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Decent beer selection. Serving New Planet Pale Ale. A little pricey but the crust is very good. Great wait staff. We'll be back for sure.
Pretty good crust. I prefer it "extra crispy". Good selection of toppings including vegan cheese. A bit pricey at $20 for a smallish "medium"
Very good but only one size and a little over priced.
4311 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28403
The Good: The pizza taste great. The staff was able to put my mine to rest about the prep safety and etc. The Bad: Size and Price! When I Opened the box I was like what the what?!? It was small and cost $20!!!
2820 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092
Delicious pizza! It's my favorite gfree pizza! Knowledgable staff, they do an excellent job with gluten free!
16103 Chenal Parkway #900, Little Rock, AR 72211
Our family has fined here many times, however the last visit we were glutened from cross contamination. Beware.
400 West Peachtree St, Spring Street/Ivan Allen Jr Blvd, Atlanta, GA, 30308
Just had lunch here with my family who is half Celiac and half not. Gluten free pizza was awesome! Crust was awesome! Daughter had kids flat bread (has gluten) and loved it. Husband had the jerk chicken sandwich and really loved it as well! Highly recommend!
1451 Coral Ridge Mall #700, Coralville, IA 52241
I haven't had pizza with that flavor since before going GF. They have a special small menu inside the big menu of their strictly GF pizzas with no cross contamination. Bonus - my son loved the gamer decor with all the different colors and lighting.
310 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
My favorite place to get gf pizza. It's expensive, but the crust makes it worth it. Never gotten sick here!
1133 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA, 30144
Been looking all over for a decent gluten free crust, and this place was delicious!!
1 Augusta Street, Suite 101, Greenville, SC, 29601
Love the pizza. Price is high.
309 King Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
pizza celiaca buona. gentile e didponibile il personale.
1451 Coral Ridge Mall #700, Coralville, IA 52241
Two words... Thank you. Thank you for having a pizza that is delicious and tastes like a pizza. I had just about given up. Great experience. I was told they have a separate prep area. I'm a celiac and did not get sick. Well done Mellow Mushroom!! +2... Went back for my birthday and one more time after that. Great experiences!!!
960 Highway 98 East, Suite 112, Destin, FL, 32541
After our party of seven ordered they informed me that they were out of gluten free pizza and offered me a salad while everyone else ate pizza. When we first entered the restaurant I told the employees that I needed to be gluten free, yet they waited until after we ordered to inform me. Not ok.
7915 Vaughn Road, Festival Plaza - Rave Motion Pictures, Montgomery, AL, 36116
I was looking forward to pizza on our way back from the beach. We ordered and found out that they were out of gluten free. It was hard to get excited about my salad while watching my family enjoy their pizzas. To top it off, I started to get sick while leaving the parking lot. Not a great night. I have been here before and was fine and I do love Mellow Mushroom. I guess it's a good idea to call ahead to make sure they have gluten free crust available. It can always be a gamble going out to eat.
301 N McPherson Church Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
Good food, good service, have never gotten sick.
4855 Tanger Outlet Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29418
I've been to several Mellow Mushrooms and not all of them are as careful about cross contamination as they claim to be. I loved this location-they were very careful and super knowledgeable about celiac. I love their GF pizza-sooo yummy!
275 Dogwood Blvd, Flowood, MS, 39232
Separated kitchen area where they even change aprons before they go into it. They don't make the crusts there so less contamination. the pizzas are good, not great, and very expensive. We go for the ability to sit with friends and eat pizza.
1185 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd. SE, Hickory, NC, 28602
This place is just OK. Their gluten free menu doesn't have a ton of options and unfortunately, the pizzas only come in a medium (which are very pricy). Service is definitely lacking in many areas, and the pizza we ordered came out burnt. My husband also asked for no mushrooms in his side salad, and it came with what seemed to be extra mushrooms. For 1 medium pizza, 2 side salads, a kids mac n cheese, and 3 drinks, the total was almost $50. Definitely not worth it. No thank you. Won't be back.
410 Anastasia Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL 32080
This is the best gluten free pizza that I have ever had. Everything is prepared separately and is free of cross contamination. I am very sensitive and had no problems at all. The staff is very well trained and my waiter was wonderful. The waiter reported to us that many people with out allergies come in for the gluten free pizza because it is their favorite. I highly recommend Mellow Mushroom.
2125 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
Crust was definitely gluten free I had the veggie pizza so the sauce either contained gluten or it was cross contaminated. I had one slice and fifteen minutes later I was throwing up for thirty minutes.
275 Dogwood Blvd, Flowood, MS, 39232
They get 5 stars for accommodating celiac & gluten free (friendly & knowledgeable staff, dedicated prep & cook area, etc). They took the GF request VERY seriously. However the pizza simply wasn't that great (2 out of 5 stars). Wife has Celiac & we've eaten here safely without any symptoms. If you need a compromise outing with others who are nonGF, this may be a good spot. But I wouldn't go out of my way expecting a great GF pizza.
11 West Liberty Street, Savannah, GA, 31401
Good pizza, lots of options for toppings.
207 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
No reaction! Very good food staff was okay
205 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37402
Though the gluten-free pizza is not the best I've had, it still was tasty. They are aware of celiac and will do whatever they need to accommodate the allergy.
2485 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Had a great experience here last night. Got the mighty meaty gf pizza and it was delicious! Just notify your server that it is allergy/celiac, not preference, and the kitchen staff will take care of you. Easily the best gf pizza I've had other than what I make at home. Highly recommended.
2485 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
My boys are gluten, dairy, and soy free. I am gluten free. Wonderful gluten free options. The pizza crust was wonderful, it's a 12" pizza crust. They even offer Daiya cheese for dairy free customers.
409 Pooler Pkwy, Pooler, GA 31322
We got the gluten free pizza with gourmet white toppings. Absolutely the best gluten free pizza I've had since having to go gluten free 4 years ago. It was awesome and the staff was very knowledgeable. Our waitress Mary was really on the ball. Will definitely be coming back!!
601 West Peace Street, Raleigh, NC, 27605
Separate GF pizza menu and the pizza was delicious!! Can only get medium size so will cost you about $20 - so go hungry or expect leftovers!
5175 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola, FL, 32503
Always enjoyed this place. Had the pizza with everything on it. No reactions. Be nice if they had a single appetizer for us though.
10725 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
Vegan and gf crust was amazing. I got the mighty meaty pizza and didn't get sick!
19333 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116
Great GF pizza - my favorite is the House Special. Cool atmosphere too!
10959 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL, 33511
Had an amazing gluten free pizza and bought an extra uncooked one to make at home :)) loved the crust!
700 South Rosemary Avenue #100, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Amazing pizza, no reaction. The staff is knowledgable and there is a separate cooking area in the kitchen just for gluten free. All GF pizzas are 12" but are priced the same as regular medium pizzas. I always appreciate not being charged extra because I have Celiac.
903 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
I had the House Special and it was amazing. I've eaten at Mellow Mushroom several times and have never had a problem. I highly recommend it!!
200 North Center Street, Arlington, TX 76011
My children ( including the celiac) love eating here. He's never had a reaction. They like the mighty meaty gluten free.
2485 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Outstanding pizza!! They have a separate prep area. Wait staff was very knowledgable
3555 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803
They have a gluten-free menu, but gladly made a vegan veggie pizza for me glute-free that was not on the special gluten free menu. Delicious!!!
1460 East Augustine Lane, Fayetteville, AR, 72703
Pizza is just ok and extremely expensive. I had a mild reaction and never went back. I love Tim's gluten free crust, it's a lot cheaper and I've never had a reaction, so that's what I stick to!
410 Anastasia Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL 32080
They just get it. They handle the GF pizzas in a separate area. You can have hummus with veggies too. Great atmosphere and someplace my son who has Celiac can go and eat with friends and he's safe.
19333 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116
The best GF pizza I have had other than in Italy. Knowledgeable waitress. Nice atmosphere.
1410 Hudson Bridge Road, Stockbridge, GA, 30281
The pizza was really good. The crust was quite tasty as well. On the menu they mention how seriously they take cross contamination. Overall it was a good experience.
207 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
WOW! I love that on the menu it states"You're no longer a second-class citizen." They are cooking the gf/df pizza in their allergy free kitchen
2230 Cecil Ashburn Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
Great, safe place to eat. The GF pizza is delicious and has never made me sick. I have also had the grilled chicken Caesar salad with no croutons, it's very good and has never made me sick either.
550 East Interstate 30, Rockwall, TX 75032
our favorite pizza place! best of both worlds.. my Celiac gets pizza that is fabulous and my non celiac get regular pizza too! staff is very knowledgeable and friendly!
28 Wall Street, Cartersville, GA 30120
I was a little disappointed. The pizza was ok. As someone with celiac, I rarely get to go out for pizza and am used to paying a lot for my pizza when I do. However, the prices weren't on the menu and I ended up paying over $19 for my just okay pizza. That is just ridiculous in my opinion. I guess I should have asked, but my husband had called there before we went to ask questions to see if the pizza was celiac safe, and asked about price range. He was told pizza would cost around $11. I feel like I was tricked into paying $20 for a little pizza.
2485 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Dedicated kitchen space for gluten free. Only option is pizza. Multiple topping options. They use smart flour gluten free pizza crust. Best service we've had in the area. Manager was even aware of the order and checked everything was ok with us. We ordered the gourmet white was delicious! Best gluten free pizza.
903 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
They have a separate kitchen for gluten free. Pizza is the only option. They use smart flour gluten free crust. Multiple topping options. Ordered the mighty meaty and was delicious.
8746 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, FL, 32408
Great restaurant! Gluten free pizza is great and since I have a dairy allergy too, I'm so excited they have cheese-free cheese!
903 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Awesome pizza great service. The ingredients for the crust were on the menu along with their policy.
2485 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Excellent service and menu, also dairy free. My husband and I enjoyed a pizza together - amazing!
409 Pooler Pkwy, Pooler, GA 31322
They have their own gluten free menu as well as the Omission beer, ciders and drinks that are gluten free. They keep the gluten free dough separate from everything else. They don't keep certain toppings from cross contamination (mushrooms) so just ask and the staff will be helpful!!
410 Anastasia Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Excellent GF White Pizza and also GF Chesse Pizza! Great Manager Amber and Bartender Tim! We'll be back!!
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Our Bird Club will have an exhibit at New Quarter Park's Cabin Fever event Saturday, March 24. The event goes all day with a variety of activities, including our regular 4th Saturday bird walk at 7 am led by Bill Williams. Other activities in the morning: kayak races; bike rides; disc golf and more. The exhibitors will be displaying from 12 pm - 3 pm.
Join us Wednesday, March 21 for Big Year Chronicles, a presentation by Mark Adams that will survey books about birding Big Years that have been published since Roger Tory Peterson and James Fisher chronicled their 1953 field trip around North America in Wild America. Mark will highlight the classic Big Year books, and describe some lesser-known gems. Every Big Year book describes an ambitious bird watching adventure that was challenging, entertaining, educational, obsessive and occasionally dangerous. The Big Year territories covered by ambitious bird watchers include individual U.S. states, the American Birding Association Area, entire countries and continents, and even the world.
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Can you believe we're already more than half way through January! I know folks that went ahead and made New Year's resolutions are already cringing at the ones they've broken or have to "look forward" to. If making resolutions is your thing then all the power to you but I'm taking a different approach this year.
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ORLANDO, Fla. An alleged escort was arrested and charged with attempted murder for biting a man's genitals in an Orange County hotel room, deputies said.
Authorities were called to the Crestwood Suites on University Boulevard after 2 a.m. Tuesday by callers who reported hearing screaming and growling from a room on the second floor.
I literally thought there was a beast inside this place, said hotel guest Evette Mays.
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When the snow flies in Salt Lake, many people look east and literally take to the hills in search of outdoor exercise, scenic views, and solitude. All this and more can be found in the overlooked winter playground that lies west. Nestled in the Great Salt Lake, an hour's drive from Salt Lake City but worlds away in atmosphere, Antelope Island State Park is an ideal one-day getaway. Don't be dissuaded by the cooler temperatures; in winter this easily accessible island has a lot to offer those who cross the causeway.
Surrounded by the fifth saltiest body of water in the world, Antelope Island sports no less than 40 natural springs that support an abundance of flora and fauna. Bison dot the snow and grass covered hills, mule deer flick their ears, native antelope play, and coyote howls carry on the crisp air. Porcupines slumber in trees lining the road to Garr Ranch while birds flit, soar, call and congregate. Nowhere else in Utah will you see such diverse wildlife so close to dense population. Bring your binoculars.
Hiking is a wonderful way to explore and take in vistas of the Great Salt Lake, the unbroken wall of the Wasatch, and the austere Oquirrhs, blanketed in snow. Stroll along the beach or hike 2,000 feet to the top of Frary Peak. With an area of 42 square miles, there truly is an option for everyone. For those not inclined to brave the chill, you can see plenty from the comfort of your warm car.
Organized tours and hikes are available year round for those wanting a guide. Two such activities are scheduled in December. The Mushroom Springs Hike on Dec. 14 and 28 leads to a bald eagle winter roost. A Full Moon Hike to Buffalo Point on the Winter Solstice, Dec. 21, is sure to show the park in a new light.
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Published: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 11:31 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 11:31 p.m.
Batts' strong effort in vain
DAVIDSON | UNCW's Mat Batts tied his career high with 11 strikeouts in a complete game effort, but Davidson's Ryan Lowe won a pitchers' duel, 2-1, in college baseball action on Friday.
The win snapped a 10-game losing streak for the Wildcats, who improved to 9-19.
The Seahawks, meanwhile, dropped their second straight outing to fall to 21-10.
It was just the second time this season UNCW has dropped back-to-back games.
Batts (4-2) was saddled with the loss, allowing two runs on five hits and a pair of walks.
'Harry's Game' on Saturday
The UNCW men's soccer team will hold an exhibition game with North Carolina at 7 p.m. Saturday to raise funds for a soccer program for special-needs children.
Admission at UNCW Soccer Stadium is free for fans 15 and under and $5 for all others. The game is named for UNCW coach Aiden Heaney's son Harry, who was born with Down syndrome last April.
For more on Harry, go to our UNCW blog: DubHub.Blogs.StarNewsOnline.com.
In other UNCW sports
Kyle Barbour posted top-10 marks in both hammer and discus throws at the Pepsi Florida Relays in Gainesville. Clarissa Perkins led the UNCW women in the throws when she placed fifth in the discus (150-7).
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Position: HB-FB
Height: 6-2 Weight: 215 lbs.
Born: July 17, 1938 in Goodlettsville, TN
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Next month on Janurary 3rd - Feburary 5th the shiny legendary beasts will be released at GameStop one at a time every week. Besides being shiny, the beasts also have special moves. Raikou will have Aura Sphere, Suicune will have Sheer Cold, and Entei will have Flare Blitz. Also, these events will allow you to catch Zoroark in the new Pokemon Black and White games.
Finally, the movie Zoroark Master of Illusions will be on cartoon network February 5th.


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September 1
On September 1, 1907, labor leader Walter Reuther was born in Wheeling.
On September 1, 1777, Native Americans attacked a militia force at Fort Henry.
On September 1, 1671, explorers Thomas Batts and Robert Fallam embarked on an expedition that would result in the discovery of the New River.
September 2
The West Virginia Agricultural College, later named West Virginia University, began its first term on September 2, 1867.
September 3
On September 3, 1966, President Lyndon Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson spoke at the dedication of the Summersville Reservoir.
September 4
The Battle of Blair Mountain, the culmination of the largest armed insurrection in the United States since the Civil War, ended on September 4, 1921.
September 5
A party led by Virginia Lieutenant Governor Alexander Spotswood, exploring lands in western Virginia, reached the crest of the Appalachian Mountains on September 5, 1716.
September 6
On September 6, 1894, one of the biggest gas wells ever drilled was completed on Moses Spencer's farm on Indian Creek, Tyler County.
On September 6, 1902, President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt spoke in Wheeling.
September 7
Senate President Larry Tucker resigned from office on September 7, 1989.
September 8
Frontiersman Daniel Boone ran his last survey in the Kanawha Valley on September 8, 1798.
September 9
On September 9, 1803, Meriwether Lewis departed from Wheeling on the first leg of the Corps of Discovery's expedition to explore western lands purchased from France.
September 10
The Battle of Carnifex Ferry was fought on September 10, 1861.
September 11
On September 11, 1924, the Terra Alta-Kingwood Road, now part of State Route 7, was officially opened.
September 12
On September 12, 1782, Elizabeth Zane made a daring run to procure gunpowder for the defenders of Fort Henry, who were besieged by a Native American force.
September 13
On September 13, 1974, Kanawha County schools were closed in the wake of violence in the county's textbook controversy.
September 14
Union General Jesse Lee Reno, the highest ranking Federal officer from present-day West Virginia in the Civil War, was killed in action on September 14, 1862, at the Battle of South Mountain.
September 15
Monisgnor Thomas Acquinas Quirk died in Lewis County on September 15, 1937.
September 16
On September 16, 1795, President George Washington wrote Secretary of War Timothy Pickering proposing that the federal government establish an armory and arsenal at Harpers Ferry.
September 17
Presidential candidate George McGovern campaigned in Huntington on September 17, 1972.
September 18
Alderson Academy opened on September 18, 1901.
September 19
On September 19, 1907, a meeting called by Governor William Dawson to discuss immigration to West Virginia was quickly adjourned amidst speculation that its termination was due to the presence of UMWA president John Mitchell.
September 20
On September 20, 1882, West Virginia University president William Lyne Wilson was nominated as the Democratic candidate for the United States House of Representatives from the Second District.
September 21
Prominent educator J. McHenry Jones, whose novel Hearts of Gold was the first published by an African-American in West Virginia, was installed as principal of the West Virginia State Colored Institute on September 21, 1898.
September 22
On September 22, 1911, jail sentences for a gang of counterfeiters from Mercer County were announced in a federal court sitting in Huntington.
September 23
On September 23, 1938, the Mingo Oak, estimated to date before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas, was cut down.
September 24
Republican presidential candidate Dwight D. Eisenhower and vice presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon met in Wheeling on September 24, 1952, to determine whether Nixon would remain on the ticket.
September 25
On September 25, 1992, representatives of Snowshoe and Silver Creek resorts announced a preliminary agreement to merge operations.
September 26
On September 26, 1928, truck driver Ray Tenney of Buckhannon was killed when his gasoline truck broke through the floor of a covered bridge in Upshur County.
On September 26, 1936, a train wreck occurred in Hemphill, McDowell County.
September 27
On September 27, 1777, Captain William Foreman and a company of Hampshire County militia were ambushed by Native Americans in the "Narrows," south of Wheeling.
September 28
On September 28, 1948, the Freedom Train stopped in Bluefield.
September 29
Authoress Rebecca Harding Davis died on September 29, 1910.
September 30
On September 30, 1957, a group of students at Matoaka High School walked out in protest over school integration.
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As the class name suggests, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce inflammation but are not related to steroids which also reduce inflammation. NSAIDs work by reducing the productio"...
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- NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may be at a greater risk. (See WARNINGS.)
- INDOCIN (indomethacin) is contraindicated for the treatment of peri-operative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (see WARNINGS).
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- NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious gastrointestinal events. (See WARNINGS.)
INDOCIN (indomethacin) * is supplied in three dosage forms. Capsules INDOCIN (indomethacin) for oral administration contain either 25 mg or 50 mg of indomethacin and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 3, gelatin, lactose, lecithin, magnesium stearate, and titanium dioxide. Suspension INDOCIN for oral use contains 25 mg of indomethacin per 5 mL, alcohol 1%, and sorbic acid 0.1% added as a preservative and the following inactive ingredients: antifoam AF emulsion, flavors, purified water, sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid to adjust pH, sorbitol solution, and tragacanth. Suppositories INDOCIN for rectal use contain 50 mg of indomethacin and the following inactive ingredients: butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, edetic acid, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 3350, polyethylene glycol 8000 and sodium chloride. Indomethacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory indole derivative designated chemically as 1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indole-3-acetic acid. Indomethacin is practically insoluble in water and sparingly soluble in alcohol. It has a pKa of 4.5 and is stable in neutral or slightly acidic media and decomposes in strong alkali. The suspension has a pH of 4.0-5.0. The structural formula is:
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All the best of the Parisian catwalks and a look behind the scenes at the big names in Haute Couture. Every Friday at 10.20 am Paris time.
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"There has to be evil so that good can prove its purity above it."
- Guatama Buddha
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~ I have said nothing because there is nothing I can say that would describe how I feel as perfectly as you deserve it. -- Kyle Schmidt ~
~Silence is one of the hardest arguments to refute. -- Josh Billings ~
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Countdown to Restaurant Week 2012 (Part 2-7)
Published Apr 11, 2012, 11:38am - (Updated Oct 30, 2012, 1:37pm)
In the second of a seven-part feature, we continue focusing on the $299-menu restaurants that will participate in this year's Restaurant Week, May 15 - 31. We will continue with the $189-menu participants and wrap up the series with all restaurants participating in Restaurant Week for the first time. Did you miss the first part? Look for a link at the bottom of the page!
When a restaurant as eclectic as La Leche commits in advance to a specific menu for Restaurant Week (chef Alfonso Cadena usually makes up the menu on a daily basis) you can expect something truly spectacular. Last year, the unique restaurant received the "Best Restaurant Concept" award from Travel + Leisure magazine in Mexico City.
One of the most beautiful resorts in Puerto Vallarta, the CasaMagna Marriott has chosen to participate with Las Casitas in this year's Restaurant Week. The outdoor restaurant offers spectacular sunset views with its beachfront location, making it an ideal choice for folks in Marina Vallara or surrounding communities.
Built on top of a cliff in Puerto Vallarta's scenic South Shore (just north of Boca de Tomatlán), Le Kliff not only features amazing sunset views and top-notch cuisine. It is one of the most sought-after oceanfront wedding destinations in Mexico. It's massive palapa encloses the main dining area, while other, more private dining areas, are also available upon request.
As beautiful a location as its cuisine, Nicksan is the result of a unique fusion of Japanice and Mexican cuisines, devised by its owners, Angel Carbajal and Masayuki Niikura. A must-visit in Los Cabos since 1994, Nicksan has contributed in raising the bar for gourmet restaurants in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit.
By providing an array of authentic Mexican cuisine favorites in a warm, feel-good atmosphere, Alfredo González and Julie Guerrero's No Way José! has quickly become a must-visit restaurant in colonia Emiliano Zapata, where live music helps create a festive ambiance in its two seating areas: a spacious al fresco terrace and a more intimate room downstairs.
Prime 159's unique penny floor is reason enough to start a conversation. It's entire main seating area is covered with them! However, you may also chose to dine outside, its spacious terrace offering a broad view of Nuevo Vallarta's water canals. Regardless, this steakhouse's commitment to the finest cuts of USDA beef, along with fresh seafood, are exemplary.
With its two locations (Nuevo Vallarta and Marina Vallarta) Porto Bello is an ideal choice for Italian food devotees. And this is no surprise, as the restaurant first opened its doors in Marina Vallarta in 1989. A variety of family-style recipes and homemade pastas and sauces, make this an ideal restaurant for lunch or dinner.
In part three of this feature we will feature of the $299-menu restaurants participaticipating in Restaurant Week.


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Isaiah Ramon Stanback
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Height: 6-3 Weight: 216 lbs.
Born: August 16, 1984 in Seattle, WA
High School: Garfield
College: Washington (school history) (Stanback college stats)
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TUCSON, Ariz. – University of Arizona women's golf earned a third-place finish at the Windy City Collegiate Classic on Tuesday. Hosted by Northwestern, the three-round, two-day event was held at Northmoor Country Club (par 71, 6,108 yards) in Highland Park, Ill.
USC won the event with a score of 853 (+1). Oklahoma State finished second with an 855 (+3). Arizona and Stanford shared third place with scores of 857 (+5). The Wildcats collected daily rounds of 285, 279 and 293.
Arizona sophomore Lindsey Weaver won the individual medal with a score of 208 (-5). She carded rounds of 70, 69 and 69 for her best tournament score of her Wildcat career. Weaver's win, also her highest finish as a Wildcat, is Arizona's first medal since Manon Gidali won the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational in March 2013. Weaver moved from tied for third to first from rounds two to three.
"I think, individually, my rounds were pretty good," Weaver said. "I got off to some rocky starts in the second and third rounds but I was able to make some birdies and keep myself in contention the whole time. The course was in great condition but got a little windy in the second and third rounds."
"As a team, we are a little disappointed with our third-place finish," Weaver added. "We struggled a little today in the final round but we will definitely keep improving in the next few weeks so we can pull out a win in our next tournament in Wilmington."
Juniors Kendall Prince and Andrea Vilarasau shared a six-way tie for ninth place. Prince's score of 216 (+3) came from rounds of 69, 71 and 76. Vilarasau shot rounds of 73, 69 and 74.
Freshman Jessica Vasilic finished in a seven-way tie for 29th place. She shot rounds of 73, 70 and 78, good for a score of 221 (+8). Junior Manon Gidali finished in a five-way tie for 50th place. She scored a 227 (+14) with rounds of 78, 75 and 74.
Arizona will compete next at the Landfall Tradition, hosted by UNC Wilmington, Oct. 25-27. Live scoring can be found at golfstat.com throughout the tournament. For continued coverage of Arizona Wildcat women's golf, follow the team on Twitter @UAWomensGolf, at Facebook.com/ArizonaWomensGolf or visit ArizonaWildcats.com.


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Gearing up for their new album, Wu-Tang has released a new single to whet our palates. "Laced Cheeba" features Ghostface, Sean Price, Trife Diesel, and is produced by Noah Rubin. Complete with Kung-Fu intro, "Laced Cheeba" is the perfect dungeon-esque rap tune that'll make you want to throw up the Wu like it's 1997. The group will release its 6th studio album, Legendary Weapons, on July 26th.
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ZF-2850: CLONE -namespace changed to inputNamespace (see trackers 2280 and 2460) - Documentation not up to date
I had options in zend_filter_input which contained more default namespaces. Upgrading to 1.0.4 broke my unit tests because of namespace becoming inputNamespace. I've changed the problem in my code. The docs should be changed or backwards compatibility should be kept.
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KENNESAW, Ga. (October 26, 2005) - The ETSU women's soccer team wrapped up conference play on Wednesday with a 4-0 lose to Kennesaw State. The Bucs fall to 8-10, 4-6 in the A-Sun, while Kennesaw improves to 12-3-1, 8-2-0 in the A-Sun.
Jenae Gzehoviak and Laura Tucker each scored two goals for the Owls.
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ETSU is fifth in the conference and will advance to next weekend's conference tournament at Gardner-Webb. Play begins Thursday, November 4th and continues through Saturday, November 5th.
The Bucs will finish up regular season play this weekend as they host Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Oct. 29, beginning at 2:00 p.m., at the Liberty Bell Soccer Complex for senior day.


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Environmental Pillar of Social Partnership
- Date submitted: 1 Nov 2011
- Stakeholder type: Major Group
- Name: Environmental Pillar of Social Partnership
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Full Submission1. Introduction The Environmental Pillar of Social Partnership in Ireland welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Rio +20 Conference on Sustainable Development. The Environmental Pillar is one of the 5 National Social Partners established by the Irish Government to enable civil society interaction with government. The Environmental Pillar is an advocacy coalition made up of 27 national Irish environmental NGOs. The major outcomes of the Rio Conference in 1992 ?The Earth Summit? included the Rio Declaration, Agenda 21, and the Sustainable Forest Principles. For the first time at international level, it was agreed that economic development must incorporate principles like environmental sustainability, public participation, human rights and poverty reduction. The outcomes of the Earth Summit made it clear that protection of the environment was essential for the well-being of societies and the economic systems that they create. The fundamental concept of sustainable development has evolved since and is best described by means of the ?Russian doll model?. This model shows human society evolving from and entirely reliant on the environment from whence it came. It also shows the economic systems that were created by humanity as a subset of human society and one that can be and has been changed to suit the needs of the time. Human Society emerged from, and is entirely reliant for its survival on, the natural environment. Economic systems are created to serve society and can be changed by society. Human society on its present course, with a rapidly growing population, and with an economic system based on an ever increasing use and abuse of natural resources, is destined to destroy the natural systems on which it relies. In recent developments, a Universal Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth has been drafted and the Ecuadorean Constitution (2008) and Bolivia's Law of the Rights Of Mother Earth (2011) both now recognise the Rights of Nature. ?in an interdependent living community it is not possible to recognize the rights of only human beings without causing an imbalance within Mother Earth.? Some progress has been made since 1992 including through the elaboration of regional, national and local sustainable development strategies, the adoption of a binding agreement on Climate Change, the progression of the Convention on Biological Diversity and associated international, national and local biodiversity Action Plans, and the ratification of the Aarhus Convention on environmental democracy by 44 states in the UNECE region. In developing countries, the Rio Declaration allowed for the incorporation of Human Development considerations and greatly influenced the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) agenda. However wealth is increasingly concentrated in the hands of a small percentage of the population, undermining the sense of solidarity necessary for concerted efforts to resolve the global crises of poverty, environmental degradation and economic chaos. Overall, though, 20 years on, tangible change has been negligible as evidenced by the collection of global crises today: crises in democracy, global economics and finance, climate change, accelerating biodiversity loss and food security. While much has been achieved through the MDGs, sadly over 1 billion people continue to live in absolute poverty worldwide while the international framework which is expected to help them is fragmented and incoherent. Agenda 21 has largely been paid only lip service, and has failed to integrate the key challenges of sustainable development in to various sectors. The Convention on Biological Diversity has driven some progress and raised profile of the global biodiversity crisis however biodiversity loss continues at an unprecedented rate. The Sustainable Forest Principles are still not being implemented or progressed. Even though the agenda for the Rio +20 conference is somewhat restrictive and lacking in vision, the 20th anniversary still represents a major opportunity for states to re-commit to and prioritise the fulfilment of the principles which underpin the Rio Declaration and to agree and implement a programme which moves humanity forward in that direction. However, political will to fulfil commitments has waned since 1992 and the institutional framework for making real progress on sustainable development is inadequate. For this to change, the involvement of major groups and stakeholders will be critical in the preparatory process and in the conference itself, as civil society will play a central role in gathering support and momentum for dealing with the global challenges discussed there. Civil society will also bring knowledge, expertise and resources as well as advocacy skills that will promote the environmental and developmental priorities and obligations, helping to ensure the following outcomes as the absolute minimum required to tackle the many crises facing humanity and nature: 1.1 an explicit expression of the need for a seismic shift in the prevailing economic model to one based on the understanding of the limits to growth, together with an outline mechanism for moving towards a new model; 1.2 a reiteration of commitment to implement the principles of sustainable development contained in the Rio Declaration of 1992, together with timelines for action; 1.3 a clear statement that sustainable development will underpin the narrative for a ?post Millennium Development Goals? framework; 1.4 a declaration of the rights of nature. 2. Responses to specific questions 2.1. What have been the main successes/failures in progressing sustainable development since the Earth Summit in 1992; what are the key remaining gaps and how do you think Ireland should best address these issues? 2.1.1. Cross-cutting Issues If humanity is to survive and flourish then the kind of radical thinking that marked the Earth Summit needs to be turned into action. Twenty years on, the public and the public authorities at all levels of governance still need to be informed and educated about the real issues that face them. The ?bread and circuses? that make up much of what is provided by both the public and privately owned media, together with their continual reference to members of the public as ?consumers?, drives society further towards the brink of social and environmental collapse. The continual and inexplicable emphasis on basing all decisions on the pursuit of continual GDP growth underlies this myopic drive towards the destruction of our life support systems. The measurement of our success as a society needs a new yardstick based on well-being and environmental integrity. We need to measure qualitative not quantitative growth. The main failure then has been the lack of integration of the principles of the Rio Declaration and Agenda 21 in to all sectors and policy drivers (e.g. finance, construction and development, energy, transport planning, agriculture and forestry. By contrast and taking Principle 10 of the Declaration as a positive example of where action has occurred, the UNECE countries together with the Environmental NGOs developed the Aarhus Convention in 1998. This regional convention has had and is continuing to have significant impacts on EU governance as well as on that of the 44 Parties. However Ireland, some 13 years later, remains the only EU country yet to ratify it. Despite this latter fact, in 2008, Ireland decided to be the lead country in the establishment of the Aarhus Convention Taskforce on Public Participation a body that has the potential to lead the way in developing all aspects of civil society engagement with decision-making, at a time in history when it is absolutely essential to develop new ways of having conversations. The implementation of agreements and commitments on Sustainable Development emanating from the Earth Summit has been disappointing. Compliance and enforcement procedures are at best inadequate and in most cases non-existent. RIO+20 presents an opportunity to revisit agreements and commitments made in 1992 and to consider how we will deliver on these, both collectively and individually. Furthermore governments will be expected to make firm commitments on how to tackle emerging issues.3 Ireland could lead the way by for example in promoting compliance and enforcement procedures/mechanisms, and new approaches to tackling emerging issues. Ireland must show the political will to fulfil commitments made in 1992. The establishment of Comhar as the National Sustainability Council with its 5 stakeholder pillars was one of the shining lights in the general gloom during the property bubble ?boom?. Sadly the Council is to be disbanded in December 2011. Some of the functions and resources of Comhar are to be transferred to the National Economic and Social Council (NESC). Whilst it is a major step forward that the issue of sustainability is now to be discussed and researched in NESC which is an advisory body directly to the Government, it is currently unclear how much of the valuable work initiated by stakeholders within Comhar will continue, including the Biodiversity Forum, and the Ramsar committee. The Biodiversity Forum exists to monitor the implementation of the National Biodiversity Plan. The new Plan has recently been signed by cabinet and is due to be published very soon. The National Biodiversity Plan outlines Ireland?s actions to fulfil CBD commitments that arose from the Rio Earth Summit to halt the loss of biodiversity, as well as actions to be taken by various state agencies to address the biodiversity commitments and some of the major ECJ rulings against Ireland on compliance with the Birds and Habitats Directives. It is enormously important to continue to facilitate stakeholder participation in the delivery of the new National Biodiversity Plan and in the monitoring of the implementation of the plan. The Forum has been run as a working group of Comhar and as such will now need to be housed and appropriately resourced elsewhere if Ireland is to ensure successful delivery of the NBP actions. If, as proposed, Comhar is being subsumed in to NESC, then the Biodiversity Forum should also be run as a working group of NESC. This would be likely to facilitate improved participation of the social partners in the implementation of the National Biodiversity Plan. Similarly, the Ramsar Committee should also be considered in the new arrangements. ENFO (the Environmental Information Office), once an international example of best practice in information dissemination, was effectively axed in all but name in 2009. ENFO was a well known and utilised source of environmental information. If we are to see growing public awareness of the likely impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and degradation of essential services provided by the environment (?ecosystem services?), then a well-resourced environmental awareness strategy is needed to replace ENFO. The roll out of additional ENFO points is a welcome development although these will need to be more active and more dynamic in their approach to disseminating environmental information and education than is currently the case. Environmental NGOs have been very successful in providing environmental education, in a manner that facilitates real public engagement at minimal cost. This should point towards greater resourcing and inclusion of these groups in the making and implementation of an environmental awareness strategy. Involving the public in decision-making requires as a prerequisite both active and passive availability of information. Involving the public is essential to the effectiveness of the hard decisions that will have to be made over the years ahead. 2.1.2 General Areas of Concern Some general areas that have not received the attention they badly need include: 126.96.36.199 Implementation of European environmental law has been extremely poor in Ireland, with 6 ECJ cases currently open against Ireland for failures to implement wider ranging environmental safeguards including EIA and biodiversity protection. This is a strong indicator of Irelands lack of strategic and resourced approach to strengthening sustainable management of our natural environment and is one of the key isues that needs to be addressed by Ireland to achieve the SD objectives. 22.214.171.124 GDP is a totally inadequate measure of progress or development. Unfortunately there is very little political will or commitment to change this, nor a sense of urgency to achieve goals set in 1992. There is still no widely accepted environmental index or measure. 188.8.131.52 We rarely see equity mentioned as a necessary ingredient for achieving sustainable development. 22.214.171.124 There needs to be greater investment into public involvement in sustainable development. The institutional framework to catalyze this is very important at local, national and international levels. 220.127.116.11 Education, information and participation generally relies more on the informal sector than the formal sector we need to work to change this. 188.8.131.52 Business and Industry are central to our lives and there are great opportunities as well as great obligations. Since RIO 1992 there has been much erosion of state influence and regulation. 18.104.22.168 The social partners must be actively involved in greening the work environment. 188.8.131.52 A policy framework to make technology available to Less Developed Countries is needed. This would for example contribute to a sense of equity. 2.1.3 Energy and Climate Since 1992, Ireland has made limited progress in the area of clean energy and actually gone backwards in terms of climate change. Current projections indicate that Ireland will only meet its Kyoto obligations as ?a direct result of the current economic recession? and is likely to miss annual obligations under the EU?s 2020 target after 2015.4 Advances in the share of renewables in Ireland?s energy mix are welcome but are clearly not sufficient in terms of delivering overall greenhouse gas emissions reductions. Energy efficiency measures are also progressing but need to be accelerated if Ireland is to meet its international emissions reduction targets. Energy policy must integrate climate change concerns if greenhouse gas reduction targets are to be met. Energy policy should also address the challenge of energy security. In 1990 Ireland imported 68% of its energy and this has increased to 89% in 2008, peaking at 91% in 2006. Moreover, Ireland is heavily dependent on the importation of oil and gas which leaves it very vulnerable to increases in the prices of these commodities on the international markets. The work of the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland in promoting the move away from fossil fuels and reducing energy inefficiencies has been a positive if limited force. Work on an energy ?pay as you save scheme? should lead to a pilot soon. 2.1.4. Local Agenda 21 The establishment of the County and City Development Boards as the engines of Local Agenda 21 would have been a positive step, but the limited terms of reference given to them left them largely without an environmental remit. Efforts made by the Environmental Pillar to introduce Sustainability into the actions of these bodies are generally being greeted by the members of the Boards with interest and by some with enthusiasm. However, unlike the movement to add social inclusion to the work of the CDBs, there is no significant support from Government for the move to incorporate sustainability into their Terms of Reference. Sustainable Development: A Strategy for Ireland, published in April 1997, provided for local authorities to complete Local Agenda 21 Plans for their areas. Each county council and county borough was to have a designated Local Agenda 21 Officer, and these were to be networked at regional and national levels. Sadly this strategy achieved very little, and needs to be reviewed and replaced with a new strategy at the earliest possible time. There are good examples of local authorities taking local initiatives, such as Dublin City Council, Roscommon County Council etc. The role of county and city based Community Forums needs to be enhanced in order for the wider community to engage with the governance structures more effectively at the local level. 2.1.5. New Directions for Ireland Instead of trying to get from the earth as much as we can, as fast as we can, paying as little as we can to get it, we must start trying to nurture it, like we would a bountiful garden. Ireland with a relatively small, well-educated population should avoid invasive/destructive technologies/industries. GM food crops and Hydrological Fracturing ?fracking? (for oil/gas) are examples of technologies that give short term monetary gains to a few, and cause long-term problems/crises for humanity, biodiversity and planet. The Earth is the living system that sustains our species. All living systems have their limits; and the complex biosphere that supports us is gradually being pushed towards a number of very serious tipping points. 2.2. What contribution can the current focus on the green economy contribute to advancing sustainable development, particularly from an Irish perspective? 2.2.1. Green Economy A ?green economy?, by itself, does not incorporate many of the other core principles of sustainable development. A ?sustainable? development model must not just respect environmental boundaries, but also promote social justice, reduce poverty and inequality, encourage inclusive and participatory decision- making and be based on clear principles and mechanisms for accountability. Furthermore, the definition of a green economy proposed by the UNEP and supported by the European Commission does not represent a significant departure from the current economic model which is driven by the over- consumption of scarce natural resources. While the promotion of the ?green economy? may well move states towards sustainable development, its reliance solely on efficiency (as per Europe 2020 Strategy) fails to address the fundamental change required to move to sustainability. A green economy can be seen as one which is low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive. Our existing economic model and our current focus on it will not deliver a green economy.6 Many hi-tech aspects of the ?business as usual? Green Economy include the use of ?rare earths?, the reserves of which are in countries with large indigenous hi- tech industries such as China, or in conflict zones such as the Congo. Other reserves are in countries where the EU is attempting to undermine the development of local industries through forcing the removal of export duties on raw materials. There are many ethical and sustainability issues here. Ireland must collaborate with the other states in tackling the many accelerating global crises. The participants at the Rio+20 Conference must work to establish mechanisms to protect the less developed countries and the global biosphere from the kind of resource grabbing that is the latest expression of colonisation, exploitation and empire building. In a green economy market prices must adequately reflect environmental costs, and fiscal policy must shift taxation from work to resource consumption. 18.104.22.168. A ?green? economic system must promote social equity, gender equity and inter-generational equity. A truly sustainable ?green economy? functions within the limits of the planet, and ensures a fair distribution of resources among all countries and social groups - as well as between men and women. We need an economy that provides incentives for zero-waste, low-carbon economies that enhance and restore the natural environment, while also providing new ?green? livelihoods, employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for women as well as men. The 10 Year Framework Programme (10-YFP) on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP)7 implementation should be an important part of the basis of for the development of Green Economy policies. 2.2.2. Climate and Energy The green economy should represent the internalisation of climate change and clean energy issues into each national economy, in addition to other environmental concerns. The focus on the benefits of moving towards a low carbon, energy efficient economy and the accompanying business opportunities is important but should not detract from the fundamental objectives of avoiding catastrophic climate change, decarbonising the energy sector and addressing the risks of energy security. 2.2.3. Agriculture The agricultural sector in many parts of the world needs thorough review from the perspective of the green economy and maintaining food security for all, preserving the natural capital of the land and its biodiversity resources, and promoting resource efficiency. There is a particular need to manage and conserve water resources better. New targets are needed in these areas. Effective measures for better, more transparent functioning of agricultural markets should be introduced. The volatility of and unacceptable increase in food prices must be combated. The use of renewable resources in energy production must not happen at the expense of global food supply. Security of food supply should be ensured by maintaining stocks at regional level. We should also aim to make more use of residual biomass from agriculture and food production. The protection of soils as a fundamental resource should take centre stage in the debate on food production. 2.2.4. Marine Environment The marine environment is characterised by pollution, overfishing and overexploitation of other marine resources. Conference participants should mandate the competent UN bodies to initiate a new international process to strengthen and coordinate existing mechanisms for protecting the marine environment and to protect fish stocks, marine biodiversity and other marine resources more effectively than under existing arrangements. The introduction of Marine protected areas over 20% of the world?s oceans should be a high priority. This would create an estimated 1 million jobs worldwide and contribute to preserving fish stocks and establishing a sustainable fishing industry and marine food resource. 2.2.5. Natural Resource management and Biodiversity protection are key issues of environmental sustainability, underpinning agricultural productivity, tourism, climate change adaptation. Ecosystem services are enormously valuable and currently undervalued in Ireland despite making a huge contribution to flood alleviation, climate regulation, soil fertility, water quality and fisheries, to name but a few. 2.3. Can the green economy contribute towards Ireland?s efforts in assisting developing countries and what priorities should we be addressing in this regard? 2.3.1. As a wealthy country, Ireland should take the lead in developing a genuinely green economy. The benefits for developing countries are multiple but include: 220.127.116.11. Avoidance of the negative impacts of climate change 220.127.116.11. Avoidance of destructive and exploitative extraction of natural energy resources 184.108.40.206. Technology transfers that allow developing countries to ?leapfrog? to a low- carbon economic model 18.104.22.168. Demonstration of a successful, low-carbon developed country 220.127.116.11. In order to achieve a truly green economy, we need better regulation of international financial actors and financial flows. 2.3.2. Specific instruments to achieve a greening of the economy: 220.127.116.11. New indicators for well-being. It is in the interest of youth and future generations, that bold steps will be taken towards a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication. In order to achieve the transition to green economies, the actual political implementation of concepts such as new indicators for measuring development and the internalisation of external costs must be ensured and backed up by effective governance systems. 188.8.131.52. Planetary boundaries must be assessed and made the basis of decision- making on the using of best available scientific knowledge, whilst always taking into account the precautionary principle. 220.127.116.11. The introduction of a global Financial Transaction Tax, to contribute to financing protection of our global commons and of sustainable development and investments in green and inclusive economies. E.g. a ?Robin Hood Tax? or a ?Tobin Tax? 22.214.171.124. Eco-efficiency instruments are important, but there is also an urgent need for ?sufficiency? instruments (social innovation, caps on resource use etc.), especially in the Northern countries to tackle the over-consumption of - and excessive pressure on - natural resources. 22.214.171.124. If a green economy is to be a tool for achieving sustainable development and poverty eradication we need to highlight the importance of improving national environmental governance. Achieve sustainable development will require making policy decisions that involve balancing competing interests and reaching good compromises. If decision making processes are secret, non-participatory ad unaccountable, a few selected and powerful interests will influence policy and developmental decisions. Principle 10 and good national environmental governance which recognizes coordination, efficiency, transparency, engagement and accountability becomes a foundational and enabling requirement for the success of a green economy and sustainable development. 2.3.3. Independent Technology Assessment The need for a Multi-stakeholder technology assessment for existing and emerging technologies mechanism that guarantees prior informed consent and rights of communities impacted by the financial flows, timely information, effective participation, and redress mechanisms. At Rio+20, Ireland should commit to such an agreement for assessment and monitoring of new technologies before their widespread use ? e.g. geo-engineering. 2.3.4. Nuclear & uranium lifecycle control Based on the UNEP foresight report, governments must start developing legally binding mechanisms to address the cost of decommissioning and clean-up of nuclear power-plants, nuclear waste and uranium mines. Currently, most countries have no funds to pay for decommissioning of closed nuclear power- plants or containment and clean-up of uranium mining tailings, causing long- term, inter-generational and partly cross-border pollution and security risks for water, food, and eco-systems. To this end there is a need to develop a global strategy to address the risks that nuclear energy and the whole uranium cycle, such as mining and waste disposal, pose to global environment and human lives and health, and decide on an effective and rapid global government response. In particular: 126.96.36.199. the establishment of a UN rapporteur on uranium and nuclear risks. 188.8.131.52. the establishment of a global financial mechanism to redress and clean- up of damage and pollution of nuclear and uranium lifecycles; 220.127.116.11. the establishment of an independent institutional framework to document, monitor and assess the environmental damages and risks of nuclear and uranium activities and increased lifecycle control. Such an institution must assure effective public participation, transparency and access to information. 2.4. What impacts can the EU 2020 strategy, and in particular, the Resource Efficiency Flagship Initiative, have on advancing sustainable development in Ireland and what priorities should Ireland establish in implementing the Initiative? 2.4.1. Energy Energy is a key input into any economy. As such, efforts to improve efficiency in energy consumption should be a priority for the Irish government. Implementation of the EU Resource Efficiency Flagship Initiative in Ireland should focus on increased investment in R&D in clean energy technologies. Priorities should include: 22.214.171.124. A serious effort to integrate all sectors of the economy/govt. depts. behind this initiative and develop a coordinated strategy and action plan in through a fully transparent, consultative and adequately funded process. 184.108.40.206. A serious effort to move quickly and ensure adequate funding is in place. 220.127.116.11. Society must be encouraged and empowered to participate actively at all stages of this initiative from design stage to evaluation and monitoring 2.4.2. The Irish government should set strong energy efficiency targets and create regulatory certainty to ensure the necessary investment. 2.4.3. A strong and effective climate law will ensure a whole of government approach to climate change mitigation that moves away from a silo mentality within departments. The three main planks of climate legislation are targets, carbon budgets and an expert committee on climate change. Legislation should contain and be supported by Climate Change Strategies. 2.5. How should we pursue improvement of governance under the four headings below? Which areas should be prioritised? Is strengthening UNEP necessary? Do you think that changes are also needed in the way sustainable development is managed at the UN level? 184.108.40.206. The UNEP needs to be strengthened and allocated sufficient resources in order to fulfil its remit. 126.96.36.199. A serious effort to put in place procedures for compliance and enforcement of environmental law is urgently required. Compliance was not mentioned in the Helsinki outcome document. 18.104.22.168. The proposal for an International Court for the Environment should be considered. 2.5.2. Sustainable Development Governance which needs to be reinforced and mainstreamed within the UN system. 22.214.171.124. Strong International Environmental Governance is needed. This can be achieved by: 184.108.40.206.1. Upgrading UNEP with new responsibilities and resources, proposals include: 22.214.171.124.1.1. Upgrade from a programme to a specialized agency 18.104.22.168.1.2. Strong programme on Sustainable Consumption and Production under UNEP 18.104.22.168.1.3. Further strengthen the Trade and the Environment activities of UNEP 126.96.36.199.1.4. Further strengthen civil society participation in UNEP, by applying the Aarhus Convention Guidelines on ?public participation in international environmental policy processes? 18.104.22.168.1.5. Upgrade the mandate of Panel of Natural Resources (under UNEP), to govern better the use of natural resources and the fair distribution of those. 2.5.3. International Environmental Governance is weak, largely due to institutional fragmentation, and needs to be strengthened. Over the past decade attempts to improve environmental governance have been made ? most recently as part of high-level consultative group under the aegis of UNEP; however, progress has been difficult. 22.214.171.124. Establish a trusteeship for the transitional governance of the global commons until they are adequately governed by legally binding rules. This should have a clear mandate to negotiate effective structures at national and international levels for the governance of global commons. 126.96.36.199. A Strong Technology Assessment Body. The need for inter-disciplinary approach, the application of precautionary principle and the rights of the impacted communities must be at the heart of the work of the assessments. 22.214.171.124. Rio+20 presents a unique opportunity to develop institutional arrangements necessary to the effective implementation of the precautionary principle. 126.96.36.199. Decision-making based on best available science urgently requires systematic Research on planetary ecological boundaries, which must be used for the assessment at the international level of the impact of emerging practices and technologies. 188.8.131.52. Decision-making needs to be framed by the system perspective of sustainable development impacts. Furthermore, the development of an insurance scheme for social and environmental risks would enable to the pricing of such risks. 22.214.171.124. Establish an ombudsperson for future generations at the UN level, e.g. as part of a strengthened mandate for UNEP or in combination/rotation with other UN bodies 126.96.36.199. Establish an ombudsperson for future generations at national levels with the mandate to work independently from the heart of government monitoring and ensuring that long-term goals and the rights of future generations are guaranteed in all policy decisions and their implementation. 220.127.116.11. A serious effort to put in place procedures for compliance and enforcement of environmental law is urgently required. Compliance was not mentioned in the Helsinki outcome document! The proposal for an International Court for the Environment should be considered. 18.104.22.168. Citizen Enforcement: In many countries, law enforcement officers are spread thin, with little ability to prioritize among serious environmental issues. For that reason, a number of progressive governments have created citizen suit provisions allowing for citizen enforcement of laws. 2.5.4. International Economic and Social Governance is addressed by a number of institutions, international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, regional development banks, and other bodies such as the World Trade Organisation. 220.127.116.11. In order that a truly green economy is established based on the fundamental principles of sustainability then these bodies will at the very least need to be radically reformed and given new terms of reference. Whilst such important bodies are operating on the GDP growth model with a few green tinges, it will be very difficult for open economies such as Ireland?s to break the downward spiral. Ireland should therefore work to create this change. 2.5.5. Non-State Actors (the ?Major Groups?) have an important role which include indigenous people, women, youth , workers, farmers, local government, the scientific community, business and industry. Their role and impact has been limited in scope and there is a need to strengthen it. There is a need as well to strengthen the role of business which is already active in committing to greening their operations, with many companies are embracing sustainable development in their operations and corporate governance. 188.8.131.52. A successful transition to a sustainable economy depends on it being accepted and supported by civil society. The involvement of civil society will be critical in the preparatory process for Rio+20, in the conference itself and in the follow up to the conference. CSOs bring knowledge, expertise, credibility and advocacy skills to the table. In this regard, Parties and Signatories to the Aarhus Convention are required to enable the involvement of the public in international fora. Ireland should take a lead on this by including its civil society representatives in the national delegation. 2.6. What are the expectations for the outcome of Rio+20, and what are the concrete proposals in this regard, including views on a possible structure of the Outcome document? 2.6.1. The focus on the Green Economy as a major part of the conference would be a hopeful one if it includes any radical thinking. However if the business as usual input of the EU is a sample of the level of ambition for the conference then the Environmental Pillar would have very low expectations. 2.6.2. The political document adopted at Rio+20 to be (a) visionary (b) build on the Rio Declaration, Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of implementation, (c) identify the gaps in achieving the goals set by these decisions and (d) spell out concrete steps that will be taken by governments in the next decade to fill these gaps. 2.6.3. To focus on particular targets Ireland should for example support the move for three new framework conventions 126.96.36.199. Regional conventions for the implementation of Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration 220.127.116.11. Corporate Social Responsibility based on the ISO 26000 outcome 18.104.22.168. Develop the Precautionary Principle into a framework convention to include issues on emerging technologies, bio-engineering and nano-technology. 22.214.171.124. Maintaining or achieving adequate food security, energy security, and resource security for all current and future generations in a world of increasing population and limited natural resources is one of the biggest new challenges facing the world in the century ahead. Ultimately, qualitative economic growth is needed that helps to eliminate poverty and social injustice whilst preserving natural resources for future generations. Establishing institutional structures for meeting this challenge should be a central issue for the 2012 summit. 2.7 What are the comments, if any, on existing proposals: e.g., a green economy roadmap, framework for action, sustainable development goals, a revitalized global partnership for sustainable development, or others? 2.7.1 In order for any of these proposals to succeed there is a need for a major shift in the awareness and understanding of the issues that need to be resolved. Time is not on our side. The oncoming climate chaos and the likelihood of the 6th great extinction barely register on the political horizon. 2.8 What are the views on implementation and on how to close the implementation gap, which relevant actors are envisaged as being involved (Governments, specific Major Groups, UN system, IFIs, etc.); 2.8.1 Environmental law, at International, regional and national level(s) is not working .We need law that is affordable, intelligible, accessible, predictable, and clear to all - Law that is legally certain. 2.9 What specific cooperation mechanisms, partnership arrangements or other implementation tools are envisaged and what is the relevant time frame for the proposed decisions to be reached and actions to be implemented? 2.9.1 An international court for the environment, 2.9.2 Ombudsman for the future generations at a national and international level 2.9.3 Governance The rights of access to information, public participation, and access to justice are essential to sustainable development. The 1992 Rio Declaration provided for these rights in Principle 10 and Agenda 21 helped the move towards establishing these rights in many countries. Renewed commitment is needed to establish these rights in every country. The use of regional conventions following the example of the Aarhus Convention in the UNECE region should be prioritised to enable this. The Rio 2012 Summit provides an opportunity for governments to transform Principle 10 from aspirational goals into actionable rights. Governments and civil society should use the opportunity to commit together in adopting, implementing, and exercising these rights in support of sustainable development. The 2012 Summit?s focus on the theme of improving institutional frameworks should galvanize nations to improve their national environmental governance, develop international instruments giving legal force to Principle 10, and implement these principles into international bodies? decision-making processes. The lead on this latter point should be taken by the parties and signatories to the Aarhus Convention8 . 2.9.4 Robust International Framework. The main aim of the conference should be to establish a robust institutional framework within the UN system for implementing the conference decisions, a framework which would have on-going responsibility for promoting sustainable development throughout the world and for driving an action programme to green the global economy over the coming years. The emerging concept of a new top-level Sustainable Development Council, involving all the countries of the world, that would report directly to the General Assembly and integrate and strengthen the work currently done separately in the UN ECOSOC and CSD should be supported by Ireland. 2.9.5 Measuring progress towards a greener economy: Parameters need to be established that give a clear indication of the progress that is being made towards greater sustainability. Methods should be developed for measuring economic progress in terms of improvements in human welfare and quality of life, with reference to the fight against poverty, the creation of decent working conditions and preservation of the natural environment. In particular, methods must be agreed for measuring the use of various kinds of natural capital in the soil, water and different ecosystems that results from economic activity. This also raises the question of the current disconnect between consumption and the environment which has led to the struggle to find a ?value for the environment. This lack of valuation and subsequent bypassing of the market has translated into increased environmental vulnerability with a marked degradation of ecosystems and the loss of biodiversity. Thus, it is necessary to allocate consideration to this by using previous models and studies, such as The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity study (TEEB)9, to develop a means by which the value of the environment can be measured using tried and tested methodologies, so as to decrease the current environmental degradation that is occurring due to its lack of market value. A healthy biodiversity is crucial to the economic success of Ireland with the National Biodiversity Data Centre stating that Biodiversity accounts for ?2.6 billion of Ireland?s economy annually from the goods and services it provides.10 Therefore in our current economic context it is imperative that we document, understand and take advantage of our rich biodiversity, and for this to occur a new method of managing natural capital must be initiated. The same arguments apply globally. 2.9.6 A timetable for establishing a system to measure progress towards a green economy should be agreed at the summit Contact information: For further details please contact Michael Ewing, Coordinator of The Environmental Pillar. Postal Address: Environmental Pillar of Social Partnership. Knockvicar, Boyle, Co Roscommon, Republic of Ireland. Telephone: 00353 (0)71 9667373 Mobile: 00353 (0)86 8672153 Email: email@example.com


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The world of rock and roll lost one of its loudest pioneers on Thursday, April 5, 2012, when Jim Marshall died at the age of 88.
Born in 1923 in West London, Dr. Jim Marshall, OBE, led his namesake amplifier company for the past 50 years, quite literally channeling the sound of rock and roll guitar. Dubbed "the Father of Loud," Marshall holds a singular place in the pantheon of innovators who developed the instruments and tools that provided the earliest rock and roll players the mechanisms needed to shape a once nascent genre. Along with Leo Fender, Seth Lover and Les Paul, Marshall was among the great patriarchs of the rock and roll sound we've grown to appreciate, cheer, love, emulate and worship.
Marshall used earnings from his days as a drum instructor to open a music shop in the early 1960s, where, as the story goes, his customers included such seminal guitarists as the Who's Pete Townshend. He and other budding guitarists in London would plant the seed of an idea for a guitar amplifier that undercut its American counterparts in price and delivered a signature tone not found in the market.
Whereas rival Fender amps of the era – to wit, the Bassman heavily favored by many musicians as the de facto source of guitar amplification – produced a clean tone that lent itself to jazz, country and western, and other similarly styled genres, a growing number of rock musicians (and Marshall himself) wanted something grittier, more distorted and – arguably, most important – loud.
He and sound engineers developed an early incarnation of the Marshall amp in 1960, producing the "raw" and "fuzzy" crunch he was looking for. Soon, no respecting guitarist – from Townshend to Jimi Hendrix, from Eric Clapton to Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, from Black Sabbath's Toni Iommi to AC/DC's Angus Young – graced a rock and roll stage without backing by Marshall. Stacks of amplifiers with white Marshall script quickly became part of rock's historic iconography, and the sounds guitarists produced using them became legendary.
On his Facebook and Twitter account, former Guns N' Roses guitarist, longtime Marshall user and 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Slash noted: "The news of Jim Marshall passing is deeply saddening. R & R will never be the same w/out him. But, his amps will live on FOREVER!"


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The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel received 700 black tie-clad guests for the Misericordia Women's Board's annual Heart of Mercy Ball. Following a cocktail reception and sumptuous dinner (highlights included roasted free-range chicken in Champagne sauce and gratin dauphinois), gala-goers participated in a spirited live auction filled with covetable goods, such as luxury-laden trips to Tuscany and Hawaii. An upbeat set by the popular Don Cagen Orchestra had revelers dancing well into the evening, and by the event's end, an impressive $700,000 was raised for the Misericordia Heart of Mercy Home for children and adults with developmental disabilities. –Photos by Robert Kusel


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