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" … Who would have thought a good little girl like you could destroy my beautiful wickedness? "
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In writing an account of the Ball for The Graphic, Lady Violet Greville felt, as she spoke of the Princess of Wales, constrained to quote the 16th-century French author Brantôme who described Marguerite de Valois as "robed in cloth of silver with long sleeves, her hair richly dressed and her whole appearance of such grace and majesty that she resembled more a goddess from heaven than a Queen upon earth."
At long last I can share my costume with the world. Eight months ago I entered my final year at Wimbledon College of Art studying Costume Interpretation. Our first assignment was to create a costume to compliment the new exhibition at the Queen's Gallery in Buckingham Palace entitled 'In Fine Style'. As I walked around the Red Room during the Da Vinci exhibition I could never imagine that just a short while later my own costume would grace this majestic room.
I chose to recreate the fancy dress costume of Alexandra, Princess of Wales dressed as Marguerite de Valois worn to the Duchess of Devonshire House Ball in 1897. As I was the intern for The Tudor Tailor last year and helped to make the costumes and work on the photo shoot for the new book The Tudor Child (I cried when I found my name in the Acknowledgements) I was requested to create the costume of the Hon. Louvima Knollys who accompanied Alexandra as her page.
The skirt and bodice is entirely finished by hand. I started with eight small appliqués to build my shape and completed the surface decoration by hand based on the photos. I thought after this costume I would never wish to string another pearl or couch another row again but for my final costume I am still working on beading. I was able to study close ups of the image at the National Archives and I was graciously granted permission to study hi-res images of the 4 existing photographs of Alexandra. Both of these allowed me to re-create what is hopefully a very close historic reproduction of this costume.
I am grateful to both of my models, to all of the researchers who assisted me in this endeavour to track down photos to study, to you my followers who continue to inspire me, and most of all to my mother who was very patient during my frantic midnight phone calls.
I will leave you with the quote that first came to mind when my models descended the staircase into the gallery last night, ' She [Alexandra] came down one day in a marvellous … long flowering train. She dazzled me utterly, I was speechless with adoration'.
Michele Caragher
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'Michele Carragher is a London-based Hand Embroiderer and Illustrator who has been working in costume on film and television productions for over 15 years. She studied Fashion Design at The London College of Fashion, where the course incorporated design, pattern cutting, garment construction, embroidery, millinery and illustration. At the same time she attended a three year evening course in Saddlery at Cordwainers College learning skills in leatherwork.
After leaving college Michele worked in Textile Conservation, repairing and restoring historical textiles for private collectors and museums, specialising in hand embroidery. She then moved into a career in costume for film and television, initially working as a Costume Assistant/Maker on productions such as the BBC's Our Mutual Friend, ITV's David Copperfield and Mansfield Park. She soon gravitated towards the decoration and embellishment of costumes, using skills in hand embroidery and surface decoration, taking inspiration from the many historical textiles she had encountered working as a Textile Conservator.
The first production that saw her undertake the role of a Principal Costume Embroiderer was for HBO's 2005 Emmy Costume award-winning production of Elizabeth 1. Her most recent work has been on HBO's 2012 Costume award-winning television series Game of Thrones, working on all three seasons.
As a Costume Embroiderer Michele specialises in hand embroidery and surface embellishment, using traditional hand embroidery techniques, smocking, beading and surface decoration. She works directly onto the completed garment or starts with motifs and textures on silk crepeline/organza, which are applied to the costume and then worked into once on the actual garment. She also works on existing machine embroidery designs that are not too dense, adding some hand stitching and beading to give a more authentic, hand-finished look.
Michele finds hand embroidery has more flexibility and diversity than that of embroidery created by machine, as there is a greater variety of thread choice and colours to use. It is also possible to work more easily on garments that are already constructed. However, machine embroidery in combination with hand work can be very useful when completing many repeats by creating light outlines or a less dense machine stitch, work can then be completed by hand and again can be carried out on a finished garment.
Michele is a highly creative Costume Embroiderer, producing original designs as well as working closely to a costume designer's brief to create their desired look.'
Text and images from http://www.michelecarragherembroidery.com
I think on Mondays we could all do with a quote to set the tone for our week ahead. So keep your heads high, the sun is out, flowers are blooming, and this place is more beautiful for having you in it.
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I was classically trained in Russian Ballet when I was growing up and it was at the barre that I learnt a very painful lesson, 'dreams don't make allowances for injuries'. One day I will be able to look at ballerinas without feeling a twinge of sorrow in my heart.
Truth. When I am at an antique faire or an antique market and I see a pile of old books I have to force myself to put one foot in front of the other and slowly walk, not run, towards them. Even though my eyes are fixed on that stack of books like a drowning man staring at the shore, I ignore my fingers twitching at my side and approach steadily.
Once I reach the shop or stall I totally forget about trying to appear like a normal human. I take comfort in the fact that the owner won't judge me if I sink to the dusty floor and give myself over to the draw of the books. They would never judge me if there are tears in my eyes when I find an old Tennyson.
There are old friends in each pile and there are new friends whispering hello! There are ageless treasures and there are ones that have been loved until the spine is thin.
I love literature. I love that I can be anywhere in any world in a matter of seconds. That nothing is impossible. Literature is a bridge to that part of our soul that longs for creative freedom and for those few precious moments I can let myself fly.
There is no other comparable reading experience than picking up an old, leather-bound book and opening the pages. The leather, the paper, even the ink has a scent that is absolutely unique.
I pictured to myself the Queen of Hearts as a sort of embodiment of ungovernable passion - a blind and aimless Fury.The Red Queen I pictured as a Fury, but of another type; her passion must be cold and calm - she must be formal and strict, yet not unkindly; pedantic to the 10th degree, the concentrated essence of all governesses![1]
—Lewis Carroll, in "Alice on the Stage"
"I have walked on snow covered in flowers, stood in lakes at sunset, painted trees, set fire to chairs, made smoking umbrellas, and giant wigs from stolen flowers. I have laughed, been overwhelmed, and left in awe of all the things I had previously passed unnoticed until now…"
Kirsty Mitchell
"The Storyteller: A reference to Kirsten's English teacher mother, a model sits elegantly on a carpet of bluebells enveloped by books."
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Thousands of federal workers furloughed by the government shutdown have filed for Utah unemployment insurance, causing the jobless claims to spike to three-and-a-half times their normal rate, according to the state Department of Workforce Services.
Between Oct. 1-7, 6,959 claims were filed, said spokesman Nic Dunn. Of those, 4,606 were federal employees — accounting for two-thirds of the total.
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Federal workers who are required to remain on the job without pay, though, are out of luck in terms of receiving unemployment checks.
"Unfortunately," said Dunn, "they're not eligible."
A one-week waiting period means the earliest checks could arrive in workers' mailboxes on Oct. 15 or 16, he said. Because of the heavy volume of claims, Dunn suggests people file through the department website at jobs.utah.gov to avoid a wait of 20-40 minutes on the phone.
Utah's unemployment insurance fund is up to handling the surge in claims.
"If the shutdown is fairly short term, our unemployment fund here in Utah will be OK," said Dunn.
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- Address:
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CanadianPrice: CAN$31 to CAN$50
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.woodlottoronto.com/
- Phone: 6473426307
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Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Comfort Food, Vegetarian, Canadian
- Executive Chef: David Haman
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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- Food4.4Service4.1
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (121)neighborhood gem (93)special occasion (66)romantic (51)great for outdoor dining (48)notable wine list (35)hot spot (31)good for groups (26)late-night find (16)great for lunch (6)kid-friendly (5)great for brunch (3)vibrant bar scene (1)Show More
- The food is amazing.OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/20/2014The agnolotti was absolutely devine. Depending on what you order though, the "large" sized portions can be quite small.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OutstandingKMP1VIPDined on 9/20/2014Woodlot is the best restaurant in Toronto. The ambience is warm and inviting. The food is sensational: I had the pickerel which was the best dish I have eaten in Toronto in a while; my spouse had the spaghetti/meatballs: delicious. The starter of buratta and in season Ontario tomatoes was elegant to look at and scrumptious to eat. All in all, a wonderful meal.Special Features:
- Great NightOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/18/2014We truly enjoyed every minute of the 2+ hours we spent at the Woodlot. We were greeted with warm smiles from the hostess and our server. The atmosphere was delightful -- even though the house was full the noise level was never distracting and we were able to carry on a conversation easily without having to raise our voices. The food was outstanding and the service was friendly, efficient, and helpful. We were particularly pleased to be able to order half-servings of our entrees. The prices were in the top tier, but the value was there so we did not feel that it had been an overly expensive evening or meal. I highly recommend the Woodlot to anyone looking for a unique dining experience and a pleasant night out.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First time at WoodlotOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/16/2014I received a gift certificate for the Woodlot. Didn't know the restaurant beforehand. Thought I would give it a go. It was the best food I have had in 2014. Just coming back from 10 years in NYC and the food at this restaurant matches anything NYC can offer. What a pleasure dining there. The food was perfection. The music was a bit loud, but then I was the oldest diner there. Would certainly return.Special Features:
- Neighborhood GemOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/15/2014A friend and I had heard of Woodlot but had never been so we decided to give it a try and we loved it! We chose to eat off of the fixed menu which allowed us to try a whole bunch of different things. We got the croquettes and mushroom dish to start, and for our mains we got the sourdough pasta and meatballs and the pork. SO good! You can tell that the ingredients are high quality. Our mains were accompanied with 3 sides: the polenta fries, warm kale salad and the rapini. By ordering off of the fixed menu, you definitely get your moneys worth. We also got the treat board which is a must try since you get to sample a few mini treats! Service was great (with the exception of waiting ~20 minutes to pay) and would definitely come back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Vegetarian abundanceBitterosityGirlDined on 9/15/2014As vegetarian-almost-foodies we have resigned ourselves to choosing 1, maybe 2, options on most menus (especially at the intimate hipster places) - but at Woodlot we suffer the embarrassment of vegetarian riches! Thoughtful and charming ingredients on both the meat & veggie menus meant we felt like we were being treated as eating-equals. For a visiting young German relative it was the perfect place to introduce her to Canadian ingredients, smart vegetarian cooking and a very Gemütlich environment. The only down side was the very cold temperature inside (wore my outside jacket all night and it did feel a bit ungracious that none of the wait staff made any sort of comment - I was not the only one wearing a coat & scarf) and the noise volume.Special Features:
- GdfdymDined on 9/14/2014Crostini and mushroom salad for starters were very nice. The ribs just melted in your mouth and the warm kale salad was the perfect pairing. The selection of six delicious bites for desert, simply the best. Very delicious food with no pretension. Will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a pleasureOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/12/2014I recently went back to Woodlot for the second time. The first time was on a first date with my current girlfriend. The experience was incredible, and I was excited to go back again for our 1 year anniversary. The food was excellent as always, but it was everything else about Woodlot that truly made it a wonderful experience. The ambiance is perfectly balanced, with the noise level being perfectly calm enough to speak in a regular voice to the person accross the table. The service was perfectly timed, and always attentive. I especially liked receiving wine samples to try because I was unsure about which wine would go best with my main course. The evening was perfect, and I look forward to going back again.Special Features:
- AmazingOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/11/2014Woodlot was recommended to me by a friend and it was amazing!! The food was amazing and the wine suggested by the waitress was perfectly paired with the food. I recommend Woodlot.Special Features:
- Restaurant RickRestaurantRickDined on 9/9/2014We have returned to Woodlot several times for its rustic decor, cleverly crafted and well executed dishes and charmingly casual service. On this trip, service slid to unfocused and slow. When execution fails, casual comes off as too cool for school. The kitchen was out of our favourite Pickerel so we both chose Rainbow Trout, prepared with the Pickerel treatment. Nicely done! The Warm Kale Salad was remarkably remeniscent of Collard Greens, not one of our favourite tastes. We will regard this visit as a blip and try another visit.
- Always returning!TODinerDined on 9/9/2014Despite always looking for a new restaurant to try, we find ourselves regularly returning to Woodlot for a night out. Excellent and reliable service, great atmosphere and superb food. An absolute pleasure of a dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food in a really nice settingLorenDined on 9/7/2014Excellent vegetarian menu with some really interesting flavour combinations. The sourdough pasta in particular was excellent. To be highly recommended!Special Features:
- First TimerChefFanDined on 9/3/2014Ordered the following: - Ember Grilled Hen-o'-the-Woods Mushrooms: mushrooms themselves were excellent. Smoky, charred flavour. I ended up picking them out of the rest of the wild rice, black walnut, beet root and dill on the dish. - Chop of Whey Fed Pork: I was expecting melt-in-your mouth tenderness but, it was slightly dry and not as juicy as I had hoped. Loved the lollichop cut, though! - Stone Ground Polenta Fries: Perfectly salted and crisp. I can see myself just ordering a few batches of these to enjoy on the patio. - Chocolate Cheese Cake w/ graham, burnt marshmallow and fresh raspberry: nice, large portion size. The raspberry cut the sweetness of the chocolate perfectly. The burnt marshmallow was pleasantly sweet and gooey.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/31/2014Hen o' the woods mushrooms? The most beautiful textures! Fresh angnolotti with corn butter? Soul-warming. I came here with my boyfriend; we both work in a busy fine-dining restaurant so we know the drill, and let me tell you we left very, very happy.Special Features:
- Fresh and DeliciouskikiDined on 8/30/2014This restaurant takes pride in using fresh products that are in season. The food is obviously prepared with pride, care and creativity. The friendly staff was quick to explain the menu, the homemade items and wine list. As the evening wore on, and the restaurant was filled to capacity the noise level rose a bit higher than I would like. Nice to see a neighbourhood venue doing well with their clients.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wish we had a better experienceCuisineConnoisseursDined on 8/30/2014We travelled from Stoney Creek and were really excited to try this restaurant. We were late due to bad traffic and when we arrived the waitress was minimally polite and short with us. Thankfully I had done research beforehand because the waitress did not explain the vegetarian menu versus the regular menu. We observed other couples receiving a proper introduction to the resteraunt and we did not get the same treatment. It was obvious the chef had professional training and everything blended together nicely. The food was unique and delicious, but not something we would want too often. We enjoyed our appitizers and my boyfriend loved his steak but I don't think we will be returning because the service really effected our experience.Special Features:
- Great spotCasualfoodieDined on 8/29/2014My wife and I enjoyed a bottle of wine and a great meal at Woodlot. The service was very good, the food excellent and we really enjoyed the setting - they've done a great job organizing and designing the space - feels very casual yet upscale. Prices were very reasonable as well. We'll be back.Special Features:
- Fantastic Vegetarian FoodMarissaCoulterDined on 8/28/2014My friend and I ate here for her birthday, and our entirely vegetarian meal was superb. The flavour combinations and use of herbs were amazing, the cocktails were delicious and the service was quick and friendly. We were also impressed by the number of veggie choices available. The food is very creative and high quality. the meat options- which they have- also looked great. I highly recommend this restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing FoodsoodarooDined on 8/24/2014Loved this restaurant. Some of the best food I've had in years and this includes Michelin starred restaurants in NYC. Casual elevated dining for sure. We had an all vegetarian menu - the sourdough agnolotti was the best al dente pasta i've had, the mushroom appy was awesome - so smart and well-balanced. We need more places like this.Special Features:
- Handcrafted PerfectionThatsNachoCheeseDined on 8/20/2014Every detail of your woodlot experience will be made from scratch, have rich earthy flavours, and will leave you checking your calendar to plan your next reservation.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious dinner!fabfoodDined on 8/20/2014We were pleasantly greeted upon arrival. Service was prompt and our server was knowledgeable about the menu and friendly. Food was plated beautifully and was absolutely delicious. Servings were generous. A perfect dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Take your friendsDineswithfriendsDined on 8/20/2014We needed to seat a group of 7, and we wanted a menu with vegetarian options for some of our group, great food and great ambience, and a great neighbourhood to show off Toronto to visitors. Woodlot delivered on all fronts. We sat at the chef's table, which gives a combo of almost-on-the-patio and right by the vibrant kitchen and fascinating mosaic covered bread oven. Our server took time to explain and answer the myriad questions we had. We went for the prix fixe - $45 per person for a starter and a main and then you share a selection of sides. I highly recommend it. Woodlot has a whole separate vegetarian menu, and the menu is included in the prix fixe option. The food was excellent. We highly recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Loved it.MtlerinTODined on 8/19/2014Very competent and friendly service. Very well executed, fresh, local food. Will definitely be going back. We mentioned in passing we thought the sides were a touch salty for our taste and they took them off the bill, even though we ate every morsel. And they comped our desserts! Wow! We insisted that wasn't necessary, we just don't salt our food much, but they persisted. Needless to say, left a huge tip. We were there with our 7 year old who also loved it and who was made to feel completely welcome. Great, informal place for everybody, with A+ food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Salty and noisyRobandBDined on 8/18/2014I have been to Woodlot 3 times for business or most recently pleasure as friends gave us a gift certificate. I wouldn't spend a dime of my own money on this place. The acoustics are lousy, the waiter a little too cool for school and the food was mediocre especially given the price. The ribs were tasty but salty, the greens were really bitter and salty and the steak was drowned in butter. And I feel I'm a fair and reasonable patron so i am sorry to sound harsh. Sadly, it just isn't worth it especially given the room is not exactly relaxing after a long day.Special Features:
- Delicious and FunRuthDined on 8/17/2014The food at Woodlot is terrific. It is both creative and tasty. Also a great variety to choose from. The ambience is lively and relaxed and although a bit noisy is much less so than most restaurants these days. We could comfortably talk among the seven of us at the table. Definitely a fun and delicious dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious!TaraPepperDined on 8/17/2014We went for my son's 25th birthday. It was EXCELLENT! Such fantastic tastes ... such great service. A huge thank you to Woodlot for making the evening special.Special Features:
- Great Locally Sourced FoodUrbanHermitDined on 8/16/2014I was very impressed with this restaurant. The place is pretty small so that makes for a nice cozy atmosphere. The appetizers in particular were fantastic. My only regret is that I the fantastic appetisers filled me up tremendously so I was pretty full for my main. The sevice was friendly and not at all intrusive. They were also all extremely knowledgeable.Special Features:
- Delicious and innovativeDareatsDined on 8/15/2014We've dined at Woodlot several times and it does not disappoint! Dishes are equally unique and delicious. Restaurant has a lively ambience while still feeling laid back. Kale salad, polenta fries and desserts are a must! Definately one of my fave places to dine in T.O.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best bread in TOottawafoodiesDined on 8/15/2014Our second visit here. The food was fantastic, fun, and of course the in-house baked bread is divine. Menu changes regularly, so you won't have the same experience twice.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious & veg-friendlychicagogirlDined on 8/15/2014Woodlot is cute & casual, but I ate at the bar & the seats are uncomfortable--small, hard, & backless. If it's a strategy to prevent people from lingering too long after eating, then bravo! Mission accomplished. The Aperol cocktail I began with was okay, however, my dinner was tremendous. I had the small portion of stuffed agnolotti, which was lovely, & the side of rapini. The rapini was among the best I've had die to the added zing of chili. I finished with the chocolate cheesecake, which tasted okay but was too dense/heavy. They provide traditional & veg menus to each guest. I don't know why they aren't incorporated into one menu, but it's nice that it's not an afterthought. It's rather expensive for what it is, but I'd still be back.Special Features:
- Great experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/14/2014Loved my first time at wood lot. The food was delicious, the space warm and welcoming. Our server was very helpful and knowledgable.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A hidden gemSL101Dined on 8/11/2014A friend introduced me to this restaurant and I'm glad she did because its location is a bit off the beaten path. Food is great, love the industrial open kitchen/bakery concept and there's a full separate menu for vegetarians. The space is small but well designed so that you never feel cramped. Enjoy!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect EveningtorontodiningDined on 8/4/2014Our first time at Woodlot, we found the meal sumptuous, from the grapefruit martini to the spaghetti and meatballs to the decadent marshmallow topped chocolate cheesecake. The warm kale salad was a particular delight. The dark, woody space lent itself well to a comfortable, inviting dining experience. A gift of bread as we were leaving the restaurant put a nice finishing touch on a perfect evening. We will return to enjoy a meal again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excessively long wait to eat!goodeatsDined on 8/3/2014The food here is excellent but no meal is enjoyable when you have to wait for hours to eat it. 8:30 reservation, wine arrived at about 9:00, appetizers at 9:45, mains at 10:45. This is unacceptable. The server was understanding and apologetic but the kitchen appeared to be in no hurry. I used to recommend this restaurant but can no longer - you have lost a neighbourhood regular.Special Features:
- ServiceOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/3/2014We were in from out of town and were looking for a restaurant with a fun vibe and great food. Woodlot did not disappoint. We are both vegetarian, and, we initially selected Woodlot as they had a separate menu dedicated to these offerings. First, the food was amazing. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and helped us select items based upon our likes. Our favorite dish was the Roasted Corn and Marscapone Stuffed Anglonotti. As others have noted, speed is not Woodlot's focus, the food is. Be prepared to wait a bit, order a cocktail and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere upstairs. If you are a party of two, ask for table 30, you get a great view of the downstairs and kitchen.Special Features:
- Great food - but so noisy!gourmandVIPDined on 8/3/2014Wonderful to have original vegetarian options - the appetizers are terrific and tofu dish excellent. Others enjoyed the pickerel - flaky & light. Portions are a good size. Wine list is disappointing. The experience was spoiled though by the loud music in an echoy space - the waiter could not even hear our order! Even after we requested it be turned down, it was still too loud. The patio wold have been better.
- Great and room for improvementmotodarcyDined on 8/2/2014Your appetizers were nothing short of delicious and different. - Ember Grilled Hen-o'-the-Woods Mushrooms & Fresh Italian Burrata and Heirloom Tomato Salad. Loved it. I also loved the Roasted Corn and Marscapone Stuffed Anglonotti. The Russet Potato Gnocchi, in my and my companion's opinion, left something to be desired. Not a lot of taste or texture. The bottle of Domaine La Montagnette 2012 (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan) we had was also very good with the meal. Service was cordial, polite and prompt.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First time at WoodlotElstonVIPDined on 8/2/2014Went here because the menu looked good and really like their focus on local quality ingredients. But the fruit flies destroyed the experience. They really need to do something about that.
- Great food! Very poor service!LeahfoodDined on 7/31/2014Food was awesome! Service was terrible! We ordered several glass of wine and I complained that the glass I was served 1st was different than the one served 2nd. The waitress argued with me and was increditable rude!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious off collegeEating4lifeDined on 7/29/2014Just south of college, tucked into slit level space with the kitchen out front, the bar under the dining area, woodlot's attention to service and food quality make it a must try. Great wine list and diverse menu. Delish!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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I've been out of mountain biking for over 10 years and these shoes are far more comfortable and lightweight than what I remember. The strap system is very simple, no difficulties at all. It also makes for a very comfortable and secure fit. I would definitely recommend these.
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Was a little nervous about buying these after reading the other review about the ratcheting tensioner being difficult to release. In a nutshell, if you have ever used ratcheting snow board bindings, then you're at a disadvantage when it comes to these shoes. They feel like they will release that way, but they don't. After I figured out these straps, I think snowboards should consider adopting it. Louis Garneau stuff is comfortable, high quality material construction, and reasonably good looking. Nice solid sole that gives a great pedaling platform but remains pretty walkable. Comes with some pretty mean toe cleats that I didn't install.
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The shoe is fine except for the ratchet, almost can't get them undone after a ride. Would not buy again for that reason.
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UMAREX Smith & Wesson 586/686
If you have ever seen UMAREX Smith & Wesson 586/686 or if you were lucky to shoot or own it you will agree that it is one of the best CO2 revolvers ever made.
UMAREX (a company owned by Walther) is a well-known German manufacturer of quality CO2 pistols replicating famous firearms. But in case with Smith & Wesson 586/686 UMAREX managed to outdo itself. The manufacturer tried to do its best making a pellet copy very close to the original precisely copying its design, dimensions and weight (UMAREX replica weighs 60-100 gr. less than the real thing).
The difference between 586 and 686 model is in finishing: 586 is black and 686 is nickel. I prefer a nickel version, because 586 is not blued but painted, it is a bit too shiny and looks rather unnatural. Besides I doubt that this coating is durable. UMAREX Smith & Wesson 586/686 comes with barrels of different length (4" (101,6 mm), 6" (152,4 mm) и 8" (203,2 mm)). If you know something about CO2 gun ballistics you understand why a 4" version is not very powerful (it will suit for plinking or fun), a 6" barrel is a bit more effective than average CO2 pistol. With an 8" barrel we can expect a good velocity and power, more flat trajectory and accuracy, so it will be good for small game hunting and pest control.
Construction of Smith & Wesson 586/686 allows changing barrel easily and quickly. You can buy 2.5", 4", 6" or 8" barrel and shrouds; a plastic wrench used for barrel replacement is included in the package. But we do not recommend changing barrels very often because a screw thread made of silumin tends wear out. A pistol has a quality steel barrel with 6 grooves.
A 10-shot rotary clip is made of aluminum alloy. It is one of the most disputable thing about 586/686. It isn't as long as a firearm cylinder and some people do not like it. Both versions have a black clip that looks very odd at a nickel 686. A pellet is fixed well in a chamber of a clip. Buying a gun check concentricity adherence of a clip and barrel (some UMAREX pistols has a slight defect of this unit that influence velocity and accuracy).
UMAREX Smith & Wesson 586/686 comes with metal front and rear sights, rear sights are adjustable for windage and elevation, it is a square notch similar to one of firearms though made of different materials. Eight-inch barrel separates the sights farther for more aiming precision, hence more accuracy. It is possible to use a dovetail rail for a scope or a red-dot sight instead of rear sight. Front sight is also removable; a black one can be replaced with an orange, blue or ivory sight for better aiming. You may also mount a rifle scope and a butt stock turning a pistol into some kind of a carbine.
A pistol works perfectly. If you want you your S & W to shoot better clean the gun after buying in order to remove factory conservation lubricant and then oil a pistol with gun oil. 586/686 shoots both in single-action and double action mode. Single-action trigger pull is good enough. Double-action trigger-pull is smoother and allows shooting more accurately. By the way this S & W shows a very good accuracy for a CO2 pistol. I got group less than one inch at 10 meters. It is the best result among all the other repeating air pistols.
The only serious drawback of UMAREX Smith & Wesson 586/686 is that many important components (for example a trigger, a hammer catch and a cock) are made of silumin. That is why a pistol that works like a dream at the beginning operates not so smoothly after 1000 shots and a trigger starts to play that irritates much. Though changing of worn detail will solve all the problems it is possible only in those countries where UMAREX has its service centers (US being among the lucky ones) otherwise it will be difficult to repair a pistol.
Smith & Wesson 586/686 is powered by 12gr. CO2 cylinders. A construction of CO2 unit is typical for UMAREX. One CO2 cylinder will be enough for 60 full-power shots at 73 o -77 o F. Further shooting is not effective because a trajectory of a projectile changes significantly from shot to shot. The first 40-50 shots are good enough for hunting. From 10th to 40 th shot a trajectory is almost absolutely stable (providing ambient temperature is constant). Accuracy is in direct proportion to barrel length. An 8" barrel shows perfect muzzle velocity and accuracy for this type of gun.
UMAREX Smith & Wesson 586/686 Specification
Barrel length 4" 6" 8"
Overall length 9.25" 11.22" 13.18"
Weight 2.49 lb 2.75 lb 3.08 lb
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Amidst the brouhaha surrounding Sino-Japanese relations over the past few weeks, I've written a piece on rare earth elements that appeared in World Politics Review earlier this week. A few points are worth noting regarding these resources.
The 17 elements, which are scattered across the Earth's crust, are essential components in important technologies such as cellphones, televisions, precision-guided missiles and hybrid cars. Approximately 130,000 tons of rare earths are produced worldwide each year, and some industry forecasts project that rising demand may cause a 40,000-ton annual global shortfall by as early as 2015.
Much of the focus has been on China, and that is understandable to a certain extent given that Beijing accounts for 97% of global rare earth production and 60% of consumption. China has also slashed export quotas over the last few years, while Chinese companies have tried to pursue stakes in large Australian and American mining firms such as Lynas and Molycorp Inc. (via UNOCAL in 2005). Some see this as a deliberate and coordinated effort by China to hoard strategic resources, while others argue that the mining companies in China are actually much more autonomous than one would think.
But the more interesting trend we should be paying attention to is the feverish rush for alternatives that this rare earth scare has produced. In the United States, Colorado-based Molycorp Inc. (which used to be a rare earth leader) is reopening a mine closed down in 2002, while the U.S. Congress passed the Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2010 last month to restore Washington's status as the world's lead rare earths producer. Japan, which depends on China for 90 percent of its rare earths, is now signing joint venture deals with countries such as Vietnam and Kazakhstan and recently announced it had developed a hybrid vehicle motor that contains no rare earths. Other mines are also being opened in Australia and South Africa.
The key is whether these alternatives will mature quickly enough to prevent chronic shortages. Extracting, processing and producing rare earths could cost hundreds of millions of dollars and up to 10 years, but some expect annual demand to pass 200,000 tons in 2014 — with almost all of that consumed by China.
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MARTIN COUNTY -- Three teachers out of a group of 22 nominees received recognition at the Education Foundation of Martin County's Teacher of the Year awards celebration, presented by Publix, which took place at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center.
Congratulations to LaRhonda Brown, a Visual Arts teacher at Port Salerno Elementary, for being named the Martin County School District's Teacher of the Year.
Prior to being named the District winner, Mrs. Brown was also named Elementary School Teacher of the Year, sponsored by The Palm Beach Post.
Mrs. Brown has been teaching for a total of ten years, including eight years in Martin County at Port Salerno Elementary School. Since the beginning of her teaching career, Mrs. Brown has been on a mission to fulfill what she believes to be the purpose of public education, "going beyond creating proficient readers and mathematicians, but also developing creative thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers."
A fellow educator and parent of a former student, Theresa Salvatore-Fuller describes Mrs. Brown as a "dedicated educator, passionate about her craft and committed to fostering creativity and courage in all children."
Mrs. Brown is continually developing her students' ability to think critically about their work, creating connections between literature and works of art, and building cross-curricular lessons like incorporating reflective journals within her classroom. Mrs. Brown's reach extends beyond the classroom, where she ensures all students have the opportunity to display their works of art throughout the school and for the betterment of the community. One of her favorite projects is the "Empty Bowls" project she produces along with her students. After hand crafting bowls out of clay, painting and firing them, the students host a public event bringing parents and children together to share a bowl of soup to raise awareness of hunger and the needs within our community. Younger students created touching placemats with messages of hope and, together, they raised money to support a local food pantry.
Mrs. Brown also coordinates the after school art club where students organize school beautification projects while practicing their talents. She created her school's Fine Arts Night to increase parent and community involvement and showcase student creations. In addition, Mrs. Brown serves on a number of school committees including the School Improvement Committee for literacy and math, the PTO's Community Involvement Committee, and the School Advisory Committee. According to her principal, Liz Tetreault, "Mrs. Brown is one-of-a-kind and her exceptional talent and heartfelt commitment culminate into an amazing art program for our students and our community. Her dedication to our students, the fine arts, and her craft make her the BEST candidate for Martin County's Teacher of the Year!"
LaRhonda Brown will now represent the Martin County School District in the Florida Department of Education's Teacher of the Year competition.
Additional winners announced this evening included the Middle School and High School Teachers of the Year:
High School Teacher of the Year, sponsored by Keiser University - College of Golf & Sport Management, is Ebony Jarrett, Reading/English teacher and team leader at Jensen Beach High School. Ms. Jarrett is a graduate of South Fork High School who has been teaching for the past ten years with the last four years at Jensen Beach High School.
"Ebony has cultivated a great respect and admiration from our students, staff, and administration. She truly represents all of the best qualities of educational excellence in Martin County," states Ginger Featherstone, principal of Jensen Beach High School.
Ms. Jarrett is not only a leader at Jensen Beach High School, but also at the district level where she serves as a Lead Teacher for the Marzano Professional Development School Level Team, New Teacher Evaluation System workgroup committee, and a member of the District Implementation Team for the New Teacher Evaluation System. Being a true believer in lifelong learning, she strives to stay current on the latest trends and best practices to improve her teaching skills thereby maximizing her students' learning experience.
Middle School Teacher of the Year, sponsored by the Education Foundation of Martin County, is Amy Clark, Director of Bands at Murray Middle School, a position she has held for the past twenty years. Ms. Clark is committed to setting high standards for her students and herself. According to Ms. Clark, "School is the coolest place ever!" and her students know that she wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Apparently, Ms. Clark's students feel the same about her classes as Ms. Clark and Murray Middle School have the largest middle school band program in the county with over 270 band members (about one-third of the entire MMS student body). Ms. Clark makes it possible for every student to participate in her program. Whether she is hosting fundraising events, joining online contests, writing grants, or giving free lessons to students in need, Ms. Clark does what it takes to get the job done. As a band family, Ms. Clark lets her students know that they are in it together....at school, during practices, throughout marching and then concert season, in competition, and in life. Now teaching the children of former students, Ms. Clark's band will always play on!
"Martin County is fortunate to have such outstanding educators in our schools. Each of tonight's winners and nominees go above and beyond every day to help our students reach their potential. I congratulate LaRhonda Brown for being named Teacher of the Year. Her dedication and enthusiasm for teaching is evident in everything she does. I also commend Ebony Jarrett and Amy Clark for being named High School and Middle School Teachers of the Year. They are all deserving of recognition," said Superintendent Laurie J. Gaylord.
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1. Lightly grease a large ovenproof skillet; set skillet aside. Combine apple slices, brown sugar, lime juice, and apple pie spice. Spread apple mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared skillet. Sprinkle butter pieces over fruit. Cook, covered, over medium heat about 5 minutes or until bubbly.
2. Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface unfold pastry sheet; roll to an 11-inch square. Wrap pastry around a rolling pin. Carefully unroll the pastry over the apple mixture in the skillet (do not stretch pastry); tuck in corners of pastry.
3. Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degrees oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden. Cool 5 minutes. Carefully invert skillet onto a serving platter; remove skillet. Serve warm. If desired, serve with ice cream and caramel topping.


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Steal Your Face- Was created so the Dead's road crew for quick identification of their gear.
Deadheads are the large group of devoted fans of the Grateful Dead. Mainly Hippies the Deadheads have created a counterculture that exists at any Grateful Dead or Dead related (e.i. Ratdog) concert. Many followed the Dead on there nationwide tours trying to get tickets to all the shows. The Grateful Dead concert scene is thriving because of the Deadheads who can still have fun even f they do not score a "Miracle ticket" or a free concert ticket handed to you by a stranger. They feel the Grateful Dead concert is a freeing, awe-inspiring experience. Many Deadheads recreationally use marijuana and LSD especially during the concerts though this is not the case for all Deadheads. Many types of people are Deadheads, even some politicians such as Bill Clinton have called themselves Deadheads. Deadheads generally don tie-dyed clothes, the trade mark birkenstock sandals, and many have dreadlocks. They are laid-back and fun-loving, as well as non-judging and accepting of all types of people. The Deadhead scene has sadly shrunken is size with the death of Jerry Garcia an icon of their peace-loving counterculture.
by deadheadben January 02, 2010
A hardcore fan of the Grateful Dead. The complete opposite of a Parrothead.
Julio: Dude, that bro is trippy.
Beckworth: Hahaha, bro, that is just a Deadhead.
Beckworth: Hahaha, bro, that is just a Deadhead.
by Ambassador-C May 19, 2008
1. (v.) To drive a semi-truck with an empty trailer.
2. (n.) A fan of the psychedilic rock band the greatful dead
3. (v.) To rid an area of weeds
2. (n.) A fan of the psychedilic rock band the greatful dead
3. (v.) To rid an area of weeds
1. There were no loads around Boston so I had to dead head all the way to Baltimore
2. Those dead heads are in town for the show again.
3. I have to go dead head my garden.
2. Those dead heads are in town for the show again.
3. I have to go dead head my garden.
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She explains that by adding relatively small amounts of foods that are high in water content and fiber to standard dishes, people can still eat a satisfying volume of food but ultimately take in fewer calories.
Surprisingly, many people don't realize that larger portions mean more calories, Nestle tells WebMD. "Everybody laughs when I say that, but I swear to you that it's not intuitively obvious. There's something about a container or a serving or an amount that's put in front of you that doesn't get computed as larger or smaller or anything like that. Even when the package sizes are lined up; people don't think of them as having more calories."
She applauds the FDA's suggestion to change labeling on food packages to list the entire amount of calories in, say, a 20-ounce bottle of soda, typically sold in school vending machines. "That is 110 calories per serving with two-and-a-half servings in the bottle, and so the proposed label is instead of having 110 calories, to have 275 calories on the label. It's very shocking to look at it, even for somebody like me. Certainly soft drinks aren't shared, ever, and one of the things that school's complain about is that kids carry the bottles around with them all day," Nestle says.
Lichtenstein suggests that if food were labeled by the amount of calories per dollar, people might also have incentive to think about how much they're eating. "From what I understand, it doesn't cost the food marketer that much to increase the actual portion because there's a fixed overhead cost and fixed packaging costs, and that the real cost is in the initial providing of the food, which is why when you buy a big box of something it's cheaper per pound than a small box of something. That economic incentive is going to be there."
Published March 22, 2004.
SOURCES: Alice Lichtenstein, DSc, professor, nutrition science and policy, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston. Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH, professor and chair, department of nutrition, Food Studies & Public Health, New York University. Barbara Rolls, PhD, professor of nutrition, Penn State University, University Park, Pa. Young LR and Nestle M. American Journal of Public Health, February 2002; pp 246-249. McDonald's Corporation. FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
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A Palmer company planning to develop on the land where Molly Bish's remains were found is now helping the family potentially locate more of her remains.
Palmer Motor Sports has plans to build on the wooded area known as Whiskey Hill where 16-year-old Bish's remains were found three years after she went missing from her Comins Pond lifeguard post in Warren back in 2000.
The Bish family said they are hoping the forensic team can find any remains that have yet to be recovered before construction starts in the area.
FAR Forensic Anthropology, a non-profit company, is assisting in the search.
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Will Whitworth prepare me for law school?Yes. Our alums have been accepted at law schools all over the nation, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, University of Washington, University of Iowa, and Duke. We have a 95 percent acceptance rate. In addition, our students have received full-ride or other significant tuition scholarships at schools like Gonzaga, St. Thomas, University of Denver, Hofstra, Lewis and Clark, Seattle University, Baylor and St. Mary's.
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We are all waiting to see the STI version of the recently announced Subaru BRZ when it comes out in the next year or so. We'd rely on the BRZ STI Concept that was unveiled at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show for design inspirations, but we all know how concepts sometimes exaggerate the look of the production car. Instead, we are going to take a look at Subaru 's latest STI preview in the form of a Subaru BRZ equipped with STI upgrades. This is not the real STI version, but it still allows us to get a pretty good idea as to the production version's final look.
The model displayed at the 2012 Australian Motor Show in Sydney was equipped with an aerodynamic kit that includes a front chin spoiler, side skirts, a rear diffuser, and a bootlid spoiler. The model sits on a new set of 17-inch light alloy wheels combined with a set of lower and stiffer coil springs.
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UMW's Mary Ryan Richardson Claims National Championship in Novice Over Fences at IHSA NationalsLEXINGTON, KY - The University of Mary Washington has claimed its second Intercollegiate Horse Show Association in three years, as Eagle junior Mary Ryan Richardson (Powhatan, Va., Powhatan) won the national title in novice equitation over fences. Richardson joins Jessica Van Brocklin, who claimed top honors a year ago at the IHSA national show. The IHSA national show was held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.


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World War II aviator's Purple Heart comes homeBy MICHAEL RUBINKAM
The Associated Press | November 10,2013Gordon H. Yates was a tall, skinny redhead who joined the Navy during World War II when he was 17. Two years later, the young aviator was dead, beheaded by the enemy after his patrol bomber was shot down in waters off southeast Asia.
Saturday, Purple Hearts Reunited presented the medal he was awarded decades ago to his sister in southeastern Pennsylvania. Yates family had lost track of the medal at least as far back as 1979 when his father died.
Yates 80-year-old sister, Alva Brickner, now afflicted with Parkinsons disease, cant communicate very well, but her son said her reaction was unmistakable when he told her the medal had been found.
She teared up, Daniel Brickner said. She just kept writing, Thank you.
Yates was aboard a patrol bomber flying its 36th mission when it was shot down, according to an account provided by Purple Hearts Reunited.
The crew made it to shore and hid in the jungle aided by French Resistance fighters but Yates and his mates eventually fell into Japanese hands.
While some of Yates comrades were shot, Yates was beheaded on April 27, 1945. He was 19.
Zachariah Fike, founder of Purple Hearts Reunited, surmised that Yates was either defiant or perhaps his captors believed they were according him an honor by killing him with a sword.
No one will ever know why, said Fike.
Daniel Brickner said he believes the Purple Heart a combat decoration awarded to those wounded or killed in action was likely in the possession of his grandfather, then inadvertently sold at an estate sale following his 1979 death.
The medal wound up with a woman in Ashland, Va., who had it for more than 30 years. The woman recently told the adjutant of the Richmond chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart that she couldnt remember where she got it, but had always planned to find its rightful owner.
At some point, the Purple Heart was misplaced. But the woman recently located it in her home again and turned it in, according to Fike, whose nonprofit has returned 60 lost or stolen medals. Fike presided over Saturdays ceremony in Narvon, Lancaster County, where Alva Brickner lives in a nursing home.
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To clarify a little, this year for St.Baldrick's Foundation I have registered a local team of volunteers to participate in an event at Western Oregon University. This event is scheduled for Friday March 14th, 4-8 pm at the Werner University Center of WOU. I decided after the 2013 event I would take a year to see what others are doing for the cause, and I'm very excited to be working with the organizer at WOU. I hope to bring a SBF event back to McMinnville in 2015, and at that event I will be once again "brave the shave". This year my efforts are dedicated to fundraising for this great cause and assisting with the WOU event in any way I can. So, for this year, I will be growing my hair so I can hopefully have enough to donate in 2015. We do have a wonderful group from volunteers from McMinnville who will be joining me at the WOU event as shavees. A huge thanks to Amanda S, Daniel Kobs, Kody Quilan, and Lucas Slavens for their dedication to supporting St. Baldrick's Foundation.
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Calgary analyst says Supreme Court decision clarifies who can oppose projects
By Dan Healing, Calgary Herald
CALGARY — A Supreme Court decision on B.C. native land titles creates new risks for a resource sector already struggling to deal with aboriginal opposition, industry observers said Thursday.
The most positive aspect of the ruling — which gives bands with unresolved land claims the right to legal title to traditional lands regularly used for hunting, fishing and other activities — is that it offers clarity on what has been a murky issue, they added.
Alex Ferguson, vice-president of policy and direction for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, said the group which represents oil and gas companies is still digesting the 80-page decision.
"Our view is, at the surface, it's a good piece of clarity to add to the long-standing evolution of these issues," he said, noting there may be "rub points" that emerge as the ruling is interpreted.
He said it's difficult to say how the decision and its "strength-of-claim" implications will affect the $6.5-billion Northern Gateway pipeline proposed by Enbridge Inc. (given federal approval last week) or the proposed $5.4-billion expansion of Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline.
Both are designed to carry oil from Alberta to the West Coast and both face fierce opposition from native groups as well as federal opposition parties and provincial politicians.
In a research report Thursday, analyst Steven Paget of FirstEnergy Capital said the ruling means more native communities will be able to claim standing to oppose pipelines but at least the proponents will know which groups they must negotiate with.
"We believe this decision has both positive and negative implications for pipeline projects," he wrote, noting it appears to give standing to almost all First Nations with claims to territories in northern B.C., where there are few or no treaties.
He pointed out that the ruling doesn't greatly help or hinder the pipelines because many First Nations that oppose the projects, especially on the coast, can claim long-term continuous settlement and therefore would have been granted standing anyway in a legal challenge.
In the Supreme Court decision released Thursday, Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin wrote that aboriginal title is not absolute and development can go ahead if there is either the consent of the First Nation or if the government can prove need and attends to its fiduciary responsibility to the aboriginal group.
Members of the Xeni Gwet'in and Tsilhqot'in First Nations appealed to the Supreme Court after the B.C. Court of Appeal issued a ruling that restricted its aboriginal title to sites where the band has had an "intensive presence."
The Supreme Court said aboriginal title "is not confined to specific sites of settlement but extends to tracts of land that were regularly used for hunting, fishing or otherwise exploiting resources and over which the group exercised effective control at the time of assertion of European sovereignty."
Sharon Mascher, a law professor at the University of Calgary, said the ruling has enormous implications not only for future projects but also for ones that have already been approved or started construction.
She pointed to a paragraph in the decision that says if a band acquires title to land on which development has already been approved, "it may be necessary for the Crown to reassess prior conduct in light of the new reality in order to faithfully discharge its fiduciary duty to the title-holding group."
The government might have to retroactively cancel permission for a project if it was approved without consent prior to aboriginal title being established, the paragraph adds. Furthermore, legislation enacted before title is established may also be "rendered inapplicable" if it infringes on aboriginal title.
"That means that everybody needs to think very, very carefully about what they're doing, not just post approval of title but also in light of prior conduct leading up to an assessment of title," said Mascher.
CAPP's Ferguson agreed the paragraph is troubling.
"Of course. And at risk will be those projects that weren't properly consultative, it's quite clear in the decision on that, too ...," he said.
"That hasn't changed. If you've gone out and done a project where you just frankly have not followed those processes and governments have not followed and met their obligations, well, those projects would be at risk."
Aboriginal groups already have a great deal of leverage when negotiating socio-economic agreements with resource companies, Ferguson said when asked if the ruling boosts their ability to negotiate rich benefits in return for supporting projects.
Paget said the Supreme Court's confirmation of the government's right to allow resource projects if there is a compelling public interest is important because having coastal access for oil exports clears that hurdle.
"This part of the decision could be an avenue for Gateway or Trans Mountain to proceed, although we expect there would be further court cases where Enbridge or Kinder Morgan would be forced to prove that their pipelines were in the public interest," he wrote.
He said he will continue to leave the Northern Gateway project out of his calculations for future Enbridge earnings as it faces too many obstacles. The company has not yet officially sanctioned the project.
In a morning news conference to announce forestry project funding in Calgary, Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford said the federal government is reviewing the ruling.
"We ultimately believe the best way to resolve outstanding aboriginal rights and title claims is through negotiated treaty settlements," he said.
He refused comment on how the decision might affect the Northern Gateway pipeline.