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Set amongst the scenic setting of Barnegat's natural beauty, Four Seasons at Mirage offers a fantastic active lifestyle for 55+ active adults. Built by K. Hovnanian, this active adult community offers an exclusive living experience to senior citizens looking for a retirement home located minutes away from shopping areas and historic sites. With its luxurious and affordable lifestyle Four Seasons at Mirage makes the perfect destination for settling in. It has 1,200 single family homes that are elegantly crafted and are low maintenance. Homebuyers can buy residences from as low as the $200s to the mid $400s depending on chosen upgrades. Four Seasons at Mirage is a very active community with many interest groups and a full time activities director to keep the days packed with action.
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Construction at Four Seasons at Mirage spanned across the time period starting from the 90's through 2007. The completed community consists of 1,200 residences up to date. All residences feature open floor plans with 1,250 and 3,448 square feet of living space. The pre-owned homes available for resale are designed in ranch style or two story houses. These homes come with two to three bedrooms and one or two car garages. Some homes have additional features like lofts, sunrooms or basements. Homeowners can book upgrades such as granite counter tops, hard wood floors, and upgraded appliances. Some residences have a wooded backdrop.
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Manuel "Manny" Wilson, 51, of Oklahoma City, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at his sister's home in Tupelo. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Kiowa Cemetery. The Rev. Rickey Searcy officiated and interment followed. Arrangements are under the direction of the Chaney-Harkins Funeral Home.
In 1961 in Savanna, he was born to Coleman Walter Wilson and Betty (Justin) Wilson. He grew up in Kiowa and Choctaw. He worked for Martin Electric for several years and enjoyed working and yard work.
He is survived by his brothers, Jimmy Dale Wilson, of Tupelo, Coleman Wilson Jr., of Oklahoma City, Michael Wilson, of Tupelo, Glen Wilson and wife, Darla, of Oklahoma City, and Timmy Wilson and wife, Christina, of Newalla; sisters Sheila Herrington and husband, Clarence, of Tupelo, and Mary Wilson, of Tupelo, along with numerous nieces, nephews and other family member and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Coleman and Betty Wilson, and brothers Harold "Lucky" Wilson, Roger Wilson and Terry Lynn Wilson.

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Real Beijing Duck / Peking Duck - best place in Montreal?
I have searched this board several times about a good place for having the real Peking Duck, but most of the few recommendations had been quite old.
We would like to introduce the real Peking Duck to friends and it should be as close as it can be like in Beijing itself, if possible ;-)
Once we went to Rouge Restaurant in Chinatown at a Saturday afternoon and the duck was just reheated and very bad service...
So, where is the best place to go in Montreal? Any ideas or updated experiences?
Thanks a lot!!!
--squirrelfun :-)
I'm not even sure, there's even one Chinese establishment making authentic Peking Duck. What they say is Peking Duck is most probably Cantonese roast duck, even at Village Mon Nan restaurant(I could stand to be corrected, since I've never eaten there). Does Village Mon Nan even make their own ducks?
re: BLM
Yeah, you might be right...I ve heard about the roast duck people prefer in Montreal...I ve just moved to Quebec so I wondered whether they have it or not. Even in Europe you can get it only in very selected restaurants with a kind of special license if I am not mistaken.
re: squirrelfun
re: squirrelfun
I personally love Mon Nan (upstairs on Clark) for peking duck. I have no idea how "real" or "authentic" it is, but it's served in 3 courses: first, a duck soup, next, a platter of glistening sliced duck breast w/crispy skin, hosin sauce, shallots & pancakes, and finally a duck-meat stir fry with veggies. You can get a whole order (about $40-50), or a half order (about $25) and there's no need to order it in advance. It's absolutely nothing like the roast duck I get at other restaurants (Hong Kong, for example) and a fun, enjoyable, delicious experience. HTH.
re: BLM
Inspired by this thread, I went with a friend to Mon Nam tonight. It may not have been as good as the best I've had in Toronto, and definitely nothing like the experience of getting it fresh in Beijing, but it was nonetheless a thoroughly delicious meal. The soup had duck bones and skin floating in it with nice big chunks of tofu; there weren't enough pancakes to hold all the duck meat, but they don't need pancakes to be delicious; and the stir-fry was different than I've had before, but very good.
We also got their chicken with black beans and cashew, which was only mediocre. But all in all, I wholeheartedly recommend Mon Nam Village for Peking duck!
Ok... here's the low down. There are a few places in MTL that server Peking/Beijing duck, also called "Peen Pei" duck in cantonese. Kam Fung, Red Ruby, Furama all make their own duck, as full service restos but the best place is Mon Nan, followed by a close second, Hong Kong on St. Laurant.
1st off... the duck is supposed to be served over many courses, as the duck meat is supposed to be used for many dishes.
1. Duck skin wrapped in steamed pancakes. Traditionally, this should be just the skin. Thus comments about lack of meat is only ignorance. Essentially, this is really crispy skin in the wrap, saving the duck meat for later.
2. Lettuce wrap. This is usually another course, with some duck meat served in a stir fry, which you wrap up in lettuce slices.
3. Duck soup. The duck carcass is then slow boiled to give soup a strong duck flavor.
Some other dishes are served in other places, but in Montreal, these are the 3 staples...
re: evildrgo
re: squirrelfun
When you, be sure you go to the upstairs Mon Nan on the second floor, not the Mon Nan on the ground floor. It's the one on the second floor that specializes in the Peking duck. You have to go up a set of stairs and through an unmarked door - c'est pas évident. I hope you like it!
I will most certainly check this Mon Nan out because this sounds really fantastic. But, as the old saying goes, if you want something done right, then do it yourself...
Towards this end I would refer you to an amazing show called 'In Search of Perfection'. There is an episode of this show in which Heston Blumenthal (of the 3 Michelin Stared Fat Duck) reverse engineers the best Peking Duck in China and formulates a recipe that the intrepid home cook can prepare with some hard work and mostly common kitchen appliances. I have tried some of his preparations before and they are more involved than your average 30 minutes meal recipe but they turn out very very well so long as you are committed to doing them properly. I just used his 4 day preparation of butter chicken and it would rival the best I have had at any resto.
I'd like to add my vote for Mon Nan! How I dream of that crispy duck skin wrapped in those thin yummy pancakes... but I haven't really been able to find it anywhere else!
Anyone know where to get some to-die-for Moo Shu?
I have always eat pekin duck at Mon Nan aswell until i tried it at Beijing restaurant. It is situated in the chinatown on De La Gauchetiere corner St-Urbain. Now I always go there just to eat the peking duck. Its a full duck with 8 pancakes + a duck meat fry with veggies meal for around 35$. After you order the meal, the waiter will come back a few minutes later to show the entire roasted duck and after your approval, they bring it back in the kitchen to slice it.
Here's the address:
Beijing Restaurant Inc
92 Rue De La Gauchetiere O
Montreal, QC H2Z 1C1
(514) 861-2003
For me The BEST Pekin Duck is at :
Pekin Garden, they have 2 restaurants one in montreal the other in west island
1) 5339 Ch Queen-Mary Montreal, QC - BYOB
2)4794 Boul Saint-Jean Pierrefonds, QC
I tried both places Peking Duck and they are amazing, the pancakes and "hoisin" sauce are all homemade. By far the most authentic Pekin Duck in Montreal that I have tried. Best of all the one on Queen Mary is a BYOB!! It's a 2 course Duck meal, you can have 3 if you want. But I like 2, Cause then you get more meat when you wrap it with the pancakes and just not skin and fat. The second service is of course the soup with Tofu, rice vermicelli and nappa cabbage. Their general tao is also very good, not much batter a lot of meat!
5339 Chemin Queen-Mary
Montreal, QC H3X 1T9
(514) 484-9139
4794 St Jean
Pierrefonds, QC H9H 4B2
(514) 620-8944
re: java_wired
re: java_wired
re: carswell
Np kpzoo! Enjoy!
Yah, BYOB is cool, I was happy when they switched!
Carswell..different? Well they have two types if i remember correctly
1) Peking Duck that we are talking about...you have to call like 1 hour in advance though and they only sale it whole i think, no half pekin duck,
the other
2) Imperial Duck, you dont need to order in advance, and it can get it full or half duck...I think that what ur talking about. umm, the imperial one reminds me of southern US pulled pork meat or the french confit de canard but less salty. So its like a chinese pulled confit de canard in pancakes! the skin on this one is also crispy.
Bon appetit!
re: java_wired
re: java_wired
I tried the peking duck on Queen Mary and I found it dry and tasteless. I suspect it was not even fresh. I think Mon Nam is truly the best in Montreal (and I have tried many places). (I am Chinese). The pancakes at Mon Nam are definitely the best. Other places (ie: Kam Fung) make their own pancakes but they are think a gooey, not thin and floury as they should be. Mon Nam specializes in Peking Duck and has good turnover so it is always fresh. Their dumplings are pretty good too...
Queen Mary Restaurant
5504 Ch Queen-Mary, Montreal, QC H3X1V6, CA
re: dragonsrouges
re: kpzoo
I would have to agree with kpzoo, the Peking duck at Mon Nam was a bit disappointing IMHO.
Mon Nam serves 3 services: The soup, the pancakes and the stir-fry.
My husband and I were not presented with the Peking duck before cutting it up. We were immediately served the soup. It was ok, nothing exciting about it. It just consisted of duck bones, green onions and tofu.
Next were the pancakes. My father used to say that the key to a good Peking duck is in the pancakes. In Mon Nam's favour, the pancakes were excellent. They reminded me of the pancakes of the restaurant my father used to take me to (which has been long sinced closed down, unfortunately... They made the BEST Peking duck in Montréal!). However, they served the duck skins with way too much meat. (It is supposed to be just skin with maybe a little meat). The Peking duck sauce was good, although less tasty than I am accustomed to. The duck skins slices were really not as light and crispy, but rather a tad bit soggy (just a tad, not overly greasy-soggy).
Next, were were served the stir-fry. What a disappointment! Of course there were barely any duck in it (since there were way too much in the pancake serving). It was basically just a mix-mash of bean sprouts and a bit of duck in a gooey mass of semi-translucent somewhat salty-corn-starchy sauce. No colourful julienned carrots and celeri... I think there were other unidentifiable veggies in the mix, but hardly!
My review of my experience may seem harsh, but all that said, I think it's an OK place to get a quick fix. I'd consider it a fast-food type Peking duck, genre, à la Guy Lapatate of Peking ducks. The service was good, fast and cheap.
There are 2 places that I currently opt for Peking duck. Surprisingly, Chez Chine in the Holiday Inn in Chinatown served a decent duck, moins the soup. The great thing about Chez Chine is that they actually cut up and serve the duck in front of you. I had also tried Mr. Ma on Mansfield + Cathcart a few years back. At the time I was impressed with their crispy duck and their flavourful version of Peking duck stir-fry served with mouse-ears mushrooms, carrots, celeri, bamboo shoots, shredded napa... However, we have to order 24 hours in advance.
Hope that helps!
re: Gosha
re: Har_Gow_Freak
Why does this surprise you? It's not like you're ordering risotto.
There is a process to preparing the things and unlike what you see on Iron Chef, it does take more than an hour to make. Unless it's a restaurant which specialises in only Peking duck (which doesn't exist in Montreal), few eateries will have them always prepped and ready to go just in case someone comes in to order one.
re: java_wired
re: java_wired
I'm an absolute newbie when it comes to peking duck, I'm wondering is there any place in Montréal where you can just pick one up to go kinda like this picture (and is that even peking duck?), and where's the best place? :
re: Werzoth
That looks more like Cantonese BBQ duck. There is a recent thread about BBQ Duck in Chinatown:
I have since has what I was told was more authentic style Peking Duck at Jing Hua (8050 Boulevard Taschereau) but if you want the lettuce wrap you need to ask specifically I think...
re: immaterialgirl
re: bigbunny
Peking Garden in NDG has been doing Peking ducks for years!
re: keelo
I've been wanting to try this place for ages. Thanks for the reminder! Do you need to order the duck in advance, or can you just walk in and order it? I've been looking for a good Mon Nan substitute ever since their Peking duck became tasteless and disappointing.
(p.s. Queen-Mary isn't quite in NDG, but it's definitely close!)
re: keelo
Finally tried Peking Garden.
Good news: They have a fairly decent web site with their menu online - http://www.jardindepekin.com/
Bad news: They don't deliver.
We got the order to take out and chose the "Peking's Special" combo. This came with an order of Peking duck for two, which consisted of 4 nice pancakes, a bag (kind of odd) of cucumber and green onion shards, and a chunk of duck on the bone, wrapped in tin foil. I wasn't expecting the duck to be on the bone, but because it was well cooked, it was falling off the bone so it was easy to tear off chunks to bundle up into the pancakes with the hoisin and greenery provided. It was quite delicious, if a little different than what I was expecting. I would definitely try eating this in the restaurant to see how it's served - I'm sure it's even better right out of the kitchen.
The rest of the order was OK - pretty standard suburban Chinese; mixed veggies, chicken with cashews, fried rice, and some odd toast stuffed with a shrimp paste.
I seem to recall another thread where people said there was a Chinese menu you could order off if you ate in the restaurant, so I may give it a try and see what they have. In any case, I'll definitely try the Peking duck again.
Peking Garden
5339 Ch Queen-Mary, Montreal, QC H3X1T9, CA
re: kpzoo
re: kpzoo
The regular menu at Peking Garden is very uninteresting(just Chinese-Canadian dishes, except for maybe Peking Duck). Can someone confirm, they have a Chinese menu serving authentic Chinese dishes(or some kind of secret menu)? Is it all caucasians that attend this restaurant? I need some assurances.
Peking Garden
5339 Ch Queen-Mary, Montreal, QC H3X1T9, CA
Hi there,
I am looking to go for Peking duck for about 10-12 people, ideally in chinatown or plateau area. Can someone recommend a great place? And how many ducks I should order to fill this many people? Also, if any where delivers, I may just host it at my place (I live in Little Italy)
re: spectraversa
Ive tried the one at Mon nan and found the duck to be pretty good and moist. It also comes with a duck bone soup and a stir fry with duck in it as well. I also enjoy going to peking garden from time to time for their version, but its not as moist but with the pancake and the sauces its quite tasty. AS far as the rest of their menu, Im pretty sure its all canadian style chinese like BLM mentioned.
re: jay_81k
Ok I had the best peking duck last night that Ive ever had and it was at Beijing in chinatown. It was 30$ for the whole duck, they seperate the top parts of the duck with the crispy skin to eat with the pancakes and they make a stir fry with the rest of the meat. This was much better than mon nan's version although theirs also came with a soup made from the bones. But there you only get half a duck for around the same price. And as far as peking gardens version, I will never eat that one again.
re: jay_81k
I love Beijing's version too! Although I always ask if they can serve the stiry fry duck with the ginger and shallot/green onion preparation that they have on the regular menu, rather than the normal default sauce that they use (which they are happy to do!). The ginger goes so well with the delicious duck!
My husband is Chinese and he says that the best Peking Duck in Montreal is at the Phoenix D'or in Ville St-Laurent (942, boul. Décarie).
They serve it over many courses like the soup, pancakes,....
The service is really great, the waiters and owner really know what they're cooking.
I would suggest to reserve the ducks if you're going with a group.


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After seven years valiantly fighting ovarian cancer, Lorraine Keith Raines, 61, departed this life on Sunday, July 7, 2013, at Hamilton Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Jackson "Jack" Keith of Dalton.
Survivors include her loving mother, Emma Schneider Keith, and devoted husband of 38 years, Fred Raines, both of Dalton; cherished daughter, Sarah Raines of New York, N.Y.; brother and sister-in-law, Steven and Garah Keith of Dalton; niece and nephews, Clay and Krystle Keith of Dalton, and Andrew Keith of Boaz, Ala.; special friends, Robert and Darlene Hill of Dalton; and many beloved aunts, cousins, and close family friends.
Additionally, the family would like to thank the gifted team members of Chattanooga Gyn-Oncology, Hamilton Hospice, Parkridge Medical Center and Hamilton Medical Center for their tremendous care and contributions.
Throughout her life and courageous battle with cancer, Lorraine served as a true inspiration to all who knew her.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Love Funeral Home with the Rev. Jym Hitte officiating.
Burial will follow in Whitfield Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at Love Funeral Home today from 5 to 8 p.m.
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After seven years valiantly fighting ovarian cancer, Lorraine Keith Raines, 61, departed this life on Sunday, July 7, 2013, at Hamilton Medical Center.
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By Susan M. Selasky Detroit Free Press
Newburyport Daily News
---- — Ever wondered whether you can make popcorn in a paper bag in the microwave?
In short, the answer to your question is this: Experts don't recommend it, but magazines and websites reference it plenty.
In the past several months or so, I've seen mentions of the method in magazines. The most recent was in the September issue of Everyday Food magazine. And, of course, you can find just about anything online.
But the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service says never use brown paper bags in the microwave.
Kathy Bernard, technical information specialist for the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline, says it's because they "don't know what (the bags) are made of, what can cook out of them and many are made from recycling."
The Popcorn Board supports the USDA stance. The board suggests that folks use a pan with a lid on the stovetop.
Other items not to use in the microwave, according to the USDA, are thin plastic storage bags, grocery bags, newspaper and aluminum foil.
Popcorn is a great source of whole grain, because it is an entire kernel that contains the brain, germ and endosperm. It's a great whole grain snack.
When not doused with butter or cooked in oil, air popped popcorn has about 31 calories per cup, the Popcorn Board says. If you pop it in oil, it's 55 calories per cup. And if you really can't go without butter, lightly buttered popcorn has about 133 calories per cup.
Being able to control the popcorn seasoning is a huge benefit to making your own popcorn safely.
Here are a few suggestions for seasoning 3 cups of plain popped popcorn:
Sprinkle with desired amount of nutritional yeast (found at health food stores) for a nutty and cheesy flavor.
Southwest: Mix together 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar.
Cheesy Garlic (from Everyday Food): Mix 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon each of coarse salt, dried thyme and garlic powder.
Savory Rosemary: Mix 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons finely crushed fresh or dried rosemary. Place 4 quarts popcorn in a large bowl and pour butter over. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and 1 teaspoon garlic salt or sea salt. Toss again.
Makes: 12 cups
Preparation time: 25 minutes / Total time: 1 hour, 25 minutes
12 cups popped popcorn (from 1/2 cup kernels)
1 1/2 cups roughly chopped cashews
1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
5 ounces white chocolate, chopped
Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place popcorn and nuts in a large bowl. Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir in corn syrup, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook until sugar dissolves, stirring once or twice. Raise heat to high, and bring to a boil (do not stir).
Boil, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 248 degrees, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in baking soda.
Pour caramel over popcorn mixture, stirring to coat thoroughly. Transfer to 2 rimmed baking sheets, spreading in a single layer. Bake 45 minutes, stirring twice. Test doneness by removing a few pieces of popcorn from oven; if they crisp within 1 minute, popcorn is ready.
Remove from oven, and immediately sprinkle with remaining salt.
Let cool completely.
Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir until melted and completely smooth. Fill a small resealable plastic bag with chocolate, and snip a tiny hole in 1 corner. Drizzle chocolate over caramel corn. Refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 10 minutes, before breaking up.
Store caramel corn in an airtight container up to 1 week.
From Martha Stewart Living, October 2012 issue. Tested by Susan M. Selasky.


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---- — Ashley Evangelista missed the last six games of the 2011 season. She had ankle surgery and in April needed knee surgery.
And considering the University of Rhode Island soccer forward from Methuen was scoreless in 13 games that year, things weren't looking too promising for this fall.
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It was a bit frustrating when goals were hard to come by.
"(People would ask), you scored 20 goals in high school," she said. "I was hesitant all the time. Finally, when you get in your head you have nothing to lose ... This year, it came out."
After playing four years of Division 1 soccer, and starring in three sports (soccer, Eagle-Tribune All-Star for state basketball champions, MVC All-Star in track), she has no intentions of sitting around watching TV all day.
"My brother (former Eagle-Tribune hockey MVP Tommy Evangelista) is in Lake Placid," she said. "He said maybe you should try bobsledding. I think I'll go up there (and try). I might do triathlons. It's bad. I'm so competitive!"
She's also hitting her stride academically. Last semester, she made the Dean's List for the first time.
Evangelista was one of three area products playing for the Rams.
Reserve freshman defender Alex Levesque of Methuen contributed one assist and freshman midfielder Jessie Valenti of North Reading showed plenty of promise, seeing action in 16 games with two starts and one goal.
Fairweather fan
URI freshman Nick Fairweather of Windham had his top college effort in his final event of the fall. At the 12-team, 72-player Wolfpack Collegiate hosted by N.C. State, Fairweather tied for 24th (74-73-74—221).
Freshman Lanie Jowett of Atkinson and Central Catholic placed 102nd (23:26/6:18 mile pace) at the 219-runner Princeton Invitational.
Her former high school teammate, sophomore Nicolette Pelrine of Methuen, also runs for the Rams.
Peters leads defense
Senior defender Caitlin Peters, a tri-captain from Salem, repeated as the Commonwealth Coast Conference Defensive MVP in women's soccer. The three-time first-team All-CCC defender helped limit Endicott foes to just 0.59 goals a game. She also scored one goal.
Ashley Mueskes is a reserve freshman midfielder from Georgetown.
Sophomore defender Jed Magnusson of Kingston, a two-year starter, was second on Endicott in minutes played. The Gulls were second in the league in fewest goals allowed.
Senior Jennifer Dickerson of Windham and Austin Prep was a member of the cross country team.
Freshman Savannah Deady of Andover went 3-0 in doubles for the CCC champion women's tennis team.
Freshman Jackie Cone of Salem (1.59 kills/1.24 digs per set) is a starting outside hitter for the Endicott volleyball team.
Senior receiver Jimmy Nguyen of Methuen and Central Catholic (31 catches, 326 yards), part-time starting junior offensive lineman Casey McDonnell of Plaistow, junior receiver Nick Imprescia of North Andover and Central Catholic (1 catch), sophomore defensive back Luke Somers of Hampstead and freshman receiver Fred Scribner of Andover are playing for the 7-2 Gulls football team.
League champion
UNH senior Keely Maguire of Georgetown won the America East Championship at UNH's 5K College Woods course. Her 16:33.48 missed the course record by two seconds.
UNH junior Cayla Pellegrini of Derry placed 20th in 17:40.81.
Happy trails
Georgetown senior Kirsten Kasper of North Andover placed 17th in a field of 126 at the Big East Championships. She averaged a 5:46 mile (21:30.24) at the Van Cortlandt Park course in the Bronx. The defending national champion Hoyas won the meet for the first time since 2001.
1-2 punch
The Andover linebacking tandem of senior Sam Clark, who is one of five captains, and sophomore Ned Deane has led Amherst to a 5-1 record. They are 2-3 on the Lord Jeffs in tackles. Clark checks in with 23 unassisted tackles, 15 assisted, 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack and an interception. Dean has 21 tackles, 16 assists and 2 pass break-ups.
Two-sport freshman Jaymie Spears of Haverhill has six tackles and four assists.
Lord Jeffs senior Kristen Moulton of North Reading runs for the cross country team. She finished 96th out of 453 runners at the 6K James Early Invitational with a 25:09.12 clocking.
Will the Thrill
Will Menter of Haverhill is the starting defensive center midfielder for 9-6-2 Framingham State. The senior four-year starter scored both goals in the 2-1 OT win against Rhode Island College and has three goals and an assist on the year.
The football team is 8-1 and averaging 31.8 points a game. Junior Aaron Ferreira of Methuen an imposing 6-1, 275-pounder, is doing yeoman work on the offensive line.
Other local Rams are junior linebacker Dino Rizzo of North Reading (14 tackles), sophomore defensive back Ony Ramos of Lawrence (21 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 1 interception), junior defensive end Darius Timmons of Lawrence (1 sack), freshman offensive lineman Jason Vella of North Reading, freshman linebacker Connor Tufts of Haverhill (4 tackles), freshman linebacker Eddie Wallace of Methuen (1 tackle) and freshman defensive Michael Capomaccio of Methuen and Haverhill High.
A pair of forwards from Pentucket, junior Cassandra Koegel (4 goals, 2 assists) and sophomore Hannah Wilkins (1 goal), start for the 10-8 field hockey team.
Second-year tri-captain Lauren Bova, a senior back from North Andover, is a four-year starter on the women's soccer team.
Oh, Canada
Canada Stewart of Derry scored the most goals (7) and the most points (7 goals, 2 assists, 16 points) for a freshman in the 12-year history of the St. Anselm field hockey program. ... Assumption sophomore Kyle Jamerson of Georgetown's first college catch was a memorable one — a 21-yard TD last week vs. Pace.
Penalty kicker
Junior forward Marcy Francoeur of East Hampstead scored in penalty kicks to help Husson soccer beat Maine Maritime in the conference semifinals.
Sophomore starting forward Vinny Visconti of North Andover scored one goal for the men's team.
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The Varsity Soccer team of St. Bridget School in Cheshire, won against Mount Carmel/St. Joseph on Friday, October 5, 2012. The team is coached by Dr. Nelson Alino. Pictured here is the team.
Pictured kneeling: Steven Rapillo, Andrew Walton, Gigi Mecca, Jon Parenteau, Juliana Amaral, Giovanna DiRubba, Sarah Nastri, Kiley Harnish, Kian McCormack, Reese Gallagher, and Amy Izzo.
Pictured standing: Charlie Borecki, Rachel Krawiecki, Ashley Pyne, Thomas Dobensky, Patrick Klaas, Hannah Lawlor, and Christian Hakim.
Standing: Dr. Nelson Alino
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Montana Increase Minimum Wage Initiative, I-121 (1996)
The Montana Increase Minimum Wage Initiative, also known as I-121, was an initiated state statute on the November 5, 1996 ballot in Montana, where it was defeated.
I-121 sought to increase minimum wage, from $4.25 to $6.25 by the year 2000
Election results
|I-121 (Increase Minimum Wage)
Official results via: The Montana Secretary of State
Text of measure
The language that appeared on the ballot:
- Since 1991, Montana has followed the minimum wage set by Congress, which is currently $4.25 per hour. This initiative would amend Montana law to re-establish a state minimum wage, unless a higher amount is set by federal law. The minimum wage, exclucing tips, would be:
- - $4.75 per hour beginning January 1, 1997;
- - $5.25 per hour beginning January 1, 1998;
- - $5.75 per hour beginning January 1, 1999; and
- - $6.25 per hour beginning January 1, 2000.
- The minimum wage rate for businesses with $110,000 or less in annual gross sales would remain $4.00 per hour.
- Fiscal Statement:
- Employees receiving an increase in the minimum wage may pay more income tax. However, businesses paying the increased wage are allowed to deduct the increase in full, resulting in a decrease in income and corporation tax revenue. The overall net impact is estimated to be negligible.[1]
See also
External links
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- Montana 1996 Voter Information Pamphlet
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ORAU solicits proposals on fly-ash reuse
Oak Ridge Associated Universities, which is conducting a number of contract activities for TVA related to the massive fly-ash spill in December 2008, is soliciting proposals for commercial reuse of coal fly ash.
According a release issued by ORAU, "The Tennessee Valley Authority will support development of high-volume, commercially viable uses for coal combustion projects." Although the solicitation is related to cleanup efforts at the Kingston Fossil Plant, where the disaster occurred, ORAU said the scope of the request for proposals includes 11 fossil-fuel plants in Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama.
ORAU said the RFP is seeking "technologies, processes and products" that will reduce the total amount of fly ask, bottom ash, boiler slag and "flue gas desulphurization residues" that currently are bound for disposal.
"Proposals should be commercially viable and provide options for the beneficial reuse of the maerial or identify alternative collection methods that reduce the impact of disposal," ORAU said.
Pre-proposals and other activities are being conducted through this Web site.


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BROWNSBURG — The Brownsburg Parks and Recreation Department is offering a public recreational swim program for lap swimmers and families at the Brownsburg High School Aquatic Center.
Designed to help area residents stay active and burn off energy this winter, open swim sessions will be offered from February 11 to April 29 on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 10 to 12 p.m. and two Sundays each month from 1 to 4 p.m. No sessions will be offered during the high school's spring break.
Individual passes for the 28 scheduled sessions are available for $60. Family passes are $100 and accommodate up to four persons. Additional family members are $20 each.
"Recreational swimming is something Brownsburg residents have been asking us for," Parks Director Phil Parnin said. "We are pleased to be able to meet that need through our partnership with the BHS Aquatic Center, and to make it so affordable. Open swim is a great family activity, especially in the winter months, and a family pass lets them play together for just $4 per session."
All sessions will be supervised by certified lifeguards. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent.
Open swim passes are available in time for holiday gift giving. Registration starts Monday, Dec. 12. Register online at www.brownsburgparks.com or visit the Brownsburg Parks office on the second floor of Town Hall between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call 858-4172 for more information.


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Save it for the 10th annual Christmas tree bonfire at Dead Horse Beach in Salem Willows on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
Beginning Wednesday, residents can drop the trees off at the beach or drag them out to the curb for trucks to pick them up. Residents can also bring trees with them Friday night. The city has asked that all decorations and lights be removed.
Residents who attend will also enjoy music and free hot chocolate. The event is sponsored by the Park and Recreation Department and The Gathering at Salem, a local church.
If weather is an issue, the bonfire will be moved to Saturday. For updated information, check www.salem.com.
For anyone who holds on to their tree a little longer, the city will do another curbside collection the week of Jan. 7-11.


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opportunities for minority contractors, Illinois Transportation
Secretary Ann Schneider today announced a major initiative to
boost participation of minority- and women-owned firms in state
"In the past four years we have made great progress in
creating more work for minority- and women-owned businesses,"
Governor Pat Quinn said. "But as I mentioned in my State of the
State speech, we're going to do more. We're working to ensure a
level playing field for all contractors in Illinois, which will
increase our state's global competitiveness and put even more
people to work."
The kick-off for the new initiative took place at the Winning
with the State Business Forum at the Illinois Institute of
Technology. Representatives from IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, the
U.S. Department of Transportation and other key state agencies
conducted workshops to quickly provide crucial information for
small businesses, and a step-by-step guide to the state's
contracting process, including ways of building capacity through
"We are expanding our efforts to reach out and provide
detailed technical assistance to disadvantaged business
enterprise firms, and to other minority- and woman-owned firms
that could qualify for the DBE program, and help these small
businesses more readily qualify for and successfully bid on
state contracts," Secretary Schneider said. "The outreach and
assistance is critical to firms that have the skills and
capabilities to do the work, but may be encountering barriers
within the contracting process itself.
"The kick-off event is the first of several diversity
activities throughout the year to engage the community, provide
resources, and contract and procurement assistance. Having a
solid disadvantaged business enterprise program makes good
business sense. IDOT's DBE program is designed to bring greater
opportunity to small minority-owned and women-owned companies.
We want to empower these job-generating small businesses to
maximize contract participation opportunities."
In 2012, IDOT, one of the state's largest agencies, awarded
$344.2 million in contracts to DBE firms. That figure represents
15.7 percent of the total $2.2 billion in contract awards that
year. IDOT's DBE goal is 22.77 percent.
"We believe this initiative will help us involve more DBE
firms going forward, and enable the state to reach the federal
DBE goal in place," Schneider added.
Women-owned firms received the majority of the DBE contracts
in 2012, totaling $139 million (40 percent), followed by
Hispanic-owned firms with $124 million in contracts (36 percent)
and African-American-owned firms, receiving nearly $50 million
in contracts (14 percent).
Minority participation goals include helping new, emerging or
underperforming DBE firms to acquire skills in marketing and
business management, Schneider said. IDOT also provides
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proposals, take part in training, and build business
relationships that can help them qualify for contracts.
The DBE program is a federally mandated program that provides
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in business. Lockett-Robinson started her career climbing
telephone poles and connecting cables for Comcast to help
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Budget Accommodation Africa Kenya Nairobi Apartments Fortmount Apartment
The apartment was nice, but we were disappointed with it. There weren't toilet seats on two of the toilets, and the one that had a toilet seat, was broken. There were no shower curtains on the showers, making the floor slippery.
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This shared apartment is the best place for traveler on short or extended holiday or business due to it's strategic location.
Fortmount apartment is located next to an ultra modern shopping complex which houses a variety of restaurants, supermarket, bank, ATM machines, retail outlets and much more.
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Warning! warning! Georg and Henry make a deal with the police to rip up all our money! i booked for me and my girlfriend a room for 2 nights! my girlfriend arrive earlier and was afraid why henry ask so many questions about me and her. I arrive during the night and that was ok. The next day we meet george for talking about safari. I told him that we want to stay one night longer and want go first than to massai mara. George forst me to go in the next morning, not one day later! he say to me that he will pick-up us in the next morning at 7:30 and that i can pay in the morning the safari! he ask me if i have the money right now and i say no. I have to arrange it in the evening. When we arrive at the apartment with the money for safari, 5 minutes later comes the police directly to our apartment. They forst me and say i have chemicals things with me for make a bomb and i'm a terrorist! they bring a man in our room and say that is my terrorist partner, but this man was the hole day by side from henry, means a friend from henry. They forst me to take me in the prison or to pay 100.000 shilling! in the ends they go with all my money, That was 90.000 shilling. We are sure that george and henry arrange it! They know about my money and george forst me to have the money in the morning when he will pick us up for safari! Don't book this apartment when y want be secure!!! Every one how will booked it, i wish so many luck like all others wrote here! I booked it about the positiv articles about henry and george, but today i thing that are facts information about this apartment and this bad 2 guys!!!
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The apartment was nice, but we were disappointed with it. There weren't toilet seats on two of the toilets, and the one that had a toilet seat, was broken. There were no shower curtains on the showers, making the floor slippery. We didn't know from the site information that it was on the 5th floor, and we had an 81 year old lady in our group. I would stay again, if these things were addressed ( and if I didn't have an 81 year old with us)
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Sine Mora arrives on XBLA today
Sine Mora, Grasshopper Manufacture's new collaboration with Hungarian studio Digital Reality launches on Xbox Live Arcade today.
The new dieselpunk shooter blends impressive HD visuals, time-bending game mechanics and a beautiful soundscape created by Silent Hill sound designer Akira Yamaoka.
Digital Reality's Balzs Horvth said, "Grasshopper Manufacture holds a high place in the gaming space as true visionaries, and it's well-deserved. We absolutely love working with them, and we couldn't be more proud of Sine Mora. Players are going to be challenged, and when they overcome, they'll know just how brilliant this game truly is."
Sine Mora is an Xbox 360-exclusive title and is available from today on Xbox Live Marketplace for 1200 MS points.


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Braid Society Swap
Members make 6 braid samples connected in some way with the published swap theme. Swap samples are attached to an A4 card which documents the makers design ideas and the techniques used. These are sent to the coordinator who sends five of the samples to other swap members, 1 sample is kept for the Braid Society archives which are often on display at Braid Society events, AGMs and at the shows we attend. Samples are typically 6 inches (15cm) in length. Braid Society members wishing to participate in this years Swap will first need to complete an application form, which will published in the society newsletter. this form is then sent to our coordinator, Anne Dyer.
The Swap is only open to Full Members of the Society.
Long Haul members wishing to take part must upgrade to full membership.
Braid Swap 2011
This year's swap is to fit the title "Rainbow Girl". This will, I hope, come as a relief to those who found working in just white was a brake on their creative powers. You can, of course, use the title as freely as you like, to make a braid for whatever use you fancy, but, for those of you who prefer not to fight against restrictions, and go all wobbly round the edges when faced with limitless freedom, here are some facts about this character. More information about the theme and how to take part can be found in the March issue of the society newsletter. You will need to submit the application form by the end of July and send in your samples by the end of September.
Braid Swap 2010
This year's theme is "Just White". For a change, we thought we would just specify a colour - so the emphasis will be on designing a braid with an interesting texture! If you have an end use in mind for you braid, we would love to hear about it - but if you just want to make an interesting sample, that is fine too! Full details of the Swap will be published in the March 2010 newsletter.
Images of the braids together with their write ups can be downloaded as a PDF file Here
Braid Swap 2009
The theme for this year's Swap - "A Braid for a Delegate ", produced a bumper crop of Swaps.Nineteen members were inspired to take part,which isn't quite a record as we had twenty in 2001, but I think it's the best since then and represents 10 % of our membership, which is encouraging.
By definition, the samples were all straightforward lengths of braid or woven band, but the range of techniques employed was very wide, covering virtually all those we use.
The braids were made using marudai, takadai, ayatakadai, disc and Chinese method. Then there were samples of ply-split, fingerloop and free-end braiding. Tablets, back-strap and inkle looms were used for the woven bands.
As "Braids 2012" is being held in Manchester, at the heart of our once flourishing cotton industry, several members felt that cotton should be the yarn used and some looked for a technique which was part of this country's history in the production of "narrow wares". Colours from the logo were a popular choice for the yarns.
Altogether, I think this year's Swap has provided an interesting and attractive range of samples for the organisers of "Braid 2012" to consider for a "Braid for a delegate".
Images of the braids together with their write ups can be downloaded as a PDF file Here Maureen Jennings - Swap Coordinator
Braid Swap 2008
Thirteen members (one more than last year), including 3 from overseas, took part in this year's swap, yielding an interesting variety of interpretations of the theme - "A fastening".
They could be very broadly put into two categories, a tie and a fastening involving a button, with three exceptions to this generalisation. One of these was a backstrap woven band with a 6 cm length of it used as a "parking place" for sewing needles and these were fastened in place by a beautiful little brass covering. Another consisted of two metal clips, each on the end of a short kumihimo braid which were then joined to form one thick braid of the same structure. The third is best described as a hinge: two woven bands with loops at the edges were placed side by side so that the loops interlocked and a small stick was passed through the loops, thus fastening the two braids together.
A variety of structures were used for the ties. A lucetted braid made around an elastic core for securing a little package was one. Another packaging idea was an 8 strand round kumihimo braid with a little covered ring to make a simple but effective closure to the tie, with a variety of uses. Polyester sewing threads in another 8 strand kumihimo braid produced an attractive strong shoe lace. A Japanese garment closure inspired another kumihimo braid, one of a pair, each with a loop at one end to be put over a button on either side of the garment opening, and the braids tied in a decorative knot. Two cane rings joined by a knotted band made a curtain tie-back.
Knotting featured with the buttons, of which there were three examples. One had been constructed so as to lie flat and was used with a woven buttonhole band attached to a knitted garment. The other two were three-dimensional, one on a loop-braided buttonhole band and the other for use with a little kumihimo braid to make a frog fastening. A York button with a kumihimo braid made another similar fastening. Two wooden beads covered with little seed beads and connected by a short length of beaded tubular herringbone stitch formed an unusual toggle-type fastening for a garment.
It is interesting that there were no takadai braids this time. Disc, marudai, and in one case a square-topped braiding stand were used for the kumihimo braids. Discs seem to be popular because of their simplicity and portability.
Maureen Jennings - Swap Co-ordinator.Swap samples are attached to an A4 card which documents the makers design ideas and the techniques used. If you click on any of the images below, you will see the sample attached to the card. (Members contact details are normally shown on the card, but these have been removed from the images).
- Celia Elliott-Minty - Shoelaces, made on a marudai using polyester sewing thread.
- Margot Lees - Elastic fastener to secure a folded card box. Made on a lucet, using "Stretch Magic" elastic and No.8 perle cotton.
- Jennie Parry - A braid to secure a parcel or serviette, possibly a bracelet or neck piece. Marudai braid, plus plastic circle covered with buttonhole stitching.
- Steve Pretty - A Chinese button. Cord for the button was made on a home made square top braiding stand. Yarn was home dyed silk plus metallic thread.
- Maureen Jennings - A tie-back for a bead curtain. Macrame work using cotton string.
- Anne Dyer - A button strip for the front of a knitted jacket. Knotted 3 ply cord for buttons. Strip is a woven band using same wool as used in jacket. Two wefts are used so that button hole slits can be woven.
- Averil Otiv - A hinge to attach lids on boxes and baskets. Woven paper.
- Margaret Clark - A button and button loop. The button is a stitched Yorkshire button. The loop is braided on a kumihimo disk.
- Anneliese Blase - A Swedish Needle House. The band is woven using a rigid heddle. The brass needle enclosure was made by Anneliese's husband.
- Jenny Thomas - A fastener for a cardigan. Beadwork, including a beaded cord worked in herringbone stitch.
- Pat Michell - A fastener for a jacket. Made using a pair of kumihimo disks, in metallic thread and Japanese silk.
- Sandy Jessett - A haori himo (fastening tie for a Japanese haori jacket). Made on a marudai using Japanese kumihimo silk.
- Ingrid Crickmore - Knotted buttons and a buttonhole band. Loop manipulation braiding using cotton embroidery floss and 5/2 perle cotton.


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Gigantic Turtle Candies
Using a Presto® popcorn popper, pour popcorn into the unit and pop as directed. Remove any unpopped kernels. In large bowl, measure 1 quart popped corn; set aside. In medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, combine caramels, butter and milk; stir until smooth. Meanwhile, on lightly greased wax paper-covered baking sheet, arrange groups of three pecans in a cloverleaf pattern. When caramel is smooth, pour over popped corn, tossing gently to coat. Let stand 2 minutes or until mixture holds its shape when spooned onto nuts. Using two spoons, place mound of caramel coated corn onto the center of each pecan cloverleaf OR roll caramel coated corn into a ball and place onto cloverleaf pattern. Note: You may want to grease your hands lightly with butter or vegetable oil before working with caramel corn mixture. In small saucepan, melt chocolate with shortening; spoon over each caramel mound. Chill 4 hours or overnight.
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Evercore Wealth Management announced the appointment of Allan Kaplan as a managing director and wealth advisor. He is based in San Francisco and reports to Iain Silverthorne.
Kaplan joins Evercore Wealth Management from Merrill Lynch, where he served as an advisor to high net worth families and family offices, responsible for designing and implementing wealth management strategies and constructing investment portfolios. He was previously with Mainstream Investments, managing equity and debt portfolios for private investors. Prior to Mainstream, he was with Goldman Sachs, as an advisor to high net worth individuals and family offices. -Business Wire


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Cape Coral, Fla. — Richard "Dick" Donald Baum, 80, formally of Massachusetts, passed away November 23, in Cape Coral, Fla. He was born in Rockland, Maine. He served honorably in the U.S. Army.
He graduated from the University of Maine with a B.S. in economics. He joined Holyoke Mutual Insurance in Salem. He retired as a Vice President after 25 years and moved to Florida in 1993.
Dick is survived by his wife, Sally; daughters, Mary Baum of Mass, and Amy (Jeff) Robinson of N.H.; and two grandchildren, Margaret and Jack.
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Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D-Dist. 27, West Warwick, Warwick, Coventry) would like her constituents who may be thinking about applying to college or have already made a decision about where to enroll to be aware of the services offered by the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (RISLA).
"As a former college admissions officer, I know that the college application process, especially as it relates to financial aid, can be overwhelming for both prospective students and their parents," said Representative Serpa. "The information and resources available at the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority far exceed what can be learned from a college catalog or website."
RISLA has three locations in Rhode Island, including one at the Warwick Mall. The organization helped more than 10,500 Rhode Islanders with their college planning needs in 2011. Counselors can assist students with planning, saving and financing options, as well as with career searches and college selection while they are still in high school.
"High school students typically begin to decide which college to attend by late winter or spring of their senior year," the representative said. "Accordingly, this is a busy time of year for the counselors at RISLA and they frequently book appointments two or three weeks in advance. I strongly encourage parents and students to call RISLA as soon as possible to make an appointment.
"When employers decide whether or not to locate in Rhode Island, one of the factors important to them is whether or not we have a properly educated workforce armed with the abilities and higher-level thinking skills critical to making their companies a success. When their companies succeed, our residents are employed and those factors combine to improve the overall state of our economy."
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Togo, M. (2009) A systems approach to mainstreaming environment and sustainability in universities : the case of Rhodes University, South Africa. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
This study is influenced by the objectives of the Mainstreaming Environment and Sustainability in African Universities Partnership which aims to enhance the quality and relevance of university education through implementation of Environmental Education and sustainability across university functions and operations. It contributes to Education for Sustainable Development through the development of tools to assess sustainability in higher education, investigating sustainability practices in universities and proposing strategies for improving mainstreaming of sustainability. It also contributes to systems approaches in mainstreaming contextual sustainability challenges in university functions and operations. The aim of the study was to investigate how universities can mainstream sustainability in their functions and operations in response to contextual sustainability challenges in a changing environment using a systems approach. The research was a case study of Rhodes University in South Africa, which is situated in the impoverished Eastern Cape Province. The study involved 12 teaching departments (representing all faculties at the university), four research units and institutes, five managements units, the Estates Division and the Student Representative Council. The theoretical framework of the study draws from a critical realist ontology and systems thinking epistemology. Systems thinking emphasises the interdependencies of phenomena, thus providing the methodology and tools for a systems view of relationships between education and the environmental context in which it is embedded. Critical realism was employed as an underlabourer to systems thinking as it provides for some of the dimensions absent in systems thinking including its depth ontology which facilitates isolating causal factors influencing empirical reality. It recognises that explanation of phenomena can be embedded in history and acknowledges the fallibility of knowledge. The data collection methods employed in the study include a sustainability assessment using a Unit-based Sustainability Assessment Tool developed as part of the study, interviews, content analyses and observations. Data analyses were performed through employing morphogenetic analysis, and inductive, abductive and retroductive modes of inference. The morphogenetic analysis of social transformation/reproduction was employed to trace the historical emergence of sustainability initiatives at Rhodes University. Induction facilitated reorganisation of the data into themes which particularly represent the main sustainability activities at Rhodes University. Abduction, through recontextualising data in a systems thinking framework, enabled further insights into the phenomena. In the study, it enabled use of systems lenses as a framework and led to identification of systemic issues affecting mainstreaming and later, the development of systems thinking approaches in mainstreaming sustainability. Retroduction enabled identification of causal mechanisms which influenced the emergence of sustainability initiatives at the university. The study established that the emergence of sustainability initiatives at Rhodes University followed the 1990 Talloires Declaration and paralleled international institutional developments in relation to environmental and sustainability challenges. Since then, sustainability initiatives have continuously been emerging in various operational dimensions of the university in line with emerging sustainability challenges which resulted in a morphogenetic cycle. The study revealed that Rhodes University has mainstreamed sustainability across the functions and operations of most of the departments/divisions/units forming part of the study, especially in functions like teaching, research, community engagement and operations. There were a few exceptions like the Human Resources Division and to an extent the Research Office/Management Division which are not yet considering sustainability in their operations. While most of the teaching departments had sustainability initiatives in teaching, research and community engagement, there was diversity in the dimension(s) of sustainable development that the departments addressed and this seemed to relate to the disciplinary content of their subjects. In the Estates Division sustainability initiatives included sustainable landscaping, campus environmental management, water and energy conservation initiatives, waste recycling, use of biodiesel, to mention a few. Students were also involved in various sustainability activities especially through voluntary community engagement initiatives. Sustainability initiatives at the university were also discovered to be embedded within and responding to sustainability challenges of the immediate university environment of Makana District. The study unearthed the causal mechanisms enabling and constraining mainstreaming activities at the university. These were found to be embedded in the history and context within which the university is operating, and other factors related to university structures and agency of lecturers, other employees and students. Examples of these factors are unsustainable patterns in society, policies and the need to redress past inequalities. The study noted the existence of systemic issues at the university which need to be addressed to enable and enhance the promotion of a systems approach to mainstreaming: notably, complexity owing to diversity of approaches employed in mainstreaming, the absence of clearly defined university sustainability goals, problems of institutional support and in some cases, disciplinary governing rules which do not leave room for mainstreaming sustainability. The study established the possibility of improving mainstreaming of sustainability through the adoption of more explicit systems approaches. It suggests use of systems models including the systems-environment model, the functions/structure model and the motion picture model in the process. It recommends making the goal of mainstreaming more upfront, developing a shared understanding of sustainability and mapping out/defining contextual sustainable development issues to grapple with. The study also recommends adopting a holistic approach in mainstreaming, making it a campus-wide initiative, involving all students and developing interdisciplinary curricula. It suggests setting up of supporting mechanisms to strengthen, extend and spearhead mainstreaming and enhancement of collaborative work in sustainable development issues.
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
Public Health Agency of Canada http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada http://www.heartandstroke.ca
Aortic regurgitation. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated November 10, 2012. Accessed May 8, 2013.
Aortic valve stenosis (AS) and aortic insufficiency (AI). American Heart Association website. Available at: http://www.heart.org/idc/groups/heart-public/@wcm/@hcm/documents/downloadable/ucm%5F307649.pdf. Published 2009. Accessed May 8, 2013.
Coarctation of aorta. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated June 28, 2012. Accessed May 8, 2013.
Congenital heart defects. Nemours KidsHealth.org website. Available at: http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/heart/congenital%5Fheart%5Fdefects.html . Updated January 2012. Accessed May 8, 2013.
Scognamiglio R, Rahimtoola SH, Fasoli G, Nistri S, Dalla Volta S. Nifedipine in asymptomatic patients with severe aortic regurgitation and normal left ventricular function. N Engl J Med. 1994;331:689.
What are congenital heart defects? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/chd/chd%5Fwhat.html. Accessed May 8, 2013.
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Join us for the opening reception for Paint It! Ellicott City 2013, featuring work created by juried artists during our fourth annual plein air paint-out in Historic Ellicott City. The reception will feature the presentation of juror awards to the artists and a one-night exhibit of artwork created by open paint-out artists.
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text: More than a decade after Ohio's notorious Starboyz burst on the scene, wheelying their fur-covered rat-bikes along I-90 wearing little more than size-88 clown pants, stunters still struggle for respect. Though not considered the scourge of the sportbike scene it once was, street freestyle is still viewed by most motorcyclists as little more than a sideshow to "real" pursuits like roadracing-or even freestyle motocross. The XDL Stunt Riding Championship, led by Randy Grube, is working hard to change this perception, and has made some pretty remarkable strides recently. The organization has sanctioned more than 20 paying competitions since its inception in 2006, and 2010 marked the third year it organized a national championship series, won by Bill Dixon. In addition to its own events, XDL also organized a demonstration at last summer's X-Games-the holy grail of action-sports events-and recently premiered Inside XDL, a TV show airing on the Versus cable network. Street freestyle has officially gone mainstream! Along the way, XDL has helped transform the image of stunters from illicit outlaws to professional athletes. In addition to prize money-more than $250,000 has been given away so far, plus seven motorcycles, miscellaneous merchandise and contingencies-XDL has also helped make paid sponsorship a reality for participating riders. Credible national rankings allow stunt riders to validate their skills and effectively market themselves, making stunting a legitimate career path. Mainstream motorcycle companies including Aprilia, BMW, Ducati and Kawasaki, apparel makers Alpinestars, Icon, Shift and Speed & Strength, plus non-endemics like Red Bull and Monster energy drinks all currently sponsor street freestyle athletes. Top XDL competitor Ernie Vigil cuts a circle wheelie just a few feet away from fans at an after-dark exhibition in downtown Indianapolis. Try getting that close to the action at a roadrace event! Top XDL competitor Ernie Vigil cuts a circle wheelie just a few feet away from fans at an This is the new look of street freestyle: Clapped-out rat-bikes have been replaced by custom-painted, cutting-edge sportbikes with riders fully covered in color-matched protective gear. This is the new look of street freestyle: Clapped-out rat-bikes have been replaced by cust Prize money, sponsorship and TV contracts are all well and good, but a series' success is also measured by the quality of its trophy girls. On that point at least, XDL easily matches MotoGP. Prize money, sponsorship and TV contracts are all well and good, but a series' success is Love it or hate it, the motorcycle industry can't ignore the fact that stunting targets a younger crowd than most other forms of competition. The unique layout of XDL events-which don't require racetracks-makes them more crowd-friendly, too. The season finale (during the Indianapolis MotoGP weekend) was held in the heart of downtown at Indiana War Memorial Park. Next year XDL will do even more urban events, which attract bigger crowds and higher numbers of "non-core" spectators. This ability to reach new markets is something the stagnant motorcycle industry desperately needs. XDL has traveled an uphill road so far, but it seems to be finally hitting its stride. If crowds continue to grow, and prize money and sponsorship opportunities increase, hard-working "stuntahs" might finally garner some respect. After all, pulling a paycheck for busting stand-up wheelies downtown sure beats posting bail after getting busted on the interstate! By Aaron Frank Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A dedication ceremony to honor emergency and public service staff and volunteers will be held on Saturday, August 6 in Waxhaw.
The Town of Waxhaw and the Waxhaw Beautification Committee will begin the program at 10 a.m. at North Main Street near Jackson Street.
Mayor Daune Gardner and Town Manager Michael McLaurin are among those who will speak during the ceremony showcasing and dedicating artwork for the city.
Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Parking is available at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church. The rain date is Sunday, August 7 at 3 p.m. Those interested can RSVP by July 29 to firstname.lastname@example.com or 704-843-2195 ext. 222.


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Former Southend United winger Mitchell Cole dies aged 27
2:16pm Saturday 1st December 2012 in Sport By Chris Phillips
FORMER Southend United winger Mitchell Cole has died, aged 27.
Cole, who was forced to retire from professional football last year due to a rare heart defect, played 37 games for Blues between 2005 and 2007.
The winger was part of the Southend squad that won the League One title in 2006 and was on the bench when Steve Tilson's side beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Carling Cup.
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The annual reorganization meeting for the Bayport-Blue Point Board of Education takes place tonight, Tuesday, at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
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More than poison pills, staggered boards may be more of a deterrent to hostile takeover bids, experts at the Tulane Corporate Law Institute said on Thursday.
"More people walk away from an unsolicited (bid) because of a staggered board than anything else," said Douglas Braunstein, JPMorgan's head of investment banking.
Staggered boards have directors with varied election dates, making it harder to replace an entire slate of directors. Fighting against an entrenched board is a major obstacle for a company exploring a hostile bid.
As the number of poison pills has dropped to the lowest level in 20 years, companies have fewer takeover defenses at the ready to ward of unwanted overtures.
But for a company to keep a poison pill, or shareholder rights plan, constantly in place may be pointless and may provoke the ire of shareholder activists. Instead, companies can invoke a poison pill if and when a hostile bid emerges.
"Pick the battles that are worth fighting. To me, a shareholder rights plan in this environment — it's a tool you can take out of the tool kit at the appropriate time," Braunstein said.
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