centre
For inexpensive clothing and household items, head for the cluster of shops west of the airport at the Fontana Shopping Centre. The movie theatre here offers a nice break from the heat. Nearby, other options include Moxie, the Sinclair Bargain Centre and Bogue.
Jamaica's answer to big-box stores is the massive and sparkling clean Mega-Mart, which sells everything from refrigerators and deli jerk chicken to fresh-baked bread and cakes. You can also find plenty of great picnic fare here.
Half Moon Shopping Village
Adjacent to the resort at the east side of town, Half Moon Shopping Village is a new upscale shopping centre where you can find designer clothing and accessories.
Ironshore District
There are numerous strip malls in this area as well, where you'll find everything from Burger King to Harley Davidson memorabilia. For a supermarket, laundry, food court and gaming centre, the Blue Diamond Shopping Centre has reasonable prices. Whitter Village Shopping Centre has souvenir shops and a good grocery store.
Street food is a must when visiting Montego Bay. Countless jerk vendors line the Hip Strip and other busy sections of town. Even the hotels offer Jamaican specialties like grilled plantain, fried-dough johnnycakes and bammy, a type of bread made from cassava flour.
All-inclusive resorts dish out lavish buffet spreads that manage to cater to all tastes while still paying homage to home-style Jamaican cuisine. On the coast highway through towns like Falmouth and Lucea (pronounced Lucy), you'll come across hundreds of painted shacks fashioned of tin, wood and bamboo. These spots sell takeout food, beer and other refreshments.
There are local chain eateries here as well, such as Juici Patty, Tastee Patties and Mother's, serving traditional baked patties stuffed with fish, pork, goat or chicken. Buy a piece of folded white coco bread and slide the patty inside for an extra treat.
Rick's Café
No trip to Montego Bay is complete without a visit to Rick's Café. Built along one of Jamaica's most beautiful coves, this popular spot features some of the best jerk chicken on the island. If you can, time your visit with sundown as Rick's is well known for showcasing a world-famous sunset each night. After dark, Rick's takes on a cool lounge vibe.
Scotchies Restaurant (Jamaican, $)
This thatch-roof restaurant just east of the Ironshore District is a big draw. Business is brisk here, even after the building was expanded in 2011. Grab a seat on a padded overturned metal barrel under an umbrella and watch the long line of patrons order specialties from a small window to takeout or eat in.
A massive jerk shack in the rear of the restaurant slow-roasts the meat for four hours over logs of pimento covered with tin sheets. Flowering trees provide shade and huge portions of conch soup, jerk chicken, ribs and rice with peas (beans) are served and quickly devoured. You can get a meal with a cold drink here for about C$5.
The Pork Pit (Jamaican, $$)
Situated in an indoor/outdoor space along busy Gloucester Avenue on the Hip Strip, this longtime favourite is most well known for its pork dishes. The succulent jerk chicken and rice and peas are also popular. The decor is simple and the food is spiced and melt-in-your mouth tender. The drinks are cold and frothy. Watch cooks chop giant cuts of meat before placing heaping portions on paper plates just for you.
The Twisted Kilt Pub and Grub (Pub/International, $$)
Attentive service and a great view of the bay at sunset are just two good reasons to visit this Irish pub, tucked back on Gloucester Avenue. Try grilled snapper, curried shrimp and other ethnic dishes featuring German and Indian foods. North American fare (giant hamburgers and french fries) is also available on the menu. Prices run around C$20 for two.
Jamaican Bobsled Cafe (Cafe, $$)
A tip of the hat goes to the Jamaican national bobsled team. This team caught the world's attention when they competed in the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics and inspired the movie Cool Runnings. (Chances are you'll see the movie playing on a big screen while you dine.)
The thin-crust pizzas earn top marks for innovation and freshness. Try the caramelized onion with goat cheese or the jerk sausage sandwich. Prices are in line with most other Hip Strip eateries, so you can expect to pay around C$30 for two meals.
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Fern Tree Spa (Half Moon Resort) ($$$)
Montego Bay is home to a few major destination spas, though just about every large hotel has its own facility – even if just for pedicures, massages and yoga classes. One of the best is undoubtedly the Fern Tree Spa at Half Moon Resort – a a lovely whitewashed resort with seaside villas.
Dark wood archways provide shade for guests moving inside to outside, perhaps to relax in the swimming pool or ease stress by sitting under a refreshing waterfall. You can also book a private outdoor spa cottage with a soaker tub for couples, weddings or getaways with friends. Get your treatments in one of two peaceful cabanas perched on rocky outcrops on the sea.
Many celebrities and politicians have stayed here. Signature treatments include the Jamaican Green Coffee Envelopment and sea algae body wraps. Couples and pre-wedding packages are also popular.
The marine algae wrap is soothing and the herb-laden Jamaican bush bath helps anything that may ail you. There is also a range of massages, reflexology and facials offered here. Advance reservations are recommended.
Renova Spa (Riu Hotel Montego Bay) ($$)
The Renova Spa at Riu Hotel Montego Bay may be small, but it offers a diverse menu of treatments including scrubs, wraps, massages and other body work. The Shiatsu and Hot Stone are two popular treatments, while up-dos, manicures and collagen facials are a big hit with bridal parties. A small area on the beach can also be booked for treatments.
Soothe Spa (The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort & Spa) ($$$)
The Soothe Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort & Spa at Rose Hall is famous for its sugar cane scrub, but also for the historic 18th century buildings it's housed in. The property used to be a sugar plantation. A wooden pavilion on a cliff provides a fabulous treatment venue.
The Red Lane Spa (Sandals) ($$-$$$)
The Red Lane Spa is the signature spa for Sandals properties, and the one in Montego Bay is picturesque. It has an inviting sitting room, glorious white-sheeted seaside cabanas and an innovative mix of treatments.
Try the West Indian massage, Lively Coffee wrap and the popular Sunburn Rescue Treatment. Montego Bay, like much of Jamaica, has perfected the art of using local products like coffee and fruit essences to enhance tropical bliss for travellers.
Montego Bay golf
With four superior golf courses all located within a 30-minute drive of each other, the quantity and quality of golf offerings around Montego Bay are as good as any in the Caribbean.
Half Moon Golf Club
The Half Moon Golf Club is a 7,119-yard Robert Trent Jones Sr. design that underwent renovations in 2004 and 2005. Half Moon is a relatively flat course that offers long hitters a chance to swing at full power. Golfers who fail to take the advice of the well trained and mandatory caddies surely pay the price. As of May 2011, green fees ranged from US$130 to US$150, not including the US$25 caddy fee.
Cinnamon Hill
The Cinnamon Hill course, previously known as Three Palms is adjacent to Half Moon Golf Club. Thanks to a 2001 renovation, its overall design and agronomy has been greatly improved. Ultimately, it is the on-course features, such as the elevation from the 17th tee (350 feet above sea level!) and ocean-side 7th green framed by sand and sea on three sides, that golfers remember.
Ample off-course distractions remain and can test any golfer's attention. Rose Hall Great House can be seen from the second tee box and the greenside waterfall on the 15th hole appeared in the Bond flick Live and Let Die. As of May 2011, non-Rose Hall Resort guest rates ranged from US$130 to US$150 per round including caddy.
Tryall Club
The Tryall course is best described as two courses in one, with nine holes located alongside the Caribbean and nine rolling holes leading up the emerald hillside. Fortunately, both halves are equally majestic. The course plays tougher on the front nine but levels out with more scoring opportunities on the back.
At just 6,221 yards, Tryall doesn't test golfers with overly long shots, but rather puts a premium on precision – as seen on holes like the par-3 4th, requiring a seaside shot over the Flint River. As of May 2011, green fees at Tryall cost US$125 per player, which includes the mandatory caddy.
White Witch Golf Course
As the newest of Jamaica's top golf courses, White Witch has already made a name for itself. With ocean views on 16 of its 18 holes, the course is undoubtedly among the most picturesque in the Caribbean. The quality of service as part of the Ritz-Carlton Golf and Spa Resort is equally as strong.
The course has elevated tees, dogleg fairways and narrow landing areas scattered throughout. From the White Witch tees, the course measures 6,758 yards but plays even longer. Not to mention its 74.0/139 rating and slope are a testament to its difficulty. As of May 2011, rates for non-resort guests ranged from US$130 in the summer and fall to US$185 during peak winter season.
Learn about local history at Outameni Experience (age 4 and up)
This five-acre cultural centre in the parish of Trelawny is a great place to introduce kids and adults to Jamaican history. It is situated near the town of Falmouth, east of Montego Bay. Learn about the indigenous Arawak Indians, the nation's "discovery" by Christopher Columbus in 1494 and its subsequent colonization by the Spanish, and later, the British.
You'll be greeted by costumed dancers when you first arrive and led on a 90-minute tour of six recreated villages that represent eras including Spanish, British, African and Jamaican. Art, music, film, dance and drama are used to tell the nation's story and tours run every half hour. Hours of operation vary, so advance reservations are encouraged. Cost is about C$20 per person.
Speed along a zipline at Montpelier Estate (age 6 and up)
If you or your kids have never ziplined, Montepelier Estate run by Chukka Caribbean Adventures is a great introduction. Soar through the trees on one of eight ziplines offered here. About 45 km inland from Montego Bay, the former sugar plantation and orange groves give way to fig and cottonwood trees.
The informative guides are extremely safety-conscious and also offer river tubing when the water levels are high enough – as well as a jeep safari tour. Tours include pickup and drop-off from your hotel.
Raft down the Martha Brae River (age 8 and up)
River Raft Limited operates 6 km floats down river on a 10 metre bamboo raft guided by a raftsman using a bamboo pole. Take in the scenery along Martha Brae River, east of Montego Bay. You'll also float past an old water wheel and other 18th-century buildings once used by the sugar plantation.
Your guide will describe the plants and animals found around the river, and most tours include a complementary welcome fruit drink and a tour of Miss Martha's herb garden. There's also a pool, two full-service bars and souvenir shops. Just make sure you watch overhead for turkey vultures and massive termite nests.
Trips last around 90 minutes and are suitable for most ages. Another tour operator, Chukka Tours, offers a more mellow float in tubes down a different stretch of the river, beginning at Good Hope Great House. You can also take ATV tours of the former sugar plantation.
There are lunch facilities here and lockers for rent, and a photographer follows your two-hour float in hopes of selling you a picture. Well-known Jamaican artist David Pinto, whose pottery is shown in the National Gallery of Jamaica, operates a small studio here as well, running workshops for local and international visitors and selling his work.
Experience a unique culture at the Rastafarian Indigenous Village (age 6 and up)
This cultural centre, about a 15-minute drive from Montego Bay, is an important showcase of the much-misunderstood Rastafarian lifestyle found in Jamaica.
Start your tour of the four-acre village by crossing the shallow river barefoot. Then, follow the gentle trail to the village centre, where a fire is kept burning to represent Rasta consciousness and the "one life, one love" philosophy made famous by Bob Marley.
A thatch-roof hut replicates the traditional focal point of Rasta life – a place where children are educated at home and families gather to share stories. A guide will also lead you to a grassy area where you can examine the fruits, herbs and produce that form the basis of Rastas' vegetarian lifestyle. Rastas typically don't eat animal products out of respect for all living things.
Guides give tours through a lush herb garden where each of the more than 300 plants and trees are labelled to describe the plant's medicinal properties. A serene crystal and bamboo labyrinth offers a chance for meditation. You can also watch herbs such as lemongrass being pounded for tea and other foods.
The 90-minute visit lands you back in the village centre where drummers and singers perform reggae music while guests enjoy fresh tropical fruit and coconut water. A small gift shop sells locally made and imported crafts to raise funds to promote further development of the centre.
For a city of its size with more visitors than anywhere else on the island, Montego Bay has a thriving nightlife. Most of the evening excitement can be found on the Hip Strip, a stretch of cafes, bars, restaurants, shops and private beaches. In fact, you can only get to some of these private beaches after paying a modest fee.
Nearly all the resorts as well as the smaller hotels and motels offer at least one watering hole, jerk vendors and snack shops. Places near the beach generally cater to the late-night crowd (midnight to 3 a.m.).
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville (Bar, $$-$$$)
Catamarans, boats and other watercraft gather at this famous hotspot to drop off passengers for a drink and meal after an afternoon out on the waters. The view of the bay is stunning here and the food – international with a Jamaican twist – is quite tasty.
Day or night, children are welcome here. There's even a 40-metre waterslide running from the rooftop to the sea, two giant water trampolines and a floating deck anchored offshore! Big-screen satellite televisions keep sports buffs occupied by day. But night is when Margaritaville really shines, often with long lineups to enter.
Many celebrities have visited Maragaritaville, including American rappers Nelly and Sean Combs, model Cindy Crawford and hip hop group Run–D.M.C. In-house DJs choose the music here – mostly reggae and dance tunes – and they're happy to play requests as well. The partying at this spot continues well into the morning (3 a.m.).
The Brewery (Pub, $$)
The Brewery is an interesting mix of old-style English pub and jerk shack. This eatery and bar with a covered verandah hosts live reggae music several nights a week and friendly karaoke contests. If you get hungry, there's also a good selection of burgers (at last count, more than a dozen), an array of salads, sandwiches and seafood.
Coral Cliff Hotel and Gaming Lounge (Lounge, $$)
This 24-hour lounge across the street from Margaritaville boasts the requisite neon lights, about 120 slot machines and big-screen televisions. Try the more than 100 varieties of rum at the bar. There's also an elaborate live music cabaret featuring Latin, reggae, calypso and world beat music, as well as cultural shows and comedy nights.
Pier 1 (Music venue, $$-$$$)
While not located on the central Hip Strip, this seaside eatery off Howard Cooke Boulevard specializes in seafood and serves hamburgers, steaks, chicken and salads. It's mostly known for its pretty sunset views and a good assortment of live music, especially its Friday night reggae parties. Sunset happy hours are weekdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesdays are "open stage" nights where anything goes.
All-day adventures
See new and old come together at historic Falmouth
Established as a shipping port in 1769, Falmouth was once a major hub for the nation's sugar cane exports. The town boasts gorgeous Georgian architecture that's visible in the delicate designs adorning many buildings. Don't miss the gorgeous St. Peter's Anglican Church, especially its inlaid floors featuring cross-shaped blue mahoe wood and mahogany.
At night, check out the Glistening Waters Luminous Lagoon, where the Black River meets the sea. Watch the light show created by micro-organisms in the water that glow when disturbed by the fish that swim past. You might even be invited for a closer look by taking a dip here in the lagoon – so bring your swimsuit.
A new US$180-million cruise ship port opened here in early 2011, bringing a swell of travellers on port days to this historic village 25 km east of Montego Bay. Stroll the busy streets around the town whose claim to fame is having piped water even before New York City.
Spend a day at YS Falls
Thousands of visitors come to this pristine park and waterfall each year. A buggy hooked to a tractor pulls guests up a dusty road to the base of the falls. You'll then go on a short hike up a gravel trail to a natural swimming hole beneath the falls of the Black River.
Make a day of it and bring a picnic. Food is also served on site as well. Visitors here are also invited to swing, Tarzan-style, from a rope and land in one of the pools. There are also change rooms and a gift shop, as well as eager guides waiting to help you make the gentle climb to the falls.
Relax in the Bubbling Springs Mineral Bath
Take a short drive from the YS falls through the village of Middle Quarters. It's a blink-or-you'll-miss-it community made famous by the tiny red crawfish, known as "pepper shrimp" and sold by the bagful by street vendors. Boiled in salt water that is seasoned with crushed hot peppers, these local delicacies are caught in the freshwaters in nearby Black River and the surrounding swampland.
The Bubbling Springs Mineral Bath is a quirky, colourfully painted pool and park with mineral waters certified by organizations including the Ministry of Health and Jamaican Scientific Research Council.
Most of the visitors here are friendly locals. The water is said to be beneficial for arthritis, skin diseases, headaches and other ailments. The site also includes go-karts, table tennis, a merry-go-round and rafting in a 140-metre pool.
Tour the Appleton Estate Rum Factory
Jamaica is famous for its rum – especially Appleton Estate, which has been making rum in a scenic valley near Black River since 1749. Your tour of the factory begins with a welcome drink, and as you continue the tour, you'll see antique equipment used to crush the sugar cane and extract the sugar crystals.
Once extracted, the crushed sugar is fermented in either giant batch processors or white pot stills, each giving off a different flavour and richness. Barrels of the liquid are stored in the aging house – one of 17 buildings on site. The largest holds 36,000 oak barrels. The lighter rums are aged only a couple of years while the darker, more robust ones are aged up to a maximum of 50 years.
Guests can try "wet sugar" (a blend of molasses and sugar), as well as the natural cane juice byproduct. End your visit by trying all 13 rums produced by Appleton, from simple white rum used in mixed drinks to rum flavoured with coconut, pimento and other spices. For this reason alone, you may want to hire a driver or book a tour. The drive is about two hours inland from Montego Bay.
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If you want to sample some authentic Jamaican cuisine, go on an off-road food adventure. Legendary island chef Walter Staib is the culinary ambassador to Sandals Resorts. A inductee of the Caribbean Culinary Hall of Fame, his knowledge of Jamaican cooking comes from experience in local kitchens – from remote jerk huts to riverside canteens; spice orchards to local markets. For a real taste of the island, head outside your resort and visit some of the locations where Staib learned his trade.
Float on a raft down the river to Miss Betty's Riverside Canteen
It's a long, zigzagging float downriver to Miss Betty's Riverside Canteen at the base of the Blue Mountains on Jamaica's northeast coast. To get there, you'll need to buy a ride down the brawny Rio Grande aboard a bamboo raft, steered by a barefoot captain with a long pole. Rio Grande Rafting in St. Margaret's Bay starts at US$72 per raft (each fit two people, plus a captain.)
The only other route to this riverside culinary hideaway is a 40-minute trek on the "ankle express" through thick brush. That's how cook Miss Betty Wilson and her daughter, Miss Wissy, have got here since 1979 – lugging pots and pans to the same sandbank every week.
Miss Betty started out cooking corn and roasting chicken for the rafters, but in no time, her restaurant and down-home cooking culled from century-old recipes became a destination for travellers rather than just a stopover.
Today, you can order chicken fricassee, curried goat with rice (Miss Betty's personal favourite), salt fish and ackee (Jamaica's national fruit). There's also mackerel rundown (mackerel with custard made from boiled coconut milk), steamed callaloo (similar to spinach) and fire-roasted breadfruit. Make sure to try the much-loved river shrimp pepperpot soup as well. Most of the food here is still cooked over an open fire.
Slurp the juice from a coconut, then slip in for a swim in the natural eddy that pools near the sandbank. Call ahead to book lunch with Miss Wissy (she runs the place now). Prices vary, but a full lunch with dessert costs about US$6, and there's always a cooler full of Red Stripe (Jamaica's national beer) on ice.
Enjoy spicy food at Billy's Grassy Park
At Billy's Grassy Park, a roadside shack with an open coal pit, owner Bilroy Kerr blends spices to perfection. For 14 years, he has dished out five types of fiery shrimp to hungry locals and in-the-know travellers. The most popular is his shrimp sautéed in Scotch bonnet peppers. Follow this up with some raw sugar cane to cool the burn.
This grab-and-go place with little seating has no street address. Just head to Middle Quarters, the shrimp capital of St. Elizabeth province on the south coast of the island, and ask a local. It's about 40 minutes east of Whitehouse on the South Coast highway, accessible from any resort between Bluefields and Treasure Beach.
Little Ochie Seafood Restaurant does seafood with a Jamaican twist
At Little Ochie Seafood Restaurant in the rural fishing village of Alligator Pond, the roasted turbot, curried conch and lobster and jerk crab are delicacies. Owner Evrol "Blackie" Christian's specialty is escoveitch fried fish made with a spicy, vinegar-based marinade.
Here, fresh-caught fish is barbecued on wood seasoned with pimento. Soak up the snapper sauce with some "bammy," a traditional sweetbread made from cassava and cornmeal. But the flavours aren't the only draw here. Meals are served in thatched huts on a remote sand beach on the island's rustic south coast near Mandeville. The only people in view are the fishermen catching your lunch and the locals playing dominos.
Jam-Asian fuses cooking styles
Though nearly all of Jamaica's spicy cuisine incorporates Scotch bonnet peppers, traditional island eats are more international than you might think. There are cultural influences in the foods here, including Chinese, West African, British, Indian, Middle Eastern and Spanish.
The tastiest food fusion has got to be Chinese-Jamaican cuisine. Today, there are more than 70,000 Chinese-Jamaicans living in the country. Chinese culture has been largely preserved through traditional foods, only now they're blended with some local spice. Staib's name for this delicious hybrid is Jam-Asian. Think Scotch bonnet peppers in soy sauce or jerk pork in chow mein.
International flavours come together at Jade Garden Restaurant
"The best meals are cooked in the home," Staib says. If you can't get yourself invited to dinner, the next best thing is the Jade Garden Restaurant located at the Sovereign Mall – one of Kingston's busiest shopping centres. Owner Edmond Lam has been serving Jamaicans gourmet Jam-Asian delights for over 25 years. Reservations are a must when the food is this good. Mains start at US$30.
Calendar of events
Bob Marley Week (February)
If you want more of Jamaica's biggest musical export, join in on Montego Bay's island-wide celebrations of reggae icon Bob Marley. Concerts and other events pay homage to Marley and celebrations take place on Montego Bay beaches, bars and at local attractions.
Reggae Sumfest (July)
When it comes to Caribbean events, the granddaddy of them all is the Reggae Sumfest. Since 1993, it has been one of the world's most-beloved music festivals. Big-name performers take the stage for the Greatest Reggae Show on Earth during this weeklong festival in July.
With nods to R&B/Hip-Hop and Dancehall musical styles, reggae always takes the spotlight. Past performers have included Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton and LL Cool J. A huge beach party kicks off the open-air festival, with main-stage shows on the final three nights. There are also plenty of craft vendors, great food and ice-cold Red Stripe beer.
Emancipation and Independence Celebration (August)
The first week of August is a national holiday in Jamaica that marks the emancipation of Jamaican slaves and the country's eventual freedom from British rule. Events include music competitions, beach parties and many other special events.
Rose Hall Triathlon and Wellness Festival (October)
Athletes from around the world come to Montego Bay to compete in this scenic race of swimming, cycling and running. The 1,500-metre swim starts at the coastal Iberostar resort, and the 40-km cycle covers a steep course heading along the sea to Rose Hall Resort.
The 10-km foot race begins at the Cinnamon Hill championship golf course, built by the late country music legend, Johnny Cash. This uphill course is very scenic, with the ocean as the backdrop. The race concludes at the 17th-century Rose Hall Great House.
This event also features smaller, more family-friendly races as well as a wellness festival and other activities.


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DRC: Humanitarians ease the plight of those expelled from Angola
14 April, 2012
Humanitarian agencies are supporting tens of thousands of Congolese immigrants expelled from Angola, many of whom say they were subjected to violence and abuse.
Last year, Angola expelled more than 100,000 Congolese nationals across their 2,500 km common border. And since late 2003, Angola has expelled some 400,000 illegal immigrants, most of whom were also Congolese. The majority of those expelled are undocumented labourers who work in diamond mines close to the border.
In 2011, the UN provided US$2.8 million from the humanitarian pooled fund for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This funding enabled international NGOs, including Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli (CISP) and CARITAS, to monitor the border areas and help those in greatest need. They provided food for a few days, a place to sleep, medical care, transport, and access to qualified care for people subjected to abuse, including sexual violence.
UN agencies, including the World Health Organization and the UN Population Fund, have also strengthened the quality of health services in the border areas. They have provided medical staff with training, equipment and medicines.
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), local NGOs and civil society organizations on the ground have provided protection and basic aid. This includes food, clothing, emergency shelter and cooking sets to new arrivals along the border.
"What really concerns the humanitarian community is not the fact that illegal immigrants are expelled, but the way in which this happens," says Barbara Shenstone, OCHA Head of Office in DRC. "The conditions create enormous and unacceptable human suffering. The humanitarian community is doing everything it can to assist those who arrive, but ultimately the expulsions need to be carried out in an organized, safe and dignified way."
Margot Wallström, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, published a report on sexual violence in conflict in February this year. It states that 3,768 expelled Congolese, including 998 children, were subjected to sexual violence, including rape, between January and October 2011.
"Many of the Congolese who have been expelled say that they have been beaten and tortured. Women and girls of all ages talk about sexual exploitation and rape," says Antonio Mangia from CISP. "After they have lived through all this, they are then forced to walk several days to the border, suffering malnutrition, dehydration and exhaustion."
Reporting by Niels Stassyns/ OCHA DRC


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Verizon Wireless aims to eliminate waste of all kinds at this special Electronic Recycling Rally. Bring your old phones, computers, cameras, and other electronics to help Verizon's efforts to keep the planet clean. The drive also accepts everyday recycling items, such as cans, bottles and plastics. Verizon WIreless, 2401 Mall Drive, North Charleston. Thursday, 7:30am-2:00pm. Free. (910)233-2466, verizonwireless.com


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Barkan offers final talk in President's Lecture Series
Posted April 8, 2009; 06:26 p.m.
Leonard Barkan, the Arthur W. Marks '19 Professor of Comparative Literature, will present the final talk in the 2008-09 President's Lecture Series. His lecture, titled "Did Eating Have a Renaissance? Mapping a Scholarly Itinerary From Past to Repast," will be held at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, in 101 Friend Center.
Barkan will discuss how after spending most of his career studying the high culture of the Renaissance -- especially literature and the visual arts -- he now pursues questions about eating, drinking and festivity, which reveal central truths about sociability, pleasure and taste.
The lecture series was started by President Shirley M. Tilghman in 2001 to bring together faculty members from different disciplines to learn about the work others are doing in a variety of fields.
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Family: Caprimulgidae, Nightjars view all from this family
Description ADULT MALE Has gray-brown plumage overall, but subtle and intricate patterns of black and buff create impression of tree bark. Flight feathers and wing coverts are reddish brown. Note white half collar (sometimes hidden) separating blackish throat from dark brown chest band. Outer tail feathers are extensively white toward tip. ADULT FEMALE Similar, but outer tail feathers are tipped buff (not white). JUVENILE Similar to adult.
Dimensions Length: 10" (25 cm)
Habitat Common summer visitor (mainly May-Sep) to dry mixed or deciduous forests with clearings. Winters mainly in Central America but also Florida.
Observation Tips Presence is easiest to detect by listening for song.
Range Great Lakes, Western Canada, Southwest, New England, Eastern Canada, Southeast, California, Florida, Mid-Atlantic, Texas, Plains
Voice Song (delivered after dark) is a liquid Whip-poo-weel, the middle syllable slightly stuttering; call is a liquid quip.
Discussion Long-winged, long-tailed bird with a large head and huge gape, with which it engulfs flying insects. Nocturnal, feeding mainly on moths and beetles. Eyes are large, but hidden by partly-closed eyelids in daytime. Beautifully patterned plumage provides superb camouflage when resting on tree branch or fallen leaves in daytime. Sexes are separable.


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Seminar offered on wealth accumulation, April 23
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A seminar on "The Five Fundamentals of Successful Wealth Accumulation" is set for Tuesday, April 23, in Frist Multipurpose Room C. There will be two sessions: from noon to 1 p.m.; and from 1 to 2 p.m.
David Bailin, chartered financial consultant and chartered life underwriter, will lead a discussion of the basic rules one should follow in making investment decisions in all markets, utilizing principles of the 1990 Nobel Prize-winning Modern Portfolio Theory. Participants will learn how to get higher returns without taking significant risks. The seminar is intended as a primer not only for those beginning to manage investment portfolios, but also for those who are approaching retirement and wondering how to invest their funds.
Those planning to attend are encouraged to e-mail their questions in advance. The seminar is sponsored by the Work-Life Task Force of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women .
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5.90: Electric Generators
The sprawling yellow machines in this plant aren't factory machines, but they do produce something. They are electric generators in a hydroelectric power plant, and they produce electricity.
Generating Electricity
An electric generator is a device that changes kinetic energy to electrical energy through electromagnetic induction. Electromagnetic induction is the process of generating electric current with a magnetic field. It occurs when a magnetic field and an electric conductor, such as a coil of wire, move relative to one another.
A simple diagram of an electric generator is shown in the Figure below. In any electric generator, some form of energy is applied to turn a shaft. The turning shaft causes a coil of wire to rotate between the opposite poles of a magnet. Because the coil is rotating in a magnetic field, electric current is generated in the wire. You can learn how to make a very simple electric generator by watching the video at the URL below. Making your own generator will help you understand how a generator works. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7Sz8oT8ou0
Q: What might happen to the current produced by an electric generator if the poles of the magnet kept reversing?
A: The direction of the current would also keep reversing. In other words, the electric generator would generate alternating current.
From Kinetic to Electrical Energy
Generators may be set up to produce either direct or alternating current. Generators in cars and most power plants produce alternating current. Regardless of the type of current, all generators change kinetic energy to electrical energy.
- A car generator produces electricity with some of the kinetic energy of the turning crankshaft. The electricity is used to run the car's lights, power windows, radio, and other electric devices. Some of the electricity is stored in the car's battery to provide electrical energy when the car isn't running.
- A power plant generator produces electricity with the kinetic energy of a turning turbine. The energy to turn the turbine may come from burning fuel, falling water, or some other energy source. You can see how falling water is used to generate electricity in a hydroelectric power plant in the Figure below and in the video at this URL:
Q: The water flowing through the dam and over the turbine has kinetic energy because it is moving. Where does the water get the energy to move?
A: When the water is in the reservoir, it has potential energy because of gravity. Potential energy is stored in the water because of its position behind the dam. When the water flows into the intake pipe, gravity pulls it downhill to the power plant.
- An electric generator is a device that produces electricity through electromagnetic induction. Electromagnetic induction is the process of generating electric current with a magnetic field.
- Generators may produce either alternating or direct current, but they all change kinetic energy to electrical energy.
- electric generator: Device that changes kinetic energy to electrical energy through electromagnetic induction.
Explore the electric generator simulation at the following URL. Then describe factors that affect the voltage of the generated current. http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/generator
- Identify the parts of an electric generator and what they do.
- Explain how an electric generator in a hydroelectric power plant changes kinetic energy to electrical energy.
- An electric motor is a device that changes electrical energy to kinetic energy. How is an electric generator like an electric motor in reverse?
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Like a Waterfall of Disappointment
Trip Start Oct 30, 2012
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Our lovely little bungalow, though made of grass, had nice mats on the floor, a mosquito net and some blankets for the cool evenings (I can't believe I'm now needing a blanket in the cool of 28C) overlooked the water and had yet another hammock to lay in.
There is a whole set of waterfalls along this river. But the one that made me really want to come here was Ta Soung. Various guides said things like: "The word 'breathtaking' doesn't really describe it -- it's awe-inspiring, and slightly nerve-wracking. Once you get used to the height, the views are excellent and it's one of the prettiest places on the planet." Sound like a place I would really like to see
Over 10 km away, we decided to walk with a guide. Tripod and everything came with me. However, upon arrival, the amount of water coming over the top I think must have come from those having a picnic lunch at the top spitting off the edge. Barely a trickle. I'm not quite sure if this is because it's now the dry season, or because of the hydro electric power plan. I could have cried (which would have created more water than the waterfall!
At least having a guide with us made things a bit more interesting. He was always pointing out little things and took us through a few minority ethnic villages and we interacted more than what we would have on our own which was good. These tribes are similar to those I saw in Northern Cambodia and are considered the 'native' inhabitants of these areas.
Got to see some freshly harvested peanuts (they taste exactly like freshly shelled peas – coincidence in the name?). Watched men weaving fishing nets out of bamboo. Young boys carrying their cocks to various fights. Spirit houses in the centre of the villages. Old ladies smoking bamboo pipes stuffed with tobacco and banana
The next day we had a bit of time to ourselves and went to explore some of the waterfalls on our own (the ones that actually had water). Sat up the river aways and toasted ourselves on some rocks (far enough away so that no one can see us – it's quite offensive to the Laos' not to be covered) and then dipped in the clear running water to cool off.
Walked further up to some more falls that we only saw briefly while walking by before. Now we were able to take some time to photograph. There were men fishing with nets and a woman scouting around for something underwater and when she found it, placed it in a beautifully woven basket she carried.
I also got a Laos skirt made. In Cambodia all the women (when not wearing pyjamas) had Indonesian printed fabric that they wrapped around their waists. In Laos, it's another wrap around skirt, but of beautiful shimmering fabric and detailed hems. I was able to find some fabric and someone near by drove me into the next town for sewing. An old lady sitting behind an ancient singer sewing machine took my measurements. Only a few hours later and a few dollars and I have my souvenir from Laos! On the way back some local ladies stopped and started cooing over my skirt and trying it on for size, so I guess it meets the standard. Suppose this trips wasn't a complete disappointment!