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Vermont's 251 townships get NEBC's attentiveness
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Bert, Ernie and the culture wars
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Advocates sue Nigeria for Christian girl's releaseABUJA, Nigeria (BP) -- The Nigerian government should urgently secure the release of a Christian schoolgirl that Boko Haram terrorists have threatened to imminently kill because of her faith, an advocacy group said in a Nigerian federal lawsuit.
Lift Up Now, led by Southern Baptist Nigerian native Adeniya Ojutiku of Raleigh, N.C., is one of three plaintiffs in the Sept. 19 lawsuit urging Nigeria to secure the release of Leah Sharibu, described in court documents as 16 years old.
Boko Haram captured Sharibu and about 110 of her classmates Feb. 19 from the Government Girls Secondary School in the Yobe state town of Dapchi in ... Read More
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Boy's 'miraculous' survival prompts Gospel witnessHARRISONVILLE, Mo. (BP) -- Xavier Cunningham, 10, was climbing into a treehouse when he encountered a massive wasp nest. As he tried to swat a wasp away, he lost his balance, fell to the ground face-first and impaled his head on a foot-long meat skewer he and his friends had found and stuck in the ground.
The next two days brought brushes with death and a survival story one neurosurgeon called "miraculous."
The rural congregation where Cunningham and his family worship -- The ... Read More
Greear's Sexual Abuse Advisory Study underwayNASHVILLE (BP) -- Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear's Sexual Abuse Advisory Study is now "actively involved" in phase one of its two-year process, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission announced Sept. 19 following appropriation of $250,000 for the study by the SBC Executive Committee.
The study will receive the first $250,000 of overage for the 2017-2018 Cooperative Program Allocation Budget, according to a Sept. 18 EC vote. Expenditures for the study will be administered by the ERLC, a partner with Greear in the initiative, and reimbursed by the EC on a quarterly basis. Read More
ANALYSIS: Venezuela planters see opportunity amid crisisBOGOTA, Colombia (BP) -- As I meandered through a craft market in Bogota, Colombia, I struck up a conversation with a vendor who asked why I was visiting his country. I had just returned from four days in Cúcuta, the Colombian-Venezuelan border town where I witnessed the sad pilgrimage of thousands of people leaving Venezuela out of desperation and hunger.
When I shared that with him, his face contorted into a mask of grief.
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DOI: 10.3390/jcdd5020026; PMCID: PMC6023535
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death in childrenyears, most CHDs (~70%) still have an unknown etiology. Conotruncal based defects, such as Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), a common complex of devastating heart defects, typically requires surgical intervention in the first year of life. We reported that the noncoding transcriptome in myocardial tissue from children with TOF is characterized by significant variation in levels of expression of noncoding RNAs, and more specifically, a significant reduction in 12 small cajal body-associated RNAs (scaRNAs) in the right ventricle. scaRNAs are essential for the biochemical modification and maturation of small nuclear RNAs (spliceosomal RNAs), which in turn are critical components of the spliceosome. This is particularly important because we also documented that splicing of mRNAs that are critical for heart development was dysregulated in the heart tissue of infants with TOF. Furthermore, we went on to show, using the zebrafish model, that altering the expression of these same scaRNAs led to faulty mRNA processing and heart defects in the developing embryo. This review will examine how scaRNAs may influence spliceosome fidelity in exon retention during heart development and thus contribute to regulation of heart development.
J Cardiovasc Dev Dis
alternative mRNA splicing; congenital heart defects; scaRNAs; small cajal body-associated RNAs; tetralogy of Fallot
Nagasawa C, Ogren A, Kibiryeva N, et al. The Role of scaRNAs in Adjusting Alternative mRNA Splicing in Heart Development. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis. 2018;5(2):26. Published 2018 May 8. doi:10.3390/jcdd5020026

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I recently attended a seminar about staying healthy. Remember all the fights and controversy over butter v.s. margarine? Well, it turns out that trans fats are evil because they aggravate undesirable issues. So all you margarine lovers, you might want to think again. Margarine has 15% synthetic trans fats and 17% saturated fats. Butter is actually good for you in moderation and comes naturally from a cow.
What about your cooking oils, you ask? Let’s break it down. Extra virgin olive oil isn’t any different from regular olive oil in chemical comparison, except the taste. Do not use extra virgin olive oil in baking bread as the taste will change. Olive oil is heart friendly. However, it was not meant to cook on high temperatures.Vegetable shortening on the other hand has 30% trans fats. Trans fats are 100 times slower than other fats. Canola oil is genetically modified from rap seeds. All the advertisements about this oil as a healthy oil are false. Lipids are out of the norm and it is not heart friendly. Think about it: it’s genetically modified. Coconut oil doesn’t promote heart disease or fatty liver, improves cognitive function, and doesn’t cause plaque in your arteries. Any of the nut and seed oils such as walnut, sunflower, and almond do not have trans fats. Avocado oil is good for you and less likely to degenerate in high temperatures like olive oil. What about grape seed oil? I wouldn’t advise it, in cooking, because it’s purified in gasoline. Palm oil is similar to butter and is good for you. So, what are you going to cook with? I think the coconut oil sounds the best. I’m also switching from margarine to butter.

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Putting on the Oasis earrings truly feels like putting on a work of art. Bonus: you don't have to leave it hanging on your wall when you head out for the day! Monet, who?
Materials: Enameled brass, silver, brass details, silver posts.
Handcrafted in Portland, Oregon.
About Natalie Joy: Developed in a Portland, Oregon closet in 2010, Natalie Joy jewelry thoughtfully combines both unique and traditional metalworking techniques. The colors, shapes, and textures of the jewelry are showstopping and easily identifiable as a Natalie Joy piece. Designer Natalie Joy Miller's education and love of sculpture is evident in every piece, and makes her line a wearable work of art.

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The Reagan administration is on its way out, and with it goes the protection for the president's pet project, the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI). Defense Department bureaucrats are biting their nails, and SDI is not their only concern.
Our sources say that any program that might look like a cousin to SDI could also be in danger if Congress decides to wipe out any vestiges of SDI. Military strategists are calling it "the leprosy effect"; anything that has touched SDI is in danger of being tainted.
The Air Force is so worried that it has moved about $1 billion in strategic programs out from under the SDI umbrella. It is a paper shuffle that may not work, even though most of the programs were begun before President Reagan launched the SDI research in 1983.
Congress has already ordered an investigation of one program that for a time was bundled up with SDI research. It is the boost surveillance and tracking system (BSTS), an early-warning space sensor originally designed to detect the launch of Soviet missiles. It also can be used to guide U.S. missiles to bring down Soviet weapons, and that gives it an SDI connection. Congress is worried that BSTS might violate the 1972 Antiballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty.
As we have reported, Reagan has danced around the ABM Treaty when it comes to SDI. The treaty implies that if research on space-based weapons goes ahead, the Soviets and Americans must sit down for renegotiations.
In 1985, Reagan signed a secret national security directive that said the administration had found new ways to interpret the ABM Treaty, but that as long as Congress went along with funding for SDI, there would be no need for any creative interpretation.
With Reagan's second term ending next January, Congress may feel free to use the ABM Treaty to whittle away at bits and pieces of SDI, on the grounds that they violate the agreement.
The investigation of BSTS ordered by Congress is seen by some in the Air Force as the first step toward canceling the program because of its possible conflicts with the ABM Treaty. Many lawmakers see BSTS as a wolf in sheep's clothing, an SDI program disguised as an early-warning system.
The report for Congress on BSTS is due within in a couple of weeks.
In the meantime, the Air Force is moving ahead with BSTS in spite of what the future may bring. Grumman Space Systems and Lockheed Missile and Space Co. are 11 months into a competitive ground-demonstration program. Their research is supposed to take 34 months and cost $304 million.
The Air Force has a second program that also could feel the hot breath of Congress because of the taint of SDI. That is the space surveillance and tracking system (SSTS).
While BSTS keeps track of Soviet missiles in the booster phase, SSTS is designed to track the missiles after they are lifted into space. That smacks loudly of SDI, but even SSTS has a non-SDI function: general surveillance of space.


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Hardware & Software
In the Rick and Mary Lee Bastin Financial Leadership Lab students and faculty have access to a wide range of datafeeds and analytical tools. The lab is equipped with 28 student terminals and 1 instructor terminal. All terminals have two, 19-inch monitors and feature powerful processors. In addition to software available in other labs, the Bastin Lab also provides access to the following list of specialized software.
Software Currently Available
Morningstar Direct (global.morningstar.com/direct/) is an investment analysis platform that provides access to all Morningstar data and institutional research as well as private and third-party content. Students can access global databases of company fundamentals, mutual funds, ETFs, funds of funds as well as hedge funds. Morningstar direct (through quotespeed) provides real-time access to stocks, options, futures and commodities data. It also includes rigorous portfolio analysis and performance attribution tools. Students have the chance to get a certification from Morningstar after demonstrating their ability to use the platform.
William O'Neil Direct Access (WONDA)
William O'Neil Direct Access (http://www.williamoneil.com/) is an online portal that offers access to global database of around 70,000 stocks and funds in more than 70 countries. Students can access and analyze fundamental financial and technical data, stock reports, mutual fund holdings and performance as well as First Call analyst estimates. WONDA Vantage the Excel Add-in for WONDA makes it possible to bring all available data points into an Excel spreadsheet and build dynamic financial models.
Oracle Crystal Ball
Oracle Crystal Ball is an Excel Add-in that extends the capabilities of spreadsheet models built in Microsoft Excel.
It is the leading application used in the industry for Risk Analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, optimization and forecasting. Oracle Crystal Ball is used extensively in the Financial Modeling (BADM 430 and BADM 753) classes as we as in the Production and Operations Management (BADM 410) class.
Software Under Consideration
The Bloomberg terminal (http://www.bloomberg.com/professional/) is the most comprehensive online service for global financial information and news available. It offers unparallel access to news data and analytics and it used by the majority of institutions worldwide. Students can also use the Bloomberg terminal in the lab to become certified in using the terminal and improve their job hunting prospects.
Thompson Reuters Datastream
Datastream (http://online.thomsonreuters.com/datastream/) allows access to a wide range of macro and cross asset financial databases as well as extremely powerful charting tools. It has full real-time access to world news and to one of the most comprehensive historical data and news archives available.
StockTrak (http://www.stocktrak.com/) is a stock market simulation where students can create and manage virtual portfolios and trade in real-time stocks, options, futures, bonds, mutual funds, future options and foreign exchange in over 25 global exchanges. Portfolio management competitions can run for a period of up to 5 years.

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Some Suggestions, Tips And Concepts For A Delighted Dog.You love your dog to the ends of the world. He loves you straight up to the moon. That love is irreplaceable, which means you have to ensure your dog is happy and healthy every day of the year. This article has a ton of great advice for you, so continue through until the very end.
If you are looking for a great family pet, but are on a budget, consider rescuing an animal.You can get one at a local shelter for minimal costs and the dog will come with a clean bill of health and all his shots. If http://fox59.com/2017/11/02/behind-bars-bond-between-inmate-and-service-dog-grows/ are interested in a specific breed, contact a rescue group specializing in only those pooches.
Keep on top of fleas. Not only can fleas cause infection in your dog, if one is swallowed, your pet can get tapeworms as well. Speak to your veterinarian about the best prevention method, but remember that this is not a one shot deal. You will have to continue your efforts over the life of your pet.
If the cost of your dog's high-quality food is a burden for your family, team up with another one and buy in bulk. The big-name pet store chains offer top rated names in pet cuisine at a significant discount when bought in the larger quantities. You can minimize the cost for you and some friends while still providing your dogs with fresh and wholesome meals.
If your dog is a digger, make sure to protect him and your garden. Some plants are poisonous to dogs, not to mention the damage those paws can do to your prized flowers and produce. Put up an appropriately sized fence to keep him out or consider using an electric one.
Keep your dog's teeth in tip tip condition. Just like humans, a dog can suffer from toothache, gum disease and even tooth loss. Regular brushing will ensure that that his teeth and gums stay healthy and strong. Without regular brushing, it is estimated that dental disease will affect up to 80% of dogs by the age of three. As well as dental cleaning by a vet, make sure that you brush your dog's teeth regularly.
Remember that dogs are creatures of habit and anything you start with him will be expected in the future. If you're not keen on him sleeping with you, don't let him do it only on occasion. Likewise, if you don't want him begging at the table, never offer him a bite of people food. He will learn and accept things if you are consistent.
When clipping a puppy's toenails, start slow. Introduce your little dog to them before you begin cutting. You may only be able to get a single nail done during a sitting. It could take some time for puppy to become comfortable with the idea of nail clipping, but soon, you will be able to get through it all at once.
When clipping a puppy's toenails, start slow. Introduce http://people.com/pets/dogs-mentally-understand-how-much-we-love-them-canine-cognition-expert-assures/ to them before you begin cutting. You may only be able to get a single nail done during a sitting. It could take some time for puppy to become comfortable with the idea of nail clipping, but soon, you will be able to get through it all at once.
Designate a family member or close friend to be responsible for your dog, should something happen to you. If you are in an accident and unable to get home, your dog will need someone to feed him and address other needs. Perhaps you trust a neighbor with your house keys and they could act for you in a time of need.
If you're going to be away from your dog for a short period of time, it might be a good idea to invest in a dog crate. A crate for your dog will provide it with a safe and secure area to go into when you aren't able to watch it for a period of time.
If you are not allowed to place a fence in your yard but want your dog to run freely there, consider an electric fence. Electric fences are easy and inexpensive to install, and they can help to keep your free roaming pet safely contained. Using them will require a little training, but they are quite effective if you put the work in.
Make sure that you buy an appropriate sized collar for your dog in order to ensure its health and safety. If the collar is too lose, it may become snagged on something. If the collar is too tight, it may restrict the dog's breathing ability. Allow for a two finger space between the dog and the collar.
If you are not sure how your dog will react to other dogs, make sure you keep them on a leash during the first introduction. Rescue dogs especially can be unpredictable around other dogs. Keeping your dog on the leash will allow you to better control their behavior. Once you feel comfortable and your dog is adjusted, you can take them off the leash and let them play.
Consider the placement of your dog house carefully. Think about the way that the winds typically blow and face the door on the opposite side. If you tend to get winds from all directions, consider a house with a door flap. There are some states that require a door flap, so check with your local animal shelter to learn more.
Always try to do your training in an area where the dog has some distractions around them. Rarely are you going to be in a situation where you need your dog to obey and it is completely quiet. It is best for you to practice your training with the television on, kids running wild and maybe some music playing.
Hopefully, the advice you've found in this article has addressed any concerns you might have. Even if your problem isn't addressed specifically, you may find that these suggestions can help you resolve your issue. Dog care isn't as complicated as it seems, and some tips truly are one size fits all.

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Making a Fighter
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: The fighter is proficient in the use of all simple and martial weapons and all armor (heavy, medium, and light) and shields.
Bonus Feats: At 1st level, the fighter gets a bonus feat in addition to the feat that any 1st-level character gets and the bonus feat granted to humans. The fighter gains an additional bonus feat at 2nd level and every two levels thereafter (4th, 6th, 8th, etc.). These bonus feats must be drawn from the following list: Ambidexterity, Blind-Fight, Combat Reflexes, Dodge (Mobility, Spring Attack), Exotic Weapon Proficiency*, Expertise (Improved Disarm, Improved Trip, Whirlwind Attack), Improved Critical*, Improved Initiative, Improved Unarmed Strike (Deflect Arrows, Stunning Fist), Mounted Combat (Mounted Archery, Trample, Ride-By Attack, Spirited Charge), Point Blank Shot (Far Shot, Precise Shot, Rapid Shot, Shot on the Run), Power Attack (Cleave, Improved Bull Rush, Sunder, Great Cleave), Quick Draw, Two- Weapon Fighting (Improved Two-Weapon Fighting), Weapon Finesse*, Weapon Focus*, Weapon Specialization*.
Some of the bonus feats available to a fighter cannot be acquired until the fighter has gained one or more prerequisite feats; these feats are listed parenthetically after the prerequisite feat. A fighter can select feats marked with an asterisk (*) more than once, but it must be for a different weapon each time. A fighter must still meet all prerequisites for a feat, including ability score and base attack bonus minimums.
Weapon Specialization: On achieving 4th level or higher, as a feat the fighter (and only the fighter) may take Weapon Specialization. Weapon Specialization adds a +2 damage bonus with a chosen weapon. The fighter must have Weapon Focus with that weapon to take Weapon Specialization. If the weapon is a ranged weapon, the damage bonus only applies if the target is within 30 feet, because only at that range can the fighter strike precisely enough to hit more effectively. The fighter may take this feat as a bonus feat or as a regular one.
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The Government is promising to build 34,000 homes in Auckland over 10 years.
Of that, 13,500 will be social housing and 20,600 will be "affordable" homes sold on the open market.
Social Housing Minister Amy Adams revealed the plans in a pre-Budget announcement in Auckland today.
Adams said 8300 rundown houses on Crown land would be replaced with 34,000 new homes.
The houses would be for New Zealand's most vulnerable families, first-home buyers, and for the wider market.
Housing New Zealand would be responsible for building 24,300 of them.
"This is a significant undertaking for the Government, for taxpayers, and for our social housing reforms," Adams said.
"It's the equivalent of three and a half new houses on every street across Auckland."
The first phase of the building programme would cost $2.23 billion, of which $1.1 billion would come from borrowing and the rest from Housing NZ's balance sheet.
Because 8300 houses will be demolished to make way for the new developments, the net increase in houses will be around 26,000.
Many of the old houses were more than 40 years old or had too many bedrooms, Adams said.
About three-quarters of Housing NZ tenants needed one or two-bedroom homes.
The new properties would be a mix of apartments, houses, and terraced housing.
Adams did not say how much the "affordable" homes would be sold for, but the Government has previously defined affordable in Auckland as costing less than $650,000.


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ORLANDO, Fla. – For a second straight year, Carson-Newman track and field's Anna Bauder (Cary, N.C.) has earned academic all-district honors from CoSIDA.
Bauder is a history major who graduated with a 3.922 GPA.
She is a member of the Eagles' 4x400 relay team that smashed a school record by two seconds with a time of 4:12. She ran the 100 meters in 13.26 seconds at the SAC championships, the 200 meters in 27.25 seconds and was the anchor leg on the 4X100 relay with time of 50.25 seconds.
Bauder now becomes eligible to earn Academic All-America honors from CoSIDA.

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Leaks and rumors pertaining to the Meizu E3 have been piling up for the past couple of months, but more recently AnTuTu seems to have reconfirmed one hardware aspect of the device – its choice of silicon. According to a recent post by AnTuTu on Chinese social network Weibo, the Meizu E3 has been tested […]
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According to a recent leak, Huawei is preparing to release a new smartphone by the end of the month, and the device appears to take the form of a new lightweight variant of the Honor 7C. The image above allegedly shows the Huawei Enjoy 8e, and for context, it’s worth reminding that the Honor 7C […]
The post Huawei Enjoy 8e Renders, Specs, Pricing & Availability Leak appeared first on AndroidHeadlines.com |.
A new lawsuit has been filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) against the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) following a string of reports that the agency has been searching mobile devices on in-country flights. The news is hardly surprising since the TSA announced in October that it would be putting renewed effort into device […]
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Prolific PC accessories maker, and the latest entry into the smartphone market, Razer has teamed up with the Spanish esports team Team Queso. The partnership centers around Razer acting as a sponsor for the mobile-only team and will be ongoing for the next two years. As part of the deal, Team Queso will be using […]
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Samsung is planning to release a broad range of Android smartphones specifically designed to cater to consumers in India, the company’s Global Vice President Asim Warsi said earlier this month in an interview with the Indo-Asian News Service. No specific models have been named by the executive who only said the tech giant’s plans for the […]
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Huawei is now distributing a stable build of Android 8.0 Oreo to the P10 and P10 Plus, its 2017 Android flagships which originally launched with Nougat, the company confirmed earlier this week. The rollout started on Wednesday and is understood to be global in nature, though Huawei is still likely to take several weeks until […]
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Lowe’s Home Improvement is becoming Bixby’s retail partner on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus, Samsung’s latest Android flagships that officially started retailing yesterday. The move will allow the chain of home improvement and appliance stores to offer its products through the Bixby Vision service, i.e. allow consumers to purchase them online after the […]
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Last week KOOLNEE started to tease the release of a new phone which it said was due to arrive sporting some interesting colors. Now, the company has released a new teaser image along with a few more snippets of information on the phone, including providing a confirmation of its name. Meet the KOOLNEE Rainbow. With a […]
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The Alcatel 1X and the Alcatel 3V are two of the smartphones announced by the company during MWC 2018 and both of which feature an 18:9 aspect ratio. Following that initial unveiling the company has today confirmed both the 1X and the 3V are coming to the US. Besides this general confirmation, there were very few […]
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Huawei’s Mate 10 Pro recently became the world’s first phone to drive a car but that demo should only be seen as “hype” and isn’t indicative of a commercially feasible solution being on the horizon, Avast Research Director Martin Balek told AndroidHeadlines. While the experiment that saw the Chinese tech giant modify a Porsche Panamera in order […]
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India Leads in Online Video Streaming
Online video streaming has reached an all-time high as the world now binge watches for six hours and 48 minutes weekly -- with Indians binging one hour and 45 minutes more, taking the same figure to eight hours and 33 minutes leaving the global average far behind, said a new report by edge Cloud services provider Limelight Networks on Thursday.
According to Limelight Networks' "State of Online Video 2019" research report, time spent on binge-watching is also on the rise in India, jumping more than 23 per cent from last year to an average of 2 hours and 25 minutes at a time.
Indians were less apprehensive of pre-roll advertisements, with 84.8 per cent being either affirmative or neutral if the content is free. Indians mostly watch online videos from home, followed by travel or commute.
"Since India is new to the digital bandwagon, it doesn't come as a surprise that 89 per cent are also subscribed to cable TV. This figure was observed to be the lowest for Japan, where the subscriptions turned out to be just 39 per cent or less than half as compared to India," the company said in a statement.
The adoption of dedicated streaming devices is also gradually increasing in India with 27 per cent of the respondents saying they owned Google Chromecast and 34 per cent owned Amazon Fire TV Stick. Eighteen per cent of the respondents, however, didn't have any streaming device at all.
"India is quickly opening up to the idea of online video streaming. This ongoing trend has been highlighted time and again by our State of Online Video studies over the years. Now, as data costs are further lowering and smartphone penetration increasing, people living even in the remotest of regions are coming under the fold of digital technology and services," said Ashwin Rao, Director-Sales, Limelight Networks, India.
Smartphones were the primary streaming device while digital devices such as computers and laptops came next on the list followed by a connected device or a smart TV.
The top spot as the most popular content in India was shared by both TV shows and news, with movies and professionally developed content on social media coming next on the list.
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Dog is man’s best friend. And would you feed your best friend a meal that substitutes healthy ingredients for cheap fillers like corn that offer almost no nutritional value? Not if you were thinking about it. If you are like most dog-owners, you probably go to great efforts to keep your pet healthy, from scheduling regular check-ups and shots, to adding supplemental vitamins to the mix, to making sure he gets plenty of exercise. But odds are pretty good that you purchased whatever food your vet recommended without ever taking the time to read the label. And if you’d do it for yourself, why would you shirk the responsibility when it comes to your best friend?
Unfortunately, even reading ingredient lists and nutritional information may not tell the whole truth. There are plenty of brands on the shelf that claim to be “natural” when in fact they are nothing of the sort. Remember the pet food recalls of 2007 that occurred as a result of food tainted by melamine that was causing animals to become sick and die from kidney failure? Even some companies that claimed to make “all natural” or “locally grown” pet foods were caught up in the scandal. In case you didn’t know, melamine is an industrial chemical and the tainted foods were shown to have come from factories in China. Even beyond this, there are standards for organic pet foods that are similar to those used for human food. So if your bag of kibble claims to be natural but doesn’t bear the USDA certified organic seal, you probably aren’t getting a very high dose of natural ingredients (even with the seal, it may only be 70% organic). And even beyond that, a label that boasts holistic properties may still be serving your pet food that mainly consists of corn products. While this will certainly curb your dog’s appetite, it will not provide the nutrients he needs to live a long and healthy life.
So how can you ensure that your dog is not only receiving all the proper nutrients, but also steering clear of chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers used on crops, as well as hormones and antibiotics that are injected into chicken and beef? There is a company, PetGuard, that offers a variety of both dog and cat foods that bear the USDA organic label. Almost every ingredient listed has the word “organic” in front of it so that you know exactly what is organic (pretty much everything except vitamins and minerals). But if you don’t want to take any chances, your best option is probably to make your own pet food. It’s not as hard as you think, either. You can cook up a large batch of organic chicken or fish, cut it into chunks, and serve it with whole grains like rice, wheat, barley, or quinoa, as well as a number of vitamin-rich vegetables and fruits. You will also want to include certain supplements, so consult with your veterinarian to make sure all of your pet’s nutritional needs are being met. One other thing to consider, though, is that while most hard kibble helps to clean your pet’s teeth, soft food will stick. So if you’re going to make your own food, you may want to take him to the doggie dentist a couple times a year.


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Henry Gaither, Revolutionary War soldier and Lt. Colonel in command of Fort Wilkinson, Georgia.
The collection consists of papers relating to Lt. Colonel Henry Gaither from 1792-1838. Mainly pertaining to Gaither's administration of Fort Wilkinson (Ga.), the collection includes hospital rolls, orders, receipts, and correspondence. Materials contain information on supply matters, Indian trading, medical care, military discipline, the 1802 Indian treaty, and other official matters. Notable correspondents include Howell Cobb, Hugh McCall, Benjamin Hawkins, Archibald Lee, the merchants Habersham and Company and Ferdinand Phinizy. Also included are some materials relating to Forts Fidius and Adams.
Arranged in chronological order.
Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.
Henry Gaither papers, MS 1333. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

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The Tax Law of Private Foundations: 2020 Cumulative Supplement (Paperback)
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Stay up to date on the most recent regulatory, legislative, and case law developments in the area of private foundations The Tax Law of Private Foundations: 2020 Cumulative Supplement, 5th Edition delivers regulatory, legislative, and common law updates from 2020 to executives and supporting professionals seeking to navigate the complex web of federal tax law governing the administration and use of private foundations. In the Supplement, readers will find guidance on the most recent iterations of relevant laws, commentary on the most recent cases, and practice advice respecting the most recent regulations in the field of private foundations. This edition of the Supplement is especially crucial given recent amendments and changes to critical legislation.
About the Author
BRUCE R. HOPKINS practices, with the Bruce R. Hopkins Law Firm, LLC, in the field of tax-exempt organizations, including private foundations, and is widely recognized as one of the country's leading lawyers in the field. JODY BLAZEK is a partner in Blazek & Vetterling, a CPA firm focusing on tax and financial planning for exempt organizations and the individuals who create, fund, and work with them and is recognized as a leading accountant in the field.


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Moscow and Male airports and terminals
Airports in Moscow , RU
Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO)
Distance from City Center: 16.5 miles
Terminals and carriers for flights from SVO to MLE
Terminal Carriers Terminal F Aeroflot Russian Airlines
Distance from City Center: 26.5 miles
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Flying from Moscow to Male and North Male Atoll
Flights From Moscow
Moscow is the sixth most populous city in Europe with a population of over 11.5 million, and it is served by five airports: the Sheremetyevo International Airport, Bykovo Airport, Vnukovo International Airport, Ostafevo International Airport and Domodedovo International Airport. The airport used for most international flights from Moscow is the Domodedovo International Airport, located 26 miles from the city center, with the rest primarily handling domestic flights to other Russian destinations and flights to former Soviet states. International carriers operating from Domodedovo include Aeroflot, Air China, Korean Air, British Airways and Delta Airlines. Seats on many of the flights can be reserved online through Orbitz.com.
Parking at the Domodedovo International Airport
Short-term parking is available near the passenger terminal starting at $1.50 per hour. Long-term parking can be found at the long-term car park for around $18 a day.
Transportation to the Domodedovo Airport
Domodedovo Airport is linked to Moscow by a speedway, allowing quick transportation from the city to the airport by car, taxi or bus. The airport also operates the Aeroexpress railway service. The Aeroexpress train takes between 20 and 25 minutes to make the trip from Moscow to the airport at a cost of about $10. The express bus takes about 30 minutes but is less expensive at $3.00. Taxis can be booked anywhere in the city, with costs varying according to starting location.
A Meal Before Departing
A quick meal before departing from Moscow can be eaten at the low-cost fast food restaurants located within the airport. Kroshka-Kartoshka specializes in foil-wrapped baked potatoes with tasty fillings, while Sbarro offers dishes such as lasagna, calzone and stromboli. Indian dishes are available at the Paprika restaurant and Uzbek cuisine at Uzbechka. Several other restaurants are available as well, offering travelers a hearty meal before catching their flights from Moscow.
Airports in Male and North Male Atoll
The community of Male and North Male Atoll is serviced by the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, also referred to as the Male International Airport. Many international airlines offer cheap flights to Male and North Male Atoll, including US Airways, British Airways, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian and Virgin Atlantic. The airport is located on its own island, which is 10 minutes from the North Male Atoll. Let Orbitz.com help you find flights to Male and North Male Atoll.
Transportation from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport
The most popular transportation from the airport to Male is by speed boat, or dhoni. Dhonis can be hailed in the same manner as you would hail a taxi. You can also use the ferry, which makes scheduled trips to and from the airport, or travel by seaplane if you would like an aerial view of the islands. Orbitz.com can help you arrange the transportation that best suits your needs.
Weather in Male and North Male Atoll
Male's weather is consistently warm and sunny. Daytime temperatures range between 83 and 85 degrees year-round, but the summer months might see temperatures reach the high-80s. Most months see less than an inch of rain.
Things to Do in North Male
While you are in North Male, you can visit the National Museum, scuba dive at remains of the shipwrecked Maldive Victory, explore the Banana Reef, head to the Male fish market and other local markets or get a massage at Azmaara Spa. When you are ready to take a vacation to the Maldives, let Orbitz.com help you find cheap flights to Male and North Male Atoll.
Flight schedule for flights from Moscow to Male on Wed, Mar 4, 2015
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|Kenya Airways/Emirates||KQ3501/EK658||SVO||6:40 PM||MLE||9:10 AM||738/77W||12hr 30min|
|Aeroflot Russian Airlines/Emirates||SU524/EK658||SVO||6:40 PM||MLE||9:10 AM||738/77W||12hr 30min|
|Aeroflot Russian Airlines||SU320||SVO||10:55 PM||MLE||9:30 AM||333||8hr 35min|
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“Every adventure has three distinct parts, none less valuable than the others: First, there is the planning and preparation. Then there’s the adventure itself, of course. And finally, there is the lying about it afterward.” – Satch Carlson, “Three Parts of a Car Trip,” Roundel magazine, August 2016
The Colorado Grand, a 1,000-mile classic car tour is the best classic car expedition – bar none – in the United States and the coolest Colorado event you’ve probably never heard of.
Its history began in Italy in 1927 when a few young, well-heeled Italians got together over a few bottles of Franciacorta and drew up a 1,000-mile, open-road, endurance, automobile race to be run in a large figure eight from Brescia to Rome and back. The race, humdrumly dubbed the Mille Miglia, was held before and after WWII until the final event in 1957, which included two fatal crashes, the worst of which resulted in the deaths of nine spectators, including five children, who were among the hundreds lining the unbarricaded streets of Guidizzolo as the Gran Turisimo cars roared through the town.
In the spirit of the original Italian event, minus the hell-bent-for-leather competition and the danger to spectators, Englewood automotive enthusiast and Maserati owner Bob Sutherland, who overcame a bipolar disorder to develop the hugely successful Sutherlands Lumber, founded the Colorado Grand in 1989.
The Colorado Grand is a classic car tour through the Western Slope, which has run continuously for 28 years since its founding by Sutherland. The tour begins on the first Tuesday after Labor Day with approximately 100 (107 this year) 1960 or older cars and their drivers and co-drivers heading out of Vail and following a prescribed 1,000-mile route that returns to Vail on Friday afternoon.
One reason that most Coloradans haven’t heard of the Grand is that its only really public display (besides the daily lunch stops in designated small towns and chance encounters with amazed motorists on Colorado roads) is the Grand’s Concours d’Non Elegance on Saturday morning between nine and noon at Lionshead. Since the route is never made known to the public, the Concours, which features all the unwashed cars – parked and proudly showing the dust and bugs of a thousand-mile journey – is the only opportunity for the public to see these magnificent pieces of rolling sculpture and history.
Countless 1,000-mile tours have sprouted up throughout the country, some for charity, some for profit. There’s the California Mille, the New England 1000, the Copperstate 1000, the Michigan Mille, to name a few. The drivers we spoke with reinforce our parochial opinion that Colorado’s Grand is the best. The roads are incredible – well-maintained and featuring tight turns, long, sweeping curves and long stretches of straight roads with great visibility on both sides – and the scenery is unmatched. They also note that the “money goes to the right places,” meaning charity. And they love the organization of the event, thanks to Denverite and Allard J2X owner Tom Horan who is in his seventh year as Colorado Grand chairman. He also has a board of directors that includes Captain Jeff Goodwin of the Colorado State Patrol Motorcycle Operations and event coordinator Angie Getchel and her staff.
Another reason you probably haven’t heard of the Grand is that the drivers prefer to remain relatively anonymous. They and their cars are selected from about 150 applicants each year. Besides meeting the age requirement, the cars must be deemed historically significant and well-preserved examples of important makes and models. The drivers, in addition to paying the $7,000 entry fee, must be model citizens on the road and the type of people you’d like to hang out with for five days.
Neil Jones is the only Grand participant whom I knew before embarking on this motoring tale. He has driven one of his fabulous cars in the Grand almost every year since its inception. This year he’s driving the only Morgan represented in the field, a 1958 Plus 4 that features a frame made of 116 separate pieces of seasoned Belgian ash.
When we encounter Jones in the bar at the Elway’s in the Vail Lodge, he’s looking something like well-seasoned Belgian ash himself. He’s at least 20 years older than his car and trying not to act like a rich guy. The bartender is asking him to select a rye for the Old Fashioned he’s ordered and he’s insisting that the “house rye” (which doesn’t exist) will be fine.
He’s telling us that the Grand is all about good fellowship and charity. Guys with $35 million Ferraris and those with $40,000 Morgans are equals on the road and at the bar after a day of driving. Those who are too impressed with their cars and how they came to attain them are not invited back to the Grand. Also not invited back were the seven guys who ran out of gas on their way out of Vail last year. Not all cars finish the tour every year but a good start is important.
We recognize Wayne Carini sipping a Coke across the bar from us. He has a TV show called “Chasing Classic Cars” and is a master restorer at his F40 Motorsports shop in Portland, Conn. We later see his ride for the Grand parked in the circle at the Lodge; it’s a 1959 Maserati 3500GT Vignale Spyder Prototype worth at least $1 million. Somehow, he looks like a real car guy. Which he is.
Neil says famous people participate in the Grand but don’t want to be treated like celebrities. Jerry Seinfeld entered a classic Porsche from his collection for a couple of years but decided he’d just buy a place in the Rockies and drive these roads whenever he wanted to.
We reluctantly say goodbye to Neil as he heads to the opening dinner for Grand participants. We head out to the circle and see lots of guys fiddling with their rides. We engage Martin Sucari who’s applying a driver’s name decal to his dark blue 1953 Ferrari 250MM. The MM stands for the Mille Miglia in which this very car participated in 1954. Martin and his son, who live in Argentina, will drive the MM, worth over $4 million, over 1,000 miles of Colorado roads. Martin is generous with details about the car that resides for the rest of the year in Montana.
We also encounter the Oklahoma owner of a 1931 8-Liter Bentley who proudly shows us the car’s massive motor and its leather fan belt of which he has no doubts will survive the 1,000-mile trek.
From the names stenciled on the cars we note that there are a lot of father-son teams, as well as husband-wife duos. Quite different from going to a ballgame or hitting the mall.
The coolest thing about the Grand is that it has raised over $5 million for charities and college scholarships in the Colorado communities through which the Grand cars motor at safe and legal speeds. The largest recipient of the Grand’s largess is the Colorado State Patrol Family Foundation which includes three funds: Fallen Officers, Hardship and Tuition Scholarship.
Annually, eight Colorado State Patrol motorcycle troopers (known to the Grand participants as “The Motors”) are selected to accompany the Colorado Grand entourage for the entire 1,000-mile trip.
Lest you think that the cops are on the take and paid to look the other way while a bunch of rich guys in very expensive toys thumb their collective blue noses at our state’s traffic laws, Sergeant Chris Augustine sets the drivers straight at the Monday afternoon orientation meeting. In no uncertain terms he lets the drivers know that there is no immunity for the Grand and no tolerance for anyone who compromises the safety of Colorado’s citizens, livestock and wildlife. You may be driving a million-dollar car and own a Franklin Mint Monopoly Collector’s Edition but there’s no “Get Out of Jail Free” card for motoring morons.
A major point of emphasis by Sergeant Augustine directed to out-of-state participants who don’t realize the effects of our altitude is to stay hydrated. One can only imagine the number of pit stops required for this group of 60-plus drivers and passengers.
So, do these drivers, closely monitored by The Motors, ever act like you and me in our mundane Subarus and F250’s and exceed the speed limit? After all, a guy who transports to Colorado his 1931 Bentley Blower or his ’52 Jaguar C-Type or his ’60 Ferrari Short Wheel Base Competition – all of which are capable of 130-plus mph – might want to open it up just a bit to blur the scenery and clean the cobwebs from his mind and his carburetors.
Let’s just say that the Grand doesn’t talk about speed, other than being adamant about strictly observing small town speed limits.
Even if you’re not a car nut, there’s something about these rolling works of art that grabs you. Their likes will never be replicated, never pass this way again except in events like the Grand. Everything today is so homogenous; back then the Italians had unique styling and technology from the Germans and the Germans from the English and so on. That’s what makes these vehicles so memorable, so distinct. It’s like all those guys were operating in a vacuum, not really knowing how or why “the other guy” was building his car. You put them all together and it’s a great collection just to look at. I can only fantasize about driving one of these cars, much less all of them.
Some quick facts about the 107 cars entered in the 2016 Colorado Grand:
Mercedes is the most popular manufacturer represented with 18, all but one of which are 300SL’s (Gullwings and convertibles, all valued near or above $1 million dollars each). The lone non-300 is a 190SL, the poor cousin which outsold the 300SL in its day.
Ferrari and Jaguar each have 12 cars in the field, including a Jaguar D-type, the model that won LeMans in 1955, 1956 and 1957. It’s worth, according to the “Sports Car Market Pocket Price Guide,” somewhere in the neighborhood of $4 million. The Ferraris are breathtakingly beautiful, inside and out, at once delicate and powerful, and include a 250GT Short Wheel Base Competition that might bring over $16 million dollar at auction.
Aston Martin and Porsche each have nine cars entered in the Grand, while Alfa Romeo has eight, Bentley seven and Maserati five.
Less prevalent makes include AC, Allard, Austin-Healey, BMW, Bugatti, Chevrolet (a 1957 racing Corvette), Devin, Lagonda, Lancia, MG, Morgan, OSCA and Shelby.
The countries of origin for this year’s Grand cars are England 44, Italy 30, Germany 26, U.S.A. 5 and France 2.
Convertibles outnumber closed cars by 68 to 39.
The Colorado Grand serves as a glorious reminder that Colorado is the best place in the world to own and drive a classic car. Or any car or truck for that matter.
The Tin Worm (aka rust), bane of auto collectors the world over, is held at bay by our lack of humidity. And CDOT doesn’t sand and salt the roads like it used to, opting for the somewhat kinder and gentler ice inhibitor magnesium chloride.
The alleged 300 days of sunshine is good news for convertible owners as well as those who don’t enjoy washing their car after every outing.
And best of all, like many of our residents, many of the 88,249 miles of Colorado highways and byways are not straight – Sportscars thrive on corkscrews and switchbacks, esses and twisties of all variety.
And not that we’re a lawless lot, but with six million (that was last Friday’s count) people spread over 104,000 square miles there are vast stretches of open road that beg to be driven at speeds as fast as a car and driver are capable. Cops can’t be everywhere.
Of course, cops were everywhere on Tuesday morning, Sept. 13, as 107 cars set out from Vail for the 28th running of the Colorado Grand, the most fantastic celebration of our state’s asphalt and scenic majesty.


After a long wait the Bollywood scored second hit after 2021’s Suryavanshi and 2022’s Gangubai Kathiawari.
“Kashmir Files’ is now the most talked about film in India where it is performing better than that of the most expensive film of the season ‘Radhe Shyam’ in the North Indian region.
The film is running only on word of mouth publicity and the netizens are actively expressing their feelings on social media.
Due to the calculated budget incurred on this project, this is expected to make an insane profit corresponding to the investment.
Though the film is working only at the multiples but not at B and C centers, the makers feel that itself is enough to do wonders as that is where their target audience dwell.
The film is expected to do more than that of ‘The Tashkent Files’ in the first weekend itself. On a whole, ‘Kashmir Files’ fogged the existence of Radhe Shyam in Hindi multiplex belt.
Coming to the USA collections, ‘RadheShyam’ [Telugu] on Saturday grossed $332,671 [from 725 locations] and total gross is $1,635,245.
On the other hand ‘Kashmir Files’ [Hindi] on Saturday reported gross $168,983 [from 62 locations] and total gross is $250,210.
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A promising young apothecary picks up the pieces of her life, only to collide with the ruthless thief-taker who once shattered her dreams and her heart.
When the love of his life chose an apprenticeship in Scotland over his marriage proposal, thief-taker Cameron Adair buried himself in his work--building an unmatched network of underworld spies. Forged by his reputation as a ruthless, greed-driven businessman, he has amassed a fortune. But he has one vulnerable spot in his armor--a brilliant, green-eyed apothecary, who continues to haunt his heart. When a murder investigation brings him back into contact with Charlotte Fielding, Cameron sets aside the past to find a killer and to distract a headstrong apothecary, clue by clue, kiss by kiss.
From the moment I wrote Cam and Charley’s short scene in A Lady’s Secret Weapon, I knew I had to explore why these two seemed so uncomfortable in each other’s presence. What a surprise to learn they would get their own romantic mystery series!
While researching this novel, I could find no evidence that female apothecaries (or apothecary-surgeons) existed in history. But I believe much of our true history never reaches the written page. Women tend to be caretakers by nature. To say with absolute conviction that no female apothecaries existed in our past, stretches my belief system.
What if no one had ever written about Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, Florence Nightingale, Rosa Parks, Jane Goodall, Malala Yousafzai, and so many more?
If no one had written about these courageous, trailblazing women, would that mean they never existed? I believe history is full of women and men who stepped outside of society’s confining box to make a difference. Plus, part of the fun of reading fiction is to escape to a different world. In my Bones and Gemstones world, a woman can be an apothecary-surgeon in 1804 London.

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Bob Timberlake Luggage Collection 22" Drop Bottom Duffel
Tough and rugged, with quality construction that looks even better with age, the Bob Timberlake® Luggage Collection 22" Drop Bottom Duffel combines big capacity with great looks. This large capacity bag combines a spacious main compartment with an easy-loading, U-shaped opening and a drop bottom compartment with adjustable garment straps for stable load hauling. A mesh pocket divider between the bag's upper and lower compartments makes organization easier, as well as boosting load stability. Made of a 18 oz., 100% cotton twill canvas with a DWR water repellent finish and sharp-looking, top-grain, oiled pull-up leather, this pack delivers long-lasting use with a timeless well-traveled look. This premium quality bag also features a smooth, 100% polyester lining, YKK® brass zippers, solid brass hardware, and Fidlock SNAP® magnetic fasteners for reliable performance on your adventures. Duffel also offers a zippered front pocket and 2 zippered side pockets, 1 of which features an expandable design built to hold wet clothing and gear. Webbing handles with a snap closure leather grip and removable, adjustable shoulder strap. Side handle. Dimensions: 13"H x 21"W x 11"D. Imported.
Large capacity duffel with a timeless well-traveled look
Rugged 18 oz., 100% cotton twill canvas with a DWR water repellent finish
Sharp-looking, top-grain, oiled pull-up leather
Large capacity main compartment
Drop bottom compartment - adjustable garment straps for stable load hauling
Mesh pocket divider between upper and lower compartments
Smooth, 100% polyester lining
YKK brass zippers
Solid brass hardware
Fidlock SNAP magnetic fasteners
Front zippered pocket and 2 zippered side pockets - 1 expandable wet pocket
Top webbing handles with leather grip and removable shoulder strap
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High Quality -well thought outGreat duffel bag! Durable with lots of nice compartments and features. Someone took their time when they thought this one out.
Date published: 2018-06-03
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well builtI like most everything about this Duffel. Only two things I'd like to see different. 1) is the flap covering the bottom compartment, the flap tends to stay up, really only cosmetically a problem, no usability issues. 2) what I really don't care for is, on one of the side compartments it has an expandable inner liner, but to use it the side compartment has to stay unzipped and has a tenancy to get caught on things if you aren't really watching for it, and that ain't what I want to do. Therefore I don't use that option and that extra waded up unused liner takes up valuable space. Other than those, I really like the Duffel.
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From J S Bach's Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello
Suite No 2 in D minor BWV 1008
V Minuets I & II
Suite no 3 in C BWV 1009
V Bourées I & II
Alex Rolton, cello
Born into a musical family, Alex aspired to play the cello from a very early age. He attended the Royal Academy of Music Junior Department where he studied cello with Robert Max. Whilst there, Alex performed Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No.1 with the Symphony Orchestra conducted by Peter Stark.
In 2009 Alex Rolton won a Full Scholarship to study at the senior Royal Academy of Music where he is currently studying with Professor Felix Schmidt. At the Academy Alex has won prizes in the Herbert Walenn Solo Bach Competition, the Wilfrid Parry Prize, the ‘Florence Hooten Concerto Competition’ with Elgar’s Cello Concerto and the ‘Douglas Cameron Prize’. As principal cellist of the Academy’s Opera Orchestra, Alex premiered Sir Peter Maxwell Davies’ opera ‘Kommilitonen’.
Alex is also cellist in the Artesian Quartet who are performing increasingly across the country, recently making their BBC Proms debut with a quartet by South African minimalist composer Kevin Volans. The Artesian Quartet will be performing at the Wigmore Hall in September.
For four years, Alex was a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. With the NYO he performed widely throughout the UK playing at major venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, the Barbican and the Sage Gateshead; and performing at events including Glastonbury Music Festival and the BBC Proms. As Co-principal cello he was awarded the ‘Bulgin Medal’ by the Worshipful Company of Musicians for ‘most outstanding overall contribution to the Orchestra’.
Alex plays his recently purchased English cello built in the London Picadilly School of c. 1730.
Alex is developing his own website at: http://alexrolton.com/


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UNION — As a college student, I have limited time between classes to grab a snack. One day my fellow intern Koby and I were walking to our internship at Piedmont Physic Garden and wanted a healthy snack. We visited the campus bookstore and Family Dollar and quickly found there were no options within walking distance. Bi-Lo, two miles away, was our only choice.
This dilemma sparked our interest in researching food deserts. Here’s what we found.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food deserts as parts of the country vapid of fresh fruit, vegetables, and other healthful whole foods, usually found in impoverished areas. This is largely due to a lack of grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and healthy food providers. While food deserts are often short on whole food providers, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, they are heavy on local quickie marts that provide a wealth of processed, sugar, and fat laden foods that are known contributors to our nation’s obesity epidemic.
The USDA reports the following statistics in South Carolina:
• 1,003,861 low-income individuals statewide live in food deserts, areas more than one mile from a grocery store that have limited access to other outlets such as corner stores, farmers markets, food hubs, and mobile markets.
• These communities exist in every region of the state.
• To qualify as a “low-access community,” at least 500 people and/or at least 33 percent of the census tract’s population must reside more than one mile from a supermarket or large grocery store (for rural census tracts, the distance is more than 10 miles).
• In South Carolina, residents of food deserts spend approximately $311 million annually on groceries outside of their local community, commonly referred to as grocery store leakage.
• South Carolina is the 7th most obese state in the country and lags behind the rest of the nation in overall health measures.
• According to America’s Health Rankings 2013, published by the American Health Foundation, South Carolina ranked 43rd on standard public health measures, including the prevalence of obesity, heart disease and diabetes.
• The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reports the state spends an estimated $1.2 billion on obesity-related health care.
• If South Carolina could halt the increase in prevalence of obesity at today’s levels, it would save South Carolinians a total of $3 billion by 2018.
Though the statistics are dismal, there are simple solutions that improve access to fresh, healthy foods, improve overall health and save money.
Creating a garden in your backyard or in your community is a great response, and Piedmont Physic Garden will host a three-part series on Survival Gardens this year. The first is scheduled for March 11 from 10 a.m.-noon with Tommy Sinclair and Buddy Blackman hosting. The cost is $20 per session.
Both Sinclair and Blackmon are retired school educators and avid gardeners. According to Sinclair, the survival garden concept is based off the World War II year-round “Victory Garden” that many across America had in their yards during the 1940s.
Today, planting a backyard or neighborhood garden is no longer an old school idea, but instead, an alternative to processed foods filled with sugar, fat and preservatives.
Fortunately, Union County offers several healthy options that improve access to fresh food. The farmers market on Main Street in front of the YMCA offers fresh produce in season. Monarch and Jonesville also have farmer’s markets, all open year-round. Please visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FarmersMarketUnionSC/ for more information and updates.
In addition, Union Carnegie Library partners with Catawba Fresh Market as a pick up location for fresh food from Chester, Fairfield, Lancaster, Union, York counties. Visit http://catawbafreshmarket.com/ for more information, to order fresh food.
As spring interns, we’re proud the mission of PPG is to create a pathway for healthy lifestyles. Please call 864-427-2556 or email at [email protected] to learn more about the gardening process, or to register for the March 11 workshop.
Bryana Vaughan and Koby Lee are spring interns at Piedmont Physic Garden and students at USC-Union.

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Visitors to the Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge should be prepared for some road closures, but work on the projects should be completed by mid-August.
Refuge manager Chad Zorn announced Phase III of the Scenic Lake Road rehabilitation project was scheduled to begin July 9th in a joint effort between the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Federal Highway Administration.
The project covers 3.01 miles of the Scenic Lake Road south of Kenmare, starting immediately north of the Munch’s Coulee parking area. “This phase involves rebuilding the rest of the road the refuge owns,” said Zorn.
The project contract also includes work on an eight-mile stretch of the Auto Tour Route on the Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge. Plans call for re-graveling that road and creating more turnouts on the route for wildlife observation opportunities.
“They plan on having the Des Lacs Refuge project done by mid-August and hope to be over at Lostwood by mid- to late-August,” Zorn said. “They should be done at Lostwood by November.”
He noted the crew would start on the Des Lacs Refuge in order to allow piping plover nests on the Lostwood Refuge to hatch and fledglings to leave the nesting sites. Piping plovers, which are listed as a threatened bird species, have been observed nesting on the gravel roadway of the Auto Tour Route this year because high water levels on the Lostwood Refuge have prevented them from using the shoreline of lakes and prairie potholes.
Total cost for both road improvement projects is $1,921,272.80. Bell Contracting, Inc. of Columbia, Missouri, has the contract for the projects, and local residents will see their employees in the area during the next few months.
“They’re bringing most of their own people and most of their own equipment,” Zorn said. “They did find local housing for the project.”
He added that Farden Construction in Kenmare may be sub-contracted for local product delivery. Danny Johnson, who served as the onsite inspector for Phase II of the Scenic Lake Road project in 2011 for the Federal Highway Administration, has returned in that role and is living at the Des Lacs NWR.
Zorn was pleased with both the project timeline and the cost, given the three miles of roadway on the Des Lacs Refuge to be improved. The road is scheduled to be widened, graded and regraveled, with replacement of box and cattle crossing culverts as needed.
He noted that soft spots plaguing drivers on the current roadway would be dug out to a depth of two feet. “They’ll bring in new material to fill those,” he said.
The route will be completely closed to public traffic once construction begins. “It’s going to be barricaded where they are working,” said Zorn. “Going south out of town, you’re going to hit a dead end pretty quickly.”
Munch’s Coulee and the southernmost two miles of the Scenic Lake Road can be accessed from the south entrance to the refuge off U.S. Highway 52.
Work on the Scenic Lake Road is taking place in anticipation of paving the entire segment from Kenmare to U.S. 52 at a later date, as funds become available. Phase I of the project was completed in 2009, beginning at the southern end of the road and working north about one mile.
Phase II was finished in 2011, with another 1.1 miles of the road rehabilitated just past the parking area for Munch’s Coulee.
The road will be opened to the public again as soon as Phase III is completed.
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Plans for Phase IV of the project, covering the 1.4 miles between the refuge and Kenmare, have yet to be determined, according to Zorn. That segment of the road is owned by Canadian-Pacific Railway.
“The road becomes part of their right-of-way,” Zorn explained. “I continue to work with CP Rail regarding the ownership issue.”
The delay in planning Phase IV could allow refuge staff to add a bridge repair to the project. “We’re working with the Federal Highway Administration to hopefully replace the wood plank bridge to Brickyard Hill,” said Zorn.
He explained the refuge had been discussing the project with Baden Township officials, after damage to the bridge occurred from high water last summer. “In working with the township, we assumed and they assumed the bridge was owned by the township,” he said, “but in extensive research going back to 1919, we learned the chunk of road the bridge is on is actually owned by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Where the road turns to go up the hill is where it becomes the township’s road.”
The bridge provides one of the few places refuge maintenance crews can cross the Des Lacs Lakes and access both sides of the refuge. Local hunters use the bridge as well to access the west side of the refuge below Tasker’s Coulee during deer, pheasant and wild turkey seasons.
“We figured that bridge was built in the 1950s,” said Zorn. “It’s served us well, but it’s time to get it replaced.”
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Local drivers have again been enjoying the Boat Dock Road on the refuge north of Kenmare after that route was closed most of last year because of water damage.
However, Zorn advised that public traffic could encounter an occasional “Road Closed” sign in the coming weeks as finish work for those repairs is completed.
“We’re working with CP Rail on the schedule for that,” he said. “There needs to be some general road grading, fluming of the culverts and repairing the soft spots. It’s the finish work they never really got done last fall.”
Drivers may have observed some erosion taking place near the newly-installed culverts. Zorn said those culverts would be dug into the hillsides to prevent that problem.
He also noted some of the hillsides damaged by sloughing last year would have to be reseeded. “They were seeded last year, but we had a pretty poor catch in most areas,” he said. “We’re going to work with CP Rail on getting a good mix of forbs and wildflower seed for that.”
Zorn asked drivers to be aware of the heavy equipment that could be used for the final projects on the Boat Dock Road. “There could be a day or two when that road is closed depending on where the equipment is working,” he said, “but I don’t foresee a long-term closure.”
Persons with further questions about the road projects on the Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge can contact Zorn at 701-385-4046 ext. 225.