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Mr McCann, who doubles as deputy chairman at Macquarie and even stood as chairman while the incumbent was on extended sick leave, wasn't entirely unfounded in his fears.
Mr Clarke had a week earlier gone on ABC radio to protest against longwall mining in the Hunter Valley where he owns the Cockfighter's Ghost winery, a restaurant and a house.
Worse still, Mr Clarke showed up at the annual meeting of AGL to support protesters inside and out who were taking the company and its chairman
Mr McCann was able to breath easy on Friday.
The company had its own environmental scare this month when cancer-causing agent BTEX was detected at the $35 billion Australia Pacific coal seam gas project Origin wants to develop.
But Mr McCann is now looking towards the more mundane issues of how to finance multibillion-dollar development projects and a possible tilt at the NSW electricity assets that are being auctioned by the state government.
Mr McCann told the meeting the company had significant capacity for additional borrowing but would also consider a capital raising to strengthen its balance sheet.
Origin is widely expected to raise up to $1 billion if it wins the NSW government's sale of retailer EnergyAustralia.
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Origin's chief executive
"We have said publicly that it is possible that we may raise equity, but it would be equity related to the transaction," Mr King said. "We may well go to the equity market but it is not a necessity for us in perhaps the way AGL has articulated that it's a necessity for them."
It was important the company's potential funding needs were clearly communicated to the market depending on possible asset acquisitions.
"[The privatisation] is a process where there are multiple assets and multiple combinations. We do have very substantial financial ability to compete but that does use up capacity . . . and we are mindful going forward that having used that capacity the market would say how are you going to fund APLNG."
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Gordon Gets Third Kansas Win - And First Win Of 2014 Season
By Jim Pedley, NASCAR News Wire
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Jeff Gordon held off Kevin Harvick over the final laps and went on to win the 5-Hour Energy 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on Saturday night.
The victory was by .112 seconds and was the first of the year for the four-time champion and his third at Kansas Speedway.
The win for Gordon was his first since Martinsville Speedway last fall and it earned him a place in the record book as the first winner of a night race at the track. Make that "another place" in the book as he won the first-ever Sprint Cup race at Kansas Speedway back in 2001.
By winning, Gordon, who started the race leading the series in points, virtually assured himself a spot in the season-ending Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
"Itâs a weight lifted off this teamâs shoulders," Gordon said. "Weâve been leading the points but we needed to get to Victory Lane."
He left Kansas with a 15-point lead over second-place Matt Kenseth.
"This has always been one of my favorite tracks," Gordon said. "This was a very, very special win."
Harvick finished second after leading the most laps - 119 - in the race and making an impressive charge to Gordonâs rear bumper on the final lap.
"Just ran out of laps at the end," Harvick said.
He said running out of fuel as he headed to pit road on his final pit stop allowed Gordon to move past him and, ultimately, get the win.
"I was looking at the fuel pressure gauge instead of the tach and lost a bunch of time down pit road and off of pit road and wound up getting stuck behind the 24 (Gordon)," Harvick said.
Kasey Kahne, Gordonâs teammate at Hendrick Motorsports, finished third while Joey Logano was fourth. Fifth was a third Hendrick driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Rounding out the top 10 were Carl Edwards, Danica Patrick, Aric Almirola, Jimmie Johnson and Matt Kenseth.
Patrick had by far her best night on a non-restrictor plate track. She started ninth, hung tough for the first half of the race and then began moving forward. On Lap 162, she blew past both Tony Stewart and Earnhardt and moved to third place.
A slow pit stop during a caution that occurred on Lap 177 knocked her back to seventh but again, she hung tough and notched the best finish of her 57-start Sprint Cup career.
It was a fluke-free finish, too, teammate Harvick said. "Sheâs run well all weekend. Qualified well, raced well all night."
"That was by far the most consistent up-front car" sheâs had, Patrick said over her radio after the race. "All I wanted to do was stay up front and I did."
Perhaps with an assist from Harvick, who has been having talks with the 32-year-old driver. What kind of talks?
"I guess one thing I did tell her was to quit thinking about it and mash the gas," he said. "Sometimes your car is never going to be perfect and you just have to take what it will give you and expect that every time you pit itâs going to get better and if itâs not, you adjust and move on."
Patrick said the talk with Harvick "definitely paid off in qualifying for sure. And it does pay off in the race, too."
And her reaction at the finish?
"Honestly the most rewarding part of my night was probably when I drove around the outside of the No. 48 (Johnson) on a restart," she said. "I say that with all the respect in the world. Itâs a big deal because he is Jimmie Johnson. Aside from that I was really just overall proud that we stayed up front. That was the biggest thing"
Harvick broke clean from his pole position on the start and began to move out. By Lap 15 of the 267-lap event, he had a two-plus second lead. Behind him, the field was well spread out. By Lap 33, the lead was three seconds.
He would lead 89 laps in dominating fashion during the first half of the race.
However, the night went bad for Harvick when a spin by Marcos Ambrose on Lap 110 produced a caution. Harvick had pitted as the leader six laps earlier while most of the rest of the field did not. That put him a lap off the pace. He did get the free pass but when the race went green, but was outside of the top 15.
Harvick was not done, however. He slowly worked his way back forward and on a restart on Lap 195, climbed to third place. On a restart on lap 207, he restarted second, below leader Joey Logano, and moved back to the lead between Turns 3 and 4.
He lost the lead to Gordon during green flag pit stops 40 laps from the end and could never get back to the lead.
Asked if running out of gas heading into the pits cost him the victory, Harvick said, "I canât say that. I mean, even though it was out of gas, with these EFI (electronic fuel injection) units, it still runs and I should have been paying attention to my pit road speed lights and should have gotten off pit road better.
"It was my fault coming down pit road too slow."
The first night race at Kansas dashed some hopes.
Hopes for a victory by a hometown hero took a shot on Lap 47 when Kansas native Clint Bowyer of Michael Waltrip Racing snapped around on the backstretch. He kept his Toyota off the wall and clean. He dropped a lap off the pace, however.
Hopes for a victory on what he considers his home track were crushed for Springfield, Mo.âs Jamie McMurray after his car blew a tire, broke an oil line and burst into flames early in the race.
The start of the race was pushed back not by rain, but by lightning. It was not until after the cars had moved out onto the track for the parade laps that rain began to fall. But that was very light, quickly evaporated on the warm asphalt and the race was started after a 35-minute delay.
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Fulbright scholar and New Zealand Unitec University professor Mel Galbraith visited Green River's former study abroad students to lecture about Kiwi birds on April 16.
The students met Galbraith during their study abroad experience to Australia and New Zealand. Students earn 15 credits covering "down under" history, cultural studies and biology during the 10 week trip.
Galbraith teaches the group biology, traveling across the island with his pupils on their trips through the mountains, on ferries and to wildlife sanctuaries. Galbraith traveled to Washington state and has speaking engagements at many notable Washington colleges scheduled, but made time to stop at Green River to visit his former students and lecture about New Zealand birds.
"Visiting Green River is fantastic," said Galbraith. "It absolutely lives up to the stories. What a beautiful and aptly named campus!"
Many of his students attended his lecture, and a group of them met up with him at the Tech Center coffee stand after the talk.
"At the end of study-abroad, your teachers are like your friends because you spend so much time with them," said Kristen Moerdyk, who participated in this year's study abroad and attended the on-campus talk. "It was a really interesting talk, and it brought me right back to the trip."
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Whittington, Lancashire Genealogy
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Whittington St Michael is an Ancient Parish in the county of Lancashire.Other places in the parish include: Newton with Docker and Docker.
The Diocese of Blackburn is a Church of England diocese, covering much of Lancashire, created in 1926 from part of the Diocese of Manchester. The Diocese includes the towns of Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, and the cities of Lancaster, and Preston, as well as a large part of the Ribble Valley.
WHITTINGTON, a parish, in the union of Lancaster, hundred of Lonsdale south of the Sands, N. division of Lancashire, 2 miles (S. W. by S.) from KirkbyLonsdale; containing 425 inhabitants. This is the Witetvne of the Saxon era, and was anciently of considerable extent. William de Coucy in the 14th of Edward III. had a grant of free warren here; and in the 49th of the same reign, Sir John de Coupeland, successor of de Coucy, owned a third of the manor: the manor was therefore held in portions, but when they were united does not appear. In the reign of James I., the lord of Hornby claimed Whittington as a mesne manor. The family of Bordrigge are said to have been lords in the last century: an heiress of this family married Richard North, Esq., a descendant of the Norths of Docker. The parish comprises 4322a. 1r. 38p.; upwards of two-thirds of the cultivated land are arable, about 1000 acres meadow and pasture, 153 old woodland, and 100 in new plantations. The surface is undulated, terminating in naked heights, or declining into small fertile flats on the banks of the Lune. The farmers are extensive cultivators of potatoes, with which the neighbouring markets are supplied; the soil is various, much of it of good quality. Limestone is wrought; and thin veins of coal exist, but they are not at present worked. The Lune flows along the whole eastern side of the parish; and the fishery in the Whittington part, valuable on account of its salmon, is claimed by the owners of the estates that adjoin the stream. The Keer takes its rise from several little brooks in the hollows beneath Docker, and becomes a limit between this parish and the parish of Burton-in-Kendal. Whittington Hall was rebuilt in 1840, by Thomas Greene, Esq., M.P. for Lancaster, the present owner. The village is beautifully situated, overlooking the vale of Lune. A court baron is occasionally held. The living is a rectory, valued in the king's books at £13. 9. 9½.; net income, £415; patron, E. Hornby, Esq., of Dalton Hall, near Burton-in-Kendal. The church is named in the Valor of Pope Nicholas, in 1291; it was partly rebuilt in 1716, and is a plain specimen of the late pointed style, consisting of a tower, nave, aisles, and a chancel separated from the nave by a screen of not much elegance. The name of the saint to whom it is dedicated is unknown. William Margison, in 1762, left £1000 for building and endowing a school; and there are a few minor charities. Micaceous earth has been detected in the strata underneath Whittington Hall, similar to that which is met with on Ingleborough. Fossil ferns occur at Docker; and the parish contains two small chalybeate springs.
From: A Topographical Dictionary of England by Samuel Lewis (1848), pp. 557-560. URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=51401 Date accessed: 03 August 2010.
Civil Registration
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Poor Law Unions
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Probate records
Records of wills, administrations, inventories, indexes, etc. were filed by the court with jurisdiction over this parish. Go to Lancashire Probate Records to find the name of the court having primary jurisdiction. Scroll down in the article to the section Court Jurisdictions by Parish.
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US Government agents investigating the anthrax attacks in the United States last year are examining the home of an American germ warfare specialist.
It is the second time the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has searched the home of Dr Steven Hatfill, who lives near a military laboratory in Maryland.
An FBI spokeswoman said the investigation was continuing, but there had been no arrest.
Five people died and 13 others were infected when letters contaminated with anthrax were sent through the US postal system last year.
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In the wake of the 11 September terror attacks, it was first suspected that Osama Bin Laden's al-Qaeda network was behind the attacks.
Investigators later said they thought the letters were the work of a domestic criminal.
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Dr Hatfill worked at Fort Detrick, a US Army biological warfare research facility, about 65 kilometres (40 miles) north-west of Washington.
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Mitsubishi HC4000 Projector Review
Physically (to the consumer) the Mitsubishi HC4000 (check out Mitsubishi here), is identical to its predecessor. Changes are internal, or firmware. As a result, I've primarily repeated the older projectors Tour page, making only minor changes.
Mitsubishi HC4000 Projector - Appearance
In a shiny black case, the HC4000 (specs) is perhaps cute, but nothing spectacular to look at. Size wise, it's fairly small, although larger than the smallest DLP projectors like the Optoma HD20. On the other hand, it's definitely a size smaller than the Epson or Panasonic LCD projectors. There are smaller low cost DLP's out there, but this HC4000 is probably smaller than 90% of home theater projectors. If you are ceiling mounting, in a small room, without a high ceiling, that small size, and shiny black finish is a real advantage.
The recessed manual zoom lens is offset to the right (if you are facing the front of the projector). The lens is focused from the lens ring, at the top, and the zoom adjustment is just behind the focus on the top of the projector. There's nothing else on the front, but for the front infra-red sensor for the remote control. Two screw thread adjustable feet are found on the bottom, almost all the way to the outside, by the front. For those placing on a table, the rear foot is fixed and in the center, for a sturdy 3 point stance.
The control panel is located on the top, by the back, and the inputs run across the back of the projector. The venting is on the sides.
HC4000 Control Panel
The Mitsubishi HC4000 (check out Mitsubishi here) control panel is a pretty straightforward affair. Navigation buttons for the up/down/left/right arrows are on the left side, in a diamond layout, with the Enter button further to the right. Further two the right are the Menu and Power buttons, along with a pair of indicator lights. Three of the four arrow keys, take on a different use, when not in the menus. The up arrow handles the Mitsubishi's Auto Position (primarily for computer), the left arrow toggles between computer and HDMI sources, and the right arrow toggles between the three video sources.
Strangely, while otherwise well equipped, the HC4000 has only one HDMI input. In this day and age, 2 HDMI inputs is pretty much standard (or maybe an HDMI and a DVI or M connector), but ultimately we're talking two digital inputs as the current standard practice. If you don't have an AV receiver with HDMI switching, you'll probably need to spend $40 or more for an HDMI switcher, if you have two or more HDMI sources (who doesn't)?
The HC4000 has an RS232 port for "command and control" by computers, room control systems, etc. There's also a 12 volt screen trigger. Then we get to the actual inputs, which consist of a composite video, S-video, and component video (the usual 3 color coded RCA jacks for component video). In addition there's a standard analog computer input (the usual HD15 connector). That input can be used for an analog computer signal, or as a second component video inputs. Finally, on the far right, is the single HDMI 1.3 input.
Mitsubishi HC4000 Remote Control
Not a stellar remote, not a bad one. This remote control is about average size, and is fully backlit. The problem is, that the backlight is very dim (I find I have to put it right in front of my face and squint to make out the symbols and text on the backlit buttons, due to the dimmness). Still, I guess that's better than no backlight at all.
There is no backlight button. Pressing any key will cause them all to light up. Range of the remote is about average, or a little better. I can get a decent bounce off of my large screen, which is more than I can say for more than half the projector remotes I get to use. (That's about a 26 foot round trip.)
The layout is fairly typical. At the top, however, there are both On and Off buttons. The Off button still requires the usual two presses to power down. Also on the top row is the Aspect ratio button.
The next two rows provide direct access buttons to each of the 6 inputs (sources). The row after that provides direct access to each of the 3 user savable memory areas.
Below all those buttons, in the middle are the navigation buttons with the four arrows in a circular layout, and the Enter button in the center. Below to the left, is the Menu button, and to the right an access button to the color management system.
That takes us to the last two rows, which offer direct access to six of the most common image controls: Contrast, Brightness, Color Temp, Gamma, Sharpness, and Color (saturation).
That covers the remote. It's functional, it's well laid out, it's got respectable range. It really is a shame that the backlight is so dim, or this would have to be considered an especially good remote control, but considering the backlight, I'll just call it a decent remote.
Mitsubishi HC4000 Lens Throw
The 1.5:1 zoom will let you place the front of the projector as close as 11 feet 1 inch from a 100 inch diagonal, 16:9 screen. Or, the HC4000 can be placed as far back as 16 feet, 5 inches from the same sized screen, and of course, anywhere in between. These numbers are based on preliminary specs but should prove to be accurate within an inch or so.
Lens Shift
No lens shift for the Mitsubishi HC4000 (checkout the manufacturer), but that's hardly a surprise for an entry level 1080p DLP projector. The lens offset is significant, though not as great as a lot of DLP home theater projectors over the years. For the usual 100″ diagonal, 16:9 screen, the center of the lens needs to be 16.53 inches above the top of the scren surface, or, if on a table or low shelf, 16.53 inches below the bottom of the screen surface.
With that much lens offset, a number of folks will find they can't use this projector with larger screens (110″ diagonal and larger) in rooms with 8 foot or lower ceilings, or at the least, it will be a close thing.
Consider: 8 foot ceiling, 120 inch diagonal screen: Assume the projector is mounted very close to the ceiling, with a drop of 10 inches from ceiling to center of lens. Then, for the 120″ screen, the lens offset is just less than 20 inches. The screen height is about 59 inches. Bottom line: 96 inches (ceiling) – 10, -20, -59 = 7 inches – the bottom of the screen would be just over 7 inches off the floor. That much offset is handy for placing a projector on a table below screen height, but is a challenge in those lower height ceilings.
Anamorphic Lens
The Mitsubishi HC4000 does support an anamorphic lens. Better still, the HC4000 has support for what Mitsubishi calls Anamorphic Lens Modes 1 and 2.
What is especially nice about the HC4000, is that you can choose to go with an anamorphic lens, but not need the usual motorized sled to move it in front of the regular lens when you want 2.35:1, and out of the way, for everything else.
The first mode provides the usual required aspect ratio for working with an anamorphic lens for 2.35:1 viewing. The second mode, though, assumes that the anamorphic lens remains in front of the lens for 16:9 and 4:3 viewing, and this mode essentially provides the right adjustments to provide the right aspect ratios for those shapes.
For those sold on 2.35:1 without letterboxing, and expected to pay $3000 – $4000+ for an anamorphic lens and sled, this capability should save you about half of that!
Mind you, when viewing 16:9, you will no longer have 1:1 pixel mapping, which is preferred, but that should add only the slightest softness, and won't bother many. Anyone using an anamorphic lens has already given up 1:1 pixel mapping for those Cinemascope movies!
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According to a study performed by Southwest Research Institute, an independent engine testing lab located in San Antonio, fleet managers should adopt a warmup approach for their diesel engines. When drivers pressurize their truck's lube system prior to starting, the oil coats component wear surfaces, minimizing metal-on-metal contact. Lab results indicate that engines equipped with oil-pressurizing systems can reduce startup wear by 50% to 60%, depending on ambient temperature and length of equipment shutdown prior to startup. Testing has revealed that oil-pressurizing systems minimize startup wear, even after only three seconds of operation. More significant engine starting-wear reduction rates were achieved after lube systems were pressurized for eight seconds. With 30 seconds of pressurization, connecting-rod bearing wear was reduced by 74%. Even off-the-road equipment benefits from oil-pressurizing systems. Article also shows a diagram of an oil-pressurizing system and how to use the system for a quick oil change. Keywords: oil, pressurizing, Prelub, RPM Industries
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The district attorney in Milledgeville, Ga., is scheduled to meet reporters on Monday afternoon to announce whether charges will be filed against Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger.
Police in Georgia investigated an allegation of sexual assault against Roethlisberger, stemming from an alleged incident with a 20-year old college student on March 5.
The QB's attorney, Ed Garland, said Friday he does not expect DA Fred Bright to file charges, though Bright has not confirmed a story from ESPN that no charges will be forthcoming.
Regardless of Bright's decision, Roethlisberger can expect to discuss his decision-making with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at some point. Goodell said last month he wanted to meet with the Steelers QB and added he was "concerned that Ben continues to put himself in this position."
In 2009, Andrea McNulty sued Roethlisberger in civil court alleging he had raped her at a Nevada casino. Roethlisberger denied the allegation and no criminal charges were filed.
It's unknown what action Goodell would take against Roethlisberger. The league's personal conduct policy does not require a player to have been convicted of a crime in order for the commissioner to punish him.
Roethlisberger also face reaction in Pittsburgh. The Steelers traded WR Santonio Holmes, who caught the game-winning TD pass from Roethlisberger in Super Bowl XLIII, on Sunday to the Jets. Holmes had recently been accused of assault by a woman in Florida, though he denied the allegation. -- Sean Leahy
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Nashville-based singer/songwriter Adam Burrows was born and raised in Northeastern Ohio. His songs reflect his small town upbringing and draw the listener in by celebrating life's everyday moments and embracing those that are fleeting. His lyrics capture the beauty of easy conversation, and his characters remain with you like old friends. Adam's stories touch his listener simply but deeply, evoking emotions and images of less complicated times. His recollections of hope and heartache are framed by percussive finger-picking and catchy melodies, melodies you will find yourself humming for days.
Adam's enthusiasm and endearing smile are a given at every show whether he is playing solo or with other artists. Recently Adam began performing as a duo with talented musician Josh Preston. Preston sings harmonies and plays guitar, glockenspiel, melodica, and other various instruments.
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Wrestlemania 26 was a tough act to follow — the WWE's premier event drew 72,219 fans to the University of Phoenix stadium, beating even the Super Bowl in attendance. But later that night, a Beatle managed to do it, also putting on the single best arena show of the year. Sir Paul McCartney had nearly 50 years of hits to draw from but also dug deep into his catalog, much to the delight of the many Macca-obsessive fans on hand to watch the 67-year-old kick off his tour. There were many memorable moments, but the thing we'll always remember is the beautiful black-and-white photos of saguaro cactus that ran on the backdrop during "The Long and Winding Road." The photos were taken around McCartney's ranch in Tucson, where his late wife Linda passed away from cancer. Another striking moment was "Something," which McCartney dedicated to George Harrison, strumming the chords on a ukulele given to him by his former bandmate. Those extra-special touches made for an incredible evening and even managed to top the steroid-and-pyrotechnic-fueled spectacle next door.
So you've had a couple of drinks and someone hands you a microphone while a canned instrumental track of your favorite '80s song starts to play. You're ready to tear it up, but it's hard to feel like a rock star when you're following a bouncing dot across a TV screen. If you really want to feel like a superstar (or just a glorified drunk), get onstage at Blue Martini Lounge on a Monday night, when local cover band The Instant Classics will back you up. This solid, seven-piece band has an extensive repertoire of songs, from Lady Ga Ga and Pat Benatar to Bob Seger and Snoop Dogg. They even have a keytar player with a mohawk, so you can rock that Flock of Seagulls song. The audience at Blue Martini is generally very enthusiastic and supportive, and they'll cheer for you whether you burp into the microphone or not. And if you get up there to croon Sinatra's "My Way" and find yourself frozen with stage fright, never fear — there are three singers in The Instant Classics who'll be happy to make it sound like you're just, uh, harmonizing.
Before its unveiling in January, Revolver Lounge was hyped as one of the hottest new clubs to hit Old Town. Thanks to an air-conditioning eff-up on opening night, that literally was the case. The sheer number of tanned and toned bodies crammed inside the Western-themed Stetson Drive swanketeria caused things to get steamy. (Guess everyone had to cowboy up.) While the snafu was fixed double-quick, the place hasn't cooled off since. Formerly home to the similarly stylish SIX, it's just as in vogue as its predecessor. Conceived by owner Steve McDonald as an upscale dancehall with a Scottsdale twist (hence, antique chandeliers sharing space with posh couches), it's had packed weekends all year, hosted a SMoCA shindig in the spring, and welcomed pop star Rhianna on her 22nd birthday. Revolver's proved so popular, in fact, that Southern-style Shotgun Betty's opened up down the block mere months later. Those copycat cowboys!
There are plenty of delish cocktails we could recommend at Sens, Johnny Chu's always-fabulous Asian tapas hot spot, and we're delighted that they've finally built a bigger bar to accommodate our cravings. But if you're looking for a new twist on an old favorite, we humbly suggest the Hot and Dirty. It's got all the dirty martini basics — olive juice, vodka, ice, and a big, fat olive — but it's also got a nifty lil' addition that will blow your mind. Namely, shochu, which is ostensibly the Japanese version of vodka. At Sens, they infuse this liquor with the hottest of Thai chilis, so you get both hot and cold in every sip. If you're not a fan of hot and spicy, don't order this drink. But if you're willing to give the heat a try, just ask the bartender: He or she'll be happy to work with you by adding more vodka and less shochu. They may push the envelope at Sens, but they're not sadists.
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During our probably-too-long drinking career, the bloody Mary had ranked near the bottom of our desired beverage list, hovering somewhere around a Smoker's Phlegm (Jägermeister and mayonnaise) in the gross department. That's until we hit up Carly's Bistro during its weekend brunch and ordered the eatery's version of the drink, which includes V8, vodka, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, pickle and olive juices, various spices, horseradish, and hot sauce. And, wow, Carly's version of this hair-of-the-dog remedy actually rocks, especially when a lovely bartender by the name of Ann makes the beverage.


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The 2014 edition of the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Home, Garden & Business Expo begins tomorrow!
Doors open at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center at 11 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Friday.
Cost of admission is $3 per individual, $2 per senior citizen and $7 maximum per family, regardless of the number of members present.
Both inside and outside the facility attendees will find the booths of scores of businesses and agencies. Staff members will be on hand to share information about the products and goods they offer.
The Daily Jeffersonian staff will man its booth daily, providing expo attendees the opportunity to meet and chat with them and "put a name to a face" and grab some free popcorn.
The cake auction returns, held in the auditorium. The Cambridge YMCA will sponsor the sale to raise funds for the organization's family services.
The scavenger hunts return as well. Folks find "Expo Woman" among the various booths and displays. They fill out a form and drop it in a bin. Each day $100 in "Chamber Bucks" will be awarded.
Smokin' C BBQ of Cambridge will provide food and beverages for purchase throughout the event.
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Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps Recipe
- 1-1/4 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend, thawed
- 1/3 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 10 Boston lettuce leaves
- Additional hoisin sauce, optional
- 1. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink.
- 2. Coarsely chop stir-fry vegetables; add to the pan. Stir in the teriyaki sauce, hoisin sauce, peanut butter, ginger, vinegar and oil. Stir-fry over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
- 3. Remove from the heat; stir in onions. Place a scant 1/2 cup turkey mixture on each lettuce leaf; fold lettuce over filling. Serve with additional hoisin sauce if desired. Yield: 5 servings.
Nutritional Facts
2 filled lettuce wraps: 275 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 686mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
Reviews for Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Average Rating
"Very yummy & tasty! Even my teenagers loved it. I used regular creamy peanut butter as it was what I had on hand. I also couldn't find Boston lettuce, so I used butter lettuce & it worked just fine. I used a frozen Asian Vegetable Stir Fry with water chestnuts & loved the crunchiness of it."
"We made this into a stir fry over rice instead of lettuce. We really didn't care for it. The turkey was bland and the sauce was cloying and not very flavorful."
"Good recipe but I probably wouldn't make it again."
"Best as an appetizer."
"It was tasty. It had good flavor and no flavor was overpowering. We couldn't find Boston lettuce, so we used Butter Leaf instead."
"very tasty and flavorful"
"The secret is in the sauce! So flavorful and yummy. I omitted the ginger-root and added a can of water chestnuts for added crunch. I made it my a wok and it was done in 30 minutes with no prep before. Leftovers were even better."
"i made this as is with the exception of romaine instead of Boston. I put it in a flour tortilla - more carbs and calories - but it was great. Tomorrow I'll eat it in the lettuce wrap."
"Doubled the recipe and so glad I did...gave us mucho leftovers!! Added sliced water chestnuts otherwise followed recipe verbatim. Absolutely delicious...couldn't stop eating it and then looked forward to leftovers next day. Used iceberg, romaine and Boston and each was fantastic! Do yourself and your family a favor and try this recipe!"
"I made this recipe as is and it was delicious. Boston lettuce was too flimsy and I would use iceberg lettuce next time. The next day, we had leftovers and put it in fajita wraps. Still delicious."
"I love this dish. I substitute fresh grated carrots, sugar snap peas, red and yellow pepper and water chestnuts. I put the fresh veggies in toward the end of cooking so that they stay crunchy."
"Best lettuce wrap recipe I've ever made. We added a little sriracha to give it a kick because we love spicy food. Will most definitely make these again. Might try adding some chopped up peanuts."
"Messy but FABULOUS!"
"Delicious!! Tastes just like PF Chang's"
"this was delicious and very easy to make; i used fresh shredded carrots and green beans instead of the frozen veggies."
"Just wonderful! The flavors are fab.! I didn't have bottled teriyaki, so I added 4T soy sauce, 1 T sugar, and 1 T mirin (sweet Japanese cooking wine---you can buy it at any Asian grocery). It came out GREAT!"
"Worth the effort- yum!"
"This was a surprise. It's a great base. Definitely needed salt, and I added red pepper flakes but may try chili sauce the next time as it needs more of a kick."
"Made this recipe tonight, and it was DELICIOUS. My husband requested I make this every night from now on. :)"
"Surprisingly flavorful, I was craving this for breakfast the next morning. Will definitely make again, and again, and again."
"Have made this for my family several times..very easy and delicious. We like spicy, so I added some red pepper flakes.Use a crisp lettuce like Romaine..."
"This is not only delicious, but easy to make. And so versitile! I too added more peanut butter and will kick it up with red pepper next time."
"Yummy! Tastes like something out of a restaurant! It's kind of hard to fold them into the lettuce wrap, but they still tste great! Next time I might add a little more peanut butter, just because I love it. But this is a wonderful recipe!"
"This was so tasty! I loved it and my boys loved it too."
"Really good base recipe - made several changes to suit my family: I used fresh veggies instead of frozen, probably close to three times the amount the recipe calls for, doubled the sauce, cut the ginger in half, and added about 2-3 cups freshly cooked brown rice to stretch it and soak up the sauce. I'll be adding red pepper flakes to mine before I eat it to kick it up a notch. The flavor of the sauce is excellent!"
"Very good recipe. Had to buy some different ingreients but I have made the recipe a few times. I thought the fresh ginger had a very strong flavor and may omit that next time."
"WOW! This was really fantastic."
"These are amazing. PF Changs has nothing on this recipe!"
"Made these for lunch today and the family loved it!!! Used regular peanut butter so not as healthy calorie wise, but delicious! Will definitely make again!!!"
"My whole family loved this recipe. No leftovers."
"made this for my husband and i think the peanut butter was not a good flavor with the other ingredients. would not make again"
"These wraps are delicious! Even my husband who hates vegetables loved them! I'll definitely be making them again very soon and probably using them for a dish at our wedding vow renewal since it will be Asian themed! Thanks for the great recipe!"
"Very good taste. Lean ground turkey can be bland but this reciped really jazzed it up. Kids ate them on tortillas, lettuce wraps for mom. Plan to keep making theses to use for my lunches instead of lunchmeat."
"Yuck. Found out the hard way that my family and I don't like Hoisin Sauce. Throwing this recipe away..."
"SO GOOD!! One of our favorites!! Used olive oil instead and it was still great!! Left out the ginger one time and it was still great!"
"SOOOO good! One of our favorites!!"
"These were DELICIOUS! I will definitely make this one a keeper."
"Addicting! I couldn't stop eating them. Just as good (if not better) as one's I've had at the Elephant Bar restaurant. I added some mango to the leftovers, and it gave it a neat flavor. (To me, mango can make almost anything taste delicious.) :)"
"My family loved these! I already had reduced fat chunky peanut butter and it was so good! Highly recommend"
"Mmmmm, just made these for dinner tonight. They had so much flavor and were just delicious. Definately will be having these again."
"These turned out fabulous. My husband started eating them standing up in the kitchen. He wouldn't even wait until he walked in to dining room and sat down."
"This was delicious, and so very easy to make. I can't wait to make it again. The wraps were a bit messy with the lettuce ripping, so I wrapped them up in some whole wheat tortillas and called them Thai Tacos. Spinach tortillas would work great, too, I bet. And I had some left overs on a bed of baby spinach for lunch the next day... still great."
"Very easy and delicious!"
"This is very delicious! My boys loved this! I like the idea that I can incorporate vegetables on my kids diet. Yummy!!! Will keep making this. Thank you so much for sharing!"
"AWESOME! This was my first taste of a "lettuce" wrap and it certainly won't be the last! The flavors are incredible and it's hard to believe it's healthy!"
"My husband declared these the best lettuce wraps that I've ever made (we've tried quite a few recipes). The flavor of the sauce was amazing. Will definitely make these again. I will be sure to use the low-sodium teriyaki sauce the next time. I only had regular, and the wraps came out a little bit salty for my taste.Update - made these again, but with extra lean ground beef this time (what I had on hand) - even better! :)


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Conceptions of work and learning at work : impressions from older workers
Pillay, Hitendra K., Boulton-Lewis, Gillian M., Wilss, Lynn A., & Lankshear, Colin (2003) Conceptions of work and learning at work : impressions from older workers. Studies in Continuing Education, 25(1), pp. 95-111.
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There is substantial literature on new work practices and the associated skills required of workers in the 'new capitalism' but very few consider workers' perspectives on the advocacies. The study reported here involved 39 participants aged 40 plus who were interviewed to obtain data in relation to their conceptions of work and learning at work. This was conducted with consideration given to the changing work practices occurring around them. The participants were from a medical service and an engineering organization. The data were analyzed qualitatively and results indicated four and five hierarchical conceptions of work, and learning at work, respectively. It became apparent that a significantly large number of older workers conceived of work and learning at work in quantitative terms and as separate entities. The data were further analysed to ascertain how the conceptions mapped with the participants' AQF levels. This analysis indicated some dissonance between AQF levels and conceptions. The findings of this study provide baseline data to understand older workers' behaviours in light of the current changes in work practices.
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He guys, been lurking awhile, finally have something meaningful to post. Since upgrading from my 8gig 2g iPhone to the 3G[S] I decided to protect my now plastic backed phone with a case. After much review from this site, I settled on 3 cases in this order:
1 Switcheasy Capsule Rebel
2 Otterbox
3 Incipio Feather
I love my rebel. Got it off the auction site, not sure if I can say it or not, but rhymes with Lee Hay, for $24 free shipping. Anyway great price, great protection, awsome accessory kit included. Came with 2 screen protectors which at first I was skeptical about, but after getting it on, I loved it. Actually feels like the special olephobic screen or whatever that is. Case is a 3 out of 5 for bulkiness, but it feels more durable. The rubber case covers the chrome bezel and the lexan spine really snugs it all up. Some people have complained about the sag at the bottom, just be careful when removing and applying. I have rocked this for a week now and it is my #1 case of choice.
Next I bought the Otterbox from the same auction site for $31 free shipping. This thing gets a 5 out of 5 for bulkiness, but it means business. I feel like I can go white water rafting with this case or take it in the shower with me. IT IS NOT WATERPROOF, but all the holes get covered with rubber plugs. I had to powder trick the screen to get rid of watermark, but after doing that the thing worked great, no watermark, nothing, google powder trick for otterbox. My only issue and hopefullay someone reads this, The people I am talking to hear themselves echo when I have my otterbox on. I don't hear it on my end, they don't hear ME echo, but they hear themselves echo???? They have been on landlines and cellphones, so I know it's the case.
Last I picked up a Incipio Feather at the AT&T store. It was $5 so I couldn't pass it up. Good little throw away case. It's a hard case.....more like a hard skin cover. I wouldn't drop this phone with this case installed. Not much drop protection, but does keep the phone from being all scratched up. Gets a 0 out of 5 for bulkiness, it is really like a feather, but for protection in hard environments, you better look elsewhere. Only other complaint, all they had was white which is now grey from pocket use. The case is made of a textured/smooth material, almost like a chalky feel if that makes sense.
I will upload pics upon request of all three, but they are readily available through a google or Bing search.
All in all, these are my top 3. I am looking to add the Speck Candyshell to my collection based on other reviews on here. I do not recommend the sliders. IMO they scratch the chrome and keep dirt locked in. I had an Agent 18 EcoShield on my old 2G and it tore it up. Again just my opinons. Hope you enjoyed my review and first real significant post.
Cliffs: I like the Switcheasy rebel best, My Otterbox is real tuff, but gives the other end an echo, don't know why, need help? The Incipio Feather is like going naked, but doesn't offer much in the way of drop protection!!


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A European Researchers' Night project obtains "outstanding collaboration" award
25 July 2016
EXPLORATHON, a European Researchers' Night 2014-2015 project, was last month granted the ARMA award in the category of "outstanding collaboration". The scientific events organised by the universities of Aberdeen, Glasgow, St. Andrews, Strathclyde and Edinburgh managed to engage 17,000 citizens in Scotland. The ARMA Awards acknowledge excellent work in the field of research.
European Researchers Night attendees grew by 10% in 2015
26 October 2015
The European Researchers' Night attracted 10% more people in 2015 than the previous year. About 1.1 million citizens attended the scientific events organised in over 280 cities within Europe and neighbouring countries.
Poland had the largest number of attendees (164,000) followed by Slovakia (almost 162,000) and Italy (141,000). The number of participants tripled in The Netherlands (almost 13,000), and doubled in Portugal (10,500) and Hungary (30,000).
The number of researchers directly involved in the arranged science activities rose by 18% to 18,000. In total, 24 countries took part, including five non EU-countries such as Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia and Turkey.
The European Researchers' Night celebrated its 10th anniversary
30 September 2015
The European Researchers' Night celebrated its 10th anniversary on 23 September 2015. In Brussels, the European Commission organised "Science is wonder-ful", a special event that looked back at the best of the European Researchers' Nights over the last decade.
The Night 2014 attracted a high local and regional media interest
10 November 2014
The European Researchers' Night 2014 was covered in over 300 publications across Europe, according to preliminary estimates gathered by the organisers.
The event was featured mainly in local and regional editions of some of the top national media outlets such as La Repubblica, Il Fatto Quotidianno, El Mundo, Naftemporiki, Real news, Wp.pl, and Aktuality.sk. Mainstream radio stations like BBC Radio Scotland (UK), RNE (Spain) and Radio România Actualităţi (Romania) also covered the event.
At least 70 million people may have been aware of the experiments, science shows, games, guided tours and performances organised on the night of 26 September in over 300 cities in Europe and beyond.
Fly me to the moon: 300 cities set for European Researchers' Night
25 September 2014
Destination moon - commencing countdown, engines on! If you have ever wondered what it's like to be a space astronaut or a forensic scientist helping to crack a murder mystery, then don't miss the annual European Researchers' Night tomorrow (26 September). Visitors can experience a myriad of activities from a simulated rocket flight in Rome, to learning how to build a skateboard on a computer (Poznan) or helping solve a murder (Bucharest). See the EC Press Release.
Over 350 publications Europe-wide reported on the Researchers' Night 2013
31 October 2013
According to the preliminary media report, the Researchers' Night 2013 was covered in over 350 publications across Europe, representing a record in the history of the initiative. The event was featured in some of the top national media outlets, such as TF1, TVN 24, ABC, RNE, The Irish Times, RTE, Time Out London, Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica, La Stampa, ORF, Radio România Actualităţi, and many others. It also caught attention of leading press agencies such as ANSA (Italy), PAP (Poland) and APA (Austria). According to media coverage registered in the mainstream media, at least 85.5 million Europeans may have been aware of the science shows and performances organized on the night of 27 September.
Science is a scream: 300 cities in 33 countries celebrate Researchers' Night
25 September 2013
European Commission press release on the 2013 Researchers' Night.
Researchers' Night 2012 covered in over 220 publications worldwide
23 October 2012
The Researchers' Night 2012 attracted attention of both European and non-European media outlets and beat the record. According to media coverage registered so far, 125 million Europeans may have been made aware of the organized shows and performances during the night of 28 September. The events, hold simultaneously in various European cities, have been covered in over 220 news items in national and regional press, TV and radio. Examples include Czech Republic (Ceska Televize), France (France3), Hungary (MTV Hirado), Lithuania (Kauno Diena), Poland (RMF 24), Portugal (RTP), Slovakia (TA3), Spain (Abc), the UK (BBC) and the US (Netnews ledger).
First reports on Researchers' Night available on the Internet
1 October 2012
If you missed the Researchers' Night or if you participated and want to share some images of the events, take a glance at the first reports from various European cities. Organisers of Science Uncovered at the natural History Museum in London, UK, Bereni2012 in Bucharest, Romania, and Energy at the University of Daugavpils, Latvia have posted some pictures with a short description of the activities. Meanwhile Radio24 followed the Researchers' Night in Trieste, Italy, throughout the event, whereas The Times of Malta has made available a video report on the events in Valetta.
Researchers' Night: events in 350 cities for cosmic girls and boys
28 September 2012
European Commission press release on the 2012 Researchers' Night.
Focus Award for the best scientific initiative of the 2011
1 March 2012
A Researchers' Night 2011 event in Olsztyn (Poland) was voted the best scientific initiative of the year by readers of Focus, a popular science magazine
Eventia awards for the Natural History Museum
9 January 2012
The Natural History Museum (UK) won two prizes at the international Eventia awards for their "crime scene investigation" event organised as part of the 2011 Researchers 'Night:
EU Researchers' Night: Discover how scientists solve a murder mystery - and climb like Spiderman
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Bay Program partners established and/or reestablished nearly 1,000 acres of wetlands between 2005 and 2006, contributing to a cumulative total of more than 11,000 acres since 1998, according to recently compiled numbers.
"Established" wetlands refer to forming a wetland where there previously wasn't one, such as re-shaping an upland site to make it suitable for wetland plants. "Reestablished" wetlands are areas that were historically marshes or swamps, but have been converted to another land use, such as farming. By reestablishing the land's hydrology, a wetland can form once again.
In 2000, Bay Program signatories agreed to pursue a net gain of 25,000 acres of tidal and non-tidal wetlands in the Bay watershed by 2010. These wetland acres would be gained through voluntary projects. In 2005, Bay Program partners clarified this goal to track only wetland establishment and re-establishment projects, which represent true gains in wetland acreage.
One such wetland restoration project was undertaken this year by Bay Program partners Ducks Unlimited, Maryland DNR, the Maryland-DC Audubon Society, the Waterfowl Festival and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program. Learn more about this project, which is restoring 63 acres of wetland habitat in Bozman, Maryland.
While creating and restoring over 11,000 acres of wetlands in the Bay watershed is significant, there is still much work to be done to achieve the 25,000 acre goal by 2010.
Note: Not all of the wetlands counted are functional; they are present but not necessarily serving as a benefit to the bay.
When it comes to cleaning up the Bay, partnerships among state agencies and non-profit organizations give restoration efforts the most "bang for the buck" by coupling funding opportunities with unmatched expertise. This is evident at the 950-acre Jean Ellen DuPont Shehan Audubon Sanctuary, where Maryland DNR, the Maryland-DC Audubon Society, Ducks Unlimited and the Waterfowl Festival have teamed up to restore and enhance vital wildlife habitat.
The property, located in Bozman, Md., on a peninsula surrounded by three creeks, includes over 200 acres of grass meadows, 300 acres of woodlands, 8 miles of shoreline and 10 miles of walking trails. The Sanctuary is used for scientific research, outdoor science-based education and wildlife and habitat conservation. Nearly 200 bird species frequent the Sanctuary's diverse habitats throughout the year.
Ducks Unlimited, the nation's largest wetlands and waterfowl conservation group, is leading the effort to restore 63 acres of wildlife habitat at the Sanctuary: 25 acres of shallow water and emergent wetlands, 19 acres of forested buffers, 12 acres of wildlife food plots and 7 acres of warm season grass buffers. In addition to the water quality benefits that the project will provide, the site will also be used to demonstrate and showcase the effectiveness of partnerships in Bay restoration.
The importance of the wetlands restoration at the Sanctuary cannot be overstated. Wetlands account for only about 4 percent of the 64,000-square mile Bay watershed, but they are vital to the health and productivity of the Bay and its tributaries. Wetlands improve and protect water quality by:
Wetlands also help prevent flooding by temporarily storing floodwaters, and help prevent erosion by acting as a buffer between larger bodies of water and the land.
The wetland restoration project at the Jean Ellen DuPont Shehan Audubon Sanctuary is part of the Bay Program's current strategy committing partners to the restoration of 25,000 acres of wetlands by 2010. Between 1998 and 2005, 10,463 acres of tidal and non-tidal wetlands were established or reestablished in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. (Establishment is creating a wetland that did not previously exist; reestablishment is restoring the historic functions of a former wetland.) * Note: Current status is based on cumulative voluntary efforts through 2005 in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, and through 2004 in Pennsylvania.
Those wishing to view the restored wetlands can participate in one of the guided tours planned for each day of the 2007 Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland.
When someone mentions the Department of Defense (DoD), one of the last things that might come to mind is Chesapeake Bay restoration. But the DoD is actually the second largest landholder in the watershed (657 square miles), after the USDA Forest Service (3,757 square miles). The DoD has been working to improve the Bay since 1984, when it was the first federal agency to become formally involved in Bay restoration.
The DoD recently published Defending Our National Treasures: A Department of Defense Chesapeake Bay Restoration Partnership 1998-2004, a report that describes the agency's restoration initiatives over the past 10 years.
Defending Our National Treasures also presents four case studies, one of which details DoD's restoration effort along the Elizabeth River in Hampton Roads, Virginia. The Elizabeth River watershed includes nearly 200 square miles of the cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. Ninety percent of this area is developed and highly industrialized. Since 1944, half of the river's wetland habitat has been lost. The Elizabeth River is home to the world's largest naval base and one of the busiest ports in the world. With all this development, the health of the river has gone by the wayside. The Bay Program has designated the river as an "area of concern" due to high levels of contaminants in the water and bottom sediments.
The DoD has set up restoration efforts at two locations along the Elizabeth River: Paradise Creek and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The Navy received the 2004 Coastal America Spirit Award for its Elizabeth River restoration projects.
Paradise Creek is the site of the New Gosport landfill, which contains over 55,000 tons of contaminated soil. The Navy formed a partnership with government and nonprofit organizations to formulate a cleanup plan. The restoration plan saved the state millions of dollars while restoring 1.9 acres of tidal wetlands and 1.1 acres of upland habitat.
Similarly at the Norfolk Navy Shipyard, DoD restored a site with 44,000 tons of contaminated soil by establishing an agreement and restoration partnership with local organizations. They restored 1.3 acres of tidal wetlands and 1.6 acres of riparian forest buffers.
Because of the DoD's large land stake in the Bay watershed, the agency will continue to be a vital partner for future restoration efforts throughout the region. Only by establishing and maintaining partnerships can we hope to make the waters of the Chesapeake a little clearer for all.
View the full report at the Integration and Application Network website.


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Published: July 9, 2008 at 10:23 AMWhile the loss of The flying Unicorn wont be a major loss, it still was a ride the whole family could enjoy and reduces the options for the shorter crowd.
Published: July 9, 2008 at 11:56 AMI thought the Flying Unicorn was an excellent youth coaster and would hate to see it go by the wayside. Maybe they can re-theme it and either keep it as part of HP Land or move it into the Dr. Seuss area where it should have been in the first place. Or, they can move it to Studios and tear down some (or all) of Fievel's Playland? It would be a nice compliment to the Woody Woodpecker Vekoma youth coaster. The Flying Unicorn does not have a huge footprint, so there should be room somewhere. I would just hate to see it go to waste. My under 54" kids loved that coaster.
The Enchanted Oak Tavern was a good food stop by theme park standards, but I am sure it, or something like it, will be part of HP land.
On the other hand, I am glad to see some HP progress. They need to get that expansion constructed before interest in HP related product reaches an all time low....
Someone pass me a butterbeer....
Published: July 9, 2008 at 4:29 PMI'll miss the Enchanted Oak when I go back. That was my favorite restaurant in the park. The bummer for me is this...I couldn't care less about Harry Potter. I just really don't care. I want a giant turkey leg with corn on the cob, ribs, cornbread, and potatoes. I still haven't forgotten how good that meal was.
Published: July 10, 2008 at 5:37 AMWow...I am so glad I got on it 3 days ago with my daugther. She's only 3 years old and she absolutely loved that coaster. I'm sad to see it go for now and I they will bring it back.
I cant believe they closed the enchanted oak! I loved the food there. I'll be going back there tomorrow to check out the scene. Oh, and is it me or does this construction seem to be going at a snail's pace?
Published: July 10, 2008 at 9:55 AMThis is a massive project. As much as I hate to see Flying Unicorn closed, I'm glad that Universal's doing a real rebuild job here, and not simply slapping new signs around the area. (Was "Lost Continent"... now "Harry Potter's Lost Continent!" Ugh.)
As for Oak, when we ate there two weeks ago, I was pretty underwhelmed. Perhaps that was because the place's days were numbered. But I found the mac and cheese gummy and the corn dry. The turkey leg was okay, but not worth the raves that this place had been getting.
Published: July 10, 2008 at 4:06 PMA little off topic, but has anybody ever had "good" mac and cheese at any restaurant? I went about 0 for 5 at some respectable sit down restaurants and just stopped ordering it.
Robert I think that you were probably right about the reason your meal was a little subpar. Unless I've just been lucky, the food there was the best, and the bar was nice too.
Published: July 10, 2008 at 9:56 PMHard Rock Cafe - Citywalk (but I think you can get it any any of their establishments):
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Published: July 11, 2008 at 1:38 PMI recall reading some time back that the theming at one of the IOA restaurants was one of the reasons JKR felt Universal would do HP justice. I think it was the Enchanted Oak, though it may have been Mythos. I wouldn't be at all surprised if it's just being incorporated into the HP island. Rumours have been floating around for months that Flying Unicorn and Dueling Dragons will be redone. Favorite speculations are Hippogriff (sp) for the former, and quidditch for the latter. Universal is being really tight lipped though, so it's all speculation at this point.
Published: July 11, 2008 at 2:53 PMI wonder if they will reassemble the Enchanted Oak, with a few modifications to make it the Whomping Willow? Seems like that would be a good use of the tree.
Published: July 11, 2008 at 5:11 PMIn my interview with Steve Jayson, he mentioned one restaurant. Given the number of dining locations mentioned in the books (the Great Hall, Hogsmead), I wouldn't think that they would choose a setting unrelated to dining in the books, such as the Willow, for the restaurant.
But the Oak would make a *great* Willow, so I wonder if it might be rethemed to something else for that.
FWIW, Natalie and I have been joking that the Flying Unicorn would become the Flying Buckbeak for about three years now.
Published: July 13, 2008 at 5:09 AMDoes this mean the Alchemy Bar is closing too??!!! Ohhhh Noooooooo....Favorite watering hole and great food in the Enchanted oak..went Fri, but missed IOA due to the Mummy hype going (Brendan Frasier) at Uni..Now I am bummed


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