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Quick Facts
- Price Range
- Mid $100s - Mid $400s
- Home Types
- Attached, Condos, Single-Family
- Number of Homes
- 5,489
- New/Resale
- Resale Homes Only
- Age Restrictions
- 55+
- Gated
- No
- Construction Dates
- 1998 - 2013
- Builder
- Del Webb
- 14 reviews
Sun City Huntley Overview
Del Webb's Sun City Huntley in Illinois is one of the premier active adult communities in the Chicago area. With over 5,400 homes spread across 2,300 acres, Sun City Huntley is the largest and most amenity-laden 55+ community in the entire Midwest offering a lifestyle unrivaled by any community in the area.
Residents can enjoy golf, tennis and countless other activities in the community's beautiful 94,000 square-foot clubhouse. There are over 80 different clubs and interest groups in the community. Sun City Huntley offers some of the most reasonably priced homes of any active adult community in the Chicago area and residents can choose from a large assortment of condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes for sale.
Sun City Huntley Amenities
The level of amenities in this 55+ community reigns supreme over any other active adult community in the Chicago area. At the heart of the development is the Prairie Lodge. This magnificent 94,000 square-foot clubhouse boasts a bountiful lineup of amenities uniquely crafted for the needs of today's active adult buyers. In the Prairie Lodge there is a state-of-the-art fitness facility that includes weight and cardiovascular equipment and an indoor walking track. An indoor lap pool provides a great place for residents to stay fit by swimming laps or by participating in the many aquatic exercise classes offered. There is also a large 20-person indoor spa and a resort-style outdoor pool at the Prairie Lodge. Hobby and craft-minded residents will never find a shortage of activity at the Prairie Lodge. There are several multi-purpose rooms that include a card room, ceramics studio, arts and crafts studio, sewing room and computer lab. A grand ballroom with an elevated stage and dance floor plays host to many activities such as dinner parties, receptions, movies and theatrical productions.
This community is also home to the Meadow View Lodge, which is a 20,000 square-foot facility that hosts even more amenities. The Meadow View Lodge has a large state-of-the-art fitness center with the latest high-end cardiovascular and weight training equipment. There are also several aerobics and dance studios, meeting rooms and an additional outdoor pool.
In addition to the world-class amenities in Prairie Lodge and Meadow View Lodge, there are countless other enjoyable attractions in this community. Over one-third of the land is protected open space and nature preserves. The several hundred acre Wildflower Park in the center of the community includes miles of walking and biking trails surrounding a 19-acre fishing lake. Additionally there is a softball field, bocce ball courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and a tennis facility that features eight lighted courts including a stadium style court. Woodworkers will be amazed with the 4,800 square-foot Millgrove Woodworking shop that also features a model train room in the basement.
Avid golfers will fall in love with Sun City Huntley's Whisper Creek Golf Course. The course was designed by the award winning team of Hall-of-Famer Billy Casper and renowned golf course architect Greg Nash. Whisper Creek is a prairie style course that features impeccably manicured fairways and greens. Water comes into play on over half of the holes providing both scenic beauty as well as a formidable challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Residents enjoy discounted fees and can also sign up for annual membership programs. Residents don't have to travel far for a great meal. Jameson's Charhouse in the Prairie Lodge serves up lunch and dinner seven days a week. Patrons can enjoy a great meal while overlooking Whisper Creek's ninth hole waterfall. For more casual dining, a sports pub and bar attached to Jameson's offers a great place to meet with friends for a drink after a round of golf or a fun place to watch your favorite sports team. For those who want a quick snack, Casper's Cafe at Whisper Creek is the perfect spot to grab a sandwich during a round of golf.
Sun City Huntley Homes & Real Estate
Sun City Huntley began construction in 1999 and the community was completed in 2013 with 5,489 homes. Since Del Webb began building, they have offered nearly 55 different floor plans in a variety of housing styles that include single-family homes, attached ranch townhomes and condos. There are 37 different single-family home models in Sun City Huntley that range from 1,130 square feet all the way to over 3,000 square feet. All homes feature a minimum of two bedrooms, two baths and a two-car garage but larger models include three or more bedrooms, additional bathrooms and three car garages.
Included features of the single-family homes vary from very basic features such as laminate countertops and vinyl flooring all the way to highly upgraded units that include tile or wood flooring, hard surface countertops, gourmet appliances and spa-like master bathrooms. Basements are available as options in this community but most homes are built on slabs. Premium homesites with views of Whisper Creek Golf Course or open space are available. For homebuyers who want the ultimate in maintenance-free living, there are a variety of attached ranch style townhomes available. The monthly association fee for townhome residents includes full lawn care, snow removal and exterior maintenance of the unit. Several townhome products have been constructed since 1999 including clovers, villas and triplexes. In all, townhome buyers can select from 13 different floor plans that range from 1,014 to 1,599 square feet. The smallest plans include one bedroom and the larger plans include two bedrooms plus a den.
For homebuyers who want the look and feel of a single-family home at a price that is more comparable to a townhome, the Clubhomes present a unique option. Clubhomes are detached duplexes that are attached at their foundations underground but there is no common wall above ground, so the unit is virtually a single-family home. For association fee purposes, Clubhome owners pay an association fee equivalent to a single-family home, which means that they are responsible for the exterior maintenance of the unit as well as lawn care and snow removal. However, lawn and snow services are available for residents who do not wish to do their own maintenance. There are three Clubhome floor plans that range from 1,197 to 1,551 square feet. The Arcadia Condominium building is the ideal place for residents who prefer condo-style living with an elevator and underground parking. This four-story building is the only condo building in Sun City and includes five different floor plan options. It is located immediately adjacent to the Meadow View Lodge and outdoor pool.
Sun City Huntley Lifestyle
This 55+ community offers the ultimate in active adult living. There are over 80 different clubs and interest groups that cater to nearly every imaginable interest. A full-time activities coordinator is continually updating an action packed calendar filled with new and exciting events, parties and group trips. Whether your interests include fitness activities such as aerobics, golf and tennis or more hobby related activities such as ceramics, woodworking or arts and crafts there is something for everyone at Del Webb in Huntley, IL. Card and game enthusiasts can partake in clubs such as bridge, pinochle and scrabble. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy clubs such as a softball league, biking and fishing. The jazz band, Prairie Singers and Theatre Company are perfect for people who enjoy performing arts. The list of activities is endless at Del Webb Huntley and every month residents receive a new monthly newsletter that highlights all of the fun activities at their disposal.
Sun City Huntley is located approximately 45 miles from downtown Chicago, north of I-90 on Route 47. The location makes it an ideal choice for quick access to the Northwest suburbs, Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, O'Hare Airport and is a manageable drive into downtown Chicago. Route 47 is emerging as one of the Northwest suburbs' main thoroughfares, making the area ideal for shopping, restaurants and everyday conveniences. The area around the community is already home to the Huntley Outlet Mall, Wal-Mart, a Jewel-Osco and numerous restaurants and shops. The bustling Randall Road corridor is only five miles east, where one will find the Algonquin Commons, home to 80 specialty shops and restaurants. In addition, Randall Road is home to a vast array of new retail outlets and dining opportunities.
Sun City Huntley Amenities
Prairie Lodge - 94,000 Sq. Ft.
The Prairie Lodge is the original clubhouse in Sun City Huntley. This massive facility spans 94,000 square feet and includes virtually every amenity one could want in an active adult community. It includes:
- Amenity Center - 94,000 Sq. Ft.
- Jameson's Charhouse
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Lap Pool & Spa
- Outdoor Resort-Style Pool
- Aerobics & Dance Studio
- Indoor Walking Track
- Hobby & Game Room
- Card Room
- Ceramics Studio
- Arts & Crafts Studio
- Sewing Studio
- Drendel Ballroom
- Performing Arts Theater (Drendel Ballroom)
- Computer Lab
- Library
- Billiards
Meadow View Lodge - 20,000 Sq. Ft.
The Meadow View Lodge is the newer, smaller clubhouse. This bustling facility includes a new and larger fitness center than the Prairie Lodge. It also is home to several meeting rooms and aerobics and dance studios. It includes:
- Amenity Center - 20,000 Sq. Ft.
- State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
- Outdoor Pool
- Aerobics & Dance Studios
- Hobby & Game Room
- Card Room
- Ballroom
Millgrove Woodworking Shop
- Woodworking Shop - 4,800 Sq. Ft.
- Billiard Hall
Outdoor Amenities
Spanning over 2,300 acres, Sun City Huntley has countless outdoor amenities and attractions. Here is a sample of what residents can find throughout the community:
- 18-Hole Whisper Creek Golf Course
- Casper's Cafe (at Whisper Creek)
- Walking & Biking Trails
- 8 Lighted Tennis Courts
- 6 Bocce Ball Courts
- Horseshoe Pits
- Softball Stadium
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Scenic Lakes & Ponds
- Fishing Lake - 19-Acre Wildflower Lake
- Wildflower Park and Numerous Pocket Parks
- Gardening Plots
- Playground for Grandkids
Sun City Huntley Clubs, Groups, Activities & Classes
There are plenty of activities available in Sun City Huntley. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.
- Anglers
- Bicycle
- Bocce ball
- Bowling
- Golf
- Pickleball
- 16" Softball league
- Stingrays (swimming club)
- Sportsmen's
- Tennis
- Table tennis
- Volleyball
- Aerobics
- Water aerobics
- Yoga
- Bridge
- Canasta
- Cribbage
- Euchre
- Mah Jongg
- Pinochle
- Skip Bo
- Chess
- Scrabble
- Dominos
- African/American
- Filipino/American
- German/American
- Italian/American
- Polish/American
- Celtic
- NY Metro
- Scandanavian
- Clayground (Pottery)
- Crafting Memories
- Railroad
- Pencil & Palette
- Sew'n Sews (Sewing)
- Woodchucks (Woodworking)
- Amateur Radio
- Antiques & Collectibles
- Book Discussion (Fiction & Non-Fiction)
- Computer
- Current Events
- Investors
- Symposium
- Sun City Historians
- Creative Writing
- Concert Band
- Sun City Music
- Prairie Singers
- Theatre Company
- Chime Choir
- Jazz Band
- Organ & Keyboard
- Sonshine Boys
- String Orchestra
- A Thoughtful Bible Study
- Christian Fellowship
- Gods Girls
- Precept Inductive Bible Study
- Shalom Group
- Spiritual Conversations
- Spiritual Health
- Breast Cancer Support 1st
- Grief Support
- Stroke Survivors Support Group
- Women Helping Women in Crisis
- Gardening
- Genealogy
- Grandma, Grandpa & Me
- RV Travelers
- Sun City Singles
- Astronomy
- Lions of Sun City
- Red Hatters
- Rotary
Price Range: Low $100s - Mid $100s
The Clovers were built by Del Webb between 1999 and 2002. Arranged in quad configurations each building contains four units built on slabs. There are six models to choose from and most units include 2-car garages. The Clovers are ideal for homebuyers who want an inexpensive maintenance-free home. All exterior home maintenance, lawn care and snow removal is provided by the association.View Floorplans
Price Range: Low $100s - High $100s
The Villas were built between 2004 and 2007. Each building contains six units arranged in a "U" shape configuration with two of each model. The Albright/Arden are always located on the end, Savoy models are in the middle and Wyngates are located at the back. All lawn care, snow removal and exterior home maintenance is provided by the association, making the Villas an ideal choice for homebuyers who want maintenance-free living at a lower price.View Floorplans
|Model Name
|Sq. Ft.
|2 + Den - 3
Triplex I
Price Range: Low $100s - Mid $100s
The Triplex I models are located in neighborhood 19 in Sun City Huntley. Each building contains three units that include two Dunham units on the ends and a Canton model in the middle. All units are built on slabs and include 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2-car garages. The Triplexes appeal to those who want the maintenance-free lifestyle with more elbow room than what is found in other attached home collections. All lawn care, snow removal and exterior home maintenance is provided by the association.View Floorplans
Triplex II
Price Range: Low $100s - Mid $100s
The Triplex II models were built in 2004 after the completion of the Triplex I models. The Triplex II models include three units per building with the larger Hanover in the middle and two smaller Hampshire models located on either end. Both models are built on slab and include 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2-car garages. These maintenance-free homes include all exterior home maintenance, lawn care and snow removal.View Floorplans
Price Range: Mid $100s - Low $200s
The popular Clubhomes in Sun City Huntley are commonly referred to as "detached duplexes". These homes offer the look and feel of a single-family home but are priced more like a duplex. The unique design includes attached foundation footings underground but above ground there is six feet of space between the homes and there is no common wall. With options like front porches, brick facades and smaller homesites the Clubhome neighborhoods feel like small town America. In the final phase, Pulte/Del Webb changed the name of this model collection to Manors. The model names changed from York, James and Potomac to Haven, Journey and Serenity, respectively. The main changes were that they no longer attached the footings and offered more space between homes but the floor plans remained virtually the same. All Clubhomes and Manors are built on slabs. Later phases included options for sunrooms and extended garages.View Floorplans
|Model Name
|Sq. Ft.
|2 + Den - 3
Northwoods Classics
Price Range: Mid $100s - Low $200s
The Northwoods Classics homes were built by Del Webb between 1999 and 2002. These intimate designs are built for homebuyers who want a cozy home at an affordable price. Some homes are offered with options such as basements and front porches.View Floorplans
The Traditions
Price Range: High $100s - Low $300s
The Traditions were constructed by Del Webb between 2000 and 2002. Most homes were built on slab but basements are available.View Floorplans
Price Range: High $100s - High $200s
The Classic Series homes include six models built by Pulte/Del Webb starting in 2002 through 2011. All Classic homes feature two bedrooms plus a den, two bathrooms and a 2-car garage. These plans include open layouts and optional features such as extended garages and basements.View Floorplans
Shoreline Premiers
Price Range: Low $200s - High $300s
The Shoreline Premiers were built by Del Webb between 1999 and 2002. These five floor plans were applauded for their spacious designs and available 2.5-car garages. Many homes enjoy views of open space, natural areas or the golf course. Basements are optional on the Shoreline Premiers.View Floorplans
|Model Name
|Sq. Ft.
|2 - 2.5
|2 - 2 + Den
|2 - 2.5
|Grand Haven
|2 - 2.5
|2 + Den - 3
|2 - 2.5
|Traverse Bay
|2 + Den - 3
|2 - 2.5
Price Range: High $200s - Mid $400s
The Premier homes were introduced by Pulte/Del Webb in 2002. With expansive great rooms and open layouts, these are very popular with homebuyers. All homes include two bedrooms with a den that can be converted into a third bedroom. 2-car garages and slabs are standard but 3-car garages and basements are optional. Nature, golf course and open space views are available at a premium.View Floorplans
|Model Name
|Sq. Ft.
|2 + Den - 3
|2 - 3
|2 + Den - 3
|2 - 3
|3 + Den - 4
|2 - 3
|2 + Den - 3
|2.5 - 3
|2 - 3
Great Lakes Estates
Price Range: Mid $300s - Mid $500s
The Great Lakes Estates are the original high-end series of homes built by Del Webb between 1999 and 2002. Geared towards buyers who want space and luxury, these homes are built to impress with numerous upgrades included as well as optional features such as basements and premium view homesites.View Floorplans
Price Range: Mid $300s - High $400s
The Reserves are ideal for active adults who want the finest in luxury and space. Built by Pulte/Del Webb between 2004 and 2007 these models include full brick fronts, 3-car garages and highly upgraded interiors. Open layouts, sunrooms and optional basements make these homes further appealing to high-end buyers who want the finest Sun City Huntley has to offer.View Floorplans
|Model Name
|Sq. Ft.
|Dearborn II
|3 + Den - 4
|Buckingham II
|2 + Den - 3
|2 + Den
|2 + Den - 3 + Den
|3 + Den
Arcadia Condos
Price Range: Ask Agent
The Arcadia Condo is a 3-story elevator building with underground parking and a common entrance. It was built in 2003 and is located adjacent to the Meadow View Lodge. Arcadia is ideal for homebuyers who want maintenance-free living as well as the safety and security of a common entrance building with secured parking.View Floorplans
Sun City Huntley Reviews
- Karla D.|September 26, 2019It's all about the people. We have more friends and more laughs after 4 years than we had after 25 yrs in our old neighborhood
- Donna R.|September 11, 2019The setting is beautiful and our neighbors couldn't be more helpful. So glad we chose this community.
- Doug and Linda H.|April 26, 2019Our greatest frustration with this community is that we didn't move here sooner. This is as fine a place to live as we have ever experienced.
- Jason T.|April 17, 2019I am very disappointed that some seniors have let their children move in with them. They also have young ones staying on the weekends. This has been happening for months.
- Diane T.|August 1, 2018Best decision we ever made, we feel like we live at a resort. We like the size of our community that offers so much to do: golf course, softball, Bocce, Bags, pickleball, tennis, indoor/outdoor concerts, plays, day trips, indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, 2 fitness center with many classes, indoor walking track, massage spa, golf cart community, holiday parties, dances, cards, and the goes on. But most of all, the friendly neighbors that our community has. "Living the Dream"
Sun City Huntley is conveniently located near I-90 for easy access to O'Hare & Chicago. Huntley is a great, friendly little town.
- donald and mary w.|April 9, 2018this is our 13th year living in sun city huntley and my how time flies. The caring neighbors,activities galore,easy on and off I 90, the huntley park district relationship and affordable assessment fees. Mary is involved in her tap dancing and various craft clubs and I enjoy volleyball,pickelball,softball,golfing and fishing. Would not live anywhere else!
- George |December 28, 2016Sun City Huntley is an incredible community for active adults. If you have not seen the main clubhouse, you have got to check it out. Indoor and outdoor pools, a 30 person hot tub, indoor walking track, fitness center, rooms for art, ceramics, sewing, and cards, a restaurant, sports, pub, 18-hole golf course, tennis, bocce, fishing, biking, woodworking, and the list goes on.
The only thing better than all the activities in Sun City Huntley are the residents. Everyone is so kind, caring, and friendly. They welcome new neighbors with open arms and cookies! This is the BEST place to live! It's like living in a resort all year.
- Janet R.|December 13, 2016This is the best active adult community in Illinois. So much to do here. I've met so many great people at the clubhouse and the restaurant. The golf course is my favorite in the northwest suburbs and the model train area in the woodshop barn is a sight to see!
- Bill N.(Resident/Homeowner)|June 30, 2016Sun City is the best 55+ community in the Chicago area. The homes and amenities are great and the lifestyle is second to none. There is always something fun and exciting happening everyday. The only regret you might have if you move here is that you will wish you would have done it sooner!
- BJ C.(Resident/Homeowner)|May 2, 2014My wife and I moved to Sun City Huntley from the Wrigleyville area in Chicago. I must say we've made more friends here and know more people than in the twenty-five years we lived in our old neighborhood. The community is organized around neighborhoods which makes it very easy to meet new people. There are also many organized activities available - sports, hobbies, trips, plays, shows, and many special interest groups - which can serve to widen your circle of friends and acquaintances. What I enjoy most, though, is simply living in a beautiful, safe and stable community surrounded by decent, hard-working people - our peers - many of whom we have come to know and care for deeply. It was a great choice for us.
- Barbara |April 21, 2013Sun City Huntley is beautiful, friendly, and safe. I wasn't sure I was going to like it, but I love it now. It was so easy to meet people when I moved in and everyone is very friendly.
- mary s.(Resident/Homeowner)|October 10, 2012I enjoyed living here at first, but I have trouble meeting people my age,I'm way older and am not at alphysically fit. The people I have met won't put up with my endless chatter and constant complaints. but that's my main interest. I'm close to 80 years old and still dye my hair a flaming red color, maybe I am scaring people
- Darlene & Jerry Rutledge |June 2, 2012We moved from Springfield, IL where Darlene lived her entire life. We were reluctant to make the move even though we have kids and grand kids in the area. We came to look and bought that very day.
We have not regretted it for a minute and love it here more than we could ever imagine. We have more fun and friends than a lifetime in Springfield. We can be as busy (or not) as we want to be. Darlene is involved in the Tennis Club and the Huntley Hoofers Tap Dance class which are both new endeavors. Darlene is also a caregiver to Jerry and the support of neighbors and friends are unbelievable. She also attends the Sun City Caregiver's Support Group.
- Richard T.(Resident/Homeowner)|September 14, 2011My wife and I decided to move to Sun City Huntley in 2007 after nearly a decade of deliberation. I can honestly say that waiting all of those years to make a decision is the biggest regret of my adult life.
Sun City Huntley has been an absolute blessing for my wife and I. My wife has become far more active in the social scene than we have ever anticipated. She is a regular participant at water aerobics, quilting, and even volunteers at the local schools throughout the community. I enjoy living a lower profile life, tooling around occasionally at the fantastic woodshop on site.
The biggest surprise when moving here was how friendly all of our neighbors were. We bought a new construction home and found that nearly everyone around us was in the same boat as us. Moving in at the same time was also nice. There is a nice mix of singles and couples and while all age groups are represented, the overall vibe was much younger than I anticipated. Unlike me, many of my neighbors still work full time jobs.
Not everything has been perfect. If we could choose a home again, we probably would have picked a floor plan with one more bedroom and additional storage space. We also had a construction delay when moving in and had to wait a few months before we had grass. However, overall the Deb Webb staff was accommodating and put us at ease. They even came to our home several times after moving in to make small repairs. All things considered moving here was a wonderful decision.
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Home Description: 471 Breakwater Dr
Hard to find 1.5 acre property situated in the private/gated lakefront community of Breakwater which includes a boat dock on Geist. Attention to detail is seen throughout this beautiful home designed & built by Palladium Builders. Open floor plan with large windows & great natural light. Recent additions include, expanded kitchen, hearth room, screened porch, Gunite saltwater pool & extensive landscaping. Great room & open kitchen provide ample space for large groups. Owners wing includes a beautiful lib and master Suite which opens out to the patio/pool. Huge upstairs bonus room over the spacious 4 car garage. Lower Level includes a large theater, circular bar, wine cellar, exec room + 5th/6th brm.
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471 Breakwater Dr, Fishers IN is a single family home of 9928 sqft and
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This single family home has 6 bedrooms and was built in 2003.
A comparable home for sale at 9627 Claymount Ln in Fishers is listed at $470,000.
This home on 471 Breakwater Dr has decreased in price by $301,000 and the last change was on 2/3/2020.
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Geraniums are reliable plants grown as annuals in most parts of the country. They begin flowering in late spring and continue providing gardens with color until the first frost of fall. As the University of Rhode Island notes, "Pest problems are minimal with geraniums." However, there are several garden invaders that can ruin your geranium blooms. While some of these pests cause only cosmetic damage, others can stunt plant growth and even cause plant death.
Aphids are among the most common invaders of geraniums. These small insects have long, narrow mouthpieces that can pierce the leaves, stems and buds of geranium plants, draining them of their internal fluids. Low numbers of aphids don't damage the plants and even can go unnoticed, but larger aphid infestations can cause leaves to curl and discolor. Common aphid types that feed on geraniums include melon aphid and green peach aphid. Neem oil, narrow-range oil and insecticidal soap all can be beneficial for controlling aphid populations. For best results, mix the material you choose with water and spray the mixture thoroughly on the tops and undersides of geranium leaves.
Like aphids, mites are pests that can cause aesthetic damage to geraniums; they are so tiny that they are hard to see. Mite infestation symptoms include leaves developing light-colored dots and a bronze or yellow discoloration. In severe cases, leaves can drop from the plants and mites can cover plant parts with webbing. Unlike aphids, mites are arachnids, the same class that includes spiders. One common type of mite that preys on geraniums is the two-spotted spider mite. To eliminate mites from geraniums, you can spray them with a hard blast of water every few days, which disrupts mite reproduction or you can treat your geraniums with a miticide, which is a chemical pesticide for mites.
Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies or moths. Some of the species that feed on geraniums include variegated cutworm, bollworm, geranium plume moth and the geranium — or tobacco — budworm. Caterpillars can cause extensive damage to geraniums by chewing holes in their blossoms and leaves, as well as devouring entire buds, flowers, leaves, shoots and seedlings. Unlike aphids and mites, caterpillars can stunt plant growth and kill plants. To control caterpillar populations, you can remove caterpillars by hand, remove adjacent weeds, treat geraniums with the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis, Bt, or use a combination of these actions.
Whiteflies are small, winged insects that are covered with a white wax. Like aphids, the whiteflies feed on the internal fluids of geranium plants. Symptoms of a whitefly infestation are dry leaves, yellowed leaves or dropping leaves. Common varieties of whitefly that feed on geraniums include giant whitefly, greenhouse whitefly, banded-winged whitefly and sweet-potato whitefly. While pesticide oils and soaps can reduce whitefly populations, they will not eliminate them. For best results, remove infected leaves by hand, spray the geraniums with water and/or vacuum the geraniums with a small, hand-held vacuum cleaner.
Slugs are slow-moving, slimy gastropods that can feed on the leaves and seedlings of geraniums. To get rid of them, set out saucers filled with stale beer in the garden, as North Carolina State University recommends. The slugs will be attracted to the beer, climb inside and drown. Alternatively, you can control slug populations by putting diatomaceous earth on the soil surrounding geraniums or trap them under flat boards or newspapers.
Subterranean Termites
Subterranean termites are ground-dwelling termites that feed on the stems of plants, including geraniums. The termites can cause geraniums to yellow, wilt and die. The determined pests can even infiltrate geraniums that are growing in planters and pots. To protect geraniums from subterranean termites, apply a specialized termite pesticide, known as a termiticide.


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Arizona Governor Jan Brewer continued the Republican theme of disrespecting the office of the President of the United States. She was photographed yesterday wagging her
tail finger at President Obama on the airport tarmac where she came to "welcome him". When questioned about the photo -op incident she said, "I wasn't angry at all, I felt a little bit threatened* if you will – in the attitude that he had. He wanted to talk about my book and I thought he was pretty thin skinned." Thin skinned. Thin skinned…
On "Now With Alex Wagner" they discussed the incident. Apparently Pres. Obama was not pleased with her misrepresentation of a meeting they once had. After the meeting, she stated that things went well, but in her book Scorpions for Breakfast (that explains it), she said he "spoke down" to her. Alex said, "…particularly around President Obama, there's this feeling of license that I think a lot on the Right feel they have to attack him personally, and to get really up close with their attack. Whether its Rick Santorum (Google it) not defending the fact that President Obama is a Christian and American born citizen that deserves to legally hold the office of President; whether its Jan Brewer accosting him on the tarmac – I think its something about Obama that sort of engenders this personal ire." Something about Obama… something about Obama? So close, so close and yet so far away. Let me help you Alex, he's BLACK.
* code word often used to demonize the Black male; to insinuate that the Black man is violent and one's safety (virtue in the case of the White woman) is to be feared for.
– L. Morales
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Black Peter, White Paul
Paul Defends Peter
In the 1840's when the Dutch empire had deep involvement in the slave "trade", a quaint tale of one of Santa Claus' helpers was created. His name was Black Peter. He was a little African slave boy who helped Santa by carrying a book full of the names of all the naughty children. He also carried a rod and a sack. No, not full of toys, this sack was used to carry all the bad children away.
This delightful Christmas tale is apparently still being enthusiastically celebrated in the Netherlands today. By donning afros, blackface, and red lipstick, they proudly keep their beloved tradition intact; preserved for future generations. The vigorous defense of the character?: He is only Black because of coming down the chimney, but he, of course, refuses to bathe. Hmm… a White African slave who refuses to bathe …
Newly revealed racist Ron Paul has been feeling the heat lately because of some previously expressed beliefs. Apparently, in the 1990s, the Ron Paul Investment Newsletter informed not only on financial matters, but on racial ones as well. In 1990, the newsletter called Martin Luther King Jr. "a world class adulterer who seduced underage girls and boys". It also criticized the MLK day holiday as "Hate Whitey Day". Then there was the delightful "If you have ever been robbed by a Black teen, you know how unbelievably fleet of foot they can be." and the factual "In the 1992 Los Angeles riots, order was only restored in LA when it came time for the Blacks to pick up their welfare checks." Also, the informative "At least 39 White women have been stuck with used hypodermic needles – perhaps infected with Aids – by gangs of Black girls between the ages of 12-14." and the always helpful "Carjacking is the hip-hop thing to do among the urban youth. If you have to use a gun on a youth, leave the scene immediately, disposing of the wiped off gun as soon as possible."
Racist Ron continues to deny knowing anything about the articles published under his name. "I didn't write them. I didn't read them at the time. I disavow them." He did however enthusiastically promote the newsletter. His campaign chairman Drew Ivers said, "He does not retreat or deny material written under his own signature, such as the letter promoting the newsletter." When will they learn? Never put it in writing.
Assuming he's telling the truth (which I doubt), "Big Picture" question: If he can't lead a newsletter, should he be allowed to lead the free world?
– L. Morales
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Lazy, Shiftless …
Blacks Need to Get a Job!
Once again, African Americans prove to be the laziest demographic in the United States. An obvious lack of resourcefulness, ambition, intellect, and drive has again placed the group at the top of the unemployment list:
African American -15.5% Hispanic -11.4% National Average – 8.6% European American -7.6% Asian – 6.5%.
What is it with these people that make them so slothful, so willing to avoid work but instead look for government handouts? I mean, the numbers don't lie right? There couldn't be any other reason that Blacks in America are the "last ones hired and first ones fired", right?
– L. Morales
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Appearance Deep purple with a dense, dark core. Aroma / Bouquet Fragrant aromatics of raspberry, cherry and vanilla.
Palate Hallmark Barossa Shiraz of characteristic power and opulence. Succulent raspberry and plum flavours on a long and generous palate layered with chocolate. Great richness and depth in the Barossa tradition with firm, gravelly tannins.
Serve At room temperature 16-20°C
Cellar Long term cellaring potential. Peak drinking 2015-2030
Food pairing Richly flavoured dishes, red meats and game. Beef, venison, goat, pheasant, chorizo. Red wine, pepper and reduction sauces.
Vineyard 100% Estate grown shiraz from the rich loams of Siegersdorf vineyard in the heart of Barossa Valley. Altitude 250-270m
Season A long Summer season saw beautiful ripening in the Barossa. Wines show excellent quality and fruitfulness with powerful foundations.
Winemaking Minimal intervention, destemmedand fermented on skins for 7 days with pump overs twice daily. Handcrafted in small parcels to exacting quality standards in our state of the art winemaking facility. Malolacticfermentation and maturation in barrel. Blended and lightly filtered before bottling. Maturation 12 months in new and seasoned French and American oak 300L barrels. Screwcap Alcohol / Volume14.5 %
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Gilding flake-resist technique17th June 2019
In Issue 192 Gerry had so much fun experimenting with the gilding flake-resist technique she couldn't resist providing a bonus idea for us to share here!
You will need
white A6 card blank
watercolour cardstock
Creative Expressions Sentimentally Yours Classic Birthday Verses stamps
Picked Raspberry, Aged Mahogany, Spun Sugar and Old Paper Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink
clear embossing powder
Golden Jewels Creative Expressions Cosmic Shimmer Gilding Flakes
Tonic Studios Nuvo Medium Flat Tip glue pen
Holiday Cheer Tonic Studios Nuvo Glitter Drops
white cotton
3D foam tape
water spritzer
heat tool
manual die-cutting machine
Sizzix Tim Holtz Bigz Planks die Planks
Sizzix Tim Holtz Mini Tattered Florals dies
Simply make
1 Create a background on a panel of watercolour cardstock by pressing Picked Raspberry and Spun Sugar ink onto a glass mat, spritzing with water, then lightly press the cardstock into it a few times. Allow to dry.
2 Die-cut the planks from watercolour cardstock and draw glue lines to create a woodgrain effect. Allow to dry until sticky, then add the gilding flakes, rubbing off the excess. Repeat the technique from Step 1 using Aged Mahogany ink on the planks.
3 Once dry, affix the pink panel to the card blank and add the planks using 3D foam tape, with twisted lengths of cotton behind each one.
4 Colour a piece of cardstock with Picked Raspberry ink and die-cut flowers. Cut a branch and colour using the Aged Mahogany ink, clear heat-embossing for a deeper colour.
5 Colour the leaves and the edges of the flowers with Old Paper ink and add to the card front with the flowers. Add Nuvo Drops to the flowers.
6 Stamp and clear heat-emboss a sentiment, trim and affix to the card front to finish.


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Signed books by local authors make great holiday gifts! Take advantage of this opportunity to meet author Terry Nelson and get signed copies of his new book, Hidden History of the New Hampshire Seacoast!
The New Hampshire Seacoast has a wealth of overlooked history. Some remnants are hidden in plain sight, and others are just plain hidden. Meet the minister and early religious founder who was involved in an armed confrontation in Dover with another preacher in 1640. Find out how a onetime high school assistant principal in Rochester became a world-famous business leader and ended up meeting President Grover Cleveland. Discover the story of "ghost" racetracks in Somersworth before they disappear, as well as the "pile of rocks" that stopped a multimillion-dollar building project in Windham. Author Terry Nelson reveals some of New England's most fascinating history, from Durham and Madbury to North Hampton and Portsmouth.
Terry Nelson was an educator for forty years. His last position before retiring was as an assistant principal for Southside Middle School in Manchester--the home of the Spartans. He is a member of the Manchester Historical Association; Woodman Museum, Dover, New Hampshire; New Hampshire Archeological Society; and the Council for British Archaeology. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Dover with their little dog, Ellie.


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Research Interests: Horticulture
Research Topic: Behavior in Integration of Heterogeneous Genomes in Tree Crops
The materials of interest in Takashi's research are tree crops, or simply "fruit crops." Although the words conjure up images of sweetness and relaxation, the genomic analyses of these crops is no simple matter. Tree crops have very prolonged life cycles, and some superior crops have been maintained by artificial vegetative propagation for thousands of years. Furthermore, it is suggested that they can be crossed among highly heterogeneous genomes, and in fact have experienced complex genome integration through a long history of breeding and domestication. Targeting fruit crop genomes undergoing such "unusual evolutionary steps," this Hakubi research will not only exploit past genomic integrations contributing to the expression of good traits in artifi cial domestication steps, but will also identify various physiological responses in hybridization among heterogeneous genomes. He sincerely hopes that this research will make a signifi cant contribution to the future of agriculture.


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How To Approach A Shy Girl & Get Her To Open Up
You know, not every beautiful girl is outgoing and extroverted. Some of them are shy. (I personally have seen a lot of shy girls from my time in Asia.)
And lots of guys have trouble approaching the shy, quiet types. They can't approach a girl that's shy! That's why in this video, I'll show you how to approach SHY girls!
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How To Approach A Shy Girl & Get Her To Open Up
The Shy girl
The "shy girl" typically shows hesitation to engage in the interaction, which means it's going to be a bumpy ride trying to get her to talk, let alone give her number to you or go on a date. (Not to worry though, we'll solve that soon enough)
Many shy girls build barriers to keep men out of their life. There are plenty of reasons for this:
- Broken family
- Feeling insecure
- Feeling unsafe and unsure
- Low self-esteem
- Culture and Beliefs
Here's a quick checklist to know whether or not you're dealing with a shy girl :
- Barely maintains eye contact, keeps staring at the ground
- Crosses arms or keeps fiddling with fingers
- VERY soft, almost inaudible voice when talking
- Prefers to speak in shorter sentences and is close-ended most of the time
We'll have to break these barriers. Mastering the art of connecting to women will get even the shyest of them to open up. They'll feel attached to you – and you'll only have to keep some simple things in mind.
How To Approach A Shy Girl
Match her energy, but the right way.
Mirroring is a powerful Neuro-Linguistic Programming tool to establish rapport with a stranger. You see, humans tend to trust and feel more comfortable around those that seem most like them. When you mirror a persons body language, movements, energy, eye contact, and keywords, it can quickly create a powerful connection, But be careful doing this with a shy girl. You don't want to mimic her submissive and beta body language and start acting shy, timid or nervous because that's just not very attractive.
However, approaching her as a loud, high energy alpha will probably scare her away.
The key is to match her energy. And shy girls are usually lower energy so crank it down a notch or two. Even if you are at a high energy club and you approach a shy girl, lower your energy at first to make her feel comfortable. Then slowly start bringing it back up to lead her into a more fun outgoing state.
Be comfortable.
You need to feel totally at ease with yourself and with her, even though she might be acting a little strange. A lot of guys get nervous around shy girls because they aren't sure if she's into him, so they start second-guessing themselves. Instead, have fun and just talk. I like to warm up before dates.
Be okay with silence, and don't make it awkward. She might be taking her time to open up, so keep smiling and be comfortable with longer than normal moments of silence.
Here are a few tips to help:
- Keep a friendly and warm smile and cheerful demeanor.
- The less threatening you are, the better. But remember to keep a confident tone to your voice and body movements.
- Maintain some distance when first speaking to her. You want her to feel safe so, limit physical contact at first. Start by reaching out and shaking her hand after a good introduction.
Shy girls tend to talk way less than outgoing girls. So you'll have to take on the conversational burden and talk more than her.
It's actually okay to just start talking about yourself. This will get things going and keep things interesting. (But remember to give her a chance to talk, too if she wants.)
Feel free to share your life story with her. This helps her to get to know you and feel more comfortable with you and eventually she'll start to open up. Hopefully.
If I'm dealing with a woman that is shy I like to show her pictures on my phone. This helps her learn about me and allows us to get closer because I'm sitting next to her. If she feels comfortable sitting close to you then this is a huge step in escalating the interaction. I can also use pictures to escalate sexually.
Always give her the opportunity to speak by asking basic open-ended questions, that she doesn't have to exert too much mental energy coming up with an answer, like "What do you do for fun?" or "Do you have brothers and sisters? Tell me about them".
Once she's opened up a bit, it's time to escalate. But I recommend you start slowly and see how she reacts.
- Joke around with her gently touching her. You'll see whether or not she reacts positively to this, and you'll know if she's comfortable with that.
- If she reacts negatively, it's best to lie back for now and try again later when you've established a better rapport. If positive, try experimenting with gradual intimacy like hand to belly, but again fall back if you see a negative reaction.
- You don't want to be creepy here! Even though you're being assertive, remain 100% gentleman so as not to lose her completely. It only takes one creepy mistake (like cracking a personal sex joke way too early or touching her legs too soon) to turn off a shy girl.
If she's receptive, it means that she's allowing you to breach her defenses. Shy girls tend to need a little more time to warm up but don't give up. All you have to do is take it slow, one step at a time!
To help you out with escalating with a shy girl, or with any other girl – we created a "Free Escalation Cheat Sheet" that lists out some of our best ways to spark romantic tension, turn a girl on, and escalate to the bedroom.
It's filled with Advanced Escalation Techniques that will help you turn a platonic – friendly interaction, into a more – "I want to rip your clothes off" vibe.
This is very useful when you're talking to a girl, but it's going nowhere.
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The office suite is approximately 2,500 SF and includes 3 operatories, consult room, doctor's office, and staff breakroom. Well located within the community near major arterial road with high traffic counts.
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Sedona, located just south of Flagstaff, is rated as one of the Most Beautiful Places in America to live by USA Weekend. Surrounded by 1.8 million acres of national forest land, you have instant access to recreational activities. Trails for hiking, biking or jeep trekking, weave among the bristling forest of pinnacles, spires, buttes, and domes. Sedona is equal parts rugged, equal parts resort. Regarded by Native Americans as sacred, Sedona continues to be recognized as a place of healing and spiritual renewal. Prowl the 40-plus art galleries lining the streets, or to receive soothing treatments from the dozens of spa facilities. Most recently, with its nearby vineyards and tasting rooms, Sedona has emerged as a destination for wine enthusiasts.
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Brown's Town residents in shock after detention of Ruel Reid, Kim Brown Lawrence
ST ANN, Jamaica — Several residents of Brown's Town in North West St Ann expressed shock this morning after learning that Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Councillor Kim Brown Lawrence, and former JLP caretaker candidate Ruel Reid were detained by the police.
Brown Lawrence, the councillor for the Brown's Town Division, was this morning taken into custody after police raided her home shortly after 5:00 am.
The former education minister Reid was, a short while ago, detained.
The news rendered several people in the town speechless, with some questioning the circumstances surrounding Brown Lawrence and Reid's arrest.
"Wah yuh seh? Unuh a hear this? Dem seh dem lock up Kim and Ruel," a taxi operator shouted to those who would listen.
"That girl deh name Kim work. Mi a tell you she work hard. Mi sorry that reach her star. A wah dem seh she do," the taxi operator, who asked not to go on camera, questioned.
Brown Lawrence's two-storey home in the community remained closed with no one in sight when OBSERVER ONLINE arrived this morning.
It was the same for former Member of Parliament for St Ann North Western Othneil Lawrence, whose home was also raided earlier today.
The gate to the premises was chained when OBSERVER ONLINE arrived.
An overturned hassock, and ravaged trash can, were the only signs that something was amiss.
Lawrence has, however, not been detained.
"Mi nuh know wah them seh them do, but if them do something wrong them must face the crime," a man who overheard the conversation chimed in
"A long time dem seh dem a investigate so mi waah see what going happen now. Mi doubt nothing a come of it still but mek wi see," the man added.
Another man, who said he has in the past refrained from commenting on politics, suggested that the chips should fall where they may.
"We can only hope seh a nuh suh it go but if something go so, then everybody involved must answer," he said.
More information later.
Kimone Francis
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Yep, you guessed it Copper's Kong! It's been MIA for a few days, so I thought we should send out the search party!!
However, while searching for Kong, Copper found....a STICK!!
Now, like all good fetch dogs, he had to modify it, so it sits just right in his mouth.
Then, we played. I threw it and threw it...over and over again and then...OOPS!...it landed up in a tree.
Can you see it up there stuck in the Crepe Myrtle Tree?
So, my handsome man, said, "Mom, I need your help!"
Feeling a little guilty, I went over to the fence and leaned over so I could reach the bigger branches so I could give it a good shake.
I began to shake the tree. Not only did the stick move, all the snow from the tree fell on top of me!!!! What a dunderhead!
Then, when the stick landed on the ground, Moon darted in from nowhere, grabbed it and was gone in an instant, deciding that it was her turn!
So, while she chewed and chewed to modify it just a little bit more to her liking, I got Copper side tracked and decided that we seriously needed to find his Kong before his withdrawal symptoms set in!!
I looked around the yard, and there he was...up by the barn, peering into the trailer.
"Oh, Mom...I remember where I left it! I left in in the trailer! There it is...I see it!'
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Regardless of how well you take care of your air conditioning system and have it regularly maintained, it is likely that your air conditioning system will still be in need of major or minor repairs at some point during your home ownership. Although it may seem like the end of the world when your air conditioning system stops working on a blistery hot day, the discomfort should only last a short while as long as you are quickly able to locate a company that does air conditioner repair services and that is available to come out and repair your air conditioning system as quickly as possible. Because not all air conditioner repair companies are created equal, how do you make sure that you avoid the inexperienced and unqualified repair companies and find the high-quality, customer-oriented repair companies? Here are a few steps that you can take when you are on the lookout for a good AC repair company in Jacksonville, Fl.
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Stern of Steamboat Arabia.
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The Arabia Steamboat Museum is a history museum in the Kansas City River Market that houses artifacts salvaged from the Arabia, a steamboat that sank in the Missouri River in 1856. The museum's collection consists of hundreds of thousands of items intended for daily life on the frontier including more than 4,000 pairs of boots and shoes, 247 hats, 235 ax heads, 29 jars of pickles, 328 pocket knives, and one children's doll. All are from 1856 or earlier; most of them were brand-new merchandise heading to general stores on the frontier. The Wall Street Journal called it "an Aladdin's cave of objects from the year 1856."
This description includes material adapted from the Wikipedia article "Arabia Steamboat Museum", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0. It has been edited for brevity and to conform with the style of this website. The edited description is distributed under the terms of the same Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0 license.


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This winter has been a busy time here at Delpino Custom Homes with the start of a new Custom Home project on the Park Side of Daniel Island in addition to a new in-fill development in the Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston. The custom home project is located at 355 Lesesne St on the Park Side of Daniel Island featuring a 1/2 acre lot situated on the 13th hole of the renowned Ralston Golf Course of the Daniel Island Club. When the home is completed it will feature over 3,800 heated sqft and over 5,000 in total square footage with 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. In addition to the open floor plan, custom trim and shiplap details throughout the home it will also feature a vaulted ceiling in the great room with full 180 degree views of the golf course thought the French doors and full-sized windows leading out to the southern style wrap around deck. The kitchen will feature custom Shaker cabinets with a Wolf Appliance suite and an over sized island for entertaining. To keep track of this custom build project make sure you follow us on Facebook at Delpino Custom Homes or feel free to come by the site on Daniel Island.
Here are a few pictures of the home under construction taken from the back yard with the radius wall at the kitchen as the focal point.


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Entrapment is one of the many defences available in the criminal justice system. However, criminal defence lawyers will only pursue a defence of entrapment if the facts suggest that this defence may be successful. Only rarely will the facts of the case support a defence of entrapment.
All defences are split into two categories: excuses and justifications. Justification defences are defences the accused can raise to show that he or she did the right thing in the circumstances and should therefore not be punished. The best example of this is self-defence. Defendants who raise an excuse defence, on the other hand, admit that they committed a crime and acted immorally, but assert that they have an excuse for the way they acted. A good example of an excuse defence is mental illness. Entrapment is also an example of an excuse defence. This means that when a defendant raises a defence of entrapment, they admit to committing the crime in question, however, they argue that they have a reasonable excuse for their conduct.
The idea behind entrapment is that the individual was enticed or provoked into committing a crime by the police. When the police overstep their duty to investigate crime and instead initiate or create a crime, the defence may arise. The rationale behind the defence is that it constitutes abuse of process on the part of the Crown prosecute an individual, if his or her crime was motivated by police instigation. As a result, if the defence can establish entrapment, the court will stay the proceedings against you. The result of a stay is that the case against you cannot proceed, no guilty conviction is entered against you and the incident will not appear on your criminal record.
A defence of entrapment tends to be available on charges relating to drugs or prostitution. The general scenario is that the police will have an undercover agent approach an individual soliciting sex or trying to buy drugs. If the individual agrees to purchase sex or sell drugs, the police will then arrest them on charges of solicitation for the purposes of prostitution or trafficking in narcotics. If the police conduct reached the point that they are actively encouraging an individual who would not ordinarily have committed a crime to commit an illegal act, the defence of entrapment may become available.
The defence of entrapment was successfully raised in the case of R. v. Mack. Mack was a former drug addict who had reformed and given up drugs with the help of yoga. Nonetheless, police officers decided to target Mack in an undercover operation to search for evidence of drug trafficking. The police enlisted two confidential informants to contact Mack. The informants approached Mack asking for drugs, but he refused to sell them. Later, the informants followed Mack to a yoga retreat while still undercover and harassed him to arrange a drug deal for them. Mack still refused to be involved in any form of drug transaction. Finally, the confidential informants took Mack on a walk in the woods, where they told him that their "people" were coming into town today and needed drugs. The informants told Mack that their people would be very "upset" if Mack could not get them the drugs. Then, the confidential informants showed Mack a pistol and said, "someone could really get lost out here in the woods". Following that threatening statement, Mack relented and agreed to procure a large amount of cocaine for them. Mack showed up at the arranged transaction spot, was shown a suitcase of money, and made the exchange. Unbeknownst to Mack, the two men he was making the drug exchange with were undercover police officers. Following the exchange, Mack was arrested.
The Supreme Court of Canada allowed the defence of entrapment to succeed in Mack and stayed the proceedings against him. The court emphatically explained that the police should not engage in "random virtue testing" of the population. By this the court meant that the police should not test the virtue of individual citizens by offering them the opportunity to commit a crime at random. When the police do this, they seem to create crime and then arrest people for the crimes they create. The individual arrested may never have committed a crime in his or her life if not for his or her interactions with the police. Such conduct on the part of the police offends our justice system's fundamental values of justice and fairness.
In Mack the Supreme Court laid down a test to determine when entrapment has occurred. At the first stage of the test, the court asks whether the police have targeted individuals based on a reasonable suspicion that the individual is involved in crime or through involvement in a bona fide investigation. According to the court, anything short of reasonable suspicion or a bona fide investigation would constitute random virtue testing. A bona fide investigation is an authorized investigation in a targeted area. For example, the police can target a particular area if they have reasonable grounds to believe criminal activity is prevalent there; however, they cannot walk the streets at random posing as civilians and trying to encourage individuals to commit crimes. If the police target an individual who they do not have reasonable grounds to suspect is involved in criminal activity or they target random people outside the context of a bona fide investigation, the defence of entrapment will operate to stay the proceedings against the defendant.
Even if the first part of the test is not met, the defence of entrapment may still be available to the defendant under step two of the test from Mack. At step two, the court must consider a number of factors to determine whether the police manipulated or directed the defendant to commit the crime. The court refers to this as "planting the seed of crime" within the individual. The idea is that, by "planting the seed of crime", the police cause a person who may never have committed a crime to engage in criminal activity. In the case of Mack, the court determined that even though the police had reasonable grounds to suspect that Mack may be involved in criminal activity, they went so far as to "plant the seed of crime within him"; thus, the court allowed the defence of entrapment under the second branch of the test.
In Mack the court lists a number of factors to help determine whether the police crossed the line and "planted the seed of crime".
The list of factors for the court to consider are as follows:
- the type of crime being investigated and the availability of other techniques for police detection of its commission;
- whether an average person, with both strengths and weaknesses, in the position of the accused would be induced into the commission of a crime;
- the persistence and number of attempts made by the police before the accused agreed to committing the offence;
- the type of inducement used by the police including: deceit, fraud, trickery or reward;
- the timing of the police conduct, in particular whether the police have instigated the offence or became involved in ongoing criminal activity;
- whether the police conduct involves an exploitation of human characteristics such as the emotions of compassion, sympathy and friendship;
- whether the police appear to have exploited a particular vulnerability of a person such as a mental handicap or a substance addiction;
- the proportionality between the police involvement, as compared to the accused, including an assessment of the degree of harm caused or risked by the police, as compared to the accused, and the commission of any illegal acts by the police themselves;
- the existence of any threats, implied or express, made to the accused by the police or their agents; and
- whether the police conduct is directed at undermining other constitutional values.
The court will look at these factors to determine whether or not to stay the proceedings due to entrapment.
Make sure that you are represented by competent criminal defence lawyers. Call Kostman and Pyzer, Barristers.


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With Christmas just around the corner, most Japan Times readers will doubtless have their shopping lists all but completed, with bountiful stockings prepared for all their kith and kin.
But what about the rest of us? The lazy ones, the forgetful, the busy or the scrooges? It's not too late to get those last-minute gifts in, so here's a quick look at some that are bound to elicit a "Ho, ho, ho," from someone close to you.
While it may not yet pack the boundless storage of the classic iPod players, the Touch still boasts a reasonable 8- or 16-gigabyte capacity, with the added bonus of allowing users to smear the screen with fingerprints as they search through their media collection. By now, you already know what this thing does: It plays music, videos and pictures on a sexy 3.5-inch screen. We also all know that the Cowon iAudio series of MP3 players sound better. But for those with busy fingers, this is the portable media player to buy. And as a gift, nothing says "iLove you" like an iPod.
Around ¥43,000
Sony's new super-slim, super-gorgeous T2 camera comes fitted with a Carl Zeiss 3X optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch touch screen and a whopping 4 gigabytes of internal memory. It's also stuffed with features, such as effective face detection and enhanced antiblur software that allows you to take crisper shots in low light — handy for capturing a sneaky Santa as he empties his sack down your chimney. It even has a high-definition output allowing you to connect the camera to an HDTV, so your loved ones, having unwrapped and used their shiny new toy, can bore their friends to death with big-screen slide-shows of Christmas hijinks.
Nintendo Wii, ¥8,800
What with the gluttony and excess that tends to characterize Christmas for many of us, Nintendo's latest innovation seems like the ideal gift. Featuring a "Balance Board" that is able to calculate a player's weight and body mass, the "game" is actually a program of exercise routines such as yoga, push-ups, step aerobics, skiing, football headers and dancing, shot through with the winning charm that has characterized Nintendo's recent output. The board is able to measure the user's balance, so the likes of hula-hooping become fun for even the clumsiest family member. Who said video games are for couch potatoes only?
The sixth iteration of Apple's Mac OS X system, Leopard offers a bundle of new features, and this upgrade package will allow its lucky recipient to enjoy them all. A lot of the new features are really just tweaks — for example, iTunes' "Cover Flow" visual navigation is now part of the finder, which makes browsing files easier on the eye (much like the "filmstrip" view in Microsoft's Windows Explorer), and many of the iLife packages have been sprinkled with cool new features. But there are some bigger additions too, including the all-conquering "Time Machine" backup software and the handy "Stacks" grouping function. Remember, this is an upgrade, so it's only suitable for someone who already has Mac OS X — unless you want to fork out for a brand new Mac for those computerless friends. After all, it is Christmas . . .
Sony PSP, around ¥5,300
The fifth installment in the "Silent Hill" game series is another eerie outing, this time optimized for Sony's hand-held PSP console with a more natural set of 3-D controls. Popping in and out of the "Otherworld" via a series of mirrors within the game, our protagonist, trucker Travis Grady, learns that those nightmares he's been suffering are more than mere dreams. Despite an upgraded fighting system and a set of breakable weapons, the game retains the exploration focus of previous titles and the goose-bump factor remains high. It may not be the silent night your loved ones are expecting this Christmas, but it'll give them a bloody good surprise.


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The Outside The Box festival – which for the past eight years has championed the possibilities of fibre art in White Rock and South Surrey – is back again this year, but with some key differences.
The director, internationally-noted Peninsula multi-media artist Alicia M.B. Ballard, reports that the event has now been revised as a 'biennale' exhibit, which means that it will be scheduled once every two years.
And she's frank to say that its current reduced scope is of necessity.
"I had a stroke in December of 2017 and have not been able to paint since," she told Peace Arch News.
Ballard had taken over organizing the festival the previous year from its founder, fibre artist Pauline McLean Dutkowski, who had moved out of White Rock.
And while Ballard had endeavoured to keep it at the same multi-venue scale over several years, she acknowledges her personal health challenges over the last two years have made it difficult.
The good news is that the festival, like Ballard, is back again – with a little help from some friends – inviting residents to "stretch your imagination" and celebrate the potential of art that utilizes fibres of all kinds as both material and inspiration.
In keeping with the motto "anything fibre goes," the event includes art exhibitions, demonstrations and displays highlighting "fun in fibre" with paint, thread and much more.
Although it does not have a formal opening this year, it will run Sept. 1-30 at three venues – White Rock Library (15342 Buena Vista Ave.), The Arnold Mikelson Mind and Matter Gallery (13743 16 Ave.) and White Rock Museum and Archives (14970 Marine Dr.).
"I'd like to thank Linda Baird at White Rock Library and David Thiessen, manager of the Fraser Valley Regional Library; also Chris Magnus at city hall and Mary Mikelson, who have been instrumental in keeping this going," Ballard said.
"I'd also like to thank the (dance group) The Fusionistas and the White Rock Museum and Archives staff."
And starting Sept. 3, White Rock Library will host a display of Ballard's most recent mixed-media paintings, along with work by guest artist Kat Siemens.
Ballard's series – titled Semiahmoo Magic – was originally displayed at White Rock Museum and Archives, although one piece is still in Europe following a gallery showing in Tuscany.
"It was a labour-intensive series," Ballard said.
"It's mostly based on photos that I had taken of Semiahmoo Bay when I lived in South Surrey; photos and memories. I was mesmerized by the colours of the sunsets, and so were all my neighbours – we used to call each other about them all the time. There's also another one inspired by clouds reflected in the Serpentine River.
"The images were eventually lifted – using an ancient technique – and applied to canvas. They're mostly acrylic semi-abstracts, but not so abstract that you can't identify the location. There's also one of Point Roberts that is called Point Taken – some of the names are double entendres."
In an associated event, artist Bryce Willushaw will also be demonstrating some of his watercolour portrait techniques at the library on Sept. 6 at 1:30 p.m.
It will also be Outside The Box Month throughout September at the Mind and Matter Gallery, highlighting various in-house artists who work with fibre materials, starting Sept. 1; while White Rock Museum and Archives is hosting its current exhibit Castles In Your Mind: The Sandcastle Phenomenon (until Oct. 7) – and both venues are open on the Labour Day long weekend.
One previous venue that won't be included this year is the White Rock Community Centre, Ballard said.
She said it has proven – based on multiple years' experience – unsatisfactory as an arts venue.
"We feel it really has no access for the public during business hours, and it's also occupied by other groups intermittently," she said.
"It's a public space – but it's a non-gallery," she said.
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Fund managers keep dancing even as September jinx looms
SEPTEMBER is approaching, with its reputation as the worst month in history for US stocks, which lead sentiment in Asia. Yet many money managers continue to dance.
Corporate performance has been broadly satisfactory in the second quarter, and stock market valuations are still justified, they tell The Business Times.
In Asia, bond managers like it that inflation remains low, even as economies are growing and restructuring. The only risks cited, if at all, are coordinated central bank tightening and an escalation of tensions over North Korea.
Jonathan Crown, a global equities portfolio manager at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, told The Business Times last week that while valuations are not cheap, defensive stocks like European consumer staples giants and tobacco companies are attractive, relative to tech.
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He has rotated out of companies like a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer. "My incremental dollar is going into defensive growth names," said Mr Crown, whose strategy has assets under management of US$6 billion.
He is also studying sectors being disrupted. This includes a major US retail real estate investment trust (Reit) as well as a US air-conditioning distributor. Malls driven by grocery stores perform better than malls anchored by department stores, he said.
For distributors, he said, providing servicing makes such companies less likely to be disrupted by giant e-commerce retailers like Amazon.
Adam Schor, director of global equity strategies at Janus Henderson Investors, said many portfolios at the firm still hold tech stocks like Alphabet, the parent company of search giant Google, as well as social media stock Facebook. The rally in tech stocks is more reflective of their strong business models, he argued.
"It's a narrow set of companies that are driving returns, but those are companies that are winning."
He told BT he does not think the market is wildly expensive. "People forget how deep we were in the financial crisis and how slow things were till we recovered," he said.
Other than tech, Mr Schor likes healthcare stocks, which benefit from an ageing population. He is biased towards riskier biotech stocks, which he admits will trade lower than the market should a risk-off scenario occur. "Risk aversion, I hope, is behind us ... the things we're talking about are long-term trends," he said.
The risk of North Korea and nuclear catastrophe is ever present. Annual joint military drills between the US and South Korea began this week, but with tensions easing recently, most analysts do not expect a serious market impact.
Dave Lafferty, global chief strategist of Natixis Global Asset Management, said in an Aug 18 note that investors can expect the North Korea situation to return to the "uneasy status quo" that has prevailed for several years.
However, Deutsche Bank Wealth Management said in weekly bulletin last week that the isolated nation remains an immediate geopolitical threat. It appears to now possess both nuclear weapons and long-range missiles to deploy them, said Tuan Huynh, the firm's chief investment officer for the Asia-Pacific.
"A full-blown crisis would pose downside risks to trade, as South Korea is an important trade link in many global supply chains. It is also a major exporter of electronics and automobiles," Deutsche Bank said.
"However, should Korean tensions be reduced, Asian equities are likely to be helped by strong economic fundamentals, ongoing reforms, regional trade cooperation and robust consumption."
In Asia, bond managers remain upbeat, given that inflation is largely absent. Inflation leads to central bank rate hikes, causing bond prices to fall.
HSBC Global Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited's head of Asian rates and foreign exchange (FX) Gordon Rodrigues, who was in town to promote an Indian debt fund, told BT last week that the appreciation of most Asian currencies against the US dollar has helped contain imported inflation. "Economies are doing well but not overheating in any shape or form ... so we've been in a sweet spot in the last seven months," he said.
Stuart Ritson, Aviva Investors head of Asian rates and FX, told BT on Tuesday that global growth is picking up and the market still expects central banks to add to their balance sheets, albeit at a slower rate. In the region, money inflows are exceptionally strong and emerging-market currencies are slightly cheaper versus history, based on real effective exchange rate models.
"We are positive on the market, but it appears to be quite a consensus position . .. It doesn't mean we're wrong, but it's something to be aware of," said Mr Ritson, who manages US$3.5 billion in emerging-market local currency sovereign bonds.
However, the outsized influence of central banks on financial markets continue to be cited as risks.
ING Bank chief economist and head of research Asia-Pacific Robert Carnell said in an Aug 16 briefing that a key risk is around the European Central Bank (ECB) either tightening too much, or waiting too long before doing so.
Easy money is still distorting financial markets and not contributing to real economic demand, he said. There is a risk of a European taper tantrum if the ECB tapers too much, setting off trade unwinds in bonds that can spill over to other markets, he said. Bears continue to prowl. Citi global head of credit products strategy Matt King said in an Aug 11 note that he is expecting another "taper tantrum".
"Even small balance sheet adjustments may create outsized responses in markets, especially when several central banks are adjusting policy simultaneously," he said.
BMI Research, a unit of Fitch Group, warned in a note last week that high-yield corporate bonds in Europe and the US and Europe face major risks due to extremely low yields and near-record leverage.
US stocks have also peaked, BMI said. "The five factors we track - trend, market breadth, sentiment and positioning, valuations, and fundamentals, are all flashing red," it said.
In China, there might be a mild growth slowdown in the second half, said Aidan Yao, senior emerging Asia economist at AXA Investment Managers in an Aug 14 note.
This is due to policy tightening for the housing market and shadow banking, combined with a moderation in export growth, he said.
Yet it remains hard for financial market participants to turn fully bearish. CIMB Research, for instance, said in an Aug 16 Singapore strategy note to "dance while the music is on" in the property, tech and gaming sectors.
Property and tech stocks have performed well this year, but are still less overpriced than others, CIMB said. However, it does not favour transport firms and telcos.
Nikko Asset Management head of Asian equity Peter Sartori said in an Aug 15 briefing that he is looking at Chinese banks for the first time.
"It looks interesting, with high returns on equity, dividend yield, low valuations as the market has not believed it ... there is some value, some growth potentially," he said.
Asked if he would hold cash, Columbia Threadneedle's Mr Crown said he aims to stay fully invested.
"I don't understand funds that can go up to 20 per cent in cash," he said.
"Investors are investing in a fund because they want to have exposure to equities. If they want to be in cash, that's their decision to make."
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How the hell have you gotten above 90% mastery already? I'm struggling to get past 80% (finally hit about 81% over the weekend). I am sitting at 33% crit, however, which I am pretty happy about.
Sadly, the gear I got out of my mythic chest today was an 860 neck piece with versatility and haste with a dps set bonus on it (yes, my loot specialization is set to resto). So I was pretty disappointed with that, as I have to continue wearing the 840 neck I have with crit and mastery on it.


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The Business Proposal Aspect of Your Resume and Cover Letter
By Emily Sanderson
|It's personal when you leave a company, whether you want it to be or not.
Choosing a new employer is also a huge decision that will impact your life. However, by gearing your job search toward strategic, profit-oriented, bean-counting business aspects, you will maintain an empowered stance that will give you confidence and help you stand above your competition.
Your resume is not a memoir, an autobiography, an epitaph, or a record of added belt notches. It is a business proposal for a potential employer that discusses what you can do for him or her in conjunction with your present career focus.
Your resume provides a summary of your qualifications, experience, education, and skills gained. It provides examples of your specific accomplishments. Your cover letter discusses your interest in the company to which you are applying and emphasizes the highlights of your resume in reference to your relevant transferable skills. The better your research on a company, the more impressively you can prepare your resume and cover letter to pique the interest of company management.
The purpose of your resume and cover letter is simply to get you a first interview. These documents are intended to persuade them to consider you as a viable candidate for the position they seek to fill. And they need you to be a lean, mean, profit-making machine. Use your resume and cover letter to show them that you mean business.
|Your resume is a business proposal for a potential employer that discusses what you can do for him or her in conjunction with your present career focus.
Some of my ResumeApple clients have strategically worded their resumes and cover letters with particular audiences in mind, considering the questions that phrases or sentences might provoke, both while potential employers are reviewing their resumes and during interviews with potential employers. Then they have prepared appropriate answers to those questions. The following are some basic tips for applying winning communication tools in crafting your resume and cover letter as well as down the road in your phone exchange and in an interview.
1. Keep Your Language Positive.
Never speak ill of your former employer. Never speak ill of yourself or your performance. Always present yourself with as much confidence as you can. You should be able to do this without lying about your past. However, as David told his brother Linus when bringing home his girlfriend to meet the family in the 1993 version of Sabrina, "You can be creative." Nevertheless, you should always be sincere and genuine.
In an interview figure out a smooth way to change the subject if they ask you direct questions for which you don't have positive answers, but prepare a few compliments you can spout off about those with whom you have worked in the past. And do your very best to leave on good terms when you need to move on to a new job. Don't simply ask if you can use your boss or colleague as a reference; ask him or her to prepare a general letter of recommendation that you can submit to potential employers.
2. Keep Your Cover Letter Brief and to the Point.
Your cover letter should serve the primary purpose of being a transmittal interface. Remember that potential employers give each resume and cover letter about 15 to 30 seconds of their time, so make good use of that time.
In the first paragraph you should explain that your purpose in writing is to express interest in a position with the company. The body of your letter should discuss the highlights of your resume which exemplify the transferable skills and accomplishments that you have to offer the company. Your closing paragraph should request an action from the reader, such as a phone call to schedule an interview at his or her convenience.
3. Your Resume Should Focus on Only Relevant Work Experience.
Although you can mention other related work experience, your resume should be tailored to your specific job search as it pertains to your career goals. It can also be arranged to emphasize the experience most relevant to the company to which you are applying.
Only include your work experience from the last 10 years unless you have relevant work experience to mention previous to that which emphasizes your transferable skills you would like to use today. Support old work experience with related transferable skills gained in your more recent employment. Even if those skills were not the primary focus of your work, they are still legitimate and important to emphasize.
Your job search is like any other business dealing in your line of work. It involves both written and verbal communication skills, negotiation, and strategic business objectives, where you will consider financial aspects both on the part of your potential employer and in terms of your own salary. A job search is more personal than a routine sales pitch, but you will do well to treat it as such. You have tons to offer, so consider your job search as a chance to shine both in your job interview as well as in how you prepare your resume and cover letter.


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—Phyllis Cuttino, Director of the Pew Charitable Trusts' Clean Energy Program.
The first annual Michigan Energy Futures Conference begins Wednesday at the University of Michigan's Erb Institute in Ann Arbor. The goal of the conference to address the future of clean energy in the state. Phyllis Cuttino is the Director of the Pew Charitable Trusts' Clean Energy Program. She'll deliver the event's keynote address. Cuttino gives WDET's J. Carlisle Larsen an update on the progress being made in green energy in the country.
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