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Cape Fear estuaries: Introduction: In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 1; A quiet afternoon on the dock overlooking the Cape Fear estuary, fishing with friends. A gentle breeze clatters the marsh reeds and sends ripples floating across the water. A vision of stability and tranquility. Unfortunately, this vision is entirely misleading....; By Steve Keith.

Port of Wilmington: In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 5; Moving to the south end of Wilmington we come to the ports. Ports and marinas are hard to avoid in estuaries, but large ports are worth a look. The ships visiting Wilmington's port are oceangoing cargo ships that need deep water to navigate. What does this...; By Steve Keith.

Wrack line: In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 8; Moving over to the east bank of the river, we can follow River Road to the River Road Park, the site of the fishing pier you saw at the start of this tour. The photo here shows a tangled mat of Spartina debris washed ashore by a storm....; By Steve Keith.

Zeke's Island: In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 11; Stretching across the middle of this photos is a cement wall, connecting the southern tip of Pleasure Island to Zeke's Island (center) and then to Smith Island, to the right. This wall keeps the north/south flow of the river from impacting this fragile ribbon...; By Steve Keith.

The Lost Colony: Sir Walter Raleigh's brother, Sir Humphrey Gilbert, attempted an English settlement in North America first. He made landfall in Nova Scotia and sailed down the coast, searching for possible settlement locations. His expedition was met with constant storms...; By William M. Wisser.

The Mexican Day of the Dead: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 1.1; Slideshow View a slideshow of photographs from Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico and the United States....; Format: article

Classroom Activity: Making an Altar for the Day of the Dead: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 1.2; An altar created for the Day of the Dead. The best activity you can undertake for the Day of the Dead is to create the traditional altar, or ofrenda. As highlighted...; Format: activity

Recipe: Pan de Muerto (All Souls' Bread): In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 1.3; This bread is eaten traditionally in parties celebrating the dead and one's ancestors. It is placed on altars in the form of an offering and eaten in Mexican homes on November 1 and November 2. Ingredients 1 lb. flour...; Format: recipe

Recipe: Ponche (Punch): In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 1.4; Ingredients 12 quarts water 10 ounces tejocotes (or peaches) 9 ounces prunes 5 ounces pecans 4 pieces sugarcane 6 oranges 10 guavas 3...; Format: recipe

Activity: 16 de Septiembre: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 2.2; Contact the local Hispanic cultural or resource center and establish contacts with Mexican immigrants. Have your students interview families, especially those with children of comparable ages and discuss how Mexicans celebrate the 16th of September...; Format: activity

Recipe: Chiles en Nogada (Chiles in Walnut Sauce): In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 2.3; Ingredients 12 poblano chiles, roasted, seeded, and deveined flour 6 eggs, separated 1 teaspoon salt corn oil 3 pomegranates, seeded parsley Filling...; Format: recipe

Green, White, and Red Rice: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 2.4; To make the Mexican flag, use one recipe of each color of rice and arrange them in the colors of the flag, with sprigs of parsley in the center. Arroz Verde (Green Rice) Ingredients 1 cup (115g) rice 2...; Format: recipe

Pastel de Tres Leches (A Typical Quinceañera Cake): In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 3.3; An elaborate Quinceañera cake. (Don't worry, the one you'll make here is much simpler!) Ingredients For the batter: 1 cup sugar 5 eggs,...; Format: recipe

Recipe: Pavo en Escabeche (Turkey in Escabeche): In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 4.3; Ingredients 1 turkey 2 lb. red onions 2 tablespoons prepared red seasoning 6 xcate chilies 1 head garlic 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon oregano 1 cup...; Format: recipe

Recipe: Huevos Motuleños (Eggs Motul Style): In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 4.4; Ingredients 6 eggs 6 tortillas 1 large cup refried beans 1 cup peas 3 tomatoes 1 clove garlic 3 small green pickled chilies 1 bay leaf 1/2 onion (preferably...; Format: recipe

Recipe: Strawberry Atole: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 4.5; Ingredients 1-1/4 cups (170g) masa harina 6 cups (1.5 liter) water 2 cups (225g) strawberries, washed and hulled 1/4 cup (140g) brown sugar Instructions Dissolve...; Format: recipe

Recipe: Calabaza en Tacha (Pumpkin in Syrup): In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 4.6; Ingredients 1 pumpkin 6 sticks cinnamon 1 orange 2 lb. raw sugar Instructions Cut the top off the pumpkin to form a sort of bowl and make six incisions down the...; Format: recipe

Recipe: Mango Mousse: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 4.7; Ingredients 3 envelopes (21g) unflavored gelatin, softened in 1/4 cup cold water 2 cup (500ml) boiling water 3 mango fruits, peeled and pureed 2 cups (500ml) heavy cream confectioner's...; Format: recipe

And you thought it had been a long time since someone thanked you: In The First Year, page 4.3; Take time to show your appreciation for secretaries, custodians, and other support staff in your school.; By Kristi Johnson Smith.

“Discoverie of Guiana”: In Sir Walter Raleigh and South America, page 5; Raleigh's 1596 account of his search of El Dorado became a sensation when it was published in England. The book describes Raleigh's motives of treasure hunting and empire building. Some excerpts with annotations are included below.*...; By William M. Wisser.

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