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The Murray Ledger And Times, November 3, 2016, The Murray Ledger And Times Nov 2016

The Murray Ledger And Times, November 3, 2016, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

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Setting The Irish State Table, Elaine Mahon Oct 2016

Setting The Irish State Table, Elaine Mahon

Articles

This year Ireland celebrates the centenary of the Easter rebellion of 1916, the event which is generally regarded as having led to Ireland’s independence six years later. Drawing on Irish government archives, this paper presents the beginnings of Irish state hospitality in the 1920s the emergence of diplomatic dining in the 1930s hosted by the Irish head of state and the first attempts to establish inventories of state owned furniture abroad. The paper then discusses how the Department of External Affairs set out to acquire a dinner service for official entertainment by the Minister of External Affairs as a showcase …


Poitín – A Spirit Of Rebellion And Inspiration, James Peter Murphy May 2016

Poitín – A Spirit Of Rebellion And Inspiration, James Peter Murphy

Conference papers

Abstract: Poitín is Ireland’s most ancient spirit distilled in rural locations for many centuries, its dark and chequered history continues to intrigue tourists and people alike, often referred to as Ireland’s Mescal, Cachaca or Grappa. This drink which preserved many rural communities and saved them from falling into poverty, driven underground for over 300 years it is making a significant comeback. This paper will explore the evolution of this ancient Irish spirit from its earliest mentions to its modern day popularity in the world of distilled spirits. Poitín is history in a bottle it is inextricably woven into the fabric …


Introduction: 2006-2015 Nonviolent And Peacebuilding Bibliography, Rosemary Doyle Mar 2016

Introduction: 2006-2015 Nonviolent And Peacebuilding Bibliography, Rosemary Doyle

Citizens for Peace

The purpose of the Nonviolent and Peacebuilding Bibliography is to make accessible for youth and adults, materials that document efforts for nonviolent social change and nonviolent conflict resolution between peoples and nations. The first publishing of this bibliography was in 2006 and has since been expanded in 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2015.


2006-2015 Merged Nonviolent And Peacebuilding Bibliography For Youth, Rosemary Doyle Mar 2016

2006-2015 Merged Nonviolent And Peacebuilding Bibliography For Youth, Rosemary Doyle

Citizens for Peace

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Chapter 11: Past Presidents And Evading Inventors: Not Your Grandmother's Information Books, Jenifer Jasinski Schneider Jan 2016

Chapter 11: Past Presidents And Evading Inventors: Not Your Grandmother's Information Books, Jenifer Jasinski Schneider

The Inside, Outside, and Upside Downs of Children's Literature: From Poets and Pop-ups to Princesses and Porridge

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Marine Phytophthora Species Can Hamper Conservation And Restoration Of Vegetated Coastal Ecosystems, Ll Govers, Wam In 'T Veid, Jp Meffert, Tj Bouma, Pcj Van Rijswick, Jht Heusinkveld, R J. Orth, Mm Van Katwijk, T Van Der Heide Jan 2016

Marine Phytophthora Species Can Hamper Conservation And Restoration Of Vegetated Coastal Ecosystems, Ll Govers, Wam In 'T Veid, Jp Meffert, Tj Bouma, Pcj Van Rijswick, Jht Heusinkveld, R J. Orth, Mm Van Katwijk, T Van Der Heide

VIMS Articles

Phytophthora species are potent pathogens that can devastate terrestrial plants, causing billions of dollars of damage yearly to agricultural crops and harming fragile ecosystems worldwide. Yet, virtually nothing is known about the distribution and pathogenicity of their marine relatives. This is surprising, as marine plants form vital habitats in coastal zones worldwide (i.e. mangrove forests, salt marshes, seagrass beds), and disease may be an important bottleneck for the conservation and restoration of these rapidly declining ecosystems. We are the first to report on widespread infection of Phytophthora and Halophytophthora species on a common seagrass species, Zostera marina (eelgrass), across the …